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Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…
Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt
Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.
Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts
Unions are expected to appeal the decision.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech
The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.
CCI defends probe against Amazon; says company's claim unfounded
CCI counsel told Karnataka High Court that law gave the commission full jurisdiction to investigate Amazon for potential anti-competitive activity
Capgemini to hire up to 15,000 freshers this year via campus recruitment
At present, 1.2 lakh employees work in the Indian offices of Capgemini. With this, India accounts for more than half of the French IT services company's global strength
Trump, Modi To Outline Ambitious Vision For Next Chapter Of Indo-US Ties: Wells
When President Donald Trump travels to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders will outline an ambitious vision for the next chapter of relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, a top American diplomat has said.
Hawaiian, Gaelic, Yiddish: so you want to learn an endangered language on Duolingo?
Languages do not become endangered peacefully. Duolingo’s efforts to teach such languages have entangled the company in often fraught historical contexts
IndusInd Bank hits over 3-year low; tumbles 11% in six sessions
The private sector lender's stock was trading at its lowest level since January 10, 2017
SC issues notice to J&K on plea against Omar Abdullah's detention under PSA
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2, Sara Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
Bitcoin Mining Stock Surges as Chinese Economy Falters
The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is starting to be felt across the world. China’s economy has been the hardest hit but contrary to wider market
Concern over raw sewage spill on Fish Hoek Beach
Residents of Fish Hoek have raised concerns after a sewage spill discharged into the lighthouse stormwater outlet on Fish Hoek beach.
Nirbhaya Case: Supreme Court rejects Vinay Sharma's plea challenging mercy plea rejection
Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea, filed by Vinay Sharma, a convict who was involved in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the President of India.
Fodder scam: SC notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a plea challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the fodder-scam cases.
Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.
Cartoon: Publicise welfare works of Modi government, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar
The central government has spent over Rs 3,800 crore on the publicity of government schemes over the last three years, Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar informed the Lok Sabha
Piyush Goyal accuses West Bengal govt of depriving people of benefits of central schemes
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that projects of any state will be completed on priority if land and other requisites are made available," Piyush Goyal said while inaugurating the first phase of the East-West Metro corridor.
DH Deciphers: LPG gas cylinder price blast rips through middle-class budget
What has the Union Government announced? The Union government has announced an increase in the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 145-150. At the same time, for those who avail the LPG subsidy, it has
Singapore PM says recession possible due to coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Friday, adding that the city-state was bracing for a “significant” hit in the coming quarters.
Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia
Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday.
French Oscars academy board resigns after Polanski row
The entire board of the Cesar Academy, which awards France's equivalent of the Oscars, resigned Thursday just two weeks ahead of its gala ceremony after more than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities demanded "profound reform."
Myanmar to complain to UNESCO over foreigners’ porn video shooting in Bagan
A report will be sent to UNESCO for its advice over taking action against the foreigners reportedly making a pornographic video in Bagan region, listed as a World Heritage Site, said Than Zaw Oo, director of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum.
Zero, one, two, Freddy's coming for you
This post continues the series of articles, which can well be called «horrors for developers». This time it will also touch upon a typical pattern of typos r...
Take along minorities if you to want to successfully run the govt: Parkash Singh Badal
"I will say that all religions should be respected and take along minorities, take along your allies if you have to be successful in running the government so that all brothers (countrymen) consider themselves part of a family,” Badal said.
Four judges to be appointed to Gujarat HC
All four judicial officers — Ilesh Vora, Gita Gopi, Ashokkumar C Joshi, and Rajendra M Sareen — are currently serving as the principal district and sessions judge in the courts of Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Anand respectively.
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
The Indian Express has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his constituency Varanasi on Sunday and hence might give the ceremony a miss.
Netizens cringe as KFC teams up with Crocs to come up with fried chicken footwear
The limited-edition shoes come with an attachable fried chicken charm, which reportedly looks and smells like the iconic fried chicken.
Copies of ‘anti-farmer’ Budget burnt in 19 Punjab districts
To facilitate MNCs and corporates, the Modi government has proposed cluster farming, one district one crop and one corporate for marketing, which will hit the farmers hard, the protesters said.
Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...
Singapore PM Lee: Covid-19 outbreak expected to last longer than SARS and cause greater economic impact, but life has to go on
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — While it took four months before the Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was fully eradicated from Singapore back in 2003, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to last longer, with a greater impact already hitting the economy. However, Lee...
Cleanliness of wet markets only at 40pc, says minister
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 14 — The cleanliness level of most wet markets in Malaysia hovers around 40 per cent, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. In view of this, she called on traders and customers to change their attitude and habits, especially...
RBS profit surges, as bank’s new CEO sets climate goal
LONDON, Feb 14 — Royal Bank of Scotland today said its net profit almost doubled last year to £3.1 billion, as new chief executive Alison Rose placed climate at the top of her agenda. Rose said in the earnings statement that she planned also to roughly halve the size of the Edinburgh-based...
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 14 — Top Australian universities warned today Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector. Nearly 70,000 Chinese visa holders are due to start their semesters soon at eight...
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Cashed up super funds hunt for buying opportunities
Unisuper and Hostplus say they are sitting on elevated piles of cash and any major sell-off in equity markets sparked by the coronavirus will come as a buying opportunity.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters ―Monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor reported, latest in a string of attacks on Iran's presence in Syria.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants...
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
US Senate Approves Resolution Limiting Trump's Military Authority against Iran
The US Senate approved a resolution restricting US President Donald Trump's powers to conduct military operations with Iran, RIA Novosti reported. 55 senators voted in favor of this resolution and 45 opposed.
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour that cut calls to the police by 60% is to continue for a second year.
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister challenging detention
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Centre on Sara Abdullah Pilot's plea challenging the detention of her brother Omar under PSA.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for tennis tournament
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for attending a tennis tournament and asked him to deposit Rs 10 crore.
Coronavirus: India Inc will shiver if China can't contain outbreak
Efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak within next three to four months will be critical as it would determine the fate of many industries around the globe, including in India.
GBP/USD faces a probable move to 1.3160 – UOB
In light of the recent price action, Cable could now move to the 1.3160 region, in opinion pf FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “A
Oil: Energy sector up – ANZ
Crude oil was able to shift pressure and the market looks like convenient with the latest news about coronavirus. WTI trades at $51.75, ANZ Research r
EUR/USD: Extending losses
US consumer data will be the main focus today following disappointing German economy data, Yohay Elam from FXStreet reports. The EUR/USD pair is tradi
USD/CAD slides to mid-1.3200s, reverses Thursday’s positive move
The USD/CAD pair extended its steady intraday slide and refreshed daily lows, around mid-1.3200s during the early European session on Friday. The pair
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020Mangaldai College has released an employment notification for the posts of Assistant Professors
Karnataka shutdown for jobs to Kannadigas
About 100 pro-Kannada outfits began a day-long shutdown in Karnataka on Thursday under a common banner, seeking more jobs for Kannadigas
‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech
"Our friendship is not based on vested interests but on love," says Erdogan on relations between the two countries.
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao decides to overhaul irrigation department to boost efficiency
The CM also performed puja at Triveni Sangamama at Kaleshwara Swamy temple.
Plan to sell Portishead retirement flats dubbed 'Olditz' on the open market scrapped
Developer PegasusLife says it is evaluating its next steps for the retirement apartment block
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Facebook's Zuckerberg wants 'new framework' for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own ...
Virus could mean $5 bn in airline losses: UN agency
The new coronavirus outbreak could mean a $4-5 billion drop in worldwide airline revenue, the International Civil Aviation Organization said on Thursday.
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
PM Modi Praises Air India, Health Ministry Officials For Evacuating Stranded Indians From Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan
The two flight operations enabled India to evacuate around 650 of its people who were stranded in Wuhan.
MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …
Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo. General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their Oath on Thursday. He said …
New NIRA board members take oath
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo on Thursday presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed board members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The ceremony took place at High Court in Kampala on Thursday. James Biribonwa, former commissioner of the Electoral Commission is the new board chairperson. He will …
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T
Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Experts tell the Finance Minister that a Budget proposal could affect the demand for REITs and InvITs in India
Ice-cream brand Rollick warming up to geographic expansion
Eyes 28% growth over next five years
Datacom Announces Appointment Of New Chair
Datacom Group is pleased to announce Tony Carter’s appointment as the new chair of the board following the retirement of current chair, Craig Boyce.
HKTDC Helps SMEs Amid Unprecedented Challenges
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year, affecting the local political, economic and social landscape, as well as people's livelihood. Given that Hong Kong's economic outlook is already subdued because of the ongoing Sino-United States trade dispute, the weak global economy and the local social unrest over the past months, the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak could be higher than that of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2003, further weakening demand in retail and catering and affecting the job market in the first half of this year.
A Section Of State Highway 2 In Tauranga From Bethlehem To Judea Will Remain Closed Today
A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed today following a firearms incident in Tauranga .
'Almost a mass psychosis': Tesla's 250% stock rally makes no sense, Bob Lutz says
Bob Lutz has no idea why Tesla stock has rocketed more than 250% in six months.
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases
BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
Kinross Gold: Q4 Performance Puts The Company Back On Track
Kinross Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold price helps and the company delivers significant operating cash flow.Production guidance for the next year is slightly down from 2019 numbers, but Kinr
Sentiment Stays Afloat
The percentage of respondents reporting as bullish has risen to 41.33% from 33.87% last week.Bearish sentiment fell 8.82 percentage points to 26.4%.Neutral sentiment also ticked higher this week, risi
Pakistani Cabinet Passes Controversial Social-Media Rules
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating social-media content that critics say would give the authorities unflinching powers to stifle dissent and free speech.
'Malang' box office collection Week 1: Mohit Suri's crime-thriller starring Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur earns Rs 38 crore
Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur's recently released film 'Malang' has not only excelled at the box office but also left the audience impressed at th
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
TSX inches higher
Canada's main stock index resumed its upward trend in late morning trading despite decreases in the key energy and materials sectors.
Rifle used to spot protesters
RCMP say the enforcement of an injunction against protesters blocking Coastal GasLink from accessing sites along the Morice West Forest Service Road near Houston, B.C. has concluded with a total of 28 arrests.
US charges Chinese company Huawei with plotting to steal trade secrets
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised national security concerns about Huawei.
"Oversold" Pound Sterling finds Buying Interest
It was a sea of green for the British Pound on the global currency performance board at the start of the new week as it rallied against the majority of its peers and confirmed that while there is much anxiety over looming trade negotiations
Odisha govt announces DA hike for employees
CM Naveen Patnaik today announced a hike of 5% DA for government employees.The decision will benefit around 3.5 lakh state government employees
Media Watch: Somalia govt refutes allegations of harassing journalists
Our media watch page will cut across happenings in mainstream and across social media with also a special eye for fake news.
Cruise industry avoids Asia as it seeks to limit coronavirus risks
Many cruises in the region are being cancelled while others currently sailing are being re-routed, skipping originally scheduled stops in China, Hong Kong and Singapore
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
Mr. Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi Chief minister along with his cabinet at Ramlila Maidan at 10 am on Sunday.
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
The area outside Court 4, which remains usually crowded, was cordoned off for a while
This septuagenarian couple is touring across India in a Morgan three-wheeler
Alan and Pat Braithwaite are driving around to raise funds for Goonj that works with women welfare
Passenger says he was not allowed to carry packed fish into metro station in Bengaluru
BMRCL says all kinds of meat are prohibited
SC notice to Lalu Prasad on plea challenging bail
“CBI had erroneously suspended the sentence and released him.”
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for passenger and freight train services on this section
Supreme Court disposes of DMK’s appeal on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs
T.N. Advocate General informs court that Speaker has issued notice
ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) Lifted to “Buy” at Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday, The Fly reports. A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on ASOMY. ValuEngine downgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report […]
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) PT Lowered to GBX 2,600 at Credit Suisse Group
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) had its target price reduced by Credit Suisse Group from GBX 2,650 ($34.86) to GBX 2,600 ($34.20) in a report issued on Monday morning, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock. A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche […]
Basf (ETR:BAS) Given a €68.00 Price Target at UBS Group
UBS Group set a €68.00 ($79.07) target price on Basf (ETR:BAS) in a report published on Monday morning, Borsen Zeitung reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the basic materials company’s stock. BAS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Credit Suisse Group set a €66.50 ($77.33) price objective […]
Analyzing Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) & Its Competitors
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is one of 36 publicly-traded companies in the “Security brokers & dealers” industry, but how does it contrast to its competitors? We will compare Piper Sandler Companies to similar companies based on the strength of its dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk. Profitability This table compares […]
Compass Group (LON:CPG) Price Target Raised to GBX 1,800
Compass Group (LON:CPG) had its price objective lifted by Goldman Sachs Group from GBX 1,700 ($22.36) to GBX 1,800 ($23.68) in a research report released on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock. A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on CPG. UBS Group reaffirmed […]
Appreciate Group (LON:APP) Earns Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
Liberum Capital reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Appreciate Group (LON:APP) in a research note published on Tuesday morning, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. LON:APP opened at GBX 63.50 ($0.84) on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 59.79. The company has a market cap of $118.33 million and a P/E ratio of 12.96. The company […]
Shore Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating for Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV)
Shore Capital restated their buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV) in a research note published on Tuesday, Digital Look reports. Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup reissued a buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments in a report on Tuesday. Berenberg Bank reissued a buy rating and set […]
Martin warns the country could be going back to the polls again soon - Talk of the Town
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the country could be going back to the polls sooner rather than later if a new government cannot be formed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One, Mr Martin said forming a government would be difficult, adding that the view of his party was that there are “irreconcilable differences” between Fianna...Read More→
Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists
KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.A coalition of armed Tuareg rebels known as the CMA controls the Kidal region and its leaders oversee the gold-panning activities. Some CMA members are believed to have close ties to the local al-Qaida affiliate known as JNIM. It is considered the most active of the extremist groups in the West African nation where deadly attacks against the military and communities have soared.
Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is to offer public support for international tax reform which would see technology giants pay more tax in Europe.
SMART Modular Launches 32GB Low-profile DDR4-3200 Mini-DIMMs for Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., and a leader in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions including memory modules, Flash memory cards and other sol...
NVIDIA Financial Results Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 - Positive Forecasts Despite Coronavirus
NVIDIA today reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 26, 2020, of $3.11 billion, up 41 percent from $2.21 billion a year earlier, and up 3 percent from $3.01 billion in the previous quarter...
GIGABYTE TRX40 Motherboards Fully Support the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X CPU
Gigabyte has been sending a press release in which the reconfirm that all their TRX40 Motherboards Fully Support the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X....
Lawyer asks FG to arrest Oshiomhole for treason over comment on Bayelsa
Tope Akinyode, a human rights lawyer, has asked the federal government to arrest and prosecute Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for treason. On Thursday, Oshiomhole
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Valentine's Day campaign highlights "darker side" of dating
Nearly four-in-ten young women in Ireland have been emotionally abused by a partner, according to...
India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA
As Indian government struggles to support the domestic pulses farmers who are getting non-remunerative prices due to the second consecutive year of bumper production, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has claimed that large scale smuggling of pulses from neighbouring countries is hurting the interests of domestic farmers and traders.
Why Neeraj Dewan in bullish on consumption, infra and auto
Neeraj Dewan, Director, Quantum Securities, says growth is not happening for the larger part of the market, but four to six months down the line, the economic activity should pick up and one must select stocks based on that.
DMart OFS: Non-retail quota subscribed 3.4 times
Radhakishan Damani and other promoters of Avenue Supermarts would be selling 2.28 per cent stake or 1.5 crore shares of the company in a Rs 3,500-crore deal.
Supreme Court notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The probe agency has challenged the July 12, 2019, order passed by the high court at Ranchi, saying it had "erroneously" suspended the sentence awarded by the trial court and released the RJD chief on bail in one of the fodder-scam cases.
Supreme Court notice to J&K on plea challenging Omar Abdullah's detention
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2 Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Sara Abdullah Pilot in the apex court.
Better late than never
Jokowi’s instruction was bold and unprecedented but may simply be too little, too late. He could have prevented the rampant violations of the right to freedom of religion had he announced his tough policy when assuming power in October 2014.
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
RBS to slash investment bank, rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland’s new chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a new strategy for the taxpayer-backed bank on Friday, including radically cutting back the size of its loss-making investment bank and renaming the company NatWest, Reuters reports. Rose, the first woman to lead one of Britain’s major banks, is hoping a rebrand will help shift…
Environmentalist RK Pachauri no more
Pachauri’s death was announced late Thursday by The Energy and Resources Institute, or TERI, a research group he headed until 2016
Judge grants Amazon motion for pause in Microsoft's Pentagon contract work
A US judge on Thursday granted Amazon.com Inc's request to temporarily halt the US Department of Defense and Microsoft Corp from moving forward on an up-to-$10 billion cloud computing deal that Amazon says reflected undue influence by President Donald Trump.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Renault slashes dividend as Nissan income falls 84%
Carmaker, which owns 43% of Nissan, saw full-year profit miss estimates after sales fall
Coronavirus prompts HSBC and Shell to send staff home
Employees in Hong Kong and Singapore came into contact with people infected
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2019 that the 5G iPhone rollout would benefit WIN SEMI and Broadcom significantly, with the devices featuring six power amplifiers for 5G networking. However, Kuo has now scaled […]
Lufthansa Group extends China flight cancellations to March 28 over virus outbreak
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) on Friday said it would suspend all flights to mainland China until March 28 due to the new coronavirus, which is spreading in China and around the world.
