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The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS
The group is even bigger now, and America’s conflict with Iran is only making the fight against it more complicated.
Now We Know What Kind of Authoritarian Trump Aspires to Be
Over the past week, Trump has showed his commitment to creating Kyiv-on-the-Potomac.
With Liberty and Justice for Some
Attorney General Bill Barr seems willing to deploy the law as a weapon, cracking down on crimes by the poor and the foreign-born while going easy on the crimes of the president’s associates.
Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…
Erdogan vows to take Pakistan-Turkey trade volume to US$ 5 billion
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that there is a vast scope for increasing the current Pakistan-Turkey trade volume of US$ 800 million, and vowed to take it to US$ 1 billion in the first phase and eventually to US$ 5 billion later, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. While addressing the Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad on Friday, Erdogan said that we want to take the commercial relations between the two brotherly Countries to the same level as political ties. Tayyip Erdogan said that Pakistan and Turkey can collaborate in a number of industries for their mutual benefit, adding that we should not allow protectionism or trade walls between us. Live Stream: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Speech at Pakistan- Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad (14.02.2020)#WelcomeErdoganToPakistan #PakTurkFriendship #PrimeMinisterImranKhan #Pakistan 🇵🇰 #Turkey 🇹🇷@RTErdogan https://t.co/oMp2F5r9Tp — Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) February 14, 2020…
Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. Economic cooperation will intensify
By Seymur Mammadov The official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will be another milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in all areas. The two countries have always maintained and continue to maintain fraternal relations and in difficult times stand shoulder to shoulder with each other both in the fight against terrorism and at the international level, especially with regard to Ankara’s principled, unchanging position on the Kashmir issue. At the same time, Pakistan has always supported Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue. Today, Turkey and Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy and bear a heavy burden, which do not want to notice in the West. Both countries have similar experience in conducting a migration policy, have a tolerant policy towards their neighbors, and in Europe the concept of “multiculturalism” has become problematic and causes more and more irritation. From the 1980s to today, Pakistan has accepted up to 3.5 million Afghan…
Turkish Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey and would always stand by our brothers. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan. Separately, the Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a meeting with his Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional & international issues.
Flight centre resumes sales of SAA tickets
The insurer linked to flight centre reinstated insolvency cover for SAA.
Barrister injured in Tipperary car crash settles damages claim against local woman
A damages action brought by a lawyer and academic over serious injuries he sustained following a car crash in County Tipperary more than a decade ago has been resolved. Read more: Gardaí r...
'Insatiable' Gets Canceled at Netflix After Two Seasons
It's been announced that Netflix has canceled the Debbie Ryan dark comedy series Insatiable after just two seasons. According to TV Line, the show will not be returning for a third season. The outlet confirmed the news after series actress Alyssa Milano eluded to it previously. When a Twitter [...]
AGR row: After SC rap, telecom dept orders operators to clear dues before midnight
Department of Telecommunications has started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to telecom firms, asking them to clear pending licence fees and spectrum usage charges before 11:59 pm on February 14
Coronavirus update: SpiceJet to suspend Delhi-Hong Kong flights from February 16
IndiGo and Air India have already suspended all their flights between India and China.
AGR case: DoT withdraws 'no-coercive order' against telcos after SC slams dept
Lambasting DoT for issuing circular, SC bench head by Justice Arun Mishra dismisses review petition saying there's "no stay" on coercive action against telcos who'll fail to comply with SC order
Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking that a box of face masks is a better way to say "I love you" than a bouquet.
KLM apologises after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in S.Korea
Seoul: KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
Kevin Smith's 'Masters of the Universe' Netflix Series Lands All-Star Voice Cast
Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Chris Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar headline the actors in the animated show.
Italy's most famous porn star, Cicciolina, 68, launches political party after government cut her pension - three decades after she was elected as an MP
Between 1987 and 1991 she served as an MP with the Radical Party and made headline-grabbing policy pledges, such as offering to have sex with Saddam Hussein in return for peace in Iraq.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott, 79, shuns the cameras and avoids interviews as he picks up knighthood at Buckingham Palace amid backlash over his conviction for assaulting ex lover
The convicted domestic abuser shunned all media while picking up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today. The 79-year-old was found guilty of beating up Margaret Moore in 1996.
Judge rules estranged Muslim wife's Sharia marriage is NOT VALID under English Law in landmark High Court ruling - leaving her a 'limited' claim on his cash and property in divorce row
Nasreen Akhter wanted a divorce from her husband Mohammed Shabaz Khan who she married in a religious 'nikah' ceremony carried out by an imam in 1998.
No wonder they're single! People share the most toe-curling chat-up lines they've ever heard (and they'll make you cringe with embarrassment)
Taking to Twitter this month, British retailer Missguided encouraged followers to share the worst chat up lines they had experienced - with some shocking results.
Woman, 25, is attacked by a SEA LION while swimming in Australia and forced to undergo operation on her leg
Elena Precillia was swimming underwater off the coast of Western Australia with a raft of sea lions when one of them lunged for the bottom of her leg.
Assad regime helicopter is shot down for the second time in four days as rebels boost attacks on Syrian government
The Syrian National Coalition shared footage of a burning helicopter crashing to the ground as they announced the aircraft had been downed. Pictured is the first attack.
Entire board of the 'French Oscars' quits two weeks ahead of gala ceremony following outrage over Roman Polanski award nomination
France's Cesar Academy had come under fire after Polanski's new film An Officer And A Spy topped the list of nominations for the February 28 ceremony in Paris (Polanski is pictured).
Drunk stag do reveller, 33, is fined £600 after telling Ryanair stewardess she was a 'F***ing b***h' because she would not give him another drink then refusing to put on his seatbelt for landing
Gary Watters, 33, was travelling on a Ryanair flight from Majorca to Edinburgh when he verbally abused air stewards. He had been drinking before getting on the flight in May last year.
Boris Johnson 'CANCELS trip to US to see Donald Trump' saying he is too BUSY amid transatlantic tensions over Huawei and death of British teen Harry Dunn that risk delaying a post-Brexit trade deal
The Prime Minister is said to have originally planned to visit Washington last month before moving the trip to February. But now the plans have been shelved and they will now meet in June.
Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings for £1 ahead of Valentine's Day- double last year's figure - but would YOU be brave enough to propose with one?
The discount store offers a range of £1 'Bling Rings' as well as £1 'Man Bands', available across the UK, which are designed to be used as placeholders, but social media users are not impressed.
A love tunnel of trees and giant kissing statues: Ten of the world's lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine's Day
If you don't want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair on Valentine's Day, pay close attention. Here we've rounded up ten lesser-known places linked to love around the globe.
Nun on the run: Italian fraudster evaded police for two years by posing as a religious sister and living in convents across Italy
The 47-year-old woman, who has not been named, went on the run in late 2017 as she was convicted of fraud by a Sicilian court and sentenced in her absence to two years in prison.
Christians are abducted, beaten and 'forced to convert to Islam' at refugee camp for predominantly Muslim Rohingya in Bangladesh
A Christian pastor and his 14-year-old daughter have been abducted and mother fears her husband has been killed and her teenage daughter forced to convert to Islam and marry.
Mother-of-two who called a transgender woman a 'pig in a wig' is convicted of sending offensive tweets as free speech campaigners protest outside court
Kate Scottow (bottom right) was found guilty of sending offensive tweets in 2018-19 as she 'misgendered' transgender woman Stephanie Hayden (top right) and called her a 'pig in a wig'.
Digging in! Incredible moment sand octopus uses its tentacles to burrow into the ocean floor and hide from predators
A sand octopus is seen wriggling its tentacles to create a 20-centimeter burrow in the ocean floor at Port Phillip Bay, Australia. It uses a funnel to shoot jets of water into the sand to create a hole.
Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.
Kombucha's Benefits & Other Details That You Probably Didn't Know About
Kombucha benefits are numerous on the health front. Take a look at why you must include this magical drink in your daily diet for leading a healthy life-
Trump Jr Calls Bloomberg 'racist', O'Brien Hits Back In Series Of Tweets
While Mike Bloomberg didn’t respond to Trump Jr's accusations, his senior adviser replied with all the blatantly racist things Trump had uttered in the past.
BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack
The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.
Rishi Sunak 'honoured' To Be Appointed As UK’s New Finance Minister
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak said that he is “honoured” to be appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer after he replaced Sajid Javid as UK's next FM.
Market LIVE: After SC AGR order on modification pleas by telcos, RIL, Airtel gain, Vodafone Idea falls
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, up 3.54 per cent, followed by Bajaj-Auto, RIL and Sun Pharma. On the flip IndusInd Bank was the top loser.
SYFY Announces Vagrant Queen Premiere Date With First Trailer
SYFY has debuted the first full trailer for the Vault Comics adaptation Vagrant Queen, while also revealing the series premieres March 27.
Indiana Jones 5 Begins Filming Real Soon, Says Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford revealed filming on the long-awaited Indiana Jones 5 could begin as soon as April, or possibly in late summer.
Captain America’s Final Adventure Has a Big Link to Marvel’s Darkest Future
The events of Captain America: The End don't just tell the Star-Spangled Avenger's final tale, they hint at a dark possible future for the Marvel U.
Manhunters: Secret History Recruits Andreyko for Kate Spencer’s Next Story
Spinning out of Event Leviathan, Manhunter Kate Spencer gets a new comic book miniseries exploring the DC Universe's deepest secrets.
The Green Lantern Season 2 #1 Charts a Bold New Start
Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp reunite to launch The Green Lantern Season 2, where Hal Jordan is given a bold new assignment.
Superman: Heroes Confronts the Fatal Flaw of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel
Superman: Heroes #1 has a warm, heroic exchange that fixes the biggest flaw in Zack Snyder's opening entry in the DCEU, Man of Steel.
Five things you should know before renting a campervan in New Zealand
Most people associate campervanning in New Zealand with budget-friendliness, absolute freedom to drive to any scenic site, and the flexibility to camp the night wherever you wish. Well, that’s true, at least for the most part. When considering a campervan tour of New Zealand, two things are for sure. First, you’ll never run out of places to visit. And secondly, the country boasts hundreds of professional and reputable campervan rental companies. But exploring the hidden treasures of New Zealand isn’t as easy
Fraport to speed passengers through two Brazilian airports
RIO de JANEIRO – Fraport Brasil has installed SITA’s passenger processing technology at the two airports it manages in Brazil, Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Porto Alegre Airport (POA). New self-service gates provide passengers with automated entry to the security checking area with a simple scan of their boarding pass. This will reduce queues and make the process four times as efficient. Andreea Pal, CEO of Fraport Brasil, said: “A significant part of our remit is to invest in infrastructure to transform
Cruise Baltic becomes the first paper-free cruise network
Cruise Baltic is the first cruise network to become completely paperless. The initiative is in line with the ambition for the Baltic Sea to be the most sustainable cruise destination in the world. Printed material is history at Cruise Baltic. The action to become paper-free is in line with the cruise network’s ambition for the Baltic Sea to become the most sustainable cruise destination in the world. The paperless initiative means that from now on, Cruise Baltic does not print any
VistaJet continues its partnership with Scuderia Ferrari for the 2020 Formula One World Championship
VistaJet announces its partnership with the Scuderia Ferrari team for the second year running as its Official Supplier of private jet travel. With the ever-demanding race calendar and often only days between Grands Prix, the team faces challenging timelines. VistaJet will support the team to optimize their travel and transfer times throughout the 2020 Formula One season. In an industry where speed and efficiency are fundamental, the Scuderia Ferrari team will further utilize time off track to arrive in optimum
California court says Apple Store workers must be paid for time spent waiting to be searched
Employees could wait up to 45 minutes after their shift for a manager to search them.
EXCLUSIVE: Shyheim on Being at Clinton Prison During the "Escape at Dannemora"
In this clip, Shyheim speaks about being "thrown to the wolves" by never being sent to protective custody in the New York City jails before being s...
Turkey Says to Export Fast-results Coronavirus Detection Kit
China's coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more than 5,000 new cases earlier on Friday
Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib
Turkish-backed rebels also shot down a Syrian military helicopter in northern Syria on Tuesday, killing its crew members in a fiery crash
Why Is Turkey Threatening a Full-blown Conflict With Syria and to Shatter Its Alliance With Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to take military action 'everywhere in Syria' if another Turkish soldier is killed or wounded
Explained Did Assad Just Capture His Highway to Victory in Syria?
The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, cuts through all of Syria's major cities and is the key to who controls the country
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate
Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958
Bloomberg Hits Back at 'Barking Clown' After Trump Claims He 'Hates Crazy Bernie'
In a series of bombastic and insult riddled tweets, Trump is trying to pit two of his Democratic presidential rivals against each other on Twitter Thursday
Trouble At The Law Firm Filing Patently Ridiculous Lawsuits On Behalf Of Tulsi Gabbard
We've covered the two ridiculous lawsuits filed by Tulsi Gabbard in the past few months -- one against Google and another against...
US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes
Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’
The best recent crime and thrillers
The Guest List by Lucy Foley; The Better Liar by Tanen Jones; The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue; The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd; and GBH by Ted Lewis
Dele Alli is not racist, says Mourinho after coronavirus controversy – video
José Mourinho says he is satisfied with Dele Alli’s apology for posting a video about the coronavirus outbreak
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
US expresses 'disappointment' in China's response to coronavirus – video
Larry Kudlow expresses US 'disappointment' in Chinese response to Coronavirus
Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand
Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park
Born on the M5: family thanks NHS staff for help with baby delivery
Parents were on way to hospital when mother went into labour on busy motorway
Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal
Benjamin Griveaux, who was standing for party of President Macron, lambasts ‘vile attacks’
Giulio Regeni’s parents urge Italy to help student held in Egypt
Human rights activist Patrick Zaky had been studying at the University of Bologna
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks
Victims believed to be civilians while Trump said on Thursday there was a ‘good chance’ of agreement on reduction of US troops
Storm Ciara expected to cost up to £200m in insurance claims
Experts at PwC say Storm Dennis likely to add to damage with 140mm of rain predicted
Jamaicans deported by Home Office go into hiding fearing for lives
Number of people who were on Tuesday’s flight from UK concerned about gang violence
Cruise ship rejected by five countries over coronavirus fears docks in Cambodia – video
Passengers aboard the MS Westerdam cruise ship, which was turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears, were allowed to disembark in Cambodia on Friday
Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video
Former chancellor Sajid Javid resigned amid the cabinet reshuffle as Johnson pushed him to sack his advisers to stay in government
Rare sighting of lynx family crossing road in Manitoba – video
The wild cats spend much of their life hidden in thick forest and are rarely seen in groups
Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully
High court finds actions of Humberside police had ‘chilling effect’ on Harry Miller’s right to free speech
German economy flatlines after spending and exports slowdown
GDP growth at 0% for final quarter of 2019 with no upturn forecast in the short term
The daily business briefing: February 14, 2020
Prosecutors file more charges against Huawei, a judge halts a Microsoft military contract contested by Amazon, and more
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled travelers. Cuomo had low hopes, and they were met. The governor's office and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said talks will continue. Before the meeting, Trump floated what appeared to be an offer he hoped New York couldn't refuse. Cuomo "must understand that National Security far exceeds politics," he tweeted, an apparent reference to the administration's purported rationale for blocking New Yorkers from the programs. "New York must stop all of its unnecessary lawsuits & harrassment [sic]." New York Attorney General Letitia James — who won a $2 million settlement from Trump over his canceled family charity and is suing him and his business on multiple fronts, including for his financial records — clapped back.…
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…
Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs
They share a troubling number of similarities
Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate
Democrats want a nominee who motivates more voters than he or she scares away. Easier said than done.
Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off. Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult. "I think it's time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases," Barr said in the interview, saying tweets like these from the president "make it impossible for me to do my job." This came amid an ongoing controversy over the Department of Justice reversing its sentencing recommendation for longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone after Trump angrily tweeted about it. So what was Trump's response to Barr begging him to stop it with the DOJ-related tweets? Another DOJ-related tweet, of course. Trump on Friday quoted a different part of the interview in which Barr said Trump has "never asked me to do anything in a criminal case," with Trump claiming this is true but only because he has "chosen not to"…
10 things you need to know today: February 14, 2020
Attorney general says Trump's tweets make his job impossible, the Pentagon diverts $3.8 billion for Trump's wall, and more
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry you did that?" "No, not at all," Trump responded. "When you tell me, why did I use Rudy, and one of the things about Rudy, No. 1, he was the best prosecutor, you know, one of the best prosecutors, and the best mayor." "That is literally the exact opposite of what he told Bill O'Reilly in an interview in November," CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale told Don Lemon on Thursday night, playing the clip where Trump said, "No, I didn't direct him," meaning Giuliani. "So what has changed now? Well, perhaps Trump just thinks impeachment's over with, I've been acquitted, I can say whatever I want. Perhaps he forgot that he ever denied this. Regardless, though, what he's saying now is the truth. He did direct Rudy to go there. We heard that not…
Not approached by any telco to finance AGR dues, says SBI chairman
The payments to be made by the companies include Rs 53,000 crore by Vodafone Idea, Rs 35,500 crore by Bharti Airtel and Rs 14,000 crore by the now defunct Tata Teleservices
Erdogan backs Pak's stand on Kashmir, says issue close to both countries
Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends airport screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Aviation regulator DGCA asked airports and airlines on Friday that passengers arriving in flights from Japan and South Korea must be screened once they step out of aerobridges in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection. Till date,
IndusInd Bank hits over 3-year low; tumbles 11% in six sessions
The private sector lender's stock was trading at its lowest level since January 10, 2017
Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management
The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences
Shree Cement's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit up 2.8% at Rs 409 crore
PBT in Q3 of the last fiscal year stood at Rs 398.5 crore
German economy stagnates as eurozone records weakest growth in seven years
Germany and the eurozone also face the possibility of disrupted trade with Britain, which left the EU on January 31
Eveready's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit jumps on asset sale to Rs 110 crore
The pre-tax profit, adjusted against the one-time land sale and separation costs, remained flat at Rs 21.20 crore
Nirmala Sitharaman to meet industry bodies to assess coronavirus impact
The virus outbreak in China has claimed nearly 1,500 lives and infected over 60,000
Adani Enterprises signs 50-year agreements with AAI for 3 airports
Having won bids, AEL had also set up a subsidiary Adani Airports Ltd which would operate, manage and develop the airports
Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147
"Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi was trading up by Rs 75 with rupee depreciation," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.
