How German history helps modern spies

BERLIN — Every time he goes into a meeting or discusses anything sensitive with colleagues, Andreas Blume places his mobile phone inside a small tin container. Blume (38), an expert…

US base of Afghan massacre suspect scarred by scandals

TACOMA (Washington) — Long before the US soldier suspected of slaying 16 Afghan villagers was identified as an army sergeant from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the installation had earned a reputation as the most troubled outpost in the US military.

Bheki Cele inquiry delayed

The inquiry probing South Africa’s suspended police commissioner Bheki Cele’s fitness to hold office was delayed due to difficulty in getting a witness statement.
The inquiry is set to probe misconduct allegations against the suspended police commissioner.

Fidel Castro book launch on today

HAVANA — Argentine academic Atilio Borón and Cuban-American lawyer Jose Pertierra will be the panellists at today’s launch of the book Nuestro Deber Es Lucha (Our duty is to fight), by the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

Brawls mar Arsenal win

Thomas Vermaelen scored a dramatic, last-gasp winner against Newcastle to take Arsenal to within a point of third-placed Tottenham, but the victory was marred by ugly clashes late on.

Southern hemisphere Rugby considers white card system

Sydney — The white card concept could be extended to the Rugby Championship this season if the International Rugby Board (IRB) gives the green light.

Peterson rebukes ‘arrogant’ Khan over rematch

Lamont Peterson has accused Amir Khan  of “arrogance” for suggesting he is unable to  fight better than he did in their controversial first bout.

Vertonghen open to Arsenal move

Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Jan Vertonghen has revealed he is keen to move to their North London rivals Arsenal when he leaves Ajax.

Leal was unaware of Bucs suspension

Orlando Pirates coach Julio Leal was only informed about his suspension when he turned up for training yesterday morning.

Djokovic fends off Anderson

California — World No 1 Novak Djokovic continued his domination over Kevin Anderson, rolling over the South African 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells tournament on Monday.

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