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Breyten Breytenbach, Dissident South African-Born Writer, Dies at 85
He wrote poetry in Afrikaans and prose in English in his fight against apartheid, an effort that landed him in jail for seven years and in Paris as an expatriate.World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago -
South African dissident writer, poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85
He was a staunch opponent of the South African government’s apartheid policy.Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85
South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial segregation, has died in ParisWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
South African dissident author and poet Breyten Breytenbach, opponent of apartheid, has died at 85, his family says
South African dissident author and poet Breyten Breytenbach, opponent of apartheid, has died at 85, his family saysEntertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Rico Carty dies at 85: Braves Hall of Famer was one of first Dominican-born players in MLB
Carty, a 'fan favorite' in Atlanta, was one of baseball's best hitters in the 1960sSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
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Iran claims German-Iranian dissident died before he could be executed
Top Iranian officials previously referred to an execution when reacting to Jamshid Sharmahd’s death on 28 October. Iran has claimed that an Iranian-German duel national who had been sentenced to ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
William's rugby skills tested on South African township visit
The Prince of Wales has been playing rugby on a visit to a township outside Cape Town.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity
Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says. The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa , facilitating the ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
South African government seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to the surface
The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mineWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine
The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
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South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground
Police say 350-400 people have stayed in Stilfontein mine to avoid arrest after minister vowed to ‘smoke them out’. South African authorities are assessing whether it is safe to rescue potentially ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Arthur Frommer, renowned travel guide writer, dies at 95
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks helped average Americans embark on budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Hama Amadou, West African Political ‘Phoenix,’ Dies at 74
An embattled leader for decades in Niger’s rough-and-tumble politics, he alternated stints in high office with prison and exile.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-bestSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
Carty batted .299 with 204 homers and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors. He retired after the 1979 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
South African government says it won't help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government will not help the illegal miners inside a closed mine as part of an official policy against illegal miningWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes, abuse
When Sara first arrived at her rescuers’ home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of abuse all over her little furry bodyWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Nigeria celebrates victory over South African rivals with Miss Universe runner-up
Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania after she was stripped of South African identity documents. Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina’s second place in this year’s Miss Universe ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
In June 1948, the 'Baby' computer was born
In 1948, the first stored-program computer the ‘Baby’ was inventedTop stories - BBC News - November 8 -
'Incredibly rare' pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh zoo
Pygmy hippos are native to West Africa and experts believe there are only about 2,500 left in the wild.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
A veteran opened a garage in North Dakota - and a lifeline was born.
With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to veterans — for free.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Surrey-born 'giraffe' O'Rourke ready to take on England
Will O'Rourke was born in Surrey, has an action like a "newborn giraffe" and has made an impression in Test cricket. Now he is set to take on England.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
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Iran executes German-Iranian dissident after years in captivity
Berlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ‘inhumane regime’ after 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd put to death. Iran has executed a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist after years in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Saudi dissident pursues X legal case amid fears of transnational repression
Omar Abdulaziz, critic of crown prince now living in Canada, targeted by Saudi agents in 2014 security breach . A prominent Saudi dissident who worked closely with Jamal Khashoggi said he will ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
'We've lived in hospital since our son was born 17 months ago'
Teena Thomas and Sebastian Paul have not spent a single night at home since their son was born in June 2023.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread
Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
'A star is born:' Elon Musk's big bet on Trump pays off
Elon Musk’s massive bet on President-elect Trump appears to have paid off, as the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX looks ahead to an administration likely to boost his companies and his own ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie reveal their son was born via surrogate
Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife Georgie tell the Daily Telegraph they have a surrogate son.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
‘Genuinely disturbing’: Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains
For Halloween, critics pick their most nightmarish baddies, from Count Orlok in Nosferatu to Annie Wilkes in Misery. You wouldn’t have Michael Myers if it weren’t for Billy from Black Christmas. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Why AI won’t make you a better writer
Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.Tech - VentureBeat - November 14 -
Martini recipes from cocktail writer Robert Simonson
The author of "The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink" offers "Sunday Morning" viewers two classic recipes.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago
