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/ 29 November 2007
A trio of British bankers dubbed the ”Natwest Three” face 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing ,3-million tied to the collapse of Enron. The men, who worked for Natwest’s investment banking arm, concocted a deal in 2000 with two senior Enron executives who have since been jailed.
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/ 29 November 2007
Australia’s Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd unveiled his Cabinet on Thursday, prioritising education, industrial relations and the environment in a break with conservative predecessor John Howard’s legacy. Calling it "a team with fresh ideas", Rudd included four women and a former rock star in the Cabinet.
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/ 29 November 2007
Even if Thabo Mbeki wins the African National Congress (ANC) leadership at Polokwane — and this looks increasingly unlikely given the outcome of the provincial general councils last weekend — he will face a totally new power configuration after December 21.
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/ 29 November 2007
As the African National Congress gears up for its Polokwane conference in little more than two weeks, many wonder if a possible change in leadership will signal an accompanying change in social policy, especially social grants — one of the most important and controversial weapons in the fight against poverty.
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Some ANC national executive committee members believe that changes are needed in the procedure for the election of the party’s president, which should take place after an ”open campaign”. The idea is that anyone interested in leading the ANC would declare their interest and openly campaign for the position, writes Malusi Gigaba.
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/ 29 November 2007
President Hugo Chávez is encountering unexpectedly strong opposition to a referendum on constitutional reform which would cement his rule in Venezuela, with violent clashes between rival demonstrations and security forces feeding a mood that the country is at a turning point.
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/ 28 November 2007
A ferry boat carrying more than 70 people capsized on Roodeplaat Dam, north of Pretoria, on Wednesday afternoon, Tshwane emergency services said. Spokesperson Johan Pieterse said one passenger suffered a serious leg laceration and was taken to hospital. However, there were conflicting reports on the number of injured.
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/ 28 November 2007
Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Wednesday that further investigation into the outbreak of klebsiella at a Durban hospital, where five babies died, was needed. In a statement, the minister said she had been briefed by the management of the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital on the outbreak.
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/ 28 November 2007
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had arrested 208 people for involvement in several cells that planned an ”imminent attack” on an oil installation, and attacks on clerics and security forces. State television said one of the cells was planning to smuggle in missiles.