Achebe’s Things Fall Apart sets new record

The Wylie Agency – considered the most powerful and influential literary agency in the world – has reported that their client Professor Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart which celebrates its 55th year of continuous publication in 2013, “has sold between 15 million and 20 million copies world wide in 60 languages.”

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Okagbare Sets New African 100m Record

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare on Saturday broke the African women’s 100m record twice at the ongoing Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games in London. The rangy Nigerian sprinter coasted home in an impressive 10.86 seconds winning time in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m event to erase compatriot Glory Alozie’s 10.90secs set in 1999.

But Okagbare was not done yet as she put up another heroic performance in the final to break the African record she had set earlier in the heats to win in a time of 10.7secs ahead of second–placed Barbara Pierre of the United States – who clocked a joint personal best time of 10.85sec- and Trinidad’s Kelly-Ann Baptiste (third in 10.93secs).

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Murray Defeats Federer In Five Sets To Set Up Epic Final With Djokovic

Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer 6-4 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 6-7 (2/7) 6-2 to set up an explosive final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Before today’s epic semi-final clash, the Scot had never defeated the 17-time grand slam winner in a major’s event and will now look forward to contest his sixth grand slam final on Sunday.