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Afcon 2023: Egypt 1-1 DR Congo (aet, 7-8 on pens) – Mpasi the last-16 hero for Leopards

[ad_1] DR Congo keeper Lionel Mpasi did not make a save in the shoot-out, but kept his composure to net the winning penaltyGoalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time.DR Congo went ahead for the first […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

Tussock is an affectionate rock star

[ad_1] With a face impossible not to love and a personality that can only tug on your heartstrings, Tussock is expected to get scooped up by his next forever family soon. The only thing that might slow his way into a home of his own is his size — in proportion to this affectionate pup’s heart, Tussock’s weight of 17 kilograms (he’s expected to reach 20 kilograms in the near […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties

[ad_1] NEW DELHI – India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia's ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine, but must step carefully to avoid pushing Moscow closer to China, Indian sources said.The world's biggest arms importer is slowly turning West as the United States looks to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region, hoping to contain an ascendant China […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward Sea of Japan

[ad_1] North Korea fired off multiple cruise missiles from waters off its east coast on Sunday, days after the nuclear-armed nation test-fired a new type of cruise missile from its western coast.The South Korean military said the launch took place around 8 a.m. from near the port city of Sinpo, the military said in a statement."While strengthening our monitoring and vigilance, our military has been closely coordinating with the United […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

The complicated balance between health and climate in the Japanese diet

[ad_1] These days, it’s not uncommon to see calorie totals on restaurant menus in order to cater to health-conscious diners. But throughout December, Masaka, a vegan restaurant in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, was catering to customers concerned about another issue by having an unusual set of numbers listed on its lunch menu: the rate of carbon dioxide emissions cuts for their dishes compared with meat-based alternatives. Masaka showed that its set […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Africa

Africa Live: Nigerians offer ‘special prayers’ over troubled economy

[ad_1] Africa Live: Nigerians offer ‘special prayers’ over troubled economy - BBC News BreakingBreaking newsClose breaking news SummaryTraders in Kano came prayed on the streets saying they need God’s interventionCholera concerns spark southern African leaders' summitFrance's Canal+ makes offer to buy MultiChoiceTinubu rejects Nigerian criminal stereotypeZambia's ex-President Lungu calls for early electionsGhana's opposition leader condemns LGBTQ practicesRussian troops could deploy to Burkina Faso - junta leaderKidnappers threaten action against abducted […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Africa

Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea – Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

[ad_1] Mohamed Bayo (right) fired Guinea into the last eight at Afcon for the first time since 2015Mohamed Bayo headed a 98th-minute winner as Guinea reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea, who had earlier missed a penalty.Equatorial Guinea midfielder Federico Bikoro was dismissed 10 minutes after the break for catching Bayo in the ribs with his studs.The National Thunder were awarded […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

Russian skater Valieva’s future rests on sports court’s decision

[ad_1] Lausanne, Switzerland – The future of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, whose positive doping test ignited a scandal at the 2022 Winter Olympics, should become clearer in the coming days, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to hand down its verdict.Valieva was just 15 when she tested positive, raising questions not just about her guilt and the Russian Olympic system, but also how she was […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

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