Interview with Hollywood’s Asian Empress: Joan Chen
Hollywood icon, Joan Chen, dazzles in HBO Asia’s newest series — “Serangoon Road” set in politically turbulent Singapore in the…
It’s Official: Debra Lee Steps Down as President of BET
Effective May 28, 2018, Debra L. Lee will no longer oversee daily operations at Black Entertainment Television (BET). The network…
Coast Guard Graduates Its Largest Group Of African Americans
On Tuesday, as the crowd began to disperse after the graduation ceremony of newly minted Coast Guard ensigns, 18 of…
Group condemns african nations presence at US embassy Jerusalem opening
A diplomatic fallout is brewing over Monday’s deadly violence in Gaza that saw 58 Palestinians killed and 2700 more injured…
Coffee production threatened in Eastern Ethiopia
For generations, farmers planted the lush earth of Awedai and nearby areas in eastern Ethiopia with coffee trees, earning a…
Fareed Zakaria blasts Trump's 'breakup letter' to Kim
Fareed Zakaria and Don Lemon discuss President Donald Trump’s letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un canceling their June…
The African diaspora, its forgotten historical figures and Martin Luther King’s speech [This is…
In this week’s culture segment we talk about the African Diaspora. Despite the negative speeches, many Africans abroad or African…
China to probe far side of the moon this year [Sci Tech]
China plans to probe the far side of the Moon starting from the end of 2018, according to the country’s…
Russia’s ex-US envoy: Trump wants better ties with Russia
“Toxic” political infighting is preventing U.S. President Donald Trump from improving relations with Moscow, Russia’s former?ambassador?in the United States and…
Trump says North Korea summit talks continue: ‘Could even be the 12th’
The President said lines of communication had opened between the two countries after officials said Thursday that the North Koreans…
Mobilization for the release of Congo political prisoners [The Morning Call]
The Congolese Observatory of Human Rights OCDH on Friday launched a campaign for the release of political prisoners in the…
Discovering tourism in Hurghada, Egypt [no comment]
With its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and turquoise waters ideal for windsurfing, Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has become…
ECOWAS: Gender equality in agriculture [The Morning Call]
‘Promoting gender equality in Agricultural Investments in Land in Africa’. It’s the theme of the 2nd Ordinary Session of the…
Active shooter reported at Indiana middle school: Police
Police are responding to Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana following reports of an active shooter, the Westfield Police Department…
North Korea: willing to meet Trump despite canceled summit
Kim Kye Gwan, a top official at North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, said Trump’s decision to cancel the talks ran counter…
Promo Morning Call 2017 – English
The Morning Call is a live interactive daily programme from the Africanews studio in Congo. Co-hosted by two anchors, the…
Daimler threatened with recall of over 600,000 diesel models: Spiegel
BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler faces a recall order for more than 600,000 diesel-engine vehicles including C-Class and G-Class models because…
Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, U.S. doctors say
(Reuters Health) – People who eat at least two servings a week of oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and…
2 Ebola patients die after slipping out of quarantine in Congo, officials say
World Health Organization workers prepare a centre for vaccination in the port city of Mbandaka (Copyright Reuters 2018) MBANDAKA –…
Pressured by industry, U.S. EPA slows formaldehyde study release: documents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under pressure from the chemical industry, has delayed release of a study…
Banned pregnancy drug tied to ADHD generations later
As many as 10 million U.S. women may have used the drug between 1938 and 1971, when it was banned…
FDA approves BioMarin rare metabolic disorder drug, shares rise
(Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Thursday approved BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc’s Palynziq for adults with phenylketonuria, a rare metabolic disorder, sending…
Instagram model dies after promising followers terminal cancer was ‘only a phase’
Nara Almeida, who documented and shared her stomach cancer battle with over 4.6 million followers on Instagram, died at age…
Australian anti-trust watchdog loses appeal against Pfizer over Lipitor sales
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – An Australian court dismissed an appeal by the nation’s anti-trust watchdog in a case against Pfizer Inc…
Air Force vet diagnosed with ALS raising awareness while fighting for life
Tom Garey was diagnosed with ALS nearly 20 years after leaving the Air Force, and is now focused on helping…
AstraZeneca cancer drug hits second goal by extending survival
LONDON (Reuters) – AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy drug Imfinzi has hit a second important goal by improving overall survival in lung cancer…
FDA warns teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves
The Food and Drug Administration said that various gels and creams containing the drug benzocaine can cause rare but deadly…
Fear and suspicion hinder Congo medics in Ebola battle
DAKAR (Reuters) – With more than twice as many Ebola outbreaks as any other country since the virus was discovered…
Texas woman expecting triplets surprised with quadruplets
