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Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
'Exceptional Leader': HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his tribute to late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the day of her birth anniversary.
Defence Min Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of The 'dastardly' Pulwama Attack
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF
'Forever Grateful': HM Amit Shah Pays Homage To The Martyrs Of Pulwama Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF.
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 ...
LIVE FEED: Chinese ambassador to SA gives coronavirus update
His Excellency Lin Songtian is hosting a briefing to update South Africans on the progress being made in China to fight the novel coronavirus.
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race
Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.
Is This New York City’s Nicest Public Bathroom?
A curbside kiosk in Midtown Manhattan has rotating toilet seat covers, classical music and an attendant.
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
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.
AA’s shell hit a primary school in Buthidaung injuring 20 students
A shell fired by the Arakan Army (AA) hit a primary school in Khami Chaung Village, Buthidaung Township on February 13 injuring 20 students, announced the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services on February 13.
Eight died and 21 injured in 18 mine blasts in Kachin State in 2019
A total of 18 mine blasts occurred in Kachin State in 2019 killing eight and injuring 21, according to figures from the state government. Most of them are men and seven men and one woman were killed in the accident. 16 others men and 5 women were injured.
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.
Govt STOPS Printing Ordinary Passports, FOCUSES On Emergency And Diaspora Passports
The government has revealed that is has stopped printing ordinary passports because they are not feasible economically at the moment
Ex-Ajnala MLA who had once targeted Sukhbir, Majithia, returns to SAD
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal posted a message on Facebook stating that he had welcomed both Bony and his father Rattan Singh Ajnala — who were expelled from primary membership in 2018 for “indulging in anti-party activities.
Punjab: Just one MLA volunteered to pay tax on salary drawn from govt
CM had appealed to them to do so two years ago, as it would save the strained exchequer Rs 52 lakh; MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra says he pays Rs 80,000 as tax each year
35 Kelkiewyn B&B: Celebrating 10 years of warm, homely comfort
35 Kelkiewyn B&B is different from other guest houses. For one thing, Dirk and Riana Joubert live on the premises and raised their two sons on site.
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.
Children with life-threatening illnesses embark on Cops n' Kids camp
Ballarat children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses will experience a weekend away filled with adventure, fun and laughter.
Hawks swoop on Mpumalanga businessman for allegedly trying to bribe cop over his impounded car
The Hawks have arrested a prominent Middelburg businessman after he allegedly tried to bribe a police officer to release his impounded vehicle.
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.
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.
1 in 10 Americans admit to using ‘stalkerware’ to monitor their partners
A poll by NortonLifeLoc found one in 10 Americans use stalkerware to monitor their partners’ text messages, phone calls, direct messages, and more.
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.
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.
Syrian Army advances overnight in southwest Aleppo despite Turkish interference
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to score a new advance in the southwester part of Aleppo last night, despite artillery strikes from the Turkish military, which attempted to stifle their movements. READ ALSO: Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Target Southwestern Damascus Backed by Liwaa Al-Quds (Palestinian paramilitary) and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), the Syrian Arab Army established control over several areas of southwestern Aleppo last night, paving the way for their troops to further expand their presence in the governorate. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army captured Sheikh Rahilah, Monte Carlo Farms, East Kafr Joum, Al-Mughayr, Lawyers Association District, Talat Qurtabah, Electricity Society, Al-Rahal Society, Police School, and Khan Touman Silos. This latest advance by the Syrian Army comes at the same time they make their push to capture the strategic Regiment 46 Base, which has been under the control of the jihadist rebels an their…
Watch: Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles over Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces came under attack in southwestern Damascus last night when a number of missiles fired from the Israeli-occupied Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region. READ ALSO: Turkey Vows To Respond With Force After Syrian Army Captures Saraqib According to a military source near the scene of the attack, several missiles fired from occupied Jabal Sheikh targeted Al-Kisweh and its surrounding areas, causing a number of explosions that could be heard from the capital city. The source said some of the missiles, which were said to have been fired from an Israeli aircraft, managed to hit their intended targets in southwestern Damascus, while others were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses. There has been no comment on the total number of casualties as a result of this latest attack on southwestern Damascus; however, it is believed that some soldiers were wounded.
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
New £1.4m council house development completed in Stanley
The supply of council housing in Perth and Kinross has been boosted with the completion of a new £1.4million development in Stanley.
EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders’ brother promises ‘political revolution’ ahead of St Andrews event
Ahead of a US presidential vote campaign event in St Andrews, Michael Alexander speaks to Larry Sanders – the brother of White House Democratic Party hopeful Bernie Sanders – about the prospects of the Democrats ousting President Donald Trump.
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.
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".
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.
Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung cleared of coronavirus risks
Locations visited by Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers now safe for travel: CECC
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Right To Silence Rules Hiding Abusers, Call For Review
Family First NZ is repeating its call for a review of ‘right to silence’ laws which is effectively hindering investigations into child abuse. The call comes following the case of the Flaxmere four-year-old child who was seriously injured in a beating two weeks ago.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity
PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru
Single Moms Rock Child Rearing, According to Research
More and more women are considering raising a child on their own. In many countries, it’s possible for women to become pregnant without the help of a partner. However, there might be some concerns about the child growing up without 2 parents. But research says that mothers who are single by choice manage their parental responsibilities just as well as families with 2 parents do.
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...
Why Naidu Chose Ongole for His Bus Yatra?
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group adds name to business rates letter
More than 50 retailers wrote to the Chancellor this week demanding changes to transitional relief.
Rail blockade comes down
While a blockade at the Pitt River Bridge started to come down Friday morning, West Coast Express service remains cancelled, leaving commuters from the Fraser Valley with a longer trip to work today.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group joins calls for business rates reform
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has said that with the British high street on "life support" the Treasury must take action on business rates reform.
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.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to J&K Admin on Plea by Omar Abdullah's Sister Against His Detention
A plea was filed by Sara Abdullah Pilot, former CM Omar Abdullah’s sister and wife of Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, challenging his detention custody under J&K Public Safety Act.
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr
House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple's new smart home patent application is ambitious, but could be a way of connecting smart tech inside a home in new ways via modular wall hardware.
Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims
Wamwere says the water they drank is the same one they relieved themselves in.
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's 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.
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."
Mersey Gateway fines hit record low thanks to new online tool
More drivers are paying the controversial £2 toll on time thanks to Merseyflow's new app
Barr says attacks from Trump make work ‘impossible’
Attorney General William Barr delivered an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that his attacks on the Justice Department had made it “impossible for me to do my job” and that “I’m not going to be bullied or influenced by anybody.”
Iran says it will strike US and Israel if they make the 'slightest error'
Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said in a live speech on state television on Thursday.
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
On This Day: League of Women Voters formed
On Feb. 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
Nominated Meru MCA Petronilla Gainchi Dies
She is reported to have died after a short illness at the Nairobi hospital and...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
Grandparents enjoy a very special day at school in Tipperary Town
It was the songs, the prayers and the little stories read out about what they love about their grandparents that created a special event for Grandparents Day at St. Michael’s Boys Junior School ...
Setting the bar VERY high! US Air Force pilot sends engagement ring into space in out-of-this world marriage proposal
Stuart Shippee, from Missouri, launched an imitation engagement ring more than 90,000ft into the atmosphere attached to a weather balloon to propose to his girlfriend Marie Lisman.
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.
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.
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.
Peakwork brings new booking option for ancillary services into dynamic packaging
DUSSELDORF - With Peakwork, travelers can now reserve a seat directly when booking a dynamic flight+hotel package. Within the booking process, the aircraft seating plan is displayed on the checkout page of the travel portal and the preferred seat can be selected. Upselling additional services is becoming increasingly important for airlines. Peakwork is now meeting this requirement with the extended integration of additional services within the dynamic packaging process. The new seat selection functionality complements the existing ability to book individual
William Barr's Move To Rid The DOJ Of Independence Shows One Of Many Reasons Josh Hawley's FTC Plan Is Dangerous
Karl already took some time to highlight just one of the many absurdities in Senator Josh Hawley's "plan" to revamp the...
'Your instrument is your baby': why musicians dread careless airlines
The Malian artist Ballaké Sissoko says US border officials broke his cherished kora. He’s not alone in his plight
South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema
South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...
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
'Felt bad': Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to E-W Metro launch
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took umbrage at not being invited to the inauguration of the East-West Metro corridor, asserting that her team had to 'shed tears' to sanction the project when she was the railway minister.
Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi
Modi said the former external affairs minister was firmly rooted in Indian values and ethos, and had great dreams for the country.
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.
SONA 2020: Big plans that require tough action according to OUTA
Unless the promises made in SONA 2020 are followed by concrete, faster implementation South Africa will remain in a precarious state says OUTA.
Parenthesis: Teach kids to end the blame game and be accountable
Children need to be encouraged to clean up their own messes. Make it a normal part of your daily life.
Couple marries in hospital room before groom's life-saving heart surgery
A Manotick, Ont. couple exchanged their wedding vows just before the groom underwent a life-saving surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute.
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.
Bayelsa: Warn Oshiomhole - Governor Wike tells FG
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called on the federal government to call to order Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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.
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.
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.
By a razor-thin margin, Mukilteo school bond passes
Support for a $240 million measure climbed to 60.4%. Earlier counts showed it below the thresheld.
Police kill 3 armed robbery suspects in Onitsha
Three armed robbery suspects were shot dead on Thursday by operatives of the Anambra Police Command after a gun duel in Onitsha.
Place Ize-Iyamu, EPM under surveillance, Edo govt urges security agencies
The Edo State Government has called on all relevant security agencies to place the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and other members of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) under close surveillance in order to put an end to the sudden rise in the use of explosives to createRead More
Arrest any hate-preacher now, Sultan tells security agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar
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…
ALEX BELL: Spending £100bn+ on HS2 when we need money for climate change is criminal-scale folly
Storm Ciara blasted the country with rain, wind and snow. For thousands, it was the cause of rail lines running slow or stopping.
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.
Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict’s plea against no mercy, rejects argument of mental illness
The Supreme Court dismissed Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case convict Vinay Sharma's plea challenging rejection of his mercy petition by the President alleging that it was done in a "mala fide" manner.
Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ministry of education and sports is urging private schools to take part in the secondary school selection process so that learners have a wide range of choices and also to decrease on possibilities of placing students who later fail to turn up where they are placed. The call was …
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.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
After Lawrence Wong announces ‘strong package’ in Budget 2020, netizens respond with wishlist
After Lawrence Wong announces ‘strong package’ in Budget 2020, netizens respond with wishlist
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.
AIPAC: “UN Security Council Blacklist Targets US and Israeli Companies”
“We urge those principled Human Rights Council member states to reject this blacklist, which evokes echoes of Nazi-triggered boycotts and blacklists against Jews," the American Jewish Committee CEO said about the UNSC initiative.
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 ...
White House 'disappointed' in China's virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all. Trudeau’s speech comes after he spent the last week in Africa and Kuwait, where he said several times that improving access to education …
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 …
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 … What we are watching in Canada … Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists …
Education Exodus: Uzbek Students Rushing Home To Study After Tashkent Eases Transfers
Thousands of Uzbek students studying in neighboring countries are rushing to transfer to universities in Uzbekistan after Tashkent temporarily eased restrictions.
Schools are evacuated after strong winds damage roof
STAFF and pupils at two St Helier schools were sent home yesterday afternoon after storm-force winds caused damage to a roof.
Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg
The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.
Vaccine scare: Threat to global health
THE Dengvaxia incident last 2017 which killed eight children had caused serious trauma to families of victims, scared other people and resulted in lost of confidence in vaccines. With the reemergence of some deadly diseases in the country like polio, tuberculosis and measles, the public is facing an infectious disease crisis with the recent outbreak of corona virus or COVID-19.
The rogues on our roads
Do motorists need sensitisation programmes and special training modules on traffic laws? asks Nidhi Adlakha
Mum of murdered Ellie Gould, 17, says she would still be alive if she knew self-defence
Thomas Griffiths, 18, was jailed for more than 12 years for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Ellie Gould to death at her home in Calne, Wiltshire, with friends saying she could have survived if she knew self-defence
Ukraine reports six enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 13
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
Emmanuel Macron’s pick for Paris mayor drops out over sex video
Setback for French president as Benjamin Griveaux withdraws from race
Nirbhaya Case: Justice R Banumathi Faints During Hearing
Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta urged the court that the pendency of Akshay's filing a petition won't come in the way of the issuance of a fresh date of execution.
How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Valentine's Day Compares to Last Year
This year will be way better than the last.
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.
When Frederick Douglass met Ireland's "Liberator" Daniel O’Connell in 1845
American abolitionist Frederick Douglass wrote how he was 'captivated' after attending a speech made by Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator."
How To Build A Digital ID In Layers
In an interview with PYMNTS, Trulioo COO Zac Cohen cautions against a "one-size-fits-all" approach to digital identity.