Wirecard quarterly profit strength meets expectations
BERLIN (Reuters) - Payments company Wirecard reported strong quarterly results in line with analyst expectations on Friday and reiterated guidance for core profit growth of 34% this year.
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite U.S. officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict.
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
Coronavirus outbreak impact: Digitimes Research estimates impacts on major Chinese IT sectors
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting hard the ICT industries and markets in China. provides a preliminary estimation on the impacts on four major sectors: semiconductors, display panels, handsets and notebooks. Many manufacturers in China are slowly returning to work. The pace of recovery reportedly has been faster than expected though production for many remains low. For some in the semiconductor sector, the outbreak so far has had little impact on their orders. IC testing solutions provider ...
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister against his detention
The court said it will hear Sarah Abdullah Pilot’s plea again on March 2, and did not heed her lawyer’s submissions asking for an earlier date.
Gargi college molestation: 10 arrested youths granted bail, HC agrees to hear plea seeking CBI probe
On February 6, during the annual cultural festival, hundreds of unruly, drunk men allegedly forced their way in and sexually assaulted students.
UP: Allahabad High Court stays notice to recover damages from anti-CAA protestor
The petitioner’s counsel argued that recovery notices cannot be issued by the additional district magistrate as per the Supreme Court’s order.
The Reserve Bank of India can’t counter food inflation without factoring in extreme weather events
What’s behind the rising price of onions in every alternate year since 2013? Climate change.
EU Judge Raises Prospect of Increasing Multibillion Fine Against Google
Alphabet's appeal against a multibillion-dollar fine for alleged anticompetitive behavior by its Google unit risks backfiring after a European Union court floated the prospect of increasing the fine (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), rather than scrapping it. The Wall Street Journal re...
AFCA Warns Berndale Clients Recovery of Funds is Unlikely
The AFCA has delivered an update to its information page regarding Berndale Capital Securities Pty Ltd, who had its licence cancelled by ASIC.
Exclusive: Scope Markets Joins Your Bourse’s Liquidity Network
Online trading provider Scope Market announced on Friday the joining to the network of Your Bourse Liquidity Hub partners.
Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials announced plans Friday to create new habitat for about 25,000 seabirds after their nesting grounds were paved for a state tunnel expansion project —...
Royal Bank of Scotland is changing its name to NatWest
The bank's chief executive announced the decision to rebrand while reporting a surge in profits.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Sarb moves to sell stake in African Bank
Sarb sees the disposal process being completed within 18–24 months after a suitable buyer is identified.
Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry
The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.
CBDT backs PM Modi's claim; says only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore in FY19
PM Modi drew flak for his comments recently only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore per annum but CBDT has clarified that it's true
Bengaluru to get daily non-stop flight to US from October
The airliner's Boeing 787 aircraft will take around 17 hours to complete the trip
Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
'With Creation Of CDS & DMA, Synergy Among Three Services Will Get Fillip': Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Naravane on Thursday said with the office of the CDS and the DMA coming into being, the "synergy" among the three services will "get a fillip".
Indo-US Relationship 'most Transformational' In Current Era: Ambassador Sandhu
The relationship between India and the United States – the two largest democracies of the world – is seen as the most transformational one in the current era, New Delhi's top envoy to the US has said.
Market LIVE: After SC AGR order on modification pleas by telcos, RIL, Airtel gain, Vodafone Idea falls
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, up 3.54 per cent, followed by Bajaj-Auto, RIL and Sun Pharma. On the flip IndusInd Bank was the top loser.
The Guestbook releases new White Paper, "Metasearch, What to Know Before You Bid"
LOS ANGELES - Rewards program for independent and boutique hotels, The Guestbook, announces the release of a new white paper, entitled "Metasearch, What to Know Before You Bid." This enlightening new white paper examines the many ways independent hotels are turning to new search tools to improve direct bookings and conversion rates, examining the rise of metasearch and how hotels can use it to their advantage. The booking journey continues to evolve, with a survey finding 94.4 percent of consumers reported
Etihad Airways launches TravelPass, an innovative subscription-based travel solution
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year. The new TravelPass technology provides a subscription-based travel solution, allowing Etihad to offer its frequent guests complete flexibility and ease with their regular and recurring travel arrangements. Customers can purchase a TravelPass for a set number of trips or a particular travel period
World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world
FABEC OPS Theatre returns to World ATM Congress 2020 with a bold agenda centred on new operational concepts including urban air mobility, dynamic airspace configuration, initial Trajectory-Based Operations (iTBO), data sharing, resilience management, interdependencies of ATM performance, understanding delay, and the value of forecasts. The presentations, chosen from more than 50 requests received from five continents, provide valuable insight into new systems entering the market. Speakers will share their experiences and exchange views with industry experts in an international forum
STR: U.S. hotel construction up 6.8% in January
HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE - STR's hotel pipeline data for the U.S. showed 1,615 projects accounting for 208,807 rooms in construction as of the end of January 2020. This represented a 6.8% year-over-year increase in the number of rooms in the final phase of the development pipeline. “The industry is now up to more than 208,000 rooms in construction, which is as close as the country has come to the prior end-of-month peak of 211,700 in December 2007,” said Bobby Bowers, STR’s senior
Coronavirus travel setback spreads beyond China
According to travel analytics company ForwardKeys, the travel setback caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of the Asia Pacific region experiencing a 10.5% slowdown in outbound travel bookings for March and April, excluding trips to and from China and Hong Kong. As of 9th February, the setback looks likely to be most marked in North East Asia, where outbound bookings for March & April, are 17.1% behind where they were at the equivalent moment
Big Data is key to creating sustainable travel solutions, say experts
44 per cent of travel technology experts predict that ‘Big Data’ will have the biggest impact on the growth of sustainable travel, according to a survey by Travel Technology Europe. Big Data, which enables patterns, trends, and associations relating to human behaviour and interactions to be identified and analysed, was highlighted alongside a number of other technologies that experts claim can lead to the development of more sustainable travel solutions. “Consider over-tourism for example”, says Rob Golledge, head of communications at Amadeus
South Sudan: Academic suspended over opinion piece
A renowned academic in South Sudan has been suspended over the publication of an opinion piece on the issue of states and their boundaries in the country. The University of Juba has suspended Taban Lo Liyong from his teaching position Read More
Ethiopia approves controversial hate speech law
Lawmakers in Ethiopia have approved controversial law aimed at tackling hate speech that critics warn could be used to restrict freedom of expression. The law is designed to online hate speech and disinformation, as part of the government’s efforts to Read More
US expresses 'disappointment' in China's response to coronavirus – video
Larry Kudlow expresses US 'disappointment' in Chinese response to Coronavirus
AGR-hit Vodafone Idea postpones Q3 conference call with analysts
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the top echelons of telecom firms to explain why contempt action should not be taken against them for non-compliance of its AGR order
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
SpiceJet soars 10% on 21% YoY rise in net profit; B737 may return this year
On the operational front, Passenger Load Factor came in at 91.9 per cent in Q3, with the fleet size growing to 119 aircraft as on December 31, 2019.
AGR dues: Risk of duopoly in telecom higher than before, says analyst
Most of the remaining liability is with state-owned BSNL/MTNL and some of the shut/bankrupt telecom companies
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade
Malaysia's latest palm export data revealed the impact of India's restrictions, with shipments to India in January falling 85% from a year earlier to 46,876 tonnes, the lowest since 2011
Supreme Court orders telcos to clear AGR dues by Mar 17, threatens contempt
The Supreme Court on Friday said the companies and the federal Department of Telecommunications (DoT) were liable for contempt of court
Sony launches WH-H910N Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation in India
Priced at Rs 21,990, the latest headphones from Sony have 'Dual Noise Sensor' technology that cancels ambient noise
Adani Enterprises hits 52-week high after it signs agreement with AAI
The stock rallied for the ninth straight day, up 17 per cent, against 3 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex during the period.
SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%
"This profit is after a non-cash forex charge on account of Ind AS 116 of Rs 75.9 crore without which the profit would have been Rs 149.1 crore," SpiceJet said in a release.
Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 131.94 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Pfizer Ltd said in a filing to BSE.
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Download official Galaxy Z Flip Wallpapers [Live + Stock]
After a spell of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced Galaxy Z Flip a few days ago with a foldable display and high-end specifications. Samsung’s second-generation foldable smartphone is an improvised device with a significantly lower price tag. It features a horizontal foldable display like a flip phone. It will give a tight competition to similarly …
Court rejects unions' bid to block SAA job cuts
A bid by two trade unions to block job cuts at South African Airways was rejected by the country’s labour court on Friday.
Malema explains EFF's U-turn on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
EFF president Julius Malema says Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will finish her term of office.
SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus
FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.
A Failed Pitch For A Disney Game Called Project Goliath
Around the same time Epic Mickey was being promoted, a group of developers had an idea for another Disney-friendly game. Called Project Goliath, the game would have featured a large gorilla that served as a protector of children....
Nirbhaya: Justice Banumathi faints in SC while adjourning Centre’s plea
Justice R Banumathi on Friday fainted during the hearing in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case in Supreme Court. She was hearing the submissions made by the Centre on separate execution of convicts in the case.
Sensex rises over 200 pts; Nifty above 12,200
According to traders, domestic equities advanced tracking significant foreign fund inflow ahead of the release of wholesale inflation data.
S&P affirms India's rating at 'BBB-' with stable outlook
Fiscal deficits have exceeded the government's plan, S&P said, adding it expects limited consolidation over the next few years.
Nitish Kumar expresses grief over UP bus accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of each deceased
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday expressed grief over a Motihari-bound bus, coming from New Delhi, meeting with an accident in Uttar Pradesh which has claimed at least 14 lives and left
Bangalorean Navy officer to take over as Fleet Commander of Western Fleet
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, a Bangalorean and alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys School, on Friday has taken over as the fleet commander of the Western Fleet, the sword arm of the Indian Navy. Apart
India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump
Dykes said the U.S. dairy industry was looking for access in viable commercial quantities.
Virus fears send Wall Street down after UK finance minister quits
China has been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its transparent handling of the outbreak.
Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)
Supreme judges in Nigeria especially the 7 who sat for the judgement of the Imo State governorship appeal that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state to face sanctions. The National Press Club which
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Pipeline protests expected to continue, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
BREAKING: Protests rock Bayelsa over Supreme Court judgement
Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court's judgement that stopped the inauguration...
BREAKING: INEC chiefs in closed door meeting over Bayelsa
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu and some National Commissioners are currently...
AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile
The AfDB responds to World Bank President's David Malpass recent remarks about multilateral development banks contributing to Africa’s debt profile.
Chhattisgarh CGTET 2020 application process begins; check exam pattern, syllabus, details
CGTET 2020: Interested candidates can apply through the website vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. The recruitment exam will be held in two sessions on March 22.
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Dec 2012 gangrape case: SC dismisses convict’s plea challenging rejection of mercy petition
The court rejected convict Vinay Sharma's contention that he is mentally ill and said that his medical reports suggested that he was completely stable.
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected
The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel to UK, France
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde permitted Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad from February 14 to 28 subject to compliance of conditions imposed earlier.
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal
KABUL, Feb 14 — Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite US officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict. While negotiators from the warring sides pressed on with...
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on news of stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today as market sentiment was lifted following news that the government will unveil an economic stimulus package to address the Covid-19 outbreak on February 27. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.30 points to its intraday...
Euro skids to new low ahead of GDP data, dollar shines
LONDON, Feb 14 — The euro eased to another nearly three-year low today as investors worried about slowing growth momentum in the euro zone ahead of an estimate of how its economy performed in the fourth quarter. The European single currency has lost 1 per cent so far this week and is on track for...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his...
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
FEEL GOOD | 25-year-old becomes youngest person to obtain law doctorate at Pretoria University
Scholar Dr Marko Svicevic has set a new record for the youngest person to ever obtain a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law.
RZA-Directed 'Cut Throat City' Starring Wesley Snipes & T.I. Receives New Trailer
Ethan Hawke, Shameik Moore, Terrence Howard & Isiah Washington also appear in the upcoming drama.
Seiko Honors 1964 Crown Chronograph in New JP-Exclusive Presage Collection
Another updated classic.
The numbers that could reward the RBA's optimism
Upbeat company profit results, better readings from consumers and another record sharemarket high are backing the Reserve Bank's optimistic view on the economy.
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court Ruling
Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court’s judgement that stopped the inauguration of Chief David Lyon as the governor of the state. Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted in the stateRead More
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drugs in Ogun.
Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report
A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.
Algeria requests the return of Syria to the Arab League
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum stated on Friday that he asked the League of Arab States to end the freeze on Syria’s membership and to re-represent it again in its meetings and activities. READ ALSO: At Least 8 Arab League Members Support Syria’s Return – Report According to Algerian Radio, Boukadoum said: “the absence of Syria has caused great harm to the League and the Arabs.” He would add that “we must push for the return of Syria’s membership and work for Damascus to return to the League of Arab States.” In a press statement during his meeting with his Mauritanian counterpart, Ismail Ould Cheikh, Boukadoum considered that “the absence of Syria has done great harm to the League and the Arabs, and that Algeria’s position is clear and decisive in terms of the need for Syria to return to the university.” Previously, Tunisia failed to persuade the Arab nations to return Syria to the Arab League, despite Damascus’ reconciliation with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Justice R Banumathi faints during SC Nirbhaya hearing, taken for treatment
Justice R Banumathi soon regained consciousness and was taken to the chamber by other judges and Supreme Court staff. The order will now be passed in-chamber.
Judge grants Amazon bid to pause Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract
After claims deal reflected undue influence by President Trump.
EUR/USD depressed near 1.0830 ahead of EMU data
After bottoming out (and printing fresh 2020 lows) in the 1.0830/25 band, EUR/USD has managed to regain some poise, trim part of the daily losses and
Mexico: Banxico changes style as cut rates – TDS
Banxico has substantially changed the style of its monetary policy decision statements. February’s rate cut has introduced somewhat more hawkish eleme
GBP/USD: Pound sparkling with the new romance on Downing Street
The cable is holding onto gains triggered by the replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Us consumer confidence and Brexit will also be eyed t
Gains in AUD/USD look limited for the time being – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group believe AUD/USD will likely move into a consolidative phase in the next sessions. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Our expectatio
Gold in search of a firm direction, stuck in a range around $1575 region
Gold lacked any firm directional bias and oscillated in a narrow trading band around the $1575 region through the early European session on Friday. A
Indonesia: IDR limited pressure in the wake of a rate cut – TDS
Low inflation and slower growth are the reasons cited by strategists at TD Securities to forecast a rate cut of 25 basis points in Indonesia. This mea
BOE’s Carney sees silver lining after Brexit hit to UK economy
The outgoing Bank of England (BOE) Governor Mark Carney warned over the economic risks of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), in an exclusive inte
Canada: Housing market is back – NBF
Economists at the National Bank of Canada Financial markets summarize the situation of the Canadian housing market which has recovered since a year ag
Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts
Citing the Chiefs of Russia’s oil giants, S&P Global Platts reports that a majority of the Russian oil companies back the case for oil output cut exte
Japan: GDP will see a severe contraction – Westpac
Economists forecast a sharp drop in Q4 GDP for Japan, Westpac Institutional Bank reports. USD/JPY is trading at 109.805 after rising since the start o
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
Montenegro needs own church to repel Serb nationalism: president
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries.
TSMC becomes first Taiwan individual stock added to Global Islamic Indexes
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing giant expects more business opportunities from Middle East
Standard Life Aberdeen boss Keith Skeoch confirmed as new chair of Investment Association
Standard Life Aberdeen chief executive Keith Skeoch has been appointed as the new chairman of the Investment Association (IA), whose members manage some £7.7 trillion of assets.
AGR fallout: Telecom tariff may go up by 20-25%
Telecom tariffs may go up by 25 per cent, as operators try to recover the money they will pay out for settling the dues related to Adjusted Gross Revenue. The SC order directing the telecom companies
SC rejects plea by telecom operators seeking more time to settle AGR dues
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea by incumbent telecom operators seeking more time to settle Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues and has asked the companies to deposit dues by March 17. It wil
Despite swelling revenue deficit, Tamil Nadu presents a tax-free Budget
Drop in Centre’s share causes strain
The OCR Should Be Cut
The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee releases its next Monetary Policy Statement and Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision next Wednesday – the first we’ve heard from them since November.
“Stay Alert” Call To Business As Coronavirus Impacts Spread Across NZ Economy
Auckland Business Chamber head Michael Barnett said the plight of the education sector and its impact on many NZ communities was acknowledged.
