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Six arrested over killing of South African footballer
Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for car-jackings in Johannesburg.BBC News - Top stories -
Moderna puts plans for African vaccine plant on hold
Pledges to invest in pandemic preparedness with facility in Kenya fall short as sales of Covid jabs declineFinancial Times - Business -
Zuma free to run as candidate in South African election, court rules
Former president and his new MK party could squeeze the governing ANC in May’s pollFinancial Times - World -
ANC Support Drops in South African Poll as Zuma Party Surges
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6 arrested in soccer star's murder at South African gas station
Luke Fleurs, 24, was gunned down last week as he refilled his car at a gas station. Detectives later recovered his car.CBS News - World -
South African Electoral Body Appeals Ruling on Zuma Candidacy
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Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as African country pulls away from US
West African state turned to Russia to help in fight against insurgents throwing into doubt future of operations with US. Russian military trainers have arrived to reinforce Niger’s air defenses as the west African country pulls away from close ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election
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A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election
South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the pollsABC News - World -
Luke Fleurs: Six arrested over killing of South African Kaizer Chiefs footballer
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US vows ‘ironclad’ defence of Philippines military in South China Sea
Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-PacificFinancial Times - Business - China -
Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit
Two satellites will engage in a “realistic threat response scenario” when Victus Haze gets underway.Wired - Tech -
American trust in US military no longer highest among G7 nations: Survey
Americans' confidence in the U.S. military dipped last year, losing its top spot among the other Group of Seven (G7) countries, according to a new Gallup poll. American's confidence in the U.S. military dipped to 81 percent in 2023, down 5 points ...The Hill - Politics -
South Africa’s bickering opposition fractures ahead of national vote
Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition governmentFinancial Times - World -
Third South Dakota tribal nation bans Noem from reservation
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has become the third tribal nation to ban South Dakota Kristi Noem (R) from its reservation land. On Wednesday, the Standing Rock Tribal Council voted to ban Noem from its land for “racially charged” comments she made ...The Hill - Politics -
South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea
South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this yearABC News - Tech - North Korea -
Pope Francis plans to travel to South-East Asia this summer
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Australia Is Planning Its First National Environmental Agency
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Order your official South Carolina Gamecocks women's NCAA March Madness national championship gear right now
Fanatics unveiled new Gamecocks gear to celebrate the 2024 women's NCAA Tournament national championship winners.CBS Sports - Sports -
Multiple South Dakota tribal nations ban Noem from reservation land: What to know
Multiple tribal nations in South Dakota have banned Gov. Kristi Noem (R) from their reservation land, citing her immigration, crime and race-related remarks. Relations between the governor and the tribes have been strained since she took office in ...The Hill - Politics -
RAF jets shot down a number of Iran drones - Sunak
The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
AI Gets to Work: How 7 Startups Are Deploying AI Right Now
It's leading edge, it's downright scary--and it's here. Following AI's breakout year, we take a look under the hood at how entrepreneurs are applying the tech and what you need to know to stay competitive.Inc. - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Israel reportedly deploys extra weapons for assumed Rafah offensive
IDF confirms buying thousands of tents for evacuation, raising fears over long-threatened attack. Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts
Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.BBC News - Top stories -
White House tries to prevent a wider war in the Mideast
President Biden urged restraint in Israel's response to the attack by Iran when he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, protests broke out around the United States to try to stop the bloodshed in Gaza. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez ...NBC News - Politics -
Sexual assaults rise in Central African Republic
Sexual assaults and other cases of gender-based violence are rising in Central African RepublicABC News - World -
How Israel plans to retaliate against Iran strikes as Western nations brace for wider war
NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential for a wider war in the Mideast and the state of ceasefire negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas.NBC News - Politics - Iran -
With New Jersey earthquake's fault still not found, researchers deploy new aftershock sensors
Scientists have yet to pinpoint the fault that caused the New Jersey earthquake. Researchers are installing equipment to measure aftershocks and help solve that mystery.NBC News - Top stories -
Israel's multilayered air-defense system protected it from Iran's drone and missile strike
Israel's multilayered air-defense system is credited with protecting the country from serious damage or casualties from an Iranian strike by more than 300 drones and ballistic missilesABC News - World - Israel -
Move our pandemic, cybersecurity strategies from 'panic and neglect' to 'prepare and prevent'
From cybersecurity to public health preparedness, we urgently need to shift from a reactionary mindset to that of preparedness.The Hill - Politics -
Trump, Johnson to tout bill to prevent noncitizen voting: Report
Former President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are teaming up to promote a bill to keep noncitizens from voting in federal elections, according to a report by USA Today. Johnson is set to visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence Friday to drum ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
A law-based approach for Israel to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran
For Israel, this should be a time for disciplined strategic thinking, not political simplification. While well-intentioned, U.S. President Joe Biden’s counsel to “take the win” misses the single most important point of pertinent Israeli ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
US provides assurances to prevent Julian Assange appeal against extradition
Death penalty not to be imposed, but WikiLeaks founder’s wife says he will not be afforded first amendment protections. The US has provided assurances to the high court in London in an attempt to prevent a last-ditch appeal by Julian Assange ...The Guardian - World -
Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.The New York Times - World -
War in Ukraine: military strategies
Key articles on Russia and Ukraine’s battle tacticsFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
The beautiful African paradise islands that most tourists don’t know about
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An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi review – an insider’s take
The journalist and broadcaster offers a refreshing corrective to narratives imposed on the continent by others. There is no shortage of big tomes about Africa written by old Africa hands – those white journalists, memoirists, travel writers or ...The Guardian - World -
Sites of resistance: threatened African burial grounds around the world
Too often cemeteries for enslaved people have been all but erased from history but how we remember matters. Buried: remembering the transatlantic slave tradeFor archeologists, what defines people as human is how we bury our dead. Imagine, then, a ...The Guardian - World -
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner
Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon, after three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia appeared to wave a Chinese competitor past them before the finish.The New York Times - World -
Severe weather batters the South
The Mississippi Valley saw downed trees and power lines as thunderstorms continue to sweep through the southern U.S. Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest from Jackson, Mississippi, where flooding is the biggest concern.CBS News - Top stories