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In what is an American tradition, Barack Obama, former president of the United States, left a letter for the incoming president Donald Trump before he vacated office.
In the letter released by CNN, Obama highlighted what a responsibility the presidency is, saying “Millions have placed their hopes on you.”

23-year-old Ruth Quashie was crowned winner of the 2017 Miss Universe Ghana which was held at the Omanye Hall (Labadi Beach Hotel) Staurday, September 2 in Accra.
The pageant, which was attended by Ghanaian celebrities as Joselyn Dumas and Jackie Appiah, saw Ruth Quarshie receive the ultimate crown, and therefore, the nod to represent Ghana at the 2017/2018 MissUniverse Pageant. Compelling chanteuse Cina Soul, and “Bronya” hitmakers Wutah performed live at the event.

Footballer Lionel Messi came to the rescue of a young fan who was turned away after he snuck past security to try to meet him. 

Just weeks after it was reported that Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have ‘called off their divorce’, it has been claimed that the pair have rekindled their romance thanks to intense spiritual counselling.
According to the couple’s biographer, Ian Halperin, the pair are “back together” less than one year after announcing their split in September 2016 after 12 years together.

The race to find High School’s Most Beautiful just ended over the weekend as Miss Esmeralda Nana Efua Griffin took home the crown and was named High School’s Most Beautiful 2017.  The pageant which was held at the Aviation Social Centre saw a keenly contested battle between the contestants who displayed amazing talents.

Yes, these are all former men. Now to the story. 16 would-be beauty queens from across India helped to make history when they competed in the country's first ever transgender beauty pageant.   Miss Transqueen India aimed to celebrate gender fluidity and enhance the profile of India's trans community, with the winner being presented with an opportunity to represent India at the International Queen pageant in Thailand in March 2018.

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted having an extra-marital affair, but denied reports of multiple affairs.
Speaking after allegations about his private life were published in newspapers, he accused political opponents of trying to smear him.

In the White House, Michelle Obama’s style was polished and preppy. In the real world, it’s bold and sexy.
The former first lady was photographed Friday boarding a yacht in Mallorca, Spain, wearing a cropped white camisole with a blue-and-white, bird-print wrap skirt. She was barefoot and carried a $60 Madewell straw tote.

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the hydrogen bomb test on Sunday morning, ordered by leader Kim Jong-un, was a "perfect success".
The test took place at 12pm (03:30 GMT) and was carried out to "examine and confirm the accuracy and credibility" of North Korea's technology, KCNA said.

The Chinese Government has banned children from attending churches in the country in a bid to tighten their grip on religious activities.
The ban also prohibits children from attending religious sermons and other activities in several provinces across the country.

A former ringside doctor Darragh O’Carroll has said referee Robert Byrd, who has come under fire recently for what some have described as prematurely ending the Mayweather/McGregor fight, was right to do so, as McGregor could have suffered brain damage had the fight continued.
Conor McGregor had complained about Hall of Fame referee Robert Byrd ending his match against Floyd Mayweather too soon, as he hadn’t gone down. He said:

US President Donald Trump has praised the relief response to Hurricane Harvey on his second visit to flood-hit states.
"Things are working out well," he said of the efforts, as he and wife Melania met victims and volunteers in Texas.