US Vote-by-mail Begins, As White House Campaign Gets Ugly
WASHINGTONThe US election is officially open: North Carolina on Friday (Sept 4) launched vote-by-mail operations for the Nov 3 contest between President Donald
Trump Denies Report That He Spoke Disparagingly Of US War Dead
United States President Donald Trump strongly denied on Thursday (Sept 3) a magazine report saying he had spoken disparagingly about fallen US military personne
Women May Mount Stronger Covid-19 Immune Response
PARIS • A new study looking at male and female immune responses to the coronavirus may shed new light on why men are more likely to become seriously ill with
UBA Announces Appointment Of New DMDs For Nigeria, Africa
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has announced the appointments of Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA's Nigeria and A
Greening The Belt And Road: China Daily Contributor
BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)As the pressures of climate change continue to mount, there is an urgent need for a form of growth that embraces conserva
From Goldman To Apple, Firms Seek New Calculus On Race
MTV went dark for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Goldman Sachs pledged US$10 million (S$13.97 million) "to help address racial and economic injustice". And
Nuke Control Pact At Risk After US Withdrawal From Open Skies Treaty
The Open Skies agreement is the third security arrangement that President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from, after the Iran nuclear deal and the
US Pulls Out From Open Skies Treaty, Re-engineering Cold War Era Security Agreements
WASHINGTONThe Open Skies agreement is the third security arrangement from which President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States, after the Iran Nuclear D
China's Post-pandemic Economic Stimulus Puts 2020 Climate Pledges At Risk
China could struggle to meet its climate pledges this year as it turns to heavy industry and carbon-intensive projects to shore up its coronavirus-stricken econ
'Queen Of Pop' Madonna Says She Had Coronavirus While On Tour In Paris
PARIS (AFP)Madonna said on Thursday (May 7) that she has had the coronavirus and that it was why she had to cancel a concert in Paris in February, though she…
'Queen Of Pop' Madonna Says She Has Had Coronavirus
PARIS (AFP)Madonna said on Thursday (May 7) that she has had the coronavirus and that it was why she had to cancel a concert in Paris in February, though she…
US Targets Expiring Iran Arms Embargo At Risk Of Angry Allies
The Trump administration is escalating tensions with allies as it seeks to renew a UN arms embargo on Iran that's set to expire this year, threatening to kill w
BREAKING: Fela's Ex-drummer, Tony Allen, Dies In France
Previous drummer, composer and songwriter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Tony Allen, has passed away. Allen died in Paris, France, on Thursday. He was
BREAKING: Germany Grants Nigeria N8.9bn Debt Relief Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The Republic of Germany said it's granted Nigeria debt relief amounting to N8.9bn (€22.4m) on account of the Coronavirus pandemic. Also, the German Government
Japan's Megabanks, Taking Heat For Climate Inaction, Vow Not To Finance New Coal Plants
TOKYOJapan's megabanks have announced commitments, of varying degrees, to stop ficing new coal power projects as global pressure ramps up on the world's third l
COVID-19: Drogba, Eto'o Slam Doctors' For Suggesting Africa Should Be Used As A Test Site
Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o have slammed suggestions made by two France-based doctors that Africa should be used as a test site for a solution to the ongoing
My Father’s Great Grandfather Was A Musician, His Grandson Is A Musician – Femi Kuti
Popular singer, Femi Kuti has broken down the history of music in his great family. According to him, his father's great grandfather and grandfather were musici
Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay Z Attend Diddy’s 50th Birthday Bash
Hollywood celebrities turned up to mark Diddy's birthday and it was a colorful ceremony. The rapper clocked 50 on November 4th and decided to host a lavish part
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Adorable Pictures Of Her Sons, Saint And Psalm West
Reality star, Kim Kardashian has flaunted beautiful photos of her eldest son, Saint West spending time with his kid brother, Psalm West. The way Saint wrapped h
Messi Flaunts His Sixth Ballon D’Or Trophy With His Family
Lionel Messi won his 6th Ballon d'Or trophy last night, beating Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo to the important award in Paris. Jum