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How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump
Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.
Trump Needs Conspiracy Theories
The president uses them for political and personal ends. The damage he’s wrought along the way won’t be easily repaired.
Pakistan keen to further enhance its brotherly ties with Oman: President
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its fraternal relations with Oman, and is keen to further enhance these brotherly relations in all spheres. Talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Oman K.K. Ahsan Wagan at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday, Dr Arif Alvi however said that the current volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Oman does not commensurate to the true potential. The president said that Pakistan has the potential of exporting food items, construction materials, leather and surgical goods to Oman. In this regard, he said that the ambassador-designate should endeavor to promote our economic and commercial interests in Oman and utilize existing institutional mechanisms. President Arif Alvi highlighted that the presence of Pakistani community in Oman is a living bridge between the two Countries. He said that we take pride that the Pakistani community has been making valuable contribution to the development of Oman.
Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
Drilling boreholes gives temporary reprieve.
SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages
A separate unit will be established to finance, manage and operate the national water infrastructure.
K-pop singer sentenced to jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
30-year-old Choi Jong-hoon is a former member of South Korean boy band FT Island
Imran Khan praises Turkey’s diplomacy model
The mindset in Turkey changed after Erdogan came to power, says PM Imran
How Adani Enterprises, GMR Group lost the bid for Jewar airport to Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport, which is currently involved in eight airports in South America, is keen to expand in South and South-east Asian countries like India, Indonesia and the Philippines
Qatar signs MoU with APU to promote peace
The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday with the African Parliamentary Union (APU).
China seeks greater LNG cooperation with Qatar: Ambassador
China, the world’s largest LNG consumer, is seeking to expand its LNG cooperation with Qatar, the world’s largest LNG producer, which has just recently announced its plans to further increase its LNG production capacity by 64 percent to 126 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from the current 77mtpa by 2027.
ESCWA Committee on Women
Qatar participated in the 9th session of the Committee on Women of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), which was held in Amman, Jordan with a delegation representing the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs.
Qatar welcomes another mega ship with 5,800 aboard
Qatar’s cruise season is moving ahead with full steam as yet another mega cruise ship docked at Doha Port yesterday. Qatar welcomed MSC Bellissima which arrived at the port with over 5,800 passengers on-board. It is MSC Bellissima’s, which is operated by global cruise line MSC Cruises, maiden call at Doha Port.
Qatar Airways launches star-studded on-board safety video
Qatar Airways has turned the pre-match team-talk into an entertaining safety video that will be shown on board flights before the end of the year. Featuring football legends past and present, the humorous video delivers important safety information with the help of personalities from the airline’s ongoing partnerships with AS Roma, FC Bayern Munich and FIFA.
QFFD grants $4.2m to Jordan Refugee Health Fund
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $4.2m grant agreement with the Government of Jordan to contribute to the financing of Jordan Refugee Health Fund in order to alleviate financial pressures on the Jordanian Ministry of Health budget as a result of the large influx of refugees.
Fadnavis Makes Conspiracy Allegation On CM Uddhav's First Cabinet Meet
Maharashtra's Ex-Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday levelled allegations at the newly formed 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government in the State
Kerala Judicial Officers Seeks High Court Interference Against Protesting Lawyers In Court
Judicial officers sought Kerala High Court's interference, requesting appropriate action against some of the office-bearers protesting against the magistrate
Boris Johnson Skips Climate Change Debate, Replaced By Melting Ice Sculpture
Boris Johnson declined to attend the debate on climate change on Channel, the broadcasting regulator decided to replace the spot with a melting ice sculpture.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Franzese on "The Mafia" Only Existing in Italy, US is "La Cosa Nostra"
Michael Franzese opened up to VladTV about why the mafia only exists in Italy, and he explained that the U.S. has a similar organization called La ...
Japanese department store under fire over 'period badges' for female employees
A Japanese department store is under fire over a controversial policy enabling female staff to wear special red badges when they are menstruating.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest.
K-pop star jailed for six years for gang rape and spycam crimes
South Korean K-pop singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young was convicted on Friday of gang rape, as well as secretly filming and distributing illicit sex videos of his partners, and jailed for six years.
Melaye seeks injunction to stop supplementary poll
Senator Dino Melaye has approached the court to stop the supplementary election of Kogi West Senatorial District scheduled to hold
Anonymous official’s book replaces Trump Jr’s ‘fake No 1’ on bestseller list
A Warning knocks Triggered from atop the New York Times nonfiction list amid reports Republicans attempted to boost sales
An ugly truth: is cinema finally facing up to Britain's colonial past?
The Nightingale is a rare attempt to depict the brutal reality of British imperial rule. The industry must do more to tell it like it was
Italian MP proposes during earthquake aid debate in parliament
Flavio Di Muro gets applause for marriage proposal – and reprimand from Speaker
The Nightingale review – gut-churning colonial rape-revenge drama
In Jennifer Kent’s follow-up to The Babadook, set in 19th-century Tasmania, an Irishwoman seeks payback after being brutally gang-raped by British troops
Trupa Trupa: the Polish post-punk band confronting the Holocaust
The Gdansk quartet rail against rightwing hate speech – and have uncovered a dark secret about their country’s Nazi past
Amon Amarth review – beserkers, sea serpents and catchy death metal
Over heavy riffs and double kick drums, the folklore-obsessed Swedish band deliver a thundering theatrical spectacle
The woke undead: how zombie movies are taking on racial politics
A new wave of horror films are reviving the zombie’s African roots to offer modern-day reflections on slavery and migration
Ex-MP Harvey Proctor wins Met payout for false child abuse claims
Former politician had been implicated in disastrous Operation Midland inquiry
'Buy British': Boris Johnson promises more state aid for jobs after Brexit – video
The prime minister has said he will introduce a 'buy British' policy in government procurement after Brexit, taking advantage of the UK no longer having to comply with EU rules
DC drops Batman image after claims it supports Hong Kong unrest
Picture trailing new Frank Miller comic showed Batwoman throwing a molotov cocktail against the legend: ‘The future is young’
Johnson 'did not keep word' to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Other dual nationals also in jail because of UK failure to repay debt to Iran, says husband
Chinese TV journalist guilty of slapping Tory delegate
Judge says Linlin Kong hit Enoch Lieu in heat of moment at party conference event
Knives Out does what so many of the best mysteries do: Carve up the rich
The new film by Rian Johnson has a radical class politics — just like Agatha Christie's stories or Columbo
10 things you need to know today: November 29, 2019
Trump announces new Taliban peace talks in surprise Afghanistan visit, Hong Kong police end siege after protesters leave campus, and more
Trump announces new peace talks in surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan
President Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to spend part of Thanksgiving with U.S. troops, AP reports. During the visit, Trump's first to Afghanistan, he announced that the U.S. and the Taliban have reopened peace talks. He said he believes the Taliban want a truce in America's longest war. "We're meeting with them," Trump said. "And we're saying it has to be a ceasefire." Trump had cut off talks with the Taliban in September and canceled a secret meeting between Taliban and Afghan leaders after a flurry of violence. During Trump's 3 1/2 hours at Bagram Air Field, Trump also served turkey to U.S. soldiers, who cheered him when he entered the dining hall. About 12,000 American troops remain in Afghanistan. Harold Maass
Hong Kong police officially end siege at university
Police restored school administrators' control of Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Friday, declaring that there were no pro-democracy protesters left on the wrecked campus after a two-week siege, The New York Times reports. Police arrested hundreds of protesters during the showdown, the latest episode amid months of civic unrest. On Thursday, a team of about 400 officers conducted a sweep of the university, and found nearly 4,000 firebombs, 921 gas canisters, and 588 containers of chemicals, including acid and other corrosive liquids, the South China Morning Post reports. The transfer of control back to school officials marked the end of one of the most intense clashes between protesters and police in a month of escalating unrest following the death of a student who fell from a parking structure during a police operation. Harold Maass
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in 3 years on US-China talks optimism
The precious metal is down 3.6% this month, the most since November 2016, when Trump won the US presidential election
Gold eases over doubts on US-China trade war, faces worst month in 3-years
Investors were uncertain about the fate of a 'phase-one' trade deal between the two economies
After taking over as CM, Thackeray stays Metro carshed work in Aarey Colony
Thackeray clarified that he had not stayed the work of the Mumbai metro rail project itself
UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.
HDFC MF front-running case: Sebi slaps Rs 8.7 mn fine on 7 firms
In its latest order passed on Thursday, Sebi noted that the entities have disgorged the ill-gotten profits made by them along with interest in compliance with disgorgement orders
Swiss firm Zurich Airport beats Adani, DIAL bids to build Jewar airport
Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will come up in 5,000 hectare area when fully constructed
Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD
The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter
Iraq's Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi to resign amid anti-government protests
The sudden turnaround came after one of the bloodiest days of protests yet, with 44 demonstrators killed and nearly 1,000 wounded on Thursday in Baghdad and across the south.
Skyworth group to invest $100 mn on white goods factory in Telangana
The company proposes to make latest generation Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines in the second phase expansion, according to the Shenzen
2015 Paris attacks: 20 suspects face trial over massacre of 130 people
Since 2015, France has been struck by a wave of jihadist terror strikes that have claimed the lives of over 250 people
Gold price drop triggers heavy buying in India; demand wanes in other hubs
Dealers were charging a premium of up to $1.5 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, compared with a discount of $3 last week
Rajapaksa's visit can boost trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham
Rajapaksa arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit, his first overseas tour after taking over the reins of Sri Lanka 10 days back, a reflection of importance he attaches to ties with India
Hong Kong police end 12-day siege of university campus to arrest protesters
Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 gasoline bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets
Uddhav Thackeray-led govt in Maharashtra to face floor test tomorrow
Governor B K Koshyari has asked Thackeray to prove majority by December 3
Patanjali secures Rs 3,200 cr loan from SBI, other banks to buy Ruchi Soya
Patanjali said it has got loans of Rs 1,200 crore from SBI, Rs 700 crore from PNB, Rs 600 crore from UBI, Rs 400 crore from Syndicate Bank and Rs 300 crore from Allahabad Bank
New World Fund sells over 10 mn shares in Adani Ports worth Rs 401 cr
As per September 2019 shareholding data, New World Fund Inc was a public shareholder of Adani Ports and held 2.07 per cent stake
India-ASEAN FTA review: Further liberalisation of trade on agenda
ASEAN-India trade in goods agreement was signed on August 13, 2009, and entered into force on January 1, 2010
Gold rallies Rs 143 to Rs 38,695 on rupee depreciation, positive trend
On Thursday, gold prices closed at Rs 38,552 per 10 gram
Porbandar: Indian Navy commissions sixth Dornier aircraft squadron
This will give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan
China holds out carrot ahead of Taiwan election, but few convinced
China is stepping up efforts to be nice to Taiwan ahead of key elections on January 11, offering better treatment to Taiwanese in China and urging the democratic island to "come home", but many there only see Beijing wielding a threatening stick. China denies interfering in elections in Taiwan, which Beijing claims as sacred territory, but it traditionally tries various means to influence their result, hoping politicians with a more positive view on China ties get into office.
Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.
After 400 die in Iraq protests, top cleric urges cabinet change
Iraq's top Shia cleric on Friday urged parliament to replace the cabinet, after dozens of protesters were killed in one of the bloodiest days of anti-government rallies gripping the country. Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani's weekly sermon gave a major boost to Iraqi demonstrators who have been taking to the streets since early October against a ruling class deemed corrupt and inefficient.
After Trump’s statement, Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US
The Taliban said Friday it was "way too early" to speak of resuming direct talks with Washington, a day after President Donald Trump suggested negotiations to end America's longest war were back on track during a surprise visit to Afghanistan. "It is way too early to talk about the resumption of talks for now. We will give our official reaction later," the Islamist group's official spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, told AFP in a WhatsApp message.
Nordstrom's Black Friday Sale Will Distract You From Family Drama
When does that direct deposit drop again? Asking for a friend...
WWE Rumors: Real reason behind EC3's absence revealed
This is just unfortunate.
Football Manager 2020 releases at No. 1 in EMEAA charts
Football Manager beats out Q4 big-hitters, but otherwise charts remain steady as holiday season looms
Motor1.com's Best Spy Shots Of The Week
Every week, Motor1.com takes a look at the best spy shots from the automotive world, from SUVs to sedans, hatchbacks, trucks, and supercars.
Amazon Has Some Incredible Black Friday Deals on Beauty Products This Year
Here are the best beauty scores on Amazon this Black Friday.
Donald Trump’s Claim That Liberals Want To Change Name Of Thanksgiving Met With Skepticism On ‘Fox & Friends’
Donald Trump is claiming that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, but even the hosts of his favorite Fox News show don’t seem to be buying it. Trump had said during a ...
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek With A Tweet On Thanksgiving For Predicting He’d Spend The Holiday On Twitter
Donald Trump took issue with a Newsweek post that suggested that he would spend the holiday on Twitter, so he pointed out to his followers how wrong the news was by doing just what the news outlet ...
Nubia Z20 now comes in Twilight Blue color in global markets along with $50 discount - Gizmochina
In October, Nubia had launched the Nubia Z20 dual display flagship phone in the global markets. Since launch, it has been only available in Diamond Black color. Starting from the Twilight Blue edition of the phone is up for pre-orders. The shipments of the pre-ordered units of the Nubia Z20 Twilight Blue edition will begin …
Gauteng police nab over 600 suspects in operations | Saturday Star
Gauteng police arrested 600 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder, hijacking, rape, assault and robberies, ...
Rise in unnatural prison deaths across the country is a worry | Cape Argus
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) says it is concerned about the number of unnatural deaths in prison.
Zuma loses bid to appeal high court's ruling in graft trial but can still petition SCA | IOL News
Jacob Zuma has lost an application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, but he still has an option to petition the ...
Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet
The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.
Death of Thornton man in Highland loch was a tragic accident
The death of a Thornton man in a Highland loch was a tragic accident, a court has ruled.
Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Celebrate Thanksgiving In Oklahoma & Debut Their ‘Funyun’ Turkey
Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton celebrated Thanksgiving together in Oklahoma & they made a Funyun turkey.
Is Vietnam too cautious when setting economic development goals for 2020? - VietNamNet
Many economic targets set for 2020 are lower in comparison with real implemented levels.
