Olympic table tennis test event kicks off in Rio

Nov 25, 2015 The Olympic table tennis test event recently got off to a good start in the Riocentro complex in Barra de Tijuca, where most of the Games will be focused next year. The event kicked off with the Men´s singles and then moved on to feature the Women´s Singles, Men’s Team and the ... Read More

Suarez sends his condolences to the families of the victims of last week's attacks in Paris

Nov 25, 2015 Barcelona forward Luis Suarez recently sent his condolences to the families of the victims of last week’s attacks in Paris and called for peace and a return to normality. Speaking at a news conference, Suarez said: “It’s a difficult, complicated situation the one we’ve lived the past few days and we keep ... Read More

Ethiopia airlines flies first all-female crew flight

Nov 24, 2015 Ethiopia Airlines recently dispatched its first ever all-female operated flight. Every aspect of the journey was handled by women, from the ground crew, aircraft maintenance to traffic controllers. Captain Amsale Gualu and co-pilot Selam Tesfaye were charged with flying the crew and passengers to Bangkok, Thailand. Speaking about the experience, Selam Tesfaye ... Read More

Catholic church in East Africa gets ready for Pope Francis visit next week.

Nov 24, 2015 Father Federico Lombardi , spokesperson for the Vatican, recently confirmed that the Pope’s trip to the Central African will go ahead despite security fears. Speaking at a news conference, Father Lombardi said: “The Pope wants to go to Central Africa; the programme is confirmed with all its appointments in Central Africa, we ... Read More

Carson says concerns about Syrian refugees similar to parents worry about 'mad dogs'

Nov 24, 2015 Republican presidential candidate, Ben Carson, recently expressed his concerns over the admittance of Syrian refugees into the United States in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris. Speaking at a news briefing in Alabama, Carson said: “We must balance safety against just being a humanitarian. For instance, you know, if there’s a ... Read More

Israel, Palestinians sign 3g mobile network agreement

Nov 24, 2015 Israel and the Palestinian Authority recently signed an agreement that will allow a long-awaited third-generation (3G) mobile network in Gaza and the West Bank. According to the Israeli spokesperson, the decision was made after concluding a security examination by the Communications Ministry. Under the interim peace accords, Israel effectively has the final ... Read More

Chelsea's Mourinho remains confident without new players

Nov 24, 2015 During a recent news briefing, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he believes that his team will benefit from the absence of international breaks till March, as they try to recapture their best form. Mourinho also insisted that he would not be asking for any new signings in the January transfer window. The ... Read More

Russia trying to help athletes compete in 2016 Olympics, says former athlete

Nov 24, 2015 Russia’s athletics federation is taking steps to ensure that its athletes take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics as the country continues efforts to reform its anti-doping operations. According to former Russian athlete Olga Bogoslovskaya, the decision by the International Association of Athletics Federation to ban Russian track and field athletes from ... Read More

Egypt's 37th International Film Festival opens in Cairo

Nov 23, 2015 The 37th Cairo International Film Festival recently kick-started with a lavish ceremony attended by stars of stage and screen. The festival, which paid tribute to late Egyptian stars, Faten Hamama and Omar Sharif, featured 120 films from around the world. Hamama, who in her prime was considered the Middle East’s biggest female ... Read More

Zoo opened in Lagos as part of efforts to boost tourism.

Nov 23, 2015 A privately owned zoo recently opened up to the public in Lagos, Nigeria. Located in the Omu resort, about 40 kilometers outside of the city, this unique tourist attraction houses both a zoo and an amusement park. Olabisi Falase, the resort’s Public Relations Officer spoke about the 800 million naira resort saying: ... Read More