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World Bank pledges $1 billion to aid peace in Africa’s Great Lakes
The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1 billion in development funding for Africa’s Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern Congo has raised fears once again of an escalation in conflict.
- Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
- Reporter fired for fake story about diner refusing to serve Filipinos
- ANC launches cellphone app
- DA 'outraged' at Bredasdorp decision
- Woman dies after nine-year coma caused by fiancé's beating
- Mokonyane, cabinet ministers to discuss Eldorado Park drugs
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Woman dies after nine-year coma caused by fiancé's beating
A woman who was in a coma for nine years has died at St Theresa's hospice in Kimberley, according to a report on Wednesday.
- Negligence causing initiation deaths: traditional leader
- Cosatu to elaborate on e-tolls protests
- Drug trafficker Nabolisa sues for prisoner privileges
- Eastern Cape teacher filmed beating pupil
- Gupta cops case sinks into farce
- Cops' 16-hour shifts
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World Bank pledges $1 billion to aid peace in Africa’s Great Lakes
The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1 billion in development funding for Africa’s Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern Congo has raised fears once again of an escalation in conflict.
- Poaching threatens central African peace: UN
- Sinai kidnappers release Egyptian police
- Egyptian police fire on Sinai Bedouin funeral
- Nigeria to release all women held for 'terrorism'
- Petrol bombs thrown in central Milan watch robbery
- Malawi sells presidential jet
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Reporter fired for fake story about diner refusing to serve Filipinos
A reporter in Taiwan has been sacked for fabricating a story about a diner refusing to serve Filipinos amid a diplomatic row over the recent killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, his company said Wednesday.
- Gay marriage bill clears UK House of Commons
- Tornadoes 'a surprise attack'
- Syria, Israel exchange fire in Golan Heights
- Storm-hit city 'was let down'
- Israel warns Syria of 'consequences' if Golan fire continues
- UN urges action to end child soldiers in Myanmar
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Politics
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ANC launches cellphone app
The Western Cape ANC has launched a cellphone application to communicate with the province's youth ahead of next year's elections
- DA 'outraged' at Bredasdorp decision
- Mokonyane, cabinet ministers to discuss Eldorado Park drugs
- Rough ride for police probe
- Mthethwa reads feuding politicians the riot act
- Pule wants R8bn - and more say on SABC board
- Zuma: Initiate deaths must end
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Sport
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World Cup-winning coach Heanry offside with refs
World Cup-winning coach Sir Graham Henry faces potential disciplinary action after making a blistering attack on the standard of refereeing in Super rugby.
- Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet
- Underdogs Australia ready for Ashes scrap: Clarke
- Winger Ioane faces fitness race for first Lions test
- Murray pulls out of French Open through injury
- Garcia denies racism after Tiger 'fried chicken' comments
- Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in US
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Business
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German company feels sting of labour unrest in SA
Mercedes-Benz SA nips strike in the bud as Lanxess workers lay down tools over bonus
- NEWS ANALYSIS: Empowerment lobby gains some significant victories
- Bonus row causes strike at Lanxess chrome mine
- Appeal to give new law on fisheries more time
- ‘Incredibly steep’ NUM demands shock sector
- Severe lack of supply chain skills ‘hindering trade for SA’
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Entertainment
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Liberace movie places Cannes spotlight on gays
“Behind the Candelabra,” the biopic of flamboyant entertainer Liberace that may be director Steven Soderbergh’s swansong, turned the spotlight on homosexuality on Tuesday in a landmark year for gay rights.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
- Sean Penn urges no Dakar Rally for Bolivia until US man released
- Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
- Seth MacFarlane too busy to return as 2014 Oscar host
- Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage
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Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
Catherine Zeta-Jones will return home Tuesday after undergoing treatment for bipolar II disorder, according to her husband Michael Douglas.
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
- Sean Penn urges no Dakar Rally for Bolivia until US man released
- Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage
- Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property
- The Doors founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
- Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PH.D in Israel
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Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
British alternative rock band Muse has hinted at releasing a song for upcoming apocalyptic zombie horror film ‘World War Z’.
- Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joins Stone Temple Pilots
- VOX popular with Beatles fan
- 'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- Dr Malinga, Reason, Okmalumkoolkat to perform at Red Bull Beat Battle
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- Winner: Two Bon Jovi Johannesburg tickets up for grabs
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- Save & win: BBC Africa & AHA Resorts
- Congratulations to the winners of the Jack the Giant Slayer hampers
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Life & Style
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Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
A unique first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150 000 pounds ($227 421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on Tuesday.
- Pope statue unveiled in Italian potato field
- European beach city named top summer destination
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- Chinese businessman pays record price for Belgian racing pigeon
- ELLE launches 2013 Rising Star Design Award
- Sunday Times Literary Awards 2013
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Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
A unique first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150 000 pounds ($227 421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on Tuesday.
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- 'Beardvertising' uses magnificent beards as ad space
- Parents petition to save daughter from underage lesbian sex charge
- Lee's doing it for the kids
- British scramble to vaccinate children against measles
- One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Travel
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European beach city named top summer destination
Barcelona’s Mediterranean weather, cosmopolitan offerings, beaches and pulsing music and outdoor festival scene have made the Spanish city the top summer destination for users of the popular crowd-sourced travel guide Gogobot.
- Girls Gone Wild Mankele: Gallery
- China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
- Havana Bay slowly reclaims historic splendour
- Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson
- Minister announces first national tourism awards
- Flyers don't turn off phones in planes: survey
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Motoring
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Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
The British carmaker officially took the wraps off its highly anticipated CC100 Speedster Concept at this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
- Keep the customer satisfied: luxury cars going increasingly customised
- Good times come rain or shine
- Fashionista with drive
- Classy new Peugeot 308 on the way
- A breath of fresh air and French flair
- Reinventing The Game
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Sci-Tech
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10 000 horses to be culled in Australia, activists cry nay
Horse lovers warned of a "bloodbath" Wednesday as marksmen boarded helicopters to begin an aerial cull of up to 10 000 wild horses in drought-stricken central Australia.
- ANC launches cellphone app
- Microsoft unveils Xbox One as an entertainment system
- Poaching threatens central African peace: UN
- Climate change is the mother of invention
- DNA Bill 'brings justice'
- A rare Fifa date with Cooper
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Opinion
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- Der Kloppo's big night
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- Der Kloppo's big night
- Investment community has lost its love for SA
- Show me the money
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MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
The Times Editorial: The members of parliament preparing to debate the landing of the Gupta private jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base recently should do so with a clear conscience.
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- ANC needs to save itself from the Gupta buffoonery
- Glimpse of what we can be
- Warring unions need a neutral government
- African languages can help make SA a better nation
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
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THE BIG READ: Obama's woes not a ripple on Watergate
Somewhere, Richard Nixon is smiling. Four decades after Watergate and two decades after his death, we still can't stop talking about the dark anti-hero of American politics. His five o'clock shadow visage remains too convenient a metaphor for lazy critics looking to...
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Give initiation the chop, not boys' lives: iLIVE
It's the traditional circumcision season again. As expected, boys are dying.
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