Adani Enterprises hits 52-week high after it signs agreement with AAI
The stock rallied for the ninth straight day, up 17 per cent, against 3 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex during the period.
Airtel offers to pay Rs 10,000 cr by Feb 20, rest before next hearing date
Airtel owes nearly Rs 35,586 crore, including licence fee and spectrum usage charge, to the government
Top headlines: SC shocker for telcos, wholesale inflation rises, and more
From SC's rejection of telcos' plea for new schedule for AGR payments to wholesale inflation rises to 3.1% in January, here are the day's top headlines
Market Wrap, Feb 14: Sensex falls 202 pts post AGR verdict
Among telcos, Vodafone Idea tumbled over 23 per cent to Rs 3.44 apiece on the BSE post the AGR verdict
USTR Robert Lighthizer unlikely to visit India ahead of Trump's tour
The two countries are negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and promote two-way commerce
Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 131.94 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Pfizer Ltd said in a filing to BSE.
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Nurturing violent actors a dangerous policy: Pak media after Hafiz Saeed's conviction
Prominent Pakistani newspapers on Friday said there is a growing realisation within the government and security establishment that nurturing violent actors like Hafiz Saeed was a dangerous policy and the time has come to put an end to their
DMart share sale sees 3 times subscription, investors bid for 45 mn shares
The stock fell 5.6 per cent to end at Rs 2,401 in secondary market trade. A further 1.5 million shares meant for retail investors will be auctioned on Monday.
Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey
Greek City Times Article
Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
Greek City Times Article
Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes/Matthew Ebden storm into the finals of ATP Challenger event
Leander Paes enters the finals for the last time in India along with partner Matthew Ebden after defeating the duo of Erlich/Vasilevski.
Audi RS7 Diecast Model Car Is Incredibly Detailed
See this diecast Audi RS7 model car that features working lights throughout, including the instrument cluster, ambient lighting, and more.
Download official Galaxy Z Flip Wallpapers [Live + Stock]
After a spell of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced Galaxy Z Flip a few days ago with a foldable display and high-end specifications. Samsung’s second-generation foldable smartphone is an improvised device with a significantly lower price tag. It features a horizontal foldable display like a flip phone. It will give a tight competition to similarly …
Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa
EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...
Hunt is on after Special Task Force Constable killed in Western Cape
The National Commissioner of Police General Khehla John Sitole has instructed the police in the Western Cape to hunt down ...
LIVE FEED: Chinese ambassador to SA gives coronavirus update
His Excellency Lin Songtian is hosting a briefing to update South Africans on the progress being made in China to fight the novel coronavirus.
Concern over raw sewage spill on Fish Hoek Beach
Residents of Fish Hoek have raised concerns after a sewage spill discharged into the lighthouse stormwater outlet on Fish Hoek beach.
Trump & Barr v. Kahn
“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …” — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.
Forced Labor
A woman seeks punitive damages from La Luz del Mundo, claiming she was “enslaved, trafficked, and sexually abused by (its) leaders,” and that the religious organization “has made the economic and sexual exploitation of children and others a centerpiece of its operations for decades,” in L.A. Federal Court.
Mogollon Rim
Neighbors of the Mogollon Rim sued the U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service in federal court, claiming they illegally expanded grazing allotments that had been closed to grazing for 40 years in Arizona’s Mogollon Rim.
Pamela Anderson Admits ‘I’m Not An Easy Wife’ After 12 Day Marriage To Jon Peters
Pamela Anderson confessed on Twitter that she's 'not an easy wife,'
Aussie croc wrangler joins Indonesia bid to save tire-tied reptile
Matt Wright, joined by fellow Australian crocodile wrangler Chris Wilson, is working with the local conservation agency, which has struggled for years to rescue the croc
2 rookie cops survive ambush in Quezon province
An incident report says the two patrolmen were in a mobile car when they were waylaid
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the Justice Department's independence to benefit himself and his allies
Taiwan says China 'stalling' over repatriation flights
'The Chinese side has used all kinds of reasons to stall and refused our plans and recommendations. We deeply regret this,' says Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia resume flights to Taiwan after gov't lifts travel ban
(UPDATED) Check the list of flights here
Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban
(UPDATED) The travel ban, imposed due to the novel coronavirus, is lifted 'effective immediately'
Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the government will dip into its financial reserves – some of the world's healthiest – to give cash subsidies to sectors hit hardest by the crisis
Ethel Booba welcomes 'Little Booba' to the world
The comedian gives birth to her and boyfriend Jessie Salazar's first child
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Extreme cold warning remains in effect as temperature drops below -20 C in Toronto
An extreme cold warning remains in effect for Toronto and much of Ontario this morning as the temperature drops below -20 C.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Dems Demand Barr Resign, Float Second Trump Impeachment Over Roger Stone Controversy
Trump just needs to start acting aggressive like he did during the 2016 campaign. There's no pleasing his opponents.
Syrian military helicopter shot down near Aleppo, crew killed – state media
Chopper was hit by “a hostile missile”
The Double-A Team: How Just Cause elevated chaos to a beautiful art
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U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step To Peace Deal
American negotiators had insisted on a decline in hostilities — though not a complete cease-fire — before signing an agreement with the Taliban.
The Post-Acquittal Presidency
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Weinstein Is an ‘Abusive Rapist’ Who Controlled Victims, Prosecutor Says
Harvey Weinstein stayed in touch with women he assaulted to ensure their silence, a prosecutor said in her closing argument.
Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria
Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State.
Trump and Bloomberg’s Twitter Fight: ‘Like if a Rap Battle Was on CNBC’
“We should just put these two old billionaires on a jungle island with sharp sticks and force them to hunt each other,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Thursday.
Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge
Benjamin Griveaux made the announcement after a Russian performance artist in France published the private footage.
Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case
The decision to decline charges appears to be a move to distance the Justice Department from President Trump, who has long attacked Mr. McCabe.
The Right’s Big Lie About Roger Stone
Trump allies are saying Stone didn’t really threaten a witness. They’re wrong.
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
Pune session court transfers hearings of Elgar Parishad case to NIA court
A Pune sessions court on Friday allowed the transfer of the politically sensitive Bhima Koregaon case to an NIA court in Mumbai after Uddhav Thackeray-led-Maharashtra government gave a nod by giving 'No Objection' to the NIA taking over the probe.
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Asked us to remove undergarments as proof of periods: Bhuj college girls allege harassment
In the times when menstruation taboos are being busted with global campaigns, at least 68 female students and hostel residents of a college in Gujarat's Bhuj were allegedly forced to strip to check who was menstruating.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar faults Uddav Thackeray over transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday in his first criticism of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after the alliance government formed in Maharashtra in November last year, said that the CM has made a wrong decission by letting the NIA take over the probe into the Elgar Parishad case.
Hong Kong stocks end week higher as virus deaths fall
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Friday, as the daily death and infection tolls in the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak returned to lower levels, following a dramatic spike the previous day. At the
One year of Pulwama: Who benefitted the most from the attack? asks Rahul Gandhi
A war of words broke out between Congress and BJP on the first anniversary of the terror attack at Pulwama on a CRPF convoy with Rahul Gandhi hitring out at the Modi government wondering who
Nitish Kumar expresses grief over UP bus accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of each deceased
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday expressed grief over a Motihari-bound bus, coming from New Delhi, meeting with an accident in Uttar Pradesh which has claimed at least 14 lives and left
Bangalorean Navy officer to take over as Fleet Commander of Western Fleet
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, a Bangalorean and alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys School, on Friday has taken over as the fleet commander of the Western Fleet, the sword arm of the Indian Navy. Apart
BJP guilty of using blood and sacrifice of soldiers for votes: Jaiveer Shergill
As the Pulwama terror attack completes a year today, the Congress has hit out at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for being allegedly silent on the 'big intelligence failure'. Jaish-e-Mohammed
MVA govt not repressive, says NCP leader Supriya Sule
Fadnavis had on Thursday come down heavily on the Shiv Sena for ignoring Congress' attacks on Savarkar.
India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump
Dykes said the U.S. dairy industry was looking for access in viable commercial quantities.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports Mumbai, Feb 14 ( PTI) Adani Group on Friday inked agreements with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the management, operations and development of Ahmedabad, Mangaluru and Lucknow airports. "Today, as we sign the concession agreements for Mangaluru, Lucknow & A'bad with the AAI, its the beginning of another historic journey catering to India's exponential airport infra demands," Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said in a tweet.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The indictment details efforts to steal from a half dozen companies.
Pune court transfers Elgar Parishad case to Mumbai''s NIA court
A court in Pune hearing the Elgar Parishad case on Friday passed an order to transfer the case to a special NIA court in Mumbai. Additional Sessions Judge S R Navander passed the order. Before the
Cruise passengers land after two weeks at sea over coronavirus fears
But the vessel was barred by Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand over fears it was carrying someone with a new virus that has now killed around 1,400 people and sickened 64,000, mostly in China.
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack: Report
A Syrian army source quoted by SANA said the attack took place at 11:45 pm (9:45 GMT), when an AFP correspondent in Damascus heard large blasts.
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa
Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Could a Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Focus on "The Lord of the Skies"?
If Narcos: Mexico gets a third season, would it focus on the rise of the Lord of the Skies?
Outlander Kicks Off Its New Season with Daddy Issues
Keri Lumm recaps the events of the Outlander Season 5 premiere, "The Fiery Cross," which included Roger and Bree's wedding.
Trump Backpedals, Says He Did Send Giuliani to Ukraine
Just a month ago, Giuliani's indicted associate Lev Parnas said Trump was "aware" of everything happening in Ukraine. Judging by Trump's comments, it appears Parnas was telling the truth.
10 New Albums to Stream Today
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PDP secretariat in Bayelsa set on fire (Photos)
The secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in ate has been set on fire by an angry mob. According to reports, hundreds of angry youths and women, Friday trooped to major streets of Yenagoa, protesting
INEC declares PDP’s Duoye Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared PDP candidate, Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement while addressing the media at the
If you are a side chic dating a married man, you better be cashing out- Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe, has advised single ladies dating married men to ensure they are cashing out of that relationship. The Nollywood actress gave the advice in her Valentine's day message to lovers. In a video she
Some Apple stores in China to reopen following coronavirus fears
Apple stores in Shenzhen and Shanghai remain closed, but others resume limited operations.
Saxon’s Biff Byford shares the love on Valentine’s Day with new single Me And You
The Saxon frontman’s new track will feature on his upcoming solo album School Of Hard Knocks
Fish On Friday to release new album in April
New album features both Nick Beggs and daughter Lula...
Tesco under fire for blocking rival stores opening nearby
Tesco has come under fire for stifling competition in the grocery market for up to 10 years, preventing rivals from opening stores near their own. The competition watchdog said it first approached the country's largest supermarket chain on the issue in 2018 after uncovering evidence it had been stopping landlords from letting property to rivals The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the supermarket may have reduced competition by unlawfully leaning on its landlords not to rent nearby sites to rivals, leaving shoppers worse off. The watchdog stopped short of fining Tesco because it is unable to do so under current rules.
Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory
For the Turkey-backed rebels fighting Assad, the motorway was a cornerstone in holding together their territory and keeping government forces at bay.
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.
Angry Brexiteer destroyed on Twitter after complaining about long queue at EU airport
A Brexit Leave voter has been annihilated on Twitter after complaining about his long wait in the immigration queue at the airport. The UK officially left the EU at the end of last month which means that a British traveller will have to take the 'Other nationalities' border check queue when travelling to EU countries -- which can be a much lengthier process. And it seems some Brexit voters didn't take this consideration into account when they voted on June 23, 2016 -- including a Twitter user who had decided to take a trip to Amsterdam. 'Absolutely disgusting service at
Fox Business' Lou Dobbs 'Disappointed' by Attorney General Bill Barr - One Day After Praising Barr for 'Doing the Lord's Work' (Video)
Poor host must have whiplash from his quick reversal
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Official says U.S., Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect 'very soon' and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Pipeline protests expected to continue, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge
A British court says police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling
Anti-pipeline protests that have derailed vital freight movement in eastern Ontario and passenger rail travel across Canada are continuing Friday, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Canada doesn't tell police what to do, Trudeau says of rail blockades
Amid pressure to end Indigenous protest blockades of vital Canadian rail links, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the disruptions must be resolved through dialogue, not by ordering in the police.
5 things to know for Friday, February 14, 2020
For the first time in three decades, VIA Rail has cancelled services across Canada as a result of ongoing pipeline protests. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them 'complete disposables,' a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
It Was Over 20°C In Antarctica Last Week
Just days after mainland Antarctica tipped a record temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), there are fresh reports of yet another record in the region: a positive
Income and Growth Investors Will Benefit as CVS Adopts Managed Care
CVS stock should attract both income and growth investors as it leads the trend of managed care against competitor UnitedHealth.
Santa Barbara Airport Gets Record Passengers for 2019
The airlines serving Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have completed their passenger reporting for 2019 and confirm that the Airport has broken all-time records for passenger traffic for calendar year 2019. Still, the Airport’s numbers would have been even higher – exceeding one million passengers – if the Airport had not been closed for 18 hours on August 25, 2019 after a private C-130 aircraft crashed on the main runway, cancelling all flights.
Teen Falls from Isla Vista Balcony
Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a report of someone falling from a balcony in Isla Vista on Thursday evening.
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election
It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully
Justin Bieber Just Shared Details About His "Crazy" Sex Life With Hailey Bieber
"It gets pretty crazy… That’s pretty much all we do."
21 Of The Best Moments From "The IT Crowd" That Had Me Cackling
"He kissed me on my bottom!"
"Stranger Things" Just Released A Teaser For Season 4, And Fans Are Freaking Out Over It
"Coincidence? I think not."
"Stranger Things" Just Revealed Hopper's Fate And I Need To Talk About It Right Now
"From Russia with love..."
Apple Reopens Beijing Stores With Limited Hours, Temperature Checks [Video]
Apple reopened its five stores in Beijing today.
Mealie-Meal Coupons ...
Will mealie-meal coupons being proposed by the Zimbabwean government result in the availability of the basic commodity to the intended beneficiaries?
UPDATED: Suspected Mpape bank robbers arraigned
The five armed robbery suspects arrested in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank branch in Mpape, Abuja were arraigned..
Erosion Control: Edo, NEWMAP begin compensation exercise
The Edo State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (Edo NEWMAP) has commenced payment of compensation to about...
From Omehia to Lyon: Tales of interlopers in State House
THE law, as it is said, is an ass. It depends on where the pendulum of justice swings. As governorship battles shift from the ballot box to the court
BREAKING: God has healed Bayelsa, says Diri - The Nation Newspaper
The governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that God has healed Bayelsa state with the judgment of the Supreme Court...
BREAKING: Protesters attack Dickson's, Diri's houses
Persons protesting the Supreme Court judgement have invaded the personal houses of the outgone Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson...
BREAKING: APC carpets INEC for declaring Diri Bayelsa Gov-elect
The All Progressives Congress(APC) has rejected the declaration of Senator Duoye Diri as Governor-elect of Bayelsa by the Independent..
Ekiti debunks alleged padding of 248.5m WAEC fee
The Ekiti State Government has debunked report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) that it inflated the May/June...
BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill - The Nation Nigeria
Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill 2020 code-named Amotekun.This House decision...
BREAKING: INEC bars Diri from entering The Nation Nigeria
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the Bayelsa govership election, Douye Diri, who was returned as governor by the judgment ...
Dakota Johnson’s Directorial Debut Is a Love Story Set to Coldplay
Coldplay’s new music video “Cry Cry Cry” marks the directorial debut for actress Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin’s girlfriend.
Govt STOPS Printing Ordinary Passports, FOCUSES On Emergency And Diaspora Passports
The government has revealed that is has stopped printing ordinary passports because they are not feasible economically at the moment
NOT GUILTY: Job Sikhala Acquitted Of Plotting COUP Against Mnangagwa
MDC national vice-chairperson and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala has been acquitted of plotting a coup to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna Buried During Private Ceremony, Death Certificate Reveals Cause Of Deaths
Kobe Bryant Buried Together With Daughter Gianna In Private Ceremony. The late basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried
Gardai seize €130,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at house in Co Dublin
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and will appear in court this morning
General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein
Passenger 'seriously injured' in single car crash as driver abandons scene in Ballygarvan, Co Cork
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Sex tapes, prostitutes and threesomes: The biggest celeb sex scandals of all time
As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's take a look back at some of the biggest celebrity sex scandals from the tape that kick-started the Kardashians' career to Katie Price's ultimate betrayal
Pune Police’s invite to citizens for a ‘Chai Date’ on Valentine’s Day has gone viral
Now netizens around the country have started tagging their own city's police forces to ask if similar 'dates' can be organised in their cities.
Flight attendants throw impromptu baby shower on plane for couple bringing home adopted infant
When asked what led to this special thought, the couple learnt that the flight attendants are married to each other, and it was a way to pay it forward as someone had done something similar on their honeymoon flight.
Manipur CM announces state budget estimate of over Rs. 20,000 crore
Biren Singh informed the House that revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 16,445 crore. As such, the capital outlay is estimated at Rs 3,356 crore, which is an increase of Rs. 397 crore over revised estimates of 2019-20.
Can you carry meat on board Bangalore Metro? BMRCL clarifies
Among the items that are prohibited in the metro include sharp objects, guns and firearms, tools, explosive materials, flammable items, disabling chemicals and pets.
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Uddhav govt’s decision to let NIA probe Elgaar Parishad case ‘wrong’: Sharad Pawar
Last month, the Centre had transferred the probe into the Elgaar Parishad case from the Pune Police to the NIA, a move then criticised by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government.
Pune court transfers Elgar Parishad case to Mumbai”s NIA court
Before the judge passed the order, the prosecution submitted an application stating that they do not have any objection to the National Investigation Agency's plea seeking transfer of the case.
Netizens cringe as KFC teams up with Crocs to come up with fried chicken footwear
The limited-edition shoes come with an attachable fried chicken charm, which reportedly looks and smells like the iconic fried chicken.
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected
The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.
RRC ER apprentice recruitment for 2792 posts: Application to begin today, hiring without exam
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2020: Candidates will not have to appear for any recruitment exam to be eligible to apply for these jobs. A merit list will be created on the applicant's academic score.
