Mainstream comic book superheroes are getting redrawn from the stereotypical blue-eyed white male into a world of multicoloured crusaders.
Cases of armed robberies, burglaries, murder, attempted murder and serious assault tend to increase over the festive season, according to research.
"Everyone is doing exactly what these criminals want," says Rogen, after newspapers published emails hacked from Sony Pictures executives’ accounts.
The burial of those killed in a Taliban attack is under way and a former ambassador to the US says Pakistan has been too apologetic about the Taliban.
Over the next few weeks, Arthur Goldstuck chooses his gadgets of the year, from smartphones to tablets to cars to toys.
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda closes up shop amid criticism, but at least with some justice served.
The Presidency criticised allegations that Jacob Zuma had a hand in the suspension of Sars members, saying the allegations are "pure mischief".
Julius Malema is happy that the EFF conference unfolded smoothly over the past few days without any blood spilled, and says it left the EFF united.
Former France striker Thierry Henry has announced his retirement, ending a 20-year career in which he earned a place in the pantheon of modern greats.
At least 126 people, most of them children, have been killed after Taliban gunmen stormed a school in Pakistani, taking hundreds of students hostage.