The speed and elegant appearance of the Concorde inspired awe. Its ear-rattling sonic booms irritated people on the ground and led to restrictions on where the jet could fly. …
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Tanzania Woman Uses Soccer Ball Juggling Skills to Feed Her Family
A Tanzanian woman is traveling around Africa showcasing her soccer ball juggling skills as a way to feed her family. Her video clips have gone viral on social media and …
your ads here!Trump Extends US Sanctions Against Zimbabwe By a Year
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday extended by one year sanctions against Zimbabwe saying that the new government’s policies continue to pose an “unusual and extraordinary” threat to U.S. foreign …
your ads here!2nd Man Seems to Be Free of AIDS Virus After Transplant
A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, the second success including the “Berlin patient,” doctors reported. The therapy had an early …
your ads here!US to End Preferential Trade Status for India, Turkey
At President Donald Trump’s direction, the United States intends to scrap the preferential trade status granted to India and Turkey, officials said Monday. Washington “intends to terminate India’s and Turkey’s …
your ads here!Mnuchin Announces Halt in Payments Into 2 US Retirement Funds
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin informed Congress on Monday that he will stop making payments into two government retirement funds now that the debt limit has gone back into effect. In …
your ads here!Egypt Releases Prominent Photojournalist After 5 Years in Prison
After five years of imprisonment, prominent Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zaid was released and returned to his family Monday. Zaid, popularly known as “Shawkan,” said he would continue his work …
your ads here!Where’s the Beef? US, Britain Clash Over Post-Brexit Trade Deal
Sharp differences have emerged between the United States and Britain over farming standards and practices in any post-Brexit trade deal. The trans-Atlantic allies have already begun exploratory talks on …
your ads here!US Actor Luke Perry Dead at 52
Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. …
your ads here!‘Where’s The Beef? US, Britain Clash Over Post-Brexit Trade Deal
London and Washington are beginning exploratory talks over a trade deal after Britain leaves the European Union – which both sides say could deliver huge economic benefits. But already sharp …
your ads here!Trump Prepares to Tighten Trade Embargo on Cuba
The Trump administration is preparing to tighten the six-decade trade embargo on Cuba on Monday by allowing some lawsuits against foreign companies using properties confiscated by the Cuban government after …
your ads here!From Satirical to Silly, Walking Clubs Spice Up Mardi Gras
A floppy-eared pooch wearing a red crustacean costume rides in a wagon decorated like a shrimp boat, followed by another “boat” wagon occupied by a pug in a sailor hat. …
your ads here!Pharrell to Launch Music Festival in Virginia Beach in April
Pharrell is heading home to Virginia Beach to launch a new music and culture festival. The Grammy-winning superstar announced Monday SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day event he’s calling a …
your ads here!Strong Resistance to Trade Deal Brewing in China
Even as China and the United States are working to finalize a trade agreement, Beijing is grappling with the challenge of building political consensus about implementing and enforcing the deal …
your ads here!The Prodigy Singer Keith Flint Dead at 49
Keith Flint, the singer and iconic frontman of British rave scene band The Prodigy, has died at the age of 49, the electronic pop group said. Police said they were …
your ads here!Disabled Children Suffer Discrimination, Denial of their Human Rights
Human rights advocates are calling for an end to the discrimination that denies children with disabilities the same right to an equal education and other opportunities available to other children …
your ads here!China Launches Tech Hub Megalopolis to Rival Silicon Valley
As the global race to gain the lead in next generation tech heats up, China is stepping up its efforts, recently announcing a long-awaited plan to link up its southern …
your ads here!Ethiopian Disability Rights Advocate Champions Opportunities for Women
Yetnebersh Nigussie lost her sight at the age of five, but she has not let her disability slow her down. A tireless advocate for people with disabilities in Africa, she …
your ads here!New Lab Gives Biomechanical Students Real-Life Experience
Studying engineering isn’t just about learning, it’s about using skills in the real world. But for biomechanical engineering students, it can be hard to get that real-world experience. However, students …
your ads here!Space X Crew Capsule Reaches Space Station
The first American commercially built-and-operated crew spacecraft in eight years docked successfully Sunday at the International Space Station. There was, however, no crew aboard the spacecraft, just a test dummy …
your ads here!Silicon Valley Skeptical of Washington’s China Concerns
With the U.S. and China still negotiating a trade deal, and ongoing concerns in the U.S. about China’s technology goals, Silicon Valley is caught between two superpowers. Michelle Quinn reports. …
your ads here!FIFA’s Infantino: Look to Women’s Game to Improve Men’s
Striving to improve behavior at soccer matches, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees women as role models for male players. There is less simulation and time-wasting in the women’s game, according …
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