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While you were sleeping: 7 September 2016

Syrian regime allegedly uses chemical bombs, Mexican police helicopter shot down, and 12 year old starts university.
While you were sleeping: 7 September 2016
John Stupart
By John Stupart
7 Sep 2016
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SARS Wars: Purge has left SARS criminal investigative capacity vulnerable 



Several highly trained SARS investigators who for years have exposed criminal syndicates, individuals and networks in the illicit economy, raking in billions in unpaid VAT and taxes, have been effectively kneecapped by commissioner Tom Moyane’s ongoing “restructuring” of the country’s revenue service. This is part of the fallout from the still untested “rogue unit” allegations that have also driven the deep rift between the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane, the Hawks, the NPA and ultimately President Jacob Zuma. By MARIANNE THAMM.
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Chemical attacks in Syria


The Syrian regime has been accused of using chlorine barrel bombs in a recent attack. Dozens of civilians in Aleppo had to be treated for breathing problems following the assault by al-Assad's helicopters. Read More
















Criminals down police helicopter


A police helicopter in Mexico has been downed by criminals in Michoacan state. A pilot and three police officers were killed in the crash. Authorities are not saying, however, how the chopper was brought down. Read More
















Rousseff leaves palace


Brazil's newly-impeached president Dilma Rousseff has officially left the presidential palace. Stepping out of Alvorada Palace and marking the end of 13 years of rule by her party, Rousseff is effectively out of the political picture.Read More
















Twelve-year-old heads to university


A 12 year old Indonesian child has begun university at Waterloo, Ontario. While the rest of us were licking glue sticks and smoking behind the bike shed, Cendikiawan (Diki) Suryaatmadja was rapidly advancing through his schooling. He will study physics and mathematics, among other subjects. Read More








































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