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Stakeout: Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, moderates a press briefing on the number of UN members dead and missing in Haiti disaster.

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The Australian
UN orders staff to leave the Central African Republic
THE UN has ordered non-essential staff and families of its other workers to leave the Central African Republic because of fears of unrest triggered by a rebel advance. Rebel coalition troops have... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras)

Ruling party African National Congress (ANC) and South African President Jacob Zuma sings after being reelected as the head of the nation's dominant political force, more than likely guaranteeing the politician another five years in the country's presidency, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Zuma trounced Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, his only challenger who ran a largely muted and reluctant campaign, getting 2,983 votes to Motlanthe's 991.

Photos Politics SAfrica Voting Wikipedia: Jacob Zuma

Khaleej Times
Zuma wins ANC leadership vote by landslide
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa ' South African president Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest Tuesday, opening the way for him to lead Africa’s largest economy until 2019.... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay)

Looking out over Johannesburg from Braamfontein. Nelson Mandela bridge over the train station. CBD in the background

Business Journal
Itron gets $150M South Africa contract
Electricity and water-meter company Itron Inc. said it's received a $150 million contract from the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Liberty Lake-based Itron (NYSE: ITRI) said it's the largest... (photo: Creative Commons / austinevan)
Company Itron Inc. Photos South Africa Wikipedia: Itron

Naval Air Station Kingsville became the first Navy Region Southeast command to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure smart meters.

StreetInsider
Itron (ITRI) Wins $150M Smart Meter Contract in Sourth Africa
Tweet Get Alerts ITRI Hot Sheet Price: $44.48 --0% Overall Analyst Rating: NEUTRAL ( Down) Revenue Growth %: -19.5% Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced that, in collaboration with the... (photo: US Navy / Jon Gagne)
Itron Inc. Photos Smart Meter South Africa Wikipedia: Itron

Former South African Former President Nelson Mandela is led by his wife Grace Machel, right, as they arrive for a memorial service for his great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela at the St Stithian's College Chapel in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, June 17, 2010.

Detroit Free Press
Nelson Mandela undergoes successful surgery
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela underwent a successful surgery to remove gallstones today, the nation's presidency said, as the 94-year-old anti-apartheid... (photo: AP / Themba Hadebe, POOL)
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South Africa's finance minister Trevor Manuel seen, centre, as his gives the budget speech at parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Braving the global economic downturn, South Africa's finance minister has vowed to boost spending on education, health and infrastructure, declaring the long term gains would offset the pain of a budget deficit. Unidentified people behind. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Business Day
Manuel declines ANC nomination to make way for ‘younger people’
Related articles Trevor Manuel turns down ANC NEC nomination In this article Companies and organisations: African National Congress Topics: ANC Mangaung elective... (photo: AP / Schalk van Zuydam)
Business Photos Politics SAfrica Wikipedia: Trevor Manuel

In this photo supplied by the Government Communications and Information Services (GCIS ) former President Nelson Mandela arrives for his 90th birthday celebrations in his hometown Qunu, South Africa, Saturday July 19 2008.. Mandela turned 90 Friday.

The Miami Herald
Mandela's fading moral compass worries S Africa
JOHANNESBURG -- As South Africa's governing party moves closer to picking its next leader, it will do so without the man widely viewed as the country's moral compass.... (photo: AP / Elmond Jiyane)
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela's seen at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. South African lawmakers sang Nelson Mandela's praises Thursday as the anti-apartheid icon settled into parliament's public gallery for a State of the Nation address scheduled in tribute to his 20 years of freedom.

Kypost
Officials: Nelson Mandela has lung infection
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela is suffering from a recurring lung infection and is responding to medical treatments, the nation's... (photo: AP / Schalk van Zuydam)
Health Johannesburg Photos Politics Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, left, sits next to his wife Graca Machel as they are driven across the field ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010

CNTV
Mandela to undertake more medical tests: Presidency
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Former South African president Nelson Mandela will have to undertake further medical tests, the Presidency said on Monday. Mandela "had... (photo: AP / Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Kalahari Desert.The Central Plateau runs from north to south, bordered by the Skeleton Coast to the northwest, the Namib Desert and its coastal plains to the southwest, the Orange River to the south, and the Kalahari Desert to the east.

