January 13, 2024 Israeli ambassador says UN should be on trial as accomplice to 'hatred and murder' The UN’s top court is facing accusations it perverted justice by allowing an alleged bogus charge of genocide against Israel while ignoring Hamas’ Nazi-like conduct.
January 11, 2024 Fetterman blasts South Africa 'genocide' case against Israel amid unrest, crime: 'Sit this one out' Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., blasted South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, saying the country should focus on unrest on its continent.
January 9, 2024 Former UK opposition leader Corbyn to join South Africa's delegation accusing Israel of genocide South Africa accuses Israel of seeking the destruction of Gazans, and seeks to petition the U.N. to force Israel to halt its offensive; Corbyn has previously faced allegations of antisemitism.
January 5, 2024 Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius released from prison after serving 9 years for murder of girlfriend Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius was released from a South African prison on Friday after serving nearly nine years for the 2013 shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
January 3, 2024 Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released from prison on Friday, according to sources. Known as "Bladerunner," the former Olympic athlete is expected to live with his uncle upon release.
January 2, 2024 South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court South Africa has brought a case against Israel before the UN, charging that its military campaign in the Gaza Strip is genocidal, setting up a legal shodwon in the Great Hall of Justice.
December 19, 2023 Over 2,000 South African miners remain underground as union protest enters second day Over 2,000 South African mineworkers remained underground Tuesday, as a protest over pay and benefits at a Rustenburg-area platinum mine continues.
December 17, 2023 Chilean voters reject conservative-written constitution; will continue to run on Pinochet-era set of laws Chilean voters have rejected two constitutions
December 12, 2023 South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.
December 11, 2023 Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.
