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TRIPOLI.Some 100 protesters have been killed in the Libyan city of Benghazi by the security forces on anti-government protests which erupted four days ago, the pan-Arab Al Arabiya TV quoted…
Zim take on Australia
AHMEDABAD.
Zimbabwe coach Alan Butcher said he would be happy to throw the new ball to a spinner if it helps shock
Art as in-born talent
At the Gallery with Terrence Chitukudza
Art, like any other profession, can be an in-born talent – flowing in the main veins from early childhood
Kiwis hammer Kenya
CHENNAI.New Zealand thrashed Kenya by 10 wickets in the Cri-cket World Cup yesterday, making a mockery of the African nation’s campaign to feature at the slimmed-down 2015 edition.Fast bowler Hamish…
Playboy babe makes it to the opera stage
LONDON.The tabloid life of Playboy centrefold Anna Nicole Smith, who bought big breasts, married an oil billionaire and gave birth on TV, has made it to the opera stage in…
Exhibition casts fresh perspective on watercolour
LONDON.Often dismissed as pretty landscapes by amateur artists, a new exhibition casts a fresh perspective on watercolour, tracing its versatility as a medium for war artists, draughtsmen and intrepid seafarers.…
Paparazzi wait for prince’s bride-to-be
LONDON.When Kate Middleton said “yes” to Prince William’s marriage proposal, she was not just agreeing to become the wife of a future British king. She was also signing up to…
Mozambique to revise budget
MAPUTO.MOZAMBIQUE may revise its 2011 budget if commodity prices remain at current high levels, Finance Minister Manuel Chang was quoted as saying last Friday.State-controlled newspaper Noticias reported that Chang said…
Zimplats to benefit from R29bn capex
Business ReporterZIMPLATS is set to benefit from a R29 billion capital expenditure budget announced last week.Implats announced on Thursday it would spend the R29 billion capex on its South African…
Glimmer of hope at G20 as yuan adjustment takes shape
BEIJING. IT is too early to be sure, but signs that China’s current account surplus will keep shrinking as a share of national output could draw some of the venom…