Rumble in Maimi - Hyping Up The Fight

Klitschko Dousing Briggs with Water

Klitschko, 38, was tucking in to a bowl of food at an Italian restaurant in Miami, Florida when Briggs, who hopes to take on the Ukrainian in a title fight, arrived uninvited says Daily Mail. For when boxer Shannon Briggs barged in on Wladimir Klitschko's meal, it ended in humiliating fashion - with a glass of water over the head.

Shannon, bro, make sure ring result ends differently!!!

US NBA - Indiana Pacers Star Breaks Leg, Undergoes Surgery

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Indiana Pacers star, the 6-foot 10 Paul George saw his World Cup hopes end after suffering a horrific leg break during the USA team's training camp in Las Vegas, sources report - Daily Mail/AP/Oxford Press.

George, a two-time NBA All Star, was taking part in an inter-squad practice game when he sustained the shocking injury after landing awkwardly. The 24-year-old leaped to contest a lay-up from James Jarden in the 4th quarter, but when he came back down his right leg gave way. He was then led out of the arena on a stretcher as the rest of the USA team watched on shocked at what they had seen.

He has now undergone successful surgery on his broken right leg at the Sunrise Hospital and is expected to remain in the hospital for about three days.

Here’s wishing the big guy speedy recovery!

Obama Hosts Africa Summit With An Eye On Legacy

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President Barack Obama is gathering nearly 50 African heads of state in Washington for an unprecedented summit aimed in part at building his legacy on a continent where his commitment has been questioned, AP reports. 

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Egypt Strongly Criticizes US Remarks Over Aid

Source: www.egyptiansnow.com

Egypt's Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the United States after a State Department spokeswoman said the Egyptian government used its military aid "against their own people." reports AP.

The remarks Saturday by Badr Abdel-Atti came after State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf made the comments Thursday in response to a question about U.S. military aid to Israel during the Gaza war.

Abdel-Atti said the U.S. aid Egypt receives is used in combating terrorism. He said: "These condemned remarks reflect complete ignorance and incompetence in understanding the reality of things in Egypt."

Harf's comments refer to the heavy security crackdown in Egypt on Islamist supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, removed from power by the military last year after millions protested against him.

Professor Muhammed Nur, Alkali Dies At 68

Professor Muhammed Nur, Alkali, CON

Another delegate to the ongoing National Conference, Professor Muhammed Nur, Alkali, CON, is dead. He was 68 years old.

Prof. Alkali, who is one of the six representatives of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, died at his residence in Maiduguri on Friday night, August 1, 2014. A Professor of History, he was a two-term Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (1985-1992), Director General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS (1993-1998) and Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee under the administration of the late Gen. Sani Abacha.

He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Baze University. He was also a member of the Committee on Insecurity in the North East (the Boko Haram Committee).

He will be buried today Saturday August 2, 2014 in Maiduguri.