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Dems Demand Barr Resign, Float Second Trump Impeachment Over Roger Stone Controversy
Trump just needs to start acting aggressive like he did during the 2016 campaign. There's no pleasing his opponents.
'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster
A permanent plaque listing all 48 names was unveiled.
Tayport gran faces deportation to Ukraine and being torn from away her only family
A Fife grandmother who is facing the threat of deportation at any minute has pinned her final hope on a review pledged by a government minister.
Video of Pakistani Policeman Removing Turban From Sikh's Head Enrages Indian Community
New Delhi (Sputnik): The treatment of minorities in Pakistan has long been a concern for Indians, with rising numbers of reports of forced conversion of girls from minorities, and attacks on temples and people from the Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities.
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.
'No society can progress without empowering its women,' says Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan
Thanks Pakistanis for their hospitality.
Florence Puana / 1919-2020: Centenarian helped bring Kealoha couple to justice | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Among all of the damning evidence and testimony that brought down Louis and Katherine Kealoha was the sad and compelling videotaped deposition of Florence M. Puana, who died Thursday at the age of 100.
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.
It’s Not Supreme Court’s Job To Tell Parties How To Select Candidates, Even If Some Look Like Criminals
India is heading for kritarchy – rule by judges – if we expect every problem to be solved by men in black robes.
DH Deciphers: LPG gas cylinder price blast rips through middle-class budget
What has the Union Government announced? The Union government has announced an increase in the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 145-150. At the same time, for those who avail the LPG subsidy, it has
BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
Will Chandrababu Listen to TDP Cadre’s Anguish?
Income Tax Department released a Press Statement this Evening over raids on three infrastructure companies in several places of both the Telugu States. They said discrepancies to the tune of 2000 Crore are found. The Press Note also mentions about the raids on the former PS of a Prominent Personality.
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.
Pakistan government's new social media rules draw criticism
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating cyberspace which opponents say could be used to stifle dissent and free speech.
Kenya in must-win tie against South Africa
In Friday’s matches, Tanzania's Juma Hamisi lost to Kenya's Peter Munuve.
New Paltz water deemed safe to drink after testing
A do-not-drink advisory has been lifted in New Paltz after a damaged fuel line led to complaints about the taste and smell of the water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
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.
Arrest Trillanes
THE Quezon City metropolitan trial court on Friday ordered the arrest of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and several others for conspiracy to commit sedition in connection with the “Ang Tutoong Narcolist” viral videos, which implicated President Duterte and some of his family members in the illegal drugs trade.
The Wacky New Anti-Abortion Tactic Taking Off Across America
When Santa Rosa County’s Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning, items on the agenda included improving the drainage on Tibet Drive, upgrading the local boat ramp, and allocating money to buy new scoreboards at Chumuckla Park.Then, at the end of the meeting, came a far more controversial and divisive
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.
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.
Senator Schumer calls on MTA to improve grade crossing safety
Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the MTA to improve safety to grade crossings following last month's accident between a truck and a train in Sloatsburg, Putman County.
Barber in court for allegedly inflicting machete cuts on woman
A 20-year-old barber, Nejo Oluwajuwonlo, on Friday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Okitipupa, Ondo State for use of machete.
Robot waitress serves up smiles in war-torn Afghanistan
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in conflict-wracked Afghanistan.
Trump Now Freely Admitting He Sent Giuliani To Ukraine After He Previously Denied Doing So
Now that he’s been acquitted, President Donald Trump is now free to finally admit that he did, in fact, send...
Avalanches in Afghanistan killed at least 21 people, officials say
A series of avalanches struck a central province in Afghanistan the previous day, killing at least 21 people, authorities said Friday.
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.
Gunmen abduct catholic priest in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted a Catholic Priest serving at the Uromi Diocese, Fr. Nicholas Oboh
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.
'Shopping Cart 1 - 0 Shoplifter'
A quick-thinking shopper came to the assistance of police chasing a suspected shoplifter in the US state of Georgia, with a perfectly timed push of a trolley.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence
Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.
Caution against rising temperatures
Heat up by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kasaragod
Prosecutors recommend nearly 5-year sentence for ex-Baltimore mayor in 'Healthy Holly' scandal
Prosecutors reportedly recommended nearly five years in prison Thursday for former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh who pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy and tax evasion linked to her self-published children’s books.
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.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wanted to sign Hakim Ziyech last month
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits he was disappointed by not being able to bring the "fantasti...
BREAKING: INEC bars Diri from entering The Nation Nigeria
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the Bayelsa govership election, Douye Diri, who was returned as governor by the judgment ...
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
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.
Lack of cricket at home might result in young kids losing hunger to play the game, feels Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara, captain of the 12-man squad to tour Pakistan, feels that kids in Pakistan might lose hunger to play the game should they be starved of cricket at home for too long. Sangakkara further attested that he's in the country to ensure Pakistan is back on the cricketing map.
Toronto-based military member faces sex charges following alleged incidents in Halifax
A member of the Canadian military based in Toronto faces several charges including sexual assault in connection with a number of alleged incidents in Halifax.
Driver arrested for hit and run in Oman
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a vehicle driver.
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.
Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump
If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.
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.
Mmusi Maimane | SONA: Expensive circus should be replaced by televised speech from Union Buildings
The next president must cancel the costly process and rather resort to something more in line with the needs of the state. Namely a televised speech from the Union Buildings or at best an ordinary sitting of Parliament, writes Mmusi Maimane.
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.
Parcel of land likely to be returned to Māori at former gateway to Pink and White Terraces
On the western shores of Lake Tarawera, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ancestors would welcome some of the Rotorua region's earliest tourists, taking them to Te Otukapuarangi - the Pink and White Terraces.
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.
Algeria requests the return of Syria to the Arab League
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum stated on Friday that he asked the League of Arab States to end the freeze on Syria’s membership and to re-represent it again in its meetings and activities. READ ALSO: At Least 8 Arab League Members Support Syria’s Return – Report According to Algerian Radio, Boukadoum said: “the absence of Syria has caused great harm to the League and the Arabs.” He would add that “we must push for the return of Syria’s membership and work for Damascus to return to the League of Arab States.” In a press statement during his meeting with his Mauritanian counterpart, Ismail Ould Cheikh, Boukadoum considered that “the absence of Syria has done great harm to the League and the Arabs, and that Algeria’s position is clear and decisive in terms of the need for Syria to return to the university.” Previously, Tunisia failed to persuade the Arab nations to return Syria to the Arab League, despite Damascus’ reconciliation with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Match-fixing: Delhi high court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar jail till further orders
Cricket News: A day after a trial court allowed custodial interrogation of Sanjeev Chawla, alleged bookie and key accused in one of cricket's biggest match-fixing s
Report: Iranian Hackers Still Targeting Western Universities
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the past months, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir
A team of 25 European diplomats visited Kashmir and Jammu on Feb. 12 to 13
This Is the Trump-Appointed Federal Prosecutor Barr Tapped to Review Flynn Case
In latest eye-popping move by the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has tasked a U.S. Attorney to review the case against former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Jeffrey Jensen, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, is an appointee of President Donald Trump and will reportedly be examining the circumstances of the FBI’s Flynn interview.
Orange County supervisors push plan to clear backlog of rape kits
Orange County is seeking to accelerate the process of getting justice for people who have been sexually assaulted.
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.
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
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
EFCC, NYSC hold anti-corruption awareness rally in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday held an anti-corruption rally
Did Trump Tell Barr to Cut Stone Slack? Who Cares?
Let’s come back to this brief exchange we had last night with TPM Reader HR and TPM Reader TB. No...
T.I. Calls On Democratic Presidential Candidates To Address A Police Violence Video
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Cop regains MC as thief nabbed for no helmet
A Manila cop was able to recover his stolen motorcycle after the one who took it was accosted for not wearing a helmet at the corner of V. Mapa and Sarmiento Streets in Sta. Mesa, Manila the other day.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’
— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.
Machines are now formally part of knowledge economy
The China court ruling that gave copyright protection to AI-generated content opens many doors, but also poses a volley of questions
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T
Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline
President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.
'Girls Have Power to Bring Change': Priyanka Chopra Jonas Shares Nostalgic Post, Empowering Message
New Delhi (Sputnik): Priyanka Chopra Jonas – who from being an ordinary middle class Indian girl went on to become one of the most popular women in the world, has once again encouraged girls to stop fitting into glass slippers, when they can go and shatter glass ceilings.
'Basta' to Social Inequality and Castes': Vice Speaker of Italian Senate on Lifelong Pensions to MPs
On Saturday, 15 February, the 5 Star Movement (M5S) will take to Santi Apostoli Square in Rome to protest against the possible return of lifetime payments to former MPs.
Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban
Senator Joel Villanueva described as
Nnamdi Kanu's parents' burial: Live Updates - The Nation Newspaper
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Deputy Senate Miniority leader and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi just arrived St. Andrews Anglican...
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.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app
U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses
Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia’s capital. Protests continue as political leaders look to negotiate solutions, while business leaders, opposition politicians and ordinary people call for immediate action to end the disruptions, which …
Mahila Congress stages demonstration
A section of members of the Mahila Congress staged a demonstration here on Friday condemning the steep hike in the price of non-subsidised LPG refills.A few protesters carried the empty LPG cylinder r
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,
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.
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…
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
Iran's foreign minister should be arrested in Europe
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Inviting Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister of Iran, to address the Munich Security Conference on Friday and Saturday, where he joined more than 450 senior decision-makers as well as prime ministers and presidents from around the world, was a grave error.
Vivo to invest in local manufacture, expansion
Firm embarks on ₹7,500-crore plan
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
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.
Emmerdale fans in shock as rapist Pierce Harris holds Vanessa hostage
EMMERDALE fans were shocked tonight when rapist Pierce Harris took Vanessa and her son Johnny hostage. The convicted rapist vowed to put things right with his ex wife Rhona and has tied up her best…
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
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in NYC
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter.
Time for Congress to reinvent itself: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Terming the 2020 Delhi Assembly poll results “disappointing”, Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the party needs
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
Glasgow School of Art: Fire service given access to assist with investigations into damage
Major work to give the fire service access to the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building will begin next week as investigations continue almost two years after the devastating blaze.
BREAKING: Protesters attack Dickson's, Diri's houses
Persons protesting the Supreme Court judgement have invaded the personal houses of the outgone Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson...
‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech
"Our friendship is not based on vested interests but on love," says Erdogan on relations between the two countries.
Behind the doors of John F Kennedy’s nuclear bunker
The Kennedy Bunker was one of the president's last lines of defense if Soviet Russia ever used Cuba to launch a nuclear strike on the United States.
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
Bayelsa: Dickson holds valedictory session
THE outgoing Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson was accorded standing ovation amidst commendations as he presides over h
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".
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Mexico City killing: Brutal murder sparks public outrage on gender violence
In this edition, we report on the public outrage over the brutal murder of a young Mexican woman that has highlighted the extent of femicide in Mexico. Plus the latest figures from the World Economic…
Hundreds of Iraqi women challenge al-Sadr's call for segregation
Baghdad, Iraq - Defiant chants and combative banners filled Tahrir Square in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday as hundreds of women from all walks of life gathered to demand their rights.
Watch the Video for Migos' New Song “Give No Fxk,” Feat. Young Thug and Travis Scott
The song is a bouncy anthem for not caring about what anyone else thinks.
Save over 25% on the LG 86" 4K HDR Smart LED UHD TV in honor of President's Day
Become the best binge-watcher on the block when you add this sweet smart TV to your living room. Not only is this LG television big—hello, 86″—but it’s also packed with cutting-edge tec…
US-mediated Nile dam talks fail to produce solution
Ethiopian officials said Friday that negotiations this week in Washington failed to resolve a long-running dispute with Egypt over a massive dam on the...
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.
Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured
Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.
Commercial driver sentenced to death by hanging for killing carpenter over N3000 debt
A Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, has sentenced a 47-year-old commercial driver Akeem Raimi to death by hanging for killing carpenter.
US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea
It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
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...
Could Iran Take Down This Plane in a War with Trump?
Iran maintains numerous SAM systems imported from the United States and Europe half a century ago, but lacks access to spare parts and new missiles.
Rashami Desai Reveals Her Learning From The House Of Bigg Boss
Speaking about the long journey coming to an end, Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai is seen engaging in a fun conversation with Asim Riaz and Mahira Sharma.
