Prosecutors to hear Pistorius ruling

State prosecutors in South Africa file an appeal against the conviction and sentence given to athlete Oscar Pistorius for killing his girlfriend.

The defence in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is due to begin setting out its case, with the athlete himself expected to take the stand.

The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is due to resume later with the start of the defence case and the athlete expected to take the stand this week.

A South African government minister says the decision to acquit athlete Oscar Pistorius of murdering his girlfriend is "extremely disappointing".

A South African judge is due to rule whether the trial of athlete Oscar Pistorius - which begins next Monday - can be televised.

The judge in the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to rule on a prosecution bid for him to undergo mental observation for 30 days.

Judge Thokozile Masipa rules that prosecutors can appeal against the "culpable homicide" conviction of Oscar Pistorius.

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