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/ 5 September 2011
World champion soprano Pretty Yende never knew opera existed until she heard the soaring score of an airline advertisement.
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/ 5 September 2011
World Bank president Robert Zoellick said the world economy was entering a "new danger zone". What can policymakers do about it?
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/ 5 September 2011
Second seed Vera Zvonareva has advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open where she will meet Australian nemesis Sam Stosur.
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/ 5 September 2011
The Democratic Republic of Congo could exceed a forecast 6.5% economic growth in 2011 but must do more to increase transparency in the mining sector.
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/ 5 September 2011
A secret United States cable released by WikiLeaks tells how former president Thabo Mbeki cried before announcing his resignation.
Forces of Libya’s interim council are poised for an assault on Bani Walid after negotiators failed to persuade Gaddafi loyalists to surrender.
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/ 5 September 2011
Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal in a bid to optimise benefits from its 212-billion tonnes of coal reserves.
After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.
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/ 5 September 2011
Up to 300 000 take part in Tel Aviv, 50 000 in Jerusalem and 40 000 in Haifa in Israel’s biggest demonstration.
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/ 5 September 2011
South Africa have finished 17th on the table after Caster Semenya grabbed the nation’s fourth medal during the World Athletics Championships.