BBC Monitoring International Reports articles from January 2010

BBC Monitoring International Reports archives from January 2010

Russia: Krasnodar Duma speaker dies in car accident.
January 31, 2010... Excerpt from report by corporate-owned Russian news agency Interfax Krasnodar, 31 January: The chairman of the Krasnodar city Duma, Nikolay Kotlyarov, died in a car accident on the Saturday-Sunday night [30-31 January], Interfax has been told...

Taleban say US tank destroyed in Afghan east.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Afghan Taleban Shahamat website on 30 January An American tank has caught fire in Khost. [Taleban spokesman] Zabihollah Mojahed: According to the details, an armoured tank belonging to the foreign forces caught fire after...

Taleban report attack on US forces in Afghan south.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Afghan Taleban Shahamat website on 30 January [Taleban spokesman] Qari Yusof Ahmadi: A military tank belonging to the foreign soldiers has been blown up by a heavy explosion carried out by the mojahedin of the Islamic...

Two security men among nine killed in Pakistan tribal area blast - official.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Peshawar, 30 January: Nine persons, including two security officials, were killed and scores of people were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a checkpost...

Quake jolts provincial border area in Iran.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website 31 January: An earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter scale jolted surrounding areas of Kuhbanan in border area between Kerman and Yazd provinces [southern Iran]...

Pakistan army chief briefs PM on NATO meet in Brussels.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Islamabad, 30 January: Chief of Army Staff General Ishfaq Pervez Kayani called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani here at the PM [Prime Minister] House on...

Pakistan wants good ties with all neighbours - minister.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Islamabad, 30 January: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday [30 January] there was a significant improvement in relations between Pakistan and...

UK-based group condemns rights "abuses" in Indian Kashmir - Pakistan agency.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Mirpur ([Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan-administered Kashmir]), 30 January: Britain-based global Kashmiri human rights outfit Kashmir Watch International has...

Nine killed, 14 injured in violence in Pakistan's Karachi.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Karachi, 30 January: At least nine persons were killed while 14 others sustained injuries in different incidents of violence in various parts of the city on Saturday...

Afghan opposition group sceptical about Karzai's Taleban talks idea.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by privately-owned Afghan Arzu TV on 29 January [Presenter] Five opposition members have been killed and three Afghan security officers injured as a result of a clash in Helmand Province. The clash happened when the armed...

Bangladesh article criticizes UK ex-PM Blair's statement on Iraq.
January 31, 2010... Text of article by Maswood Alam Khan published by Bangladeshi privately-owned English newspaper New age website on 31 Jan Last Friday, former British prime minister Tony Blair, while testifying in front of an official inquiry into Britain's...

Iran calls London Declaration "self-granted guardianship".
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website 31 January: Foreign Ministry Spokesman, by referring to London meeting final declaration on Afghanistan, said it has assigned hard duties for solving...

Iran aviation expert says US violated Geneva Conventions during his detention.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian news channel Press TV website on 30 January 30 January: An Iranian aviation expert who was mistreated by US agents for two years while detained in Thailand says his case is a proof of human rights...

Turkmen poetess likens president to semi-mythical national hero in new poem.
January 31, 2010... A prominent Turkmen poetess, Gozel Sagulyyewa, has composed a poem eulogizing President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in which she compares him to Gorogly, a semi-mythical ancient Turkmen ruler, a report published in the Neytralnyy Turkmenistan...

India looking at top Australian panel to address students' concerns - minister.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Indian news agency PTI London, 30 January: India is looking to a top panel set up by Australia to address the concerns of Indian students, who have been targets of spate of attacks there, Indian External Affairs Minister...

Rwandan cabinet approves changes in public service.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Edmund Kagire entitled "Major shake-up in public service" published by Rwandan newspaper The New Times website on 31 January Kigali - A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Friday [29 January]...

Taleban allow opening of music shops in Pakistan's North Waziristan - paper.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Khalid Aziz headlined "Taleban 'allow' opening of music shops in NWA" published by Pakistan newspaper The Nation website on 30 January Islamabad - Softening their stern attitude against music and arts, the Taleban in North...

Ethiopia: Rwandan leader to address AU summit 31 January.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by our reporter entitled "Kagame to deliver keynote address on ICT at AU summit" published by Rwandan newspaper The New Times website on 31 January Kigali - President Kagame is scheduled to participate in the African...

Ivorian defence minister calls for unity of armed forces.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by state-run Ivorian TV on 28 January [Announcer] For the first time since he has been managing the defence machinery, Minister Amani Nguessan has organized a New Year wishes presentation ceremony of the armed forces. Speaking...

