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The Vatican unseals the archives of history's most contentious popes on Monday, potentially shedding light on why Pius XII stayed silent during the extermination of six million Jews in the Holocaust. Two hundred researchers have already requested access to the mountain of documents, made available after an inventory that took more than 14 years for Holy See archivists to complete. Award-winning German religious historian Hubert Wolf will be in Rome on Monday, armed with six assistants and two years of funding to start exploring documents from the "private secretariat" of the late pope. Wolf, a specialist on the relationship of Pius XII with the Nazis, is anxious to discover the notes of the his 70 ambassadors -- the pontiff's eyes and ears during his time as head of the Catholic Church between 1939 and his death in 1958. There should also be records of urgent appeals for help from Jewish organisations, as well as his communications with the late US Preside

In this week’s roundup of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week, we focus on false and misleading reports spreading online around the coronavirus outbreak, a situation the World Health Organization has dubbed an “infodemic.” China attempted to contain COVID-19 that emerged in Wuhan in late 2019 through travel restrictions and city lockdowns, but the virus has now spread to 50 countries and infected more than 83,000 people. False posts online have distorted symptoms of the virus and peddled miracle cures. Members of the public are urged to follow the advice of established institutions like  WHO  and the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and to beware of claims suggesting ways to prevent the virus. Here are some of the claims spreading online, and the facts you need to know about them. ___ CLAIM: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people shave off facial hair to protect against the new coronavirus. THE FACTS:

Getty Images Jackie Chan is denying reports that he has been placed under quarantine over coronavirus concerns, saying he's "very healthy and safe." "Firstly, I'd like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' for everybody's concern," Chan wrote Thursday on his website. "I'm very healthy and safe, and haven't been quarantined. I've received many messages from friends asking if I'm ok. Your love and concern is so heartwarming." He thanked fans for sending him face masks and said he asked his staff to "donate your kindness through official organisations to those who need it most." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Chan 成龍 (@jackiechan) on Feb 27, 2020 at 2:46am PST

Miss Mary Ann, an 86-year-old woman was told if she could sink a 94-foot putt for a chance to win a car and suprisingly she did it and won a brand new 2020 Nissan Altima. Video below: — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 28, 2020

Getty Images A federal appeals court on Friday threw out a lawsuit filed by a local Washington, D.C., wine bar against President Trump's hotel in the city, ruling that the business had failed to establish legal grounds for its case.  A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said in its decision that Cork Wine Bar could not make a valid claim that the Trump International Hotel has an unfair competitive advantage over its business because of Trump's status as president. Cork, located about 1.5 miles north of the Trump hotel, sued the hotel in March 2017 in the D.C. court system, arguing that its clientele had been flocking to the president's establishment since he took office.  "Cork, like other hospitality businesses, seeks to attract both foreign and domestic customers including government, political, legal and lobbying leaders," the company wrote in a court filing last May. "Because the Trump Hotel and its restaurants

The draw for the Europa league round of 16 has been made in Nyon, Switzerland, UEFA headquarters and the results of the draw are below: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Copenhagen Olympiacos vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Rangers vs Bayern Leverkusen Wolfsburg vs Shakhtar Donetsk Internationale vs Getafe Sevilla vs Roma Red Bull Salzburg/ Eintracht Frankfurt vs Basel LASK Linz vs Manchester United

Parts of Iran affected by the novel coronavirus have cancelled Friday prayers on the health ministry's advice, a decision made only in exceptional circumstances. Iran is the worst affected country in the Middle East, with a significant cluster of infections and deaths in the province of Qom, which hosts several religious sites visited by local and foreign tourists. Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki announced the cancelations on Wednesday, state news agency IRNA reported. Congregational Friday prayers are a mainstay of public life in Iran.   Across the Middle East, governments have been struggling to cope with the spread of the coronavirus. Iraq, for example, has closed schools, public offices and other public gatherings until March 7.