AP Explains: Why Syria's M5 is Assad's highway to victory
BEIRUT (AP) — It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s civil war, and after eight years of fighting, Syrian President Bashar Assad has got it back.The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, is known to Syrians simply as the “International Road.” Cutting through Syria's major cities, the motorway is key to who controls the country.Assad gradually lost control over the M5 from 2012, when various rebel groups fighting to topple him began seizing parts of the country.Protests against his family's rule had erupted the year before amid a wave of uprisings in the Arab world. This soon turned into a civil war, following a brutal government crackdown on dissent and the intervention of foreign powers in th
[WATCH] TMI Top News: Mahathir not involved in opposition’s move; Malaysia handling outbreak effectively
HERE are #3storiesin2minutes for Friday, February 14, 2020: 1. Mahathir not involved in opposition’s move [READ] 2. Ma...
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.
'Roadworks and a railway crossing closure has left our village like a ghost town'
People in Hale say they can't get in and out, and businesses are already losing takings
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.
Lawyer asks FG to arrest Oshiomhole for treason over comment on Bayelsa
Tope Akinyode, a human rights lawyer, has asked the federal government to arrest and prosecute Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for treason. On Thursday, Oshiomhole
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
David Abel has asked the Virgin boss to charter a special plane to fly British passengers home.
Why a Tea Party Patriots Founder Testified Again About IRS Bias
Americans may have forgotten how the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups in the Obama years, but many of the victims haven't. In 2013, the IRS unfairly held up applications from conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. The agency has since offered its "sincere apology" and settled several financial settlements.
Steam’s latest hit is a Diablo-like that spent 4 years in Early Access
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is the latest indie hit on Steam.
Batgirl Rips Into Batman Over His 'City of Bane' Vacation - and She's Right
During "City of Bane," Batman spent a lot of time with Catwoman on a beach while Gotham City suffered, and Batgirl isn't going to let him forget it.
The PlayStation 5 allegedly costs a minimum of $450 per unit to make, causing a price panic for Sony
It seems like everyone is holding their breath every time a new console is announced.
Mountain crash pilot hails Saudi rescue teams for saving his life
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo and Misk Initiatives Centre on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. It will support innovation in scientific research and technological development between the Kingdom and Japan in fields such as big data, cybersecurity, renewable energy, energy efficiency,
'Excited' Bishnoi Aims to Pick Kumble's Brain During His IPL Stint With KXIP
Ravi was among the five players who were sanctioned by the ICC for their conduct after the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final in Potchefstroom.
Frederick Koch, low-profile Koch brother, dies at 86
NEW YORK - Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining the family oil business that became Koch Industries, has died, a
Echesa in court over fake firearms deal - VIDEO
Prosecution says investigators need to travel to the US to collect more evidence.
We Showed How Easy It Is to Commit Health Care Fraud. Now Senators Want to Close the Loophole. — ProPublica
The bipartisan proposal comes in response to a ProPublica story that showed how a personal trainer posed as a doctor to defraud prominent health insurers.
Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA
Omar Abdullah detention: The court, however, refused an urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing for Pilot, and fixed the next date for March 2.
World War II Taught The Air Force Why Flying Tanks Are King
America's B-25G was the first, but it wouldn't be the last.
Japan's Chitetsu Watanabe confirmed as the world’s oldest man living at age 112
Chitetsu Watanabe has been officially confirmed as the oldest person alive. The man from Niigata, Japan, is reported to be 112-year-old. An official certificate fro m Guiness World Records was presented to him at a nursing home.
10 things you need to know today: February 14, 2020
Attorney general says Trump's tweets make his job impossible, the Pentagon diverts $3.8 billion for Trump's wall, and more
The United States Extended Huawei's Provisional License for another 45 Days
President Trump's government has announced that it is extending Huawei's provisional license for another 45 days (to allow US companies to find alternatives to the Chinese telecommunications giant, which was considered a security threat to the United States, France Press reported. "The 45-day extension is necessary to allow existing telecommunication providers -- particularly those in rural US communities -- the ability to continue to temporarily and securely operate existing networks while they identify alternatives to Huawei for future operation", Department of Commerce wrote in a statement
Now We Know What Kind of Authoritarian Trump Aspires to Be
Over the past week, Trump has showed his commitment to creating Kyiv-on-the-Potomac.
Corruption: EFCC convicts 70 persons in Akwa Ibom
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Akwa Ibom Zone yesterday said it convicted a total of 70 persons in the state...
Indonesia says no to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is controversial in parts of the majority Muslim nation, with many Islamic clerics and conservative Indonesians criticizing its Western roots.
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…
Learning Street Fighter 5 was a punishing, exhilarating experience
Hours of practice have led to a new obsession.
Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report
A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.
Khasadars from South Waziristan be merged into KP police soon: IG
By Hamid Khan Wazir WANA, PAKISTAN: The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanaullah Abbasi has announced that the notification pertaining to the merger of Khasadar force of district South Waziristan into KP police would be issued within a few days. The IG KP Police on his maiden visit to the long-neglected district South Waziristan, lauded the services rendered by the levies and Khasadar force in the war against terrorism. Speaking at a function in Wana, headquarters of the South Waziristan on Friday, he said that Khasadar force rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terrorism and fought along with Pakistan army courageously and gallantly to maintain peace and stability in the country. Sanaullah Abbasi said that he was well-aware of the problems facing by the Khasadar force and steps were being taken to address their issues on an urgent basis, adding that the families of the martyred Khasadar personnel would be given Shaheed package.
Trump’s big bet on career and technical education
Will the White House plans to boost spending on career and technical education help today's teens land better jobs?
Fears Newcastle Clean Air Zone plan could be delayed by malfunctioning vehicle checker system
Birmingham and Leeds have been forced to postpone their anti-pollution measures because of a malfunctioning government service, which Tyneside leaders are keeping a close eye on
Ferguson Not Expecting to Make International Comeback in India Test Series
Keeping in mind a hectic calendar, Ferguson is adopting a 'conservative' approach and not rushing his comeback.
Kanhaiya''s cavalcade attacked again in Bihar; vehicle damaged, many injured
The incident happened when the cavalcade, comprising about five vehicles, was coming from neighbouring Buxar where Kanhaiya Kumar had addressed a public meeting earlier in the day.
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
Gardai seize €130,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at house in Co Dublin
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and will appear in court this morning
U.N. calls on North Korea to release abductees in 50-year-old hijacking case
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A panel of human rights experts from the United Nations is calling on North Korea to repatriate 11 South Koreans who were abducted on a hijacked plane 50 years ago.
KYALO: Forgiveness must be part of national talks
Vocal Moi supporters want whoever he wronged to forgive him in the same week he died. Why?
Female Baloot players show off their skills at Saudi championship
RIYADH: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the few diseases that require an accurate and rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment as it can lead to heart failure and death, a medical conference in Riyadh heard. Dr. Abdullah Al-Dalaan, president of the Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, was speaking at the 13th Pulmonary Hypertension Conference. He told delegates that the
NASA astronaut Christina Koch feels good after record 11 months in space
Christina Koch met with reporters in Houston six days after returning to Earth from the International Space Station. Her 328-day mission — which ended last Thursday — was the longest ever by a woman.
Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends
Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them
Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects
Bayelsa: PDP members, Diri's supporters storm INEC office in Abuja
In anticipation of the issuance of the certificate of return, members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and supporters of Duoye Diri, have stormed the Abuja office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Mark Steyn: Dems prefer a 'principled socialist lunatic' like Bernie over 'corrupt' establishment
Fox News contributor Mark Steyn said on Friday that the rise of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic Party is attributed to lack of trust in “corrupt” moderates in the Democratic field.
Burial of Kanu’s parents: It’s emotion provoking event – Umeh
Former senator, representing Anambra Central, Sir Victor Umeh, has regretted the demise of parents of leader of the Indigenous People of
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...
Israel/OPT: UN List Of Settlement Businesses Offers New Hope For Accountability
The publication of a UN database which lists more than 100 companies involved in business activities in illegal Israeli settlements is an important step towards accountability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Amnesty International said today.
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.
20 Times Rappers Admitted They Need Love Too
Rappers need love too.
Lagos govt. inaugurates 11 roads, classrooms in Bariga
The Lagos State Government on Friday inaugurated 11 roads in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in order to enhance the
Bunyoro Kingdom petitions CDF over UPDF involvement in cultural site attack
Bunyoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has petitioned the Chief of Defense forces-CDF Gen.David Muhoozi and the Ministry of Internal Affairs over the alleged involvement of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers in the destruction of Ssemwema cultural site in Kakumiro district. Addressing the press on Thursday at the Kingdom palace, Andrew Byakutaga, the …
Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat
Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.
Slovenian president pursues quest to find new prime minister
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenian President Borut Pahor will hold more talks with political parties on Feb. 24 and 25 to try to form a new government following the resignation of the center-left Prime Minister Marjan Sarec in January.
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
Socialist countries don’t have it that great
Unfortunately, I saw two very slanted letters from the same anti-Trump and anti-conservative usual suspects I have seen frequently in The Herald. I must admit I too am biased and opposed to so-called progressive politics.
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.
Gerard Butler to carry Sparta’s torch ahead of Tokyo Olympics
GERARD BUTLER has bagged another Spartan role as he’s set to carry their torch before the Tokyo Olympics. The Mayor of Sparta, Petros Doukas, confirmed they have signed up the actor to run as…
Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy
Also: U.S. Senator warns of Huawei risks
Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'
The US president also reportedly labelled Pelosi a “person that started an impeachment and lost“, adding that she “goes down as a loser, which she is“.
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,...
Trump Jr Calls Bloomberg 'racist', O'Brien Hits Back In Series Of Tweets
While Mike Bloomberg didn’t respond to Trump Jr's accusations, his senior adviser replied with all the blatantly racist things Trump had uttered in the past.
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”
Q&A: Why local government needs unified communications
With state and local government agencies are frustrated by tight budget restrictions, outdated technology and slow processes, the answer is in a unified communication strategy.
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
Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.
Not Too Sweet? 'Sugar Scandal' Rocks Lukashenka's Belarus
Four top executives in Belarus's once-lucrative sugar industry vanished without a trace. Two weeks later, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced they were being held by police on suspicion of masterminding what he suggested was the biggest scam the country has ever seen
Pompeo sets off for 1st Africa trip, will visit Senegal, Angola, Ethiopia
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa Friday, where he will aid efforts to compete with the growing influence of China and fight threats of terrorism.
U.S. blacklists Sri Lankan Army Chief citing killings and abuses
The sanctions imposed by Washington bar Lt. gen. Silva and his family members from entering the U.S.
Man, 59, docked for peddling 22kg Cannabis
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand in a correctional centre of a 59-year-old man, Michael Ocho for drug trafficking.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
The ambitious Griveaux helped found the Republic on the Move (LREM) party, but recent polls showed him trailing in third place in Paris, which Macron won comfortably in the 2017 presidential election.
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.
Macron's Paris mayoral candidate quits after sex video publication
Benjamin Griveaux withdrew from the race on Friday saying he didn't want to put his family at risk.
Benin attack stirs worries of jihadist menace
An attack on police in the far north of Benin has spurred fears that a country struggling with political problems is now at threat from jihadism sweeping down from the Sahel.
Parkland Dad Andrew Pollack: 'March for Our Lives' Made America's Kids Less Safe
The "March for Our Lives" hijacked the Parkland tragedy to register more kids to vote for Democrats and hide the truth of what went wrong.
‘No CCTV Footage Shows Accused Holding Bhagwa Flags,’ Says DCP On Gargi Fest Molestation Case
No evidence of any accused brandishing a saffron flag so far, police tell Swarajya.
Open access journals get a boost from librarians—much to Elsevier’s dismay
Move to cut fees adds pressure to funding model already under strain.
Bigg Boss 13: Sidharth Shukla And Arjun Kapoor Get Into A Heated Argument In THIS Old Clip
Sidharth Shukla, who is considered as a potential winner of Bigg Boss 13 by fans, locks horns with Arjun Kapoor in this BTS video from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'
‘My heart says he's not dead’: Mother of ISIS recruit holding out hope
The mother of an ISIS recruit has told Euronews she believes her son is still alive - three years since reports he was killed in Syria.
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.
EFCC probes alleged diversion of N3b in Kwara _ The Nation Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it is probing alleged diversion of over three billion Naira by the past administration...
They forgot that under Trump, there are two sets of rules
Of course, this unfair, inconsistent treatment of people is a stain on the justice system and extremely painful for all of us who used to work in a Justice Department where honesty and fairness were
No autopsies performed on Tennessee's electrocutions
Tennessee has not performed an autopsy on the four inmates who chose to die in the electric chair since it resumed executions in 2018.
Dudley Council criticised over care home top-up fee system
A local government watchdog has accused Dudley Council of absolving itself of its responsibilities and putting vulnerable people at risk by refusing to handle top-up fees for nursing homes.