Tamil Nadu Budget: AIADMK govt focuses on flagship welfare schemes, education
he Chief Minister K Palaniswami-led government, which has been implementing a slew of welfare schemes announced the formation of a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle to finance and manage the Amma Unavgam, the pet project of Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and allocated Rs 100 crore.
Hyderabad: Fake visa racket busted, seven held
The kingpin of the gang, Rellu Kubender Rao worked in the air-ticket booking business and used to earn Rs 300 as commission per passenger. In two years, he learned the process involved in sending people abroad and hatched a plan to make money.
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal
KABUL, Feb 14 — Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite US officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict. While negotiators from the warring sides pressed on with...
The Cesar awards: Key facts about the ‘French Oscars’
PARIS, Feb 14 — The Cesar film awards, France’s version of the Oscars, have been thrown into turmoil after the entire academy board resigned amid calls for reform and a row over the long-running Roman Polanski scandal. Here are some key facts about the annual highlight of the French movie...
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Feb 14 — Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire yesterday outside a court in El Progreso, around 140km north of the capital...
Germany busts ‘terrorist organisation’ that planned attacks on Muslims, refugees
BERLIN, Feb 14 — German police detained 12 men today suspected of setting up a far-right organisation with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a...
Cruise industry shuns Asia, seeking to limit Covid-19 risks
BANGKOK, Feb 14 — The plight of the cruise ship off Japan with more than 200 coronavirus infections and the shunning of another luxury liner by five ports despite no known cases has led to a sharp change in tack for an industry in shock: avoid Asia. To that end, many cruises in the region are...
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
ISTANBUL, Feb 14 — A Turkish court today acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation. The court in Istanbul also acquitted Erdogan, who is living in exile in Germany, of disrupting the unity of the state, and dropped charges of spreading...
Covid-19: DPM confirms foreign ships refusing to share essential info barred from docking in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia will not allow any foreign vessel that refuses to share essential information to dock in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today amid reports of recent attempts by two Hong Kong cruise ships. The deputy prime minister said the decision was made in...
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general today, tweeting that he has the “legal right” to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes. The Republican businessman has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the...
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
Covid-19: Taiwan says China ‘stalling’ over repatriation flights
TAIPEI, Feb 14 — Taiwan today accused China of dragging its feet over the evacuation of citizens stranded in the midst of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak, the latest spat between the two neighbours. Multiple countries have successfully arranged evacuation flights for nationals stuck in Hubei...
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA, Feb 14 — Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said today. China’s coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more...
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over Covid-19
MANILA, Feb 14 — The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said today. The decision followed a warning by Taiwan, which has...
RBS profit surges, as bank’s new CEO sets climate goal
LONDON, Feb 14 — Royal Bank of Scotland today said its net profit almost doubled last year to £3.1 billion, as new chief executive Alison Rose placed climate at the top of her agenda. Rose said in the earnings statement that she planned also to roughly halve the size of the Edinburgh-based...
Report: Iranian hackers targeted Western universities
AMSTERDAM, Feb 14 — Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported today. It is unclear whether the attempts to break into computer systems,...
‘Bin Abdullah’ case: Uphold the child’s right to a name, identity and family — Sisters In Islam
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Judge Rules Against 'Gestapo' Police Over Transgender Jokes Crackdown
Harry Miller has won his High Court freedom of speech battle over his right to make jokes about transgenderism on social media.
Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump
Polling leaves no doubt Joe Biden was severely damaged by an impeachment process that was supposed to ruin President Trump.
Poll: Majority of Venezuelans Trust Neither Maduro nor Guaidó
A survey published this week by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis found most Venezuelans support neither Maduro nor Guaidó.
Barbra Streisand: Trump 'Directly Responsible' for Growing Hate Against Children
Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is blaming President Donald Trump for what she believes is growing racism and discrimination among children in the U.S., saying that she is heartbroken over the issue.
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement
Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.
San Francisco Public Library's Most Commonly Stolen Book: Michael Savage's 'Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder'
Michael Savage's Liberalism is a Mental Disorder is the most commonly stolen book at the San Francisco Public Library.
German Economy Slumps, Exports Fall, Underlines Eurozone Woes
Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe´s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Pete Buttigieg to Illegal Immigrant: 'I View This as Your Country'
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg told an illegal immigrant that he views the United States of America as "your country."
U.S. Navy Seizes Cache of Iranian Weapons Bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy intercepts a small vessel in the Arabian Sea and finds it loaded with illegal Iranian weapons bound for Yemen.
Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump
If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.
Six Cartel Kidnappers Busted with Mexican Border City Victim in Trunk
Mexican soldiers arrested six cartel gunmen who were in the process of moving a kidnapping victim stuffed in the trunk of a car.
Bankrupt McClatchy Spread 'Tea Party N-word' Hoax
Bankrupt McClatchy played a role in one of the most effective, damaging hoaxes ever deployed against conservatives: the "Tea Party N-word."
Macron Ally Steps Down From Paris Mayorals Over Sex-Tape Leak
Macron's Paris mayoral candidate has withdrawn from the race after "compromising videos" of a sexual nature emerged online.
Leftist Pipeline Protests Shuts Down Canadian Rail Networks
Two Canadian rail networks are suspending trains as protestors continue blockades against a natural gas pipeline project.
Let's Check Out All The Great French Cars In The Trailer For Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch
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NSW Facing Water Quality Concerns After Bushfires And Heavy Rains
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Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
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Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2000 iPhones doled out to quarantined cruise ship passengers
Crew and holiday-makers quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship because of the coronavirus are being given iPhones for easy access to information, and online medical consultations.
Apple Stores in Beijing screening customers, limiting crowds due to coronavirus
After reopening five of its Apple Stores in Beijing, China, Apple is screening potential customers at the door due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality
Bloomberg once said in 2018 that taking too much money from the rich was a bigger problem than income inequality. 'I think income inequality is ...
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MUNICH >> The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said today.
Popoki and Tea cat cafe opens its doors in Kaimuki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Popoki and Tea, a new cat cafe in Kaimuki, opened its doors Thursday evening to two sold-out, 75-minute sessions. Enthusiastic cat fans filled the bright, cozy space on Waialae Avenue while about a dozen cats sized up the humans who were eager to offer rubs and chin scratches or an enticing toy.
The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations
For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
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A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state
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Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells
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Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
Q&A: Coronavirus likely to infect the global economy
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Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr
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San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
A Southern California aquarium has successfully bred the rare weedy sea dragon, the lesser known cousin of the sea horse that resembles seaweed when floating.
Macron ally pulls out of Paris mayoral race amid sex images reports
A Russian performance artist reportedly claimed responsibility for leaks of compromising sexual images involving Benjamin Griveaux.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Briton stranded on cruise ship ‘really thankful’ to be going home
John Stanley had been stranded at sea for two weeks on the MS Westerdam.
999 call released of baby being born on inside lane of busy motorway
The boy was born on the inside lane of the M5 in Somerset as there was no hard shoulder available due to roadworks.
Bryson fitness boost for Aberdeen
The midfielder will return from an ankle injury against leaders Celtic.
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
West Midland Safari Park monitor Storm Dennis warnings after wild dog killings
West Midland Safari will monitor Storm Dennis sweeping in this weekend just days after animals were killed when wild dogs broke free from their enclosure.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
RSPCA rescues badger trapped in drain after bad weather
The female could not escape after falling 6ft but appeared unharmed and scampered away after her ordeal.
Father and brother of Briton fighting in Syria face court on terror charges
Paul Newey, 49, and Samuel Newey, 19, are accused of illegally assisting Daniel Newey.
England prepare for Ireland showdown in front of 10,000 fans at Twickenham
Eddie Jones’ men host the unbeaten Irish on Sunday week as they look to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Kobe Bryant: Investigation reveals how pilot was distracted during flight
Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter that crashed on January 26 in Calabasas, killing Basketball Legend, Kobe Bryant; his daughter, Gianna and seven others was distracted while o...
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader
Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire T...
21 states reject $18 billion opioid settlement offer from drug wholesalers
More than 20 state attorneys general on Friday penned a letter rejecting an $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers meant to end litigation against their role in the opioid
Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll
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The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.
Mount Pleasant drug raid: woman refused bail due to unacceptable risk
A woman charged with drug trafficking has been considered a danger to other people's safety.
Syrian chopper downed in NW Syria, killing crew
A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, killing its entire crew, state media said, in the second such incident this week.
Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp
Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe "performances," usually involving pain and discomfort for all involved to highlight causes he thinks are worth fighting for.
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal
Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.
2014 Bloomberg Hoped the NSA Was “Reading Every Email”
Katie Couric asked Mike Bloomberg whether he had ever “sexted on Snapchat.” The question prompted him to describe his views on data collection and privacy.
Public Halo CE PC Testing Has Begun; Contains Four Missions and Matchmaking Alongside Custom Games and Customization Options
The first public Halo CE PC tests are now underway and included are four campaign missions and matchmaking content.
Apple Stores Employees in Beijing Are Now Screening Customers Due to the Coronavirus Threat
With the coronavirus threat rampant, Apple Store employees are limiting customer entrance while also screening them in the process
Passengers on cruise ship turned away over Covid-19 fears disembark in Cambodia
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia: Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over Covid-19 coronavirus fears started disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.
Female elephant dies of acute poisoning
LAHAD DATU: An adult female elephant was found dead at the Bagahak 1 plantation, here, on Wednesday. It is believed that the elephant died from acute poisoning.
4, including baby, killed, 2 injured in Perak car-lorry collision
SUNGAI SIPUT: Four people, including a baby, were killed when the Proton Saga they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry at Km37 of Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar here, last night.
PBAPP warns of looming water crisis in Penang, Kedah
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has issued a third alert of a looming water crisis in the northern states after Kedah's Muda Dam water level dropped to a critical 7.44 per cent yesterday.
Album Review: Necrowretch – The Ones From Hell
French diabolists Necrowretch send you Straight To Hell on pummelling fourth album
Eastern Cape protesters disrupt funeral procession for ANC councillor's mother
Residents of Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, have made good on their threat to disrupt funeral processions until the paving of Siwani Street is complete.
Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.
No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years
Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.
Hawks swoop on Mpumalanga businessman for allegedly trying to bribe cop over his impounded car
The Hawks have arrested a prominent Middelburg businessman after he allegedly tried to bribe a police officer to release his impounded vehicle.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, has withdrawn from the race over a leaked sex video, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
From Omehia to Lyon: 9 Nigerian governors sacked by court since 1999
Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, the Supreme Court has played a critical role in deciding the fate of governors after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finished its own job.
Bayelsa Supreme Court judgment danger to Nigeria’s democracy - Oshiomhole
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hinted that the party may file for the review of the Supreme Court judgment which sacked its candidate, David Lyon, as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
Breaking: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill
Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill 2020 code-named Amotekun. This House decision followed the adoption of the report of its committee on security and special duties at plenary.
Bayelsa: Protesters attack Diri’s residence, destroy properties
The Yenagoa residence of Duoye Diri, Bayelsa's new governor-elect, has been attacked by some angry protesters with some of his properties destroyed.
Newspaper review for Friday, February 14: APC, PDP, INEC react to Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 13, gave another surprise verdict sacking the governor-elect of Bayelsa state, David Lyon. This key issue occupies the front page of all Nigeria's print newspapers published on Friday.
Bayelsa verdict: Oshiomole, Sylvia, Keyamo must apologise to Nigerians - Lagos PDP
The chairman of the PDP in Lagos state, Adedeji Doherty, has asked the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomole, to apologize to the PDP, Bayelsans and Nigerians for allegedly attempting to steal Diri's governorship mandate.
Watch as Apple employees check the temperature of Beijing store customers
A video has emerged from Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing following its reopening, showing customers entering the store wearing masks and having their temperature checked.
RZA-Directed 'Cut Throat City' Starring Wesley Snipes & T.I. Receives New Trailer
Ethan Hawke, Shameik Moore, Terrence Howard & Isiah Washington also appear in the upcoming drama.
Shayne Oliver Discuss Plans for Hood By Air's Return
Three years after the label went on hiatus.
adidas Originals and Foot Locker Announce ‘Cities Made to Create’
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MCM and Wilson Honor NBA All-Star Weekend With Luxe "Chicago" Basketball
Priced at $295 USD.
Wood Wood & Katharine Hamnett Update Sportswear With "Choose Life" Slogan
Partnering for a fully-sustainable collaboration.
Nike Dunk "Syracuse" Returns In Low-Top Form
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Cigarette Racing Reunites With Mercedes-AMG for Performance Car and Boat Duo
V8 engine overload.
Xi's pick to save China from virus is loyalist who lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation creating 'Ivy' electric vehicle charging network
The Ivy Charging Network is scheduled to have 160 Level-3 fast-chargers at its 73 locations throughout southern, eastern and western Ontario.
Hong Kong authorities find excessive levels of Legionella in MTR cooling towers after 11 people infected
The Centre for Health Protection has found excessive levels of Legionella bacteria in tested samples of cooling towers at Choi Hung MTR station following 11 infections in Wong Tai Sin, a nearby neighbourhood. The water-dwelling bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease which can lead to a fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and diarrhoea. Humans contract the disease – […]
As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?
Hong Kong’s 18 community-level District Councils are largely powerless, and lucky they are, too. Otherwise, the officials in charge – Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her team of advisers and administrators – would be in even greater disarray. As it is, they have barely managed to contain months of unprecedented public protest sparked by her […]
Republicans violated oath in acquitting Trump
The impeachment trial of President Trump was a sham from the beginning. It wasn’t a sham because Trump didn’t deserve to be impeached, convicted, and removed from office. He did, and he does.
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Google’s new AI can intelligently crop videos for any screen size
Google's AI team has developed an open-source solution, Autoflip, that reframes the video that suits the target device or dimension.
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.
Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words
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States Reject Opioid Makers’ $18 Billion Settlement Offer
21 U.S. states are rejecting an $18 billion offer by McKesson Corp. and other opioid distributors to resolve nationwide litigation over their handling of the highly addictive painkillers, according to people familiar with the talks.
New Jersey’s American Dream Mall Readies for Its Ultimate Test
Two decades in the making, the American Dream mega-mall is about to open its doors to shoppers. The question is how many will show up.
Xi’s Pick to Save China From Virus Is Loyalist Who Lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
U.S., Taliban Reach Interim Deal Aimed at Eventual Troop Pullout
The U.S. and the Taliban have reached agreement on a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan that’s intended to lead to a broader accord to end America’s longest war.
Coronavirus Microscope Images Published by U.S. Researchers
More than 63,000 people in China have been infected by the virus, and more than 1,300 have died. There is no known vaccine or drug that’s been proven effective.
Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases
Attorney General William Barr has ordered a review of the prosecution against Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, adding to a series of interventions this week in politically sensitive cases tied to the president.
Knoxville couple gets engaged at Pilot station where they met
A Knoxville couple is celebrating their future together after they got engaged at the Pilot station where they met.
Shelter in place lifted after Morristown gas leak
The city of Morristown said residents in the area of Freshour are being asked to shelter in place due to a gas leak.
One hospitalized in Powell crash
One person was hospitalized after a crash on Emory Road at Clinton Highway Friday morning.
Woman at center of East Tennessee pill mill investigation found guilty
The woman accused in what federal agents called one of the largest illegal pill operations in Tennessee has been found guilty.
Michelle Obama will have second California school named after her
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board in northern California has voted to rename one of its elementary schools after the former first lady.
Rick Moranis returns to movies in ‘Shrunk’
According to Deadline and the Hollywood Reporter, he’s coming back for an update of that movie, called “Shrunk.”
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters ―Monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor reported, latest in a string of attacks on Iran's presence in Syria.
ICAO forecasts $4-5 billion hit to first-quarter airline revenue from virus
ICAO forecast global airline revenue could fall by $4bn to $5bn in the first quarter due to flight cancellations linked to the coronavirus
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drugs in Ogun.
Vietnam turns away cruise ship over coronavirus fears
Vietnam has turned away a German owned cruise ship with more than 1,000 passengers on board over fears of coronavirus infections on board,
Man, 59, docked for peddling 22kg Cannabis
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand in a correctional centre of a 59-year-old man, Michael Ocho for drug trafficking.
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and
Two men in court for allegedly loitering around banks in Badagry
The police on Friday arraigned two men for allegedly loitering around some banks in a Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos.
Barber in court for allegedly inflicting machete cuts on woman
A 20-year-old barber, Nejo Oluwajuwonlo, on Friday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Okitipupa, Ondo State for use of machete.
Single ladies should quit relationship with married men – Actress Mercy Aigbe
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe, has advised single ladies dating married men to quit the relationship for their own good.
Ogun: NDLEA destroys 34,560 kg of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
North Korean official reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine
A North Korean who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his coronavirus quarantine.
Agent docked for allegedly defrauding tenant of N1m
A PRO, Omeje Michael, was on Friday arraigned in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a tenant of N1 million.
Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
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NDLEA destroys 34,560kg of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
Video footage of Turkish-backed militants downing Syrian chopper in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A Syrian military helicopter was shot down (video at bottom of article) by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
Residents of northeastern Syria town speak out after clashes with US forces: video
Locals in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria spoke out on Thursday at the funeral of a young man killed during a confrontation with US troops the day before. Othman Abu Asher, the former municipality officials describes the events: “Four American vehicles entered our village and started provoking the residents, so the residents of Khirbet Amo village confronted them with stones, children and women joined too, as you might have seen on TV. The martyr Faisal Khaled Mohammad confronted them with stones, and one American soldier shot him.” The uncle of 22-year old Faisal Khalid Muhammad, who was killed in clashes with US troops in the village of Khirbet Amo on Wednesday says: “We will fight the Americans and resist them wherever they exist in Syria, even if it leads to martyrdom.” “We reject the American occupation wherever it exists in Syria. We, in the village of Khirbet Amo, absolutely reject the presence of any occupier in Syria,” said a cousin of Muhammad. According to official military…
Breaking: Syrian military helicopter shot down in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a Syrian military helicopter was shot down by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…
Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report
A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.
