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Piyush Goyal accuses West Bengal govt of depriving people of benefits of central schemes
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that projects of any state will be completed on priority if land and other requisites are made available," Piyush Goyal said while inaugurating the first phase of the East-West Metro corridor.
Hungarian MEP: Rising Antisemitism Fueled by Illegal Immigration
Hungarian MEP Balázs Hidvéghi said this week that “radical Muslim antisemitism” is on the rise in Europe thanks to illegal immigration.
A year after Pulwama attack, NIA yet to conclude final investigation
Exactly a year has passed since deadly Pulwama fidayeen (suicide) attack in which security forces suffered highest number of causalities in peacetime operations, National Investigation Agency (NIA)
S.C. police link man to missing girl after both found dead
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Authorities said Friday they have linked a 30-year-old man to a missing 6-year-old South Carolina girl who vanished earlier this week, after both were found dead.
Week of Gratitude for the Descendants of Jethro Culminates in “Shabbat Shukran”
A week of gratitude for all the Druze have done for the Jews, from Mount Sinai until the current day, culminates in reading the section of the Torah that features their patriarch; Jethro.
INEC declares Diri Duoye governor-elect of Bayelsa state
Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diri Duoye as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
New York prosecutor says former movie producer Weinstein abused his power
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York prosecutors told jurors that Harvey Weinstein abused his power and pushed back against claims by the former Hollywood producer’s defense team that his accusers were not credible.
Vanessa Bryant changes the name of Kobe Bryant’s foundation to include daughter
It will now be known as the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Nirbhaya Case: Supreme Court rejects Vinay Sharma's plea challenging mercy plea rejection
Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea, filed by Vinay Sharma, a convict who was involved in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the President of India.
Girl, 2, used mum's finger to unlock phone and call for help when she collapsed
Sophia Mizen unlocked the phone, opened Facebook and looked for her gran's picture to video call her.
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
AITUC terms the Budget as ‘hoax’
Trade unions to stage protests from February 24
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.
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.
Alfredo Morelos: Kilmarnock probe claims of alleged racist abuse of Rangers striker
Kilmarnock have launched a probe into claims of alleged racial abuse targeting Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.
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.
Bidar sedition case: Two women get conditional bail
They were arrested on Jan. 30; they are likely to be released from Bidar jail on Saturday
Murdered Kieran Doherty's mother 'relives his death every day'
A murdered dissident republican's mother relives the moment of his death every day, his uncle said.
SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus
FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.
High school on ‘code red’ lockdown after mysterious social media threats
A CODE red was in place at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida this morning following possible threats made on social media. The school was put into lock down after pictures wer…
Supreme Court rejects Nirbhaya convict's petition challenging mercy plea
The court in its order also stated that the medical reports stated that Vinay is psychologically fit and his medical condition is stable
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.
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.
Never called Arvind Kejriwal a terrorist: Prakash Javadekar
Last week in Delhi, Javadekar had targeted Kejriwal, saying that there is enough proof available to prove that AAP leader is a terrorist.
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.
Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA
The former JNU student leader was on his way to address a rally in this west Bihar town, where Bhojpur district is headquartered, when the attack happened
CSC offers course on emotional intelligence
As far as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is concerned, emotional intelligence (EI) is needed by government leaders to manage people well.
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.
Body found in North Carolina landfill identified as missing ‘dumpster diver’
Remains found at a landfill in North Carolina have been confirmed as those of a missing woman last seen dumpster-diving in late January, police said.
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.
Thief steals man’s phone, clear out his bank account and takes additional loan
A man has been left totally devastated after his phone was stolen and the thief cleared out his bank account then took a loan with the account. Social media user, Benson, cried out after his father's
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
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.
Odisha govt announces DA hike for employees
CM Naveen Patnaik today announced a hike of 5% DA for government employees.The decision will benefit around 3.5 lakh state government employees
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
Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail
The school had also claimed said that the hate-provoking utterances against the Prime Minister were not a part of the original script.
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
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.
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Colorado Dems Reject Bill Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion
Colorado Democrats voted against a bill on Tuesday that would require physicians to render care to a baby who survives abortion.
Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor
The Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Obolo may be sworn in as the Acting Governor of Bayelsa to fill the vacuum that will be created by the exit of the outgoing Governor,
‘Bali remains safe’, says provincial health agency after Chinese tourist tested positive for COVID-19
DENPASAR, Bali: A traveller who was tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to China from Bali is unlikely to have contracted the virus in ...
New poll shows continued deadlock: 57 seats for left-Arab bloc, 56 for right-wing bloc
New Maariv poll shows continued deadlock, with left-Arab bloc topping right-wing bloc by one seat.
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
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
Weinstein is an 'abusive rapist' who saw himself as 'master of his universe,' prosecutor says in closing argument
Harvey Weinstein, an "abusive rapist," saw his alleged victims as "ants who he could step on" but ultimately "underestimated" them, lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi told jurors Friday as his rape trial nears its end. After the defense in Weinstein's trial rested its case earlier this week and made its closing argument Thursday, Illuzzi on Friday began to wrap the prosecution's case, saying the disgraced producer saw himself as "the master of his universe, and the witnesses here were really ants who he could step on without consequences," per The Hollywood Reporter. Weinstein is facing sexual assault and rape charges stemming from the allegations of two women, one of whom alleges he forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006 and one of whom alleges he raped her in 2013. Four additional accusers testified in the trial. Weinstein's defense has argued the encounters were consensual and throughout the trial has pointed to witnesses maintaining contact with Weinstein. But Illuzzi in her closing argument said Weinstein…
Amnesty: Soldiers razed Yobe, Borno villages — and claimed it was a rescue operation
Soldiers of the Nigerian army burned down three villages in Borno and Yobe states as cording to a new report released by Amnesty International (AI).
Punjabi TV Actor Murdered in Nainital For Having Extra Marital Affair, Husband Held
Punjabi actor murdered brutally by Husband for having extra marital affair.
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
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.
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.
Underworld Fugitive Dawood Ibrahim Could Be Involved In 2000 Match-Fixing Scam: ACP
It’s important to clean the gentleman’s game. 19 years ago, I did whatever I could. G Ramgopal Naik, DCP Crime
Search For Stephanie Simpson Continues
The search for missing tramper Stephanie Simpson continues today.
20 killed in central Mali village
Twenty people were killed in an overnight attack on a village in central Mali, a local official said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state. "We have 20 dead. Som...
Commemorating Pulwama Martyrs, CRPF Resolves To Weed Out Militancy From J&K
Commemorating 40 of its men martyred in the terror attack in Pulwama district a year ago, the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday renewed its resolve to weed out militancy from Jammu & Kashmir.
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.
Trump to woo Indian executives during New Delhi visit
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet executives of large Indian companies with interests in the United States as he looks to drum up investments during his visit to New Delhi this month.
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
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.
Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case
In a case closely watched by specialists in IT and internet law, as well as the information security community, a judge has ruled in favour of...
Pat Flanagan column: Paying dumped politicians €2 million between them is an insult to public who voted them out
They call them 'parachute' payments, but maybe the word parasite is more appropriate
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Pulwama Terror Attack, Says India Will Never Forget Their Martyrdom
Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama attack
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".
Sheikh Hasina rejects quota call for students in English medium
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a call for special facilities for English-medium students to enroll at the Bangladesh University of
BREAKING Judges rule doctors can stop providing life-support to brain-damaged baby
Four-month-old Midrar Ali is at the centre of a court battle in which his parents, Karwan and Shokhan Ali, are desperate for his treatment to continue
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.
Crown And Moriori Sign A Deed Of Settlement
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
'Adventurer' Isaac, four, drowned in Egyptian hotel swimming pool
Distraught mum saw her child floating in the water
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...
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
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.
Reps commend IGP, Runsewe for protecting Arts, Crafts Village
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
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.
Big love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to coronavirus-hit China
Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing ...
Facebook to allow paid political messages that sidestep ads loophole
The change involves sponsored items posted by ordinary users who are typically paid by companies or organisations.
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
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa
Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
Peter Obi, Abaribe, Umeh, others attend burial of Nnamdi Kanu's parents
A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, are among early arrivals at Afaraukwu country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the burial of his parents.
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…
New Helen Clark Foundation Report Urges Capital Gains Tax
A new report into New Zealand's shortage of affordable housing has called for a capital gains tax.
Grandmother of Faye Swetlik posts heartbreaking video of tragic girl singing
The grieving grandmother of South Carolina girl Faye Marie Swetlik released a heartbreaking video of the 6-year-old singing “You Are My Sunshine” — as cops launched a homicide investigation
Man comes to rob posh Mumbai flat, drinks 2 bottles of champagne instead
A 19-year-old man broke into a businessman's flat in South Mumbai but before robbing the flat he passed out on two bottles of champagne kept in the fridge there.
Azerbaijani President Vows To Investigate Violations During Parliamentary Elections
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has vowed to thoroughly investigate all violations at voting stations during the parliamentary elections on February 9 after the Central Election Commission annulled results from four constituencies due to irregularities.
Sudan agrees to pay $30m to families of US sailors killed in USS Cole attack
Sudan has agreed to pay $30 million in settlement to the families of 17 US sailors killed in an al-Qaeda attack on the USS Cole. The USS Cole warship was bombed in Yemen 20 years earlier by two Yemeni suicide bombers in a rubber vessel packed with up to 500lb of high explosives and butted...
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.
Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake
Five people have drowned after a tourist boat sank on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati.
Zelensky honors memory of Ukrainians fallen in Soviet-Afghan war
The Ukrainian leader laid flowers to the monument.
I have no hands in the death of Kofi B – Ofori Amponsah
Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has come out to rubbish claims made weeks ago that he has a hand in the death of fellow highlife musician Kofi B. It
Match-fixing: Delhi High Court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar Jail till further orders
The High Court’s order came a day after a trial court here had sent him to 12-day police custody.
Woman left with devastating second-degree burns after ‘grill at Japanese restaurant exploded in her face’
A WOMAN says she was left with second-degree burns on her 26th birthday after a grill in a hibachi restaurant “exploded” in her face. Samantha Myers said the accident happened while she…
Man charged with trespassing near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — 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,...
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...
Microsoft temporarily blocked from beginning Pentagon project
AWS had earlier alleged that the contract was awarded to Microsoft last October after US President Donald Trump exercised his influence over the country’s Defence Department.
Syrian military helicopter shot down near Aleppo, crew killed – state media
Chopper was hit by “a hostile missile”
Police van allegedly used as commercial vehicle in Lagos (photos)
A Social media user recently that shared photos of a Nigerian police van that was allegedly used for commercial purposes around the Eko roundabout area in Lagos state.
China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.
Word sedition must be removed from Law book: Justice Nagamohan Das
Karnataka High Court retired judge Justice H N Nagamohan Das said that the words sedition, criminal contempt of court and criminal defamation must be removed from the law book. Das was addressing the
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.
Female motorcyclist hospitalised after crash where van failed to stop
A motorcyclist was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital following a crash where a van failed to stop, police have said.
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
Aiden McAnespie: Former soldier accused of manslaughter challenges prosecution case
LAWYERS for a former soldier accused of the unlawful killing of Aiden McAnespie at an army checkpoint more than 30 years ago are to mount a legal challenge to the prosecution case.
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.
No More Ferrying By Private Car: Gandhi Family All Set To Stand In Boarding Queue, Go Through Airport Security
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra are all set to be required to stand in a queue and go through airport security like any other flyer after losing their SPG security, Rediff has reported.
Family lose battle to keep brain-damaged baby alive
Court of Appeal judges have ruled that doctors can stop providing life-support treatment to newborn Midrar Ali.
