Archive For: The Crunch
Feb 04, 2016 European Commission recently revealed that progress has been made in the renegotiation with Britain over its membership. Speaking at a news briefing in Brussels, European Commission Chief Spokesperson Margaritis Schinas said: “Progress has been made at political and technical level, notably following (European Commission) President (Jean-Claude) Juncker’s meeting with Prime Minister Cameron ... Read More
Feb 04, 2016 The World Health Organization recently declared Zika virus a global emergency after the virus was linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil. Following criticism of a hesitant response, the designation would fast-track international action and research priorities Commenting on this, World Health Organization spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said: “It would definitely galvanize ... Read More
Feb 04, 2016 Manchester City football club recently revealed that they will be parting ways with current coach Manuel Pellegrini at the end on the current campaign. According to a statement on the club’s website, the 62 year old Chilean will be replaced with Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola. The statement said: “Out of respect ... Read More
Feb 04, 2016 Angelique Kerber recently returned home to Germany after defeating Serena Williams at the Australian Open to become the first German since 1999 to win a grand slam tennis title. The 28-year-old, who has risen to number two on the WTA Tour rankings, was given a warm reception on her return to Frankfurt. ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently met with Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika in Lilongwe as part of his four African-nation tour. During the meeting, the duo discussed the implementation of plans reached at the Johannesburg Summit for China-Africa Cooperation. Afterwards, Wang also meet with his Malawian counterpart George Chaponda. His tour will ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 Ethiopia, who is enduring one of the worst droughts in decades, recently urged international donors to offer aid promptly for relief operations in the country. The relief operation, which is spearheaded by the government, World Food Programme and charities, needs $1.4 billion this year to carter for over 10.2 million affected Ethiopians ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 Hundreds of people recently gathered in Lagos, Nigeria to take part in the first ever “Colour Me Rad” race in Africa. The 5 kilometer race, which is loosely based on the Hindu Festival of Color, is not competitive or timed and is meant to simply be enjoyable. The race was organized by ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 U.S. Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders recently made his last speech to Iowan voter. While addressing the voters inside the Grand View University gymnasium in Des Moines, the liberal Democrat hammered home his ideas of economic change and social justice. Reiterating that his campaign has not taken money from special interest groups, Sanders ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 A Syrian opposition delegation recently met the U.N.’s special envoy Staffan de Mistura demanding for improved humanitarian conditions or they would shun political negotiations. Speaking at a news conference, Salim al-Muslat, spokesman for the opposition Higher Negotiation Committee said: “We’re here, we’re keen to start negotiation and need to see that the ... Read More
Feb 03, 2016 Thousands of competitors recently gathered at a farm near the English city of Wolverhampton to participate in what has been dubbed “the world’s toughest one-day race”. The race saw competitors battling along a mud-sodden 15 kilometer course as well as overcoming a 40 foot vertical wall climb, an underwater tunnel and a ... Read More
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