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South Africa's ex-leader Jacob Zuma turns himself in for prison term

South Africa’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma turns himself in for prison term

Former South African president Jacob Zuma turned himself over to police early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month prison term Former South African president Jacob Zuma turned himself over...
Jeff Bezos is now worth a whopping $200 billion

Jeff Bezos is now worth a whopping $200 billion

Jeff Bezos was already the world's richest man. Now his net worth has skyrocketed once again, setting another new record.On Wednesday, the Amazon CEO's wealth reached an estimated $202 billion, according to...
Botswana auctions elephant hunting licenses after lifting ban

Botswana auctions elephant hunting licenses after lifting ban

Licences to hunt 60 elephants sold, the first to be allowed since President Masisi scrapped a blanket ban on hunting. Botswana, home to the world's largest...
George Soros fears that Zuckerberg, Facebook will help Trump get reelected

George Soros fears that Zuckerberg, Facebook will help Trump get reelected

The billionaire philanthropist also says CEO Mark Zuckerberg shouldn't be in control of Facebook. Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has criticized Facebook's decision to not fact-check ads...
Trump seeks a 'miracle' as virus fears mount

Trump seeks a ‘miracle’ as virus fears mount

President Donald Trump is hoping for a "miracle" that will make the coronavirus disappear but tanking stock markets and signs the disease is stalking America are delivering their verdict on his scattershot...
UAE starts first nuclear reactor at controversial Barakah plant

UAE starts first nuclear reactor at controversial Barakah plant

Experts have raised concerns about potential risks Barakah plant could pose to the environment and regional security. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Saturday that it has started...
South Africa to close schools again over coronavirus surge

South Africa to close schools again over coronavirus surge

The country has recorded over 400,000 coronavirus cases, fifth-highest in the world, and more than 6,000 deaths. South Africa's public schools will close again for a month from Monday...

Israel attacks Gaza again amid continued tensions over Trump plan

Incidents come as part of near-daily exchanges along separation fence after announcement of Trump's Middle East plan. Israeli aircraft struck Hamas' positions in Gaza early on...
More than a dozen killed in southern India plane crash

More than a dozen killed in southern India plane crash

Officials say 16 people killed and dozen wounded as Air India Express flight skids off runway in city of Calicut. At least 16 people have been killed and 123...
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to donate 500,000 coronavirus test kits to US

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to donate 500,000 coronavirus test kits to US

The Chinese billionaire says the test kits, as well as 1 million face masks, are ready to ship. Jack Ma, co-founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, plans to...

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