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12 coal miners trapped after mine collapses in southwest Pakistan

Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners
ABC News - 5d
South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan

Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...
The Guardian - 5d
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...
The Guardian - 6d
Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.
BBC News - 6d
Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine

Indian army divers have retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state
ABC News - Jan. 8
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
The New York Times - Jan. 7
At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state

At least nine workers are trapped inside a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state and authorities have summoned the army to help in the rescue operation
ABC News - Jan. 7
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production

Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6