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Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years
Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservation
Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national parkWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...Health - ABC News - November 6 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the 1st cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
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South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the policeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Prince William wraps up his South Africa trip with visit that reminded him of his rescue pilot days
Prince William rode on a sea rescue boat along part of the South African coast as he wrapped up a four-day visit to Cape Town dedicated to promoting conservation and the battle against climate changeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
England’s excess of errors are costing them dear – and South Africa are up next | Andy Bull
Steve Borthwick called this a ‘young, developing’ team before the defeat by Australia, but the truth is they are not. The English winter is closing in and at Twickenham the temperature is dropping ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
South Africa run in four tries as world champions prove too strong for Scotland
Scotland 15-32 South Africa Springboks hold off stubborn hosts at Murrayfield Not much arguing with this. Scotland threw everything at this match, setting their beloved stadium on a roar time ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought
Crops have failed in several countries, with 27m people at risk of hunger according to World Food Programme. Emmanuel Himoonga paced his dry field, picking up stalks of maize that had been bleached ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Borthwick faces up to South Africa in defining test of England’s character | Robert Kitson
A win would resurrect the autumn but a heavy defeat by the world champions could see his team equal an all-time low. Not for the first time in rugby union’s turbulent professional history there is ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win
Autumn Nations Series: England 20-29 South Africa Steve Borthwick’s side impress but are beaten again Finally a performance to give English fans a glimpse of a brighter future. The results are ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Borthwick claims players were not fit enough for Tests after South Africa loss
England coach does not believe he will be sacked Freddie Stewart says players should shoulder blame Steve Borthwick has claimed his England players were not fit enough for Test rugby when they ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Women's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that ...Health - ABC News - November 20 -
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Women's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
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Miss Universe runner-up to move to Nigeria after South Africa nationality row
Furore over whether Chidimma Adetshina was really South African led to invitation to represent Nigeria. A beauty queen who pulled out of the Miss South Africa competition when her nationality was ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine
South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers at the siteWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
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Africa’s junta-led nations use music to push their latest anti-imperialism drive
Thousands from across the junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region were gathering this week in the Nigerien capital of Niamey to condemn what they call the West’s imperialist agenda and to ...World - ABC News - November 21 -
Opposition parties ask South Africa's top court to revive impeachment hearings for the president
Two South African opposition parties have asked the country’s top court to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Danni Wyatt-Hodge sets England run landmark in T20 win over South Africa
2nd T2o: England, 204-4, bt South Africa, 168-6, by 36 runs Wyatt-Hodge first English woman to 3,000 T20I runs Danni Wyatt-Hodge celebrated becoming the first English woman to bring up 3,000 ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Lobbying World: S-3 Group and West Front Strategies merge
S-3 Group and West Front Strategies on Wednesday announced their merger. The firms, which brought in a combined $15 million in federal lobbying revenue in the first nine months of 2024, will ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Brazilian police raid criminal group suspected of smuggling migrants to the US
Brazil’s Federal Police have conducted raids in six states targeting a criminal group suspected of smuggling migrants to the United StatesWorld - ABC News - October 31