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11 September 2001: The Manhattan skyline after al-Qaeda flew planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower at 8.46am and Flight 175 struck the South Tower at 9.03am, killing 2 606 people. Photo: Michel Setboun/Corbis/Getty Images
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What difference did 9/11 make to the United States?

When the next terrorist attacks come, will US presidents be able to channel public demand for revenge by precise targeting, explaining the trap that terrorists set, and focusing…

  • Joseph S Nye Jr
5 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an “extraordinary coronavirus budget” on Tuesday. (Reuters)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

The history of 100 days: From Napoleon to Ramaphosa

Fixating on the 100 days in office comes with an interesting history, and lessons

  • Vukani Mde
7 min read
BESS W TRUMAN

Margaret Truman, daughter of US president, dies

Margaret Truman Daniel, the only child of former United States president Harry S Truman who was known for her mystery novels and singing career, died on January 29 after a brief…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read