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PARIS — France ordered 10,000 troops into the streets yesterday to protect sensitive sites — nearly half of them to guard Jewish schools — as it hunted for accomplices to…
Moza beer poisoning deaths rise to 69
THE number of people killed after drinking a “poisoned” homemade beer in Mozambique has risen to 69, state radio has reported. The beer, usually made from millet, may have been…
Talks for action against Hutu rebels in DRC called off
LUANDA — A summit of African leaders slated for Luanda this week to decide on action against Rwandan Hutu rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo who refuse to disarm…
Disgruntled Nigerians sabotaging fight against Boko Haram — Clergy
DISGRUNTLED Nigerians have made it impossible for government to successfully arrest the menace of Boko Haram in the country, the prelate of Methodist Church, Samuel Chukwuemeka, said on Sunday.
Mbatha announces intention to return to Isibaya
Nomzamo Mbatha has announced her intention to return to Mzansi Magic soapie, Isibaya. Mbatha left Isibaya in April last year. At the time, she and her fellow co-stars, Sdumo Mtshali…
EFF to disrupt State of the Nation Address
THE Economic Freedom Fighters are determined to disrupt parliamentary proceedings during the State of the Nation Address if the Speaker of the National Assembly does not convene an early special…
Egyptian leader rolls out smart card subsidies for bread
CAIRO — The successful roll-out so far of a new “smart card” system to distribute subsidised bread has been a major achievement for Egypt’s government, saving money.
Cuba releases all 53 prisoners agreed to as part of US deal
US officials say Cuba has completed the release of 53 political prisoners agreed as part of last month’s historic deal between the two countries.