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Angolans show resilience in face of tragedy

Homosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governments

Homophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.

Eyes like an Egyptian

Soccer: Togo ambush raises security fears

The deadly ambush of Togo's soccer team has cast a pall over the Africa Cup of Nations and raised security doubts about the World Cup.

Gunmen attack Togo soccer team

Unidentified gunmen attacked the Togo soccer team as it travelled to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, wounding several players.

Zuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowry

Following the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.

UK intelligence underestimated Detroit-bound plane bomber

British intelligence passed on to US authorities about a Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner - but he was not singled out as a particular risk, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's office said Monday.

Eruption menaces endangered chimps' Congo home

Lava flowing from a volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo is threatening a population of endangered chimpanzees.

Mind over matter in Libya

Jill Worrall takes part in the fast of Eid-ul-Adha and struggles to manage a full day of sightseeing in Sabratha.

Processing power gets new start in Africa

<i>That Guy:</i> Pyramid geezer tries a hand at tomb raiding

Africa's climate plan backed

Aussie market closes slightly lower

Soccer: World Cup stadiums 'waste of resources'

<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Cursed by ambitious and dangerous juniors

Fans' guide to the Soccer World Cup

It will soon be World Cup time and the heart quickens at the thought of a footballing, once-in-a-lifetime holiday. <b>Michael Brown</b> gives a fans' guide to the Cup.

African anti-homosexuality bill carries death penalty

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tar

Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.