Detectives return to scene of deadly hit-and-run to canvass for more info
Detectives will return to a west-end neighbourhood today as they canvass for information about a deadly-hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman out for a morning walk on Thursday.
US-Taliban Talks Are Back On
Trump makes announcement during Afghanistan visit
No jurisdiction? Scotland Yard forced to explain why it dropped sex trafficking probe into Epstein & Prince Andrew
The MPS (Metropolitan Police Service) was not the appropriate authority to conduct enquiries in these circumstances
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
Angela Merkel Says Freedom of Speech Must be Curtailed to Keep Society Free
Wait, what?
Hong Kong Police Secure Thousands of Petrol Bombs as Campus Standoff Ends
Protesters stockpiling gas canisters, chemicals, explosives
China Folds: Beijing Does Nothing After Trump Signs HK Bill
President calls China's bluff
Hong Kong Protesters Gather On Thanksgiving After Trump Signs Pro-Democracy Legislation
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in Hong Kong on Thanksgiving to show their gratitude to President Donald Trump after he signed legislation in their favor
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
Renault and Nissan Try a New Way After Years When Carlos Ghosn Ruled
The automakers want to strengthen their alliance with more decisions built on consensus.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
Unconscious driver cut free from flipped car by firefighters after crash on Redheugh Bridge
Emergency services responded to a man who was trapped inside an overturned car on the bridge on Friday morning
We're excited for the 2020 Nissan Almera to arrive in PH
We take a closer look at 2020 Nissan Almera at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, G4 look even better in person
We head to Thailand and get up close with the 2020 Mirage and Mirage G4 at Thailand International Motor Expo
Maharashtra: Floor test may be just a formality, but the real drama follows later
It may be a mere formality, but the floor test that Udhav Thackeray is likely to take on Saturday would be an interesting one to watch.
Uddhav's first Cabinet meet discussed house majority not farm relief: Fadnavis
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday attacked the newly formed Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, alleging it preferred discussing proving majority in its first cabinet meet rather than giving relief to farmers, and asked why it then claims to have numbers.
Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who was part of the apex court-appointed mediation panel in the Ayodhya dispute case, on Friday expressed confidence that the proposed Ram temple will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between communities.
BJP reprimands Pragya Thakur for callng Godse a patriot
BJP working president J P Nadda announced the disciplinary action against her and condemned the controversial Hindutva leader's remarks in a bid to defuse the political crisis triggered by her
Sri Lanka wants to undo 99-year port lease to China
Sri Lanka’s new government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to undo the previous regime’s move to lease the southern port of Hambantota to a Chinese venture, citing national interest. Former
'Maha-like experiment needed in Goa to oust BJP'
Former BJP ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Friday said it favours Maharashtra-like political experiment in the state to get rid of the "anti-people" government led by Pramod Sawant.
County denies responsibility for deputy's assault on bloodied Bills fan
Faced with a jury verdict that found a sheriff's deputy guilty of reckless assault, Erie County continues to distance itself from responsib
Rescuer charges kittens died of distemper after surgery at Niagara SPCA
A cat rescuer claims four kittens she brought to the SPCA of Niagara to be spayed or neutered caught a highly contagious virus at the she...
Three suspected transformer vandals beaten to death in Imo state
An angry mob has beaten to death, three suspected transformer vandals in Umuohiagu community of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area and Egbelu Obube community in Owerri North Local government area of Imo State, midnight Thursday. The
Offa Poly graduates killed in accident while en route to NYSC orientation camp (Photos)
Tragedy struck yesterday, November 28 along Kano road as some graduates of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State died in a horrific car accident. According to reports, the fresh graduates were reportedly on their way to
Nigerians argue over video of President Buhari not shaking hands with Senator Remi Tinubu at a function
A video of President Buhari not shaking hands with Senator Remi Tinubu at an event in Abuja yesterday November 28th, has got people talking on Twitter. Some query why the President did not shake the female
Man who killed Keke Napep rider and buried his body finally arrested
One 29 year old Chizoba Nwoye, has been apprehended by the police for killing a tricycle operator, Dumebi Oforkansi and burying his remains in a shallow grave and stealing his tricycle. A statement released by the
Germany urges unified approach to 5G security in Europe
Both Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron suggest no specific vendor should be targeted.
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Hong Kong police end blockade of university campus
Hong Kong police have ended their blockade of a university campus after surrounding it for 12 days to try to arrest anti-government protesters holed up inside. Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 petrol bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets. The stand-off at Hong Kong Polytechnic University was one of the most dramatic episodes in nearly six months of unrest that began in June with a huge march against an extradition Bill seen as an erosion of freedoms promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese control in 1997. Protesters have since expanded their demands to include fully democratic elections and an investigation into police use of tear gas, rubber bullets and other force to suppress the demonstrations. Police have arrested 5,890 people since June, ranging in age from 11 to 83.
This election gives us the impossible choice, writes Robert Peston
How do you weigh a once-in-a-generation transfer of power from private sector to public sector and from capital to labour, against an irreversible rupture with the European Union? That is the choice being offered to voters, by Labour and the Tories respectively. Talk about chalk and cheese, or bicycles versus fish. How on earth do you decide, if you haven't made up your mind already, which you like best? You could argue that the desire among some voters to squeeze the private sector's pips till they squeak and those that want to take a chainsaw to the UK's ties with the EU - with only a relatively small group apparently wanting both - stem from similar social and economic causes. Namely that the way we've run this place has eroded the living standards, security and a sense of being heard for millions of people, especially those outside the big metropolises, as well as among the young.
U.S. to Negotiate Carbon Trades Under Climate Pact Shunned by Trump
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump may be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, but the U.
Pakistani man killed journalist wife for not quitting job
An international trade association says a Pakistani female journalist was shot and killed by her husband earlier this week in the eastern city of Lahore after he demanded she quit her job.
Iraq's top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Iraq's top Shiite cleric is warning of civil war after a deadly day of violence in which security forces shot dead 40 people in the capital and the southern provinces, calling on lawmakers who to "reconsider" their support for the current government.
Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq's prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis.
Exeter shoppers appear unmoved by Black Friday offers
There were plenty of Black Friday offers to be found on Exeter High Street - but shoppers appeared to take little interest in them, with the city centre looking no different to any other Friday morning
Boris Johnson struggles with questions on trade deals and trust
UK in talks with ‘about a dozen’ countries on future trade deals, prime minister says.
Erdoğan to Macron: Get your own ‘brain death’ checked first
Turkish president also says his French counterpart ‘doesn’t know what the fight against terror is.’
NATO spending tweak lets Berlin push back on Trump
US will pay less for budget that covers alliance HQ while Germany pays a little more.
Juncker bids adieu, saying ‘I’m hungry’
At final midday news conference, outgoing Commission president says he has ‘shed a lot of tears’ but leaves ‘with elements of satisfaction.’
BREAKING: Court grants Mompha N100m bail - The Nation Newspaper
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday granted N100m bail to suspected money launderer, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha...
TCIF raises awareness for trauma victims - The Nation Newspaper
Stakeholders in Nigeria's health, accident and emergency response industries have demanded increased government and private sector...
Imo: Angry mob beat three suspected transformer vandals to death
Three armed robbery suspects, midnight Thursday, met their waterloo as an angry mob pounced on them in Umuohiagu community of Ngor Okpala...
Obaseki applauds Cambridge's Jesus College for return of Benin cockerel statue
With the confirmation by Jesus College of Cambridge University of the return of 'Okukor' statue, one of the artifacts looted from Benin in 1897,...
Omega Seamaster deal: Black Friday sale slashes £1,500 off this amazing timepiece
That's 25% off a quality Swiss timepiece at Goldsmiths
Water master plan to guard against drought in South Africa
SA's water master plan outlines a series of urgent steps to be taken and implemented in order to address systematic and infrastructural challenges.
Desperate times….Man steals biltong in OK supermarket, stuffs it in his underwear
Man steals biltong in OK supermarket, stuffs it in his underwear. A 28-year-old man was beaten up before he was arrested for stealing biltong
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
Telangana TSBIE intermediate IPE 1st, 2nd year exam time table released
Telangana TSBIE intermediate IPE 1st, 2nd year exam time table: The Telangana Board exams for both first and second-year intermediate students will be held from March 4 to Ma 21, 2020 from 9 am to noon. These dates are for both general and vocational exams.
Brace for a warmer winter in India this year, says IMD
M Rajeevan, secretary, Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) had said last week that 2019 is set to become the second-most warmest recorded calendar year ever.
2 K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
The Seoul Central District Court said singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young received a six-year prison term and former boy band member Choi Jong-hoon a five-year term. The court said in a statement that they were convicted of committing “special quasi-raping".
Maharashtra episode will have bearing on Jharkhand polls, Cong will form govt: Gourav Vallabh
Denouncing BJP's claim of winning "65 seats" in Jharkhand, Vallabh reminded people of BJP's similar claims in Haryana and Maharashtra.
A woman mistakenly sent Thanksgiving invite to a stranger in 2016, it’s now an annual ritual
An Arizona woman accidentally invited a stranger over for Thanksgiving dinner instead of her grandson in 2016. But four years after the error, the man continues to visit her every year.
Swiss firm Zurich airport to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani
Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will come up in the 5,000-hectare area when fully constructed and is estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crores, Nodal Officer for the Project.
Bengaluru police bust international drug racket, seize contraband worth over Rs 1 crore
A total of 2. 665 kg of drugs, 14 packets of Marijuana hidden in milk powder boxes, weed-flavoured cigarettes, and 12 chocolate packets were also recovered during the raid apart from Rs 1 lakh in cash, the police added.
India offers credits to boost Sri Lankan economy, security
Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary who is credited with ending the country's long civil war, was sworn in as the island nation's new president on November 18, a day after he won the closely fought presidential election in island nation.
Bengaluru road rage: Inebriated journalist stabs biker
The police have booked a case against Charles on charges of attempt to murder as well as drunken driving. The accused has been remanded in judicial custody.
Suu Kyi fans join VIP tours for Rohingya genocide trial
YANGON, Nov 29 — Ardent fans of Aung San Suu Kyi are snapping up spots on US$2,000 (RM8,350) tours to The Hague, in a display of moral support as Myanmar faces charges of genocide over the Rohingya crisis at the UN’s top court in December. Supporter rallies, billboards and outpourings of praise...
US shoppers stay away from stores, spend online as Black Friday begins
NEW YORK, Nov 29 — US consumers splurged more than US$2 billion online in the first hours of Thanksgiving shopping today, while crowds were largely thin at retailers on the eve of Black Friday, reflecting the broader trend away from shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. Early discounts offered...
Opec November oil output slips before Aramco IPO, policy meeting
LONDON, Nov 29 — Opec oil output has fallen in November as Angolan production has slipped due to maintenance and Saudi Arabia has kept a lid on supply to support the market before the initial public offering (IPO) of state-owned Saudi Aramco, a Reuters survey found. On average, the 14-member...
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
HONG KONG, Nov 29 — Hong Kong police today withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend. Senior faculty members of Hong Kong Polytechnic University toured the campus...
Stock markets tread water as all quiet on trade war front
LONDON, Nov 29 — Stock traders found little to get the pulse racing today as the trade war front was eerily quiet and Thanksgiving sapped global trading volumes. “It’s been quite the forgettable week and I don’t think today is going to be any more memorable,” said Craig Erlam, Senior...
Russia arrests woman suspected of spying for Ukraine in Crimea
MOSCOW, Nov 29 — Russia has arrested a Russian woman in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on suspicion of treason for allegedly stealing military secrets on behalf of Ukraine, the Federal Security Service said today. Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 but Kiev and the West consider it...
Mexico bristles at US terror designation plan
MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today Mexico had not been invaded for more than a century and he would not permit another foreign intervention, reflecting tensions over a Trump administration plan to designate drug cartels based in Mexico as terrorist groups....
EU to be more ‘assertive’ says new chief Michel
BRUSSELS, Nov 29 — Europe will become more “assertive” on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, vowed today as he took over from Donald Tusk. They staged a formal handover of the job in a ceremony featuring the symbolic ringing of a bell that Tusk handed over...
US stocks retreat from records on greater trade tension
WEST NEW YORK, Nov 29 — Wall Street stocks retreated from records early today on revived worries about US-China trade talks as retailer shares were mixed on the official start of the holiday shopping season. Analysts pointed to increased US-China trade friction as Beijing threatened unspecified...
Erdogan slams ‘brain dead’ Macron over Nato comments
ISTANBUL, Nov 29 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out today at counterpart Emmanuel Macron over his criticisms of Nato, saying it was the French president who was suffering “brain death”. “I am talking to France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and I will also say this at Nato....
Demos and deals as Black Friday sweeps Europe
PARIS, Nov 29 — Climate activists staged protests across Europe today to denounce the environmental toll of mass consumption, while shoppers hit the streets and the internet as retailers of all stripes touted pre-holiday bargains. The American “Black Friday” tradition of a post-Thanksgiving...
France to summon Turkish envoy over Erdogan’s ‘insults’
PARIS, Nov 29 — The French government will summon the Turkish envoy in Paris for talks after what it termed “insults” by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who accused Emmanuel Macron of suffering “brain death”, the president’s office said today. Erdogan used an expression...
Shafie leverages on Sabah’s geographic location to lure Japanese investors
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal began the first leg of his trade mission in Japan today addressing 200 investors and businessmen from 140 companies in Kobe, Japan by spelling out investment opportunities available in Sabah. He delivered the keynote...
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 — India, anxious to counter China’s influence in the region, today offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island’s new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s visit to India just 12 days after he became...
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
BAGHDAD, Nov 29 — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said today he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests. Abdul Mahdi’s decision came in response to a call for a change of...
Malaysia beats Thailand in video streaming experience, says Opensignal report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Opensignal has just posted its latest “State of Mobile Video Experience” report and it appears that telcos in Malaysia have shown some improvement when it comes to the mobile video experience. The overall mobile video experience score for Malaysia has increased from...
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS, Nov 29 — Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France today and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the US Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores. French companies have embraced the discount...
Twenty suspects face trial for deadly 2015 Paris attacks
PARIS, Nov 29 — French prosecutors called today for 20 suspects to go on trial over the massacre of 130 people by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris four years ago. In a 562-page indictment, the office of the national anti-terror prosecutor (PNAT) charged 14 people currently in prison or under...