India submits proposed emission cuts to UN.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Indian news agency PTI New Delhi, 30 January: India Saturday [30 January] submitted its proposed emission intensity cut targets by 20-25 per cent by 2020 to the UN, a day before the world body's 31 January deadline for...

Somalia: Lawmakers criticize government leaders' performance.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Somali website Somaaljecel on 30 January In a news conference in Mogadishu today, Somali members of parliament said that the interim government leaders have not accomplished anything in their first year in office. The...

Group of British MPs expected in Zimbabwe "next week".
January 31, 2010... Text of report by South Africa-based ZimOnline website on 30 January [Report by Andrew Moyo: "UK Parliamentarians Expected in Harare"] Harare -A group of British law makers is expected in Zimbabwe next week, in the clearest sign yet of...

Afghan paper says London conference failed after Taleban rejected talks offer.
January 31, 2010... Text of an editorial in Dari, entitled: "London conference; hopes turned into disappointment", published by pro-National Front Afghan newspaper Eqtedar-e Melli on 30 January Last Thursday [28 January] the London conference, which was long...

ICC prosecutor seeks protection for witnesses of Kenya's poll violence.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Murithi Mutiga entitled ''Ocampo writes to judges over threats'' published by Kenyan privately-owned newspaper Daily Nation website on 31 January; subheading inserted editorially International Criminal Court Prosecutor Luis...

Nigeria: Over 30 feared dead following clashes in southern state of Imo.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Nigerian newspaper Daily Trust website on 29 January [Report by Johnkennedy Uzoma: "30 Feared Dead in Imo Clash"] More than 30 persons are feared dead while houses numbering 20 have been set ablaze following a clash which...

China reportedly agrees to defer debt owed by Zimbabwean steel firm.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by London-based opposition newzimbabwe.com website on 30 January [Unattributed report: "ZISCO's US$55 Million Debt Deferred"] Industry and International Trade Minister Welshman Ncube says China has agreed to reschedule to...

Zambian leader leaves for Ethiopia to attend AU summit.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Zambian privately-owned daily newspaper The Post website on 30 January [Report by Mwala Kalaluka: "Rupiah Leaves for Addis Ababa"] President Rupiah Banda yesterday left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 14th...

Expert comments on Azeri government decision to sell gas to Russia, Iran.
January 31, 2010... The following is the text of Gultakin report by Azerbaijani opposition newspaper Azadliq on 23 January headlined "What is a message behind the sale of gas to Russia and Iran?" and headlined "Arif Yunus: 'The government wants to tell the West...

Activists call for resignation of Kenya's reconciliation commission chair.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Mathias Ringa and Anthony Kitimo entitled ''Public walk out of TJRC meeting'' published by Kenyan privately-owned newspaper Daily Nation website on 31 January The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) was left...

Nigeria: Police in Niger State on red alert to avert possible religious violence.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Nigerian newspaper Daily Trust website on 29 January [Report by Ayegba Israel Ebije: "Niger is on Red Alert - Police"] Police has declared that Niger State is on red alert following anonymous text messages inciting the...

Twenty nine killed in Uganda human sacrifice in 2009.
January 31, 2010... Excerpt from report by Margaret Ziribagwa entitled ''Human sacrifice on the increase'' published by state-owned, mass-circulation Ugandan daily The New Vision website on 31 January The number of people killed in human sacrifice is on the...

Police arrest 32 suspects in Pakistan's Islamabad.
January 31, 2010... Text of unattributed report headlined "Search operation against terrorists; several suspects arrested" published by Pakistani newspaper Nawa-i Waqt on 29 January Islamabad: On Thursday [28 January], the police conducted search operations in...

Taleban reportedly threaten to bomb brothels in Pakistan's Punjab province.
January 31, 2010... Text of report headlined "Taleban threaten" published by Pakistani newspaper Pakistan Observer website on 30 January Attock -- A banned militant organization while giving five days ultimatum to brothels being run in different areas of...

Pakistan religious leader says allegations against seminaries "false".
January 31, 2010... Text of unattributed report headlined "Allegations of terrorism against seminaries are totally wrong: Dr Aadil" published by Pakistani newspaper Khabrain on 29 January Jhelum: Dr Aadil Khan, member of the Wafaq-ul-Madaris Pakistan action...

