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BEIJING — China’s Internet security watchdog said yesterday that a growing number of Chinese public institutions and companies have been threatened by cyber attacks from other countries or regions. The popular news portal China.com.cn, people.com.cn and Tibet.cn have all been victims150 arrested for attacking Christians
LAHORE — Police in eastern Pakistan say they have arrested around 150 people accused of burning about 170 Christian homes in anger over alleged blasphemy. More than 3,000 Muslims rampaged through Joseph Colony, a Christian area of the eastern city of Lahore, on Saturday after allegationsCardinals celebrate masses in Rome
VATICAN CITY — Cardinals set for a conclave this week to elect a new leader for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics celebrated masses across Rome yesterday, as parishioners picked their papal favourites. “This Sunday is also very special to us because we are preparing for the conclave, theEgypt warns Cairo rioters
CAIRO — Egypt’s Interior Ministry warned in a statement Saturday of “strict measures” against rioters who set fire to public and private properties and assault security forces in Cairo. “The ministry warns and asserts that it will take decisive and strict measures toward such aggressions which harmDrills fuel fears of Korean clash
SEOUL — The Korean peninsula will become a practice battlefield next week, with both North and South staging large-scale military drills as escalating tensions keep their armies on a hair trigger. Sabre-rattling and displays of brinkmanship are nothing new in the region, but there are concerns thatMurdered Mozambican’s family to sue South African police
JOHANNESBURG — The family of a slain Mozambican taxi driver Emidio Macia plans to sue South Africa’s police after officers cuffed him to their van and dragged him through the streets, their lawyer said yesterday. Lawyers were instructed “to represent them, to advise them and to institute civilMandela leaves hospital
JOHANNESBURG — Global peace icon Nelson Mandela was back home yesterday after spending a night in hospital for a “scheduled medical checkup”, the president’s office said. “Former President Nelson Mandela has this afternoon returned to his Johannesburg home following a successful medicalUhuru pledges to unite Kenyans
NAIROBI — President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday pledged to unite Kenyans while advocating for peace after the hotly contested presidential race. Kenyatta also appealed to Kenyans to resume work and embark on nation building. “The election is over and we need to forget our politicalMusanhi donates bus to Chipadze Primary School
Herald ReporterTHE business sector should complement Government’s efforts of improving conditions and educational standards at schools, a senior Government official has said. Mashonaland Central Governor and Resident Minister Advocate Martin Dinha said this during the commissioning of a 30 seater
Gala lives up to billing
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterThe 21st February Movement gala held for the first time in Glendale was a resounding success. The annual gala to commemorate President Mugabe’s birthday who turned 89 on February 21, lived up to its billing with standout performances from a diverse line up of musicians including Nicholas