Topic: Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu - Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks in support of Tibet at a rally in San Francisco on April 8, 2008. Thousands gathered in the Civic Center on the eve of the Olympic Torch relay April 9. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)

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Rally held for Tibet on the eve of the Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco

Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks in support of Tibet at a rally in San Francisco on April 8, 2008. Thousands gathered in the Civic Center on the eve of the Olympic Torch relay April 9.

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Tutu: Mbeki recall 'deeply disturbing'

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu says the recalling of South African President Thabo Mbeki is a "deeply disturbing" development for South Africa.

African leaders urge Mugabe to delay vote

HARARE, Zimbabwe, June 25 (UPI) -- A group of African leaders Wednesday urged Zimbabwean leaders to delay the runoff election, saying results would be illegitimate if it were held on Friday.

Web site claims Hamas, Fatah in peace deal

DAKAR, Senegal, June 8 (UPI) -- An Israeli Web site claimed Sunday the Palestinian Authority and militant Islamic group Hamas have begun talks to repair their strained relations.

South African army ready to fight attacks

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 21 (UPI) -- South African President Thabo Mbeki approved troop deployments to help stop attacks on migrants that have claimed two dozen lives, his office said Wednesday.

Tutu pleads for end to violence

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 20 (UPI) -- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu pleaded for an end to violence against migrants in South Africa, where at least 22 people have been killed in 10 days.

Sri Lanka human rights seat opposed

UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (UPI) -- Nobel Peace Prize winners are calling on the United Nations to reject Sri Lanka's candidacy for the U.N. Human Rights Council, human rights activists said.

Winfrey presents Tutu with Lincoln prize

CHICAGO, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. television personality Oprah Winfrey has presented the Lincoln Leadership Prize to her friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.