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SA: Foreign Nationals Preparing To Leave Methodist Church

  • The group indicated that they would leave on foot, possibly to Namibia or Botswana.

The large group of foreign nationals seeking refuge in Cape Town’s Central Methodist Church are preparing to leave by foot for another country after their hospitality there draws to a close, one of the leaders told News24 on Friday.

“The pastor [Reverend Alan Storey] said we have to vacate the church,” said Jean-Pierre Bassou.

He was speaking to News24 after interfaith leaders were injured when they were charged by some of the foreign nationals who have lived in the church since October 30.

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US Warns Iran Is Preparing A ‘Nuclear Breakout’

The United States has accused Iran of preparing “a rapid nuclear breakout” after it began pumping uranium gas into hundreds of centrifuges, another step that violates the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the comments on Thursday, after Iran stepped up activity at its underground Fordow nuclear plant. He warned against Tehran’s “violence and terror” and urged the international community to take immediate action.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) confirmed the latest nuclear programme step after 2,000kg (4,400 pounds) of uranium hexafluoride was transferred from the Natanz nuclear facility to