Jobless man gets six months’ jail for impersonating policeman
RAUB, Nov 29 — The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced to six months jail a jobless man for impersonating a civil servant. Magistrate Shahrul Ehsan Hasim imposed the sentence on Mohammad Ali Zainal, 33, after he pleaded guilty to the offence and ordered him to be jailed from the date of arrest...
Rescue Beacons Save Lives of Five Migrants in Arizona Desert
Rescue beacons placed in the Arizona desert by Tucson Sector Border Patrol officials led to the rescue of five migrants on Monday.
'Dazed and Confused' Director Richard Linklater: Trump Avoids War So He 'Can’t Just Watch TV and Tweet'
Donald Trump’s “malignant narcissism” is the only thing stopping the US president plunging the country into a foreign war, according to cult American director Richard Linklater.
China Orders Hong Kong to 'Sober Up' and Obey 'the Motherland'
China's state propaganda outlet Global Times warned that now should be the time "Hong Kong society sobers up" to defend from America.
Afghan President: Defeating al-Baghdadi More Significant than Bin-Laden
Ashraf Ghani told Americans on Thursday that Donald Trump defeating the Islamic State Founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was very significant.
GOP Sen. Cotton on Peace Talks with Taliban: We Need Them to Work with Us | Breitbart
Friday on "Fox & Friends," Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) weighed in on the peace talks with the Taliban, which President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday | Clips
Iran Arrests Eight as it Blames CIA Conspiracy for Recent Riots
Iran security forces made eight arrests Thursday of people it accuses of having direct links to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations
Officials at the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid next week will consider new taxes on developed countries.
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek for Fake Thanksgiving Headline
President Donald Trump mocked Newsweek on Thursday after they reported Thursday that he spent Thanksgiving golfing and tweeting.
Did Jennifer Garner And John Miller Move In Together?
An article last year claimed Jennifer Garner and John Miller were moving in together. A year later, the couple are still not cohabitating.
Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
The Weeknd's New Song 'Bright Lights' is Here!
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This ABT Audi RS4-R is the police car of your dreams
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Boy with suspected autism killed in complete breach of trust, says lawyer
Liam Whoriskey, 25, from Londonderry, was convicted of manslaughter and cruelty to a child.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
EU’s Tusk and Juncker bow out as new team prepare to move in
Charles Michel and Donald Tusk warmly hugged one another during the handover ceremony.
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
FG set to award contract for Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline
John Ameh, Abuja The Federal Government is to construct a 600-kilometre gas pipeline from Ajaokuta through Kaduna to Kano, President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed. The line will transport gas...
Singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing videos
A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of th...
UPDATED: Appeal Court affirms Bauchi Governor’s election, dismisses APC’s appeal
ARMSTRONG BAKAM, Bauchi The Court of Appeal, Jos Division, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State and its Governorship candidate, former Governor ...
NDLEA arraigns man for allegedly peddling 967.9kg marijuana
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday in Lagos State arraigned man, Usman, who allegedly trafficked in 967.9kg of cannabis Sativa (marijuana). The agency charged Usman on one count ...
BREAKING: Court orders reinstatement of sacked FUOYE lecturer
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of a lecturer of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Pro...
Taliban ready to restart peace talks after Trump visit, official says
Taliban leaders signaled Friday they are ready to resume peace talks with the U.S.
Trump back in Florida after whirlwind Afghanistan trip
President Trump arrived in Florida early Friday morning following his surprise trip to Afghanistan to see U.S. troops on Thanksgiving, his second visit to a combat zone as president and his first to
Kevin Hart Thinks The Rock Should Get Him a Part in DC's Black Adam
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson finally made the official announcement last week that he will be playing the famous DC anti-hero Black Adam in a standalone movie, after years of anticipation. And now his good friend and repeated co-star Kevin Hart wants in on the action.
Malaysia beats Thailand in video streaming experience according to Opensignal’s report
Opensignal has just posted its latest “State of Mobile Video Experience” report and it appears that telcos in Malaysia have shown some improvement when it comes to the mobile video experience. The overall mobile video experience score for Malaysia has increased from 47.1 points in 2018 to 54.4 points in 2019.
Two friends killed in early morning crash near Lipis
KUANTAN: A road trip to Kuala Lumpur ended in tragedy for three friends when two of them were killed in an accident at KM86 of the Central Spine Road (CSR) near Lipis early this morning.
New Years Day Announce UK And Europe 2020 Tour
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Russia gifts guns to Gabon to fight elephant poaching
Russia's defence ministry has donated weapons to Gabon to help the central African nation battle poachers and protect elephants.
Hong Kong set for fresh weekend protests as police end university siege
Hong Kong police on Friday ended their two-week siege of a university campus that became a battleground with pro-democracy protesters, as activists vowed to hold fresh rallies and strikes in the coming days.
Jacob Zuma's leave to appeal application dismissed with costs
Former president Jacob Zuma launched an appeal after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg earlier dismissed his stay of prosecution bid.
Merkel to pay first visit to Auschwitz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will pay her first visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau next Friday, her spokeswoman said, ahead of the 75th anniversary commemorations for the liberation of the Nazi death camp.
Balenciaga Pays Homage to Paris With Eiffel Tower-Indebted Items
Featuring playful prints.
Nike Celebrates the 2020 NBA Paris Game With Special Capsule
The event kicks off on January 24.
Hong Kong police consider use of wooden bullets to tackle unrest
The Hong Kong police have said they will not rule out using wooden bullets to disperse protesters. Police Commissioner Chris Tang told reporters during a tea gathering on Thursday that the force may consider using wooden baton rounds – or wooden bullets – which would cause damage to the human body than rubber bullets, […]
North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System
The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.
New Pilots Join Red Arrows Ahead Of 2020 Display Season
The trio join the aerobatic team after four pilots stepped down following a combined 17 display seasons of service.
Ex-Buccaneer Replaces Another As Coach
A former Orlando Pirates midfielder has been appointed in a new technical team role in Zambia.
Cashing in on the crisis
Is the Westpac scandal an ethical deal-breaker or a rare opportunity for investors?
Police: Mother shoots adult daughter on Thanksgiving
Police say violence erupted on Thanksgiving Day in a North Carolina apartment when a mother shot and killed her daughter.
Dash cam shows car flipping over during high-speed chase in Memphis
Dramatic video of a high-speed chase last year was released by Memphis Police.
Caught on Camera: Parade Balloon Knocks Down Marcher
Marcher in NYC Thanksgiving Parade knocked down while trying to wrangle the 'Nutcracker' balloon.
Buhari proposes pool fund for africa trans-regional gas infrastructure
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said there was a need for African nations to pool resources to put up trans-border and trans-regional....
5,000 substandard gas cylinders worth N51.3m destroyed by SON
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Friday destroyed over 5,000 substandard Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders worth N51.3 million.
Construction of Ajaokuta gas pipeline to begin soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday work would soon commence on the construction of the 600-kilometre Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline
Court annuls sack of FUOYE’s Lecturer, orders immediate reinstatement
Court sitting in Abuja has annulled the sack of Prof. Adeyemi Oluwagbemiga of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), by management of the university.
Gale of defection hits PDP as 7 LG Chairmen defect to APC in Ekiti
Ekiti-No fewer than seven serving local government chairmen elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party defected to the APC...
U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Tuesday invited President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing, scheduled for Dec.
Trump makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, meets Afghan president
U.S. President Donald Trump paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday evening, meeting with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ash
BREAKING: Court grants Mompha N100m bail
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday has granted N100m bail to a suspected money launderer, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London .
‘Best Playmakers in World’ rankings: Three LFC stars named & Firmino 4th
The The International Federation of Football History & Statistics, or IFFHS, has named Lionel Messi as the world’s best playmaker 2019 – and rightly so. Kevin de Bruyne is no.2 with…
The European Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency
EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament. Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid 2-13 December, the Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally.
Slovakia Rejected the Istanbul Convention for a Second Time
Slovak lawmakers rejected the convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence for the second time and called on the government of the country to block the adoption of the convention by the EU. The Istanbul Convention, adopted by the Council of Europe in 2011, entered into force in 2014 and was signed by the EU in June 2017.
2 People Were Killed and 25 Were Injured throughout the Country Just for the Last 24 Hours
Two were killed and 25 were injured in the 22 accidents that occurred in the country last night. This was reported by the Ministry of Interior.
Donald Tusk Handed Over the Leadership of the European Council to Charles Michel
Today, the European Council President Donald Tusk handed over the leadership of the institution to Charles Michel. The term of office of the President of the European Council is two and a half years, with the possibility of being extended only once.
Taliban Ready to Resume Peace Talks Following Trump's Visit to Kabul
The Taliban said today they are ready to resume peace talks with theUS - a day after President Donald Trump's surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan, Reuters reported. Trump has announced that peace talks with hardline Islamist insurgents in Afghanistan will resume.
The Tragedy in Albania: The Death Toll Is Now 48
Albania's earthquake casualties are now 48, BTA reported. About 790 people were injured.
CM Uddhav Thackeray puts construction of car shed in Aarey forest on hold
CM Uddhav Thackeray said that while the work on Mumbai metro will continue, car shed construction will be reviewed by the concerned department.
Ultimate sufferer is common Mumbaikar: Fadnavis after CM Thackeray stays Aarey car shed work
Devendra Fadnavis said the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had given Rs 15,000 crore for the metro project on "nominal" interest rates.
Melissa Benoist supported by stars after sharing domestic abuse story
She said she was a survivor of domestic violence.
Man wins appeal over lack of detail in mortgage debt demand
A man has won a Supreme Court appeal which centred on a claim he was entitled to more detail about how a €221,000 mortgage debt was calculated before a bank obtained judgment for the money against him.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
OPEC oil output falls 110,000 bpd in November to 29.57M bpd – Reuters
Crude oil output by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries fell 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) in November to 29.57 million bpd, a Reute
US-China trade war news: Clash around law supporting Hong Kong
While harsh statements from Chinese and Hong Kong diplomats to the US should have potentially dragged the Asian shares to south, losses are limited ah
Focus will be on Canadian GDP – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities (TDS) offered a brief preview of Friday's only important release of the Canadian GDP growth figures, scheduled later during
USD/CNH: scope for extra consolidation near-term – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group believe the pair is posed for the continuation of the consolidative mood in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “USD
USD/CAD edges back closer to 1.3300 handle, focus shifts to Canadian GDP
The USD/CAD pair edged higher during the early European session on Friday, with bulls making a fresh attempt to reclaim and build on the momentum beyo
ECB Board nominee Schnabel: September stimulus can be justified by current inflation data
The European Central Bank's (ECB) September stimulus could be justified by current inflation data as well as the outlook for inflation over the medium
Gold Technical Analysis: Metal remains under precious below $1465/oz
On the daily chart, gold remains under selling pressure near the November lows while trading below the 1465 resistance level and the 50/100 SMAs
ECB Board nominee Panetta calls for an accommodative monetary policy
Inflation outlook seems to fall short of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council’s inflation aim of below but close to 2%, noted Fabio Pan
MLAs of Opposition Congress in Assam staged protest at Assembly wearing garlands of onions
the MLAs of the Opposition Congress in Assam turned up at the Assembly wearing garlands of onions on the second day of Winter Assembly Session
250 Indian students held in Fake Varsity Sting Operation in US
A total of about 250 students, mostly from India, have been arrested in a sting operation by US immigration officials who set up a fake university in the
In pictures: Trump's unannounced maiden visit to Afghanistan as US president
Before taking the secret flight to Afghanistan, Trump had been expected to spend Thanksgiving in Florida.
The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs
The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]
New EU leadership eyes more 'assertive' role for bloc
The European Union plans a bigger global role for itself, one of its new chiefs emphasised Friday as the bloc's leadership started changing the guard to a team with firm geopolitical ambitions.
Prosecutor asks French court to clear cardinal over sex abuse cover-up
A French prosecutor asked an appeals court on Friday to quash Cardinal Philippe Barbarin's conviction for failing to report sex abuse by a priest, eight months after a verdict that rocked the French Catholic Church.
EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel
Europe will become more
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
India, anxious to counter China's influence in the region, on Friday offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island's new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi.
Albanians hold mass funeral for earthquake victims
Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake. Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.
Sondland Won’t Resign After Three Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland will not resign after three women came forward with detailed accounts of his sexual...
Trump Suddenly Announces Renewed Peace Talks With The Taliban
President Donald Trump declared on Thanksgiving Day that U.S. peace negotiations with the Taliban have resumed after the talks collapsed...
Deal alert: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Dublin for only $536 CAD right now
While it is one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, a flight from Vancouver to Ireland isn’t always affordable.
Vancouver police release photo of suspect in attempted robbery
Vancouver police are looking for help identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery.
Deal alert: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Tokyo for only $486 CAD
Tokyo is one of the most highly sought-after travel destinations in the world. However, return airfare from Vancouver isn’t exactly easy on the wallet.
This Metro Vancouver ‘intimacy co-ordinator’ nurtures a community of respect on film sets
In broad strokes, the job of intimacy co-ordinator on film and TV sets is about nurturing a community of respect.
Sea lion shot by crossbow and rescued in B.C. likely suffered for weeks
A sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
That amazing new commercial starring E.T. was filmed in Metro Vancouver
Everyone’s favourite 1980s extra-terrestrial has returned to Earth, making a stop in North Vancouver.
Gang cops bust suspected dealers with 30 kg of cocaine and $125,000 cash
The Surrey RCMP gang enforcement team reports that it has had three significant seizures of suspected cocaine and cash since Nov. 8, 2019.
Trump slams Newsweek article predicting he will spend Thanksgiving golfing and tweeting
President Trump responded to a Newsweek article prediction that he would spend Thanksgiving tweeting by responding to them on Twitter.
French lawmakers look to ban Black Friday over environmental concerns
Protesters in France have blocked an Amazon warehouse south of Paris citing concerns that the Black Friday shopping holiday negatively affects the environment.
Macron says Russia is no longer NATO's enemy
French President Emmanuel Macron declared Russia to no longer be NATO's enemy and called for closer ties with the Kremlin days before a NATO meeting.