Scoop
African desert adventure
Monday, 10 December 2012, 2:21 pm Press Release: Topdeck 10 December 2012 African desert adventure Meet the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, climb the world’s... (photo: Creative Commons / Harald Süpfle)
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Politics

	Africa: Still Vomiting Colonial Values in a Psychic Purge WorldNews.com
	Mali's president names new prime minister Al Jazeera
	Morsi approves army's unity talks as rival protests grow France24

Business

	U.S. Stock Futures Flat Wall Street Journal
	World Bank warns of global warming Indian Express
	Qatar Airways launches global 72-hour sale at midnight Newstrack India

Culture

	India, World’s Largest Livestock Owner, Balks at Farming Gas Curbs in Doha The New York Times
	ETA set conditions to disband Al Jazeera
	49 journeys you'll never forget Joy Online

Sport

	Matches were fixed before 2010 World Cup, says Fifa The Independent
	Watson wants 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy Irish Times
	Top 10 moments of Ricky Ponting's career The Daily Telegraph Australia

Pretoria Headlines

Hostages taken from Brazil gem-cutting plant

Russia sends ships to Syria

Christians' throats slit in Nigeria

India rape death prompts soul searching

French paper to publish comic on Mohammed

Cash-starved Sudan doubles minimum wage

Envoy wants Syria solution in 2013

C African rebels to consider coalition offer

Black Caps sharpen up before first Test against South Africa

Wearing his art on his sleeve

Tony Greig: a fearless colossus who changed the world

Man stabbed to death in Klerksdorp

Man killed, 5 hurt in Durban crash

North West dad held for daughter's rape

Pretoria, South Africa 2009.02.25
light showers.
	Min: 16°C/61°F Max: 24°C/75°F

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe during the first session of the 3rd Africa-EU Summit in Tripoli, Libya, Monday Nov. 29, 2010.

'Indigenisation' key in Mugabe campaign

Akita (秋田市, Akita-shi?) is the capital city of Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. As of June 1, 2007, with the merger of the former Kawabe District (including the former towns of Kawabe and Yūwa), the city has an estimated population of 336,250 and density of 364.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (944.3 /sq mi). The total area is 905.67 square kilometres (349.68 sq mi). While the modern city was officially founded on April 1, 1889, Akita has been one of the most important cities in the Tohoku region since the medieval period. The Ashina and Satake daimyo clans established their capital in present-day Akita.

Japan election a world away from tsunami-hit town

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, center, with his wife Graça Machel, left, as he celebrates his birthday with family in Qunu, South Africa, Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

Mandela admitted to hospital for tests

Martin Guptill shows form after New Zealand bowlers toil The Times of India
Cricket: Watling out to make up for lost time NZ Herald
Cricket: McCullum backs Watling as keeper NZ Herald
Guptill shines brightest in Black Caps draw Stuff
2013, like 1913, could see epic transformations in world ord The Guardian
Cricket: Black Caps bowlers get workout Otago Daily Times
Venus Williams leads US to victory over South Africa The Times of India
Bad brakes cited in Moscow crash landing News24
US defeats South Africa 2-1 at Hopman Cup Knox News
Williams, Isner win mixed doubles to beat South Africa 2-1 a Star Tribune
>US defeats South Africa 2-1 at Hopman Cup Seattle Post
India slammed for rape victim 'finger tests' News24
5 dead in Nigeria Boko Haram battle News24
South Africa: 7 die during fitness tests Zeenews
South Africa: 7 die during fitness tests in hot weather for Star Tribune
US plane stuck in Iran for repairs News24
Pakistan blast kills Shi'ite pilgrims News24
CAR rebels may enter capital News24
>South Africa: 7 die during fitness tests Seattle Post
Greenpeace works to detoxify fashion San Francisco Chronicle

Prosecutors reopen case of missing men linked to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

South Africa: Jacob Zuma sweeps to victory in ANC leadership election

Four South Africans held over suspected rightwing terror plots

Traffic volumes set to spike - RTMC News24
Traffic volumes to go up Business Day
This is a dream team, says Igesund Business Day
Igesund happy with ‘dream team’ Independent online (SA)
Kaizer Chiefs players dominate SA squad Al Jazeera
Bafana Bafana boss Igesund takes a chance with Serero BBC News
Bafana pick Serero for AFCON News24
Serero named in SAfrica squad for Nations Cup The Guardian
Still going strong at 150-years-old: 2013 will be the year f Goal
India rape death strikes chord in SA News24
George HW Bush out of intensive care News24
Indian gang-rape victim was to marry News24
India grieves over gang rape victim News24
Zim human rights chief quits in protest News24
Gang-rape victim tragedy 'a tipping point' News24
Study links protein to breast cancer News24
Wood-burning sets off pollution alarm News24
Russian police free child hostage News24
Obama 'modestly optimistic' for fiscal deal News24
5.6 earthquake hits Indonesia News24

The ruling party African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma, left, chats with his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe, during the opening of their elective conference at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Zuma acknowledged Sunday that corruption and violence have marred the image of his African National Congress as it changed from a liberation movement to governing party, but called on members to again support him to be its leader.

Zuma condemns corruption, violence

South African President Jacob Zuma, left, during a guard of honor with South African President Deputy Kgalema Motlanthe, right, during the opening of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Feb 9, 2012.

