Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday 28 December 2010


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African Presidents Urge Gbagbo to Resign

Ivory Coast's incumbent leader has agreed to meet the delegation, but shows no signs of backing down
Presidents of Benin Boni Yayi (C) is escorted by Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo's Prime Minister Gilbert Marie N'gbo Ake (R) as he arrives at Felix Houphouet Boigny airport in Abidjan before holding separate talks with Gbagbo and his rival Alassane

Russia Rejects US, European Criticism of Khodorkovsky Conviction

Khodorkovsky was a vocal critic of then-President Vladimir Putin before being thrown into jail in 2003

Iran Hangs Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Prosecutor's office claims Ali Akbar Siadat fed classified information about missile systems, military bases, fighter jets
Map of Iran

Rebels Attack Southern Senegal Village

Fighting continues in Casamance region, where military officials say seven Senegalese soldiers were killed in rebel attack

Northeast US Digs Out From Massive Storm

Airports, train stations and highways remain buried as thousands of travelers struggle to get home from Christmas holidays
Pedestrians walk along Central Park West in New York Monday after a blizzard hammered the city and much of the Northeast, 27 Dec 2010

Thai Government Seeks to Heal National Divisions Before Elections

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stresses the strong economic gains and social reform
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (File)

China Calls on Vatican to Repair Rift

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman calls for Vatican to acknowledge fact of China's freedom of religion
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the City and to the World) message in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, 25 Dec 2010

India's Bombay Stock Exchange Launches Index for Muslims

Bombay Stock Exchange identifies stocks which are compliant with Islamic law
A woman speaks on her phone as she walks past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai (File Photo)

Zimbabwe Pins Hopes on Mining Sector to Revive Economy

Industry provides nearly one-half of government revenues and thousands of jobs
A worker descends into Zimbabwe's Rhodo Mine

Writer Explores Complexity of Middle East Conflict

Gregory Levey recounts his quest in 'How To Make Peace In The Middle East In Six Months Or Less Without Leaving Your Apartment'
Gregory Levey, author of 'How To Make Peace In The Middle East In Six Months Or Less Without Leaving Your Apartment.'

Muslim-American Rapper Bridges Faith and Music

A practicing Muslim of Irish-Iranian descent bridges faith, cultures and stereotypes with unique blend of music and outlook on life
Cyrus McGoldrick aka Raskol Khan
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