Hamilton ‘gutted’ after positive Covid-19 test

By Reuters,

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was devastated after testing positive for COVID-19 and being ruled out of Sunday’s pen...

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Hamilton to miss Sakhir GP with Covid-19

By Agencies,

World champion Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Formula 1 Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for coronavirus. His team, M...

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Messi imitated Maradona’s goals and skills but not his lifestyle

By Reuters,

Lionel Messi is the only Argentine to truly live up to being described as the next Diego Maradona so it was little surprise the Barcelona captain shou...

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Tax evasion charges against businessman Stuart Gerald withdrawn

By Citizen Reporter,

By Lordrick Mayabi Tax evasion charges against businessman Stuart Gerald who was charged alongside tycoon Humphrey Kariuki have been withdrawn. ...

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Ethiopia’s Yehualaw runs second-fastest women’s half marathon ever

By Reuters,

Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw ran the second-fastest women’s half marathon in history on Sunday, completing the 21.09-kilometre course in New Delh...

COVID-19 pandemic drives spike in suicides in Japan

By CNN,

Eriko Kobayashi has tried to kill herself four times. The first time, she was just 22 years old with a full-time job in publishing that didn't pay ...

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Albon crashes as Hamilton top in Bahrain

By Agencies,

Alexander Albon suffered a heavy crash in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leaving his Red Bull career hanging by a thread. The British...

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WHO scientist calls for more data on coronavirus vaccines

By VOA,

The World Health Organization’s top vaccine expert says the agency needs to evaluate coronavirus vaccines and their immune responses based on more t...

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Royal fan Hamilton says he would never refuse a knighthood

By Reuters,

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton left no doubt on Thursday that he would accept a knighthood if it was offered to him. The Merce...

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Mass COVID-19 vaccination unlikely to start in Africa until mid-2021

By Reuters,

Mass COVID-19 vaccination is unlikely to start in Africa until midway through next year and keeping vaccines cold could be a big challenge, the contin...

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World’s most-traveled man Fred Finn says Kenya is the safest place to visit during the pandemic

By Lawrence Nganga,

Diani beach in Kwale County has played host to the world's most traveled man, Fred Finn. Finn has traveled to more than 150 countries at the age of 7...

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Obituary: Argentine genius Maradona saw heaven and hell

By Reuters,

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius w...

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FACTBOX: Facts about Diego Maradona

By Reuters,

Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to reports in his native Argentina. The former Argentina attacking midfielder and...

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Jepchirchir on course for World Athletics award

By Gilbert Kiprotich,

World Half marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is among the five finalists for the Female World Athlete of the Year award 2020. In the final shortl...

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Djokovic and Nadal fall as Thiem and Medvedev advance to London finale

By Reuters,

Rafa Nadal’s dream of a first ATP Finals title and Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-equalling sixth vanished in defeats by Daniil Medvedev and ...

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Kenya to host Africa’s delivery units virtual conference

By Guest Writer,

By Eden Getachew Delivery units are becoming a common feature of many governments across the world as leaders grapple with the challenge of del...

Biden’s margin of victory over Trump surpasses 6 million votes

By CNN,

President-elect Joe Biden's margin of victory over President Donald Trump surpassed 6 million votes on Friday, as ballots continue to be counted acros...

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Kosgei, Yeshaneh set to clash at Delhi Half Marathon

By World Athletics,

World record holders Brigid Kosgei and Ababel Yeshaneh have been added to the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon women's field, making the 16th edition of th...

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New York City closes schools amid COVID-19 surge

By VOA,

New York City Wednesday ordered schools to close, as the city recorded a seventh-straight day with a COVID-19 positivity rate of over 3%. Also Read...

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Africa spared worst of pandemic by ‘coordinated, collaborative’ approach

By VOA,

As COVID-19 infections soar in the United States, the African continent is bracing for a smaller surge, defying predictions that it would be hardest h...

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