Archive For: The Crunch
Apr 4, 2016 Sunderland’s defender Emmanuel Eboue was recently banned for one year by FIFA, following his failure to pay his former agent Sebastien Boisseau. The former Arsenal and Galatasaray player was fined 30,000 Swiss francs in September 2014 for failing to comply with the decision and given four months to settle the debt. However, ... Read More
Apr 4, 2016 Philippine boxer, Manny Pacquiao, recently talked about retirement ahead of his fight with rival Tim Bradley. Pacquiao, who is making a bid for a seat in the Philippines Senate in May, joined his trainer Freddie Roach for a workout in front of the media at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 A mobile application in Egypt is currently offering a private valet service in a bid to resolve traffic congestion and parking issues in Cairo. The application, which is labeled “Rakna”, is currently in its experimental phase, with 10 users and four valet drivers. However it is expected to launch within six months. ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault recently called for the urgent set-up of a Libya unity government, in a bid to stabilize the country and to push back terrorist groups. Libya is currently split between rival factions, one of which is controlling the capital Tripoli in the west and the other operates out ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently moved to defended loosening the limits of Japan’s pacifist constitution on its military. Speaking at a news conference, Abe said the law is expedient given the harsh global security conditions. “The security situation surrounding our nation is getting harsher and harsher. I think many people may ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos recently demanded a deadline for the complete disarmament of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, as the government and rebels work to end the country’s protracted armed conflict. Both parties had earlier failed to meet a self-imposed deadline to reach a comprehensive pact. Speaking to this regards, ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 French President Francois Hollande recently said that hosting the Euro 2016 soccer championship is a perfect response to for last year’s Islamist attacks on Paris. President Hollande made the remarks after a visit to the French National Sports Institute to promote sports with young people. “It is a great event because it ... Read More
Apr 1, 2016 Australian marathon runner, Pat Farmer, recently entered the last leg of his 4,500 kilometer “Spirit of India Run”. Farmer, who is a former Minister for sports and youth in Australia, started his 60-day run to raise awareness and funds for the education of Indian girls. “From the 26th of January I have ... Read More
Mar 31, 2016 Engineers from Uganda’s Kiira Motors recently unveiled Africa’s first solar powered bus. The automobile, which has been dubbed “Kayoola”, runs on two batteries that are charged using solar panels fitted on the vehicle’s roof. On a full charge, the bus can travel a distance of up to 80 kilometers. Built by over ... Read More
Mar 31, 2016 The chairman of South Sudan’s Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Festus Mogae recently expressed concern over how long it is taking to establish a transitional government in the country. After months of ineffective negotiations and failed ceasefires, the warring sides in South Sudan agreed in January 2016 to share positions in a ... Read More
