wow 20-year-old woman gives birth to three sets of twins in 26 months & uses no fertility drugs(see photo)

A 20 year old woman named Danish Couch from Kansas has given birth to three sets of twins in a little over two years, with the latest born last month.

"People just consider me a freak of nature when I tell them," said the 20-year-old mom, who apparently has a condition in which she releases more than one egg per month.

 

Couch delivered two boys 26 months ago but one of them died from complications of premature birth. Fourteen months later, twin girls Delilah and Davina, were born. The third set, Dalanie and Darla, both girls, were born last month. They came home after three weeks in neonatal intensive care.

 

"So you have two eggs simutaneously coming down the tubes getting ready to be fertilised," Dr. Elizabeth Wickstorm of Shawnee Mission Medical Centre told WDAF.

The twins are all fraternal, meaning that they are from two separate eggs being fertilised, not from an egg splitting. Couch is engaged to the father of the second and third set of twins, Jeffrey Presler and are planning to get married on September. Presler is an aquarium technician and also works at Gas-mart.

"I love babies, but maybe in 10 to 15 years, when these ones are big enough to help," she told Inside Edition. The young family have been denied benefits.

"I have tried to sign up for benefits and got denied...I try best I can as a mother but sometimes I need help and honestly I am not too proud to ask," said Couch.

 

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Over 6000 soldiers arrested and stripped half naked after failed coup in Turkey, might face death penalty(see photo)

As many as 27 top Military men accused of masterminding the failed Military coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government will appear in court on Monday. Over 6000 soldiers have been arrested and stripped almost naked as President Erdogan refused to rule out the death sentence for those involved in the ill-fated takeover attempt on Friday.

The army personnel look to have been stripped of their uniform as they lay on the floor on an indoor basketball court in Sirnak, east Turkey, handcuffed as officials loyal to the Government look over them.

Only the 27 top military officials will see lawyers, the other 6000 arrested soldiers will not be able to see or meet lawyers until they arrive in court.

Hundreds of judiciary members have been removed since Friday's uprising, which left at least 290 people dead and more than 1,400 injured in a chaotic night of violence.

On Sunday, speaking at a funeral on Sundayheld for some of those killed during gunfire -- including the brother of his chief adviser, Mustafa Varank -- Erdogan said he did not rule out bringing back the death penalty for the coup's perpetrators.

As the crowd chanted "we want the death penalty," he said, "we can't ignore the people's request in a democracy -- this is your right."

"This right has to be evaluated by the appropriate authorities according to the constitution and a decision can be made," Erdogan said in the address broadcast live on TV.

"It is not anything ordinary that my young brothers lay under tank pellets; this is a manifest of faith," Erdogan said.

He also asked supporters to stay on guard.

"You should fill the squares. This isn't a 12-hour operation. We will continue determinedly."

Source: CNN

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VP Osinbajo arrives Kigali, Rwanda for AU Summit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo this morning arrived Kigali, Rwanda for the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). He had a breakfast meeting with some African leaders preceding the Africa Union leaders retreat later today. Morephotosafterthe cut.

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo leads Nigeria's delegation to AU Summit in Rwanda

President Muhammadu Buhari will be represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, at the African Union Summit formally opening on Sunday in Kigali, Rwanda. 

The 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) is scheduled to hold from 17 to 18 July, 2016, although a retreat of African Heads of State and Governments has been scheduled for today July 16 ahead of the formal summit opening on Sunday.The Session has been preceded by the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) and the 28th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Union at the ministerial level ending today.


The AU summit theme is African Year of Human Rights with a particular focus on the Rights of Women. 2016 is also being celebrated by the Union as the year of Human Rights with the aim of raising awareness on human and peoples’ rights, particularly women’s rights, on the continent and taking stock of progress or efforts made, including major challenges and/or obstacles encountered.

Prof. Osinbajo, who is being accompanied by Finance Minister Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and Ambassador Babagana Kingibe among other functionaries, leaves for Kigali today and is expected back on Monday.