Xiaomi Launches Ningmei CR600 All-In-One Desktop Computer
Even in the field of all-in-one computers, Xiaomi has its own representetive, the Ningmei CR600. It is priced at 3199 yuan ($458).
China's Xi pledges to minimise impact of virus
BEIJING: China will definitely be able to minimise the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and will maintain the development momentum of its ...
Asian shares aim for second week of gains amid virus scare
Global shares eased on Friday, as investors were spooked by a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in China this week while oil prices ...
European shares hit record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking
Stock markets across the world ticked higher on Friday, even as investors debated whether China's coronavirus outbreak would cause long-lasting ...
Shares step back as hopes of early end to coronavirus fade
Global shares eased on Friday, as investors were spooked by a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in China this week while oil prices ...
J. C. Penney Needs To Do Significantly Better Than Department Store Peers
J. C. Penney's Analyst Day is scheduled for April 7 and it is expected to provide a three-year financial outlook then.This outlook is constrained by the need to reach certain targets by 2022 in order
FTSE 100 CAPE Valuation And Long-Term Forecast
Over the last 30 or so years, the FTSE 100's CAPE ratio has averaged 18.4. The current value of 15.6 is obviously below that, so the FTSE 100 is cheap, right?Looking at CAPE data for multiple indices
The Perils Of Late-Cycle Investing
It may well be that structured credit hedge funds constitute a sensible vehicle for riding the remaining bucks of the late bull and surviving the downturn when it arrives.Structured credit hedge funds
Analyzing The Safety Of Goodyear's 5.4% Yielding Dividend
Goodyear Tire & Rubber has had a tough year with earnings contracting, and shares losing roughly half of their value.The company's dividend now yields 5.4% and is currently viable despite the near-ter
Jetstar ground crew set for 24-hour strike
Jetstar passengers are set to face major disruptions around the country in the coming days as baggage handlers and ground crew plan a 24-hour strike over Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew are set for a 24-hour strike over the Australian budget airline's current employment proposal.
Factbox: Coronavirus forces delay of trade fairs and conferences
Factbox: Coronavirus forces delay of trade fairs and conferences.
Bailed-out RBS to rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland is calling time on its recent checkered past, rebranding as NatWest and setting out new goals to become a 'purpose-led bank' focused on enterprise, learning and climate.
Allu Aravind Being Over-Ambitious?
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Will request Delhi Police for access to Sanjeev Chawla: BCCI ACU chief
Cricket News: BCCI anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh on Friday said he will request Delhi Police to allow his team to question Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and
EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards
EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s KÄinga Ora - Homes and Communities Act, which established KÄinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban Development Bill now seeks to do is to position this entity as an urban development authority and endow it with a suite of powers to enable it to undertake urban development at pace and scale.
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.
‘Ninja cops’
WITH just 28 months left in the six-year Duterte presidency, it’s certainly high time to step up the pressure on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to rid the agency of “ninja cops.”
Tunnel collapses at Mozambique ruby mine kill 11 illegal miners
At least eleven illegal miners in northern Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine have died following a series of tunnel collapses over three days.
It's time to step up your risk assessment approach
Focus must be on identifying as many issues as possible rather than aiming to provide a clean report.
The digital customer experience in banking: 2020 outlook
For the first time, trust has been usurped by customer experience as the chief factor considered by customers when choosing their bank.
Users love us
IDU Holdings received awards for \"Highest User Adoption\" as well as “Users Most Likely to Recommend” in the G2 Crowd Winter Report 2020.
CyberArk delivers Blueprint for privileged access management success
CyberArk Blueprint helps customers take a future-proof, phased and measurable approach to reducing privilege-related risk.
Royal Bank of Scotland Group changing name to NatWest Group plc as most customers are in England
THE Royal Bank of Scotland Group announced it was renaming itself NatWest – as most customers are south of the border. The rebranding of the Edinburgh-based plc after 51 years is the first ma…
The Australian Dollar Cheers RBA's Optimism but Virus Concerns Tipped to Weigh
The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
Gopal Rai, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi unit, said a letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning.All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony
Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus
The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday
Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied media reports of a possible meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid speculation about normalising ties between Gulf Arab states and Israel.
Chips are down as Toshiba logs ¥145.63 billion loss for April-December
Toshiba Corp. said Friday it posted a group net loss of ¥145.63 billion ($1.32 billion) in the April-December period due to the sluggish performance of its
Is COVID-19 a 'black swan'?
The Chernobyl disaster played a big part in making the Soviet public ripe for regime change. Could the coronavirus have a similar effect in China?
Recovery notices issued to 13 in Lucknow
ADM gives them 30 days to deposit the penalty amount, either collectively or by a single person.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel to U.K., France to attend tennis tournament
The apex court had earlier granted him permission to travel abroad after depositing ₹10 crore
Assam party sounds U.N. on validity of CAA
Petition was in view of the “grave danger” from CAA “to the identity and existence of the indigenous people” of Northeast, say its office-bearers
Reuters: Oil prices stabilize, set for weekly gain on hopes for supply cut
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
LYFT (NASDAQ:LYFT) Given “Buy” Rating at JMP Securities
JMP Securities reissued their buy rating on shares of LYFT (NASDAQ:LYFT) in a report published on Monday morning, TipRanks reports. The firm currently has a $88.00 price target on the ride-sharing company’s stock. Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of LYFT from an underperform rating […]
Pedestrian access sought between Fairways Gardens and the Dublin Road - Talk of the Town
The developers of the new housing estate beside the Fairways Hotel have submitted a planning application to construct a pedestrian ramp which would allow access between the new estate and the Dublin Road. Wonderglade Unlimited Company are currently in the process of completing the new homes at Fairways Gardens, which will shortly be brought to...Read More→
Top NMC shareholder Muhairi quits board amid turmoil
Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group has faced turbulent time since report questioning finances
Vodafone’s India venture on brink of collapse after court ruling
Decision means telecoms company must pay billions of dollars in fees by next month
Bernie Sanders enjoys major poll boosts as Warren told 'endorse Bernie already'
Polls have put Bernie Sanders on track to win the democratic nomination and the presidency with a groundswell of independent support according to a new poll, released amid calls for progressive rival Elizabeth Warren to drop out of the race.Mr Sanders had previously remained firmly in second to presumptive
Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance as Montenegro is roiled by protests over the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries. Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating. The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when
The Wacky New Anti-Abortion Tactic Taking Off Across America
When Santa Rosa County’s Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning, items on the agenda included improving the drainage on Tibet Drive, upgrading the local boat ramp, and allocating money to buy new scoreboards at Chumuckla Park.Then, at the end of the meeting, came a far more controversial and divisive
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market
PARIS (AP) — France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.The company said Friday that it sold 3.8 million vehicles last year, down 3.4%, with revenue dropping about the same rate to 55.5 billion euros ($60 billion).That almost wiped out its net earnings, which amounted to just 19 million euros last year compared with 3.4 billion euros a year earlier.Interim chief Clotilde Delbos said "the visibility for 2020 is limited due to an expected volatility in the market.
Google’s experimental GameSnacks project lets you play games on any device
Google on Thursday revealed a new experimental project called GameSnacks that brings a collection of games to any device with an internet connection.
Ramaphosa plan is no quick fix for South Africa’s energy woes
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to overhaul the energy industry have some way to go before they provide answers to the nation’s crippling power shortages.
Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
California's ruling to deny a request to halt enforcement of AB5 spotlights the clash between the private sector and the government over the gig economy and more.
Don't just watch and record, Atwoli tells workers - VIDEO
He was speaking in reference to a video that surfaced online where a Chinese man was seen assaulting a Kenyan worker.
‘Seven killed’, many injured as ‘bandits’ attack Kaduna market
Seven people were allegedly killed by suspected bandits in a market at Maro village, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state on Wednesday. The incident was said to have happened about
Amnesty: Soldiers razed Yobe, Borno villages — and claimed it was a rescue operation
Soldiers of the Nigerian army burned down three villages in Borno and Yobe states as cording to a new report released by Amnesty International (AI).
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah
Our real estate biz not dependent on govt reforms & we continue to do well: Adi Godrej
Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries, says the last two years have been record years for Godrej Properties. The chemical business is doing well while the consumer company is under a little pressure as peoples purchasing power has come down.
Risk of duopoly in telecom sector higher than before: Analyst
The room for manoeuvre is now very less for operators. The situation is particularly grave for Voda Idea.
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
A letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning. All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony
Myntra names its new chief technology officer
Flipkart and Myntra together control about 70% of the online fashion market share in the country. According to Myntras new CTO Raghu Krishnananda, fashion ecommerce penetration is expected to reach 15% of the total fashion spend in the country in 2020.
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that if required, the government would take more steps beyond Budget announcements.
CGS-CIMB launches online trading platform for retail investors
With the launch of an online trading platform, PT CGS-CIMB Sekuritas Indonesia hopes to get more individuals to invest in Indonesia's stock market.
Watch: Drunk white van man overtakes police on wrong side of roundabout
Police were left stunned at the poor driving of Wesley Gilchrist who was twice the legal alcohol limit
Three injured as tractor and car smash closes road
Road remains closed and one casualty was taken to hospital
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As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Church group: Stop prejudice, resentment against Chinese people
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has called on its members to emulate Jesus’ love for others by helping fight the rising prejudice and resentment against people of Chinese descent amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).
DOLE lifts deployment ban on HSWs to Kuwait
The Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) announced on Friday the lifting of the deployment ban on household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait.
Wells Fargo invests in crypto monitoring firm Elliptic
San Francisco-based banking giant Wells Fargo has invested US$5 million in British startup Elliptic, a provider of risk management systems for the cryptocurrency sector. The investment came from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture unit of the fourth-largest US bank by assets, as an extension of Elliptic’s US$23 million Series B funding round announced in…
Toyota Mobility Foundation launches City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge with MDEC in Kuala Lumpur
The cities of today are evolving at a rapid rate, and with increases in population in them, this has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and
German economy stagnated in fourth quarter
FRANKFURT — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell. The figure underlines the challenge facing the eurozone.
Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’
Cover story suggests that everything has changed because of Sinn Féin’s success
Samsung's jailed board chairman quits
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics’ (005930.KS) board Chairman Lee Sang-hoon, who was convicted and jailed for sabotaging union activities, has resigned from the South Korean company, it said on Friday.
Turkey to oppose Pakistan blacklisting at anti-terrorism finance meet
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he would help Pakistan stay off a terrorism financing blacklist at a meeting of a global finance watchdog, a move he suggested would counter “political pressure” from Islamabad’s critics.
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
(Reuters) - U.S. planemaker Boeing Co (BA.N) said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers’ union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas
(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.
Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt
ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Italy’s government could collapse after his small party boycotted a cabinet meeting over a contested justice reform and the prime minister suggested he was ready to resign.
People With 1 Job Skill on Their LinkedIn Profile Get Hired at Faster Rates
LinkedIn found job seekers who had this skill got hired at the highest rates.
Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay HC denies anticipatory bail to Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde
However, the court extended their interim protection from arrest for four weeks, so that they could approach the Supreme Court.
2012 Delhi gangrape: SC dismisses convict Vinay Sharma’s petition against rejection of mercy plea
The top court said the petition was devoid of any merit.
Vodafone faces potential collapse after SC orders telecom firms to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore in a month
Shares of Vodafone Idea tanked on Friday following the Supreme Court verdict. It plunged 16.67% to Rs 3.75 around 2.30 pm.
FTC to Review Influencer Marketing Rules
The FTC will review its influencer marketing rules as it calls for improved disclosure for endorsements on social media platforms.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Slashes 15% Staff
Galaxy Digital, a crypto merchant bank established by Michael Novogratz, has cut its staff by 13 - around 15 percent of its total workforce.
Traffic jams on A4 highway to persist until 2030
Commuters having to deal with traffic on the A4 highway, will have to do so more often and for longer in the coming decade. The widening of the highway that connects Amsterdam and The Hague will only
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine's Day in China
Couples around China settled for a quiet Valentine's Day this year, with COVID-19 intruding as an unwelcome third-wheel in romantic celebrations.
Indian Security Official Denies Kashmir’s Deadly Terror Attack Case Hitting Dead End
New Delhi (Sputnik): In 2019 on 14 February, a suicide bomber belonging to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad rammed a convoy of troops on a main highway in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 40 members of India's paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Chinese Stocks Rise for 7th Consecutive Day Amid Coronavirus Infection
Chinese stocks rose for a seventh day on Wednesday, coinciding with the continuous decline in new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection for eight days on the Chinese mainland outside Hubei province. The development signaled an easing of investors' concerns over the viral outbreak's negative impact on economic growth, according to analysts.
India’s Top Court Rebukes Telcos for Default of Dues to Govt
New Delhi (Sputnik): Last year, Vodafone’s global CEO Nick Read said the company’s future in India was in doubt following a court ruling in a tax dispute with the government.
Turkish President Erdogan Reiterates Support for Pakistan on Kashmir
New Delhi (Sputnik): India abrogated the statehood and special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019, evoking objection and protests from neighbouring Pakistan and further worsening Indo-Pak relations. Since India's move to split Kashmir into two federally-administered territories, Pakistan has been raising the Kashmir issue internationally.
Man in India 'Breaks' Usain Bolt’s 100 M World Record Running With Buffalo - Video
New Delhi(Sputnik): Usain Bolt, who has been one of the fastest athletes on the planet, still holds the world record in the 100m, 200m and 4X100 Relay races. The Jamaican sprinter won as many as 8 medals at the Olympics while emerging as world champion 11 times.
SC orders telcos to clear dues by March 17, threatens contempt
The court, which had asked companies including Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel to pay 920 billion Indian rupees ($12.89 billion) in overdue levies and interest by Jan. 23, had rejected petitions seeking a review of its order last month
Coronavirus update: SpiceJet to suspend Delhi-Hong Kong flights from February 16
IndiGo and Air India have already suspended all their flights between India and China.
AGR case: DoT withdraws 'no-coercive order' against telcos after SC slams dept
Lambasting DoT for issuing circular, SC bench head by Justice Arun Mishra dismisses review petition saying there's "no stay" on coercive action against telcos who'll fail to comply with SC order
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the finance ministry will provide details of the scheme soon
SpiceJet Q3 net profit soars 21% to Rs 78 crore despite 737 MAX troubles
SpiceJet reported growth in air transport services during the December quarter, as segment results for the period almost doubled to Rs 115.05 crore from Rs 58.55 crore from the year-ago period
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
NEW YORK: US prosecutors on Thursday accused Huawei of stealing trade secrets and helping Iran track protesters in its latest indictment against the Chinese company, escalating the US battle with the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker.
Boris Johnson 'CANCELS trip to US to see Donald Trump' saying he is too BUSY amid transatlantic tensions over Huawei and death of British teen Harry Dunn that risk delaying a post-Brexit trade deal
The Prime Minister is said to have originally planned to visit Washington last month before moving the trip to February. But now the plans have been shelved and they will now meet in June.
You thought YOUR job was bad! Worker has to pull out 50lbs of dung from constipated elephant's rear
The 60-year-old elephant, Boon Peng, was suffering abdominal pains and struggling to walk at his enclosure in Chiang Mai.
Operto and Lightmaker announce partnership for next-generation enterprise property management
VANCOUVER, BC - Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with enterprise property management software and trust accounting provider Lightmaker Property Manager (LMPM). By joining with LMPM, Operto will further enhance its range of technological solutions which provide operational efficiency and best practice for professional property managers, as well as an enhanced personalized and comfortable experience for guests. Operto provides property managers with a software platform to manage access, temperature control and noise/occupancy monitoring that streamlines operations and improves the host/guest
ROW nyc Hotel caters to latest guest connectivity needs by implementing advanced Wi-Fi and BeyondTV GuestCast from HIS
NEW YORK - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions, has announced the successful implementation of BeyondTV GuestCast and an advanced Wi-Fi upgrade at the 1,300 room ROW nyc Hotel. A modern and trendy property located a block away from Times Square, ROW nyc frequently caters to a diverse international guest demographic, yet can now ensure that the universal demand for access to personalized in-room entertainment and high-quality internet is available throughout the hotel. Recognizing that
Aviation finance sector looking vulnerable
High aircraft values and low lease-rate factors which do not reflect the commercial and operating risks facing airlines leave the aviation finance industry in a vulnerable state in 2020, says Scope Ratings. Scope expects little change to lease-rate factors in the first half of the year. The slowdown in the global economy will rub off on the aviation industry. More airline defaults and further consolidation are likely in 2020, though stability in oil prices will help the industry keep costs under
Outrigger Hospitality Group to acquire Hawaii Island resort
HONOLULU – Outrigger Hospitality Group announced that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the Island of Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close in mid-April 2020, at which time the property will be rebranded as an Outrigger Resort. The investment is directly aligned with Outrigger’s strategic business plan to expand its presence in Hawaii and beyond, furthering its
Fraport to speed passengers through two Brazilian airports
RIO de JANEIRO – Fraport Brasil has installed SITA’s passenger processing technology at the two airports it manages in Brazil, Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Porto Alegre Airport (POA). New self-service gates provide passengers with automated entry to the security checking area with a simple scan of their boarding pass. This will reduce queues and make the process four times as efficient. Andreea Pal, CEO of Fraport Brasil, said: “A significant part of our remit is to invest in infrastructure to transform
Glenn Sampert appointed General Manager of the InterContinental Miami
MIAMI, FLA. – InterContinental Miami, the city’s premier luxury hotel and an icon of the Downtown skyline, has announced the appointment of Glenn Sampert as general manager. In his new role, Mr. Sampert wil oversee the day-to-day operations of the 653 room Bayfront hotel, which includes the recent addition of a 30,000 square foot turf-covered flexible lawn space with sweeping views of downtown Miami and Bayfront Park that will lend itself well to meetings, events, new programming, and social gatherings. Mr.
