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CAR still ruled by violence
While the political situation in the Central African Republic seems to stabilise after an interim president took over, violence is still rife.
Egypt’s president summons Parliament chamber
Mohammed Morsi has ordered Parliament’s upper chamber to convene after the release of results of a referendum that gives it temporary powers.
Syrian rebels elect new leaders in a bid to unite
Rebel commanders from across Syria have joined forces under a united command they hope will increase coordination between diverse fighting groups.
Chavez says cancer has returned, names successor
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced on Saturday night that his cancer has returned and that he will undergo another surgery in Cuba.
Bafana Bafana to take on Cape Verde in 2013 Afcon opener
The luck of the draw has pitted African Cup of Nations hosts South Africa against debutants Cape Verde in the tournament’s opening game next year.
Suicide bomber hits Catholic church in Nigeria
A suicide bomber attacked a Catholic church conducting Mass in northern Nigeria on Sunday, injuring and killing an unknown number of people.
Romney adding fuel to tax deduction claims
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, whose wealth is estimated at around $250-million, seems hemmed in by a comment over his taxes last year.
Muslim leaders leave Assad out in the cold
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has suspended Syria’s participation, citing President Bashar a-Assad’s suppression of the Syrian revolt.
Hearse driver dies while transporting body to funeral
Beverly Hills police say a hearse driver who was found dead with a body in the vehicle died while taking the casket to a funeral.
SA stops oil imports from Iran
A Sars report has shown South Africa cut all crude oil imports from Iran in June amid heavy European and US sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Tsvangirai: Mugabe will accept his loss
Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says the country’s long-time ruler Robert Mugabe is ready to give up power if he loses the next election.
Batman shooter’s apartment rigged with ‘explosive items’
The gunman arrested for a shooting spree at a showing of the latest Batman movie had booby-trapped his apartment with a "very sophisticated" device.
Zimbabwe’s new Constitution finally ready
Zimbabwe’s constitutional affairs minister says an all-party panel has completed the new Constitution after three years of bitter political wrangling.
US seeks to build new relationship with Egypt
Hillary Clinton’s demand to Egypt’s military was simple: Work with new Islamist leaders on a full transition to civilian rule.
Israeli protester sets himself alight
A protester sets himself alight during a rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday night marking the anniversary of a wave of demonstrations.