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
A mass burial is held for more than 2,400 fetal remains found in a garage in Illinois
A mass burial was held in Indiana on Wednesday for the more than 2,400 fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage of a doctor who performed abortions.
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.
Lewis Burton declares his Valentine's love to Caroline Flack as he breaks cover
Lewis Burton made his love for Caroline known publicly on Valentine's Day with an Instagram as he broke cover
Loose cow causes traffic delays on California highway
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Police responded to a stretch of highway in California where a loose cow wandered into the roadway and caused traffic delays.
DOJ: Andrew McCabe Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe will not face criminal charges for allegedly lying to agents about leaks to reporters.
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
Crossbow murder accused says he lied to conceal gay affair
Terence Whall denies killing retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan on Anglesey, north Wales, last year
Mum trolled over operation to remove baby’s birthmark after priest refused to baptise her
TROLLS have targeted the mum of an adorable six-month-old baby who underwent a dramatic birthmark removal op just months after a priest refused to baptise her over the pre-cancerous condition. Mari…
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.
New York's Grand Central Terminal cleared for couple's Valentine's date
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A contest-winning couple was treated to a very early Valentine's Day dinner in New York's Grand Central Terminal, which was cleared out for their romantic date.
Priest found hanged in church on Halki island
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CS Sicily Kariuki Summoned Over Illegal Ksh4.9bn Tech Tender
The Senate has summoned outgoing Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki over an illegal contract for provision of Ksh4.9 billion Health Care Information Technology (HCIT).It has emerged that the
Murdered Kieran Doherty’s mother ‘relives his death every day’
It is 10 years since the victim, 31, was found dead after he was dumped on the Braehead Road in Londonderry.
Coronavirus patient attended London conference with 250 people
One of the people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference in London last week,...
UK PM Johnson spokesman: Sunak reminded cabinet they need to find 5% budget savings
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has reminded cabinet minister that they need to find 5% budget savings, British Prime Minist
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Zindzi Mandela 'heartbroken' that ANC defended FW de Klerk's presence at SONA
The daughter of former president Nelson Mandela has tweeted that she is heartbroken following Thursday's State of the Nation Address.
Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus
The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday
Babri Masjid Action Committee To Move SC Seeking Rubble Of Demolished Mosque In Ayodhya
AIBMAC convener Zafaryab Jilani said that he would soon file a petition in the SC on the matter
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.
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"
Man declared incompetent in San Francisco pier killing case
SAN FRANCISCO — A Mexican man who was acquitted of killing a woman on a San Francisco pier in a case that became a national flash point was found incompetent to stand trial Friday on federal gun charges. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in a court order that a psychiatric evaluator had concluded …
China says 6 health workers died from coronavirus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday (Feb ...
Ethiopia to delay parliamentary elections by two weeks to August 29
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia’s election body said on Friday it would delay August’s parliamentary elections by two weeks and hold them on Aug. 29.
20 killed at ethnic flarepoint in central Mali
Twenty people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, local officials said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.
Boy, 15, Is Real Dad Of Baby That Girl, 13, Claimed Was Fathered By 10-Year-Old
In a shocking twist to the story of the pregnant 13-year-old girl in Russia that claimed a 10-year-old boy was the father of her unborn child, it has been discovered that the real dad is a 15-year-old boy.
NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea
The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea.
Youth guilty of fatal Mayo stabbing to be sentenced following brain surgery
The teenager is recovering from his latest brain surgery, which took place two weeks ago.
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Scouting Ireland arrest: Gardaí believe there are more than 20 alleged sexual abuse victims
A number of properties were also searched by officers.
Insecurity: Report says 3,188 Nigerians were unjustly killed in 2019
A report by the Global Rights, an international non-governmental organisation championing human rights capacity building, indicates that about 3,188 Nigerians were reportedly atrociously killed in 2019.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Siddaramaiah to visit Shaheen School in Bidar today
Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah will visit Shaheen School in Bidar today. A sedition case has been booked against the school management, Headmistress of the school and the
Brit, 29, escapes death on horror train crash after moving carriages to get drink
EXCLUSIVE: The 29-year-old, who was travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, said she and a friend survived because they moved to a leisure carriage. A man in the carriage next to theirs was killed, and his partner was seriously injured
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.
Namibia’s first lady pledges all her $3m wealth to charity
Namibia’s first lady, Monica Geingos, is promising to give away all her wealth, estimated at $3 million to charity when she dies. “I strongly believe that inheritance is one of the biggest drivers of inequality,” the first lady told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “If I’m telling poor children that they must be well educated, have...
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.
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
Luxury Ayrshire flats sealed off as man's body found
Forensic officers comb the scene at Maybole Road in Ayr.
Japanese man who visited Hawaii confirmed with coronavirus
HONOLULU — A man who visited Hawaii was confirmed to have coronavirus when he returned home to Japan, Hawaii officials said Friday. Health officials were tracking down details about his travel in the Aloha State, including his flight information and people with whom he had close contact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
DoT's Jan 23 order issued without telecom minister, secy consent: Sources
A senior government official privy to the development said the January 23 order was issued by the DoT without the consent of the telecom minister or DoT secretary
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…
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.
Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Friday staged a protest against the sacking of erstwhile governor-elect David Lyon by the Supreme Court.
Boy, 4, drowns on Thomas Cook holiday after sneaking into adults-only pool
Little Isaac Webster sneaked through a gap in a safety barrier as his mother was looking for sun cream and drowned in the pool during a Thomas Cook family holiday in Egypt
Nirbhaya Rape Case: SC Dismisses Convict Vinay Sharma’s Plea Challenging Rejection Of Mercy Petition By President
The SC did not find any merit in Sharma’s plea and thus rejected it
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.
Dues paid except for 1: CRPF releases clarification on payment dues to Pulwama martyrs
In a statement, CRPF said all dues have been cleared except for one case. It said, "Though no amount of assistance can ever match up to the sacrifice of our heroes, yet we are committed to the welfare of their near and dear ones."
Three-time Odisha MLA ‘confesses’ to double murder
Anup Sai accused of killing a woman, minor daughter.
Russia hints at Belarus joining it in a unified state in exchange for oil deal: Lukashenko
MINSK (Reuters) - Moscow has hinted at giving Minsk a deal on energy prices in exchange for Belarus joining Russia in a unified state, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday, the state news agency Belta reported.
IDF warns: Budget deficits cause us to throw intelligence information in the garbage
IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Rush Limbaugh draws bipartisan criticism for Pete Buttigieg remarks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won’t elect Pete Buttigieg president because he’s been “kissing his husband” on stage after debates.
Ukraine's NSDC to cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats
They will interact via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity.
AGR-hit Vodafone Idea postpones Q3 conference call with analysts
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the top echelons of telecom firms to explain why contempt action should not be taken against them for non-compliance of its AGR order
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.
Obtaining PAN card will be made simpler, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the comments during an interactive session titled 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals from asset management, wealth advisory, tax consultancy and other related industries at NITI Aayog
Police open road near Co-op Refinery
After a week of traffic restrictions, a road running alongside the Co-op Refinery Complex is again open to all motorists.
Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict's plea against mercy petition rejection
The apex court had earlier dismissed a similar plea filed by another death row convict in the case, Mukesh Kumar Singh
DOLE lifts deployment ban on HSWs to Kuwait
The Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) announced on Friday the lifting of the deployment ban on household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait.
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.
‘Grinding Into Her Buttocks’: PNC Bank to Pay Millions to Black Employee After Allegedly Failing to Protect Her from White Customer’s Harassment
PNC Bank could have to pay a pretty penny to settle a case of workplace sexual harassment after a former employee says the bank failed to shield her from
Woman forced to rob bank during first date with man she met on dating app
Christopher Castillo met the woman on a dating app then made her rob a bank with him.
Indian visits UAE, kills wife over suspected infidelity
An Indian in the UAE has allegedly stabbed his wife to death with a sharp-edged weapon over suspected infidelity outside her office here, media reports said on Friday. She was stabbed three times
Sex scandal forces Emmanuel Macron's closest lieutenant to scrap bid to become Paris mayor after video shows the married father pleasuring himself while 'sexting' a woman
Married father-of-two Benjamin Griveaux (pictured) bemoaned 'ignoble attacks endangering my private life' as he quit the race for mayor of Paris today.
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'.
Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty
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.
Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks prison sentence of 1 year and 1 day
Baltimore's disgraced former mayor is asking a judge for a sentence one year and one day in prison for a scheme that involved the sale of her self-published children's books. Prosecutors recently asked that the 69-year-old spend nearly 5 years in prison. The Baltimore Sun reported Friday that
Boko Haram: Stop LG allocations in Borno - Group advises Buhari, FG
Bolaji reacting to the recent attack in Auno community which led to the death of 30 people said the incidence was a tragedy of enormous proportion that could only have been done by the worst dregs of humans.
Child sexual abuse images just 'three clicks away', warns UK authorities
Paedophiles can access child abuse images online in just three clicks, the National Crime Agency in Britain warned.
Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts
Unions are expected to appeal the decision.
Bayelsa set for Diri’s swearing-in as governor
All is set for the swearing-in of the People Democratic Party's Senator Douye Diri as the governor of Bayelsa State.
‘A president can’t wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won’t guarantee Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that electing Sen. Bernie Sanders as president wouldn’t guarantee Medicare for All and other progressive policies are implemented.
Toppled but Not Gone: U.N.C. Grapples Anew With the Fate of Silent Sam
A judge this week scrapped a deal to give the Confederate statue, which was torn down by protesters in August 2018, to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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.
Bitter Sajid Javid wishes Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' after the Prime Minister forced him to quit as chancellor in savage reshuffle
Sajid Javid today wished Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' as the relationship between the two former allies grew increasingly bitter.
School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world
In UK, students march on first anniversary of nationwide protests by young people
Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Explode Over Bloomberg and Trump
The backdrop was full of red and white polka-dot hearts, but there was no love on display Friday morning between The View co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain.What was supposed to be a light-hearted opening segment about the bizarre Twitter feud between President Donald Trump and 2020 hopeful Mike Bloomberg
Japan to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first death
Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and containment efforts for the coronavirus after suffering its first death and the confirmation of new cases, including a doctor and a taxi driver.
Donkeys rescued after straying onto Scottish main road during 'Valentine's Day stroll'
Two donkeys out for a "romantic stroll" on Valentine's Day were rescued by police after they strayed on to a country road.
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat
Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labour
Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
NEW YORK - Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, inc
George Pell High Court appeal hearing date set for March
The High Court has set a date to hear Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for abusing two choirboys in 1996 while he was Catholic The High Court has set a date to hear Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for abusing two choirboys in 1996 while he was Catholic archbishop of Melbourne.
Justice Department Won’t Charge Former FBI Official Andrew McCabe in Lying Case
The Justice Department has told lawyers for former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe that they will not charge him with a crime, according to his spokesperson. “At long last, justice has been done in this matter,” his lawyers said in a statement. Justice Department officials told them in a letter and
Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will remain in power until after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings are over in November.
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.
SC Comes Down Heavily On TELCOs For Not Paying AGR Dues, Asks Withdrawal Of Centre‘s Order Not To Take Coercive Action
SC Comes Down Heavily On TELCOs For Not Paying AGR Dues
Police Team Reaches College in Bhuj After Uproar Over Menstruation Check on Hostel Girls
The Gujarat State Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged incident and has sought a detailed report from the Bhuj police.
New Scottish Tory leader makes first appointments
Jackson Carlaw has given Annie Wells and Rachael Hamilton key roles in his party.
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 ...
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
EXCLUSIVE: Buhari suspends NBC Director-General, Modibbo Kawu
After several months of being investigated on allegations of corruption, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Modibbo Kawu, has been suspended with immediate effect.
