US Federal Reserve boss pessimistic over economy

The Herald: "NEW York. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has warned that the outlook for the US economy is deteriorating.

He said the housing and credit market turmoil had hit the economy and added that a weak labour market could further undermine consumer spending.

Given the risks facing the economy, Mr Bernanke signalled that additional US interest rate cuts were likely."

Tourism Board MD, Dr Achieng Ongonga resigns

Zimbabwe's U.S. Visit Discussion

Interview with Newton Kanhema of the Zimbabwe Independence Assistance Network talks about Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's U.S. visit.

Darfur refugee camp 'hiding rebels'

Sudan's governemnt has accused Darfur's largest refugee camp of harbouring rebel fighters. The Kalma camp is the only one that is permanently protected by United Nations and African Union forces, but residents fear they may be driven out as the military threatens to take action. Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from the camp.

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