Recent missile launches from North Korea are a "shop window" for those wanting to buy: Observer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to boost its strike capability. Meanwhile, Japan insists North Korea’s…
Jakarta protests: Second night of violence
Central Jakarta was turned into a battlefield of tear gas, rubber bullets and firecrackers, as riot police and protesters faced…
US Senate proposing sanctions to counter China's actions in South China Sea: Report
Tensions between China and the United States look set to escalate. The South China Morning Post is reporting that the…
North Korea calls US National Security Adviser Bolton a "war maniac"
A North Korean foreign ministry spokesman has called US National Security Adviser John Bolton a “war maniac” and a “security…
Philippines begins shipping back mislabelled waste to Canada
The Philippines has begun shipping back over a thousand tonnes of mislabelled waste to Canada. The issue first arose in…
Uber reports US$1b loss in Q1
Ride-hailing giant Uber has posted a US$1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2019. In its first financial report…
US-China Trade War: Chinese man’s patriotic song goes viral
A Chinese man’s song on the ongoing trade war between the world’s two superpowers has gone viral. He said that…
Deadly violence in Kenya in the aftermath of the presidential election [no comment]
Opposition supporters protested Wednesday to challenge the provisional results announced by the electoral commission. At least four people were reported…
Protests in Morocco's Al Hoceima region worrying [The Morning Call]
The arrest of an activist sparked protests in Morocco over the weekend, a rare scene in the kingdom’s al Hoceima…
"La Negrada": The recognition of Afro-Mexican communities on the big screen
“La Negrada”, by director Jorge Perez Solano, has been a big deal since its release in Mexico on August 10th.…
Biennial of Contemporary African Art, Dak'Art 2018 takes place in Senegal [No Comment]
Dak’Art, one of the most important contemporary art events on the African continent, opened its doors in Senegal. During the…
UN hints of possible war crimes by South Sudan govt forces
At least 232 civilians were killed and 120 women and girls raped in attacks by South Sudan government troops and…
Kenya craftsmen build boat out of plastic waste [no comment]
The beaches of Kenya’s idyllic Lamu island are dotted with traditional Swahili stone and coral houses, mansions built by European…
Niger: Gunmen attack at Foraco French mining camp leaves 8 dead
Armed men killed eight people in a late night attack on French drilling company Foraco, on a water well site…
Zimbabwe: MDC finally holds 19th anniversary rally as Chamisa vows push for presidency
Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has vowed to continue his push for the presidency after a disputed July polls…
South America's first solar thermal power plant
In the middle of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, the first solar thermal power plant in Latin America emerges…
Angola to receive $1 bn World Bank loan
Angola is expected to receive a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to finance social security, water projects, the…
Nigeria: farmers, nomads fight over land
Clashes between herders and farmers in 2018 have killed more people in Nigeria than the conflict involving the Islamist insurgent…
[Photos] African leaders arrive in Ivory Coast for 5th A.U.-E.U. summit
African leaders have been arriving in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, ahead of the 5th African and European Union (A.U.-E.U. summit).…
I did not sell out: Ramaphosa tells South Africans
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his anti-apartheid struggle record, denying claims by a former comrade that he collaborated…
First Things First audio podcast (5.30.19)Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Topics ▻ NBA FINALS (0:05) ▻ ROCKETS REBUILD (8:48) ▻ KEVIN DURANT’S LEGACY (18:03) ▻ WARRIORS OFFENSE VS. RAPTORS DEFENSE…
Kawhi leads Raptors past Bucks in Game 6, advance to NBA Finals | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Sarah Kustok joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to discuss Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors advancing to the NBA…
First Things First audio podcast(5.31.19)Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Topics ▻ RAPTORS WIN GAME 1 (0:05) ▻ WARRIORS ADJUSTMENTS FOR GAME 2 (9:22) ▻ WARRIORS’ INJURY WOES (22:19) ▻…
Antoine Walker agrees with Doc Rivers' comparison of Kawhi and Jordan | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
‘He’s got some Mike in him’, Antoine Walker explains why he agrees with Doc Rivers’ comparison Kawhi Leonard and Michael…
Steph Curry has more at stake in the finals than Kawhi – Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss whether Kawhi Leonard or Stephen Curry has more at stake in this 2019 NBA…
First Things First audio podcast (5.28.19)Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Topics ▻ WARRIORS WITHOUT KD (0:05) ▻ STEPH CURRY’S FINAL MVP CHANCES (7:33) ▻ ANTHONY DAVIS’ FUTURE (16:47) ▻ GIANNIS…
Warriors sweep Blazers, head to 5th straight Finals – Nick & Cris react | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Golden State sweeps the Portland Trail Blazers to make their fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. Nick Wright and Cris Carter…
Raptors shooting drought was the biggest reason for the Game 2 loss | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter lay out the biggest reasons for the Toronto Raptors Game 2 loss. Hear why the…
76ers impressed in Game 2 win to even series with Raptors – Chris Mannix | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
‘This was the most impressive win in the post season for any team’, Chris Mannix reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers…