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.
Boris makes new cabinet 'parrot policies like children' in meeting
The prime minister sacked eight ministers on Thursday in a 'brutal' reshuffle that was eventually dominated by former Chancellor Sajid Javid's decision to quit.
China's Xi says to fix problems exposed during coronavirus outbreak: state TV
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday the ruling Communist Party must fix various problems, loopholes and weaknesses exposed during the current outbreak of the coronavirus, state television reported on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack
Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.
No name change for the Edmonton Eskimos after consultation with northern communities
The Edmonton Eskimos organization has announced that after a year-long research and engagement program with Canadian Inuit leaders, the team will not be changing its name.
Man, 27, 'chopped off 54 year-old girlfriend's arm when she asked for her Xanax'
Ryan Tyndall reportedly launched the unprovoked amputation at his girlfriend's house, with the woman losing her left arm below the elbow
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
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.
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.
Governor Ugwuanyi, EFCC, Corps members march against corruption in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, on Friday, February 14, joined the EFCC, TUC of Nigeria and NYSC members, in the 10,000-man nationwide march against corruption, championed by EFCC.
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food
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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.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labor leader's disappearance and later was portrayed...
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
Vice premier stresses stable employment amid epidemic
BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for all-out efforts to ensure stable employment amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Gentleman arrested for using mice and hamsters to get free hotel rooms
Utah police say Ryan Sentelle State (37) scored free hotel rooms by releasing mice and hamsters in the room and then demanding a free room to compensate him for the horror of sharing a room with a …
AT&T Blocks Encrypted Email App Tutanota
In certain areas of the U.S. some AT&T users found they couldn’t access their inboxes in encrypted email app Tutanota.
Alleged Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters, war monitor says
'Missiles were launched from Golan Heights,' Syrian media claims.
The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Airmen were previously allowed to make a request for religious accommodations, but they were granted on a case-by-case basis.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Jackson Carlaw wins Scottish Tory leadership race to succeed Ruth Davidson
Jackson Carlaw is the new Scottish Tory leader after winning the contest to replace Ruth Davidson today.
Driver stopped as police find drugs stuffed in Sainsbury's bag for life
The haul of narcotics, believed to be cannabis, was seized
First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …
Vladimir Putin says gay marriage will NEVER be allowed in Russia as long as he is in charge
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that gay marriage will not be legalised in the country as long as he is in charge. Putin made the comments while speaking at a state commission to discuss …
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)
‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’
West Coast Express to resume after pipeline protests block rail tracks overnight
The demonstration was in support of Wet’suwet’en members who oppose Coastal GasLink
Attack kills 21 in central Mali ethnic flashpoint
Twenty-one people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, the government said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India to expand base: Gopal Rai
‘The party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its positive nationalism’
Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas
Alfraido Zeyouma, 46, faces a single count of sex assault in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2014.
The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle
The Northern Powerhouse Minister no longer sits in Cabinet and the post appears to have been abolished entirely
3 more coronavirus cases confirmed, bringing Hong Kong total to 56
Health officials have confirmed that three more people have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of Hong Kong cases to 56 Chuang Shuk-kwan, the Centre for Health Protection's communicable disease chief, announced at...
Ready to give up portfolio, says Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh
Karnataka’s newly-appointed Forest Minister Anand Singh, who is in the middle of a controversy with over a dozen cases pending against him, said Friday he is ready to give up his portfolio if Chief
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park
A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.
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.
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.
Ethiopia parliamentary election: Poll announced for August 29
Ethiopia's parliamentary election will be held on August 29, the country's electoral board has said.
Ethiopia approves controversial hate speech law
Lawmakers in Ethiopia have approved controversial law aimed at tackling hate speech that critics warn could be used to restrict freedom of expression. The law is designed to online hate speech and disinformation, as part of the government’s efforts to Read More
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.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
Remembering Pulwama: Memorial to 40 CRPF jawans killed in attack to be inaugurated
The names of all the 40 personnel along with their pictures will be part of the memorial along with the moto of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) -- 'Seva and Nishtha' (Service and Loyalty).
SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR
The apex court had on November 4 last year banned all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. About a month later, on December 9, lifted the ban partially and allowed construction activities between 6 AM and 6 PM, after the Central Pollution Control Board had said that air quality index (AQI) level was not severe at that time.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Divers search for missing man David Wright
He is believed to have been wearing a blue or beige jacket at the time with officers admitting they are "extremely concerned" for his welfare.
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...
JD(S) opposes closure of Hassan engineering college
The JD(S) on Friday alleged a “glaring discrimination” in sanctioning funds and implementing development works in the State by the BJP government and opposed the closure of the Government Engineering
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.
Major drop in new cases
China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented.
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.
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
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.
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.
British man arrested in Egypt 'for patting police officer on back'
Authorities say Tony Camoccio sexually assaulted a policeman but his family reject accusation
Jackson Carlaw: Scottish Tories are the alternative to SNP 'failure', says new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her "morally and politically bankrupt" Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
Breaking: Syrian Army captures strategic base in southwestern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The battle for the 46th Regiment Base was short-lived this week, as the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture their installation in a powerful sweep of this part of southwestern Aleppo. READ ALSO: Turkish Military Attacks Syrian Army in Southwestern Aleppo According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army, alongside Liwaa Al-Quds and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), captured the 46th Regiment Base and a nearby town after the jihadist rebels withdrew from the area. The source said the Syrian Army and their allies faced virtually no resistance from the jihadist rebels, who withdrew from the base after losing several points nearby. He would add that the Syrian Army is now pushing towards the strategic town of Al-Atareb, which is located near the Turkish border.
Three years for violent rape
A Penticton man has been sentenced to three years in prison for violently raping a Kamloops woman in July 2017.
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 …
Rs 77.94 Crore Mega Food Park, 8 Agro-Processing Clusters To Be Set Up In Tamil Nadu: Deputy CM Panneerselvam
Tamil Nadu government has approved setting up of mega food park and eight agro processing clusters in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
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.
Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama
Panamanian police on Thursday recaptured a Dominican man convicted of kidnapping and murdering five young people of Chinese descent, two weeks after he escaped prison for a second time.
Michael Avenatti has been convicted of trying to extort Nike
Michael Avenatti, a lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels, has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike for up to $25 million.
44 million South Africans registered on Electronic Health Patient Registration, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fundamental condition for growth and development is a healthy and productive population, ...
Pipeline protesters need to 'check their privilege,' Conservative leader says
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said pipeline protesters standing in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs need to "check their privilege" and stand down.
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'
'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement
Trump to Give 'Start Your Engines' Command at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will give the command for drivers to start their engines before the Daytona 500.
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.
Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC
Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood
'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules
Former police officer Harry Miller, 54, from Lincolnshire, who founded the campaign group Fair Cop, said the police's actions had a 'substantial chilling effect' on his right to free speech.
Report: Iranian Hackers Targeted Western Universities
Hackers allegedly attempt to steal academic literature and course material to use in Iranian schools
Karapatan opposes amendments to Human Security Act
Human rights group Karapatan has strongly opposed the amendments to Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act of 2007 saying these would institutionalize fascism, martial law and wholesale violations of human rights.
Delhi cab driver held for making obscene gestures to woman advocate
The lawyer had boarded the cab from Gurgaon for Delhi High Court
Dayton man requests to withdraw guilty plea in child porn case
DAYTON — A Dayton man who previously pleaded guilty to child porn charges has asked to withdraw his plea.
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut
The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku
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.
Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student
Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China's coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passengers on a cruise ship blocked from five countries due to virus fears finally disembarked in Cambodia.
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.
We’ll improve on service delivery to Lagosians, says commissioner
Ajibola Ponnle, commissioner for establishments, training and pensions in Lagos, says her ministry will inspire paradigm shift towards improving service delivery to Lagosians. Ponnle said this at the launch of Simple,
Iowa district to pay $4.8M to settle suit in school bus fire
OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa school district will pay $4.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of 16-year-old girl who died in a 2017 school...
US Attorney General Bill Barr blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'
"I cannot do my job here at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me."
Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to impose a tax on aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
Patricia O'Connor trial: One charge of impeding apprehension or prosecution withdrawn
One of two charges faced by a man accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a man on...
KT Rama Rao hits out at Finance Commission over reduced states devolution
The reduction in devolution to 41 per cent from 42 per cent earlier will lead to an up to Rs 4,000 crore hit to Telangana, Rao told reporters on the sidelines of the NTLF here.
Ajimobi sues his successor Seyi Makinde, others over revocation of landed property
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde is currently being sued by his predecessor Senator Abiola Ajimobi over the revocation of the former governor’s landed property in Ibadan, the state capital.
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Missing sledder found dead
RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a missing snowmobiler was found dead near Revelstoke.
Emmanuel Macron’s pick for Paris mayor drops out over sex video
Setback for French president as Benjamin Griveaux withdraws from race
Sadiq Khan used to cross road to avoid being near police
The London Mayor was discussing how to restore faith in public institutions.
Dr M to announce economic stimulus package on Feb 27
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will announce an economic stimulus package on Feb 27 to mitigate the adverse external economic impacts brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
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€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.
Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre
His comments on Thursday came three days after what Mogadishu called an "ice-breaking" meeting with Somaliland president Muse Bihi.
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister against his detention
The court said it will hear Sarah Abdullah Pilot’s plea again on March 2, and did not heed her lawyer’s submissions asking for an earlier date.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard accused of rape, sex trafficking by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against wealthy Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard accusing him of rape and sex trafficking, with many of them claiming they were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged assaults.
People of Delhi wanted to defeat BJP at all costs: Congress leader Rajeev Shukla
He added that his party would introspect on why it failed to get a single seat in the polls, results of which were announced on February 11.
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
Woman arrested after faking coronavirus to skip queue at doctor's surgery
Claudia Maria Rosa da Silva went to the health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, claiming to have the virus saying she had just returned from Hong Kong
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.
Endowments special drive to verify temple lands
The Endowments Department has decided to conduct a special drive for verification of all endowment lands and clearing off of all the encroachments from February 17 to March 31.The Department would tak
Couple lose court fight over life support for brain-damaged baby
Appeal judges ruled stopping life-support treatment was in Midrar Ali’s best interest.
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat
A number of former TDs are expected to launch Seanad bids.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
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”.
China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'
Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.
NIA's Pulwama probe almost reaches dead end as security forces gun down key conspirators
However, the case threw unique challenges for the NIA, the anti-terror probe agency formed in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes in 2008.
Man gets prison for selling fatal drugs to billionaire's son
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling cocaine laced with heroin and fentanyl to a Greek billionaire's son who was found dead in a Cleveland hotel room.Terry Lee Christian, 36, pleaded guilty in October to charges related to selling the drugs that killed 34-year-old Sokratis S. Kokkalis in July 2018 and for using a cellphone in a drug transaction. He was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Cleveland.Christian sold the drugs to Kokkalis outside Jack Cleveland Casino, authorities said. Christian said at his plea hearing that he thought the drugs contained only cocaine. Kokkalis was in Cleveland for a gambling conference.Kokkalis' father, Socrates P.
Kejriwal Swearing-in: PM Modi First Politician Invited to Ramlila Maidan Ceremony
After a bitterly fought election, the AAP won 62 of the 70 Assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on his stupendous victory and Kejriwal, too, tweeted that AAP looks forward to work in close synergy with the Centre.
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
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
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
EFF MPs to face Parliament conduct committee after SONA disruption
EFF MPs' conduct during the State of the Nation Address will land them a date with Parliament's Powers and Privileges Committee.
