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IMF warns on emerging-market debt crisis

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The globe could face an emerging-market debt crisis as money flows from these countries to the developed world. The warning comes from the head of

Alleged police station assault under investigation

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A man who is understood to have been filming the reckless driving of vehicles in an official convoy was allegedly assaulted at the police station

Women turn to guns for protection – report

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Many South Africans are turning to guns to protect themselves against crime and insecurity in the country, reports EWN.  While the anti-gun advocacy group, Gun

Beijing slaps curbs on Hong Kong democracy

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Critics have warned that China’s far-reaching changes to Hong Kong’s electoral rules will dilute democracy in the region’s financial hub and effectively remove all opposition

Dante redacted for modern sensitivities

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A new Dutch translation of the The Divine Comedy by the medieval Italian author, Dante Alighieri, has attracted attention for having removed references to the

Cricketers put through paces to up conditioning

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Proteas head coach Mark Boucher is demanding better fitness from his players, in line with international standards. Sisanda Magala, considered the best domestic white-ball bowler,

Suez to reopen soon

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The Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest trade routes, was expected to open for traffic soon, following the freeing of the 400m-long container ship,

#CitizenAbuse – What do the banks’ think about Expropriation Bill?

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Both the government and South Africa’s financial institutions must make clear their positions regarding the mortgage bonds on properties that may be expropriated under the

Only 4 Jews left

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The death by stroke on 15 March of 61 year-old orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Thafer Eliyahu in Iraq was poignant for two reasons: the doctor treated

Kidnapped Victim rescued in Cape Town

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A 47-year-old man who was kidnapped for a ransom in Cape Town has been rescued by police. The man (whose identity has not been made