Zhouqu, Gansu - The death toll from a massive rain-triggered mudslide in Zhouqu, northwest of China's Gansu province, has risen to 702, with 1 042 others still missing.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has been requested to serve as co-chair of the United Nations Second Panel on Climate Change Sustainability.
Pretoria - South Africa and Tunisia can contribute to Africa's development, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.
Pretoria - South Africa, India and Brazil have agreed to jointly develop a satellite and forge closer cooperation on global issues like UN reforms, climate change and world trade talks.
Pretoria - South Africa's air traffic to Europe on Friday was still suspended due to a volcanic ash cloud there, caused by recent volcanic activity in Iceland
Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is expected to officially open the South African Exhibition that will include the celebration of the Nelson Mandela Day during the International AIDS Conference held in Vienna, Austria.
President Jacob Zuma concluded his working visit to the Brazilian capital Brasilia on Friday, 16 April 2010, where he was attending the 4th IBSA Summit, which brings together the heads of state and government of India, Brazil and South Africa.
New York - The United Nations is marking Nelson Mandela International Day for the first time this year in honour of the former South African leader's contribution to the struggle for peace and freedom
Pretoria - The 15th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union (AU) got underway in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday, under the theme: "Maternal, Infant and Child Health and Development in Africa".
Pretoria - South African Airways has cancelled more flights to Europe and the United Kingdom as the volcanic ash in European airspace continues to hamper safe flying conditions.