Prices of face masks have skyrocketed and manufacturing companies are ramping up productions as well as Fear grips the whole world over the outbreak and spread of the dreaded coronavirus. But come to think of it, Is stocking up on face mask and causing shortages in health care centers the best way to prevent coronavirus? According to experts, the idea of stocking up on face mask is actually misguided as there are far much simpler things you could be doing right now to protect yourself. The general public fail to realize that face mask are not the best way to prevent the spread of coronavirus. According to experts, putting on a face mask might actually increase your risk of getting the virus if not properly fitted.  "If it not fitted right, you are going to fumble it, you are going to be touching your face, which is the No.1 way you're going to get the disease, is unclean hands touching your face," explained by Health and Human services secretary Ale

Credits: Karwai Tang / Getty Images Following their decision to quit Royal duties, the DUKE and DUCHESS OF SUSSEX stands to lose many privileges and that includes their security bill. Prior to their decision to quit their Royal duties, the Canadian government has been responsible for the security of the couple but has made it known that it will stop the funding once the couple quits their Royal duties, it was reported yesterday. The duke and duchess, who are based at present on Vancouver Island, will cease to be working members of the royal family on March 31. Harry is now in Britain as he and Meghan prepare to carry out the last of their engagements. Critics have said that British taxpayers should not continue to fund their security while they live abroad and are no longer working royals.

Credits: Antara / Akbar Nugroho Gumay Indonesian authorities are moving fast to ensure that the facilities on Sebaru Kecil Island are finished for observing the evacuees from the  World Dream  cruise ship in Hong Kong, which was released from quarantine on Feb. 9. The  World Dream  crewmen had already tested negative during their quarantine in Hong Kong, but authorities are taking no chances amid concerns over the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus outside China. The uninhabited island, which is part of the Thousand Islands archipelagic regency of Jakarta, will be "home" for 188 Indonesian nationals who arrived on Wednesday afternoon to start their 14 days of observation. The newly refurbished facilities were inspected on Thursday by the joint team managing the quarantine, comprising personnel from the Office of the Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister, the Health Ministry, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), the Ind

Manchester United striker odion Ighalo has opened his goals account for the Red devils as he found the back of the net in the 34th minute of the match against Club Brugge. Ighalo made his first start for the Club against the Belgian side and also scored.

Nigerians should be on red alert, Coronavirus somehow has found its way into the country. A man and a woman is currently hospitalized and quarantined in a private hospital in Lagos. Although the Nigerian Government is yet to confirm the case but information had it that a man and woman has tested positive of the novel coronavirus. The man who returned from China after the Chinese New year while the woman is a business woman who frequents China on Business shopping. Nigerians are hereby advised to begin taking precautions. Dr. Kem Olunloyo advises Nigerians in a tweet below to start washing their hands, use hand sanitizers as well as face mask and also call on the Nigerian governtment to tighten Boarder so as to contain the spread of the Virus. — Dr Kemi Olunloyo (Pharm.D)💊😷 (@KemiOlunloyo) February 27, 2020

Multiple people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at the MillerCoors building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mayor Tom Barrett said. Police advised residents to "stay clear" of the area as authorities investigated.  Barrett called the shooting "horrific" and said it was a "horrible" day for employees and those close to the situation.  Several law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were at the scene investigating. A nearby school and local business were placed on lockdown. 

Real Madrid skipper saw read as they lost 2-1 to Manchester city in the first leg of their champions league round of 16 clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola and his city boys are a step closer to the champions league quarter finals as the defeated Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid who has now lost two games in a row will have to put up something special if they are to progress to the next round of the competition. Isco broke the deadlock in the 60th minute when he calmly placed the ball past Ederson from a Vinicius pass. However, City replied with a Gabriel Jesus header from a Kevin de Bruyne's cross to take the game to 1-1 and give City a very important away goal in the 78th minute. Kevin de Bruyne then made it 2-1 for the visitors from the spot after a foul on Raheem Sterling. Elsewhere, Ronaldo and Juventus lost 1-0 to Olympic Lyon in France.

