Pistorius faces fresh trial grilling

Oscar Pistorius is due to face a second day of cross-examination by the prosecution at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius is to start his second week of evidence in his murder trial, after three days of fierce cross-examination by the prosecution.

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Zanzibar faces fresh elections
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Zanzibar. — Zanzibar has formally annulled October's elections meaning a rerun appears more likely, despite continued negotiations to strike a political deal on Tanzania's semi-autonomous islands. Despite fierce opposition criticism, the Government ...
Zanzibar annuls recent election, new vote expectedMWC News
Zanzibar officially annuls electionsAfrica Times

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Zanzibar Faces Fresh Elections Amid Crisis Talks
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Zanzibar's opposition chief Maalim Seif Hamad called for calm having previously threatened to lead protests if results of annulled elections were not released on the semi-autonomous Tanzanian islands. (AFP). Zanzibar, Tanzania: Zanzibar has formally ...
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Trial outcome hinges on athlete's stand and letter of the law

The 28th day of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius's murder trial hears expert testimony on when Reeva Steenkamp may have eaten her last meal.

The trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp is set to enter its second week in Pretoria.

The week's key moments from the Oscar Pistorius trial

A ballistics expert is questioned at the murder trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius about the position of Reeva Steenkamp when she was shot.