How Greyhound Bus Makes Fraudsters Play Fare
The Merchant Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines new fraud threats against merchants and how businesses, payment providers and security players are responding.
School assistant arrested for ‘having sex with boy,16,’ after student told cops ‘it’s every kid’s dream to do a teacher’
A TEACHING assistant is facing jail after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy, who later told cops it was “every kid’s dream” to sleep with a teacher. Courtney Roznowski, 31, wa…
Reps commend IGP, Runsewe for protecting Arts, Crafts Village
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
Barr warns Trump attacks undermining justice dept
US Attorney General William Barr has said that President Donald Trump's attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the Justice Department's work, adding he would not be "bullied" by anyone.
Pulwama Attack Anniversary: Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol And Others Pay Emotional Tribute To Martyrs
Last year on February 14, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had lost their lives in the ghastly incident.
White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.
The instincts of a totalitarian state
On Feb. 7, news of the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital who was among the very first to warn of the novel coronavirus, grabbed headlines not only in China but all across the world. Wuhan recorded its first case of novel coronavirus pneumonia on Dec. 1 last year.…
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 …
The Biggest Challenges IT Teams Face On Data Integration Initiatives
IT developers are rarely starting from scratch when it comes to integration, writes Mike Kiersey, Principal Technologist at Boomi.
'There's no dressing it up. It was a bad day’ - Varadkar emails FG members
Taoiseach says politics is ‘volatile’ and can change again quickly and ‘in our favour’
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
Crystal Cove State Park secures more funding to renovate untouched cottages
There is now more funding to complete renovations on more of the historic cottages at Crystal Cove State Park.
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
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.
Indonesian woman kills own baby because she was scared her husband might think she was having an affair
A woman in Klaten Regency, East Java was arrested on suspicion of neonaticide, motivated in large part by difficult circumstances in her household Desi Yulita, 28, gave birth to a baby boy on Feb 8 at home, alone and unassisted Moments later, she...
Jes Staley: Inside Barclays CEO’s Links With Jeffrey Epstein
It emerged on Thursday that British regulators are probing the chief executive of Barclays –one the country’s largest banks – over his relationship with the disgraced millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who has been accused of trafficking hundreds of young women and underage girls for sex.
USAF Issues New Dress Code to Allow Religious Exemption to Wear Head Gear, Beards
In 2018, US Air Force Staff Sergeant Abdul Rahman Gaitan became the first Muslim airman to obtain a beard waiver on religious grounds
Loads of young people have 'no idea' how the morning after pill works
Myths and misinformation are leaving people at risk of unplanned pregnancy.
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‘
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.
'Front door opened okay, house hadn't blown down in the storms': Ex-Arrowe Park detainee, 38, laughs off 14-day coronavirus quarantine after returning home (but not before trip to the PUB)
Matt Raw, 38, was the first evacuee from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the centre of the escalating outbreak, and told Good Morning Britain he was happy to be home and thanked staff at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Bloomberg Hits Back at 'Barking Clown' After Trump Claims He 'Hates Crazy Bernie'
In a series of bombastic and insult riddled tweets, Trump is trying to pit two of his Democratic presidential rivals against each other on Twitter Thursday
Beware oil execs in environmentalists’ clothing – BP could derail real change
If the company wants us to believe it can be part of the solution, it needs to stop drilling, says campaigner Alice Bell
Born on the M5: family thanks NHS staff for help with baby delivery
Parents were on way to hospital when mother went into labour on busy motorway
Cruise ship rejected by five countries over coronavirus fears docks in Cambodia – video
Passengers aboard the MS Westerdam cruise ship, which was turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears, were allowed to disembark in Cambodia on Friday
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.…
Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs
They share a troubling number of similarities
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…
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Trump’s Policy on New York’s ‘Trusted Travelers’ Is Unconstitutional
People should never be punished for things they haven’t done.
California Takes Revenge on Trump
People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.
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?
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.
The Right’s Big Lie About Roger Stone
Trump allies are saying Stone didn’t really threaten a witness. They’re wrong.
The Unpredictable Challenges Of Gaming With Cerebral Palsy
The world of video games should be one without limits. Sadly, this is often not the case. As a lifelong gamer who also happens to have cerebral palsy, my own experiences with video games have been both helped and hindered by their mechanics....
One year of Pulwama: Who benefitted the most from the attack? asks Rahul Gandhi
A war of words broke out between Congress and BJP on the first anniversary of the terror attack at Pulwama on a CRPF convoy with Rahul Gandhi hitring out at the Modi government wondering who
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.
Here's why Harry and Meghan made a secret stop at Stanford University in California
Harry and Meghan are gearing up to launch their new charitable entity.
Beware these Valentines Day catfishing online scams
Don't get caught out by security heartbreak this Valentines Day.
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein considered himself such a big shot in Hollywood that he thought he could get away with treating aspiring actresses like "complete disposables," a prosecutor told a jury in closing arguments Friday at his New York City rape trial.
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
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 with the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
N700m fraud: Judge threatens to revoke bail condition for Ize-Iyamu, others
A Judge in the Federal High in Benin City, Justice M G Umar, had threatened to revoke the bail condition granted to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu...
Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR-160 Today Results announced: First Prize is worth Rs 60 lakh!
Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR 160 Today Results: The first prize winner is ticket number NF-101793 which bagged a whopping Rs 60 lakh. The second prize was drawn by ticket number NJ-293905 which bagged Rs 5 lakh.
Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 will log suspicious apps asking for permissions
With the new 'App Behaviour Records' feature, MIUI 11 devices will maintain a log of all the apps that perform actions using permissions.
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family’s coronavirus ordeal
Hubei province on Thursday reported a sharp rise in the number of deaths and cases after changing its methodology to include those diagnosed through CT scans like Xiangyou.
IBPS SO interview call letter: Steps to download
IBPS SO interview call letter: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the main exam as well as the interview. The main will have 80 per cent weightage and interview will have 20 per cent weightage.
Surajkund: A melange of culture, tradition, and talent
Fairs like Surajkund play a pivotal role in the economics of crafts by enhancing livelihoods of artisans, strengthening their confidence, and boosting the country’s cultural capital.
Gun-Free Britain? Nearly 10,000 Gun Crimes Committed in One Year
The number of gun crimes committed in the UK has increased by 27 per cent in the past five years and the number of guns seized has quadrupled
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.
Church Stretton neighbours celebrate Valentine’s Day with People’s Postcode Lottery win
Six people in Church Stretton have an extra reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day after scooping £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
999 call released of baby being born on inside lane of busy motorway
The boy was born on the inside lane of the M5 in Somerset as there was no hard shoulder available due to roadworks.
Nasarawa college provost suspended, health commissioner takes over
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Provost College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru, and other management staff of the institution. A statement issue...
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
How To Change A Spark Plug
Lady Camden is back and this time she’s rocking bigger hair, a jumpsuit, slayer nails and thigh-high boots. Today’s lesson? Changing a spark plug. I promise you it’s never been done with this amount of pomp, fake lashes and blatant innuendos before....
PSA: Spermicidal Condoms Are No Good
A condom that can actually kill sperm sounds like a pretty good deal when it comes to birth control, right? But it turns out they aren’t any more effective than regular condoms, and they can actually increase your risk of STDs....
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.
Supreme Court’s judgement: Protest rocks Bayelsa state
Thousands of women took over the streets in Yenagoa to block major roads in order to protest the Supreme Court judgement that stopped David Lyon's inauguration as the next governor of Bayelsa state.
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.
Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister
Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.
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.
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.
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Man charged with operating $300M money-laundering Bitcoin ‘mixer’’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Angela Merkel will unlikely be pleased by an attack that echoes her famous 1999 takedown of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg’s rise
Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns are increasingly taking aim at Mike Bloomberg.
Police, Ataga family dismiss fake news of officer’s involvement in woman’s death
The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed a social media report on the involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Ataga’s wife.
More Cameroonians enter Nigeria to flee violence ―UN
Almost 8,000 people have fled into Nigeria from Cameroon in the past two weeks to escape clashes between the security forces and separatists.
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
Jackson Carlaw is named as new Scottish Conservative leader
Jackson Carlaw is the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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.
Cost of upgrading three fire stations balloons to £20million
There are "unforeseen costs" which were not anticipated at the early stages
Jackson Carlaw wins Scottish Tory leadership race to succeed Ruth Davidson
Jackson Carlaw is the new Scottish Tory leader after winning the contest to replace Ruth Davidson today.
When your baby needs a heart, it means waiting for another child to die
This is a story of two couples, once strangers, living two hours apart, and the heart of one baby now beating in the chest of another
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
Washington, United States | AFP | US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered a highly unusual public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president’s tweets were making his job at the Justice Department “impossible.” “I have a problem with some of the tweets,” Barr said in an interview with ABC News, adding: “I cannot do …
Extreme cold warning remains in effect
Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 with the wind chill
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament
The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.
Founding Fathers’ Worst Nightmare: How Israel Normalized Foreign Meddling In US Elections.
In his 1787 farewell speech George Washington warned, “… foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government."
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.
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution To Stop Trump From Launching 'Illegal' Attack On Iran
The Senate on Thursday passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without congressional approval.
It’s Time To Kiss Oil Goodbye And Start A Healthier Relationship With Electric Transport
Valentine’s Day: it’s time to kiss oil goodbye and start a healthier relationship with electric transport, Mercury says.
EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent
The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.
US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]
The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Jackson Carlaw new Scottish Tory leader after bitter contest
Carlaw comfortably saw off MSP Michelle Ballantyne in the race to succeed Ruth Davidson
Zimbabweans ready for Kasukuwere to lead them
Inflation in Zimbabwe has gone past the 500% mark, while salaries remain stagnant. A number of households are currently living below the poverty datum line and ...
Exiled Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation.
Louth Tidy Towns Together thank election candidates for supporting campaign
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Michelle Obama reveals what makes Barack break down in tears
Michelle Obama has revealed the circumstances that could lead to her husband, former president Barack Obama shedding some tears. The former first lady, who made a stop for Oprah 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus tour had the most intimate conversation that ranged from her time in the White House to marriage and raising her...
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.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
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.
Nygard accused of assaults
Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard accusing him of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed
The 'Protect Taman Desa Coalition' has been protesting the project since 2017.
Cruise passengers land in Cambodia after two weeks at sea over coronavirus fears
Another ship began letting passengers over the age of 80 off the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Could ‘Somewhat Liberal’ Democrats Hold The Key To The Primary?
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week I’m not totally sure what it means to be “somewhat liberal.” In fact, “somewhat liberal…
British ethnic minority students racially harassed: BMA
London, United Kingdom - British ethnic minority students experience racial harassment on campus and during work experience, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned.
Elections for primary agri-cooperative societies on Saturday
TRS likely to sweep the polls; it has already bagged 12 societies unanimously
SC seeks J&K govt.’s response to plea against Omar Abdullah’s detention under Public Safety Act
The former Chief Minister’s sister says his life and liberty are at threat
Maharashtra govt.’s nod for transfer of Elgaar Parishad case to NIA ‘improper,’ says Sharad Pawar
NCP chief, however, clarifies there are no problems among the coalition partners
Opinion: How Justin Trudeau can turn a lose-lose Teck decision into a delicate victory
By approving the Teck Frontier oil sands mine under the greenhouse-gas vows that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has laid out, Mr. Trudeau can use the free market to wiggle his way out from between a rock and a hard place
Letters to the editor: Feb. 14: ‘Maybe Jody Wilson-Raybould could have intervened.’ Readers wonder what’s next as pipeline protests continue, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: China and the coronavirus; the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Eastern energy; Western energy; to Christie
WHSmith moves Daily Telegraph from ‘news’ to ‘magazine’ section of stores
Move by UK retailer comes as publisher grapples with decline in sales
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
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
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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.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
Los Angeles mayor says he's the 'older, straighter' Mayor Pete: report
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti considered a presidential run earlier this election cycle. Though he didn't run, his theory that a mayor can make a good presidential candidate has been somewhat vindicated by Pete Buttigieg's surging campaign.
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…
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 ...
Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces: BJP
"When nation is paying homage to martyrs of dastardly Pulwama attack, @RahulGandhi, a known sympathizer of LeT & Jaish-e-Mohammad, chooses to target not just the government but security forces as well. Rahul will never question real culprit, Pakistan. Shame on you Rahul!," tweeted BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.
'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.
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases
Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.
‘Are they mean?’ Donald Trump ‘obsessed’ with badgers, new book claims
Daily Beast reporters say president repeatedly asked about the animals in policy briefings
Fake flyers and face-mask fear: California fights coronavirus discrimination
(Reuters) - A flyer in Los Angeles’ Carson area, with a fake seal of the World Health Organization, tells residents to avoid Asian-American businesses because of a coronavirus outbreak. A Los Angeles middle schooler is beaten and hospitalized after students say he is as an Asian-American with coronavirus.
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.
