UK PM Johnson to Trump: please do not meddle with our election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week. 25
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Russia Launches New Air Base in Former U.S. Syria Stronghold
The Russian military has announced a new combat helicopter and air defense base in a formerly U.S.-controlled northern Syrian stronghold, the state-run TASS news agency reported. 25
South Africa, Nigeria mend relations, agree trade deals
Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Cyril Ramaphosa presented a united front on Thursday (October 3) at the end of a two-day visit by the Nigerian leader to South Africa. The trip comes weeks after a wave 25
South Africa’s President caught on campaign video encouraging xenophobia
Was South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa shedding crocodile tears when he swiftly condemned deadly attacks on foreign-owned businesses? Campaign video may have contradicted his much-admired incorruptibility. South Africa’s president swiftly took to the media to 25
Death of a Tyrant –Brutal former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe dies aged 95
Robert Mugabe, the dictator who has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence in 1980, has died in Singapore, aged 95. It is believed he had been receiving treatment for cancer there since April. Zimbabwean President Emmerson 25
Nigerian insecurity requires urgent attention, U.N. rapporteur warns
ABUJA, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s multiple security problems have created a crisis that requires urgent attention and could lead to instability in other African countries if it is not addressed, a United Nations rapporteur 25
Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch date and venue confirmed
Anthony Joshua’s rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr is set to take place in Saudi Arabia on December 7. Joshua lost his three heavyweight titles when he was stopped by the Mexican-American on June 1 in 25
What we know about the shooting in El Paso, Texas
Culled from the CNN. Hollie Silverman, Chelsea J. Carter, Josh Campbell, Phil Gast, Evan Perez, Ed Lavandera, Paul P. Murphy, Artemis Moshtaghian Kay Guerrero, Artemis Moshtaghian, Shawn Nottingham and Jay Croft contributed to this report. 25
Boeing changing Max software to use 2 computers
The Max was grounded worldwide after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people. Boeing is working on new software for the 737 Max that will use a second flight control 25
Ronald Reagan Makes Racist Comment To Richard Nixon In Newly Released Audio
Ronald Reagan called United Nations delegates from African countries “monkeys” in a 1971 telephone call with then-President Richard Nixon, according to a newly released recording of the private conversation. The National Archives released audio of the call between Nixon 25