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Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
One Direction star Liam Payne dies: A look at singer's life through photos
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died at the age of 31. A look at his life through images.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
How the Army is testing out new tech for future conflicts
Charlie D'Agata goes inside a training exercise at Fort Johnson in Louisiana with the Army's 101st Airborne Division to see how they're preparing for future conflicts.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades
After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
The bear who was a private in the Polish army
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
The mates who have met for a pint every Thursday for 56 years
The group, who are all now in their eighties, have met for their catch-up for more than 56 years.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
The Premier League Players Who Took Longest to Win Their First Game
A current player has played 20 Premier League matches. He has won none of them. But he still doesn’t hold the record.Sports - The New York Times - October 15 -
Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99
A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Bennett, who led Virginia to 2019 title, to retire
Tony Bennett, 55, posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the program to a national title in 2019 and two ACC tournament titles.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
The Loyal Brooklyn Dodgers Fans Who Feel Conflicted About the World Series
Between supporting the team of their childhood and cheering for the city they call home, a select few fans face a difficult choice.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
Why Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has thrown 56 straight changeups, and how one pitch is working so well
Kahnle, with a very limited arsenal, has been one of New York's best relievers this OctoberSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
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South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
Seoul Semiconductor's Patent Case Leads to LED Sales Ban in Eight European Countries
The Unified Patent Court’s ruling also orders German online retailer to retrieve and destroy all such LED goods already sold in the region.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13 -
Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa
Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in AmericaHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71
After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Former army head Gen Sir Mike Jackson dies at 80
Sir Mike helmed the army during the invasion of Iraq and also served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
A ninth woman has died reporting on the Ukraine conflict. Russia’s war on journalists must end | Kiran Nazish
Warnings are not enough. After Victoria Roshchyna’s death, we need zero tolerance of the detention and brutal treatment of female reporters. Last summer I began receiving messages about the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?
Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return
Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Nigeria releases 29 children who potentially faced death penalty for alleged involvement in protests
Nigerian authorities have released 29 children who have been detained for over two months and potentially faced the death penalty for their alleged participation in protests against the country’s ...World - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Family of Novichok victim feels 'comfort' that no-one else died
Speaking to an inquiry, Dawn Sturgess' mum describes her daughter as 'funny, intelligent and kind'.Top stories - BBC News - October 15
