Interview with a soldier
Novelist Chigozie Obioma spent years seeking out veterans of the Biafran war. Then a chance encounter with an active serviceman helped him understand the conflict that still haunts Nigeria
Novelist Chigozie Obioma spent years seeking out veterans of the Biafran war. Then a chance encounter with an active serviceman helped him understand the conflict that still haunts Nigeria
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Today in History
Today is Saturday, May 18, the 139th day of 2024. There are 227 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing.
On this date:
In 1652, Rhode Island became the first American colony to pass a law abolishing African slavery; however, the law was apparently never enforced.
In 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg began during the Civil War, ending July 4 with a Union victory. Читать дальше...
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- The Bridgewater State University baseball season came to an end Saturday afternoon with a second straight loss in the NCAA Division 3 tournament.
Framingham, MA – Senior outfielder Gwendolyn Carpenter (Ashley Falls, Mass.) and senior first baseman Kelsey McGuill (East Longmeadow, Mass.) have been named to the 2024 National Fast Pitch Coaches Association All-Regions Teams as announced by the NFCA this afternoon.
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Fury vs Usyk is finally here! | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally face off for the undisputed heavyweight championship!
Читать дальше...Today's happenings could seem larger than life. The sentimental Moon begins the day in Virgo and opposes imaginative Neptune before shifting into thoughtful Libra, setting a dreamy and idealistic tone. Desirous Venus and chaotic Uranus then meet, potentially providing surprises strong enough to shake us out of our fantasies. As the prominent Sun conjoins dramatic Jupiter at 2:45 pm EDT, situations can get bigger quickly -- whether we want them to or not! There's no harm in waiting a minute before reacting to a provocation.
No matter how anybody felt about Diddy or the multiple allegations he was facing, nobody knew for a fact if he was capable of any of the things he was accused of since we had no evidence.
Читать дальше...AS I write this article, it is only a few days since Oxford United’s fantastic second leg away against Peterborough United, writes Oxford United Supporters’ Panel member Colin O’Toole.
DES Buckingham says Oxford United’s heavy defeat at Bolton Wanderers was one of a handful of catalysts which enabled the team to push on at the end of the regular season.
OXFORD United have altered one of the pitches at their training ground this week, in order to replicate the size of the Wembley turf.