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Le Sud-Soudan devient officiellement indépendant
JUBA (AFP)Les cloches des églises de Juba, capitale du Sud-Soudan, ont sonné vendredi à minuit (21H00 GMT) pour marquer le début des festivités liées à lindépendance de ce nouvel Etat, qui sera officiellement proclamée à 08H45 GMT samedi.Des dizaines de dirigeants étrangers, dont 30 Africains, seront présents à la cérémonie marquant la naissance du Sud-Soudan.Au programme : défilés militaires, prières, une cérémonie pendant laquelle le drapeau de la République du Sud-Soudan sera hissé et le premier président du pays, Salva Kiir, paraphera la Constitution provisoire.La cérémonie se déroulera près du mausolée de John Garang, le chef des rebelles sudistes, mort …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: les rebelles avancent vers Tripoli, Kadhafi s'adresse à ses partisans
ROUJBANE (Libye) (AFP) Les rebelles ont progressé vers le centre de Zliten, à lest de Tripoli, vendredi, au troisième jour de leur offensive sur deux fronts, mais lOtan a averti que les forces de Mouammar Kadhafi se réarmaient et se regroupaient.Le dirigeant libyen a assuré de son côté que son régime ne tomberait pas et appelé lAlliance atlantique à cesser ses frappes, dans un message à ses partisans.Quelques heures plus tard, dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi, deux puissantes explosions ont été entendues à Tripoli, a constaté un journaliste de lAFP, qui nétait pas en mesure de déterminer dans …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Japan's Nagasato aims to down champions Germany
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP)Japan forward Yuki Nagasato is refusing to be daunted by their women's World Cup quarter-final against hosts and defending champions Germany on Saturday.Germany are bidding for a third straight World Cup title and take on Japan for a place in the semi-finals in Wolfsburg on Saturday with the whole country behind them.Japan impressed in Group B with convincing wins over New Zealand and Mexico before they lost 2-0 to England in their final group game, and Nagasato, who plays for Turbine Potsdam in Germany, is relishing taking on the Germans."I'm look forward to playing them," she said."I know …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – Saturday 09/07/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Description: INCLUDING LIVE BANQUET & SPEECH FROM SVICC – PRESIDENTIAL VISIT OF H.E MR DENIS SASSOU-N’GUESSO – PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CONGOStart Time: 19:30Date: 2011-07-09End Time: 20:33
09 Jul 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – Samedi 09/07/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-07-09End Time: 19:20
09 Jul 2011, MBC
News – Saturday 09/07/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-07-09End Time: 18:50
09 Jul 2011, MBC
Samachar – Saturday 09/07/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-07-09End Time: 18:25
09 Jul 2011, MBC
‘MSM eyes talks with Bérenger’
Mouvement Mauricien Social Democrate (MMSD) leader Eric Guimbeau has said that he was approached by the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) to hold talks with Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) leader Paul Bérenger. He was speaking at a press conference at Labama House, Port Louis, on Friday. Guimbeau also said that he has the formula which will [...]
09 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt looks to tackle e-waste issue
New technology and latest trends and changes in consumption habits have resulted in a fast-growing surplus of electronic waste across the world. The number of electronic products discarded in Mauritius has also skyrocketed over the past few years. Several projects are being undertaken by public bodies to ensure sound management of e-waste that includes all [...]
09 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
FSM to field 33 pc women candidates
The Front Solidarité Mauricien (FSM) is ready to field more women candidates in the next municipal elections. This was stated by FSM leader Cehl Meeah, at a press conference in Port Louis, on Friday. This will allow the party to comply with the new Local Government Bill, which the Ministry of Local Government and Outer [...]
09 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Narayanen’s bail modified
Former Legends hotel security guard Dassen Narayanen, whose DNA was found in Irishwoman Michaela Harte’s hotel room, appeared in Mapou Court on Friday. Narayanen was suspected of using the room’s magnetic card before giving it to murder suspect Sandip Mooneea. The charge of ‘complicity to commit murder’ was changed to ‘complicity to commit theft’ in [...]
09 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
SBM offers 100 scholarships to needy students
As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) launched the second edition of the SBM Scholarship Scheme for bright but needy students. The scholarships will be given to students to pursue higher studies in tertiary institutions in Mauritius recognised by the Tertiary Education Commission. This was announced at a press [...]