Jeanie and Magic deserve blame for Lakers' dysfunction – Antoine Walker | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Antoine Walker joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to discuss who’s most to blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ dysfunction.…
Nick Wright thinks a healthy Rockets team can challenge the Warriors | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright discusses Chris Paul leading the Houston Rockets to a 118-112 win over the Golden State Warriors. Nick thinks…
Blazers must win early to have a chance against Warriors – Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Nick Wright and Cris Carter break down the Portland Trail Blazers…
Second Black American couple found dead in Dominican Republic in two months
Nathaniel Holmes (L), Cynthia Day (NBC Washington) Less than two months after authorities in the Dominican Republic found the bodies…
Animal-rights protester bum rushes stage during Kamala Harris appearance
KPIX-TV An animal-rights activist made headlines all weekend after he bum rushed the stage and attempted to swipe a microphone…
Can You Believe? An Oral History Of ‘Queer Eye’
Once upon a time, there was a flailing television network in need of a Cinderella makeover. As if arriving in…
5 Things to Know about ‘When They See Us’ breakout star Jharrel Jerome
Jharrel Jerome attends the World Premiere of Netflix’s “When They See Us” at the Apollo Theater on May 20, 2019…
Instagram Poetry Is A Huckster’s Paradise
One day in early November of last year, an Instagram heartthrob posted a photo. In crisp black and white, the…
Presidential hopeful Castro proposes vast change in policing
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro speaks during the 2019 California Democratic Party State Organizing Convention in San Francisco, Sunday, June…
To All The Sims I’ve Killed Before
Mortimer Goth settles in to one of the 15 wicker chairs that have suddenly appeared by his lit fireplace. He…
As a Black man from New York City, heres why ‘When They See Us’ brought me to tears
New York Assemblyman Michael Blake (Photo Courtesy of M. Blake) I was only six at the time that the Central…
The American social revolution after slavery: Incredible photographs from 1900 Paris exhibition showed the world that African Americans were now musicians, lawyers and scientists | Daily Mail
Incredible photos from the turn of the 20th century were included in a bold and spectacular Parisian exhibit designed to…
Before Kaepernick, The ‘Syracuse 8’ Were Blackballed By Pro Football | WBUR
They met in secret, away from their white coaches and teammates. “We used to meet at midnight,” former Syracuse football…
Africa Produces 75% of Cocoa But Gets 2% of $100b Chocolate Market Revenue | Ghana Business News
For centuries, the economies of African countries have been made dependent on advanced economies, and despite the enormous amount of…
Leah Chase, Creole Chef Who Fed Presidents and Freedom Riders, Dies at 96 | The New York Times
Leah Chase, the nation’s pre-eminent Creole chef, always knew what to feed her famous customers. The Rev. Martin Luther King…
American couple dies in Dominican Republic hotel of respiratory failure: Officials
An American couple vacationing in the Dominican Republic died of respiratory failure and pulmonary edema, according to officials. Edward Nathael…
WWDC 2019: Everything Apple announced, from Apple sign-in to dark mode
At its annual World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Monday, Apple (AAPL) announced new features and designs for…
FBI warns parents ‘sextortion’ cases involving children on the rise
As the school year across the country winds down, the threat of online predators is on the increase, the FBI…
iTunes changed music. Then streaming killed it
Apple is discontinuing iTunes thanks to the rise of streaming. But at one point, iTunes revolutionized how we buy and…
In a surprise appearance, Kevin Spacey returns to court on Nantucket for pre-trial hearing in sex assault case
Actor Kevin Spacey made a surprise appearance on Monday in a Nantucket courtroom for another pretrial hearing in his sexual…
Leah Chase, Famed New Orleans Chef Who Fed Civil Rights Leaders, Dead At 96
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase always had problems when customers asked if she served “soul…
Warriors Taunt Drake Near Locker Room After NBA Finals Victory
Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson couldn’t resist. The two Golden State Warriors stars spotted Drake after the W’s had just…
Priyanka Chopra: ‘Of Course’ Racism Is Why The Press Is So Tough On Meghan Markle
Priyanka Chopra knows the reason the British press is so hard on Meghan Markle: racism, of course. In an interview…
Kirsten Gillibrand Shuts Down Fox News Host Who Asked About Men’s ‘Seat At The Table’
When Fox News host Chris Wallace interrupted Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) during a Sunday night town hall, the presidential hopeful kept…
U.S. moving toward major antitrust probe of tech giants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government is gearing up to investigate the massive market power of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and…
House panel to probe competition in digital markets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee said on Monday it had started a bipartisan investigation into…
Alphabet shares slide 6% on possible DoJ antitrust probe
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s shares closed 6% down on Monday following reports that the U.S. Justice Department may investigate Google…
Missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos may have suffered ‘serious physical assault’
Missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos was the suspected victim of a “serious physical assault” at the home of her estranged…
Nasdaq confirms correction, bond yields fall further
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Nasdaq confirmed it was in a correction on Monday as stocks extended their recent sell-off,…