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LUSHAN — Chinese rescue workers are in a race against time to save countless lives as aftershocks, landslides and rain hamper rescue efforts in the mountainous regions of Sichuan province.
200 killed as Boko Haram, soldiers clash
KANO — Fighting between Nigeria’s military and the armed group Boko Haram has left at least 185 people dead in a fishing community in the nation’s far northeast, officials said on Sunday.Unanswered questions in Boston bombings
Bill Van Auken
THE Boston Marathon bombings last week, which killed three and wounded over 170, were seized on to implement a far-reaching attack on democratic rights, including a police lockdown of an entire city.A walk down memory lane with Andrew Young
Sifelani Tsiko
At 81, Andrew Young, who forged his political career in the heat of the civil rights movement through his close association with Dr Martin Luther King Jr and in various diplomatic roles in the 1970s and 80s is still being courted by the United States administration for his liberation struggle era diplomatic credentials and remarkable service in the US-AfricaTaylor enjoys Bangladesh duels
Mohammad IsamDETERMINED, passionate and modest — that’s how Zimbabwe captain, Brendan Taylor, describes himself.
But there is more to this competitive cricketer.
China hits back, exposes US
BEIJING — China Sunday retorted the US criticism and distortions of its human rights situation by publishing a report of the US human rights record.The Human Rights Record of the United States in 2012 was released by the Information Office of China’s State Council, or the Cabinet, in response to the Country Reports on
Politics of peace, reconciliation
Albert Nhamoyebonde
AT the recent 33rd Independence anniversary celebrations, the President made an impassioned plea to the people to co-exist peacefully with others during and after the harmonised elections.
Indigenisation: MDC-T’s headache
Kurai Prosper Masenyama
Two articles widely publicised in the print and electronic media over the past week or so articulating MDC-T’s perceived response to the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme could have shocked and disappointed those who previously believed that the party can offer serious alternatives to Zanu-PF’s superior policies.
Masomere, Mangwiro back with a bang
Augustine Hwata Sports ReporterCAPS United coach Taurai Mangwiro and his Shabanie Mine counterpart Luke Masomere appear to have been recharging their batteries during their forced sabbatical as they both registered sentimental wins in their comeback matches in Castle Lager Premiership matches at the weekend.
Dirty, dirty rugby
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
THE National Rugby League Harare derby between former giants Old Georgians and Old Hararians on Saturday had all the ingredients of a thriller but poor officiating, flying tempers and immature reactions marred the game.