The World > Africa The continent of Africa is the world's second largest continent after Asia, with a total surface area, including several surrounding islands of 30,313,000 square kilometres.

FLOODS caused by torrential rains have killed seven people and partially damaged roads in eastern Algeria over the past two days, officials said.

Venezuelan ties with African nations are increasingly stronger, expressed Reinaldo Bolivar, vice minister of Foreign Affairs of the South American nation.

Iran - Brazil - Trade Brazilian Agriculture Minister Reinhold Stephanes is going to visit Iran in near future.

As Israel celebrates 60 years of nationhood and looks ahead to the next 60 years, the world should appreciate what the Jewish state has accomplished.