2015-09-17 Uganda Health

New Vision   

First ever Sickle Cell Run launched   
New Vision
Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda Secretary General Samuel Opio talking to the press at the launch of the first Sickle Cell Run 2015. Photo by Tony Rujuta. mail. img. newvision. mail; img. By Betty Amamukirori. THE Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Science

The Nation   

Noise may shorten sparrow lives   
The Nation
PARIS (AFP): The noise of cars honking and zooming through the streets may shorten the lifespan of sparrows growing up near the clamour, scientists said Wednesday. Researchers from France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) noticed that ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Sports

Goal.com   

Gor Mahia 1-0 Sony Sugar: Unbeaten K'Ogalo makes history   
Goal.com
Gor Mahia were crowned champions with four matches to spare after they cruised past Sony Sugar 1-0 to extend their unbeaten record at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday night. A first half goal courtesy of Innocent Wafula was enough to hand K'Ogalo a record ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Entertainment

Lumina News   

One year with Jesus in the Gospels   
Lumina News
In this time, it was customary for the host to provide their guests with wedding garments to wear to the wedding. It was an insult of the highest degree to refuse to wear the clothing provided since the guests were brought in directly from the highways ...
What Is Bible Journaling?   Patheos (blog)
Must-See: This Campaign Ad Salutes 'the Transformative Love of Jesus Christ'   Charisma News
Boonville author expounds on the Bible's existence in new religious book   Elkin Jonesville Tribune
Crosswalk.com (blog)   
Kansas City Star (blog)   
Southernminn.com   
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TV3.ie   

Kanye's impromptu Yeezy NYFW show   
TV3.ie
Kanye West was supported by his wife Kim Kardashian and their daughter North as he launched his second Kanye West X Adidas Originals Collection at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday.
Kanye West's Line Yeezy Causes a Stir   New York Times
Kourtney Kardashian with Reign after Kanye West's New York Fashion Week show   Daily Mail
For Better or Worse, Kanye West Is Democratizing Fashion   The Atlantic
New Zealand Herald   
Washington Post (blog)   
Sioux City Journal   
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E! Online   

Fashion Week: Kors' Earthy Elegance, Marchesa's Opulence   
ABC News
The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from the runways to celebrities as eight days of spring previews entered their seventh day Wednesday. ———. EARTHY ELEGANCE AT MICHAEL KORS. Elegance, the Michael Kors way for spring, ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Technology

Sydney Morning Herald   

What you get from iOS 9   
Sydney Morning Herald
Apple's mobile devices are getting free software updates, as iPhones and iPads receive battery improvements and a smarter virtual assistant. The new features and capabilities are primarily refinements rather than anything transformative, yet they are ...
iOS 9 for Apple iPhone, iPad is out: Siri, Proactive assistance and other top ...   The Indian Express
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about iOS apps, iPhone 6s, Siri privacy and more   Firstpost
5 best iPhone features on Apple's iOS 9   NEWS.com.au
Reuters India   
VentureBeat   
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IBNLive   

Apple halts watchOS 2 software update due to 'bug'   
IBNLive
New York: Apple is delaying a big software update for the Apple Watch because it found a bug that is taking longer than expected to fix. Apple Inc. said in a statement that it will not release watchOS 2, the new operating system for the Watch, on ...
Apple delays software update for watch after finding bug   Stuff.co.nz
Bug forces delays of Apple Watch software upgrade   Sydney Morning Herald
Apple Releases iOS 9, Update Failures Anger Users   Forbes
CNET   
Tech2   
iSchoolGuide   
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Irish Independent   

Like it or not? Bullying campaigners are split over Facebook button   
Irish Independent
The response to a new, so-called 'dislike' button for Facebook has divided anti-cyberbullying groups. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg first announced the addition at a ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Business

Mail & Guardian Africa   

Uganda Says Oil Slump Means Cheaper Development as Costs Decline   
Bloomberg
Uganda sees the recent slump in oil prices as an advantage for companies including Tullow Oil Plc as they move ahead with the development of billions of barrels of crude discoveries and a pipeline across East Africa. “Let's use the phase when the ...
Uganda could pick Tanzania over Kenya for oil pipeline, says official   The Standard Digital News (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)
Uganda official says could pick Tanzania over Kenya for oil pipeline   Reuters
East Africa Has Changed - Give Museveni Coffee So He Can Wake Up to This New World   AllAfrica.com
Diplomatic Intelligence   
WorldOil (subscription)   
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Wall Street Journal   

World's biggest brewer AB InBev crafts $245 billion tie-up plan with SABMiller   
Economic Times
LONDON: The world's biggest brewer, Belgian-Brazilian giant AB InBev, is mulling a takeover of its largest rival SABMiller in a potential $245-billion marriage combining top beer brands Budweiser and Grolsch, the pair revealed Wednesday. The sector is ...