Six die in sectarian clashes in Nigeria's Benue State.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by private Nigerian newspaper The Guardian website on 30 January [Report by Simeon Nwakaudu: "Six Die in Makurdi Cult Clash"] A Violent cult clash yesterday broke out in Wadata area of Makurdi, Benue State. About six youths...

Pakistan minister says visa issue with US "resolved".
January 31, 2010... Text of report by correspondent headlined "480m dollars from US soon" published by Pakistani newspaper Dawn website on 30 January Islamabad: Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has said that the visa issue with the United States has been...

Special UN envoys to visit N. Korea next month - official.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to send two special envoys to North Korea next month to discuss restoring a dialogue channel between...

Pakistan Taleban allow opening of small music shops in North Waziristan.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Khalid Aziz headlined "Taleban 'allow' opening of music shops in NWA" published by Pakistani newspaper The Nation website on 30 January Islamabad - Softening their stern attitude against music and arts, the Taleban in North...

Zimbabwe's MDC informs regional body of deadlock in unity deal talks.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by London-based Zimbabwe independent SW Radio Africa on 29 January [Report by Tichaona Sibanda: "MDC Notifies SADC of Deadlock in GPA Talks"] The MDC-T [Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai] on Friday [29 January]...

SAfrica police reportedly snub arms firm's offer of system to detect explosives.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by South African newspaper Mail & Guardian on 29 January [Report by Sello S Alcock: "Police 'Snub' Offer of Sniffer Dogs for Cup"] Arms parastatal Denel says it is concerned about the South African Police Service...

Iran Speaker urges establishment of Islamic parliament.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website Tehran, 31 January: Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani urged the Inter-Parliamentary Union to prepare the necessary ground for establishment of an Islamic...

SAfrican opposition parties mull over alliance ahead of 2011 municipal polls.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by South African newspaper Mail & Guardian on 29 January [Report by Glynnis Underhill: "De Lille, Zille Hug Again"] Opposition parties are talking about forming a multiparty entity with a new name to fight the 2011 South...

Iran wants further cooperation with South Korea.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian official government news agency IRNA website Tehran, 31 January: Secretary General of the Chamber of Cooperatives said Iran is ready to deepen cooperation with South Korea, particularly in the field of...

Alf Alf alliance wins first private FM radio license in kingdom.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Saudi newspaper Arab News website on 31 January [Report by P.K. Abdul Ghafur from Jedda: "Alf Alf Wins FM License"] Alf Alf alliance is the winner of the first private FM radio license in the Kingdom, Culture...

UN envoy briefs Ivorian president on Security Council's meeting on country.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by state-run Ivorian TV on 28 January The president of the republic held discussions with Y J Choi, the UN secretary-general's special representative in Cote d'Ivoire, this afternoon. Mr Choi briefed him on the Security...

Blast wounds eight personnel of security firm in Afghan east.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Ghazni, 31 January: An explosion has wounded eight personnel of a security company. According to details, eight personnel of a private security company were injured...

Liberian banks, US agency sign pact to expand agriculture, energy sectors.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Liberian non-state station Star Radio website on 29 January [Report by Vivian Gartyn: "USAID Signs Multi-Million Dollar Agreements With Two Banks"] The US Agency for International Development [USAID] has signed agreements...

Twenty casualties in suicide bombing in Iraq's Samarra; update 30 Jan.
January 31, 2010... Within its 1900 gmt newscast on 30 January, Dubai al-Sharqiyah television highlights a report noting that 20 people have been either killed or wounded in a suicide bombing in Samarra; and a report that the Al-Iraqiyah Coalition will hold a...

Senior Taleban figure views London meeting, call for dialogue - Al-Jazeera.
January 31, 2010... Within its 2000 gmt newscast on 30 January, Doha Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel Television in Arabic carries a live telephone interview with Wakil Mutawakil, former Afghan Foreign Minister under the Taleban Movement, to comment on Taleban's stance...

Iraq's Talabani, Turkish envoy discuss bilateral ties.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by privately-owned Aswat al-Iraq news agency website Baghdad / Aswat al-Iraq: Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani has met with the Turkish ambassador to the country to discuss bilateral relations, a presidential...

India-Pakistan tensions cause "worry" among leaders in Kashmir - paper.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Yusuf Jameel headlined "Parties worry over India-Pakistan tensions" published by Indian newspaper The Asian Age website on 31 January The increasing tensions along the India-Pakistan frontier in Jammu and Kashmir and the two...

Nigeria: Plateau State governor asks colleagues not to withdraw natives from Jos.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Nigerian newspaper Daily Trust website on 29 January [Report by Ahmed Mohammed: "Don't Evacuate Your Citizens, Jang Begs Colleagues"] Plateau State government has appealed to governors from the 35 states of the federation...

