admin57 killed in new South Sudan clashes
Juba – New ethnic clashes in South Sudan’s troubled Jonglei state have killed 57 people, the government of the world’s newest nation said late on Thursday.
CAR rebels pull out of peace process
Bangui – The main former rebel group in the Central African Republic said on Thursday it was pulling out of a peace process because of the arrest of its chief, Jean-Jacques Demafouth.
Ohio woman loses appeal on ‘White Only’ pool sign
A Cincinnati landlord found to have violated state anti-discrimination laws after she hung a “white only” sign outside her swimming pool lost an appeal with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission on Thursday.
North Korea launches missiles
Seoul – North Korea test-fired three short-range missiles off its east coast this week in an apparently routine exercise, a South Korean official said yesterday.
Gingrich makes plea for evangelical vote
Columbia – These are desperate times for Newt Gingrich.
Woman auctions tattoo space
Wellington – A cash-strapped New Zealander is auctioning off the chance to put a tattoo on her derriere so she can pay her bills.
Woman fakes pregnancy, snatches baby
Wellington – New Zealand police say a woman faked being pregnant for nine months before snatching a newborn from a hospital and whisking the baby to a nearby car before getting caught.
Balotelli pops into school to use toilet
Italy striker Mario Balotelli added to his long list of madcap antics on Thursday when he parked his Bentley outside a Manchester school and wandered in to find a toilet.
India angry over Top Gear jokes
London – Indian diplomats protested on Thursday about a special edition of the BBC’s popular Top Gear motoring show, claiming it had given a “disgusting” portrayal of their country.
Govt unaware of actual number of teachers it employs
Harare Bureau
GOVERNMENT may not be aware of the actual number of teachers it employs and how many it needs to fill vacant postsfor because the education record management system is in shambles.