The Mobile Phone Crisis in the developing world

The Zambian Economist at the Crossroads of Global Business Wednesday, July 28, 2011 Truly a miracle of modern technology, the mobile phone is fast becoming the most important means of communication between individuals, especially…

Flooding in Nigeria, death of woman and child

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Flooding in Nigeria, death of woman and child

Hundreds killed in Nigeria floods, more than 1.4 million displaced (MUNICH) — More than 1.4 million people have been displaced in one of Nigeria’s worst floods in decades. The flooding was caused by a…

Netanyahu to meet with cabinet on Wednesday

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Netanyahu to meet with cabinet on Wednesday

Israel’s premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory In this Friday, Nov. 7, 2017 photo, Israelis attend an after party of the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…

Why is the Bay shut down?

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Why is the Bay shut down?

Rain lingers over parts of California from big, slow-moving storm surges triggered by tropical systems after a week of dry air. In southern parts of the state it has been especially windy, with sustained…