JOHNSON BOWS OUT

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has retired from all forms of international cricket after today's second Test match against New Zealand at the WACA in Perth.

Johnson took two wickets on the final day as the 2nd Test match finished in a draw. "My career has certainly had its up and downs but I can honestly say I have given it all my all and am proud of everything I have achieved. To win an Ashes series and a World Cup is something I will treasure forever, "said Johnson.

He is the fourth leading wicket-taker for Australia with 313 wickets in 73 matches at an average of 28.52 and best of 8-81. Also 239 wickets in one- day internationals. The 34 year-old was named ICC Player of the Year in 2009 and 2014.

Source: SS Blitz and ABC media 

"I've given the decision a lot of thought....

Latest Updates: Paris Attacks

What started as an ordinary Friday night ended in blood bath.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Paris attacks. Say,  "they've responded to airstrike attack in Syria". Death toll rises to 132 after three die in hospitals, and  99 are critically injured.

French Investigators have identified one of 7 attackers.
A Syrian passport was found near attacker, registered as refugee in October. Three terrorists arrested in Belgium and France. Meanwhile, six relatives of first identified attacker detained in France.

On Sunday, crowds gathered at Notre Dame Cathedral to remember those who lost their lives on Friday's attacks.

Worldwide Condemnation

Francois Hollande: "Nation must stand firm"
Vladimir Putin: "Attacks justify even stronger fight against jihadists"
Barack Obama: Outrageous attack, not just on people of France but this is an attack on all humanity"
Jacob Zuma: "SA stands with France"
UK: "We will do whatever we can to help"- David Cameron and Chinese President XI Junping offered condolences.
In Turkey: G20(Summit) to resolve differences on Syria to wipe out terrorism.

Nelly Portia 

Memorial Service: Crowds gathered at Notre Dame

PARIS TERROR ATTACKS

France is reeling from last night coordinated gunshots and bomb attacks across Paris.

Over 3 hour period, multiple shootings and bomb attacks were heard across the French capital. More than 128 people killed when gunmen opened fire at Bataclan concert hall where the US rock band was performing. While, 200 people injured and 80 butchered inside the concert hall alone. Eagles of Death Metal, band survived concert attack. 

Three suicide blast near Stade de France stadium

Several explosions went off at the National Sports Stadium where France was playing in a friendly match. France president Francois Hollande, was at the match when a bomb blast went. He was safely evacuated, and rushed to the Bataclan tragedy side. Attacks comes just after 10 months of Islamic Extremists in the country.

Hollande: "Will show no mercy to attack. We will not let you do this to us, we will deal with you in the French way". He described the attacks as an 'act of war' and unprecedented. State of emergency declared across country and 3 days of National mourning.

People shot dead at restaurants and bars in the city. The worst attack was at a Rock concert where gunmen were shooting hostages.

OFFICIALS STATS

Police: 4 attackers killed at Bataclan concert hall. Believe all 8 attackers are dead, but the hunt is on for accomplices. 7 killed by their suicide vests(blew themselves up)
*1,500 military personnel deployed in Paris.

Source: courtesy-France 24

Nelly Portia

Heart breaking- Images of the terror attacks at Bataclan Theatre and football stadium.

COMPONENTS OF THOUGHTS

Watch your thoughts carefully,  you become them. Whatever you're about to say today or tomorrow think first, it may affects others or destroy your reputation.

Bob Marley once said: "The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow".

Remember, do more listening less talking- it helps to pay attention and stay focused in Life. "Character is a word that seems to define almost all human activity and some..."

Power is what you do and character is what you are" -Richard Reeves-

ANOTHER BLOW IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR

BUSINESS UPDATES

MTN CEO resigned in the wake of Nigeria fine scandal.

Sufiso Dabengwa has resigned over the weekend after consaltation with the board amid to a whooping $5.2 billion (R70.56 billion) fine by Nigeria Regulators. Two weeks ago, MTN failed to disconnect subscribers with unregistered and incomplete SIM cards.

He is been temporarily replaced by non-executive Chairman Phuthuma Nhleko.
Nhleko to act for maximum of 6 months while MTN identifies successor to Dabengwa. Currently, Nigerian Authorities are in talks with MTN over the fine, which is due on November 6.

*Nigeria is MTN biggest market in Africa, followed by South Africa.

Ex CEO- Sifiso Dabengwa 

ATP WORLD TOURNAMENT

TENNIS- Unstoppable Novak Djokovic continued with the winning streak by winning 10th title of the year.

On Sunday, the world No 1 became the first man to win six Masters titles by defeating Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 in the finals of the Paris Masters. Djokovic won three of the four grand slam titles- *Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open.

"I am obviously very proud and very happy to win this title again, It's a great tournament and all the best players in the world were here," Djokovic said at the court side. The Serbian has not lost since the Cincinnati final in August.

British no 1, Andy Murray struggled to keep composure and made to many unforced errors. "It's progress", said Murray after reaching his Paris Masters final. He earned 2 spot in the ATP world rankings following his straight set defeat on Sunday.

Next tournaments: World Tour Finals in London starts November 15-22. The 28-year-old will finish 2015 as No 1 in the ATP rankings.

Source: Super-Sport

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

EGYPT PLANE CRASH

Latest Updates: Britain had began repatriating thousands stranded nationals in Egypt. Extra planes flown in to help bring Brits home.

This come after UK government had suspended all flights to and from Egyptian resort two days ago following Saturday's plane crash. Two hundred and twenty four people were killed on board.

In March 2014, the Malaysian AirLine Flight MH370 disappeared without a trace, while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. About 239 people killed including crew members. No one has claimed responsibility for that. 

October 2014, Malaysian AirLines Flight MH17 crushed after being hit by a Russian made Bulk missile over eastern Ukraine. A 15-month investigation was conducted by the Dutch Board; and 283 people were killed.

In this incident, ISIS said "they will respond in their own time of how they've targeted flight 9268.

Could Islamic State have bombed Flight 9268?

British MP said: 'likely' bomb brought down plane. Whereas, Russia and Egypt say no evidence disaster caused by bomb, and rejects claims of responsibility by IS-linked militants.

Meanwhile, US officials believe bomb theory but says it's a no 'definitive conclusion'.

Source: BBC

By: Nelly Portia

Aftermath- images of the plane crash

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