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Kenya marks industrial milestone as standard gauge railway transferred from China

Kenya marks industrial milestone as standard gauge railway transferred from China

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the standard gauge railways (SGR) first cargo train following its transferal from China. The train transported goods loaded from Mombasa port.The construction of the SGR was initiated in Dec 2014 by CRBC. It has a length of 480km and is the first overseas SGR entirely meeting Chinese standards. The final completion of the SGR is believed to be a win-win achievement for China-Africa cooperation under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative.
Jun 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Lions greeted in New Zealand with traditional Maori welcome

Lions greeted in New Zealand with traditional Maori welcome

The British and Irish Lions landed at Auckland Airport on 31 March, and were greeted with a powhiri welcome, including a performance of the All Blacks; traditional Ka Mate haka. The Lions, who have won just one previous series in New Zealand, will play 10 games on the tour. The tour begins on Saturday (3 June) with a match against a provincial selection side in Whangarei.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Weird faceless fish found in Australian abyss

Weird faceless fish found in Australian abyss

A bizarre faceless fish has been found during a voyage to one of the deepest parts of the ocean ever visited. Pulled up for the Australias eastern abyss, the strange creature is only the second specimen of the species ever to be found, the first found in 1873 in the waters off Papua New Guinea.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Russia launches cruise missiles at Isis positions near Palmyra in Syria

Russia launches cruise missiles at Isis positions near Palmyra in Syria

A Russian warship and a submarine have fired four cruise missiles from the Mediterranean to hit Islamic State targets near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. Launched on 31 May, the missiles destroyed IS manpower and equipment according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Russia launches cruise missiles at Isis positions near Palmyra in Syria

Russia launches cruise missiles at Isis positions near Palmyra in Syria

A Russian warship and a submarine have fired four cruise missiles from the Mediterranean to hit Islamic State targets near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. Launched on 31 May, the missiles destroyed IS manpower and equipment according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
$15,000 worth of sex toys stolen in Las Vegas

$15,000 worth of sex toys stolen in Las Vegas

Thirty-Thousand condoms and $15,000 (£11,700) worth of sex toys were stolen from a warehouse in Las Vegas. A series of robberies at the Lelo distribution plant saw two men enter the warehouse and load their car with merchandise.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
$15,000 worth of sex toys stolen in Las Vegas

$15,000 worth of sex toys stolen in Las Vegas

Thirty-Thousand condoms and $15,000 (£11,700) worth of sex toys were stolen from a warehouse in Las Vegas. A series of robberies at the Lelo distribution plant saw two men enter the warehouse and load their car with merchandise.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Donald Trumps spin doctor Mike Dubke resigns from White House post

Donald Trumps spin doctor Mike Dubke resigns from White House post

White House communications director Mike Dubke will leave his position but no date has been set for his departure, it was reported Tuesday. The veteran Republican strategist reportedly handed in his resignation over a week ago on 18 May, just before President Donald Trumps first official trip abroad. However, he offered to stay on through it, which Trump accepted, Axios reported.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Dozens killed in massive car bomb attack in Kabul

Dozens killed in massive car bomb attack in Kabul

A large car bomb has killed at least 80 people and injured more than 350 in the Afghan capital of Kabul on 31 May. The attack was carried out near the German and Indian embassies, targeting civilians during rush hour traffic.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
US missile defence system intercepts and destroys mock ICBM amid North Korea threats

US missile defence system intercepts and destroys mock ICBM amid North Korea threats

Pentagon on Tuesday (30 May) said it successfully staged its first-ever missile defence test, intercepting and destroying an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The $244m test comes amid the increasing threats from North Korea. A ground-based interceptor, launched from a California airbase, shot down a mock ICBM warhead over the Pacific Ocean, said the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The mock threat was launched from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense program (GMD) has so far cost about $40bn in the past 15 years and often been criticised for its expensive nature. Interestingly, of the nine intercept attempts, only four have been successful in the past since the GMD was declared combat-ready in 2004.
May 31, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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