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Republicans 'wrestling' with whether to turn on Trump
A former Republican lawmaker said his former colleagues are publicly standing with President Trump as he faces impeachment, but in private they are dismayed by his conduct.
Kerala: 12 lawyers booked for intimidating woman judicial officer
Vanchiyoor police filed a case against 12 lawyers in Kerala for threatening a magistrate after she refused bail to an accused. They allegedly closed the door of her chamber and intimidated her, sources said.
Uddhav Thackeray: Rise and rise of the ‘Son of the Soil’
From a shy, introvert, temperate wildlife photographer to an astute political organizer and now the Chief Minister of Maharashtra – the rise of Uddhav Thackeray is more than impressive.
Post talks with Gotabaya Rajapaksa, PM Modi announces $50 million aid to Sri Lanka to tackle terrorism
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a $50 million aid to Sri Lanka to tackle terrorism. The announcement was made after PM Modi and Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa held ‘fruitful talks’.
Birthday celebration turns deadly as two students die in road mishap at Hyderabad's PVNR expressway
The tragedy took place when a group of nine boys sneaked out of campus at Madhapur for a birthday celebration and were on their way back to college in an SUV.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut hints at another 'miracle' in Goa
Sanjay Raut said at least four MLAs, including those with Goa Forward Party President Vijay Sardesai are in contact with Shiv Sena.
Taiwan raises economic growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020
GDP benefits from Taiwanese businesses returning amid trade wars: DGBAS.Taiwan’s economy will grow by a higher-than-expected 2.64 percent this year and even by 2.72 percent in 2020, the government predicted Friday (November 29).
Taiwan police officers injured in car crash during visit by vice-presidential candidate
Five officers only lightly injured, Lai not directly involved.Five police officers were injured Friday (November 29) as a truck crashed into their vehicles in the margin of a campaign visit to Tainan by DPP vice-presidential candidate William Lai.
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Tory minister rules out immigration powers being devolved to Scotland
A senior Conservative Cabinet minister has dismissed the latest call from the SNP for immigration powers to be devolved to Holyrood once the UK leaves the EU.
Sajid Javid warns Nicola Sturgeon over pact with Labour party 'riddled' with antisemitism
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has criticised Nicola Sturgeon for “getting into bed” with Labour despite antisemitism being "riddled" throughout the party.
PM Orban: Let's not export live animals - medium-term objective; more human and profitable
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said on Friday that banning export of live animals should be a medium-term objective, mentioning that the...
Virtual reality becomes more real
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AWACS, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft And More: DAC Clears Defence Procurement Worth Rs 28,000 Crore
The green light has been given for acquisitions for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force as well as the Coast Guard.
Malaysian Hindus Object To Event By Vairamuthu In Country; Say ‘No Tolerance’ For Those Who Disparage Saints Like Andal
Vairamuthu will be launching his new book Tamizhatrupadai in Kuala Lumpur on 3 December.
Uttarakhand: Government To Set Up Char Dham Shrine Board To Manage Over 50 Temples In The State
In a state cabinet meeting on Wednesday (27 November), the Uttarakhand government has decided to set up a Charm Dham shrine board to manage over 50 temples located in the state, reports Asian News International.
‘Taliban Wants A Deal’: Trump During Surprise Thanksgiving Visit To US Troops In Afghanistan
The US president said that American and Afghan soldiers were making the Taliban more eager to reach a peace agreement
JNU Student Protests: Security Increased Outside HRD Ministry
Taking in view the protests by agitating students of the capital's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a massive deployment of security forces has been made outside the Union Human Resource Development Ministry (MHRD) in New Delhi.
Sena’s Baptism To Secularism Shows This Word Has No Relevance Now; It’s Time To Consign It To The Dustbin
By aligning with Congress, the Shiv Sena has given Balasaheb Thackeray the ultimate ‘gift’ of treachery.
‘In Contact With Four MLAs’: After Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut Claims Shiv Sena Will Create New Political Front In Goa
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Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - In Germany employees went on strike, and in some warehouses do not plan to return to work until after Cyber Monday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trump's visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn't post for 13 hours, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The White House took a series of measures to ensure total secrecy when President Donald Trump visited troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How to change the font on your Samsung Galaxy S10 and customize its size and style, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's possible to change the font on your Samsung Galaxy S10 to many free or paid fonts using your Settings app. Here's how to do it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - DC Comics yanked an ad campaign for "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child," which shows a black-clad Batwoman preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The hottest destination for RV travelers right now is a 200-acre park with natural springs in northern Florida, and it's becoming Instagram-famous for its unbelievably clear water, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ginnie Springs, Florida is a private campsite with seven natural springs and its the most popular travel destination for clients of the Airbnb of RVs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Bears vs. Lions final score: Mitchell Trubisky leads late go-ahead drive, Bears topple Lions on Turkey Day
Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears scored with just over two minutes to play, giving Chicago the much-needed win over the Lions.
Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of CBD This Holiday Season
An overview of hemp-derived CBD gifts for this Holiday Gift Guide.
Tom Hanks reads out Nottingham woman's tweet about her cat
'You named your cat Chips? Was there another one named Poker?'
Inside the cheapest house on Rightmove in Nottingham right now
The semi-detached property could be bagged for a bargain
What Racial Discrimination Will Look Like in 2060
As biracial people become increasingly common in America, bias based on perceived rather than actual identity will too
Child's body recovered from sewage pit in Oman
PACDA said in a statement
#BoycottDabangg3: NGO Writes To CBFC, Demands Censor Certificate Cancellation Of Salman Khan Starrer
Even as #BoycottDabangg3 has been trending on Twitter since Friday morning over netizens' claim that Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 has upset Hindu sentiments, a Bengaluru-based NGO, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
VIDEO: Deepika Padukone Asks Papps If They Don’t Get Tired; Netizens Go All Praises
Deepika Padukone is the queen of many hearts and time and again the actress has proven the same. People are in awe of her acting and beauty but the actress never fails to give them more reason to fall
Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Maharashtra CM Thackeray stays Metro carshed work
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a stay to construction of metro carshed in the city’s green lung Aarey Colony, where strong protests had erupted last month against cutt
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Orchard Towers murder: Natalie Siow disputes 1 charge and claims trial
Orchard Towers murder: Natalie Siow disputes 1 charge and claims trial
Extraordinary rescue from ends of the earth
29 November 2019
Missing person - Panmure
Have you seen Viliami Tiseli?
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth for climate protest
NZ First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
New Zealand First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
Change in fire season statuses for Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating the fire seasons for Auckland.
The Hidden Trucking Industry Subsidy
This US based article shows we ‘public’ give an exorbitant unfair amount of subsidy to the trucking industry.
Surrey RCMP looking for missing 70-year-old man
Police say Arpad “R.P.” Sator was last seen at 4 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the 15100-block of Highway 10
Cork boosted by Fitzgerald return and 'ready to go again, hopefully stronger than ever in January'
Mourneabbey All-Ireland winning defender Eimear Meaney has welcomed the managerial U-turn.
Aki, Adeolokun and Buckley return to Connacht XV for Kings clash
Andy Friend’s side face the South Africans in Galway tomorrow.
Leinster ring the changes for Glasgow clash with Ireland front-liners rested
Ross Molony captains the team from the second row.
Iraqi prime minister to resign after 400 killed in protests
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to step down, after Grand Ayatollah calls for change in leadership as number of dead in protests tops 400.
Israel denounces Myanmar atrocities against Muslim minority
Foreign Ministry condemns atrocities against Myanmar's Rohingya minority, after diplomat tweets 'good luck' to officials accused of genocide
Bennett: Force Iran to give up on Syria
Defense Minister says Israel has unique opportunity to force Iran out of Syria while Tehran is under pressure at home with economic woes.
Report: Israel renews talks with Hamas for long-term deal
Lebanese newspaper reports Hamas and Israel have renewed talks, with UN envoy slated to meet Hamas officials in push to reach deal.
Supreme Court Justice apologizes to bereaved families
Supreme Court Justice Neil Hendel apologizes for sending condolences to the family of a terrorist who died in Israeli prison.
Germany's Angela Merkel to pay first visit to Auschwitz Friday
German chancellor set to make first visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on Friday, making her the third chancellor to do so.
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
Report: Germany to Completely Outlaw Hezbollah Next Week
The German government intends to completely ban all Hezbollah activities in the country, including the flying of its flag.
End of Border Violence? Hamas Cancels Gaza Riots for Third Week in a Row
After 20 months of violence, Hamas seems to reconsider this aspect of its violent agenda.
Trump Makes Surprise Thanksgiving Visit to Troops in Afghanistan
“There’s nowhere I’d rather celebrate this Thanksgiving than right here with the toughest, strongest, best and bravest warriors on the face of the earth,” Trump said.
Denmark finds three guilty for buying drones for Islamic State
Three men were convicted on Thursday in Denmark on charges of buying drones and other equipment for the extremist Islamic State group to use...
Police appeal after thieves steal a number of Apple products from Currys PC World
A number of Apple electrical products were stolen.
Perth fans run true to form on latest Jailer Tour
Tartan Army crew soak up the success in Cyprus
Bonhill mountaineer picks up West Highland Way record
Ian Simpson finished the iconic route, which is the equivalent of three-and-a-half marathons, in just over two days - in bitter tempertures.
Singer KT Tunstall to perform at string of Lidl stores in tour of Scotland
The singerwill perform for charity as part of the week-long tour at a mixture of stores, local school and the firm's suppliers.
Ayrshire pervert spared jail- despite background report
The 22-year-old admitted sexually assaulting a women at a property in Dalmellington.
Trump Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan, Meets Country’s President
U.S. President Donald Trump paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday evening, meeting with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and spending Thanksgiving with U.S. troops stationed in the country, Concise News reports.
Honda Fit overturns, kills two
TWO people died while three others were injured on Monday when a Honda fit they were travelling in veered off the road before overturning two times after a rear...
Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday
Amazon workers and activists across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain are protesting working conditions at the retail giant’s warehouses with demonstrations and strikes on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Trump's visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn't post for 13 hours
White House staffers sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from President Donald Trump’s Twitter account to avoid suspicion had his account been silent as he made a secret trip to visit US troops in Afghanistan.
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that shows the industry's dark underbelly
Two K-pop stars have been sentenced to prison for gang raping a drunk, unconscious woman.
An erupting volcano in Mexico forced KLM passengers to take an 11-hour flight from Amsterdam to ... Amsterdam
Passengers travelling on a KLM flight on Thursday were forced to endure an 11-hour journey that ended with them being dropped them off exactly where they started because of an erupting volcano.
Taliban Confirms Meetings With US Have Begun: Reuters
US President Trump on Thursday made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan where he celebrated the US holiday Thanksgiving with troops and met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacity
HONG KONG: Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they temporarily cut capacity due to ...
Veteran actor charged with striking man with metal scraper at Singapore Islamic Hub
SINGAPORE: Veteran actor Ng Aik Leong, better known as Huang Yiliang, was charged on Friday (Nov 29) over attacking a man with a metal scraper and ...
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
Brighton's teen forward Connolly back from injury for Liverpool clash
Brighton & Hove Albion forward Aaron Connolly has recovered from a groin injury and will be available for Saturday's Premier League match at ...
K-pop stars sentenced for rape, sharing secret sex videos
A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in ...
Families of Mexico massacre victims suffer backlash over cartel row
Members of a U.S.-Mexican religious community who lost relatives in a gangland massacre this month have come under fire from supporters of ...
Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney
Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to appoint General Secretary for alliance
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi said on Friday that in coming days it planned to appoint a General Secretary for the alliance in a bid to boost ...
In Antarctica, tourists swim among penguins
HALF MOON ISLAND, Antarctica: "It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims as he plunges into the three degree Celsius water, all under the ...
South Korea cuts growth forecast to lowest in decade
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank on Friday (Nov 29) cut its growth forecast for this year to 2 per cent, which would be the weakest rate in a ...
Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism
HONG KONG: Low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines said Friday (Nov 29) it will delay salary payments to some staff, warning its business has been ...
Bonanza Creek Energy: Strong Operational Performance Adds To Its Value
Bonanza Creek has delivered at the high end of production expectations while spending towards the lower end of its original capex budget.Production growth may be lower in 2020 as it attempts to minimi
Grandma Sends a Thanksgiving Invitation to the Wrong Person and It Grows Into a New Family Tradition
When a grandma from Arizona accidentally invited an unknown teen to a Thanksgiving celebration by sending a text to the wrong number, little did she know that she was going to grow her family. Jamal, the teen, and Wanda, the granny, have already celebrated their third Thanksgiving in a row together and this article will tell you about how it all started.
B.C. RCMP announce charges in 1993 homicide of 23-year-old Vicki Black
VANCOUVER — The RCMP in British Columbia say a man is in custody and facing a murder charge in the homicide of a 23-year-old woman in Vancouver in 1993. The Mounties announced in a news release Friday that Stephen Laroche has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Vicki Black. They say a Vancouver police …
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany …
Vietnam receives last of 39 remains of trafficking victims
DO THANH, Vietnam — The last remains of the 39 Vietnamese who died while being smuggled in a truck to England last month have been repatriated to their home country. Photos by the Vietnam News Agency show the arrival at the Hanoi airport of 16 bodies and seven urns, which were flown from London. They …
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK on 117th day
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK ON 117th day
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Ahmed Baba of Timbuktu, the greatest African scholar of the 16th Century you should know
He may have been a controversial figure due to his legal opinions on slavery. Ahmed Baba, a prolific writer and Islamic scholar from Timbuktu, wrote in a treatise on slavery that “Muslims could not be held as slaves”, irrespective of their origin and skin color. But he wasn’t really against slavery as he thought the...
Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE
The Wright brothers – Orville and Wilbur – are considered two American aviation pioneers. They are credited with inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. However, Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (809–887 A.D.), also known as Abbas Ibn Firnas, is regarded as the one to make a first successful attempt...
Iraqi PM To Resign After Deadly Protests
Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has condemned the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters and also urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism.
Clear-Up Continues In Albanian Quake Village
The clear-up following a devastating earthquake in Albania, which killed at least 49 people, is continuing. In the village of Thumane, 23 fatalities have been confirmed so far. Unsafe houses are being demolished, while displaced residents continue to live in tents. Fran Dodaj, one of the village residents, spoke to RFE/RL.
