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Uganda Showcases Tourism, Culture During 62nd Independence Celebrations in China

[ad_1] Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations. The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically designed to spotlight Uganda's tourism potential and promote its vibrant cultural heritage, captivating Chinese audiences and international guests alike. The celebrations began with a grand […]

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Nigeria/Libya: We’re Making Plans to Fly Super Eagles Back Home – NFF Pulls Out of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian delegation, en route to Benghazi for the crucial match, encountered unexpected difficulties when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations. Upon arrival, the team was left stranded without assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which […]

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Kenya: Running for Kiptum – Kenyans Looking to Dominate Chicago Marathon in Honour of Fallen Champion

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan athletes lining up for Sunday evening's Chicago Marathon are looking to earn success in dedication to the late World Record Holder Kevin Kiptum, who died early this year in a road accident in Iten. Kiptum is the defending men's champion of the Chicago Marathon, having run a world record time of 2:00:35 to clinch victory last year. The race will observe a minute's silence in honour of the defending champion. The quest to ensure a Kenyan […]

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Japan

A decade of Jokowi: Popular Indonesian leader leaves rocky legacy

[ad_1] JAKARTA – In 2014, then presidential hopeful and outsider Joko Widodo attended packed campaigns with a white ribbon warning against election fraud tied around his head.At the time, Jokowi — as the president is known — symbolized democracy and change, embodying the hope of a better, cleaner Indonesia.After two terms and a decade in power, he has left an indelible mark on the nation of 280 million, presiding over […]

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Kenya: Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago With 2:09:56

[ad_1] Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday (13). Not only did she obliterated Tigist Assefa's world record of 2:11:53, set in Berlin last year, Chepngetich also notched up her third Chicago Marathon victory and chopped more than four minutes off her previous best of 2:14:18, set when winning here in 2022. On a good day for […]

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Africa

Africa: Gazing At Your Dog Can Connect Your Brain With Theirs, Research Shows

[ad_1] It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs' and humans' brains synchronise when they look at each other. This research, conducted by researchers in China, is the first time that "neural coupling" between different species has been witnessed. Neural coupling is when the brain activity of two or more individuals aligns during an interaction. For humans, this is often in response to a conversation or story. Neural coupling has been observed when members of the same species […]

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Africa

Africa: New Virus Uncovered in China – Is This a Sign Tick-Borne Diseases Are On the Rise?

[ad_1] Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these - such as Lyme disease - there are many others you've probably never heard of, including some that have been discovered only in the past few years, such as wetland virus. In a new case study, researchers in China have published details about wetland virus. It was first identified in 2019, after a patient bitten by a tick while […]

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Japan

U.S. to send antimissile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – The United States said on Sunday it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an advanced U.S. antimissile system, in a highly unusual deployment meant to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran.U.S. President Joe Biden said the move was meant "to defend Israel," which is weighing an expected retaliation against Iran after Tehran fired more than 180 missiles at Israel on Oct […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Saintfloew Goes Spiritual – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Has Saintfloew renewed and restored his relationship with God? This was the main question at his successful album launch held at Alexandra Sports Club in Harare last weekend. The singer, who successfully won his well-publicised battle against drug abuse at a South African rehabilitation centre last year, appears to be born again. Everything about his act from wardrobe, choreography and even playlist pointed to a man who now understands the Lord better. Fans who attended the album launch and […]

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Kenya’s Chepngetich Breaks Marathon World Record, Dedicates to Late Kiptum

[ad_1] Nairobi — Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes, as she broke the world record in a time of 2:09:56 on her way to winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, who had hinted before the race that she would be interested in the Course Record, went further on to break the world mark, breaking Ethiopian Tigst Asefa's mark of 2:11:53 set in September last year in Berlin. […]

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