Why the United States dominates the Nobels
No fewer than eight of this year’s 13 Nobel winners were American citizens, extending a historic…
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Sankara ‘brand’ flourishes in Burkina Faso
As the rain drizzles down, visitors flock to the Thomas Sankara memorial in Ouagadougou to snap photos…
Read MoreSouth Africa eases Covid-19 crowd restrictions for World Cup game
A maximum of 2,000 spectators can attend a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Ethiopia in…
Read MoreTunisia president appoints new govt nearly 3 months after power grab
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied appointed a new government Monday, 11 weeks after firing the last…
Read MoreTop UN court to rule on bitter Kenya-Somalia border spat
The UN’s top court will rule in a bitter border dispute between Somalia and Kenya on Tuesday,…
Read MoreBolivia opposition blocks streets in protest at government ‘persecution’
Bolivia’s opposition blocked streets in the country’s main cities on Monday in protest against…
Read MoreUK govt fumbled start of Covid crisis: MPs’ probe
British government delays locking down society when Covid-19 hit last year were “one of the most…
Read MoreSouthwest says staffing shortages contributed to flight snarls
After initially blaming air traffic control issues and weather for thousands of flight cancelations,…
Read MoreAmy Winehouse belongings expected to reach $2 mn at auction
Hundreds of items that belonged to late Grammy-winning artist Amy Winehouse, including the dress she…
Read MoreGermany qualify for Qatar 2022 but Belgium made to wait
A Timo Werner double on Monday helped Germany stamp their ticket for the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win…
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