insert_link Japan Dodgers praise Kuroda for Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame induction [ad_1] Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday congratulated former pitcher Hiroki Kuroda for being named to the 2024 class of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. Kuroda, who won a total of 203 games in a career split between Japan and the major leagues from 1997 and 2016, became one of the three newest members of the Hall of Fame. The right-hander collected 41 wins over four […] todayJanuary 20, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Iraq stuns favorites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16 [ad_1] Doha – Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers as Iraq stunned Asian Cup favorites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds.It was Japan's first Asian Cup group-stage defeat in 26 matches and the loss sets them on a potential collision course with South Korea in the last 16 in Qatar, assuming they still progress.Iraq — ranked 63 in the world to Japan's 17 — endured a nervous […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Comoros: One dead, six injured as post-election violence escalates [ad_1] One person has reportedly been killed and six others injured as police riots following the re of President Azali Assoumani. Authorities in Comoros have cut access to the internet in the wake of protests by angry opposition supporters in the capital, Moroni. Several roads in the capital have been barricaded and an unspecified number of protesters arrested. A night-time curfew has been imposed to curb the spreading unrest. The […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Cash-Strapped Conservationists in South Africa Are Struggling to Collect Biodiversity Data – How to Change That [ad_1] South Africa's government conservation organisations have experienced substantial budget cuts. Even after steps to cut costs, South African National Parks reported a big shortfall (R223 million or about US$11.92 million) for 2021/22. So did the provincial body KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife (R89 million; about US$4.77 million). South African conservation authorities manage millions of hectares of protected areas. However, recruitment freezes and insufficient funds have reduced their ability to conduct basic operations. One of these is biodiversity monitoring. Knowing which plants […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president flies to Nigeria for medical care [ad_1] Ernest Bai Koroma is granted temporary leave but must return for his court case in March, a court rules. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Afcon 2023: Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penalty [ad_1] AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze believes the team have shown everyone that the Super Eagles are serious about adding to their three continental titles."We played with our hearts. This game shows we are ready to fight for Afcon," he said."This group is complicated but the most important game now is the last game. "There is no small country in this Afcon and Guinea-Bissau are good. We've played them twice […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Zambia: Worst cholera outbreak kills over 400 people [ad_1] Over 400 people have died from the worst cholera outbreak in the Zambia since the 1970s. More than 10,000 people have been infected with authorities ordering the closure of schools across the country after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the capital city has been converted into a treatment facility. The Zambian government is embarking on a mass vaccination program and says it’s providing clean water 2.4 […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Female Mokoro polers changing stereotypes in Botswana’s Okavango Delta [ad_1] In the heart of Botswana's enchanting Okavango Delta, a remarkable change is taking place. The traditional role of poling - the skill of steering a Mokoro canoe though the shallow waters - has long been dominated by men. But today Cindy Mothogaathobogwe, a female poler, is challenging stereotypes while guiding tourists on a unique wildlife safari. Filmed by Carmen Roberts. Produced and edited by Kaine Pieri. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Japan football players dream big as they prepare to battle Ivy League’s best [ad_1] Japan and the Ivy League will battle it out on the gridiron for the second successive year Sunday when an All-Star selection from the historic east coast American conference takes on the nation’s best football players at National Stadium in Tokyo.Japan will be hoping to avenge what was a frustrating 24-20 defeat at the hands of its NCAA opponents in the inaugural Japan U.S. Dream Bowl last January.That’s shaping […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 1