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Firm action is required at the Durban climate talks to prevent increasing global hunger and poverty, Oxfam warns.

The revelations are a blow to David Cameron's claim to be the "greenest government ever."

Nando's South Africa has launched a controversial new advert featuring a host of authoritarian dictators in happier times.

The United States is reluctant to sign off on a collective global climate change fund, undermining already tense negotiations ahead of official U.N. climate change conference to begin on Monday in Durban, South Africa.

Angelina Jolie has started a celebrity following for the upcoming climate change conference in Durban, South Africa.

How will the Protection of State Information Bill impact on the economy, media, and people of South Africa?

The "Climategate" controversy over global warming science erupted again on Tuesday, just days ahead of U.N. Climate Change Conference in South Africa.

South African MPs have approved a controversial Protection of State Information Bill despite widespread criticism, prompting protesters to call the day "Black Tuesday", the darkest day for South African democracy since the end of apartheid in 1994.

Marseille star André Ayew has distanced himself from a possible move to the Premier League despite rumoured interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Greenhouse gases have increased beyond the worst predictions of U.N. climate experts, a new report shows.

The legendary player died in England after a long phase of deteriorating health.

Extreme weather will strike as climate change takes hold. Heavier rainfall, storms and droughts could wipe billions off economies and destroy lives, says a report by 100 scientists.

Green Party councillor James Abbott says wealthy countries should fund the multibillion dollar Green Climate Fund.

A student whose sexual assault complaint is believed to have prompted the suicide of former cricketer Peter Roebuck told yesterday how he was "groomed online."

Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has reportedly signed a new long term contract to remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2015.

The largest yellow diamond known in existence has been sold for a massive £7.8m million. The auction house, Sotheby's, estimated that the accurately named Sun-Drop diamond would be valued at somewhere between $11 million to $15 million.

Sotheby's auctioned world's largest yellow diamond for £6.89 million.

Despite the NTC's efforts to focus on the reconstruction of Libya after months of civil war, reports of violence and armed insurgencies continue to raise fears about the country's future and regional stability.

Wealthy nations urged to create a global fund to fight to the impacts of severe climate change.

Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp believes Scott Parker is one of England’s ‘most valuable’ players and should have played at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Former Somerset captain turned respected cricket writer and commentator Peter Roebuck has committed suicide in South Africa.

Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso believes England may have enjoyed better times in recent years had they picked Manchester United pair Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick more often.

One year back, the body of British-Indian honeymooner Anni Dewani, was found in a taxi, after she was shot dead in Cape Town, South Africa. To commemorate the tragic event, candlelight vigils will be held at Bristol, London, Cape Town and in Sweden, to mark the first anniversary.

Frank Lampard scores the only goal of the game as England beat the world and European champions Spain at Wembley.

Javier Hernandez has revealed that he nearly left his footballing career for good, with the Manchester United striker admitting that if it wasn’t for the support from his family and loved ones, he may not be where he is today.

Former South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, has hinted that that Africa's right to self-determination is still threatened by a "new imperialism", illustrated by the Nato Libyan operation.

Twenty Two wickets fall on day two of the First Test in Cape Town, as Australia post their fourth lowest Test total and their lowest for 109 years against South Africa.

ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of bringing South Africa's ruling party into disrepute.

Delegates will meet Sunday and Monday to discuss the impacts of climate change on vulnerable countries.

The International Energy Agency has warned that if fossil fuel infrastructure is not radically and rapidly re-thought, the world will 'lose for ever' the chance to avoid devastating climate change.