October 2018

  •   A day after Rosmah Mansor was arrested by Malaysia’s anti-graft authorities as part of what has become the world’s biggest scandal, the country’s former first lady has been charged on 17 counts of financial misappropriation. Image shows Najib Razak and Rosmah Mansor After spending a night in detention following her arrest by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption…

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  •   US Senator Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, said that the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was the “product of an incomplete investigation”. Image shows Brett Kavanaugh testifying before the Senate The White House received the much-anticipated FBI report on Wednesday night, local time,…

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  •   As part of the efforts aimed at improving employees’ welfare, Amazon made headlines this week with its $15 per hour minimum wage for U.S. workers only. Image shows Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO Although Amazon’s new pay doubles the federal minimum wage of $7.25, the online giant was criticized for withdrawing bonuses, including…

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  •     Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, on Wednesday delivered a brief media address following the outcome of the much disputed Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. Image: Akinwunmi Ambode Here’s everything he said: Fellow Lagosians, the last few days have witnessed intense political activities that have gripped the attention of the nation…

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  •     Fan Bingbing, China’s most popular actress who disappeared into thin air since June and resurfaced this October, was wanted for tax evasion amounting to $97m, the Chinese tax authorities said. Her mystery disappearance from Hollywood and unexpected emergence into global spotlight is believed to be an act propelled by the long arms of…

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  •   Whoopi Goldberg, who currently co-hosts “The View”, has said that the only reason Donald Trump Jr. would need to be worried for his sons’ safety in the #MeToo era would be if he believed his sons had the “tendencies” to abuse someone. Image: Whoopi Goldberg According to a report from RT, Trump Jr. said during…

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  •   A model is attended to by stylists backstage before the presentation of the Roberto Cavalli fashion show A model presents a creation during the Missoni fashion show Model Bella Hadid poses backstage before the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini fashion show, as part of the Women’s Spring/Summer 2019 fashion week in Milan, on September 22,…

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  •   At the UEFA Executive Committee meeting held last weekend in Nyon, Switzerland, a number of decisions concerning UEFA competitions were reached, particularly VAR which is expected in the 2019 CL competitions. Commenting on the introduction of VAR, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said he is confident that the introduction of Video Assistant Referees in August…

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  •     Zinedine Zidane is expecting a coaching job in England and an opportunity from Paris Saint-German will “most likely” be available next summer, but the former Real Madrid coach says he’s focused on personal development at the moment. Image: Zinedine Zidane Regarded as one of the world’s best coaches for his exploits with Madrid,…

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  •   Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho isn’t happy with the club’s handling of his alleged rift with Paul Pogba. Since the start of this 2018/19 English Premier League season, Pogba has twice made public statements which were interpreted as jabs directed at the manager. Following United’s victory over Leicester City on the opening day of…

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  •     Mahathir Mohamad has been slammed for antisemitism after he referred to Jews as “hook-nosed” and blamed Israel for creating problems in the Middle East. Image: Mahathir Mohamad Mohamad, 93, is the world’s oldest head of government following his second tenure which started in May. Although a large number of Malaysians believe Mohamad’s government is,…

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  •   In a scathing remark on Argentina’s recurring woes in global football, former coach and captain of the South American country, Diego Maradona, says he would have loved to see Lionel Messi retire from international duties after Russia 2018. Image shows Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona at the 2010 World Cup Maradona, 57, says he…

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  •   The “Non-Violence” (or “Knotted Gun”) sculpture by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd on display at the UN Visitors’ Plaza. The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of…

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  •   In response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s rant that Real Madrid have always “erroneously” placed him second to Don Alfredo di Stefano, who is considered a legend at the Santiago Bernabue, the club says both are recognized for their immeasurable contributions but will never match each other for some reasons explained below. Let me tell you…

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  •   Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Spain was born of anger, regrets and caution, following his prolonged tax issues with the Spanish tax authorities. In a new report published by El Mundo, the tax evasion case which led to Ronaldo’s exit from Real Madrid in July 2018 was traced to May 2017, when the Spanish tax…

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