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  Arsenal Boss Arteta Backs Saka To Ignore Racist Taunts SOURCE: CHANNELS Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka’s “strong character” will help him ignore the racist abuse he suffered after England’s Euro 2020 final defeat. Saka endured vile racist taunts on social media after missing the penalty that sealed Italy’s 3-2 shoot-out victory against England in Sunday’s final at Wembley. Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho also received abusive messages after failing to convert their penalties. But Arteta has spoken to Saka since the abuse and is confident the 19-year-old will not be affected. “Yes, I have. We all have, I think, spoken to him, sent messages,” Arteta told Sky Sports. “He will be fine. He is such a strong character. “He has received a lot of love and support from world football, not only with Arsenal but the national team and all the English fans because he doesn’t deserve anything like he has been through.” The racist abuse received by England’s players has been met with

  Man beats wife to death for denying him sex SOURCE: PMNEWS The Police Command in Edo has arrested a middle-aged man who allegedly beat his wife to death for denying him sex. The spokesman of the command, SP Bello Kontongs said on Wednesday in Benin that the incident occurred on June 27, at No. 1, Ogiedegue Street, off Ason Bus Stop, Evbuotubu area of Benin. He said that the case was transferred to the state command from Evbuotubu Police Division where the matter was first reported. Kontongs said that the deceased, aged 50, got married to the suspect in 2002 and have two children, aged 19 and 15. “The man was said to have demanded sex from the deceased around 11 pm on June 27 and upon her refusal, he beat her up and in the process inflicted her with injury. “She was rushed to four hospitals, three rejected her, but the fourth one referred her to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where she passed on on July 7, as a result of complications from the injury. “The man is presently

 SOURCE: THE NATION Dozens of people have been killed during the unrest in South Africa, officials report indicated yesterday People initially took to the streets in the country to protest the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma last week. Since then, the protests have rapidly escalated into looting and riots. Many people are frustrated by inequality and poverty in the country, which have been exacerbated because of severe restrictions aimed at blocking the spread of COVID-19. According to state and provincial authorities, the death toll is at least 45 people. This includes 19 deaths in Gauteng and 26 in KwaZulu-Natal. Gauteng includes the cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg, while KwaZulu-Natal in the east is Zuma’s home state. Police Minister Bheki Cele, however, put the official death toll at 10. The bodies of 10 people were found on Monday evening after a stampede at a Soweto shopping mall, said Gauteng’s premier, David Makhura. Military patrols began in Gauteng and KwaZulu

  Man City Move Into First Place After Late Show Sinks Villa Channels Television     Updated January 20, 2021 Aston Villa’s English midfielder Ross Barkley (C) takes on Manchester City’s Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo (L) and Manchester City’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 20, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)   Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League for the first time since August 2019 as his late strike inspired a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side found it hard work to pierce Villa’s stubborn defence at the rain-lashed Etihad Stadium. Silva finally made the breakthrough with 11 minutes left with his first Premier League goal since July. Villa boss Dean Smith was sent to the stands after a furious complaint that Rodri should have been given offside

  Algerians unhappy about France's lack of apology for war role Volume 90%     -   Copyright © africanews CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/CHRISTIAN HARTMANN By Rédaction Africanews   Last updated:  5 hours ago SETTLEMENT Algerians have called on France to acknowledge the crimes it committed in the Algerian war of 1954-1962. The French president Emmanuel Macron will take symbolic acts to appease memories of the war in a bid to reconcile the two countries, a statement from the Elysée palace said Wednesday. But according to the statement, Macron will not honor a request for apology by Algerians. The announcement has not been well received in the North African nation. It comes as the long-awaited report on France’s role in the war was published by French historian Benjamin Stora. "As an Algerian, I think that it is up to Algerian diplomacy to move forward and to denounce this position because France is considered one of the worst of colonialism. It has tortured and persecuted in particular by

  Biden reverses controversial US travel ban There were protests against the controversial initial ban, which was ultimately upheld by the US Supreme Court Image caption: There were protests against the controversial initial ban, which was ultimately upheld by the US Supreme Court US President Joe Biden has begun to undo some of Donald Trump's key policies, hours after being sworn in, including ending the travel ban on some majority-Muslim countries. His proclamation  said that the US “was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined in the United States Constitution”. “Nevertheless, the previous administration enacted a number of executive orders and presidential proclamations that prevented certain individuals from entering the United States - first from primarily Muslim countries, and later, from largely African countries. “Those actions are a stain on our national conscience and are inconsistent with our long history of welcoming people of all

  Here's who Joe Biden has selected for his Cabinet By  Kate Sullivan , Janie Boschma and Heather Fulbright, CNN Updated 2228 GMT (0628 HKT) December 10, 2020 NOW PLAYING Biden on cabinet nominees: This team reflects America is back CNN 01:17 / 02:47 Now Playing Biden on cabinet... Lawmakers continue debate over stimulus bill proposals Hunter Biden says he is under tax investigation This Biden pick may have a tough time getting confirmed. Here's why Joe Biden's climate change plan is one of America's most ambitious ever See why Idaho public health official left meeting in tears How Melania Trump is preparing for post-White House life Biden nominates Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense Cuomo: SCOTUS kicked the idea of election fraud to the curb NOW PLAYING Biden on cabinet nominees: This team reflects America is back Biden said GOP used 'defund the police' against Dems Kasich: I really don't know what the Republican Party stands for Cooper: Here's w