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
Indian court questions interrogation of children in anti-government play
BENGALURU (Reuters) - An Indian court on Friday ordered a state government to explain why police interrogated children who performed a play critical of a new law, a lawyer said, in a case that has raised questions about freedom of speech.
Russian woman sued for escaping coronavirus quarantine
A quarantined Russian woman faces a lawsuit for endangering the public after escaping from a hospital by short-circuiting the electronic door to her ward, according to reports. Alla Ilyina, who had
Weinstein Prosecution: ‘Maybe His Kink Is the Fear in Their Eyes’
The prosecution in Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan rape and sexual assault trial described him as a longtime predator during closing remarks Friday morning, arguing that he treated his alleged victims as “ants he could step on without consequences.”
Abortion Legislation Bill Report Presented To The House
The Abortion Legislation Committee has presented its report on the Abortion Legislation Bill to the House. A copy of the report is available here.
Trump to meet with top business executives during India visit
President Trump will meet with executives of Indian companies with business interests in the United States during his visit to New Delhi this month,
EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo
BERLIN — European Union officials are seeking support from member states to have naval ships enforce the U.N. arms embargo against Libya, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
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…
Oliver Dowden named new culture secretary
The MP for Hertsmere replaces Nicky Morgan, who has stepped down after seven months in the role.
'We've been waiting for 12 years': Hundreds of Community Employment supervisors strike over pension rights
They want the incoming government to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for them.
Michelle Obama to have another school named after her
The school board disclosed that the idea to have the name of the school changed was first proposed by the PTA which sent a letter with the proposal. Read more on TUKO.co.ke.
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department’s review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney in St. Louis and …
Michael Bloomberg leading Florida's Democratic Primary race, new poll says
Florida's Democratic Primary race has a new leader. According to St. Pete Polls, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now leading the pack of Democratic candidates in Florida.
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband
Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity
Tesla China resumes Model 3 deliveries after shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Tesla has resumed deliveries of its Made in China Model 3. The deliveries come after a government-mandated shutdown of production and deliveries amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. Tesla enthusiast Jay in Shanghai uploaded a video on Twitter showing several vehicle haulers with Model 3s loaded up and being secured onto a […]
Post Office jail terms 'a national scandal', says Telford MP Lucy Allan
Telford MP Lucy Allan has called for a parliamentary debate into the "national scandal" which saw a Shropshire post office worker jailed because of a computer glitch.
Coast Guard continues search for 2 fishermen swept into ocean off Hawaii island | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The search continues today for two fishermen presumed to have been swept into the ocean off of the southeast coast of Hawaii island.
Dawood Ibrahim could be involved in match-fixing scandal in 2000: ACP Ishwar Singh
ACP Ishwar Singh was the first to be deployed in the anti-extortion cell of the Delhi Police in 2000.
Police appeal after Blairgowrie charity broken into
Lock forced and door damaged
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo to the rescue with 20,000 face masks for entertainment industry veterans
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Hong Kong actor Louis Koo jumped in to help veteran actors and actresses facing difficulties to get face masks in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Through the Entertainers Association, Koo managed to get 20,000 face masks which will be distributed to the industry seniors....
Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees
Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?” She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…
South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review
Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.
Facebook to allow paid political messages that sidestep ads loophole
The change involves sponsored items posted by ordinary users who are typically paid by companies or organisations.
Witness appeal after pedestrian and car collide on East Kilbride road
The incident took place at the junction of Calderwood Road and Angus Avenue.
'F***ing kill him!' Video footage shows violent Welsh rugby brawl erupt as crowd cheer on players
Two red and two yellow cards were issued as a result of the incident
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien, Jimmy Hoffa associate portrayed in 'The Irishman,' dies at 86
Charles “Chuckie” O’Brien, an associate of the late Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa who is portrayed in the 2019 movie “The Irishman,” died Thursday in Boca Raton, Fla., according to reports. He was 86.
Clampdown on misuse of drones in Mayo housing estates
A CLAMPDOWN is imminent on the misuse of drones in Mayo.
2012 Delhi gangrape: SC dismisses convict Vinay Sharma’s petition against rejection of mercy plea
The top court said the petition was devoid of any merit.
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’
'There's no dressing it up. It was a bad day’ - Varadkar emails FG members
Taoiseach says politics is ‘volatile’ and can change again quickly and ‘in our favour’
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that electing Sen. Bernie Sanders as president wouldn’t guarantee Medicare for All and other progressive policies are implemented.
Dancing On Ice's Ben Hanlin discusses daughter's sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great' following her illness.
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
UK parents lose court appeal to keep baby on life support
LONDON (AP) — The parents of a baby declared brain dead by doctors have lost the latest round of a legal battle in Britain’s courts to keep him on life support.Britain’s Court of Appeal on Friday rejected an attempt by Karwan Ali and Shokhan Namiq to overturn a High Court order that doctors could stop treating their infant son, Midrar Ali.The baby was starved of oxygen due to complications at birth, and was born not breathing and without a heartbeat. He has been on a ventilator ever since.Judges at both courts agreed with doctors that Midrar Ali had experienced “irreversible brain stem death” by Oct. 1, when he was 14 days old. Three appeals judges ruled Friday that doctors could lawfully "cease to mechanic
Farage: Boris's Huawei Decision 'Imperils Intelligence Sharing'
Nigel Farage has warned Johnson's decision to allow Huawei to assist in the development of the 5G network "imperils" intelligence sharing.
Submission of final report into mother and baby homes delayed to later this year
The report was due to be submitted by the commission this month.
NZLS Board approves proposed changes to lawyers’ conduct rules - Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society (Law Society) Board has approved draft changes to two sets of rules designed to deliver clear conduct and reporting standards for lawyers to address discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable conduct in the legal community.
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.
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.
American Lone Soldier Terror Victim Released From Hospital
The American-born lone soldier who was wounded in last week’s car-ramming attack in Jerusalem has just been released from the hospital.
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.
'Law of the jungle': Govt's new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate
PPP senator regrets the new rules were not brought before the Senate committee before they were taken to the cabinet.
Body found in search for missing Clifton Campville man David Wright
'We would like to thank colleagues, partner agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search'
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.
Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school
Police were called out to a Shrewsbury primary school after two boys brought a Stanley knife onto the premises.
East Anglian Labour Parties opt for Sir Keir Starmer in leadership race
Constituency Labour Parties across the region are lining up to support Sir Keir Starmer in the race to become the party's new leader in the spring.
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
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.
Decks cleared for setting up CIPET
The decks have been cleared for setting up the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Dharwad district with Union Chemical and Fertilizer Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda mak
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 …
Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader
Jackson Carlaw had been the party's interim leader since Ruth Davidson quit the role in August.
SC notice to Lalu Prasad on plea challenging bail
“CBI had erroneously suspended the sentence and released him.”
After SC rap, DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against defaulting telcos
The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them.
Syrian Army announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is fully secured for first time in 9 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has announced that the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5) has been fully secured for the first time in nine years. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Captures Strategic Base in Southwestern Aleppo While reports earlier this week indicated that the Syrian Army was already in control of it, the SAA’s high command made the official announcement on Friday. According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, a Syrian military vehicle has already traveled the length of the highway, marking the first time any vehicle has been able to do this since the start of the Syrian War. The Aleppo-Damascus Highway is considered a major source of trade between southern and northern Syria, as the roadway links two of the Levantine nation’s two biggest cities.
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.
Macron’s closest ally exposed for sending X-rated sex video to young woman forcing family man to quit Paris Mayor race
THE French president’s closest lieutenant has been exposed for sending an obscene video to a young woman he was “sexting”. President Emmanuel Macron’s government was today plunged…
Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)
Supreme judges in Nigeria especially the 7 who sat for the judgement of the Imo State governorship appeal that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state to face sanctions. The National Press Club which
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…
'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report
Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD clarified on Thursday that he did not refer to documents on the victims of human rights violations in West Papua recently handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as trash.
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
'Drunk' woman slams her BMW into a boulder at 100mph at 2am, flies through the air and then gets out acting like 'nothing happened'
Marisela Ovalle, 27, ripped across 4th Street and Daisy Avenue at 2am Thursday, smashing her 4 Series coupe into a boulder and sending the car flying through Long Beach.
Israeli strikes kill seven in Damascus
Three were Syrian soldiers and the rest were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Nnamdi Kanu’s parents’ burial : Schools, shops shut in Umuahia
As the burial of the parents of Nnandi Kanu, leader of the proscribed IPOB commences on Friday, most schools and shops in Umuahia
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.
Iowa Woman Who Struck Black Boy, Latina Teen with Her Car in the Same Day Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial
An Iowa woman facing hate crime charges for intentionally running over a Black child, as well as a teen girl she thought was Mexican is incompetent to
Man who shot bystander in chest at Dublin scrapyard jailed for five years
The incident took place on 4 August 2018.
New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin quits minority Tory government over health-care reforms
Gauvin told constituents in his riding of Shippagan-Lameque-Miscou he will sit as an Independent, dealing a blow to the government of Premier Blaine Higgs
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.
How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet
His appointment has been widely welcomed, with the Pound Sterling rallying to a two-month high following the announcement
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system
The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.
Tokyo 2020: IOC ‘failed to investigate’ alleged labour violations at new Olympic venues
The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has been accused of “an abdication of responsibility” after failing to investigate alleged labour and safety violations at venues built for Tokyo 2020.
Man rescued from Papago Park after falling into the hole in the wall
A man is recovering after being rescued from Papago Park.
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.
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.
Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack
It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another
Coroner questions whether pensioner should have been left to make decisions about his treatment
He became ill with prostate cancer and had a leg ulcer before he died
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel co
Space Force is looking for ideas 'in good taste' on what it should call its members
Following its official creation this past December, the Space Force is looking for ideas on what the members of the newest branch of the U.S. military should be called.
Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand
Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park
Nearly 100 foreigners denied entry to Bali amid China’s coronavirus travel ban
According to the government’s data, foreigners denied entry into Bali include those from the US, Canada, Australia, Russia and other countries.
Malema explains EFF's U-turn on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
EFF president Julius Malema says Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will finish her term of office.
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the success of anti-corruption crusade as they remained the strength of the future.
Woman pretended she was dead after ex attacked and threatened to kill her
Gardaí said woman was the most traumatised victim they had ever come across
Virudhunagar has 16.30 lakh voters
The final electoral roll for Virudhunagar district that was released on Friday has a total of 6,30,296 voters. Virudhunagar Collector, R. Kannan released the list in the presence of representatives of
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.
Solidarity's Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat
Solidarity politician Ruth Coppinger is to contest the upcoming Seanad election after losing her ...
Parents’ agony as Court of Appeal rules brain-damaged baby son’s life support will be turned off against their wishes
PARENTS of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali have been left in agony today after the Court of Appeal ruled medics can turn off his life support against their wishes. The four-month-old’s parents …
EU says India has taken steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir, calls for swift withdrawal of remaining curbs
The European Union spokeswoman said we recognise the serious security concerns, but it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.The comment comes after the 25 EU diplomats visited Kashmir on Wed and Thu and ahead of a meeting of the envoys with India’s NSA Ajit Doval
Bronx ‘cop-shooter’ Robert Williams grins in courtroom
Accused cop-shooter Robert Williams flashed a grin as he entered a Bronx courtroom for a brief appearance Friday — as dozens of NYPD officers glared at him. Williams — who faces
Extradition of accused match-fixer Sanjeev Chawla a legal landmark, says BCCI’s anti-corruption head
Chawla, one of the central figures in the scandal surrounding the late Hansie Cronje, was sent back to India after spending four years fighting extradition.
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.
Senior IAS Officer Rajiv Bansal Appointed Air India’s New CMD
Senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal was on Thursday (13 February) named the Chairman and Managing Director of national carrier Air India.
