Third Turkish National Arrested in Malaysia
Three Turkish nationals have been arrested in Malaysia over the past week for reportedly being threats to national security. source
Regional ferry operators to provide better life jackets by end-2019
As part of a new initiative to improve safety at sea, regional ferry operators will be required to provide better…
27 Feb 2014: Interview with Claire Chiang
Do women take enough risks? A conference seeks to explore this topic and other issues facing women in Singapore. Joining…
South Korea: Homosexuality remains a taboo subject
While a growing number of younger South Koreans are starting to accept homosexuality in their country, the majority of Koreans…
SINGAPORE: Changing consumer preferences to help boost the economy
Shoppers in Southeast Asia are developing a taste for greater sophistication and quality. Observers said such changing consumer preferences are…
“MINT” nations: The economies of Nigeria and Turkey at a glance
Channel NewsAsia takes a closer look at the economies of Nigeria and Turkey which, along with Mexico and Indonesia, are…
SINGAPORE: Lucasfilm opens new state-of-the-art premises
A new Disney-animated movie similar to the 2011 film “Rango” is set to get a made-in-Singapore stamp. This was revealed…
18 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Animal welfare issues under scrutiny in recent months
Animal cafes are gaining popularity, while the population of strays continues to be an area of concern. Meanwhile in November,…
Decades old hair regulation in Thailand soon to be abolished
Thailand’s Education Ministry says it will abolish a decades-old regulation on school children’s hairstyles that requires them to keep short…
Senegal coach Cisse gets contract extension, tasked to reach 2019 AFCON final
Senegal’s football federation has extended the contract of national coach Aliou Cisse by a year but added that he has…
Euroscience Open Forum 2018 [Sci tech]
The biennial Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF 2018) took place in Toulouse, France from July 9- July 14 where participants celebrated…
Kenyan man jailed for dubious sale of cat meat [The Morning Call]
‘One man’s meat is another man’s poison’ they say. But this time, it is literally the case of “One man’s…
Biafra separatists and army clash: Nigeria’s Abia state imposes curfew
A group campaigning for the secession of a part of southeastern Nigeria, formerly known as Biafra, on Tuesday accused the…
Cultural and Creative Industry; the Ecrans Noirs film festival [The Morning Call]
Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in Africa is believed to be on the verge of becoming one of the major…
Press Review of April 26, 2018 [The Morning Call]
We review the headlines of Africa’s top newspapers on The Morning Call.… READ MORE … source
Equatorial Guinea invites international observers for dialogue
Equatorial Guinea intends to open the door to international observers to participate in the political dialogue slated for mid-July.* If…
Why the percentage of African American lacrosse players is so low
African American Activism Project. source
Régime vegan : pour ou contre ? L’ avis d’un nutritionniste
Régime vegan : pour ou contre ? L’ avis d’un médecin nutritionniste Laurent Chevallier. Retrouvez-nous sur : Notre site web…
‘Everybody in the city was exposed to radiation’ – Hiroshima survivor
The world looked total destruction in the eye 73 years ago, when American nuclear bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and…
Elections meddling? Facebook Brazil bans right-wing activist’s accounts
Facebook has blocked hundreds of right-wing activists’ accounts in Brazil – as a part of their campaign to tackle fake…
RAW: Rhino rams SUV at Mexico zoo
Courtesy: Josue Fernando Gonzalez Aguilar A rhinoceros chased and rammed a small sport utility vehicle carrying visitors at a zoo…
New elections… same old ‘Russian meddling’ – US officials on upcoming November midterm
US security and intelligence chiefs have pledged to protect democracy in a rare united appearance at a media briefing in…
Portland police ignore immigration agents’ emergency calls on mayor’s orders
Further rallies against Donald Trump’s divisive immigration policy are expected across the U.S. later. Some previous protests turned ugly –…
New name for Austin? Texas capital tries to avoid confederate history
The city of Austin in the U.S. may have to rethink its name. A report from the city’s Equity Office…
Facebook removes 32 pages & accounts for ‘inauthentic behaviour’
Facebook has identified and shut down more than two dozen accounts that it claimed were created to exacerbate political tensions…
Jazz in the Park by Charles Bibbs – October Gallery
Price: $95 NOW $45Jazz in the Park by Charles BibbsOpen EditionHand Signed by the ArtistSize 11″ x 21.5″ Approx Internationally…
Santa Fe Store Clerk Calls Officers On Man Because He’s ‘Arrogant’ And ‘Black’
A college student visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, got an education in racial profiling from a convenience store employee. Jordan…
Fourth Arrest Made In Rapper XXXTentacion’s Shooting Death
A fourth man allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy ― better known as XXXTentacion ― surrendered…
African & American Gospel Mix
This video is strictly for Promotional Use Only! . I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE SONGS IN THIS MIX! Enjoy!…
Yara Shahidi gets political in ‘THR’ cover story and opens up about activism
