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MOSCOW — Moscow is ready to host an international conference on Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday. He said Iran should participate in such a conference, which would be held “based on clear principles.” And, he urged the United States to also facilitate a settlement to the Syrian crisis.‘Surge in online advertising spending in China’
BEIJING — Investment in Internet advertising is predicted to grow by 32,1 percent annually over the next five years, according to yesterday’s report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Total spending on online advertising is expected to hit US$31 billion by 2016, the global consulting firm’s report said. PwC madeTollgate cashier dismissed for theft
Labour ReporterA tollgate cashier with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has been dismissed for allegedly aiding theft and receiving bribes. Shaun Kutsanzira was allegedly found on January 2, 2011 with two used toll tickets
RFHL board members in quandary
Court ReporterFORMER Renaissance Financial Holdings Limited board members, who were last week barred from convening meetings on behalf of the firm, yesterday said the High Court was yet to determine the
‘Good Samaritan’ turns villain
Court ReporterA HARARE man, who allegedly offered accommodation to his blind friend and his two daughters, yesterday appeared in court accused of raping and indecently assaulting the two girls. John Diverson
Girl (14) daubs classmates’ houses with excrement
A mother has been accused of helping her 14-year-old daughter smear human excrement, swastikas and slurs in maple syrup on the houses of her classmates. Catharine Whelpley (43) has been charged with nine misdemeanors including vandalism, trespassing and contributing to the delinquency of minors.Woman drops pant after rat runs up her trouser
A WOMAN was forced to drop her trousers in the middle of a packed rush hour subway train in the US when a rat ran up her trouser leg, it was reported here on Monday. Ana Vargas (40) was sitting in the train as it approached New York’s Columbus Circle station when the rodent suddenly crawled up her leg.Town imposes US$20 fine on public swearing
RESIDENTS in Middleborough have voted to make the foul-mouthed among them pay fines for swearing in public. At a town meeting on Monday night, residents voted 183-50 to approve a proposal from the police chief Bruce Gates to impose a $20 fine on public profanity. Officials insist the proposal was notViewing editorial cartoons as signs
Knowledge MushohweThe word “semiotics” is sure to scare anyone unaware of what it means. It leads one into believing that it is some complex academic stuff, hardly understood by many, but in reality, semiotic is part of
Diligence vital in choosing leaders
Joel MapauraZimbabwe continues to experience problems in political, social and economic spheres despite the formation of the inclusive Government in February 2009. The inclusive Government is made up of