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The absence of new mining projects, owing to limited exploration, continues to weigh on the future sustainability of South Africa’s once thriving mining sector, which once captured a larger share of major mining budgets. “There is simply not enough investment in new mineral exploration to take advantage of the country’s geological potential,” says a Minerals Council South Africa spokesperson.

Can I write off Diet Dr. Pepper as a work-related expense?

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The latest Forum survey shows New Democrats with 20 per cent support among decided voters, up from 12 per cent in a similar poll just nine days ago.

Stingrays strike at Monarch Blues Tag Gala Day  South Coast Register

Racist woman calls nurse treating her brother in A&E a 'black b***h'  Metro.co.uk

Boris Johnson doesn't have the numbers - yet - to pass his deal in the Commons, but there have been clear signs that some of the resistance is crumbling.

For over 20 years, Melissa “Missy” Elliott has flipped it, dipped it and reversed it all over our hearts with her captivating lyrics and iconic looks. In my mind, Elliott was already in 2054 while the rest of us were in 1997. From day one, Missy gave us looks that left an indelible mark on our minds and recently these…

Sebastien Roblin

History, Asia

When Japan launched her surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, and on British and Dutch possessions in East Asia, the 521 Zeroes serving in the Japanese Navy quickly became the terror of Allied fighter pilots. How did America respond? 

Key point: The Zero was a superior plane, but it was too lightly armored.

Japan began the Pacific War with two major technological advantages over the U.S. Navy: the much more reliable Long Lance torpedo, and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero carried-based fighter... Читать дальше...

The latest statistics released by the Health Promotion Agency showing a dramatic fall in the numbers of cigarettes being sold in supermarkets, service stations, and liquor stores are being welcomed by the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).

In real life, if you think over an argument you had with someone, you’ll probably come up with more ideas on what to say to them when you see them again. Video games don’t usually work this way; you get what you get when it comes to dialogue options. But in Disco Elysium, you can devote your character’s brain space to…

David Ragan is among the three finalists for the award that recognizes philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry.

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Paulie Malignaggi rules out a possible boxing match with Conor McGregor.

The U.S. and Turkey agreed Thursday to a cease-fire in the Turks' attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, requiring the Kurds to vacate the area in an arrangement that largely solidifies Turkey's position and aims in the weeklong conflict.

Dominick Reyes faces Chris Weidman in the main event of Friday's UFC on ESPN 6 fight card.

RAGING WHISKEY, ONE OF THREE ‘O’NEILL’S’, RETURNS TO DIRT & HEADS SUNDAY’S $70,000 SUNNY SLOPE STAKES A 6 ½ FURLONGS  ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2019)–A non-factor on turf in his most recent start, Raging Whiskey heads a three-horse contingent trained by Doug O’Neill as he returns to the main track and 6 ½ furlongs in […]

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BEIJING (AP) — China said Thursday it detained two U.S. citizens on suspicion of organizing others to illegally cross the border, amid sharpening tensions between the sides over trade, technology and other sensitive issues.

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The flexible bags sometimes sit in yards for months, prompting neighbors' complaints.

Racing Australia chief executive Barry O'Farrell said prosecutions "should, and I suspect will, occur" following ABC's 7.30 investigation into the racehorse treatment.

Douglas Hodge, the former chief executive of investment giant Pimco, is expected to plead guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering, federal prosecutors in Boston said Thursday.

As Sadio Mane hit a half century of goals in the Premier League game with Leicester City at Anfield, relive his first 50 PL strikes for the Reds.

On Thursday’s edition of CNN’s “The Situation Room,” CNN security analyst and Lawfare editor Susan Hennessey pointed out that even though EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland turned against President Donald Trump in testimony, it should not be forgotten he was a willing participant in much of the Ukraine scheme. “In his opening statement today, Sondland wrote […]

The antisemitic attack comes shortly after a Syrian man who sought to enter a Berlin synagogue with a knife during the first week of October.

Activision has released details surrounding microtransactions and post-launch content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a week ahead of the game's release date.

At least two billboards have popped up around metro Detroit showing a referee with a cheesehead on his head.