GULU, Uganda — Nighty Lapobo, 54, was horrified to learn that her daughter, who studied at the Pupwonya Primary School in Amuru District of northern Uganda, was pregnant. “She was to sit her Primary Leaving Examination in March 2021, but her future became uncertain when we discovered that she was three months pregnant before she could write her final exams,” Lapobo told Zenger News. “She gave birth amid many complications. Her boyfriend ran away for fear of responsibility, and now she has to face life on her own.” Lapobo is among six other parents whose daughters dropped out—due to the same reason—from…
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A dark, deadly tornado twisted its way across a Russian town, reportedly killing three people, injuring at least another eight and destroying about 1,500 homes. The tornado was filmed by frightened locals in the town of Andreapol, Russia, on August 2. The local authorities said the twister destroyed everything in its path, before eventually dissipating. It was not immediately known how long the tornado was on the ground. Instagram user “Gans_g9” shared a video of the tornado making its way across a field and sending debris high into the air. The 30-second video captures the tornado in a field, passing…
A team of experts is working to restore an Ancient Egyptian monument, which is also a popular tourist site. The Great Hypostyle Hall, located in the Karnak temple complex near the city of Luxor, is being restored before the opening of Rams Road, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The hall, which dates to the time of Thebes, is noted for its giant pillars. The massive columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall in the Karnak temple complex are being restored in preparation for the opening of the Rams Road Development Project in Luxor, Egypt. (The Egyptian Ministry of…
While they wait to return to their offices, several Mexican employees have redefined remote work as they backpack through the country while doing their jobs. After several months of working from home, Itzel Padilla, a teacher and tutor from Mexico City, decided to travel despite the pandemic. “At first, I was scared to go out. When people began to be careful and respect the sanitary restrictions, I thought, ‘I know it [the coronavirus] has not disappeared, but there is a way to avoid getting infected.’” she said. Padilla monitored Puebla’s infection rate and discovered that at that time, it had…
The rise of minority quarterbacks and coaches in the NFL will be in the spotlight as a new season approaches. While the league hopes for a return to normalcy, including teams opening stadiums to full capacity and the addition of two more playoff teams, three black quarterbacks face challenges on the field and off, while a potential Hall of Fame coach’s legacy is tied to his aging QB, and another is looking to build a legacy with a young quarterback to which the organization hasn’t fully committed. Here’s a look at each of those situations: DESHAUN WATSON — HOUSTON TEXANS…
A variety of animals at an Austrian zoo celebrated National Watermelon Day by savoring the delicious summer fruit. Residents of the Tiergarten Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna enjoyed the flavorful taste of the vine-like flowering plant as they celebrated the event. Watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes its ideal for animals in the summer heat. Watermelon dates back 5,000 years to Southern Africa, where the drought-tolerant ancestor of the fruit thrived in arid climates. Watermelon cultivation began in the Nile Valley as early as the second millennium B.C., while wild watermelon seeds were even found in Pharaoh tombs, including King…
Russian mechanic Vahan Mikaelyan has converted a VAZ-2106 Zhiguli, also known as a Lada 1600, into a flame-throwing machine. He calls the new version his “Dragon” and claims it is the first car in the world that can spew fire. Video he posted online shows powerful jets of fire shooting out of two of the four headlights and hitting the wall at the far end. In video on Reddit, the flamings guns from the outer headlight bezels shoot out fire that reaches some 20 feet from the vehicle. The person behind the wheel (while the car remains stationary) is presumably…
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Burma) — A journalist who was detained in Myanmar shared the horrific torture he endured at the hands of the Myanmar military. Nathan Maung said he is still suffering the physical effects of the torture. He is one of nearly 7,000 people estimated to have been detained since the military in Myanmar seized power on Feb. 1. He spoke in an interview about what happened during his time in custody. Nathan Maung, a Myanmar-born American journalist, was arrested on March 9. He said dozens of soldiers raided the Yangon office of the online news platform Kamayut Media. “They broke…
WEST GODAVARI, India — Almost 300 stray dogs were killed and buried in the West Godavari district of the south-eastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on July 24. “Lingapalem village panchayat staff killed almost 300 stray dogs in the village,” Dharmajigudem (a village in West Godavari) Sub Inspector Ramesh said. Several media reports also said that panchayat (village council) officials gave the injections. “The matter came to light when an animal rights activist named Challapalli Srilata complained to Dharmajigudem police on July 29,” Ramesh said. Srilata, a treasurer of the Challapalli charitable trust that fights for animal issues, has claimed local village authorities to be…
NEW DELHI — United Arab of Emirates (UAE) lifted the ban for transit travelers from six countries, traveling from and to UAE, which was banned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. T ban has been lifted for India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda. The National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced that entry to the UAE will be allowed for some categories of passengers from countries where inbound flights to the Emirates have been banned. “This exemption will apply to certain categories of passengers from countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda, as…