Syria caught up in a proxy war

To add to its internal problems, it's embroiled in the west's fight with Iran.

MTN in bed with Iran's military

Competing mobile operators MTN and Turkcell are keeping silent on the latter's claims that MTN bribed its way into Iran six years ago.

Local oil companies brace for US-sanctions fallout

United States sanctions on Iranian oil exports set to impact local refiners.

US envoy meets Taliban leaders for negotiations

The US's chief envoy to Afghanistan, Marc Grossman, has met with Taliban leaders in Qatar as part of efforts to get the rebels to negotiate.

China's Xi Jinping sets the tone for his leadership

Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping's visit to the US next week could set the mood for the next decade that he is likely to serve as president.

Obama insists US has a finger on Iran's nuclear pulse

Barack Obama says the US has a good idea of the progress of Iran's nuclear programme and has a military response ready should it be necessary.

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

Asian trade flourishes for sanctions-hit Iran

China has become Iran's top trading partner as the sanctions against the Islamic republic have become progressively tougher.

Global anti-abuse conference set for the Vatican

Catholic leaders from around the world will meet next week for a conference to combat child abuse which will include a penitential service.

Burma's rebel group warns ceasefire deal is unstable

One of Burma's most prominent rebel groups has warned that the ceasefire deal seen as a breakthrough in relations with the regime is ‘fragile’.

Iran cautions Israel and US over military strikes

Iran has pledged to aid any nation that challenges Israel, staking out a hard line to suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility.

A public Facebook

The site is expected to sell a 10% stake for as much as $10-billion but there are doubts about its value.

The $100-billion question

Facebook has finally opened its kimono and started the process of offering its shares for public trading, writes Alistair Fairweather.

Famed boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies

Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped guide the careers of boxing giants Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, has died at the age of 90.

Muhammad Ali's trainer Angelo Dundee dies

Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped guide the careers of boxing giants Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, has died at the age of 90.

Facebook seeks $5bn initial public offering on Wall Street

Facebook has filed to go public and is seeking a $5-billion initial public offering -- the largest flotation by a Wall Street-listed internet company.

Wall Street Journal slated for climate change stance

Leading scientists have complained that a Wall Street Journal article disputing climate change is akin to "dentists practising cardiology".

Romney momentum builds in Florida, Gingrich defiant

Mitt Romney stormed towards a likely Tuesday victory in Florida that would make him strong favourite for the Republican presidential nomination.

Pretence in the time of ANC politics

Verashni Pillay wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans.

US military raid frees hostages, kills nine Somali pirates

US military forces flew into Somalia to free hostages and killed nine pirates in a night-time helicopter raid.

Obama to lay out vision in State of the Union address

As Republicans feud, President Barack Obama this week takes his re-election blueprint of economic justice, direct and unfiltered, to the voters.

Future online bookings available on Costa Concordia

A British journalist managed to book a cruise on the Costa Concordia -- two days after the liner ran aground near Italy's Giglio island.

Wikipedia blackout results in increased mobile visits

Visits to the mobile version of Wikipedia's website rose by more than 1-million on Wednesday after the blackout in protest of US anti-piracy bills.

DA calls for Defence Minister to explain extra aircraft use

The DA says Lindiwe Sisulu must take full responsibility for the use of two back-up aircraft to shadow Jacob Zuma's jet to the United States.

'Ageing gracefully is a lost concept for us'

As many as 10-million women worldwide have risked having the operation. Kira Cochrane asks why.

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