Experience: I made bombs for al-Qaida
In 1998, two US embassies were bombed, killing 200 Africans. I no longer wanted to be part of it
Bayelsa Governorship: INEC still reviewing Supreme Court order - Premium Times Nigeria
The commission said it would make a decision if it should issue a certificate of return on the basis of Mr Duoye having lawful votes or if it would order fresh elections.
Court rejects unions' bid to block SAA job cuts
A bid by two trade unions to block job cuts at South African Airways was rejected by the country’s labour court on Friday.
U.S., Taliban Reach Interim Deal Aimed at Eventual Troop Pullout
The U.S. and the Taliban have reached agreement on a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan that’s intended to lead to a broader accord to end America’s longest war.
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
Forgotten History – The Torah-Underground Nexus
“It is not widely known that the Irgun’s first leader, David Raziel, studied at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook,” Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen, a teacher at Machon Meir Yeshiva, told The Jewish Press.
Florida student with weapon detained during code red alert
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A student with a weapon was taken into custody at a central Florida high school campus Friday morning following a...
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa
Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.
Outgoing DSCC Mayor Khokon seeks AL's ticket in race for Taposh's seat
Outgoing Mayor of Dhaka South Sayeed Khokon has set his sights on winning the Awami League's nomination to contest the by-elections to the Dhaka-10 parliamentary seat vacated by his successor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.
Lawyers react to INEC’s position on Bayelsa’s Supreme court judgment
"INEC seems to have no choice. It must comply with the decision of the Supreme Court. If APC has issues with it, it should go back...
Researchers at MIT Claim Blockchain-based Voting App Voatz Has Security Flaws
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed that Voatz, a blockchain-based voting app that was used for the 2019 federal and state elections in Utah, West Virginia, and other areas. has major security flaws. As such, the team recommends that the app should not be used in high-stakes elections in the country, according to reports on February 14, 2020.
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…
Government-Backed Iran Hackers Target Western Universities
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. It is unclear whether the attempts to br
SC completely lifts ban on construction, demolition activities in Delhi-NCR
On Friday, the matter came up before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta
Priest found hanged in church on Halki island
Greek City Times Article
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
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy....
Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof
Professor Vladimir Golstein reveals why Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate who has a chance of beating the president.
Court grants bail for all 10 accused in Gargi college incident
On Thursday, the magistrate sent them to Tihar Jail under judicial custody for 14 days
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.
EastEnders fans predict drug death for Bex Fowler
She accepted pills from Dotty Cotton
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate
Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958
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.
First look inside new flagship Patagonia store on Bristol's Park Street
It's only the second standalone Patagonia shop in the UK
Samsung's jailed union-busting chairman steps down
Lee Sang-hoon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sabotaging union activities.
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 …
DPM: Under-quarantine Malaysians repatriated from Wuhan may be allowed home Feb 18
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The 105 Malaysians and their family members who were evacuated from Wuhan, China earlier this month will be allowed to go home in four more days if their condition remains the same, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today. The deputy prime minister said all of them...
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
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.
Jackson Carlaw: From car salesman to defender of the union
Jackson Carlaw could not be more different from his predecessor as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law
Ado Ekiti—Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun bill into law.
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.
Bloomberg Misleads on Stop-And-Frisk
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he “cut” the police practice of stop-and-frisk -- a policy that he “inherited” -- by “95%” by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
Poll: Majority of Venezuelans Trust Neither Maduro nor Guaidó
A survey published this week by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis found most Venezuelans support neither Maduro nor Guaidó.
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
Porn movie shot at holy site outrages Myanmar
Outrage is growing in Myanmar after the emergence of a 12-minute porn video shot in Bagan, the country's best-known tourist hotspot and UNESCO ...
Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown
US billionaire Michael Bloomberg has launched a charm offensive to convince black voters, an important bloc in Democratic politics, that he is the right candidate to take on President Donald Trump in November.
Marine Corps Museum commemorates Iwo Jima anniversary
TRIANGLE, Va. — The National Museum of the Marine Corps in northern Virginia is marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The museum along Interstate 95 in Triangle is hosting a series of events and displays the weekend of Feb. 22. Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams will share his memories …
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
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.
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
Second wreck causing backups on I-75 north near Jellico
I-75 north was shut down near Jellico Friday morning after officials said ice contributed to a crash.
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
Agent docked for allegedly defrauding tenant of N1m
A PRO, Omeje Michael, was on Friday arraigned in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a tenant of N1 million.
The think tank behind Australia's changing view of China
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has played a central role in the breakdown of consensus on Beijing. Its critics accuse it of fomenting hysteria.
Turkish Court Clears German-Based Novelist of Terror Charges – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A court in Istanbul on Friday acquitted a German-based Turkish novelist and columnist, Asli Erdogan, of being a member of a terrorist group, media said.
Johnson's new Cabinet agrees to bring in points-based immigration system
The system is designed to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from next year.
Robot waitress serves up smiles in war-torn Afghanistan
Restaurant manager Mohammad Rafi Shirzad says the humanoid robot, imported from Japan and designed to look vaguely like a women wearing a hijab, has already pulled in new customers.
Hawaiians sue state over use of Mauna Kea Access Road | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Three Native Hawaiian beneficiaries sued the state Thursday, alleging that Mauna Kea Access Road is Hawaiian homelands property that’s being misused and mismanaged without proper compensation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled travelers. Cuomo had low hopes, and they were met. The governor's office and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said talks will continue. Before the meeting, Trump floated what appeared to be an offer he hoped New York couldn't refuse. Cuomo "must understand that National Security far exceeds politics," he tweeted, an apparent reference to the administration's purported rationale for blocking New Yorkers from the programs. "New York must stop all of its unnecessary lawsuits & harrassment [sic]." New York Attorney General Letitia James — who won a $2 million settlement from Trump over his canceled family charity and is suing him and his business on multiple fronts, including for his financial records — clapped back.…
FULL TEXT: The supreme court judgment that sacked Lyon as Bayelsa governor-elect
Just 24 hours before his inauguration as governor of Bayelsa state, the supreme court nullified the election of David Lyon, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was declared
Supreme Court notice to J&K on plea challenging Omar Abdullah's detention
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2 Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Sara Abdullah Pilot in the apex court.
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.
Watch: Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles over Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces came under attack in southwestern Damascus last night when a number of missiles fired from the Israeli-occupied Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region. READ ALSO: Turkey Vows To Respond With Force After Syrian Army Captures Saraqib According to a military source near the scene of the attack, several missiles fired from occupied Jabal Sheikh targeted Al-Kisweh and its surrounding areas, causing a number of explosions that could be heard from the capital city. The source said some of the missiles, which were said to have been fired from an Israeli aircraft, managed to hit their intended targets in southwestern Damascus, while others were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses. There has been no comment on the total number of casualties as a result of this latest attack on southwestern Damascus; however, it is believed that some soldiers were wounded.
Myanmar to complain to UNESCO over foreigners’ porn video shooting in Bagan
A report will be sent to UNESCO for its advice over taking action against the foreigners reportedly making a pornographic video in Bagan region, listed as a World Heritage Site, said Than Zaw Oo, director of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum.
Pulwama Attack Helped BJP to Play Its Ideological Game in Kashmir
Pulwama attack reinforced public paranoia and legitimized the Balakot strike that made Modi 2.0 possible.
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.
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections
BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Luxury Ayrshire flats sealed off as man's body found
Forensic officers comb the scene at Maybole Road in Ayr.
BREAKING: INEC declares PDP’s Diri as winner of Bayelsa election
The Independent Electoral Commission has declared Senator Douye Diri and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, as the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship election. The Bayelsa State All...
Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. Economic cooperation will intensify
By Seymur Mammadov The official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will be another milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in all areas. The two countries have always maintained and continue to maintain fraternal relations and in difficult times stand shoulder to shoulder with each other both in the fight against terrorism and at the international level, especially with regard to Ankara’s principled, unchanging position on the Kashmir issue. At the same time, Pakistan has always supported Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue. Today, Turkey and Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy and bear a heavy burden, which do not want to notice in the West. Both countries have similar experience in conducting a migration policy, have a tolerant policy towards their neighbors, and in Europe the concept of “multiculturalism” has become problematic and causes more and more irritation. From the 1980s to today, Pakistan has accepted up to 3.5 million Afghan…
Overstaying Indian nationals busted by Bureau of Immigration
BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the aliens were apprehended in Davao City last February 4 during operations conducted by operatives from the BI Intelligence Division Mindanao Task Group (MTG) headed by Intelligence Officer Melody Gonzales.
Republicans spied on Democrats' House polling data
The National Republican Congressional Committee snooped on a polling meeting of its Democratic counterparts when they left the blinds open at their headquarters.
Foil gameplan of ‘fascist forces’ to occupy space in varsities: Aishe Ghosh
The ABVP is for the first time contesting eight central panel posts - four in arts and four in engineering faculties - for the February 19 students' union polls in the JU.
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…
Court remands alleged Mpape bank robbers
An FCT High Court in Wuse on Friday ordered that the five men charged in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank.
The Left’s Lies Undercut The DOJ
What will President Trump do?
Tiruchi ignored
City residents have expressed dismay over the absence of any announcement with respect to establishment of an integrated bus stand in Tiruchi in the State budget. The absence of any mention on the lon
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.
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
Zimbabwe court clears opposition official facing subversion charges
HARARE (Reuters) - A court in southern Zimbabwe ruled on Friday that an opposition official was not guilty of trying to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa, moments after proceedings were halted when police fired teargas to disperse supporters, his lawyer said.
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.
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.
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court’s ruling
Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted
Pulwama Terror Attack: All Financial Dues And Benefits Paid to Martyrs' Kin, Clarifies CRPF
The deadly Pulwama attack which took place on February 14, 2019 killed 40 CRPF personnel.
Three-time Odisha MLA ‘confesses’ to double murder
Anup Sai accused of killing a woman, minor daughter.
Kentucky Derby preps heat up in Presidents' Day weekend horse racing
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day and important Kentucky Derby prep races in Louisiana and Arkansas mark the third weekend of February.
Fresh clashes in Libya despite UN ceasefire call
A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health officials.
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.
PHOTOS: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Diri as Bayelsa gov-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, presented a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri. See photos: ...
Man accused of assaulting Rangers’ Gary McAllister to go on trial next year
A 33-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.
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.
Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event
Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have been credited with helping inform military veterans who subsequently chose to speak out against US and UK foreign polices following revelations of war crimes, falsehoods, and corruption.
Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet
Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.
Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…
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
Why Supreme Court voided Lyon’s election as Bayelsa governor
THE Supreme Court on Thursday voided the election of Bayelsa State Governor-elect, David Lyon, on the grounds that his running mate
New leader Jackson Carlaw ‘convinced’ Scottish Conservatives can end SNP’s reign
Jackson Carlaw has been voted leader of the Scottish Conservatives, promising to "bring an end" to the SNP's 13 years in government.
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Police on Friday arraigned five men arrested for an armed robbery which took place at the Mpape, Abuja branch of First Bank on December 28, 2019. They were arraigned ...
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
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.
U.S. Navy Seizes Cache of Iranian Weapons Bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy intercepts a small vessel in the Arabian Sea and finds it loaded with illegal Iranian weapons bound for Yemen.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters ―Monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor reported, latest in a string of attacks on Iran's presence in Syria.
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
Beleaguered Biden turns to must-win South Carolina
South Carolina had long been viewed as former Vice President Joe Biden’s firewall in the 2020 race, but after disastrous finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democrats are beginning to fear that even
Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere
Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that the President Trump’s tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job," in an out-of-character jab at the president – but critics on the left have dismissed the comment as a calculated move.
Teenage dad threw pram during outburst, Perth Sheriff Court hears
17-year-old allowed to continue on Right Track scheme
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.
Telkom Kenya Makes it Even Easier to Top-up From M-PESA With New Menu
Mobile data wars have always been a norm in Kenya, and for the most part, consumers benefit from the tussles because operators are tasked to front bargains to appeal to their customers. Telkom Kenya, for instance, is known for its tens of data products that have been developed to be attractive to different consumers and […]
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
Motorola Razr teardown reveals a complex design, no scope for repairs
The Motorola Razr has been subjected to a teardown by iFixit, being awarded for being the most complicated devices the team has ever torn down. The complex design means poor repairability.
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.
Morocco’s Government Approves Military Cooperation Deal with Jordan
The Moroccan government approved on Thursday a bill on a military and technical cooperation agreement between Morocco and Jordan. The deal, which was struck in Amman in July last year, puts the legal framework for military cooperation between the two
Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts
Unions are expected to appeal the decision.
