Archive For: The Crunch
Nov 19, 2015 Top and up-coming Nigerian designers recently showcased their cutting-edge collections at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Designers wowed the audience with their elaborate array of African inspired creations and further underscored why Nigeria is fast becoming the continent’s premier fashion destinations. Ejiro Amos Tafiri, one of the showcasing designers said: “We ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe recently described Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit as a significance event for Zimbabwe. President Xi, who is due to visit Zimbabwe in December, will be the second Chinese head of state to visit Zimbabwe since the two countries established diplomatic relations. During a recent interview, President Mugabe ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 A rare and flawless “Blue Moon Diamond” recently sold for 48.6 million Swiss francs to a Hong Kong buyer. The cushion-shaped diamond, which weighs 12.03 carats, had a pre-sale estimate of $35 to $55 million. David Bennett, worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s international jewelry division, commented on the diamond saying: “Tonight we set ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 A volunteer firefighter from Mississippi, whose face was damaged during a home fire rescue, recently underwent the world’s most extensive face transplant. Doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York announced the completion of the procedure, which gave 41-year-old Patrick Hardison a new scalp, ears and eyelids. Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, a ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 The head coach of Chile’s national team, Jorge Sampaoli said during a news conference in Santiago that he hopes to continue in his position despite an investigation into Chile’s national Football Association (ANFP) salary allocation. Sampaoli, an Argentine native, expressed his desire to continue working as head coach for the Chilean despite ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 Yelena Isinbayeva, a former Russian Olympic pole-vaulting champion, recently called on the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) not to punish honest athletes in response to doping allegations against Russia. Speaking at a news conference, Isinbayeva said: “What was today decided by the IAAF council, I find totally unfair and unjust towards ... Read More
Nov 18, 2015 Egyptian tourism minister, Hesham Zaazou, recently hinted on a potential slow-down in the country’s tourism sector following the recent crisis in Sharm al-Sheikh. According to him, the losses could amount to 6.6 billion Egyptian pounds. The Egyptian Tourism industry recently took a hit after Russia, the UK and other European countries decided ... Read More
Nov 18, 2015 Ethiopia’s Dashen Brewery recently launched a new plant in Debre Birhan as part of its plans to expand beer production in the country. While officially opening the new plant, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn said: “DUET, VASARI AND TIRET have shown that companies from the United Kingdom and Ethiopia can jointly venture ... Read More
Nov 18, 2015 During his weekly broadcast, U.S. President Barack Obama recently reassured veterans that his administration will do everything it can to fulfill its promise to them. “In recent years, we’ve made historic investments to boost the VA budget, expand veterans’ benefits, and improve care for our wounded warriors. We’ve now slashed the disability ... Read More
Nov 18, 2015 Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona recently underwent a gastric bypass surgery in Venezuela and according to doctors, he is recovering well. Speaking about his recovery, Carlos Chaux, a Surgeon at Falcon Clinic where the surgery was carried out, said: “Everything came out well. He’s walking and in good spirirts. Diego is perfect, ... Read More
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