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Former US Navy commando says he shot Bin Laden
November 7, 2014
Former US Navy commando says he shot Bin Laden
A former member US Navy Seal commando who took part in the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound has claimed…
Heads of State to attend late President Sata's funeral on Tuesday
November 6, 2014
Heads of State to attend late President Sata's funeral on Tuesday
Eight African heads of state, among them Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, have confirmed that they will attend the burial of…
African countries contemplate withdrawing from the Hague
November 6, 2014
African countries contemplate withdrawing from the Hague
Thirty-six African countries are contemplating withdrawing their membership from the International Criminal Court (ICC) by January, next year, the Tanzanian…
US football star narrowly escapes jail for spanking son
November 5, 2014
US football star narrowly escapes jail for spanking son
NFL running back Adrian Peterson has pleaded no contest to the misdemeanour charge of recklessly assaulting his four-year-old son. The…
Tough times ahead for Obama as Republicans seize US Senate
November 5, 2014
Tough times ahead for Obama as Republicans seize US Senate
Republicans rode a wave of voter discontent to seize control of the U.S. Senate, dealing a punishing blow to President…
African leaders in Burkina Faso to broker army hand-over deal
November 5, 2014
African leaders in Burkina Faso to broker army hand-over deal
President John Mahama is among three west African leaders who arrived in Burkina Faso on Wednesday, November 5, to engage with the country’s…
Prosecution to appeal Pistorius' verdict and sentence
November 4, 2014
Prosecution to appeal Pistorius' verdict and sentence
The South African prosecution authority confirmed on Tuesday it would file an appeal against the culpable homicide verdict and five-year…
Obama faces challenge from Republicans in US mid-term elections
November 4, 2014
Obama faces challenge from Republicans in US mid-term elections
Republicans are poised to make major gains and possibly recapture control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday in midterm elections…
Iran woman jailed for watching men's volleyball goes on hunger strike
November 4, 2014
Iran woman jailed for watching men's volleyball goes on hunger strike
A British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran after trying to watch a volleyball match is on a hunger strike for the…
World Trade Center reopens for business
November 4, 2014
World Trade Center reopens for business
Thirteen years after the September 11 attacks, New York’s One World Trade Center has finally reopened for business. Staff from…