Earlier today we reported on YouTube’s plans to roll out a new real-time product that adds a new social layer to YouTube, allowing friends to share the videos they’re watching with each other in real time, without having to turn to outside chat programs or Twitter.
 Brisbane Times |
mps to debate Sri Lankan conflict
BBC News mps will debate the conflict in Sri Lanka next week as protests by British Tamils continue in central London. Commons Leader Harriet Harman announced the discussions, requested by the Lib Dems, would be held on Wednesday. Video: Sri Lankan civilians 'escape' rebel stronghold – 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Sri Lanka rebels refusing to surrender: military AFP Voice of America – The Associated Press – Hindu – New York Times all 4,649 news articles |
 BBC News |
ANC Leading in South Africa Vote
New York Times Women waited for a polling place to open on Wednesday in Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg. Voter turnout was big throughout South Africa, and many polling places ran out of paper ballots. Video: Inside Story – South Africa elections – 22 April 09 – Part 1 Al Jazeera ANC nears S Africa election win Aljazeera.net Bloomberg – Voice of America – The Associated Press – Reuters all 3,201 news articles |
 Daily Nation |
Analysis: Sri Lanka's war aftermath
Aljazeera.net Al Jazeera has spoken to analysts about the current state of the Sri Lankan conflict and its future. The separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been pushed into a tiny coastal area in the northeast by the military, … Video: Sri Lankan civilians 'escape' rebel stronghold – 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera UN voices "deep concern" about Sri Lanka Reuters New York Times – Globe and Mail – BBC News – Times Online all 4,393 news articles |
 Times Online |
South Africa's ANC Ahead in Early Election Results
Voice of America By VOA News Early results from South Africa's general elections give the ruling African National Congress party a solid lead, as expected. Video: Inside Story – South Africa elections – 22 April 09 – Part 1 Al Jazeera South Africans Vote, Likely for Status Quo New York Times BBC News – The Associated Press – Reuters – Bloomberg all 3,041 news articles |
 msnbc.com |
Jacob Zuma poised to be next South African president
guardian.co.uk Voters in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, queue to vote in the presidential elections. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA Jacob Zuma is on course to be confirmed as South Africa's next president today as early election results show the African National … Video: ANC Looks for Big Win in South African Vote The Associated Press South African ruling party leads in elections The Associated Press Reuters – CBC.ca – euronews – ABC Online all 2,732 news articles |
 BBC News |
Opposition label Budget 'fantasy'
BBC News The chancellor said the UK economy would return to growth by the end of 2009, expanding by 1.25% next year and 3.5% by 2011. Mr Darling's forecasts have been called "preposterous" and "ludicrously optimistic" by opposition politicians. Video: Budget 2009: Business leaders disappointed ITN NEWS British Plan to Raise Taxes and Debt Sets Off Political Sparring New York Times Telegraph.co.uk – Xinhua – Bloomberg – Times Online all 3,182 news articles |
 guardian.co.uk |
ANC takes early lead in South African election
Reuters By Serena Chaudhry PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa's ruling ANC swept into an early commanding lead on Thursday in the fourth election since the end of apartheid in 1994, putting it on course for another five years in power. Video: ANC Looks for Big Win in South African Vote The Associated Press Early lead for ANC in S Africa vote Aljazeera.net BBC News – Globe and Mail – ABC Online – Telegraph.co.uk all 2,610 news articles |
 MiamiHerald.com |
Congress Debates Fresh Investigation Of Interrogations
Washington Post By Dan Balz and Perry Bacon Jr. The legacy of George W. Bush continued to dog President Obama and his administration yesterday, as Congress divided over creating a panel to investigate the harsh interrogation techniques employed under Bush's … Video: DC On Obama Torture Remarks CBS Democrats, Republicans spar over possible torture prosecutions Globe and Mail AFP – The Associated Press – FOXNews – Independent all 2,337 news articles Langue : Français |
 Daily Nation |
Two key Tamil Tigers surrender as Sri Lanka's army closes in
Telegraph.co.uk THE last remaining Tamil Tigers are trapped in a five-mile enclave on the north-east coast, a Sri Lankan army spokesman claimed last night. Video: Civilians in danger amid Sri Lanka battle – 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Killing of Tamil civilians should end: India Hindu The Australian – The Associated Press – Reuters – Aljazeera.net all 3,941 news articles |
