January 2018

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co, the world’s 6th largest bank by total assets, said it plans to expand its African presence into countries including Ghana and Kenya, Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said in an interview on Wednesday. “You’ll see us open in some countries we are not in, in Africa you’ll be hearing about some of…

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  • To avoid the worst-case situation of your proposal being ruined by an airport security scanner, a UK airport has launched a new “secret code” service to keep your engagement plans discreet.     After all, it’s not very romantic having an airport security worker holding the ring. Metro reports that East Midlands Airport has launched a…

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  • David Eugene Joyner, the American actor from Illinois who shot to limelight for his acting role as Barney (with Bob West voicing the character), is now a full-time manager of his Tantra massage business outfit. Joyner, 54, is currently offering better perks than a big hug to all who care for something more soothing. Joyner…

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  • No good deed ever goes unpunished, they always say, and if this turns out to be true, a snake enthusiast in Hampshire should be regretting – stone cold in the mortuary. Image shows Dan Brandon with Tiny This once-handsome young man reportedly bought his little monster while it hatched, and showered it with love until…

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  • Donald Trump’s “America First Policy” was widely criticized with beliefs that it will disrupt the country’s foreign policy and isolate U.S. from world leaders, but there are fears in Africa that the continent has been placed at a most disadvantaged position for growth. China is alleged have gained “unmerited” favors from Mr. Trump’s protectionist policy…

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  • With expectations of unfavorable banking rules and regulations in post-Brexit UK, JPMorgan has warned that nearly 4,000 workers would be downsized. Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of the world-famous bank, said in an official statement that “heads will role” if the United Kingdom and European Union (EU) fail to agree on common banking rules. Speaking…

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  • Why PSG fans hate Neymar

    Neymar was announced as PSG player on 3 August 2017 after Barcelona, the footballer’s former club, publicized that his legal representatives made a payment of €222 million to the club. Image shows Neymar celebrating his first goal at PSG with Edison Cavani Neymar’s outrageous transfer fee went into record books as the highest transfer fee in…

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  • Flamengo FC star Vinicius Junior, who currently has a pending contract with Real Madrid and will be eligible to play for the Spanish club side later this summer, has said he would have loved to spend more time in Brazil. The 17-year-old made his wishes known although Los Blancos and Flamengo think otherwise. Vinicus is a…

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  • Popular singer Shakira (full names Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll) is alleged to have evaded tax payments in Spain, and authorities say she would likely get a prison sentence. Image: Shakira The Hips Don’t Lie singer is under investigations for her earnings between 2011 to 2014. According the Spanish media, Shakira avoided payments estimated in millions of pounds,…

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  • Real Madrid’s 7-1 win against Deportivo La Coruna was their best performance since last month’s 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla at home, and Los Blancos appear to have found their rhythm since winning the Club World Cup despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s insignificant contributions. However, the Portugal international footballer scored a brace alongside Nacho and Bale to fire…

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  • Zinedine Zidane admits he was pleased with Real Madrid players after they thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 in a match which turned out to be one of their biggest wins so far.   The Liga game was remarkable for Los Blancos, especially Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been widely criticized in the media for poor deliveries.…

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  • It shouldn’t come as a surprise that most foreigners want to learn how to say bad words (坏语 – huài yǔ) in Chinese and every other language. Some us would admit also, that we always seek out the profanity first, when studying a language. Being a 老外 foreigner in China  (foreigner) often leaves you prone to being…

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  • Real Madrid’s current standing on the Liga table and Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent dip in form have fueled rumors that the World Best Player could be on his way out of Spain. Ronaldo has been strongly linked with his former club Manchester United, and football analysts believe the Portugal international football will most likely return to…

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