South Africa
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At least 70 dead as fire rips through Johannesburg apartment blockFires are common in Johannesburg, especially in poor areas. One of the poorest townships of Alexandra has seen hundreds of homes razed in several fires over the past five years.WorldAug 31
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Russia, China invite more countries to BRICS bloc trying to counterbalance WestThe potential members include major regional powers from the Middle East. The BRICS group has pledged to champion the 'Global South.'EconomyAug 24
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At BRICS summit, Putin rails against West from afar as divisions emergeHeightened tensions in the wake of the Ukraine war and Beijing's growing rivalry with the U.S. have pushed China and Russia to seek to strengthen the bloc.WorldAug 22
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South Africa seeks ICC exemption from Putin arrest to avoid war with RussiaThe Kremlin has yet to say publicly if the Russian president intends to go to the summit, and Ramaphosa said no final decision had been taken.WorldJul 18
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A Rwandan genocide suspect may seek asylum in South Africa. Here’s why.The U.N. tribunal charged Kayishema in 2001 with being a central figure in the slaughter of more than 2,000 people seeking refuge at a church.WorldJun 20
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Ukraine talks ended because of West, Russia says ahead of South Africa naval drillsRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks came on a visit to South Africa, which will hold joint naval drills with Russia and China next month.WorldJan 23
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South Africa blast: At least 8 killed, 50 injured after truck with liquified gas explodesA truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least eight people.WorldDec 24, 2022
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Massive wave kills 3 people in South Africa’s Durban beachSouth Africa's coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were hit by a large wave, emergency officials said on Sunday.WorldDec 18, 2022
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At least 9 dead as flash floods wash away church group in South AfricaAt least nine people died and eight others were missing in South Africa after a flash flood swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg.WorldDec 4, 2022
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South Africa’s Paula Reto beats America’s Nelly Korda to win CP Women’s Open 2022South Africa's Paula Reto has won the CP Women's Open.SportsAug 28, 2022
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