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South African who threw man to lions out of prison (AP) AP - A white farmer who threw the body of his fired black worker into a lions' pen has been freed on parole after less than three years in prison.

AFP - Nigeria's anti-graft agency said Thursday it has opened an inquiry into the organisation by the head of the stock exchange of a fundraising dinner linked to US presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

AFP - A new traffic law aimed at easing chronic congestion in Egypt has scared off some drivers who fear heavy fines, driven others to expect to pay higher bribes, and even sparked a business boom.

AFP - England fast bowler Steve Harmison is to play in the one-day cricket series against South Africa, which starts on Friday, reversing a decision of two years ago not to participate in the one-day international format.

AFP - Andrew Flintoff believes England's revamped team can use their one-day series against South Africa to establish some badly-needed momentum.

AFP - Energy-strapped South Africa Thursday passed legislation in a bid to prevent future fuel and electricity crises such as those which hit the country this year, seriously denting the economy.

AFP - Three of the top four military commanders in oil-rich but strife-wracked Nigeria have been replaced, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's office said Thursday.

AFP - More than 50 Arab tribesmen have been killed or wounded in gunbattles over claims to water in a remote part of arid South Darfur State, rival clansmen said on Thursday.

AFP - FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the football world should trust South Africa to host a successful World Cup in 2010.

AFP - Ryan Sidebottom will miss England's opening one-day international against South Africa at Headingley on Friday.

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