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Lions arrive as South Africa goes into stricter lockdown

By Gerald Imray Jun. 28, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday June 24, 2021, European Council President Charles Michel, left, greets Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel during an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels. The government of Luxembourg said Monday June 28, 2021, that Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation for 10 days. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys, FILE)

The Latest: Hong Kong to ban flights from UK to curb virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2021 06:35 AM EDT

A COVID-19 patient is admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. South Africa's third wave of COVID-19 infections is overwhelming the health system in Gauteng, the country's most populous province that is now running out of beds to treat patients. (AP Photo)

South Africa tightens restrictions to fight resurgent virus

By Mogomotsi Magome And Andrew Meldrum Jun. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, South Africa's Springbok rugby coach during a training session in Urayasu, Japan. Three members of the Springboks rugby squad have tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the world champions to cancel a training session and put all their players in isolation at the team camp in Johannesburg, national body SA Rugby said on Sunday June 27, 2021.(AP Photo/Christophe Ena, FILE)

Japan vs USA 10/30/2019

Jun. 27, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

British and Irish Lions' fans pose for photographers before the start of the friendly rugby match between British and Irish Lions and Japan at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday, June 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

3 Springboks positive for virus as Lions tour set to begin

By Gerald Imray Jun. 27, 2021 08:52 AM EDT

Croatia's Luka Modric, right, celebrates, after Croatia's Ivan Perisic, left, scored during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between Croatia and Scotland at the Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow, Tuesday, June 22, 2021.(AP Photo/Petr David Josek, Pool)

The Latest: South Africa resumes restrictions to fight surge

By The Associated Press Jun. 27, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters stage a protest march in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday June 25, 2021, demanding that vaccines from China and Russia be included in the country's vaccine rollout program. South Africa's third wave of COVID-19 infections is overwhelming the health system in Gauteng, the country's most populous province that is now running out of beds to treat patients. (AP Photo Let Pretorius)

South Africa battles rapid rise of COVID-19 in Johannesburg

By Mogomotsi Magome Jun. 25, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 14, 2019 file photo, former Zambia President Kenneth Kaunda is supported by former Nigerian President Olusegan Obasanjo, left, at the state funeral of former Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe in Harare, Zimbabwe. Zambia’s first president Kenneth Kaunda has died at the age of 97, the country's president Edward Lungu announced Thursday June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, File)

Zambia's 1st president, Kenneth Kaunda, dies at age 97

By Noel Sichalwe And Andrew Meldrum Jun. 17, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

Virus cases in team Lions due to play in SA tour opener

By Gerald Imray Jun. 11, 2021 06:53 AM EDT
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African rugby canceled Friday a PRO14 game after a coronavirus outbreak in the team the British and Irish Lions are due to...

A retiree receives the first dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine from a health worker inside a tent, during a mass vaccination program for the elderly at the clinic outside Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, May 24, 2021. South Africa is in a race against time to vaccinate as many people as possible with signs the virus may be surging again. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa starts jabs for elderly as virus surge looms

By Andrew Meldrum May. 28, 2021 04:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. The Springboks will finally get to play as world champions nearly two years on from winning the Rugby World Cup after announcing on Monday May 10, 2021, two home tests against Georgia in July to prepare for the series against the British and Irish Lions. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Lions tour to SA cut to 3 cities, no fans because of virus

By Gerald Imray May. 14, 2021 05:38 AM EDT

Springboks to warm up for Lions with 1st games in 2 years

By Gerald Imray May. 10, 2021 07:02 AM EDT

Inter Milan fans celebrate and shout slogans in Piazza Duomo square in front of the gothic cathedral after Inter Milan won its first Serie A title in more than a decade after second-placed Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 2, 2021. Atalanta needed to win to avoid Inter mathematically clinching the title with four matches remaining. It was Inter's first trophy since 2011 and the first Serie A title since 2010. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

The Latest: Sri Lanka receives 1st batch of Sputnik V shots

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 01:54 AM EDT

Christians wearing face masks as a precaution against the coronavirus attend while maintaining social distancing during an Easter service at the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, April 4, 2021. The church allowed only 20 percent members of the capacity to attend at the Easter service as a part of measure to prevent against the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Hymns through masks: Christians mark another pandemic Easter

By Frances D'emilio Apr. 04, 2021 06:13 AM EDT

Harare to host 3 T20s and 2 test matches against Pakistan

Mar. 28, 2021 07:16 AM EDT
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Zimbabwe has chosen Harare as the venue for its first international cricket games since the pandemic began with Pakistan due to play three...