Power struggle paralyzes South Africa's ruling ANC party

Children hold a placard at an AIDS awareness walk organized by American NGO Project Concern International in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005. 30 walkers from across India participated in a 6,800 kilometers (4250 miles) walk to raise HIV/AIDS awareness that culminated in Delhi Thursday, coinciding with World AIDS Day. With 5.13 million cases, India ranks second only to South Africa in terms of the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS

South Africa Makes Progress in HIV/AIDS Fight

Mitchell quits Sale after a month Canberra Times
Chris Brown set to headline 'African Grammies' Newstrack India
Sisulu wants clean government Independent online (SA)
Sisulu wants clean government in 2013 News24
Zuma meets Ghana president-elect Mahama News24
Police looking for alleged baby snatcher News24
Ex-England stars Botham, Hussain pay tribute to 'revolutiona Newstrack India
Cops seek alleged baby snatcher Independent online (SA)
Hudson: Last show 'a tear-jerker' York Press
Aviva Premiership round-up: Sharks shaken by Mitchell's quic The Independent
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell quits Sale job after a The Daily Telegraph Australia
John Mitchell on the move again Stuff
Bavuma ton gives Lions the edge Independent online (SA)
Rutherford recalls memorable win at Wanderers Stuff
Defining Moments of 2012 Orange News
Mitchell quits Sale Sharks job News24
Mitchell resigns as Sale boss Orange News
The man who bagged Packer's elephant Canberra Times
South Africa: Mandela convalesces at home The Guardian
South Africa: former leader Nelson Mandela recovers at home The Washington Post

Durban businessmen in sex scam

Two die as car, truck collide in Durban

Road Safety Campaign Goes to Durban

Fancy, barefoot beach party for Jozi Independent online (SA)
Soaking up Rain Farm Independent online (SA)
Indian gang-rape victim dies News24
Russia pressing for dialogue in Syria News24
Pope takes faith issues to Twitter News24
Gang-rape student 'fighting for her life' News24
Mandela 'doing great' says daughter News24
Umalusi: Education system not functioning well News24
MSF warns Kenya on stricken camp News24
At least 22 dead in Guinea Bissau shipwreck News24
Gunmen kill Kenyan policeman in ambush News24
Nigerian troops kill 5 Islamists in raid News24
Mubarak has cracked ribs, fluid in lungs News24
Nigeria army destroys bomb factory News24
Friday, 28 December Results News24
IEB matric results show slight improvement Mail Guardian South Africa
Umalusi declares matric exams fair and credible Mail Guardian South Africa
Zuma gets a mauling from furious dog owners Canberra Times
Report card for young Proteas Independent online (SA)
Call for chucking claim against Renegades all-rounder Marlon The Daily Telegraph Australia

Cheongsam Clothes display on the shop and one the example ready to sell to celebrated coming up Chinese New Year

New Year honours 2013: the full list

SA clinch the series Port Elizabeth: Henry Davids hit his second successive half-century and Aaron ...

Preview: HSBC Sevens, Port Elizabeth

13 stories for 2013: From Syria to the climate to the 'post- CNN
Bracewell rested for South Africa ODIs Stuff
Black Caps get ideal build-up for first test Stuff
New Year Honours 2013: full list of recipients The Daily Telegraph
Rejuvenated Johnson destroys Sri Lanka CNN
Virgin Birth In Animals: Parthenogenesis Is No Miracle In An Huffington Post
New era dawns for SA rugby Independent online (SA)
Ghana AFCON Opponents Niger Without Four Key Players In Trai Peace FM Online
New Zealand rest Bracewell for South Africa ODIs The Times of India
Delhi Gang Rape Patient Has Brain Injury, Fighting For Her L The New York Times
Bracewell resting for South Africa ODIs Stuff
Seamer Doug Bracewell rested by New Zeland for one-day serie Sky Sports
Rise of young stars the highlight of 2012 rugby season Business Day
SA set sights on defending top Test spot Business Day
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South Africa win series decider The Himalayan
On a roll Proteas confident ahead of tests Stuff
Cricket: Down to business for Black Caps Otago Daily Times
Cricket: No fear, they're only No1 in the world NZ Herald
T20 series a useful guide to in-form players Stuff

2012 matrics not affected by Limpopo textbook saga

5-year old girl raped in Limpopo

Malaria on decline in Limpopo

2 cops held for shooting wives News24
Any Outa appeal would hinge on showing Sanral toll consultat Business Day
ANC plan to grab control of top state hospitals Sowetan Live
African Odyssey Turns to the South CounterPunch
Website helps Dutch Catholics 'de-baptise' News24
'No progress' on US fiscal cliff News24
Israeli settlers indicted over attack News24
Hosni Mubarak health worsens News24
Egypt minister resigns on Morsi decision News24
India to name and shame rapists News24
Taliban captures government soldiers News24
Ten Armed Robbery Suspects to Appear in Court in January All Africa
CAR: Hollande orders protection of French News24
Spanish police seize 11 tons of hashish News24
Israel to ease Gaza ban News24
Head of Syrian military police defects News24
Watchdog: 45 000+ killed in Syria conflict News24
Rebels urge state troops to stop fighting News24
Egypt says sales tax hikes on hold News24
Morsi signs new constitution into law News24

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