Norway has joined the list of countries affected by the dreaded virus as it announced its first case. Norway has now joined Brazil, Georgia,Greece, north Macedonia,and Kuwait who announced their first case earlier.

Five-time Tennis Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova announces her retirement from the game which brought her fame. The 32-year-old Russian took to social media platform to announce her retirement decision after initially announcing it in an article with Vogue and Vanity Fair. She stated that her own body has been a barrier after she continued to wrestle with a shoulder injury. "I am new to this, so please forgive myself. Tennis- I say goodbye," Sharapove wrote in her retirement announcement. Looking back to the past, I realized tennis had become a mountain for me. I walked down the valley and meandered, but the view from the summit was incredible. But after 28 years (wrestling tennis - red) and five  grand slam  titles , I ready to climb another mountain, to compete on a different terrain. " "However, the struggle to pursue victories will never disappear. No matter what awaits, my focus will remain the same, also the work ethic and

Dr. Kemi Olunloyo has offered some health advice and general safety tips to muscian Jaywon after she saw pictures of him holding a bottle of spirit right inside a swimming pool. The  PR Specialist went further to explain the dangers involved stressing that it is an Absolute No to drink alcohol or eat food before swimming as it reduces ones body temperature below normal, which can result to Hypothermia if the water is cold. Below is her  Advice: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Kemi Olunloyo Pharm.D (@kemiolunloyo) on Feb 26, 2020 at 4:14am PST

Despite his popularity and recognition in the Nigerian music industry, David Adeleke aka Davido has been denied by some Americans who claims they have never heard about him after his Recent visit to the Capital One Arena. Davido who watched the NBA clash between Washington Wizards and Cleveland Calvaliers at the Capital One Arena, Washington DC penultimate week. Davido was given a VIP recognition in the game as seen In a video posted on the Washington Wizards Instagram page but however some basketball fans denied knowing the Star. See comments below: @Nickpalastro “Truly never heard of this Davido guy and he has 15 million IG followers.” @Mitch.bolt “Is it bad that I have no idea who that is.” @Ohboyilovecrying “Who is he and why does he have 15miliion followers.” Washington Wizards however answered and said "This Man is an Icon."

A 61-year-old Brazilian man has tested positive to the novel coronavirus Brazil health minister confirmed. The Man who arrived Sao Paulo from italy tested positive to the dreaded virus today. The Man who arrived Brazil clean on Saturday spent the weekend with his family before coming down with the symptoms and visiting a health clinic on Monday Minister Luiz Henrinque Mendetta said. The Man who was in Italy from Feb 9 to Friday was hospitalized and preliminary test Showed positive and he was isolated. A second test further confirmed that he has the virus. Authorities are currently mapping out who the man came in contact with on his arrival.

Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface or Tubaba has showered praises on fellow Nigerian musician and top star Ayo Balogun also know as Wizkid in a recent interview. In a recent interview, Tuface was captured calling the Ojuelegba crooner a Legend for his outstanding consistency in the Business both home and abroad. Wizkid has never disappointed his fans as he keeps their speakers banging with back to back hits. See video below: — Nanogossipblog (@nanogossipblog) February 26, 2020

A man took time to capture moments of love between their Baby and their Dog from one-day-old to two-years-old. see video below: Dog owner captures the love between their baby and husky from one-day to two-years-old 🎥IG: milperthusky pic.twitter.com/QgEHJpxw23 — The Sun (@TheSun) February 26, 2020

Heavy rains that battered Jakarta two days in a row caused citywide flooding on Tuesday, throwing the capital city into disarray and inhibiting transportation. Several commuter line trains, Transjakarta buses and Jak Lingko (public minivan) routes serving Greater Jakarta had already been disrupted for two consecutive days. Tuesday's flooding made the disruptions worse. Commuter Line trains serving the Bekasi to Kota, Bogor to Kota and Bogor/Depok to Angke/Jatinegara routes had to stop at Manggarai Station, while trains serving the Bekasi to Kota route stopped at Pasar Senen Station. The electricity supply to 20 Transjakarta bus stops was cut on Tuesday morning, disabling electric ticket readers. Twenty-two Transjakarta bus routes and 14 Jak Lingko routes were suspended, while 12 other routes were diverted on Tuesday morning. The majority of Transjakarta bus routes had resumed operation by the afternoon. “Transjakarta [routes] serving South Jakarta, Central Jakarta, majo

