PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...

HEART'S NANCY WILSON HAS ISSUED A STRONG STATEMENT AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MILITARY PARADE IN WASHINGTON D.C. USED THE BAND'S ICONIC SONG "BARRACUDA" WITHOUT PERMISSION OR AUTHORIZATION. (PHOTO).


 Heart's Nancy Wilson has issued a strong statement after President Trump's military parade in Washington D.C. used the band's iconic song "Barracuda" without permission or authorization. 

The 71-year-old guitarist, who leads the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band with her sister Ann Wilson, took to Instagram to express her displeasure with the unauthorized use of their 1977 hit during Saturday's parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. Wilson emphasized that "Barracuda" was "never intended for political use" and noted that as daughters of a U.S. Marine Corps major, they deeply respect military service but believe music used in such settings should reflect the artists' wishes. This marks the second time Heart has objected to political use of the song - they previously sent a cease-and-desist to John McCain's 2008 campaign when Sarah Palin used it. The incident raises important questions about artists' rights and political use of their work. Do you think musicians should have more control over how their songs are used in political contexts? Should campaigns be required to get explicit permission before using copyrighted music? Share your thoughts on this ongoing debate about music and politics.

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