Thatcher’s son implicated in plot
March 2008
A BRITISH mercenary awaiting trial in Equatorial Guinea for leading a failed 2004 coup has said the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was involved in the plot, the public prosecutor said overnight.
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Zimbabwe results delay fuels tensions
March 2008
A COALITION of 38 Zimbabwean non-governmental organisations which had observer status at weekend elections expressed concern overnight over the delay to results, saying it risked fuelling tensions.
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Bats may be key to Ebola vaccine
March 2008
EXPERTS say they are making progress in the battle against the horrifying Ebola virus with a congress in Gabon told that a vaccine could be ready in five years.
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