Marco Rubio shuns G20 meeting in South Africa over ‘equality’ drive

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  Rubio accuses South Africa of ‘anti-Americanism’ and snubs G20 meeting

  US secretary of state repeats remarks by Donald Trump about ‘expropriation of private property’ in African nation. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has accused South Africa of ...
  
  The Guardian - 1h

• South Africa’s coalition clashes over Starlink as Musk attacks equality laws

  Government divided over whether to exempt US satellite company from post-apartheid Black empowerment rules
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  Marco Rubio taking over as acting head of USAID amid agency turmoil

  Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being put in charge of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Trump administration mulls the future of the agency. Rubio told reporters ...
  
  The Hill - 2d

• Marco Rubio meets with Panama's president amid President Trump's demands over Panama Canal

  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panama's president Sunday and warned the increased presence of Chinese companies and interests along the Panama Canal is "a threat" and the U.S. could ...
  
  CBS News - 2d
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  Sec. Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the canal

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  NBC News - 3d
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  Zuma's daughter faces terrorism charges over South Africa riots

  Yahoo News - Jan. 30
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  Marco Rubio sworn in as secretary of state

  Watch as Vice President Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Marco Rubio to serve as the next secretary of state. Rubio spoke about his goals for the State Department and what he ...
  
  NBC News - Jan. 21

• South Africa arrests over 100 illegal miners after underground rescue

  Hundreds more still trapped since August in abandoned gold mine with dozens dead
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 15

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  Palestinians fear their Trump nightmare has begun

  US president’s plan to expel Gazans may embolden Israeli ultranationalists bent on annexing West Bank
  
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