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Boris Pistorius has been serving as Germany's Defense Minister since January 2023.
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Pistorius cross-examined
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius has again taken the stand to testify in his own defense at his murder trial. Pistorius has admitted shooting his girlfriend dead, but has said it was an accident.
Pistorius faces prosecutor
Oscar Pistorius faces cross examination by the prosecutor in his trial for the murder of girlfriend Reeve Steenkamp
Pistorius cross-examination
Cross-examination of Oscar Pistorius has begun in Pretoria, with the lead prosecutor urging Pistorius to "take responsibility" for killing Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius also gave details of the night of the shooting.
Fired shots 'before I knew it'
Pistorius describes Steenkamp shooting
Fired shots 'before I knew it'
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has recounted his version of events leading up to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. However, court was adjourned early after the defendant broke down in tears.
AfricaLink on Air - 07 April 2014
Rwanda marks 20th anniversary of genocide +++ A diplomatic spat between Rwanda and France accompanies genocide anniversary +++ South Africa: Pistorius apologizes to family of deceased girlfriend
AfricaLink on Air - 07 April 2014
Rwanda begins 20th anniversary commemorations marking start of the genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed +++ The anniversary was accompanied by a diplomatic spat between the Rwandan and France. No French officials were present at the ceremonies +++ And in South Africa Oscar Pistorius has apologized to the family of his deceased girl friend Reeva Steenkamp
Pistorius apologizes for killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius has taken the stand for the first time at his trial in South Africa. The paralympic star began his tearful testimony by apologizing to the family of Reeva Steenkamp for firing the shots that killed her. The athlete maintains he shot her by mistake, believing she was an intruder. He said he's still traumatized by the event and has difficulties sleeping.
Pistorius apologizes
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has taken the stand to defend himself against charges that he intentionally murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He began his testimony by apologizing to Steenkamp's family.
Pistorius trial adjourned
The judge overseeing Oscar Pistorius' murder trial has halted proceedings, saying one of her assessors had fallen ill. Prior to the adjournment, Pistorius was expected to testify in the Pretoria court.
'Scared' text revealed at trial
Reeva Steenkamp was scared of Oscar Pistorius at times, the South African court holding the Olympic sprinter’s trial has heard. The revelations came in messages retrieved from the phones of both Pistorius and Steenkamp.
WorldLink - On the defensive
Ukrainians rush to enlist in 'volunteer defense forces', Israel requires ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to do military service and the Oscar Pistorius trial puts the spotlight on South Africa's gun culture. Plus, the waiting game for Myanmar's refugees, an artist challenging the notion of a picture perfect family and an encounter with Cambodian punks and Irish monks.
AfricaLink on Air - 12 March 2014
At the trial of Oscar Pistorius a forensics expert challenges the athlete's version of events +++ University lecturers go on strike in Kenya +++ A Ghanaian lawmaker accuses colleagues of taking bribes
AfricaLink on Air - 12 March 2014
At the trial of Oscar Pistorius a forensics expert challenges the athlete's version of events +++ University lecturers go on strike in Kenya +++ A Ghanaian lawmaker accuses colleagues of taking bribes
Day 8 of Pistorius trial
Forensic expert disputes details in Pistorius' account of Steenkamp shooting
'18 people shot daily'
The trial of Oscar Pistorius has triggered renewed debate about gun violence in South Africa.
Friend testifies in Pistorius case
A friend has testified that Oscar Pistorius twice fired a gun in public, months before shooting his girlfriend to death. A forensic scientist has also testified against Pistorius in the South African court.
Pistorius sick in court
Pathologists have given evidence about the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in the murder case against Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Listening to details of the autopsy, Pistorius was physically sick in court.
Pistorius sick in court
Pathologists have given evidence about the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in the murder case against Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Listening to details of the autopsy, Pistorius was physically sick in court.
Everything 'fine' after shooting
Oscar Pistorius told a security guard that "everything is fine" after shooting Reeva Steenkamp, the court trying the South African athlete with murder has heard. Pistorius' trial has now entered its fifth day.
Testimony against Pistorius
Witnesses have cast doubt on the statements of Oscar Pistorius in the second day of his trial. The double-amputee Olympic sprinter says he killed his girlfriend by accident on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Pistorius murder trial enters 2nd day.
Defence lawyers have resumed questioning of prosecution witness Michelle Burger whose evidence so far has contradicted Pistorious's version of events. Burger says she heard a woman's screams then shots as Pistorius's girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead. Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder saying Steenkamp.
Second day of Pistorius trial
The second day of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial has adjourned in South Africa. The Paralympian’s lawyers grilled a key witness whose testimony, if accurate, could undermine Pistorius’ version of events.
