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POPE Francis has suspended indefinitely a German Roman Catholic prelate known as the “luxury bishop” from his diocese for spending $43m (31 million euros) of Church funds on his residence.…
Germany summons US ambassador over spying
GERMANY’S Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador following allegations that American intelligence may have tapped Chancellor Angela Merkel’s mobile phone. A senior lawmaker yesterday expressed concern at the White…
Two feared dead as Swiss fighter jet crashes
GENEVA – A Swiss army fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area of the Alpine country on Wednesday, likely killing the two crew members on board, defence and military officials…
Syria frees 62 women in hostage deal
THE Syrian government has released a total of 62 women detainees as part of a three-way prisoner exchange, Al Jazeera has learned. Sources said yesterday that the women had been…
UN inspectors hope to end Iran nuclear deadlock
IRAN’S apparent new readiness to address international concerns about its atomic ambitions will be tested in talks with UN inspectors on Monday, with diplomats hoping for progress such as on…
US cops kill boy carrying pellet gun
WASHINGTON – Californian police have shot dead a 13-year-old boy who was carrying a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle, police and media reports said. The child, identified…
Bosso dogged by injuries
Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter ON-FIRE Highlanders Football Club are fretting over the injury of their three key players ahead of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Dynamos…
Gorowa offered contract
Sikhumbuzo Moyo IN a show of confidence Zifa has offered the Zimbabwe Warriors coach Ian ‘Dibango’ Gorowa a long term contract whose details will be made public soon. Gorowa took…
All set for chess tourney
Mzingaye Sibanda Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation will hold the Bulawayo Grand Prix chess tournament at Eveline Girls High School tomorrow. Bulawayo Chess Club spokesman Moses Mutipforo said the…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic turns into goal machine
CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Juventus 2-1 at the Bernabeu to keep their 100 percent record at the top of Group B. Los Blancos produced a far…