The expected fall of the Tamil Tigers’ capital would mark the separatists’ biggest loss in 13 years, but analysts say the conflict is far from over.
In Iraq’s national museum a frieze shows Assyrian King Sargon II, storming a rampart as soldiers pile decapitated heads before him.
Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin accused Democratic candidate Barack Obama on Saturday of ”palling around with terrorists”.
Washington has seen a ‘throw the bums out’ mood before. But this is something else.
A decision by Tata to shift a factory for the world’s cheapest car after protests has refueled debate about India’s troubled industrialisation push.
Six months after the elections, Zimbabwe still lacks a functioning government and is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Jara was expelled from the Young Communist League over his criticism of the party’s backing for the presidential aspirations of Jacob Zuma.
Today Robinson and a company — now the Bean There Coffee Company — supply Fair Trade coffee from Africa to exclusive game lodges and hotels.
Executives are walking away with millions for keeping quiet. Lloyd Gedye reports.
Pearlie Joubert reports the heart-wrenching tale of a Somalian family who lost six members in SA — where they fled for a better life.