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Storm Sandy: New York marathon cancelled after protests

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

This year’s New York City marathon has been cancelled in the aftermath of the super storm Sandy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced. In a statement,

New York City Cancels Marathon In Face Of Widespread Criticism

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

Michael Bloomberg was adamant that New YorkCity needed its annual marathon as a symbol of its resilience in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, but the opponents of

U.S. investigators to get access to Benghazi suspect

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

(Reuters) – Authorities in Tunisia have agreed to allow FBI investigators access to a detained Islamic militant suspected of playing a role in the September 11 attacks

U.S. renews sanctions, Sudan criticizes decision

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama renewed U.S. sanctions on Sudan on Friday, acknowledging Khartoum had resolved disputes with South Sudan but warning that Darfur and other conflicts

North Korea says proud of its human rights record

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

(Reuters) – North Korea’s U.N. delegation declared on Friday that it was proud of Pyongyang’s social system and human rights record and rejected as baseless

Myanmar state media details new foreign investment law

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

(Reuters) – Myanmar’s new foreign investment law allows overseas firms to fully own ventures and offers tax breaks and lengthy land leases, state media said

Hollywood’s Secret Weapon To Combat Piracy In China

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

The path to Dan Mintz’s office starts in a dimly lit penthouse lobby of glass panels, Buddha heads and traditional Chinese wooden doors. Take a

Uganda to withdraw troops from Somalia, says Mukasa

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

Uganda will withdraw its forces from UN-backed international missions, Security Minister Muruli Mukasa says, escalating a long-running row. Mr Mukasa said the government had sent

Nigerian ‘youths executed’ in Boko Haram stronghold

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

Dozens of young men have been shot dead in Nigeria by the military in Maiduguri, residents in the north-eastern city have told the BBC. An

Anger at Ghana salary increases for politicians

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

A significant increase in salaries for Ghana’s president, ministers and other top officials has been criticised by anti-corruption campaigners. Parliament agreed to the pay rise