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Ukraine leader defiant amid turmoil

(BBC) -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has insisted that he and his government have "fulfilled all the obligations" to solve the crisis in the country. But the political opposition continued to "whip up" the situation, he added.…

Russia IDs 2 in connection with Volgograd bombing

(CNN) -- Russian police have identified two alleged suicide bombers believed to be responsible for the deadly Volgograd bombings and detained another two suspected accomplices, anti-terrorism officials said Thursday, according to Russian…

Pistorius murder trial to have dedicated TV channel

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's top cable TV provider says it will launch a 24-hour channel dedicated to covering Oscar Pistorius' murder trial. MultiChoice announced in a statement Wednesday that it will launch a temporary…

Opposition mounts against ICC relegation proposal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — There is growing opposition to a controversial plan by India, Australia and England to control cricket as a crucial meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket’s governing body takes place…

Philippine police condemned over ‘torture wheel’

(BBC) -- Human rights groups have criticised police in the Philippines for the alleged use of a 'torture wheel' at a detention facility. Police reportedly spun the wheel to select abuse for detainees. Punishments included "bat position",…

South Africa’s Mamphela Ramphele joins DA

(BBC) -- South Africa's main opposition party has announced anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele will be its presidential candidate this year. Ms Ramphele, the companion of late black consciousness leader Steve Biko, only formed her…

Obama State of the Union speech to act on income inequality

(BBC) -- US President Barack Obama will bypass a fractured Congress to act on income inequality as he delivers his annual State of the Union address later. The White House said Mr Obama would unveil an executive order to raise the minimum…