Minister rejects a new job at the Foreign Office for the sake of his wife and three children under three because it involves too much foreign travel
Jake Berry's standalone Cabinet role of Northern Powerhouse Minister, created after Mr Johnson became Prime Minister last year, was axed in yesterday's reshuffle.
Car passes Dundalk garda vehicle with no lights on at night - not a good idea
Gardai
Global Investors Meet in November
The Global Investors Meet (GIM) aimed at attracting investments to Karnataka will be held in Bengaluru from November 3 to 5 this year.Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad J
New NIRA board tasked to expedite issuance of identity cards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice has tasked the newly appointed Board Members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to restore confidence among citizens in the issuance of the National Identity Cards. Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo said several Ugandans have been left in a state of uncertainty by the delays …
Jean-Claude Juncker: Von der Leyen and I are ‘like the two popes’
Former Commission chief says he still has an office in the ‘architectural monster’ that is the Berlaymont.
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
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.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
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 ...
Teenage boy with 'knife obsession' who stabbed man to death jailed for 4 years
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 14 years old when he fatally stabbed Darren Edginton in the heart in the St Paul's suburb of Bristol
Pelosi says she agrees with Trump on threat posed by Huawei
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pelosi said she was going to speak with “candor” to European allies about the dangers of allowing a company with connections to the Chinese government to build global information networks.
Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, chuckled on Friday when asked by reporters if he was the Thomas Cromwell of British politics.
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.
James Carville Hits Back at Bernie Sanders After Calling Him a Hack: 'At Least I’m Not a Communist'
Longtime Democratic strategist and Clinton ally James Carville hit back at Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) after he called him a "hack" during a CNN interview.
Police shoot alleged thief in the leg after he snatched tourist’s phone in Canggu
The Bali Provincial Police arrested an alleged thief who confessed to targeting mainly foreign tourists from his considerably long list of victims The suspect, identified as 20-year-old university student Mohammad Amin, was arrested in Karangasem...
School assistant arrested for ‘having sex with boy,16,’ after student told cops ‘it’s every kid’s dream to do a teacher’
A TEACHING assistant is facing jail after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy, who later told cops it was “every kid’s dream” to sleep with a teacher. Courtney Roznowski, 31, wa…
Russian woman in court for fleeing virus quarantine
A Russian hospital on Friday filed a lawsuit against a woman for escaping her coronavirus quarantine, complaining of being forcibly held and given inedible meals. The head doctor of the Botkin h...
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 ...
'Hero' five-year-old boy pulls toddler sister and family dog from house fire
A five-year-old boy has been hailed a hero for pulling his toddler sister from their burning home and saving the rest of his family.
US appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements
Nearly 20 states are in various stages of trying to implement work requirements.
No, Rahul Gandhi. The Modi govt is taking the coronavirus threat VERY seriously.
When you look at the facts, the picture that emerges is of a country that may not be ideally equipped to tackle the coronavirus epidemic but is still trying sincerely -- and not of an administration that "is not taking this threat seriously".
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.
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital
The man sustained 'serious injuries' , police confirmed
'The Walking Dead' Actor Josh Turner Arrested in Tennessee on Outstanding Assault Warrant
Actor Josh Turner, who is best known for his work on The Walking Dead, was arrested Wednesday in Newport, Tennessee, on an outstanding warrant from Oregon on an alleged assault. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office told Knoxville News that Turner is still behind bars on Thursday as he awaits [...]
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
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.
Police officers looking to trace a man after money stolen from Pitlochry church
Those with information are asked to come forward
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Police investigating sudden death of woman, 30, in Bridgend
It is understood she had been dead for several weeks
Record clerk sentenced to six months imprisonment for corruption
Record Clerk Horace Gayle was on Thursday sentenced to six months in prison for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Gayle pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting and accepting under the Act. The police reported that he was arrested last...
MTUC takes Kulasegaran to task over remarks against Solomon
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has taken Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran to task over the latter's remarks against the congress’ secretary-general, J. Solomon.
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
NCW panel to speak to Gujarat students who were made to strip for menstrual check
The NCW has set up an inquiry team, which will meet the girls of the institute and inquire about the incident.
Louth Tidy Towns Together thank election candidates for supporting campaign
Louth Tidy Towns Together
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.
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
Vandal sprays paint on two cars and a house in Downend
The incident is being treated as criminal damage
Famous celebrity actor 'A' under investigation for illegal propofol use
Celebrity actor A is under investigation for illegal propofol use.On February 13th, an SBS news report stated that the police are currently investi…
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.
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R316m to Sassa
The Constitutional Court has refused Cash Paymaster Services leave to appeal a judgment ordering the company to pay back R316m to the South African Social Security Agency.
Passengers on quarantined Diamond Princess cruise celebrate Valentine's Day
"Cupid's avocado" for dinner, heart-shaped messages for the crew, but also painful separation: for those trapped on board the quarantined Diamond ...
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.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump to be grand marshal at 2020 Daytona 500
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will be the grand marshal at the 2020 Daytona 500, saying "Gentleman, start your engines" before the race Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
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.
Neighbour destroyed shrine widow built for late husband in shared garden
Anthony Kenyon is accused of binning ornaments Margaret Ilkovic displayed while she was away on holiday.
Treone Larvadain becomes first Black female Captain in Louisiana State Police history
Treone Larvadain has made history as the first Black female Captain in Louisiana State Police history. Larvadain’s history-making appointment was announced late January. Governor John Bel Edward promoted Larvadain to lead LSP’s Protective Services unit. She took over from Captain Clay Chutz. Chutz retired after serving the LSP for 30 years under six different governors.Support...
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
Syria government forces chip away at rebel enclave
Government forces made new gains in northwestern Syria on Friday, further chipping away at the country's last major rebel pocket, a war monitor said.
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.
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.
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)
Tamil Nadu Speaker taking action against 11 AIADMK MLAs who rebelled during 2017 trust vote, SC told
After the state’s submission, the top court disposed of the DMK’s petition to disqualify the legislators for voting against the government led by their party.
Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.
Authorities Identify Dead Man Linked to Disappearance and Death of Faye Swetlik
South Carolina authorities on Friday revealed more about the investigation into the disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
US warns Europe: Huawei would allow China to steal data of entire Western populations
MUNICH, Germany — Huawei’s deployment of next-generation wireless technology in Western countries would enable Chinese authorities to censor communications within democracies and steal the data of entire populations, according to U.S. officials.
Cyclist knocked off his bike when Tesco van turned into cycle lane
Video shows the moment the van indicates and swings into the cyclist's path, knocking him to the ground.
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
Mercy Johnson: I’ll vote Tuface if he runs for president
Mercy Johnson says she'll vote Tuface, Nigerian singer, if he runs for president, adding that he'll change a lot of things about the country.
Nominated Meru MCA Petronilla Gainchi Dies
She is reported to have died after a short illness at the Nairobi hospital and...
Woman Found With 130 Cats In Her Moscow Apartment & Look, That’s Probably Too Many Cats
A Moscow woman has been caught keeping a whopping 130 cats in her small, one-bedroom apartment after neighbours complained of a putrid smell.
Man who ‘tried to snatch girl, 11, while she walked with sister, four, in Sheffield’ arrested
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl while she was with her younger sister, four, in Sheffield. The girls were walking together when the suspect, who carryin…
Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.
Loose dogs rescued on Las Vegas highway
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Nevada Highway Patrol said a trooper and a helpful witness were able to rescue a pair of dogs running loose on a busy stretch of Las Vegas highway.
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.
Syed Ali Geelani's son debunks rumors about father's death
Geelani
USAF Issues New Dress Code to Allow Religious Exemption to Wear Head Gear, Beards
In 2018, US Air Force Staff Sergeant Abdul Rahman Gaitan became the first Muslim airman to obtain a beard waiver on religious grounds
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week.
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."
AEP to welcome Moldova's Central Election Commission officials for exchange of experience
A delegation of Moldova's Central Election Commission will be calling on Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) on Saturday and Sunday...
ISO approval for 11 rail stations
In recognition of environmental management system in Palakkad Division
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy
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Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia threatens to join teachers’ protest against Congress government
Guest teachers in the state want their services to be regularised. Scindia told them his party had promised to fulfill this demand in its election manifesto.
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
The Police have arraigned five suspects arrested in connection to a robbery operation at a bank in Mpape area of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
EuroMillions winner Gillian Bayford who scooped £148m 'attacked her domestic abuse campaigner ex-lover on THREE separate occasions causing head and neck injuries'
The 47-year-old (pictured), from Dundee, who won £148million with her now ex-husband Adrian in 2012, is facing a trial over allegations that she assaulted Gavin Innes while they were dating.
Dancing On Ice’s Ben Hanlin discusses daughter’s sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great’ following her illness.
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
Lawyer says Miami Heat fired her for taking maternity leave
A former attorney for the Miami Heat basketball team is suing the franchise for allegedly firing her for taking maternity leave, according to a report. Vered Yakovee, who was let go by the team in
Mike Bloomberg surpasses Joe Biden in latest Florida poll
Mike Bloomberg has overtaken Joe Biden in a new poll of likely Florida voters in the state’s presidential primary – with 27.3 percent support, up 10 points from a similar survey last month.
Thai man fires dozens of gunshots in central Bangkok, days after Korat mass shooting
BANGKOK: Dozens of gunshots were reportedly fired by a man near a university in central Bangkok on Friday morning (Feb 14), less than a week after ...
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...
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.
South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema
South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...
Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch
Banerjee, who was the railway minister from 2009-2011, said that she was not even informed about the inauguration after having shed tears years back to get the project approved.
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.
Harvey Weinstein was turned on by the 'fear' in his accusers' eyes and thought he was a 'master of the universe' says prosecutor who tells jury his isolation of victims is the 'hallmark of a predator'
In her closing statements on Friday, Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzi told jurors that Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial was all about 'power, manipulation and abuse'.
Prosecutors make closing arguments at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York
Weinstein is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on a different woman in 2006
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.
Final electoral roll released for Vellore, Tiruvannamalai
Final tally of voters in Vellore stands at 12,39,453
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Ex-SC CJ Bersamin named GSIS head
Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
Turkish President Erdogan's visit will produce far-reaching results: FM Qureshi
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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…
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Tracking of protesters alleged in latest indictment against, escalating tensions.
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.
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...
'My friends thought I was dead': Clubber, 23, reveals her shocking injuries after she was hit in the face with a wine bottle that left her with a fractured jaw and smashed front teeth
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING. Cheyenne Mottishaw, 23, was outside Honeycomb nightclub in Sheffield during the attack which left her with a fractured jaw, split lip and smashed front teeth.
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.
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.
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.
Slight increase in voter strength in Tiruchi district
Voter strength in Tiruchi district, consisting of nine Assembly constituencies, has increased by 49,251 following the summary revision of electoral rolls.As per the final roll released by Collector S.
Kontra Daya prods Comelec to resolve complaints against Cardema
Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to already resolve the pending complaints against the Duterte Youth party-list of disqualified nominee Ronald Cardema.
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...
Martin warns the country could be going back to the polls again soon - Talk of the Town
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the country could be going back to the polls sooner rather than later if a new government cannot be formed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One, Mr Martin said forming a government would be difficult, adding that the view of his party was that there are “irreconcilable differences” between Fianna...Read More→
Goyal suggests ideas to stakeholders for promoting sale of tribal products
Citing an example, he said cricketer M S Dhoni can be a brand ambassador for a tribal product of Jharkhand
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
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.
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.
A Senior BBC Boss Who Gave A Speech To Hedge Fund Managers Is Still Involved In A Review Of Rules On Staff Speaking Arrangements
Kamal Ahmed apologised to BBC staff over the £12,000 speaking fee and said he would not take the money.
