CNN Founder Ted Turner: 20th Century Media Giant
Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionizing the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.
Author: Wadh Kassim
Trump Threatens ‘Higher Level’ Bombing of Iran if Deal not Agreed
Trump wrote on social media that the decision to halt his so-called “Project Freedom” a day after it began came after requests from “mediator Pakistan and other countries”, saying “Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement” with Tehran.
Person from Hantavirus-Hit Ship Heading to German Hospital
The individual came into contact with an infected person on board the MV Hondius, anchored off Cape Verde, but is asymptomatic, the fire service in the western German city of Duesseldorf told AFP.
Arsenal on Cusp of History After Reaching Champions League Final
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the “energy and belief” generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double.
Amnesty Accuses IS-linked Fighters of Eastern DR Congo War Crimes
Basing its findings on the testimonies of 71 people collected between October and February, Amnesty said that the ADF attacked civilians to steal vital supplies, including food and medicines, as well as “in retaliation for military operations”.
School Bullies in Singapore Face Caning
After the caning is meted out, the school will “monitor the student’s wellbeing and progress”, including providing counselling, Lee said.
Senior judge fatally shot in Bolivia
A senior Bolivian judge was fatally shot by hitmen while riding in a taxi in the eastern city of Santa Cruz, police said Friday.
17 killed, Seven Rescued off Libya After Week at Sea: Red Crescent
The Libyan Red Crescent said Wednesday that a patrol boat recovered 17 bodies and rescued seven people during an operation to assist a stranded vessel off the North African country.
Nigerian Airlines Avert Shutdown as Iran War Hikes Fuel Prices
Nigerian airlines continued flying Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa’s top crude producer and most populous nation.
Hero’s Welcome in Kenya for Marathon Record-Breaker Sawe
There was a hero’s welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto on Thursday.
