Archive For: The Crunch
Nov 23, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama recently hosted a panel discussion on sustainable development at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit along with Chinese e-commerce magnate Jack Ma and Filipina innovator Aisa Mijeno. While delivering his introductory speech, he said: “No nation is immune to the consequences of a changing climate. With its many ... Read More
Nov 23, 2015 England’s Justin Rose recently asserted that he stands a good chance of winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Speaking at a news conference on the eve of the tournament, Rose said: “That was my whole goal was to come into this tournament with a chance that if I win then ... Read More
Nov 23, 2015 Australian Doug Wilson recently battled high altitude and blistering heat to win the annual volcano marathon in the Chilean Atacama Desert. Atacama Desert, which is commonly known as the driest place in the world, made sure that the marathon was a grueling affair for the 22 competitors from nine countries. Australian Doug ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 Thousands of internally displaced children in Malakal have been out of school since the crisis in South Sudan started in 2013. In response to this, several aid agencies have set up learning centers within the IDP sites to give children hope for a future after the conflict. Stephen Deng, a school registrar ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 Egypt’s historical pyramids were recently lit with the colors of the French flag to show solidarity with the victims of the Paris terror attacks. Several ministers, government officials, ambassadors of foreign countries as well as ordinary citizens, gathered to pay tribute to the victims who were killed in the Paris attacks. The ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama recently ruled out a shift in strategy in the fight against the Islamic State despite the deadly attacks in Paris last week. President Obama, who spoke after a G20 leaders’ summit in Turkey, said the Paris attacks were a setback in the fight against Islamic State. However he ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 Colorful hot air balloons recently took to the skies of Guanajuato for the International Aerostatic Balloon Festival in Mexico. The four-day event, which was in its 14th installment, featured hot air balloon rides, musical performances, expositions and other activities for families. According the event’s website, this year’s event saw over 200 balloons ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 Argentina’s national team coach recently talked tough ahead of his team’s World Cup qualifying match against Colombia. Coach Gerardo Martino said his team needed to defeat the Colombian side in order to get their world cup qualifying campaign back on track. “Being in this situation is pretty uncomfortable, and beyond that there ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 Japan recently announced that the construction of its national stadium ahead of the 2020 Summer Games will commence in 2017. A public outcry over the soaring cost of construction had led to the scrapping of the initial stadium design. Japan, which has been known for its efficiency and timeliness, has suffered several ... Read More
Nov 20, 2015 CEO of EbonyLife TV Mo Abudu, recently inspired young professionals at the 23rd Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum. The Woodlands Ballroom was filled to capacity with graduate students, professors, sponsors, and young professionals who came to listen to the talk titled “My Africa Story”, based on the theme My Africa Story: Lessons in ... Read More
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