Jan 04, 2016 The Argentine government recently announced the creation of a new body to regulate the activity of the media and communications industry. According to a statement released by the government, the new National Authority for Communications will combine the portfolios of the Federal Authority of Audiovisual Communication Services and the Federal Authority for ... Read More
Jan 04, 2016 African runners recently dominated the annual Sao Silvestre Road Race in Sao Paulo with Kenyan runner Stanley Biwott taking the top spot in the men’s race. The 15 kilometer race, which is in its 91st edition, saw about 30,000 competitors from 42 different countries. Biwott, who crossed the finishing line in 44 ... Read More
Jan 04, 2016 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino recently revealed that his club will only bring in players with the ability to improve the team during the January transfer window. While addressing reporters during a news conference, Pochettino said: “Today I’m very happy with the squad that we have and I think we have a ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 Whilst searching for refreshing content and information to pass on to readers, I came across some very interesting facts surrounding “New Year Traditions”. Whilst some are a bit extreme, (depending on how superstitious you are) I do find a lot of these facts stimulating and thought-provoking and hey, no knowledge is wasted so ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 To say this year went by in a flash would be an understatement, I mean I remember what I was doing this time last year at this very moment. As we get ready to say goodbye to 2015 and welcome 2016, I’m sure as we do year in and year out, some of ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 There was sunshine, loud music, splash of colors and high adrenaline as the ancient city of Calabar hosted the 2015 edition of Carnival Calabar, with the theme “Climate Change”. The carnival, which has grown in leaps and bounds over its 11 years of existence, attracted millions of tourists and fun seekers from ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 Libya recently held a three-day international exhibition for locally made crafts and costumes, as the country strives to encourage their export abroad. On display were dozens of hand-made Libyan dresses and traditional clothing, as well as jewelry, pottery and brass items. One of the main attractions at the exhibition was the Libyan ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi recently declared that the coming year would see the end of the Islamic State. He made the declaration after his military achieved its first major victory over the Islamic sect in 18 months ago. After recapturing Ramadi, the Iraqi forces flew the national flag above the main ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 A ship carrying over 25,000 pounds of low-enriched uranium materials recently left Iran for Russia, as Iran takes baby steps toward honoring a nuclear deal it struck with major world powers. Under the landmark nuclear accord, certain sanctions imposed on Iran by the U.S, EU and U.N. will be removed in exchange ... Read More
Dec 31, 2015 Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and David de Gea were the stars of the show as Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Boxing Day. Sixth-placed United produced an improved display at Old Trafford, having limped to a 2-0 defeat at Stoke City on their previous fixture. Speaking after the ... Read More
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