Monday, 31 July 2017
“Last century’s magic is this year’s science.”
Cherie Priest
The third episode of the #Guptaleaks looks at the individuals close to South African President Jacob Zuma who
Putin demands massive US diplomatic cuts
In response to renewed sanctions by the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded 755 American diplomatic staff be cut from Russian missions. This would bring the American staff size to the same as Russia has in the US. President Donald Trump, facing a signing off of sanctions or the wielding of his veto, is stuck between a rock and diplomatic hard place.
Australian plane terror plot foiled
Counter-terror raids across Sydney resulted in two fathers and their sons being arrested for a possible plan to bring down an aircraft. The four allegedly plotted to bring a device disguised as a meat mincer on board, which would then either detonate or emit a toxic gas. Either way, the arrests are a major success for Australian police. Definitely a barbeque on the horizon for the police department.
Ten protesters died on Sunday while protesting against Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's attempt to disintegrate the country's constitution. Polling stations holding a vote on the new constitutional assembly were attacked by protesters, and barricades erected in streets. The action elicited a violent response from police, with live ammunition being used.
Despacito slum soars into limelight
The
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The percentage of all internet traffic that is human.
FACTS OF THE DAY
Today in 1970 was Black Tot Day. It was the final day of rum rationing in the British Navy.
A honey bee has as many hairs as a squirrel.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Op-Ed: Dictatorship, violent overthrow or civil unrest? The portents are grim for Venezuela’s future
BY JOHN ENDRES
Soweto derby tragedy: Why were you so silent about the fans who’ll never come home?
BY ANTOINETTE MULLER
SADC Wrap: HIV breakthrough for Swaziland, while Grace pushes Mugabe for a name
BY KRISTEN VAN SCHIE
US: Marine General to the rescue of a floundering, foundering, faltering White House
BY J BROOKS SPECTOR
OPINIONISTAS
New Cape Town electricity tariffs reinforce segregation in a hyped-up property market
A column by MARIANNE MERTEN
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