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Latest International - Africa
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US general discusses crackdown with Egypt ruler
Sun, 12th Feb - The United States' top general discussed an Egyptian crackdown on Western-funded pro-democracy groups with the head of the country's ruling military council... Read more
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Video: Rhino killed in attempt to save him from poachers
Fri, 10th Feb - A South African game park's effort to save a rhino from poachers ended up taking its life... Read more
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Egypt army to restore security, state "prestige"
Thu, 09th Feb - Egypt is refusing to back down in a dispute with the US over Cairo's crackdown on non-profit groups, despite Washington's threats to cut aid... Read more
Latest International - Africa Headlines
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Thousands march against Senegal's president
Wed, 08th Feb - Thousands of people have marched in Senegal's capital to call for the departure of aging President Abdoulaye Wade... Read more
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Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties
Mon, 06th Feb - Ignoring a US threat to cut off aid, Egypt has referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of non-profit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country... Read more
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Egyptian soccer deaths bring new cycle of violence
Sat, 04th Feb - Protesters filled the streets and clashed for a second day Friday with police who fired tear gas and birdshot in Cairo... Read more
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Chevron rig burns off Nigeria as damage hits shore
Tue, 07th Feb - As a fire at a Chevron Corp. gas rig off Nigeria's coast continues to burn, locals say they are seeing signs of its effects on the environment and the health of those living nearby... Read more
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UN council meeting Saturday to consider Syria
Sat, 04th Feb - The U.N. Security Council will meet Saturday morning to take up a much-negotiated resolution on Syria, said a diplomat for a Western nation that sits on the council... Read more
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Sudan's president warns of possible war with south
Sat, 04th Feb - Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has warned of a war between Khartoum and South Sudan because their failure to settle a dispute over an oil export deal... Read more
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Sudan bombs US-funded Bible school, US condemns
Sat, 04th Feb - Students and teachers ran for their lives on Wednesday when Sudan's military bombed a Bible school built by a US Christian aid group... Read more
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Egypt soccer riot: Police, protesters clashes continue
Fri, 03rd Feb - Anger over a deadly soccer riot erupted in fresh clashes that injured nearly 400 people as security forces fired tear gas at fans... Read more
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Egypt's army, police blamed for deadly soccer riot
Thu, 02nd Feb - Witnesses say scores of Egyptian soccer fans were stabbed to death while many others suffocated, trapped in a long narrow corridor trying to flee rival fans armed with knives... Read more
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South Africa: Rhino poachers sentenced to 25 years
Thu, 02nd Feb - South Africa's environment department says 25-year sentences handed down to three rhinoceros poachers are the stiffest yet... Read more
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Photos, video: Egypt soccer fans rush field, 74 dead
Thu, 02nd Feb - At least 74 people have been killed and 248 injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said... Read more
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Egypt soccer riots photos, video: Protesters blame police
Fri, 03rd Feb - Security forces clashed with stone-throwing protesters enraged by the failure of police to prevent a soccer riot that killed 74 people, as sports violence spiralled into a new political crisis for Egypt... Read more
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Egyptians blame military for deadly soccer riot
Fri, 03rd Feb - Egyptians ranging from soccer fans to lawmakers are blaming the country's military rulers for a bloody post-match riot yesterday... Read more
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Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead
Thu, 02nd Feb - At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday... Read more
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South Africa: Men sentenced in murder of lesbian
Thu, 02nd Feb - A South African court has sentenced four men to 18 years for a murder rights activists say was carried out because the victim was a lesbian... Read more
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Photos: Violent clashes in Egypt after soccer game kill 70
Thu, 02nd Feb - Soccer fans rushed the field after the home team won an unexpected victory, setting off clashes and a stampede that left at least 73 people dead... Read more
Latest NZ Press Releases
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Savour Your Valentine?s Day With Mud House Estate Wines
Sat, 11th Feb - What better way to complete your romantic Valentine?s Day dinner than a bottle of the Estate range of wines from Mud House ? an ex..
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Multi-Platinum Performer Nicole Scherzinger named Herbal Essences Brand Ambassador
Wed, 08th Feb - Singing star and dancing queen Nicole Sherzinger has just been announced as the new global face of Herbal Essences ? now that?s a ..
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New iPhone game is released only in New Zealand
Wed, 08th Feb - Tactical and fun turn based game, Gobang Social, has been released by Kwalee, to iPhone users exclusively in New Zealand. It is fr..
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Hundreds Queue For Free Pizza at Domino?s Newest Store
Fri, 03rd Feb - Pizza lovers welcomed the newest Domino?s store in Newtown with over 700 free pizzas being given out to the crowds to celebrate th..
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Take Care of Your Skin this Valentine?s Day with Olay
Thu, 02nd Feb - Getting ready for a romantic night out with the one you love this Valentine?s Day? Give your skin some extra TLC with Olay so you ..