Black Friday 2019 Shoppers Stay Away From Stores, Spend Online, Analysts Say
Early discounts saw a dip in the numbers lining up at stores across the country, according to consultants.
Jagan Government Yet to Ask for Special Status
We all know how Jagan Mohan Reddy used to criticize Chandrababu Naidu for not bringing the Special Status. He was given 22 MPs to ensure that it happens but he successfully pushed the issue into Cold Storage. In fact, Jagan immediately coming to Power, categorically stated that he can only request the Central Government for the Special Status.Jagan Mohan Reddy may be fearing Chandrababu Naidu like repercussions if he dared to defy Modi and Shah by raising the issue. Jagan is trying to erase the issue from the memory of the people with Freebies. With the Ruling Party becoming totally silent, we can safely assume that the Special Status is buried forever.
Feds Arrest Baltimore Rapper YGG Tay On Heroin & Cocaine Charges
Fellow rapper YGG Dre and another associate Christopher Jerry were also taken into custody.
Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Bala' races ahead of Sidharth Malhotra's 'Marjaavaan' at the box office
There seems to be no one stopping Ayushmann Khurrana as his recent release 'Bala' which is in its third week raced ahead of Sidharth Malhotra's 'Marja
Newsweek Jumps the Gun on What Trump Was Doing For Thanksgiving — Gets Egg on Its Face
Newsweek ran a story asserting the commander-in-chief was spending the Thanksgiving holiday "tweeting, golfing and more" before it was revealed President Trump made an unannounced visit to U.S. military members in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving.
Prominent Democrat Publicly Harasses Ken Cuccinelli in 'Shocking' Confrontation at DC Pub
Acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli was publicly harassed Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley when the two ran into each other at a bar in Washington, D.C.
Surge of activity in Auckland investment market - Colliers
A strong surge in activity over the last two months has contributed to a record year across all four offices that make up Colliers International’s Auckland Investment Sales team.
Boy with suspected autism killed in complete breach of trust, says lawyer
Liam Whoriskey, 25, from Londonderry, was convicted of manslaughter and cruelty to a child.
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
EU’s Tusk and Juncker bow out as new team prepare to move in
Charles Michel and Donald Tusk warmly hugged one another during the handover ceremony.
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Scottish Natural Heritage apologises for killing hundreds of trees
More than 300 beech trees were deliberately poisoned by the organisation on an island in Loch Lomond.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
Police put out house fire
Members of the North Okanagan Vernon RCMP took on a firefighting role Friday morning and are credited with saving a Lavington home.
Missing child found
UPDATE 12:12 p.m. Surrey RCMP said the three-year-old boy who went missing earlier this morning has been located and is safe.
Excellent year for icewine
Unseasonably cold temperatures in the Central Okanagan this week have been great news for local wineries looking to produce icewine.
Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of November 29, 2019.
Malta finance minister faces money-laundering probe
Malta's finance minister, Edward Scicluna, is to face a criminal inquiry on his role in the sale of three Maltese hospitals, a local magistrate has ruled. The affair comes after other senior government figures recently resigned over alleged links to the m...
EU's new Green Deal slammed as 'half-baked' before launch
Greenpeace have accused the incoming European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen of preparing draft new climate and environmental laws whose measures are "too weak, half-baked or missing altogether".
Stocks slip on trade worries as record high stays elusive
LONDON (Nov 29): World shares slipped on Friday as a leading index strained for a record high, with nerves gnawing away from Asia to Europe over how, or when, the US and China can agree a truce in their damaging trade war.The MSCI All Country world index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, fell 0.2% to 548.48 points, short of a record 550.63 scaled in January 2018 before the tensions over trade between Washington and Beijing broke out.European shares
EM stocks fall on trade deal doubts; Lira firms on central bank comments
BENGALURU (Nov 29): Emerging markets stocks fell on Friday on worries that a new US law backing Hong Kong protesters could hinder progress in resolving the Sino-US trade war, while comments from the Turkish central bank breathed new life into the lira.MSCI's stock index for emerging markets fell nearly 1%, extending losses to the second straight session after US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday legislation that supported the protesters, a move that China said it would
Passenger bust with Tik at EL airport
East London police have arrested a suspect for being in possession of Tik at East London Airport.Police spokesperson, Captain Hazel Mqala, said the 42-year-old man was arrested on Friday morning while waiting for a flight to Cape Town.[MobileAd]She said the drugs were found hidden in his luggage.Mqa
Former World’s Fattest Man Turns Life Around By Losing 52 Stone
The former world’s fattest man has lost an incredible 52 stone in just three years, enabling him to walk again for the first time in nearly 10 years. Juan Pedro Franco, 35, has transformed his life and now weighs under 41 stone, having previously been close to death weighing a massive 93 stone. Prior to ...
Royal Navy sailors' frontline heroics to be recognised by the Queen
Queen’s Gallantry Medal, Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, OBE and Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service among awards be handed out
Climate change protest in Plymouth city centre - in pictures
Noisy protesters have been marching to raise awareness of climate change in Plymouth today
64 faces from Leigham in the late 90s and early 2000s
We bring back to life the most memorable moments from the Plymouth estate way back in the day
72 prosecutors get training from US experts
SOME 72 prosecutors and investigators from Angeles City were given training by US experts in practical skills to prosecute online sexual exploitation, the United States Embassy in Manila said yesterday.
Duterte searches for honest PNP chief
Duterte said he is still having trouble choosing who he will put at the helm of the agency. Its top position was left open after PDGen Oscar Albayalde relinquished his post. Albayalde was accused during a Senate investigation of blocking the dismissal of 13 policemen involved in an irregular drug raid in Pampanga during his stint as provincial police chief in 2013. Albayalde has professed innocence.
Hong Kong Airlines delays salary payments as protests take their toll
Hong Kong Airlines has delayed the payment of salaries for almost half of its staff members as widespread protests in the city have hit the carrier.
CAA website besieged by angry drone pilots ahead of registration deadline
Thousands of UK drone pilots could face a fine of £1,000 if they fail to register their details with the [...]
General Election 2019: Johnson says it is 'best' Trump does not interfere in the campaign during visit to London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it would be “best” if Donald Trump does not get involved in the UK’s [...]
World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a Black Friday sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
UPS workers snagged in decade-long drug smuggling scheme
A handful of United Parcel Service employees were among 11 men arrested in the past two weeks for their alleged roles in a decade-long drug smuggling scheme, multiple news outlets reported.
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
Search in Albania quake reduced, death toll at 49
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - The operation to find survivors and recover bodies from Albania's deadly earthquake was winding down Friday, with rescue crews limiting their efforts to a collapsed beachfront hotel in the port town of Durres as the death toll climbed to 49.
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
VP Mike Pence makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Marines at Air Station Beaufort
He and Second Lady Karen Pence served Marines, Sailors, and civilians a Thanksgiving meal.
Preston weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet
The weather in Preston this weekend is set to be bright but cold.
M65 reopens 4 hours behind schedule after overnight roadworks are delayed by cold weather
The M65 has reopened after an overnight closure overran by four hours this morning (November 29).
Beijing Residents Enter Into Sham Marriages Just to Get a License Plate
Congestion, government restrictions and one of the most polluted cities in the world, how’s that for the perfect ingredients for romance? Residents of Beijing have resorted to sham marriages in order to beat the system and get a license plate for a new car.
Glasgow man brutally stabbed in Cranhill flats as cops seal off streets
A MAN has been brutally stabbed in the Cranhill area of Glasgow. Emergency services raced to the scene at the high rise flats on Soutra Place at 4:15pm yesterday. A 27-year-old was found at the sce…
SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish remarks vows to keep fighting for election as backers blast his suspension
AN SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish web posts has vowed to keep fighting for election as Nats backers blasted his suspension. Neale Hanvey ‘liked’ a series of social media comments branding his …
Cops hunt thug masked with Celtic scarf after armed robbery raid at Paisley BP garage
COPS are hunting two armed thugs who robbed a BP garage in Paisley. The pair struck this morning at the garage on Greenock Road and threatened a female staff worker with a weapon before stealing ci…
Terrorist group claims role in deadly French helicopter crash in Mali
France intervened in Mali in 2013 after extremists seized control of major towns in the north and implemented a harsh version of Islamic law. They were forced back into the desert, where they have reg
Chile protests: The students 'woke us up'
Santiago, Chile - For 28-year-old Cristina Paillal and many others from her generation in Chile, protesting has almost become the norm.
Iraqi families mourn their dead after protests' 'bloodiest day'
Baghdad, Iraq - Hundreds of people in southern Iraqi cities of Nasiriya and Najaf have taken to the streets to bury their dead and demand justice a day after at least 52 protesters were shot dead by security forces in the country's south in what was described as the "bloodiest day" in the weeks-long anti-government demonstrations.
Two K-pop stars get prison terms for rape, spycam crimes
A South Korean court has found two K-pop stars guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman and sentenced them to up to six years in prison.
Taliban confirm informal talks with the US
The Taliban has confirmed a claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington has resumed informal talks with the Afghan armed group nearly two months after peace negotiations were abruptly suspended.
Why are Iraqi protesters targeting Iranian buildings?
Baghdad, Iraq - As anti-government protests demanding a complete overhaul of the political system continue from the capital to the mainly Shia south, some protesters have focused their anger on official Iranian facilities.
2 K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean court on Friday found two K-pop stars guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman who was unable to resist an
Democracy wins in Hong Kong, but for how long?
Japan must speak up loudly in behalf of democracy in Hong Kong and make clear that there cannot be business as usual — and certainly no visit to Japan by Xi next year — if there is a resort to force to democracy.
TTD to utilise services of retired employees for welfare of pilgrims
No emoluments will be paid to them, says Additional EO
Attack on magistrate: bar assn. office-bearers booked
Police named 10 ‘identifiable’ lawyers as co-accused in the case
Iraq PM Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will resign
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would present his resignation to parliament so lawmakers could choose a new government, according to a statement from his office.Abdul Mahdi'
‘Tenders called for installation of CCTV cameras in 745 stations’
Crime Prevention and Detection Squads set up at major stations: SCR official
Hyderabad veterinarian rape, murder: police detain four suspects
Two lorry drivers and cleaners allegedly committed the crime; NCW to set up inquiry committee and seek detailed action report from police
Goddess Padmavathi rides the Sun and the Moon in Tiruchanur
The Bejewelled deity becomes the cynosure of all eyes
Will ensure water for every acre in A.P.: Anil Kumar
‘Government committed to completing pending irrigation projects’
Farmers’ grievance meet turns stormy
Stir against ‘denial’ of Vaigai water for irrigation
Bypolls: In Yellapur, a homecoming for Hebbar
A. Shivaram Hebbar, who switched loyalties from the Congress to the BJP and is contesting the bypoll from the low-profile Yellapur constituency, is not a new face in the saffron party. Having roots in
Top news of the day: GDP growth slips to a six-year low of 4.5%, Pragya Thakur apologies for Godse remarks, moves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
One killed, five injured in wall collapse in Sivakasi
A portion of the wall of a marriage hall that was being renovated fell over
Fisherman’s body washed ashore
He fell into the sea while anchoring a vessel on Thursday
Dilip Walse Patil of NCP appointed pro tem Speaker of Maharashtra assembly
Senior NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil was appointed pro tem Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly on Friday ahead of the floor test of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government.NCP sources
Sensex tumbles 336 points ahead of GDP data
NSE Nifty also settled 95.10 points down.
Infighting in Telangana’s Singareni Collieries union out in the open
TGBKS regional committee attacked at a recent programme
Autorickshaw driver sets man ablaze
RamanathapuramAn autorickshaw driver has allegedly set ablaze a man by dousing him with petrol at Kenikarai junction here on Thursday night.Police said R. Jaisankar, 38, the deceased who was employed
TS man back home after 3-year Gulf ordeal
40-year-old from Nizamabad spent three months in jail for overstaying in Saudi Arabia
Banners spring up against disqualified MLAs in Telsang village of Athani
Banners saying “no entry” to disqualified MLAs were put up in Telsang village in Athani. Telsang is the native village of disqualified MLA Mahesh Kumthalli who is now fighting the bypolls as a BJP can
Dwayne Johnson Picks His Own Pro-Wrestling Mount Rushmore
Dwayne Johnson just revealed his top wrestlers of all time. RELATED: Dwayne Johnson, Danny DeVito Crash Mexico Wedding During 'Jumanji' Press Tour The actor and former WWE star responded to a meme image this week featuring a Photoshopped version of Mount Rushmore with the faces of famous wrestlers, including The Rock himself. Johnson shared his…
Hillary Clinton Visits ‘The Graham Norton Show’ To Reveal What She Wishes She Told Donald Trump At Most Memorable Debate
Hillary Clinton is recalling one of the most memorable moments of her battle with Donald Trump for the presidency of America, when the two debated in St. Louis. The former Secretary of State visited "The Graham Norton Show" show, and recalled how Trump roamed around the stage, standing behind her. "He loomed over me," she…
Teen celebrating the end of school plunges to death from high-rise hotel
Charlie Scott, 18, from Australia, died after falling from the Hilton Hotel in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast while celebrating his school graduation with friends
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009
APPLICATION FOR GREATER GABBARD OFFSHORE WIND FARM - REINSTATEMENT OF SAFE FISHING ENVIRONMENT, CABLE PROTECTION AND SCOUR REMEDIATION WORKS
Penxe makes long-awaited return for Kings
Southern Kings winger Yaw Penxe will make a long-awaited return in Saturday's PRO14 clash against Connacht.
Kyiv's court extends ex-MP Pashynsky's arrest for two months
Pashynsky and his lawyers said they would appeal.
Chubarov: Silence about Crimea at Normandy Four summit could look as consent to annexation
Chubarov believes it is necessary to turn to partners, namely French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kremlin says Zelensky, Putin may talk gas at Normandy Four summit
Peskov said intensive contacts on gas are underway and it is premature to give estimates.
Georgian president postpones visit to Ukraine until 2020
The president of Georgia has decided to postpone her visit to Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian side.