Vietnam says monitoring over 5,000 Chinese workers for coronavirus
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam is monitoring more than 5,000 workers who returned to the Southeast Asian country after the Lunar New Year holiday for signs of coronavirus, state media reported on Friday.
New York Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders in 2020 Democratic race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential race on Friday, the Sanders campaign said.
Florida 'red flag' gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland shooting
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after the Parkland shooting in 2018.
7 Years 18 Replacements: Did Uhuru Get it Wrong With Cabinet?
Questions emerge as a result of the several President Uhuru Kenyatta appointments into cabinet following...
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.
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.
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
Ex-cop's 'transphobic' tweets deemed lawful after High Court battle
Harry Miller's barrister warned police guidance could have a 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression.
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'
Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
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.
The Democratic Party of 2020 Is Broken
The primary process rewards whoever arrives at the ballot box with the biggest, loudest base.
With Liberty and Justice for Some
Attorney General Bill Barr seems willing to deploy the law as a weapon, cracking down on crimes by the poor and the foreign-born while going easy on the crimes of the president’s associates.
'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules
Former police officer Harry Miller, 54, from Lincolnshire, who founded the campaign group Fair Cop, said the police's actions had a 'substantial chilling effect' on his right to free speech.
Judge rules estranged Muslim wife's Sharia marriage is NOT VALID under English Law in landmark High Court ruling - leaving her a 'limited' claim on his cash and property in divorce row
Nasreen Akhter wanted a divorce from her husband Mohammed Shabaz Khan who she married in a religious 'nikah' ceremony carried out by an imam in 1998.
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...
'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown
The administration’s anti-immigrant agenda has made people fearful of accepting help they are legally entitled to
Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives
Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson and promises to offer ‘an ambitious alternative’ to SNP
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushback
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
Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate
Democrats want a nominee who motivates more voters than he or she scares away. Easier said than done.
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
PM Modi to visit Varanasi on Sunday; to inaugurate over 30 projects
According to the Prime Minister's Office, he would flag off IRCTC's 'Maha Kaal Express' through a video link
Presidency responds to Malema's 'GBV challenge'
Responding to Malema on Friday, Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko, said the president had consistently said on the record ...
Trump & Barr v. Kahn
“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …” — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.
DealBook: Delta Plans to Go Carbon Neutral. Yes, You Read That Right.
The airline pledges to spend at least $1 billion to buy emission offsets and invest in more efficient planes, new fuel sources and carbon-capture technologies.
Siddaramaiah to visit Shaheen School in Bidar today
Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah will visit Shaheen School in Bidar today. A sedition case has been booked against the school management, Headmistress of the school and the
BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill - The Nation Nigeria
Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill 2020 code-named Amotekun.This House decision...
Ledger Reignites Trezor Beef With 'Dishonest' Report on Crypto Wallet Hardware
Ledger has published a critique of its competitors’ security chips which may have reignited a year old spat with Trezor.
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.
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...
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Vin Diesel Says A Female Fast & Furious Spin-Off Is Happening
After much anticipation, the first trailer for Fast & Furious 9 dropped last month, and it didn't disappoin...
2 years after Parkland, Fla., school shooting: Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after a 2018 high school massacre. But the law is being applied unevenly around the state.
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
Nasarawa govt suspends Provost, management of COEA
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Dr Rebecca Umaru, Provost College of Education Akwanga (COEA).
Group calls for creation of commission for persons with disabilities
President, Cedar Seed Foundation, an Abuja-based NGO that is interested in finding ways to tackle the plight of people with disabilities...
US visa ban: Gov Emmanuel seeks waiver for Nigerians
As visa restrictions by the United States of America bites take a toll on Nigerians, Governor Udom Emmanuel has made a case for...
North Korean official reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine
A North Korean who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his coronavirus quarantine.
Local deputies to pay the price for lack of Latvian skills
The municipal deputies the State Language Centre invites to improve their state language skills to the necessary level will have to use their own resources, according to the amendments to the Law On the Status of the Deputy of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council passed in Saeima, according to the Parliamentary Press Service on February 13.
Latvia to seek extradition of oddball radical Beness Aijo
Latvia will ask Russian authorities to extradite National Bolshevik activist Beness Aijo who several years ago fled Latvia to join Kremlin-backed separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine, reported the LETA newswire February 12.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan Visits Pakistan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad yesterday for a two-day official visit, the Anadolu Agency reported. Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with cabinet members, welcomed the Turkish president, accompanied by a high-level delegation to PAF Base Nur Khan - a military base used for foreign government officials.
Ruth Davidson pledges ‘absolute and unwavering support’ for Jackson Carlaw’s plans for change
Ruth Davidson has pledged her "absolute and unwavering support" for new Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw after he signalled plans for a policy overhaul.
No, Rahul Gandhi. The Modi govt is taking the coronavirus threat VERY seriously.
When you look at the facts, the picture that emerges is of a country that may not be ideally equipped to tackle the coronavirus epidemic but is still trying sincerely -- and not of an administration that "is not taking this threat seriously".
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.
Boris Johnson's Scotland-Ireland bridge branded `waste of money' by SNP Transport Secretary
Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.
David Attenborough Edinburgh event features 'vegetarian only' menu for 'environmental' reasons
World-famous broadcaster and scientist David Attenborough is due to speak at a climate change event in Edinburgh where the menu will only feature vegetarian options.
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy
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Media urged to help fight child labour in South Dayi
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'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coroner questions whether pensioner should have been left to make decisions about his treatment
He became ill with prostate cancer and had a leg ulcer before he died
New Helen Clark Foundation Report Urges Capital Gains Tax
A new report into New Zealand's shortage of affordable housing has called for a capital gains tax.
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
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.
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.
Israel Gives Modern-Day “Miriam’s Well” to Gaza: “Water From Thin Air”
Watergen is bringing the miracle of Miriam's Well to thirsty people around the world.
One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report
According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.
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.
'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.
Politics And The Markets 2/14/20
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De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
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 voice in opposition to Sanders’ newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation’s largest city. De Blasio, an unabashed liberal who was elected in 2013, will campaign …
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 …
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.
'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
"The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.
Fair Cop founder wins partial court victory over transgender ‘hate incidents’
The High Court found Humberside Police’s actions were a ‘disproportionate interference’ with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader
The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
UK Police Deny Responsibility For Poster Urging Parents To Report Kids For Using Kali Linux
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has publicly said it has nothing to do with a misleading poster designed to put fear into the hearts of parents and urge them to call the police if their children are using Kali Linux. From a report: The poster, made public by Twitter user @G_IW, has reportedly b...
Cameroon's crisis-marked legislative vote [Morning Call]
Reactions to Cameroon’s crisis-marked legislative and municipal ballot held on February 9, 2020 have continued to pour.
Tamil Nadu electorate is now 6.13 crore, up by 13 lakh
Women voters surpass men, 6,497 transpersons in electorate
On Valentine’s Day, transwoman-man wedding in Coimbatore becomes official
The 24-year-old man and 23-year-old transwoman had married in a temple two years ago, but had earlier not been able to get their marriage registered
TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin
Picking holes in the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M. K. Stalin on Friday said the State’s debt burden has trip
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
Vijay Mallya says ED, CBI been ‘totally unreasonable’
Lord Justice Stephen Irwin and Justice Elisabeth Laing, the two-member bench presiding over the High Court appeal, will hand down their verdict at a later date.
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.
Kanhaiya Kumar’s convoy attacked for the eighth time in two weeks in Bihar
A group of youths shouting slogans in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ pelted stones at his convoy.
The Hardest Decision Bernie Sanders Will Make This Year
If he wins the nomination, he’ll have to choose a running mate who shares his values but expands his appeal.
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy
During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushbackWomen can’t be trusted around tax-free tampons. If you cut the price of menstrual products they’re bound to go tampon-mad and buy boxes of the stuff, just
No One Can Kill The A-10 Warthog, Not Even The U.S. Military
Congress wants this plane to live forever.
Punjabi TV Actor Murdered in Nainital For Having Extra Marital Affair, Husband Held
Punjabi actor murdered brutally by Husband for having extra marital affair.
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg's rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns increasingly took aim at Mike Bloomberg, blasting their billionaire rival for trying to buy his way into the White House and raising questions about his commitment to racial equality.Struggling to recover from poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden took the lead in attacking Bloomberg. Biden, the former vice president, said on ABC's “The View” that “I don't think you can buy an election," while Warren took Bloomberg to task for his 2008 comments that ending redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, helped trigger the economic meltdown.
Jewish Settlers for Sanders, Go Bernie Go!
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Water main break shuts down part of Route 20 in Paterson
A water main break shut down part of Route 20 in Paterson, New Jersey early Friday.
How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy
The economy was destabilised and the regime found itself in difficulties.
15 Must-See YouTube Videos That Left a Mark on Pop Culture
Celebrate YouTube's 15th anniversary with a few must-see videos from Rebecca Black, Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and more pop culture figures.
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered an extraordinary public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president's tweets were making his job at the Justice Department "impossible."
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, […]
'Farcical' to suggest FF/FG government would represent change - McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald has sharply criticised the "old boys club" of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, claim...
PM Modi in Varanasi on Sunday; to launch over 30 projects
According to the PM's Office, PM Modi would flag off IRCTC's 'Maha Kaal Express' through a video link. The first overnight private train in the country will connect three Jyotirling pilgrim centres of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. He would also dedicate to the nation the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre.
Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March
Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.
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
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.
Hardik Patel's wife unable to bear separation from missing husband
Though the whereabouts of Hardik Patel are yet to be traced, he had last congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his win
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat
Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.
‘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.
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.
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.
Pulwama: Rahul Gandhi poses 3 questions about attack, BJP calls him ‘known sympathiser of LeT, JeM’
On the first anniversary of the terror attack, the Congress leader asked who had benefited the most from it.
Varoufakis promises to release alleged recordings of 2015 Eurogroup sessions, after 'snub' by Greek parliament president
Controversial former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who convincingly re-emerged on Greece's political scene after the July 2019 elections as the leader of a small Parliament-represented party, on Friday promised to release what he said are tape-recorded sessions of Eurogroup meetings in 2015.
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
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.
Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student
According to records filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Brandy Bostick, 31, is accused of hitting a 7-year-old male student on Feb. 12, 2020.
If You Want a Marriage of Equals, Then Date as Equals
Why are many dating practices a throwback to an earlier era?
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
Big Love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to virus-hit China
Bangkok: Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
'How Did RDX Reach? Probe First, Then Memorial': NCP Questions Centre Over Pulwama Attack
Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik questioned the Centre over why no investigation was set up to probe the Pulwama attack details of which are still scarce
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.
Sonic the Hedgehog's Weirdest Element Is Robotnik's Sidekick
Sonic the Hedgehog is full of weird elements, but the strangest might be Doctor Robotnik's assistant, Stone.
#ComeKipWithMe: 2,000 Londoners take up Rory Stewart's offer
Independent candidate for mayor wants to hear about people’s concerns in the capital
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.
Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge
Benjamin Griveaux made the announcement after a Russian performance artist in France published the private footage.
Mystique's Tragic Love Story Could Threaten The X-Men's Future
Marvel’s Dawn of X event began by establishing who the world’s most influential mutant power players truly were: people like Moira MacTaggart, whose gifts afforded them unique perspectives and insights about the past, present, and future. Moira spent multiple lifetimes searching for a way to ensure the mutant...
FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat
Between 1963 and 1970, the separatist FLQ planted deadly bombs and kidnapped a Quebec cabinet minister. Saturday at 7 p.m., W5 interviews main players who recall the violence that occurred on Canadian soil, 50 years ago, during the FLQ Crisis.
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.
A Senior BBC Boss Who Gave A Speech To Hedge Fund Managers Is Still Involved In A Review Of Rules On Staff Speaking Arrangements
Kamal Ahmed apologised to BBC staff over the £12,000 speaking fee and said he would not take the money.
Pandemonium as midnight fire guts DELSU hostel - The Nation Nigeria
There was pandemonium early hours of Friday as a midnight fire gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus 3 of the Delta State University...
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?
COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
Critical bug fix for Substrate Safe Mode released for checkra1n and unc0ver users
Substrate Safe Mode has been updated to version 0.9.6003 for the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks with a critical bug fix that everyone will want to install ASAP.
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.
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.
Midnight fire guts Delta varsity hostel
Onyekachukwu Meluwa, Warri A midnight fire, on Friday, gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus Three of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East Council Area of the state. ...
Warren says race is still 'wide open,' has raised $6M since Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reported Thursday that she has raised about $6 million dollars since the Iowa caucuses, remarking that the Democratic primary race is far from over.
I'm the one who cursed that boy - Atwoli on Echesa's troubles
Echesa is currently in state custody
Pete Buttigieg’s Controversial Admiration for “Opportunity Zones”
As mayor, Buttigieg supported so-called opportunity zones, which are meant to revitalize low-income areas but in practice accelerate gentrification.
