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This combination of two satellite images provided by DigitalGlobe, taken on August 21, 2014, left, and August 29, 2015, right, shows the site of the 1,400-year-old Christian monastery known as St. Elijahs, or Dair Mar Elia, on the outskirts of Mosul, Iraq. A 1,400 year-old Christian monastery -- the oldest in Iraq - was "razed to the ground" just months after ISIS took over the Iraqi city of Mosul, satellite pictures show. The Saint Elijah monastery -- also known as Dair Mar Elia -- was located on the outskirts of Mosul. Despite its age, it's unlikely the monastery collapsed naturally, according to experts at AllSource Analysis, an imagery intelligence company which studied the photos. Several factors suggest the demolition was deliberate, the experts said. First, when comparing before and after images of the site in 2014, there's evidence that indicates the structure was "pulverized" and reduced to "pretty well dust," AllSource said. Second, satel...

By Jimitota Onoyume, Ikechukwu Nnochiri & Davies Iheamnachor The Federal Government, yesterday, docked the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on a six-count criminal charge bordering on treasonable felony. This came just as the Rivers State Police Command arraigned ten pro-Biafra protesters in Port-Harcourt. Kanu was arraigned alongside two other pro-Biafra agitators, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi. The trio took turns and pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was signed by the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Mr. Mohammed Diri. In the charge, the Federal Government alleged that the accused persons committed treasonable felony by spear-heading an illegal agitation for the seccession of ‘Biafra Republic’ from Nigeria, an offence punishable under Section 41(C) of the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. FG alleged that the three accused persons were the...

"This is going to be so much fun!" Sarah Palin said while endorsing Donald Trump Palin, a former Alaska governor, was John McCain's vice presidential candidate in 2008 Ames, Iowa (CNN)— Sarah Palin is back. Donald Trump isn't one to share the spotlight, but on Tuesday night, he made an exception for the former Alaska governor and John McCain's 2008 vice presidential running mate. Palin appeared alongside Trump at a raucous campaign rally, following days of speculation about the identity of a "special guest." In front of thousands of Trump fans, Palin handed Trump his most high-profile endorsement yet, just two weeks out from the Iowa caucuses. "Heads are spinnin'. Media heads are spinning! This is going to be so much fun!" Palin yelled from the stage. "Are you ready to make America great again?" Palin's at times disjointed 20-minute speech was filled with Palinisms like "pussy-footin'," "hallelujah" a...

A masterpiece's from a French artist French street artist Julien Malland inspires city-dwellers around the world with creativeness and innovation. Malland, together with local artists, painted colorful frescos on apartment buildings which blended in perfectly with nature and people’s daily life. Having great passion for street art, Malland has been obsessed with painting on streets since the 1990s and released 2 books capturing his paintings across the world. Have a peek at his works of art.

THE UNIQUENESS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI Leonardo da Vinci was a leading artist and intellectual of the Italian Renaissance who's known for his enduring works "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa." Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in a farmhouse nestled amid the undulating hills of Tuscany outside the village of Anchiano in present-day Italy. Born out of wedlock to respected Florentine notary Ser Piero and a young peasant woman named Caterina, he was raised by his father and his stepmothers. At the age of five, he moved to his father’s family estate in nearby Vinci, the Tuscan town from which the surname associated with Leonardo derives, and lived with his uncle and grandparents.  Young Leonardo received little formal education beyond basic reading, writing and mathematics instruction, but his artistic talents were evident from an early age. Around the age of 14, da Vinci began a lengthy apprenticeship with the noted artist Andrea del Verr...

‘Room’ Star;9 Years Old Jacob Tremblay, Steals Show With Adorable Critics' Choice Speech The nine-year-old star of Oscar-tipped movie ‘Room’ aced his speech at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica last night, turning in a heart-melting speech in front of a star-studded audience. Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay had the crowd in the palm of his hand as he delivered his heart-felt tribute to his fellow actors and crew. Clasping the gong for Best Young Actor, but struggling to reach the microphone, he said: “This is super cool. It’s the best day of my life.” Bradley James, who presented Jacob with the award alongside fellow former child star (now director) Fred Savage, then tilted down the mic so that he could make his acceptance properly. “I first want to say thank you to all the critics who voted for me. It must be a super hard vote because of all of the other great actors in this category,” he said to gasps of delight from the crowd. He also thanked 'Tea...

World's richest man, Bill Gates, is currently in Kaduna state to sign an MOU with Dangote foundation on Routine Immunization owned by Nigerian Billionaire. He was received by Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai and Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Continue to see more photos...