Feckless UK voters? Johnson rejects criticism over old article
The quotes were splashed across the front page of the left-wing Daily Mirror tabloid, under the tagline
Hong Kong set for fresh weekend protests as police end university siege
But the calm spell looks set to end as public anger grows once more over the lack of response to the election results by Beijing and Hong Kong's leaders.
Michael Bloomberg: the magnate shaking up the 2020 election
Money on top of his success as New York’s mayor make a formidable candidate despite a late start
Twenty people charged over 2015 Paris terror attacks
Salah Abdeslam among those indicted over attacks during which 131 people were killed
The battle for the Brexit-backing north
Will Britain’s election be decided in the Labour heartlands? Matthew Engel reports
Steinmetz fails to overturn $1.25bn arbitration award
London High Court tells mining group BSGR ‘no apparent bias or procedural irregularity’
Euro snoozes through sleepiest week since launch 20 years ago
Currency lodged in tight range thanks to steady monetary policy and trade uncertainty
Stormzy has just announced a massive Dublin gig for next September
Stormzy has just announced a huge 55-date ‘H.I.T.H. World Tour’ which includes a massive gig in Ireland next September.
UPS workers allegedly trafficked 1,000s of pounds of drugs, cash, and fake vapes across the country
"They've been doing it for so long that they were truly comfortable that they were never going to get caught."
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest. Adel Abdel Mahdi, who took up the post of premier last year, said he would submit to the parliament a formal letter requesting my resignation to "preserve the blood" of Iraqis.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen at Gaza protest, Palestinians say
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with the Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian officials said. Israel's military said soldiers had been fending off Palestinians who had approached and tried to sabotage its security fence. The military also said the demonstrators
We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame
We can’t say we didn’t know.Reports of the repression of Muslims living in northwestern China have been leaking out for years in drips and drabs. Satellite photos picked up the construction of massive prison facilities in the Xinjiang province. The BBC was even invited into one of the “thought transformation
India announces $400 million loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties. Sri Lanka, located off the southern tip of India, has become an arena of competing
Berlin airport to open in 2020 after nine-year delay
Berlin's new international airport is set to open on October 31, 2020, its operating company said Friday, after an embarrassing nine-year delay owing to structural problems and corruption. "The BER will open on 31.10.2020," Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg (FBB) said on Twitter, using the
Trump impeachment news – live: White House ‘engaged in unprecedented obstruction’, as officials admit they have no record of call president claims proves his innocence
Donald Trump’s White House has “engaged in unprecedented obstruction”, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal has declared in a damning interview with MSNBC, as the White House admits it has no record of a key call between the president and EU ambassador Gordon Sondland that Republicans had hoped
Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.4 magnitude earthquake
Thumanë (Albania) (AFP) - Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake. Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.4 magnitude earthquake
Trump immigration official forced out of bar as ex-Maryland governor slams him for 'putting children in cages'
A top immigration adviser to Donald Trump was forced out of a bar in Washington after facing extensive heckling from fellow patrons — including former Maryland governor and 2016 Democratic candidate Martin O'Malley.Ken Cuccinelli, who currently serves as the acting deputy secretary of the Department
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
SEOUL, South Korea -- The clock is ticking.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, has said that the United States has until the end of the year to make a new proposal to create a breakthrough in stalled negotiations on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.The looming deadline -- which North Korea has
Hong Kong customs seizes $50 mln smuggled frozen meat to mainland China
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong customs seized about 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat with an estimated market value of about $50 million, the authority said in a statement on Friday, case of its kind in the past decade. The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels
Iraq Protests
Iraqi officials say four protesters were killed amid ongoing violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, hours after Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced his intention to resign. Security and hospital officials say one protester was killed and 18 wounded Friday by security forces who fired live rounds
'I Would Have Been Called Balasaheb's Nalayak Son,' Uddhav Thackeray on Why he Didn't Say 'No' to CM Post
While it was clear that the Sena would not settle without the CM post this time, Uddhav Thackeray was not very keen to take the responsibility initially.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city’s former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.Waving British flags, the activists urged Britain to ensure that Hong Kong political dissidents do not suffer the same fate as Simon Cheng, a former British Consulate employee in the city who says he was detained and tortured by Chinese secret police.The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.“The U.K.
Movie reviews for Nov. 29, 2019
'Knives Out' PG-13 2:11 3 1/2 of 4 stars After his polarizing blockbuster trip into space with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," writer-director Rian Johnson turns back to the stylish mysteries of his excellent crime dramas "Looper" and "Brick" with the hilarious whodunit "Knives Out." His deliciously tart Thanksgiving treat mixes the twisty puzzles of Agatha Christie's books, the sharp-edged humor of Mike Nichols' films and Johnson's own audacious storytelling style, which involves subtly seasoning the story with timely commentary on family affairs, class strife and immigration policy. Even better, he has an all-star cast eager to feast on the scenery of his cinematic game of "Clue.
The U.S. Navy Has a Crazy Plan To Build Monster (But Useless) Battleships
Their construction was a mistake worth avoiding.
Will Britain Lease Its New Aircraft Carriers to the U.S. Navy?
To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is considering whether to lease a carrier to the Americans, according to British media. The instigator of the scheme? The British Army,
The First Time Congress Tried to Impeach a President Was a Disaster
It didn't go as planned...
The U.S. Navy Would Have Been Stacked with Battleships If 1 Thing Never Happened
Any guesses?
This Made Hitler Mad: Why Allied Commandos Stormed Nazi-Occupied Norway to Destroy Fish Oil Factories
The raid at Vågsøy was planned with an unusual target in mind: fish oil factories. The Nazis were interested less in the dietary benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids, so much as the oil’s ability to
Secret Revealed: Germany Has Unveiled a Stealth Aircraft
The Low Observable UAV Testbed, or LOUT, isn’t a fighter or a bomber. It is a 4-ton, diamond-shaped drone intended for research into stealth technologies.
UK Election: Why Jeremy Corbyn Is Surging Against Boris Johnson
It's possible that Jeremy Corbyn could soon be prime minister. In no small measure, Boris Johnson has Donald Trump to thank for that.
Frog & Scorpion: Gaza Envelope Communities Plan Industrial Zones to Employ Thousands of Gaza Arabs
While the talks between Israel and Hamas are currently being conducted at a rapid pace, at least the Israeli side is optimistic (see: Al Akhbar: Israel Renews Talks with Hamas about Truce, Returning Soldiers’ Bodies), another initiative is being formed, which aims not only to stop the shooting war, but to also establish a true […]
Thanksgiving is Here – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]
Thanksgiving is a secular holiday with Jewish religious roots.
Germany Denies Complete Ban on Hezbollah, Only the Bad Parts
US ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell demanded the German government ban Hezbollah completely.
French Montana Finally Released From Hospital After Health Scare
Rap star French Montana is getting back to work after landing in the hospital for a few days.
Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach
Sunbathers soaking up the rays in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers on November 29 after a rickety boat carrying two dozen migrants landed unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago.
Hong Kong police seize roughly 4,000 petrol bombs on university campus
Hong Kong police said they had seized roughly 4,000 petrol bombs found at a university campus.
K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
A South Korean court found two stars, Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon, guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman.
#IraqiSodaChallenge highlights horrific protester injuries
A new hashtag is encouraging Twitter users to share pictures of themselves holding a can of soda to their head, highlighting the horrific injuries sustained by Iraqi protesters.
Iraq's prime minister submits resignation as deadly protests sweep country
The PM announced his intention to step down live on television the day after more than 40 protesters were killed in clashes with security forces.
Turkey is a leading NATO member. It’s time this commitment was recognised, not criticised ǀ View
The 70th anniversary of NATO follows both President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments about the Alliance suffering from a “brain death” and the legacy of last year’s summit, during which tensions were high and questions swirled about NATO’s longevity and utility.
Missing Irish dad feared murdered by Colombian drug cartel
It is feared that James Hillis, from Forth Mountain, in County Wexford has been murdered by a drug cartel in South America. Hillis, the father of young children, traveled to Columbia, from his own in Tenerife, Spain, on his Irish passport in October 2019. He has not been heard of in a month...
Masked gang kidnapped recovery driver to re-steal car found by police
Four men kidnapped a recovery driver to re-steal a car that was being taken to safety after being recovered by police.
Boy with suspected autism killed in complete breach of trust, says lawyer
Liam Whoriskey, 25, from Londonderry, was convicted of manslaughter and cruelty to a child.
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
EU’s Tusk and Juncker bow out as new team prepare to move in
Charles Michel and Donald Tusk warmly hugged one another during the handover ceremony.
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
'Prominent' Wolverhampton gang member locked up
A "prominent gang member" from Wolverhampton has been locked up after ignoring a court order banning him from part of the city.
Nutcracker balloon knocks over Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marcher
This marcher proved too tough to crack.
2020 Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais' first promotional videos released: 'Is it just what you wanted?'
Ricky Gervais is set to host the Golden Globes for the fifth time in January and the first promotional videos have just been released.
How Trump’s Thanksgiving Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps amid extreme security
President Trump surprised troops and news outlets on Thanksgiving morning when he appeared in Afghanistan to thank troops for their service to the country and help serve a turkey dinner -- but doing so required extreme security measures to ensure both safety and to prevent the word from getting out.
Johnny Jones: Why the number of US troops in Afghanistan doesn't matter
The number of U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan doesn't matter as much as how they are employed to keep the peace, retired U.S. Marine Bomb Technician and Fox News contributor Johnny Jones said Friday.
K-pop stars sentenced to prison for gang rape
Two Korean pop stars were sentenced to prison Friday for gang-raping unconscious women, secretly recording the act and distributing the tapes as part of a scandal that has rocked the K-pop industry, according to South Korean media.
India’s Fiscal Deficit In October At 102.4% Of 2019-20 Target
The gap between the government’s revenue and expenditure rose to Rs 7.20 lakh crore as of October.
Swiss Firm Zurich Airport Outbids DIAL, Adani To Develop Jewar Airport
The first phase of the airport would be spread over 1,334 hectare and cost Rs 4,588 crore.
Holy cow… the $140 Instant Pot DUO80 is down to $64.99 for the first time ever
Everyone knows that Instant Pots go on sale at deep discounts every year during Black Friday. It’s really not a surprise anymore. And yet every once in a while Amazon comes out with a discoun…
CDD: Kogi supplementary poll is an opportunity for INEC to address many flaws
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) says Saturday’s supplementary election in Kogi west senatorial district is an opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address many flaws.
Buhari: Construction of Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to start soon
President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government would soon commence the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AAK) gas pipeline.
San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral is home to a 100-ft-tall celestial light beam
A free artwork by George Zisiadis
London’s Norma restaurant brings a taste of Sicily to the city
With Moorish interiors inspired by the island’s past
NDLEA arraigns man for allegedly peddling 967.9kg marijuana
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday in Lagos arraigned one Adeyemi Usman, who allegedly trafficked in 967.9kg of cannabis sativa (marijuana).
Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline construction to commence soon – Buhari
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday Friday said the government will soon begin the construction of the 600-kilometre Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to move gas from the Southern part of the country to the North. The Nigerian president made the disclosure while addressing the 5th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit at the Sipopo International Conference […]
Moët & Chandon Launches 2019 Festive Season in Grand Style With La Vie en Rose
Moët & Chandon launched the festive season by hosting the creme de la creme of Lagos society for a night of glitz and glamour with the 2nd instalment of the Secret Location party. This edition was themed La Vie en Rose with Nectar Imperial Rose as the star of the party.
French army denies IS claim for deadly Mali crash that killed 13 soldiers
An ambush by Islamic State jihadists did not cause a collision between two French army helicopters which left 13 soldiers dead in Mali, France's military chief of staff said Friday.
SON destroys over 5,000 substandard gas cylinders worth N51.3m
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Friday destroyed over 5,000 substandard Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders worth N51.3 million.
Albanians hold mass funeral for earthquake victims
Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake.
Colombia protest leaders push Duque on dialogue
Protest leaders in Colombia on Thursday urged President Ivan Duque to include them in negotiations aimed at ending demonstrations that have rocked his right-wing government.
EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel
Europe will become more "assertive" on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, has vowed as he took over from Donald Tusk.
Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet
An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue . . .
Brazil’s president criticizes DiCaprio over Amazon fires
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said actor Leonardo DiCaprio had funded non-profit groups that he claimed are partly responsible for widespread fires in the Amazon . . .
Do you know this man? RCMP looking for suspect in Colwood theft
West Shore RCMP have released a surveillance photo of a suspect in a theft at the Petro-Canada gas station at 1879 Island Hwy in Colwood. The theft happened Nov. 21 at 6:47 p.m. Police said a . . .
Taoiseach satisfied with plans in place to care for Lisa Smith's child in Ireland
The Taoiseach says he is satisfied with plans put in place to care for Lisa Smith's child when th...
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit has potential to boost bilateral trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham
"We can significantly increase our bilateral trade from the present level of about USD 7 billion. Besides, mutual investment can also flourish in a number of areas, including ports, airports, highways, metro rails, telecommunication, petroleum products and hydel power," Assocham President B K Goenka said.
Uddhav Thackeray announces stay on Aarey metro car shed construction
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray announced stay on construction of metro car shed project in Mumbai's green lung Aarey Colony. He, however, clarified that he had not stayed the work of the Mumbai metro rail project itself.
Oil mixed amid slow holiday trade before Opec+ meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were up 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, at $58.15 a barrel.
New World Fund sells Adani Ports shares worth Rs 401 crore
Bulk deal data on the BSE showed that 1,06,87,163 scrips were sold at an average price of Rs 375.34 apiece.
Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Asked how he envisages the proposed Ram temple to be, Ravi Shankar said, "Which will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between both the communities. Work has started towards the realisation of the dream the country harboured for a long time of having a grand Ram temple."
