While you were sleeping: 09 May 2016

By John Stupart

9 May 2016

Mayweather vs McGregor a real possibility, North Korea ups its nuke game, and Invictus Games kicks off.

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– Hillary Clinton

Story of the Day

SA Constitution, 20 Years On: A weapon of war and a political football

Ever since South Africa’s Number One citizen was found to have acted “inconsistently” with the Constitution, it has featured prominently in political banter and in election campaign speeches. Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted an event to commemorate the former president’s poignant “I am an African” speech. Mbeki had some advice for the current leadership and also suggested that South Africans needed to know their Constitution better to deal with the country’s crisis. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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INVESTING NOW FOR A BEAUTIFUL FUTURE

While you were sleeping

McGregor vs Mayweather a distinct possibility

Conor McGregor has hinted strongly at the chance of a matchup with Floyd Mayweather. Adding his bit to the hype machine, Mayweather has suggested he may come out from retirement for one more match. Dollars signs are raining down everywhere for both sides. Read more

North Korea's convention talks nukes

North Korea's first ruling party congress has formally endorsed Dear Leader's policy of nuclear weapon expansion. Rejecting South Korean calls for talks and stronger ties, the DPRK now appears hell-bent on driving the country into the dirt. Again. Read more

Canada fires slow down

Rain and cooler weather has slowed down the fires raging around Canada's Fort McMurray. Following the evacuation last week of an entire town, major forest fires in the region have devastated large swathes of Canadian countryside. Roughly 1,600 square kilometres of countryside have been decimated so far. Read more

Prince Harry opens Invictus Games

The ginger royal has formally opened the Invictus Games, an athletics tournament for disabled veterans. With sports ranging from archery, track and field athletics and powerlifting, medals have already been awarded to France. The Invictus Games have steadily grown in popularity, with the 2016 version being televised via ESPN. Read more

In Numbers

2,147

The dollar value of $80 worth of coca leaves harvested by a peasant, if sold as pure cocaine in the Colombian ports.

Facts of the Day

Today 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is 30-years-old, and Chicago is having a Ferris Fest to celebrate.

Fact of the day: Children born blind still smile.

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