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South African police launch hunt for alleged illegal mining ‘kingpin’
Escape of James Neo Tshoaeli, a Lesotho national known as Tiger, described as an ‘embarrassment’. South African police are hunting an alleged “kingpin” of illegal mining after he escaped from ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Meet the New Boss. Same as the Old Boss.
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
In African Publishing, ‘There Is a Renaissance Going On’
A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the stories told about the region.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State
West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s career leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be ...ABC News - Jan. 18 -
Mateta at the double as Crystal Palace cruise to win against West Ham
This was not a good afternoon for Graham Potter. West Ham ended it with 10 men thanks to Konstantinos Mavropanos’s latest piece of clumsiness, failed to register a single shot on target and lost to ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Man United to decide Old Trafford plan by summer
Manchester United will deliver a decision on whether it intends to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new 100,000-seater stadium by the summer, the club said on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Palestinian security forces crack down on West Bank militants
Authorities launch operation as they seek a role in postwar GazaFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Dozens of Dead Pulled From Illegal South African Gold Mine After Standoff
The prospectors were trapped underground for months as police, on orders from South Africa’s government, attempted to starve them out.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
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100 people reportedly dead in South African mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
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Agony on West Las Flores: LA inferno razes entire street
Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Nets start West Coast road trip with 124-105 loss to Nuggets
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Potter 'excitement' short lived - but West Ham find 'positives'
Graham Potter says West Ham's display at Aston Villa gave him "encouragement" - even if his pre-match "excitement" was short lived.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Potter loses first match as Aston Villa beat West Ham
Graham Potter suffers defeat in his first game as West Ham boss, as Aston Villa come from behind to win 2-1 and reach the FA Cup fourth round.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go further
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
West Ham hire Potter after Lopetegui sacking
West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
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'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham
West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Sources: West Ham hire ex-Chelsea coach Potter
Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
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Why West Ham and why now? Is Potter the right fit?
BBC Sport examines whether new West Ham boss Graham Potter is a good fit for the job.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
American Primeval — Old West saga is a darker alternative to Yellowstone
Brutally violent Netflix series about a mother and son on the run is set in 1850s Utah TerritoryFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children
Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months
Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
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West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring to fuel West Virginia's return to the Top 25
Javon Small was the best player on mediocre teams during his first three college seasonsABC News - Jan. 8 -
The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence
Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand
Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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