Michelle Obama to have another school named after her
The school board disclosed that the idea to have the name of the school changed was first proposed by the PTA which sent a letter with the proposal. Read more on TUKO.co.ke.
What’s venture capital and why does it matter for startups?
The term 'venture capital' is often thrown about in the tech startup world, but do you know what it means and how it works?
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.
Michelle Obama will have second California school named after her
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board in northern California has voted to rename one of its elementary schools after the former first lady.
Men want more than underwear on Valentine’s Day
A cross-section of men in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday said that women should give them valuable gifts for the Valentine Day
Video footage of Turkish-backed militants downing Syrian chopper in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A Syrian military helicopter was shot down (video at bottom of article) by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
Breaking: Syrian military helicopter shot down in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a Syrian military helicopter was shot down by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
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
Trump 'wasn't bothered' by Barr criticism of tweets
President Trump was not upset about Attorney General William Barr condemning his tweets, according to the White House.
Woman saved by hero bus driver after seizure describes him as her 'guardian angel'
'It’s time to acknowledge and appreciate the great ones'
sweet potatoes - add this food to your daily diet | TheHealthSite.com
The humble sweet potatoes come packed with a variety of nutrients that offer an instant health boost. Know why you must add this to your regular diet.
Jackson Carlaw: Scottish Tories are the alternative to SNP 'failure', says new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her "morally and politically bankrupt" Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
How to produce a funky French house track
Make a Daft Punk-style house tune
Stubborn strain of Android malware disses resets
It's being called nasty—oh, the reinfection of it all— and sneaky for good reason: It's all of that, known to headache-watchers as xHelper, which turns out to be of no help at all once infected. The ...
Social Media Users Slam Rahul Gandhi For His ‘Who Benefited From Pulwama Terror Attack’ Remark
On 14 February 2019, a suicide bomber of the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad killed 40 CRPF personnel
AGI and AMA to partner GITFIC
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Daytona Duels 2020 results: Highlights from Daytona 500 qualifying races
Thursday's Duels at Daytona set the field for the 2020 Daytona 500. We tracked live updates and highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series qualifying races.
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.
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.
Plan to build home near Kilmarnock Park rejected by East Ayrshire Council
A number of objections have been lodged.
New Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw will be lucky to see out 18 months in the job
In an analysis piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says party insiders see Carlaw as "prickly" and a "stop gap" leader
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.
My curse on Echesa is real, Atwoli says after ex-CS arrest in Sh39bn scam
Echesa was sacked two months after the supposed curse from the Cotu boss
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…
Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox, 38, with violating a previous trespass warning that prohibited him from being near the property, the Palm Beach Post reported. Trump was not in Florida at …
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 …
China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
BEIJING — China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths rose slightly to 143, bringing the total fatalities in mainland China to 1,523. The total number of confirmed cases in the …
Transport Canada to launch school bus seatbelt pilots in Sudbury, Ont., and B.C.
OTTAWA — Some kids who take the bus to school in British Columbia and Sudbury, Ont., can expect to buckle up as part of a new seatbelt pilot project announced by the federal government on Friday. Transport Canada says a number of new school buses will be equipped with three-point seatbelts that follow the latest federal safety standards. It …
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed
We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.
Florida woman neglected dogs, tossed their bodies in trash, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found that she neglected her dogs, then threw their bodies in a trash bin when they died, police said.
SWMRS & Fidlar – “People” (The 1975 Cover)
The two punk bands teamed up for a rendition of the 1975's "People."
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.
Another R. Kelly accuser
An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly filed Friday in Chicago includes sex abuse allegations involving a new accuser, adding to the jailed singer's mounting legal challenges across three states.
ABS-CBN franchise can wait — Cayetano
WHILE the House leadership is aware of the clamor of many, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said they are not rushing the discussion on the renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise.
Take it from an activist who was there: Stop and frisk cost New Yorkers their lives
Bloomberg’s history with the racist policy is more troubling than you know.
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…
Mum sobs 'we have nothing' as family-of-six booted out of home after 17 years
EXCLUSIVE: Bryn and Leigh Davies and their four children, aged between 12 and 21, had been living in a bungalow next to a school in Hoddesdon, Herts, but claim they were evicted and given just an hour to pack up essentials
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.
‘Valuable life lesson:’ Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
Destine Spiller wrote an apology at her final mediation circle Thursday in The Pas before reading it to elders and First Nations leaders
Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has attacked one of the jurors who convicted Roger Stone while sharing her social media details to millions of people after she spoke out in support of Justice Department prosecutors.Tomeka Hart, who served as the foreperson of the jury that found Mr Stone guilty of seven
For 'Strong India', All-Girls College in Amravati Forces Students to Take Pledge Against 'Love Marriage'
Reports have claimed that the administration of the Mahila Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya forced the students to take the absurd pledge, which was a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) camp.
Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch
Banerjee, who was the railway minister from 2009-2011, said that she was not even informed about the inauguration after having shed tears years back to get the project approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables," a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Before you gift your loved one with that beautiful bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, those flowers make quite a journey just to get here.
Coronavirus May Live up to 9 Days on Surfaces, New Study Finds
It turns out the coronavirus can be spread by touching infected surfaces now. A new study has found that the virus can live for up to nine days on surfaces, exacerbating the issue.
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
Russian woman sued for escaping coronavirus quarantine
A quarantined Russian woman faces a lawsuit for endangering the public after escaping from a hospital by short-circuiting the electronic door to her ward, according to reports. Alla Ilyina, who had
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
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.
BIR: Taxpayers should use online tax payment facilities
As the filing of the 2019 income tax returns nears, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked yesterday all taxpayers to make use of the online payment system which is more convenient and easy to use.
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.
Man Slapped 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter, Trashed Campaign Tent: Cops
A primary voter in Windham, New Hampshire is accused of throwing a violent fit: He slapped a 15-year-old boy, he attacked two adults who attempted to step in, and he trashed a Trump campaign tent, police said according to The New Hampshire Union Leader.
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...
Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case
In a case closely watched by specialists in IT and internet law, as well as the information security community, a judge has ruled in favour of...
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 with the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables," a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Flowers make quite a journey before you can give them to your Valentine!
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.
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.
Two Status Yellow weather warnings issued for Mayo
STATUS Yellow wind and rainfail warnings have been issued for Mayo for tomorrow.
Sterlington man accused of forcing woman & baby into truck at knife-point
Sterlington police have arrested a man accused of a domestic incident in which the victim says she and her baby were kidnapped at knife-point.
Value addition is the way to go
James Otim, general manager Kweyo grower’s cooperatives society in Gulu district said farmers growing groundnuts should add value such as making peanut butter, oil...
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.
Your letters for Feb. 14
In praise of concreteRe: Mass timber towers up to 12 storeys approved for Alberta, Feb. 8So Alberta has approved mass timber towers up to 12 storeys. Bigger buildings, more units. They are rated fo…
CGSS signs MoU with APP for cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad with the Associated Press Of Pakistan (APP) Corporation, the official news agency. The MoU Signing Ceremony held at APP headquarters .on Friday to promote cooperation between both the organizations in a broader range of areas. It was decided that both the organizations will work together in the areas of mutual interest including exchange of articles, news and other documents/e-search material. The MoU was signed by the President CGSS Major General (retd) Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery and the Director International News Agreements, APP Muhammad Qamar Ullah on behalf of their respective organizations. Other members of CGSS that were present at the MoU Signing included the former Federal Secretary of Information and Broadcasting and Senior Member Advisory Board CGSS Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, the Vice President CGSS Barrister Babur Suhail, the Executive Director CGSS Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Khalid…
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission meeting to be held in Bishkek on February 17-18
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The two-day Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting will be held in Bishkek on February 17 and 18, 2020, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. The Federal Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan along with the Kyrgyz Minister for Industries and Trade will co-chair the meeting. Omar Ayub Khan is also scheduled to hold important meetings in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz Counterpart and the Kyrgyz Minister for Transport, Trade and Industry separately. Meanwhile, in a meeting with the Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishemhiev held at Power Division in Islamabad on Friday, Omar Ayub Khan said that he looked forward to the JMC meeting as it is an important forum to discuss important issues and reach beneficial results on bilateral trade, transportation, communication and energy. Both the federal minister and the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed the agenda of the JMC and areas of possible collaboration.
Rate him on TRIPAdvisor! Astonishing moment waiter falls over carrying four meals but keeps hold of ALL the plates
Jamie Shoebridge, 24, was waiting on a table at a steakhouse in Nottingham when he lost his footing and crashed to the ground with four plates in hand.
Wannabe influencer threatens to 'make or break' family-run business online unless he gets free car exhaust... only for garage boss to turn the tables and shame HIM on social media instead
Dave Aspden asked Lancashire garage owner Gary Faulkner for a free exhaust to be fitted on his Vauxhall Cavalier. The garage agreed but Mr Aspden never booked and was told he had to wait.
Scindia Will Also Hit Streets With You: Jyotiraditya Scindia's Promise If MP Govt Defaults
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday assured to regularise guest teachers Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, stating that he will be their 'shield & sword'
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.
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
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
Did William Barr Throw Down the Gauntlet?
Or was it just a performance?
Pulwama attack: Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces, says BJP
BJP spokespersons slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark, alleging that it insulted those killed in the attack.
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
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.
Pune court transfers Elgar Parishad case to Mumbai”s NIA court
Before the judge passed the order, the prosecution submitted an application stating that they do not have any objection to the National Investigation Agency's plea seeking transfer of the case.
Barbra Streisand: Trump 'Directly Responsible' for Growing Hate Against Children
Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is blaming President Donald Trump for what she believes is growing racism and discrimination among children in the U.S., saying that she is heartbroken over the issue.
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.
Nolte: Media-Approved Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters Explode Post-Acquittal
Nothing damns the media establishment more than its indifference to violent attacks and threats against Trump supporters.
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.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
RSPCA rescues badger trapped in drain after bad weather
The female could not escape after falling 6ft but appeared unharmed and scampered away after her ordeal.
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.
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll
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Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.
Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts
“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…
Bayelsa: APC candidate rejects court ruling, says it is a procured judgement
Recently sacked Bayelsa state governor-elect, David Lyon, has issued a statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s judgement, that annulled his election that took place back in 2019.
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.
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.
Don't read this story! (You may have news overload)
Meet the former Sydney CFO of a duty free chain, now turned philosopher, who advocates cutting the news out of your life.
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism
The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.
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.
Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases
Attorney General William Barr has ordered a review of the prosecution against Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, adding to a series of interventions this week in politically sensitive cases tied to the president.
Shelter in place lifted after Morristown gas leak
The city of Morristown said residents in the area of Freshour are being asked to shelter in place due to a gas leak.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
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.
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019 was greeted by great enthusiasm by...
Sadak par utarna padega: Jyotiraditya Scindia threatens to protest if MP govt fails to waive farm loans
"It is impossible that Congress party makes a promise and does not fulfill it. If Congress has promised something then it is very important to fulfill it...nahi to sadak par utarna padega [otherwise we'll take to the streets]" Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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
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."
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...
broken heart syndrome - know all about it | TheHealthSite.com
You may be madly in love. But if the relationship falls apart, you may develop a broken heart syndrome. Know how to deal with it.
Love between parents has long-term benefits for kids
Children stay in school longer and get married later when their parents love each other, according to research with couples from Nepal.
Nottinghamshire man on quarantined coronavirus cruise ship 'jogs around his bed to keep fit'
'True love is my wife washing my underpants in the sink,' quipped Alan.
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.
What Do You Get When You Cross Opinion With News?
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Climate Change-focused School Opens In Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
Supreme Court Ruling: Why we declared PDP's Diri Bayelsa governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it has paved the way for the swearing-in of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as governor of Bayelsa State after Thursday's Supreme Court judgment that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, who won the November governorship election.
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transact...
The 'grandfather of online dating' reveals the 3 crucial questions that can predict long-term compatibility in a relationship
Sam Yagan is colloquially known as the “grandfather of online dating.”
French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally
Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday, and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of sexual images led an associate of F…
Sexual abuse charges dropped against circus family
More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn. More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn.
Coalition defends ‘ineligible’ sports rorts grants
Coalition MPs have defended the "sports rorts" grants, despite a Senate inquiry hearing that more than 40 per cent of funded projects were ineligible.
Russia Wants Canada To Hand Over Files On Ex-Nazi Death Squad Interpreter
Russia says it has asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death-squad member to help Moscow investigate the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage during World War II.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
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.
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.
Warning of empty shelves
Sectors from retail to oil and gas are calling on governments to resolve a dispute with anti-pipeline protesters as a rail blockade enters its ninth day, extending railway shutdowns and threatening shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water and other goods.
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else
Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.
How Justice Scalia paved the way for Trump’s assault on the rule of law
Three words: "the unitary executive."
