With no big policy meetings and few major data releases scheduled this week, global markets will take their cues from Europe, writes Matt Quigley.
Listen to Julius Malema as he uses the Lonmin tragedy to lambaste President Jacob Zuma and Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
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Eden Hazard showed why he’s regarded one of the brightest young stars in Europe as the Belgian forward inspired Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Wigan.
A suicide bomber killed seven officers as they arrived at a colleague’s funeral in Russia’s North Caucasus, soon after gunmen opened fire in a mosque.
Platinum producer Lonmin has ordered employees to return to work or face dismissal but workers vow to stay on strike after 34 colleagues were killed.
Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public appearance for the end of Ramadan but activists say his forces are pressing on with a blitz of rebel areas.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says Argentina’s defence withheld his side from landing a decisive knockout blow in their Rugby Championship match.
A Sudanese Cabinet minister is among 31 people killed when an airplane crashed carrying a delegation to war-torn South Kordofan for Eid celebrations.
Policymakers have finally woken up to the plight of British postgraduates, with decisions on funding and fees on the horizon.