Authorities continue to search for perpetrator of knife attack that killed three people in western Germany.ISIL (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany that killed three people and wounded eight others, according to the group’s Amaq news site. In a statement on Saturday, the group said the perpetrator targeted Christians and was a “soldier of the Islamic State” who carried out the attack “to avenge Muslims in Palestine and everywhere”. The attack took place on Friday evening as thousands gathered at a central square for celebrations to mark Solingen’s 650th anniversary on Friday. The slain victims…
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Dinner and a movie? Chick-fil-A apparently wants to be your one-stop shop. On Aug. 21, Deadline reported that the fast-food chain, known for its chicken sandwiches and Banana Pudding Milkshakes, is launching its own streaming platform along with a slate of original programming. Chick-fil-A has been reportedly working with “a number of major production companies” to create “family-friendly” shows, many of which will be reality TV, and is also in talks to license and acquire content. Discussions of scripted content and animation are also apparently on the table. According to Deadline, this includes a family-friendly game show from the company behind NBC’s “The…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has secured an additional USD50 million in financing through a groundbreaking credit facility established with the French development agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD). The line of credit, created in 2016 and now replenished, will assist eligible governments with climate-resilient and gender-responsive initiatives. USD33mn was committed previously and over USD 8mn has been provided for projects in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada under the new line to date. Acting vice president of operations at CDB, Therese Turner Jones emphasised the importance of the ongoing partnership with the AFD in…
The Women In Worship concert is making a grand return with thrilling news as it announces the lineup for this year’s highly anticipated event. Themed “Rehoboth Experience,” the 7th edition will feature powerful ministrations from renowned gospel artists, including Ada Ehi, Diana Hamilton, Empress Gifty, Lordina The Soprano, Team Eternity, Efe Grace, Raphifa, Achiaa, and Joe. The event will be headlined by Nigerian gospel sensation Mercy Chinwo. Women In Worship (Rehoboth Experience) Line-Up Organized by Genet Services, Women In Worship 2024 is set to take place on September 22nd at the Oil Dome in Accra, promising an unforgettable evening of…
The Bears are not done augmenting their defensive line situation. A day after obtaining edge-rusher Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks, the team turned to an AFC North depth chart for another solution up front.Cleveland is sending defensive tackle Chris Williams to Chicago, The Athletic’s Adam Jahns reports. The team confirmed the report. This is a pick-swap trade, with the Bears receiving Williams and a 2025 seventh-rounder and the Browns collecting a sixth.This late-August period has doubled as a trade window for a while, as teams prepare to set their 53-man rosters. The Bears will use it to reunite Williams with Matt Eberflus. The…
Afghanistan’s Taliban government formally adopts a set of morality laws, including requiring women to cover their faces.When the Taliban swept back into power three years ago, it took over a country in which the civil and political rights of Afghans were enshrined in the constitution. But since then, many of those rights have been eroded – especially for women and girls. Now, Taliban officials have published a new set of morality laws – which will in their words “promote virtue and prevent vice”. The new laws in Afghanistan range from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards…
A large-scale search was underway Saturday in the western German city of Solingen after three people were killed and at least eight people wounded, five of them seriously, in a knife attack at a festival. “The police are currently conducting a large-scale search for the perpetrator,” police said in a statement. They have assembled a large number of forces around Solingen city center, including special units. “Both victims and witnesses are currently being questioned,” they said. Witnesses alerted police shortly after 9:30 p.m. Friday to an unknown attacker having wounded several people with a knife on a central square, the Fronhof. Police said…
By Romily Thevenin Caribbean food is loved around the world for its taste, fresh ingredients, and special blends of seasoning. Turmeric, ginger, cumin, thyme, nutmeg, cinnamon, and red pepper are just some of the herbs and spices that you will find in cupboards in most domestic and commercial kitchens around the region. Many Caribbean cooks seem to innately know which flavourings to add to bring out the best in fish, meat, or vegetables. Guyanese businesswoman Christine Sinyangwe also has this gift. Christine has been cooking since she was young and has always enjoyed experimenting with different dishes as well as…
Rap artist KobbyRockz has released ‘Obaa Terminator,’ a track that will have you turning up the volume on your headphones. This track sees KobbyRockz teaming up with the talented Rap Fada, who adds a powerful touch to the song with his gripping verse. “Obaa Terminator” explores the emotional fallout of a relationship where a woman has betrayed her partner despite his unwavering dedication and sacrifices. KobbyRockz’s lyrics capture the pain and disillusionment of being let down by someone you trust deeply. Rap Fada’s contribution to the track is particularly noteworthy as his verse takes a direct shot at the lady…
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