Vivian Van Gorder (right), of Waco, Texas, unexpectedly gave birth to quadruplets on May 21. (Fox 19) A Texas woman…
Russia’s First President Receives Dedicated Bust: Moscow Unveils New Monument to Boris Yeltsin
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 The bust of Russia’s first President, Boris Yeltsin … source
Turkish Military Cause Chaos With Failed Coup Attempt
A group within Turkey’s military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. source
INDONESIA: Immature infrastructure limits cyber campaigning
Online media is becoming the new battleground for political parties in Indonesia’s upcoming parliamentary election. But the country’s underdeveloped Internet…
South Africa: Finance minister in hot water, rand tumbles
The South African Rand has fallen to a three-week low as investors and the international market closely monitor news that…
Cris on Darnold’s role with the Jets, Eli’s comments on G-Men’s offense | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright talk NFL. Hear what they had to say about the New York Jets and New…
A Notorious 1950s Erotic Novella Proves Just As Contentious In 2018
A woman named O sits in the backseat of a car, her underwear stuck around her knees, her thighs and…
Rose McGowan on Harvey Weinstein: ‘I have a visceral need for him to have handcuffs on’
Harvey Weinstein turned himself into New York City police this morning to face criminal charges, and Rose McGowan, one of…
Stock futures steady as North Korea keeps talks on table, oil weighs
(Reuters) – U.S. stock market futures steadied on Friday, helped by a measured response by North Korea to President Donald…
Third Indian state checks suspect cases in outbreak of rare brain-damaging virus
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Officials in a third Indian state were checking on Friday if two people had been infected with…
9 Art Events to Attend in New York City This Week -ARTnews
Avery Singer, The Studio Visit, 2012. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND GAVIN BROWN’S ENTERPRISE, NEW YORK/ROME MONDAY, MAY 21 Talk: “The…
African-American Art | Sam Middleton | Abstract Mixed Media Collage | AuctionResults
http://www.clarkeny.com 914-833-8336. Go to our website to learn more! This item was sold on Feb. 23, 2014. Westchester’s Premiere Auction.…
ESPN’s Coverage of NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 Up 30 Percent From 2017
7 Metered Market Rating is Best Across All of Television for Wednesday ESPN’s Highest-Rated Conference Finals in Six Years 2018…
Jenifer Lewis on ‘Black-ish,’ & The Power of Womanhood
EBONY recently caught up with the incomparable Jenifer Lewis, whose memoir, The Mother of Black Hollywood, has been flying off…
How The Chinese Exclusion Act Can Help Us Understand Immigration Politics Today
WASHINGTON ― In 1882, Congress voted to ban an entire ethnic group from immigrating to the United States. The Chinese…
Destigmatizing Mental Health in the African American Community
One of my conference presentations from 2014 at the Black Doctoral Network Conference. source
IDF grab 8yo Palestinian boy, drag him away ‘to find stone-throwers’, human rights group video shows
Courtesy: B’Tselem https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1jcOywn7roFr3JcSaEVozg A Jerusalem-based human rights group has posted a video showing Israeli … source
Spain’s Sea of Plastic & Opioid Emergency: VICE News Tonight on HBO Full Episode
August 24, 2017, FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight. We travel to Spain where migrant workers are barely being paid…
Texas High School: ‘Multiple fatalities’ reported in shooting – BBC News
Santa Fe High School: Multiple fatalities are being reported in a shooting at a Texas high school, which is on…
News on the move in Venezuela
A group of activists in crisis-hit Venezuela have decided to take the news directly to the people. They’ve begun broadcasting…
NDP MP Christine Moore on misconduct allegations
New Democrat MP Christine Moore is going public with her version of events, after being accused of using her authority…
Yanukovich Lost Presidential Powers 2 Days After Leaving Kiev, Wasn’t Poroshenko’s Vacation Longer?
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 60 minutes. How Yanukovich’s Trial Turned Into … source
?? Turkey’s Afrin offensive enters second week
The United Nations is worried about civilians in Syria’s northwestern region of Afrin. The Turkish offensive in the Kurdish-held border…
30 Jan 2014: Interview with Wee Li Lin
Nominees for the 5th Singapore Short Film Awards have been announced – and student films are stealing the show. One…
Nigeria: Release of Dapchi schoolgirls [The Morning Call]
Boko Haram Islamist militants released nearly all the 110 Dapchi school girls on March 21.The girls were abducted last month…
AFRICAN AMERICANS VS AUTOCHTHONOUS AMERICANS
AFRICAN AMERICANS WON’T EVER REALIZE THAT THEY ARE NOT FROM AFRICA. source
Debra Lee steps down from BET after 32 years at the network
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Debra Lee announced that she is stepping down from…
Harvey Weinstein will be charged with rape, source says
Manhattan prosecutors will charge Weinstein with first- and third-degree rape in one case and a first-degree sex act in a…
Russia’s standards agency says informed about recall of 4,794 Mercedes cars
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s standards agency said on Friday it had been informed about the voluntary recall of 4,794 Mercedes-Benz…
Designer pushes Nigerians to revive and promote local leather industry [no comment]
Nigeria’s leather industry has the potential to generate over 600 million dollars annually but after a collapse of the manufacturing…