Serena Williams Gets $4 Million for Winning US Open

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams, has been given $4 million for winning the US Open!This is the 6th time in history that she has won the tournament. Her victory also means this is her 18th Grand Slam singles title.The final match of the tournament took place in Flushing Meadows, New York on Sunday, September 7th.Williams, who is ranked as the number one tennis player in the world, defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-3 in straight sets, BBC reports.Speaking...

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US Kills Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia Air Strikes

On Monday last week, US forces executed air strikes in Somalia, targeting the leader of Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group, Al-Shabab.Although there were casualties as a result of the air strike, for a while, it was unclear whether the Al-Shabab leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane was one of them.However, the Pentagon confirmed Friday, that Godane was indeed one of those casualties, USA Today reports.In a statement Pentagon press secretary, Rear Admiral...

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