Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The world's oldest desert

The world's oldest desert

The world's oldest desert

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:50 AM PDT

Vast and inhospitable, the Namib Desert in south west Africa is a land of ghosts. Along a notorious stretch of shoreline known as the Skeleton Coast lie the wrecks of ships stranded in the morning seafogs.

Rooibos a hit in South Africa

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:46 AM PDT

In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art.

From the cricket pitch to parliament

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:44 AM PDT

From the boisterous crowds of stadia to a noisy assembly of mostly politicians, India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar faces a new test.

Activist says he wants to leave China

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Speaking with CNN from his hospital bed in Beijing, Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng said he felt that his life would be in danger if he were to remain in the country.

London mayor vote: Battle of buses

Posted: 02 May 2012 03:13 PM PDT

To an outsider, Thursday's contest to elect the next mayor of London would appear to be a fight between two larger-than-life characters -- known best by their first names -- for control of the city's famous red buses.

Chen says he wants to leave China

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:52 PM PDT

A close friend of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng said Chen was forced to leave the U.S. Embassy in Beijing after local authorities threatened his wife with violence if he chose to stay.

Obama vows to 'finish the job'

Posted: 02 May 2012 04:44 AM PDT

President Barack Obama marked the first anniversary of the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden with an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, where he reiterated that U.S. troops will not remain in the country "a single day longer" than necessary.

Group claims Syria 'war crimes'

Posted: 02 May 2012 08:01 AM PDT

As international envoy Kofi Annan negotiated a cease-fire in Syria, government forces raided opposition strongholds, killing and detaining residents in attacks amounting to war crimes, a rights group said Wednesday.

Rooibos a hit in South Africa

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:46 AM PDT

In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art.

News Corp. board backs Murdoch

Posted: 02 May 2012 02:03 PM PDT

Global media tycoon Rupert Murdoch received a strong endorsement from the board of directors of his News Corp. on Wednesday, a day after British lawmakers investigating a phone hacking scandal said Murdoch was "not a fit person" to run a major international company.

Obama vows to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan

Posted: 02 May 2012 04:15 AM PDT

President Barack Obama marked the first anniversary of the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden with an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, where he reiterated that U.S. troops will not remain in the country "a single day longer" than necessary.

Coroner: British spy in bag was poisoned or suffocated

Posted: 02 May 2012 10:39 AM PDT

A British spy found dead at his home in 2010 -- his naked body padlocked inside a large red carrying bag stowed in the bathtub -- was either suffocated or poisoned, but it is unlikely his death will ever be satisfactorily explained, coroner Fiona Wilcox said Wednesday.

Rights group documents 'war crimes' in Syria

Posted: 02 May 2012 04:17 AM PDT

As international envoy Kofi Annan negotiated a cease-fire in Syria, government forces raided opposition strongholds, killing and detaining residents in attacks amounting to war crimes, a rights group said Wednesday.

Opinion: Israeli politics in a tailspin over Iran

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:42 AM PDT

Jon Alterman says as former security chiefs blast Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran, the cracks in Israel's political apparatus are showing.

Chavez's health problems bring uncertainty to Venezuela

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:49 AM PDT

Uncertainty rules in Venezuela, where President Hugo Chavez battles a cancer some believe has turned fatal.

London mayor's race: Battle of buses

Posted: 02 May 2012 09:58 AM PDT

To an outsider, Thursday's contest to elect the next mayor of London would appear to be a fight between two larger-than-life characters -- known best by their first names -- for control of the city's famous red buses.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi takes oath of office

Posted: 02 May 2012 05:44 AM PDT

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sworn in Wednesday as a lawmaker for the first time, a key step in the country's recent shift toward democracy after decades of repressive military rule.

At least 11 killed, dozens injured in Egypt clashes

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Assailants targeted protesters demonstrating against the barring of a presidential candidate in Cairo early Wednesday, killing six, the Health Ministry said.

Qatar's first female Olympians

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:59 AM PDT

Bahiya Al-Hamad is a 19-year-old college student and air-rifle shooter who is about to make history for her country.

U.N.: Thousands stranded in Sudan

Posted: 02 May 2012 07:54 AM PDT

Thousands of people trying to return to South Sudan from Sudan have been stranded for months at the Kosti way station and are running out of "means of support," a United Nations official said Tuesday.
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