Why Is Turkey Threatening a Full-blown Conflict With Syria and to Shatter Its Alliance With Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to take military action 'everywhere in Syria' if another Turkish soldier is killed or wounded
Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'
'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales
Renault said in a statement it suffered net losses of 141 million euros ($152 million)
AGR dues: DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against telcos
The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: FM Sitharaman
The country's GDP growth is estimated to slow to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year
Adani group signs agreement with AAI for development of three airports
In 2018, the government decided to privatise airports at Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati
Ramayan-theme based train taking routes linked with Ram by March-end: Rlys
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week
BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections
The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders
Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147
"Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi was trading up by Rs 75 with rupee depreciation," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.
Huge potential for US-India ties in energy sector, ready to meet demand: US
Larry Kudlow, economic advisor to Trump, said that talks are going on between India and the US on a trade deal that could be inked during the visit of the president
New GST filing format, e-invoicing to help in reporting for taxes: GSTN CEO
There is a need for standard to ensure complete interoperability, he said
Govt must hear voices of protest: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on anti-CAA stir
He asserts that there is an urgent need to create an environment of social harmony
India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu
Political parties are feeling shy, politicians are feeling shy, Parliament also do not adequately discuss about the issue," Naidu said
Renault launches 'made in India' Triber in South Africa, ships 600 units
With base in South Africa, Renault also plans to sell the model, which comes with a one litre petrol engine and flexible seating arrangement, in other parts of the African continent.
Top headlines: SC shocker for telcos, wholesale inflation rises, and more
From SC's rejection of telcos' plea for new schedule for AGR payments to wholesale inflation rises to 3.1% in January, here are the day's top headlines
USTR Robert Lighthizer unlikely to visit India ahead of Trump's tour
The two countries are negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and promote two-way commerce
The Galaxy S20 consumes 600MB per Minute while Recording 8K Videos
Much to the chagrin of those looking forward to recording 8K footages on the Samsung Galaxy S20, the South Korean phone maker has revealed that capturing
This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid
SAWEA has asked for clarity on the planned sequence, to ensure that momentum is not lost.
Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured
Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.
LIST: Traffic schemes for Alabang, Balintawak starting February 14
The traffic adjustments will give way to construction works for the Skyway extension and Skyway Stage 3 projects
Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban
(UPDATED) The travel ban, imposed due to the novel coronavirus, is lifted 'effective immediately'
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
3 Steps to a Socially Conscious Portfolio
So you want your investment holdings to reflect your values and you’re confused by all the so-called E.S.G. funds. Here’s how to start.
Toppled but Not Gone: U.N.C. Grapples Anew With the Fate of Silent Sam
A judge this week scrapped a deal to give the Confederate statue, which was torn down by protesters in August 2018, to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Asked us to remove undergarments as proof of periods: Bhuj college girls allege harassment
In the times when menstruation taboos are being busted with global campaigns, at least 68 female students and hostel residents of a college in Gujarat's Bhuj were allegedly forced to strip to check who was menstruating.
Rupee slips 2 paise to 71.33 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee had settled at 71.31 against the US dollar on Thursday.
Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor
The Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Obolo may be sworn in as the Acting Governor of Bayelsa to fill the vacuum that will be created by the exit of the outgoing Governor,
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market
France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.
Lyon out, Diri hopeful as INEC reviews judgment - The Nation Nigeria
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last night received the enrolled order of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Bayelsa State
Ramaphosa speaks openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply
While delivering the 2020 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply.
Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA
Omar Abdullah detention: The court, however, refused an urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing for Pilot, and fixed the next date for March 2.
Justice SC Dharmadhikari, second senior-most judge of Bombay HC, resigns
Justice Dharmadhikari sent in his resignation to the President of India. However, he did not specify the reason.
RRC ER apprentice recruitment for 2792 posts: Application to begin today, hiring without exam
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2020: Candidates will not have to appear for any recruitment exam to be eligible to apply for these jobs. A merit list will be created on the applicant's academic score.
Justice R Banumathi collapses in Supreme Court while delivering Dec 2012 gangrape case verdict
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that according to the doctors, she was running a high fever and was on medication.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019 likely today
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019-2020: The results of CPO examination will be announced on February 14, 2020. The candidates can check the results through the website- ssc.nic.in
Ringgit ends higher versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, tracking the performance of regional peers amid concerns on the Covid-19 outbreak. At 6pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.1360/1400 versus the greenback from 4.1390/1420 yesterday. FXTM market analyst Han Tan...
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON, Feb 14 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers today, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals. “It’s great to see you all here and congratulations to you all on achieving, or...
Vietnam says monitoring over 5,000 Chinese workers for Covid-19
HANOI, Feb 14 — Vietnam is monitoring more than 5,000 workers who returned to the South-east Asian country after the Lunar New Year holiday for signs of Covid-19, state media reported today. Yesterday, Communist-ruled Vietnam quarantined a rural commune of 10,000 people near Hanoi because of...
German Economy Slumps, Exports Fall, Underlines Eurozone Woes
Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe´s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Vertical Movies Are Coming Whether Anyone Actually Wants To Watch Them
Smartphone cameras have become so good that they’ve turned us all into amateur directors. But because social networks like Snapchat and Instagram encourage vertical videos, we don’t shoot the horizontal footage that makes sense for, say, a movie. That’s fine when an Instagram Story video is only 15 seconds long....
Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality
Bloomberg once said in 2018 that taking too much money from the rich was a bigger problem than income inequality. 'I think income inequality is ...
Kobe Bryant: Investigation reveals how pilot was distracted during flight
Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter that crashed on January 26 in Calabasas, killing Basketball Legend, Kobe Bryant; his daughter, Gianna and seven others was distracted while o...
Couples arrested for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Indonesia
Indonesia wasn
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs
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Kenyan lovebirds to cough more to buy roses as cost shoot through the roof
Kenyan lovebirds planning to buy a bouquet of roses this valentine will have to dig deeper into their pockets.
Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade today on weak buying interest due to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) results.
Engineered Garments Workaday Revitalizes Vintage Americana for SS20
Steeped in rich indigo dyes and creamy ivory palettes.
Forever 21's $81 Million USD Bankruptcy Deal Gets Preliminary Court Approval
“Clearly, this is the only bid, and the alternative is liquidation, which is certainly not in anyone’s interest.”
Xi's pick to save China from virus is loyalist who lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
Xi’s Pick to Save China From Virus Is Loyalist Who Lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
Pantami wants NCC board to link SIM cards, national ID cards, BVN
Pantami, has called on the newly inaugurated Board of NCC to link up sim card registration to National Identification Card and BVN.
Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
Breaking: Syrian Army captures strategic base in southwestern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The battle for the 46th Regiment Base was short-lived this week, as the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture their installation in a powerful sweep of this part of southwestern Aleppo. READ ALSO: Turkish Military Attacks Syrian Army in Southwestern Aleppo According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army, alongside Liwaa Al-Quds and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), captured the 46th Regiment Base and a nearby town after the jihadist rebels withdrew from the area. The source said the Syrian Army and their allies faced virtually no resistance from the jihadist rebels, who withdrew from the base after losing several points nearby. He would add that the Syrian Army is now pushing towards the strategic town of Al-Atareb, which is located near the Turkish border.
Oil pollution found in River Venta
The State Environmental Service (VDD) Liepāja Regional Environmental Administration inspectors once again discovered petroleum products in the River Venta in Kuldīga, according to the VDD on February 12.
Coronavirus outbreak: SpiceJet suspends Delhi-Hong Kong flights from Feb 16-29
The flights from Delhi to Hong Kong in China have been suspended from February 16-29. IndiGo and Air India have already suspended all their flights between India and China.
AUD/USD pares early gains, turns flat above 0.67 as focus shifts to US data
The AUD/USD pair closed the first three days of the week in the positive territory but turned south on Thursday amid resurfacing worries over the coro
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Correction lower could test the mid-98.00s
DXY is shedding some ground after reaching fresh yearly peaks in the proximity of 99.20 earlier on Friday. The current overbought levels in the dollar
Netherlands: GDP grew 0.4% in all quarters of 2019 – ABN Amro
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in the fourth quarter in the same numbers as did in the previous quarters of 2019. Senior economist at ABN Amro
NZD/USD extends sideways grind below 0.6450 ahead of US retail sales data
After rising toward the 0.6500 handle on the back of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's hawkish policy outlook on Wednesday, the NZD/USD pair lost its
USD/CHF retakes 0.9800 mark, 1-1/2 month tops
The USD/CHF pair climbed to 1-1/2 month tops during the early European session on Friday and was now seen extending the momentum further beyond the 0.
EUR/CHF: SNB does not find love in prices – Rabobank
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has the mandate to maintain CPI inflation near 2% on a yearly basis but is currently running at just 0.2%. CHF’s strengt
USD/CNH: Side-line trade expected to persist – UOB
There is still scope for USD/CNH to extend the current consolidation in the next weeks, according to FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour v
Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler
The reasons why the FIRS failed to attain its tax revenue projections under former Executive Chairman, Babatunde Fowler, has been disclosed.
Romanian economy slows down to 4.1 percent in 2019
The Romanian economy slowed down to 4.1 percent last year, after 4.4 percent in 2018 and 7.1 percent in 2017, show flash estimates released by...
Senior IAS Officer Rajiv Bansal Appointed Air India’s New CMD
Senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal was on Thursday (13 February) named the Chairman and Managing Director of national carrier Air India.
Watch: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Explains Why Hindutva Is Needed In Modern Times For Survival Of Hinduism
The BJP MP said that Hindutva is a response by Hindus towards proselytising Abrahamic Faiths
After US President Trump, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella To Visit India On 24 February To Attend Company Event
Nadella is expected to attend a company event on 24 and 25 February.
Uttar Pradesh: Journalists To Be Issued Fresh Identity Passes After Intel Of Terror Attack On CM Yogi Adityanath
UP police have started issuing identity cards carrying photographs to journalists who cover the CMs programmes
Open access journals get a boost from librarians—much to Elsevier’s dismay
Move to cut fees adds pressure to funding model already under strain.
LuLu Group to expand retail arm Tablez, consolidate hotels in India
To also set up large-format malls in Hyderabad, Lucknow and Bengaluru
Mobile BNZ Brings Banking And Low Interest Loans To Northland
BNZ Chief Customer Officer, Paul Carter, says, “Mobile BNZ ensures our customers in Northland will have the opportunity to have a quality face-to-face conversation with one of our people.
JLL Reports Record Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year 2019 Results
NEW ZEALAND, 14 February 2020 – Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) has reported outstanding operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019.
Alleged Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters, war monitor says
'Missiles were launched from Golan Heights,' Syrian media claims.
The 2 top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge but still publish separately
The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'
Xiaomi Mi 10 Series Sold Out In 1 Minute: Who Did Doubt?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most powerful smartphone nowadays. The manufacturer has announced it took only 1 minute to sell out the first bunch.
Xiaomi Mi 10 / Pro To Benchmark Against Huawei Mate / P and iPhone
With the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series, the company officially entered the high-end market. So it should struggle against the Huawe P/Mate and iPhone.
Kwekwe CID Law and Order illegally arrest Chinese immigrant
Two Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers attached to law and order section at Kwekwe Central Police station were yesterday given marching orders at...
Dating apps see exponential growth over past eight years
With romance in the air this Valentine's Day, dating apps like Tinder are racking up huge numbers. We take a closer look. But first, Chinese tech giant Huawei is targeted with a new indictment in the…
Construction Activity Can Signal When Credit Booms Go Wrong
The risk of a bad boom- where a rapid credit growth episode is followed by a financial crisis or subpar economic growth -increases when there is also a boom in house prices.We find that signals from c
2020 - A Close Look At What To Expect
As Q4-2019 earnings continue to push the US stock market higher, what should traders expect going forward in 2020?There are a number of things that could potentially disrupt foreign market expectation
Bill.com: Material Deceleration On The Horizon
Bill.com reported its fiscal Q2 2020 results last week, beating top line estimates and reporting 50% year-over-year revenue growth.Despite an incredible report, revenue growth rates are expected to sl
When The Facts Change
The coronavirus is a human tragedy, but the markets remain sanguine.A slowing of global growth is already factored into market expectations.Further central bank easing is expected to calm any market f
ETF Deathwatch For January 2020
The ETF Deathwatch list decreased in size in January. Ten exchange-traded products were added to the list, and 23 funds were removed.The funds added in January were a mix of actively managed, internat
Axfood And ICA 2019 Reports - Dividend Increases
In this article, we'll review both Axfood and ICA-gruppen FY19 results. Both companies increased their dividends for the year, albeit only in the 3-4% range.Both companies provided excellent FY19 perf
Treasury Market Flashes New Warning As Real Yields Go Negative
Real yields for key maturities in inflation-indexed government bonds (TIPS) have slipped into negative terrain lately.It comes as no surprise to learn that the 10-year TIPS rate is plumbing depths bel
Range Resources: Leverage Risk Climbs Sharply
The credit line may not be available when the company most needs it.Cash flow in the third quarter dropped nearly 50% from the previous year.Fourth-quarter cash flow should continue the pattern of pro
Former Bellamy’s director Jan Cameron charged after ASIC investigation
Former Bellamy's Australia director Jan Cameron will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on criminal charges after an investigation by the Australian Former Bellamy's director Jan Cameron failing to disclose her full interest in the infant formula company when it listed on the ASX in 2014, according to the corporate watchdog.
Serbia, Kosovo Ink 'Milestone' Railway, Highway Deal
Serbian and Kosovar officials have signed a deal to restore a railway link between Belgrade and Pristina and to connect the two capitals with a highway in a step toward normalizing bilateral relations.
Standard Chartered and Imperial College partner to tackle climate change
The bank will work with Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment over four years to “uncover solutions that will help embed climate risk identification and management into financial decisions.”
Obtaining PAN card will be made simpler, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the comments during an interactive session titled 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals from asset management, wealth advisory, tax consultancy and other related industries at NITI Aayog
'Stay Alert' call to business as Coronavirus impacts spread across NZ economy - ABC
Importers and exporters should talk to their shippers - both sea and air - and keep informed as knock-on effects of China’s coronavirus hit New Zealand.
NZLS Board approves proposed changes to lawyers’ conduct rules - Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society (Law Society) Board has approved draft changes to two sets of rules designed to deliver clear conduct and reporting standards for lawyers to address discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable conduct in the legal community.
Meaty increases push up annual food prices - Stats NZ
Higher prices for meat, poultry, and fish contributed to a 3.5 percent increase in food prices for the year ended January 2020, the largest annual rise in food prices in over eight years, Stats NZ said today.
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The justice department alleges the firm is trying to steal trade secrets from American competitors.
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Home sales see big jump
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Elk rescued from haystack
The B.C. Conservations Officer Service had an unusual rescue in northern B.C. this week.
TIF: 'People in racing are exhausted' by lack of change
The Thoroughbred Idea Foundation revisits a report they published in 2019 asking why companies like Equibase continue to charge for their data.
Sugar milling company employee shot in Bukidnon
PRO10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan, said that an initial investigation conducted by the Maramag Municipal Police Station showed that victim Marlon Malunes, an employee of the Crystal Sugar Milling Company, Inc. was on his way to his office on board his motorcycle when he was shot while passing beside the NAPOCOR Channel around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
Trader arrested for cyber libel
Police Regional Office 10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan said that Mafe Aleria, a resident of Purok 2, Colambugon, Maramag municipality was arrested on the strength of a warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act 10175 or the Anti-Cybercrime Law issued by Judge Dennis Alcantara of the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court Branch 18.
Police captain gunned down in Iloilo encounter with rebs
According to Police Regional Office 6 director, Brigadier General Rene P. Pamuspusan, the young Capt. Espanto was the team leader of the Reconnaissance Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 6 who clashed with NPA rebels in Barangay Aglobong in Janiuay municipality around 5:45 p.m. last Wednesday.
RBS to rebrand as Natwest as bank posts £4.2bn profit under new boss Alison Rose
Royal Bank of Scotland reported profit of £4.2bn for 2019 today, beating predictions as new boss Alison Rose outlined a rebrand of the bank as Natwest.
Mark Carney sees silver lining in Brexit hit to economy
Mark Carney has said there may be a silver lining to Brexit and welcomes the Prime Minister's plans to address weak productivity.
