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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain...

Kanpur leads WHO blacklist of cities with worst air pollution.

Residents of Kanpur reacted with dismay Wednesday after the Indian city was found to have the worst air quality in a global World Health Organization survey that urged the nation to clean up its act. Fourteen Indian cities, led by the northern metropolis known for its leather and shoe industries, feature in the 15 cities with the dirtiest air in the WHO's global list. The capital New Delhi and Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, also figured among the cities with the worst air in the survey of 4,300 cities in 100 countries. Kanpur woke up to news of its unwanted accolade with pollution levels more than five times the WHO's recommended safe limit. "As a resident of the city it makes me sad and appalled but this ranking should at least wake up the government and citizens to take some immediate steps to end the pollution," 55-year-old Kanpur resident Ramesh Soni told AFP. The WHO report said more than 90 percent of the world's people are breathing dang...

Google releases new app to beat slow internet speeds in Africa.

Google is releasing an app in Africa that will help internet users overcome obstacles such as the lack of high-speed connectivity and the cost of data on the continent. The release of Google Go is the U.S. technology giant’s latest attempt to extend its reach into emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa, where Facebook Inc. is also making inroads. The Alphabet Inc. unit has laid fiber-optic cable on the continent, eased access to cheaper Android phones and trained a workforce in digital skills. The new app reduces the amount of data needed to display search results by 40 percent and allows previous searches to be accessed offline. The internet giant has also adapted the voice function to work better on slow connections, and has partnered with pan-African wireless carriers MTN Group Ltd. and Vodacom Group Ltd. to make it work on even basic 2G connections, according to Google Africa Chief Marketing Officer Mzamo Masito. “Weak data connectivity, high data costs and l...

Liverpool will not underrate Roma, says Klopp.

Jürgen Klopp believes Barcelona’s dramatic collapse against Roma at the quarter final stages of the Champions League has alerted Liverpool to the danger that awaits in the Stadio Olimpico this night and strengthens their chances of going through. The Catalonians, who held a 4-1 lead following victory in the Nou Camp, lost 3-0 in the second leg last month, sending them out of the competition. On Sunday, they were crowned La Liga champions and though Klopp admitted this emphasises Roma’s ability to achieve results that few expect, it only sharpens his own team’s focus ahead of the club’s most significant game in Europe for eleven years. He did not want to detail where Barcelona went wrong. But he would talk about the message it sends.“Barcelona thought probably that it’s decided,” he said. “Everybody is telling us that it’s possible for Roma to beat us 3-0 or 4-0. Nobody celona. Not that I needed it but, we have the warning.” As Klopp added, Roma have not conceded a goal at home...

FG moves to adopt policies, legislation to fight cyber-crime.

Federal Government has taken several steps through domestic policies and legislation as well as multilateral cooperation and collaboration to fight cybercrime , Mr Abubakar Malami, (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF), said. Malami made the assertion in Abuja at a meeting with the delegation of the Council of Europe on an Initial Assessment Visit to Nigeria and inauguration of the Global Action on Cyber Crime Plus, (GLACY+), National Coordinating Team. Malami, who was represented by Mr Umar Mohammed, director, Public Prosecutions, said that the Cybercrime Act, 2015 outlined the legal and institutional framework needed to drive Nigeria’s preparedness to fight cybercrime. The AGF who doubles as the Minister of Justice noted that in spite of the country’s efforts, there were still gaps in capacity building considering the fast evolving technological developments. “It is in this light that we welcome this initial assessment visit to identify the priorities t...

Disney eyes new app aimed at millennials.

Disney announced Tuesday it was launching a free video app with original content aimed at millennials, who are targeted by advertisers. The app — called “Oh My Disney” — will be a variation of the site of the same name, which publishes editorial content and short videos on the world of Disney, Mickey and Marvel superheroes. This is a new stage in Disney’s evolution to mobile media, just weeks after the launch of its new ESPN+ app for sports fans. In addition, Disney has already planned to launch a new online video platform for family content and youth programs in 2019, but also to beef up the existing Hulu service. After long focusing on traditional television and cable, the entertainment giant is making a strategic shift and adapting to new streams of income.

