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Editor’s note: Onyedikachi Chimaobim Kalu has expresed his opinion on Nigerians identity or its absence, their oppression by white people and ensuing consequences affecting everyday life of ordinary Africans till now, touching on the topic of Biafra perception in modern Nigerian society and subconscious slavery. I would rather live in the entity called Biafra as a beggar than live […]

The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

"Hey Vlad, how much did they charge you bro?," was the reaction from bantamweight boxer Michael Conlan,

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PATIKUL, Philippines, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen abducted a public elementary school teacher on her way to work in the village of Kan Ague in Patikul in the island province of Sulu.

A judge sentenced two Hasidic men who admitted their role in the vicious beating of a gay black man to 150 hours of community service.

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The longer a woman is overweight, the higher her risk of several cancers, researchers report.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anna Cruz's runner beat the buzzer, and Spain advanced to the semifinals of women's basketball by eliminating Turkey 64-62 Tuesday with an exciting rally.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anna Cruz's runner beat the buzzer, and Spain advanced to the semifinals of women's basketball by eliminating Turkey 64-62 Tuesday with an exciting rally.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anna Cruz's runner beat the buzzer, and Spain advanced to the semifinals of women's basketball by eliminating Turkey 64-62 Tuesday with an exciting rally.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anna Cruz's runner beat the buzzer, and Spain advanced to the semifinals of women's basketball by eliminating Turkey 64-62 Tuesday with an exciting rally.

Ford Motor Co. plans to release a fully driverless car without a steering wheel or pedals in the next five years, the latest salvo in a technological arms race engulfing the global auto industry.

It turns out that Yang Yang the panda, a famous bear in an Austrian zoo, was gifted with a surprise a few weeks back when she gave birth to two baby pandas instead of the one zookeepers initially expected. After weeks of speculation that Yang Yang gave birth to twins, a video finally captured her taking care of two little bears.

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has extended the deadline for submissions on the Administration and Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Bill to August 31.

Looks like blood isn’t the only thing that Meredith and Maggie share. During the Season 12 finale of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” it was revealed that both sisters caught feelings for the same guy: Dr. Nathan Riggs.

There was some good news about Bills linebacker Manny Lawson on Tuesday as he was activated from the non-football injury list, but there may be some bad to follow it. Tim Graham of the Buffalo News reported that Lawson faces a possible one-game suspension and his colleague Jay Skurski adds that it would come under…

DANVILLE, Ind. — The Latest on tornadoes and record rainfall that hit Indiana (all times local): 3:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has posted preliminary findings of its crews surveying tornado damage. It says an EF1 Tornado struck Monday one half mile east of Pittsboro in Hendricks County. An EF-1 tornado has winds of 86-110

Three North West children who had taken ill after eating at a neighbour’s house were found dead in their home. A fourth child is recovering in hospital.

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics in imminent danger of cementing a reputation as the most trouble-plagued Games in recent history.

RIO DE JANEIRO — World road race champion Peter Sagan is switching gears at the Olympics. He’s also realistic about his chances on the mountain bike. “Technically, I am not bad. I am not here to lose,” Sagan said. “Can I win? If I lose, I am not disappointed. If I win, it’s so good.”

Premier Brad Wall is in La Loche where he announced new measures for education, health, housing and infrastructure