‘Star Wars’ Actor, Andrew Jack Dies Of Coronavirus
An actor and dialect coach who appeared in Star Wars and worked with A-list celebrities has died after contracting COVID-19, his agent has said. Andrew Jack, 76, died in a Surrey hospital on Tuesday. Agent Jill McCullough said she had been inundated with tributes to one of the acting world's "brightest and clearest voices". She said Jack was unable to see his...
99 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Affected With Pneumonia, One Reportedly Dead — Ministry
A total of 99 Indonesian hajj pilgrims have been diagnosed with pneumonia while in Saudi Arabia, with one fatality reported, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health on Thursday. The affected pilgrims are currently undergoing intensive treatment at hospitals in Mecca and Medina, the ministry confirmed. “The rise in pneumonia cases among our hajj pilgrims needs careful attention because it can...
More Troubles For Abba Kyari As US Prepares 6,700 Page Documentary Evidence Against Him
Embattled police cop, Abba Kyari’s woes are far from over as the United States Government has gathered over 6,700 pages of documentary evidence and 2,700 electronic files from trial in a $1.1 million fraud case involving him and disgraced fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abass a.k.a Hushpuppi. It can be recalled that Kyari entered hot water earlier this year after he was...
Putin Cautions West To Threat Of Nuclear War
President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday of a “real” risk of nuclear war if the West escalates the conflict in Ukraine, offering a defiant and emboldened stance in his annual speech to Russians. Speaking in Moscow, Putin said his soldiers were advancing in Ukraine and warned the West of “tragic consequences” for any country that dared to send troops to Kyiv. “They...
President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Coronavirus [VIDEO]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national health emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed no fewer than 41 people and infected 1,875 others in the country. Trump said the move would open up access to $50 billion in federal funding to state and local governments to tackle the virus. Insisting that the U.S. had done better in efforts...
Queen Elizabeth Loses Husband Prince Philip At 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen’s “strength and stay” for 73 years, has died aged 99. Flags on landmark buildings in Britain were being lowered to half-mast as a period of mourning was announced. Prince Philip’s health had been slowly deteriorating for some time. He announced he was stepping down from royal engagements in May 2017, joking that he could no...
Japan’s First Female PM Candidate Promises To Address Gender Gap
The only woman in the leadership race for Japan’s ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to “Nordic” levels and to ensure “peaceful” coexistence with foreigners. Sanae Takaichi would be Japan’s first woman prime minister if she wins the October 4 contest to head the Liberal Democratic Party, and then secures enough support in parliament. Setting...
COVID-19: Hundreds Of Bodies Buried In Mass Grave On New York Island
Workers wearing hazmat suits have been spotted burying caskets in a mass grave on New York's Hart Island as the number of burials quadruples amid the coronavirus pandemic and the city's death toll rises to more than 4,200. Hart Island sometimes referred to as Hart's Island has a grisly history and started being used as a cemetery during the civil...
George Floyd’s Death: Thousands Join UK Protest
Protesters in London held placards saying “Racism has no place” and “I can't breathe” - a reference to George Floyd's words during the arrest. Thousands of people have gathered across central London to protest against the killing of George Floyd's by the Police in the US. They were seen signs saying “ Justice for George Floyd” who died in Minneapolis while...
Kenya Postpones Schools Resumption Over Flood
Kenya said Monday that it would delay the reopening of schools by one week due to ongoing heavy rains that have triggered deadly floods in the East African nation. Schools were originally scheduled to reopen on Monday, following the mid-term holidays, but the torrential monsoon downpours have affected many educational facilities, prompting the education ministry to delay the resumption of...
