Shakira Covers African Song For World Cup
May 24, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet The impending World Cup 2010 festivities in South Africa will feature a concert with musicians from Africa and beyond, and the official song of the World Cup, Waka Waka, by Shakira. Her track is a remake of the traditional African tune, performed and recorded with African musical group FreshlyGround. FIFA and Control [...]
International News January 19-25
January 19, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet New Heathrow Runway Approved By British Government The British’s government new decision is to approve the building of a new runway for Heathrow airport, The Gulfnews.com reports. On Thursday, a governmental official said the building of the third runway was a recommendation by Britain’s transportation secretary. The official announcement will be made [...]
International News May 19
May 20, 2008 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet At least 22 people have been killed Johannesburg, South Africa, since Friday in a wave sweeping the city stemming from xenophobia, fear of foreigners, BBC reports. Police are using tear gas and rubber bullets to attempt to stop gangs of armed youths who are attacking foreigners and looting and burning property. Five [...]
