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Protests as S.Africa’s top court hears case against Zuma
World
February 9, 2016
Protests as S.Africa’s top court hears case against Zuma
South African opposition protesters marched on Tuesday to Johannesburg's Constitutional Court, where judges heard a case over public money spent…
Israeli soldier stabbed, attacker shot
Middle East
February 7, 2016
Israeli soldier stabbed, attacker shot
An Israeli soldier was stabbed and lightly wounded in the southern city of Ashkelon on Sunday and the assailant was…
Marcel Kittel crowned Dubai Tour winner
Life & Style
February 7, 2016
Marcel Kittel crowned Dubai Tour winner
Germany's Marcel Kittel won the Tour of Dubai on Saturday after he outsprinted his rivals, claiming victory in the final…
Turkish FM at EU meeting reaffirms ‘open borders’ for Syrian refugees
World
February 6, 2016
Turkish FM at EU meeting reaffirms ‘open borders’ for Syrian refugees
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Saturday his country would keep its "open border policy" for refugees, but did not…
Somali, AU troops retake key port from Shebab: army and witnesses
World
February 6, 2016
Somali, AU troops retake key port from Shebab: army and witnesses
Somali government troops and African Union peacekeepers on Saturday recaptured the key port of Merka from Shebab insurgents, just one…
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
World
February 6, 2016
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
Pakistan said as many Taliban groups as possible must be persuaded to join any upcoming peace discussions with the Afghan…
Saudi ready to join anti-IS ground op in Syria
Middle East
February 5, 2016
Saudi ready to join anti-IS ground op in Syria
Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia is ready to join any ground operation the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group…
Tens of thousands flee Syria as Syria regime advances near Aleppo
Middle East
February 5, 2016
Tens of thousands flee Syria as Syria regime advances near Aleppo
Damascus (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Syrians were apparently streaming towards Turkey on Friday as regime troops pressed a…
Google is biggest company amid concerns over Apple’s future
Science
February 5, 2016
Google is biggest company amid concerns over Apple’s future
Even before it became a household name, Google parent Alphabet has become the world's most valuable company, vaulting past Apple…
A good book can change your life
Books
February 5, 2016
A good book can change your life
New research out of the UK has found yet another benefit of picking up a good book, with avid readers…