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A collision, a jet on fire and a ‘miracle’ evacuation in Tokyo

[ad_1] As a Japan Airlines jet landed in Tokyo on Tuesday, what seemed like a routine touchdown quickly turned into a harrowing situation for the nearly 400 people on board as the plane burst into flames. But all managed to escape, with passengers and aviation experts crediting the disciplined response of both staff and travelers for what’s being called a miracle evacuation.During its landing at Haneda Airport, the Airbus A350, which was arriving from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, collided […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

News

Nigeria: Afcon – Blow for Eagles As Alhassan Replaces Injured Ndidi

[ad_1] The Eagles will have to do it again at AFCON 2023 without one of their most experienced midfielders, who has been ruled out due to injury The Super Eagles have suffered a significant setback ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Nations Cup tournament on January 13. Wilfred Ndidi, aged 27, has been sidelined due to injury, leading to his replacement by Alhassan Yusuf. The Super Eagles' media officer, Babafemi Raji, announced this on Wednesday morning. With 53 caps, […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: SA Border Management Authority Boss to Tour Beitbridge

[ad_1] Beitbridge Bureau South Africa's head of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Mike Masiapato will tomorrow visit the Beitbridge border post to facilitate a speedy flow of traffic as the festive season winds up. Already Zimbabwean border officials have started to clear more travellers heading to South Africa, starting on New Year's Eve. These include South Africans, Malawians, Zambians, Zimbabweans and international travellers. The BMA is the new entity that coordinates operations at South Africa's ports of entry. Immigration […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

Entertainment

Angola: Lunda Cokwe King Advocates a National Carnival Parade

[ad_1] Saurimo — The King of Lunda Cokwe, Mwatxissengue Wa Tembo also known as "Lukhassa João", on Thursday in the city of Saurimo, Lunda Sul Province defended the need for a national carnival parade to promote the habits and customs of the peoples that make up Angola. This parade should bring together the best carnival groups from each province and be held on a rotating basis, with priority given to the country's capital. Speaking to ANGOP as part of the […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisian Nacer Khemir Wins Turkey’s Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian filmmaker and artist Nacer Khmir was granted Turkey's Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards 2023 (international category). Ten more prizes were awarded to Turkish artists. The prize was handed over to the Tunisian artist by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who chaired the ceremony on Sunday evening. The awards, bearing the name of the late Turkish writer and poet Necip Fazil kisakürek, are intended to preserve the cultural legaly of the Turkish writer. Nacer Khemir boasts a tremendous […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Asia publishing mainstay Tuttle rides new wave of interest in Japan

[ad_1] For those who read widely and take an interest in Asia — likely readers of this article — chances are they will have picked up a book put out by Tuttle Publishing at one time or another. With a catalog encompassing everything from Korean-language learning books and Indonesian cookbooks to translations of famous novels and Japanese death poems, books emblazoned with Tuttle’s little red logo are found in bookstores around the globe.While the Tuttle family business can be traced […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Africa

Sierra Leone: Ex-president Koroma, 12 others charged over failed coup

[ad_1] Sierra Leone’s ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged over last year’s a failed coup attempt, the government has said. He is facing four offences including treason for his alleged role in the incident which occurred last November, a court in the capital Freetown said on Wednesday. Koroma’s charges, which also include misprision of treason and two counts of harbouring, were read out to him while he stood in the dock. Twelve others were also on Tuesday charged with treason […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Sierra Leone: Twelve persons charged over failed coup

[ad_1] Twelve persons have been charged over last year’s a failed coup in Sierra Leone, the government has said. The twelve have been charged with treason for the failed coup that took place on November 26, 2023. A member of the former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s security detail, Amadu Koita was among those charged. The government had maintained that the failed coup was led mostly by Koroma’s bodyguards. Koroma has condemned the attacks but was still summoned for questioning last […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

News

Tunisia: Arab Basketball Championship – Semi-Finals – Tunisia Eliminated By Libya 64-70

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The Tunisian basketball team were eliminated by their Libyan counterpart (64-70), in the semi-final of the 25th Arab Basketball Championship, played Tuesday at the Cairo Olympic Complex. The national team reached the semifinals after defeating Somalia 95-74, while Libya eliminated Kuwait (87-76). In the finals, scheduled for Wednesday, Libya will face the winners of the other semi-final between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, while Tunisia will play the placement match for third place. The 24th edition […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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