Michelle Obama tops Hillary Clinton as US’ most admired woman
Former United States first lady Hillary Clinton’s 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over. Another former first lady, Michelle Obama, has deposed Clinton as America’s most admired…
US govt shutdown could extend deep into 2019
WASHINGTON – The partial US government shutdown is all set to drag on to the new year as opposition Democrats and Republicans refused to show any sign of compromise on…
Tunisia police, protesters clash again after journalist’s death
Tunisian protesters have clashed with police for a third consecutive night following the death of a journalist who set himself on fire to denounce economic hardship in the country. Housameddine…
Convicted Pistorius turns spiritual leader
Former Paralympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius has found a new purpose behind bars, leading a Bible studies and prayer group and harvesting vegetables, his father Henke has told The…
Blind mystic woman who foresaw 9/11 and Brexit predicts worldwide gloom in 2019
A blind mystic who predicted Brexit, the Twin Towers attacks and the rise of ISIS has predicted “worldwide gloom” for the whole of 2019. Baba Vanga has been dubbed the…
Indonesia burns mountain of marijuana
A towering stack of marijuana that weighed a hefty 800kg went up in smoke yesterday as Indonesian police lit up the pungent contraband. Authorities in the Muslim-majority nation’s Aceh province…
Farmer, son ‘kill’ 42 goats grazing on their farm
A farmer and his son were expected to appear in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of animal cruelty after the pair allegedly drove over and killed 42…
Boko Haram attacks 2 military bases in north-east Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram fighters have attacked two military bases in northeast Nigeria, and briefly seized the headquarters of a multinational force comprising troops from Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon. Nigerian…
Protests in eastern DRC after new election delay
Police fired teargas and shots were heard as hundreds of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) protested on Thursday at a move to delay upcoming elections in their…
Pogba NOT for sale, insists Man United’s Ed Woodward
Cape Town — Premier League giants Manchester United have no intention of accepting any offer for star midfielder Paul Pogba. Real Madrid have been long admirers of the Frenchman and…










