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A standoff between Iran and the US over Tehran’s threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers has worsened, with warships from each side giving weight to an increasingly bellicose exchange of words.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards rejected a warning that the US military would “not tolerate” such a closure, saying they would act decisively “to protect our vital interests”.
Kim Jong Il awarded title of ‘DPRK hero’
PYONGYANG— The title of “Hero of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)” was awarded to late leader Kim Jong Il, the official KCNA announced yesterday, citing a decree by the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly on 19 December.
North Korea says policy won’t change
Seoul — North Korea warned the world yesterday to expect no policy changes under new leader Kim Jong-Un, and threatened retaliation against South Korea for “rubbing salt” into the wounds of its grieving people.
Opposition call for fresh demonstrations in Syria
At least four people have been killed in Homs during fresh protests against the government in Syria, activists have said.
Deadly Cyclone Thane hits southern India
Lashing rains and gale force winds are bearing down on India’s southeastern coast, disrupting power supplies and communication lines as Cyclone Thane makes landfall near the industrial city of Chennai, officials said.
Packing wind speeds of up to 125kph, and accompanied by tidal surges of up to 1.5m, Thane hit Tamil Nadu state yesterday, killing six people close to the former French colonial town of Pondicherry, and causing coastal villagers to move to relief shelters.
Swiss sued over Gaddafi-linked crash in US
Geneva — The Swiss government faces a $10m lawsuit over the death of a woman hit by a Swiss Embassy vehicle in Washington driven by a former domestic servant to one of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons.
We owe it to our news makers!
In journalism, they say a journalist is as good as his last story. But above all, a journalist is as good as his or her source and that is why media houses the world over owe their lifeline to the generosity of sources and news makers. As we say good bye to 2011, an eventful year in as far as sport and football in particular is concerned, we go down memory lane and recap on some of our major news makers.
Sibanda calls for review of Highlanders’ life membership
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo
FORMER Highlanders player, coach and organising secretary, Mackenzie Sibanda has called for a review of the Highlanders’ life membership.
Murape feels Maringwa should have registered for Caf
Sports Reporter
WITH the Caf registration window set to close at midnight today, Dynamos midfielder Murape Murape still believes the club should have registered captain Desmond Maringwa for next year’s Champions League tournament.
Promoted FC Strikers likely to sell sponsorship
Sports Reporter
NEWLY-PROMOTED Central Region Division One outfit, FC Strikers is likely to sell its franchise if it fails to secure sound sponsorship for its Division One campaign next season.