insert_link Africa Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president fails to end inauguration speech [ad_1] Joseph Boakai,79, is helped from the podium as the ceremony in the capital Monrovia is cut short. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 23, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Chiefs hold off Bills to reach sixth straight AFC title game [ad_1] The Kansas City Chiefs reached the AFC championship game for the sixth straight year, while the Detroit Lions will play in their first NFC title game in 33 years after their victories in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday.Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, and the Chiefs outlasted the Buffalo Bills in a 27-24 road win in Orchard Park, New York.Isiah Pacheco ran […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 1
News Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Marathon Launched in Moshi [ad_1] KILIMANJARO: THE 22nd edition of the Kilimanjaro International Marathon was launched over the weekend in Kilimanjaro, indicating the day for the great sporting event is approaching. Speaking during the launching on behalf of the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Nurdin Babu, the Regional Administrative Secretary, Tixon Nzunda, commended the organisers of the race for the progress it has made since its establishment, as well as its contribution in promoting sports tourism and the economy of Moshi and Kilimanjaro Region in general. […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Liberia Is a Powerful Example of a Smooth Democratic Transition: U.S. UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield [ad_1] Monrovia — Why is this trip important? What is the significance to the United States – and to you, specifically - having served as ambassador here? Well, first, for the United States, Liberia is a long historical partner and ally of the United States. Our histories are intertwined with each other” – “The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly” – and there was a lot of bad and ugly during Liberia's civil war. We really worked to help Liberia […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 3
insert_link Japan As costs rise, kamaboko producers struggle to stay afloat [ad_1] Producers of kamaboko steamed fish cakes, a long-loved seafood product eaten throughout the year that also forms part of New Year feasts, are struggling to stay in business.In December, employees of Wakamatsuya, a producer of processed marine products in Ise, Mie Prefecture, worked round the clock at the company’s factory.Using special knives and molding equipment, surimi (fish paste) is made into half-cylindrical shapes, which are then steamed and cooled […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Abuja sisters' kidnapping: Nigeria police did not free them, we paid ransom, family says [ad_1] A ransom was paid to free the six girls who were kidnapped earlier this month, an uncle tells the BBC. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 23, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Japan’s Nikkei scales 34-year peak on Wall Street record [ad_1] Japan's 225-issue Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh 34-year peak on Monday as the U.S. S&P 500's record-high close on Friday buoyed investor sentiment, despite continued signs of overheating in the Asian market.After opening sharply higher, the Nikkei fell back slightly in the morning session before rising as much as 1.69% to 36,571.80, a level not seen since February 1990, in late trade. It closed the day 1.62% […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Princess Aiko to work at Japanese Red Cross Society from April [ad_1] Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, is set to work at the Japanese Red Cross Society from April after graduating from university, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.Although planning to continue engaging in her official duties as an imperial family member, the 22-year-old princess has been hoping to be employed by the society, which she said she has "always had an interest in."The society […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Turning Protracted African Conflicts Into Sustainable Peace [ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Among East Africa's dozens of pastoral tribes, major conflicts have erupted repeatedly, largely over land and water disputes. Generational trauma and anger have built to create tensions and grievances that carry emotional weight even hundreds of years later. Among some African tribes, warriors returning home from fighting are frequently greeted by women singing. And it is reported that some tribes have no name for an enemy tribe in their language; they simply substitute the word enemy. […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 2