Place: Eastern Province

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Allister Coetzee: It’s going to be a hell of a battle

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has invited Ireland to “have a go” at his team when their series with the Springboks goes down to the wire on Saturday.

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Saudi voters elect 20 women candidates for the first time

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20 Saudi women win local council seats for first time, initial results show

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Ace coach Adi Birrell still keeping an eye out for Ireland at Cricket World Cup

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Women for ‘terror’ court over driving ban

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Terror court to try Saudi women drivers

Serfontein a potent mix of style and aggression

Still only 21, Serfontein has already established a reputation as something of a dump truck.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Saudi Arabia braces for threat

A militant group is recruiting in the oil exporting nation, say Glen Carey and Deema Almashabi

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

Saudi driving ban challenged

SAUDI authorities arrested a female activist who launched a campaign to challenge a ban on women driving in the conservative kingdom and posted a video on the internet of her driving, activists said.

Mon, 23 May, 2011

Fear of war as Saudi sends in troops to Bahrain

SAUDI ARABIA has sent troops into Bahrain to help put down weeks of protests by the Shi’ite Muslim majority, a move opponents of the Sunni ruling family called a declaration of war.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

UN launches Sri Lanka floods appeal

The United Nations said it will launch an emergency appeal for funds to help those affected by floods that have ravaged Sri Lanka’s east for days.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

Ruling party wins Sri Lanka election

Sri Lanka’s ruling party today won disputed regional elections in the country’s Eastern Province.

Sun, 11 May, 2008

Call to halt woman's execution for witchcraft

A leading international human rights group appealed to Saudi King Abdullah today to stop the execution of a woman accused of witchcraft.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2008

29 die in Sri Lanka violence

A roadside bomb blast and clashes between soldiers and Tamil Tiger guerrillas across Sri Lanka’s volatile north have killed 29 people, the country’s military said today.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007

Navy and Air Force attack Tamil Tiger rebels

Sri Lanka’s navy, assisted by warplanes and helicopters, launched a massive attack against a flotilla of nearly 20 boats belonging to separatist Tamil Tiger rebels off the island’s northern coast today, the military said.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007

Sri Lanka launches offensive against Tamil Tigers

Sri Lanka’s military launched a new offensive against the Tamil Tigers rebels on the island’s north-west, a military spokesman said today.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2007

Birrell hopes to sign off in style

Adrian Birrell was preparing for an emotional day as he takes charge of Ireland for the last time before returning to his native South Africa.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2007

Irish cricket signs promising South African all-rounder for 2007

THE Irish Cricket Union have signed 21-year-old Vernon Philander as one of their two permitted overseas players for this year’s Friends Provident Trophy.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2007

Ireland sign Philander for Friends Provident Trophy

The Irish Cricket Union have announced the signing of 21-year-old Vernon Philander, as one of their two permitted overseas players for this year's Friends Provident Trophy.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2007

Ethiopian bandits kill at least 45 in Kenya

At least 61 people were killed during an attack by Ethiopian bandits on a remote village in northern Kenya.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2005

Springbok Sevens squad announced

South Africa Sevens coach Paul Treu has announced their 15-man squad for the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens 2005 to be played in Hong Kong from 18-20.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

Smal and Coetze assistants to new Springbok coach

STORMERS coach Gert Smal and former Eastern Province coach Allister Coetzee have been named as assistants to new Springbok coach Jake White.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2004

Cricket: Birrell takes over as Ireland coach

South African Adrian Birrell is to become Ireland’s full-time national coach and take over the responsibility for the development of Irish cricket.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2002

Two killed in fighter jet crash

A Saudi fighter jet crashed while on a night training exercise, killing the crew of two, a Defence Ministry official said today.

Sun, 15 Jul, 2001