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Archive For: The Crunch

Presidential candidate Chung says FIFA should still run football

Oct 02, 2015 South Korean FIFA presidential candidate, Chung Mong-joon recently insisted that soccer’s embattled governing body should still be allowed to run the sport, however with a new leadership. While insisting that he is the right man to lead change, Chung said he is in supported of the ongoing investigations into alleged corruption in ... Read More
 

India shows commitment to clean energy with large solar power station

The Indian government recently demonstrates its commitment to provide clean and renewable energy by building a solar power station in Gujarat. The station, which is touted as the biggest in Asia, underscores the resolve of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight climate change. Prime Minister Modi has set an ambitious clean-energy targets which will ... Read More
 

Former hunter helps preserve Tanzanian forests

Oct 01, 2015 Ruben Mwakisoma, a former Tanzanian hunter now uses his detailed knowledge of the local topography to help conservationist carry out their work in the forests of central Tanzania.  Mwakisoma, who is now a research assistant, said he used to spend his days pursuing animals in the wild landscapes of Udzungwa, using only ... Read More
 

Chelsea's Mourinho complains of attitude towards suspended Costa

Oct 01, 2015 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho recently implied that there is a ‘witch-hunt’ by the footballing authorities against Diego Costa. The Chelsea forward was handed a three match ban in retrospect after being found guilty of violent conduct in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier this month. When asked by a reporter how his ... Read More
 

Nigerian president urges deeds to match words of new development agenda

Oct 01, 2015 Necessitated on the backdrop of the worse refugee crisis since the Second World War, world leaders recently adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals in a bid to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change. While addressing the 193 member nations of the assembly, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said: “The declaration that we have adopted ... Read More
 

"Ronaldo" film trailer released

Oct 01, 2015 Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently released the trailer of his documentary titled “Ronaldo”. Filmed over a period of 14 months, the two-minute teaser includes clips from Real Madrid’s historic 10th Champions League win and the Portuguese being named Ballon d’Or winner for the third time. The highly anticipated documentary ... Read More
 

FIFA elections a closed shop, says Zico

Sep 29, 2015 According to Former Brazillian legend Zico, the current FIFA eligibility rule has closed the door to people who intends to enter the presidential election race. The current rule stipulates that potential candidates should present letters of support from five national football associations four months before the election. Zico, who is struggling with the ... Read More
 

Congo's president calls referendum on constitutional changes

Sep 29, 2015 President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo, recently announced a referendum on constitutional changes that could allow him run for a third term in office. The 71 year old, who has ruled the country for 31 years in two separate tenures recently called for a national forum to discuss several ... Read More
 

Egypt president pardons 100 prisoners, including Al Jazeera journalist

Sep 29, 2015 According to security sources, Egyptian President Abdel Fatta al-Sisi recently issued a presidential pardoned to 100 prisoners, including Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy. The pardon came before the president’s departure to the United States for the 70th session of the U.N. General Assembly. Fahmy, who was sentenced to three years in prison along ... Read More