Section: Nigeria
Media: Council of Europe decries rising attacks against journalists
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution decrying the many cases of serious media threats. The Council of Europe on Tuesday voiced concern at the rising levels of violence against journalists throughout the continent, notably in Turkey and Russia.The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)...
Trump: A look at the scope of the intelligence community’s probes into President’s ties to Russia
The task force consisted of the FBI, the Treasury and Justice Departments, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the National Security Agency. The US intelligence community has opened investigations into several members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle over the past year, focusing on the advisers’ potential...
In Germany: Merkel faces more Russian disinformation ahead of poll: source
Angela Merkel will be facing an even broader Russian disinformation campaign ahead of this year's elections. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will face an even broader Russian disinformation campaign ahead of elections this year, according to EU findings, a source close to the matter said Monday.The source, who asked not to be identified,...
Australian Open: Nadal battles through Monfils to advance to quarters
Nadal won the title in 2009 and was runners-up in 2012 and 2014. The post Australian Open: Nadal battles through Monfils to advance to quarters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. …read more Source: Premium Times...
In Ukraine: ‘3-parent’ baby born using new technique
Zukin said the pronuclear transfer method could be used to help women who suffer from a rare condition called embryo arrest. A baby boy has been born in Ukraine to an infertile couple after the first ever use of a new technique using the DNA of three parents, the head of a Kiev fertility clinic said Wednesday.The boy was conceived using DNA from...
‘Three-parent’ baby born in Ukraine
A baby boy has been born in Ukraine to an infertile couple after the first ever use of a new technique using the DNA of three parents, the head of a Kiev fertility clinic said Wednesday. The boy… …read more Source:...
In Kenya: No voter ID, no sex, urges MP
Kenyan authorities estimate some four to six million voters have yet to register, crucial numbers that could swing the result. A Kenyan opposition MP has urged fellow women to impose a sex boycott until their men register to vote in August’s general election.Mishi Mboko, who is married, said women should withhold sex until their menfolk...
Adriano: Russians sign Brazilian from Milan
No financial details of the deal were disclosed but Russian media reported a fee of one million euros ($1.06 million) for the 29-year-old striker. Russian Premier League table-toppers Spartak Moscow have signed Brazilian international forward Luiz Adriano from AC Milan, the Moscow club said on Monday.No financial details of the deal were...
Joe Biden: US vice president visits Ukraine in show of support
The deal brought fresh hope of an end to almost three years of a conflict that has killed nearly 10,000 people. Outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Ukraine on Monday to support the war-scarred country’s leaders amid concerns that ties could chill under Donald Trump.Biden’s one-day visit to meet President Petro Poroshenko...
Australian Open: Top seed Kerber battles into second round
The top seed ultimately proved too much for Lesia Tsurenko, winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena. World number one Angelique Kerber battled past Lesia Tsurenko in a stuttering start to her first Grand Slam title defence at the Australian Open Monday.The top seed ultimately proved too much for the Ukrainian, winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 on Rod Laver...
