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Model makers in Madagascar are bringing history's long-lost ships back to life

Sep. 29, 2024 02:03 AM EDT

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A French trading ship that sank in the 17th century with treasure onboard is being brought back to life in a workshop in Madagascar with every stroke of Rafah Ralahy's small wood sander. Ralahy, eyes sparkling behind his glasses, has learned in 30...

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou dies at 77

Aug. 08, 2024 19:20 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Issa Hayatou, the long-time leader of African soccer who was made interim president of FIFA during its corruption crisis in 2015, died on Thursday. He was 77. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in an Instagram post: “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF...