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Pakistani Survivor Of Militant Torture Determined To Live Without Fear

Pakistani Survivor Of Militant Torture Determined To Live Without Fear

International Business Times (U.S.) — Tortured and imprisoned by Islamist militants for nearly five years, Shahbaz Taseer says he forgot how it felt to smile.

Pakistani mountaineer races rivals, hunts funds to chase summit record

Pakistani mountaineer races rivals, hunts funds to chase summit record

Digital Journal — Mountaineer Shehroze Kashif aims to become the youngest person to climb every peak above 8,000 metres

Thousands Rally In Pakistan To Condemn Koran Burning

Thousands Rally In Pakistan To Condemn Koran Burning

International Business Times (U.S.) — Thousands of people rallied in streets across Pakistan Friday to condemn a Koran burning in Sweden that has outraged Muslims around the world.

IMF And Pakistan Reach $3 Billion Stand-by Deal

IMF And Pakistan Reach $3 Billion Stand-by Deal

International Business Times (U.S.) — Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion announced by the IMF in Washington late Thursday.

Pakistan Says 102 In Military Court Over Ex-PM Khan Arrest Violence

Pakistan Says 102 In Military Court Over Ex-PM Khan Arrest Violence

International Business Times (U.S.) — More than 100 people are being tried in Pakistan military courts over violence that erupted after former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested last month, the army said Monday, adding that three officers had been dismissed.

A tale of two chefs - and their global revival of temple food

A tale of two chefs - and their global revival of temple food

South China Morning Post — How Buddhist chefs Jeong Kwan and Toshio Tanahashi are leading a global revival of temple food

Why Japanese caviar is about to shake up the luxury world

Why Japanese caviar is about to shake up the luxury world

South China Morning Post — Why Japanese caviar is about to shake up the luxury world

#YouKnowYoureSouthAfricanWhen: can hashtags shape a nation's story? - Memeburn

#YouKnowYoureSouthAfricanWhen: can hashtags shape a nation's story? - Memeburn

Memeburn — People love to laugh at themselves, especially at times when the country they live in seems at odds with itself.

For Asian yacht owners, it's space, not speed, that's key

For Asian yacht owners, it's space, not speed, that's key

South China Morning Post — How the latest yacht models from Beneteau, Ferretti and Sanlorenzo are being adapted for a growing Asian market

For Hong Kong's specialised and skilled, there's money in staying mobile

For Hong Kong's specialised and skilled, there's money in staying mobile

cpjobs.com — While hiring in Hong Kong remains tentative, the market is still “talent-driven”– which means good financial opportunities for specialised professionals looking to change jobs in key sectors.

VERDICT: Oscar Pistorius GUILTY of culpable homicide; granted bail till sentencing

VERDICT: Oscar Pistorius GUILTY of culpable homicide; granted bail till sentencing

The South African — After dismissing charges of murder, and two lesser charges involving firearms and ammunition, Pistorius was found to be negligent on the night of the shooting, and therefore guilty of culpable homicide. He will face his sentencing in due course

45% of South Africa is poor: a look at our stats on World Poverty Day

45% of South Africa is poor: a look at our stats on World Poverty Day

The South African — A reminder of our poverty statistics and the factors that count: location, race and education

Legendary struggle poet and activist Mafika Gwala dies

Legendary struggle poet and activist Mafika Gwala dies

The South African — South African poet and short story writer, Pascal Mafika Gwala has died

A national disability: Oscar Pistorius, crime and paranoia

A national disability: Oscar Pistorius, crime and paranoia

The South African — A look at global commentary on the Oscar Pistorius trial, and what it reveals about the South African psyche

67 South Africans dead after a building collapse in Nigeria

67 South Africans dead after a building collapse in Nigeria

The South African — President Zuma has confirmed that 67 South Africans have died after the Synagogue Church of All Nations collapsed on Friday 12 September in Lagos

Finding jeong in South Korea

Finding jeong in South Korea

Matador Network — In the absence of a shared language, people have shown me hospitality and kindness with food.

China thanks SA for keeping the Dalai Lama out

China thanks SA for keeping the Dalai Lama out

The South African — After the Dalai Lama's trip to South Africa is cancelled for the third time in five years, China's influence on SA's foreign policy can no longer be ignored

Liewe Heksie creator and voice of Bennie Boekwurm dies

Liewe Heksie creator and voice of Bennie Boekwurm dies

The South African — Verna Vels, creator of Liewe Heksie, has died at her home in Johannesburg at age 81

The pursuit of family: international adoption in South Korea

The pursuit of family: international adoption in South Korea

Groove Korea — The pursuit of family: Adoptees return in search of answers, unwed mothers battle stigmas to choose their own destiny.

Best of South African street food

Best of South African street food

The South African — Some of the best fun in South Africa happens outside, and perhaps our excellent street food has something to do with it. Here's a round up of old favourites and a guide for newbies.

Chasing the dream together: South African couple set record times in Channel crossing

Chasing the dream together: South African couple set record times in Channel crossing

The South African — Husband and wife team Jeanine and Anthony Pearse recently completed a record-breaking crossing of the English Channel.

AfrikaBurn in pictures

AfrikaBurn in pictures

The South African — This annual Karoo festival is host to some of South Africa's most creative minds and a playground for the free-spirited.

Die Groot Wit Gevaar: South Africa's most legendary shark attacks

Die Groot Wit Gevaar: South Africa's most legendary shark attacks

The South African — Cape Town and Port St Johns host our most dangerous beaches, and each has its own collection of hair-raising stories and tales of triumph

Every court needs a jester: the EFF's five best performances in parliament

Every court needs a jester: the EFF's five best performances in parliament

The South African — Who needs soapies when you have the EFF in parliament?
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