December 2009 - News

World rings in new decade

Revellers started ringing in the New Year across the globe with spectacular fireworks displays and massive parties hosted by world capitals against a backdrop of tightened security. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 7:18 PM by News24 Top Stories

In with the - what?

At decade's end, revellers wonder what the future holds. Out with the old and in with the - what? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 6:32 PM by News24 Top Stories

Body rots in hospital room

A man's decomposing body has been found locked in a consulting room at the St Elizabeth regional hospital in Mthatha. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 6:22 PM by News24 Top Stories

Cold snap hits UK: 3 die

Three people have died in avalanches in the Scottish Highlands and three more in a car crash as Britain ended 2009 with icy weather. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 6:20 PM by News24 Top Stories

Taliban gaining in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed eight CIA employees while four Canadian troops and a journalist died in a separate attack. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 6:20 PM by News24 Top Stories

Guinea seen stagnating

Guinea will make no economic or social progress until uncertainty over the health of its wounded junta chief is resolved, say potential investors and Conakry residents. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 6:17 PM by News24 Top Stories

Tankers to be used in Zeerust

Tankers will be used to provide water to villages in Zeerust which have been experiencing shortages because of a "technical problem". Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 5:22 PM by News24 Top Stories

Once-in-a-blue-moon

For only the second time in nearly two decades, December will end with Earth illuminated by a "Blue Moon", the name given to the second full moon appearing in a single month. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 5:13 PM by News24 Top Stories

Somali with chemicals arrested

A Somali who man tried to board a plane at Mogadishu airport with suspicious liquid, powder and a syringe last month was arrested but later released. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 5:11 PM by News24 Top Stories

Pakistan: UN moving staff out

The United Nations plans to temporarily relocate some of its international staff outside of Pakistan for security reasons. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 5:09 PM by News24 Top Stories

Pope: help those in need

Pope Benedict XVI has called for more solidarity to help people through the fallout of the economic crisis during his annual New Year's Eve address. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 5:09 PM by News24 Top Stories

The 2010 technology wish list

A new year is a time when many people make wishes for the future - technology fans are no different. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 4:07 PM by News24 Top Stories

Not a year to remember

Twelve months ago, SA were on a high - their cricket team became the first team in 16 years to achieve a series victory in Australia. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 2:37 PM by News24 Top Stories

AT&T ditches Tiger

AT&T says it will no longer sponsor Tiger Woods, joining Accenture and Gillette in dropping support for the golfer. Read More...