SINGAPORE: Digital Inclusion Fund to bridge the digital divide
A new $8 million Digital Inclusion (DI) Fund will be set up in the second half of 2014 to help…
Perspectives February 2012: Citizenship in a Globalized world
As economic forces bring national borders down, and more and more people move from the countries of their birth, what…
SINGAPORE: Companies ‘go green’ to avoid ‘going red’ in the account books
Going green are sometimes perceived as an expensive effort by companies. Huge investments and high costs are often cited as…
Myanmar: Objections to Myitsone Dam project
The controversial Myitsone Dam project in Myanmar’s Kachin state has been suspended for over two years now and stop-work costs,…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: CHINA’S REFORM FAILURE?
Fraser Howie Director at Newedge Financial and Chris Weston of IG Markets looks at what China needs to do to…
19 bus passengers abducted in Nigeria
Gunmen kidnapped 19 bus passengers near Nigeria’s southern oil hub, Port Harcourt, police said on Friday, in the latest of…
Hundreds call on France to welcome migrants crossing from Italy
Migrant charities, rights advocates and concerned citizens marched along the French Riviera on Saturday December 16, calling on authorities to…
Real Street Videos Now Available on XGames.com
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Confronting Boko Haram in Cameroon [The Morning Call]
Cameroon’s military campaign against the Boko Haram insurgency started late but has been met with partial success. A report from…
Art and more at Ghana’s annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival [Photos]
Ghana’s capital Accra was the center of art tourism last weekend as visual artists displayed their talents and products on…
Roman “underwater ruins” discovered in Tunisia
Twenty hectares of the remains of Roman ruins under the sea have been discovered in Nabeul, Tunisia by a joint…
ESPN Airs Latin America’s First Ever Live Sporting Event in 4K
ESPN Will Also Air UEFA Champions League Final in 4K on May 26 ESPN reached another milestone yesterday by being…
College Lacrosse Conference Championships Set for ESPN Networks and ESPN+
ESPN will provide coverage of 12 men’s and women’s lacrosse conference championships. ESPNU, ESPN3, ACC Network Extra and ESPN+ will…
What I Eat in a Day Vegan in NYC | Collab with Lauren Toyota
Check out Lauren Toyota’s What I Eat in a Day video where she makes one of my recipes: https://youtu.be/2zglbxfjsSc And…
GEICO HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE NATIONALS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, D.C MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH LIVE COVERAGE ON ESPN NETWORKS
For the second year, the GEICO High School Lacrosse Nationals returns to Catholic University’s Cardinal Stadium in Washington, D.C. This…
First Things First audio podcast(12.15.17)Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Topics ▻ Patriots/Steelers (00:20) ▻ Rodgers return (10:57) ▻ Cowboys/Eagles (19:16) ▻ Rams/Seahawks (25:14) ▻ LeBron & Lonzo (34:45) ▻’…
Celebrities Helping to Raise $100K for Waffle House Hero
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First Things First audio podcast(12.19.17)Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe | FIRST THINGS FIRST
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Report: Meek Mill Has Been Released from Prison
After TMZ reported that Meek Mill would be released from prison today (April 24), Kevin Hart took to his social…
Fabolous & Emily B Reportedly Seen Together at Coachella
Rapper Fabolous has been keeping a low profile after accusations of domestic assault against his longtime girlfriend and mother of…
Golf Club Apologizes for Calling Cops on Black Women for Playing Too Slowly
A Pennsylvania golf club has apologized to a group of Black women for calling the police on them after the…
Nick Wright on Embiid’s playoff debut in Philly, Talks Anthony Davis | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Reflecting on Joel Embiid’s playoff debut where he notched 23 points in Philadelphia’s Game 3 win over the Miami Heat,…
Celebrities React to Meek Mill’s Release from Prison
Meek Mill’s incarceration became a huge talking point within hip-hop and the Black community because his fame allowed there to…
Nick Wright on Pelicans’ 2 playoff wins over Lillard’s Blazers, Talks LeBron | FIRST THINGS FIRST
In his reaction to Anthony Davis and New Orleans stealing game one and two away from Portland on the road,…
Stephen Jackson on LeBron’s kingly Game 2 night, Westbrook and Thunder’s loss | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Joining Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe in studio on First Things First, Stephen Jackson discusses why LeBron’s epic,…
Meek Mill to Attend 76er Game Following Prison Release
Meek Mill’s will attend Tuesday’s NBA playoff game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, Yahoo’s Shams Charania reports. News…
Stephen Jackson on LeBron James and the Cavs’ loss to the Indiana Pacers | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Joining Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe in studio on First Things First, Stephen Jackson reacts to the Cleveland…
Michael Brown’s Mother Considering Run for Ferguson City Council
Lezley McSpadden the mother of Michael Brown has revealed that she is thinking about running for a seat on Ferguson’s…
