Nigeria vote officials face harsh criticism after delay

Last Updated: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 17:49

Nigeria`s election body was harshly criticised on Sunday after parliamentary polls were postponed hours after they were to begin amid organisational chaos, raising fears over the April 9 presidential vote.

Zimbabwean President hits back at regional criticism

Last Updated: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 16:19

Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique recently condemned events in Zimbabwe.

Bahrain releases `Blogfather` after US criticism

Last Updated: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 00:50

Bahraini authorities on Friday freed Internet blogger Mahmood al-Yousif, also known as the "Blogfather", whose arrest drew criticism from the US State Department, the official news agency BNA said.

Criticism of UPA nothing to do with electoral tie-ups: Jaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 22:08

Remaining non-committal on the issue of alliance for the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said her criticism of the UPA government had nothing to do with the issue of electoral tie-ups.

Actor Johnny Depp unfazed by `The Tourist` criticism

Last Updated: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 13:21

Actor Johnny Depp is unfazed by the criticism his new film `The Tourist` has got and feels great with the way the movie has turned out.

Hugo Chavez dismisses criticism from OAS chief

Last Updated: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 10:13

A new law grants Venezuela`s President Chavez power to enact laws by decree.

Israel dismisses global criticism over new settlements

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 16:52

Israel has dismissed worldwide criticisms over its plan to build 1,300 new homes in east Jerusalem.

Israel rejects world`s criticism over Jerusalem building

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 16:03

Israel rejected global criticism of moves to build 1,300 new homes in occupied east Jerusalem, insisting it would never limit construction in its "capital," the premier`s office said.