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Muslims, Christians’ tug-of-war in Kenya over Obama’s granny

Muslims, Christians’ tug-of-war in Kenya over Obama’s grannyLondon, April 25 : US President Barack Obama''s step-grandmother in Kenya has found supporters in Muslims and Christians, who have fallen into a row with the former accusing the latter of trying to convert the 87-year-old to Christianity.

Sarah Obama, who has been at the centre of spotlight in the country ever since her grandson bagged the top job, had been invited to attend an event at a Seventh Day Adventist Church.

But she was reportedly stopped by Muslims, who believed she would be converted at the church.

Blackwell to begin three-month trial of the Espresso Book Machine!

Blackwell to begin three-month trial of the Espresso Book Machine! According to the 'Daily Mail' reports, a revolution of sorts appears to be on the cards with regard to bookselling - particularly searching for the exhausting search for those out-of-print, obscure and otherwise long-forgotten books, as well as the out-of-stock novels!

Fabregas charged over alleged spitting incident

Fabregas charged over alleged spitting incidentLondon - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas was charged on Friday with improper conduct, following accusations he spat at Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton.

There were angry scenes after the end of Hull's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final on March 17.

Fabregas was not playing in the game as he recovered from a knee injury, but left the stand to celebrate with his team-mates.

"Fabregas has been charged for improper conduct on the night," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told journalists.

Top Sinn Fein politician in Northern Ireland reports death threat

Top Sinn Fein politician in Northern Ireland reports death threatLondon/Belfast - Northern Ireland's deputy leader and top Sinn Fein party politician Martin McGuinness revealed Friday that he had received a death threat from dissident republican groups opposed to the party's participation in government in the province.

McGuinness, 58, a former high-profile member of the now inactive Irish Republican Army (IRA) paramilitary organization, said police had informed him of the threat in the past 24 hours.

UK’s Labour Government has spent 7 million pounds on wine since coming to power

UK’s Labour Government has spent 7 million pounds on wine since coming to powerLondon, Apr. 24: Since Labour came to power in Britain in 1997, it has spent an astonishing seven million pounds on wine through the Government Hospitality Unit.

According to the Daily Mail, the incredible tab emerged a day after Chancellor of Exchequer Alistair Darling’s Budget revealed Government borrowing of 175 billion pounds this year and a national debt of 1.4 trillion pounds within four years. It was also a budget that slapped an extra two per cent on the cost of beer, wine and spirits.

Clinton’s friends find new way to help her pay left over campaign debt

Clinton’s friends find new way to help her pay left over campaign debtWashington, Apr 24 : Us Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's friends have found a new way to help her pay most of the bills left over from her presidential campaign.

US election laws barred President Barack Obama from writing a big cheque to help settle Clinton's gaping campaign debt, but he and other Clinton allies found another way to help the Secretary of State pay presidential campaign debt, Politico reports.

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