Iran holds commemoration ceremony on 40th day since Qassem Soleimani’s death
Hundreds of people attended a commemoration ceremony for the 40th day since the death of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Tehran on Thursday. Footage shows people chanting against the US, the UK and Israel as Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami gave a speech. Salami warned Israel and the US that Iran would “strike” them if they made a “wrong step” in the region. “The final slap is on the way. This path continues until the day that the Islamic nation expels the last American soldier from the Islamic land and puts the Zionist regime on the path of the definite decline.” “The US’s policies have gradually been revealed nowadays and these policies do not work anymore,” said Tehran resident Mohamad Abedian. “The US should also know that, by the assassination of Gen. Soleimani, it was proven again that the martyrdom of the Soleimani will strengthen the power which brings the US to its knees.” Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen amid the killing of Soleimani, who was…
Syrian Army, protesters come face-to-face with US military in northeastern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – For the second time in the last 48 hours, protesters gathered at a road in northeastern Syria to block a U.S. military convoy from passing. READ ALSO: US Forces Block Another Russian Convoy in Northeastern Syria In a video this afternoon, a Syrian officer can be seen speaking to a U.S. military translator and refusing the American troops access to the roadway. Today another US patrol tried to cross an SAA checkpoint but was stopped & turned around. US commander tells the Syrian officer "we are here to bring peace just like the Russians" , Syrian officer replied " Wherever US goes it brings death& destruction, u are not welcomed here" pic.twitter.com/l8axOtZw8X — Ali (@CoolHuh_) February 14, 2020 This latest confrontation comes 24 hours after the residents of Khirbat Amo confronted a U.S. military patrol near their town in the southern countryside of Al-Qamishli.
Jihadists reclaim some lost ground in west Aleppo after downing Syrian chopper
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels have retaken a number of points in western Aleppo this afternoon, following the downing of a Syrian military chopper near the town of Uram Al-Kubri. According to reports from west Aleppo, the jihadist rebels have retaken Talat Qurtaba and Abu Salim after a swift counter-offensive near the the strategic Regiment 46 Base. The reports said the Syrian Army never fully secured these areas prior to the jihadist counter-offensive, which ultimately led to their withdraw from these points earlier this afternoon. Similar to their attack on Nayrab this week, the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shot down a Syrian military chopper in western Aleppo before launching this new operation. It is not clear where the militants got their anti-aircraft missile from, but according to some Syrian activists, they were likely supplied by the Turkish Armed Forces.
Turkey increases security at Russian embassy in Ankara over threats
Turkish officials have increased security at the Russian Embassy in Ankara in the wake of threats addressed to Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov due to an escalation of tensions in Syria’s Idlib, spokesperson for the Russian diplomatic mission in Turkey Irina Kasimova informed TASS on Friday. “Yes, it is true, tensions have escalated lately. Due to this, we asked the Turkish officials to apply additional security measures,” she said. According to Kasimova, the Russian ambassador is receiving messages warning him against going out on the streets of Ankara. “We understand that the people who write this are unlikely to go out and kill, this is a way of expressing their anger. However, we need to take this into account,” she noted. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted a rise in tensions in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the past few weeks. The Russian and Turkish military attempted to establish a ceasefire in the region, however, terrorist attacks persisted. As a result, military specialists from Russia and Turkey…
Syrian Army approaches important town to cutoff last militant supply line from Aleppo to Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The situation in northwestern Syria is getting worse by the day for the militant forces, as they now find themselves on the verge of losing their last supply line between Idlib and Aleppo. READ ALSO: Russian Military Announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is Fully Under Syrian Army Control According to a Syrian military source in the provincial capital of Aleppo, the Syrian Arab Army is approaching the strategic town of Al-Atareb, which is located along the main road between Aleppo and Reyhanli (Turkish city). This approach is imperative because Al-Atareb is one of the last towns along the roadway leading to the Kafr Lousen Crossing at the Turkish border. Should the Syrian Army capture Al-Atareb and push Sarmada, the entire militant-held pocket in northwestern Syria will be split in two, with Aleppo and Idlib only being accessible from Turkish territories.
Breaking: Syrian Army captures strategic base in southwestern Aleppo
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Syrian Army advances overnight in southwest Aleppo despite Turkish interference
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to score a new advance in the southwester part of Aleppo last night, despite artillery strikes from the Turkish military, which attempted to stifle their movements. READ ALSO: Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Target Southwestern Damascus Backed by Liwaa Al-Quds (Palestinian paramilitary) and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), the Syrian Arab Army established control over several areas of southwestern Aleppo last night, paving the way for their troops to further expand their presence in the governorate. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army captured Sheikh Rahilah, Monte Carlo Farms, East Kafr Joum, Al-Mughayr, Lawyers Association District, Talat Qurtabah, Electricity Society, Al-Rahal Society, Police School, and Khan Touman Silos. This latest advance by the Syrian Army comes at the same time they make their push to capture the strategic Regiment 46 Base, which has been under the control of the jihadist rebels an their…
Watch: Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles over Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces came under attack in southwestern Damascus last night when a number of missiles fired from the Israeli-occupied Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region. READ ALSO: Turkey Vows To Respond With Force After Syrian Army Captures Saraqib According to a military source near the scene of the attack, several missiles fired from occupied Jabal Sheikh targeted Al-Kisweh and its surrounding areas, causing a number of explosions that could be heard from the capital city. The source said some of the missiles, which were said to have been fired from an Israeli aircraft, managed to hit their intended targets in southwestern Damascus, while others were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses. There has been no comment on the total number of casualties as a result of this latest attack on southwestern Damascus; however, it is believed that some soldiers were wounded.
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
Road Safety World Series Dates, Schedule and match time-table
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Oil pollution found in River Venta
The State Environmental Service (VDD) Liepāja Regional Environmental Administration inspectors once again discovered petroleum products in the River Venta in Kuldīga, according to the VDD on February 12.
US Senate Approves Resolution Limiting Trump's Military Authority against Iran
The US Senate approved a resolution restricting US President Donald Trump's powers to conduct military operations with Iran, RIA Novosti reported. 55 senators voted in favor of this resolution and 45 opposed.
Protests in Greece over New Refugee Centers
Greek administrative officials and residents of the five Greek Aegean islands accommodating refugees and migrants have staged a protest in Athens against plans to build new camps. Dozens of protesters from the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos Leros and Kos gathered in front of the interior ministry, carrying placards against projects for new refugee camps.
Dundee man with ‘poor singing voice’ sang sectarian songs on housing estate and told police he was an ‘IRA fugitive’
A Dundee man with a "poor singing voice" found himself in court after belting out sectarian songs in the middle of a housing estate and telling police he was an "IRA fugitive".
Ghanaian man behind bars for assaulting wife weeks after arriving in Perth
A Ghanaian national has found himself behind bars less than a month after arriving in Scotland.
Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.
Chennai: Police lathicharge protesters demonstrating against CAA, NRC in Washermanpet
The situation escalated after some protesters were reportedly forcibly removed from the protest site, leading to a commotion between them and the police.
Coronavirus outbreak: SpiceJet suspends Delhi-Hong Kong flights from Feb 16-29
The flights from Delhi to Hong Kong in China have been suspended from February 16-29. IndiGo and Air India have already suspended all their flights between India and China.
J&K: Civilian killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch
According to reports, a civilian was killed as Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on Friday.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
UAE won't use steel, iron to construct its first Hindu temple. This is how it will be built
The first Hindu temple in the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi will not use any steel or ferrous materials to build the temple, instead fly ash will be used to reinforce the concrete in the foundation.
No big deal if PM Modi doesn't get holidays: Sena mouthpiece Saamana
PM Modi travels in luxury and expenses run into hundreds of crores, but the common man uses public transport and needs holidays to relax, Saamana said Friday in an editorial.
Coronavirus infects more than 64,000 people globally: List of cases, countries
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Passenger who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight suspected of coronavirus tests negative
The passenger, who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight, was quarantined by the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) after the plane landed at Delhi airport on Thursday.
Maserati confirms Ghibli hybrid, second SUV
Maserati will turn around its image and its sales by injecting new life into its range. The expansion will include a hybrid Ghibli and a new SUV.
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USD/CAD slides to 2-week lows, further below mid-1.3200s
The USD/CAD pair maintained its offered tone through the early North-American session and dropped to fresh two-week lows, around the 1.3235 region in
German EcoMin: Economy is still experiencing a period of weakness
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Oil: St. Valentine brings affection – TDS
There are some risks to be dealing with it yet but energy markets are taking a relaxed St. Valentine’s day, according to analysts at TD Securities. Br
Indonesia: BI to stay on hold – Standard Chartered
Indonesia will release trade data on 17 February and the Bank of Indonesia (BI) will hold its monthly meeting on 19-20 February. Economists at Standar
GBP/USD faces a probable move to 1.3160 – UOB
In light of the recent price action, Cable could now move to the 1.3160 region, in opinion pf FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “A
Oil: Energy sector up – ANZ
Crude oil was able to shift pressure and the market looks like convenient with the latest news about coronavirus. WTI trades at $51.75, ANZ Research r
GBP/USD: Pound sparkling with the new romance on Downing Street
The cable is holding onto gains triggered by the replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Us consumer confidence and Brexit will also be eyed t
EUR/GBP bounces off 2020 lows, around 0.8320
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Copper: Car sales to hit the red metal – ANZ
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EUR/USD tests daily highs around 1.0850 post-US data
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EUR/JPY challenges 119.00 ahead of US data
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US Dollar Index Price Analysis: DXY grinds to fresh 2020 highs, challenges 99.20 resistance
The US dollar index (DXY) is trading near its highest since October while trading well above its main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). DXY is spiking to t
FOMC minutes unlikely to include new revelations on near-term outlook – TD Securities
"The minutes are unlikely to include any major new revelations on the near-term outlook relative to what was said in the press briefing and this week'
USD/CAD slides to mid-1.3200s, reverses Thursday’s positive move
The USD/CAD pair extended its steady intraday slide and refreshed daily lows, around mid-1.3200s during the early European session on Friday. The pair
Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath next on the agenda of Vishwa Hindu Parishad
After getting a satisfactory verdict from the Supreme Court on Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has now shifted its focus on the Gyanvapi
NATO asks Taliban to show ‘real will’ to reduce violence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the Taliban to show “real will” to reduce violence in Afghanistan.Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday
Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2020
Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2020Gauhati High Court has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 27 posts (existing and anticipated)
Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran
Facebook has removed three networks of accounts, Pages, and Groups for engaging in foreign or government interference on Facebook and Instagram that
Karnataka shutdown for jobs to Kannadigas
About 100 pro-Kannada outfits began a day-long shutdown in Karnataka on Thursday under a common banner, seeking more jobs for Kannadigas
Probe into Samsung heir’s alleged drug abuse begins
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Samsung heir-apparent Lee Jae-Yong's suspected drug use, while the top conglomerate has flatly denied the
China coronavirus toll increases to 1,367
Chinese authorities on Thursday said the overall toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country has reached 1,367, with 52,526 confirmed cases
‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech
"Our friendship is not based on vested interests but on love," says Erdogan on relations between the two countries.
Turkey ready to work on CPEC projects, says President Erdogan alongside PM Imran
Calls for increasing bilateral trade between the two countries to $1 billion, before bringing it up to $5 billion.
'No society can progress without empowering its women,' says Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan
Thanks Pakistanis for their hospitality.
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew
A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey.
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal
Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor said Friday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Iran's military presence in Syria.
Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp
Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor quits race over sex tape
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow to the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader
Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said.
Trump Claims He Has ‘Legal Right’ To Meddle In Criminal Cases Amid Roger Stone Fiasco
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Trump Now Freely Admitting He Sent Giuliani To Ukraine After He Previously Denied Doing So
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WaPo: Trump Wants To Use Probe Of Intel Community As 2020 Campaign Fodder
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Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings
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Trump admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine, having denied it during impeachment
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Coronavirus: North Korea executes official who visited public spa in China
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Watch Billie Eilish interviewed by an A.I.
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Shitty Person Wins Case Against UK Police Who Warned Him About His Transphobic Tweets
A high court in the UK ruled on Friday that police should not have visited a man who sent out transphobic tweets at his place of work and that they had a “substantial chilling effect” by doing so, the Guardian reported.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
Trump 'wasn't bothered' by Barr criticism of tweets
President Trump was not upset about Attorney General William Barr condemning his tweets, according to the White House.
Trump shook White House with furious swearing after Justice Department declined to prosecute Comey
President Trump's angry swearing after the Justice Department declined to charge former FBI Director James Comey with a crime last year was reportedly the talk of the White House for days.
Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
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Democrats introduce resolution seeking resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller
Two Democratic lawmakers took action calling for the resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller.
Watch: In Bengaluru, a horse and mare get married on Valentine's Day!
The bride and the groom were decked up in bridal finery were heralded with traditional wedding music with nadaswaram and thavil (percussion) . The catch was that the married couple were horses.
Jagan Mohan Reddy illegal assets case: CBI files counter affidavit against Andhra Pradesh CM
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Kashmir issue close to both Turkey, Pakistan: Erdogan rakes up Article 370 despite India's objection
The Turkish President, who is in Islamabad on a two-day visit, also announced that Turkey will back Pakistan in its efforts to come out of the Grey List of the FATF.
Man killed over seat brawl in Mumbai-Latur-Bidar Express
At Daund station, the Government Railway Police rushed the victim to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries sometime later.
Taiwan tracks down 3 visitors from Hong Kong who escaped coronavirus isolation
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Photo of the Day: Coronavirus valentine bouquet
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TSMC becomes first Taiwan individual stock added to Global Islamic Indexes
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Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung cleared of coronavirus risks
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Vandal sprays paint on two cars and a house in Downend
The incident is being treated as criminal damage
Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns
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We've got the roundup of the Marvel's Avengers editions and pre-order info
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Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it would prolong its suspension of flights to the Chinese mainland until March 28 over the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
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Google makes 1,000 new high-res satellite images available in Earth View
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Watch: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Explains Why Hindutva Is Needed In Modern Times For Survival Of Hinduism
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.
No More Ferrying By Private Car: Gandhi Family All Set To Stand In Boarding Queue, Go Through Airport Security
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Indian Ports Not To Allow Disembarkation Of Chinese Ships’ Crew To Avoid Spreading Of Deadly Coronavirus
Besides China, crew of the ships from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau will also not be allowed to disembark.
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years
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Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I think income inequality is a very big problem. But the bigger problem is, you can take money from the rich and move it over to the poor," he said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Son of Congo president not charged in France
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MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
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Crop devouring desert locusts sighted in Nwoya Gardens
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Nottinghamshire man on quarantined coronavirus cruise ship 'jogs around his bed to keep fit'
'True love is my wife washing my underpants in the sink,' quipped Alan.
Here’s the One Thing Not to Do on Valentine’s Day
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
Temperatures to drop across Oman
PACA said, in its weather forecast for Friday.
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Two of Ontario's biggest utilities form new company to create electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
MUNICH — Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Turkey court acquits exiled novelist of terror charges
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Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
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Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
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Extreme cold warning remains in effect
Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 with the wind chill
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Reliance Retail fastest growing globally: Deloitte
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail has topped the list of ‘50 Fastest-growing retailers globally between FY2013-2018’ in the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing 2020 index. The Indian retailer had r
SC rejects plea by telecom operators seeking more time to settle AGR dues
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea by incumbent telecom operators seeking more time to settle Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues and has asked the companies to deposit dues by March 17. It wil
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Machines are now formally part of knowledge economy
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Datacom Announces Appointment Of New Chair
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HKTDC Helps SMEs Amid Unprecedented Challenges
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year, affecting the local political, economic and social landscape, as well as people's livelihood. Given that Hong Kong's economic outlook is already subdued because of the ongoing Sino-United States trade dispute, the weak global economy and the local social unrest over the past months, the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak could be higher than that of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2003, further weakening demand in retail and catering and affecting the job market in the first half of this year.
Whangarei - Reduce Water Use By 20% To Delay Restrictions
If Whangārei residents can reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent they might keep the District’s water restrictions away for a few weeks yet.
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Right To Silence Rules Hiding Abusers, Call For Review
Family First NZ is repeating its call for a review of ‘right to silence’ laws which is effectively hindering investigations into child abuse. The call comes following the case of the Flaxmere four-year-old child who was seriously injured in a beating two weeks ago.
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution To Stop Trump From Launching 'Illegal' Attack On Iran
The Senate on Thursday passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without congressional approval.
Crown And Moriori Sign A Deed Of Settlement
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Rental price indexes: January 2020
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Barbarians Worshipped Meteorites in Pagan Temple
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Ireland internationals return as Connacht chase Pro14 play-offs
Andy Friend’s side take on Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground.
Alleged Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters, war monitor says
'Missiles were launched from Golan Heights,' Syrian media claims.
Netanyahu: 'Action in Gaza can happen before the elections'
'Disquiet in the south will be answered with force that Hamas cannot imagine,' PM Netanyahu warns.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity
PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'
US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]
The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Israel Gives Modern-Day “Miriam’s Well” to Gaza: “Water From Thin Air”
Watergen is bringing the miracle of Miriam's Well to thirsty people around the world.
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Honor is a funny thing. One who seeks it out is unlikely to earn it from others, but one who rejects it is likely to earn his fellows’ respect. As the Sages of the Talmud teach (Eiruvin 13b), “One who chases after honor, honor eludes him; but one who runs away from honor, honor clings…
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa
Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.
Viral Posts Spread Iran-‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Theory
An online conspiracy theory falsely claims that Democratic leaders coordinated the June attacks on two oil tankers and a U.S. drone and that President Donald Trump caught them in the act. The Trump administration has placed the blame squarely on Iran.
Bloomberg Misleads on Stop-And-Frisk
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he “cut” the police practice of stop-and-frisk -- a policy that he “inherited” -- by “95%” by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office.
Police officers looking to trace a man after money stolen from Pitlochry church
Those with information are asked to come forward
Dealer jailed after wallet full of cocaine is found in street, Perth Sheriff Court hears
Police seized "a number of drugs"
This Scottish neighbourhood is among the worst in the UK
Changing or removing shared features, such as fences and trees, grinds people's gears the most.
Teenage dad threw pram during outburst, Perth Sheriff Court hears
17-year-old allowed to continue on Right Track scheme
Vehicle ploughs into front of bargain store B&M at Heathfield Retail Park in Ayr
The terrifying incident saw the wall of the discount store badly damaged.