Diri promises reconciliation committee in Bayelsa The Nation Nigeria
Bayelsa Governor-elect, Senator Douye Diri, has promised to set up a reconciliation committee to pacify politicians and other groups in the state...
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.
Meet Timea, Afghanistan's first robot waitress
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in Afghanistan
‘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.
Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization
Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.
‘Record catch’ from Angus river turns out to be salmon who escaped from Norway
Marine experts have poured cold water on the prospect of a record catch from an Angus river after the monster proved to be a rogue salmon farm escapee.
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.
Horizon Oil hired disgraced lobbyist in PNG
The ASX-listed company at the centre of corruption allegations in Papua New Guinea hired a lobbyist who was found guilty of stealing public money.
Arsenal: Better with Alexandre Lacazette, but dropping not wrong
Alexandre Lacazette is enduring a difficult run of form. For that reason, Mikel Arteta would not be wrong to drop him, but the Arsenal team is better with ...
New Report A Pathfinder For Affordable Housing
A report released today by LGNZ provides a roadmap for councils finding their way through the complex policy, regulatory and market tools available to help enable more affordable housing developments for New Zealanders.
Sexism claims rock giant farm exporter
A former board member has accused the chairman of Australia's biggest wheat exporter of making sexist remarks during an industry event in Melbourne.
Supreme Court Judgement: Gov. Dickson reacts to sack of David Lyon
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has called on all political parties to be calm and embrace peace over the ruling of the Supreme Court.
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.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
Meru medics threaten strike
They will issue a notice next week as talks with the county have failed.
Iranian hackers targeted Western universities: report
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday.
I'm the one who cursed that boy - Atwoli on Echesa's troubles
Echesa is currently in state custody
Ex-scout leader released without charge in Cork
Men say abuse happened in man’s home, in scout hall and scout camp
Dec 2012 gangrape case: SC dismisses convict’s plea challenging rejection of mercy petition
The court rejected convict Vinay Sharma's contention that he is mentally ill and said that his medical reports suggested that he was completely stable.
PAN to become inoperative after March 31 if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax Dept
PAN will become inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar by March 31, the I-T department has said.
Luke Tamborinyoka….. Remembering Morgan Richard Tsvangirai
By Luke Tamborinyoka A long line of vehicles stretched for almost 20 kilometers as the world descended in this village in Buhera West, some 242 kilometers south-east of Harare. The human and vehicular traffic left one in rapt wonderment, leaving no doubt whatsoever this was nothing less than a hero’s burial. Political parties were represented from Kenya to Namibia, from South Africa to Zambia while leaders of at least 13 political parties in Zimbabwe came to bury him. The world was represented as diplomats came in droves while ordinary people came from all over the country to pay their last respects to this doyen of our time; this undisputed icon of our democratic struggle.
Major upgrade of Constellation Bus Station begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, said Thursday night that Democrats want to “kill” him because of supposed insider...
Watch: UC Santa Cruz Leftist Attacks College Republicans, Spits on American Flag
A leftist at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) was caught on video getting into a physical altercation with members of the school's College Republicans student group, as well as with free speech activist Hayden Williams. Moments later, the individual was seeing spitting on an American flag, which had fallen to the ground during the scuffle.
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat
Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.
Police confirm 7 killed, 5 injured in Kaduna attack
Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, a border community.
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
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
DC Teases the Introduction of Bizarro's Mother in Red Hood: Outlaw
As Red Hood leads the Outlaws on a dangerous new mission overseas, Bizarro comes face-to-face with... his mother?!
PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity
PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'
Databases leak exposed 900K plastic surgery records with nude photos
Leaked images, many of them graphic nude photos, were from imaging firm NextMotion in France
When Push Comes to Shove, Palminteri Gets the Job Done
KEYT reporter John Palminteri has gone viral in local channels for pushing a photobombing selfie taker out of his live camera shot on Tuesday.
Trump admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine, having denied it during impeachment
Now acquitted by the Senate, the president can glibly admit to what he was accused of. In a chat last night with Geraldo Rivera, Donald Trump says he sent Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to dig for dirt o…
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
ICYMI: How corper’s petition led to recovery of N320m election fund – EFCC
The Sokoto State Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdullahi Lawal, has said that a petition over non-payment of N3,000 logistic allowance by a corp member led to a recove...
The State Of Indian Education With Mohandas Pai And Nisha Holla Part 1
Watch for a wealth of insights on education from our esteemed guests
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
The inside story of a gas deal gone bad
ASX-listed Horizon Oil went from challenging a strongman in PNG to ignoring corruption warnings and paying a shell company $US10.3 million.
The Democratic Party of 2020 Is Broken
The primary process rewards whoever arrives at the ballot box with the biggest, loudest base.
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.
Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue
President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
NIA's painstaking Pulwama probe almost reaches dead end
"It was a blind case for us.There were lot of murmurs but everything needs to be established beyond doubt in the court of law," a senior official, who is part of the probe, said here. The first challenge was to establish the owner of the car used by suicide bomber Adil Ahmed Dar. There was nothing available from the vehicle which carried a cocktail of explosives.
Breaking: Protesters storm Douye Diri’s house, vandalise properties (Photos)
Following the sack of the All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate, David Lyon, and the declaration of the candidate of the Peoples
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 ...
Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.
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.
Ma’ariv Poll: Blue&White 34, Likud 33, Liberman 7
Despite Netanyahu's media blitz, in Washington, Moscow, and Africa, the needle refuses to move.
Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs
Be warned
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.
The Two-Step Path To Financial Independence
If you’re interested in financial independence, whether you want to see if you can accumulate enough capital to retire early or just want the kind of financial stability that lets you live your life as you choose, there’s a two-step path to getting there....
Will request Delhi Police for access to Sanjeev Chawla: BCCI ACU chief
Cricket News: BCCI anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh on Friday said he will request Delhi Police to allow his team to question Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and
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.
Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50
An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.
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.
2 rookie cops survive ambush in Quezon province
An incident report says the two patrolmen were in a mobile car when they were waylaid
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
EXCLUSIVE: Shyheim on Being at Clinton Prison During the "Escape at Dannemora"
In this clip, Shyheim speaks about being "thrown to the wolves" by never being sent to protective custody in the New York City jails before being s...
Arrest in Wairoa overnight
A 29-year-old Black Power Frasertown prospect was arrested last night following a short fleeing driver incident and foot chase by Wairoa Police.
Major Upgrade Of Constellation Bus Station Begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
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.
Julia Ebner: ‘There's an adrenaline rush in undercover work, getting inside a far-right movement’
Julia Ebner spent two years infiltrating far-right networks. The counter-extremism expert discusses fear, loathing and democracy in an age of disinformation
Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack: Report
A Syrian army source quoted by SANA said the attack took place at 11:45 pm (9:45 GMT), when an AFP correspondent in Damascus heard large blasts.
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.
We Voted for Boris NOT Javid
Of course, the sacking of Sajid Javid is a power grab by Boris and Number 10 BUT what is wrong with that?
Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll
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Tipper lorries strike terror on Pathanamthitta roads
Two pedestrians fatally trapped under overturned lorries
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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Canada doesn't tell police what to do, Trudeau says of rail blockades
Amid pressure to end Indigenous protest blockades of vital Canadian rail links, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the disruptions must be resolved through dialogue, not by ordering in the police.
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.
Cyrus Christie reveals someone launched petition to have him lynched
The full-back has opened up on tackling internet trolls.
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
Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links
It comes weeks after Belgrade and Pristina agreed to resume direct flights for the first time since the Kosovo War.
Eight-phase panchayat bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in March 2020
Of the 11,639 vacant panch seats, 11,457 seats are in Kashmir and 182 in Jammu and of the 1,011 vacant sarpanch seats, 887 are in Kashmir and the remaining 124 in Jammu.
State Legislature to hold debate on Constitution
As the public debate over the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act continues across the country, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has decided to set aside two days - March 2 and 3 - for a speci
AT&T Blocks Encrypted Email App Tutanota
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This is warfare, not welfare
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Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
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Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
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Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey
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US bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
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US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
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SC also stated the parties should submit compliance reports to ECI within 72 hours of the selection of candidates.
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Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
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Evidence in trash can links dead neighbor to missing SC girl
Investigators say they found a man dead inside his South Carolina home shortly after finding an item from a missing 6-year-old girl inside his trash can
British man arrested in Egypt 'for patting police officer on back'
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India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA
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Three years for violent rape
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Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
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President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
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Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama
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Russian Jehovah's Witness adherent was tortured in custody, says lawyer
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Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
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Police seek help finding man who burglarized Summerlin church
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who burglarized a Summerlin church.
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.
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On the first anniversary of the terror attack, the Congress leader asked who had benefited the most from it.
Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody
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Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
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Bernie Sanders’ economic policies would be good for the American economy, according to a new book by a renowned economist.
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Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood
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Bukayo Saka has just over a year left on his Arsenal contract, but Mikel Arteta is not concerned about the prospect of youngsters leaving.
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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
Karapatan opposes amendments to Human Security Act
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Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew
A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey.
Cops say they have clinching evidence against Bengaluru's Bentley boy Nalpad
Investigators have CCTV footage showing MLA's son's involvement in accident
Delhi cab driver held for making obscene gestures to woman advocate
The lawyer had boarded the cab from Gurgaon for Delhi High Court
Thieves raid Stourbridge brewery
Thieves ripped the door off a Stourbridge brewery and raided the till inside.
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Every day, thousands of Ethiopians set off on foot on a desperate 2,000-kilometre trek in the hope of reaching Saudi Arabia. Their route takes them across the Djibouti desert, the Red Sea and Yemen,…
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
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BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections
The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders
CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine
Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.
CRPF jawans memorial inaugurated in Jammu-Kashmir; Umesh Gopinath Jadhav invited as special guest
A year after 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans lost their lives, senior officials of all the wings of the security forces laid wreaths and paid tribute at the newly-inaugurated memorial in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday
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The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.
Video: Leftist Attacks College Republicans, Spits on US Flag
UC Santa Cruz campus police investigating incident
Sangakkara, wounded in 2009, makes poignant return to Pakistan attack scene
Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara will relive his fateful 2009 journey to Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee ‘felt bad’ about not being invited to metro corridor inauguration
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the East-West Metro Corridor project on Thursday.
'Unfair': Pawar Criticises Thackeray Led-Maharashtra Govt Over Transfer of Bhima-Koregaon Case to NIA
"Law and order is a state subject. It is not proper to encroach upon the rights of the state. Maharashtra's support to the move is also unfair," Pawar said in a media interaction.
French leader Macron loses his mayoral candidate in Paris
PARIS — In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday, after French media reports of leaks onto the internet of compromising sexual images.
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...
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GHMC demolition project to get new machines
GHMC may induct heavy machinery into its demolition project to discourage illegal structures cropping up all over the city.Speaking during a media interaction, Commissioner D. S. Lokesh Kumar said the
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."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly axe all 15 UK staff
'There will be some redundancies'
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R318m to Sassa
'We call on the Hawks to re-open an investigation into the past relationship between CPS, the ministry and Sassa,' Corruption Watch said.
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.
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.
Huawei accuses US Justice Department of 'political persecution'
Huawei has responded to the new charges the US Justice Department announced yesterday.
US Senate Approves Resolution Limiting Trump's Military Authority against Iran
The US Senate approved a resolution restricting US President Donald Trump's powers to conduct military operations with Iran, RIA Novosti reported. 55 senators voted in favor of this resolution and 45 opposed.
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.
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.
Bayelsa: Buhari, APC govs forum chair, Badaru meet in Aso Rock
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC Governors Forum...
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.
DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe
The Justice Department said Friday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, after a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations brought by the agency's independent watchdog who found that he lacked "candor" when questioned about leaking to the media.
Flash floods, hail, rain: Nightmare for Friday commuters
Hail, flash flooding and heavy rain are expected in Melbourne on Friday afternoon, just as commuters head home for the weekend.
BTS Jungkook’s single Euphoria is the most streamed BTS solo on Genie and is the only solo to achieve the milestone of 1 million unique listeners on the platform
BTS main vocalist Jungkook's solo continues its impressive run on charts even a year after release. It remains the most streamed BTS solo on …
Durban couple tell of harrowing kidnap ordeal by armed hijackers
The couple, aged 27 and 42, were seated outside a house in the man’s Nissan Murano in the Wiggins area of Cato Manor
5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj
Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.
Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View
While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.
Don't just watch and record, Atwoli tells workers - VIDEO
He was speaking in reference to a video that surfaced online where a Chinese man was seen assaulting a Kenyan worker.
