Mo Farah: the Olympic icon on sacrifices, scandals and shaving his head
By Nick Curtis
Horndiplomat-He’s one of Britain’s greatest-ever athletes — but Mo Farah’s career almost didn’t happen. As he gears up for the Rio Olympics, he talks sacrifices, scandals and shaving his head with Nick Curtis
We know from watching him surge through the finish line...
Turkey’s president declares state of emergency after coup attempt
Horndiplomat-Turkey's president has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night's failed army coup.
Speaking at the presidential palace in Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed that "all the viruses within the armed forces will be cleansed".
The declaration could be used to extend...
Trump staff writer takes responsibility for Melania speech controversy
Horndiplomat-staff writer of the Trump Organization, the company owned by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has claimed responsibility for inserting passages in a speech given at the Republican National Convention by Trump's wife Melania that resembled parts of a 2008 speech by first lady...
Czech court sentenced U.S. citizen Kevin Dahlgren to life in prison(Photos)
Horndiplomat-A Czech court sentenced U.S. citizen Kevin Dahlgren to life in prison on Wednesday for stabbing to death a family of four of his relatives whom he had been visiting in 2013.
The court handed Dahlgren, 24, from Palo Alto, California, the maximum penalty for...
Exclusive: Trump could seek new law to purge government of Obama appointees
CLEVELAND | BY EMILY FLITTER
Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks live via satellite from Trump Tower in New York City during the second session at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. July 19, 2016.
REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR
If he wins the presidency, Republican presidential...
Project Fame West Africa winner, Jeff, releases new single
Horndiplomat-Ahead of his forthcoming EP, the 2015 winner of Project Fame West Africa music competition, Jeff Akoh, has released a new single titled, ‘Never Let You Go’, a love song.
Jeff. Photo: Jeff Akoh/Facebook
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Jeff has a new love song
His talent...
AU leaders agree to send more troops to South Sudan
Horndiplomat-African leaders have agreed to send more troops into South Sudan to try to stop any resurgence of violence.
The capital, Juba, has been mostly calm since rival leaders called for a ceasefire last week. The conflict is being discussed at the African Union summit...
Three French soldiers killed in Libya-Says France Defence Ministry
Horndiplomat-France's defence ministry says three of its soldiers have died in Libya, reportedly after their helicopter was shot down.
A short statement said the soldiers died "while on mission" in the north African country.
Earlier on Wednesday, ministry spokesman Stephane Le Foll confirmed French special forces...
Melania Trump’s plagiarism of Michelle Obama Speeches
HornDiplomat-Donald Trump's presidential campaign doesn't plan to fire anybody or to take disciplinary action over the controversy surrounding Melania Trump's plagiarism of Michelle Obama, CNN learned Tuesday.
Trump's campaign hopes to simply move on without further addressing questions about the speech.
Dancing in The Street – Borama Style
Horndiplomat-Calling out around the world. Are you ready for a brand new beat. Summer’s here and the time is right. Dancing in the Street… Borama style was enjoyed by many on Saturday afternoon in Market Square including the Mayor, Councillor Julian Brookes who joined...