Reedie says that sponsors should help fund fight against doping

Mar 17, 2016 The world sport’s anti-doping agency recently expressed the need for greater funding to help root out doping. Speaking to this effect, the president of the World Anti-doping Agency Craig Reedie said the agency’s basic annual budget was around 27 million dollars, which is less than some individual sportsmen earn in a year. ... Read More

Libyans return to war-battered Benghazi

Mar 17, 2016 It was a mixture of happiness and sadness as Libyan families, who were displaced from the coastal city of Benghazi, recently returned to their homes. About a year ago, thousands of families fled the city over an Islamic militant occupation in one of its neighborhood. However residents are slowly returning to their ... Read More

Palestinian wins global teachers' award for valuing play

Mar 17, 2016 A Palestinian school teacher, Hanan Al Hroub, recently won a $1 million education award from world leaders for helping children learn through play. Hanan, who teaches at the Samiha Khalil High School in the Palestinian city of Al-Bireh, was presented with the award in the United Arab Emirates. The Global Teacher Prize ... Read More

Hard Rock Cafe launches in Lagos in the face of Nigerian economic crisis

Mar 17, 2016 Hard Rock Cafe International, a rock and roll-themed chain, officially opened its doors in Nigeria. The cozy café, which is located in the heart of Lagos, boasts of a restaurant,  a swimming pool, three bars and the world famous Rock Shop. The Hard Rock Cafe first opened its doors in central London ... Read More

Nigeria aims to end refined petroleum imports within 18 months

Mar 16, 2016 Nigeria recently announced its plan to eliminate the need for imported petroleum products within 18 months, according to the country’s Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu. Speaking in an interview, Kachikwu, who is also head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, said: “Obviously when the refineries begin to work, we ... Read More

Moroccans protest over U.N. ban's West Sahara position

Mar 16, 2016 The U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon recently called for a re-launch of talks to end one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes in Western Sahara. Still in his stride to resolve the matter, Ban met with Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, where he commended him for his strong support to the ... Read More

Democratic presidential candidates campaign ahead of primaries

Mar 16, 2016 Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders recently held campaign rallies ahead of the presidential primaries. Clinton’s campaign train took her to the Mount Zion Church in Cleveland, Ohio. While addressing worshipers she said: “Now I’m sure it’s not enough if you want to be president of our country to tell ... Read More

2016 oil prices to stay in range of 40 to 60 U.S. dollars per barrel: World Energy Council

Mar 16, 2016 According to the World Energy Council, the global oil prices will remain low in the short terms despite a recent rise. The price of Brent crude climbed back to 40 U.S. dollars a barrel recently, however some experts insist that the gains will be short-lived, as the global supply continues to outweigh ... Read More

Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles ahead of bout with Bradley

Mar 16, 2016 Manny Pacquiao recently arrived in Los Angeles to prepare for his upcoming bout with Timothy Bradley. The 37 year old was surrounded by a throng of fans and media as he made his way out of the international terminal at LAX airport. “It’s very exciting to finish our training here in Hollywood,” ... Read More

Jodie Stimpson continues winning form in Mooloolaba

Mar 16, 2016 Following on from her win in the opening World Triathlon Series race in Abu Dhabi, Britain’s Jodie Stimpson recently continued her perfect start to the season with victory at the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup. Speaking after the race, she said: “It’s great to be back in Mooloolaba. This is, in one ... Read More