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Argentina creates new media and communication regulator

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
 

Pochettino happy with spurs squad as transfer window opens

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
 

Which New Year foods bring bad luck?

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
 

Calabar hosts Africa’s biggest street party, again

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
 

Exhibition showcases traditional Libyan crafts and costumes

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
 

Iraq PM vows to defeat IS in 2016 after army's first major victory

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
 

Ship with low-enriched Uranium leaves Iran for Russia -U.S

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
 

Manchester United draw 0-0 with Chelsea

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