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Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit
Bestselling novelist John Grisham has co-authored a new work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes and the fight to exonerate them. Grisham ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Giant pandas arriving at National Zoo after agreement with China lapsed last year
Generations of giant pandas have called the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., home for more than 50 years. But last year, an agreement with China lapsed, sending the pandas home. After delicate ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Pandas en route to National Zoo after a year
Two new giant pandas are en route to the National Zoo, according to multiple reports. CNN reported Monday that the pair of 3-year-old pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, had left a southwestern ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
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Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa
Hundreds of people marched in South Africa to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ communityWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
New Zealand win T20 World Cup after Melie Kerr’s heroics stun South Africa
New Zealand 158-5; South Africa 126-9 – NZ win by 32 runs Kerr scored 43 and took three key wickets in final success New Zealand secured a maiden T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
After 40 Years, the Pizza Hut Book It! Kids Are All Right
Pizza Hut’s Book It! literacy program, founded in 1984, has reached more than 70 million students — and counts the radio host Charlamagne Tha God among its fans.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
South Carolina leads the way as women's college basketball hopes to build off last year's success
Dawn Staley and South Carolina ran through last season undefeated en route to the school’s third national championshipSports - ABC News - October 28 -
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Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence
Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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Tokyo Metro shares surge 45% on debut after Japan's largest IPO in six years
The IPO offered 2.32 billion shares for a price of 1,200 yen apiece, valuing the offering at 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion)Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Man United makes its worst league start in almost 40 years after 1-1 draw with Chelsea
Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley has secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Premier LeagueSports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
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South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Wolvaardt and Bosch's 'astounding' batting sends South Africa into World T20 final
Watch the best shots as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch share a 96-run partnership to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup ...Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ally ChinaWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
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Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health
Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental healthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government
South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened
England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. 3 min: Kelly tees up Park for a shot down the inside-right channel. The ball’s blocked, then clumsily put ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman
England 2-1 South Africa Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a ...World - The Guardian - October 29