Suspended NMC Health vice chair resigns amid legal review
NMC Health announced today that vice chair Khalifa Butti Omeir Bin Yousef has resigned with immediate effect amid a legal review.
Huawei accused of racketeering, trade secret theft in US
US prosecutors charge Huawei and its subsidiaries with an alleged racketeering conspiracy as well as conspiracy to steal trade secrets.
Africa’s cloud appetite a boost for its ICT sector
Africa Data Centres CEO Stephane Duproz lauds the influx of global cloud providers on the continent, noting this will benefit the ICT sector.
Ramaphosa sees renewables as answer to Eskom’s woes
The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.
German Economy Grows at Weakest Pace Since Crisis as Coronavirus Hit Looms
Pound Sterling (GBP) Live: Outlook Forecasts and Latest News presented in rolling live format
New US landmine policy 'reverses global progress' on de-mining
US President Donald Trump late last month cancelled the Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines.
An Apte association
Polka dots, prints and frills feature in IS.U’s latest collection, to which Radhika Apte lends her name
Over 15 tonnes of used cooking oil dispatched from Madurai to Telangana for bio-fuel production
The oil was collected from 222 shops in the city that used more than 40 litres of oil a day
In Chennai, this intersection has had no working traffic signal for years
The Royapettah High Road junction is perennially chaotic with thousands of vehicles using it, but with the traffic light not working, there are constant snarls
TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP
Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur
Central Vista project will roll on, says Puri
Delhi HC has taken cognisance of 2 petitions challenging DDA’s proposed change of land-use
Premarket: European shares scale record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking
Hopes of government stimulus support shares globally
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
Friday’s Insider Report: Chairman invests $1.2-million in this stock yielding nearly 5%
A look at recent notable transactions
IEA sees first drop in global oil demand
Global oil demand will drop this quarter for the first time in more than a decade as the coronavirus batters China's economy, the International Energy Agency said. The new estimates show that oil markets face a significant surplus despite the latest production cuts by OPEC and its partners. Crude already sank to a one-year low below $50 a barrel last week, and the impact of the epidemic will be felt throughout the year, the agency said. "Demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus and the widespread shutdown of China's economy," the Paris-based IEA said. "The crisis is ongoing and at this stage it is hard to be precise about the impact.
Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday.A court in Kamchatka on Friday sentenced Mikhail Popov and his wife Yelena to fines of 350,000 and 300,000 rubles ($5,500 and $4,700) for engaging in extremist activities related to their membership in the Jehovah's Witnesses.Earlier this week the police raided some 40 homes of Jehovah's Witnesses in Chita, a city in southern Siberia, and arrested four members of the group. One of them, Vadim Kutsenko, was beaten and tasered by men who identified themselves as officers of Russia's National Guard, his lawyer Artur Ganin told The Associated P
German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.The flat reading underlines the challenge facing the broader eurozone economy as it struggles against headwinds from the U.S-China trade dispute and Britain's departure from the European Union.Both the German and eurozone figures were the weakest since 2013, when the region was suffering from a debt crisis that nearly spelled the end of the euro currency.Germany's state statistics agency said Friday there was zero growth in the fourth quarter and a mediocre 0.6% increase for the whole year.
Oklahoma business briefs for Feb. 14, 2020
Love’s Travel Stops opens three new locations Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened three new stores, including one in Watonga, the company said Thursday. The Watonga store, located off State Highway 3, adds 40 jobs and 50 truck parking spaces to Blaine County. The comapny also opened new locations in Greenville, Virginia, and Flowers, Mississippi. “Today is a big day as we open locations in Virginia, Oklahoma and Mississippi,” said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman of Love’s. “These new locations allow us to serve professional and four-wheel drivers and get them back on the road quickly. We’re excited to continue adding convenient locations to communities across the country.
This Bitcoin Metric Is Over 100% Higher in 2 Months, and It’s Critical for Bulls
Over the past 60 days, Bitcoin has found itself rocketing higher, rallying from a low of $6,400 to a local top of $10,500 in the span of two months.
Antarctica temperatures reach 69 degrees for the first time ever, scientists say
Temperatures in Antarctica were hotter than 68 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time ever last Sunday.
Echesa in court over fake firearms deal - VIDEO
Prosecution says investigators need to travel to the US to collect more evidence.
Valentine’s Day: Love or business?
Even for poor people, the temptation to outdo themselves during the Valentine’s Day is high.
CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract
Senators want answers on a contract for provision of Health Care Information Technology.
Replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares
You can replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares.
Forget saving money! I’d invest using these 3 Warren Buffett tips
I think adopting a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could be a better idea than having cash savings.
Nigerian passport holders still placed on Ebola ban in Bahrain
Almost six years after Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation, the Kingdom of Bahrain has refused to remove the Ebola Visa ban placed on the country's passport holders
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
Top Australian universities warned Friday Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector.
China’s startups on the ropes after virus freezes funding
A backlash against Chinas tech champions in 2019 had begun damping a decade or more of go-go optimism and investment that fueled one of the fastest and largest creations of wealth the world has seen.
India, Portugal ink seven pacts after Modi-Sousa talks
The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights. Portugal is an important country for India in Southern Europe, and bilateral ties have witnessed a steady progress in the last 15 years. In October 2005, Portugal extradited Abu Salem and Monica Bedi to face terror charges.
Official Survey Says Unemployment in West Bank, Gaza Rises 25%
Unemployment in the Palestinian labor force rose 25 percent in 2019, revealed an official report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The number of unemployed was 343,800 in 2019, with 215,100 in the Gaza Strip and 128,700 in
Saudi Arabia, UAE Among Top 10 Logistics Markets
Arabian Gulf countries have had a high ranking in the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, with UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 logistics markets. In the GCC, the UAE ranked third, Saudi Arabia sixth, Oman 14th, Bahrain 15th, and Kuwa
Egypt Discusses Reinforcing Cooperation with Aramco
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla has discussed with Fahad al-Ammari, General Manager of Area Projects-Upstream Project Management Saudi Aramco, and his accompanying delegation reinforcing bilateral cooperation on imp
Singapore woos world’s biggest money managers with new law
The law, known as the Variable Capital Companies Act, makes it easier for overseas and domestic entities to register funds in Singapore if they have a locally based fund manager.
Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog
As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.
Analysts Admit Bitcoin Could See Larger Price Pullback After 3% Drop
Over the past 60 days, since bottoming at $6,400 in the middle of December, Bitcoin has been on a near-relentless surge higher.
Top Analyst Confirms $100,000 Bitcoin Price Target For End of 2021
A prominent analyst hailing from institutional markets in Europe recently threw his weight behind a prediction that Bitcoin will trade at least as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021
"No Rollbacks": BitMEX Says After 62% XRP Flash Crash
XRP saw a "flash crash" on the BitMex exchange, with the asset's price plunging by 50% in a few minutes' time.
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
Filipinos stranded in Taiwan cannot extend their visa-free stay — Banayo
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has reminded stranded Filipinos in Taiwan that they cannot extend their visa-free stay in the country.
Renzi challenge threatens stability of Italian government
MILAN — Italy’s government is facing a challenge from within after former Premier Matteo Renzi instructed lawmakers from his small party to vote against a judicial reform and told ministers to boycott a Cabinet meeting.
Lime Asset deliberately deceived investors in awareness of losses: FSS
South Korean fund operator Lime Asset Management and its seller Shinhan Investment deliberately duped investors by concealing their losses and continuing the sale of the related products, the watchdog Financial Supervisory Service said Friday. Based on an intermediary inspection and accounting audit, the FSS estimated that two of the disputed parent funds may suffer losses of up to 730 billion won ($617.5 million). ...
Hana Financial signs W77b deal to acquire The-K Non-Life
Hana Financial Group said Friday it had inked a sales and purchase agreement with the Korea Teachers’ Credit Union to buy a 70 percent stake in The-K Non-Life Insurance for 77 billion won ($65.1 million). This is the first acquisition deal for Korea’s third-largest banking group since the takeover of Korea Exchange Bank in 2013. The-K Non-Life will become the 14th affiliate and second insurer arm t...
Brexit Takes a Chunk Out of Cisco’s Earnings, as Headwinds Blow
Cisco earnings fell flat this week, with the networking specialist posting a 6% drop in orders. The decline in Europe was blamed squarely on Brexit.
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Company charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from six US technology firms
Govt Hikes Fuel,Adjusts Electricity Prices
The government followed up their January increase on electricity prices by adjusting February prices by...
Flywire Buys Simplee to Tap into Healthcare Payments, Raises $120M
Flywire announced on Thursday its acquisition of Simplee, a healthcare technology platform, aiming to enter the medical payments arena.
15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident
According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.
Turkish Military Says 'Neutralised' 6 Kurdistan Workers’ Party Members in Northern Iraq
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Turkish Air Force neutralised six members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designates as a terrorist group, in airstrikes carried out on the Qandil region in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday.
One Killed as Mortar Shell Hits Mosque in Jammu and Kashmir, India Blames Pakistan - Report
The Indian Army claimed that Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district after it shelled the Shahpur and Kerni sectors.
Erdogan vows to take Pakistan-Turkey trade volume to US$ 5 billion
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that there is a vast scope for increasing the current Pakistan-Turkey trade volume of US$ 800 million, and vowed to take it to US$ 1 billion in the first phase and eventually to US$ 5 billion later, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. While addressing the Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad on Friday, Erdogan said that we want to take the commercial relations between the two brotherly Countries to the same level as political ties. Tayyip Erdogan said that Pakistan and Turkey can collaborate in a number of industries for their mutual benefit, adding that we should not allow protectionism or trade walls between us. Live Stream: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Speech at Pakistan- Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad (14.02.2020)#WelcomeErdoganToPakistan #PakTurkFriendship #PrimeMinisterImranKhan #Pakistan 🇵🇰 #Turkey 🇹🇷@RTErdogan https://t.co/oMp2F5r9Tp — Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) February 14, 2020…
Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. Economic cooperation will intensify
By Seymur Mammadov The official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will be another milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in all areas. The two countries have always maintained and continue to maintain fraternal relations and in difficult times stand shoulder to shoulder with each other both in the fight against terrorism and at the international level, especially with regard to Ankara’s principled, unchanging position on the Kashmir issue. At the same time, Pakistan has always supported Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue. Today, Turkey and Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy and bear a heavy burden, which do not want to notice in the West. Both countries have similar experience in conducting a migration policy, have a tolerant policy towards their neighbors, and in Europe the concept of “multiculturalism” has become problematic and causes more and more irritation. From the 1980s to today, Pakistan has accepted up to 3.5 million Afghan…
Graphite India share turned Rs 1 lakh into Rs 25,000 in 1.5 years; here's why
Graphite India share price, which closed at Rs 1,100 on August 14, 2018 ended at Rs 283 on February 14, 2020
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking that a box of face masks is a better way to say "I love you" than a bouquet.
Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech
In a shocking development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday has slapped the National Security Act (NSA) on Gorakhpur-based pediatrician Dr. Kafeel Khan
Samsung Electronics board chairman resigns after being jailed for union sabotage
Amidst continued scandals for the company’s heir.
Private firms to invest Rs 3,000 cr in MP, to create 14,000 jobs
The announcement in this regard was made by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath during the textile and garment sector round table held here
Erdogan backs Pak's stand on Kashmir, says issue close to both countries
Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.
CBDT to base taxmen's appraisal on their 'Vivad se Vishwas' performance
FM Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed this direct tax dispute resolution scheme in her budget speech on February 1
KT Rama Rao hits out at Finance Commission over reduced states devolution
The reduction in devolution to 41 per cent from 42 per cent earlier will lead to an up to Rs 4,000 crore hit to Telangana, Rao told reporters on the sidelines of the NTLF here.
German economy stagnates as eurozone records weakest growth in seven years
Germany and the eurozone also face the possibility of disrupted trade with Britain, which left the EU on January 31
SC order on decriminalising politics will help strengthen democracy: EC
In October 2018, the poll panel made it compulsory for candidates contesting elections to advertise their criminal antecedents in television and newspapers at least thrice during electioneering
Adani Enterprises signs 50-year agreements with AAI for 3 airports
Having won bids, AEL had also set up a subsidiary Adani Airports Ltd which would operate, manage and develop the airports
Govt expects to complete Air India sale in first half of FY21: DIPAM secy
The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
Common portal for health insurance claim settlements on the cards
Regulator aims to usher time-bound settlement of claims and eliminate disparity in charges among different for some common procedures
CBDT notifies 10-IC, 10-ID forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
Form 10-IC will have to be filed by the companies that wish to avail the beneficial rate of 22 per cent upon relinquishment of the exemptions/incentives offered under the Income Tax Act.
Market Wrap, Feb 14: Sensex falls 202 pts post AGR verdict
Among telcos, Vodafone Idea tumbled over 23 per cent to Rs 3.44 apiece on the BSE post the AGR verdict
Trump-Modi meet to outline vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Wells
"We are approaching an important inflection point in the US-India relationship," Wells said
Pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal on good crop expectations: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, taking advantage of loopholes in the import quota order
MAX 737: SpiceJet considering Boeing compensation offer for grounded planes
The no-frills carrier has been impacted by the grounding of its 13 Boeing 737 MAX planes since March last year as it is incurring various costs related to the aircraft
UP govt to promote e-vehicles, targets 10,700 mw of solar energy
The energy minister said the state was targetting solar energy generation of 10,700 megawatt (mw) by 2022 in the private sector to conserve environment and curb pollution
Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey
Greek City Times Article
Samsung explains wizardry of Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 108MP camera sensor
The Galaxy S20 Ultra's claim to fame is no doubt the 108MP camera at its back. This is the highest-resolution camera yet on any Samsung smartphone, and, as expected, the Korean giant has gone into det
Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan
Julius Malema said Ramaphosa continued to create long-term plans focused on consultations, which have had little results ...
2 rookie cops survive ambush in Quezon province
An incident report says the two patrolmen were in a mobile car when they were waylaid
Philippines lifts deployment ban to Kuwait
The lifting of the ban means newly-hired and returning skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, professionals, and household service workers can return and work in the Gulf state
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's opening cinematic is here
Cloudy vision.
Sunderland riverside to be transformed by new £360k 'heavy duty pontoons'
The platforms would jut out into the Wear, and would be used for festivals and events
Civilian dies in ceasefire violation at Poonch
In a tragic incident, a civilian was killed in an unprovoked firing during a ceasefire between the borders in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.
'No law left in country?' SC raps DoT officer on staying top court verdict on telcos' AGR dues
The Supreme Court on Friday asked Telecom companies why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for failing to pay over Rs 1.50 lakh crore Adjusted Gross Revenue to the Centre and
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
The indictment details efforts to steal from a half dozen companies.
Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack: Report
A Syrian army source quoted by SANA said the attack took place at 11:45 pm (9:45 GMT), when an AFP correspondent in Damascus heard large blasts.
Coronavirus could mean $5 billion in airline losses: UN agency
"Prior to the outbreak, airlines had planned to increase capacity by nine percent on international routes to/from China for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019," ICAO said in a statement.
Aircel-Maxis cases: ED, CBI file status report of investigation
The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI filed a status report of their investigation into Aircel-Maxis cases before a Delhi court on Friday.
'No law left in country?' SC raps DoT officer on staying top court on telcos' AGR dues
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them for non-compliance of its order to pay
EU launches anti-dumping investigation on China aluminum products
LONDON — The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether China is dumping aluminum extrusions, products widely used in transport, construction and electronics, in the European Union, it said on Friday.
Maxar Technologies to Host Investor Briefing on March 4, 2020
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, today announced that members of senior management will present an overview of the Company’s business, recent financial results, and strategic priorities on March 4, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.
RBS changes name to NatWest in bid to shed legacy of bailout
The majority state-owned U.K. bank RBS announced a name change on Friday as it tries to leave behind its near-collapse during the 2008 financial crisis.
Financial infidelity: 1 in 5 Canadians keep money secrets from their partner
While love is in the air for some this Valentine’s Day, a new survey finds that secrets are too with one in five Canadians admitting to engaging in financial infidelity.
Aphria Stock Isn’t Profitable Enough to Be Worth the Risk
Aphria's results indicated that its profitability is weakening. As a result, Aphria stock is unattractive at this point.
If You Like Fuel Cell Energy, Bloom Energy Might Be The Safer Bet
While FCEL stock is an interesting play, FuelCell Energy reported disappointing Q4 2019 results, making Bloom Energy the safer play.
Is It Finally Time to Be a Believer in Tesla Stock?
With Tesla stock, it isn’t all about the high profile arguments from the bulls and bears. Here's what you should pay attention to.
9 Food and Restaurant Stocks to Dine In On
Should the economy keeping rolling like it is, these nine food and restaurant stocks to buy will likely surprise many investors.
Could Beyond Meat Stock Beef Up Your Portfolio?
As Beyond Meat stock is already up significantly in 2020, it may be time to take some money off the table.
Highlights from #SONA2020: In case you missed it
Watch the video as our editor, Nicolette Pombo-Van Zyl, gives you a quick update on #SONA2020 in case you missed it, which was on presented 13 February.
