Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday, 17 March 2011


Today from VOANews.com

Gbagbo to Address Ivory Coast on AU Call to Cede Power

Speech expected to respond to African Union demand to step down

Ivory Coast’s Health System Collapses, MSF Steps in

Medical aid group supporting Abidjan hospitals, operating mobile clinics in west
A man points to a burnt shop near Williamsville after a clash between Ivorian security forces and pro-Outtara fighters in Abidjan, March 15, 2011

US Hoping for UN Security Council Vote on Libya

Group meets Thursday for more discussions on resolution to set up 'no-fly' zone as Ghadhafi forces pound rebel strongholds
A Libyan government soldier poses for the camera at the west gate of town Ajdabiyah, March 17, 2011

Gadhafi Maintains Africa Policy Influence, Even With Rule in Doubt

Eccentric Libyan leader casts long shadow on African affairs
This image taken from Libya State TV shows Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, March 15, 2011

South African Law Disbanding Scorpions Ruled Unconstitutional

Highest court says such investigative units must be independent
Map of South Africa

Losing Candidate Concedes Defeat in Niger Election

Seini Oumarou’s decision paves way for smooth transition back to civilian government after more than a year of military rule
Seini Oumarou, prime minister of Niger (file photo)

Clinton Encourages Economic Reforms in Tunisia

US secretary of state arrives in Tunis, urges country's interim government to enact reforms that encourage economic development
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is presented flowers as she tours the Red Crescent with US Ambassador to Tunisia Gordon Grey, left, in Tunis, March, 17, 2011

Soaring Oil Prices Could Stun World Economic Growth

Overseas Development Institute says poor nations would suffer most
Traders work in the oil options pit at the New York Mercantile Exchange in New York City, where economic fallout from the massive earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan dipped oil below $100 for the first time this month, March 14, 2011
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