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Nigeria Professional Football league table as of today

This is what the Nigeria Professional Football league (NPFL) table looks like after match day 26. Wikki Tourists and Rangers International seem to be riding strong while Ikorodu United seems destined for relegation.

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By Victor Ahiuma-Young

 Worried by the reported unhealthy conditions of the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in various camps across the country, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on well-meaning Nigerians to rise up to the occasion and assist government in ameliorating the situation in IDPs camps. Malnourished children at Bama IDP camp,

 Borno According to Dangote, this is the time wealthy Nigerians should stand up and be counted as thousands of fellow citizens are languishing in the camps due to insufficient facilities and food items.

 The business mogul, who recently donated N2 billion and millions of Naira worth of food items on behalf of the Dangote Foundation to the IDPs when he visited some of the camps in Maiduguri in Borno State urged Nigerians to have empathy for those in the camps. Speaking during a visit by North East Development Coalition, Chairman of the Dangote Foundation said he was saddened by the reports of deaths and malnutrition in the camps,

 noting: “We cannot open our eyes and allow our fellow citizens continue to suffer like this for no fault of theirs. We need to partner with government and help those in the camps.

 “It is obvious government alone cannot cater for this people, not even at this time when there is a paucity of fund. These people need our help and with what God has provided for us we need to help them”, he stated, while describing the situation in the entire North East as requiring huge humanitarian assistance.

 Within a spate of five years, the total amount donated to various camps of IDPs, across the country by the Dangote Foundation has grown significantly to N6.3 billion. N364 million was donated to IDPs in Kaduna, Bauchi and Gombe states after the post-election violence in 2011 rendered many homeless while in another breath the sum of N100 million and N60 million were respectively donated to victims of flood disaster in Lagos and Oyo State in 2011.

 Dangote Foundation donated N2.5 billion in 2012 to IDPs affected by the flood disaster across 22 states of the federation and N39.34 million to those IDPs displaced by the communal clash in Benue state in 2014. While N42.5 million was used in feeding 5000 IDP households across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states last year, N100 million and N50 million were respectively contributed to the Appeal fund raised by Daily Trust newspapers to cater for the IDPs in the Northeast and to support the Adamawa Peace Initiative all for the IDPs. The sum of N1 billion was also recently pledged to Victim Support Fund for IDPs across the Northeast.

 Dangote promised the Coalition that he would do everything within his power to assist the IDPs and improve their suffering. He also made a commitment to end malnutrition and hunger in the camps and other parts of the country. He said: “The first major challenge is the physiological needs of these people, and food, nutrition rank right on top of that ladder. So we will first make serious effort to ensure that hunger is eliminated from the IDP camps and thereafter, we will begin to make effort to create jobs and boost entrepreneurship.

 “The effort to create jobs and boost enterprise in this case will not be about making money or returning investment, rather it will be primarily to create opportunities for the people,” he said.

 Also speaking during the visit, the Executive Director of Dangote Group, Halima Aliko-Dangote, assured them that Dangote foundation will live up to its promise of supporting them and meeting them at their point of need, praying that their travails will soon be over.

 She stressed that her father, apart from the direct support he would be giving to the people, would also pull his partners and contacts in the private sector to collaborate and support the people of the state.

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Former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar visits former President Shehu Shagari

Former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to former President Shehu Shagari at his home in Sokoto state today July 10th. Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal was present during the visit. More photos after the cut...

 

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Federal High Court affirms Okezie Ikpeazu as Abia State Governor, dismisses the Tax Certificate forgery suit against him

Justice A.I Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Owerri, has affirmed the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State. Former governorship aspirant, Barr. FridayNwosu also dragged Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to court over alleged forged tax certificates. However, the court ruled today that the plaintiff, (Nwosu) was unable to prove that the tax documents where forged and dismissed the matter.

In a related development, an Abia State High Court in Osisioma granted a motion filed by Ikpeazu for extension of the order restraining the Chief Judge of Abia State, the President Abia State Customary Court of Appeal and any other judicial officer from swearing in Mr. Uche Ogah, as governor of the state. The order was extended to 18th July, 2016.