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry is expected to make a return for the warriors on Sunday after a long lay off due to injury. The superstar has been missing in action for the Warriors since October 30. Three championships from five straight NBA Finals appearances, the Golden State Warriors has since faded into Irrelevance.  With Kevin Durant and other top stars out with injuries, the  Warriors toiled through a dreadful 2019-20 campaign  in which they sit at the bottom of the NBA standings, an unfathomable 12-44 entering Sunday. There will be indeed  a renewed spirit as Stephen Curry has been cleared for contact after breaking his left hand on Oct 30 and is scheduled to make his return when the Warriors face the Wizards at home on Sunday. STEPH’S BACK 💧 Warriors superstar will return to the Warriors on Sunday against the Wizards, per @ShamsCharania . He hasn’t played since Oct. 30. pic.twitter.com/LexnMJJAzs — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 25, 202

The champions league round of 16 return leg may just be a mere formality because the future is totally bleak for Frank LAMPARD and his boys in this year  champions league as they were thoroughly beaten by the visiting Bavarians. With Alonso and Jorginho banned for the return leg,the journey to the Allianz Arena seems mission impossible. Two goals from Serge Gnabry and a goal from Robert Lewandowski was enough to give the Bavarians a comfortable advantage going into the second leg. It ended Chelsea 0, Bayern Munich 3. Meanwhile, Napoli held visitors Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in Italy.

A lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, simply identified as Dr. Mrs Akintola, has passed on following complications resulting from child birth. Late Akintola,  The PUNCH  learnt, fell ill after giving birth to a set of twins and died on Monday. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed Akintola’s death in a telephone conversation. He, however, did not give details of the incident. He told  The PUNCH , “Unfortunately, the story is true. The details are not palatable. She gave birth to a set of twins. And there were complications thereafter. “She was treated only to give up the ghost yesterday (Monday) morning.” With files from The Punch.

Image: SplashNews.com Rita Ora and Rafferty Law have broken up after three months of romancing, according to reports. The couple first set eyes on each other while they were on the set of the latest Oliver Twist adaptation. It appeared it was all over before it could really get going as their relationship crumbled after three months. Their romance begun when they grew incredibly close while they started shooting scenes for the modern adaptation of the classic. Image: SplashNews.com They met when The Masked Singer judge took on the role of the Artful Dodger and Jude's son landed the part of the main character. Their love came to light when they were pictured holding hands at the British Fashion Awards after-party. It's said everything fell apart while Rita was residing in Los Angeles as she laid low recovering from having her tonsils taken out. Meanwhile, Jude Law's son had been back in London. They missed spending quality ti

Bob Iger has stepped down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company ( DIS ), effective immediately. Bob Chapek is the new CEO, the board of directors announced on Tuesday. He most recently served as chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Iger has assumed the role of executive chairman and will direct the company's creative endeavors, the company said. Source: CNN

A  man being flogged naked for sleeping with a married woman has been trending in a viral video. see video below: Chairman go chop some bro en woman wey dey catch am ! See en 2inches dick 😹😹 pic.twitter.com/NRZbufueqv — Logic (@AmLogic247) February 16, 2020

A very unfortunate Hawk invades house full of Chickens and gets an unforgettable experience. Video below: Chickens rushed a hawk that invaded the hen house 🤣🤣🤣🤣 “if gang pull up....” pic.twitter.com/35Q9lGiLFj — mauricio pocketinno (@yxnnck) February 24, 2020

Napoli leads at half-time thanks to a Dries Mertens goal in the 30th minute.  While at Stamford Bridge, it Chelsea 0, Bayern Munich 0.

 Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader who for nearly 30 years was the resolute face of stability in the Middle East, died on Tuesday, the country’s state television said, ending his days after a swift and ignominious tumble from power in the Arab world’s pro-democracy upheaval. He was 91. Throughout his rule, he was a stalwart U.S. ally, a bullwark against Islamic militancy and guardian of Egypt’s peace with Israel. But to the tens of thousands of young Egyptians who rallied for 18 days of unprecedented street protests in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square and elsewhere in 2011, Mubarak was a relic, a latter-day pharaoh. They were inspired by the Tunisian revolt, and harnessed the power of social media to muster tumultuous throngs, unleashing popular anger over the graft and brutality that shadowed his rule. In the end, with millions massed in Cairo’s Tahrir Square and city centers around the country and even marching to the doorstep of Mubarak’s palace, the military that long nur

A 112-year-old Japanese man recognised as the world’s oldest living man earlier this month has died, local media reported on Tuesday.  Chitetsu Watanabe, a resident of the central Japanese city of Joetsu, died on Sunday, Kyodo News reported.  Born on March 5, 1907, Watanabe, lived in a nursing home. He received an official certificate as the world’s oldest living man from Guinness World Records on Feb. 12. After graduating from agricultural school, Watanabe moved to Taiwan to work at a Japanese sugar production company there. Watanabe returned to Niigata, his hometown, after the war and worked as a civil servant until his retirement.  Watanabe had five children, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, according to Kyodo.  The world’s oldest living person, Kane Tanaka, also lives in Japan. She celebrated her 117-year-old birthday in January

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters and Island Express Holding Corp., which operated the helicopter that crashed last month, killing her husband and daughter Gianna along with seven other people. The lawsuit, filed Monday, accuses pilot Ara Zobayan, who was also killed in the crash, of negligence and failure to "use ordinary care in piloting the subject aircraft,"  the Los Angeles Times reported . "Defendant Island Express Helicopters' breach of its duty and negligence caused the injuries and damages complained of herein and Plaintiffs' deceased, Kobe Bryant, was killed as a direct result of the negligent conduct of Zobayan for which Defendant Island Express Helicopters is vicariously liable in all respects," the 27-count lawsuit reads. The lawsuit specifically alleges that Zobayan had previously been cited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for rule violations, an

Turkey-backed opposition fighters have recaptured a town in northwestern Syria after clashes with government-allied fighters. Turkish state media and a war monitor reported on Monday that rebels seized the town of Nairab, considered a gateway to the strategic town of Saraqeb, which lies close to a junction between two major highways. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the clashes killed dozens of pro-government fighters and Syrian troops as well as opposition fighters on Monday. "With the help of our Turkish friends, we have regained control of the strategic town of Nairab, the gateway of Saraqeb, after expelling the terrorist Russian militias," Yusef Hamoud, spokesman for the Turkey-backed National Army, told Reuters news agency. Earlier on Monday, the Observatory reported that Russian air attacks killed five civilians in the Jabal al-Zawiya area in the south of Saraqeb. Russia's defence ministry denied the Observatory report. Syrian state

It was a show of class,a display of total determination towards purpose,they were tested but in the end it was business as usual as Liverpool defeats West Ham in a five goal thriller at Anfield. The premier league elect are only a dozen points away from winning the league as they overcame a stubborn David Moyes West Ham side on Monday. Goals from Wijnaldum in the 9th minute, Salah in the 68th minute and a winner from Mane in the 81st minute was enough for the reds to equal Manchester City's record of 18 consecutive wins in the premier league and also equaling their own best of 21 consecutive home wins in the premier league. A Beautiful header from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross saw Wijnaldum set the ball rolling for the Kops in the 9th minute. The goal which did not last for three minutes was equalized by a superb header by Issa Diop from a Snodgrass corner. Pablo Fornals gave the visitors the lead in the 54th minute,but a howler from Lukasz Fabianski