The Latest: UK lawmakers defeat government on Brexit bill: British Prime Minister Theresa May attends the plenary session of One Planet Summit, in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, France, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. World leaders, investment funds and energy magnates promised to devote new money and technology to slow global warming at a summit in Paris that …
Why capitalism wins. And how a simple accounting move can defeat it: Blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon, off Louisiana, in 2010. The losses produced by polluting companies should cost as 'negative' for a country's growth. Reuters/US Coast Guard/Files Notwithstanding its many flaws and centuries of criticisms, capitalism is still the …
White House: No defeat for Trump if Strange loses in Alabama: The White House suggests it won't be a defeat if President Donald Trump's candidate ends up losing Alabama's Senate GOP runoff. Legislative director Marc Short says Trump still supports Luther Strange, the establishment-backed candidate appointed to the seat that belonged to Attorney General Jeff …
White House: No defeat for Trump if Strange loses in Alabama: President Donald Trump, second from left, greets U.S. Senate candidate Luther Strange after speaking at a campaign rally, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Huntsville, Ala. : Weird News Lawyers: Death sentence tainted by juror’s racial bias: This undated photo provided by Georgia Department of …
No confidence vote: a victory for Zuma, but a defeat for the ANC: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma celebrates with his supporters after surviving a no-confidence motion in parliament Reuters/Mike Hutchings Jacob Zuma is a natural born political survivor. Yesterday South Africa’s president overcame an eighth no confidence vote, despite the mountain of evidence of …
South Africa in the news: We will still defeat secret no confidence motion – ANC in Parliament: “The people of South Africa look to Parliament to give direction during challenging times. We must dare not underestimate this privilege and responsibility,” Mbete told the gathered media in Parliament. “The people of South Africa also look to …
South Africa in the news: Eagles Defeat Arrows To Clinch Premiers Cup: National First Division side, Royal Eagles defeated Golden Arrows 3-0 on penalties to be crowned winners of the Premiers Cup on Sunday afternoon. The action began on Saturday, as Real Kings defeated Richards Bay FC 3-1 on penalties to set up a semi-final …
20 years after his defeat, it’s time to give John Major a break: Few would say that John Major was among the most distinguished of prime ministers, sandwiched as he was between the much more dramatic premierships and dominant personalities of Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. His time in Downing Street ended 20 years ago, …
To finally defeat Boko Haram, Nigeria’s leaders must change their ways: Since Mohammadu Buhari became president of Nigeria in May 2015, his government put Boko Haram on the defensive in its north-eastern heartlands. Over the last two years the group has steadily lost control of swathes of territory, culminating in December 2016 when it was …
South Africa in the news: Despite 3-day defeat, NZ keeps same squad for 3rd test vs SA: WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has named an unchanged squad for the third cricket test against South Africa, confirming batsman Ross Taylor will not play because of a calf injury while ignoring public calls for change. …
South Africa in the news: Flat Black Caps collapse to record defeat as South Africa storm to victory to seize control of ODI series: If game three was meant to signal moving day in this one-day cricket series, the team in black hurtled headlong into a brick wall and fell flat on their backsides. What …
South Africa in the news: Defeat for Wales against Italy unthinkable: Howley took over in the autumn and Wales won three out of four Tests, including just the third victory over South Africa. So far so good. Unfortunately, they were pummelled by Australia in that one defeat and to describe the Springbok and Argentina teams …
South Africa in the news: Angelo Mathews: This is the worst defeat as captain: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said after his team crashed to an innings defeat inside three days that their 3-0 series whitewash by South Africa was the worst loss of his captaincy career. Sri Lanka lost 16 wickets in a day …
South Africa in the news: Junior Hockey World Cup: India defeat South Africa to enter quarters: The home side dominated possession from the start and took the lead in the 11 th minute of the first half through captain Harjeet Singh. The hosts could have soon doubled the lead, but for some brilliant saving by …
South Africa in the news: Australia facing defeat in the first test at the WACA: Kagiso Rabada claimed three crucial wickets as South Africa got into an excellent position to push for victory against Australia on the fourth day of the opening Test in Perth on Sunday (November 6). South Africa trailed by two runs …
South Africa in the news: Black Caps coach Mike Hesson defends decision to bowl first after heavy defeat to South Africa: Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has stood by his captain’s decision to bowl first in the series deciding loss to South Africa in Centurion. Kane Williamson called correctly at the coin toss on Saturday …