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Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables
London has been scrambling to stem the damage caused by the weekend release of confidential telegrams
Trump launches 2020 bid with vow to ‘keep America great’
The US president launched his campaign for the 2020 elections
Trump celebrates a year of his presidency with a government shutdown
US lawmakers have launched a last-ditch bid to end the budget stalemate and prevent a government shutdown
Trump to lay out ‘America First’ security strategy
The US leader, who has dismantled the legacy of Barack Obama, will unveil what is being billed as a comprehensive vision
Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with self-proclaimed killer Duterte
Duterte last year declared the Philippines’ "separation" from the United States.
At climate talks, it’s America alone more than America first
Donald Trump has vowed to exit the Paris Climate accord, just not yet, leaving US policy in limbo for the next three years.
Russia, Ukraine agree on ‘permanent ceasefire’
Ukraine’s president has announced a ceasefire agreement with Russia, shortly before Nato’s deadline for a decision on involvement in the region.
Home away from home
Works by Chinese-South African authors give insight into the immigrant experience.
Guarded optimism as at climate talks
The world’s climate negotiators worked into early Friday morning amid guarded hopes of making progress.
‘Climate code red’ at UN talks, warns Nigeria
Africa’s frustration at the United Nations climate summit boiled over on Monday as delegates walked out of key talks.
Where have all the flowers gone?
NOT THE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Watering down Bollywood for Western audiences robs the Bollywood style of its very appeal, writes Shaun de Waal.
Shadow contest in full swing for ANC top job
Officially no one is a candidate and there is not even a campaign, but in reality the contest to become the next South African president is well under way ahead of a crucial vote…
Net closes on SA’s canned hunting industry
Carel van Heerden feels no reason to apologise about his doomed lion-breeding business. ”Trophy hunters will always exist. We’re taking the pressure off the rest of the roaming…
Chinese leader ends Mozambique visit
Chinese leader Hu Jintao on Friday left Mozambique for the Seychelles, the last stop on an African swing marked by Beijing’s largesse and staunch rebuttal of criticism that it…
Hu calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ with Maputo
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday announced a debt waiver, cash grants, increased market access and ”pragmatic cooperation” with war-ravaged Mozambique on the last major…