Zuckerberg Unveils Plans For Facebook Dating Service.

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday the world’s largest social network will soon include a new dating feature — while vowing to make privacy protection its top priority in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Zuckerberg unveiled the plans as he addressed Facebook’s annual F8 developers conference in San Jose, California — emphasizing that the focus would be on helping people find long-term partners. “This is going to be for building real, long-term relationships, not just hookups,” Zuckerberg said in presenting the new feature, noting that one in three marriages in the United States start online — and that some 200 million Facebook users identify as being single. Under the new feature, users will be able to create a separate “dating” profile not visible to their network of friends, with potential matches recommended based on dating preferences, points in common and mutual acquaintances. It will be free of charge, in line with Facebook’s core offering. The...

Heynckes, 72, bows out in Europe after Bayern ‘adventure’.

Jupp Heynckes bowed out with Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals with the head coach admitting not many 72-year-olds get to experience "such an adventure". Heynckes, who turns 73 next Wednesday, took charge of his final European match in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Real Madrid before he steps down at the end of the season. "Of course I know now, it's final that I'll never go back to the bench in a Champions League game - and I think that's a good thing," he said as Bayern bowed out 4-3 on aggregate. "Not many people get to go on such an adventure at the age of 72. "I don't feel the emotion 'yes, now it's over', I'm just disappointed with the result, especially for the players. "I have to compliment my team, I have not seen FC Bayern in form like that for many years, it was football at its best." When Carlo Ancelotti was sacked last October, Heynckes returned to Bayern after four ...

How To Prepare Delicious Ofe Nsala Soup With Goat Meat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGpTUxki6PI Ofe Nsala Soup is a simple delicious white soup prepared with goat meat; it is one of the simplest soups made with a thickener. Yam is a very important ingredient in Ofe Nsala soup, as it is used to thicken the soup to give it a nice texture and look. You can either boil raw yam and then mash into a smooth paste for Ofe Nsala recipe or dissolve yam flour (poundo flour) in water to thicken the soup. However, ofe is traditionally garnished with Utazi leaves, but if you don’t have utazi, you can use Uziza leaves or spinach to add some greens to the soup; you just need a little of the leaves because it is not a vegetables soup. You can pair ofe Nsala with pounded yam, semolina or fufu,. Read the simple steps below and also See the Video also for more Explanation. Ingredients For Nsala Soup 1. 1 kilo of goat meat 2. 8 pieces of tiny yam cubes 3. 1 cup of stockfish/dried fish 4. 3 seasoning cubes 5. 1 medium onion, chopped 6. 3 scotch bonnets or ...

Fellaini accuses Man United of big mistake in contract wrangle.

The Belgium international has suggested he could leave the club after they failed to renew his contract in a timely fashion Marouane Fellaini has suggested Manchester United could pay the price for failing to renew his contract last year. The Belgium international's deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season and there has been no decisive breakthrough in talks with the club over an extension. Fellaini – who has struggled for game time in 2017-18 largely due to a knee ligament injury – came off the bench to score the winner against Arsenal on Sunday, after which manager  Jose Mourinho claimed an agreement over fresh terms was "almost there". MANCHESTER UNITED'S FIERCE RIVALRY WITH ARSENAL TRANSFORMED THE PREMIER LEAGUE, SAYS FERGUSON. The 30-year-old says he has not yet made a final decision, though, and has accused United of failing to resolve the contract dispute when they had more time on their side. "The whole staff are doing...

Adaeze And Joseph Yobo Host Eidur Gudjohnsen .

Nigerian beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo and her husband, Joseph, the former Super Eagles skipper, played host to former Chelsea and Barcelona striker, Eidur Gudjohnsen at their home during his cordial visit to the Yobo Family. See photos below... http://www.tunezmedia.com.ng/2018/05/adaeze-yobo-and-husband-host-former.html 7 Likes