Star Trek Online bundles ten legendary starships for its 10th anniversary
It's still hard for me to believe that Star Trek Online has been around for ten years at this point, but it's true: The game my Steam clock tells me I've played the most of any game ever (with more besides that, since I was playing STO...
copper dealer jailed one year
A copper dealer from Hwange has been slapped with one year jail term for illegal possession of 682,5kgs of copper worth $11 602, 50.Same Gundidza (23) of Railwa...
Job Sikhala acquitted of treason charges
Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze has ruled that that Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala is not guilty and acquitted him of charges of plotting to to...
Journalist survives horrific crash
Freelance journalist Tarisai Mudahondo survived a fatal accident that claimed seven people outside Kwekwe on Monday.Mudahondo was among the Zimbabwe United Pass...
A 'Frozen' land is coming to Disneyland Paris in 2023 — here's what it will look like
People who wish they could visit Arendelle, rejoice: a real-life version of the kingdom from “Frozen” is opening at DisneylandParis – but not for another three years.
Lush is selling bath products that look like avocados and sunny-side-up eggs for Easter
Spring might be weeks away, but Lush is already preparing for the sunny season.
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a trip to the US planned for next month after a furious phone call from President Donald Trump in which Trump slammed down the phone on the prime minister.
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defence
President Donald Trump on Thursday casually cast aside one of the central claims of his impeachment defence by openly admitting sending his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to Ukraine to hunt for dirt on his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Apple is checking customers' temperatures at its stores in Beijing because of the coronavirus outbreak
Apple is checking its customers’ temperatures before they enter its stores in Beijing after reopening some stores amid the coronavirus outbreak in China.
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
Alex Aja Traps Noomi Rapace in Contained Thriller ‘O2’
Prometheus star Noomi Rapace, who was also just attached to the revenge thriller The Thicket as a violent killer, will star in an Alex Aja-produced thriller O2, which will reteam the French filmmaker with P2, Amityville: The Awakening and Maniac director Franck Khalfoun. “The pic centers on a woman who wakes up in a cryogenic […]
Indigenous Brazil: Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami struggle
Photographic representations of the indigenous populations of the Amazon rainforest have often been limited to journalistic or anthropological images. Yet one artist and activist took a more intimate…
Candidate from Macron’s party withdraws from Paris mayoral race over sex tape allegations
Emmanuel Macron’s candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president’s party ahead of March local elections.
Exiled Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation.
The Ethiopian migrants who make the desperate journey to Saudi Arabia via Yemen
Every day, thousands of Ethiopians set off on foot on a desperate 2,000-kilometre trek in the hope of reaching Saudi Arabia. Their route takes them across the Djibouti desert, the Red Sea and Yemen,…
White House 'disappointed' in China's virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday.
Passengers on ship turned away over virus fears disembark in Cambodia
Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears started disembarking in ...
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
Samsung Electronics says its board chairman offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean ...
Shares step back as hopes of early end to coronavirus fade
Global shares eased on Friday, as investors were spooked by a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in China this week while oil prices ...
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
U.S. planemaker Boeing Co said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers' union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
Renault cuts dividend, slices profit goal for 2020
French carmaker Renault warned that auto demand remained volatile, cut its dividend for 2019 and set a lower operating margin goal for 2020, a ...
Container ship MAERSK TEMA attacked, Gulf of Guinea, Feb 15 UPDATES
Feb 15 UPDATE2: 1600 UTC – MAERSK TEMA heading for Lagos at some 13 knots speed (can’t sail at full steam?). Nigerian patrol vessel and Portugal Navy ship cruising around in attack area, hunting pi…
4 crew poisoned by fumigation, 1 died, France
General cargo ship FRI DOLPHIN alerted MRCC Corsen France, in the evening Feb 13, reporting 4 crew being poisoned during cargo fumigation process. The ship was in Bay of Biscay W of Brest, en route…
Sentiment Stays Afloat
The percentage of respondents reporting as bullish has risen to 41.33% from 33.87% last week.Bearish sentiment fell 8.82 percentage points to 26.4%.Neutral sentiment also ticked higher this week, risi
The Peak Season For Cotton Prices Is Approaching
Cotton has moved lower from the mid-January high.A very volatile soft commodity - higher lows since 2000.China has weighed on the price of the fiber.Seasonality favors buying on dips over the coming w
Rare, Early Portraits of Jim Morrison and The Doors Are Headed to Auction
The Doors only existed for six years before Jim Morrison’s death at age 27, so there aren’t tons of tour photos.
Escaped wild dogs go on safari park killing spree
A pack of African wild dogs were able to get out of their compound and kill other animals at a British safari park, due to damage caused by Storm Ciara.
Cruise ship passenger tested for coronavirus on Sydney arrival
A passenger aboard a cruise ship that docked in Sydney Harbour early on Friday morning has been tested for the deadly coronavirus.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all. Trudeau’s speech comes after he spent the last week in Africa and Kuwait, where he said several times that improving access to education …
New virus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest figures reported by each government’s health authority as of Saturday in Beijing: — Mainland China: 1,523 deaths …
Weekend events
No shortage of fun things to do this Family Day long weekend!
French leader Macron loses his mayoral candidate in Paris
PARIS — In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday, after French media reports of leaks onto the internet of compromising sexual images. The sudden withdrawal of Benjamin Griveaux left Macron’s party without a mayoral candidate in the …
Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox, 38, with violating a previous trespass warning that prohibited him from being near the property, the Palm Beach Post reported. Trump was not in Florida at …
Man indicted in fatal shooting of Louisiana Walmart employee
NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of fatally shooting a New Orleans Walmart employee and wounding a female customer has been indicted on murder charges, according to the district attorney’s office. An Orleans Parish grand jury on Thursday indicted Kentrell Banks, 21, of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office told …
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia’s capital. Protests continue as political leaders look to negotiate solutions, while business leaders, opposition politicians and ordinary people call for immediate action to end the disruptions, which …
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
CAMEROON, Cameroon — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of sanctions. The experts identified new methods that the country is using to evade U.N. sanctions, including …
Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. NASCAR drivers may veer to the left during their trip around the oval racetrack, but their fans lean right, which helps explain the regularity with …
Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership
Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan.
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Turkish President Erdogan's visit will produce far-reaching results: FM Qureshi
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Convicted of double murder, man freed after 25 years based on fresh evidence
Calvin Bright was convicted in 1995 for a double murder despite maintaining his innocence. Twenty-five years down the line, the 49-year-old is now walking away a free man thanks to a crucial piece of new evidence that was discovered by his defence team. According to WUSA-TV, Bright was freed Wednesday during his re-sentencing hearing in...
Serbia, Kosovo Ink 'Milestone' Railway, Highway Deal
Serbian and Kosovar officials have signed a deal to restore a railway link between Belgrade and Pristina and to connect the two capitals with a highway in a step toward normalizing bilateral relations.
Belgrade's Victor Monument Back On Its Pedestal
An iconic monument in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, has been returned to its familiar place in a city park after months of restoration work. On February 14, workers lifted the Victor monument, known as Pobednik in Serbian, onto its pedestal overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The statue was cast in 1913 and erected in 1928 as a symbol of Serbia's victories against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I. The repairs, which were needed after more than 90 years of exposure to the elements, cost more than $200,000.
Russia Halts All Charter Flights To And From China Due To Coronavirus
All charter flights from Russia to China have been stopped as of February 14 due to the spread of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Russia Wants Canada To Hand Over Files On Ex-Nazi Death Squad Interpreter
Russia says it has asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death-squad member to help Moscow investigate the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage during World War II.
In Phone Call, Zelenskiy And Putin Discuss Next Normandy Summit, Possible Prisoner Exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have discussed by phone preparations for a new summit in the so-called Normandy format and a possible prisoner swap, Zelenskiy's office said on February 14.
Afghan Affection: Kabul Embraces Valentine's Day
One of the foreign customs which has been embraced in parts of Afghanistan since the fall of Taliban in 2001 has been showing your love on Valentine's Day. In Kabul, flower and gift shops cater to the growing demand.
Report: Iranian Hackers Still Targeting Western Universities
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the past months, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
Toddler hit, killed by vehicle in Palmetto
Investigators are on the scene of a deadly accident involving a toddler in Manatee County.
‘From Russia with love:’ Hopper returns in new 'Stranger Things' trailer
"Stranger Things" fans got the gift they've been waiting for with a sneak peek at the upcoming season that may have just revealed their hearts' desire — Hopper is alive!
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
CBI Makes Serious Comments in Jagan’s Exemption Case
It is known to our readers that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America
The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.
Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.
Justice.
It Turns Out That, Yes, Americans Want More Answers About Hunter's Work in Ukraine
Over the past few weeks Democratic senators insisted that Hunter Biden's work for the corrupt Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings was irrelevant to the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. It turns out the American people don't agree. In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, most of those surveyed agreed that Hunter's presence on the board of Burisma, where he raked in thousands of dollars while his dad was vice president of the United States, was "inappropriate." Fifty-seven percent said it was a scandal.
Some Yang Supporters Now Plan to Vote For...Trump?
With entrepreneur Andrew Yang out of the race, the big question is which candidate his supporters will now back.
Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat
Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.
Rep. Keller Torches AOC's Fracking Ban Proposal
Far-left Congresswoman from New York, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) took to Twitter to advocate for the complete and total ban of fracking.
Pune court transfers Bhima Koregaon case to NIA court
It said that the investigation machinery of NIA has not given legal and sufficient reasons for transferring the proceedings
SPCA prosecutes man after he kicks and kills partner’s dog
A Christchurch man has been prosecuted by SPCA for kicking his partner’s dog so hard, she bled internally and died from her injuries.
'Stay Alert' call to business as Coronavirus impacts spread across NZ economy - ABC
Importers and exporters should talk to their shippers - both sea and air - and keep informed as knock-on effects of China’s coronavirus hit New Zealand.
Crown and Moriori sign a Deed of Settlement - Andrew Little
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at KÅpinga Marae on RÄkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
Sanford reveals first-of-its-kind electric chiller van
Kiwi seafood company Sanford is putting New Zealand’s first fully electric chiller van on the road.
Someone is responsible for bashed boy
When a four year old boy is so badly bashed that the only two foreseeable options are death or permanent brain injury, then someone must be held accountable.
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Macron ally pulls out of Paris mayoral race amid sex images reports
A Russian performance artist reportedly claimed responsibility for leaks of compromising sexual images involving Benjamin Griveaux.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
European Tour postpones Asian events due to coronavirus
Several sporting events in the region have been postponed.
Fair Cop founder wins partial court victory over transgender ‘hate incidents’
The High Court found Humberside Police’s actions were a ‘disproportionate interference’ with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
England prepare for Ireland showdown in front of 10,000 fans at Twickenham
Eddie Jones’ men host the unbeaten Irish on Sunday week as they look to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg
The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.
VIDEO: Waterfall at Val de la Mare amid heavy rain
A WATERFALL of brown, muddy water rained down at Val de la Mare on Thursday amid heavy rainfall.
Petition for Briton ‘arrested in Egypt after patting security guard on back’
Friends of Tony Comaccio claim he has been falsely accused of sexual assault.
Bryson fitness boost for Aberdeen
The midfielder will return from an ankle injury against leaders Celtic.
Father and brother of Briton fighting in Syria face court on terror charges
Paul Newey, 49, and Samuel Newey, 19, are accused of illegally assisting Daniel Newey.
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Warning of empty shelves
Sectors from retail to oil and gas are calling on governments to resolve a dispute with anti-pipeline protesters as a rail blockade enters its ninth day, extending railway shutdowns and threatening shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water and other goods.
Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of February 14, 2020.
Rail blockade comes down
While a blockade at the Pitt River Bridge started to come down Friday morning, West Coast Express service remains cancelled, leaving commuters from the Fraser Valley with a longer trip to work today.
3 months without mailboxes
After thefts from the mailbox at a West Kelowna mobile home park last year, the more than 100 residents have been forced to drive to Kelowna to get their mail for the past three months – with no solution in sight.
Elk rescued from haystack
The B.C. Conservations Officer Service had an unusual rescue in northern B.C. this week.
Semis collide, driver critical
A truck driver suffered critical injuries in a chain-reaction collision involving two semis on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke Thursday night.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip selling out quickly in the US due to limited stock
Just hours after going on sale, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip sold out, likely a result of intentionally limited stock. If you wanted one, you'll have to wait.
ABS-CBN franchise can wait — Cayetano
WHILE the House leadership is aware of the clamor of many, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said they are not rushing the discussion on the renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise.
2 brave cops survive NPA rebels’ ambush in Quezon
SAN NARCISO, Quezon — Despite being outnumbered, two rookie cops managed to survive a broad daylight ambuscade carried out by around 50 heavily- armed men believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at the barangay of San Juan, four kilometers away from the Poblacion of this town yesterday.
GMA partners with Korean company for 'Running Man'
GMA-7 partners with SBS Korea in a co-production deal for the local version of the Korean reality-comedy game show, “Running Man”. Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; President & Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; VP for Entertainment Group Redgie Acuña-Magno; VP for Business Development Department II Janine Piad-Nacar; AVP for Business Development Department II Bang Arespacochaga & Senior Program Manager Enri T. Calaycay.
No to travel ban on ASEAN members
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he will not support a travel ban to and from Singapore and other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid the 58 cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
‘Ninja cops’
WITH just 28 months left in the six-year Duterte presidency, it’s certainly high time to step up the pressure on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to rid the agency of “ninja cops.”
Passenger with suspected coronavirus lands at Heathrow
A passenger travelling from San Francisco suspected of having coronavirus has landed at Heathrow airport this morning having fallen ill on the flight.
[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed
The 'Protect Taman Desa Coalition' has been protesting the project since 2017.
This photo triggered China’s Cultural Revolution
Mao Zedong swimming in a river in 1966 was a big deal.
Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday
Why Bernie Sanders’s polling leads in California and Texas are so important.
Time for new, daring domain names is now, here’s why…
A domain name can offer customers instant insights into where your company is located and what it does.
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG
McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Government formation talks run on, a CAB raid and a new James Bond theme song.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Stephanie Simpson (32) had not been seen since she went for a hike last weekend.
Man who shot bystander in chest at Dublin scrapyard jailed for five years
The incident took place on 4 August 2018.
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
Scouting Ireland arrest: Gardaí believe there are more than 20 alleged sexual abuse victims
A number of properties were also searched by officers.
Cannabis and cocaine worth €130,000 seized in Finglas
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court this morning.
Cruise passengers land in Cambodia after two weeks at sea over coronavirus fears
Another ship began letting passengers over the age of 80 off the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Mary Lou seeks sit-down meeting with Micheál as two leaders speak by phone for 15 minutes
Martin reiterated why Fianna Fáil would not go into coalition with Sinn Féin, a FF spokesperson said.
Could ‘Somewhat Liberal’ Democrats Hold The Key To The Primary?
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week I’m not totally sure what it means to be “somewhat liberal.” In fact, “somewhat liberal…
'We dated for a brief time': Mayor Breed details relationship with Nuru
In a first-person story titled "Transparency and Accountability" and posted on Medium , San Francisco Mayor London Breed opened up about her relationship with Mohammed Nuru, the former director of San Francisco Public Works who resigned from his job after being charged with public corruption. Breed also disclosed a "gift" of approximately $5,600 from Nuru.
Two Glasgow brothers and schoolboy admit brutally killing Daniel ‘Zippy’ McGuigan in Castlemilk axe and knife attack
TWO brothers and a 15-year-old today admitted killing a gardener after arming themselves with a knife, an axe and a piece of wood. At the High Court in Glasgow, David Brookhouse, 38, and his brothe…
Police find man who vanished from Edinburgh after warning public not to approach him
POLICE have traced a man that they warned the public not to approach. Sandy Ross, 26, disappeared from the Leith Links area of the capital last week around 9pm on Sunday night. Cops launched an …
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
Exports decline 1.7% in January, trade deficit widens to $15 billion
During the first 10 months of the current fiscal, while exports contracted 1.9%, imports shrank 8.1%.Of the 30 major items in India’s export and import baskets, 21 export items and 17 imported goods fell
SC notice to Lalu Prasad on CBI plea against bail in fodder scam case
CBI filed a plea challenging Jharkhand High Court bail granted to Yadav in one of the fodder scam cases.The order, given on 12 July 2019, has been challenged on the grounds that it was passed "erroneously"
Income Tax Department busts ₹2000 crore black money racket in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Searches conducted by the department earlier this month covered more than 40 premises.Chandrababu Naidu’s associate was covered in the search operation
Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Welcoming President Erdogan
PM Khan should avoid looking for modelsOn Friday President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered his fourth address to Parliament which is indicative of the closeness of Pak-Turkey relations. The
Turkey ready to join CPEC projects, Erdogan says
--Turkish president calls for 'quickly increasing' Pak-Turk trade to $1bn and gradually raising it to $5bn--PM Imran promises to fully facilitate Turkish business community in joint ventures with
Turkey to stand by Pakistan, Erdogan vows
--Turkish president reiterates support to Kashmir cause, Pakistan's stance in FATF--Slams Trump's Mideast peace plan, says 'agreement of the century is not a peace project but in fact a project fo
Cameroon's crisis-marked legislative vote [Morning Call]
Reactions to Cameroon’s crisis-marked legislative and municipal ballot held on February 9, 2020 have continued to pour.
Far-right suspects in Germany planned to attack Muslims, refugees
German police have arrested 12 men suspected of setting up a far-right organisation with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) said.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urged by Putin to stick to peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stick to peace agreements to de-escalate the five-year conflict between Kyiv forces and Moscow-backed separatists, the Kremlin said in a blunt statement on Friday.
Renowned Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan acquitted in 'terror' case
A court in Istanbul has acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan of the charge of membership of an armed "terror organisation".
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Vernon man already banned from driving gets jail for blowing through red light
A Vernon man already banned from driving for 10 years was sentenced to six months jail time for blowing through a red light at a busy intersection during ru
What Iran's attacks on American bases tell us about China's missile program
The belief that Chinese missiles are numerous, but inaccurate, is likely now outdated.
PMLA case: ED files chargesheet naming Moin Qureshi’s close aide an accused
Special Judge Anuradha Shukla Bharadwaj put up the matter for consideration of the second chargesheet filed in the case for February 15.
