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MOSCOW. — Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday demanded that the Netherlands apologise after a diplomat working for the Russian embassy in The Hague was detained by police and questioned for…
Islamic extremists step up attacks in northern Mali
BAMAKO. — Islamic extremists have taken the offensive around Gao in north Mali, wounding two civilians yesterday when they blew up a bridge, a day after shelling the town, injuring…
North Korea puts army on high alert, warns US of ‘terrible disaster’
SEOUL. — North Korea said yesterday its military would be put on high alert and be ready to launch operations, stepping up tension after weeks of rhetoric against the United…
At least 30 killed, dozens injured in CAR clashes
BANGUI. — At least 30 people died and dozens more were injured in clashes yesterday between ex-rebels of the Seleka coalition and local self-defence groups in the Central Africa Republic,…
Tanzania, Kenya conduct joint wildlife census
NAIROBI. — Kenya and Tanzania governments have started a joint aerial count of elephants and other large mammals. The aerial census in the shared ecosystem of the Amboseli-West Kilimanjaro and…
Makarau’s name used in vain
Tendai Rupapa Senior Court Reporter The trial of a suspected robber who used Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Rita Makarau’s registration book to cover up a vehicle theft opened yesterday.
Komichi trial deferred
Tendai Rupapa Senior Court Reporter The trial of MDC-T deputy national chairman Morgen Komichi, accused of fraud and contravening the country’s electoral laws, has been postponed to October 15.
Fake seed dealers in the dock
Chinhoyi Bureau UNSUSPECTING farmers in and around Chinhoyi could have bought counterfeit Seed Co maize seed after two men suspected of producing and supplying fake seed using sophisticated machinery were…
Man jailed for stealing from employer
Herald Reporter A 34-year-old man, who was employed by Curechem Overseas Private Limited, shall spend one year in prison after he was found guilty of stealing from his former paymasters.
Police still investigating Alex Park pupils’ accident
Crime Reporter Police yesterday said they were still investigating the case in which two Alex Park Primary School pupils were killed last Friday morning when the car their father was…