More French troops go to Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — As rebels advance in Central African Republic, France has deployed an additional 180 troops to protect its interests.The French reinforcements arrived Sunday from nearby Gabon, bringing the total French military force in the capital, Bangui, to nearly 600, Col. Thierry Burkhard told The Associated Press Sunday. The troops are to protect French residents in the...

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African Union head visits Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The leader of the African Union, Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi, has proposed a government of national unity to resolve the rebel conflict in Central African Republic.Boni Yayi arrived here Sunday to try to find a negotiated resolution to the country's crisis. The president of the African Union met with President Francois Bozize and then made an appeal to...

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AU warns of sanctions if rebels take over CAR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Rebels advancing to the capital of the Central African Republic of will face sanctions and the country suspended from activities of the African Union if they seize power, an AU official warned Monday.Chairwoman of the Commission of the AU Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said the AU rejects any attempt to seize power forcefully. Any attempt to seize power unconstitutionally will...

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Nigeria president likens nation's unrest to Syria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has likened attacks by a radical Islamist sect in his West African nation to the ongoing civil war in Syria, an unlikely acknowledgment from the seat of power about the violent unrest gripping the country.Jonathan's comments Sunday are widely viewed here as hyperbole because the estimated 45,000 people killed in the Syrian uprising is far...

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South Africa: Mandela convalesces, legacy secure

 South Africa's agonizing past swept over Alex McLaren, who stepped into sunlight with tears in his eyes after a tour of the Apartheid Museum, an unsparing study of white minority rule and the costly fight against it.Yet South Africa-born McLaren, an American citizen, also found inspiration in the museum's exhibition about Nelson Mandela, former prisoner, South Africa's first black head of state...

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Moody’s Analytics & IHS Global Insight Say Construction and Software Adding Jobs in Western U.S., EmploymentCrossing Finds 416,000 Jobs in Region.

Two major studies show that the western United States is currently leading the country in creating jobs.Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Moody’s Analytics Inc. and IHS Global Insight Inc. in a report in Bloomberg are stating that hiring by homebuilders and software companies is helping the western states lead the country in jobs growth. Job search site EmploymentCrossing.com has also found 416,000...

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Athanatos Christian Ministries Offers New Online Learning Opportunities for the New Year

ACM's Online Apologetics Academy offers in-depth certificate programs, a la carte classes and options for Christian educators.Holmen, WI (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Athanatos Christian Ministries (ACM) now offers learners options at their Online Apologetics Academy. The options now available include two certificate programs, training for Christian educators or opportunities for learners to take individual...

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Selena Gomez is the Most Beautiful Girl in the World According to 2013 Most Beautiful List

Most Beautiful List, owned by Mahvrick, named Selena Gomez as the Most Beautiful Girl in the world for the second year. The Most Beautiful List launched 5 years ago by covering the most beautiful women in the world.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013At midnight, Most Beautiful List named Selena Gomez the most beautiful woman in the world for the second year running. Selena Gomez has proven that...

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Chatwing Team Introduces an Efficient Web Chat Tool for Effective Global Connectivity

Chatwing’s latest chat widget version offers full conversation control to its users. The flexible chat software can easily connect users to a thousand chatters or to selected web visitors.Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Cambridge, MA - Today, the importance of achieving and improving global connectivity is essential for personal and business growth. Effective global connectivity brings about...

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Phone Doctors Announces Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Smartphone Repair Businesses

Phone Doctors encourages the mobile device repair industry to resolve to reach for higher standards in customer service and support for iPhones, Androids, and other mobile devices in 2013.(PRWEB) January 01, 2013The Journal of Clinical Psychology at the University of Scranton recently published a study on New Year's resolution statistics. This study found that 45 percent of Americans make resolutions.Most...

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