China expands chaotic dragnet in coronavirus crackdown
China’s leaders expanded a mass roundup of people possibly sickened with the coronavirus Thursday, widening their dragnet well beyond the epicenter of the outbreak to at least two more cities in what the government has called a 'wartime' campaign to stamp out the epidemic.
Why West Ham need a new Felipe Anderson after his return from injury to fire them to safety
The Hammers have been without their former club-record signing for more than a month after he damaged ribs against Sheffield United
Hindu Group Goes on Couple Chasing Spree on Valentine’s Day in PM Modi’s Hometown – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): A Hindu group in India, Barjrang Dal had issued an advisory warning couples against celebrating Valentine’s Day in public, citing it as “foreign culture" and a threat to the country's social value system.
INEC declares PDP’s Duoye Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared PDP candidate, Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement while addressing the media at the
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
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.
Attacks, threats against mosques raise concern as parliament discusses Islam in Germany
The recent increase in hateful attacks and threats against mosques and djemevis Alevi places of worship in Germany have sparked concern among the...
Turkey to stand by Pakistan, Erdogan vows
--Turkish president reiterates support to Kashmir cause, Pakistan's stance in FATF--Slams Trump's Mideast peace plan, says 'agreement of the century is not a peace project but in fact a project fo
Turkish, Russian FMs to meet to discuss Idlib
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Munich on Sunday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference,...
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Her comments highlight a possible pivot available to Bernie Sanders: Fight for sweeping change but accept modest reform from a polarized Congress.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Suspect indicted in Bronx ambush shootings of NYPD officer, lieutenant
The man accused of opening fire on an NYPD van in the Bronx last weekend and then walking into a precinct the next day and shooting an officer was indicted on a dozen counts of felony attempted murder Friday.
Ziyech breaks silence after Chelsea transfer confirmed for summer
Hakim Ziyech has broken his silence over his move to Chelsea after speaking out on social media.
Ugly ‘WAGatha Christie’ feud worsens as wife of England great hits back
COLEEN Rooney has hit out after Rebekah Vardy broke down in tears on Loose Women over their “Wagatha Christie” row.
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.
2 brave cops survive NPA rebels’ ambush in Quezon
SAN NARCISO, Quezon — Despite being outnumbered, two rookie cops managed to survive a broad daylight ambuscade carried out by around 50 heavily- armed men believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at the barangay of San Juan, four kilometers away from the Poblacion of this town yesterday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fire UK staff, close Palace office
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to distance themselves from royal life, letting go of all 15 of the UK staffers who served .
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.
Don’t be Proud, be humble, Senator Owie tells Bayelsa Governor- Elect
FORMER Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie has congratulated the Governor- Elect, Senator Douye Diri, and the Deputy Governor
El-P Says That New Run the Jewels Album Is Done
He confirmed the news in a tweet on Friday morning
Deciding who wins elections should not be left to courts — Odinkalu
He said part of the problems Nigeria is facing is that the judiciary is introducing “tremendous uncertainties” into electoral processes.
Court remands farmer for allegedly killing vigilante commander
A Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a farmer, Fidelis Ogah, 26, who allegedly killed a vigilante commander, be remanded.
Applying the poisson distribution to soccer betting
There is simply no denying that sports betting is reaching an all-time, especially in the States. Sports betting is an activity that has been legal in a number ...
Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son
The defendant is accused by the anti-graft agency, of operating an account he used to divert various sums of money, including N58 million.
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.
Nurturing violent actors a dangerous policy: Pak media after Hafiz Saeed's conviction
Prominent Pakistani newspapers on Friday said there is a growing realisation within the government and security establishment that nurturing violent actors like Hafiz Saeed was a dangerous policy and the time has come to put an end to their
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general today, tweeting that he has the “legal right” to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes. The Republican businessman has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the...
View: Arvind Kejriwal's victory showed he has learnt lessons from past
Kejriwals tactics must be seen in the backdrop of inclusive nationalists being in retreat for several decades, particularly after the onset of the Modi era. Over the last 70-odd years, the scales have gradually tilted in favour of ‘cultural nationalists, reflected in political leaders since Indira Gandhi embracing what is dubbed as ‘soft Hindutva.
Police find man who vanished from Edinburgh after warning public not to approach him
POLICE have traced a man that they warned the public not to approach. Sandy Ross, 26, disappeared from the Leith Links area of the capital last week around 9pm on Sunday night. Cops launched an …
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.
Samsung Electronics board chairman jailed for union-busting activities offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
SC order on decriminalising politics will help strengthen democracy: EC
In October 2018, the poll panel made it compulsory for candidates contesting elections to advertise their criminal antecedents in television and newspapers at least thrice during electioneering
Six trapped, five killed in Kano mining site
Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of five out of six people trapped under a heap of sand at Ramin Farar Kasa in Dauni village in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. Public...
What's next for Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel after Supreme Court's AGR blow?
AGR row: Soon after the court judgement, Airtel said that it's in the process of doing self-assessment of the dues, and shall submit Rs 10,000 crore by February 20
Kangana Ranaut’s Sister Rangoli Claims Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone Go To Cheap Places For Vacations; See Tweet
Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel is unapologetically a firm hater of certain Bollywood celebs. Her common target includes Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. She has
Fraud allegation: Ex-agitators’ leader apologises to Amnesty office
The leader of the Phase 2 Amnesty Program, Comrade Steven Ebisintei has refuted a publication where he was quoted to have alleged...
Man called Storm Denniss trolled by people begging him not to ruin their homes
Storm Denniss, 24, is being menaced online by people angry about the weather.
Listen to Pearl Jam’s new single… by pointing your phone at the moon
Pearl Jam harness the power of the lunar surface to drive their new single Superblood Wolfmoon
Rishi Sunak, Alok Sharma join UK cabinet; three Indian-origin MPs in Boris Johnson govt
The 39-year-old Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been the Conservative MP for Richmond in Yorkshire since 2015. He was born in 1980 in Hampshire
The White House is likely to unveil 10% tax cuts for the middle class in September, Kudlow says
President Donald Trump could announce a second tax cut package just months ahead of the 2020 election this fall, offering a revamped campaign message after the first round failed to gain widespread support.
Bayelsa: Protesters attack Diri’s residence, destroy properties
The Yenagoa residence of Duoye Diri, Bayelsa's new governor-elect, has been attacked by some angry protesters with some of his properties destroyed.
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.
Report: Middle East and Africa’s Blockchain Spending to Surge 400% by 2023
The International Data Corporation projects that Middle East and Africa’s blockchain spending would surge from $21 million in 2019 to $105 million by 2023.
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.
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India: Gopal Rai
Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest all elections to local bodies across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its footprint beyond the national capital.
House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr
Dems have demanded more information about Barr’s intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted of lying to Congress and other charges.
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.
Covid-19: Taiwan says China ‘stalling’ over repatriation flights
TAIPEI, Feb 14 — Taiwan today accused China of dragging its feet over the evacuation of citizens stranded in the midst of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak, the latest spat between the two neighbours. Multiple countries have successfully arranged evacuation flights for nationals stuck in Hubei...
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war.
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
Revelations from Farida Waziri’s new book – Femi Adesina
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, presented her new book to the public in Abuja
Never joined Borussia Dortmund for money, discloses Erling Haaland
Former RB Salzburg star Erling Haaland has confessed that he never signed for Borussia Dortmund because of the money they offered but because it was the best option. The Norwegian star signed for the Bundesliga giants in the winter window despite interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Vidya Balan on the misogyny in ‘Kabir Singh’: “The film is not necessarily glorifying it”
Vidya Balan has become more open to differing views and beliefs over the years and is hoping that the Bollywood audience can grow to respect them as well. Speaking at an event held in St. Xavier’s College, Balan said, “Sometimes I watch films even if they are not keeping it to my beliefs. Over the […]
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.
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.
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
Gopal Rai, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi unit, said a letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning.All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony
Latinos Laugh at Pete Buttigieg Stumbling over Spanish
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg tried to kick off a town hall event with Latino voters on Thursday by showing off his Spanish skills.
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
How to Be Confident (Not Arrogant) and Win Over New Clients
Let your experience, track record and satisfied customers do the talking.
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.
Revenue seizes €280k in cash from freight trailer in Rosslare
With the help of detector dog Flynn, Revenue officers seized the cash on Wednesday.
Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt
ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Italy’s government could collapse after his small party boycotted a cabinet meeting over a contested justice reform and the prime minister suggested he was ready to resign.
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…
Bolton councillors who joined anti-homes protest group accused of doing it 'just to win votes'
The Hulton Community Action Group is fighting plans for hundreds of homes at Eldercot Road
'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new cabinet has met for the first time following yesterday’s reshuffle, which saw the likes of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, Housing Secretary Esther McVey and Business secretary Andrea Leadsom lose their posts.
Bloomberg Tells Audience at Houston Rally He ‘Deeply Regrets’ Stop and Frisk
Mike Bloomberg apologized Thursday at a campaign rally in Houston for his controversial stop-and-frisk policy which he promoted as New York city mayor, telling the predominantly black crowd that he “deeply regrets” the legacy and that he “should have acted sooner and faster to stop it.”“I am committed
SC issues notice to J&K on plea against Omar Abdullah's detention under PSA
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2, Sara Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention
Garbage in Karachi
Sir, through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention of the concerned authorities towards the serious problem of garbage in Karachi because when it comes to garbage, Kar
Chaos as fetish objects is found in front of University of Ibadan main entrance
A fetish object was found in the front of University of Ibadan main entrance, scaring off workers and students. The strange sculpture carved in human form had never been seen in front of the gate until
Where’s the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine’s Day
Indonesia wasn't feeling the love for Valentine's Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom...
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading...
Freddie Mercury kimono worn at home to go on show
Curators said the ‘garment has the power to transcend… sexual and gender identities’.
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 …
Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under
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.
Romania's DefMin Ciuca meets Ukrainian counterpart Zahorodnyuk in Munich
Romania's acting Defence Minister Nicolae Ciuca had a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Zahorodnyuk, on the sidelines of...
Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas
What started as a relaxing holiday at the Kruger National Park ended in horror as three friends were hijacked and robbed of their valuables by four men posing as police officers near Delmas in Mpumalanga.
Elderly woman found dead in Rosmalen apartment; Man in custody
A criminal investigation was underway after the body of a dead woman was found in Rosmalen early Friday morning. Police did not reveal the identity of the woman, but said she likely resided at the
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.
Republicans violated oath in acquitting Trump
The impeachment trial of President Trump was a sham from the beginning. It wasn’t a sham because Trump didn’t deserve to be impeached, convicted, and removed from office. He did, and he does.
Appili Therapeutics Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Equity Offering
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Appili Therapeutics Inc.
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.
Civilian dies in ceasefire violation at Poonch
In a tragic incident, a civilian was killed in an unprovoked firing during a ceasefire between the borders in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.
The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS
The group is even bigger now, and America’s conflict with Iran is only making the fight against it more complicated.
Nirbhaya case: SC junks accused Vinay Sharma's plea; dismisses 'mentally ill' argument
In a recent development, the SC dismissed the plea of Vinay Sharma,one of the accused in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case. The top court had also rejected Sharma's counsel A P Singh's request to peruse the original file of recommendation made by the Lieutenant Governor and Delhi home minister Satyendra Jain for rejection of his mercy petition.
Saudi Arabia Provides Emergency Medical Aid to China
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the signing of six contracts with global companies to provide medical equipment and supplies to China in its effort to combat the new coronavirus outbreak. The deals were signed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid a
Martin tells McDonald no party can be forced into government
Sinn Féin leader says voters angry that Fianna Fáil is not sitting down for discussions
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
A letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning. All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony
Lee Cataluna: State makes an attempt to get control of Mauna Kea | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Some Hawaii legislators, with the full support of Gov. David Ige, are trying to form a commission to address issues of reconciliation with Native Hawaiians, but really, folks, it’s not all about a last-ditch effort to get TMT built on Mauna Kea.
Pope Francis Dismayed over Liberals’ Reaction to Celibacy Ruling
Pope Francis expressed “consternation” over the way progressives have rejected his decision not to abolish priestly celibacy.
EVIDENCE: Anti-Stone Juror Lied During Jury Selection, Tweeted About Trump During Trial
Mistrial!
Perth car parks card issue is set to be resolved
Machines at South Inch and Canal Street set to be back in business
Lee County Sheriffs arrest convicted felon trying to break into home
A mother saw Bowman fire a gun as he was trying to get into a home in Fort Myers
Trader arrested for cyber libel
Police Regional Office 10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan said that Mafe Aleria, a resident of Purok 2, Colambugon, Maramag municipality was arrested on the strength of a warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act 10175 or the Anti-Cybercrime Law issued by Judge Dennis Alcantara of the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court Branch 18.
