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With Oscar Pistorius, his legs are least important
LONDON — Oscar Pistorius marches into Olympic Stadium with a limping gait of an old man, and the only thing you see, the only place you look, the only thing that matters, are his legs. They are blades. Goodness, they really are blades. Their...
Tags: Birth Defects, Paralympic Games, Oscar Pistorius, Track and Field
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South African platinum miners end strike, accepting pay raise
World NowPlatinum miners at Lonmin's Marikana site ended their illegal six-week strike after winning raises of up to 22%, in a deal critics warned could ignite a wave of pay demands and wildcat strikes across South Africa's troubled mining industry.... -
South Africans outraged by police killing of 34 striking miners
World NowSouth African outrage after 34 platinum miners shot dead by police at Lonmin platinum mine: South African police officials Friday confirmed that 34 striking miners at the Lonmin platinum mine were killed when police opened fire Thursday, and 78 more... -
After South Africa police shot miners, miners charged with murder
World NowWeeks after dozens of striking miners were shot dead by police in a bloody incident that shocked South Africans, state prosecutors have filed charges -- against their fellow miners. Two hundred and seventy miners were charged with the murders of their... -
Pentagon warns Navy SEAL author on Bin Laden book
World NowThe Pentagon formally warned a former Navy SEAL who has written a first-person account of the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden that he has violated his signed agreement not to divulge classified information and threatened him with legal action...... -
Angola's longtime president poised to get another term
World NowAngola's president Jose Eduardo dos Santos poised to retain power after 33 years at the helm: Angola's ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) was set for victory in elections, which would mean a new presidential term for the... -
After shootings, South Africa warns mines to do more for workers
World NowThe mineral resources minister of South Africa warned mining companies on Monday to do more the improve workers' lives after 34 striking platinum miners protesting for higher pay were slain last month by police.... -
Beijing car crash opens door to another scandal in China
World NowBefore dawn on March 18, a black Ferrari slammed into a concrete barrier in Beijing, killing the young male driver, badly injuring two young women and setting off yet another episode in the soap opera that has become Chinese politics. Chinese-language... -
$5 million prize for former African leader goes to ... no one
World NowMillions of dollars hung in the balance as a committee huddled in London, trying to decide which former African leader was worthy of their hefty cash prize. Monday, they announced which government chief won. Nobody. For the third time in its six years... -
Al Jarreau shows he's still cool and smooth at Musikfest Cafe
Lehigh Valley Music presents FESTBLOGAl Jarreau is still one cool jazz cat At Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem Saturday night, he was a sight to watch, his body joyfully moving to the groove and rhythm of the beats, his hands almost reflexively playing tunes as if he was holding an instrument.... -
In South Africa, roughly 12,000 striking platinum miners fired
World NowIn South Africa, the world's biggest producer of platinum has fired roughly 12,000 striking workers. Violence has erupted over other strikes in the country.... -
The Week in Pictures | Sept. 24-30, 2012
FrameworkThe Week in Pictures from around the world....
Aug 4, 2012
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Sep 19, 2012
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Oct 15, 2012
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Sep 30, 2012
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Oct 5, 2012
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Sep 28, 2012
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