December 2022
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Out of office and out of power, Donald Trump could be searching for relevance as he starts his 2024 campaign. But he isn’t. He has a plan. It’s in a new book “The Return: Trump’s Big 2024 Comeback.” Events are clearly moving in his direction. Two serendipitous things happened and just dumped into Trump’s lap issues…
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More than 10 months have elapsed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the equivalent of 300-plus days of brutal warfare and heavy casualties between the neighboring countries. But Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t appear to be any closer to his goal of a Ukraine surrender. As a result, there are speculative reports of Putin, 70, feeling…
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea east to the Korean Peninsula, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday, citing South Korean military. Japan’s coast guard also said North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile, which had already fallen. NKNews.org reported a second suspected ballistic missile before 8:16 a.m., citing “Japanese MND.”…
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Following are reactions to the death of former Pope Benedict, who was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the post rather than rule for life: MARKUS SOEDER, STATE PREMIER OF THE GERMAN STATE OF BAVARIA: “We mourn the death of our Bavarian Pope. The death of Benedict XVI touches me deeply, as…
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Former pope Benedict XVI, who became the first pontiff to resign in some 600 years, has died aged 95. Pope Francis, who replaced him as head of the Catholic Church, had asked the faithful to pray for him at the end of his general audience on Wednesday morning. The Vatican said Benedict’s body will lie in state…
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A woman who claims to have had an illicit relationship with Steven Tyler in the Seventies when she was a minor has filed a lawsuit against the Aerosmith singer, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit was filed following California legislation that temporarily waived statutes of limitations for childhood sexual abuse allegations.…
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A 34-year-old Ugandan man who clobbered his Kenyan wife after she caught him in their matrimonial bed with another woman on Christmas Day is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to assault charges. Mr. Peter Wakube admitted charges of assaulting his wife, Aida Nekesa in Kosovo area in Mathare within Nairobi on December 25, 2022, after…
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Kylian Mbappe has been angered by Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to extend Lionel Messi’s contract. He is now considering leaving the club with Barcelona in the forefront to sign him. Mundo Deportivo reports that the 24-year-old is no longer happy with the news of the Argentina international extending his stay at the French capital. According to…
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Four suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys were on Monday, December 26, arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command, for abducting their colleague over sharing of proceeds from their fraud business, MEZIESBLOG reports. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects identified…
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Pele, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, was Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, with 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The three-time World Cup winner embodied the idea of football as “the beautiful game”, one played with skill, speed, and imagination. Early life Pele was born into a poor family in Tres Coracoes in…
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Brazil has entered three days of mourning following the death of football superstar — AND GREATEST OF ALL TIME (GOAT) — Pele. The 82-year-old – the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player – died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. A 24-hour wake will be held on Monday…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa Academy 2023 for aspiring film and TV content creators (12-month Fully Funded) Application Deadline: 28 February 2023 bit.ly/3Icvsb0 Applications to be part of MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa Academy class of 2023 are now open. MTF South Africa is a 12-month long industry readiness programme that affords the opportunity to…
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Schmidt Futures/Rhodes Trust Rise Challenge 2023 for young people worldwide. (Fully Funded) Application Deadline: 25 January 2023. bit.ly/3tEQ57i Each year, Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential.…
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While Americans were left stranded over Christmas due to weather and Southwest Airlines breakdowns, President Joe Biden has jetted off to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a vacation. The timing has critics irked. The weekend storm has canceled more than 10,000 flights and proved deadly, causing more than 65 fatalities, including more than 34…
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As anti-Trump Democrats and the House Jan. 6 Select Committee prepare for the Republican majority takeover of the House, former President Donald Trump is hailing the dropping of the subpoena served to him. “Was just advised that the Unselect Committee of political thugs has withdrawn the subpoena of me concerning the January 6th Protest of…
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England right-back Reece James described 2022 as the “toughest year to date” on Wednesday after he picked up a fresh injury during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League. Chelsea confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that James would be out “for up to a month.” “2022 has been the toughest year to date … It’s naturally effected [sic]…
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