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| Oscar Pistorius denied parole in South Africa | |
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| Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, has been denied parole in South Africa. | |
| The 36-year-old had been seeking early release after serving half of his 13-year sentence. | |
| Ms Steenkamp's mother, who appeared before the parole board, said she opposed his release as she felt Pistorius was not remorseful. | |
| The prison authorities said the matter would be considered again next year. | |
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