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JOHANNESBURG – Thembinkosi Lorch, the on-form Orlando Pirates forward, is eager to impress senior national team coach Stuart Baxter.

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• Facebook is struggling to keep fake products off Marketplace, its two-year-old listings service that allows anyone over the age of 18 to buy and sell goods.
• Business Insider bought a fake Rolex watch, Gucci bag, and Tiffany bracelet from illegal UK sellers, who didn't declare the items as counterfeit.
• Tiffany alone said it has removed more than 2,000 fake listings from Marketplace since 2017, while Trading Standards said the issue is "significantly... Читать дальше...

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as some indexes recouped earlier losses set off by an overnight decline on Wall Street. Investors are awaiting the first Federal Reserve meeting under the new chairman, Jerome Powell, and anticipating the first rate increase of the year. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.5 percent to finish at 21,380.97. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4 percent to 5,936.40, while South Korea's Kospi inched up 0.2 percent to 2,479.81. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was virtually unchanged at 31,524.83... Читать дальше...

Zoe’s and Alex’s wedding was simple yet classy! Decorated with gorgeous, fresh flower bouquets in pink hues, an impressive arch with beige and hanging white floral designs and a greenery landscape for background, this wedding will mesmerize you! The reception held in Island Athens Riviera where the combination of the deep blue sea and natural beauty creates the perfect scene. The place was adorned with many flowers, candles, lights and rose gold details. You won’t want a miss a single image from this special day... Читать дальше...

Sony is offering a look at God of War‘s combat with new videos explaining how Kratos’ axe adds new depth to the series. When it released on PlayStation 2 in 2005, God of War was a brutal expression

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man is facing charges after authorities said he got angry while watching an NCAA Tournament basketball game and attacked his girlfriend. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said Samuel Goodhope was arrested early Friday following a frantic 911 call from the girlfriend who told deputies she had escaped Goodhope’s home....

We all know that no summer is complete without a proper shopping spree that will involve everything from buying articles of clothing to accessories but, saving on fashion staples is again a necessity and thus, you need to be a smart shopper, in order to purchase all your summer fashion essentials.

British privacy regulators are seeking a warrant to search the offices of the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica late Monday following reports that the company may have improperly gained access to data on 50 million Facebook users, according to a Channel 4 television report. The move came as US and European lawmakers demanded an explanation of how the consulting firm, which worked on President Donald Trump's election campaign, gained access to the data. In the US, members of Congress called... Читать дальше...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement to carry firearms in school. Parents wouldn't know which educators carry for security reasons. The bill passed in a tight committee vote last week after contentious debate during a public hearing. It's one... Читать дальше...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications," researchers announced Tuesday, saying he "stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength." A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya said the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand. His muscles and bones had degenerated and his skin had extensive wounds, with a deep infection on his back right leg. Читать дальше...

Cape Town - An elderly couple, their daughter and grandchild say they are lucky to be alive after being held up by armed robbers for the sixth time at their home.

With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claiming control of northern Syria's Afrin region, the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has promised to continue resisting "Turkish aggression."

Frankfurt/Singapur (dpa) - Die Ölpreise sind am Dienstag im frühen Handel um etwa einen halben Dollar gestiegen. Am Morgen kostete ein Barrel (159 Liter) der Nordseesorte Brent zur Lieferung im Mai 66,59 US-Dollar. Das waren 54 Cent mehr als am Montag. Der Preis für ein Fass der amerikanischen Sorte West Texas Intermediate (WTI) zur Lieferung im April stieg in ähnlichem Ausmaß um 53 Cent auf 62,59 Dollar.Starke Impulse gab es im frühen Handel zunächst nicht. Gestützt werden die Ölpreise nach wie... Читать дальше...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new member of the Mississippi House of Representatives has been sworn in. House Speaker Philip Gunn administered the oath of office Monday to Fred Shanks of Brandon, who won a special election last week representing parts of Rankin County. Shanks, a former Brandon alderman and Republican, won 58 percent of the votes, beating Bob Morrow, a Rankin County supervisor. The new House member will fill the remainder of Republican John Moore's term until January 2020 in District 60. Читать дальше...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the commencement of the recall process of Senator Dino Melaye will be part of the decisions taken at its meeting next meeting on Thursday, March 22.

ATLANTA (AP) — Severe storms that spawned tornadoes damaged homes and downed trees as they moved across the Southeast on Monday night. Forecasters warned that the storms could threaten more than 29 million people, raising the risk of powerful tornadoes, damaging winds and hail the size of tennis balls. Cities in northern Alabama reported power outages, and the National Weather Service in Huntsville reported at least three confirmed tornadoes in the area. In Limestone County, an Alabama county on the Tennessee border... Читать дальше...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina law that cancelled primary elections this year for state judges of all kinds is back in court. Three judges of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled oral arguments Tuesday between Democratic Party lawyers that sued over the law and Republican legislative leaders about a lower court ruling. A U.S. District Court judge in Greensboro had blocked temporarily part of the law that eliminated primary elections for state appellate judges... Читать дальше...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a contract to provide health care in state prisons. Ivey's office confirmed Monday that she signed the $360 million contract with Wexford Health Sources to supply medical and mental health care to inmates until late 2020. Ivey signed the agreement earlier this month after the Legislative Contract Review Committee released a hold on the contract. The committee chairman briefly delayed implementation of the contact because of questions regarding... Читать дальше...

Washington — Sitting in a hotel bar, Alexander Nix, who runs the political data firm Cambridge Analytica, had a few ideas for a prospective client looking for help in a foreign election. The firm could send an attractive woman to seduce a rival candidate and secretly videotape the encounter, Nix said, or send someone posing as a wealthy land developer to pass a bribe.

Earlier, Theresa May announced a package of anti-Russian measures, including the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the country and the suspension of bilateral contacts between London and Moscow after former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found unconscious in a shopping center in Salisbury.

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to protect "every inch" of China's territory while promoting "high-quality" economic growth and the resurgence of Chinese culture and creativity as he kicked off his second term, poised to rule indefinitely. Xi, China's most powerful leader in decades, sounded a strongly worded warning that appeared directed at anyone from advocates of independence in the southern Chinese city of Hong Kong to the government of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to dedicate $500,000 a year to the operations for a replica version of a 19th century Baltimore clipper that has sailed the world to promote the city. The Baltimore Sun reports the Senate voted Monday to dedicate the funds for the operations of the Pride of Baltimore II. The Pride of Baltimore Inc. executive director has said the ship would be unable to sail this year unless it could raise $500,000. The funds would come from the state's Transportation... Читать дальше...