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Ebola Outbreak ‘A Major Public Health Emergency’ – Liberia will close schools and consider quarantining some communities, it said on Wednesday, rolling out the toughest measures yet imposed by a West African government to halt the worst outbreak on record of the deadly Ebola virus. [n24]

State Files Oscar Final Arguments – The State has filed its final arguments in the case of murder-accused Oscar Pistorius, the NPA said on Wednesday. [iol]

Is Putin About to Blink? – As the Kremlin gets more nervous about American and European pressure it could also get more dangerous. When Putin gets defensive, he takes the offense. [beast]

Russia Sanctions: Who Will Be Hurt The Most? – They are the toughest sanctions imposed on Russia since the Cold War, but who will they hurt the most? [bbc]

Argentina Declared in Default By S&P As Talks Fail – Standard & Poor’s declared Argentina in default after the government missed a deadline for paying interest on $13 billion of restructured bonds. [bloom]

Zuma Orders Probing Of State Bodies For Corruption – The SA Post Office and IT agency Sita, two municipalities and three national departments will be investigated for irregularities and corruption. [m&g]

Guinea Concert Stampede ‘Kills 34’ – At least 34 people have reportedly died in a stampede in Guinea, during a concert marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. [bbc]

Joburg Shopkeepers Retaliate, Send Four Pupils To Hospital After Shops Looted – Four school pupils have been taken to hospital after being attacked by shop owners whose businesses were looted during protests in Johannesburg’s central business district, metro police said. [tlive]

The So-Called ‘Olympics’ For Start-Ups – Get In The Ring’ – The Investment Battle hit South African shores for the very first time – and the winner has been announced. [here]

Super-Fast Battery Pack Can Fully Charge Your Phone in 15 Minutes – While electronics manufacturers continue to push the limits of how much innovation they can stuff into smartwatches, smartphones and even Bluetooth headphones, one challenge still hampers all of these devices: battery life.

Drew Barrymore’s Sister Found Dead – Jessica Barrymore died on the eve of her 48th birthday surrounded by ”dozens of white pills scattered around” and slumped behind the wheel of her car. [smh]

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Kim Kardashian, Brandon Jenner Kissed “Back in the Day,” Brody Jenner Says – All in the family? In the latest episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which aired on Sunday, July 27, Brody Jenner revealed that his brother Brandon Jenner and their stepsister Kim Kardashian once got a little too close for comfort. [usmag]

11 Facts About China’s Economy That Will Blow Your Mind – China is the most populous country in the world, and its 1.35 billion nationals consume copious amounts of food and resources. [busins]

Kallis: I Just Knew I Was Done – Jacques Kallis has acknowledged on Wednesday that his dream of playing in next year’s Cricket World Cup was “a bridge too far”. [s24]

Strippers for Jesus – The Rev. Jarrett Maupin is running for office—with help from a few pole-dancing friends. [beast]

Vet Oliver Lown Made Videos Of Sex Sessions With Horse And Dog – A vet who appeared in a disgusting video having sex with a horse and a dog has been banned from practicing in Britain. [yahoo]

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