2015-09-17 Uganda World

New York Times   

Chile Earthquake Strikes Coast, Forcing Residents to Evacuate   
New York Times
SANTIAGO, Chile — A strong 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's coast on Wednesday, shaking buildings in cities around the country and forcing the authorities to evacuate residents along the 2,690-mile coast after tsunami warnings were issued.
Tsunami warnings from California to New Zealand after 8.3 quake hits Chile: live   Telegraph.co.uk
Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake   Sydney Morning Herald
Chileans panic as powerful earthquake hits Chile   USA TODAY
ABC Online   
Washington Post   
IBNLive   
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Los Angeles Times   

#IStandWithAhmed lesson: Curiosity is for white kids   
Los Angeles Times
Ahmed Mohamed, 14, poses for a photo at his home in Irving, Texas. He was arrested and interrogated by Irving police officers on Monday after he brought a homemade clock to school. Ahmed Mohamed, 14, poses for a photo at his home in Irving, Texas.
Handcuffed for Making Clock, Ahmed Mohamed, 14, Wins Time With Obama   New York Times
Clock for class project gets Muslim boy arrested in US   Times of India
Twitter offers Ahmed Mohamed inspiration, invitations and internships   CNN International
The Indian Express   
NBCNews.com   
Independent Online   
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Wall Street Journal   

Arab solidarity, fear of Iran bring hi-tech Gulf troops to Yemen desert   
DAWN.com
SAFER: The glitzy skyscrapers and 21st century comforts of Dubai feel very distant from the barren sand dunes of Marib in central Yemen, the latest strategic prize in a regional power struggle pitting the wealthy Gulf Arab states against Iran. But ...
Yemen's exiled prime minister returns to Aden to reestablish government   Los Angeles Times
Pro-government forces advance in Yemen's Marib   YemenOnline
What does the return of Yemen's exiled prime minister mean?   Christian Science Monitor
Reuters   
Wall Street Journal   
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TODAYonline   

Pope Francis, on US visit, reaching out to lowest rungs   
TODAYonline
Ruth Colon, left, and Amanda Cortes, right, two of the prisoners selected to meet with Pope Francis during his visit to the US, at Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, Sept 11, 2015. Photo: The New York Times. mail · print. View all 0 ...
'Divine' raffle tickets for the Pope's Mass go to one church's lucky few   Washington Post
How does Pope Francis influence America's climate change debate?   Christian Science Monitor
Secret Service director: No credible threats against Pope Francis   USA TODAY
Daily Mail   
The Seattle Times   
Philippine Star   
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Thai police to send second team to KL to gather info on Bangkok blast suspects   
The Star Online
BANGKOK: Thai police will send another team to Kuala Lumpur to gather more information on the three people detained by Malaysian police over links to a group of suspects responsible for the bomb attacks in central Bangkok on Aug 17. “On the second trip ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Africa

Independent Online   

Burkina Faso guards seize president   
Independent Online
Ouagadougou - Soldiers fired warning shots to disperse hundreds of protesters outside Burkina Faso's presidential palace on Wednesday after the presidential guard burst into a Cabinet meeting and arrested the interim president, stirring fears of a ...
Burkina Faso's president and prime minister arrested in apparent coup   The Guardian
Burkina Faso guards detain president, prime minister   Inquirer.net
UN chief 'outraged' by Burkina Faso detentions, calls for release   Reuters
ABC Online   
Fox News   
Voice of America   
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Times LIVE   

Mixed Reactions To Al Bashir Ruling As South African Government Fails In Court ...   
Bernama
PRETORIA, Sept 17 (BERNAMA-NNN-SABC) -- There have been mixed reactions on government's failed bid to appeal a decision that it acted unconstitutionally with regards to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's departure from South Africa earlier this year ...

2015-09-17 Uganda Uganda

Scott Shares His Last Thoughts As US Ambassador To Uganda   
Independent
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Scott H. DeLisi shared his last thoughts as he prepares to handover to Deborah Malac, the incoming Ambassador awaiting approval from the Senate. In his statement, DeLisi said; “This will be my last personal post on ...