Oscar Pistorius goes on trial for murder
The trial of the athlete Oscar Pistorius has opened in the South African capital Pretoria. Prosecutors say Pistorius murdered his girlfriend at his home last year. He claims he was acting in self-defense.
AfricaLink on Air - 03 March 2014
South Africa's paralympian Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty to murdering girlfriend +++Kenyans celebrate Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar award win+++Researchers discover reason for mosquito resistance to insecticides
AfricaLink on Air - 03 March 2014
South Africa's paralympian Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty to murdering girlfriend +++Kenyans celebrate Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar award win+++Researchers discover reason for mosquito resistance to insecticides
Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty
Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty in the murder that began on Monday in Pretoria.
Pistorius pleads not guilty
The trial of South African double-amputee Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been adjourned. Pistorius pleaded not guilty for the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year on Valentine's Day.
Germany embarks on fresh attempt to ban NPD
Political leaders in Germany's sixteen states have embarked on a fresh attempt to have the far-right NPD party banned, a decade after the federal government failed in the same endeavour. Lawmakers say the party's anti-semitic and xenophobic rhetoric threatens democracy.
Pistorius indicted for murder
South African Paralympian and Olympian sprint star Oscar Pistorius has been indicted on charges of murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend. If convicted, he faces a life sentence.
Court sets Pistorius trial date
A South African court has postponed the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius until August. The paralympian was charged with murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, earlier this year.
Pistorius trial adjourned
The South African Olympic star made a brief appearance at his trial over his girlfriend's death.
Bid to ban far-right blocked
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has blocked an opposition bid to get parliament to ask the Constitutional Court to ban a neo-Nazi party. A similar lawsuit was launched by Germany's regional states in December.
Pistorius bail conditions revised
A South African judge has ruled that Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, may leave the country. The eased bail restriction now means he can compete in international track meets.
Pistorius granted bail
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released on bail. Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in a case that has shocked South Africa. His trial will continue in June.
Oscar Pistorius granted bail
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail ahead of a trial in which he is accused of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pretoria magistrate Desmond Nair announced the decision.
Pistorius released on bail
Oscar Pistorius was released on bail. His star defense attorney Barry Roux convinced the court that Pistorius posed little flight risk and no danger to the public.
New lead detective in Pistorius case
South African police replaced the lead detective on the Oscar Pistorius case on Thursday, after it emerged that the initial investigator faced attempted murder charges. Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend.
Day 3 of Pistorious bail hearing begins
The bail hearing for athlete Oscar Pistorius has taken an unusual turn after it emerged the lead detective has himself been charged with seven counts of attempted murder and made errors in the initial investigation.
Pistorius detective loses case
South African police have put a new detective in charge of the Oscar Pistorius prosecution, after attempted murder charges against the initial lead detective surfaced. Pistorius' bail hearing is ongoing.
Investigator facing charges
The lead investigator in the Oscar Pistorius murder case has been charged with attempted murder, according to South African police. On the third day of bail hearings, the defense is seeking to discredit police action.
Oscar Pistorius in the dock
Detectives investigating the death of Pistorius’ girlfriend say a witness heard gunshots from the home, a woman screaming and then more shots. Pistorius says he shot his girlfriend after mistaking her for an intruder.
Pistorius bail hearing
A detective in the murder case against South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been giving evidence on the stand. Pistorius denies the allegation that he intentionally shot and killed his girlfriend.
Pistorius shooting 'a mistake'
Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has denied a premeditated murder charge, saying he mistook his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, for an intruder. His comments came as Steenkamp's family held a private memorial service.
Pistorius 'fired four shots'
Prosecutors in South Africa have accused paralympic star Oscar Pistorius of shooting his girlfriend model Reeva Steenkamp "four times." His second court appearance came as Steenkamp's family held a memorial service.
Africalink on Air - 15 February 2013
Kenya's high court clears Uhuru Kenyatta for the presidency+++Pistorius weeps in court while being charged with premeditated murder+++At least 90,000 people are displaced by intertribal fighting in northern Darfur.
Africalink on Air - 15 February 2013
Kenya's high court clears Uhuru Kenyatta for the presidency+++Pistorius weeps in court while being charged with premeditated murder+++At least 90,000 people are displaced by intertribal fighting in northern Darfur.
Paralympic star charged with murder
A court has heard paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. The double amputee has been charged with premeditated murder.
Pistorius rejects murder charge
South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has released a statement fiercely denying that he murdered his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. He broke down in court as he was formally charged with her murder.
Pistorius due in court
Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is due in court on Friday a day after his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was found shot dead in his house in Pretoria. He has been charged with her murder.
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