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Fe
PMLA case: ED files chargesheet naming Moin Qureshi’s close aide an accused
Special Judge Anuradha Shukla Bharadwaj put up the matter for consideration of the second chargesheet filed in the case for February 15.
Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.
Portuguese president to arrive in Goa on two-day visit
Mr. Sousa will sign an MoU on water management and sewerage
Fishermen blame officials for permitting use of banned fishnets
Despite submitting petitions for many years, the officials at the Department of Fisheries have not been taking any tangible action against those using banned fishnets and as a result, the entire fishi
U.P. police didn’t identify age of those held during anti-CAA protests, say activists
In cases where it was obvious that those held were minors, the police deliberately did not record their details in FIRs, they allege
Special camps to distribute aid for differently abled
MADURAISpecial camps for differently abled persons to distribute aid under the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aid and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme would be held across Madurai dist
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.
Mary Lou McDonald, a formidable force rises in Irish politics
The Sinn Féin leader’s impact on the doorstep helped propel her party to victory
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
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
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
(Bloomberg) -- 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.So far, that plan is holding up.Biden is down, Bernie Sanders is up and
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.
Meet Timea, Afghanistan's first robot waitress
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in Afghanistan
COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle
The Prime Minster wants more control. Express & Star political editor Peter Madeley explains why.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
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.
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change: He ‘may be Argentinean but God is Brazilian’
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, who embraces his comparison to President Trump, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change.
Air Force to allow uniformed members to wear turbans, hijabs, beards in new dress code update, officials say
The United States Air Force updated its official dress code policy this month, in observance of religious practices, which will allow military personnel to wear turbans or hijabs as a part of the uniform.
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.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Cancer patient consistently left stranded by public transport in Cork
A Cork woman has said the Government showed “complete and total indifference” when she warned...
Congress will bring govt to its knees over SC reservation, 'decisive action' in two days: Randeep Singh Surjewala
Against the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court judgement, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kumari Selja accused the BJP and the RSS of conspiring to end reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Last week, the Supreme Court said states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments or promotions.
More people die taking selfies than in shark attacks
Selfies kill.
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defense
Trump previously denied directing his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt against Biden, his Democratic rival, in Ukraine.
Barr Assigns ‘Outside Prosecutor’ to Review Michael Flynn Case Amid Roger Stone Debacle
The day after Attorney General William Barr did an interview in an attempt to convince the public that he is not giving President Donald Trump’s friend Roger Stone special treatment, Barr has reportedly assigned an “outside prosecutor” to review the criminal case against Michael Flynn.
Michael Clifford Podcast: Theo Dorgan on slowly unfolding change
In the aftermath of the 2011 general election poet Theo Dorgan forecast that it was an interim moment in a long, unfolding process of change…” that would take a few elections before a new kind of politics would emerge.
MAGPIE program makes classroom feel like home for Saskatoon students
The class gives Indigenous high school students the ability to see their culture and identity reflected in education.
STAY INFORMED: Closings and delays announced
Stay informed with the latest school, business and church closings or delays and emergencies.
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.
Turkey supports resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue, Erdoğan says
Turkey is in favor of resolving the Kashmir issue by taking into consideration the expectations of the Kashmiri people, and through dialogue based on U.N....
Bidar sedition case: Parent and teacher granted bail after two weeks in jail over anti-CAA play
They were arrested on January 30, more than a week after the students of a Urdu school in the Karnataka city performed the play criticising the citizenship law.
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
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.
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“.
Harvey Weinstein was turned on by the 'fear' in his accusers' eyes and thought he was a 'master of the universe' says prosecutor who tells jury his isolation of victims is the 'hallmark of a predator'
In her closing statements on Friday, Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzi told jurors that Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial was all about 'power, manipulation and abuse'.
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.
No CMs, Just PM: Arvind Kejriwal Invites Narendra Modi To His Feb 16 Swearing-in
Delhi CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend his swearing-in ceremony on February 16 at the iconic Ramlila Maidan
Sanjay Nirupam Asks 'Is Delhi Congress Aware?' As Maharashtra Defies Party On NPR, Elgaar
Pointing out the disconnect between Central Congress High command and state Congress, Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam tweeted on NPR and Elgaar Parishad
Trump’s impeachment is over — but what about the podcasts?
Think of the RSS feeds
Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal
Benjamin Griveaux, who was standing for party of President Macron, lambasts ‘vile attacks’
Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off. Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult. "I think it's time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases," Barr said in the interview, saying tweets like these from the president "make it impossible for me to do my job." This came amid an ongoing controversy over the Department of Justice reversing its sentencing recommendation for longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone after Trump angrily tweeted about it. So what was Trump's response to Barr begging him to stop it with the DOJ-related tweets? Another DOJ-related tweet, of course. Trump on Friday quoted a different part of the interview in which Barr said Trump has "never asked me to do anything in a criminal case," with Trump claiming this is true but only because he has "chosen not to"…
Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA
The former JNU student leader was on his way to address a rally in this west Bihar town, where Bhojpur district is headquartered, when the attack happened
136 million euros to energise Macedonia
Greek City Times Article
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.
Limbaugh Says US Isn’t Ready for a Gay President
Right-wing shock jock 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.
Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls
President Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump's impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine.
Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy
Many U.S. holding cells along the Mexican border were less than half full, even empty, during an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families from Central America, newly unsealed court documents show, raising questions about the Trump administration's claims that it had to make people wait in Mexico because it didn't have the means to accommodate them.
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
How Trump’s Relationship With Barr Got So Complicated
A whipsaw week of charged decisions by the Justice Department, some favored by the president and others not, has bewildered much of Washington.
Wolcen: Lords Of Mayhem, As Told By Steam Reviews
What would happen if Diablo and Path of Exile shacked up and had a baby on the Cryengine? Apparently, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is the answer....
MVA govt not repressive, says NCP leader Supriya Sule
Fadnavis had on Thursday come down heavily on the Shiv Sena for ignoring Congress' attacks on Savarkar.
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
'Cool' candidate Michael Bloomberg adds memes to campaign arsenal
Michael Bloomberg's campaign said Thursday it has invested in sponsored Instagram meme content in a new illustration of his record spending aimed at securing the Democratic presidential nomination.
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.
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.
Online scam reveals a lack of controls
Experts say that the possible theft of $4.1 million in public funds shows problems in public administration systems and that cybercrime continues to accelerate
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system
‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.
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...
Tiger widows of Sunderbans: In the shadow of mangroves, tale of courage and hope
The West Bengal government claims that since 2009, 100,000 women are being trained to be independent through vocations such as embroidery, bee-keeping, tailoring, etc.
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.
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.
OK GOP Pushes Local Control on Arming Teachers for Classroom Defense
Oklahoma State Sen. David Bullard and State Rep. Sean Roberts are pushing legislation to streamline arming teachers.
'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...
Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell
A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.
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...
Trump maintains he can intervene in cases after Barr urges him to curb tweeting
President Trump on Friday asserted he has "the legal right" to insert himself into the Justice Department's handling of criminal cases one day after Attorney General William Barr said the president's
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
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.
Sound Transit in court, Inslee on climate, milk on the menu
Day 33 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
Graft-Busting Goes Into Reverse in Central America
It’s the last place in Latin America that can afford to fall behind in that struggle.
Forever Nigeria 2020 kick-off success showcase
Forever Living Products Nigeria is 20 years, this year. A milestone that speaks of its acceptability, desirability, business viability
FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
The Federal Government, yesterday, transferred ownership of Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC,
FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
The Federal Government, Friday, transferred ownership of Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC
Clergy commends Pontif’s stance on celibacy among priesthood
Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma of St Joseph Catholic Church AdaziNnukwu, Anambra state has commended Pope Francis over his proclamation
Syrian Army destroys Turkish-supplied vehicles in western Aleppo: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has destroyed multiple jihadist vehicles in western Aleppo today, as they confront the militant groups trying to regain the areas they lost this week. According to the Anna News Agency, who also released footage of one of the militant vehicles, the Syrian military destroyed a Turkish-supplied ACV-15 armored personnel carrier (APC) near the Kafr Halab axis in western Aleppo. In the video released on Friday, the Anna News Agency reporter shows the destroyed vehicle, as smoke still billows from it: Видео от наших корреспондентов с востока провинции Идлиб Боевая машина пехоты ACV-15, подбитые сирийской армией и снятые нашими корреспондентами на востоке провинции #Идлиб. pic.twitter.com/xkmdld9ZFp — ANNA-News (@annanews_info) February 14, 2020
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.
AAP under fire for 'ordering' school teachers to attend Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony
The circular, signed by OSD Ravinder Kumar, further asks all school principals to make and submit a list of 20 teachers who will attend the function at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
Trump Claims He Has ‘Legal Right’ To Meddle In Criminal Cases Amid Roger Stone Fiasco
President Donald Trump asserted that he has the power to interfere in criminal cases on Friday morning amid the fallout...
Durham scrutinizing John Brennan’s handling of Russian interference in 2016
U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly reviewing John Brennan’s analysis of Russian election interference, including scrutiny of the former Obama CIA director’s handling of a secret source said to be close to the Kremlin.
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.
Blame game over 830-mn-euro settlement in VW's German diesel cases
Consumer representatives and car giant Volkswagen each blamed the other Friday for a breakdown in talks over a settlement for 400,000 German customers in the firm's "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal.
GSA and NIC hold sensitisation forum on Cargo Insurance Draft Protocol
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Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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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.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
ACT Leader Welcomes Abortion Legislation Progress
The release of the Abortion Legislation Committee’s report today is a welcome, and crucial step in abortion law reform and women’s rights in New Zealand,” says ACT Leader and MP for Epsom David Seymour.
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.
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.
Week of Gratitude for the Descendants of Jethro Culminates in “Shabbat Shukran”
A week of gratitude for all the Druze have done for the Jews, from Mount Sinai until the current day, culminates in reading the section of the Torah that features their patriarch; Jethro.
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.
Police appeal after Blairgowrie charity broken into
Lock forced and door damaged
Thai man fires dozens of gunshots in central Bangkok, days after Korat mass shooting
BANGKOK: Dozens of gunshots were reportedly fired by a man near a university in central Bangkok on Friday morning (Feb 14), less than a week after ...
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan.
Turkish President Erdogan's visit will produce far-reaching results: FM Qureshi
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Namibia’s first lady pledges all her $3m wealth to charity
Namibia’s first lady, Monica Geingos, is promising to give away all her wealth, estimated at $3 million to charity when she dies. “I strongly believe that inheritance is one of the biggest drivers of inequality,” the first lady told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “If I’m telling poor children that they must be well educated, have...
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
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:
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.
School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin
All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
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’.
UBCO brings in new leader
UBC Okanagan will have a new face heading its leadership team through the new decade.
Labour MP self-isolates after attending conference with coronavirus patient
A person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference near parliament last week along with 250 other delegates and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
The false promise of “renewable natural gas”
It’s no substitute for shifting to clean electricity.
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…
JD(S) opposes closure of Hassan engineering college
The JD(S) on Friday alleged a “glaring discrimination” in sanctioning funds and implementing development works in the State by the BJP government and opposed the closure of the Government Engineering
Ready to give up forest portfolio if CM wants me to: Anand Singh
Of the 15 cases against me, 12 have been stayed and three are under trial, says the Minister
SC rejects Nirbhaya convict’s plea against President’s decision
Vinay Sharma had challenged the rejection of his mercy plea
Interview: Learn how to code with Endless
A look at how a new program is introducing all ages to the world of coding.
€280k seized at Rosslare with help of detector dog Flynn
Revenue officers seized €280,000 at Rosslare Europort this week with the help of detector dog Flynn.
Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off.Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult
Warren Claims Bloomberg’s ‘Redlining’ Comments Should Disqualify Him from Presidential Race
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Thursday took direct aim at fellow 2020 contender Michael Bloomberg, saying the former New York City mayor should not be the Democratic nominee because of comments he made several years ago blaming the 2008 housing crisis on banks abandoning racially
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.
Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail
The school had also claimed said that the hate-provoking utterances against the Prime Minister were not a part of the original script.
Sex tapes sink Macron's candidate, spark outrage in France
PARIS (AP) — Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of graphic sexual images led an associate of President Emmanuel Macron to pull out of the race for mayor of Paris.Rapid expressions of support for Benjamin Griveaux were a striking reminder of the longstanding and widely held view in France that public servants' private lives are largely off limits, especially what they do in private settings with consenting adults.A Russian performance artist who accused Griveaux of lying to Paris voters and “big hypocrisy” claimed responsibility for sexually explicit posts that apparently prompted the candidate t
Dudley dog mess fines hit £2,800
Dog owners who failed to clean up after their pets in Dudley were fined nearly £3,000 last year.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
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’.
Consumers Turn To Unattended Retail For Speed, Shorter Lines
The February 2020 Future of Unattended Retail Report: Vending as the New Contextual Commerce examines what consumers expect from advanced UR encounters.
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.