Cruise industry avoids Asia as it seeks to limit coronavirus risks
Many cruises in the region are being cancelled while others currently sailing are being re-routed, skipping originally scheduled stops in China, Hong Kong and Singapore
Anti-CAA protest in Chennai turns violent as police begin to use force
Everything was peaceful till around 5.30 p.m. when police swamped the protest venue in Old Washermanpet area in hundreds.
Gold seized at RGIA
An air passenger was detained by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.2 kg of foreign origin gold from Jeddah. The accused passenger, who is being questioned by the
Adani arm, AAI ink pact for 3 airports
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Friday signed concession agreements with Airports Authority of India (AAI) for operating, managing and developing three airports — Lucknow, Mangaluru and Ahmedabad —
Elections for primary agri-cooperative societies on Saturday
TRS likely to sweep the polls; it has already bagged 12 societies unanimously
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
The area outside Court 4, which remains usually crowded, was cordoned off for a while
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Passenger says he was not allowed to carry packed fish into metro station in Bengaluru
BMRCL says all kinds of meat are prohibited
Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japan tests positive for coronavirus
A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were on board the ship.
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
Big setback if India and U.S. can’t agree on trade deal now, says top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells
Ms. Wells will not be accompanying Mr Trump to India and neither will Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Nalgonda MP sanctions ₹ 25 lakh for Hindu cemetery
Nalgonda MP and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy sanctioned ₹ 25 lakh from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for development of
Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating
Students were told to remove their undergarments.
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)
‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’
MADITSSIA hails schemes for MSMEs
MaduraiMadurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) welcomed the schemes announced in the budget, presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday, to leverage th
Bloomberg woos black vote in Democratic race
Former Mayor rallies supporters in Texas
Fishermen blame officials for permitting use of banned fishnets
Despite submitting petitions for many years, the officials at the Department of Fisheries have not been taking any tangible action against those using banned fishnets and as a result, the entire fishi
Caution against rising temperatures
Heat up by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kasaragod
Tipper lorries strike terror on Pathanamthitta roads
Two pedestrians fatally trapped under overturned lorries
SC notice to Lalu Prasad on plea challenging bail
“CBI had erroneously suspended the sentence and released him.”
Israeli strikes kill seven in Damascus
Three were Syrian soldiers and the rest were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus.
Adani Group, Airport Authority of India ink pacts for managing Ahmedabad and two other airports
Three subsidiaries of the group – Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, Adani Lucknow International Airport Limited and Adani Mangaluru International Airport Limited – have signed concession agreements with the AAI.
Assam party sounds U.N. on validity of CAA
Petition was in view of the “grave danger” from CAA “to the identity and existence of the indigenous people” of Northeast, say its office-bearers
Maharashtra govt.’s nod for transfer of Elgaar Parishad case to NIA ‘improper,’ says Sharad Pawar
NCP chief, however, clarifies there are no problems among the coalition partners
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for passenger and freight train services on this section
State apprehensive over Indo-U.S. trade talks
Sunil Kumar writes to Centre seeking safeguards for farmers
Changing Malnad reflected on stage
Play depicting significant changes in the region over the years to be staged today in Hassan
Narrow escape for Sabarimala pilgrims
Pampa-bound KSRTC bus catches fire near Chalakkayam
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi and brother Hashem fled scene of car crash in Fallowfield weeks before attack, court told
The brothers ran away after crashing their silver Toyota Aygo into another car in Fallowfield on March 23, 2017, and failed to tend to the 'traumatised and crying' woman driving the other car, according to an eye witness
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday (February 10) after failing to turn up for her job as a gardener in the Wanaka area, where she had been living.
Jim Carrey Pretends To Be Ace Ventura While Meeting Exotic Animals On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Jim Carrey is an animal expert, thanks to his 1994 role in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective". On Thursday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show", Carrey and his "Sonic the Hedgehog" co-stars James Marsden and Ben Schwartz join Clarkson and YouTube star Coyote Peterson in meeting an adorable little hedgehog. However, Peterson also brings out some…
Boris Johnson 'victory tour' visit to Trump's White House delayed until June
The Prime Minister and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds were invited to Washington in 'early 2020' after his election triumph - but the date's now thought to be June amid domestic issues and a row over Huawei
Sex tapes, prostitutes and threesomes: The biggest celeb sex scandals of all time
As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's take a look back at some of the biggest celebrity sex scandals from the tape that kick-started the Kardashians' career to Katie Price's ultimate betrayal
Perth woman not guilty of murdering boy
A YOUNG woman has been found not guilty of murder but convicted of unlawfully killing a teenager by running him down with her car in Perth.
Coronavirus: KLM airline apologises after crew bans passengers from using toilet on 10-hour flight to South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
Turkey, Istanbul: Meet Syrian refugees on the Turkey Women's Expedition
A special women's tour visits a community to see refugee aid in action.
Suffolk and north Essex left counting the cost of Storm Ciara
The region has been left counting the cost after Storm Ciara struck last weekend, according to an insurer.
Man arrested after being found with knuckle duster and taser disguised as torch
A 19-year-old man found in possession of a knuckle duster and a taser which was disguised as a torch has been arrested by police.
Coronavirus checks carried out at Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe port authorities have screened people on vessels to ensure no-one has been infected with coronavirus.
Lions v Stormers: Will Dan 'decode' Dobbo’s plans?
A very recent Newlands staffer, Dan Kriel may help the Lions get to grips with the Stormers’ tactical arrangements in the Super Rugby derby, says Rob Houwing.
Proteas' T20 tour of Pakistan postponed
CSA and the Pakistan Cricket Board have agreed to postpone the planned tour by the Proteas to Pakistan for a series of T20 matches.
Rebels too good for woeful Waratahs in wet Melbourne
The Rebels have beaten the Waratahs in their all-Australian Super Rugby clash played in the rain in Melbourne.
Lions coach: Physicality is Alberts' X-factor
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is delighted to have Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts fit for their derby against the Stormers.
Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria
Many of the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing northwestern Syria are sleeping in open fields and under trees in frigid temperatures
Letters to the editor: Feb. 14: ‘Maybe Jody Wilson-Raybould could have intervened.’ Readers wonder what’s next as pipeline protests continue, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: China and the coronavirus; the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Eastern energy; Western energy; to Christie
U.S., Taliban reach agreement on temporary ‘reduction in violence’: official
If successfully completed, the truce will lead to a formal ceasefire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Reuters: Oil prices stabilize, set for weekly gain on hopes for supply cut
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
Zelensky, Putin discuss preparations for another Normandy summit
The presidents paid special attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens.
CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine
Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.
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US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea
It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
RBS profit surges, as bank's new CEO sets climate goal
Looking to the future, Rose said "climate, and the role we can play in accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy" was among her "initial areas of focus where we can make a substantial impact".
Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions
Iran's economy has been battered since US President Donald Trump in 2018 abandoned an international nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions and a
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
The ambitious Griveaux helped found the Republic on the Move (LREM) party, but recent polls showed him trailing in third place in Paris, which Macron won comfortably in the 2017 presidential election.
US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
But hostilities have surged again since US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East peace plan last month.
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Cloud Forest
Against the mountain slope, incoming fog— we stood near the maroon strips of bark and inhaled the aroma of a rainbow eucalyptus— in the Netherlands, a rising sea level is stressing dikes— an akepa is singing— waves were whitecapping against black lava rock— on an atoll, nuclear waste was dumped into a concrete vault— we find these truths to be self-evident— in a past life, you played the clarinet ...
Top NMC shareholder Muhairi quits board amid turmoil
Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group has faced turbulent time since report questioning finances
Andrea Orcel suffers defeat in criminal complaint against Santander
Ex-UBS banker is pursuing a civil case against the Spanish bank for alleged breach of contract
Jes Staley’s Jeffrey Epstein issue is just the latest Barclays tangle
Here’s why running this particular British bank is like riding a rollercoaster
Emmanuel Macron’s pick for Paris mayor drops out over sex video
Setback for French president as Benjamin Griveaux withdraws from race
€280k seized at Rosslare with help of detector dog Flynn
Revenue officers seized €280,000 at Rosslare Europort this week with the help of detector dog Flynn.
Man, 70s, arrested over Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 70s in relation to sexual offences that are alleged to have occurred over a 30 year period.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal
Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said. Udayanga Weeratunga was taken before a magistrate in Colombo who remanded him in custody till Monday pending a further
Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off.Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry
Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has attacked one of the jurors who convicted Roger Stone while sharing her social media details to millions of people after she spoke out in support of Justice Department prosecutors.Tomeka Hart, who served as the foreperson of the jury that found Mr Stone guilty of seven
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader
Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire Thursday outside a court in El Progreso, around 140 kilometers (87 miles) north of the capital Tegucigalpa,
World War II Taught The Air Force Why Flying Tanks Are King
America's B-25G was the first, but it wouldn't be the last.
Could Iran Take Down This Plane in a War with Trump?
Iran maintains numerous SAM systems imported from the United States and Europe half a century ago, but lacks access to spare parts and new missiles.
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled
Vietnam turns away cruise ship over coronavirus fears - state media
Vietnam has turned away a German-owned cruise ship with more than 1,000 passengers on board over fears of coronavirus infections on board, state media reported on Friday. Authorities in Quang Ninh province, home to the UNESCO world heritage site Ha Long Bay, decided on Tuesday not to allow passengers
The Multibillion Dollar Canal Carving a Rift Through Erdogan's Turkey
The largest infrastructure project Turkey has ever undertaken is angering environmentalists, opposition politicians and potentially Moscow
'Unfair': Pawar Criticises Thackeray Led-Maharashtra Govt Over Transfer of Bhima-Koregaon Case to NIA
"Law and order is a state subject. It is not proper to encroach upon the rights of the state. Maharashtra's support to the move is also unfair," Pawar said in a media interaction.
After Supreme Court Rap, DoT Directs Telcos to Pay AGR Dues by 11:59 PM Tonight
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
Nordstrom's Winter Sale Has All the Cold-Weather Staples Your Closet Is Missing, FYI
Hello, velvet puffer jacket of my dreams!
New virus has infected more than 64,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 64,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of Friday in Beijing:— Mainland China: 1,380 deaths among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei.— Hong Kong: 56 cases, 1 death— Macao: 10— Japan: 259, including 218 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, 1 death— Singapore: 67— Thailand: 33— South Korea: 28— Malaysia: 19— Taiwan: 18— Vietnam: 16— Germany: 16— United States: 1
Sex tapes sink Macron's candidate, spark outrage in France
PARIS (AP) — Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of graphic sexual images led an associate of President Emmanuel Macron to pull out of the race for mayor of Paris.Rapid expressions of support for Benjamin Griveaux were a striking reminder of the longstanding and widely held view in France that public servants' private lives are largely off limits, especially what they do in private settings with consenting adults.A Russian performance artist who accused Griveaux of lying to Paris voters and “big hypocrisy” claimed responsibility for sexually explicit posts that apparently prompted the candidate t
IEA sees first drop in global oil demand
Global oil demand will drop this quarter for the first time in more than a decade as the coronavirus batters China's economy, the International Energy Agency said. The new estimates show that oil markets face a significant surplus despite the latest production cuts by OPEC and its partners. Crude already sank to a one-year low below $50 a barrel last week, and the impact of the epidemic will be felt throughout the year, the agency said. "Demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus and the widespread shutdown of China's economy," the Paris-based IEA said. "The crisis is ongoing and at this stage it is hard to be precise about the impact.
OKC Civic Life Journal: 'Citizens' sparks a debate
Catching up on Oklahoma City news.
German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.The flat reading underlines the challenge facing the broader eurozone economy as it struggles against headwinds from the U.S-China trade dispute and Britain's departure from the European Union.Both the German and eurozone figures were the weakest since 2013, when the region was suffering from a debt crisis that nearly spelled the end of the euro currency.Germany's state statistics agency said Friday there was zero growth in the fourth quarter and a mediocre 0.6% increase for the whole year.
AP Explains: Why Syria's M5 is Assad's highway to victory
BEIRUT (AP) — It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s civil war, and after eight years of fighting, Syrian President Bashar Assad has got it back.The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, is known to Syrians simply as the “International Road.” Cutting through Syria's major cities, the motorway is key to who controls the country.Assad gradually lost control over the M5 from 2012, when various rebel groups fighting to topple him began seizing parts of the country.Protests against his family's rule had erupted the year before amid a wave of uprisings in the Arab world. This soon turned into a civil war, following a brutal government crackdown on dissent and the intervention of foreign powers in th
Watch: Kinneret on the Boardwalk
The rains have raised the Kinneret high enough to splash onto the Tiberias boardwalk - for the first time since 1992.
Actors, Activists, And Assorted Liars
Those who call for the destruction of the State of Israel, do so in the full knowledge that they are calling for a second Holocaust. They lamely pretend to others and perhaps even to themselves that they mean something else. They are simply acting.
Syrian Observatory: Israeli Raid Targeted Iranian Cargo Plane Landing in Damascus International
The raid Killed 7 Iranian and Syrian officers.
Google is quitting its free Wi-Fi business three months after SA launch
Just three months after Google launched its free public Wi-Fi initiative, known as Google Station, in South Africa, the Internet giant is backing out of the business worldwide.
Trump tweets that he has the 'legal right' to involve A.G. Barr in criminal cases
Trump's assertion comes a day after Barr said the president's tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job."
Mayor impact: Brexit felt in rural Germany as village loses its chief
Europe has not felt the full impact of Brexit yet. But one corner of rural Germany is feeling its effects already.
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
US and Taliban reach Afghanistan truce on sidelines of Munich summit
The truce came after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper met in Munich with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.
Macron's Paris mayoral candidate quits after sex video publication
Benjamin Griveaux withdrew from the race on Friday saying he didn't want to put his family at risk.
Deeply in love: underwater wedding on Valentine's Day in Thailand
Newlywed couples also participate in Buddhist activities for luck and blessings on the day of love.
German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View
While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.
Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links
It comes weeks after Belgrade and Pristina agreed to resume direct flights for the first time since the Kosovo War.
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr
House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.
What’s not diverse about The Irishman?
The Academy Awards are finally behind us so we no longer have to endure the screaming and yelling of folks who hate Hollywood because it’s filled with a bunch of socialist liberal types. They were joined in screaming, this year, by those who hate Hollywood because it is #sowhite and #somale and #sostraight...
Macron ally pulls out of Paris mayoral race amid sex images reports
A Russian performance artist reportedly claimed responsibility for leaks of compromising sexual images involving Benjamin Griveaux.
Briton stranded on cruise ship ‘really thankful’ to be going home
John Stanley had been stranded at sea for two weeks on the MS Westerdam.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
West Midland Safari Park monitoring Storm Dennis warnings after wild dog killings
West Midland Safari Park will monitor Storm Dennis sweeping in this weekend just days after animals were killed when wild dogs broke free from their enclosure.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
New Paltz water deemed safe to drink after testing
A do-not-drink advisory has been lifted in New Paltz after a damaged fuel line led to complaints about the taste and smell of the water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
Water main break shuts down part of Route 20 in Paterson
A water main break shut down part of Route 20 in Paterson, New Jersey early Friday.
Body positive big men take the runaway to fight body shaming at New York Fashion Week
The message? Men's curves matter, too.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect "very soon" and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables," a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Before you gift your loved one with that beautiful bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, those flowers make quite a journey just to get here.
Valentine's Day history: What do your flowers really mean?
How do you show someone you love them? For many, they'll say it with flowers on Valentine's Day.
Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
News: Retail sales, which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online, rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent last month from December.
Reinventing Shopping And Agriculture With Innovation
Innovators aim to transform shopping and agriculture with new approaches to shopping centers and farms, with the help of tools like artificial intelligence.
DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe
The Justice Department said Friday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, after a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations brought by the agency's independent watchdog who found that he lacked "candor" when questioned about leaking to the media.
Criminals with rape, manslaughter convictions spared deportation as UK court backs activists
Criminals with convictions for rape and manslaughter are among the violent and sexual offenders who were spared deportation to Jamaica after a British court backed a challenge brought by left-wing activists and had them removed from a deportation flight.
Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere
Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that the President Trump’s tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job," in an out-of-character jab at the president – but critics on the left have dismissed the comment as a calculated move.
Should you drink alkaline water?
Should you make alkaline water a regular part of your diet?
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashed Donald Trump at an event in New York City on Tuesday while simultaneously showing support for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
What's the romantic vehicle? Probably not the Chevrolet LUV
What's in a name?
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change: He ‘may be Argentinean but God is Brazilian’
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, who embraces his comparison to President Trump, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change.
Air Force to allow uniformed members to wear turbans, hijabs, beards in new dress code update, officials say
The United States Air Force updated its official dress code policy this month, in observance of religious practices, which will allow military personnel to wear turbans or hijabs as a part of the uniform.
Don Jr calls up pro-Trump 15-year-old who was attacked in NH: ‘My family has your back'
Donald Trump Jr. reached out to the 15-year-old Trump supporter who was allegedly assaulted on New Hampshire primary day this week, telling him that the Trump family has “family has your back.”
Andy Biggs slams 'disparate treatment' of Roger Stone compared to Democrats
The original charge made by Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors against former Trump associate Roger Stone -- as well as lesser and/or nonexistent sentences for wrongdoing Democrats -- appears as "disparate treatment," Arizona Republican congressman Andy Biggs said Friday.
US, Taliban reach truce agreement calling for 'reduction in violence'
American and Taliban officials have agreed Friday to sign a truce agreement that will see a seven-day “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan – in addition to possible U.S. troop withdrawals.
Kentucky to pay atheist $150G for rejecting 'IM GOD' license plate
A federal judge ordered the state of Kentucky to pay more than $150,000 to the groups representing a self-described atheist for denying him a personalized "IM GOD" license plate.
Passenger caught manspreading at the airport divides opinion after he takes up THREE seats
A MANSPREADING passenger has divided opinion after he was spotted spreading his legs and taking up three seats at the airport. The man in question was spotted at Toronto Pearson Airport before a fl…
Woman attacked by sea lion in Australia after it bit into her leg leaving her with £2,000 medical bill
A YOUNG woman was left with a £2,000 medical bill after she was bitten by an angry SEA LION. Elena Precillia, 25, was swimming at Seals’ Rocks, in Geraldton, Western Australia, with a raft of…
Woman-beating thug arrested after girl, 14, is tortured and killed after having piece of wood shoved inside her
A WOMAN-beating thug has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl was found dead with a piece of wood lodged inside her. The unnamed teen victim, whose name was not revealed, showed signs of torture …
Cops who visited businessman, 54, at work over ‘transphobic’ tweets acted unlawfully
POLICE who visited a businessman at work over his alleged transphobic tweets acted unlawfully, the High Court has ruled. Ex-cop and businessman Harry Miller, 54, said the actions of Humberside Poli…
KYALO: Forgiveness must be part of national talks
Vocal Moi supporters want whoever he wronged to forgive him in the same week he died. Why?
