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Former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Omowunmi Akinfesi, has shared an inspirational note of how she thrived beyond people's expectations and limits regarding her dreams, which they never believed she will ever succeed at.

Neue Baustelle für ORF-Generaldirektor Alexander Wrabetz: In einem Memorandum, das den "Salzburger Nachrichten" vorliegt, fordern die neun Landesstudios bzw. die Bundesländer-Stiftungsräte mehr Regionalität. Unter anderem soll das Programm von ORF 2 umgestellt werden.

Updated at 11.30am with video clip A makeshift memorial to Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta was cleared of flowers and tributes overnight in yet another act of defiance against the adulation to the slain journalist.  It is not known who removed the pictures, flowers and candles from the foot of the Great Siege monument. "The memorial has been wiped out, again. This time with even less care to conceal the hate," one witness told Times of Malta. By mid-morning, the site was once again filling up with new candles and flowers. Читать дальше...

With the World Cup beginning to crown on the horizon, Puma have released a flurry of new kits for the likes of Uruguay, Ghana and Switzerland. While rival suppliers Adidas have been widely praised for their retro-infused offerings, Puma have opted to plough a more prosaic furrow. Indeed, it looks like "very, very white" was the central design brief for all 10 shirts, with Italy, Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Czech Republic, Austria and Serbia also getting new looks. Illuminate the way. 10 countries, 3 continents, 1 passion. Читать дальше...

A makeshift memorial to Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta was cleared of flowers and tributes overnight in yet another act of defiance against the adulation to the slain journalist.  It is not known who removed the pictures, flowers and candles from the foot of the Great Siege monument. "The memorial has been wiped out, again. This time with even less care to conceal the hate," one witness told Times of Malta. The memorial has been an issue of controversy, with many protests and memorials for the journalists held at the spot. Читать дальше...

Der ORF Tirol bekommt ab 1. September einen interimistischen Chefredakteur: Der langjährige Redakteur und Moderator Robert Unterweger wird diese Position vorerst einnehmen, berichtet die "Tiroler Tageszeitung".

Starting in May, Chinese citizens who rank low on the country’s burgeoning “social credit” system will be in danger of being banned from buying plane or train tickets for up to a year, according to statements recently released by the country’s National Development and Reform Commission.

Update #4,296 on the Emre Can contract situation sees a surprise new club challenging Juventus for the German’s signature. Emre Can has been trying his best to ensure that his looming contract situation isn’t overshadowing a promising Liverpool campaign. What was once a nailed-on transfer to Juventus has come into question as the 24-year-old has reconsidered staying in England as well as potentially returning to his old club, Bayern Munich The German midfielder had come up through the famous Bavarian club’s youth academy... Читать дальше...

A group of youngsters from Gorna Oryahovitsa try to help the poor and homeless. 

Police on Monday freed the wife of Mali's honorary consul in Barcelona after a man from the African country seeking to be allowed out of Spain held her for five hours, police said.

Die Chefredakteurin des russischen Staatssenders RT, Margarita Simonjan, hat den wiedergewählten Präsidenten Wladimir Putin auf Twitter als "unseren Führer" bezeichnet.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, the country’s securities regulator, has moved to shut down  an initial coin offering (ICO) citing “potential unauthorized promotional activities and unlicensed regulated activities.” Black Cell Technology was forced to halt its initial coin offering by the regulatory body. The project has complied with the official verdict by ceasing the token sale,

March 20 – Gaetano Micciche has been confirmed as the new president of the Serie A after stepping into the post temporarily less than two weeks ago.

That’s the conclusion that two socialists came to after observing seven hackathons over the period of one year, reports Wired. In “Hackathons As Co-optation Ritual: Socializing Workers and Institutionalizing Innovation in the ‘New’ Economy,” sociologists Sharon Zukin and Max Papadantonakis argue that companies use the allure of hackathons to get people to work for free. …

In the letter seen by NAIJ.com dated Wednesday, March 14, the groups urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the age reduction bill as soon as the National Assembly transmits the constitutional amendment bills to him.

As far as the objectives of the Peace Corps are concerned it has been severally pointed out that they duplicate the functions of seven already existing organisations including the Nigeria Police Force and the NSCDC.

As far as the objectives of the Peace Corps are concerned it has been severally pointed out that they duplicate the functions of seven already existing organisations including the Nigeria Police Force and the NSCDC.

Xi Jinping reshaped his core economic team yesterday, promoting two trusted, US-educated lieutenants to key positions at a time of escalating trade tensions with Washington and concerns over a growing debt mountain. Parliament approved the nomination of Xi’s influential adviser Liu He, a Harvard-educated Communist Party official who as vice premier is expected to oversee the financial and economic sectors. The deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), Yi Gang, was elevated to head the central bank... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind the golden arches wants to get greener. McDonald's on Tuesday announced a number of steps it will take to cut the greenhouse gases it emits into the air, including tweaking the way the beef in its Big Macs and Quarter Pounders is produced. The world's largest burger chain said it expects the changes to prevent 150 million metric tons (165 million tons) of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the atmosphere by 2030, equal to taking 32 million cars off the road for a year. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind the golden arches wants to get greener. McDonald's on Tuesday announced a number of steps it will take to cut the greenhouse gases it emits into the air, including tweaking the way the beef in its Big Macs and Quarter Pounders is produced. The world's largest burger chain said it expects the changes to prevent 150 million metric tons (165 million tons) of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the atmosphere by 2030, equal to taking 32 million cars off the road for a year. Читать дальше...

The longest serving school principal in Nigeria, Reverend Father Jeremiah Dermot O'Connell has passed away in his country home in the Republic of Ireland at 85. He returned to the Republic of Ireland after his retirement in 2017.

It's a sensational story containing allegations of sleaze, psychological manipulation and data misuse that has provoked an internationally furious response.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been heavily criticised by pundit Garth Crooks for allowing Nemanja Matic to leave the club for Manchester United last summer. The Serbia international has shone for United since his somewhat surprise move, which followed a strong campaign at Stamford Bridge last term. MORE: Manchester United make approach to sign Arsenal star […]

Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their potential attempt to sign Bordeaux’s Malcom during the summer transfer window. The Brazilian footballer was touted as one of the Gunners’ main attacking targets in January, but the club eventually turned their attention towards signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the former arriving in a straight-swap […]

Former England international Paul Mariner reacts to Gareth Southgate's 27-man roster as the Three Lions prepare to face the Netherlands and Italy. England manager Gareth Southgate says he keeps preparing the squad for the World Cup despite the political tensions between the UK and the tournament hosts Russia. Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand has withdrawn from the England squad following a back issue. The 28-year-old, who helped Southampton to a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal victory against Wigan on Sunday... Читать дальше...