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Reggae Artiste Black Uhuru Biography

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Reggae Artiste Black Uhuru Biography by InfosysTV The most successful of the second-generation reggae bands, Black Uhuru maintained their high quality despite numerous personnel changes in their 40-plus-year history. The first reggae band to win a Grammy award, for their 1983 album Anthem, Black Uhuru was called "The most dynamic and progressive reggae act of the 1970s and early '80s." The band, whose name comes from the Swahili word meaning "freedom," was formed in the Waterhouse district of Kingston by Don Carlos, Rudolph "Garth" Dennis, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. When the group experienced difficulties securing a record contract, Spencer left to pursue a solo career and Dennis joined the Wailing Souls. Simpson, who remained the thread throughout Black Uhuru's evolution, reorganized the band with Errol "Jay" Wilson and quivery-voiced lead vocalist Michael Rose. Accompanied by the rhythm section of Sly Dunbar on

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Two naked woman chased gunmen (READ MORE)

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Residents in an Atlanta hotel witnessed a bizarre sight on January 2 when two naked women chased gunmen down a hallway. The women, both escorts, were the victims of an armed robbery after a man posed as a potential client and talked prices in a room at the Marriott Buckhead Hotel. As he left, the room another man barged in and held the women at gunpoint. Naked escorts chase gunmen through Buckhead hotel Naked escorts chase gunmen through Buckhead hotel bizarre turn of events ended with two naked escorts chasing gunmen through a Buckhead hotel Saturday. View on we “The second suspect forced his way inside while holding a handgun,” a detective told WSB-TV. “One suspect would point the gun at the victims while the other went through the victims’ property.” One woman was already naked when the gunman entered the room. The other woman was then ordered to take off her clothes. The men stole $3,600 from the women before leaving the room. Still naked, the women pursued the men as they l

Mugabe defied death prophecies (READ MORE)

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Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has defied “death prophecies”, which had predicted he would not survive 2015. The first such claim came in January when Austin Liabunya, founder and president of BSI Winning Life Ministries in Malawi and self proclaimed "healing minister", claimed “Mugabe’s biological clock will not tick beyond this year,” With the 91-year-old’s supposed passing, the controversial "prophet" also claimed in his New Year’s Day ceremony in Lilongwe that Zimbabwe would be "restored" and would find itself "in the top five of the richest countries in Africa." 91 year-old Mugabe asks wife's permission to drink One month later and another Malawian prophet also claimed 2015 would be Mugabe’s last. Kenneth Eagle of the Holy Tabernacle Ministries, also based in Lilongwe, said he had visions of Zimbabwe in a state of mourning following the president’s death. "(Zimbabwe) is not far before the flag is pulled down for some days… a

Israeli bomb a small Lebanese town god help them (READ MORE)

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Israeli forces have struck the small Lebanese town of Wazzani, north of the Israel-Lebanon border, local media reported, adding that there are fears of damage and injuries. The IDF has confirmed the attack, saying it was retaliatory fire. Earlier, an explosion targeted an Israeli patrol near the frontier, Hezbollah's Al Manar television reported. Lebanon's LBCI News says that several people were injured in the shelling that followed. Israeli Defense Force spokesman Brig.-Gen. Moti Almoz told the Jerusalem Post that two heavy armored vehicles, including a D-9 bulldozer, were hit, adding that the explosives were "relatively large." "We have opened artillery fire, and created a smokescreen to cover the area. We are in control of the incident," Almoz said. Initial report: IED detonated near IDF vehicles in Mt. Dov, in northern Israel. IDF responded with targeted artillery fire. Israeli authorities have asked local residents to remain at home, according to

Turkey's president welcome pro-Kurdish leaders criminal investigation

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Turkey’s president has welcomed a criminal probe into the leaders of the pro-Kurdish HDP opposition over their calls for autonomy. Ankara has been cracking down on protesters supporting the Kurdish minority in the country. The criminal investigation was opened last week after the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) issued a statement calling for the Kurdish population in the southeast of the country to be given self-government. "The statements of the HDP leaders are constitutional crimes,” Erdogan told reporters in comments published by the Hurriyet newspaper on Saturday. “There are investigations started by prosecutors against them. These should be followed up." "I believe the process that will start with the removal of immunities will have a positive impact on the mood of our country in fighting terrorism," he said. The politicians in Erdogan’s crosshairs are HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtas and his fellow MPs, who are immune to regular prosecution, although t

