A South African judge found Oscar Pistorius guilty today of culpable homicide in the 2013 shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. He was also found guilty of discharging a gun in a public area, but acquitted of other charges, including murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa had...
NEW YORK, (AFP) - - Americans on Thursday marked the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with sombre ceremonies of remembrance in New York and Washington. President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and Vice-President Joe Biden observed a moment of silence on the White...
WASHINGTON, USA (AFP) - US President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered a "relentless" war against the Islamic State, including air strikes in Syria and expanded operations in Iraq to "destroy" the marauding jihadist army. Obama -- who hoped to go down in history for ending wars,...
PRETORIA, (AFP) -- "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Thursday, a shock decision that left the South African celebrity athlete sobbing with emotion in the dock. "The state clearly has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused...
[caption id="attachment_787" align="alignleft" width="300"] Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the new Apple Watch. (AP picture)[/caption] CUPERTINO, California (AP) - For the first time in years, Apple's iPhones weren't the star of the show. Apple unveiled a smart watch on Tuesday, a wearable device that marks the...