Yemeni official says Huthists' new initiative to end fighting "not serious".
January 31, 2010... Within its 2000 gmt newscast on 30 January, Doha Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel Television in Arabic carries a live interview via satellite with Tariq al-Shami, head of the Media Department at Yemen's ruling General People's Congress Party, to...

Seoul dismisses speculation on imminent inter-Korean summit.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) - South Korea's presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae [ROK Office of the President], said Sunday that there has been no specific discussion with North Korea on...

Huthists' leader makes offer to end fighting in Yemen.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Qatari government-funded, pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera satellite TV on 30 January Abd-al-Malik al-Huthi, field commander of the Yemeni Huthists, has made a second offer to halt the fighting with the Yemeni troops in...

Afghan MPs meet representatives of insurgent groups in Maldives for talks.
January 31, 2010... Text of a report by Qodratollah Jawed headlined: "Meeting of political groups with Taleban, Hekmatyar representatives in the Maldives", published by Afghan independent secular daily newspaper Hasht-e Sobh on 31 January At a time when national...

Iraq agrees opening of Turkish consulate in Arbil.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by privately-owned Aswat al-Iraq news agency website Baghdad / Aswat al-Iraq: The Iraqi cabinet has approved the opening of a Turkish consulate in Arbil City, a government spokesperson said on Sunday [31 January]. ...

Iraqi commission denies barring 766 new candidates, developments 30 Jan.
January 31, 2010... In its evening newscasts on 30 January, Baghdad Al-Iraqiyah Television in Arabic reported that an official in the Commission for Accountability and Justice denied that 766 new candidates were barred from participating in the upcoming elections,...

Australians, Afghan police reserve cooperate in valleys of Urozgan.
January 31, 2010... Text of media release carried by Australian Department of Defence website on 29 January Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) has successfully supported local Afghan police in establishing a stronger presence in remote parts of...

British home secretary postpones decision on Algerian "tycoon" extradition.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Qatari government-funded, pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera satellite TV on 30 January British Home Secretary Alan Johnson has asked for an extension until March of the deadline to make a decision on the extradition of the...

Australia announces aid for freeze-hit Mongolia.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website on 31 January [Media release from the office of Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith] Australia will provide 1m dollars [approx 900,000 US] in assistance to...

Zambia: Ruling party presidential aspirant for 2011 poll quits.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Zambian privately-owned daily newspaper The Post website on 30 January [Report by Lambwe Kachali: "Prof Chirwa Quits MMD"] MMD [Movement for Multiparty Democracy] 2011 presidential aspirant Professor Clive Chirwa has...

Liberian leader arrives in Ethiopia for African Union summit.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Liberian non-state station Star Radio website on 30 January [Report by Vivian Gartyn: "Prez Sirleaf Arrives in Ethiopia for AU Summit"] President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 14th...

Dates of local, municipal election expected in February- Palestinian minister.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by independent, non-governmental Palestinian Ma'an News Agency website ["Al-Qawasmi: PNA To Discuss Dates of Local, Municipal Elections" - Ma'an headline] Ramallah, 30 January (Ma'an) - Minister of Local...

Iran's Rafsanjani says 11 February rallies to foil outside ploys.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Iranian news channel Press TV website on 31 January 31 January: Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani has urged all groups to take part in the country's 11 February national day...

Ten Fatah officials resign due to non-implementation of congress decisions.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by independent, non-governmental Palestinian Ma'an News Agency website ["10 Fatah Leaders in Nablus Resign" - Ma'an headline] Nablus, 30 January (Ma'an) - Ten leaders of Fatah handed over their official...

Egypt reportedly detains Palestinian chief in Gaza-Rafah crossing.
January 31, 2010... Excerpt from report in English by pro-Hamas Palestinian Information Centre website on 30 January [Unattributed report from Gaza: "Egypt Detains Chief of Police Patrols in Khan Yunis Upon His Return To Gaza"] The Egyptian authorities...

Nigerian leader's aides meet to neutralize "lockjam" created by long absence.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Nigerian newspaper Vanguard website on 31 January [Unattributed report: "Yar'Adua's Men Map Out Fresh Plan"] The pro-Yar'Adua elements in government are reworking their strategy of sustaining his tenure following the...

