Durban II won't be in Durban

The Durban II World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance will not take place in Durban. On Thursday, South Africa withdrew its application to hold the conference in Durban. A Foreign Ministry official said the reason for South Africa's backpedaling is unclear, as only a few months ago President Thabo Mbeki said his country wishes to host the