September 2017
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Blake Heron, the American actor who is popularly know for his role as Marty Preston in the 1996 blockbuster Shiloh, has reportedly died at the age of 35. Image: Blake Heron Heron was found unresponsive by his girlfriend in his Los Angeles home, Variety reported. He lived in Crescenta, California before his death. The actor who gained…
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A disgruntled photographer has sued supermodel Gigi Hadid for allegedly gaining fame from a picture he took of her. Peter Cepeda claims Gigi posted the picture on social media without seeking approval. Image: Gigi Hadid According to a report from PageSix [http://pge.sx/2f8DjrN], Peter says he owns the copyright to the 22-year-old’s 2016 picture which showed her standing…
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Nuclear officials in Florida are working on plans to shut down two nuclear plants if necessary due to the approaching Hurricane Irma, but no decision has yet been made. “If we anticipate there will be direct impacts on either facility, we’ll shut down the units,” said Peter Robbins, Florida Power and Light spokesman, the Miami Herald…
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As Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida, an Associated Press analysis shows a steep drop in flood insurance across the state, including the areas most endangered by what could be a devastating storm surge. In just five years, the state’s total number of federal flood insurance policies has fallen by 15 percent, according to Federal…
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The US NAVY have deployed ships, troops, and crews to help with rescue and relief efforts as Hurricane Irma approaches. Irma, a Category 5 storm which has cut a path of destruction across the Caribbean, will be the strongest hurricane to ever come out of the Atlantic Ocean. Experts believe it will make a direct hit on the…
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Some greedy airliners operating in the United States have been criticized for hiking prices as Florida residents seek escape from Category 5 Hurricane Irma. A reporter with Fox News tweeted that United Airlines ticket has skyrocketed to as much as $6,300 for trips between Miami and Atlanta. John Roberts’ tweet bemoaned the unfair price hike which regrettably…
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The United States military has received President Donald Trump’s backing to shoot down North Korean missiles. According to a report from The Associated Press (AP), America is ready to destroy any Kim Jong Un’s missile flying within its continent or anywhere around Guam and Hawaii. The report comes after South Korea speculated another missile launch…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is reportedly preparing to launch another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on September 9. According to a report from South Asia’s Leading Multimedia News Agency, South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon confirmed this latest development at a press conference. Image: Kim Jong Un Speaking at a meeting of defence ministers which was held in…
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today called for the Muslims of Rakhine state to be given either nationality or legal status, and voiced concern about violence that has since late August forced nearly 125,000 people to flee and risk destabilizing the region. “I have condemned the recent attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army. But now we…
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Uruguay’s Federico Valverde (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Paraguay during their 2018 World Cup football qualifier match in Asuncion, on September 5, 2017. / AFP / DANIEL DUARTE Ecuador’s Gabriel Achilier (L) and Peru’s Andre Carrillo vie for the ball during their 2018 World Cup qualifier football match in Quito, on September 5,…
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The United Nations today allocated $21 million to provide life-saving food support, nutrition, water and sanitation, health and other assistance to thousands of Sudanese in newly accessible areas in Darfur’s Jebel Marra area, South Kordofan and Blue Nile. “Our response will address both the immediate needs through emergency, life-saving assistance and strengthen resilience of the…
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Only Nigeria were mathematically able to qualify during the fourth installment of the third round of African qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, but the Super Eagles will have to wait another month before attempting to obtain the points they require to advance. Their draw with Cameroon did have one direct impact: Les Lions…
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Let’s assume you’re feeling unfulfilled, uninspired, goalless, or unclear of what purposes your life holds, you’re not alone in that quagmire; almost every successful person you know went through this stage of life. There are quite a lot of books, videos and articles which probably tell stories of how you can live a fulfilled life…
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A shrewd Chinese businessman who owns a retail outlet for selling VPN software has been sentenced to 9 months in prison. The recent court sentence angered most netizens who took to social media and expressed concerns that their government is making huge efforts to block access to some foreign websites, movies, books and chat apps…
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