Mar 17, 2016 Europe and Russia recently launched a spacecraft in a joint mission to Mars. The project, which is aimed at seeking out any trace of life on the planet, will bring humans a step closer to flying to the red planet. The craft, which is part of the ExoMars program, blasted off from ... Read More
Mar 17, 2016 The world sport’s anti-doping agency recently expressed the need for greater funding to help root out doping. Speaking to this effect, the president of the World Anti-doping Agency Craig Reedie said the agency’s basic annual budget was around 27 million dollars, which is less than some individual sportsmen earn in a year. ... Read More
Mar 17, 2016 It was a mixture of happiness and sadness as Libyan families, who were displaced from the coastal city of Benghazi, recently returned to their homes. About a year ago, thousands of families fled the city over an Islamic militant occupation in one of its neighborhood. However residents are slowly returning to their ... Read More
Mar 17, 2016 A Palestinian school teacher, Hanan Al Hroub, recently won a $1 million education award from world leaders for helping children learn through play. Hanan, who teaches at the Samiha Khalil High School in the Palestinian city of Al-Bireh, was presented with the award in the United Arab Emirates. The Global Teacher Prize ... Read More
Mar 17, 2016 Hard Rock Cafe International, a rock and roll-themed chain, officially opened its doors in Nigeria. The cozy café, which is located in the heart of Lagos, boasts of a restaurant, a swimming pool, three bars and the world famous Rock Shop. The Hard Rock Cafe first opened its doors in central London ... Read More
Showing March 21 | Episode 8 | Things Fall Apart In this episode, the five ladies explore whether when things in life are perceived to be falling apart, are they really falling apart or rather coming together? With Zainab, she battles malaria all while concerned about being unable to find a qualified assistant. With Sade, ... Read More
Mar 16, 2016 Nigeria recently announced its plan to eliminate the need for imported petroleum products within 18 months, according to the country’s Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu. Speaking in an interview, Kachikwu, who is also head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, said: “Obviously when the refineries begin to work, we ... Read More
Mar 16, 2016 The U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon recently called for a re-launch of talks to end one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes in Western Sahara. Still in his stride to resolve the matter, Ban met with Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, where he commended him for his strong support to the ... Read More
Mar 16, 2016 Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders recently held campaign rallies ahead of the presidential primaries. Clinton’s campaign train took her to the Mount Zion Church in Cleveland, Ohio. While addressing worshipers she said: “Now I’m sure it’s not enough if you want to be president of our country to tell ... Read More
Mar 16, 2016 According to the World Energy Council, the global oil prices will remain low in the short terms despite a recent rise. The price of Brent crude climbed back to 40 U.S. dollars a barrel recently, however some experts insist that the gains will be short-lived, as the global supply continues to outweigh ... Read More