Kenya in must-win tie against South Africa
In Friday’s matches, Tanzania's Juma Hamisi lost to Kenya's Peter Munuve.
Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims
Wamwere says the water they drank is the same one they relieved themselves in.
APC rejects INEC’s declaration of Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare Douye Diri, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
NERC: Power sector recorded N1.7trn tariff shortfall in four years
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the power sector recorded ₦1.72 trillion tariff-related revenue shortfall from 2015 to 2019. The commission said this in a newly released consultation paper
The overbearing demand for gratifications in Nigerian airports
BY REUBEN RINE Apart from the numerous airstrips built mainly by the Nigerian military and multinational oil companies, Nigeria has 31 airports out of which only 5 are functional for
‘1500’ Lagos-bound passengers stranded in Ghana — four days after flight diversion
About 1,500 Nigerians are stranded in Ghana four days after British Airways, Rwandair, Emirates and Qatar airlines diverted their flights from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos to Kotoka International Airport, in Accra.
This dinky Japanese restaurant is just 3.7 sqm
Is it the smallest in the world?
9 Lesser-Known Gems Of Nature In KL And Selangor To Visit This Weekend
The weekend has come along and you want to take a break from city life by diving into nature, but you don’t want to go to tourist spots where the chirping of birds is droned out by the shutter of cameras. Well, why not give these lesser-known gems of nature…
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general Friday, tweeting that he has the "legal right" to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes.
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered an extraordinary public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president's tweets were making his job at the Justice Department "impossible."
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand have found the body of a British hiker who went missing in the South Island after the area was hit by heavy rain and floods.
Man charged with attempted abduction further remanded
A 20-year-old man charged in connection with the attempted abduction of a pensioner in her late 60s in Dublin has been further remanded in custody.
Barr warns Trump attacks undermining justice dept
US Attorney General William Barr has said that President Donald Trump's attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the Justice Department's work, adding he would not be "bullied" by anyone.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construction a 550km SGR
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construct 550km SGR line
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Passenger traffic ebbs at Vietnam airports over novel coronavirus fears - VnExpress International
Vietnamese airports have seen 20 percent less passenger traffic over the last year as fear of novel coronavirus keeps foreigners away.
VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
Vietnam Airlines loses up to $10.8 million a week to Covid-19 - VnExpress International
Vietnam Airlines has lost VND200-250 billion ($8.6-10.8 million) per week following flight suspension to China, the national carrier said in a statement.
Man in his 70s arrested by gardaí investigating Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations
A man in his 70s has been arrested by gardaí investigating complaints about an individual associ...
'Farcical' to suggest FF/FG government would represent change - McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald has sharply criticised the "old boys club" of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, claim...
Ireland stars return for Saturday's PRO14 action
Many of the Ireland International players released from the squad by Andy Farrell have been named...
Exports contract for 6th straight month, drop 1.66 per cent in January; trade deficit widens
Shipments of petroleum products, plastic, carpet, gems and jewellery, and leather products contracted by 7.42 per cent, 10.62 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 6.89 per cent, and 7.57 4 per cent, respectively, in January. Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to USD 41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of USD 15.17 billion, according to the government data released on Friday.
IRB Infra Q3 PAT down 27% at Rs 160 crore
Total expenses increased to Rs 1,534.36 crore, from Rs 1,446.82 crore earlier.
SpiceJet shares climb nearly 6% after Q3 results
In the 2018 December quarter, the carrier recorded a profit of Rs 55 crore.
DMart OFS: Non-retail quota subscribed 3.4 times
Radhakishan Damani and other promoters of Avenue Supermarts would be selling 2.28 per cent stake or 1.5 crore shares of the company in a Rs 3,500-crore deal.
Supreme Court notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The probe agency has challenged the July 12, 2019, order passed by the high court at Ranchi, saying it had "erroneously" suspended the sentence awarded by the trial court and released the RJD chief on bail in one of the fodder-scam cases.
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change
Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change. The ultra-conservative leader, who is Catholic himself, criticized the
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe won’t be charged for alleged role in media leaks
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe — a frequent target of President Trump for his role in the Russia probe.
US and Taliban reach ‘reduction of violence’ deal, official claims
The official told reporters at a security conference in Munich that the seven-day period of a reduction of violence had not begun yet.
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
Los Angeles wiping out 66,000 old marijuana convictions
Los Angeles County prosecutors are partnering with a nonprofit technology firm to wipe out or reduce up to 66,000 marijuana convictions that disproportionately impacted minorities over decades. The
Official Survey Says Unemployment in West Bank, Gaza Rises 25%
Unemployment in the Palestinian labor force rose 25 percent in 2019, revealed an official report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The number of unemployed was 343,800 in 2019, with 215,100 in the Gaza Strip and 128,700 in
Saudi Arabia, UAE Among Top 10 Logistics Markets
Arabian Gulf countries have had a high ranking in the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, with UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 logistics markets. In the GCC, the UAE ranked third, Saudi Arabia sixth, Oman 14th, Bahrain 15th, and Kuwa
The Strategic Significance of Syria’s M5 Highway
It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s war, and after eight years of fighting, Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad has got it back. The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, is known to Syrians simply as the “International Road.” Cuttin
Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet
Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.
How bioinformatics bolster the fight against the coronavirus
The WHO and other experts still wonder why COVID-19 has remained undetected in Indonesia. The government has evacuated Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, the origin of the virus, to Natuna Island for quarantine.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
Lion Air offers discounts to rev up business amid virus fears
Indonesia’s largest low-cost carrier is offering significant price cuts for flights to and from three destinations in the country as the aviation business is weighed down by concern over the coronavirus outbreak.
Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March
Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.
Quick strategies needed to shift dependency on China
China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, our second-largest supplier and third-largest foreign investor. These three indicators should be more than enough for us to be vigilant and immediately anticipate further adverse impacts.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
Explosives tied to balloons and kites first emerged as a weapon in Gaza, ruled by the Islamist group Hamas, during intense protests in 2018, when the devices drifted across the border daily, causing thousands of fires in Israeli farms and communities.
Coronavirus: Indonesia to screen ships seeking to dock from China
Every vessel from China and its crew members will be screened while the ship is still on the waters, or before it seeks to dock at the country's ports.
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait
President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.
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While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference
Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defense
Trump previously denied directing his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt against Biden, his Democratic rival, in Ukraine.
Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard threatens to storm off set - "I've had enough!"
"Right, I've had enough. I'm going"
"No Rollbacks": BitMEX Says After 62% XRP Flash Crash
XRP saw a "flash crash" on the BitMex exchange, with the asset's price plunging by 50% in a few minutes' time.
Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth prototype to go under the hammer
A rare example of the classic racing icon is set to change hands at auction this year.
FM’s Germany trip to boost global trust
Chinese analysts said on Friday that China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, the first overseas trip by a senior Chinese official since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, will let the world see clearly China's efforts in combating the virus, boost international confidence in China and stress the significance of international collaboration in tackling a global public health issue as some countries acted out of political motives to smear Chinese efforts.
Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban
Senator Joel Villanueva described as
CBCP-ECMI supports renewal of ABS-CBN franchise
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP ECMI) is for the renewal of the franchise of ABS CBN.
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Sandiganbayan convicts, acquits ex-DepEd officials of graft, malversation charges
The Sandiganbayan Second Division has convicted former Department of Education (DepEd) Region IX Director Jesus Loretizo Nieves of two counts of graft, while his co-accused, Accountant III Marilou T. Tolosa, has been acquitted of all charges.
Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’
QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes
The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court–Branch 138 on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others in connection with their conspiracy to commit sedition case.
Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.
Filipinos stranded in Taiwan cannot extend their visa-free stay — Banayo
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has reminded stranded Filipinos in Taiwan that they cannot extend their visa-free stay in the country.
White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.
‘Bikoy’ set to post bail
Peter Joemel Advincula alias “Bikoy” is set to post bail next week over the conspiracy to commit sedition case he is facing before the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC).
QC mayor supports ABS-CBN’s bid for fresh franchise deal
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has strongly supported the pursuit of television network giant ABS-CBN for a fresh 25-year franchise deal to operate.
Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries
The Philippines can survive even without military support from the United States, a Palace official said Friday following the move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the western power.
Israeli missile attack on Syria kills 7 fighters: monitor
A missile attack launched from Israel on military targets near Damascus overnight killed three Syrian and four Iranian fighters, a war monitor said Friday.
Cruise passengers land after two weeks at sea over virus fears
Passengers on a cruise ship that was turned away from ports around Asia over fears they could be carrying the new coronavirus finally began disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.
DA assures no ASF in Caraga region
BUTUAN CITY – “No cause for alarm because there is no case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeastern Mindanao due to tighter measures to prevent the contagious disease from entering Caraga region,” stressed Emmylou T. Presilda, regional spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture said.
Cruise ship passenger causes coronavirus scare in Sydney
Australian health officials tested a passenger onboard a cruise ship docked in Sydney harbor for a “respiratory illness” on Friday, causing passengers to fret about the potential of another shipboard outbreak of the coronavirus.
Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue
President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.
Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations
‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.
RBS to slash investment bank, rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland’s new chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a new strategy for the taxpayer-backed bank on Friday, including radically cutting back the size of its loss-making investment bank and renaming the company NatWest, Reuters reports. Rose, the first woman to lead one of Britain’s major banks, is hoping a rebrand will help shift…
Third Indian crew member on board ship tests positive for coronavirus
So far there have been 218 coronavirus positive cases on the ship Diamond Princess
Cops say they have clinching evidence against Bengaluru's Bentley boy Nalpad
Investigators have CCTV footage showing MLA's son's involvement in accident
Turkish President Erdogan vows to support Pakistan on Kashmir issue
Erdogan says the issue can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness
Supreme Court rejects telecom operators' plea for new schedule for AGR payments
The telecom companies appealed before the top court challenging its verdict on Rs 92,000 crore past dues
Barr Assigns ‘Outside Prosecutor’ to Review Michael Flynn Case Amid Roger Stone Debacle
The day after Attorney General William Barr did an interview in an attempt to convince the public that he is not giving President Donald Trump’s friend Roger Stone special treatment, Barr has reportedly assigned an “outside prosecutor” to review the criminal case against Michael Flynn.
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases
Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.
Prosecutor Blasts Harvey Weinstein as Manipulative, Domineering Rapist During Closing Arguments
Closing arguments finished Friday in the rape trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Prosecutors made their final pitch to jurors the day after the defense made theirs.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
French leader Macron loses his mayoral candidate in Paris
PARIS — In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday, after French media reports of leaks onto the internet of compromising sexual images.
Baby born in migrant boat rescued near Canary Islands
MADRID — Spanish authorities said Friday that they have rescued a group of 86 migrants that included a baby who was born during the perilous journey in the open sea to reach Europe.
German economy stagnated in fourth quarter
FRANKFURT — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell. The figure underlines the challenge facing the eurozone.
Iran says it will strike US and Israel if they make the 'slightest error'
Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said in a live speech on state television on Thursday.
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped
For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.
Jacob Thiele, Former The Faint Keyboardist, Dies at 40
Thiele had been with the band from their beginning until 2016. His cause of death is unknown
Ballincollig shopping centre damaged after car strikes supporting pillar
It is understood that a car struck and demolished a supporting pillar for the roof of retail units next to Quish's SuperValu in Ballincollig.
River Island’s Irish profits jump more than 50%
Gordon Deegan Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of fashion retailer River Island increased by 53% to €4.89m in 2018, newly-filed accounts show.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Gardaí arrest man in Cork in connection with Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 70s associated with Scouting Ireland in connection with a sex abuse investigation.
Germany unlikely to stoke stuttering eurozone coffers
Germany entered 2020 with a flatlining economy and manufacturers in distress, leaving it ill prepared for continued trade uncertainty and the new coronavirus threat.
Police: Employees helped plan 2 recent Middletown gas station robberies
MIDDLETOWN — Two gas station employees have been arrested this month for allegedly setting up robberies at their Middletown businesses.
Two transatlantic jets make emergency landings at Shannon
Flights from Spain and Bahamas both declared medical emergencies on board
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Ex-scout leader released without charge in Cork
Men say abuse happened in man’s home, in scout hall and scout camp
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
Connacht v Cardiff: Team news, kick-off time and TV details
Andy Friend’s side welcome Welsh opposition to Galway for crucial meeting
Ex-Scout leader questioned over sex abuse of more than 20 boys in Cork
Men say abuse happened in man’s home, in scout hall and scout camp
Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition
Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party
Coronavirus prompts HSBC and Shell to send staff home
Employees in Hong Kong and Singapore came into contact with people infected
‘Are they mean?’ Donald Trump ‘obsessed’ with badgers, new book claims
Daily Beast reporters say president repeatedly asked about the animals in policy briefings
Coronavirus cruise treated with 2000 iPhones deployed to everyone stuck on board
In a more curious example of how iPhone is involved with the coronavirus outbreak, the Japanese Ministry of Health is set to hand out over 2000 iPhones to passengers stuck onboard a Princess cruise ship near Japan. Reported by Macotakara, Japan is giving out the iPhones so that “there will be one unit of phone […]
Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.
Sid and Marty Krofft receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in LA(5 images)
Puppeteers/producers Sid and Marty Krofft were honored with the 2,687th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Thursday. Their hit shows include "H.R. Pufnstuf," “Sigmund & the Sea Monsters,” “The Bugaloos,” “Land Of The Lost.”
Iran's foreign minister should be arrested in Europe
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Inviting Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister of Iran, to address the Munich Security Conference on Friday and Saturday, where he joined more than 450 senior decision-makers as well as prime ministers and presidents from around the world, was a grave error.
U.N. calls on North Korea to release abductees in 50-year-old hijacking case
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A panel of human rights experts from the United Nations is calling on North Korea to repatriate 11 South Koreans who were abducted on a hijacked plane 50 years ago.
Navy confiscates Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy earlier this week stopped a ship in the Arabian Sea believed to be bound for Yemen loaded with Iranian-made missiles and other weapons, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.
British court: Hospital can defy parents, remove infant's life support
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A British appellate court ruled Friday that a hospital can remove artificial support systems that are keeping a four-month-old infant alive -- in a decision that goes against the wishes of the boy's parents.
On This Day: League of Women Voters formed
On Feb. 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Samsung heirs under probe for propofol abuse
Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Two heirs of South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group are under investigation following allegations that Lee Jae-yong, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, and his sister Lee Boo-jin, chief executive of the Hotel Shilla chain, gained illegal access to a powerful anesthetic.
Canadian student unraveling message in a bottle mystery
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A Canadian woman is trying to identify the author of an Indonesian-language message in a bottle found in Canada 16 years after the date on the note.
Kansas man offering $25,000 to find him a girlfriend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- An unlucky-in-love Kansas man is offering a $25,000 reward for setting him up on a date that leads to his having a girlfriend.
Driver stopped as police find drugs stuffed in Sainsbury's bag for life
The haul of narcotics, believed to be cannabis, was seized
Body positive big men take the runaway to fight body shaming at New York Fashion Week
On Thursday, big men took over the runway on the last day of New York Fashion Week.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect "very soon" and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables," a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Flowers make quite a journey before you can give them to your Valentine!
Van Nuys has most dangerous intersection in LA, study says
The most dangerous intersection in Los Angeles saw 47 traffic collisions in 2019.
Valentine's Day: Shoppers flock to California Flower Mall in downtown LA for last-minute deals
Love was in the air at the California Flower Mall in downtown Los Angeles on Valentine's Day as last-minute shoppers scrambled to find the perfect gift for their special someone
26 smuggled immigrants, including 2 children, found inside tractor-trailer near Salton Sea: Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol found more than two dozen illegal immigrants, including two children, packed inside a tractor-trailer near the Salton Sea, officials say.
Valentine's Day history: What do your flowers really mean?
How do you show someone you love them? For many, they'll say it with flowers on Valentine's Day.
Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter
AMMAN/GENEVA (Reuters) - Families fleeing air strikes and advancing troops in Syria’s Idlib province are sleeping rough in streets and olive groves, and burning toxic bundles of rubbish to stay warm in the biting winter weather, aid workers say.
Syria tensions unlikely to shake Turkey's Russian missile plans: U.S. official
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, despite a threat of U.S sanctions.
Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad member
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death squad member living in Canada to help Moscow with an investigation into the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage in 1942.
Insured losses from storm Ciara could near $2 billion, RMS estimates
(Reuters) - Total insured property losses from storm Ciara, which was named Sabine in Germany, could be between 1.1 billion and 1.8 billion euros ($1.2 billion-$1.95 billion), catastrophe risk modeling firm RMS estimated on Friday.
Naked couple protest in bed against Polish canal project
WARSAW (Reuters) - An activist couple spent Valentine’s day morning naked in bed on the site of a planned canal which Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to cut across a narrow strip of land that separates its eastern coastline from the Baltic Sea.
Cocoa traders expect adverse weather, hoarding to hit Ivorian sales
ABIDJAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Adverse weather and hoarding in Ivory Coast could see sales of the top cocoa producer’s largest export fall some way short of consensus, which could push global prices higher, traders said.
Alstom executive investigated over Italian train crash
ROME (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have placed a senior executive of engineering group Alstom under investigation after a deadly high-speed train derailment in the northern Italian region of Lodi last week.
Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen events postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - The Maybank Championship to be held in Kuala Lumpur and the Volvo China Open in Shenzhen that were both scheduled for April have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the European Tour announced on Friday.
Transgender tweets were freedom of speech, British judge rules
LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge on Friday backed a man who was visited by police responding to his “transphobic” comments posted on Twitter, saying their action had interfered with his freedom of speech.
Leader of Merkel's conservatives to propose a successor on February 24: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will suggest a successor for her role as leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) on Feb. 24, German magazine Focus said on its website.
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.
Lufthansa Group extends China flight cancellations to March 28 over virus outbreak
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) on Friday said it would suspend all flights to mainland China until March 28 due to the new coronavirus, which is spreading in China and around the world.
