Day: March 13, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over public rifts

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday after a series of public rifts over policy on North Korea, Russia and Iran, replacing his chief diplomat with loyalist CIA Director Mike Pompeo. The biggest shakeup of Trump’s Cabinet since he took office in January 2017 was announced by the president on… Read More U.S. President Donald Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over public rifts

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Russia test-launches hypersonic air-to-surface missile

The Russian Aerospace Forces have conducted the first successful test firing of the air-launched Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missile according to state sponsored media outlets. The missile, named Kh-47M2 and referred to as the ‘Kinzhal’, was fired from a modified MiG-31BM over Southwest Russia. A report published on Facebook by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin… Read More Russia test-launches hypersonic air-to-surface missile

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Music Meets Comedy: Revamp Entertaintment set to host Awka Fiesta this Easter

Revamp Entertainment is set to host a star studded entertainment show tagged AWKA FIESTA where music meets comedy to make one of the most memorable and remarkable Easter celebration for the city of Awka and its environs. The highly anticipated maiden edition already promises eccentric and electrifying stage performances beyond expectations with our exceptional duo… Read More Music Meets Comedy: Revamp Entertaintment set to host Awka Fiesta this Easter

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Legendary fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy dies at 91

Hubert de Givenchy, the French couturier who upheld a standard of quintessentially romantic elegance in fashion for more than four decades, dressing the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly and memorably Audrey Hepburn, in a little black dress, in the movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, died on Saturday at his home outside Paris. He was… Read More Legendary fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy dies at 91

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Apple set to acquire digital magazine service Texture

​Apple Inc. will buy the digital service Texture, which gives users access to articles from magazines published by various companies for a monthly subscription fee, the iPhone maker said on Monday. Texture is owned by Next Issue Media, a joint venture formed by Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, Meredith Corp, News Corp and Rogers Media. Apple… Read More Apple set to acquire digital magazine service Texture

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U.S. President Donald Trump issues order prohibiting Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm

​U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday blocked microchip maker Broadcom Ltd’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm Inc. on national security grounds, ending what would have been the technology industry’s biggest deal ever amid concerns that it would give China the upper hand in mobile communications. The presidential order reflected a calculation that the United States’ lead… Read More U.S. President Donald Trump issues order prohibiting Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm

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