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Obama to join vigil for Connecticut school shooting
Article
/ 16 December 2012

Obama to join vigil for Connecticut school shooting

President Barack Obama was due in the community of Newtown on Sunday to join in a vigil for the 20 children and seven adults slaughtered by a gunman.

By Staff Reporter
Assad defies the pundits
Article
/ 16 December 2012

Assad defies the pundits

Even though Syrian rebels now hold vast swathes of territory, President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has stood firm despite predictions of its fall.

By Staff Reporter
Kim Jong-Un keeps the world guessing
Article
/ 16 December 2012

Kim Jong-Un keeps the world guessing

One year after the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, little seems to have changed in the country he bequeathed to his son, Kim Jong-Un.

By Staff Reporter
Human Rights Watch: Sudan bombing ‘indiscriminate’
Africa
/ 14 December 2012

Human Rights Watch: Sudan bombing ‘indiscriminate’

An NGO report reveals that Sudanese forces have carried out indiscriminate aerial bombings and violated international humanitarian law.

By Staff Reporter
Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll
Africa
/ 9 December 2012

Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll

Ghana President John Mahama held a slight edge over his main rival as vote counting wrapped up on Sunday after high-stakes presidential polls.

By Staff Reporter
Paywalls grow, but analysts split on merit
Article
/ 9 December 2012

Paywalls grow, but analysts split on merit

The free lunch for digital access to most US newspapers is disappearing but paywalls seem at best a partial answer to the industry’s woes.

By Staff Reporter
Time to restore our honour, Mugabe tells party
Africa
/ 9 December 2012

Time to restore our honour, Mugabe tells party

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Saturday called on his Zanu-PF party to begin mobilising and fight like a "wounded beast".

By Staff Reporter
Tanks deployed in Cairo after deadly clashes
Africa
/ 6 December 2012

Tanks deployed in Cairo after deadly clashes

Egypt’s worst violence since President Mohamed Morsi was elected has forced the army to deploy tanks in Cairo, as hundreds were injured in protests.

By Staff Reporter
UN: Rwanda, Uganda troops helped DRC rebels take Goma
Africa
/ 4 December 2012

UN: Rwanda, Uganda troops helped DRC rebels take Goma

United Nations sanctions experts have claimed soldiers from the DRC’s neighbouring countries assisted M23 rebels in their offensive in Goma.

By Staff Reporter
At least 12 dead as al-Shabaab attack town on Kenya border
Africa
/ 25 November 2012

At least 12 dead as al-Shabaab attack town on Kenya border

Somalia’s al-Shabaab fighters briefly took control of a small town on the border with Kenya in a battle that left at least 12 people dead.

By Staff Reporter
Probe alleges Nigeria lost billions in oil revenue
Africa
/ 25 November 2012

Probe alleges Nigeria lost billions in oil revenue

A probe alleging Nigeria has lost out on billions of dollars through questionable practices in the oil-and-gas industry has stirred controversy.

By Staff Reporter
Hobbit fever grips New Zealand
Article
/ 25 November 2012

Hobbit fever grips New Zealand

Up to 100 000 people are expected to line the streets of Wellington on Wednesday for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

By Staff Reporter
M23 rebels steal show at DRC summit
Africa
/ 25 November 2012

M23 rebels steal show at DRC summit

M23 rebels announced they had opened talks with DRC President Joseph Kabila, hours after a regional summit called on them to end their offensive.

By Staff Reporter
British press fear tough regulation after Leveson Inquiry
Article
/ 25 November 2012

British press fear tough regulation after Leveson Inquiry

British newspapers are nervously awaiting the publication on Thursday of the first part of an inquiry into press standards.

By Staff Reporter
‘The Hobbit’ makers deny Peta’s animal cruelty allegations
Article
/ 20 November 2012

‘The Hobbit’ makers deny Peta’s animal cruelty allegations

Producers of "The Hobbit" movies have rejected allegations that animals died due to mistreatment during the making of the highly anticipated trilogy.

By Staff Reporter
Obama to offer $170-million in Burma aid
Article
/ 19 November 2012

Obama to offer $170-million in Burma aid

US President Barack Obama will announce a $170-million aid pledge to Burma to mark his historic visit to the country.

