Archive for January, 2008

Noriega appeals ‘not exhausted’

Panama's ex-leader Manuel Noriega cannot be extradited to France until his US appeals are exhausted, a judge rules.

Secret files setback in Romania

The agency probing the secret files from the Romanian communist era may be abolished after a court ruling.

Egypt tightens Gaza border gaps

Egypt stops Palestinians vehicles from crossing the Gaza border, as talks begin in Cairo to resolve the crisis.

Football: Tunisia, Angola through

Angola make it through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the first time after a goalless draw with Tunisia.

Rwanda opens stock exchange

Rwanda launches a stock exchange as the country tries to rebuild its economy after the 1994 genocide.