The president of South Africa has resigned. Jacob Zuma made the announcement yesterday in a nationally televised address. He lost support from his political party, the African National Congress, following a series of corruption scandals tied to his g

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(65) / 评论(0) 分类 CNN美国有线新闻2018年3月

Americans buy tickets en masse for tournament, party on in South Africa despite World Cup exit Darren Taylor | Johannesburg, South Africa 29 June 2010 As the drama of the later rounds of the World Cup in South Africa unfolds, hundreds of thousands of

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Gems come in all sizes, colors and shapes, but they have one thing in common, they shine and sparkle as they catch the light, dazzling the beholder. But, this is not how they start out. Gem stones are forged deep in the earth and, in the rough, appe

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奥巴马非洲之行传递美国重视商贸的信息 This is only Obamas second trip to sub-Saharan Africa, after he made a brief stop in 2009 in the West African nation of Ghana. There, he spoke about the importance of democracy. 这是奥巴马总统

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It's a new week. It's our last week of 2013 and it starts with Nelson Mandela. The former South Africa leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner died on December, 5th. When that happened, the country's current president declared 10 days of national mournin

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Today`s first story takes us to South Africa. There have been some big question mark hanging over the nation`s government, primarily what will happen to President Jacob Zuma. The 75-year-old became leader of the parliamentary republic after his polit

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate and and former Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu talks during a press conference in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 Jul 2010. Tutu announced he is retiring from public life after his birthday on Oct. 7 when he turns 79. South Af

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A combination of pictures shows supporters from various countries playing vuvuzela horns during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa The football World Cup is entering its second round in South Africa and fans are gearing up for another two weeks

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Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has asked South Africa for short-term financial assistance to get his government and the public service working again. Mr. Tsvangirai first unsuccessfully sought assistance from Western donor nations. Morgan

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EmergingEconomies,EmergingDiseases Emerging economies such as China, India and South Africa are discovering there is a downside to prosperity. As incomes rise, health can decline. On Monday, the U.N. opens a high-level meeting on non-communicable dis

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Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has arrived Haiti after leaving South Africa late Thursday. Aristide said ending seven years exile in the southern African country was a great day. The media briefing at Oliver Tambo airport shortly bef

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu has retired from public life to spend more time with his family and on personal pursuits. However, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate will continue some leadership roles. Archbishop Tutu marked his 79th birthday and his retreat fr

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SouthAfrica is a country that always creates an impression. We know of its diversepopulation, the troubled history of apartheid, and its rebirth as a globaltravel destination. I've been a fan of this country for many years. Butthis is my chance to go

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You are a female Zulu mountain guide. Im not being patronizing, but there arent many of those around. Actually, Ive never heard one but me. The South African nation is made up of so many different tribes, but the Zulu ethnic group is the largest in S

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By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 17 December 2007 South Africa's ruling party has delayed choosing its new leader, as tensions run high between supporters of President Thabo Mbeki and party deputy Jacob Zuma. The 4,000 delegates to the African Nationa

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This weekend is the final rugby game of the 2009 Super 14 season. The Super 14 rugby tournament is the largest rugby union competition in the Southern Hemisphere and is made up of teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. New Zealand has fi

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Joe DeCapua 07 April 2010 Racial tensions remain high in South Africa following the recent murder of white supremacist Eugene TerreBlanche. Wednesday, the ruling ANC party issued a statement urging restraint among its members. Thousands of people sho

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Paul James with you on this Monday, July 1st, 2013. Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital. Coming up on our program this morning... ASEAN foreign minister have wrapped up a meeting in Brunei with a call for better c

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Tens of thousands of people and world leaders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa to remember Nelson Mandela. President Obama praised Mandela as the man who changed the world and inspired him to run for president. South Africa shows we can change,

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Patrick Mdluli developed lung problems shortly after he moved to South Africas coal mining heartland. 帕特里克有了肺病,但他还没搬到南非的采煤中心多久。 The mines, the dust, pollution. You go to the doctors. They ask you. The

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