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150 patients to be received in newly built center at Kamenge Military Hospital
One hundred and fifty beds for patients are now available in the new building of three floors at Kamenge Military Hospital, in the capital Bujumbura. The new center for women and children will house pediatrics,…
Atletico Madrid close to an agreement with chelsea for Diego Costa
The Blues are close to an arrangement with the Spanish club over the sale of their striker after months of negotiations Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea for Diego Costa and it could end up being a…
Nasa discovers 10 new planets that could have life
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has revealed 10 new rocky, Earth-sized planets that could potentially have liquid water and support life.The Kepler mission team released a survey of 219 potential…
How posting on Facebook could send you to jail
Is your last post on Facebook going to land you in jail? It might do if it ruins a criminal trial. And the government is now looking for evidence of whether new laws are needed to stop it happening.The Attorney General, the…
Kenya’s Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission
Kenya's Supreme Court has blamed the country's electoral commission (IEBC) for its decision to annul the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.The judges said the 8 August poll was "neither transparent or…
Paris climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord
The US has insisted it will leave the Paris climate accord, despite reports that it may be softening its stance.Following a meeting of environment ministers on Saturday, the EU climate commissioner, Miguel Arias Canete,…
Celtic: Kolo Toure rejoins club as technical assistant after ending playing career
Kolo Toure says he "couldn't be happier" after returning to Celtic to join the club's coaching staff as a technical assistant.Toure, 36, made 17 appearances for Celtic last season before ending his playing career to focus…
Tunisian women free to marry non-Muslim men after lifting of ban
Tunisia has lifted a ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men after years of campaign against the marriage law imposed in 1973.President Beji Caid Essebsi had promised a month ago that the ban will be lifted in respect…
Soul singer Sampha wins prestigious Mercury Prize award
Soul singer Sampha was named the overall winner of Britain’s Mercury Prize for popular music for his debut album “Process” on Thursday (September 14). The 28-year-old south Londoner collected a trophy and a 25,000-pound…
DELE ALLI COULD BREAK NEYMAR’S TRANSFER RECORD NEXT YEAR, SAYS EXPERT
The Brazilian became the first to break through the €200 million barrier this year, but it could be an Englishman who surpasses him Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli could replace Neymar as the world's most expensive…
You probably don’t need to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you think
Can’t choke down another helping of broccoli? You may not need to eat as much as you think: Eating tons of fruits and vegetables may not be any more protective in helping you live longer than eating just a few servings a…
‘Quit or expect more protests,’ rival tells Togo’s president
The head of Togo's main opposition alliance has told President Faure Gnassingbe to quit power immediately or expect more protests against his family's 50-year rule, Reuters news agency reports: He has to leave now.…
Hurricane Irma: Storm hits west coast of Florida
Hurricane Irma is blasting up the west coast of Florida after buffeting the city of Miami, with dangerous flooding along long stretches of coast.It has been downgraded from category three to one but still has maximum…
Pope Francis left with black eye after Popemobile accident
Pope Francis suffered a black eye after hitting his head on the so-called Popemobile when his vehicle stopped suddenly. The pontiff was met by hundreds of well-wishers in Cartagena, Colombia, on the last day of his visit to…
Check out these interesting facts about africa
Africa is the world’s second largest and second most populous continent. Asia is number one with over 4 billion people, while Africa follows with over 1.2billion. However, it’s first in terms of wildlife, wild lands and rich…
US gives Kenya Airways permit for direct flights
National carrier Kenya Airways has been cleared to fly directly to the United States.The Office of International Aviation made the announcement on Friday, director Brian Hedberg saying the order was effected on September 5.…
Hurricane Irma pummels Turks and Caicos islands
Hurricane Irma has pummelled the Turks and Caicos Islands after leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least 14 people.Howling winds and rough seas battered the British overseas territory,…
Wilfried Bony: Striker says his children wanted Swansea move
Wilfried Bony says his two sons convinced him to return to Swansea City because the club is "like a family". The Ivory Coast striker returned to the Liberty Stadium on deadline day for £12m after leaving for…
Kenya election: Date set for Kenyatta-Odinga re-run
Kenya's presidential election will be re-run on 17 October after the original result was annulled, the chair of Kenya's electoral body has announced.Wafula Chekubati also confirmed that only President Uhuru Kenyatta and…
North Korea nuclear crisis: Kim Jong-un ‘begging for war’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is "begging for war" with his latest and most powerful nuclear bomb test, the US envoy to the United Nations has said.Nikki Haley told an emergency meeting of the Security Council in New York…
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