Security tight as Gauteng taxi bosses arrive to meet premier
The Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg resembled a war zone when taxi bosses made their way to a meeting convened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Thursday morning.
The Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg resembled a war zone when taxi bosses made their way to a meeting convened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Thursday morning.
Over jollof rice in Lagos, the Nigerian novelist talks about race, gender, her hard-edged heroines and her optimism for her home country — while revealing some surprising news
DETROIT (AP) — The Flint Institute of Arts plans an $8.5 million museum expansion and art school renovation that includes a wing for contemporary crafts and space for artists to work with stadium-style seating so visitors can observe the creative process, officials announced Thursday. The museum has a significant collection of glass and ceramics and the art school renovation will include glass furnaces and a metal foundry. The art school enrolls more than 1,700 students a year, offering instruction in drawing... Читать дальше...
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HENGELO - De splinternieuwe Çesme op het Stationsplein in Hengelo staat alweer in de steigers. De drinkfontein krijgt een bijzondere, ondergrondse verlichting.
PARIS — The Latest from soccer’s European Championship (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Germany coach Joachim Loew has a full squad to pick from for Saturday’s quarterfinal against Italy in Bordeaux after left back Jonas Hector overcame a cold to take part in training. Oliver Bierhoff, part of Germany’s winning Euro 1996 team and who
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This story was updated at 9:40 a.m. EDT. U.S. stocks were moving higher Thursday, following European and Asian markets higher, as the immediate market flurry over Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union settled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that history falsifications and lies targeting Russia cannot be tolerated.
Italy's Fabio Fognini produces a stunning "hot dog" lob during his second round match with Federico Delbonis of Argentina on court 11.
A baby girl was born in Shanghai from an embryo that was stored frozen for 18 years, hospital officials said on Wednesday.
So, this is where the celebrities hide.
Bills coach Rex Ryan and his brother-assistant Rob already had made it clear that they plan to honor the family name with the team’s performance in 2016. Following the passing of their father, Buddy, the sense of urgency has increased. “This season means a hell of a lot to us,” Rex told Jenny Vrentas of…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music has always been at the heart of the annual Essence Festival, now in its 22nd year, and this year will be no different.
Fans will get to hear from first-timers Mariah Carey, Puff Daddy and Jeremih as well as from festival veterans Charlie Wilson, Maxwell, New Edition, Tyrese and Lalah Hathaway — all of whom are scheduled to perform inside the Superdome from Friday through Sunday. [...] in continuing with its theme to "party with a purpose," organizers have prepared an empowerment experience inside the city's convention center that includes insight into current events, trending concepts in beauty and fashion as well... Читать дальше...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Netflix plans to expand its Asian offerings to subscribers around the world by tapping more creators in the region, including "Snowpiercer" director Bong Joon-ho, its chief said Thursday. CEO Reed Hastings said the U.S. streaming service company is looking at many projects throughout Asia, including original series by Asian creators, following its investment in the South Korean filmmaker's new movie "Okja." In the same month, Indonesian state telecommunications company... Читать дальше...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Netflix plans to expand its Asian offerings to subscribers around the world by tapping more creators in the region, including "Snowpiercer" director Bong Joon-ho, its chief said Thursday. CEO Reed Hastings said the U.S. streaming service company is looking at many projects throughout Asia, including original series by Asian creators, following its investment in the South Korean filmmaker's new movie "Okja." In the same month, Indonesian state telecommunications company... Читать дальше...
'When that irritation is combined with the warm moist environment of the genitals, it becomes a happy culture medium for bacterial pathogens,' doctors warn
All political hell is breaking loose in the UK. The Prime Minister is no more – a post-modern version of Monty Python’s Dead Parrot Sketch.
U.K. Justice Secretary and Brexit campaigner Michael Gove announced Thursday his decision to run for the position of Conservative Party leader and prime minister following the United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union. Gove, who has repeatedly denied he wants to be the prime minister, was expected to stand behind former London mayor Boris Johnson’s bid for the leadership as current Prime Minister David Cameron announced his resignation following the referendum results.
Britain's Heather Watson suffers "one of the worst" defeats of her career as she loses 3-6 6-0 12-10 to Annika Beck at Wimbledon.
– An elections petitions tribunal has upheld the election of David Mark as senator representing Benue South senatorial district – The tribunal struck out a petition filed before it by Daniel Onjeh, the APC candidate in the election The election of David Mark, a former Senate president, has been upheld by the National Assembly elections […]
Читать дальше...There were reports earlier this week that presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump had lined up a trip of sports legends to speak for him at the Republican National Convention. Perhaps he should have checked with legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka first, before reports that had the Hall of Famer alongside Mike Tyson and Bobby Knight.…