NOT GUILTY: Job Sikhala Acquitted Of Plotting COUP Against Mnangagwa
MDC national vice-chairperson and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala has been acquitted of plotting a coup to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
To shore up tourism, Sri Lanka extends ‘free visa-on-arrival’ scheme for 48 countries, including India
A senior minister in the Lankan government stated that the island nation's tourism sector, which had begun to recover from the blows of the Easter blasts, received another challenge of coronavirus outbreak, which prompted the government to extend the scheme.
BSNL’s Bharat AirFibre now live in 5 circles: Details on what is it, plans and more
BSNL's Bharat AirFibre service that was unveiled last month in Telangana circle with an aim to offer broadband connectivity in rural areas, has been expanded to four new telecom circles.
Cong’s ‘disappearance’ led to BJP’s defeat in Delhi: Javadekar
The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP swept the Delhi Assembly polls by winning 62 of the total 70 seats. While the BJP won eight seats, the Congress failed to open its account for the second consecutive election.
SSC announced result dates for pending exams: From CHSL to JE, check details
SSC recruitment 2020: One of the most awaited SSC CGL paper III 2018 exam will be announced on May 8, 2020 as per the recent notice by the SSC.
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...
Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...
Petrol, diesel prices up
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will be higher by two sen per litre, at RM2.36 and RM2.06, respectively, for the week beginning midnight tonight up to Feb 21. A Finance Ministry statement said the price of diesel will be higher by six sen per litre,...
Carney says business must come clean quickly on climate
LONDON, Feb 14 — Bank of England Governor Mark Carney called on the world’s businesses to publish strategies for cutting carbon emissions and adopting cleaner power sources by November, when world leaders meet in Scotland for UN-led climate talks. “It’s not just green assets and divestment...
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over Covid-19
MANILA, Feb 14 — The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said today. The decision followed a warning by Taiwan, which has...
Love in the time of Covid-19: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
BEIJING, Feb 14 — It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi’s boyfriend: Classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing. Instead, the 24-year-old and her Ukrainian partner have spent more than two weeks holed up in her parents’ house...
Politico: Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places
MUNICH, Feb 14 — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday. Cross-border tax rules are set to be...
‘Grinding Into Her Buttocks’: PNC Bank to Pay Millions to Black Employee After Allegedly Failing to Protect Her from White Customer’s Harassment
PNC Bank could have to pay a pretty penny to settle a case of workplace sexual harassment after a former employee says the bank failed to shield her from
Report: Middle East and Africa’s Blockchain Spending to Surge 400% by 2023
The International Data Corporation projects that Middle East and Africa’s blockchain spending would surge from $21 million in 2019 to $105 million by 2023.
Hungarian MEP: Rising Antisemitism Fueled by Illegal Immigration
Hungarian MEP Balázs Hidvéghi said this week that “radical Muslim antisemitism” is on the rise in Europe thanks to illegal immigration.
What Are Smart Contact Lenses?
Smart contact lenses are often mistaken for the stuff of science fiction, and with so much misinformation out there, it can be difficult to sort fact from the ambitious fiction. Modern advances in optics technology have led to exciting new possibilities for contact lenses, and while computers can't currently be...
Consumer sentiment hits highest level since 2018 despite coronavirus outbreak
American consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy this month despite a deadly viral outbreak. The University of Michigan said Fr...
Father of brain-damaged baby condemns ‘terrible’ court ruling
Karwan Ali said three appeal court judges who ruled his baby son Midrar is dead ‘can’t be 100% sure’.
Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital
Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
Eastern Cape protesters disrupt funeral procession for ANC councillor's mother
Residents of Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, have made good on their threat to disrupt funeral processions until the paving of Siwani Street is complete.
Bayelsa: INEC declares PDP's Diri as governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last gubernatorial election as the governor-elect of Bayelsa.
Scenes of jubilation and chaos as Job Sikhala is acquitted – PICTURES
Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze has ruled that main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Vice Chairman and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala is not guilty on charges of plotting to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Dairies Are Desperate to Get Americans to Drink Milk Again
Facing an unprecedented and protracted slump in demand, the industry is coming up with all sorts of innovations.
Second wreck causing backups on I-75 north near Jellico
I-75 north was shut down near Jellico Friday morning after officials said ice contributed to a crash.
Projects to improve broadband internet planned in Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $9 million on high-speed broadband internet projects in 10 rural Tennessee counties.
Nigeria has potential to feed Africa’s 1.2 billion people — Ecobank
Ecobank says Nigeria has the capacity to feed Africa’s estimated 1.2 billion people if it harnesses the gains of the agricultural value...
Proposed $3.3bn external borrowing is to finance 2020 budget, Eurobond ― DMO
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Debt Management Office (DMO) has clarified that the proposed $3.3 billion external borrowings is meant to finance part of the 2020 budget deficit of N2.18 trillion and refinance the federal government’s Eurobond maturing in January 2021. The DMO disclosed this yesterday in a press statement released on its website. In DecemberRead More
US secretary of state, Pompeo makes first trip to Africa
In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation.
BAYELSA JUDGEMENT: Wike warns Oshiomhole against divisive remarks
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the Federal Government to warn Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to stop making inflammatory
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
US Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, as announced Thursday.
Iran holds commemoration ceremony on 40th day since Qassem Soleimani’s death
Hundreds of people attended a commemoration ceremony for the 40th day since the death of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Tehran on Thursday. Footage shows people chanting against the US, the UK and Israel as Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami gave a speech. Salami warned Israel and the US that Iran would “strike” them if they made a “wrong step” in the region. “The final slap is on the way. This path continues until the day that the Islamic nation expels the last American soldier from the Islamic land and puts the Zionist regime on the path of the definite decline.” “The US’s policies have gradually been revealed nowadays and these policies do not work anymore,” said Tehran resident Mohamad Abedian. “The US should also know that, by the assassination of Gen. Soleimani, it was proven again that the martyrdom of the Soleimani will strengthen the power which brings the US to its knees.” Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen amid the killing of Soleimani, who was…
The IMF will Present the Results of its Regular Mission to Bulgaria
The International Monetary Fund will present the results of its regular mission to Bulgaria. Experts have been in the country since February 4, and traditionally, they have had a number of meetings with government representatives, BNB, business and non-governmental organizations.
3rd Indian tests positive for coronavirus on ship off coast Japan
Earlier, two other Indians had been tested positive for coronavirus on the ship. The Indian Embassy in Tokyo is in touch with all three whose conditions are stable and improving.
USD/JPY: Aiming 110.00 again
Japanese Tertiary Industry Index came in negative for December but beat expectations, while US Retail Sales and Michigan Consumer Sentiment will close
USD/CAD drops below 1.3250 as WTI rebounds above $52
The USD/CAD pair continues to react to crude oil's performance in the absence of significant macroeconomic data releases on Friday. As of writing, the
Russia: Structural reforms needed to support growth – ABN Amro
Economy outlook for the Russian country improved last year but still lacks the structural ingredients to steam a high growth environment, according to
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
Poland: No hurry to raise interest rates – ABN Amro
Economists at ABN Amro analyze the outlook for the Polish economy in 2020, which is expected to grow at a slower pace. EUR/PLN is dealt at 4.2426 as h
Singapore reports nine new coronavirus cases – Reuters
Singapore has reported nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, the biggest daily jump, on Friday, lifting the total count in the country t
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
Q&A: Why local government needs unified communications
With state and local government agencies are frustrated by tight budget restrictions, outdated technology and slow processes, the answer is in a unified communication strategy.
Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official
Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to impose a tax on aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
New H-1B application process begins March 1
Employers that rely on foreign national talent face new electronic filing system and modified registration timeline for FY 2021 filing period.
Can you put your trust in AIops?
As ops tools morph into AIops, they bring greater value to more complex deployments—if users will let them
Philippines scraps coronavirus Taiwan travel ban
Manila says Taiwan had imposed strict measures against spread of Wuhan virus
Mobile Web Ghana to host Africa Digital Skills Conference in July
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S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms
Mapel, South Sudan | AFP | At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …
USAID, UBA signs a new partnership deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. The partnership will ensure that businesses are equipped with the technical and financial …
Pfizer Q3 net profit up 5 per cent to ₹139 cr
Drug firm Pfizer Ltd on Friday reported a 5.39 per cent rise in net profit to ₹139.06 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The company had posted a net profit of ₹131.94 crore for the corres
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
Renault also took a hit from a decline in the financial contribution of a likewise struggling Nissan
Smart Speaker Market In The Q4, 2019. Amazon and Google Lead
The smart speaker market is still led by Google and Amazon due to the first-movers' advantages. Apple ranks sixth with its HomePod.
Bayelsa Governorship: INEC still reviewing Supreme Court order - Premium Times Nigeria
The commission said it would make a decision if it should issue a certificate of return on the basis of Mr Duoye having lawful votes or if it would order fresh elections.
Nigerian military razes villages as Boko Haram attacks escalate - Amnesty International - Premium Times Nigeria
"These brazen acts of razing entire villages, deliberately destroying civilian homes and forcibly displacing their inhabitants with no imperative military grounds, should be investigated as possible war crimes."
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa
Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation
The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.
Criticism of company’s vehicle storage proposal
Claims it will only add to the “considerable strain” on local roads
Tactical Asset Allocation Views (February 2020)
China and the rest of Asia are likely to see the most pronounced decline in growth for Q1 2020, as economic activity is disrupted from quarantines, factories shutdowns and canceled transportation serv
Falling Oil Prices An Economic Warning Sign
Global demand has already been falling for the last several months, and oil prices are sending warnings that market hopes for a global reflation are likely not a reality.Falling gasoline prices have h
Lumber Is Quietly Rising
Lumber has not followed crude oil and copper.An industrial commodity for construction.Rates in the U.S. favor new home building.Levels to watch in the lumber futures market.The futures are dangerous;
The Peak Season For Cotton Prices Is Approaching
Cotton has moved lower from the mid-January high.A very volatile soft commodity - higher lows since 2000.China has weighed on the price of the fiber.Seasonality favors buying on dips over the coming w
SocGen invests in life assurance startup that offers cheaper premiums for fitness band wearers
Societe Generale has invested EUR1.1 million in a Czech online life assurance startup that offers discounts on premiums in return for a healthy lifestyle.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG
Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.
Jitters infect trading, Fed withdraws
A large increase in reported coronavirus infected patients saw European and US investors step away from shares in overnight trading. Initial jitters were eased by a WHO official’s statement that the increase was simply a full accounting of cases so far. US indices recovered and made gains, until the US Federal Reserve announced it was tapering its repurchase agreement program, effectively withdrawing liquidity.
Father of brain-damaged baby condemns ‘terrible’ court ruling
Karwan Ali said three appeal court judges who ruled his baby son Midrar is dead ‘can’t be 100% sure’.
Counting the homeless
Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton will takes part in the provincial homeless count this spring.
NVIDIA Reports Bang-Up Q4 Earnings On Big Data Center GPU Gains, NVDA Shares Spike
NVIDIA saw big gains from its data center efforts, and investors reacted positively to its overall Q4 earnings report, sending the company's share price up more than 6 percent in early morning trading.
Zuckerberg ‘accepts’ that Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean Facebook may have to pay more taxes in some countries, including in Europe.
2 brave cops survive NPA rebels’ ambush in Quezon
SAN NARCISO, Quezon — Despite being outnumbered, two rookie cops managed to survive a broad daylight ambuscade carried out by around 50 heavily- armed men believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at the barangay of San Juan, four kilometers away from the Poblacion of this town yesterday.
Overstaying Indian nationals busted by Bureau of Immigration
BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the aliens were apprehended in Davao City last February 4 during operations conducted by operatives from the BI Intelligence Division Mindanao Task Group (MTG) headed by Intelligence Officer Melody Gonzales.
Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway
The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called \"SGC\") 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban problems by inviting global innovators, culminated with the awards ceremony on the 6th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG
McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.
RBI’s lending push amid inflation to crimp fixed deposit (FD) returns
Soon after the RBI monetary policy review earlier this month, banks dropped their fixed deposit rates. Mint explains the implications of the RBI action
SpiceJet reports 21% rise in Q3 profit to ₹78 crore
If the airline had not recognized such ‘other income’, it would have reported a loss of ₹173.19 crore.Expenses at the airline increased by about 56% from a year ago to about ₹3,848.61 crore in Q3
Tax dept notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
In September 2019, the govt announced a cut in base corporate tax for existing companies to 22% from the current 30%.The effective tax rate for existing units will be 25.17% as compared to 34.94% now
Imran wants Fazl tried for treason over govt’s ouster remarks
--PM says names of Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiar did not surface in report on flour and sugar crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fa
Press freedom in Somalia under attack- Amnesty [Morning Call]
Rights group Amnesty International raises alarm on press freedoms in Somalia, says journalists suffer killings, attacks and threats
Most Read articles – Apple silicon, AI investment, Coronavirus
Time to look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the powers of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
India, Portugal ink seven pacts after Modi-Sousa talks
The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights
India’s pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, says IGPA Chairman
Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day as banking, auto stocks slide
Banking shares tumbled following the Supreme Court taking a strong note of non-compliance of its order asking telcos to pay ₹1.47 lakh crore in statutory dues.
Gold prices rise ₹75, silver gains ₹147
Gold prices on Friday rose by ₹75 to ₹41,481 per 10 grams in the national capital amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. Likewise, silver also gained ₹147 to ₹47,036 per kg from ₹46,88
Telecom dept orders telcos to clear dues by February 14 midnight
Bharti Airtel offered the Department of Telecom to pay ₹10,000 crore by February 20.
HC stays CCI’s order for investigation on Amazon, Flipkart
The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the January 13 order of the Competition Commission of India initiating an investigation to find out whether e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart have violate
Millions of couples unaware they're entitled to a £250 cash boost from HMRC
Themarriage tax allowanceallows you to transfer £1,250 of your personalallowance(the amount you can earntax-free eachyear) to your spouse or civil partner - saving you £250 a year
Brexit and how farmers can survive it: how the next 11 months will shape the sector
It would be foolish to think that farmers in lowland areas such as East Anglia are going to get
Suffolk and north Essex left counting the cost of Storm Ciara
The region has been left counting the cost after Storm Ciara struck last weekend, according to an insurer.
US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation Might Establish Consortium to Deal with DLT Security Risks
The US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major post-trade financial services firm offering clearing and settlement services to large capital m
Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Inside the Market’s roundup of some of today’s key analyst actions
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
Russia selecting Donbas terrorists for May 9 parade in Moscow – OSINT group
They are supposed to take part in the Moscow Victory Day Parade on the 75th anniversary.
The Multibillion Dollar Canal Carving a Rift Through Erdogan's Turkey
The largest infrastructure project Turkey has ever undertaken is angering environmentalists, opposition politicians and potentially Moscow
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.The new indictment also alleges the company provided surveillance equipment to Iran that enabled the monitoring of protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Tehran, and that it sought to conceal business that it was doing in North Korea despite economic sanctions there.The company disputed the allegations in a statement and called them them “without merit." China's foreign ministry accused the U.S.
Puerto Rico Falls Prey To $4M Online Fraud
Fraud News: An online scam targeted $4 million in retirement funds from at least four Puerto Rico agencies, according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 14).
Prosecutors recommend nearly 5-year sentence for ex-Baltimore mayor in 'Healthy Holly' scandal
Prosecutors reportedly recommended nearly five years in prison Thursday for former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh who pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy and tax evasion linked to her self-published children’s books.
Meru MCA dies after short illness
Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.
Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones
IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.
FIRS: Tax waivers, illicit flows responsible for low revenue
The FIRS says it has not been able to meet its revenue target because of non-discretionary tax waiver grants and illicit financial flows
How much does the average Australian earn?
How much does the average Australian earn? Do you earn more than the average Australian wage earner? How can you earn more?
4 ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season
Here are 4 great ASX shares to watch during the busiest week of February's ASX reporting season.
These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week
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Why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares delivered the strongest results last week…
Deploy self-regulatory mechanism to check influx of substandard goods- SON
SON has urged electronic dealers at Alaba International Market in Lagos to deploy a self-regulatory mechanism to check the influx of substandard goods.
Man in his 70s arrested by gardaí investigating Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations
A man in his 70s has been arrested by gardaí investigating complaints about an individual associ...
K’taka HC stays CCI probe order against Amazon, Flipkart
The respondents in the case, which are the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh, have decided to file an appeal against the order of the High Court with the consultation of their lawyers.
Keep some powder dry, invest rest in 4 sectors: Gurmeet Chadha
Look at the last one-year return at the shorter end of the yield curve. Even if we have not taken any duration risk, we have clocked 10-12% kind of a return in the short-term debt category which is almost equal to the Nifty return of last one year, says Gurmeet Chadha, Co-founder, Complete Circle Consultants.
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
The move comes after the government had slashed corporate tax rate last year in September as a measure to boost economic activity. The base corporate tax for existing companies was brought down to 22% from the current 30% while for new manufacturing firms, the tax was reduced to 15 per cent from the current 25 per cent.
