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Anti-poaching op kills Spencer the rhino

Times LIVE -
Staff attend to Spencer, a white rhino at the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, at Kromdraai on the West Rand. He died while a tracker was being inserted into his horn Picture: KEVIN SUTHERLAND The owner of Spencer, a rhino who died yesterday from an ...

As Syria Strikes Kill Scores, Opposition Seeks Backing

Wall Street Journal -
By CHARLES LEVINSON CAIRO—Syrian forces reportedly killed scores of people during the sixth straight day of attacks on the city of Homs, as opposition leaders and international alliances moved on disparate fronts in an attempt to resolve the conflict.

Read President Jacob Zuma's full state of the nation address here.

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But of course Zuma has been at the epicentre of South African politics, and his life has spilt... Now R153.95 Cape Town - Not sure what to make of President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address?

To stay close, Tiger Woods needs to go low

ESPN -
Tiger Woods shot a 4-under 68 in his opening round at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. This week during the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, our experts on site covering the event share a few observations both of Tiger Woods' game as well as ...

Mining study backs 'windfall fund' plan

Business Day -
A STUDY commissioned by the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa on nationalisation backs the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for windfall profits, a notion also endorsed by the African National Congress's (ANC's) research document on ...

An 'Entertainment Device' Is Expected From Google

New York Times -
SAN FRANCISCO - Google is developing a home entertainment device, according to people with knowledge of the company's plans, in a move that would bring it more broadly into consumer electronics.

Ex-Leader of Maldives Faces Criminal Charges 2 Days After Stepping Down

New York Times -
NEW DELHI - The former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, faced criminal charges on Thursday and possibly arrest, only two days after his abrupt resignation plunged the island nation in the Indian Ocean into violent protests and political ...

Europe's Danube freezes over, cold snap toll at 460

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BELGRADE - Thick ice closed vast swathes of the Danube on Thursday, crippling shipping on Europe's busiest waterway, as the death toll from bitter cold across the continent rose to at least 460.

Rights Judge Convicted in Spain

Wall Street Journal -
By DAVID ROMÁN MADRID—Spain's Supreme Court found Judge Baltasar Garzón guilty of illegal wiretapping during a corruption probe, effectively ending the career of the man who became world famous by launching a human-rights case against former Chilean ...

Kenya tops drive against FGM

Daily Monitor -
By Kevin J. Kelly (email the author) There is now a 25 percentage point differential in prevalence of the practice between Kenyans aged 15-19 and Kenyans aged 40-44, according to the report.

Nigeria passing through trying times, says President

The Nation Newspaper -
By Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto 3 hours 18 minutes ago President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday assured all that elections under his administration will be free and fair.

C'ttee On Police Re-organisation Meets IGP

Leadership Newspapers -
The Committee on the re-organisation of the Nigeria Police set up by President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday met with the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, over its mode of operation.

Court summons INEC over Bayelsa election

The Nation Newspaper -
By Kamarudeen Ogundele and Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja 3 hours 19 minutes ago Federal High Court, Abuja, has summoned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain today why it should not stop tomorrow's governorship election in Bayelsa ...

'Modimolle Monster' may apply for bail

Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News -
It should become clear on Friday morning whether the "Modimolle Monster" and his co-accused will apply for bail. Johan Kotze and three of his workers are due to return to the Modimolle Magistrate's Court to face 17 charges of murder, rape and assault.

President lacks power to tap silks — court

Business Day -
THE president does not have the power under the constitution to confer senior counsel status on advocates, a court said yesterday.

Motlanthe to attend ANCYL lekgotla

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Johannesburg - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will address the ANC Youth League's lekgotla on Friday, his spokesperson said.

Probe into Eskom welcomed

Independent Online -
By Sapa A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into Eskom's activities is a chance to hold the parastatal accountable for South Africa's electricity problems, the DA said on Thursday.

Greece Sets Austerity Plan

Wall Street Journal -
By STEPHEN FIDLER, MATTHEW DALTON and ALKMAN GRANITSAS After reaching an austerity deal, Greek leaders are now awaiting reactions from Europe.

NGOs in plea for Aids, TB funding

Independent Online -
DESPERATE ACTION: TAC campaigners hand over a memorandum to Gauteng Health MEC Ntombi Mekgwe. Picture: Motshwari Mofokeng South African recipients of money from the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria have pleaded with the health minister to ...
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Apple iPad 3 Unveiling Set for March: Report

eWeek -
Apple's iPad 3 will be unveiled in March, according to a new AllThingsD report. Rumors suggest it will feature a more powerful processor and Retina Display.

Jury strikes down Eolas' 'Interactive Web' patent

CNET -
by Steven Musil February 9, 2012 4:19 PM PST Follow @stevenmusil Web companies such as Google and Amazon won a closely watched patent-infringement lawsuit today when a jury ruled that a patent central to the complaint was invalid.

iPhone apps Path and Hipster offer address-book apology

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The makers of two iPhone apps have apologised after it emerged they had uploaded users address-book information without explicit permission.

Sinofsky shows off Windows 8 on ARM and Office15

Register -
Windows boss Stephen Sinofsky has ended months of speculation with the first (fairly) detailed drilldown into Windows 8 on ARM (WOA) platform, and says it should be ready for a simultaneous launch with its x86/64 counterpart.

Die Antwoord gets freeky in US

Times LIVE -
News that music group Die Antwoord were to be guests of US TV show host David Letterman last night, US time, was met with pride and apprehension on Twitter.

THE BIG READ: The great improviser

Times LIVE -
Evergreen jazz pianist extraordinaire Abdullah Ibrahim is venturing into the Kalahari in the Northern Cape to inspire musicians to interact with the natural environment.

Bold Titans put pressure on leaders Cobras

Times of India -
JOHANNESBURG: Northern Titans started superbly on Thursday in the final round as they try to snatch the South African SuperSport Series title from leaders Western Cape Cobras.

Gibbs signs Durham deal

SPORT24 -
Cape Town - Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs has signed a deal with English club Durham for the upcoming domestic T20 competition.

England manager Fabio Capello walked out on point of principle after John ...

Telegraph.co.uk -
When Fabio Capello returned to his office inside Wembley Stadium at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, after his 50-minute meeting with Football Association chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne, his mind was made up.

England's discipline is right now, says Chris Ashton

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Chris Ashton says that England's crackdown on misbehaviour off the pitch has improved discipline on it. England kept their noses clean in Scotland last week and won a match team boss Stuart Lancaster admits they would otherwise have lost.

Ralepelle easy choice - Ludeke

SPORT24 -
Pretoria - The Bulls may only be playing a pre-season friendly against the Cheetahs in Polokwane this weekend, but in many aspects of the game, it is much more important than that.

Zebra stripes evolved to keep biting flies at bay

BBC News -
By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC Nature Why zebras evolved their characteristic black-and-white stripes has been the subject of decades of debate among scientists.

Scientists melt mystery over icecaps and sea levels

Reuters -
By David Fogarty | SINGAPORE (Reuters) - US scientists using satellite data have established a more accurate figure of the amount of annual sea level rise from melting glaciers and ice caps which should aid studies on how quickly coastal areas may ...

Dept to intervene in Bara problems

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Break Out & Express Your Fire. Discover and master the fiery temperament shared by great leaders. Now R226.95 Johannesburg - The government will step in to help end problems at Gauteng's Chris Hani-Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Health Minister Aaron ...
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