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US Supreme Court rejects new trial for former Black Panther
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Supreme Court Monday refused to hear arguments for a new trial for Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther accused of killing a police officer who has become an icon for anti-capital punishment campaigners.
People:Nelson Mandela Danny Glover Susan Sarandon Source:(AFP)
2008-10-06
SAfrica cabinet empties, Zuma says 'Don't panic'
CAPE TOWN (AFP) - Eleven South African cabinet members abandoned ship on Tuesday in the wake of President Thabo Mbeki's resignation, prompting fears of instability and the ruling ANC leader to downplay any panic.
Nations:South Africa Zimbabwe People:Nelson Mandela Source:(AFP)
2008-09-23
South African president Mbeki agrees to step down
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South African President Thabo Mbeki agreed to resign after the ruling party ordered him Saturday to step down, a move that could heighten turmoil in Africa's economic powerhouse.
Nations:South Africa Ivory Coast Zimbabwe People:Nelson Mandela Source:(AP)
2008-09-20
New era looms after ANC tells Mbeki to stand down
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African President Thabo Mbeki will address the nation after a special cabinet meeting Sunday, the government said, after Mbeki said he would accept calls for his resignation.
Nations:South Africa Zimbabwe People:Nelson Mandela Source:(AFP)
2008-09-20
Matron at Winfrey school pleads innocent
SEBOKENG, South Africa - A former dormitory matron at Oprah Winfrey's school for poor South African girls pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges that she indecently assaulted and otherwise abused six teenagers and a fellow matron at the academy.
Nations:South Africa People:Nelson Mandela Oprah Winfrey Source:(AP)
2008-07-29
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