09 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Hollywood glamour and sun for British royal couple
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Britain is well represented in LA, and there has been much speculation that they could squeeze in meetings with David and Victoria Beckham -- guests at their wedding -- or Elton John, a close friend of William's mother Diana.On Sunday, they will visit "Skid Row" in downtown to visit the Inner-City Arts school, a nonprofit academy that provides free classes in visual and performing arts to children from poor neighborhoods."We are beyond thrilled that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending a portion of their brief time in Los Angeles with Inner-City Arts," said the group's …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Priyanka Chopra to do cameo in Ra.One?
Download image as wallpaper We have all seen the chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra on the celluloid in the past. Priyanka, who is a self proclaimed fan of SRK, is surely one of SRK's favourite costars and friend. Well, now we hear that this dosti has further been certified as Priyanka is offered a special cameo in SRK's upcoming film Ra.One. If what we hear is to be believed then it is said that, a few days ago, SRK called Priyanka asking her to do a romantic sequence with him for his film Ra.One. While the actress …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US-Mexico soccer friendly set for August 10
CHICAGO (AFP)The United States will try to avenge a loss to Mexico in last month's Gold Cup final when they host their border rivals in an August 10 friendly at Philadelphia, the US Soccer Federation announced.The Mexicans won their second consecutive Gold Cup crown two weeks ago by rallying for a 4-2 triumph over the host US squad in the championship match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, before a crowd of more than 93,000.Mexico has won 32 matches, lost 15 and drawn 11 against the United States in the all-time rivalry that began in 1934."A match between the …
09 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Shilpa Shetty to be brand ambassador of Don't Worry sanitary napkins?
Shilpa Shetty became an overnight global sensation with 'Big Brother'. Post that, her fairy tale life began. And as they say, there was no looking back for this girl, especially in the world of ad commercials. Talking about ad commercials, according to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, Shilpa Shetty has now been roped in to be the brand ambassador of Don't Worry sanitary napkins. The official confirmation of the same is being awaited.
08 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sud-Soudan: des foules en liesse célèbrent l'indépendance
JUBA (AFP)Des foules en liesse ont célébré dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi à Juba laccession du Sud-Soudan à lindépendance.Lorsque la cloche sonnant minuit a retenti, une explosion de joie a salué le début du premier jour du nouvel Etat. "Nous sommes libres ! Nous sommes libres ! Adieu le Nord, bonjour le bonheur !", criait dans la foule une Sud-Soudanaise, Mary Okach.
08 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Athlétisme: Lemaitre juste derrière Bolt au Stade de France
PARIS (AFP)Christophe Lemaitre a échoué à améliorer le plus vieux record de France d'athlétisme, en signant "seulement" 20 sec 21 sur 200 m derrière le Jamaïquain Usain Bolt (20.03), relâché, vendredi soir lors de la réunion de Paris-Saint-Denis comptant pour la Ligue de diamant.Le triple champion d'Europe avait égalé la marque (20.16), vieille de presque 24 ans, le 10 juillet 2010 en finale des Championnats de France à Valence.Gilles Quénéhervé avait établi le record national le 3 septembre 1987 en finale des Mondiaux à Rome, où il avait décroché la médaille d'argent, battu seulement à la photo-finish par l'Américain Calvin …
08 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
French star Cisse not on Panathinaikos flight
ATHENS (AFP)French striker Djibril Cisse's likely transfer to Italian club Lazio moved one step closer when he was left out of the 27-member Panathinaikos squad which departed for training in Austria on Friday.Officials of the Athens club did not comment on Cisse remaining in Greece but earlier in the day Cisse bid farewell to his teammates after taking part in morning training."Thank you all for your support. At Panathinaikos I began once again my career. Do what you can to gain the championship. I will be at your side and will come to see you when I can," Cisse told …
08 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Soudan reconnaît la République du Sud-Soudan
KHARTOUM (AFP)Le Soudan a reconnu vendredi la République du Sud-Soudan, à la veille de lindépendance de cette nouvelle nation, figurant parmi les premiers pays à le faire."La République du Soudan annonce quelle reconnaît la République du Sud-Soudan en tant quEtat indépendant, sur les frontières du 1er janvier 1956", a déclaré à la télévision dEtat le ministre des Affaires présidentielles Bakri Hassan Saleh."Le gouvernement soudanais sengage à mettre en oeuvre laccord de paix (CPA de 2005, NDLR) et à régler toutes les questions post-référendaires", a-t-il ajouté.Laccord de paix signé en 2005 sous la pression notamment des Etats-Unis et de la Grande-Bretagne …
08 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?