Wednesday, January 25, 2012

EGYPT: Egypt marks one year since uprising that ousted Mubarak

EGYPT: Egypt marks one year since uprising that ousted Mubarak

EGYPT: Egypt marks one year since uprising that ousted Mubarak

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:41 PM PST

Thousands of Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square on Wednesday to mark one year since the start of the protests that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Many in the country feel reform has not gone far enough and seek the resignation of the military leadership.

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FRENCH POLITICS: Sarkozy confession to press sets rumour mill spinning

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:34 PM PST

Off-the-record comments by French President Nicolas Sarkozy about his potential defeat in forthcoming presidential elections, which were made public by the French press, have left observers pondering the true purpose of the remarks.

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SOMALIA: US forces rescue two hostages held by pirates

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:57 AM PST

US special forces rescued two foreign hostages from Somali pirates in a Tuesday raid. American Jessica Buchanan and Danish national Poul Thisted were working for a Danish demining group when they were kidnapped in October.

DAVOS FORUM: World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:18 AM PST

The 2012 World Economic Forum kicked off Wednesday in Davos with a keynote speech by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Some 40 heads of government and business leaders will discuss issues ranging from the eurozone crisis to Iran's nuclear programme.

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FRANCE: Sarkozy honours French troops shot in Afghanistan

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:19 AM PST

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday honoured the four French troops who were shot dead last week by a man wearing an Afghan army uniform. Their deaths have fuelled speculation that France may seek to accelerate its Afghan withdrawal.

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2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Equatorial Guinea reach last eight at Senegal's expense

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:11 PM PST

Hosts Equatorial Guinea scored an injury-time winner to beat Senegal 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday and seal a spot in the quarter-finals.

USA: Shot US congresswoman Giffords resigns from office

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

The US congresswoman who was shot in the head at an Arizona rally in January last year submitted her resignation on Wednesday. Gabrielle Giffords, whose remarkable recovery stirred America, received a standing ovation from her colleagues.

On The Observers: Bani Walid clashes 'pit residents against government militia'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:27 AM PST

A resident of Bani Walid tells us that Monday's clashes in the former Gaddafi stronghold were caused by a conflict between senior local figures and militiamen allied to Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC), who continue to impose their rule.  

2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia deny Libya fairytale win

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:30 PM PST

The Chipolopolos of Zambia rallied twice to deny minnows Libya their first victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Goals by Emmanuel Mayuka and Christopher Katongo cancelled out a double for Libya's Ahmed Osman on a soaked pitch in Bata.

US POLITICS: Top editorialists and pundits give Obama’s speech mixed reviews

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:22 AM PST

As his final State of the Union address before the November election, US President Barack Obama's speech Tuesday night was eagerly awaited. FRANCE 24 offers a sample of reviews from top editorialists and political analysts.

YEMEN: Al Qaeda militants withdraw from Yemeni town

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:10 PM PST

Hundreds of al Qaeda militants withdrew from the Yemeni town of Rada on Wednesday after authorities promised to free 15 of their comrades. The militants took control of the town, 130 kilometres south-east of Sanaa, on January 16.

FRANCE: French unemployment hits 12-year high in December

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:00 PM PST

French government figures show the number of jobseekers in France rose by 29,700 in December to reach 2.87 million, the highest level since 1999, in further bad news for President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of elections in the spring.

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SENEGAL: Senegalese musician N'Dour submits presidential bid

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:24 PM PST

Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour officially submitted his candidacy to the Constitutional Council on Wednesday to compete in a February 26 presidential election. The council will unveil its list of approved candidates on Friday.

CINEMA - OBITUARY: Greek film director Theo Angelopoulos dies at 76

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 10:18 PM PST

Greece's foremost film director Theo Angelopoulos died Tuesday of a cerebral heamorrhage after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a street. He was 76. His "Eternity and a Day" won the Palme d'or at the Cannes film festival in 1998.

YEMEN: President Saleh leaves Yemen for US medical treatment

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 12:33 PM PST

President Ali Abdullah Saleh left Yemen for medical treatment in the US Wednesday amid speculation about his political future. Following months of protests, Saleh agreed in November to transfer power in exchange for immunity from prosecution.

On The Observers: Journalists attacked at 'Persepolis' trial

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:48 AM PST

  In a sign of growing tensions between between secularists and religious zealots in Tunisia, Islamist extremists attacked several journalists in the capital on Monday – right in front of a courthouse. The journalists were going to express their solidarity with a TV station on trial for blasphemy.

THE INTERVIEW: Karim Sadjadpour, Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:56 AM PST

With the EU agreeing to slap an embargo on Iran's oil exports and Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, Melissa Bell talks to Karim Sadjadpour about the risk of military confrontation.

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