Russian energy companies go green

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A record number of Russian energy companies are included in this year's annual environmental ranking report released by WWF Russia and energy consultant Creon. The study listed 21 Russian oil and gas producers based on standards of environmental responsibility, compared to 19 firms in 2014. The companies’ efficiency was analyzed based on 29 criteria grouped into three categories: environmental management, environmental impact and transparency. 2015 is when many companies have committed to 100% sustainable #palmoil. The survey was topped by the privately owned Surgutneftegaz. Russian gas monopoly Gazprom came in second, with Sakhalin Energy rounding off the top three. According to the analysis, several companies improved their ranking by disclosing information. The biggest gains were made by local branches of Exxon (up seven spots to number nine) and Total (up six places to number eleven). LUKOIL gained four spots to number five and Zarubezhneft moved to fourth from eighth place

Riyadh plan to cut all ties with Iran

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Riyadh is planning to cut off all flights between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and will ban its citizens from traveling to the Islamic Republic, the Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told Reuters. Uproar in Middle East after Saudi Arabia executes top Shiite cleric Al-Jubeir said, however, that Iranian pilgrims were still welcome to visit Saudi Arabia’s holy sites of Mecca and Medina. "There is no escalation on the part of Saudi Arabia. Our moves are all reactive. It is the Iranians who went into Lebanon. It is the Iranians who sent their Qods Force and their Revolutionary Guards into Syria," he said demanding Tehran "act like a normal country" before any talks of restoring the severed diplomatic relations. The minister added that Riyadh was right to execute leading Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr. Al-Jubeir accused him of "agitating, organizing cells, providing them with weapons and money." Riyadh should be applauded for executions, not criticized, he

Nuns grow Cannabis read more

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Sister Act-ivists: Cannabis-growing 'nuns' campaign to save their crop A “drafting error” in California’s revision to its medicinal marijuana law could leave established growers like “Sisters of the Valley” without a crop. According to their website sistersofcbd.com, they are not traditionally religious or part of an order, but call themselves “nuns”, wear a habit, and are on a spiritual quest. Their year-old cannabis business might have to close if a proposed ban on all marijuana cultivation kicks in. Sister Kate and apprentice Sister Darcey from Merced, California have been producing salves and tonics made with cannabinoids (CBD), but not THC, the substance that causes a high. They are on a mission to heal the sick with their cures and have been gaining popularity on YouTube for their music videos. Making Salves During t Making Salves During t…… Their magic medicine doesn’t come cheap, however. Two fluid ounces (400mg) of CBD oil made by the moon's cycles and used

Mexican mayor killed hours into job

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Mexican mayor killed hours into Gisela Mota had previously been a federal congresswoman A newly-elected Mexican mayor has been shot dead on her second day in office. Gisela Mota was killed at her home in the city of Temixco, 85km (52 miles) south of the capital Mexico City, hours after taking her oath of office on Friday, police said. Reports said she was attacked by four gunmen. Police shot two of the attackers dead and arrested the others. A motive for the killing is unclear. Several Mexican mayors were killed last year by alleged drug traffickers. The left-of-centre former federal congresswoman, who was in her early 30s, had promised to try to clean up Temixco, an industrial city where problems associated with drugs and organised crime are rife. BBC © 2016 Posted via Blogaway

Kenya's Garissa university reopens after deadly al-Shabab attack

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Kenya's Garissa university reopens after deadly al-Shabab attack  Kenya's Garissa University College has officially reopened, nine months after the killing of nearly 150 people, mainly students, in an attack by militant Islamist group al-Shabab. Staff have reported to work while students are expected to be back on campus next Monday. A police post has been set up on the campus in north-eastern Kenya, to improve security. Last year's attack was the deadliest so far by the Somali-based group in Kenya. Following its closure, some 650 students from Garissa University College were offered places at a sister campus in Eldoret, western Kenya, to continue their studies. The French government has set up a fund for 109 students injured in the attack, putting 150,000 Kenyan shillings (£1,000; $1,500) towards each student's tuition fees and living allowance for the year. The $500 allocated for fees is expected to cover roughly a third of the annual cost of tuit

Saudi Arabia's allies Bahrain, Sudan and UAE act against Iran

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Saudi Arabia's allies Bahrain, Sudan and UAE act against Iran A number of Saudi Arabia's allies have joined diplomatic action against Iran after the Saudi embassy in Tehran was attacked amid a row over the execution of a Shia Muslim cleric. Bahrain and Sudan have both severed relations with Iran, and the UAE has downgraded its diplomatic team. Saudi Arabia on Sunday severed ties and gave Iran's diplomats two days to go. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said trade links with Iran would be cut and air traffic links stopped. But in an interview with Reuters news agency, Mr al-Jubeir also said Iranian pilgrims travelling to holy sites in Mecca and Medina would still be allowed to enter. Saudi Arabia and Iran are respectively the key Sunni and Shia powers in the region and back opposing sides in Syria and Yemen. Iran and Saudi Arabia - key figures