‘Dior bag scandal’ mars South Korean ruling party before election

[ad_1] Seoul – Hidden camera footage appearing to show South Korea's First Lady accepting a Dior bag as a gift has plunged President Yoon Suk-yeol and his party into a controversy that may threaten their bid to reclaim a parliamentary majority in April's election.Some members of Yoon's conservative People Power Party (PPP) have urged the president and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, to apologize for the incident dubbed by local media […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: South Africa 0-0 Tunisia – North Africans out as Bafana Bafana progress

[ad_1] South Africa reached the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Tunisia which eliminated the 2004 champions.Sphephelo Sithole had Bafana Bafana's best chance, forcing Bechir Ben Said into a low save with his shot from outside the box.Tunisia failed to create clear openings but Haythem Jouini headed a late opportunity over the bar.South Africa held their nerve to see out five minutes […]

January 25, 2024

Japan

Kyoto arson defendant’s doctor calls for ways to resolve social isolation

[ad_1] Kyoto – Takahiro Ueda, the doctor who saved the life of the defendant in the fatal 2019 Kyoto Animation arson has said he hopes the case spurs a discussion on ways to resolve isolation in society ahead of Thursday's ruling.Suffering severe burns himself, defendant Shinji Aoba, 45, was in a critical state when he was brought to a hospital in Osaka Prefecture where Ueda then worked, two days after […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: Namibia 0-0 Mali – Brave Warriors reach last 16 for first time by holding Group winners

[ad_1] Namibia and Mali registered just three shots on target between them in their Group E finale at Stade Laurent Pokou in San PedroNamibia booked a first ever appearance in the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations by holding a Mali side who topped Group E by virtue of the point.The draw puts Namibia, who came closest to scoring when Prins Tjiueza hit the post, through as one […]

January 25, 2024

Japan

Quake-hit Noto and Sea of Japan coast face heavy snowfall

[ad_1] The quake-hit Noto Peninsula and other areas facing the Sea of Japan will see heavy snow through Thursday, with the weather agency warning of high levels of accumulation within a short period of time in Fukui and Shiga prefectures.The Meteorological Agency is asking people to refrain from nonessential and nonurgent outings if their areas are experiencing heavy snow. In the past, cars have become stranded on roads for days […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: Algeria part company with coach Djamel Belmadi after group-stage exit

[ad_1] Algeria have parted company with coach Djamel Belmadi, a day after the team's humiliating exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.Their shock 1-0 loss to Mauritania on Tuesday meant the 2019 winners finished bottom of Group D.Algeria were also knocked out of the 2021 finals at the group stage."I met with Djamel and we reached an amicable agreement to dissolve the association," Walid Sadi, president […]

January 25, 2024 1

Africa

Mali gold mine collapse kills dozens

[ad_1] At least 40 artisanal miners were killed when a tunnel collapsed, officials say. [ad_2] Source link

January 25, 2024 1

News

Angola/Burkina Faso: Angola Vs Burkina Faso – Kialonda Elected Mvp

[ad_1] Bouaké — The Angolan central defender, Kialonda Gaspar, was elected "Most Valuable Player" in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso. In the game played at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, in Yamoussoukro, for the third and final round of AFCON'2023, which takes place in five cities in Côte d'Ivoire, the Estrela de Amadora of Portugal international convinced the jury, with his performance. The goals of the match were scored by Mabululu, in the 36th minute, and Zine Salvador, in […]

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News

Angola: Inclusion Movement Marks National Sports Day

[ad_1] Luanda — Established in the 1980s, National Sports Day, which is celebrated on January 23 in Angola, is marked this Tuesday with the launch of the Inclusion Movement program, called "Sports for All", with greater incidence in communities. In addition to this action, which will encourage the greater practice of sporting activities among the population, without distinction of any kind, others are already underway and will be carried out, throughout the country, by the regulatory body, clubs, federations, associations […]

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