Man eats mouldy McDonald’s Big Mac meal A YEAR after he buried it in garden
A MAN buried a Big Mac meal in a garden and waited more than a year to eat the mouldy fly-infested food in a sickening challenge. Matt Nadin, 40, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire decided to push his …
Cops who visited businessman, 54, at work over ‘transphobic’ tweets acted unlawfully
POLICE who visited a businessman at work over his alleged transphobic tweets acted unlawfully, the High Court has ruled. Ex-cop and businessman Harry Miller, 54, said the actions of Humberside Poli…
Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia
President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a
We want the youth to be anti-corruption ambassadors, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says there is the need to inculcate tenets of anti-corruption in Nigerian youth. Michael Nzekwe, head of assets recovery and forfeiture department of
Mother and Baby Homes Commission requests additional time
A commission set up to investigate Mother and Baby Homes has been granted an extension.Outgoing ...
BS Yediyurappa may change forest minister
Sources in the government said that in response to criticism from various quarters including the opposition Congress and civil society, Singh himself has offered to give up the portfolio. Sources said that the CM who seemed unperturbed over the issue during the last two days, has now changed his mind.
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.
Ronald Lee Moore, who was named in ‘Serial,’ linked to South Carolina cold-case murder
Ronald Lee Moore, a convicted serial burglar from Baltimore County, Maryland, came up as a DNA match in connection to the slaying of Shawn Marie Neal.
Plans for 200 flats approved despite 400 people objecting
One resident said traffic near the site is 'hideous'
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.
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.
Tesla plans second stock offering to raise more than $2B
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Electric automaker Tesla says it will make a secondary stock offer in a bid to raise more than $2 billion to shore up its balance sheet -- less than two weeks after boss Elon Musk said it "didn't make sense" to raise more money.
Paris mayoral candidate quits race amid sex video scandal
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Benjamin Griveaux, a candidate for mayor of Paris who'd been endorsed by French President Emmanuel Macron, withdrew from the race Friday amid a scandal involving an extramarital affair and sexual images posted online.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Two rogue builders are each jailed for eight years for swindling a WWII veteran out of £1.1m after one posed as his grandson to scam him out of his home and savings
Tony Casey (pictured) and John O'Connor orchestrated a complex 12-year conspiracy to take over the Earlsfield home of Henry Bennett, defrauding the war veteran of more than £1.1million.
Trouble At The Law Firm Filing Patently Ridiculous Lawsuits On Behalf Of Tulsi Gabbard
We've covered the two ridiculous lawsuits filed by Tulsi Gabbard in the past few months -- one against Google and another against...
School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world
In UK, students march on first anniversary of nationwide protests by young people
The pope’s liberal supporters feel that he’s let them down
Francis’s refusal to allow the ordination of married men has highlighted divisions in the church, says journalist and author Catherine Pepinster
Giulio Regeni’s parents urge Italy to help student held in Egypt
Human rights activist Patrick Zaky had been studying at the University of Bologna
Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video
Rebecca Long-Bailey, speaking in Salford, made her case to be the next Labour leader in a four-point plan to rebuild the party
California man freed after 15 years in prison thanks to genealogy website data
Authorities used DNA links developed through publicly available genealogical websites to free man wrongfully convicted of killing housemate
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…
Sophie Turner Joins Joe Jonas in Switzerland After Pregnancy News
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are going to be parents! Just a day after news broke that the couple are expecting their first child, Joe and Sophie were spotted
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
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.
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
Putin: As long as I’m President We Will Have ‘Mother’ & ‘Father’
Russian president answers concerns about fate of traditional family
EVIDENCE: Anti-Stone Juror Lied During Jury Selection, Tweeted About Trump During Trial
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Weinstein Is an ‘Abusive Rapist’ Who Controlled Victims, Prosecutor Says
Harvey Weinstein stayed in touch with women he assaulted to ensure their silence, a prosecutor said in her closing argument.
Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria
Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State.
Kafeel Khan charged under National Security Act for anti-CAA speech at AMU
Minutes before his release on bail, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday charged Kafeel Khan, a Gorakhpur based doctor, under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly delivering an ''inflammatory
Ready to give up portfolio, says Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh
Karnataka’s newly-appointed Forest Minister Anand Singh, who is in the middle of a controversy with over a dozen cases pending against him, said Friday he is ready to give up his portfolio if Chief
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard accused of rape, sex trafficking by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against wealthy Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard accusing him of rape and sex trafficking, with many of them claiming they were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged assaults.
Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, including several who were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents.
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.
Ekiti debunks alleged padding of 248.5m WAEC fee
The Ekiti State Government has debunked report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) that it inflated the May/June...
IPOB alleges hijack of 40 mourners attending Kanu's parents' burial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday said three buses conveying mourners attending the burial of the parents of its leader, Nnamdi...
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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Deputy Senate Miniority leader and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi just arrived St. Andrews Anglican...
Suspended ZANU-Pf Youth Leaders In Dramatic U-Turn On Corruption Claims
ZANU-Pf Youth Leader's In u-Turn on corruption after having come under fire for their misguided activism and failing to follow procedure
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...
Radio show in small Indian town gives rare voice to child workers
GORAKHPUR (India), Feb 14 — Balloon seller Nisha, 9, said purple was her favourite colour as she spoke into the microphone on a radio show in north India dedicated to highlighting the voices of child workers. Nisha was among a group of children working and living on the streets of Gorakhpur, an...
After MIT Find Vulnerabilities, Medici Ventures Defends Blockchain Voting App Voatz
CEO of Overstock has issued a statement supporting blockchain in voting in response to the technology’s recently published vulnerabilities claims.
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.
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.
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.
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader
Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire T...
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
Poll: Bloomberg overtakes Biden in Florida
Michael Bloomberg is leading the pack of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Florida, according to a new survey from St.
Osinbajo is why we are impacting Nigeria - Google
Google, one of the leading tech giants has commended the efforts of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in helping the organization achieve remarkable success in Nigeria.
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'.
Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan
Malema said just because they once said Gordhan was correct, didn't mean they should keep quiet when he did wrong, in their minds.
Youths are important stakeholders in anti-corruption war – EFCC
Mr Benedict Agweye, the Head of Forensic, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says Nigerian youths are very important
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
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...
Bauchi govt expresses delight as EU-UNICEF handover PHC facility
Bauchi state government has expressed delight at the completion of the 40th renovated Primary Healthcare Clinic (PHC) by United Nations Chi
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...
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.
Probe into Samsung heir’s alleged drug abuse begins
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Samsung heir-apparent Lee Jae-Yong's suspected drug use, while the top conglomerate has flatly denied the
WaPo: Trump Wants To Use Probe Of Intel Community As 2020 Campaign Fodder
Angered by the lack of criminal prosecutions against his political enemies, President Donald Trump wants to use the fruits of...
McConnell Urges Trump To Listen To Bill Barr And Cool It On The Tweets
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on Thursday night that President Donald Trump should lay off on tweeting his...
Bloomberg leads in Florida: Poll
Michael Bloomberg took the lead in a new Florida Democratic primary poll, showing positive results for the former New York City mayor's expensive campaign strategy.
China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
The government extended the Lunar New Year holiday to keep factories and offices closed. Cinemas, temples and other tourist sites were shut down to prevent crowds from forming.
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
Interim EconMin Popescu in Mangalia: I am very pleased with how Damen Shipyard developed
Interim Minister of Economy, Energy and Business Environment Virgil Popescu has stated on Friday, during a visit paid to the Damen Mangalia...
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
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
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons
MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will "have the votes" for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
PSA Welcomes Increased Government Funding For Homeless Support
The campaign for housing justice is a key priority of the PSA, with members across the country reporting they struggle to afford rent or mortgage payments.
Drop In School Attendance Concerning
Results out today showing a drop in school attendance in 2019 is a cause for concern, says NZEI Te Riu Roa President Liam Rutherford.
Viral Posts Spread Iran-‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Theory
An online conspiracy theory falsely claims that Democratic leaders coordinated the June attacks on two oil tankers and a U.S. drone and that President Donald Trump caught them in the act. The Trump administration has placed the blame squarely on Iran.
Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged
First Vice President Gen.
Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged
First Vice President Gen.
Big love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to coronavirus-hit China
Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing ...
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
There were no doctors, nurses or medical equipment at the Wuhan hotel converted into a temporary quarantine facility for suspected coronavirus ...
Azie Taylor Morton, the only African American to hold the post of Treasurer of the United States
Her obituary described her as “passionate about public service and the necessity of giving back to the community.” Azie Taylor Morton did that and more, taking into consideration her underprivileged childhood. Born on February 1, 1936, in Dale, Texas, to a mother who was deaf and mute, Taylor did not know her father and was...
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses
National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.
It Turns Out That, Yes, Americans Want More Answers About Hunter's Work in Ukraine
Over the past few weeks Democratic senators insisted that Hunter Biden's work for the corrupt Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings was irrelevant to the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. It turns out the American people don't agree. In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, most of those surveyed agreed that Hunter's presence on the board of Burisma, where he raked in thousands of dollars while his dad was vice president of the United States, was "inappropriate." Fifty-seven percent said it was a scandal.
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.
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.
New Scottish Tory leader makes first appointments
Jackson Carlaw has given Annie Wells and Rachael Hamilton key roles in his party.
Protests remain peaceful
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. Police say pipeline protests outside government offices in Victoria on Friday were peaceful with much of the noise generated by passing motorists honking their car horns in support.
Submission of final report into mother and baby homes delayed to later this year
The report was due to be submitted by the commission this month.
Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre
His comments on Thursday came three days after what Mogadishu called an "ice-breaking" meeting with Somaliland president Muse Bihi.
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
Vehicle of village revenue officer burnt, case filed
In a shocking incident, the two wheeler of a village revenue officer (VRO) was burnt down by unidentified persons. The incident took place at Hanuman Nagar Tanda in the week hours of Friday. According
QR code scam: Gang that cheated more than 200 persons arrested
They are from Rajasthan
PU confers honorary doctorate on Governor
Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Honoris Causa by the Desh Baghat University of Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, in the seventh convocation of the university held
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
Prosecutors make closing arguments at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York
Weinstein is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on a different woman in 2006
Google in talks with French publishers on paying for news
Le Monde and Le Figaro are among the groups involved in early discussions
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses
National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.
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
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.
Trump tweets that he has the 'legal right' to involve A.G. Barr in criminal cases
Trump's assertion comes a day after Barr said the president's tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job."
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.
Rat stuck in window and decomposing rodent among Walsall hygiene horrors
A rat scurrying across a shop window, dead rodents, filthy cooking equipment and out-of-date food putting lives at risk.
High school sweethearts marry 63 years later
One Ohio couple is proving that love withstands the test of time: 63 years after graduation, high school sweethearts Bob and Annette Harvey are now married.
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.
Tom Del Beccaro: California’s leading export is becoming people and many of them are conservatives
California’s combination of problems brought on by failed government policies, the high taxes that threaten to go higher and the imposition of liberal social views makes many want to disassociate with California.
Don Jr calls up pro-Trump 15-year-old who was attacked in NH: ‘My family has your back'
Donald Trump Jr. reached out to the 15-year-old Trump supporter who was allegedly assaulted on New Hampshire primary day this week, telling him that the Trump family has “family has your back.”
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…
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 …
Peter Obi, Abaribe attend funeral of Nnamdi Kanu’s parents
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, and Enyinnaya Abaribe the funeral ceremony of Eze Kanu and his wife, king and queen of Afaraukwu in Abia state.
Murder accused had no previous girlfriends, court hears
The mother of a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law, has told the Central Criminal Court her son had no previous girlfriends before meeting the woman whose mother he is accused of killing.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library hits milestone in Ireland
Children in south Dublin are taking up a free book-gifting scheme, from US superstar Dolly Parton...
French ski resort closes because they don’t have snow
A French ski resort, for the second year in a row, is in the midst of a meltdown. The Le Mourtis resort in the Pyrenees mountains has once again been forced to close its slopes mid-season because warm
Los Angeles wiping out 66,000 old marijuana convictions
Los Angeles County prosecutors are partnering with a nonprofit technology firm to wipe out or reduce up to 66,000 marijuana convictions that disproportionately impacted minorities over decades. The
St Helens school to open its playing fields to the public
De La Salle school says the scheme is about sharing its facilities with the community, rather than making extra money
Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79
Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.
Kontra Daya prods Comelec to resolve complaints against Cardema
Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to already resolve the pending complaints against the Duterte Youth party-list of disqualified nominee Ronald Cardema.
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.’’
Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount
BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).
Attorney General William Barr Has Been Pissed for Weeks: Report
Many have noted that there are plenty of possible ulterior motives behind William Barr’s news interview rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tweets, but another report is painting the picture of an attorney general who really is fed up.
Moraine hires new city manager
MORAINE — UPDATE @ 6:30 p.m.The mayor and city council Thursday night voted to appoint Michael Davis as the city’s next city manager.
