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CCTV shows bomber before Manchester arena blast

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British police on Saturday morning, released CCTV images showing suicide bomber Salman Abedi on the night he attacked Manchester Arena killing 22 people, injuring several others. The photos released by police show attacker Abedi on the night of the bombing, wearing sneakers, jeans, a dark jacket and a baseball cap. The straps of a knapsack are visible on his shoulders.                                                                            Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Arsene Wenger becomes the most successful manager in the history of the FA Cup as Arsenal defeats Chelsea

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Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 13th time in a thrilling final by defeating 10-man Chelsea Saturday evening. The result means Arsene Wenger is now the most successful manager in the competition's history with seven victories.                                                                                                                           Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Ben Ayade, Cross Rivers state governor pardons 34 prisoners, including 5 on death row

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Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has granted a state pardon and freed up to 34 prisoners serving various jail terms at the Calabar prison to mark the 50th anniversary of the state. Ayade in his anniversary speech  on Saturday  in Calabar said that the pardon was in the spirit of the celebration and based on the provision of section 212 of the 1999 Constitution.                                                                                       Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Former US President Barak Obama meets with Prince Harry to offer condolences to Manchester bomb attack victims

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Prince Harry hosted former U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday at Kensington Palace, where they discussed the deadly terror attack in Manchester. The former President offered his condolences to the victims and support for those recovering from injuries, Kensington Palace. He tweeted:                                                            Read more » Follow @cool_jist

UN Migration Agency says 1530 African migrants have died in Mediterranean sea

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The UN Migration Agency (IOM) said  Friday  that 1,530 African migrants and refugees have so far died while crossing the Mediterranean sea in 2017. Speaking at the daily news briefing, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, made the disclosure while giving the IOM report.                                                                       Read more » Follow @cool_jist