One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting

One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting

One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday triggered panic among huge crowds of fans. Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, which takes patients up to the age of 17, said it was treating 12 people -- 11 of them children, nine for gunshot wounds -- after the shooting. The attack […]

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Business / Economics

15 February 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Developments and Financial Indicators: A Snapshot of Recent News

In the dynamic landscape of global economies, recent developments highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by various countries. From ambitious power projects in Namibia to currency fluctuations in South Africa, outstanding debts settlement in Nigeria, and unexpected economic downturns in Japan, this article provides insights into the latest economic trends. Additionally, we'll explore the current financial indicators that play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape. NamPower's Bold […]

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Sport

South Africa extend lead past 200 as Bedingham eyes maiden century

South Africa's David Bedingham was approaching a maiden Test century as the Proteas extended their lead over New Zealand to 217 at tea on day three of the second Test. Bedingham had 88 off 108 balls and Keegan Petersen was on 33 as South Africa, needing a win to level the two-match series, reached the interval at 186-4 in Hamilton. Bedingham and Petersen put on 65 off 19 overs in […]

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World

Deadly shooting at US Super Bowl parade

US Police say there are several casualties in Kansas City, after shots were fired during a Super Bowl victory parade. Thousands of fans had gathered on Wednesday in the US state of Missouri to celebrate the Kansas Chiefs's victory in America's National Football League game. Benji Hyer has the latest.

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South Africa

SA’s African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe believes government efforts won’t resolve the Gaza conflict

The African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe believes government efforts won't resolve the Gaza war and suggests influencing Hamas to release hostages as a solution. He calls on the international community to demand the destruction of tunnels by Hamas and acknowledge Israel's right to exist. Meshoe issues a warning citing Biblical quotes.

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Namibia

Report Attributes High Failure Rate to Automatic Grade Progression

A recent parliamentary standing committee report identifies the main cause of the high failure rate among grades 11 and 12 students in the 2022 academic year. It points to the automatic progression of students to the next grade without acquiring basic competencies like reading and writing. The standing committee on education, science, information, communication technology, and youth development presented this report during a National Council session. The findings stress the […]

February 15, 2024 12

Sport

India win toss, bat against England in Stokes’ 100th Test

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against England in the third Test in Rajkot on Thursday. The match is the 100th Test for England captain Ben Stokes. "Time flies when you're having fun," the 32-year-old said at the toss. India made four changes to their team with the five-match series level at 1-1, handing Test debuts to batsman Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. […]

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Sport

Immobile hands Lazio Champions League advantage over troubled Bayern

Ciro Immobile gave Lazio a slender lead in their Champions League last 16 tie with under-fire Bayern Munich after netting the only goal in a 1-0 win in Wednesday's first leg.Italy forward Immobile slotted home the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 69th minute at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to pile pressure on Bundesliga champions Bayern.The spot-kick was won by Gustav Isaksen who was clattered by […]

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Sport

Mbappe scores as PSG take control of Real Sociedad Champions League tie

Kylian Mbappe scored the opener as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards reaching the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.The mediocrity of PSG's first-half performance at the Parc des Princes may have had their supporters fearing another in a long line of disappointing results down the years in the Champions League knockout stages.But Mbappe, […]

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