Party faithful motivated me to seek re-election - Tano North MP
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Protests in Greece over New Refugee Centers
Greek administrative officials and residents of the five Greek Aegean islands accommodating refugees and migrants have staged a protest in Athens against plans to build new camps. Dozens of protesters from the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos Leros and Kos gathered in front of the interior ministry, carrying placards against projects for new refugee camps.
Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump
Boris Johnson is understood to have cancelled plans for a spring visit to the US amid tensions with Donald Trump about the decision to allow Chinese firm Huawei to play a role in the UK’s 5G network.
South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review
Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.
It’s time for Hillary to say “I’m with her”
Clinton needs to stop complaining about Sanders and endorse the woman who can beat him and Trump.
Turkey court acquits exiled novelist of terror charges
ISTANBUL — A Turkish court on Friday acquitted journalist and award-winning novelist Asli Erdogan of terrorism-related charges for writing for a pro-Kurdish newspaper that has since been shut-down.
U.S., Taliban reach truce agreement that could lead to withdrawals of American troops, official says
A senior U.S. official says 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.
Egypt Discusses Reinforcing Cooperation with Aramco
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla has discussed with Fahad al-Ammari, General Manager of Area Projects-Upstream Project Management Saudi Aramco, and his accompanying delegation reinforcing bilateral cooperation on imp
'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
TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP
Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur
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.
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance...
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
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.
The secret search for giants' bones that has iwi and archaeologists worried
A secretive group excavating a cave near Huntly believe it's filled with a race of pre-Polynesian giants' skeletons, but iwi and archaeologists have serious concerns, reports RNZ's Susan Strongman. Archaeologists say a group of people tunnelling into the side of a country road in search of a race
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance
Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say
Students injured in shelling at school in Myanmar's Rakhine state
At least 19 children were wounded in Myanmar's Rakhine state when a primary school was hit by the shelling that the army and rebels have refused to take responsibility for.
Sovereignty immediately or as part of Trump's package?
Trump decrees: There is no free lunch.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
Keep faith in Jagan, Perni tells RTC staff
Minister presents road safety and fuel-efficiency awards
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.
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’
China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese capital Beijing is imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on all those returning to the city, and will punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing a new coronavirus, city authorities said on Friday.
This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand
Democrats desperately attempted to save abortion this week, while Republicans worked to show the dignity of unborn human life.
'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.
Commentary: Why Sanders, media have never had a honeymoon
There’s little love lost between Sanders and media pundits. And Bernie’s just fine with that.
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism
The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.
Syrian Observatory: Israeli Raid Targeted Iranian Cargo Plane Landing in Damascus International
The raid Killed 7 Iranian and Syrian officers.
Castlebar 'Europe's luckiest town' after third EuroMillions jackpot win
CO Mayo town Castlebar has been named Europe's luckiest town after its third EuroMillions jackpot win and ninth EuroMillions win.
India Comeback to Beat Thailand 3-2, Enter Badminton Asia Team Championships Semis
India lost their opening two matches before winning the remaining three to secure at least bronze.
An American in a Locked-Down Chinese Town: 'Everyone Here Is So Bored'
Weeks before the coronavirus became a national health crisis in China, authorities threatened a doctor, Li Wenliang, who warned about early cases. State media reported that Li was illegally spreading rumors.That was a red flag for Bob Huang."People here tend to believe the government. Not me,"
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.
Nigerian military razes villages as Boko Haram attacks escalate - Amnesty International - Premium Times Nigeria
"These brazen acts of razing entire villages, deliberately destroying civilian homes and forcibly displacing their inhabitants with no imperative military grounds, should be investigated as possible war crimes."
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.
Don't stand by as foreigners abuse you - Atwoli tells Kenyans what to do
Don't fear to fight anyone who is causing trouble at your job- Atwoli tells Kenyans
Press freedom in Somalia under attack- Amnesty [Morning Call]
Rights group Amnesty International raises alarm on press freedoms in Somalia, says journalists suffer killings, attacks and threats
East Kilbride's Spyres and Declan Welsh will take to the TRNSMT stage this year
Both bands were included as part of the festivals huge lineup announcement
Number of unemployed persons in Pakistan at present
According to the latest available Labour Force Survey (2017-18), the total unemployed persons in Pakistan are 3.79 million out of the total labour force of 65.5 million, depicting an unemployment rate of 5.79%. Year-wise data on total labour force, total unemployed persons and unemployment rate from the year 1990-91 to the year 2017-18 is given below: Note: The above data was submitted in the National Assembly by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on February 14, 2020 in a written reply to a question asked by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir. Responding to another question asked by Ali Khan Jadoon of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar told the House that the Chinese Companies have not given any loans to the government of Pakistan; however, the Chinese government has provided the loan for the following projects: Thakot-Havelian Road project (KKH-II) M-5 Motorway Multan-Sukkur Section Optical Fiber (Khunjrab-Rawalpindi)…
Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…
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.
Algerians keep up protests a year after demonstrations began
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Thousands of Algerians marched on Friday, a year since the start of weekly protests calling for a complete overhaul of the ruling elite, an end to corruption and the army’s withdrawal from politics.
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.
Rapist attacked woman as she slept on New Year's Day
A man who raped a woman as slept has been jailed for nine years.
UP: Allahabad High Court stays notice to recover damages from anti-CAA protestor
The petitioner’s counsel argued that recovery notices cannot be issued by the additional district magistrate as per the Supreme Court’s order.
Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090
The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases
'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.
Weinstein Is an ‘Abusive Rapist’ Who Controlled Victims, Prosecutor Says
Harvey Weinstein stayed in touch with women he assaulted to ensure their silence, a prosecutor said in her closing argument.
Outrage in Mexico as papers publish pic of Ingrid Escamilla’s ‘skinned’ body after she was stabbed to death by ‘husband’
GRUESOME photos of a woman’s skinned body have provoked outrage in Mexico after appearing on the front page of many of the country’s newspapers. Forensic workers leaked pictures of Ingr…
Hamilton: 'I'll do my talking on the track'
Lewis Hamilton has aimed a swipe at Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, saying the duo's talk about challenging him in 2020 is "a sign of weakness".
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'
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...
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.
No 'Plan B' for Olympics; questions over Chinese presence
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is no "Plan B" for the 2020 Games, which open in just over five months and have been jolted by the outbreak of a virus in neighbouring China.
Bill that would ban conversion therapy in Oklahoma passes through committee
A new bill heading to the full House would ban controversial "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ children.
Boy, 5, threatened to stab girl, 6, while they were at school
Iniyah Hudlin has been pulled out of school after a boy allegedly threatened: ‘I‘m going to bring a knife into school and stab you with it‘
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
Odisha to tap 5T model for mineral resource mapping, extend KALIA scheme
State to also set World-class core sample laboratory and develop select rural habitats as smart villages akin to smart cities
Meghan Markle 'running the show,’ taking ‘responsibility from Harry’ following staff firing, expert claims
Meghan Markle’s UK staffers who served her office in Buckingham Palace may have been blindsided when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly let them all go.
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.
Ruth Langsford slammed after Eamonn Holmes lets slip council house 'insult'
Some people branded their remark 'snobby'
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.
As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?
Hong Kong’s 18 community-level District Councils are largely powerless, and lucky they are, too. Otherwise, the officials in charge – Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her team of advisers and administrators – would be in even greater disarray. As it is, they have barely managed to contain months of unprecedented public protest sparked by her […]
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
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry you did that?" "No, not at all," Trump responded. "When you tell me, why did I use Rudy, and one of the things about Rudy, No. 1, he was the best prosecutor, you know, one of the best prosecutors, and the best mayor." "That is literally the exact opposite of what he told Bill O'Reilly in an interview in November," CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale told Don Lemon on Thursday night, playing the clip where Trump said, "No, I didn't direct him," meaning Giuliani. "So what has changed now? Well, perhaps Trump just thinks impeachment's over with, I've been acquitted, I can say whatever I want. Perhaps he forgot that he ever denied this. Regardless, though, what he's saying now is the truth. He did direct Rudy to go there. We heard that not…
Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa
EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...
Xiaomi is testing a new security feature on MIUI 11, warns users if apps use sensitive permissions
Smartphones have become an increasingly integral part of modern lives. Apart from the various necessary functions it serves, a smartphone also holds data important to a user. Thus, to improve upon the security of this important data Xiaomi is testing a new security feature on the MIUI 11. Currently, Xiaomi is testing a brand new …
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
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…
Baby born on boat among 87 saved off Canary Islands
They were all migrants from Africa
Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.
Justice.
US Sanctions Sri Lanka Commander for Role in Extrajudicial Killings - State Department
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has sanctioned Sri Lanka Army Commander Shavendra Silva for extrajudicial killings committed by his troops during the civil war in the country, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.
'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.
Cong’s ‘disappearance’ led to BJP’s defeat in Delhi: Javadekar
The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP swept the Delhi Assembly polls by winning 62 of the total 70 seats. While the BJP won eight seats, the Congress failed to open its account for the second consecutive election.
Ramaphosa plan is no quick fix for South Africa’s energy woes
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to overhaul the energy industry have some way to go before they provide answers to the nation’s crippling power shortages.
Telugu migrant labourers stranded without work permit in Iraq to return home
Explaining the fate of those migrants who were without work permit, Telugu Gulf Employees Welfare Association president Alagonda Dakshina Murthy, who works in Erbil, said his association had approached the MoS for MEA V Muraleedharan during his visit to Iraq in November 2019.
Big setback if India and U.S. can’t agree on trade deal now, says top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells
Ms. Wells will not be accompanying Mr Trump to India and neither will Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Blackburn: Dems Will Try Impeachment Again -- 'Very Real Possibility' GOP Takes House Back
Thursday during an appearance on Fox News, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said she believed congressional Democrats would make another attempt to impeach | Clips
City club to reopen despite drugs and weapons finds
A Birmingham rock bar is set to reopen after being closed when police found class A drugs and cash inside a safe.
Quick strategies needed to shift dependency on China
China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, our second-largest supplier and third-largest foreign investor. These three indicators should be more than enough for us to be vigilant and immediately anticipate further adverse impacts.
China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals
Beijing to punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing the deadly virus.Anyone returning to Beijing will be required to submit travel plans to their community in advance, the notice said.
The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ohio GOP Files Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud Against Dem Candidate
The Republican Party of Ohio launched a formal complaint with Ohio’s Attorney General, Dave Yost. The grievance claims that Hillary Mueri, candidate for Ohio’s 14th congressional district, engaged in voter fraud. The complaint alleges that Mueri voted twice in the 2008 primary election, both in Ohio and in California. The memo says it is a fourth-degree felony in Ohio to illegally vote in an election. From the complaint:
New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG
Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.
Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744
Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa
Ziyech's strength of character impresses Chelsea boss Lampard
Football News: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said on Friday he is impressed by how his first signing for the club Hakim Ziyech has not allowed his tough upbringing t
Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video
Former chancellor Sajid Javid resigned amid the cabinet reshuffle as Johnson pushed him to sack his advisers to stay in government
Israeli strikes kill seven in Damascus
Three were Syrian soldiers and the rest were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Brexit and how farmers can survive it: how the next 11 months will shape the sector
It would be foolish to think that farmers in lowland areas such as East Anglia are going to get
BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun Bill into law
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Friday, passed the bill for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps into law. The Speaker, Funmi...
Friday's papers: Jude Bellingham, Eric Dier, Kylian Mbappe
Jude Bellingham is now drawing attention from Italy, while Eric Dier's Tottenham days might be numbered.
Leader of Merkel's conservatives to propose a successor on February 24: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will suggest a successor for her role as leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) on Feb. 24, German magazine Focus said on its website.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
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.
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
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.
Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50
An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.
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.
Shutdown of CN Rail lines leads to propane shortages in the Maritimes
Businesses and homes across Atlantic Canada are days away from running out of propane as a result of anti-pipeline protests that have cut off rail links across Canada.
Editorial: Trust in Calgary city council must be restored
As the expense account scandal surrounding Coun. Joe Magliocca grows, with even the integrity commissioner snared in its net, Calgary city council has lost the trust of taxpayers.And no wonder.The …
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.
Serbia, Kosovo agree to open road, railway connections
Serbia and its former province Kosovo on Friday signed an agreement to restore a railway connection between them under U.S. mediation in a step toward...
School Employees Have Used Isolated Timeouts Illegally, State Investigations Find — ProPublica
In six of eight districts investigators examined, they found that workers broke the law by improperly secluding students. Parents say the investigations, which were prompted by a Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois story, have not gone far enough.
