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Ukrainian minister accused of boozing before budget
A parliamentary hearing on Ukraine’s budget was suspended yesterday when opposition deputies alleged that a deputy finance minister presenting the budget report was drunk.
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A parliamentary hearing on Ukraine’s budget was suspended yesterday when opposition deputies alleged that a deputy finance minister presenting the budget report was drunk.
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Numsa in dispute after talks stall with retail motor industry
The spectre of a strike in the automotive industry has been raised with the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) declaring a dispute with the retail motor industry over a new agreement on wages and conditions of service.
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The spectre of a strike in the automotive industry has been raised with the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) declaring a dispute with the retail motor industry over a new agreement on wages and conditions of service.
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US court tells lobster poachers to repay SA
The government has welcomed a New York court’s decision that South Africa be paid $22.5 million (R225m) by three men convicted of importing poached rock lobster into the US.
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The government has welcomed a New York court’s decision that South Africa be paid $22.5 million (R225m) by three men convicted of importing poached rock lobster into the US.
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Investors show interest in bonds
South African government bonds that protect against inflation are regaining investor favour, after demand came up short at a sale last month, as the rand – close to a four-year low – threatens to speed up consumer price increases.
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South African government bonds that protect against inflation are regaining investor favour, after demand came up short at a sale last month, as the rand – close to a four-year low – threatens to speed up consumer price increases.
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Agang set for hard sell on state intervention in economy
Agang, which will be officially launched as a political party in Pretoria this weekend by former World Bank managing director Mamphela Ramphele, has provided little meat about its economic policies – but that may be a strategic decision.
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Agang, which will be officially launched as a political party in Pretoria this weekend by former World Bank managing director Mamphela Ramphele, has provided little meat about its economic policies – but that may be a strategic decision.
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145 500 platinum jobs at risk as costs squeeze profitability
Platinum producers could shed 145 500 jobs in the next two years as more mines operated at a loss, Nomura International said yesterday.
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Platinum producers could shed 145 500 jobs in the next two years as more mines operated at a loss, Nomura International said yesterday.
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Next Lotto bid will be ‘the most scrutinised’
The Department of Trade and Industry has begun the search for the country’s third national lottery operator, which will take over the reins when the licence held by Gidani comes to an end in May 2015.
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The Department of Trade and Industry has begun the search for the country’s third national lottery operator, which will take over the reins when the licence held by Gidani comes to an end in May 2015.
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Oldest man’s death should prod Japan to act quickly
If ever there were a wake-up call for Japan, the second-most indebted nation, the death of Jiroemon Kimura is it.
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If ever there were a wake-up call for Japan, the second-most indebted nation, the death of Jiroemon Kimura is it.
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Amplats: Work resumes after sit-in ends
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) operations across Rustenburg and north of the Pilanesberg had returned to normal after the release of 2 400 trapped miners, the company said yesterday.
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Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) operations across Rustenburg and north of the Pilanesberg had returned to normal after the release of 2 400 trapped miners, the company said yesterday.
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Confidence improves across building industry
Confidence in the building industry improved to the least dissatisfied level in four years during the second quarter, largely on a significant improvement in the confidence of main contractors seeing an acceleration in building activity.
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Confidence in the building industry improved to the least dissatisfied level in four years during the second quarter, largely on a significant improvement in the confidence of main contractors seeing an acceleration in building activity.
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Fountainhead Property Trust: Full-time chief executive appointed
Fountainhead Property Trust had appointed former SA Corporate Real Estate Fund managing director Len van Niekerk as its new chief executive with immediate effect, the listed property firm announced yesterday.
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Fountainhead Property Trust had appointed former SA Corporate Real Estate Fund managing director Len van Niekerk as its new chief executive with immediate effect, the listed property firm announced yesterday.
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Canada on ice as Harper fails to secure EU trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will conclude his eight-day European trip unable to complete a trade agreement with the EU, just as the opening of EU-US talks raises the risk that his country will be left out.
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will conclude his eight-day European trip unable to complete a trade agreement with the EU, just as the opening of EU-US talks raises the risk that his country will be left out.
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Power doesn’t lie in gathering data but in analysing it
The revelation that the US’s National Security Agency (NSA) is gathering phone call metadata and online interactions such as e-mails and discussion forums has the world abuzz.
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The revelation that the US’s National Security Agency (NSA) is gathering phone call metadata and online interactions such as e-mails and discussion forums has the world abuzz.
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Mintek keeps focus on platinum-based catalysts for fuel cells
Mintek, the state-owned mineral and metallurgical innovation research company, has focused much attention in recent years on promoting mineral beneficiation in particular products associated with the platinum group minerals which reinforces recent initiatives to encourage the development of fuel cell technologies by the Department of Trade and Industry.