Trump blasts Newsweek over story on his Thanksgiving plans
President Trump slammed Newsweek over its story on his Thanksgiving plans, which the mag said would include “tweeting, golfing and more” — before he ended up making a surprise visit to US troops
Lebanon Crisis Wreaks Havoc on Syria's War-Torn Economy
A financial crisis in Lebanon has hit the economy of neighbouring Syria hard, choking off a vital source of dollars and dragging the Syrian pound to record lows. Shut out of the global financial system by Western sanctions, Syria's economy has depend
Arab Parliament Rejects EU Parliament Resolution on Human Rights Situation in Algeria
President of the Arab Parliament Dr. Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Salami rejected the European Parliament's resolution on the situation of human rights and freedoms in Algeria, issued on Thursday, considering the European Parliament has no legal jurisdiction
France Says to Summon Turkish Envoy After Erdogan's 'Insults'
France's Foreign Ministry will summon Turkey's ambassador following insulting comments made by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a French presidency official said on Friday. Erdogan commented on Emmanuel Macron's warning that NATO was suffering from "b
UN Envoy: Syria Constitutional Talks End Without Reaching Consensus on Agenda
A second week-long round of Syrian talks has ended without a meeting of the group of 45 delegates meant to be negotiating on the constitution, United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said on Friday. The Syrian government and opposition co-chairs w
They have 'rights to get decent job': Gerindra defends LGBT jobseekers through Twitter
“We do not support their [LGBT] behavior. But their right to get a decent job and living," the Prabowo-led party said.
Customers are slamming Macy's, Best Buy, and Target for opening stores on Thanksgiving
"Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, not a day for corporate capitalism," one person wrote on Twitter this week.
Watch - house stuffed full of duty free after man pinched £15,000 worth to flog on eBay
The man's home was described as 'unlivable' after an astonishing amount of stolen items were found
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
Pfizer, Flynn face reinstatement of £90m CMA fine
The UK’s competition regulator is pushing to reinstate a £90m fine for Pfizer and Flynn Pharma – quashed last year – over price hikes for an epilepsy drug.
China updates drug reimbursement list, agrees price cuts
Chinese regulators have added 70 new medicines to the country’s National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), and has agreed an average of 61% in price cuts with pharma companies.
Judge rules Mahindra Roxor similar to Jeep, violates Fiat Chrysler's Jeep trade
FCA has further filed counterclaim before the Eastern District Court of Michigan for permanently ceasing the sales of Roxor in the states
Shell shock: Giant invasive mussels eradicated from US ponds
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Most Americans know mussels as thumb-sized shellfish that occasionally adorn restaurant dinner plates.
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
Search in Albania quake reduced, death toll at 49
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - The operation to find survivors and recover bodies from Albania's deadly earthquake was winding down Friday, with rescue crews limiting their efforts to a collapsed beachfront hotel in the port town of Durres as the death toll climbed to 49.
World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a "Black Friday" sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
PolyU blockade lifted; police find 4,000 gas bombs in two days
Hong Kong police on Friday said they had seized nearly 4,000 petrol bombs, 1,400 pieces of explosives materials, 600 items containing corrosive liquids and 570 weapons during the two-day evidence-collection procedure at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which was reopened at about Friday noon after being occupied by rioters for 13 days.
Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law
Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.
Families of Mexico massacre victims suffer backlash over cartel row
MEXICO CITY - Members of a US-Mexican religious community who lost relatives in a gangland massacre this month have come under fire from supporters of Mexico’s government for pressing the United States to declare drugs cartels terrorist groups.
PRRD remarks on how he disposed of drug lords’ bodies emphasized his sincerity in drug war
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday has allayed public fears amid President Duterte's controversial remarks that he had ordered the dumping of the bodies of drug lords in Manila Bay, Laguna de Bay, and Mountain Province.
Senate sessions suspended until Dec. 9 to give way to bicam on GAB, SEAG
Sessions in the Senate will be suspended until December 9 in anticipation of an upcoming holiday and road closures in Pasay City for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), as well as the bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed 2020 national budget.
De Lima lashes at Palace for Midler rebuke, says she was just telling the truth
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on Friday slammed Malacañang for criticizing American Actress Bette Midler who classified President Duterte as among the world’s most detestable leaders.
6 forgers of senior IDs nabbed in Recto
Six persons allegedly involved in producing fake senior citizens’ cards in the university belt area in Manila were arrested by police on Thursday.
Crew of barge rescued 2 days after drifting off Siaton Point in Negros Oriental
Four crew members of a barge that was swept away by strong current of water while anchored in Sibulan, Negros Oriental were rescued Thursday after two days of drifting in the ocean, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said in a belated report.
BARMM to benefit from intensified trade in BIMP-EAGA
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit mainly from intensified trade between the Philippines and its counterparts in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia under the 25-year old Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) corridor.
Bicameral conference on proposed P4.1-trillion 2020 national budget starts
The Congress bicameral conference committee started finalizing the P4.1-trillion proposed 2020 national budget bill on Friday, November 29.
With limited water supply, public urged to conserve water
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), National Water Resources Board (NWRB), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday urged the public to conserve water as there is currently a limited supply of it.
Want to take Sri Lanka-India relationship to higher level: President Rajapaksa
The newly elected president said that Colombo and New Delhi need to 'work together' for economic development and security of their people.
Supriya Sule 'rightful heir' to Sharad Pawar's 'great' legacy, says Milind Deora
The former Union minister said he shared Sule's belief that social work and policy change are the paths to political empowerment.
Kerala woman judge heckled by lawyers for cancelling bail of accused
The Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association has dismissed the allegations.
'Thackeray will have to surrender to 10 Janpath for survival': GVL Narasimha Rao
'Thackeray is seen as untouchable by the Gandhis who do not want to share the stage with him.'
Criminal candidates: 44 of 260 in J'khand polls face serious offences including rape
According to the ADR report, 46 (18 per cent) candidates contesting in the second phrase are crorepatis.
Intel calls for aid manufacturing CPUs… and Samsung answers
Any excuse for a Lord of the Rings reference...
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Why Scott Morrison’s phone call to a police chief matters
It’s time we took a civics lesson and ask some serious questions about the Prime Minister's actions this week.
Our fear of China is not loathing
Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.
Man Convicted of Having Sex on Mattress Which Concealed Roommate’s Dead Body
An Oregon man was found guilty Tuesday for hiding his roommate’s body under a mattress instead of reporting her dead. He was acquitted on a charge of identity theft. Clayton Lamont Howard, 56, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 3 for two counts of abusing a corpse, according to The Oregonian. He had sex on that mattress with another woman a number of times, authorities said.
Reports: President Trump’s ‘No Quid Pro Quo’ Call With Sondland Never Happened
Following weeks of compounding evidence and testimony implying that President Donald Trump made congressionally-approved aid to Ukraine contingent on a politically advantageous investigation, the President and his GOP supporters’ primary defense has been an alleged Sept. 9th phone call during which the President told E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland he wanted “no quid pro quo.” But a Friday report by JustSecurity, supported by a Wednesday report from the Washington Post, appear to show that no such call ever took place.
History Prof Compares Trump’s ‘Undisguised Championship of White Supremacy’ to Andrew Johnson
Within weeks of riding a populist wave to an electoral college victory in the 2016 presidential election, President Donald Trump and his supporters began likening the real estate mogul to rabble-rousing former president Andrew Jackson. But according to renown University of Connecticut American History professor Manisha Sinha, a far more apt comparison for current occupant of the White House can be found in a different presidential Andrew – that being Andrew Johnson.
Centre-right candidate wins in Uruguay, ending 15 years of liberal rule
The presidential candidate of the centre-left coalition that has governed Uruguay for 15 years conceded defeat Thursday, four days after a close and contentious runoff election, as the nation joined others in the region in shifting rightward.
India announces $400 mln loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties.
In Albania, a race to save lives on ground that keeps shaking
With each piece of rubble pulled off the twisted pile of steel and concrete that used to be a four-story home, Luca Martino and his rescue dog, Foglia, were called into action.
Government is on its last legs, says BNP's Mirza Fakhrul
BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes the end is near for the ruling Awami League government.
Police detain BNP leader ABM Mosharraf
Police have detained BNP leader ABM Mosharraf Hossain without giving any reason for the arrest.
Violence rises in Iraq’s south amid crackdowns on protests and press
Iraqi security officers opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq on Thursday, killing at least 35, as the government sought to quell violence that started with an attack on the Iranian Consulate in the city of Najaf, but then spread to other areas in the country’s south.
The Best Moments From The Late Late Toy Show
This is his legacy. Now 18, studying law and living in Paris John Joe will go down in Toy Show history forever.
Joshua Allen is released from jail to enter drug rehab
Joshua Allen was released from custody this afternoon to do a residential drug rehabilitation programme – three weeks after the prison door closed behind him.
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ian Bailey’s poetic justice
Ian Bailey still lives under the shadow of a crime he has never stood trial for here, but was found guilty of in absentia in France. He now writes verse to battle a fear of extradition he tells Michael Clifford.
Trump spends Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, visits with troops
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Joshua Allen enters addiction treatment until sentencing hearing
Son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen will spend three months in residential treatment centre
Man wins Supreme Court appeal for more detail in mortgage debt judgment demand
Joseph O’Malley, from Westport, said he was confused and uncertain over his liability
Iraqi prime minister announces his resignation
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- After weeks of violent protests in Iraq, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi announced Friday that he will submit his resignation to the Iraqi Parliament.
Eagle-eyed Aldi shoppers spot 'worst deal of Black Friday' - and it's laughable
The deal, courtesy of Aldi, has sparked plenty of raised eyebrows from shoppers
SoCal storm: Rain, snow continue on Friday
Some rain and snow will continue to fall in Southern California on Friday and intermittently over the next several days.
6 passengers medically evaluated after falling ill aboard docked cruise ship at Port of Los Angeles
Six people were medically evaluated after they reported falling ill while on board a docked cruise ship at the Port of Los Angeles Sunday morning.
Multiple fires reportedly set inside luxury downtown LA apartment building
Multiple fires were allegedly set inside a luxury downtown Los Angeles high-rise building late Thursday night, prompting the evacuation of several floors, officials said.
Is Black Friday still a big deal?
Black Friday's star on the retail calendar has dimmed a little in recent years, but it is still very important to stores -- and shoppers.
Wisconsin man's sentencing for Iowa slaying delayed
The sentencing of a Wisconsin man found guilty of manslaughter in Iowa has been delayed a week.
Creative things to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
You may have had to unbuckle your belt and loosen up your pants after that third plate of food from Thanksgiving dinner last night. You also probably promised yourself that you would start your New Year's resolution to start dieting and get in shape early.
Trump’s visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn’t post for 13 hours
Trump administration staffers sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from President Donald Trump’s Twitter account to avoid suspicion that his account was silent as he made a secret trip to visit US troops in Afghanistan.
How to change the font on your Samsung Galaxy S10 and customize its size and style
The size and style of a font is often key to readability and eye comfort, so it stands to reason that you may want to tweak the font settings on your devices.
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests
DC Comics pulled its ad campaign for an upcoming Batman comic book after Chinese fans claimed Batwoman looked like a Hong Kong protester and accused the company of supporting the city’s anti-China demonstrations.
Whole Foods sent pumpkin pies through an airport baggage carousel for US travelers arriving in London for Thanksgiving
Passengers arriving from the US this week at London’s Heathrow Airport were picking up more than just their luggage in the baggage claim area of Terminal 5.
32 Black Friday photos that were taken at the perfect time
Few days are as chaotic, exciting, stressful, and exhilarating as Black Friday – and many photographers simply can’t resist capturing photos of it all.
The hottest destination for RV travelers right now is a 200-acre park with natural springs in northern Florida, and it’s becoming Instagram-famous for its unbelievably clear water
Plenty of people will fondly remember visiting Yellowstone National Park in an RV with mom and dad as the classic American vacation of yesteryear.
Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.
Take Five: NATO -- dead or alive?
(Reuters) - 1/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATO!
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS (Reuters) - Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France on Friday and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores.
K-pop singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of the country’s lucrative entertainment industry.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week.
Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead the struggle against global warming, a draft showed on Friday.
Renault-Nissan to reboot alliance with new overseer
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi plan to appoint a general secretary at the helm of their partnership to boost cooperation and reboot joint operations after the departure of former alliance supremo Carlos Ghosn.
Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced his resignation on Friday after the country’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for a government rocked by weeks of deadly anti-establishment unrest.
NATO moves towards spending goal sought by Trump, Spain lags
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - More European allies in NATO are set to meet a defense spending target sought by the United States in 2019, with sharp rises in Romania and Bulgaria, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, but Belgium and Spain will continue to lag.
Syria constitutional talks end without consensus on agenda: U.N. envoy
GENEVA (Reuters) - A second week-long round of Syrian talks has ended without a meeting of the group of 45 delegates meant to be negotiating on the constitution, United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said on Friday.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen at Gaza protest, Palestinians say
GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with the Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian officials said.
Lebanon crisis wreaks havoc on Syria's war-torn economy
AMMAN (Reuters) - A financial crisis in Lebanon has hit the economy of neighboring Syria hard, choking off a vital source of dollars and dragging the Syrian pound to record lows.
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS (Reuters) - Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France on Friday and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
After Trump's Afghan visit, Taliban say they are ready to resume peace talks
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump visited U.S. troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a ceasefire.
India announces $400 million loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation’s new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties.
France to summon Turkish envoy after Erdogan's 'insults': Elysee
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s Foreign Ministry will summon Turkey’s ambassador following insulting comments made by President Tayyip Erdogan, a French presidency official said on Friday.
South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
GRAAFF-REINET, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s Karoo region has always been parched - it means land of thirst in the language of its earliest inhabitants, the Khoisan hunter gatherers.
French army helicopters that crashed in Mali were not under IS fire: general
PARIS (Reuters) - The French army said on Friday that two of its helicopters that crashed in Mali this week had not been under fire from Islamic State jihadists, contradicting a statement from the militants.
Asian shares slide on weak Japan data; US markets closed
BEIJING — Shares extended losses in Asia on Friday after Japan and South Korea reported weak manufacturing data that suggest a worsening toll from trade tensions.
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he will resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top Shiite cleric, after nearly two months of...
Air Serbia to launch flights from Istanbul Airport in December
Air Serbia has decided to resume flights from Istanbul on Dec. 11 after nearly a two-year break since March 14, 2017. According to a statement released...
Turkish, Qatari financial authorities sign deal to expand economic, financial ties
The Presidential Finance Office and the Qatar Financial Center signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation during President Recep...
More than 1,300 terrorists killed in past 10 months
Turkish counterterrorism operations have killed at least 1,313 terrorists over the past 10 months. Meanwhile, nearly 44,000 people, including over...
