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Time magazine unveiled its 12th annual "Time 100 Most Influential People in the World"
issue on Thursday, which once again features figures ranging from
politicians to pop culture icons, from North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un
to Kanye West.
Kanye West, Bradley Cooper featured on TIME 100 covers
Five prominent people made the separate covers: Kanye West, Misty
Copeland, Bradley Cooper, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Jorge Ramos.
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Others on the list include comedian Kevin Hart, Iraqi Prime Minister
Haider al-Abadi, Cuban President Raul Castro, Russian President Vladimir
Putin, movie director Christopher Nolan, Saturday Night Live creator
Lorne Michaels, pop star Taylor Swift and astronaut Scott Kelly.
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The list takes into account those who have inspired others, positively
or negatively, and each person on the list has a profile written about
him or her by another notable figure. Entrepreneur and Tesla Motors CEO
Elon Musk profiles West, Oprah Winfrey writes about producer and
director Lee Daniels, presidential hopeful Rand Paul writes about
billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, basketball Hall of Famer
Kareem Abdul Jabbar does the honors for NBA commissioner Adam Silver,
and legendary actor Jack Nicholson profiles Lorne Michaels.
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President Barack Obama is on the list for the 10th time, the most of
any of the honorees, followed by presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton
making her eighth appearance. The list features 40 women, including
education activist Malala Yousafzai, 17, who is the youngest person on
the list for the third straight year. The oldest of this year's honorees
is 88-year-old Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi.
Major Hamza Al Mustapha was the Chief Security Officer of Gen. Sani Abacha, former Nigeria military head of state from November 1993 to his death in June 1998. Quote "When I got to the bedside of the Head of State, he was already gasping. Ordinarily, I could not just touch him. It was not allowed in our job. But under the situation on ground, I knelt close to him and shouted, “General Sani Abacha, Sir, please grant me permission to touch and carry you.” Contrary to insinuations, speculations and sad rumours initiated by some sections of the society, I maintain that the sudden collapse of the health system of the late Head of State started previous day (Sunday, 7th June, 1998) right from the Abuja International Airport immediately after one of the white security operatives or personnel who accompanied President Yasser Arafat of Palestine shook hands with him (General Abacha) I had noticed the change in the countenance of the late Commander-in-Chief and informed the Aide...
One of Nigeria’s most remembered leaders, 37-year-old Murtala Muhammed, was killed on February 13, 39 years ago, in an abortive coup attempt led by Lt. Col Buka Suka Dimka. Many years have passed, but the nation still remembers its great leader. President Goodluck Jonathan via his Facebook page spoke about Murtala: “Today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of that great Nigerian hero, Murtala Mohammed, who gave his life for this great nation. In his lifetime he espoused the belief that Nigeria had come of age and is ready to play her rightful role as the leader of the Black Race and a hub for progressive government on the African continent. Thankfully, Nigeria has immortalized Murtala’s legacy in books and monuments and will continue to do so such that our youth can learn from his life of purpose and commitment to higher ideals. May his soul continue to rest in peace and may God continue to comfort his family as a grateful nation remembers his sacrifice.” For man...
LONDON (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has upped its 12-month yuan/dollar exchange rate forecast to 6.20 yuan from 6.45 previously, predicting that trade relations with the United States would limit China’s ability to weaken its currency. U.S. 100 dollar banknotes and Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration in Beijing, China, January 21, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee/Illustration/File Photo In a note received on Wednesday, the bank said it had also raised its 3-month yuan forecast to 6.30 yuan from 6.35 CNY= earlier, while changing the 6-month forecast to 6.25 from a previous 6.40. Goldman Sachs analysts said in a research note that “the renewed focus on trade relations with the US...(and) the desire to facilitate local currency bond inclusion in international benchmarks” would offset slower Chinese growth and authorities’ uncomfortableness with further yuan appreciation. The yuan is currently trading at 6.28 versus the dollar, having rallied...
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