Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended South Africa's deepest condolences to the government and people of Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck parts of Japan.
1. ITAR-TASS: Brics' relatively new phenomenon attracts increased global attention due to the optimistic predictions about its development, especially against the backdrop of global crisis developments in the world economy. What is Brics' immediate and long-term significance for Russia? Is such a format practical for the development of relations among these countries?
Pretoria - South Africa is expected to ensure the impact of the global financial crisis on Africa is discussed during the G8 Summit this week.
Pretoria - There are now 29 confirmed AH1N1 influenza (Swine Flu) cases in South Africa, following 11 new cases reported at the weekend.
New York - Strengthened ties between the United Nations (UN) and regional organisations on the African continent is necessary now more than ever.
Nicosia - Acting under an ultimatum by the European Central Bank that emergency liquidity will be provided only until Monday, the Cypriot government on Thursday night introduced an emergency legislation in the parliament related to a bailout deal with international lenders.
Los Angeles - A star-studded public tribute to Michael Jackson was held Tuesday in Los Angeles with thousands of randomly selected fans joining family and friends to bid farewell to the King of Pop.
Pretoria - South Africa has condemned the reported use of chemical weapons in the civil war in Syria earlier this week.
Tokyo - Plumes of white smoke have been seen rising from Japan's stricken Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant following a loud explosion occurring at the plant's No. 3 reactor.
Nairobi - United States President Barack Obama is scheduled to pay a two-day visit to Ghana, on Friday following the G8 summit in Italy, where he is expected to unveil comprehensive policies toward Africa.