Afghan president to call grand council to discuss reconciliation programme.
January 31, 2010... Afghan President Hamed Karzai has said that he will soon call a grand council of tribal elders, religious scholars and influential people in the capital to discuss reconciliation and the opponents' joining the government side. Addressing a...

Salafi jihadists said arrested in Jordan following attack on Israeli envoy.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Jordanian Islamic newspaper Al-Sabil on 31 January [Report by Tariq al-Nu'aymat: "Dozens of Salafi Jihadist Members Arrested"] Al-Sabil has learned that the security forces have recently arrested dozens of members of the...

SAfrican firm seeks gold mining opportunities in Zimbabwe.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by London-based opposition newzimbabwe.com website on 30 January [Unattributed report: "DRD Gold Considers Zimbabwe Opportunities"] South Africa's fourth largest gold producer, DRD Gold has announced that it is in the hunt...

Taleban leader rejects West's plan to achieve Afghan reconciliation - Al-Jazeera.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Qatari government-funded, pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera satellite TV on 30 January Duran Safi, a Taleban field commander in eastern Afghanistan, has turned down the plan that was endorsed by the London Conference on...

Afghan president renews call for reconciliation with Taleban.
January 31, 2010... Afghan President Hamed Karzai has renewed his call for peace and reconciliation with opposition groups which are not part of Al-Qa'idah or other terrorist organizations. Speaking at a press conference on 31 January, broadcast live on National...

Former Kenyan president in peace meeting with ex-Mungiki sect leader.
January 31, 2010... Excerpt from report by Kenyan privately-owned daily newspaper The Standard website on 31 January Former President Moi shared a platform with ex-Mungiki [outlawed sect] leaders at a rally in Eldoret [Rift Valley Province] yesterday [30...

Iran police says 30 individuals arrested by mistake on 27 Dec 09.
January 31, 2010... An Iranian commander says 30 individuals were arrested by mistake on Ashura day (mourning day in Shi'i Muslim calendar on 27 December 09). According to Fars News Agency, in a seminar attended by the heads of the airports' police on 31...

Zimbabwe: Donors concerned over use of funds in constitution-making process.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by London-based Zimbabwe independent SW Radio Africa on 29 January [Report by Lance Guma: "MPs To Rake in US$300 Per Day for Constitution Outreach"] Over 300 MPs and Senators will rake in between 65 and 300 dollars per day...

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai reportedly urges EU to ease sanctions.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by London-based opposition newzimbabwe.com website on 30 January [Unattributed report: "PM Requests Easing of Sanctions"] European diplomats accredited to Harare say Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has requested the removal...

Leading Iran cleric: Seventy percent of people struggle due to high prices.
January 31, 2010... Text of report headlined "The guidelines of two senior clerics on economic issues" published by Iranian newspaper Aftab-e Yazd on 28 January Political desk: Two senior clerics [marja'-e taqlid] yesterday gave their opinions on economic...

Iraqis call for "hanging" Blair, Bush because of "war crimes" - Syrian TV.
January 31, 2010... Within its 1830 gmt main newscast on 30 January, Damascus Syrian Arab Television TV1 in Arabic carries the following report: "While the number of the killed and the wounded is increasing in occupied Iraq, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair...

Philippine police alert over plot to free massacre suspect.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by Philippine newspaper Philippine Daily Inquirer website on 31 January [Report by Jeannette Andrade] MANILA, Philippines - The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has gone into "extraordinary alert" following an...

Jordan radio launches 6th station.
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by official Jordanian news agency Petra-JNA website Amman, Jan. 30, (Petra) The Jordanian Radio launched its 6th station (Hadaf FM) on Saturday [30 January] marking the 48th anniversary of His Majesty King Abdallah...

Jordan's king rejects any Jordanian role in West Bank.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by official Jordanian news agency Petra-JNA website ["King Rejects Talk About Any Jordanian Role in the West Bank Other Than the Role of Supporting the Palestinian Brothers" - Petra headline] Davos, 30 Jan (Petra) - His...

Nigeria: Political group urges vice-president to "dissolve" cabinet.
January 31, 2010... Text of report by Nigerian newspaper This Day website on 31 January [Report by Chuks Okocha: "CNPP Urges Jonathan To Dissolve Cabinet"] Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has asked Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to dissolve...

Hamas leader says PNA "not showing good intentions".
January 31, 2010... Text of report in English by independent, non-governmental Palestinian Ma'an News Agency website ["Al-Haya: Hamas' Hand Is Extended to Achieve Reconciliation" - Ma'an headline] Gaza, 30 Jan (Ma'an) - "Hamas' hand is extended to Fatah to...