No Longer a Sleeping Giant: Africa’s Rapid Economic Rise
With its population expected to roughly double by the middle of the century, Africa, with its vast array of natural resources, is now recognized as the world’s fastest growing continent.
Osama Bin Laden Killed
In a rare late night televised address on Sunday, President Barack Obama announced to the world that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Bin Laden’s was killed in a firefight in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and a small team of American forces took custody of his body, Obama said.
You May Now Kiss the Bride, Twice
Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers lined the streets to London’s Westminster Abbey to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton today. And an estimated 2 billion people watched on television as the newlyweds said their vows.
Jamaican Claims Sexual, Verbal Assault by Barbadian Officer
The attorney for the Jamaican woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted and verbally abused by a Barbadian immigration officer two weeks ago says he will take the matter as far as the International Court of Human Rights if necessary to get his client justice.
Nuclear Meltdown Fears Grow
As if things couldn’t get any more complex, another fire broke out again at reactor #4 at the earthquake-tsunami stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant and experts believe this could prove more serious than explosions at two other reactors. Tokyo Electric Power Co., the power operator said, flames were no longer visible after 30 minutes, but due to high radiation levels at the reactor, workers have been unable to pour water into the pool storing the spent fuel rods to keep them cool.
Japan’s Nuclear Plant Design a Concern, as Spent Fuel Now in Focus
Spent fuel now appears to be a problem at Fukushima’s reactor No. 4, where there was a fire early this morning.
Nuclear Emergency Situation “Catastrophic”
After a third blast at nuclear reactor #3 at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan and a fire at a fourth reactor, several U.S. experts have described the nuclear emergency unfolding in Japan as “catastrophic”. There is great concern that the containment vessel at reactor #2 has been breached, causing the release of radioactive gases and similarly, anxiety that the fire at reactor #4 could be just as dangerous.
Third Blast at Japan’s Nuclear Plant
Around 6:14 a.m. Japan time, the third explosion in a series of blasts damaged # 2 reactor at Japan’s Fukushima plant. There is uncertainty as to what caused this third blast. But there are early reports that the latest explosion amounted to a different and more critical problem than the previous two blasts that occurred at reactors # 1 and # 3, on Saturday and Monday.
Grammy Winner, Buju Banton Found Guilty
A Tampa jury on Tuesday found Grammy winner and Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton guilty of cocaine charges.
