Cuba won respect of US, Elian Gonzalez says
Cuba has won the respect of Washington, said Elian Gonzalez, who 15 years ago was at the center of a tug of war symbolizing tense ties between the two countries. Cuba and
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Algeria replaces three senior security officials: media
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has replaced three senior army officers with responsibilities for domestic security matters and for his own security, the media reported Saturday. The three, all major generals, headed the
Obama calls for equal rights for gays in Africa
US President Barack Obama on Saturday called for equal rights for gays in Africa, comparing homophobia to racial discrimination he had encountered in the United States. “I’ve been consistent all across Africa
Formula One: Hamilton in prime position for record Hungary win
Defending world champion and series leader Lewis Hamilton bidding for a record fifth Hungarian Grand Prix victory will start from pole for Sunday’s race after posting the fastest time in qualifying on
Air Force One Obama’ – Kenyan babies named for presidential visit
A batch of Kenyan newborn babies have been named in honour of US President Barack Obama’s visit to the country — with some mothers evidently hoping their offspring will be future high-flyers.
Kaduna Govt donates 77 patrol vehicles , 50 motorcycles to Police
Kaduna State Government has procured 77 Hilux vehicles to assist the police in maintaining law and order in the state. Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i, who disclosed this during a working visit to the
Saudi-led raid kill at least 35 in south Yemen
At least 35 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in a Saudi-led coalition air raid in southwestern Yemen, medical sources said Saturday. Women and children were among those killed in the
Why I can’t pay workers’ salaries—Aregbesola
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has once again blamed the failure of his administration to pay workers salaries as at when on the drop in allocations to the state from the Federation
Delicious and nourishing: Insects may be man’s future food
Pan-roasted red ant is a delicacy in Mexico, and a dish of sautéed mopane worms would not raise an eyebrow across Southern Africa. Over two billion people eat insects routinely but converting
Pearson says in talks to sell The Economist share
British publishing company Pearson said Saturday it was in talks to sell its 50-percent stake in The Economist Group, owner of the prestigious magazine of the same name. “Pearson confirms it is