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Opposition endorses ex-governor for DRC president

Leading opposition parties in Democratic Republic of Congo endorsed a prominent former governor, Moise Katumbi, for president

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• Egypt asks Cyprus to extradite ‘hijacker’
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Trump under fire for abortion comments

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump has triggered a torrent of criticism from both sides of the abortion debate.

• Trump, Kasich ditch Republican loyalty pledge
• Civil war has cost Syria $200bn, says Assad
• Gay couple’s lives ‘destroyed’ by custody war
• Khamenei says missiles key to Iran's future

Wait, David Beckham makes how much?

He was known as Goldenballs on the pitch - and now David Beckham appears to be enjoying his golden years in retirement.

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Is your child performing optimally at school?

There are so many possibilities why your child might be underperforming and many can be fixed easily if one knows the cause

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Patient crashes stolen ambulance

A patient stole an ambulance while being transported to the hospital for psychiatric care and crashed into 15 cars, authorities in Puerto Rico said.

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Bowler Metcalf shows 45% growth in six months

Plastic packaging manufacturer and beverage bottler Bowler Metcalf reported a 45% growth in earnings for the six months to end of 2015.

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• Eskom’s plans find World Bank favour

Theron slams ‘f***ing crazy’ Penn rumours

Charlize Theron shares the real reasons for her split from Sean Penn, and her feelings about the relationship.

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Windows 10 used in 270 million devices

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella hails the “amazing” start of the company’s multi-platform operating system.

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• Saving South America from deforestation

eThekwini traffic fines to be paid in full

From 1 April errant motorists will have to pay the full amount, as three years of a 50 percent amnesty comes to an end.

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• Historic rivalry amps up Formula E
• Petrol to go up 83c, diesel 95c a litre

Pics: Surfing the Arctic waves

This unusual tourist destination attracts Scandinavians and surfing enthusiasts from around the world who can in one day surf and ski.

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• Take a cruise to an island paradise