Iraqi churches denounce Olympics opening ceremony scene

Iraqi churches denounce Olympics opening ceremony scene

Iraq's top churches have joined international religious bodies in condemning a controversial segment of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which many interpreted as a reference to the Bible's Last Supper. "What happened at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is shameful and a mockery of the Christian religion," Iraq's Chaldean Catholic church said in a statement Sunday. The contentious scene in Friday's parade in Paris involved […]

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Business / Economics

Profits fall at McDonald’s as it redoubles value push

McDonald's reported a drop in profits Monday behind broad-based sales declines as the fast food giant redoubles efforts to win over inflation-weary consumers. All three of the chain's operating regions experienced comparable sales decline, a significant weakening next to the year-ago results when global comparable sales jumped nearly nine percent. Profits for the quarter ending June 30 were $2.0 billion, down 12 percent. Revenues were essentially flat […]

July 29, 2024 8

Africa

Eenhana Expo kicks off

The 14th edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo started on Monday and is being held under the theme ‘Reviving local economy through business resilience, innovation, and diversification.’ In an interview with Nampa on Monday, town council spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge said they have a total of 192 exhibitors, two of which are international exhibitors from Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to Shingenge, this year’s expo is bigger […]

July 29, 2024 22

Africa

Ethiopia eases forex curbs as it awaits crucial bailout

By Aymeric Vincenot Ethiopia said Monday it is easing foreign exchange curbs as part of a broader economic reform package, as the deeply-indebted nation awaits a multi-billion dollar bailout from international lenders. The value of the local currency, the birr, slid by around 30 percent against the dollar after the announcement of the measures by the central bank. "The reform introduces a competitive market-based determination […]

July 29, 2024 8

Africa

Nigeria’s planned protests: What we know

By Laurie Churchman with Aminu Abubakar in Kano Politicians and the army have warned people against taking to the streets, but organisers say government failings have left them little choice. Both sides have made comparisons with recent protests in Kenya that forced the government to withdraw new taxes, but it is not clear what shape the rallies could take in Nigeria. With demonstrations set to start on […]

July 29, 2024 17

Sport

Dujardin’s shame leaves mentor Hester to rally British Olympic dressage team

Charlotte Dujardin's withdrawal for whipping a horse repeatedly has heaped the pressure on her mentor Carl Hester who must rally his teammates if Britain are to regain the Olympic team dressage title from 2012. At 57, Hester will be the oldest British rider and competing in his seventh Games -- he was once the youngest ever when he rode in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Hester, who gave Dujardin […]

July 29, 2024 8

Sport

Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as ‘goofy Tassie’ eyes more gold

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will do battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games. Also on the third day of action, Britain's Tom Daley will try to prevent an anticipated Chinese clean sweep in diving, while China and Japan will duel for gold in the men's team […]

July 29, 2024 5

Sport

Olympic organisers cancel second day of triathlon training in Seine over pollution

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway, but said they were "confident" the medal events would be held this week. In a joint statement, Paris 2024 organisers and World Triathlon said they had taken the decision to cancel Monday's swimming training session because "water quality levels... do not present sufficient […]

July 29, 2024 6

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Namibia

The role of the media as Namibians head to the polls this November

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the role of the media is more crucial than ever. Ethical journalism serves as the cornerstone of a well-informed society, guiding public opinion and shaping democratic discourse. Central to media ethics are the principles of factual and balanced reporting, which ensure that the information disseminated to the public is accurate, fair, and impartial. Factual reporting Factual reporting involves the rigorous collection, verification, and presentation […]

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