Egypt prepares for 'war' as students return to campus

Cairo - At Cairo University's campus, new, black steel walls have gone up. A private security firm has put up surveillance cameras. Guards have bomb-detection devices. Just outside, heavily armed riot police have permanent positions.

Summer holidays end this weekend, and universities across Egypt are preparing for the return of students with a heavy, pre-emptive security clampdown. The aim is to prevent a resurgence of protests by supporters of Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist president who was removed by the military just over a year ago.

Kenyatta gets triumphant welcome home

Nairobi - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta received a triumphant welcome on Thursday on his return from The Hague, where he was the first head of state to face charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.

Kenyatta's lawyers argued at a Wednesday pre-trial hearing that the case should be shelved for lack of evidence. The judges will now consider whether they will drop the case or set a date for a trial.

Paula Patton files for divorce from Robin Thicke

Los Angeles - Paula Patton has filed for divorce from Robin Thicke and is asking for joint custody of their son.

The Precious and 2 Guns actress filed for divorce from the Blurred Lines and Give It 2 U singer on Friday in Los Angeles, citing "irreconcilable differences".

It's official: Selena Gomez and Justin Biebler are over...again

Los Angeles - Selena Gomez dumped Justin Bieber after he had dinner with Kendall Jenner.

The Come & Get It singer, who has had an on-again, off-again relationship with the Canadian star since 2010, was reportedly furious when she discovered her boyfriend, 20, met up with the model in Paris while she was sightseeing after they flew to the city to attend a number of fashion shows together last week.

Pres. Jonathan Awards over N300 million to Athletes & Officials

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday splashed over N300 million on athletes and their officials who made the country proud at different international competitions in 2014.

Jonathan announced the cash rewards at a reception in honour of the 351 sports men and women at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.