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.
Fodder scam: SC notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a plea challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the fodder-scam cases.
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....
Boy, 5, saved his sister in a house fire and went back in to rescue the family dog
A 5-year-old Georgia boy awoke to flames in the bedroom. But he didn't panic, and his actions helped save his entire family.
U.S. looking for industry partnership to counter Huawei: White House official
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States is looking to develop a partnership with the telecoms industry to provide alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
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
Open to tweaking Budget to address concerns of the industry, says FM
Finance ministry to come out with detailed rules on Vivad Se Vishwas Bill in a couple of days
Three madrasa students drown in Cauvery
Three students of a madrasa in Mysuru drowned when they went fishing in the Cauvery at Srirangapatna on Friday. They have been identified as Mujassim (17), Tousif (17) and Iftikar (18).The trio slippe
Police reviewing arms, ammunition stock
DIG, Armed Police Battalion, heading the survey
Mourners say final goodbye to Burton teacher with 'big heart and zest for life'
Her funeral today was packed to the rafters
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.
Appeals court strikes down Trump approval of Medicaid work requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump administration's approval of Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas, the latest legal blow to one of President Trump's signature health
Supreme Court order on decriminalising politics will help set new moral yardsticks: EC
In a statement, the commission said it will reissue with changes its October 10 2018 instructions and guidelines for ensuring publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates and the concerned political parties for the information of voters following the apex court order.
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.
BREAKING Faye Swetlik: Man found dead after missing girl's body discovered confirmed as neighbour
The body of Faye Marie Swetlik was found three days after she went missing - the body 30-year-old Cody Scott Taylor was also found in the course of the investigation in South Carolina, US - the two deaths are being linked by police
Dead neighbor found near body of murdered Faye Swetlik named as Coty Taylor
The man found dead near the body of murdered six-year-old Faye Swetlik has been named as Coty Scott Taylor.
Nigerian passport holders still placed on Ebola ban in Bahrain
Almost six years after Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation, the Kingdom of Bahrain has refused to remove the Ebola Visa ban placed on the country's passport holders
Woman left with devastating second-degree burns after ‘grill at Japanese restaurant exploded in her face’
A WOMAN says she was left with second-degree burns on her 26th birthday after a grill in a hibachi restaurant “exploded” in her face. Samantha Myers said the accident happened while she…
Poll: Michael Bloomberg Polling Ahead of Joe Biden in Florida
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden in Florida, according to a new poll.
Suspended ZANU-Pf Youth Leaders In Dramatic U-Turn On Corruption Claims
ZANU-Pf Youth Leader's In u-Turn on corruption after having come under fire for their misguided activism and failing to follow procedure
Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi
Modi said the former external affairs minister was firmly rooted in Indian values and ethos, and had great dreams for the country.
Two cute little asses go for dirty early morning Valentine's Day walk
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Risk of duopoly in telecom sector higher than before: Analyst
The room for manoeuvre is now very less for operators. The situation is particularly grave for Voda Idea.
BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly Elections
The BJP's Delhi unit on Friday held a series of meetings to review the party's debacle in the recent Assembly elections, party leaders said.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel to U.K., France to attend tennis tournament
The apex court had earlier granted him permission to travel abroad after depositing ₹10 crore
Vanessa Bryant: Kobe's wife renames husband's foundation in memory of daughter Gianna
Vanessa Bryant has renamed her husband Kobe's Mamba Sports Foundation to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation as the grieving widow of the late NBA legend moves to cement the legacy of her daughter Gianna.
Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
President Trump said that with impeachment over, he may ban aides from listening to his phone conversations with foreign leaders following the whistleblower complaint of a phone conversation with the leader of Ukraine that led to his impeachment.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
Pregnant girl, 14, reveals she claimed boy, 10, was baby’s true dad on live TV to cover up ‘rape’ by 15-year-old
A SCHOOL girl, 14, who claimed on TV that a 10-year-old boy got her pregnant now says this was a lie to hide the fact she was raped by a teenager. A 15-year-old boy has been placed under house arre…
Ukraine reports six enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 13
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'
Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.
Tragic teen was wearing beloved Rangers strip when mum made heartbreaking decision to turn off life support machine
A TRAGIC teenager was wearing her beloved Rangers strip and a Fernando Ricksen scarf when her mum made the heartbreaking decision to turn off her life support machine. Chef Lauren Reid, 19, fell il…
Hong Kong, Singapore rugby sevens postponed over virus
The flagship Hong Kong Sevens was slated for April 3-5, with Singapore a week later.
Suspect in pizza driver robbery spree arrested in Nashville
Clarksville police are asking for your help to find an 'armed and dangerous' suspect who could be in the Gatlinburg area.
China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
BEIJING — China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths rose slightly to 143, bringing the total fatalities in mainland China to 1,523. The total number of confirmed cases in the …
Evil husband 'seals cheating wife's vagina shut with superglue after discovering affair'
Dennis Mumo, from the southern Kenyan county of Kitui, reportedly learned of his wife’s alleged indiscretions through her social media messages.
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.
SONA: Parliament apologises to South Africans for the conduct of 'certain members'
Parliament's presiding officers have apologised to South Africans for the conduct of 'a few of its members' on a night when the EFF again disrupted the State of the Nation Address.
Watch: Drunk white van man overtakes police on wrong side of roundabout
Police were left stunned at the poor driving of Wesley Gilchrist who was twice the legal alcohol limit
Man kills brother’s wife and her mother over property dispute
A 32-year-old woman and her mother were hacked to death by her husband’s brother over a property dispute at Chandrayangutta here on Friday morning . The accused, Rahman, along with another person, all
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran Khan.
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.
Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record
SC said parties fielding candidates with criminal records must tell why they had chosen them over those with clean records .It gave the EC the responsibility of flagging non-compliance to the apex court as contempt of its directions
Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that the incumbent government is working on legislating for the establishment of National Youth Foundation in the Country to enable better work for the development of the youth. In a meeting with Ms. Indhira Santos, Global Lead Labor & Skills […]
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 …
Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts
Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts
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.
Murder accused had no previous girlfriends, court hears
The mother of a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law, has told the Central Criminal Court her son had no previous girlfriends before meeting the woman whose mother he is accused of killing.
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.
Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry
The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
THE PAS, Man. — A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.
Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister
Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.
For 'Strong India', All-Girls College in Amravati Forces Students to Take Pledge Against 'Love Marriage'
Reports have claimed that the administration of the Mahila Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya forced the students to take the absurd pledge, which was a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) camp.
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
South Sudan: Academic suspended over opinion piece
A renowned academic in South Sudan has been suspended over the publication of an opinion piece on the issue of states and their boundaries in the country. The University of Juba has suspended Taban Lo Liyong from his teaching position Read More
Trump ignores Attorney General William Barr’s request to stop tweeting about Justice Department | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today ignored his attorney general’s public request to stop tweeting about the Justice Department, saying he had the legal right to ask the agency to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
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.
After MIT Find Vulnerabilities, Medici Ventures Defends Blockchain Voting App Voatz
CEO of Overstock has issued a statement supporting blockchain in voting in response to the technology’s recently published vulnerabilities claims.
‘Severely autistic’ five-year-old boy who ran away from school in North London is found safe and well
A BOY aged five with severe autism has been found after running away from school this morning. Nicholas was last seen on Oakleigh Park South in Whetstone, North London. Police tweeted an urgent app…
Malawi protesters demand resignation of elections boss, Jane Ansah
The court ordered for a fresh election to be held not later than May. The protesters want a new electoral commission to handle the exercise.
Bullion van allegedly knock down and kills young man in Akure (Photo)
A young man has allegedly died after he was hit by a Bullion van who refused to stop. The man identified as Kunle Alonge was knocked down and killed by a Bullion van at the fanibi
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020Application Are Invited From Intending Candidates Who Are Citizens Of India
Police watchdog will investigate football fan baton incident
A 16-year-old boy was hit over the head during trouble between supporters following a local derby.
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
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
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
Security officials said the bag was emptied at an isolated place and it was found that the beep sound was coming out of a power bank.
Pulwama attack: Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces, says BJP
BJP spokespersons slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark, alleging that it insulted those killed in the attack.
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
Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir
Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir
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.
Second senior-most judge of Bombay High Court SC Dharmadhikari resigns
In a development that raised many eyebrows, Justice Satyaranjan Dharmadhikari, the second senior-most judge of the Bombay High Court has resigned. Justice Dharmadhikari (59), who belongs to the
Malaysian Advertisers Association conference shelved over Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Council members of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) have postponed the MAA Marketer Conference 2020, which was scheduled for March 27.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labour leader's disappe
From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East
More than 50 experts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US and EU members, are expected to take part in the upcoming Valdai Discussion Club gathering which will focus on the situation in the Middle East.
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.
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses
National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.
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.
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.
Human Trafficking: Oba of Benin drums support for NAPTIP
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reply from Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) on a contempt of court plea moved by the ex-employees of Pakista
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
Nigeria's military razed villages in war on Islamist insurgents: Amnesty International
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria’s military burned down villages and forcibly displaced hundreds of people in its fight against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast, rights group Amnesty International alleged on Friday.
Justice R Banumathi faints during SC Nirbhaya hearing, taken for treatment
Justice R Banumathi soon regained consciousness and was taken to the chamber by other judges and Supreme Court staff. The order will now be passed in-chamber.
Five Acre Land Allocated By Yogi Govt For Mosque Is Disputed With Cases Filed By Multiple Claimants
The five acre land allocated by the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government as an alternate site for a mosque as mandated by the Supreme Court’s Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, is disputed with multiple claimants, Hindi News18 has reported.
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.
MoUs for investment of more than Rs 1 lakh cr are being signed: BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that MoUs for investment of more than Rs one lakh crore at different places in North Karnataka region are being signed. He made the announcement at
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.
Congress will bring govt to its knees over SC reservation, 'decisive action' in two days: Randeep Singh Surjewala
Against the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court judgement, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kumari Selja accused the BJP and the RSS of conspiring to end reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Last week, the Supreme Court said states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments or promotions.
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...
Uttar Pradesh: Journalists To Be Issued Fresh Identity Passes After Intel Of Terror Attack On CM Yogi Adityanath
UP police have started issuing identity cards carrying photographs to journalists who cover the CMs programmes
Kanhaiya Kumar’s convoy attacked for the eighth time in two weeks in Bihar
A group of youths shouting slogans in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ pelted stones at his convoy.
Lara Trump reacts to liberal 'View' hosts defending Hunter Biden: The hypocrisy is 'glaring'
Trump 2020 campaign adviser Lara Trump appeared on “Fox & Friends” Friday to point out the hypocrisy of “The View” hosts defending Hunter Biden after being scrutinized for suspiciously being a benefactor of a Ukrainian gas company while his father, Joe, was serving as vice president in the Obama-era.
DoT asks telecommunication companies to clear dues before midnight
15 entities owe the Government Rs 1.47 lakh crore
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.
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).
Waitemata Police Investigating Incidents In Hobsonville Point
Waitemata Police are releasing CCTV images as part of our enquiries into three recent incidents where inappropriate comments were made to women in Hobsonville Point.
Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10
Newly-appointed chancellor could be given room to manoeuvre with deadline extension
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
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
Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student
According to records filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Brandy Bostick, 31, is accused of hitting a 7-year-old male student on Feb. 12, 2020.
US visa ban frustrates man, stops him from bringing his new wife to America
The US visa ban placed on Nigeria and 13 other countries on Friday, January 30, has aborted Saheed’s plan to give his family a comfortable life in America.
