World

UN considers Syria crisis action

Today at 03:41, SAST

The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes

Today at 06:26, SAST

Violence breaks out in Senegal after the country's top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in office.

Demi Moore 911 call tape released

Yesterday at 23:54, SAST

Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday.

Source: BBC News
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Education

Tuition fees commission set up

Yesterday at 15:11, SAST

An independent commission has been set up to examine the impact of increased tuition fees in England.

Lagging pupils 'don't catch up'

Thursday at 11:30, SAST

Just one in 15 pupils in England starting secondary school "behind" for their age, gets five good GCSEs, official data shows.

Two grammars top league tables

Thursday at 17:28, SAST

Two grammar schools are at the top of this year's secondary school league tables.

Source: BBC News
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Entertainment

Ashton rushes to Demi's side

Yesterday at 11:01, SAST

Ashton Kutcher has flown back to Los Angeles from Brazil to support estranged wife Demi Moore, with a source saying that he is "deeply concerned" for the star.

We want to get married - Brad

Yesterday at 08:02, SAST

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have backtracked on their statement that they didn't want to get married until "everyone" can - and revealed they would like to tie the knot.

Russell hits singles' scene

Yesterday at 08:12, SAST

Russell Brand has reportedly returned to his womanising ways and is dating more than one woman.

Source: iafrica.com
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Africa

Senegal: Wade's Candidature Sparks Protests

Today at 00:38, SAST

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Senegal's Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, can seek a third term in office.

Liberia: The Cocoa Comeback

Yesterday at 22:50, SAST

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-"That is still a tall order," Michael Titoe says with a chuckle as he contemplates Liberia launching its own brand name chocolate. A fellow of the World Cocoa Foundation and director of coordination at the Liberian ...

Senegal: Manifestations à Dakar - Un policier succombe à ses blessures

Today at 06:53, SAST

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)- Les affrontements entre les forces de l’ordre sénégalaises et les manifestants contre la candidature du président actuel, Me Abdoulaye Wade à la présidentielle du 26 Février 2012 a enregistré ...

Source: All Africa
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Health

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

Today at 06:38, SAST

More than 50 GPs involved in new clinical commissioning groups have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government reforms are derailed.

Right-to-die case wins first step

Yesterday at 19:19, SAST

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.

Babies' brains 'show autism risk'

Yesterday at 02:01, SAST

It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers.

Source: BBC News
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Science/Tech

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Documents Artist's Social Media Dissent

Today at 03:22, SAST

SEC Goes After Online Trading Firms That Unwittingly Helped Latvian Hacker

Today at 03:03, SAST

Apple's New iBooks Won't School College Bookstores Any Time Soon

Today at 01:10, SAST

Source: Wired News
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Business

Fitch downgrades SA's outlook

Jan 14 at 07:19, SAST

Ratings agency Fitch on Friday revised South Africa's outlook from stable to negative, citing the country's failure to create enough jobs and to speed up economic growth.

Medicines with DPP to be halted

Nov 16, 2011 at 08:14, SAST

The Medicines Control Council (MCC) and the Department of Health want to stop a company from marketing and selling medicines containing the ingredient dextropropoxyphene.

Downgrade will hurt country - DA

Nov 9, 2011 at 16:21, SAST

The Democratic Alliance says that South Africa's debt rating downgrade by ratings agency Moody's would further erode confidence in South Africa's economy.

Source: iafrica.com
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Sport

Meyer’s blood won’t be blue

Yesterday at 17:28, SAST

Former Bulls favourite Heyneke Meyer has assured Springbok enthusiasts of his neutrality in the new post as Bok coach.

Djokovic sets up Nadal final

Yesterday at 16:06, SAST

Defending champion Novak Djokovic dug deep to see off Britain's Andy Murray in a thrilling five-set semi-final at the Australian Open.

Heyneke’s 'adapt or go' threat

Yesterday at 16:02, SAST

Heyneke Meyer has warned potential Boks they have no choice but to make the switch from Super Rugby to Test mode swiftly in June

Source: News24
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Nature

Recycling levy for tyres

Jan 11 at 03:58, SAST

The production and import of new tyres in South Africa will be subject to a R2,30 a kilogram levy to be used for collection and recycling, the group which will manage a waste tyre management plan said on Tuesday.

Cape Town to get first climate change observatory

Dec 9, 2011 at 04:05, SAST

Cape Town is to get the first climate change observatory in the world by 2014, according to a report on Friday. The observatory would present complex information about global climate change in a relevant, accessible and understandable manner, the ...

International boost for SA renewable energy plan

Dec 8, 2011 at 05:49, SAST

South Africa has formed an international partnership with four European countries in an attempt to source funding for its renewable energy programme.

Source: The Good News
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