Edelweiss Q3 profit drops 93% to Rs 17 crore; debt-to-equity ratio improves
Consolidated expenditure of the company increased to Rs 2,598.06 crore in Q3FY20 over Rs 2,439.14 crore in Q3FY19.
SpiceJet shares climb nearly 6% after Q3 results
In the 2018 December quarter, the carrier recorded a profit of Rs 55 crore.
Foreigners Dump Turkish Local Assets by Close to Record Amounts
Turkish local assets were hit last week by one of the largest bouts of foreign disinvestment in the last five years, Deutsche Bank said on Friday. The outflow signaled bearish market sentiment towards Turkey, which has seen the lira weaken in recent
Kresna goes about business as usual despite reports of problems related to Jiwasraya
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has denied reports that investment management firm PT Kresna Asset Management (KAM) and life insurer PT Kresna Life are under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).
Seattle Genetics wins FDA priority review for oral HER2 drug
Seattle Genetics has scored a US Food and Drug Administration priority review for its oral HER2 inhibitor tucatinib in breast cancer, setting it up for a regulatory decision in August.
US’ 4th extension shows Huawei’s strength: industry insiders
The US Department of Commerce announced on Thursday that it was issuing a 45-day extension allowing US companies to continue doing business with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co. It is the fourth such extension by the US.
Car-sized prehistoric South American turtle was built for battle
One of the largest turtles that ever lived prowled the lakes and rivers of northern South America from about 13 million years ago to 7 million years ago - and this car-sized freshwater beast was built for battle.
DA assures no ASF in Caraga region
BUTUAN CITY – “No cause for alarm because there is no case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeastern Mindanao due to tighter measures to prevent the contagious disease from entering Caraga region,” stressed Emmylou T. Presilda, regional spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture said.
Supreme Court rejects telecom operators' plea for new schedule for AGR payments
The telecom companies appealed before the top court challenging its verdict on Rs 92,000 crore past dues
Court grants bail for all 10 accused in Gargi college incident
On Thursday, the magistrate sent them to Tihar Jail under judicial custody for 14 days
EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo
BERLIN — European Union officials are seeking support from member states to have naval ships enforce the U.N. arms embargo against Libya, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
Attackers kill 31 in Mali village, after massacre last year at same site
BAMAKO (Reuters) - At least 31 people were killed on Friday in an attack on a village that was the scene last year of Mali’s worst civilian massacre in recent memory, the government said.
Volkswagen to shut coal-fired power stations at main factory to cut CO2
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is shutting down two coal-fired power stations at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany and has declined offers to sell them to cut down the company’s carbon dioxide emissions, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Friday.
Trump to woo Indian executives during New Delhi visit
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet executives of large Indian companies with interests in the United States as he looks to drum up investments during his visit to New Delhi this month.
U.S., Taliban reach truce agreement that could lead to withdrawals of American troops, official says
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Erdoğan's South America visit was milestone for ties, Paraguayan ambassador says
Despite the ocean between them, Turkey and Paraguay recently tapped into their shared economic potential and are now keen to make up for lost...
Samsung Intros 25W Power Banks & 45W Car Charger
Samsung's new power banks are a great addition for the Galaxy S20 smartphones. The same goes for the newly-announced car charger, as well.
3 Big Things Today, February 14, 2020
Soybean and grain futures were little changed in overnight trading as the coronavirus spreads.
IOST Partner Suterusu to Bring More Privacy to Its Ecosystem
IOST (IOST), a distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on delivering the “Internet of Services,” has joined forces with Suterusu, a project that claims to function as a more transparent Zcash (ZEC), with smart contract support. The partnership promises to bring Layer-2 privacy protection to the IOST blockchain through Suterusu’s ZK-ConSNARK zero-knowledge proof protocol, according to reports on February 14, 2020.
Instagram testing 'Latest Post' feature for reverse chronological feed
Instagram is working on an old feature that it removed in 2016 which would allow users to see photos and videos on their feed in reverse chronological order. There's no word yet on a wider release.
Tamil Nadu Speaker taking action against 11 AIADMK MLAs who rebelled during 2017 trust vote, SC told
After the state’s submission, the top court disposed of the DMK’s petition to disqualify the legislators for voting against the government led by their party.
Bhima Koregaon case transferred from Pune to NIA court in Mumbai
The sessions court announced its decision after the Maharashtra government did a U-turn, and said it had no objection to the agency’s petition to move the case.
Takumi Appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as Group Chief Executive to Accelerate Growth
Following a year of rapid growth, Takumi appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as group chief executive.
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world’s biggest humanitarian operation. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever
By 2060, a quarter of U.S. residents will be over age 65
Although women are still projected to live longer than men by 2060, as they do now, life expectancy is expected to grow larger for men than woman.
MIT: Hackers could alter ballots in widely used voting app
The researchers said they were forced to reverse engineer an Android version of the app because Voatz hasn’t allowed transparent third-party testing of the system.
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?
Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?
The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS
The group is even bigger now, and America’s conflict with Iran is only making the fight against it more complicated.
Ramaphosa’s speech underscores weak SA credit outlook – Fitch
Fitch says Ramaphosa's speech left important questions unanswered.
BSNL increases validity of this long term prepaid plan: Know price and other benefits
Other than 250 minutes of voice calls, the plan offers access to Personalised Ringback Tones (PRBT) for 60 days. It does not include any high-speed data benefits.
Paris-based Inato raises €12.9 million Series A to grow its clinical research platform
French startup Inato, a platform that helps biopharmaceutical companies increase their pool of patients in clinical trials, recently announced it has raised €12.9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Obvious Ventures and Cathay Innovation, with participation from previous investors Serena and Fly Ventures.
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?
Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes
'Gold pits have become tombs': mining leaves a tragic legacy in Cameroon
The ruthless quest for gold in eastern Cameroon has left the landscape peppered with deadly open pits
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
The daily business briefing: February 14, 2020
Prosecutors file more charges against Huawei, a judge halts a Microsoft military contract contested by Amazon, and more
AGR order: After SC rap, DoT asks telcos to clear dues by midnight
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms, an order seen by PTI said
Not approached by any telco to finance AGR dues, says SBI chairman
The payments to be made by the companies include Rs 53,000 crore by Vodafone Idea, Rs 35,500 crore by Bharti Airtel and Rs 14,000 crore by the now defunct Tata Teleservices
With profitability in mind, Renault plans slew of initiatives in India
The auto maker is also gearing up to bring a mass segment EV in India within the next two years
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Railways modifies capex spending model, enhances focus on critical projects
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Hong Kong pledges nearly R50bn as city seeks to contain spread of coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged handouts totalling HK$25 billion to the Hospital Authority and businesses grappling with the coronavirus outbreak.
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
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US government $10bn Pentagon cloud contract put on hold
Jeff Bezos believes Trump nixed Amazon’s bid for Microsoft in pursuit of political agenda.
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General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
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Third Indian tests positive for coronavirus on board quarantined Japanese cruise
This is the third confirmed case of Indian nationals testing positive for the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed lives of over 1,100 people in China.
AGR-hit Vodafone Idea postpones Q3 analyst call
The filing, in late evening on Thursday, said the new date of the call will be intimated separately but did not give any reason for the postponement.
Supreme Court orders Indian telcos to pay US$13b or face action
NEW DELHI, Feb 14 — India’s Supreme Court today ordered top telecom companies to pay US$13 billion (RM53.8 billion) in unpaid spectrum and licensing fees by March 17 or face punishment in a fresh blow to ailing mobile carriers. Shares in Vodafone Idea, which said it would be hardest hit by the...
Covid-19 infections: Ministry receives 250 complaints about face masks
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US Intelligence Community Sees Crypto As a Threat to the Greenback
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Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
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Another rate cut early March, stimulus package end-February?
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Malaysia's modest GDP growth in line with neighbouring countries: Azmin
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TRB Ventures targets over RM8bil in property deals this year
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Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
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Flat oil price offsets weaker Rand in projected March fuel price drop
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ICAO forecasts $4-5 billion hit to first-quarter airline revenue from virus
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Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
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Ivan Geshev: There will be Permanent Checks of What is Burnt in the TPPs
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Minister Vladislav Goranov: The Bulgarian Currency is Undervalued
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The United States Extended Huawei's Provisional License for another 45 Days
President Trump's government has announced that it is extending Huawei's provisional license for another 45 days (to allow US companies to find alternatives to the Chinese telecommunications giant, which was considered a security threat to the United States, France Press reported. "The 45-day extension is necessary to allow existing telecommunication providers -- particularly those in rural US communities -- the ability to continue to temporarily and securely operate existing networks while they identify alternatives to Huawei for future operation", Department of Commerce wrote in a statement
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UAE won't use steel, iron to construct its first Hindu temple. This is how it will be built
The first Hindu temple in the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi will not use any steel or ferrous materials to build the temple, instead fly ash will be used to reinforce the concrete in the foundation.
FIR against Bhuj college principal for forcing 64 girl students to remove underwear
Besides the college principal, police have also booked the hostel warden and two women hostel assistants.
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WTI climbs to fresh two-week highs above $52
The barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below the $51 handle on Thursday but recovered a large portion of its losses to close the day at $51.
EUR/JPY challenges 119.00 ahead of US data
The persistent soft tone surrounding thje European currency in combination with the stead pace in the Japanese safe haven are forcing EUR/JPY to trade
Gold struggles to move into positive territory, trades around $1,575
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Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2020
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CIA spied on India, Pakistan, others through secretly-owned Swiss firm
More than 100 countries across the world including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh bought Swiss encryption equipment without suspecting that foreign spies, in
Do you want us to wind up SC?: Top court fumes at govt, telcos over non-payment of AGR dues
'We don't know who is creating this nonsense. Is there no law left in the country? It is better not to live in this country and rather leave the country,' the bench observed.
TN budget 2020-21 highlights: State's economy was strong despite global slowdown, says OPS
Tamil Nadu achieved growth of 8.1 per cent in 2018-19, says Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam in his state budget speech.
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New NIRA board tasked to expedite issuance of identity cards
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Don't leave your trash on snowbanks: Region of Waterloo
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DoT asks telecommunication companies to clear dues before midnight
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Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
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Reliance Retail fastest growing globally: Deloitte
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail has topped the list of ‘50 Fastest-growing retailers globally between FY2013-2018’ in the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing 2020 index. The Indian retailer had r
Only 2,200 professionals in India disclosed annual income above ₹1 crore
I-T Dept shares data on income tax returns for 2018-19 via tweets
Air India sale expected in first half of next fiscal: DIPAM Secretary
The deadline for submitting the EoI is March 17
BPCL seeks Assam govt’s stand on buying its stake in Numaligarh Refinery
The board of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has decided to initiate the process of selling its 61.65 per cent stake in subsidiary Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) amidst indications that the Ass
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BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
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Amotekun: South West Governors, IGP agree on state-based arrangement; shelve regional plan
The announcement was made after the governors met with the Inspector-General Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
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Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
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A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Samsung's jailed board chairman has resigned
Lee Sang-hoon was convicted of violating South Korean union labor laws in December 2019, and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Safe to travel around Philippines — Duterte
The Philippines is expected to lose P42 billion in tourism revenues from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan due to the coronavirus outbreak from February to April, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat said Wednesday.
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
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CSC offers advice to exam takers
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.
No to travel ban on ASEAN members
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R&L upgrades PH credit rating
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German economy flatlines as eurozone growth hits seven-year low
Germany's economy is stagnating as a slowdown in spending and exports wiped out growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 with GDP unchanged.
Rio Tinto and STAS to commercialise aluminium filtration technology
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Canadian firm STAS to commercialise an advanced compact filtration (ACF) technology for aluminium cast houses.
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The British Pound has advanced against the Euro for six months in a row now and the momentum has taken the GBP/EUR exchange rate back up to 1.20
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week.The train will originate from different locations -- north, south, east and west -- so that people from across country can avail its services
Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI
Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore
SC lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi- NCR
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Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record
SC said parties fielding candidates with criminal records must tell why they had chosen them over those with clean records .It gave the EC the responsibility of flagging non-compliance to the apex court as contempt of its directions
US-China bickering threatens to hobble world’s virus fight
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Exports dip 1.66% in January
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Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Turkey ready to join CPEC projects, Erdogan says
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Turkey to stand by Pakistan, Erdogan vows
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Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under
Tech challenges can be turned into opportunities: RGUKT Chancellor
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ECI welcomes SC order on candidates with criminal history
SC also stated the parties should submit compliance reports to ECI within 72 hours of the selection of candidates.
Farm labourers union decries LPG price hike in Karimnagar
They fear a triple whammy with the hike in RTC bus fares, and the proposed electricity and house tax increases
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japan tests positive for coronavirus
A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were on board the ship.
Tobacco farmers worry over proposed hike in National Calamity Contingent Duty
‘Move will pave the way for smuggling of illegal cigarettes into the country’
Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating
Students were told to remove their undergarments.
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)
‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 71.37 against US dollar
On a weekly basis, the rupee has gained 3 paise.
Adani Group, Airport Authority of India ink pacts for managing Ahmedabad and two other airports
Three subsidiaries of the group – Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, Adani Lucknow International Airport Limited and Adani Mangaluru International Airport Limited – have signed concession agreements with the AAI.
Agencies within the US Justice and Treasury Department are Seeking Millions of Dollars in Funding to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Federal agencies and departments established within the US Justice Department and the Treasury Department are reportedly requesting that millions of dollars be
Standard Chartered Joins Forces With Imperial College Business School For New Climate Risk Management Partnership
Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced on Thursday it has joined forces with
U.S., Taliban reach agreement on temporary ‘reduction in violence’: official
If successfully completed, the truce will lead to a formal ceasefire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Brazil’s Largest Crypto-Friendly Bank Posts 42% Rise In Q4 2019
The largest standalone investment bank in Latin America, Banco BTG Pactual SA, recorded an impressive 42% net income growth during last year's fourth
'Open to Tweaking Inside And Outside Budget For Economic Growth', Says Nirmala Sitharaman
The government had announced a host of steps in the Union Budget, presented on February 1 in Parliament
'Remaining Restriction Should be Lifted Swiftly,' Says EU After Envoys Visit to Kashmir
“While we recognise the serious security concerns, it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly,” said Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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Google takes appeal against €2.4bn fine to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice is hearing Google's appeal over a 2017 sanction for anti-competitive behaviour.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
India’s Antitrust Investigation Into Amazon, Flipkart On Hold
eCommerce News: The Bengaluru court in India put the CCI antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart on hold for two months following a challenge by Amazon.
DoT Asks Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Others To Clear AGR Dues By Midnight
Airtel has told the DoT it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore of AGR dues by Feb. 20, 2020, and the balance before next date of hearing.
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
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NERC: Power sector recorded N1.7trn tariff shortfall in four years
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the power sector recorded ₦1.72 trillion tariff-related revenue shortfall from 2015 to 2019. The commission said this in a newly released consultation paper
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Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30
The death toll from the explosion of a gas tanker in Lima last month has risen to 30, Peru's ministry of health said Thursday.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Students Stripped For Menstruation Checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
EFCC records 48 convictions, N8.5bn recoveries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recorded 48 convictions and recovered N8.5 billion in cash and assets within one year
Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI
The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram.
Chartered Accountants Ireland excludes Willie McAteer
Willie McAteer has been excluded from Chartered Accountants Ireland after a disciplinary tribunal found he had brought discredit on himself and his profession.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construction a 550km SGR
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construct 550km SGR line
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AFRICOM chief conducts assessment tour in Manda Bay following January attack
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VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
Student fury as colleges push limits with accommodation fee hikes
A number of colleges around the country are raising their student accommodation fees by the maxim...
NIA's painstaking Pulwama probe almost reaches dead end
"It was a blind case for us.There were lot of murmurs but everything needs to be established beyond doubt in the court of law," a senior official, who is part of the probe, said here. The first challenge was to establish the owner of the car used by suicide bomber Adil Ahmed Dar. There was nothing available from the vehicle which carried a cocktail of explosives.
Supreme Court order on decriminalising politics will help set new moral yardsticks: EC
In a statement, the commission said it will reissue with changes its October 10 2018 instructions and guidelines for ensuring publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates and the concerned political parties for the information of voters following the apex court order.
IRB Infra Q3 PAT down 27% at Rs 160 crore
Total expenses increased to Rs 1,534.36 crore, from Rs 1,446.82 crore earlier.
F&O: Options signal Nifty range in 12,000-12,300 zone
India VIX moved up by 1.83 per cent to 13.61.
More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak
Indias aspirational growth of 6-7% depends on risk capital and strong corporate governance code, Kotak said.
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
Security officials said the bag was emptied at an isolated place and it was found that the beep sound was coming out of a power bank.
After Supreme Court rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues immediately
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet
Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.
WanaArtha Life’s securities accounts blocked by AGO in Jiwasraya trickle down effect
WanaArtha Life assured its policyholders that the policy benefits in the insurer were safe and that it was trying to handle the situation with the AGO, OJK and other relevant authorities.
Lion Air offers discounts to rev up business amid virus fears
Indonesia’s largest low-cost carrier is offering significant price cuts for flights to and from three destinations in the country as the aviation business is weighed down by concern over the coronavirus outbreak.