AAP's hat-trick and the Delhi Assembly Polls
Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party won the Delhi Assembly elections for the third time this week. The Aam Aadmi Party, which is also known as the AAP, won 62 seats of the Delhi Assembly, while the BJP
The fight is to take back Constitution and country: Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the students in their long fight.
Jaishankar comes between Nehru and Patel as Ramachandra Guha fumes
Jaishankar said he has "learned" that Nehru wanted to keep Patel out of his first cabinet after Independence. Guha said it is a myth that has been "comprehensively demolished" and went on to accuse Jaishankar of "promoting fake news".
Steam Labs’ Play Next will pick your next game from your library
The new Steam Labs experiment should help you get through your backlog.
Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand
Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI
The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram.
Salman Khan Is Against Sidharth Shukla Winning Bigg Boss 13 Claims Kamaal R Khan
Recently, ex-Bigg Boss contestant Kamaal R Khan claimed that Bigg Boss 13’s host Salman Khan is against the idea of Sidharth Shukla being the winner of the show.
Zambia deploys troops to quell gas attacks by criminal gangs
Zambia has deployed soldiers to suppress a wave of attacks on civilians by gangs using a special gas to immobilise their victims.
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.
Macron's mayoral candidate withdraws after scandal
In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday after French...
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
Sugar milling company employee shot in Bukidnon
PRO10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan, said that an initial investigation conducted by the Maramag Municipal Police Station showed that victim Marlon Malunes, an employee of the Crystal Sugar Milling Company, Inc. was on his way to his office on board his motorcycle when he was shot while passing beside the NAPOCOR Channel around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
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.
'We Won't Stop': Despite Leader's Resignation, Algerians Keep Up Protest One Year On
Long-standing ruler Bouteflika resigned in April and the new president has offered concessions and talks to the opposition, but protesters still fill the squares
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashed Donald Trump at an event in New York City on Tuesday while simultaneously showing support for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
No charges for former FBI Deputy Director Andy McCabe as DOJ closes case
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether he lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure.
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 …
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation
The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.
President Bukele, Brute Force Is Not the Way Forward for El Salvador
The head of state’s actions threaten democracy in the Central American nation.
Setien calms Lionel Messi fitness fears as Barcelona prepare for Getafe
Lionel Messi will not but put under an unmanageable strain despite Barcelona’s problems in attack, says Quique Setien.
Parliament apologises to SA for the conduct of ‘certain members’
MPs 'will have to seriously consider and make a determination on whether the existing joint rules sufficiently guard against disorderliness'.
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
BREAKING: Protests rock Bayelsa over Supreme Court judgement
Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court's judgement that stopped the inauguration...
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia 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. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever
Congressional Budget Office: Democratic paid leave bill would cost more than expected, leaving a shortfall
Democratic legislation to provide universal paid family and medical leave will wind up costing taxpayers more than expected, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
BREAKING: God has healed Bayelsa, says Diri - The Nation Newspaper
The governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that God has healed Bayelsa state with the judgment of the Supreme Court...
From Omehia to Lyon: 9 Nigerian governors sacked by court since 1999
Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, the Supreme Court has played a critical role in deciding the fate of governors after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finished its own job.
Germany struggles to crack down on far-right extremists
German authorities raided sites linked to five people suspected of forming a 'right-wing terrorist organization” and planning to carry out attacks against...
26 smuggled immigrants, including 2 children, found inside tractor-trailer near Salton Sea: Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol found more than two dozen illegal immigrants, including two children, packed inside a tractor-trailer near the Salton Sea, officials say.
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.
Bernie Sanders enjoys major poll boosts as Warren told 'endorse Bernie already'
Polls have put Bernie Sanders on track to win the democratic nomination and the presidency with a groundswell of independent support according to a new poll, released amid calls for progressive rival Elizabeth Warren to drop out of the race.Mr Sanders had previously remained firmly in second to presumptive
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.
Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election
Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.
Here Lies the Skull of Pliny the Elder, Maybe
The Roman admiral and scholar died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Might this really be his cranium?
Rep. Keller Torches AOC's Fracking Ban Proposal
Far-left Congresswoman from New York, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) took to Twitter to advocate for the complete and total ban of fracking.
People rejecting BJP for its policies: TPCC
It is pushing the nation into economic crises, says TPCC treasurer
This septuagenarian couple is touring across India in a Morgan three-wheeler
Alan and Pat Braithwaite are driving around to raise funds for Goonj that works with women welfare
Washington Post Spreads Fear of 'Trump Bullying Phenomenon' in Schools
The Washington Post published a longform article Thursday that claims Trump’s speeches have intensified bullying in schools across the U.S.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.The new indictment also alleges the company provided surveillance equipment to Iran that enabled the monitoring of protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Tehran, and that it sought to conceal business that it was doing in North Korea despite economic sanctions there.The company disputed the allegations in a statement and called them them “without merit." China's foreign ministry accused the U.S.
After J&K visit, EU wants India to lift remaining restrictions swiftly
Noting the "positive steps" initiated by the union government to restore normalcy in the region, the EU spokesperson said the visit presented a "welcome opportunity" to see the situation on the ground and to interact with local interlocutors in Jammu and Kashmir.
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MUNICH >> The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said today.
Mandhana Breaks Into Top 5 of ICC T20I Rankings, Devine Claims Top All-Rounder Spot
Among the other big movers were Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner, who jumped 18 places into the top 20, after ravaging India with a 57-ball 93.
Police can’t tell if Bayelsa will have a new governor today
The inauguration ceremony should have commenced at 10 a.m. under normal circumstances.
BREAKING: Police impose curfew in Bayelsa
Daniels Igoni, Sampson Itode, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command on Friday announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state. The state
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.
Suspended NMC Health vice chair resigns amid legal review
NMC Health announced today that vice chair Khalifa Butti Omeir Bin Yousef has resigned with immediate effect amid a legal review.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
Cafe Clover Team Opens American Bar Up the Street in West Village
Kyle Hotchkiss Carone, David Rabin and Jeff Kadish and chef Carolina Santos-Neves have opened American Bar in the West Village.
Putin: As long as I’m President We Will Have ‘Mother’ & ‘Father’
Russian president answers concerns about fate of traditional family
Find killers of our son in Bayelsa, family begs police
The family of Adebayo from Wakajaiye, Ayeda-Ade Local Government Area in Osun State has appealed to the police to fish out the cultists...
New Polls in Texas and Nevada Bring More Good News for Bernie Sanders
The Texas poll in particular would have been unthinkable even two months ago
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
Supreme Court notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The probe agency has challenged the July 12, 2019, order passed by the high court at Ranchi, saying it had "erroneously" suspended the sentence awarded by the trial court and released the RJD chief on bail in one of the fodder-scam cases.
GitHub CLI brings GitHub to the command line
Command-line interface to the code hosting platform can be used for issues and pull requests
Smriti Mandhana rises to 4th in ICC T20 rankings
Cricket News: India star Smriti Mandhana on Friday rose three rungs to fourth but Jemimah Rodrigues dropped to seventh in the latest ICC women's T20 International r
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.
A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state
IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release, IP3Rs integrate signals from different cellular pathways and metabolic states. Not surprisingly, ...
Toddler hit, killed by vehicle in Palmetto
Investigators are on the scene of a deadly accident involving a toddler in Manatee County.
While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference
Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."
INEC declares PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, as governor-elect of Bayelsa State. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at a press conference held at commission’s headquarters on Friday Diri came second in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state, […]
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.
Scenes of jubilation and chaos as Job Sikhala is acquitted – PICTURES
Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze has ruled that main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Vice Chairman and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala is not guilty on charges of plotting to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
WATCH: Travis Dean retires hurt after getting hit in the abdomen by Trent Copeland
Travis Dean retires hurt: The Victorian batsman coped a nasty blow which forced him to leave the field at the SCG.During the first day of the 19th match of the ongoing Sheffield Shield season between New South Wales and Victoria in Sydney, Victoria opening batsman Travis Dean had to retire hurt after coping a nasty blow in his abdominal region.It all happened on the second delivery of the ninth over when New South Wales seamer Trent Copeland beat Dean with the ball nipping back into the right-hand batsman. Hit hard where it hurts the most, Dean immediately sat down in pain. While batsmen tend to resume batting after a brief pause due to such a blow, it wasn’t the case this time as Victoria’s medical decided to take Dean off the field.Victoria, who had lost opening batsman Marcus Harris (7) in the previous over, sort of lost their second opener in the first session as captain Peter Handscomb walked in to bat at No. 4 after winning the toss and opting to bat first. While a 90-run partnership between Nic Maddinson…
US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.
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.
Macron’s Ally Griveaux Drops Out of Paris Mayoral Race After Masturbation Video Leaks Online
The scandal comes four weeks before the Paris election, leaving five candidates to compete for the capital, including the incumbent Socialist Anne Hidalgo and Griveaux’s ex-fellow party member Cedric Villani, who was forced to quit the party and run as independent after he was asked to step aside for Macron’s favourite.
In Phone Call, Zelenskiy And Putin Discuss Next Normandy Summit, Possible Prisoner Exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have discussed by phone preparations for a new summit in the so-called Normandy format and a possible prisoner swap, Zelenskiy's office said on February 14.
Delhi University could pose a tough challenge as rivalry intensifies ahead of Khelo India University Games
The tournament will be held in Odisha from 22 February to 1 March 2020.
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...
Supreme Court disposes of DMK’s appeal on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs
T.N. Advocate General informs court that Speaker has issued notice
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York conceded in an interview with the Huffington Post published Thursday that Medicare for All may not become law right away – and appeared open to compromise on a plan she’s consistently championed.
Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a family of unique lizards with unusual characteristics: rapidly extendable tongues, feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, a prehensile tail, and eyes that can move independently of each other. Many species also have the ability to change the colour of their skin....
Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp
It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison.
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Photos: Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora calebrate first Valentine’s Day since going public with their relationship
Bollywood stars may be keeping coy about their Valentine’s Day celebrations, but not lovebirds Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora.
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed This Time
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy.
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...
Justice R Banumathi collapses in Supreme Court while delivering Dec 2012 gangrape case verdict
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that according to the doctors, she was running a high fever and was on medication.
How Did an Al Qaeda Leader in Iraq Become an American Citizen Living in Phoenix?
In January the FBI arrested Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri in Phoenix, Arizona after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Al-Nouri was an Al Qaeda leader in Iraq and was on the run for the murder of Iraqi police officers in Al-Fallujah.
MIT: Hackers could alter ballots in widely used voting app
The researchers said they were forced to reverse engineer an Android version of the app because Voatz hasn’t allowed transparent third-party testing of the system.
'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.
MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …
Several killed in central Mali village attack, local officials say
At least 20 villagers were killed in an attack in central Mali overnight, local officials said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state.
US appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements
Nearly 20 states are in various stages of trying to implement work requirements.
PM won't force police hand
UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Tucker Carlson: Why the Roger Stone case should horrify you, whether you’re Republican or Democrat
Prosecutors want Roger Stone to serve nine years because they hate him and his politics.
BJP MPs fromSC, ST segmentsurged to resign
Dalit leader and former Zilla panchayat member Gurushant Pattedar on Friday urged all those BJP MPs who won from reserved (SCs and STs) seats to resign in view of the Supreme Court ruling that States
A Less Horrific SAW- The Bizarre Tale of the Pizza Collar Bomber
In 2003, the town of Erie, Pennsylvania made national news when an unassuming pizza delivery man walked into a local bank and demanded a quarter of a million dollars from the vault. What happened next would baffle authorities for years and see the crime become one of the most intriguing ever committed in the United States. So what happened? At [...]
‘No Lyon, no governor’ — APC supporters protest s’court judgment in Bayelsa
ports of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently protesting in Bayelsa state over the supreme court judgement sacking the party's elec lyon
Section of Clacton Pier collapses into sea
The incident happened during structural work to prepare for the installation of a new rollercoaster.
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
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital
The man sustained 'serious injuries' , police confirmed
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
No One Can Kill The A-10 Warthog, Not Even The U.S. Military
Congress wants this plane to live forever.
Okowa emerges South-South Governors Forum Chair
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has emerged the Chairman, South-South Governors' Forum.Okowa was reportedly selected after elaborate..
Uddhav govt’s decision to let NIA probe Elgaar Parishad case ‘wrong’: Sharad Pawar
Last month, the Centre had transferred the probe into the Elgaar Parishad case from the Pune Police to the NIA, a move then criticised by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government.
Pune court transfers 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
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...
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.
