Japan’s biggest Louise Bourgeois exhibit yet leans into ambivalence

[ad_1] “It is really the anger that makes me work,” Louise Bourgeois said in the 2008 documentary “The Spider, the Mistress, and the Tangerine.”A new large-scale retrospective at Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum dedicated to the French American sculptor and artist goes in search of hope all the same. Bourgeois (1911-2010) was known for her raw, bodily sculptures, manifestations of aggression and obsession and long-held fixations on her mother and father […]

October 4, 2024

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Aston Villa stuns Bayern in repeat of 1982 European Cup final

[ad_1] Birmingham, England – Aston Villa repeated its famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran's winner beat the German giant 1-0 on Wednesday.The Colombian striker caught Manuel Neuer off his line 11 minutes from time to make it two wins from two games for Villa in its first taste of Champions League soccer in 41 years.Bayern arrived at Villa Park unbeaten and in free-scoring form […]

October 4, 2024

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Award ceremony for Japanese alcohol held in Paris

[ad_1] Paris – The award ceremony for the Kura Master competition for sake and other Japanese alcoholic beverages for France for fiscal 2024 was held in Paris on Wednesday. The Prix du President top prize in the sake category was given to "Shirayuki Daiginjo Itami Morohaku," made by Konishi Brewing from the city of Itami, Hyogo Prefecture. In the category of shōchū and awamori distilled spirits, "Araroka Matsufuji," from Matsufuji […]

October 4, 2024

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Africa: Lassa Fever – Global Health Coalition Invests $250m in Vaccine Research

[ad_1] The new research led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), CEPI and other partners is scheduled to commence in October. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) said it has invested over $250 million in Lassa fever research since 2017 for the development of a vaccine against the deadly disease. The CEPI's Director of Epidemiology and Data Science, Gabrielle Breugelmans, disclosed this on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Enable 1.5 cohort study in Abuja. Enable 1.5 […]

October 4, 2024

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Liberia: Five Liberian Chess Players Abscond At Hungary Olympiad

[ad_1] Monrovia — Five of Liberia's ten representatives at the recently concluded World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, have failed to return home, according to confirmation from the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF). The absconding players, Arnold Smith, Barcon Harmon, Obediah Saah, Thomas Saah, and Women Section captain Teta Thompson, have reportedly disappeared, leaving their team and country in a difficult position. The two accompanying team members, Foday Kondoh and Alfred Kollie, also vanished during the event, adding further embarrassment to […]

October 4, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: From Africa to the World – Broadening Fashion Horizons At the Brics+ Fashion Summit

[ad_1] The BRICS+ Fashion Summit will begin in Moscow on October 3, and it's about to become the main fashion industry event in developing regions, including the African continent. This year, more than 30 African countries are set to take part in this fashion forum for the world's fastest-growing economies. The BRICS alliance has expanded significantly this year, and it has become one of the main geopolitical forces in the world, including throughout the African continent. This year, Egypt, Ethiopia, […]

October 4, 2024

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Nigeria: Europa League – Osimhen Out of Galatasaray’s Squad for Rigas Fs Clash

[ad_1] Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been omitted from the Galatasaray squad that will face Latvian side Rigas FC in a UEFA Europa League game on Thursday. Osimhen sustained a muscle injury in the club's 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last weekend where the 25-year-old scored twice for Galatasaray in the thrilling encounter. The Turkish Super Lig champions announced on Tuesday that Osimhen has started treatment for the injury. Twenty-four players made the trip to Latvia for the match day […]

October 4, 2024

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Africa: Official Launch of the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees

[ad_1] Official Launch of the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees Opening Remarks by Ambassador Christian Berger Head of the EU Delegation to Egypt Cairo, 30 September 2024 Thank you Assistant Minister Amr Aljowaily and United Nations Resident Coordinator Elena Panova, for hosting the launch of this Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees, and all the colleagues from government authorities, the UN family, and EU Member States for attending. This joint initiative by the Government of Egypt and the United […]

October 4, 2024

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East Africa: Ethiopia’s September – A Month of Celebrations, Cultural Pride

[ad_1] September is a month of profound cultural, spiritual, and social significance in Ethiopia, marked by vibrant festivals and celebrations that showcase the country's deep religious and cultural diversity. It comes following the rainy season of three months so that many feel delighted as the season changes to bright that represent hope. While many may be familiar with 'Enkutatash', the Ethiopian New Year, the month of September also features other major festivities such as 'Meskel', 'Demera', 'Irreechaa', and other New […]

October 4, 2024

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