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November 6, 2010 9:04 AM

Tanzanian president Kikwete wins second term in office

Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete has won a second term in office, despite allegations of vote rigging. Tanzania's electoral commission has declared Mr. Kikwete the winner of last weekend's election with almost two thirds of the vote. However, his re-election is dogged by claims from oppo...

November 6, 2010 9:04 AM

Tanzanian president Kikwete wins second term in office

Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete has won a second term in office, despite allegations of vote rigging. Tanzania's electoral commission has declared Mr. Kikwete the winner of last weekend's election with almost two thirds of the vote. However, his re-election is dogged by claims from oppo...

November 6, 2010 9:03 AM

More than 27 million displaced around world due to armed conflicts: UN

The United Nations says, more than 27 million people are displaced within more than 50 countries around the world as a result of armed conflicts. At least half this group - more than 13 million - are children. The world body is introducing guidelines to help governments and humanitarian agencies pro...

November 6, 2010 9:03 AM

More than 27 million displaced around world due to armed conflicts: UN

The United Nations says, more than 27 million people are displaced within more than 50 countries around the world as a result of armed conflicts. At least half this group - more than 13 million - are children. The world body is introducing guidelines to help governments and humanitarian agencies pro...

November 6, 2010 9:01 AM

Space shuttle Discovery’s launch delayed for fifth time

A hydrogen leak in the external fuel tank of the space shuttle Discovery has forced NASA to delay its final mission to the International Space Station for the fifth time. Mission managers said the next launch attempt will not take place until November 30 at the earliest, after technicians found the ...

November 6, 2010 9:01 AM

Space shuttle Discovery’s launch delayed for fifth time

A hydrogen leak in the external fuel tank of the space shuttle Discovery has forced NASA to delay its final mission to the International Space Station for the fifth time. Mission managers said the next launch attempt will not take place until November 30 at the earliest, after technicians found the ...

November 6, 2010 8:43 AM

’68 feared killed in air crash in Cuba; Karachi crash kills 21

A Cuban airliner flying from the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba to the capital Havana crashed with 68 people aboard, including 28 foreigners. State media reported that Aero-Caribbean Flight 883 went down near the village of Guasimal in Santi Spiritus province yesterday after declaring an emergency...

November 6, 2010 8:43 AM

’68 feared killed in air crash in Cuba; Karachi crash kills 21

A Cuban airliner flying from the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba to the capital Havana crashed with 68 people aboard, including 28 foreigners. State media reported that Aero-Caribbean Flight 883 went down near the village of Guasimal in Santi Spiritus province yesterday after declaring an emergency...

November 6, 2010 8:43 AM

Pak mosque attack kills at least 50

In Pakistan, at least 50 people have been killed and more than 90 injured in a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in north-west Pakistan. According to police, the bomber blew up himself in the mosque near Darra Adam Khel tribal region, some 30 kilometers from Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

November 6, 2010 8:43 AM

Pak mosque attack kills at least 50

In Pakistan, at least 50 people have been killed and more than 90 injured in a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in north-west Pakistan. According to police, the bomber blew up himself in the mosque near Darra Adam Khel tribal region, some 30 kilometers from Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

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