The Hollywood Reporter We already know Yara Shahidi is a force to be reckoned with but she just dropped several…
How to Fight Police Violence, Pollution, and Poverty, at the Same Time | City Lab
This article is published in collaboration with Topic and its new documentary series Braddock, PA, about residents fighting to bring…
Ferguson councilman defeats prosecutor in Michael Brown case in St. Louis County race
In what is seen as a major upset, Wesley Bell, a member of the Ferguson, Missouri city council defeated 27-year…
IKEA strives to keep prices low as opens first store in India
HYDERABAD (Reuters) – IKEA will set some prices even lower in India than elsewhere when it opens its first store…
Shinedown Aims Rock’s Revealing Light At Depression And Mental Health
When Shinedown wrote “Get Up,” the rock band knew they had something special on their hands. They just didn’t realize…
Kourtney Kardashian And Younes Bendjima Split And It’s Already Messy
Reminder: When you break up with a Kardashian, you’re breaking up with the whole family. Kourtney Kardashian and model Younes…
Some Other Marvel Characters Didn’t Survive Thanos, According To ‘Deadpool 2’ Cast
There’s not a lot that could kill Deadpool, but apparently Josh Brolin as a big purple CGI sex symbol can.…
The Best And Most Lavish Looks From The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Premiere
The Hollywood premiere for “Crazy Rich Asians” was Tuesday night, and it did not disappoint. While star Constance Wu dazzled…
Boston’s first Black police commissioner sworn in
William Gross, 56, speaks, as Boston Mayor Marty Walsh listens at right, after he was sworn in as Boston’s first…
Britney Spears’ evolution, from 2007 meltdown to Vegas residency
Pop star Britney Spears. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni) Britney Spears is keeping busy — and reportedly amassing millions: the pop star recently…
Woman tells police she’s a ‘clean, thoroughbred, white girl’
Police in South Carolina say Lauren Elizaabeth Cutshaw speed through a stop sign and told officers there was no need…
Keanu Reeves recalls shaving his legs for a 1980s Coca-Cola commercial
Keanu Reeves recalled shaving his legs for a 1983 Coca-Cola commercial. (Getty Images) Actor Keanu Reeves recalled shaving his legs…
Parkland shooting suspect told police voices told him: ‘Burn. Kill. Destroy.’
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – FEBRUARY 15: Nikolas Cruz, 19, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,…
Cancer study of New Mexico nuclear test site expected to finish in 2019
This July 16, 1945 photo, shows the mushroom cloud of the first atomic explosion at Trinity Test Site, New Mexico.…
Nigeria approves $150 million World Bank loan to fight polio
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria has approved a $150 million loan from the World Bank to help eradicate polio and scale…
Indian woman with 22-pound hand finally getting treatment for rare condition
Mita Sabar, a young woman suffering from a condition that caused her hand to enlarge over roughly a decade, was…
Health workers in Congo being vaccinated against Ebola: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Vaccination of health workers against the deadly Ebola virus has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Contaminated food served after funeral ceremony kills at least 9 mourners
A person was taken to the hospital after eating contaminated food following a funeral ceremony in the Peruvian Andes. (Reuters)…
‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson, Celebrities, and Athletes Celebrate African Americans in Golf
Golf is more than a game, it’s a business tool played by executives, an overwhelming majority of Fortune 500 CEOs,…
11 Black-Owned Nail Salons in New York You Can Support
I often marvel at the artistry of some women’s nails on Instagram, while riding the subway, and when networking. You…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE SOCIAL BROKER’ JAMERUS PAYTON
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
New Requirements for Student-Athletes Puts Focus on Academics
There are a number of high school student-athletes who dream of playing college sports upon graduation. Three major college sports…
From Patent Attorney to CertaPro Painters Franchisee, Woman Shines in Male-Dominated Businesses
There are currently over 2,500 different categories of franchise businesses in the US today. That number can be overwhelming when…
High Museum Adds Four New Board Members, Including Rapper and Activist Killer Mike -ARTnews
Killer Mike VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has added four new directors to its 85-member…
Naomi Beckwith Promoted to Senior Curator at MCA Chicago -ARTnews
Naomi Beckwith. MARIA PONCE Naomi Beckwith is now senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, which she joined…
From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ To ‘Ocean’s 8,’ Here’s How Hollywood Cast Summer’s Biggest Comedy Ensembles
A $10,000 wig. A squandered “First Wives Club” reunion. The last-minute addition of Rihanna’s joints. A lot can happen when…
US healthcare prices set to skyrocket after ‘Obamacare’ scrapped | Al Jazeera
Many people in the US will soon have to pay a lot more for health insurance after President Donald Trump‘s…
‘They wanted to jail us all’ – Black Panthers photographer Neil Kenlock looks back | The Guardian
Sometimes I look at my work and can’t believe I did it,” says photographer Neil Kenlock. “I was just doing…