Paramedic tells Los Angeles court that physician Conrad Murray claimed the star was not on any medication.
The Hawks monitored phone calls by <i>Sunday Times</i> journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika, a media report said.
The Palestinian Authority accuses the US Congress of holding back aid to punish Mahmoud Abbas’ bid for UN statehood.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula will soon convey his final decision on a funds misappropriation scandal in CSA to Sascoc.
Dewaldt Duvenage’s late try helped Western Province keep alive their Currie Cup semi-final aspirations with a 15-10 victory over the Sharks in Durban.
Nigeria marked 51 years of independence on Saturday amid a security lockdown over fears of fresh attacks by an Islamist sect.
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Sunday’s crunch Serie A clash against Juventus will be more of a mental battle than a physical one.
Liverpool downed 10-man Everton 2-0 to move up to fourth in the Premier League table after another stormy edition of the Merseyside derby.
Michael Sata has replaced the head of his anti-corruption watchdog who had been accused of bungling investigations into corruption allegations.
Sudan’s central bank says it’s ready to pump dollars into the market to halt a "temporary" slide in the Sudanese pound.
NPC head Trevor Manuel says the contributions made during its 72-hour online discussion will contribute to the country’s vision and planning.
Jimmy Manyi has rejected the public protector’s ruling that there had been a conflict of interest when he served in the Labour Department.
Egyptian police have cleared Tahrir Square of protesters who wanted to stage a sit-in following a demonstration demanding an end to emergency laws.
Campaigners’ petition dismissed by social network on grounds that material is opinion, "no matter how offensive".
The outgoing Russian president denies political rivalry with current prime minister, claiming he was happy to step aside.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has cleared Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane on claims of corruption, Mokonyane’s office said on Saturday.
Côte d’Ivoire’s toppled ruler Laurent Gbagbo — who has been under house arrest since April, still considers himself the legal president.
Australia crushed Russia 68-22 to secure their place in the rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday but suffered another injury blow.
The prosecution has wound up its case against Amanda Knox by saying that "fortunately" she and her Italian former boyfriend could not be executed.
British businessman Shrien Dewani has lodged an appeal against the UK Home Secretary’s order that he can be extradited to SA over his wife’s murder.
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Members of the advertising industry have come together in an effort to prevent the government’s proposed ban on alcohol advertising.
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The <i>M&G</i>’s readers weigh in on COP17, Percy Zvomuya’s article on the wealthy elite of European football, <i>The New Age</i> and more.
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Embattled telecommunications operator Telkom has unveiled its unrestricted internet product range tailored towards evening usage.
If Zambia’s new president can direct his energy, the country could be on the high road to recovery, writes <b>Greg Mills</b>.
Russia’s President Medvedev says ex-finance minister Alexei Kudrin, whom he dramatically fired live on television this week, was "bored" of his job.
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China and Tanzania have signed a loan agreement to build a major natural gas pipeline in East Africa’s second-biggest economy, media reports say.
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Standard Bank says it has provided a $500-million loan facility to Zambia’s largest mining company, Vedanta Resources’s Konkola Copper Mines.
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Siphiwo Mahala, author of<em> When a Man Cries</em> and a collection of short stories, <em>African Delights</em>, talks about his writing process.
Thando Mgqolonza’s new novel, <em>Hear Me Alone </em>, turns the Nativity upside down. This is an extract.
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Most Peruvian cuisine is centred on the native aji chilli pepper.
In his annual address to the United Nations General Assembly last year, US President Barack Obama promised that this time it would be different.
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Fifty-two people were arrested during a service-delivery protest in Tembisa on Friday, Gauteng police said.