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WASHINGTON – The US political establishment expressed outrage over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s op-ed in The New York Times criticising Washington’s push for military action in Syria, with one senior…
Egypt tanks cross fence leading to Gaza
GAZA CITY – Two Egyptian army tanks crossed an initial border fence leading to Gaza for the first time on Thursday, witnesses said, but did not enter the Palestinian territory…
Assad: Syria ceding chem arms due to Russia plan, not US threats
DAMASCUS – Syria’s decision to place its chemical weapons arsenal under international control was the result of Russia’s proposal rather than the threat of a US military strike, President Bashar…
A Plea for Caution From Russia . . . What Putin has to say to Americans about Syria
Vladmir V. Putin MOSCOW – Recent events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at…
Ministry to set up gender commission
Elita Chikwati Herald Reporter Women’s Affairs and Gender Development Minister, Oppah Muchinguri said the ministry will soon come up with a gender commission to ensure gender balance in all sectors.Minister…
Preparations for 8th Parly opening begin
Zvamaida Murwira Herald Reporter PREPARATIONS for the official opening of the First Session of the Eighth Parliament set for next Tuesday have now started as relevant stakeholders have put in motion…
Bredenkamp acquitted of fraud case
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Reporter BUSINESS tycoon Mr John Arnold Bredenkamp was yesterday acquitted of the US$4,2 million fraud case. High Court judge Justice Felistus Chatukuta also cleared the prominent businessman…
A Plea for Caution From Russia . . . What Putin has to say to Americans about Syria
Vladmir V. Putin MOSCOW – Recent events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at…
Colombia arrests woman ‘with cocaine’ in pregnancy bump
BOGOTA – A Canadian national has been arrested in Colombia after trying to board a flight to Toronto with a phony pregnant belly stuffed with cocaine, police say. The tourist…
North Korea reactor status not ‘clear’: UN nuclear chief
VIENNA – The UN nuclear watchdog is following reports that North Korea may have restarted a reactor capable of producing plutonium for weapons, but does not yet have a “clear…