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Cuban President Raul Castro has held talks with Pope Francis, who played a key role in the breakthrough between Washington and Havana aimed at restoring US-Cuban diplomatic ties.
Putin lauds Russian ‘glory and power’
Moscow — President Vladimir Putin presided over Russia’s largest military parade on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet military defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII.
WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free
Monrovia – The UN health agency on Saturday declared Liberia Ebola-free, hailing the “monumental” achievement in the west African country where the virus has killed more than 4,700 people.
Guinean opposition cancels protest in favour of dialogue
Conakry — The Guinean opposition on Saturday cancelled a protest set for this week, saying it wanted to give “frank and sincere dialogue” a chance following deadly unrest over an…
Drunk passenger forces plane to return
Kuala Lumpur — A Malaysia Airlines flight to Colombo had to turn back to Kuala Lumpur due to a drunk passenger, the national carrier said yesterday.
Toddler slamed to death in mimicked wrestling move
A MAN said he was mimicking a professional wrestling move when he inadvertently slammed his girlfriend’s toddler to the floor, causing head injuries that killed the boy, police said.
Scores killed after Iraq prison break
Scores of prisoners have been killed during a jail break organised by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant armed group in eastern Iraq, in which 40 inmates managed…
Burundi forces begin clearing barricades
Bujumbura — Burundi’s security forces began clearing barricades in the capital Bujumbura yesterday after the government ordered an immediate end to protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s third term bid.
Last gasp penalty saves Bosso
Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter Highlanders 1-1 Harare City HIGHLANDERS Football Club salvaged a point from the jaws of defeat when striker Gabriel Nyoni converted from the penalty spot deep
Mandigora relieves DeMbare discontent
Eddie Chikamhi Harare Bureau Dynamos 1-0 FC Platinum UNDER pressure Dynamos coach David Mandigora finally managed to put a smile on his face and had the opportunity to exchange a…