Bolton claims tell-all book on Trump and Ukraine is undegoing WH censorship

Former national security adviser John Bolton on Monday hinted at further revelations in his upcoming book, reports The New York Times. According to the New York Post, the book is under review by the federal government -- a process he likened to "censorship." olton was discussing his book during a foreign policy discussion at Duke University on Monday. He … Continue reading Bolton claims tell-all book on Trump and Ukraine is undegoing WH censorship

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Japan considering use of HIV Treatment for Coronavirus

Japan is aiming to start trials soon using an HIV treatment for the coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday. “We’re currently preparing to start clinical trials using HIV medication on the novel coronavirus,” Suga, the government’s top spokesman, said at a daily press briefing. He added that he could not comment on … Continue reading Japan considering use of HIV Treatment for Coronavirus

Kawhi Leonard excited for winning innaugral Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award

Kawhi Leonard was named the recipient of the NBA's first-ever Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award on Sunday. The award was given to Leonard after Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis, 157-155, in an exciting down-to-the-wire contest. Leonard tallied a team-high 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals on 11-of-18 shooting. The MVP started the game … Continue reading Kawhi Leonard excited for winning innaugral Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award

Kobe Bryant was everywhere during last weekend’s NBA All-Star game

Highlights from All-Star weekend included a controversial dunk contest (you got hosed, Aaron Gordon), a light celebrity game (do better, NBA) and a big man winning the skills competition (how about Bam Adebayo?). On Sunday, with new rules making the game more competitive, Team LeBron edged Team Giannis on an Anthony Davis free throw. But this weekend … Continue reading Kobe Bryant was everywhere during last weekend’s NBA All-Star game

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Iker Casillas interested in becoming President of Spanish Federation

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas will run for president of the Spanish soccer federation. Casillas, who currently plays for Portuguese club Porto, made the announcement Monday on his social media accounts, saying he will be a candidate as soon as new elections are scheduled. The 38-year-old Casillas said he wants to raise the federation … Continue reading Iker Casillas interested in becoming President of Spanish Federation

Moussa Marega wants racists out from the football world

FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who tried to walk off the field after being the target of racist slurs from fans, faced apparent attempts Sunday by his own teammates and opposition players to prevent him from leaving. Marega, who is black and plays for Mali, was visibly angered by monkey noises targeting him after he … Continue reading Moussa Marega wants racists out from the football world

Barcelona deny criticising players to boost president’s image

Barcelona have denied trying to boost the image of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu by hiring a company that criticised current and former players, including Lionel Messi, on social media. According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser Cataluna, the PR company I3 Ventures was contracted by Barca and oversaw "dozens" of accounts attacking the likes of Messi, Gerard Pique, … Continue reading Barcelona deny criticising players to boost president’s image

Nigeria’s Ighalo and Manchester United likely to agree on a permanent move

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the Red Devils could look to sign striker Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal if he impresses while on loan. United raised more than a few eyebrows with the acquisition of Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day. Solskjer was desperately scouring the winter … Continue reading Nigeria’s Ighalo and Manchester United likely to agree on a permanent move

Pretty model banned on Tinder because she’s ‘too sexy’

Twenty-six-year-old Holly Valentine from Los Angeles in the US claims she was banned from Tinder after users of the app reported her account as fake. The users who reported her thought she was “just too attractive” to be real, reports the Daily Mail. The Instagram model has racked up more than 1 million followers on Instagram … Continue reading Pretty model banned on Tinder because she’s ‘too sexy’

THREE-SOME: Could you share your partner without being jealous?

Could a couple invite a plus one into their bed without it tainting their relationship? It's not that men always have to 'convince' their partners to invite a third intimate partner. Today, many women are just as comfortable with the idea. "If your relationship can't survive this, then that says a lot," says Kim*. She … Continue reading THREE-SOME: Could you share your partner without being jealous?

Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia cry out against widespread persecution

Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday. A court in Kamchatka on Friday sentenced Mikhail Popov and his wife Yelena to fines of 350,000 and 300,000 rubles ($5,500 and $4,700) for engaging in extremist activities … Continue reading Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia cry out against widespread persecution

Macron’s candidate disgraced with leaked sex tape

Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of graphic sexual images led an associate of President Emmanuel Macron to pull out of the race for mayor of Paris. Rapid expressions of support for Benjamin Griveaux … Continue reading Macron’s candidate disgraced with leaked sex tape

Sri Lanka army chief banned from entering the US for alleged human rights violation

The U.S. government on Friday issued a travel ban Sri Lanka's army chief, saying there is “credible information of his involvement” in human rights violations during the final phase of the island nation's civil war that ended 11 years ago, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said. The army chief, Shavendra Silva, and his immediate … Continue reading Sri Lanka army chief banned from entering the US for alleged human rights violation

U.S. killing of Military General was wrongly planned – Foreign Minister

The U.S. killing of a top Iranian general was a miscalculation that has had the effect of bolstering support in Iraq for the removal of American troops, a longtime goal of Tehran, Iran's foreign minister said Friday. The U.S. killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a Jan. 3 drone strike as the commander of Iran's expeditionary … Continue reading U.S. killing of Military General was wrongly planned – Foreign Minister

Why UEFA banned Manchester City

English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules in a seismic ruling against one of world football's wealthiest clubs. The Abu Dhabi-owned team was also fined 30 million euros ($33 million) after an investigation that was sparked by … Continue reading Why UEFA banned Manchester City