US House votes to curb Trump war power on Iran
World
Reuters
News Feed
Twitter to experiment with limiting replies in effort to combat online abuse
Social media firms are under pressure to address harassment on their sites, which often occurs in unsolicited replies targeting women and minorities.
SA military plane crash lands in Congo, no sign of major damage
Videos on social media showed smoke rising from the airplane but two sources at the airport, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there did not appear to be major damage to the plane.
Will having a lead female defence attorney help Weinstein? The jury is out
Harvey Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting two women in New York and faces a two-month jury trial.
SA business confidence index edges up in December
Low levels of business confidence and have been a major drag on investment in Africa’s most developed economy, complicating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to revive growth.
ANALYSIS: Royal couple test House of Windsor revolving door
Just as politicians and civil servants rely on access to their former contacts, the couple’s success will depend on staying close to their relatives in Buckingham Palace.
Twenty wounded in northern Mali rocket attack on UN base
Six peacekeepers were seriously wounded in the attack on the base in the town of Tessalit in the Kidal region, spokesperson Olivier Salgado told Reuters.
Rand steadies ahead of manufacturing data
The rand steadied against the dollar early on Thursday, as investors awaited the latest manufacturing figures for clues on the health of the economy, amid a severe power crunch that has dimmed growth outlook.
Islamist group Al-Shabaab claims Somalia bomb attack that killed three
The attack appeared to be part of an intensified campaign over the past two weeks by the al Qaeda ally in Somalia and neighbouring Kenya.
Australia issues new evacuation alerts as monster bushfires regenerate
Twenty-six people have died, thousands have been made homeless and thousands of others have had to evacuate repeatedly as the monster fires have scorched through more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land, an area the size of South Korea.
Rand edges up after Iran-US fears abate
Stocks, however, didn’t return to positive territory after investors moved to ditch risky assets following Iranian missile strikes on bases hosting US troops in retaliation for the killing of Tehran’s top general.
Rand falls on Mideast conflict, power cuts
The rand fell against the dollar in early trade on Wednesday as risk appetite waned on news of Iranian missile strikes on bases hosting US troops in Iraq, stoking fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Prince Harry and Meghan say 'thank you' to Canada after holiday
It was Harry and Meghan’s first public appearance of the year, after they took a six-week break to spend Christmas and the New Year with their 8-month-old son Archie in Canada.
Liverpool's Mane named African Footballer of the Year
Sadio Mane, 27, wins the award for the first time after finishing runner-up to his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt in 2017 and 2018. He was third in 2016.
Ukrainian Boeing 737 with at least 170 aboard crashes in Iran
Rescue teams have been sent to an area near the airport where the Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashed, Reza Jafarzadeh, a spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation, told state television.
South Africa lose Du Plessis in fight for survival at Newlands
The home side will still have a hope of drawing the Test, with the wicket offering little assistance to the seam bowlers, though the rough built up over the previous four days is offering turn for the slow bowlers.
Thirty killed in northeast Nigeria bomb blast on crowded bridge
The bomb detonated at roughly 5 pm local time on a crowded bridge in the market town of Gamboru that leads into neighboring Cameroon.
South Africa to back ICC plan for four-day Tests
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to discuss the idea of making Tests four-day games to ease a crammed international calendar and reduce player workload.
Jury selection in Weinstein rape trial begins in wake of new charges
Weinstein faces life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault.
