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BRUSSELS. — NATO says it is prepared to defend its member state Turkey against “threats” on its southern border, where Russian jets mistakenly entered Turkish airspace last weekend.
S. Sudan truce violated
ADDIS ABABA. — The African regional body overseeing the mediations to end South Sudan’s conflict says the two warring sides have violated cease-fire agreements 53 times in 19 months.
Palestine slams international community
RAMALLAH. — The Palestinian foreign ministry slammed the international community’s “silence towards Israel’s attacks” against Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem yesterday.
Where did ISIS get all those Toyotas?
WASHINGTON. — There is no doubt that the Islamic State (IS) is an organised, wealthy operation. In 2012, President Obama compared ISIS to Al-Qaeda’s jayvee team, muddying the true extent…
Ghana suspends 7 High Court judges
ACCRA. — Ghana’s government on Monday suspended seven out of 12 high court judges in the wake of allegations of bribery stemming from a documentary made by an investigative journalist.
FIFA’S AXIS OF EVIL
ZURICH — As world football’s three most powerful men were dragged on the podium of infamy yesterday, with the 90-day suspension of Sepp Blatter, Jerome Valcke and Michel Platini, FIFA…
Russia backs Syrian army
DAMASCUS. — Syria’s army chief of staff, Gen. Abdullah Ayoub, said yesterday that the military has unleashed a broad offensive against rebel-held areas across the country, buoyed by the Russian…
CAPS launch TV show
Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter SPORT and Recreation Minister Makhosini Hlongwane says the Ministry is going to lobby for the opening of a television channel that will cater for sport as…
Results rile Chigumbura
Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE cricket captain Elton Chigumbura acknowledges the last two months have been disappointing for the national team and pressure is now on them to turn things around.…
Survey results, Zanu-PF’s call to action
Takunda Maodza Assistant News Editor The message from the MPOI survey is clear — Zanu-PF remains appealing as the masses religiously support the party. It is time for purposive action so…