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World briefs - September 08, 2010

Two pro-democracy campaigners were missing after Swazi police raided a meeting of union and human rights activists on Monday and arrested 50 people, labour officials and rights groups said. [ Full Story... ]

Cops deflect flak over Paris's short stint behind bars

LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas police have defended Paris Hilton's quick release from jail after her August 27 arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, saying they wanted to avoid disruptions in the jail's operations. [ Full Story... ]

Churches, foreign press join media tribunal fray

THE DEBATE on the media appeals tribunal and the Protection of Information Bill is broadening with theologians and news agencies adding their voices. [ Full Story... ]

Stofile sees red over De Villiers' Bees gaffe

AN "ANGRY" Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has slammed Springbok coach Peter de Villiers for his Bees Roux comments, saying it was "totally unacceptable" and a "serious matter of dragging SA Rugby into total disrepute". [ Full Story... ]