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...poor. The overall economy grew robustly under his presidency, but his effort to increase black ownership in the economy became controversial as a politically connected few amass great riches while millions of ordinary citizens remain mired in poverty. Poor South Africans vented their rage earlier this year by staging violent pogroms against impoverished immigrants from elsewhere in Africa, who compete with them for low-wage jobs. If Zuma, seen as a man of the people, fails to produce housing and jobs more quickly than his predecessor has, he could face the wrath of the masses and his own party supporters...
...area. HUPD officers responded to a call placed by the victims. Neither student was injured during the incident. They described the assailant as a heavy-set white male in his thirties with slight facial stubble. He was wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt. This incident marks the third violent crime to occur near the University in the last two weeks, though none have occurred on University property. A male graduate student was the victim of an unarmed robbery in Cambridge Common on Sept. 10. He was attacked by a group of teenagers after being distracted by an individual urinating...
...charm that embraces the gym rat stereotype. He is a caricature that Pitt obviously delights in playing, but the other cast members labor to find substance where not much exists. The film’s light tone makes the absurd plot seem harmless enough—until a single violent scene ups the stakes of the entire movie. But rather than using this event as an opportunity to thicken the plot and deepen the intrigue, the Coens carry on at the same pitch as before. As a result, the audience is left with a mild sense of shock, rather than...
...back together? Who’s the best rapper of all time? Most people will say “Notorious B.I.G.” or “Tupac,” two candidates to the throne but also the most famous martyrs of rap’s sometimes-violent history. In “Mr. Carter,” arguably the best track on the album, Weezy makes that claim outright: “Next time you mention Pac, Biggie, and Jay-Z / Don’t forget Weezy Baby!” Has Wayne accomplished enough...
...Zanu-PF killed, tortured and displaced thousands to intimidate them into staying away from the polls - on Thursday it was the government crying foul. Reports from the countryside tell of local MDC supporters who lost relatives in the post-election violence seeking vengeance. "It is unfortunate that these violent acts are occurring at a time when we are beginning a new era in the country and such behavior does not make the cooperation between the parties succeed," Justice Minister and Mugabe loyalist Patrick Chinamasa told the state-owned Herald newspaper...