High-level visits, new projects to promote Turkish-Hungarian relations further
Enhancing their relations to a strategic level in 2013, Ankara and Budapest have greatly developed bilateral ties and initiated many projects, the Hungarian ambassador to Ankara said
Domestic multi-role T70 utility helicopter to begin test flights in 2020
The Turkish-built T-70 multi-role utility helicopter will begin test flights next year, Turkish Aerospace Industry (TUSAŞ/TAI) Deputy General Manager Kemal...
Turkish financial sector buys 85.05% stake in JCR Eurasia
Turkey's leading banking and financial institutions inked a deal to buy 85.05% of credit rating agency JCR Eurasia, Turkey's banking association said on...
TİKA reaches out to families affected by Israel's Gaza attacks
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered aid to 1,100 Palestinian families affected by Israel's wave of attacks earlier this month, from food to beds
Turkish, UN officials discuss repatriation of Syrian refugees in Ankara
A Turkish government delegation met with representatives of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the capital Ankara to discuss the voluntary...
Police bust fascist neo-Nazi group in Italy
A Sicily-based countrywide raid by the Italian police led to the arrest of 19 suspects on Thursday, which are believed to be part of the National Italian...
Turkey treats migrants beaten by Greek troops
Turkey takes care of the refugees mistreated by Greece by going against the international law, beating and pushing back the migrants
Disturbed by Turkey's achievements in Mediterranean, Greece summons Turkish envoy
Greece summoned Turkey's ambassador to Athens on Thursday, following the country's agreement with Libya over the Mediterranean Sea to protect its rights in...
Bolivia's interim govt redraws foreign policy after Morales
Bolivia's interim government on Thursday announced that it would renew diplomatic relations with Israel after they were cut off around ten years ago, as...
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
Former Syrian astronaut set for Turkish citizenship
After fleeing a civil war in his country of birth, the world's first Syrian astronaut is close to becoming a Turkish citizen, Muhammed Ahmed Faris told...
Turkey works on strategy to expand high-tech product exports
The government aims to increase Turkey's exports of high-technology products around the world as innovation and research and development, coupled with qualified human resources, are the new criteria for economic growth
Government fails to calm Iraqis, becomes ruthless
The Iraqi government, which has failed to meet protesters' demands and establish balanced relations with Iran, has become more ruthless after demonstrators burned down the Iranian Consulate in Najaf
Turkey slams France's nonconstructive attitude toward NATO solidarity
Turkey harshly criticizes French President Emmanuel Macron's statements undermining NATO's main principle, which is based on the solidarity of its allies
Sudan moves to eradicate traces of Bashir regime
Sudan's new authorities on Thursday ordered that the party of ousted President Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime 'dismantled,' heeding the call of...
GRAINS-Chicago soybean prices slip as U.S.-China tensions grow
* U.S.-China talks shift to Shanghai this week* Wheat underpinned by declining outlook for Russia's crop* No deliveries against CBOT December wheat or corn contracts (Recasts with U.S. trading, adds quotes, updates prices, changes dateline from LONDON)By P.J. HuffstutterCHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures slipped on Friday with the market closely watching for updates on U.S.-China trade talks, and traders less than impressed with a jump in recent soybean export sales between the two countries.
Hong Kong customs seizes $50 mln smuggled frozen meat to mainland China
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong customs seized about 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat with an estimated market value of about $50 million, the authority said in a statement on Friday, case of its kind in the past decade.The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels that were leaving Hong Kong, the customs authority said in a statement. Local broadcaster RTHK said the vessels were allegedly bound for mainland China.
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible- WMO
GENEVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday"We currently have neutral conditions so neither El Nino or La Nina. And we expect this to continue during the period December 2019 to February 2020. Having said that doesn't mean that we are not going to see unusual and extreme weather," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a news briefing.
Russia removes restrictions on two Brazilian beef plants - regulator
MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Russia's agriculture safety watchdog said on Friday it removed temporary restrictions on beef supplies to Russia from two plants in Brazil starting from Nov. 29.One of the plants authorized to resume sales to Russia is operated by Minerva SA and the other one by JBS , the Russian regulator, Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement.
CBOT Trends - Corn, wheat seen steady to higher; soybeans mixed
CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.The markets were closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.WHEAT - Steady to up 2 cents per bushel* There were no deliveries against the CBOT's December wheat contract on first notice day on Friday. Traders expected deliveries of zero to 400 contracts, with most anticipating none.
Egypt has capacity to store 4 mln tonnes of wheat - ministry
CAIRO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer, has the capacity to store 4 million tonnes of wheat this season, the supply ministry said on Friday, adding it had built new wheat silos for the additional storage.In July, Egypt signed a deal with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to build two wheat silos in Port Said. At the time, Supply Minister Ali Moselhy said they would raise Egypt's storage capacity for imported wheat by around 15%. (Reporting by Momen Saeed Atallah; Writing by Yousef Saba; editing by David Evans)
Birmingham gang bosses jailed for smuggling drugs in frozen chicken
Two members of a Birmingham organised crime group who used frozen chickens to smuggle drugs into the UK have been jailed.
KPMG’s New Blockchain Network Grants Producers a New Degree of Legitimacy
Consulting and auditing giant KPMG has announced the launch of KPMG Origins: a multi-purpose supply chain network for a wide variety of industries, ranging from food production to financial services for the Asia-Pacific region. Producers today are being held accountable for the sustainability practices they inculcate during the production lifecycle, yet they have no means for proving it. As per Ledger Insight, KPMG Origins seeks to bridge that gap between capability and necessity, November 28, 2019.
Las Vegas shoppers hitting stores early on Black Friday
The Retail Association of Nevada estimates roughly 1.65 million adults in the state will be shopping over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday.
Zurich airport outbids Adani, DIAL to build Delhi-NCR’s second airport in Jewar town
Zurich International had developed the Kempegowda International airport in Bengaluru in partnership with other companies.
Should you be worried about your carbon footprint every time you take a flight?
Even if biofuels and electric planes become more common, flying may never be climate neutral.
Aarey Colony: Uddhav Thackeray stops work on car shed after taking charge as Maharashtra CM
The Bombay High Court had last month dismissed petitions asking it to give Aarey the status of a forest, and stop cutting the trees.
‘Freedom of expression has its limits’: Watch Angela Merkel address German parliament
German chancellor Angela Merkel’s speech has sparked an age-old debate.
Sensex plunges 336 points ahead of GDP data release for September quarter
The top gainers on the Sensex were Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and NTPC.
More than 55k third country nationals being hosted in temporary shelters managed by Greek armed forces
More 55,000 third country nationals - would-be asylum seekers and irregular migrants from dozens of countries - are now being hosted in shelters operated by Greece armed forces, according to an announcement on Friday by the general staff.
Stormzy announces Dublin gig
The rapper will embark on a world tour next year - including a stop in Ireland
Stormzy announces Dublin gig
The rapper will embark on a world tour next year - including a stop in Ireland
Consumer Commission Fines Ford R35 Million For Kuga Fires
The National Consumer Commission has fined the Ford Motor Company R35 million for the Kuga SUV fires, which have seen a number of vehicles bursting into flames. The company has also agreed to compensate consumers affected by the fires. Compensation will amount to R50,000 each. The commission made the announcement at a briefing in Pretoria […]
K-Pop Star Sentenced To 6 Years In Jail For Sharing Secret Sex Tapes
A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of the country’s lucrative entertainment industry. Jung Joon-young, 30, was arrested in March. Choi Jong-hoon, 30, a former member […]
Mayo garda resources lagging behind neighbouring counties
THE Mayo Garda Division lacks the required vehicle equipment compared with neighbouring counties, says Fianna Fáil TD Lisa Chambers.
Some Nursing Homes Illegally Evict Residents Who Can't Afford to Pay
When Jamie Moore arrived home on a Thursday evening in March, she was surprised to find her mother-in-law in her living room. Glenda Moore, 67, had been sitting in her wheelchair for hours.
France to summon Turkish envoy over Erdogan’s ‘insults’
ATHENS: The UN refugee agency said Thursday it was encouraging migrants to leave a severely overcrowded Tripoli center, but rejected as “offensive” a British daily report alleging it was “starving” asylum-seekers to force them out. “I find that accusation offensive,” UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi told reporters in Athens. “I don’t know where you read that report. Us, starving
Breakaway former Turkish PM to form new party within weeks
BAGHDAD: Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he would resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top cleric, as renewed violence added to a soaring death toll in two months of anti-government protests. Adel Abdel Mahdi's written statement was greeted with cheers and blaring music across Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have massed since early
UN refugee agency rejects ‘starving migrants’ claim
KABUL: The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a cease-fire. Trump’s Thanksgiving Day visit was his first to Afghanistan since becoming president and came a week after a prisoner swap
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to name alliance General Secretary in days
Mubasher: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi on Friday said that it will name a general secretary in the upcoming days as a first step towards boosting the operational efficiency.
LEGO flagship store opens in Amsterdam
A LEGO flagship store opened on Kalverstraat in Amsterdam on Friday - the second LEGO store and first flagship store in the Netherlands. In addition to a complete range of new products that can only
Trump to decide if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participate in impeachment proceedings before the panel.
Inside the cheapest house for sale on Rightmove in Derby right now
It's on the market for less that half the average price of a terrace house in the area
Future of big name Burton store in the balance
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Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on
On a brief visit to Bagram Airfield outside the capital Kabul, Trump served turkey dinner to soldiers, posed for photographs and delivered a speech after meeting...
PHOTOS: Storms pound the Valley, state
Storms moved through the state on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, bringing snow, rain, winds and damage.
Labour Making 'Pure Bermuda Triangle' Claims That NHS Can be Sold Off to the US, Boris Johnson Says
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn previously revealed a 451-page packet of documents allegedly showing how the Conservatives had tried to "sell" the country's National Health Service (NHS) to US companies.
Moscow Accuses NATO of Luring Extra-Regional Nations Into Military Activities in Arctic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO increases military and political tensions in the Arctic region through encouraging extra-regional nations to engage in military activities there, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large for international Arctic cooperation, Nikolai Korchunov, said.
Dicey Situation: European Parliament Declares Global Emergency Over Climate Change
The Parliament’s vote came during a debate about an upcoming United Nations conference on climate change that is scheduled for 2 Dec and the same day scientists warned that our planet has crossed several tipping points.
India Offers Over $400 Million Credit Line to Sri Lanka During President Rajapaksa's Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has responded positively to a request by one of its largest trading partners in South Asia, Sri Lanka, for economic assistance and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as intelligence cooperation during delegation-level talks held in New Delhi.
World’s Newest Nation? Another State May Soon Emerge in Oceania
Following a bloody civil war that ended in 1998, with a peace agreement finalised in 2001, Bougainville has been struggling to achieve independence. A referendum has finally been held to determine the island’s status.
Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Join INSTEX Mechanism for Trade With Iran - Finnish Foreign Ministry
Iran considers the European Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a tool set up to help trade with Tehran under the US sanctions, to be weak, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated earlier in November, adding that the system has not been fully implemented so far.
US Military Presence at Syria's Oil Fields Escalates Situation in Country - Russian Deputy FM
The day before, Syrian state television reported that US forces mustered dozens of military vehicles near oil fields in the Rumeilan region of Al-Hasakah province in Syria's northeast.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg Holds Press Conference in Brussels - Video
The summit comes as NATO member countries are mired in a spending row. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged other states to raise their expenditures on security issues, stressing that numerous allies must meet the current target of 2 percent of GDP.
India Cuts Purchase of P-8 Spy Planes From US in Half
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy had originally asked for 10 P-8I aircraft in a bid to deploy more spy planes to crucial points in the Indian Ocean region under “Mission Based Deployment”. However, the Defence Ministry has now decided to cut the request in half due to budget constraints.
Pandora’s Box: Potentially Hazardous Seismic Faults Spotted Off California Coast
Such blindspots don't appear to be a rare occurrence even in over-researched areas, with concerns mounting about how to come up with an early tsunami or earthquake warning system to safeguard densely-populated places.
Sputnik Editor-in-Chief on Outlet Losing Office in Estonia: We Will Work From Home
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has stated that Sputnik Estonia journalists would not be deterred by losing their office, they would work from home.
K-Pop Fans Shocked After Jung Joon-young Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison Amid Sexual Assault Charges
Several South Korean singers are currently facing public scrutiny following charges about their alleged participation in an aggravated rape back in 2016. They retired from the entertainment industry following the scandal and have now received prison sentences in relation to sexual assault charges.
Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin on Lockdown Due to WWII Bomb
At the moment, there is no official information about how dangerous the bomb is. According to an airport spokesman, the bomb was discovered during construction work in the facility, and the emergency services are already at the scene and trying to secure it.
Zurich Airport Wins Multi-Billion Contract to Build Delhi's Third Airport - Official
New Delhi (Sputnik): This is the first major success for the Switzerland-based company Zurich Airport International, as it has received setbacks five times in this year. Adani enterprises won bids to operate five major international airports in all those cases.
Opposition Leaders in North-Eastern Indian State to Skip Meet on Controversial Citizenship Bill
Sputnik (New Delhi): India is planning to introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) during the ongoing winter session of parliament. The legislation, if passed, would allow Hindu immigrants from certain neighbouring countries with Muslim majority populations to immigrate and settle in India.
Playing a Broken Record: UK Defence Minister Calls Russia a ‘Threat’
French President Emmanuel Macron earlier argued that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, provoking a wave of comments from world leaders who found his remarks about the alliance’s condition less than stellar, with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stating that the bloc was very much “alive”.
Dog rescued from remote island after it got spooked by a sealion and ran off
Flint, a Jack Russell-fox terrier cross, found himself lost and alone when bad weather forced crews to abandon their search efforts.
West Belfast man with 99 convictions jailed for having gun and cocaine
A WEST Belfast man with almost 100 convictions has been handed a five-year sentence for having a gun and cocaine.
No Stone Unturned journalists 'to sue police for wrongful imprisonment'
TWO Belfast journalists whose homes were raided are to sue police for wrongful imprisonment, the High Court has heard.
Three-year-old Kayden McGuinness 'killed in complete breach of trust'
A three-year-old boy with suspected autism suffered fatal head injuries in a complete breach of trust by his killer, a lawyer told a court.