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Oscar Pistorius describes events after shooting Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius described events after shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home at his murder trial in Pretoria. During…

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Ebola outbreak: Guinea deaths pass 100

The number of deaths from the Ebola virus in Guinea has passed 100, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) says.…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius describes moment he shot dead Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius has described the moment he fired the shots which killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home in…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius questioned by his lawyer

Oscar Pistorius has said he was "besotted" with his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, as he gave evidence at his murder trial.…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius starts testimony at his murder trial in Pretoria

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has started his testimony at his murder trial in Pretoria by apologizing to the family of…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius murder trial resumes in Pretoria with start of defense case

Oscar Pistorius’s murder trial has resumed in Pretoria, South Africa, with the start of the defense case. Oscar Pistorius' defense…

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Rwanda genocide commemorations in Kigali

People gathered for a Mass in Rwandan capital Kigali ahead of a week of official mourning to mark the 20th…

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Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy following GDP rebasing

Nigeria has become Africa's biggest economy after rebasing its GDP, leaving South Africa behind. Nigerian GDP (Gross Domestic Product) now…

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France pulls out of Rwanda genocide memorial after President Paul Kagame’s comments

France has announced that it is pulling out of the 20th anniversary commemorations on Monday for the Rwandan genocide. The…

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Nairobi explosions kill six people in Eastleigh suburb

Six people have been killed and several others were wounded in two explosions in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, officials say.…

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