SOUTH AFRICA

Blade runner Oscar Pistorius accused of killing his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp was charged with premeditated murder Tuesday for the purpose of bail, judge ruled while hearing a bail petition by the accused, NCA News reported.

"Blade Runner" is accused to murdering his girlfriend in his home.

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The victim, 29-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp, was reportedly found with a crushed skull, in addition to gunshot wounds.

Trish Taylor, the mother of Oscar Pistorius' ex-girlfriend, says she is glad her daughter is out of his "clutches."

Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears during his court appearance in South Africa, on charges he murdered his model-girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Disabled Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius became a symbol of courage and hope for South Africa.

Olympian Oscar Pistorius is not the only athlete who has been charged with murder in recent years. Here's a look at other athletes accused of homicide.

Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend of Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, was a cover model and local celebrity.

Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was arrested Thursday on charges of fatally shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Brave couples still celebrate in countries, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, that have outlawed the holiday.

Juve took a 3-0 First-Leg lead in Champions League Round of 16.

The grandchildren and ex-wife of the legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela will star on an American reality TV show.

Many African countries are hitting the global bond market.

Illegal exchanges of Mozambique timber to China threaten to hamper development in the former, one of the poorest countries on Earth.

64,000 rape cases –- including 25,000 sexual assaults on children -- were reported in South Africa last year.

Germany’s education minister has been dogged by an anonymous blogger for over a year. Now she faces losing her post.

Some farmers groups warn the pay hikes may lead to significant job cuts in the agriculture sector.

Forbes Magazine estimated Motsepe’s net worth at $2.65 billion.

Unwto issued its latest World Tourism Barometer on Monday, outlining which regions saw the greatest growth in 2012, and what to expect in 2013.