Senegal anti-Wade protest: Two demonstrators killed
Two people have been killed in the Senegalese capital during a demonstration against President Abdoulaye Wade’s re-election bid. Police and thousands of opposition supporters clashed in the centre of the city on Tuesday evening. Tear gas was fired and one student died when he was run over by a truck. Earlier in the week, two people were shot En Savoir Plus...
Mystery Of Reddit’s Giant Crocodile Solved
It didn’t take long Thursday for a picture of a seemingly dinosaur-sized crocodile posted on Reddit to trickle out over the Internet — or for users to point out the photographic trickery involved. Shortly En Savoir Plus...
Nations Cup: Libya exit despite win over Senegal
Libya exited the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 consolation win over Senegal, who finished without a point. Ihab Albusaifi struck in each half for the Libyans, the second a wonderful volley and worthy match winner. Deme En Savoir Plus...
Senegal clashes erupt as court clears Wade poll bid
Violence has broken out in Senegal after the country’s top court ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in office next month. Protesters set buildings and barricades on fire in the capital. En Savoir Plus...
South Carolina Mayor Jim Preacher Pulled Over By Trooper, Then Pulls Over Trooper
When a South Carolina state trooper pulled over a small town mayor for speeding, that mayor gave the cop a taste of his own medicine. Norway Mayor Jim Preacher is being probed by the state after he was pulled over En Savoir Plus...
Baraa Melhem, Palestinian Woman, Locked In Bathroom For 10 Years
- A 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the past decade by her father, who let her out only in the dead of night so she could clean their house. « People En Savoir Plus...
Traore: Senegal must do more
Senegal coach Amara Traore has sought to downplay the significance of his side’s shock CAF Africa Cup of Nations opening defeat to Zambia. The star-studded Lions were tipped to finish top of Group A but now En Savoir Plus...
Catholics warn Gingrich, Santorum on race baiting
More than 40 Catholic leaders and theologians have issued an open letter to Catholic candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, warning them “to stop perpetuating ugly racial stereotypes on the campaign trail.” The En Savoir Plus...
All eyes on the Africa Cup of Nations
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today minus a handful of regulars, but with several of the continent’s usual suspects vying for glory once again. Despite three-time defending champions Egypt and En Savoir Plus...
Indian teacher stunned by $10bln bank balance
An Indian high school teacher, with a monthly salary of around $700, was astounded when a routine online check of his bank account showed a balance of almost $10 billion. Parijat Saha, from the town of Balurghat En Savoir Plus...