Club Owner Apologizes After Calling Police on Black Women Golfers
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, Five Black women out for a round of golf at a club in the…
Infinity War Raises the Stakes for Superhero Films (No Spoilers)
It’s been 10 years since the Marvel cinematic universe was launched, and every moment from 2008’s Iron Man to last…
African American Spirituals | Black History Month Facts | Freedom Songs
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In Closing, Defense Calls Cosby Accuser ‘Pathological Liar’
By The Associated Press Bill Cosby’s lawyers urged a jury Tuesday to acquit the 80-year-old comedian of sexual assault charges…
New Federal Data Shows How Black Students Are Getting Pushed Out Of School
Black students and students with disabilities routinely receive harsher punishments at school than their peers. But the Education Department is…
Why ‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Wants You To Forgive Shania Twain
Count “Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown among those who are willing to forgive Shania Twain for her recent comments on…
Meek Mill Released From Prison, Looks Forward To Resuming Music Career
Five months after his sentencing, Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill was released from prison Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple reports. Mill,…
Kevin Hart Takes On His Own Cheating Scandals In New J. Cole Video
For Kevin Hart, art is imitating life. The comedian stars in his friend J. Cole’s new video for “Kevin’s Heart,”…
No Prom Or Graduation Ceremony For Teen Who Made Racist Promposal Sign
A Florida high school student whose offensive “promposal” went viral for all the wrong reasons won’t be going to prom…
Kanye West Sets Twitter Alight With Cryptic ‘2024’ Message
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Joy Reid Doubles Down: Homophobic Posts ‘Hacked,’ ‘Fraudulent’
MSNBC’s Joy Reid is standing by her claim that her now-defunct blog was the target of a cyberattack in which…
Meek Mill Opens 76ers’ NBA Playoff Game Immediately After Prison Release
Rapper Meek Mill celebrated his highly anticipated release from prison Tuesday as the guest of honor at the Philadelphia 76ers…
Questlove Has A Superhero Power When It Comes To Prince Songs
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “The Tonight Show,” The Roots’ drummer demonstrated an astonishing talent for identifying the late musician’s tracks.…
Melania Trump masters the moment
Without speaking a word, dressed in a white Michael Kors Collection asymmetrical blazer and skirt — and an eye-catching, custom-made…
DoubleLine’s Gundlach says U.S. Treasuries ‘not attractive’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Tuesday that U.S. Treasuries were “not…
Face Reality Male by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $55 NOW $35 Face Reality Male by Laurie CooperOpen EditionSize 22″ x 27″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born…
Face Reality Female by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $55 NOW $35 Face Reality Female by Laurie Cooper Offset Print – Open EditionSize 22″ x 27″ Approx Laurie…
FDA cracks down on sales of Juul tobacco products to minors
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it launched a crackdown on the sale of e-cigarettes…
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African American Health
African American are threaten with cardiovascular disease at alarming rates . Now at http://www.stophighbloodpressure.com/ a natural solution exist to heal…
Black-Owned Vegan Company Uses Amazon to Grow their Business
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Russia likely targeted all 50 states in 2016, but has yet to try again, DHS cyber chief says
Current and former U.S. officials have repeatedly warned Americans to brace for another onslaught of Russian cyber-attacks against the 2018…
Whistleblowers spoke to lawmakers about VA nominee
Both sources who spoke with CNN told the committee about behavior they observed while working in the White House medical…
Stoneman Douglas school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz found to be indigent, will keep public defender
Judge Elizabeth Scherer has determined that Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz is indigent and the 19-year-old will keep his public…
$150 M. Amedeo Modigliani Nude to Lead Sotheby’s May Imp-Mod Sale -ARTnews
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Here’s the Artist List for Art Basel’s Upcoming Buenos Aires Event -ARTnews
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Morning Links: Rainbow Hammocks Edition -ARTnews
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Real Fine Arts, New York Gallery Stalwart, Has Closed -ARTnews
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Eva Rothschild Will Represent Ireland at the 2019 Venice Biennale -ARTnews
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Cristian Valsecchi Named General Manager of Fondazione Prada -ARTnews
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Miriam Schapiro’s Enduring Legacy Is on Full View at the Museum of Arts and Design -ARTnews
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Kenya police use teargas to disperse opposition protesters in Kisumu [no comment]
Kenyan police used teargas on Friday (October 13) to disperse protesters in the country’s three main cities, as a standoff…