Image copyright AFP Screenshot They were preparing at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to welcome this year’s pilgrims. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, usually conducted by Muslims from around the world, begins on Wednesday, dramatically decreasing due to the coronavirus. Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the trip to …
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The new OT Fagbenle series is a family affair. That’s because “Maxxx”, a six-episode comedy created by Fagbenle (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), co-stars and is co-executive produced by her brother, Luti. “We made our first short film when I was 8 and I was 12,” Fagbenle, 39, born in London, told …
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The original PlayStation is known for its diverse library of games, but no genre is as synonymous with the system as JRPGs. In its five-year lifespan, the console produced an astonishing number of instant classics, including three beloved games from Final Fantasy, Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, and Suikoden II, among …
Read More »Increasing child malnutrition rates will lead to 120,000 excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic
Humanitarian agencies warn that $ 2.4 billion is needed to combat the growing cases. July 28, 2020, 3:20 pm 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article LONDON – The coronavirus pandemic is leading to a sharp increase in child malnutrition worldwide, which could lead to at least …
Read More »2020 Emmy Nominations: These Black Actors Were Rejected by the TV Academy
Because we’re rooting for all blacks, we’re still celebrating this year’s Emmy nominations, which were noticeably slightly different (read: Blacker) this time. In fact, the Television Academy noted that, for the first time, 34% of the nominations were black actors. Shows like A Black Lady Sketch Show, Unsafe and Watchers …
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