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World – Saudi engineer invents air-conditioned umbrella for pilgrims
on: by Fernil News
A Saudi engineer has invented an air-conditioned umbrella “Makkah Umbrella” which works by using the solar energy or even batteries to assist pilgrims avoid dehydration and heat exhaustion during Haj season as temperatures soar over 40°C in the holy sites. Mohammed
World – Brazil’s former president Lula sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for corruption and money laundering
on: by Fernil News
Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was convicted of graft and money-laundering for his part in the country’s sweeping corruption scandal, potentially removing him from the political scene just as his prospects of returning to the presidency were gaining
World – Trump sued for blocking people on Twitter
on: by Fernil News
President Donald Trump has been party to an eye-watering 4,000 lawsuits over the last 30 years, US media say. And now the mogul turned commander-in-chief has attracted one more, after seven people sued him for blocking them on Twitter. Mr Trump
Inside Africa – Nigeria first lady Aisha Buhari warns off ‘hyenas’ on Facebook
on: by Fernil News
Nigeria’s first lady has warned the “hyenas and jackals” will be banished in a cryptic Facebook post apparently aimed at her husband’s officials. Aisha Buhari’s comments seem to be directed at powerful ruling party politicians, said the BBC’s Naziru Mikailu, in
World – ISIS admits its leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi is dead
on: by Fernil News
ISIS has finally admitted its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, according to reports in Iraq. The terror group is said to have confirmed that the 45-year-old was killed in an air strike in the Iraqi province of Nineveh. Reports claim




