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Oscar Pistorius defense team: Crime scene disturbed by police

During the 12th day of Oscar Pistorius' trial in Pretoria his defense team accused police photographer Bennie Van Staden of…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial day 12: Crime scene photos shown to court

On the 12th day of Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, police photographer showed the images of the bloody scene at…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial day 11: Athlete had good knowledge of gun use and dealing with intruders

On the eleventh day of Oscar Pistorius trial, the court has heard from a firearm specialist that the athlete had…

11 years ago

Navy SEALs take control of rogue Libya oil tanker Morning Glory

The US Navy SEALs have taken control of Morning Glory tanker full of oil loaded from a rebel-held port in…

11 years ago

Nigeria jobseeker stampede turns deadly in Abuja stadium

A stampede among jobseekers taking a recruitment test in the national stadium in Nigeria’s capital Abuja has left at least…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius’ expensive watches went missing from crime scene

Former police officer Col. Schoombie van Rensburg told Oscar Pistorius' murder trial that two of the athlete’s watches went missing…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial day 10: Athlete had blood on his arm after shooting Reeva Steenkamp

On the tenth day of Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, former police officer Col. Schoombie van Rensburg has said he…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial day 9: Police found athlete in very emotional state after killing Reeva Steenkamp

A retired officer has told Oscar Pistorius' murder trial that police followed a "trail of blood" up the stairs after…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial: Cricket bat demonstration

A South African forensics expert has swung a cricket bat at a toilet door erected in the courtroom at Oscar…

11 years ago

Oscar Pistorius trial day 8: Bathroom door account contradicted by forensic expert

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was not wearing his prostheses when he broke down a door to reach Reeva Steenkamp after…

11 years ago