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Oscar Pistorius: Olympics and Paralympics star at court

YoopyaFeb 15, 20130

South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has arrived at court to face a murder charge after his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was shot

Delhi’s No.1 ladies’ taxi company

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

The world of taxi drivers is dominated by men. But there is one small cab company in Delhi, where all the drivers and passengers are

Teenager killed as Bahrain marks anniversary of uprising

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

(Reuters) – A Bahraini teenager was killed by security forces on Thursday, an opposition website reported, as activists demonstrated on the second anniversary of an

Cardinal Peter Turkson, Possible Pope Successor, Has Defended Legislation Like Uganda’s ‘Kill The Gays’ Bill

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

One of the frontrunners to succeed Pope Benedict XVI has defended anti-gay legislation like Uganda’s so-called “Kill the Gays” bill. GayStarNews notes that Cardinal Peter Turkson, 64, of Ghana

Oscar Pistorius ‘shoots girlfriend’ – local media

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, local media say. Police

Carnival cancels 12 more cruises aboard ship plagued by mechanical issues stranded in Gulf

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

HOUSTON (AP) — Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled a dozen more planned voyages aboard the Triumph and acknowledged that the crippled ship had been plagued

South Africa’s Ramphele quits Gold Fields for politics

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

(Reuters) – Respected anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele resigned as chairwoman of Gold Fields on Wednesday, intensifying speculation she is about to launch a political party

Iran says it has begun upgrading uranium centrifuges

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

(Reuters) – Iran said on Wednesday it had started installing a new generation of machines for enriching uranium, an announcement likely to annoy the West and complicate

Pope Benedict holds last public Mass

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated his last Mass as Pope in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome following the surprise announcement that he is to retire.

South Africa’s Fort Hare closed after violent protests

YoopyaFeb 13, 2013February 13, 20130

South Africa’s Fort Hare University has shut down its main campus following violent student protests over a 90% rise in residence fees. University officials said