US President Barack Obama is considering faster training and more arms supplies for Iraqi tribes, while eying a rapid counteroffensive to retake Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), a US official has said. “We are looking at how best to support local ground forces in Anbar[…]
The Israeli Supreme court on Tuesday turned down an appeal by the descendants of Sheikh Suleiman Muhammad al-Ukbi against a decision by the central court of Beersheba three years ago. The court in 2012 refused a request to register 1,000 dunams (250 acres) of land in the villages of al-Araqib[…]
Dozens of residents from across the Cape Flats were seen outside of Parliament on Tuesday, in a protest against gang violence that has had communities under siege. The group, a collective of concerned parents and community activists, stood in unison braving the cold, wet weather, to show their dissatisfaction with[…]
The founders of The Open Medicine Project South Africa (TOMPSA) received much needed exposure after being amongst 100 finalists given the opportunity to participate in the Echoing Green Global Fellowship contest, in New York City last week. Winners of the Global Fellowship are awarded special financial allowances from Echoing Green,[…]
A move by the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) to realign a runway at the Cape Town International Airport has raised the ire of Blikkiesdorp residents, who could face potential relocation as a result. With ACSA having authorised a company called SRK Consulting to conduct an independent ‘environmental risk[…]
Misty, cool weather has temporarily halted the search for Muizenberg resident Taro Spies, who disappeared while thought to be out on a hike on Table Mountain, the search co-ordinator said on Tuesday morning. “Because of the weather, we have suspended all searching until it gets better,” Brent Jennings, who is[…]
The Democratic Alliance is claiming that SA Football Association’s constitution precludes Danny Jordaan from staying on as its president if he takes up the job of Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. According to article 3.1 of the constitution: “Safa is neutral in matters of politics and religion”. The opposition party was[…]
A collective sigh of relief swept through the Hangberg Community Centre on Tuesday after reports were received that missing Byron Baron had been found. The 7-year-old boy is understood to have been discovered by local residents hiding under a boat parked near his Rodevos Street home. It is unclear why[…]
Police in Burundi have beaten and tear-gassed protesters in the capital who were demanding President Pierre Nkurunziza reverse a decision to run for a third term in office, a Reuters has reported. At least eight people were arrested as the police tried to disperse the demonstration in Bujumbura on Tuesday,[…]
Israel Football Association chief Rotem Kamer said Tuesday that a Palestinian attempt to oust it from world football governing body FIFA was “cynical” and counter to the spirit of sport. Kamer’s remarks came as FIFA chief Sepp Blatter was in the region in a bid to reach a resolution on[…]
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