By Staff Reporter
Fired up: Gaza conflict intensifies
Article
/ 17 November 2012

Fired up: Gaza conflict intensifies

Israeli strikes in Gaza have pushed the death toll to 40 as the US claims militant rocket fire is a ‘precipitating factor’ in the conflict.

By Staff Reporter
Israel launches retaliatory air raids on Gaza
Article
/ 13 November 2012

Israel launches retaliatory air raids on Gaza

Israel launched raids on targets in the Gaza Strip as military top brass weigh a stronger response to rocket fire from the Palestine authority.

By Staff Reporter
Israel warns Hamas of ‘heavy price’ for Gaza rockets
Article
/ 12 November 2012

Israel warns Hamas of ‘heavy price’ for Gaza rockets

Israel has warned Hamas that it will strike with "ever-growing intensity" in response to the latest barrage of rocket attacks into the Jewish state.

By Staff Reporter
Leaders meet on military plan for Mali
Africa
/ 11 November 2012

Leaders meet on military plan for Mali

West African leaders are to meet at an emergency summit on Sunday to firm up military plans to win back Islamist-held northern Mali.

By Staff Reporter
Wildcat strikers reject Amplats’ offer
Article
/ 10 November 2012

Wildcat strikers reject Amplats’ offer

Thousands of workers gathered at a rally in Rustenburg have vowed to continue striking after a once-off payment of R4 500 by Amplats was rejected.

By Staff Reporter
Congratulations stream in for Obama from world leaders
Article
/ 7 November 2012

Congratulations stream in for Obama from world leaders

World leaders have been quick to congratulate US President Barack Obama on his re-election, and used the opportunity to punt their interests.

By Staff Reporter
Marijuana: Two US states vote to legalise it
Article
/ 7 November 2012

Marijuana: Two US states vote to legalise it

Colorado has become the first US state to approve a proposal to legalise marijuana, including for recreational use, along with Washington state.

By Staff Reporter
Projections shows Romney ahead for now, Obama making strides
Article
/ 7 November 2012

Projections shows Romney ahead for now, Obama making strides

President Barack Obama defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the crucial battleground of New Hampshire, US TV networks have projected.

By Staff Reporter
Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win
Article
/ 6 November 2012

Romney casts ballot, confident of Ohio win

While presidential hopeful Mitt Romney cast his vote, President Barack Obama thanked everyone for their support.

By Reuters
Mediators to push Mali Islamists to cut al-Qaeda ties
Africa
/ 4 November 2012

Mediators to push Mali Islamists to cut al-Qaeda ties

Mediators in Mali will try to convince one of the Islamist groups controlling the country’s north to cut ties with al-Qaeda’s North Africa branch.

By Staff Reporter
US death toll from Sandy nears 30
Article
/ 30 October 2012

US death toll from Sandy nears 30

The death toll from Sandy has risen to 30 in the mainland US and Canada, and was expected to climb further as several people were still missing.

By Staff Reporter
Pakistan to buy bulletproof buses for cricket teams
Article
/ 24 October 2012

Pakistan to buy bulletproof buses for cricket teams

Pakistani cricket chiefs have approved the purchase of bulletproof buses as part of efforts to persuade foreign teams to return the country.

By Staff Reporter
World’s biggest school prepares Indian kids for life
Article
/ 21 October 2012

World’s biggest school prepares Indian kids for life

The first day in class for any new pupil can be an overwhelming experience, so imagine arriving for lessons as one of 40 000 pupils.

By Staff Reporter
US elections: It’s all systems go for final debate
Article
/ 21 October 2012

US elections: It’s all systems go for final debate

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have spent the weekend hammering out their foreign policy battle lines ahead of their final debate on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Austerity condemned, strikes planned in UK
Article
/ 20 October 2012

Austerity condemned, strikes planned in UK

Tens of thousands of people protested in London against the government’s austerity measures while union leaders called for a general strike.

By Staff Reporter
23 killed, buildings burnt in suspected Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria
Africa
/ 20 October 2012

23 killed, buildings burnt in suspected Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria

Residents in northeastern Nigeria say 23 people have been killed and schools and government buildings were burnt in attacks by Islam group Boko Haram.

By Staff Reporter
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