In South Africa, water shortages are the new reality
Joyce Lakela runs a nursery in Tembisa, a Johannesburg township, but these days she spends most of her time trying to find water.
Read moreIn Mozambique, cigars 100% made in Africa
In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell.
Read moreLeipzig host Liverpool under Klopp's looming shadow
RB Leipzig host Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp's recent past and not-too-distant future collide.
Read moreHarvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer: US media
Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer, US media reported Monday, a month after he was indicted on a new sex crime charge.
Read moreTuipulotu named All Blacks captain to face Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at fly-half.
Read moreBritain seeking EU trade reset: minister
Britain is urgently looking to reset its trading relationship with the European Union, and sees international commerce as key to reviving UK growth, trade minister Douglas Alexander told AFP.
Read moreMost Asian markets drop as traders weigh US rates outlook
Most Asian markets turned lower Tuesday after a negative lead from Wall Street fuelled by profit-taking, while traders try to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates.
Read moreNew Zealand's Williamson out of second India Test
Prolific New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Test against India as he continues to recover from a groin strain.
Read moreLeague convert Suaalii in Wallabies squad for Europe, Skelton returns
Rugby league convert Joseph Suaalii was named Tuesday for the Wallabies northern hemisphere tour next month after just two training sessions with the squad.
Read moreBrest in dreamland after perfect start to debut Champions League campaign
Brest are one of the most modest clubs ever to take part in the Champions League, so their supporters will still be rubbing their eyes when they look at the table and see their team in second place in Europe's elite club competition.
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