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said on Friday.
Vietnam turns away two cruise ships over coronavirus fears
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has denied two cruise ships permission to dock due to fears of coronavirus infections on board, Vietnamese state media and a cruise operator reported on Friday.
Turkey to oppose Pakistan blacklisting at anti-terrorism finance meet
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he would help Pakistan stay off a terrorism financing blacklist at a meeting of a global finance watchdog, a move he suggested would counter “political pressure” from Islamabad’s critics.
Leaders of Ukraine, Russia discuss release of prisoners
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone about the release of Ukrainian citizens detained in Russia, eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Zelenskiy’s office said in a statement on Friday.
Thai villagers turn to court in protest over Mekong dam in Laos
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year.
New York Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders in 2020 Democratic race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential race on Friday, the Sanders campaign said.
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkish-backed Syrian rebels shot down a government helicopter west of Aleppo in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region, where violence and displacement has spiked in recent weeks, Turkish and Syrian state media said on Friday.
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president
MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite U.S. officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict.
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas
(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians: residents
KABUL (Reuters) - An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people - all believed to be civilians, residents said - following U.S. statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks.
Germany busts 'terrorist organization' that planned attacks on Muslims, refugees
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police detained 12 men on Friday suspected of setting up a far-right organization with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said.
De Blasio to endorse Sanders for President: reports
With former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg rising in the polls, his successor is wading back into the 2020 Democratic primary.
‘From Russia with love:’ Hopper returns in new 'Stranger Things' trailer
"Stranger Things" fans got the gift they've been waiting for with a sneak peek at the upcoming season that may have just revealed their hearts' desire — Hopper is alive!
NTSB releases preliminary report on helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant
The NTSB released its preliminary report Friday over the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on Jan. 26.
Lee County Sheriffs arrest convicted felon trying to break into home
A mother saw Bowman fire a gun as he was trying to get into a home in Fort Myers
Charlotte County teacher arrested on drug charges
Charlotte County teacher was arrested and cited for Possession of a Controlled Substance While Operating a Motor Vehicle.
Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results
As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...
Germany struggles to crack down on far-right extremists
German authorities raided sites linked to five people suspected of forming a 'right-wing terrorist organization” and planning to carry out attacks against...
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
Strong will to take Turkish-Pakistani trade, economic ties to new heights
Ankara and Islamabad look to benefit from the increasing trend in recent years and raise their bilateral trade volume to $1 billion in short-term, before eventually increasing it to $5 billion
2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest
A second Bashar Assad regime helicopter was downed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, local reports said Friday. According to footage circulated on...
At least 10 countries contact Turkey for domestic car dealership, minister says
Many countries have requested to sign deals to sell Turkey's first domestically produced car introduced last December, the Turkish industry and technology...
Turkey supports resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue, Erdoğan says
Turkey is in favor of resolving the Kashmir issue by taking into consideration the expectations of the Kashmiri people, and through dialogue based on U.N....
Macron's mayoral candidate withdraws after scandal
In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday after French...
Erdoğan's South America visit was milestone for ties, Paraguayan ambassador says
Despite the ocean between them, Turkey and Paraguay recently tapped into their shared economic potential and are now keen to make up for lost...
Somali man caught posing as woman to go to UK
Observant policemen and a trace of foundation on the earphones he was wearing meant the game was up for Ibrahim M.'s attempt to illegally go to the United...
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance
Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to...
Attacks, threats against mosques raise concern as parliament discusses Islam in Germany
The recent increase in hateful attacks and threats against mosques and djemevis Alevi places of worship in Germany have sparked concern among the...
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death
The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...
US-mediated Nile dam talks fail to produce solution
Ethiopian officials said Friday that negotiations this week in Washington failed to resolve a long-running dispute with Egypt over a massive dam on the...
Serbia, Kosovo agree to open road, railway connections
Serbia and its former province Kosovo on Friday signed an agreement to restore a railway connection between them under U.S. mediation in a step toward...
More Chinese medical staff infected with coronavirus as death toll rises
Amid concerns about shortages of protective equipment, more than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new coronavirus since the outbreak...
Turkey to stand with Pakistan on Kashmir issue, Erdoğan says
President Erdoğan underlined the importance of the Kashmir issue for Turkey, reiterating the country's support to Pakistan for a solution on the basis of justice and equity
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance
Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say
Turkey slams Assad regime's recognition of 1915 events as 'genocide'
Turkey late Thursday slammed the Bashar Assad regime-controlled parliament's recognition of the 1915 events as 'genocide' and as 'hypocrisy,' as tensions...
Eamonn branded 'ungrateful' by This Morning caller for moaning about Valentine's gift from Ruth
Eamonn wasn't happy with his gift from Ruth
Holly Willoughby divides fans with choice of shoes in Valentine's outfit photo
Some told her to ditch them
ITV's Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King leaves viewers in tears
The heavyweight boxer opened up about his personal life and mental health in a new three-part documentary
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
CBOT Trends - Wheat up 3-5 cents, corn mixed, soy steady-down 2 cents
CHICAGO, Feb 14 (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.WHEAT - Up 3 cents to 5 cents per bushel* Some end-of-week bargain buying expected to boost wheat market. Most-active CBOT wheat contract has fallen in three of the four previous trading sessions and is on track for a weekly loss of 1.9%.
3 Big Things Today, February 14, 2020
Soybean and grain futures were little changed in overnight trading as the coronavirus spreads.
GRAINS-U.S. soybeans stay firm as market awaits return of Chinese buying
* Soybeans set for second weekly gain in a row* Market expects Chinese demand as trade deal takes effect* Wheat, corn also steady as virus concerns abate (Updates with European trading, changes)By Gus Trompiz and Naveen ThukralPARIS/SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Friday to stay on course for a second week of gains on expectations that China will step up purchases of U.S. crop.Corn and wheat also ticked up but were heading for a weekly fall as large global supplies offset support from steady export demand.
Justin Bieber tiptoes out of cocoon with new album 'Changes'
Reclusive pop phenom Justin Bieber took baby steps back into public life Friday with the release of "Changes," a mellow, lovelorn album that is his first since 2015. The R&B-tinged offering is less a defiant comeback than a tentative toe-dip back into the public life the 25-year-old has largely shunned…
Buy/Drive/Burn: Compact and Captive Pickup Trucks From 1982
In the last edition of Buy/Drive/Burn, we pitted three compact pickup trucks from Japan against one another. The year was 1972, and still fairly early in Japan's truck offerings on North American shores. The distant year caused many commenters to shout "We are young!" And then claim a lack of familiarity. Fine! Today we'll move it forward a decade, and talk trucks in 1982.
Govt Hikes Fuel,Adjusts Electricity Prices
The government followed up their January increase on electricity prices by adjusting February prices by...
Las Vegas Valentine’s Day weekend forecast close to perfect
Las Vegas weather: Sunny, mild weekend
Red Rock to waive fee on President’s Day
With sunny skies in the forecast for President’s Day, Monday could be the perfect day to head outdoors.
6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus
Confirmed cases in mainland China rose to 63,851 by the end of Thursday, up 5,090 from the previous day. The death toll rose 121 to 1,380.
House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr
Dems have demanded more information about Barr’s intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted of lying to Congress and other charges.
Sanders holds lead heading into Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, poll finds
The Vermont senator leads the field by a solid margin among likely Democratic caucusgoers going into the four-day early voting period, a Review-Journal poll shows.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
The truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior official said.
Saracens name 4 internationals on the bench for Sale Sharks
Saracens have named three England and one Scottish international on the bench as Sale Sharks visit Allianz Park on Saturday.
Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay HC denies anticipatory bail to Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde
However, the court extended their interim protection from arrest for four weeks, so that they could approach the Supreme Court.
IWL: Sabitra Bhandari scores winner as Gokulam Kerala beat Kryphsa FC to bag first title
Sabitra Bhandari’s strike proved the winner as Gokulam Kerala came out on top in a five-goal thriller.
Pulwama: Rahul Gandhi poses 3 questions about attack, BJP calls him ‘known sympathiser of LeT, JeM’
On the first anniversary of the terror attack, the Congress leader asked who had benefited the most from it.
Bhima Koregaon case transferred from Pune to NIA court in Mumbai
The sessions court announced its decision after the Maharashtra government did a U-turn, and said it had no objection to the agency’s petition to move the case.
‘Please Don’t Let Any Man Break Your Virginity This Valentine With Coke & Shawarmer’- Father Pleads With Daughter
A caring and concerned father has literally begged his daughter not lose her virginity today, February 14 which happens to be Valentine's Day.
Social media user recounts how he crushed on the wife Despite’s son during school days
A young man on social media has recounted how he used to crush on Tracy, the newly wedded wife of Dr OSei Kwame Despite’s son, Kennedy Asante Osei. According to the user who failed to specify the school she attended with Tracy, he had a crush on the beautiful damsel way back on campus while […]
Official: Lynx Entertainment Partners The Taste of Afrika – Full Details
Lynx Entertainment Partners The Taste of Afrika
The 40th Root KSK Ceremony Rescheduled
rastos1 writes: The 40th Root Key Signing Key Ceremony, originally scheduled for 12 February 2020 at 2100 UTC in El Segundo, California, is being postponed. "During routine administrative maintenance of our Key Management Facility on 11 February, we identified an equipment malfunction that will prev...
EU Judge Raises Prospect of Increasing Multibillion Fine Against Google
Alphabet's appeal against a multibillion-dollar fine for alleged anticompetitive behavior by its Google unit risks backfiring after a European Union court floated the prospect of increasing the fine (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), rather than scrapping it. The Wall Street Journal re...
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
Pet salon owner charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty against dogs
A pet salon owner has been charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty after several shocking videos surfaced showing employees slapping, kicking, choking, and beating dogs with a rattan stick Defendant Bui Lau-ying, 28, was initially charged with...
Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry
DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary elections were thrown into turmoil after thousands of potential candidates were excluded from standing. The elections, due to take place on Feb. 21, will be the first test of the government since protests erupted across the country in the aftermath of the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January.
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
ANKARA: A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major opposition bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said two pilots were killed. The Turkey-backed National Liberation Front rebel group claimed responsibility. It came as Syrian and Russian forces pressed
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
KABUL: An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people — all believed to be civilians, residents said — following US statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.
How calligraphy became an integral part of Arab identity — and how it can remain so
AMMAN: In the spring of 2017, a group of fishermen in Gaza discovered treasure that could change their lives: A hoard of ancient Greek coins — over 2,000 years old — which included dozens of silver decadrachm coins from the time of Alexander the Great. Only 12 such coins had been officially recorded previously, and each is worth thousands of dollars (some, depending on their
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians
BERLIN: German police detained 12 men on Friday suspected of setting up a far-right organization with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a “terrorist organization” in September 2019 and regularly met and contacted each other by phone and
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
A former Qatari justice minister said people live in fear of persecution from Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a report published by The Economist on Thursday. “We’re scared,” said Najeeb Nuaimi who has been under a travel ban since 2017, in the article that looked at the Gulf state’s silencing of critics. “They’ll take your passport or your property and leave you stateless
Texoma’s Most Wanted Fugitives of the Week
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers has released the latest lineup of Texoma's most wanted fugitives as of February 14, 2020.
KLM apologizes for discriminatory note prompted by coronavirus fear
KLM issued an apology on Friday after a note posted on a toilet door on a flight from Amsterdam to Seoul caused an online uproar earlier this week. The note stated only in Korean that the toilet was
Dutch cruise ship passenger disembarking in Cambodia
The first passengers of Dutch cruise ship Westerdam were allowed to leave the ship during the early hours of Friday morning, Dutch time. The Holland America Line cruise ship docked in the Cambodian
Sterlington man accused of forcing woman & baby into truck at knife-point
Sterlington police have arrested a man accused of a domestic incident in which the victim says she and her baby were kidnapped at knife-point.
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video...
15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident
According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
The 18-foot-long tank has 11 weedy sea dragons and three leafy sea dragons, which have never been bred in captivity.
Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again
Each Friday, we're looking for your help to track down fugitives in Arizona.
Bernie Sanders: Too divisive
In the column “How Trump wins again” , David Brooks reveals the number of Sanders voters who went for Trump, or voted other than Democratic, in the 2016...
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance...
Man indicted in fatal shooting of Louisiana Walmart employee
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting a New Orleans Walmart employee and wounding a female customer has been indicted on murder charges, according to the district...
Kremlin Believes Turkey to Ensure Russian Diplomats Safety Amid Threats to Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin believes that Turkey will do its best to guarantee the safety of Russian diplomats and every Russian staying in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on threats targeting the Russian ambassador to Ankara.
Turkish Court Clears German-Based Novelist of Terror Charges – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A court in Istanbul on Friday acquitted a German-based Turkish novelist and columnist, Asli Erdogan, of being a member of a terrorist group, media said.
Turkish Military Says 'Neutralised' 6 Kurdistan Workers’ Party Members in Northern Iraq
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Turkish Air Force neutralised six members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designates as a terrorist group, in airstrikes carried out on the Qandil region in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Jes Staley: Inside Barclays CEO’s Links With Jeffrey Epstein
It emerged on Thursday that British regulators are probing the chief executive of Barclays –one the country’s largest banks – over his relationship with the disgraced millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who has been accused of trafficking hundreds of young women and underage girls for sex.
Syrian Armed Forces Helicopter Shot Down in Aleppo - Reports
Militants shot down a Syrian army helicopter in Aleppo province, according to the Anadolu news agency.
Trump Claims Has ‘Legal Right’ to Intervene in Criminal Prosecutions But Has Not Done So
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said in a statement on Friday that he has never intervened in a criminal case thus far even though he has the authority to do so.
Eleven Civilians Killed in US Air Strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Local Residents Say
No official confirmation of this information has been provided so far.
Videos of Syrian Helicopter Allegedly Being Struck by Militants Near Aleppo Emerge Online
Earlier on Friday, militants reoortedly shot down a Syrian army helicopter in the country’s Aleppo province, in what has become the second such downing over the past three days.
Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’
Syrian air defences reported intercepting multiple hostile targets over Damascus on Thursday night, with the missiles said to have come from the direction of the Israeli-controlled Syrian Golan Heights.
US Sees Idlib Conflict as Chance to Close Ranks With Turkey, Boost Its Positions in Mid East – Prof
The US regards the Turco-Syrian conflict as a window of opportunity to close ranks with Ankara and project its force in the Balkan-Black Sea and Central Asian directions, says Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, the head of the Ankara Centre for Crisis and Policy Research.
Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof
Professor Vladimir Golstein reveals why Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate who has a chance of beating the president.
Trump’s Attorney General Complains President’s Tweets Making It ‘Impossible’ to Do His Job
Earlier, the Democrats accused the attorney general of folding under pressure from the president and intervening in the sentencing of former Trump aide Roger Stone, who was convicted of obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering during the Mueller investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion.
US Senate to Push for More Military Assistance for Ukraine - Senator
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate will push to provide more assistance to Ukraine, including military support, US Senator John Barasso told reporters in Kiev on Friday.
Last Week’s Cyberattack Against Iran Originated in US – Iranian Civil Defence Chief
The United States government reportedly carried out a number of cyberattacks targeting Iran’s internet infrastructure over the past year, in response to Tehran’s shootdown of a US drone over Iranian airspace in the Hormuz Strait, and other actions in the Middle East which Washington has blamed on the Islamic Republic.
Turkey's 'Irresponsible Statements' About Shelling of Syrian Army Escalates Tensions - Russian MoD
Earlier, the Turkish military announced that it had 'neutralized' 63 more Syrian troops in Idlib province, with the two countries getting into a shooting war this week after the shelling of a Turkish observation post on Monday.
Turkish President Erdogan Reiterates Support for Pakistan on Kashmir
New Delhi (Sputnik): India abrogated the statehood and special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019, evoking objection and protests from neighbouring Pakistan and further worsening Indo-Pak relations. Since India's move to split Kashmir into two federally-administered territories, Pakistan has been raising the Kashmir issue internationally.
Justice Department Drops Pursuit of Criminal Charges Against Former FBI Deputy Director McCabe
Andrew McCabe briefly served as the FBI's acting director, and was unceremoniously fired by President Trump just hours before his retirement in March 2018.
Russian Journalist Golunov Receives Apology From Prosecutor Over False Charges
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov said on Friday that he had received a letter from a Moscow prosecutor with a formal apology for the ordeal he had endured when he was wrongly accused of selling drugs.
Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'
The US president also reportedly labelled Pelosi a “person that started an impeachment and lost“, adding that she “goes down as a loser, which she is“.
Macron’s Ally Griveaux Drops Out of Paris Mayoral Race After Masturbation Video Leaks Online
The scandal comes four weeks before the Paris election, leaving five candidates to compete for the capital, including the incumbent Socialist Anne Hidalgo and Griveaux’s ex-fellow party member Cedric Villani, who was forced to quit the party and run as independent after he was asked to step aside for Macron’s favourite.
Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event
Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have been credited with helping inform military veterans who subsequently chose to speak out against US and UK foreign polices following revelations of war crimes, falsehoods, and corruption.
Trump Administration Report Shows 'False' Justification for Soleimani Killing - Lawmaker
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Trump administration report to Congress on the US assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani makes no mention of earlier claims by President Donald Trump that the operation prevented an Iranian attack on US targets, House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel said.
'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new cabinet has met for the first time following yesterday’s reshuffle, which saw the likes of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, Housing Secretary Esther McVey and Business secretary Andrea Leadsom lose their posts.
Violent care home nurse filmed tossing frail woman, 91, around like rag doll
The nurse, named as Ronald Fletcher, has since been fired from his job and charged
Ex-cop's 'transphobic' tweets deemed lawful after High Court battle
Harry Miller's barrister warned police guidance could have a 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression.
Passengers on shunned coronavirus ship greeted with kisses from Cambodia PM
The MS Westerdam rejected at five countries before Cambodia welcomed it with open arms.
Man, 34, 'battered child for supporting Donald Trump a voting station'
Patrick Bradley allegedly slapped the teen, who was wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat while he volunteered with other Trump supporters.
Omagh mum and child 'lucky to survive' jump from window during alleged hate crime, says judge
A mother and her three-year-old son who plunged from an upstairs window during a suspected hate crime were lucky not to have been killed, a High Court judge has said.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.