Monthly Archives: January 2016
UN peacekeepers in fresh sexual abuse claims
The UN has been hit by new allegations that its peacekeepers sexually abused four underage girls in Central African Republic.
An investigation had been launched...
Charities condemn Cameron response to refugee crisis
David Cameron’s response to the refugee and migrant crisis has been criticised as being “too slow” and “clearly inadequate” by 27 leading charities.
In a...
Delinquent drivers ordered to cough up
As many as 31,000 motorists in the southern Malaysian state of Johor could soon be getting an unwelcome knock on the door if they...
Iran shows off nuclear-capable missile depot
Iran unveiled a new underground missile depot on Tuesday, with state television showing weapons in store that the United States says are capable of...
Teen smashes all-time cricket record
A fifteen-year-old Indian schoolboy has scored an incredible 1000 runs in a single innings, becoming the first cricketer at any level of the game...
Bavuma clears SA cricket’s last boundary
A diminutive 25-year-old local has become the first Black cricketer to make a Test century South Africa in helping to rescue the Proteas from...
Parents urged to get 5-year-olds “Sugar Smart”
A new campaign launched on 4 January 2016 is encouraging parents to get “Sugar Smart” and take control of their children’s sugar intake.
The Change4Life...
Rights commission probes ‘racist’ realtor rant
The South African Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into inflammatory comments by estate agent Penny Sparrow and Standard Bank economist Chris Hart.
The...
Halle “doing okay” with 22 years younger beau
Halle Berry seems to be have a ~fresh~ approach to the new year — as a new report claims the gorgeous actress is now...
Sales of wild elephants to China set to continue
Zimbabwe has announced plans to capture and send more wild elephants to zoos and safari parks in China, despite the planet’s most populous nation’s...
