News: Botswana

We have started to collect the most important news related to Botswana in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Botswana – overview

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• November 10th 2009 – October 16th 2009
• October 16th 2009 – July 30th 2009
• July 18th 2009 – May 6th 2009
• May 4th 2009 – February 13th 2009
• February 13th 2009 – November 25th 2008
• November 21st 2008 – September 23rd 2008
• September 22nd 2008 – June 12th 2008
• June 5th 2008 – March 19th 2008
• March 17th 2008 – November 26th 2007
• November 23rd 2007 – August 16th 2007
• August 7th 2007 – May 22nd 2007
• May 15th 2007 – February 6th 2007
• February 5th 2007 – October 22nd 2006
• October 22nd 2006 – August 16th 2006
• August 14th 2006 – June 13th 2006
• June 8th 2006 – March 20th 2006
• March 8th 2006 – November 16th 2005

Botswana: news

Brazilian student's minidress has university authorities in a spin

Tuesday, November 10th 2009, 21:36

A Brazilian university reverses its decision to expel a student for wearing a short dress, in the face of an outcry.
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Hoaxer impersonating Brazilian president interviewed on radio

Saturday, November 7th 2009, 22:47
related countries: Portugal
related places: Silva

A hoaxer pretending to be Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was interviewed by some Portuguese-language radio stations before being found out.
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Brazilian man springs surprise by turning up at own funeral

Wednesday, November 4th 2009, 21:48

A Brazilian man surprises his family by turning up at his own funeral, reports say.
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African heritage

Wednesday, November 4th 2009, 0:18

Brazilian city of Salvador faces questions over race
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Barrichello seals Williams drive

Monday, November 2nd 2009, 11:32
related countries: Germany

Brazilian Rubens Barrichello and German rookie Nico Hulkenberg are announced as Williams's new pairing for the 2010 season.
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Search under way for Brazil plane

Friday, October 30th 2009, 15:32
related countries: Brazil

The Brazilian air force is searching for a military plane that disappeared over the Amazon region with 11 people on board.
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Five killed in Brazil jail fire

Friday, October 23rd 2009, 21:54
related countries: Brazil

At least five inmates are killed and dozens injured in a fire that broke out at a Brazilian jail, reportedly after a riot there.
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South Africa reappoint Parreira

Friday, October 23rd 2009, 17:20
related countries: South Africa

Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira is to return to his previous job as coach of South Africa.
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More die amid Rio slum violence

Thursday, October 22nd 2009, 9:52

The number of people killed in violence in the Brazilian city of Rio since Saturday reaches 32 as police expand operations.
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Brilliant Button clinches title

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 21:33

Jenson Button seals the drivers' championship with a truly outstanding drive at a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Brazilian Grand Prix as it happened

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 19:27
related countries: Brazil

Britain's Jenson Button is crowned world champion after finishing fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Mark Webber taking the win.
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Botswana ruling party wins poll

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 3:10

Botswana's governing party wins election held during a deep recession in the world's largest diamond producer.
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Rio police die as helicopter hit

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 22:52

Two Brazilian policemen die after their helicopter crashes in Rio de Janeiro amid clashes between police and drug gangs.
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Button bid hit by qualifying flop

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 22:27

Rubens Barrichello lands pole for the Brazilian GP to boost his title hopes as championship leader Jenson Button finishes 14th in a chaotic, rain-hit qualifying session.
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Live - Brazilian GP qualifying

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 13:30

Jenson Button's hopes of wrapping up the title in Brazil suffer a huge blow as he qualifies back in 14th, as rival Rubens Barrichello claims pole.
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Button warned about playing safe

Friday, October 16th 2009, 20:55

Jenson Button's decision to take a cautious approach at Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix could prove costly, McLaren warn.
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Alonso on top as Brawn show pace

Friday, October 16th 2009, 18:49

Renault's Fernando Alonso clocks the fastest lap of Friday's second practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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