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samsung is projecting that televisions will continue to be a top selling product for Samsung in the next two decades./Net photo.
Business
Samsung aims for 10% African growth
Ethiopiau2019s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left) and Eritreau2019s President Isaias Afwerki during reopening of the border. Net photo.
Business
Trade, migration bring life to Ethiopia-Eritrea border
Steve Irwinu2019s family. Net.
‘Crocodile hunter’ Steve Irwin’s family launch new show
Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in support of Colin Kaepernick (right). Net.
Rihanna turns down Super Bowl show, backs Kaepernick
Julia Louis-Dreyfus holds her Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series for Veep. / Internet photo
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of Seinfeld and Veep, awarded U.S. humor prize
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Africa
East Africa bloc lauds appointment of Kenya’s Odinga as AU special envoy
Chinese authorities are trying to navigate through numerous challenges, as the trade war fears have sparked a blistering selloff in domestic stock markets and a steep decline in the value of the yuan versus the dollar. Here,  workers help to dock a container ship. Net.
Business
China moves to lift confidence as economic growth hits weakest pace since 2009
Google will charge hardware firms up to $40 per device to use its apps. Net.
Business
Google to charge Android partners up to $40 per device for apps
Most of the edible bananas in the region are of the A genome. Net photo.
Scientists develop disease-resistant cooking bananas
Former US Open champion, Sloane Stephens. Net photo.
Stephens backs on-court coaching rule change
Saturdayu2019s 2-1 home defeat to Levante was Real Madridu2019s fourth defeat in their last five games. Net photo.
Real suffer fourth defeat in five matches to set unwanted club record
Scientists believe annual carbon dioxide emissions now amount to more than 40 billion tons per year which is dangerous for the planet. Net photo.
International
Scientists alarmed by rate at which planet is heating up from emissions
Scientists can clone whole cells and tissues by providing the right nutrients and environment. Net photo.
International
Will villains clone themselves to take over the world?
A pregnant woman touching her abdomen standing on weight balance. Net photo.
Child growth risk high in obese women
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Spotlight on Mou as Reds, City seek winning return
Rwanda has carried out the first series of shallow boreholes for geo-chemical tests in Lake Kivu. Net.
Business
Rwanda may invite investors for exploration, government
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Africa
Tribe of slain Libya rebel commander protests at eastern oil port
A 8.5MW solar energy plant in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Courtesy.
Africa
Africa’s bumpy road to sustainable energy

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