Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The marijuana had been in storage for at least two years when 500kgs of it vanished. In total, 6,000kg of marijuana was registered in the warehouse in Pilar, Argentina two years ago, however this year only 5,460kg remained. Suspicion then fell on former police …
Read More »Iniesta says ’emotional’ final may be his last for Barca
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Andres Iniesta hinted he may have played his last final for Barcelona after they crushed Sevilla 5-0 to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday. Barcelona captain Iniesta said he would reveal his future plans “this week” as the 33-year-old weighs up an offer from …
Read More »World Bank shareholders approve $13 bln capital increase
Washington, United States | AFP | World Bank shareholders approved a “historic” increase in the bank’s lending capacity Saturday after the United States backed a reform package that curbs loans and charges more for higher income countries like China. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said neither China nor any …
Read More »Police use tear gas, stun grenades after Kaizer Chiefs lose
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Police fired tear gas and stun grenades in Durban Saturday to disperse angry Kaizer Chiefs fans after the club suffered a shock South African FA Cup semi-final defeat. Chiefs’ players had to sprint to the changeroom when furious supporters invaded the pitch following a …
Read More »Khan beats Lo Greco in 39 seconds on British return
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Amir Khan’s first bout in a British ring for five years saw him knock out Canada’s Phil Lo Greco in a mere 39 seconds on Saturday. The 31-year-old British boxer had not fought anywhere for two years since being beaten by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez …
Read More »Were you freaked out by Friday the 13th?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some people take the superstition of Friday the 13th very seriously. Normal acts, like getting on a plane today can feel like the end of the world for them. One Tweeted that he was not only on flight number 666, but en-route to Hel …
Read More »Child rape case heightens India’s Hindu-Muslim divide
Jammu, India | AFP | The internet is being cut for hours on end in Jammu as authorities try to halt protests that have grown in the Kashmir winter capital since the rape-murder of an eight year old girl opened a new front in India’s Hindu-Muslim divide. With near daily …
Read More »Scientists create tiny booze detector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists have created a tiny new sensor that can continuously monitor levels of alcohol in the blood. The device, which measures roughly one cubic millimeter, is injected beneath the skin and can be linked up to a smartphone. Alcohol levels in the blood can …
Read More »Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration centre kills 48
Kabul, Afghanistan | AFP | An Islamic State suicide bomber killed at least 48 people including women and children and wounded 112 outside a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday in the latest attack on election preparations. The assaults underscore growing concerns about security in the lead-up …
Read More »Barca hammer Sevilla to win 30th Copa del Rey
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez inspired Barcelona to what will surely be the first part of a domestic double this season as they thrashed Sevilla 5-0 on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey. Messi had scored once and Suarez twice before even the half-time …
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