Protesters and police have clashed outside Cairo’s security headquarters in the wake of deadly football violence and calls for civil disobedience.
Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages of support to India’s World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh who has been diagnosed with cancer.
The terms and conditions signed by motorists when registering for toll road e-tags are not in line with the CPA, the consumer commissioner says.
Flood waters are rising in parts of Queensland but residents have been thrown a lifeline with news that the levee on a swollen river might hold.
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Rob Nicol weathered more than 48 overs to score 146 and anchor New Zealand’s innings of 372-6 in the second international against Zimbabwe.
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First Trevor Noah was on Jay Leno, now Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er from Die Antwoord are poised to appear on <i>The Late Show with David Letterman</i>.
Hillary Clinton has called for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite against Bashar al-Assad after China and Russia’s veto of a tougher UN response.
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A report has shown that the internet plays a part in most cases of radicalisation and is a more significant recruiting ground than places of worship.
Iran says it will attack any country launching airstrikes against its nuclear bases as apprehension over the increasing list confrontation is loomin
Mitt Romney has coasted to victory in the US Republican Party’s latest presidential nomination caucus, but rival Newt Gingrich has vowed to fight on.
More than 300 people have died throughout Europe and parts of North Africa as freezing temperatures continue to plunge in the region at the weekend.
President Jacob Zuma will be using suggestions from South Africans on Facebook, Twitter and email ahead of his State of the Nation address next week.
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The Democratic Alliance has come out strongly against the ANC’s proposed mining tax, saying it would discourage investment and kill jobs.
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Police have arrested 43 people in Thabong for public violence and looting, which have been linked to unemployment protests and xenophobia.
Russia’s foreign minister says it vetoed the UN resolution on Syria due to Western powers’ failure to make additional effort for consensus.
A fraud case has been opened against Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota, days after he suspended the party’s treasurer for alleged financial mismanagement.
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The DA in Plettenberg Bay has allegedly given a company run by a resident in the area a R4.3-million short-term IT contract without a tender.
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Opposition candidates in Senegal’s upcoming election pledged a new round of protests aimed at stopping President Abdoulaye Wade from running.
The centenary provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women to the struggle, the president told the ANC Women’s League.
The Vatican fiercely rejected claims by one of its archbishops of widespread corruption and waste in the management of the Holy See.
Numsa has said that its energy conference was aimed at preventing the renewable energy sector from being dominated by a capitalist system.
The ANC’s NDC of Appeals chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday that the NDC’s guilty verdict against ANCYL top brass & Julius Malema, is upheld.
There was no undertaking by Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to be visited by the ANC Youth League at her Soweto residence on Saturday, her office said.
Dutch driver Giedo Van der Garde has been named as Caterham’s test and reserve driver for the 2012 season.
An Indian court threw out a petition to prosecute the country’s home minister in a corruption scandal over the alleged mis-selling of mobile licences.
ANC national disciplinary committee has denied the former Youth League president’s appeal against his suspension from the party.
Russia has said that the UN Security Council resolution on Syrian violence did not suit Moscow and warned of a ‘scandal’ if it is brought to a vote.
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A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.
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Finance ministers are to confer by telephone after 12 hours of talks in Athens failed to produce a breakthrough on a Greek bailout deal.
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Despite Russia’s rejection of a revised draft resolution on Syria, the UN Security Council is set to possibly act on the text.
The league’s embattled leaders have made plans to visit Winnie after hearing their fate, hoping to receive guidance from her.