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Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword
An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-AmericanABC News - Mar. 15 -
Quick Mofokeng brace helps Pirates sink leaders Sundowns
Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice inside the first five minutes to give Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in a South African Premiership top-of-the-table clash.No ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling
The Nobel laureate’s wonderful new novel connects a trio of east African teens as they come of age, moving from small-scale dramas to wide-ranging social panoramas. The receipt of a big award ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists. Efforts to stop the critically endangered African ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats
South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleaguesABC News - 4d -
South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault
A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.The New York Times - 4d -
‘The colour of my skin didn’t matter’: exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar Paris
Pompidou Centre show featuring 150 artists of African heritage is the last before the gallery shuts for five years. For many black artists and intellectuals, postwar Paris was a cosmopolitan hub. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station. Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months ...The Guardian - 3d -
Out of Africa: Hard knocks the spur for history-making Coventry
Kirsty Coventry says she has "learned the best lessons by failing" and the Zimbabwean swimming great's mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A member of a South African research team that is confined for more than a year at an isolated Antarctica base was put under psychological evaluation there after he ...NBC News - 1d -
Power dining in Lagos: an insider guide
The restaurants that really mean business in west Africa’s finance hubFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Jaren Jackson Jr. injury update: Grizzlies star (ankle) nears return as Ja Morant 'can't wait' to be reunited
Only one team in the West has a better record than MemphisCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Seattle Seahawks sign former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp stays in the NFC West, signing with the Seattle SeahawksYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system
A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.ABC News - 6d -
Jalek Swoll extends Factory Triumph contract through 2026
Jalek Swoll was injured just prior to the 250 West divisional opener.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former Dolphins receiver set to join Seahawks, per report
After three seasons in Miami, River Cracraft is heading west.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Watch Kevin Durant drop 42, Suns hand Cavaliers fourth straight loss
With the win, Phoenix ties Dallas for the 10 seed in the West and a spot in the play-in.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Rebecca Wisocky on how her character discovers her power in this week's "Ghosts"
The hit CBS comedy "Ghosts" reveals a new twist as Hetty, played by Rebecca Wisocky, discovers her unique ability. This week's episode explores her Gilded Age aristocrat character's Irish roots, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 yearsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham
. This was Newcastle United dealing with a routine chore with maximum efficiency. The exciting stuff, they hope, comes when they return to London with hopes of ending their long wait for silverware ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez bans players from dancing on TikTok: 'We try to have a hard edge'
Rodriguez doesn't have issue with players using the app -- just dancingCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina in action, Mountain West trio fight for NCAA Tournament lives
A look at the bubble teams in action during Thursday's conference tournaments, including a double-bubble gameCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Former Rams WR Cooper Kupp to sign with NFC West rival after 8 years in LA
Cooper Kupp is heading home to Washington. He's expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks and will likely get $15 million or more.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
West York battles to bitter end in loss to Hershey in PIAA 5A state quarterfinals
The Bulldogs' magical run in the PIAA state tournament came to a close with a loss to Hershey in the 5A quarterfinals on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank
Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Jonny Evans set to leave Man United in the summer, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United chasing his signature
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is planning a clearout in the summer and Jonny Evans is one high-profile name on that list.The Northern Ireland veteran signed for a second time with the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Colorado State vs. Boise State odds, how to watch, prediction, free 2025 Mountain West Championship picks
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for the Boise State Broncos vs. Colorado State Rams Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
UConn men’s basketball earns No. 8 seed in West Region, to meet Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament first round
STORRS – The path to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament title is a bit overgrown and rugged, having not been walked in over half a century. John Wooden’s UCLA teams won seven national ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NCAA Tournament snubs: West Virginia, Boise State lead teams left out of March Madness
Instead of deservingly playing in the NCAA men's tournament, these teams will only be able to watch March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
West Region will feature 3 Hall of Fame coaches, another with consecutive national titles
Rick Pitino's latest rebuilding project will take him to Providence, where he pulled off one of the biggest surprises in March Madness history by leading the Friars to the 1987 Final Four. Pitino ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more
Indiana won't play another game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers (19-13) have no plans to play elsewhere this season after being one of ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
March Madness 2025: West Virginia responds to NCAA tournament snub — 'Shocked, saddened and disappointed'
In a statement, head coach Darian DeVries said that the team believes that it has 'a résumé that is worthy of an NCAA Tournament team.'Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Michail Antonio was ‘close to dying’ as West Ham star opens up on car crash
The striker revealed how close he came to losing his life after crashing his Ferrari into a tree in DecemberYahoo Sports - 5d -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more
Indiana has played its final game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA TournamentABC News - 5d -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket West Region: March Madness predictions, upsets, players to watch
Florida, UConn and St. John's all are eyeing a trip to the Final Four in a stacked regionalCBS Sports - 5d
