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Embattled Zim Veep barred from contesting seat
November 26, 2014
Embattled Zim Veep barred from contesting seat
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF party has barred his embattled deputy Joice Mujuru from contesting a seat in its…
Female suicide bombers thought to be behind Nigeria market blast
November 26, 2014
Female suicide bombers thought to be behind Nigeria market blast
Two explosions at a crowded market in northeastern Nigeria have killed at least 60 people. The twin bomb blasts, thought…
Rioting erupts in Ferguson over grand jury ruling
November 25, 2014
Rioting erupts in Ferguson over grand jury ruling
There has been rioting and looting in the US town of Ferguson, Missouri after a jury decided not to bring…
Eleven killed in Zimbabwe religious service stampede
November 21, 2014
Eleven killed in Zimbabwe religious service stampede
Eleven people have been killed in a stampede after a religious service in a stadium in Zimbabwe, police say. Four…
Teargas fired in Nigerian Parliament
November 20, 2014
Teargas fired in Nigerian Parliament
Nigerian security forces have fired tear gas inside parliament, just before a crucial debate on security in the conflict-ridden north-east.…
Pistorius opposes state's appeal against "light" sentence
November 19, 2014
Pistorius opposes state's appeal against "light" sentence
Oscar Pistorius has filed papers opposing the state’s application to appeal his culpable homicide conviction and sentence for killing girlfriend…
Four killed during prayers at Jerusalem synagogue
November 18, 2014
Four killed during prayers at Jerusalem synagogue
Four Israelis have been killed and eight injured as two men armed with a pistol and meat cleavers attacked a…
Second woman stripped in Kenya for dressing "indecently"
November 18, 2014
Second woman stripped in Kenya for dressing "indecently"
About 100 people have been arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, after a second woman was attacked for dressing indecently, police…
Missouri declares state of emergency ahead of jury decision on black teen's shooting
November 18, 2014
Missouri declares state of emergency ahead of jury decision on black teen's shooting
The US state of Missouri has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard ahead of a grand jury decision…
Diplomat Michel Kafando is Burkina Faso's interim president
November 17, 2014
Diplomat Michel Kafando is Burkina Faso's interim president
A special committee has chosen Michel Kafando as Burkina Faso’s interim president, to lead the country until elections next November.…