Proteas' T20 tour of Pakistan postponed
CSA and the Pakistan Cricket Board have agreed to postpone the planned tour by the Proteas to Pakistan for a series of T20 matches.
Police officers looking to trace a man after money stolen from Pitlochry church
Those with information are asked to come forward
Supreme Court ruling: PDP governors congratulate Diri
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors' forum have sent their congratulatory message to Senate Duoye Diri over the Supreme Court ruling in Bayelsa.
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.
Sangakkara returns to Pakistan attack scene
Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara will relive his fateful 2009 journey to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday after returning for the first time since the deadly attack which plunged Pakistan into crick
Saudi Arabia, UAE Among Top 10 Logistics Markets
Arabian Gulf countries have had a high ranking in the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, with UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 logistics markets. In the GCC, the UAE ranked third, Saudi Arabia sixth, Oman 14th, Bahrain 15th, and Kuwa
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers on Friday, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals.
S. Korean, Canadian FMs agree on efforts to boost bilateral economic ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada agreed Friday to make efforts to expand bilateral economic cooperation and bolster exchanges of high-level officials. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne held talks in Munich on the sidelines of a three-day security forum that opened Friday, according to the foreign ministry. The top diplomats agreed to increase exc...
BJP guilty of using blood and sacrifice of soldiers for votes: Jaiveer Shergill
As the Pulwama terror attack completes a year today, the Congress has hit out at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for being allegedly silent on the 'big intelligence failure'. Jaish-e-Mohammed
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.
U19 World Cup: Challenge for India’s talented youngsters is first-class cricket, says coach Mhambrey
The former India pacer was full of praise for the U19 class of 2020, after his team’s runners-up finish in South Africa.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
How Justice Scalia paved the way for Trump’s assault on the rule of law
Three words: "the unitary executive."
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.
N50.2bn Calabar-Odukpani-Itu Road dualisation ‘ll boost Economy – Presidency
SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has said that the award of outstanding portion of dua
Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child
Thonglor police said Friday that they have attempted unsuccessfully to track down a foreign man who has been begging for money in Bangkok with young children A week after saying claiming to be unaware of the man routinely spotted with a sleeping...
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Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia resume flights to Taiwan after gov't lifts travel ban
(UPDATED) Check the list of flights here
Tory Burch's new ToryTrack might be the best looking smartwatch for women
Tory Burch was one of the few Fossil Group partners to forego the release of a smartwatch last year, but it today announced its return with the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch - yes, that's its full title. Last releasing the $350 Gigi touchscreen smartwatch back in 2018, the ToryTrack allows the company to re-establish itself among…
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal invites Narendra Modi to Sunday’s swearing-in ceremony
Earlier this week, AAP leader Gopal Rai had said no political leader or chief ministers of other states would attend the event at Ramlila Maidan.
Father of brain-damaged baby condemns ‘terrible’ court ruling
Karwan Ali said three appeal court judges who ruled his baby son Midrar is dead ‘can’t be 100% sure’.
Section of Clacton Pier collapses into sea
The incident happened during structural work to prepare for the installation of a new rollercoaster.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Fight for Forfar leisure centre to go on after Court of Session ruling clears way for bulldozers
Another battle of Lochside is looming after a decision at Scotland's highest civil court cleared the way for the demolition of Forfar’s former leisure centre.
Man accused of assaulting Rangers’ Gary McAllister to go on trial next year
A 33-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.
US film crew chasing Poland Holocaust story may face charges
WARSAW, Poland — A team of U.S. award-winning documentary filmmakers pursuing a Holocaust-era story in western Poland could face charges of unauthorized excavation work, punishable by up to two years in prison, a Polish prosecutor said Friday.
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry
The Memo: Super Tuesday looms large for Democrats
Super Tuesday is looming larger than ever for the Democratic presidential candidates, even as the next two states to vote, Nevada and South Carolina, command media focus.
Leah Croucher's parents renew appeal a year after she vanished
Teenager went missing while walking to work in Milton Keynes in February 2019
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.
Alia Bhatt’s legendary father blames BJP, pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India, Javed Akhtar calls Narendra Modi fascist
Alia Bhatt's legendary filmmaker father Mahesh Bhatt has blamed BJP and pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India.
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the Justice Department's independence to benefit himself and his allies
Tamale: female student stabs to death colleague over biology textbook
Information reaching Ghpage.com indicates there is an uneasy tension among students of the Islamic Senior High School in Tamale over a stabbing case that
Politico: Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places
MUNICH, Feb 14 — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday. Cross-border tax rules are set to be...
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase
Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.
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.
Bernie pranked by Russians
Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and offered Thunberg's support to his campaign.
How Will The Democratic Primary Change Now That It’s Moving To More Diverse States?
Many observers of the 2020 Democratic primary expect that the race will be much different as it moves to states with more diverse electorates. In particular, th…
Meet Sumair, the teen environmentalist who wants to save India’s marine life
Sumair Handa Bakshi from Delhi of Save The Spirit Of The Sea talks about his 2020 campaign and upcoming film about saving the Ganges, which are supported by Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech
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...
Douye Diri sworn in as Bayelsa gov
Daniels Igoni and Sampson Itode, Yenagoa The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 2019 governorship, Douye Diri, has been sworn in as the Governor of Bayelsa State. He wa...
Wishaw woman celebrates 102nd birthday with family and friends
Remarkable pensioner Georgina McFetrich has outlived generation after generation in her family, and made it through world wars into the bargain.
The heartwarming moment pigs go outside for the first time after being rescued from horror farm
The pigs were among the animals suffering horrific animal abuse at Bramble Hall Farm
2 years after Parkland, Fla., school shooting, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
Supporters say the measure is needed because the shooter who killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two years ago was able to buy guns despite a history of psychotic behavior.
Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath
The 6 ministers who will take oath along with Arvind Kejriwal on 16 Feb are Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam.The AAP recorded a massive victory winning 62 of the 70 seats while the BJP bagged the remaining eight seats
Wisconsin governor sets up unique redistricting panel
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) is taking a new weapon into the fight for control of the decennial redistricting process in a state where Democrats say Republicans have consistently built themselves a
Perry Scores 20 To Lift Stetson Over North Alabama 75-64
Rob Perry had 20 points as Stetson beat North Alabama 75-64 on Thursday night.
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.
Media urged to help fight child labour in South Dayi
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US: Consequences of a move to the far left – Rabobank
Philip Marey, a US strategist at Rabobank, take a look at the campaign promises made by Bernie Sanders, at present the strongest candidate from the fa
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.
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court Ruling
Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court’s judgement that stopped the inauguration of Chief David Lyon as the governor of the state. Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted in the stateRead More
AI algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often end up punishing the poor instead
States are increasingly turning to machine learning and algorithms to detect fraud in food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare programs – despite little evidence of actual fraud.
MP holds school heads to account for 0 to 3% pass rate - real change guaranteed is when people hold MP to account
"Chiredzi South legislator Kalisto Gwanetsa last week called a meeting with all school heads in his constituency after it recorded poor results during the 2019 ...
Everton Show the Way by Promoting Community Rather than Gambling
In a climate of serious concern finally rising about football’s drenching with gambling adverts, Everton showed a glimpse of a better future at their home match with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Rather than promoting to the watching world Everton’s sp
'Money mules' arrested
Investigators have arrested an Ontario-based married couple accused of acting as "money mules" in the Canada Revenue Agency phone-and-internet scam, Mounties announced Friday, hailing the move as a significant development in their ongoing fight against the widespread scheme.
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
PHOTOS: Diri arrives in INEC headquarters to collect Certificate of Return as Bayelsa gov-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri, as the winner of the November 16 governorship election held in Bayelsa ...
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.
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
The defense contends that the two women he is charged with attacking were opportunists who willingly latched on to Weinstein and acquiesced to sex with him because they thought it would help their careers.
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’
Cover story suggests that everything has changed because of Sinn Féin’s success
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.
Boris Johnson 'CANCELS trip to US to see Donald Trump' saying he is too BUSY amid transatlantic tensions over Huawei and death of British teen Harry Dunn that risk delaying a post-Brexit trade deal
The Prime Minister is said to have originally planned to visit Washington last month before moving the trip to February. But now the plans have been shelved and they will now meet in June.
Suspect in Bronx ambush shootings of NYPD officer, lieutenant indicted
The man accused of opening fire on an NYPD van in the Bronx last weekend and then walking into a precinct the next day and shooting an officer was indicted on a dozen counts of felony attempted murder Friday.
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.
ITV's Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King leaves viewers in tears
The heavyweight boxer opened up about his personal life and mental health in a new three-part documentary
U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour
Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of
Ihedioha: Imo elders hail CJN's, S'Court's courage to review judgement
Following the decision by the Supreme Court to review its judgement that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo State, elder statesmen...
Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’
Shock as RG’s office demands $200 top-up for ordinary passports
Registrar General (RG) Clemence Masango has ordered all citizens who paid $53 for an ordinary passport before the fees were raised to $253, to pay the difference of $200 before their travel documents are processed.
Lyon out, Diri hopeful as INEC reviews judgment - The Nation Nigeria
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last night received the enrolled order of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Bayelsa State
Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully
High court finds actions of Humberside police had ‘chilling effect’ on Harry Miller’s right to free speech
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas
Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...
Harry Dunn’s family accuse PM of delivering ‘nothing of substance’
Mr Dunn’s mother said the family feel they have to drag the Government ‘through a hedgerow backwards’.
Rishi Sunak 'honoured' To Be Appointed As UK’s New Finance Minister
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak said that he is “honoured” to be appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer after he replaced Sajid Javid as UK's next FM.
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.
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.
BAYELSA JUDGEMENT: Wike warns Oshiomhole against divisive remarks
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the Federal Government to warn Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to stop making inflammatory
U.S. won't charge ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe, a Trump target
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether the longtime target of President Donald Trump's ire lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure, McCabe's legal team said Friday.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Lay off 15-Member London Staff Amid Royal Exit
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently residing in Canada after announcing their royal exit in January, and the couple has reportedly made a major change to their life in the U.K., letting go of all 15 staff members who served their office in Buckingham Palace.The Daily Mail reports that [...]
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…
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death
The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...
Palaeolithic rock art 'sanctuary' containing more than 100 fragile carvings of animals and abstract shapes revealed in a Spanish cave
Researchers identified the carvings in a hard to reach cave called Cova de la Font Major, near the village of L'Espluga de Francolí.
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19.There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness
California man exonerated after DNA site leads to new arrest in murder
A California man who spent 14 years in prison for the murder of a newspaper columnist has been exonerated thanks to the same DNA technology that caught the Golden State Killer suspect, authorities said.
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.
Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership
Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification
Some Yang Supporters Now Plan to Vote For...Trump?
With entrepreneur Andrew Yang out of the race, the big question is which candidate his supporters will now back.
15 children killed in Haiti orphanage fire
Fifteen children have been killed in a fire at an unlicensed orphanage outside Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince.
How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Valentine's Day Compares to Last Year
This year will be way better than the last.
Goldman Sachs-backed intel analytics co Cyfirma raises funds from Z3Partners
The firm has raised $8 million till date.Funds to be used to enhance its predictive capabilities
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...
Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna register draws in second round at Prague Chess Festival
Gujrathi drew against David Antpn Guijarro of Spain in 49 moves while Harikrishna signed a peace treaty with Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda.
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
Explained Did Assad Just Capture His Highway to Victory in Syria?
The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, cuts through all of Syria's major cities and is the key to who controls the country
Samsung Electronics board chairman resigns after being jailed for union sabotage
Amidst continued scandals for the company’s heir.
Donald Rukare appointed new NCS chairperson
The development was announced by State Minister for Sports Hamson Obua during the flagging off of the National Boxing team the Bombers on Friday at the Council offices...
Frederick Koch, low-profile Koch brother, dies at 86
Frederick Koch, who kept a low profile as an arts benefactor rather than joining the family oil business that became Koch Industries, has died, according to the New York Times. He was 86.
Dennis Itumbi proposes Ruto ally to join the Cabinet while Tuju is away on sick leave
Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital
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.
Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
US Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, as announced Thursday.
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system
‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.
Duterte promotes local tourism amid COVID-19 scare
President Duterte has urged Filipinos to travel with him around the Philippines amid growing concern over the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.
Murder of Doctor’s Wife: Police debunks viral story
The Police authorities in Kaduna on Friday said none of its officers was involved in the murder of Dr.Ataga's wife who was kidnapped
Merseyside borough's PFI schools still cost public £30m a year
One school has been closed for seven years but the council is still paying millions for it
BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack
The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.
Invoking the spirit of Scotland
Preview the oldest whisky festival in the world, in the city this weekend