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2 Police officers shot during protest in Dallas over police shootings of 2 black men

During what seemed to be a peaceful protest against police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile in Dallas, Texas about an hour ago, one of the protesters opened fire on Police officers. No eyewitness saw the shooter, they only said they heard gunshots and all ran away. An eyewitness Michael Baptista said he heard the shooting and ducked for cover. Another eyewitness said they heard about 12 to 20 gunshots and saw Police officers carry a wounded undercover Police officer into a van. Another eye witness said he saw a police officer with gunshot wounds to his shoulder sitting on the curb.

The shooter is suspected to have a rifle but they weren't sure. SWAT team were called and they are now surrounding a building they think the shooter or shooters are holed in. The condition of the officers are not known at the moment.

Story still developing.

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Germany 0-2 France: 5 star Antoine Griezmann fires France into Euro 2016 final against Portugal

France have booked a spot in the final of Euro 2016 after defeating Germany 2-0 on Thursday night. The host nation in a show of tactical masterclass scored a late goal in the first half through Antoinne Griezmann and scored in the second half through the same player- Griezmann.

The match started with Germany dominating possession forcing all French players to withdraw within their half while Draxler, Ozil and Muller tried to open up spaces in the French defence.

N'Golo Kante starred for France during the group stages but the Leicester City midfielder was left out of the starting XI to face the Germans as Didier Deschamps opted for a 4-2-3-1 system.

Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko got the nod out wide to provide balance, with Antoine Griezmann occupying a more central role.

Germany started without star defender Mats Hummels due to suspension and it showed when some late pressure with a minute to go before halftime, Bastian Schweinsteiger handled the ball in the penalty box, with the referee left with no choice than to award a penalty to the home nation after consulting with the linesman.

Germany at the start of the second half were shocked as France started the second half with more determination and hunger to score more goals and scored another one through Antonie Griezmann after wonderful dribbling and interplay from Paul Pogba.

Germany tried to muster courage and score but were left by a tactically courageous France coach Didier Deschamps who played with Paul Pogba, Sissoko, Kante and Matuidi towards the end of the match.

France are now through to the final and will play Portugal in the final in Paris on Sunday.

More photos.

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Father dies after ‘being hit by his son’ who he had not spoken to in four years

25 year old Morgan Isles-English, from Teneriffe in suburban Brisbane, was arrested and charged on Monday night after allegedly punching his father in the mouth causing him to smash his head on a concrete. His dad, 53-year-old Mark English who had not seen his son in 4 years has now died from the life-threatening head injuries.

Investigators are considering upgrading the charges to manslaughter as Isles-English was initially charged with grievous bodily harm.

The Brisbane Times reports that the son fled the scene as his father lay unconscious, face down on the street, and was given first aid by his partner Varri Telfer who waited for an ambulance. He was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital suffering life threatening head injuries and was placed in a medically induced coma before later giving up the ghost.

On Tuesday, the young man looked to be in distress at the Brisbane Magistrates Court where he repeatedly hit his head against the glass of the dock.
He called out to a woman thought to be his mother in the public gallery asking about his father’s condition.When she indicated that Mr English was still in a coma, the 25-year-old broke down in tears.

Isles-English reportedly shouted to his mother: “I love you mum” to which she responded with “I love you too.”

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President Buhari dines with Nigeria's Business Leaders(see photo

President Buhari broke the Ramadan Fast yesterday evening with Business Leaders; Femi Otedola, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, Tony Elumelu, Aliko Dangote, Jim Ovia, Wale Tinubu and others, at the State House, Abuja. See more photos after the cut....

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Military priest conducts service armed with his AK47 in Yobe

This photo was reportedly taken at St. James Catholic Cathedral, Military Base, Yobe State. Asides Borno and Adamawa state, Yobe state has also witnessed a high number of Boko Haram attacks in recent times.

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