Navy confiscates Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy earlier this week stopped a ship in the Arabian Sea believed to be bound for Yemen loaded with Iranian-made missiles and other weapons, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
Loose cow causes traffic delays on California highway
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Police responded to a stretch of highway in California where a loose cow wandered into the roadway and caused traffic delays.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
High school sweethearts marry 63 years later
One couple is proving that love withstands the test of time: 63 years after graduation, two high school sweethearts are now married.
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.
NTSB releases preliminary report on helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant
The NTSB released its preliminary report Friday over the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on Jan. 26.
Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ
President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has the legal right to ask the DOJ to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
The big news: Telecom companies told to pay dues to government by midnight, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: A third Indian on a cruise ship in Japan tested positive for coronavirus, and a parent and teacher were given bail in the Bidar sedition case.
BJP lost Delhi polls due to Congress’ ‘sudden disappearance’, claims Prakash Javadekar
The Union minister said ‘there was a direct fight between the BJP and the AAP’ because of the Congress’s irrelevance in the elections in the national Capital.
Clampdown on misuse of drones in Mayo housing estates
A CLAMPDOWN is imminent on the misuse of drones in Mayo.
Hospital reports 'limited bed availability' today
MAYO University Hospital is 'extremely busy' today.
Florida 'red flag' gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland shooting
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after the Parkland shooting in 2018.
5-year-old who rescued family from fire gets honor
KINGSTON, Ga. (AP) — A 5-year-old boy who saved his family from a house fire received special recognition Friday from officials in northwest Georgia. Noah Woods woke up Sunday to...
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...
Judge denies document request in Abrams ethics investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge handed Democrat Stacey Abrams’ 2018 campaign for Georgia governor a victory in a legal skirmish Friday, denying a request from the state ethics commission for...
EV is the way to go
Re: “Washington should pass clean-fuel standard like Oregon, California” : State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon’s Op-Ed made a common-sense case for Washington state setting goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions...
Trump Claims Has ‘Legal Right’ to Intervene in Criminal Prosecutions But Has Not Done So
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said in a statement on Friday that he has never intervened in a criminal case thus far even though he has the authority to do so.
Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof
Professor Vladimir Golstein reveals why Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate who has a chance of beating the president.
Trump’s Attorney General Complains President’s Tweets Making It ‘Impossible’ to Do His Job
Earlier, the Democrats accused the attorney general of folding under pressure from the president and intervening in the sentencing of former Trump aide Roger Stone, who was convicted of obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering during the Mueller investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion.
Sadiq Khan used to cross road to avoid being near police
The London Mayor was discussing how to restore faith in public institutions.
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.
Convicted paramilitary refused permission to take partner on holiday in Republic
A MAN convicted of paramilitary offences has been refused permission to take his partner to the Republic for a five night break over concerns he may flee the jurisdiction.
Prince Andrew's links to tycoon in new sex abuse scandal: Millionaire fashion exec Peter Nygard is accused of raping 10 women after 'plying' them with drink and drugs at a 'pamper party' at Bahamas compound where he once hosted the Duke
Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against fashion retailer Peter Nygard. The alleged sexual assaults went on for decades with Nygard bribing local authorities to turn a blind eye.
British Tesco executive, 50, dies while paddle boarding off of Lanzarote
Ofer Deshe, 50, was pulled out of the sea by surfers after getting into difficulties off spectacular Famara Beach.
Wyndham Thomas obituary
Other lives: Garden city advocate who oversaw the development of Peterborough as a new town
Jamaicans deported by Home Office go into hiding fearing for lives
Number of people who were on Tuesday’s flight from UK concerned about gang violence
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
So you want to buy an election?
A short list of things Mike Bloomberg could buy with his campaign money that would improve his election prospects
Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
Greek City Times Article
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
Cooper Hewitt Chief Was Forced Out After Probe of Her Wedding
Caroline Baumann resigned as director of the design museum following an investigation into how she procured her wedding dress and the space for the ceremony.
U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step To Peace Deal
American negotiators had insisted on a decline in hostilities — though not a complete cease-fire — before signing an agreement with the Taliban.
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
Report: The PS5's Manufacturing Cost Is Enormous
Hoping that the PS5 might hit the $499 mark or something nice and affordable in Australia? You might want to park those hopes, with a new Bloomberg report revealing that the cost of materials for the PS5 has skyrocketed....
NCP chief Sharad Pawar faults Uddav Thackeray over transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday in his first criticism of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after the alliance government formed in Maharashtra in November last year, said that the CM has made a wrong decission by letting the NIA take over the probe into the Elgar Parishad case.
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
BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly Elections
The BJP's Delhi unit on Friday held a series of meetings to review the party's debacle in the recent Assembly elections, party leaders said.
Trump Backpedals, Says He Did Send Giuliani to Ukraine
Just a month ago, Giuliani's indicted associate Lev Parnas said Trump was "aware" of everything happening in Ukraine. Judging by Trump's comments, it appears Parnas was telling the truth.
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
Drama as Oluwo of Iwo allegedly beats up Ogbagbaa king during peace meeting
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdrosheed Akanbi, allegedly beat up the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo, leading to mild chaos in Osogbo, Osun state. According to Oba Akinropo, the attack occurred in the office of
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.
Teacher cleared for lesson that had students act as slaves
A New Jersey school district has cleared a teacher of wrongdoing for having students pretend to be slaves as part of a history lesson.
Five Covid-19 cases in Hospital Klang? Fake news, says Health Ministry (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Health Ministry was forced again to debunk allegations of new coronavirus-positive cases in the country, this time totalling five purportedly at the Klang Hospital. The ministry explained that a video that has been circulating on the internet showing a masked...
How the Hell Did This Live Frog Get Inside a Green Pepper? An Investigation
A way too deep investigation into how a frog found its way into a Quebec couple's whole bell pepper.
Trump to Give 'Start Your Engines' Command at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will give the command for drivers to start their engines before the Daytona 500.
Poll: Michael Bloomberg Polling Ahead of Joe Biden in Florida
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden in Florida, according to a new poll.
WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
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.
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.
Briton stranded on cruise ship ‘really thankful’ to be going home
John Stanley had been stranded at sea for two weeks on the MS Westerdam.
Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school
Police were called out to a Shrewsbury primary school after two boys brought a Stanley knife onto the premises.
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.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
21 states reject $18 billion opioid settlement offer from drug wholesalers
More than 20 state attorneys general on Friday penned a letter rejecting an $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers meant to end litigation against their role in the opioid
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.
Newspaper review for Friday, February 14: APC, PDP, INEC react to Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 13, gave another surprise verdict sacking the governor-elect of Bayelsa state, David Lyon. This key issue occupies the front page of all Nigeria's print newspapers published on Friday.
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
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.
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
Yobe approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government
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
Farmers urged to stick heads above parapet to build trust
Farmers and those working in the agriculture industry must get better at telling their story as a means of building public trust in the sector and the goods it produces.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Get ready to get love advice from Idol Raffy on Valentine’s Day
#shopeelovedoctulfo 'Di pinansin ni crush? Pinagpalit ng jowa? Sinulot ng best-friend? Ipa-Tulfo mo sa Shopee Love Doc ngayong Valentine’s Day! Best known as a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred commentator on issues pertaining to abuses and injustices committed by people in power against ordinary citizens, Raffy Tulfo is no stranger to love, having helped many Filipinos who come to him for domestic and marital concerns. The Valentine’s Day special will air on Shopee Live today February 14, 2020 and will run from 6PM – 7PM. Netizens will get to comment their love problems on Shopee’s Facebook post, and these will be featured on Shopee Live to be answered by Mr. Action Man himself.
Sharad Pawar slams Maharashtra govt over Bhima-Koregaon case transfer to NIA
Before the judge passed the order, the prosecution submitted an application stating that they do not have any objection to the National Investigation Agency's plea seeking transfer of the case.
Be fire conscious – GNFS advises
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The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Airmen were previously allowed to make a request for religious accommodations, but they were granted on a case-by-case basis.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Headteachers raise concerns before rollout of lower Secondary curriculum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Curriculum Development Centre – NCDC moves to roll out the new lower secondary curriculum on February 17th, 2020, headteachers are raising several issues which they think should be addressed urgently. Their ignorance of the new curriculum could easily be seen on Thursday during a meeting with NCDC …
Sovereignty immediately or as part of Trump's package?
Trump decrees: There is no free lunch.
Shabbat Shalom from Israel
Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Arutz Sheva's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.
Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham
The group have asked for the decision to cancel the preacher's appearance to be reversed
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls
Zambia mission will help teenage mums
I've spent 20 years as an elite matchmaker for the ultra-wealthy. Here's what playing cupid to millionaires is really like.
I have been in the professional matchmaking business for almost 20 years, and I work exclusively with millionaires and high-profile people who like to date under-the-radar and want to find the one thing they don’t have: their perfect partner in life.
AutoNation - 2020 Is Shaping Up To Be A Good Year
AutoNation not only easily beat Q4/2019 earnings expectations, but was able to report strength across the board.The company saw higher margins, strong same-store sales and expects this to continue due
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran Khan.
I've spent 20 years as an elite matchmaker for the ultra-wealthy. Here's what playing cupid to millionaires is really like.
High-end matchmaker Samantha Daniels says millionaires expect her to develop "gold-digger radar" and deliver 7-star service.
Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.
Justice.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
'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.
Eastern blockade remains
Members of the Mohawk First Nation say they are to meet Saturday with Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller at a CN rail crossing in Ontario.
Google calls out Samsung for ‘unnecessary’ changes to Android’s kernel
In a security-focused post, Google has called out Samsung, one of the biggest Android OEMs, for "unnecessary" changes to the Linux kernel core.
Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday
Why Bernie Sanders’s polling leads in California and Texas are so important.
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.
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 …
Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad
Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi would also address a gathering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Motera.The seating capacity of the sprawling stadium is 1.10 lakh and over a lakh people are likely to be present at the gathering
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.
Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit
NEW YORK - Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, inc
Slight increase in voter strength in Tiruchi district
Voter strength in Tiruchi district, consisting of nine Assembly constituencies, has increased by 49,251 following the summary revision of electoral rolls.As per the final roll released by Collector S.
Nalgonda MP sanctions ₹ 25 lakh for Hindu cemetery
Nalgonda MP and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy sanctioned ₹ 25 lakh from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for development of
Three-time Odisha MLA ‘confesses’ to double murder
Anup Sai accused of killing a woman, minor daughter.
Govt. sees bid to sensationalise CAG report
Chief Secretary says report leaked to media, State Police Chief being unfairly targeted
People rejecting BJP for its policies: TPCC
It is pushing the nation into economic crises, says TPCC treasurer
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
Narrow escape for Sabarimala pilgrims
Pampa-bound KSRTC bus catches fire near Chalakkayam
Northern MP cancels engagements after attending conference with coronavirus patient
Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, said he was assessed by medics after attending a Westminster conference last week
Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry
The energy giant agreed to a U-turn after the minimum payment rise, from £1 to £5, attracted a 90,000-strong petition and a story on Mirror Online
NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea
The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea.
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.
The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs
Airmen were previously allowed to make a request for religious accommodations, but they were granted on a case-by-case basis.
'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.
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.
Briton stranded on cruise ship ‘really thankful’ to be going home
John Stanley had been stranded at sea for two weeks on the MS Westerdam.
Travellers 'targeting sites close to Birmingham's QE Hospital'
Travellers are targeting sites near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for easy access to healthcare, a councillor has claimed.
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.
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.
Public services urged to 'think autism'
Health services and the criminal justice system are among services being urged to consider the needs of users with autism – such as offering a quiet space in A&E if needed.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Thieves raid Stourbridge brewery
Thieves ripped the door off a Stourbridge brewery and raided the till inside.
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.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
Lara Trump reacts to liberal 'View' hosts defending Hunter Biden: The hypocrisy is 'glaring'
Trump 2020 campaign adviser Lara Trump appeared on “Fox & Friends” Friday to point out the hypocrisy of “The View” hosts defending Hunter Biden after being scrutinized for suspiciously being a benefactor of a Ukrainian gas company while his father, Joe, was serving as vice president in the Obama-era.
McCain, Behar explode over Bloomberg, Trump's 2016 win: 'He is president, move on!'
"The View" co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into another spat over President Trump on Friday, this time while discussing whether he was more electable than former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
NEITI: Recurrent expenditure of 21 states higher than their FAAC allocations
A new report published by NEITI has shown that the recurrent expenditure of 21 states is higher than their FAAC disbursements
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general Friday, tweeting that he has the "legal right" to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
Prosecutor Blasts Harvey Weinstein as Manipulative, Domineering Rapist During Closing Arguments
Closing arguments finished Friday in the rape trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Prosecutors made their final pitch to jurors the day after the defense made theirs.
Historic school on Salem Avenue planned for redevelopment
Dayton’s school board will approve the sale of 10 former school sites next Tuesday — nine vacant lots plus the historic Longfellow school at 245 Salem Avenue, which will become a redevelopment project.