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.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan Visits Pakistan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad yesterday for a two-day official visit, the Anadolu Agency reported. Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with cabinet members, welcomed the Turkish president, accompanied by a high-level delegation to PAF Base Nur Khan - a military base used for foreign government officials.
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.
Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
New York prosecutor says disgraced Harvey Weinstein abused his power
New York prosecutors told jurors that Harvey Weinstein abused his power and lacked empathy in a closing argument.
Parents of boy, 11, whose arm was torn to the bone by a savage Staffie are furious as owner is allowed to keep pets
FURIOUS parents of an 11-year-old boy whose arm was torn to the bone in a savage dog attack have blasted a court’s decision not to ban the animal’s owner from keeping pets. Cooper Johnstone was lef…
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...
‘Construction Of Ram Mandir Will Start On Ram Navami In April’: Janmabhoomi Trust Member Kameshwar Chaupal
Kameshwar Chaupal the Dalit member of Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra - the trust responsible for the construction and upkeep of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, has announced that he is confident about the construction starting on Ram Navami in April, Rediff has reported.
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.
Kafeel Khan charged under National Security Act for anti-CAA speech at AMU
Minutes before his release on bail, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday charged Kafeel Khan, a Gorakhpur based doctor, under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly delivering an ''inflammatory
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru
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,
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a...
Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’
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Vodafone faces potential collapse after SC orders telecom firms to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore in a month
Shares of Vodafone Idea tanked on Friday following the Supreme Court verdict. It plunged 16.67% to Rs 3.75 around 2.30 pm.
AA’s shell hit a primary school in Buthidaung injuring 20 students
A shell fired by the Arakan Army (AA) hit a primary school in Khami Chaung Village, Buthidaung Township on February 13 injuring 20 students, announced the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services on February 13.
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.
READERS’ LETTERS: Only the SNP could order a bridge for Scotland without factoring ice into the equation
Sir, – It is really disappointing the Queensferry Crossing has been closed for the best part of three days due to ice build up on the cables (Bridge chaos brings country to a standstill, Courier, February 12).
Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state.
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.
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.
14 people sent to court in the case of German youngsters held in slavery in Maramures County
The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) ordered on Friday that 14 people be sent to court, including Schumann...
GSA and NIC hold sensitisation forum on Cargo Insurance Draft Protocol
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Twitter blocked party account for speaking truth on liberals: Karnataka BJP
There are no tweets on the time line of state BJP twitter handle after February 10, 9:55 PM. The official twitter handle of the state BJP was however restored on February 12.
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
Meru MCA dies after short illness
Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.
Investing in the art world is now just a click away
New York: Owning a piece of art is not just for the ultra-wealthy anymore.
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 …
Valentine's Day crackdown sees Indonesia ban condoms and displays of affection
Police in the conservative Muslim country arrested aroundtwo dozen unmarried couples found sharing rooms, including a German national, during raids on guest houses 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
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.
Woman, 23, wins £500,000 Shropshire country farmhouse in raffle
A 23-year-old woman got the shock of her life when she was announced as the winner of a raffle to win a £500,000 Shropshire farmhouse.
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Girl, 13, who claimed ten-year-old boy had fathered her unborn child admits she LIED… but says it was to hide the fact she had been raped in Russia
The 13-year-old girl, known only as Darya, has allegedly told police that a 15-year-old boy forced her to have sex after threatening to brand her a 'whore' on social media if she refused.
Here are Africa’s Most Handsome Opposition Leaders
Here are some of Africa’s hottest and most handsome opposition leaders with a growing support base, shaking things up in their countries
'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery
A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.
Trump Claims He Has ‘Legal Right’ To Meddle In Criminal Cases Amid Roger Stone Fiasco
President Donald Trump asserted that he has the power to interfere in criminal cases on Friday morning amid the fallout...
INEC declares PDP’s Douye Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this at the
ALRANZ Welcomes Select Committee Report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
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
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.
Opposition councillors launch bid to block planned Temple Island redevelopment
Labour group responds by saying it is an attempt to 'chase headlines, stall new jobs for Bristolians and delay much-needed new affordable housing'
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.
Plant 100 saplings, court tellsIndustries and Commerce Director
Planting of 100 saplings has been prescribed as punishment to the State Industries and Commerce Director for the non-compliance of a court order. A Single Judge of the Kerala High Court issued the ord
Judd Trump slams Stephen Maguire for not trying during Welsh Open defeat
'Anyone that showed a bit of fight probably would have beat me tonight.'
Karnataka HC Stays CCI Probe Into Alleged Violation Of Competition Laws By Amazon, Flipkart
The court has asked the respondents in the matter including CCI and CAIT to file their responses within eight weeks.
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.
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.
Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies Russian doping graft
Papa Massata Diack, the son of former world athletics supremo Lamine Diack, has denied corruption linked to the Russian doping scandal.
Telecom firms told to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore dues by midnight, hours after SC pulls up government
Airtel has informed the telecom department it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore by February 20, and the remaining amount ‘well before’ March 17, said media reports.
Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday
Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f
Durham scrutinizing John Brennan’s handling of Russian interference in 2016
U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly reviewing John Brennan’s analysis of Russian election interference, including scrutiny of the former Obama CIA director’s handling of a secret source said to be close to the Kremlin.
After US President Trump, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella To Visit India On 24 February To Attend Company Event
Nadella is expected to attend a company event on 24 and 25 February.
Ronald Lee Moore, who was named in ‘Serial,’ linked to South Carolina cold-case murder
Ronald Lee Moore, a convicted serial burglar from Baltimore County, Maryland, came up as a DNA match in connection to the slaying of Shawn Marie Neal.
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.
Schools liaison police officer, 38, died when she was hit by a train as she faced the sack over convictions for drink-driving and being drunk in charge of a child under seven
PC Lianne Matthews, 38, died just weeks before she was due to face a disciplinary hearing. She had been fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after her convictions.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll In China Rises To 1,488 As Confirmed Cases Of Infection Surge To Over 64,000
As many as 121 new deaths were reported on Thursday, with over 5,000 confirmed cases of infection
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
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
Education Exodus: Uzbek Students Rushing Home To Study After Tashkent Eases Transfers
Thousands of Uzbek students studying in neighboring countries are rushing to transfer to universities in Uzbekistan after Tashkent temporarily eased restrictions.
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.
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...
Warren says race is still 'wide open,' has raised $6M since Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reported Thursday that she has raised about $6 million dollars since the Iowa caucuses, remarking that the Democratic primary race is far from over.
Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'
EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
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.
Family recovered from coronavirus returns home in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - After being treated for coronavirus in a Beijing hospital for over two weeks, three members of the Liu family have recovered and were allowed to return home on Friday, a family member said.
PM Modi Sends Congratulatory Letter To Varanasi Rickshaw Puller Who Invited Him For Daughter’s Marriage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a letter to a rickshaw puller Mangal Kevat, who is from the PM's Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi.
Tributes paid to Clydebank man William Henfrey, 32, after ‘shining diamond’ died suddenly at home
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Clydebank man after the “shining diamond’s” sudden death. The body of William Henfrey, 32, was found at his home on February 6. His devastated loved o…
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states
The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies.
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.
'Front door opened okay, house hadn't blown down in the storms': Ex-Arrowe Park detainee, 38, laughs off 14-day coronavirus quarantine after returning home (but not before trip to the PUB)
Matt Raw, 38, was the first evacuee from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the centre of the escalating outbreak, and told Good Morning Britain he was happy to be home and thanked staff at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech
Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence.
Mum sobs 'we have nothing' as family-of-six booted out of home after 17 years
EXCLUSIVE: Bryn and Leigh Davies and their four children, aged between 12 and 21, had been living in a bungalow next to a school in Hoddesdon, Herts, but claim they were evicted and given just an hour to pack up essentials
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
WaPo: Trump Wants To Use Probe Of Intel Community As 2020 Campaign Fodder
Angered by the lack of criminal prosecutions against his political enemies, President Donald Trump wants to use the fruits of...
Jealous wife pours hot water on husband after buying new phone for his sidechick
A viral report sourced from online states that man identified as Michael Amajuoyi has baldly scalded when his jealous wife bathed him with hot water after he bought a new phone for his mistress in Imo State, Nigeria. A close friend to the husband, Mr. Chinonso Chibuogwu narrated the story after he received a call […]
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 – […]
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states
The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies. As negotiations on closer ties stalled, Russia halted oil supplies to Belarus and Lukashenko repeatedly accused the Kremlin of pushing
Atlanta prosecutor may open James Brown death investigation after woman comes forward with evidence
An Atlanta prosecutor is considering whether or not to open an investigation into James Brown's death after a woman came forward claiming another person was involved, his spokesman said.
Students fall ill after eating stale food
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Coronavirus-hit Hong Kong says 'I love you' with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking ...
Kenya: Thousands gather for Daniel arap Moi funeral
Around 30,000 people filled the Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi for the funeral of former president Daniel arap Moi, who dies last week. Moi was Kenya’s leader for 24 years, making him the country’s Read More
Eight planes held on lockdown at Heathrow airport amid coronavirus fears
Eight planes were grounded at London's Heathrow Airport today (February 14 2020) after passengers were reported to be displaying symptoms of the deadly coronavirus.
Daesh Financier Raising Almost $4Mln for Terrorists Detained Near Moscow - Security Service
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A financier of the Daesh terror group*, who has raised over 25 million rubles ($3.94 million) for the needs of terrorists, has been detained in the Moscow region, the Russian Federal Security Service said on Friday.
FIR against Bhuj college principal for forcing 64 girl students to remove underwear
Besides the college principal, police have also booked the hostel warden and two women hostel assistants.
Donkeys rescued by police after ‘romantic’ Valentine’s Day stroll
The animals were taken to the safety of a field.
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 1,380, confirmed cases near 64,000
The new strain of coronavirus originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since then spread to several countries across the world, including India
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.
UP: Controversial Doctor Kafeel Khan Booked Under NSA For Inflammatory Speech During Anti-CAA Protests
Suspended Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan has been slapped with the National Security Act (NSA) over his alleged inflammatory speech at the Aligarh Muslim University during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests on 12 December last year.
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Cannabis and cocaine worth €130,000 seized in Finglas
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court this morning.
Parents of brain-damaged baby lose life support legal battle
Father describes decision as ‘terrible’ after appeals court rules son is brain stem dead
Tony Parker: “I wanted ASVEL in EuroLeague”
Focus on Tony Parker, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne president and majority owner.
Germany Munich Security Conference
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed Friday to an audience in Germany for countries to steer clear of Chinese tech giant Huawei as they build their next-generation cellular networks, adding her voice to pressure from the Trump administration. “China is seeking to export its digital autocracy through
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike
Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.
Mother and Baby Homes Commission requests additional time
A commission set up to investigate Mother and Baby Homes has been granted an extension.Outgoing ...
Five Covid-19 cases in Hospital Klang? Fake news, says Health Ministry (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Health Ministry was forced again to debunk allegations of new coronavirus-positive cases in the country, this time totalling five purportedly at the Klang Hospital. The ministry explained that a video that has been circulating on the internet showing a masked...
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
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.
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.
Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project
The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.
Quebec religious group complies with court order to release names of children
MONTREAL — A fringe religious group in Quebec has complied with a court order to release the names of 135 children the provincial government claimed were being taught in illegal schools run by the group. The religious order, called Mission de l’Esprit-Saint, still faces a contempt of court charge in relation to two injunctions dated Nov. 6 and 18, which …
Two rogue builders are each jailed for eight years for swindling a WWII veteran out of £1.1m after one posed as his grandson to scam him out of his home and savings
Tony Casey (pictured) and John O'Connor orchestrated a complex 12-year conspiracy to take over the Earlsfield home of Henry Bennett, defrauding the war veteran of more than £1.1million.
