Attacks On foreigners Must Stop, Ramaphosa Says At Summit
South Africa is hosting the World Economic Forum on Africa but xenophobic violence threatens to overshadow the event.
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Rescue Teams Move Residents As Shelters Compromised
Several shelters in Grand Bahama were compromised and taking on water as rescue teams on the island mobilised to relocate residents to safer locations, according to State Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday.
R. Kelly Moved Into General Prison Population
R. Kelly was reportedly moved into the general prison population on Tuesday (September 3). The embattled R&B singer had previously been in solitary confinement.
UK ‘At Risk Of Slipping Into Recession’
The UK is at risk of slipping into recession, according to a closely watched survey of industry managers.
Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas Sees ‘Unprecedented Devastation’
Hurricane Dorian appears to have caused “unprecedented” devastation in the Bahamas, the country’s leader says.
Puerto Rico Braces For Heavy Rain As Tropical Storm Dorian Nears
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic braced for Tropical Storm Dorian on yesterday as it churned west-northwest, with officials cautioning that it could approach hurricane-strength today after blowing over Barbados.
Tropical Storm Dorian Advisory
All businesses and non-essential services will be closed by 4PM this afternoon due to the approach of Tropical Storm Dorian.
Beyond Meat and KFC Partner To Test Fried Plant-Based ‘Chicken’
More plant based fast food.
‘Our House Is Burning’: Macron Urges G7 Action On Amazon Fires
French president’s call for G7 action on record Amazon blazes prompts sharp rebuke from Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil Environment Minister Heckled Over Amazon Fires
Brazil’s environment minister, Ricardo Salles, has been heckled at a meeting on climate change over the record number of fires in the Amazon.
Amazon Burning: Brazil Reports Record Surge In Forest Fires
Brazilian Amazon beset by raging fires, prompting fresh scrutiny of President Bolsonaro’s environmental stewardship.
US Delays Huawei Trade Ban For Another 90 Days
The US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, has confirmed a ban on Chinese technology giant Huawei will not come into force for another 90 days.
Israel bars Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib From Visiting
Israel has decided to block two US Democratic lawmakers from visiting after US President Donald Trump urged the country to ban them.
NFL Partners With JAY-Z and Roc Nation
Rap and sports have always been intertwined, but JAY-Z is taking that connection to another level.
Cockroaches Are Reportedly Evolving to Be Immune to Chemicals
Cockroaches, seemingly impervious to pretty much everything thrown at them, are reportedly evolving to the point in which they’re immune to most pesticides and other chemicals intended to kill them.
San Francisco becomes first US city to ban e-cigarettes
San Francisco has become the first US city to ban sales of e-cigarettes until their health effects are clearer.
Lil Wayne Splits with Manager Cortez Bryant
Lil Wayne has parted ways with his longtime manager Cortez Bryant, since last year, it…
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Arrested in London
Julian Assange has been arrested in London.
New York County Declares Measles Outbreak Emergency
A county in New York state has declared a state of emergency following a severe outbreak of measles.
Jamaica to Close Venezuelan Embassy Temporarily
Against the background of the political crisis in Venezuela, the Jamaica government has decided to close its Embassy there, for now.