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband
Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity
New York's Grand Central Terminal cleared for couple's Valentine's date
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A contest-winning couple was treated to a very early Valentine's Day dinner in New York's Grand Central Terminal, which was cleared out for their romantic date.
New Jersey city marks first birth in more than 40 years
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Police and EMTs assisted with the delivery of a baby that records show was the first birth in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in more than 40 years.
Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.
British court: Hospital can defy parents, remove infant's life support
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A British appellate court ruled Friday that a hospital can remove artificial support systems that are keeping a four-month-old infant alive -- in a decision that goes against the wishes of the boy's parents.
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.
'Ambitious' staff boost Sutton Coldfield school rating as 'all aspects improve' - Ofsted
“The staff and leadership team have worked incredibly hard to ensure Town Junior School is a place where children feel happy, safe and listened-to and where they know they are cared for.”
The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs
The US Air Force has clarified a grooming and uniform process that allows religious exemptions for turbans, hijabs, and neatly trimmed beards, according to the new guidelines.
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.
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.
Google Could Soon Start Paying Publishers for Their Content, After Years of Saying It Wouldn't
The conversations could lead to licensing arrangements similar to those from Apple and Facebook.
Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas
Alfraido Zeyouma, 46, faces a single count of sex assault in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2014.
Sanders holds lead heading into Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, poll finds
The Vermont senator leads the field by a solid margin among likely Democratic caucusgoers going into the four-day early voting period, a Review-Journal poll shows.
MPs fear to censure Gen. Tumwine
By Friday, only 20 MPs had appended their signatures to the motion, out of the required 153 members of Parliament.
No security threat in Uganda – Police
The public is, therefore, asked to go about their activities and businesses normally without any fear.
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,...
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a...
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.
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.
Trump Administration Report Shows 'False' Justification for Soleimani Killing - Lawmaker
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Trump administration report to Congress on the US assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani makes no mention of earlier claims by President Donald Trump that the operation prevented an Iranian attack on US targets, House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel said.
Why I'm running to be deputy leader of the Labour Party
I always try and remember in the words of Labi Siffre: ‘The further you take my rights away the faster I will run’.
Violent care home nurse filmed tossing frail woman, 91, around like rag doll
The nurse, named as Ronald Fletcher, has since been fired from his job and charged
Man, 34, 'battered child for supporting Donald Trump a voting station'
Patrick Bradley allegedly slapped the teen, who was wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat while he volunteered with other Trump supporters.
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
Irish News editor Noel Doran voted 'best regional editor of the 21st century' in online poll
IRISH News editor Noel Doran has been named best regional editor of the 21st century in an online poll.
The Berniephobes Are Wrong
Wall Street fears the rise of the Vermont senator. The rest of America has less to worry about.
Barrister injured in Tipperary car crash settles damages claim against local woman
A damages action brought by a lawyer and academic over serious injuries he sustained following a car crash in County Tipperary more than a decade ago has been resolved. Read more: Gardaí r...
Iron Age temple discovered at Tel Motza near Jerusalem calls into question the Biblical claim that Solomon's Temple was the only temple in the ancient Kingdom of Judah
According to the Bible, the Jewish people were prohibited from worshipping outside of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem - and the other 'high places' of worship were destroyed.
Saskatchewan's growth industry: Intensive livestock
When George Flotre ran a small farm, he knew every one of his cows. Now he only really knows Rita.
Canada driver captures rare sighting of mother lynx and her kittens
The wild cats which are larger than bobcats spend much of their life hidden in thick forest and are rarely seen in groups
Trevor Noah: Bloomberg talked about black people 'like they're crime piñatas'
Late-night hosts on Bloomberg’s explanations of stop-and-frisk, Barr’s criticism of Trump’s tweets and Kelly’s defense of Vindman
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 ...
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.
The Left’s Lies Undercut The DOJ
What will President Trump do?
Video: Leftist Attacks College Republicans, Spits on US Flag
UC Santa Cruz campus police investigating incident
Jeff Bezos Buying $165 Million Estate, a California Record
The Amazon leader reached a deal for the Warner Estate in Beverly Hills with David Geffen, who has owned it since 1990.
Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case
The decision to decline charges appears to be a move to distance the Justice Department from President Trump, who has long attacked Mr. McCabe.
With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges
The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical
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.
U.S. closes case against ex-FBI boss McCabe with no charges
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether the longtime target of U.S. President Donald Trump's ire lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure, McCabe's legal team said Friday.
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them 'complete disposables,' a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election
It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully
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.”
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
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.
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.
Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement
Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.
Leftist Pipeline Protests Shuts Down Canadian Rail Networks
Two Canadian rail networks are suspending trains as protestors continue blockades against a natural gas pipeline project.
Trump ignores Attorney General William Barr’s request to stop tweeting about Justice Department | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today ignored his attorney general’s public request to stop tweeting about the Justice Department, saying he had the legal right to ask the agency to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
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
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...
Fifteen children killed in Haiti orphanage fire
A fire swept through an unlicensed orphanage outside Haiti
[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...
DOJ won't charge former FBI Deputy Director McCabe
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing a high-profile case against the former official whose conduct during
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.
States Reject Opioid Makers’ $18 Billion Settlement Offer
21 U.S. states are rejecting an $18 billion offer by McKesson Corp. and other opioid distributors to resolve nationwide litigation over their handling of the highly addictive painkillers, according to people familiar with the talks.
9 programs exceed expectations in latest educator preparation report card
The Tennessee Board of Education said nine educators exceeded expectations in their preparation of Tennessee's future teachers and school leaders.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
Justice Department declines to prosecute Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department declined to pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe for lying to investigators about authorizing media disclosures.
Ayanna Pressley: Constitution is 'sexist by its very design'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said the Constitution is “sexist by its very design” and keeps women in “shackles.”
Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
President Trump said that with impeachment over, he may ban aides from listening to his phone conversations with foreign leaders following the whistleblower complaint of a phone conversation with the leader of Ukraine that led to his impeachment.
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
‘Construction Of Ram Mandir Will Start On Ram Navami In April’: Janmabhoomi Trust Member Kameshwar Chaupal
Kameshwar Chaupal the Dalit member of Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra - the trust responsible for the construction and upkeep of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, has announced that he is confident about the construction starting on Ram Navami in April, Rediff has reported.
I want to break NPP, NDC political dominance - CPP Youth Aspirant
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MTN collects 400 pints of blood on Val's day in Volta, Oti Regions
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NPP Aspirant advises delegates not to be swayed by monetary gains
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Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’
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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
WFP worried about impending food shortage in refugee settlements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Food Programme-WFP is worried about the impending food shortage that is expected in May this year. The UN agency is running out of both food and monetary aid to support refugees in different parts of the country. WFP supports 1.2 million refugees in Uganda with food and monetary …
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.
Gov. Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees - Premium Times Nigeria
The governor says the welfare of the retirees is of paramount importance to his administration despite limited resources.
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.
'It's not a criminal offence to have intentions of overthrowing a government'
OUTSPOKEN MDC Vice Chairperson, Job Sikhala was Friday acquitted at the Masvingo High Court where he was facing subversion charges for threatening to remove Pre...
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.
Transocean February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
Transocean publishes its new fleet status report.The report contains a number of developments, but most of them have been reported before.There's still absolutely no light at the end of the tunnel for
Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. NASCAR drivers may veer to the left during their trip around the oval racetrack, but their fans lean right, which helps explain the regularity with …
Delay in Nawaz Sharif's angiography could pose life threat: medical report
The medical report states that Sharif has an appointment with Dr Kazmi on February 24.
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.
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.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
Patricia O'Connor murder trial: Handyman has one of two charges withdrawn by trial judge
The trial also heard from the mother of murder accused Kieran Greene.
'We dated for a brief time': Mayor Breed details relationship with Nuru
In a first-person story titled "Transparency and Accountability" and posted on Medium , San Francisco Mayor London Breed opened up about her relationship with Mohammed Nuru, the former director of San Francisco Public Works who resigned from his job after being charged with public corruption. Breed also disclosed a "gift" of approximately $5,600 from Nuru.
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
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labour leader's disappe
BJP conspiring against SCs, STs: Haryana Cong.
‘Unanswered questions on Pulwama’
Electoral roll released
MADURAIMadurai district has a total of 26,43,605 voters in Madurai, said Collector T. G. Vinay while releasing the electoral roll here on Friday. The district has 10 Assembly segments — Melur, Madurai
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
AAP threatens to cut power supply to Punjab CM’s residence
Party seeks cancellation of power purchase pact with firms
Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police
‘Aleem killed by bullet fired by Meerut policemen on Dec. 20’
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
19.25 lakh voters in Erode district
As per the final electoral roll released here on Friday, there are 19,25,940 electors in the eight Assembly constituencies in the district. Collector C. Kathiravan released the list that was received
Bloomberg woos black vote in Democratic race
Former Mayor rallies supporters in Texas
HC notice to police on HDK’s plea
The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s
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
Halsey Reveals Her ‘Calling’ In Spring DKNY Campaign
Halsey is starting in DKNY's new campaign. The "Without Me" singer shared a video from the 2020 spring campaign, writing, "Back again w @dkny for their spring 2020 campaign. When I was young I moved to NY to follow my calling. What’s your calling?" https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jNFj7Jc52/ The fashion house also shared a number of the pictures…
Wannabe influencer's 'threat' to garage to get 'free repair work' backfires
Car fanatic Dave Aspden said he would 'make or break' the Lancashire company after being told they were booked up for weeks - but they quickly reacted after he tried to shame them online
Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy
Also: U.S. Senator warns of Huawei risks
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
DOJ Declines to Pursue Criminal Charges against Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department on Friday informed legal counsel for former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe that it would not seek to file criminal charges against McCabe over his misleading federal investigators in connection with a 2016 press leak."Based on the totality of the circumstances and all of
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’
A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.
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.
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Andy Biggs slams 'disparate treatment' of Roger Stone compared to Democrats
The original charge made by Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors against former Trump associate Roger Stone -- as well as lesser and/or nonexistent sentences for wrongdoing Democrats -- appears as "disparate treatment," Arizona Republican congressman Andy Biggs said Friday.
US, Taliban reach truce agreement calling for 'reduction in violence'
American and Taliban officials have agreed Friday to sign a truce agreement that will see a seven-day “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan – in addition to possible U.S. troop withdrawals.
Kentucky to pay atheist $150G for rejecting 'IM GOD' license plate
A federal judge ordered the state of Kentucky to pay more than $150,000 to the groups representing a self-described atheist for denying him a personalized "IM GOD" license plate.
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
Thousands of government employees work from home as protesters target their offices
The sounds of singing, drumming and chanting carried through the streets of downtown Victoria on Friday, as people calling themselves Wet’suwet’en land and leadership defenders peacefully. . .
Patricia O'Connor trial: One charge of impeding apprehension or prosecution withdrawn
One of two charges faced by a man accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a man on...
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change
Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change. The ultra-conservative leader, who is Catholic himself, criticized the
Mike Bloomberg surpasses Joe Biden in latest Florida poll
Mike Bloomberg has overtaken Joe Biden in a new poll of likely Florida voters in the state’s presidential primary – with 27.3 percent support, up 10 points from a similar survey last month.
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.
What the Met Office says about reports Storm Dennis will be the fiercest North Atlantic storm ever
"With the very strong winds and that sort of low pressure, we're going to see some significant wave heights at the coast"
Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations
‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.
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.
'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery
A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Loose dogs rescued on Las Vegas highway
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Nevada Highway Patrol said a trooper and a helpful witness were able to rescue a pair of dogs running loose on a busy stretch of Las Vegas highway.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
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.
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.
Timeline: Algeria's year of protest and turmoil
(Reuters) - Mass protests over the past year in Algeria have brought down a veteran president and caused the biggest political crisis since the end of a 1990s civil war that killed 200,000 people.
De Blasio to endorse Sanders for President: reports
With former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg rising in the polls, his successor is wading back into the 2020 Democratic primary.
Grade 1 Pupils Show Up Drunk to School [VIDEO]
On conducting an investigation, teachers realised that pupils had consumed alcohol ...
“As Long As I’m President This Will Not Happen” -Russian President Putin On Gay Marriage
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has stated that he’s never going to legalize gay marriage as long as he’s in charge and that he’s against the idea of mom and dad being called ‘parent number 1’ and ‘parent number 2’. According to Putin, he would not allow the traditional notion to be subverted. His […]
Justice Department Drops Pursuit of Criminal Charges Against Former FBI Deputy Director McCabe
Andrew McCabe briefly served as the FBI's acting director, and was unceremoniously fired by President Trump just hours before his retirement in March 2018.
Russian Journalist Golunov Receives Apology From Prosecutor Over False Charges
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov said on Friday that he had received a letter from a Moscow prosecutor with a formal apology for the ordeal he had endured when he was wrongly accused of selling drugs.