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Thousands Protest Over Russia Fire Tragedy
Thousands of people have protested in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, angry at Russian officials over the leisure complex fire that killed at least 64 people, 41 of them children.
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kemerovo earlier and…
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Zuma To Fight Back on Corruption Charges
Embattled former president Jacob Zuma is not about to go down for corruption charges without putting up a big fight.
On Monday, the Hawks finally served Zuma with a summons to appear in the Durban High Court on April 6, his lawyer…
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Gold Castings of Mandela’s Hands Sell for $10m In Bitcoin
Gold castings of the hands of South Africa’s first black President Nelson Mandela have been sold for $10m (£7m) in bitcoin.
Canadian crypto-currency exchange firm Arbitrade bought four casts from South African businessman Malcolm Duncan.…
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Son of Angola’s Ex-President Named in $500m Fraud Case
The son of Angola’s ex-President José Eduardo dos Santos has been formally accused of fraud over the alleged illegal transfer of $500m (£350m) from the central bank to the UK.
José Filomeno dos Santos is also barred from leaving the…
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Stormy Daniels: White House ‘Strongly’ Denies Trump’s Alleged Affair
The White House has denied allegations that Donald Trump had an affair with an adult-film actress.
Stormy Daniels gave details about the alleged 2006 affair during an interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes programme.
“The president doesn’t…
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Elephant Seen ‘Smoking’ In India Baffles Experts
A video of a wild elephant in India blowing out ash from a fire has baffled wildlife experts around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXgd4zMHK40
Vinay Kumar, a scientist belonging to the Wildlife Conservation Society (India),…
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Zuma To Fight Back On Corruption Charges
Lawyers representing South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma have said they will challenge the state prosecutor’s decision to charge him with corruption, reports IOL news site.
Mr Zuma was issued with court summons in connection with…
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DR Congo Massacre: ‘My Daughter Was Slashed With A Machete’
BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane writes about the anger and anguish of villagers caught up in the latest spiral of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A dark line ran across the small, beautiful face. On either side were stitch…
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Angolan Ex-Leader’s Son Accused Of Fraud
The son of Angola's ex-President José Eduardo dos Santos has been formally accused of fraud over the alleged illegal transfer of $500m (£350m) from the central bank to the UK.
José Filomeno dos Santos is also barred from leaving the…
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Is Kim Jong-Un In China? North Korea Train In Beijing Under Guard
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have wrapped up an unprecedented whirlwind trip to the Chinese capital, ahead of a planned summit with his South Korean counterpart and a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump.…
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