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Mintek, the state-owned mineral and metallurgical innovation research company, has focused much attention in recent years on promoting mineral beneficiation in particular products associated with the platinum group minerals which reinforces recent initiatives to encourage the development of fuel cell technologies by the Department of Trade and Industry.
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SABMiller: Swedish cider brands licensed
SABMiller and Sweden’s Kopparberg Brewery had entered into a co-operative agreement for the long-term licence of Kopparberg cider products in selected markets where the Swedish firm does not have an interest, SABMiller said yesterday.
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SABMiller and Sweden’s Kopparberg Brewery had entered into a co-operative agreement for the long-term licence of Kopparberg cider products in selected markets where the Swedish firm does not have an interest, SABMiller said yesterday.
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Steyn may miss semi-final
All eyes will be on Dale Steyn during a fitness test minutes ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
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All eyes will be on Dale Steyn during a fitness test minutes ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
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‘Why change a winning team?’
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke wants Sepp Blatter to reverse a previous pledge and stand again for the presidency of world football's governing body.
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FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke wants Sepp Blatter to reverse a previous pledge and stand again for the presidency of world football's governing body.
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Queiroz ‘hand gesture’ angers Koreans
South Korea accused Iran's Carlos Queiroz of making a rude gesture at rival Choi Kang-Hee after their World Cup qualifier.
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South Korea accused Iran's Carlos Queiroz of making a rude gesture at rival Choi Kang-Hee after their World Cup qualifier.
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Igesund to stay on as Bafana coach
Gordon Igesund's future as Bafana coach is not under discussion, SA Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani said.
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Gordon Igesund's future as Bafana coach is not under discussion, SA Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani said.
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S Koreans angry over Iran victory
Hundreds of fans hurled bottles and debris on to the pitch as Iran beat hosts South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup.
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Hundreds of fans hurled bottles and debris on to the pitch as Iran beat hosts South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup.
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Dortmund will allow Lewandowski to move
Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund would allow Robert Lewandowski a summer move abroad but will not wait forever for offers.
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Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund would allow Robert Lewandowski a summer move abroad but will not wait forever for offers.
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Rafa prepares for Wimbledon test
French Open champion Rafael Nadal is preparing for a tricky transition from the clay to the grass of Wimbledon as his bid for a third title at the All England Club begins next week.
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French Open champion Rafael Nadal is preparing for a tricky transition from the clay to the grass of Wimbledon as his bid for a third title at the All England Club begins next week.
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Aussies can win Ashes - Inverarity
Australia's chairman of selectors has told England now is not the time to dismiss his side's chances of regaining the Ashes.
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Australia's chairman of selectors has told England now is not the time to dismiss his side's chances of regaining the Ashes.
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Joyi gets another IBO title fight
Nkosinathi Joyi, who narrowly lost to Hekkie Budler for the IBO strawweight title at Emperors Palace on Saturday night, has an opportunity to claim another IBO title.
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Nkosinathi Joyi, who narrowly lost to Hekkie Budler for the IBO strawweight title at Emperors Palace on Saturday night, has an opportunity to claim another IBO title.
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Iran, South Korea qualify for WC
Iran produced a resolute defensive display to snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea on Tuesday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil.
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Iran produced a resolute defensive display to snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea on Tuesday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil.
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Ethiopian blunder could aid Bafana
Ethiopia fielded an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana, handing a possible lifeline to Bafana.
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Ethiopia fielded an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana, handing a possible lifeline to Bafana.
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Crunch time for Proteas, England
South Africa and England will hope lady luck does not desert them when they clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal at the Oval.
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South Africa and England will hope lady luck does not desert them when they clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal at the Oval.
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Tomic advances at Eastbourne
Bernard Tomic has recharged his form on grass, shaking off last week's hamstring concern to post a first round win over James Ward at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International.
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Bernard Tomic has recharged his form on grass, shaking off last week's hamstring concern to post a first round win over James Ward at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International.
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Habana hails ‘unbelievable’ De Villiers
Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for the way he leads the national side.
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Springbok wing Bryan Habana believes captain Jean de Villiers does not receive enough credit for the way he leads the national side.
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Umpires named for Champions Trophy semis
The International Cricket Council announced the umpires amd match officials for the Champions Trophy semifinals.
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The International Cricket Council announced the umpires amd match officials for the Champions Trophy semifinals.
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Boks must improve at breakdowns
Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks are looking to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area.
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Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks are looking to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area.
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Brumbies stun British Lions
A rock-solid ACT Brumbies soaked up enormous pressure to secure a famous victory over a stuttering British and Irish Lions side.
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A rock-solid ACT Brumbies soaked up enormous pressure to secure a famous victory over a stuttering British and Irish Lions side.
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Time running out for Caster
Caster Semenya hopes to return to competition at the end of next month, as she enters a race against time to qualify for this year's IAAF World Championships.
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Caster Semenya hopes to return to competition at the end of next month, as she enters a race against time to qualify for this year's IAAF World Championships.
