"Why the U.S. REALLY Exports its Ideals"

We don't want to deal with Tsvangirai's meetings
Commenting on reports that Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Tsvangirai met former FBI and CIA agents in Zambia last week, Mwaanga said government knew that Tsvangirai had discussions which were inconsistent with the reasons he had given for coming into the country. Mwaanga said Tsvangirai went to Sun Hotel in Livingstone and registered under different names. He said after evaluation, it was found that Tsvangirai's visit was inconsistent with his status hence the decision by the Immigration Department to remove him from Zambia.

Why the US REALLY Exports its Ideals
Will Hutton of the British Guardian wrote on Jan 22nd an article entitled Why the US exports its ideals ( http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1692355,00.html ) of "freedom and democracy" – the new mantra. He implored readers that in spite of the cynicism and the blustering arrogance of the Bush administration, to have faith in the sincerity of the increasing call for democracy coming from the US on both sides of the political fence.

South Africa land expropriation to start soon
South Africa will from next month start large-scale expropriations of land from white farmers after years of compensation negotiations proved unsuccessful, a top official said on Monday. Tozi Gwanya, South Africa's chief land-claims commissioner, said the willing-buyer, willing-seller model will no longer apply to land-restitution claims, as many white farmers want more money than the government is prepared to pay.

South Africa: GM Debate Fought On Cotton Fields
Taking a break from spraying his neat, one-hectare plot of young cotton plants with herbicide, Moses Mabika surveys the land that has been supporting his family for 45 years. He may not realise it, but he is standing at the epicenter of a heated debate about growing genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa

Senegalese pay homage to Cheikh Anta Diop Tuesday
Several events have been lined up to commemorate on Tuesday the 20th anniversary of the death on 7 February 1986 of Senegalese intellectual, politician and humanist, Cheikh Anta Diop, who strived "to reconcile the planet", Senegal`s foreign minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio revealed here Monday. In an exclusive interview with PANA in Dakar, Gadio said the events include a roundtable at Cheikh Anta Diop University, which was named in his honour, on the theme historical research for the reconstruction of Africa.

Dr. Yosef Alfredo Antonio ben-Jochannan in his own words
Author of 42 books, Egyptologist, retired Cornell University professor and activist, Dr. Yosef Alfredo Antonio ben-Jochannan, fondly called Dr. Ben, sat down with the Amsterdam News in the Harlem apartment he shares with his wife of over 40 years, Gertrude. During the interview the scholar philosophized on his life’s work, history, religion, and Black self-love, as he sees it.

The Digital Divide Becomes a Digital Dump
A large proportion of the old computers exported from advanced nations to developing countries can no longer be used and end up on informal rubbish dumps in poor countries, posing a threat to people and the environment.

Prophet's Cartoon: Lawmakers Burn Danish, Norwegian Flags
Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Balarabe Saidu Gani, yesterday led his colleagues to burn the flags of Denmark and Norway, to protest recent cartooning of Prophet Muhammad in a Danish newspaper.

Africans studied astronomy in medieval times
Africans studied astronomy in medieval times, according to an acclaimed South African astronomer who is researching old manuscripts which record the work of scholars from around Africa. Thebe Medupe, an astronomer at the University of Cape Town and the South African Astronomical Observatory has been analysing books and manuscripts for the last two years in a project which will see him eventually translate them and publish the results.

Impact of Climate Extremes in Southern Africa Far Reaching
Like other parts of Africa, southern Africa is experiencing longer and more intense periods of drought, with far reaching consequences for the region.

Botswana's Bushmen ready to settle out-of-court
Botswana's San Bushmen fighting for rights to Kalahari land went back to court on Wednesday with lawyers mooting the possibility of an out-of-court settlement.

US wins WTO backing in war over GM food
The World Trade Organisation on Tuesday night ruled that Europe had broken international trade rules by blocking the import of genetically modified food, in a decision United States trade officials hailed as a victory.

The Haitian Revolution and Black History
Just like in 1791, Haitians are today embroiled in a struggle against racist imperialism and colonization. The characters and terms have changed, but the game largely remains the same.

A Small Matter of Justice
America should consider paying reparations to victims of harmful U.S. foreign and domestic policy.

Internet giants plan to charge for speedier e-mails

Guilty! International Commission Delivers Verdicts on Bush Administration

Paradise found in New Guinea jungle *LINK*