The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs
The US Air Force has clarified a grooming and uniform process that allows religious exemptions for turbans, hijabs, and neatly trimmed beards, according to the new guidelines.
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.
British skier ‘died for 20 minutes’ after falling behind friends on slopes before strangers ‘brought him back to life’
A BRITISH skier’s heart stopped for 20 minutes on an Austrian ski slope after his pals left him behind leaving him to be saved by passersby. Health officials said that the 66-year-old man had…
Govt must hear voices of protest: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on anti-CAA stir
He asserts that there is an urgent need to create an environment of social harmony
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
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.
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 […]
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 …
Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack
It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another
ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
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.
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission meeting to be held in Bishkek on February 17-18
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The two-day Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting will be held in Bishkek on February 17 and 18, 2020, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. The Federal Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan along with the Kyrgyz Minister for Industries and Trade will co-chair the meeting. Omar Ayub Khan is also scheduled to hold important meetings in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz Counterpart and the Kyrgyz Minister for Transport, Trade and Industry separately. Meanwhile, in a meeting with the Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishemhiev held at Power Division in Islamabad on Friday, Omar Ayub Khan said that he looked forward to the JMC meeting as it is an important forum to discuss important issues and reach beneficial results on bilateral trade, transportation, communication and energy. Both the federal minister and the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed the agenda of the JMC and areas of possible collaboration.
AAP to Contest All Elections to Local Bodies Across India to Expand Base: Gopal Rai
Rai said the party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its "positive nationalism".
Bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents arrive Umuahia for burial (Photo)
The bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents, Eze Israel Kanu and his wife, Sally have arrived Isiama Afaraukwu ahead of their burial in the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. There has been building tension
Man charged after cannabis seizure in Snake Valley
The man will face court on Wednesday
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
Patricia O'Connor murder trial: Handyman has one of two charges withdrawn by trial judge
The trial also heard from the mother of murder accused Kieran Greene.
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.
Team of North Korean experts arrive to assist in draft of social media regulations
A team of experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has arrived in Islamabad to assist the government in drafting the proposed social media regulations policy.“Originally, the exper
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.
Married NHS consultant, 54, accused of affairs with two patients he treated in A&E is CLEARED of misconduct as disciplinary panel slams 'defective' hospital investigation into the claims
Dr Richard MacCallum, 54, was accused of having sex with two patients who were admitted to A&E at Stirling Royal Infirmary in Scotland, where Dr MacCallum was a consultant.
Cabinet Minster Found Guilty Of Contempt And Sentenced To 3 Months In Jail
Minister Chitando Found Guilty Of Contempt, Handed 90 Days In Prison. Minster of mines Winston Chitando was slapped with 90-days behind bars
The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View
This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.
Eight died and 21 injured in 18 mine blasts in Kachin State in 2019
A total of 18 mine blasts occurred in Kachin State in 2019 killing eight and injuring 21, according to figures from the state government. Most of them are men and seven men and one woman were killed in the accident. 16 others men and 5 women were injured.
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.
Armed police carrying machine guns storm Manchester's Arndale shopping centre in anti-terror training exercise 'to prepare for real-life scenarios'
Greater Manchester Police staged the major terrorist incident at the Arndale Centre last night. Armed police in full riot gear were seen running around wielding large guns and shields.
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...
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
THE PAS, Man. - A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says
Collision between a vehicle and a child on Memorial Drive, Hamilton
Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton.
Justice Department declines to prosecute Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department declined to pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe for lying to investigators about authorizing media disclosures.
William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial
NSW detective is defending charges of illegally making recordings during investigation into disappearance of three-year-old William
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.
EXCLUSIVE: This is the private $500k grave where Kobe and daughter Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side, decorated with Lakers colored flowers, pinwheels and rosaries placed on their headstone
Kobe Bryant and Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side last Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, California, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show.
INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
Couples arrested for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Indonesia
Indonesia wasn
Dealer jailed after wallet full of cocaine is found in street, Perth Sheriff Court hears
Police seized "a number of drugs"
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.
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
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.
Old Beatties store should be turned into a luxury 4-star hotel in Wolverhampton
The historic building sold for £3 million this week
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
Big Love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to virus-hit China
Bangkok: Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
Adani group signs agreement with AAI for development of three airports
In 2018, the government decided to privatise airports at Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati
Foster urges new Northern Ireland secretary to 'revisit' scope of historical investigations unit
Plans to press ahead with the unit are being cited as a reason for Julian Smith’s sacking as Northern Ireland secretary.
Shock Video: Man in Hazmat Gear Barges Into Chinese Office, Douses Everything in Chemical Spray
Office workers stay frozen in place as man marches through their workspace
Numsa vows to appeal after court rejects bid to block SAA job cuts
An application by two trade unions to block job cuts at struggling state-owned airline SAA was rejected by the country's labour court.
Pasig City partners with ARTA for first-ever LGU anti-red tape unit
The Pasig City government was the first local government unit (LGU) to forge a partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for the creation of a specialized unit against bureaucratic red tape.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
Collision Between A Vehicle And A Child - Crash - Memorial Drive, Hamilton - Waikato
Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton.
UPDATED: Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
Egypt
Coronavirus infects 1,716 medical staff as China reports 5,090 new cases – media
The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380.
Tamil Nadu electorate is now 6.13 crore, up by 13 lakh
Women voters surpass men, 6,497 transpersons in electorate
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons
MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will "have the votes" for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
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.
Woman saved by hero bus driver after seizure describes him as her 'guardian angel'
'It’s time to acknowledge and appreciate the great ones'
South Africa: Rand best CEEMEA performer this week – Rabobank
The South African rand was on track to end this week as the best performer amongst its CEEMEA peers after President Ramaphosa’s speech, Piort Matys fr
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.
India’s Antitrust Investigation Into Amazon, Flipkart On Hold
eCommerce News: The Bengaluru court in India put the CCI antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart on hold for two months following a challenge by Amazon.
Deadly Coronavirus Reaches Egypt as Foreigner Said to Be Diagnosed
Egypt says the person affected has been put in isolation but did not specify his or her nationality
Labour MP self-isolates after attending conference with coronavirus patient
A person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference near parliament last week along with 250 other delegates and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
Bank accounts of over 200 NDMC employees hacked, money siphoned off in Feb
Though police have received only two complaints of online fraud from the employees, NDMC employees union says more than 200 employees have lost their money after being cheated online
Bayelsa: INEC declares PDP's Diri as governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last gubernatorial election as the governor-elect of Bayelsa.
Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo. General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their Oath on Thursday. He said …
Members of white nationalist groups can join US military, official says
Membership in extremist group won’t keep recruits out of US military, defense official tells congressional subcommittee.
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.
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.
Coronavirus infects more than 64,000 people globally: List of cases, countries
In Mainland China, 1,380 deaths have been reported among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei. Here are list of coronavirus cases in countries around the world.
Convicted paramilitary refused permission to take partner on holiday in Republic
A MAN convicted of paramilitary offences has been refused permission to take his partner to the Republic for a five night break over concerns he may flee the jurisdiction.
Former Rugby Coach Ayimba Reportedly Broke, Unable To Pay For Child Support
Benjamin Ayimba, former National Rugby Sevens Coach has stated that he is financially broke and unable to settle his children's school fees.Ayimba was compelled by court order to cater for his two
Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating
Students were told to remove their undergarments.
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.
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
AAP under fire for 'ordering' school teachers to attend Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony
The circular, signed by OSD Ravinder Kumar, further asks all school principals to make and submit a list of 20 teachers who will attend the function at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
BREAKING: INEC declares Diri Bayelsa Governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Senator Douye Diri, Bayelsa...
Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik
Faye disappeared while playing in her front yard after school on Monday. Her body was found somewhere in her neighborhood on Thursday morning.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Online posts claiming student arrested due to COVID-19 untrue, say Johor health authorities
JOHOR BAHRU: Social media posts claiming that a coronavirus-positive student was arrested in a school near Kulai are untrue, said Johor health ...
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 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.
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
Two men set for court after Tipperary street assault and robbery
Two men arrested in relation to the assault and robbery of a man in County Tipperary will appear before a Waterford court this Friday morning. The incident took place on O’Connell Street, Clonme...
Transport Canada to launch school bus seatbelt pilots in Sudbury, Ont., and B.C.
OTTAWA — Some kids who take the bus to school in British Columbia and Sudbury, Ont., can expect to buckle up as part of a new seatbelt pilot project announced by the federal government on Friday. Transport Canada says a number of new school buses will be equipped with three-point seatbelts that follow the latest federal safety standards. It …
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 …
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Teacher cleared for lesson that had students act as slaves
A New Jersey school district has cleared a teacher of wrongdoing for having students pretend to be slaves as part of a history lesson.
Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
Greek City Times Article
Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, including several who were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents.
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament
The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.
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.
Florida woman neglected dogs, tossed their bodies in trash, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found that she neglected her dogs, then threw their bodies in a trash bin when they died, police said.
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
New Tory MP pictured with alleged far-right activists
Investigation called for after Dehenna Davison linked with ‘extremist individuals’
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
A passenger of United Airlines flight was 'taken to the back of the plane' after falling ill.
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…
Heathrow coronavirus fears as 'eight planes held on lockdown'
A passenger on board took to Twitter to say travellers had been asked to fill in a forms and remain on board after fears one traveller could be carrying the killer virus
Man Slapped 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter, Trashed Campaign Tent: Cops
A primary voter in Windham, New Hampshire is accused of throwing a violent fit: He slapped a 15-year-old boy, he attacked two adults who attempted to step in, and he trashed a Trump campaign tent, police said according to The New Hampshire Union Leader.
Here is how much women from other countries spend on Val’s gift Vs Nigerian women
A data company has released a statistics on how much women from different countries spend on Val's gifts including Nigerian women. StatiSense revealed that women in Thailand and the US spend more than women in most
Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges
Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in The Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders
Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30
The death toll from the explosion of a gas tanker in Lima last month has risen to 30, Peru's ministry of health said Thursday.
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.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
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
2012 Delhi gang rape case: SC rejects Vinay's plea against rejection of mercy petition by President
The Delhi High Court, on 5 January, had given all the four death-row convicts one week to exhaust their legal options in the case.The date of execution, initially fixed for 22 January, was postponed and later fixed for 1 February
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.
Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia
President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a
Ready to give up forest portfolio if CM wants me to: Anand Singh
Of the 15 cases against me, 12 have been stayed and three are under trial, says the Minister
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.
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...
Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance as Montenegro is roiled by protests over the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries. Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance
First French nationals repatriated over coronavirus end quarantine
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - The first group of French nationals repatriated from China due to the coronavirus outbreak returned to the outside world on Friday after two weeks in quarantine.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for tennis tournament
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for attending a tennis tournament and asked him to deposit Rs 10 crore.
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.
We want the youth to be anti-corruption ambassadors, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says there is the need to inculcate tenets of anti-corruption in Nigerian youth. Michael Nzekwe, head of assets recovery and forfeiture department of
'Remaining Restriction Should be Lifted Swiftly,' Says EU After Envoys Visit to Kashmir
“While we recognise the serious security concerns, it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly,” said Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
SC lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi- NCR
The ban was imposed in the wake of high levels of pollution .The order was passed while hearing several matters related to pollution in Delhi-NCR
A Welsh council is refusing to take down picture of child rapist former mayor
A picture of David Boswell will still hang at the town hall, leading to the resignation of one councillor
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.
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.
Cosatu says SA seeks to cut 30 000 state jobs, freeze pay
That’s part of the state’s proposal to reduce its wage bill, according to the union.