SOUTH AFRICA

This year there are quite a few new faces to focus on; some exciting batsmen and clever bowlers capable of turning the game in favour of their teams.

Michael Clarke says Australia shouldn't be underestimated in the lead up to the Ashes in July, despite the sie enduring an embarrassing series loss to India last month.

Women take to Twitter to support Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp

'He is responding to treatment and able to breathe without difficulty,' says South African President Jacob Zuma.

South African President Jacob Zuma urges people to pray for 'beloved Madiba'.

Internet frenzy over Chinese president Xi Jinping's singer wife Peng Liyuan's bags, fashion sense - and controversial past.

Web users defy homosexuality bans to to find online gay pornography.

Runner charged with murder of Reeva Steenkamp can leave South Africa to compete and earn money.

As Britain freezes in the longest, coldest, greyest winter for 50 years, expat Cath Everett seems to have made a wise choice with new home.

Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has expressed his desire to join the Premier League.

Nelson Mandela readmitted to hospital for recurrence of lung infection.

Carl Pistorius road death trial begins day before blade runner's bail condition hearing.

Deal takes almost half of trade exchanges between Brazil and China out of US dollar zone.

Matt Prior scores 110 not out to guide England to a draw against New Zealand

People Travel Group opens disciplinary hearing on driver who forced black, Asian and white passengers to travel separately.

Xi signs 16 trade agreements on first Africa visit while singer wife Peng Liyuan hailed as 'modern woman'.

West Ham will meet with representatives of striker Wilfried Bony this week as they attempt to secure a £12million deal for the Vitesse Arnham forward.

Sebastian Vettel claims victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix after defying team orders to pass team-mate Mark Webber

China new President Xi Jinping is to visit Tanzania, Congo and South Africa on his first official trip overseas.

Snake with heart attack bite on the loose as zoo staff use infra-red technology.

Cath Everett joins scheme that uses drama and song to take anti-substance abuse message into heart of poor communities.