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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• December 19th 2009 – October 23rd 2009
• October 22nd 2009 – September 25th 2009
• September 25th 2009 – June 5th 2009
• June 3rd 2009 – March 14th 2009
• March 7th 2009 – January 19th 2009
• January 19th 2009 – November 1st 2008
• October 31st 2008 – July 8th 2008
• July 2nd 2008 – May 5th 2008
• May 4th 2008 – January 31st 2008
• January 31st 2008 – October 20th 2007
• October 19th 2007 – July 18th 2007
• July 13th 2007 – April 25th 2007
• April 18th 2007 – December 18th 2006
• December 17th 2006 – October 4th 2006
• October 2nd 2006 – July 13th 2006
• July 12th 2006 – May 13th 2006
• May 4th 2006 – January 19th 2006
• January 18th 2006 – November 16th 2005

Botswana: news

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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Botswana votes in diamond crunch

Friday, October 16th 2009, 13:13

Voters in Botswana are going to the polls amid a deep recession in the world's largest diamond producer.
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Live - Brazilian GP practice

Friday, October 16th 2009, 12:31

Title rivals Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel continue their preparations in second practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Button eyes safety-first approach

Friday, October 16th 2009, 11:15

Jenson Button says he will not take any unnecessary risks at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the world title within his grasp.
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Massa completes Ferrari F1 test

Monday, October 12th 2009, 11:30

Felipe Massa tests in a Formula 1 car for the first time since suffering a fractured skull, but Ferrari say he will not return to competition this season.
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Fire razes Sao Paulo shanty town

Monday, October 12th 2009, 6:17

At least 200 families are feared homeless after a blaze sweeps through a shanty town in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo.
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Brazil TV host turns himself in

Friday, October 9th 2009, 18:12

A Brazilian TV presenter who vanished after being accused of ordering killings to boost his show's ratings, turns himself in.
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Santander raises $8bn in Brazil

Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 9:20
related countries: Brazil

The Brazilian unit of banking giant Santander raises 14.1bn reais ($8.1bn) in the world's biggest share offering since March 2008.
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UN seeks end to Honduras stand-off

Friday, September 25th 2009, 21:34
related countries: Honduras

Honduras should "cease harassing" the Brazilian embassy, refuge of ousted President Manuel Zelaya, the UN says.
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