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David Beckham helped lead the LA Galaxy to a coveted MLS Cup victory on Sunday with a performance that validated the former England skipper’s decision to abandon Europe for a life in Los Angeles.
Iran snubs ‘useless’ UN Mideast atomic forum
VIENNA — Iran angrily stayed away yesterday from a UN atomic agency forum on creating a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, amid growing tensions over Tehran’s suspected efforts to develop the bomb.
Iran’s ambassador to the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ali Asghar Soltanieh, said Tehran’s decision was its “first reaction” to the body’s “inappropriate” recent report on its nuclear programme.
Egypt death toll rises to 33
Cairo police fought protesters demanding an end to army rule for a third day yesterday and morgue officials said the death toll had risen to 33, making it the worst spasm of violence since the uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak.
Kenyan troops strike Al-Shabaab training camps
NAIROBI — Kenyan troops backed by warships destroyed two Al-Shabaab training camps on Sunday as they intensify their crackdown on the militant groups in southern Somalia.
Sudan agrees to resume talks with South Sudan over outstanding issues
KHARTOUM — Sudan yesterday agreed to resume talks with South Sudan to resolve outstanding issues between the two countries under the African Union mediation.
ANC under attack over ‘apartheid’ secrecy bill
CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s ruling ANC came under fresh attack yesterday as it readied to muscle a controversial secrecy bill through parliament that activists and editors say will stifle investigative journalism.
The Protection of State Information Bill will be put to vote today, carrying jail terms of up to 25 years despite fears that it is a threat to the country’s hard-won democracy.
Bosso prepare for 2012
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo
HIGHLANDERS will not be having their pre-season trials as has been the norm in the past few years, club chairman Themba Ndlela has announced.
PSL clubs get nod
By Ricky Zililo
THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League has commended clubs for exhibiting stiff competition that saw the title and relegation being decided on the last weekend. Harare giants Dynamos were crowned champions after beating Kiglon 2-0 in a must-win encounter played at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.
Their coach Callisto Pasuwa will go down in the history of the club as one of the former players who managed to win the title with the club as a player and as a manager. DeMbare, the country’s most decorated club in terms of winning the championship, staged a dramatic league comeback that saw them snatch the title away from newboys, FC Platinum.
The Zvishavane club led the title race for the better part of the season and losing 1-0 at home to Dynamos saw them surrender their top post with DeMbare going to the apex for the first time. The Rahman Gumbo-coached FC Platinum beat Shooting Stars 3-1 but that result could not topple the Harare giants from the top.
Dynamos ended the season tied on 58 points with FC Platinum, but were crowned champions due to a superior goal difference.
Nation urged to adopt anti-malaria measures
Chronicle Reporter
The Government has urged people to take measures to protect themselves from contracting malaria especially now that rains are around.
Association embarks on local governance training programme
Chronicle Reporter
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents’ Association (BPRA) has embarked on a programme of training residents on elements of the Urban Councils Act in a bid to encourage public debate on local governance.