en-za-hotdailynews: 2014-12-06 South Africa World

Obama pays homage to Madiba
iAfrica.com
US President Barack Obama on Friday paid homage to South Africa's late ex-president Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his death as a visionary who remains an enduring source of inspiration. "One year ago the world lost a leader whose struggle ...

Mandela tribute makes for emotional day for Raptors GM Ujiri   Toronto Star
Nelson Mandela's uneven legacy   Los Angeles Times
Raptors honour Nelson Mandela on anniversary of his death   CTV News
The Nation
TSN
MiamiHerald.com
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Obama names strategic guru Carter as defence secretary
Times of India
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama on Friday nominated veteran defence policy wonk Ashton Carter as America's 25th secretary of defence amid seismic changes in the country's global strategic outlook and in the Pentagon's internal dynamics and ...

In Ashton Carter, Nominee for Defense Secretary, a Change In Direction   New York Times
Defense nominee Ashton Carter known for eclectic interests   Los Angeles Times
Pentagon Nominee Vows Active Role on National Security   Wall Street Journal
13WHAM-TV
DAWN.com
Christian Science Monitor
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ICC withdraws crimes against humanity charges against Kenyan president ...
ABC Online
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have withdrawn their crimes against humanity charges against Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. Mr Kenyatta had been charged with crimes against humanity, accused of murder, rape and deportation for ...

'Dark day:' Hague prosecutors drop charges against Kenyan leader   Los Angeles Times
Uhuru Kenyatta Faced Allegations of Crimes Against Humanity   New York Times
Big boost for Kenya's president   DAWN.com
Washington Post
Voice of America
The Nation
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Typhoon Hagupit Heads Menacingly Toward Philippines
Wall Street Journal
Filipino residents take shelter inside a gymnasium turned into a temporary evacuation center in Mambaling village, Cebu province, central Philippines, on Friday, as Typhoon Hagupit approaches the country. European Pressphoto Agency. By. Cris Larano.
Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500000 people flee coast   Sydney Morning Herald
In the Philippines, hundreds of thousands flee approaching typhoon   Los Angeles Times
Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines   Reuters
BBC News
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Putin to Legislators: West Wants to Weaken Russia
Voice of America
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out Thursday at the United States and its European allies, saying Western sanctions for Russia's annexation of Crimea were just an excuse to weaken the country. Delivering his annual state of the nation speech to ...

NGO-foreign agents law needs adjustment, Putin says   Xinhua
Putin Parliament address called off   Daily Mail
Obama gets no credit, Putin gets no blame for economy   CNN
Ynetnews
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Sputnik International
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In Unpredictable New York Protests, Organized Criticism of Police
New York Times
The passion of the protesters is personal. In what happened to Eric Garner, a black man who died after a confrontation with the police, they see all that is wrong with a justice system they and many others consider deeply unfair. When they chant “I can't ...

Protests feature demands, die-ins and calls for justice   CNN
NYPD Orchestrates Moves in Eric Garner Death Protests   Wall Street Journal
For third night, protesters march against police killings   Los Angeles Times
iAfrica.com
Reuters
Huffington Post
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Kerry, Lavrov Trade Barbs on Ukraine
Voice of America
LONDON —. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov exchanged sharp comments on Ukraine at an international meeting in Basel, Switzerland. Kerry put the blame for the Ukraine crisis squarely on Russia, with his ...

Ukraine, feeling winter chill, pays $378 million for Russian gas   Reuters
France must fulfil obligations: Russia   DAWN.com
Russia says France must fulfill warship obligations   The Daily Star
Bloomberg
New York Times
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Kenya bus attack survivor: 'I played dead'
BBC News
Kenyan head teacher Douglas Ochwodho Ondari was on a bus that was attacked by Somali al-Shabab militants last month in north-eastern Kenya, near the border with Somalia. He survived the attack, but 28 passengers, including his wife, did not. He told the ...

Twin Bombings Hit a Cafe in Somalia   New York Times
Col. David Obonyo : Al shabaab shot down our military jet   Diplomat News Network
Nine killed, scores wounded in twin bomb attack in Somali town   Al-Arabiya
Reuters
CNN
Voice of America
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News Analysis: What's next following Swedish gov't budget failure?
Shanghai Daily (subscription)
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- A snap election will be called in Sweden after the minority government failed to get support for its budget on Wednesday. Anti-immigration party Swedish Democrats were able to use its balance of power after the two major ...

Sweden's snap election: a warning for a British minority government   HITC
Swedish opposition gaining, political turmoil not threat to economy   Reuters Africa

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How Boko Haram recruits members and finances its operations
Nigerian Tribune
In July 2014, Cameroon's Defence Ministry announced that Boko Haram was a growing threat in the Lake Chad region and now has approximately 15,000 to 20,000 members. A Nigerian journalist with longstanding contacts with Boko Haram, however, says ...

Nigerian Troops Finally Rid Mubi Of Terrorists, Seek Civilian Cooperation   Leadership Newspapers
Boko Haram: Northern leaders blame Jonathan for insurgents' havoc   Daily Sun
Nigeria-US training cancellation 'not political'   Arab News
News24
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