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South African President Zuma changes police chiefs amid scandals
World NowOne day after being fired, former South African police chief Bheki Cele accused his critics of trying to discredit him and pledged to clear his name. Cele, who was sacked Tuesday by President Jacob Zuma amid accusations of dishonesty and impropriety, said... -
Gay South African man slain in apparent hate crime
World NowGay man killed in South Africa: Thapelo Makutle, a 23 year old black South African, who lived an openly gay and transgender life, was slain Friday in an apparent hate crime... -
With dire South African schools, activists take to Twitter
World NowWith dire South African schools, education activists take to Twitter: Education activists in South Africa took to Twitter Thursday in a bid to pressure basic education minister, Angie Motshekga, to improve school infrastructure and deliver text books on... -
Alice Walker says no to Israeli edition of 'The Color Purple'
Jacket CopyIn a protest of Israeli policies, Alice Walker has declined to publish an edition of her prizewinning novel "The Color Purple" in that country.... -
Renowned South African scientist Phillip Tobias dies at 86
World NowPhillip Tobias, renowned South African paleoanthropologist and expert on early man and hominids, died after a long illness.... -
Paul Simon's 'Graceland' 25th anniversary box set is a trove of riches
Pop & HissPaul Simon's 'Graceland' album is being saluted with a 25th anniversary box set. The four-disc 'Graceland' set includes the documentary "Under African Skies" and other bonus features.... -
South African President Zuma, gallery settle case over painting
World NowSouth African President Jacob Zuma settles legal case over controversial painting, "The Spear" depicting him with genitals exposed: After weeks of confrontation and torment over the controversial painting, “The Spear” depicting South African... -
World's most powerful radio telescope to be shared by 3 nations
World NowWorld's most powerful radio telescope to be split between South Africa, Australia and NZ: South African politicans and scientists were jubilant Friday after a decision to locate the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope in South Africa, Australia... -
Madagascar's wildlife -- including some newly discovered species -- imperiled by unrest, WWF says
L.A. UnleashedJOHANNESBURG — From giant palm trees to mouse-sized lemurs, unique plants and animals are threatened on Madagascar as political deadlock drags on after a 2009 coup. The World Wildlife Fund conservation group drew attention to the Indian Ocean... -
Namibia: Desert, ghost town and the Skeleton Coast
Special to the Los Angeles TimesReporting from Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia Griddle-hot deserts, time-forsaken ghost towns, prismatic canyons and endless ribbons of lonely highway: There's nothing quite like a road trip across the Southwest to get the gasoline pumping in an...Tags: ABBA (music group), Trips and Vacations, Cape Town (South Africa), Gardens and Parks, Fleet Foxes (music group)
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Smaller legs of world cruises can be a deal
The British couple — she in a long black dress, he in a traditional tux — leaned against the elevator's polished wood paneling as they headed back to their cabin after an evening performance in the main showroom. Embarrassed at my casual...Tags: Italy, Fort Lauderdale, Gavin MacLeod, Uruguay, Bill Bryson
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Sen. Barbara Boxer seeks climate-change action from summit
GreenspaceSenator Barbara Boxer stepped up today to deliver an appeal for action at the mostly lackluster UN Climate Change Conference, which wraps up this week in Durban, South Africa. Her speech was delivered to an almost-empty Senate TV/Radio gallery, which is...
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