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Boks could get new skipper
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss and Francois Louw have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Springboks against Samoa.
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Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss and Francois Louw have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Springboks against Samoa.
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‘Lopsy’ ready for semifinal
Proteas left-arm seamer Lonwabe Tsotsobe is excited at the prospect of playing in his first major tournament semifinal.
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Proteas left-arm seamer Lonwabe Tsotsobe is excited at the prospect of playing in his first major tournament semifinal.
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Stricter rules for pupil transport
Transport department reveals stringent new regulations to give kids a safer ride.
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Transport department reveals stringent new regulations to give kids a safer ride.
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Cash-strapped premier living it up
Cassel Mathale has again splurged thousands of rand flying "short" distances on a chartered helicopter.
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Cassel Mathale has again splurged thousands of rand flying "short" distances on a chartered helicopter.
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Sewage day for DA again
The DA’s national leader, Helen Zille, was met in Kimberley with sewage of a different kind.
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The DA’s national leader, Helen Zille, was met in Kimberley with sewage of a different kind.
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Was top cop taken out?
A heartbroken colleague of Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi said he believed the cop's death must have been a hit.
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A heartbroken colleague of Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi said he believed the cop's death must have been a hit.
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Rousseff to marchers: I can hear you
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has moved to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping the country.
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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has moved to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping the country.
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Murder of ‘career cop’ sparks outrage
The murder of veteran policeman Tirhani Maswanganyi will be investigated by a senior team in Gauteng.
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The murder of veteran policeman Tirhani Maswanganyi will be investigated by a senior team in Gauteng.
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Russian base engulfed by flames
More than 6 000 people were evacuated after exploding shells set off a fire at a military depot in Russia.
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More than 6 000 people were evacuated after exploding shells set off a fire at a military depot in Russia.
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Teenager held after ‘wrestling’ death
New Orleans police have arrested a 13-year-old boy who admitted using TV wrestling moves on his half-sister.
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New Orleans police have arrested a 13-year-old boy who admitted using TV wrestling moves on his half-sister.
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Minister sets school norms date
A re-draft of the norms and standards for school infrastructure will take at least six months to complete, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said.
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A re-draft of the norms and standards for school infrastructure will take at least six months to complete, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said.
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Renamo blamed for deadly Moz raid
Mozambique's government blamed opposition party Renamo for a deadly attack on a military arms depot but said it would maintain dialogue with the civil war foe.
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Mozambique's government blamed opposition party Renamo for a deadly attack on a military arms depot but said it would maintain dialogue with the civil war foe.
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Palestinians ‘aiding US peace drive’
The Palestinian administration in the West Bank has tried to help the latest US peacemaking drive by quietly cutting off funds for campaigners against Israel's occupation, a senior Israeli general said.
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The Palestinian administration in the West Bank has tried to help the latest US peacemaking drive by quietly cutting off funds for campaigners against Israel's occupation, a senior Israeli general said.
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Islamist governor promises Luxor safety
Sixteen years ago, Adel Mohamed al-Khayat was a member of the militant group blamed for slaughtering 58 tourists in Egypt's Valley of the Queens; today he's promising to keep visitors safe.
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Sixteen years ago, Adel Mohamed al-Khayat was a member of the militant group blamed for slaughtering 58 tourists in Egypt's Valley of the Queens; today he's promising to keep visitors safe.
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Kerry taps ex-Senator for Africa post
US Secretary of State John Kerry announced former Sen. Russ Feingold as the new U.S. special representative for the Great Lakes region.
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US Secretary of State John Kerry announced former Sen. Russ Feingold as the new U.S. special representative for the Great Lakes region.
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Russia frustrates G8’s Syria hopes
G8 leaders struggled to find the “common ground” on Syria that had been hoped for by their British hosts.
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G8 leaders struggled to find the “common ground” on Syria that had been hoped for by their British hosts.
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Mali inks deal with Tuareg separatists
Mali signed a ceasefire deal with Tuareg separatist rebels, paving the way for government troops to return to rebel-held Kidal.
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Mali signed a ceasefire deal with Tuareg separatist rebels, paving the way for government troops to return to rebel-held Kidal.
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Don’t prolong Iran talks: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned world powers against holding “drawn out” negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned world powers against holding “drawn out” negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme.
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Pope John II on brink of sainthood
A Vatican committee has attributed a second miracle to the late Pope John Paul II, taking him just a couple of steps away from sainthood.
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A Vatican committee has attributed a second miracle to the late Pope John Paul II, taking him just a couple of steps away from sainthood.
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US to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace
The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan.
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The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan.
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W African piracy outstrips Somalia
A new report says piracy affected more ships and sailors off West Africa than off Somalia's coast last year.
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A new report says piracy affected more ships and sailors off West Africa than off Somalia's coast last year.
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Egyptians clash over Islamist governor
Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city.
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Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city.
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