Month: October 2024

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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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News

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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News

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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News

Nigeria: Former Nigeria National Team Goalkeeper Is Dead

[ad_1] Mr Odegbami, a former national team captain, expressed gratitude to the numerous individuals who supported the ex-goalkeeper's treatment until his eventual death. Former Nigeria national team goalkeeper Peter "Apo" Fregene has sadly passed away after a prolonged battle with health issues. He was 77 years old. Fregene, a 1968 Olympian, died peacefully in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two children. Segun Odegbami, a renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international, confirmed the development. Odegbami, a former national […]

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News

Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers – Libya Creates Hostile Reception for Super Eagles

[ad_1] At the time of this report, the Super Eagles contingent had spent more than five agonizing hours locked up at the airport The Nigeria national team, Super Eagles, were literally held hostage at the airport on arrival in Libya ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. Despite prior agreements and approvals, the chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted from Benghazi to Abraq Airport, sparking unnecessary delays and tensions. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) […]

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