‘Hateful Eight’ cast share thoughts on Confederate flag
SAN Diego. — Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “Hateful Eight”, takes place a few years after the end of the Civil War — and cast members had the Confederate flag on…
Poor sanitation undermines child survival
Our Children Our Future Lack of progress on sanitation threatens to undermine child survival and health benefits from gains in access to safe drinking water, warn WHO and UNICEF in…
Libya: What the West touches rots
Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey Correspondent Why is it that whatever the West touches rots to the flesh within seconds? Why is it that the West always manages to choose the wrong side, the side…
Chelsea sign ’keeper
LONDON. — Asmir Begovic has completed his move to Chelsea from Stoke. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge. He becomes the Blues second summer signing following Radamel Falcao’s…
Maduwa to launch another book
Sophia Chese Arts Correspondent Motivational speaker and writer Tendai Humbasha Maduwa is set to launch his second book “Nuggets of Success” at Joina City end of this month. The book is…
Omar Sharif: Actor without borders
Omar Sharif was living proof that there is nothing inherently irreconcilable between the Middle East and the West. Sharif not only challenged Western cliches, he also undermined stereotypes in Egypt and…
Young Warriors troop into camp
Sports Reporter THE Young Warriors began trooping back into camp yesterday and are scheduled to start training today as they prepare for the Africa Under-23 Championships last qualifying round showdown…
Madrid speak on Casillas
MADRID. — Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted yesterday the club did not pressurise the club’s iconic goalkeeper Iker Casillas to leave after 25 years with them for FC Porto.
New York launches its first men’s fashion week
New York played catch-up with Europe in launching its first men’s fashion week yesterday, a four-day showcase for US spring/summer 2016 collections in an rapidly expanding market.
Wenger assures Cech
SINGAPORE. — Arsene Wenger has admitted that he has already made “guarantees” to Petr Cech, his £10 million signing from Chelsea,that he will be given a place in the starting…