AZ revenues rise, but it says coronavirus could hit 2020
AstraZeneca’s new drugs powered a surge in revenues in 2019, but chief executive Pascal Soriot thinks the Covid-19 outbreak could weight on its 2020 performance.
You could be cheating on your taxes without realizing it. Here's how to tell.
Recent changes in tax laws eliminating or curtailing some long-time deductions and credits could turn ordinary taxpayers into inadvertent tax cheats.
Karapatan opposes amendments to Human Security Act
Human rights group Karapatan has strongly opposed the amendments to Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act of 2007 saying these would institutionalize fascism, martial law and wholesale violations of human rights.
'There is only one thing I want to discuss' - Mary Lou McDonald to phone Micheál Martin today
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said it’s “disgraceful” that her party’s democratic mandate could be ignored by the “old boys’ club” of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the aftermath of last Saturday’s general election.
Gormley: Co-op refinery labour challenges the rule of law
Unifor’s 315,000 Canadian members have been no match for Western Canada’s two million Co-op members.
New taxi company eyes expansion in unlikely Saskatoon success story
Captain Taxi started in the middle of the first year of ride sharing in the city
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
Americans to spend a record $27.4B for Valentine's Day, survey says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans are expected to set a record for Valentine's Day spending this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
Pompeo sets off for 1st Africa trip, will visit Senegal, Angola, Ethiopia
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa Friday, where he will aid efforts to compete with the growing influence of China and fight threats of terrorism.
Investors welcome Poland's decision to freeze last coal-fueled plant project
WARSAW (Reuters) - Shares in Polish state-run utilities Energa and Enea gained on Friday after they froze financing of their joint project to build 1 a GW coal-fueled power unit, citing difficulties raising funds due to environmental concerns.
Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault’s (RENA.PA) first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker on Friday, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it.
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. looking for industry partnership to counter Huawei: White House official
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States is looking to develop a partnership with the telecoms industry to provide alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies, a senior White House official said on Friday.
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, February 7-14
This week, multiple companies released new information on equipment. Along with the equipment updates, the USDA released a new report, crop insurance received a cut, and hemp stayed in the news. If you missed anything from last week, follow the Successful Farming staff’s work in last week's recap. Read more: What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 31-February 6
GRAINS-U.S. soybeans stay firm as market awaits return of Chinese buying
* Soybeans set for second weekly gain in a row* Market expects Chinese demand as trade deal takes effect* Wheat, corn also steady as virus concerns abate (Updates with European trading, changes)By Gus Trompiz and Naveen ThukralPARIS/SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Friday to stay on course for a second week of gains on expectations that China will step up purchases of U.S. crop.Corn and wheat also ticked up but were heading for a weekly fall as large global supplies offset support from steady export demand.
Delta to invest $1 bln to curb global air travel's climate impact
By Tracy RucinskiCHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.The aviation industry accounts for roughly 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions and has set out a plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020, even as air travel is forecast to accelerate.
You've Never Heard of the C-Suite Targeting Scam, but It's a Killer
A widespread but far less understood scam cost U.S. businesses more than $1.7 billion in 2019.
Las Vegas Valentine’s Day weekend forecast close to perfect
Las Vegas weather: Sunny, mild weekend
Coronavirus: Third Indian on cruise ship in Japan tests positive; all are doing well, says embassy
They have been taken to ‘hospitals for further treatment and quarantine’.
J&K: India must swiftly lift remaining curbs, says EU after envoys’ visit to Jammu and Srinagar
Diplomats from Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Poland, New Zealand, Mexico, Afghanistan, Austria, Uzbekistan, and the EU, visited the Union Territory this week.
Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry
DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary elections were thrown into turmoil after thousands of potential candidates were excluded from standing. The elections, due to take place on Feb. 21, will be the first test of the government since protests erupted across the country in the aftermath of the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January.
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
A former Qatari justice minister said people live in fear of persecution from Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a report published by The Economist on Thursday. “We’re scared,” said Najeeb Nuaimi who has been under a travel ban since 2017, in the article that looked at the Gulf state’s silencing of critics. “They’ll take your passport or your property and leave you stateless
Is 5AMLD Causing Crypto Companies to Shut Down & Relocate?
The EU's 5th anti-money laundering directive has already caused some crypto firms to relocate or shut down. Is regulation really a good thing for crypto?
Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student
Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
Lacking in Charm: Pit Viper Bit Famous Indian Snake Rescuer Who Is Now Under Watch for 72 Hours
New Delhi (Sputnik): A renowned wildlife conservationist from India, who has captured over 50,000 stray snakes, was rushed to hospital in the state of Kerala after a deadly pit viper bit him during a rescue operation.
Two Dead in Mi-8 Helicopter Crash in Russia's Yamal - Emergency Services
Earlier on Friday, a Mi-8 transport helicopter, carrying 10 people on board, made a hard landing in Russia's northern Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, a representative of the region's emergency services said.
Last Week’s Cyberattack Against Iran Originated in US – Iranian Civil Defence Chief
The United States government reportedly carried out a number of cyberattacks targeting Iran’s internet infrastructure over the past year, in response to Tehran’s shootdown of a US drone over Iranian airspace in the Hormuz Strait, and other actions in the Middle East which Washington has blamed on the Islamic Republic.
Hindu Group Goes on Couple Chasing Spree on Valentine’s Day in PM Modi’s Hometown – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): A Hindu group in India, Barjrang Dal had issued an advisory warning couples against celebrating Valentine’s Day in public, citing it as “foreign culture" and a threat to the country's social value system.
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week
The contribution of hill sheep farms to maintaining and enhancing the uplands environment will be the focus of the Teagasc sheep conference.
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
Turkish Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey and would always stand by our brothers. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan. Separately, the Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a meeting with his Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional & international issues.
Number of unemployed persons in Pakistan at present
According to the latest available Labour Force Survey (2017-18), the total unemployed persons in Pakistan are 3.79 million out of the total labour force of 65.5 million, depicting an unemployment rate of 5.79%. Year-wise data on total labour force, total unemployed persons and unemployment rate from the year 1990-91 to the year 2017-18 is given below: Note: The above data was submitted in the National Assembly by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on February 14, 2020 in a written reply to a question asked by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir. Responding to another question asked by Ali Khan Jadoon of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar told the House that the Chinese Companies have not given any loans to the government of Pakistan; however, the Chinese government has provided the loan for the following projects: Thakot-Havelian Road project (KKH-II) M-5 Motorway Multan-Sukkur Section Optical Fiber (Khunjrab-Rawalpindi)…
South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review
Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Borderlands 3 February Update is now available, increases level cap, full patch notes revealed
Gearbox has released the February Update for Borderlands 3.
Mandryk: Ready appointment another wise move by Moe gov't in FCL-Unifor dispute
Sometimes government wins by simply being seen as the voice of reason and the appointment of Vince Ready is infinitely reasonable.
More people failed to pay property taxes in 2019: City of Regina
“The numbers are a little bit different from last year, a little bit higher.”
Withdraw income tax on overseas tours, travel agents petition PM Modi
The government introduced five per cent TCS on overseas tour packages with an aim to plug revenue leakag
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
Coronavirus: DGCA extends airport screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Aviation regulator DGCA asked airports and airlines on Friday that passengers arriving in flights from Japan and South Korea must be screened once they step out of aerobridges in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection. Till date,
IndiGo to start daily direct flight on Delhi-Dammam route from March 10
The airline will now operate a total of five daily direct flights connecting Dammam with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Delhi
DoT to finalise firm to develop spectrum auction software by March 6
The delay is likely to push spectrum auction to July-August this year, according to sources. mjunction and e-Procurement Technologies have experience to design module for spectrum auction.
No extension in deadline for selling BS-IV vehicles, says Supreme Court
The apex court had on October 24, 2018 said no Bharat Stage-IV vehicle would be sold or registered in India from April 1, 2020
Exports decline by 1.66% year-on-year to $25.97 billion in January
Imports too declined by 0.75 per cent USD 41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 15.17 billion during the month under review
Sebi seeks explanation from former CARE Rating chairman, MD for interference in ratings
Markets regulator Sebi has sought explanation from erstwhile managing director and CEO, and chairman of CARE Rating for their interference in the rating process of entities including DHFL, IL&FS and Yes Bank, sources said. In a letter on February
Myntra appoints former Samsung executive Raghu Krishnananda as CTO
He has earlier led research and development teams in the US and India, in companies such as Yahoo, Goldman Sachs and Citibank
Banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to January 31: RBI report
Non-food credit rose Rs 1.02 trillion to Rs 100.24 trillion
Airtel offers to pay Rs 10,000 cr by Feb 20, rest before next hearing date
Airtel owes nearly Rs 35,586 crore, including licence fee and spectrum usage charge, to the government
IOB to focus on MSME, will increase lending to Rs 50,000 cr: Official
Laying more focus on MSME segment, IOB would increase its lending to the sector from the present Rs 31,000 cr to Rs 50,000 cr in a couple of years from now.
Sebi constitutes municipal bonds development committee
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has constituted a committee which will suggest on policy matters pertaining to development of municipal debt securities and facilitate municipalities for issuance of such bonds. The regulator has constituted
Bahamian Central Bank to Roll Out Digital Currency in H2 2020
The Bahamas’ Central Bank governor yesterday confirmed that a digital currency will be rolled out by the second half of 2020.
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa
Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.
3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big-Cap Potential
You may wish you had bought Axos Financial, Telaria, and Yext now if they hit their upside potential later.
Nvidia shares surge on signs of machine learning boom
Shares of Nvidia Corp rose 6% on Friday after the chipmaker stunned analysts with strong quarterly results and joined rivals Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc in predicting strong demand for chips used in the latest generation of data centers and AI.
Canopy Growth says more cost cuts coming as it reports $124M loss
Canopy Growth Corp. is planning further cost cutting as it works to achieve positive cash flow and profitability, the cannabis producer's new chief executive said Friday as it reported a $124.17-million loss in its third quarter of 2020.
Coronavirus Fears Gifts an Attractive Price for Qualcomm Stock
Although the coronavirus and declining China sales pose problems for QCOM, they could be temporary headwinds.
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Bernie Sanders will be good for American economy, top economist says after Goldman Sachs attack
Bernie Sanders’ economic policies would be good for the American economy, according to a new book by a renowned economist.
EU judge suggests Google fine should be higher
Internet giant has been fined €2.42 billion for favoring its own shopping services over rivals.
EU jobs commissioner: Workers must have right to disconnect
’We’re not robots,’ says Nicolas Schmit.
VW boss says no to coal, yes to Fridays for Future
‘If Germany does not make progress on the phase-out of coal, we cannot expect others to do so either,’ writes Herbert Diess.
Updated: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law
The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Friday passed the bill proposal for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency otherwise called...
518 job offers made to 428 students at IIM-Bangalore
Strategy consulting and product management continue to be the most sought after roles, followed by Finance and General Management.
Pune Police’s invite to citizens for a ‘Chai Date’ on Valentine’s Day has gone viral
Now netizens around the country have started tagging their own city's police forces to ask if similar 'dates' can be organised in their cities.
Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov pair enters semifinals in Rotterdam
The unseeded Indo-Canadian combine beat the Romanian-Dutch pairing of Tecau and Rojer 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 in a quarterfinal played on Thursday.
30.96 lakh to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th exams, fewer than last year
CBSE exams 2020: There are 7,88,195 girls, 11,01,664 boys and 19 transgenders in class 10 and 5,22,819 girls, 6,84,068 boys and six transgenders in class 12 exams
PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...
Renault plans US$2.2b ‘no taboos’ cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS, Feb 14 — Renault’s first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by €2 billion (RM9.1 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker today, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it. As ex-Volkswagen brand manager Luca de Meo prepares to take...
OneUnited Bank Stresses Importance of ‘Loving Ourselves’ After Harriet Tubman Visa Draws Ridicule
OneUnited Bank chose to respond with love amid the hate and ridicule it received over its new limited-edition debit cards honoring trailblazer and
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
OKEx Expands Into India’s Crypto Market via Partnership With Local Exchange
Despite the ongoing uncertainty toward crypto regulation in India, major global crypto exchange OKEx has just made another push in the country’s market.
Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday
Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season
Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
Trump to meet with top business executives during India visit
President Trump will meet with executives of Indian companies with business interests in the United States during his visit to New Delhi this month,
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
420 matatu Saccos in trouble after getting exposed by NTSA
420 matatu Saccos in Nairobi operating illegally
2014 Bloomberg Hoped the NSA Was “Reading Every Email”
Katie Couric asked Mike Bloomberg whether he had ever “sexted on Snapchat.” The question prompted him to describe his views on data collection and privacy.
Exclusive: Intel Xe HP 4-Tile 500W GPU EU Count Leaked, No It’s Not 512
Well, well, well, I have something really interesting for you. Remember the Xe HP GPU leak from a couple of days back that showcased a 4-tile 500W GPU? And remember how most people assumed this is a 512 EU affair with 4096 cores? Well, I decided to ask one of my sources working at Intel …
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.
No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years
Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.
The challenges of compliance in an as-a-service world
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is rapidly replacing applications that were once hosted on-premises. There are compelling reasons for switching to SaaS. Costs are lower, there’s no in-house equipment or software to deal with, and no updates or patches to manage. Organizations are obviously aware of the advantages. Experts at Gartner estimate that SaaS global revenue will exceed $94 billion in 2019, up 18.5 percent over 2018. The outlook for future growth is even more promising, with projections that revenue will soar to $143.7 billion by 2022.
Bayelsa Supreme Court judgment danger to Nigeria’s democracy - Oshiomhole
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hinted that the party may file for the review of the Supreme Court judgment which sacked its candidate, David Lyon, as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
The Daily Chase: Rail blockade fallout continues; Canopy rallies as revenue surges
CN said yesterday it has begun an “orderly shutdown” of its network in Eastern Canada, which forced Via Rail to halt service on all but two of its routes across the country as blockades continue to impede rail traffic.
Is professional investment advice worth the fees?
Determining the value of professional investment advice is a catch-22. While professional guidance has proven to boost returns over time, the cost of paying for it also eats away at those returns over time.
Boeing and engineering union agree on new, extended contract
The board of SPEEA will recommend the proposal to its 18,000 members in the Puget Sound area.
ASIC sends a message about takeover laws
Takeover law is a high-stakes game, and the criminal charges levelled against Jan Cameron show the regulator clearly wants to make a strong point.
AMP embarks on 'whole of wealth' cross-sell
The strategy unveiled by the AMP CEO has seen Bell Potter put a Buy recommendation on the stock for the first time in four years.
The inside story of a gas deal gone bad
ASX-listed Horizon Oil went from challenging a strongman in PNG to ignoring corruption warnings and paying a shell company $US10.3 million.
Horizon Oil hired disgraced lobbyist in PNG
The ASX-listed company at the centre of corruption allegations in Papua New Guinea hired a lobbyist who was found guilty of stealing public money.
Nest-egg nerves: the challenge facing super funds
With consistently good returns under their belt, how well prepared are super funds for a downturn?
It's how to hit climate targets that matters
Business has taken the lead in propelling Australia towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Why fund management companies are surging on the ASX
Investing in fund management companies is back in favour after a year of uncertainty. Now the money managers are in the money.
Advertising giants face ACCC inquiry into market power
Concerned about market concentration, the Morrison government has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of digital giants such as Google and Facebook, and global advertising agencies.
Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
These 15 matchmaking and social media startups want to change how we connect
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of social platforms and matchmaking is usually dating apps, but the potential of matchmaking algorithms goes way beyond making personal connections. Sometimes all you’re looking for is a developer with the right tech skills to get your fantasy project off the ground, or someone who […]
Biggest Family Offices Get Direct Access to Trading Desks
Family offices with assets of at least $1 billion are increasingly bypassing private bankers to deal directly with investment bank trading desks, a Citigroup Inc. executive said.
Court remands farmer for allegedly killing vigilante commander
A Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a farmer, Fidelis Ogah, 26, who allegedly killed a vigilante commander, be remanded.
UNN would continue to honour academic excellence, hardwork — VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Prof. Charles Arizechukwu Igwe, yesterday, said the institution would...
Court remands alleged Mpape bank robbers
An FCT High Court in Wuse on Friday ordered that the five men charged in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank.
Minimum Wage: Kogi workers to get better deal — NLC Chairman
Kogi NLC Chairman, Onuh Edoka has charged workers in the state to remain resolute as the labour leader struggle for the new minimum wage...
Agent docked for allegedly defrauding tenant of N1m
A PRO, Omeje Michael, was on Friday arraigned in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a tenant of N1 million.
African Development Bank says World Bank chief’s criticism ‘misleading’
The African Development Bank on Thursday pushed back against World Bank President David Malpass’ comments that it and.”
NDLEA destroys 34,560kg of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
Passenger who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight suspected of coronavirus tests negative
The passenger, who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight, was quarantined by the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) after the plane landed at Delhi airport on Thursday.
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Tracking of protesters alleged in latest indictment against, escalating tensions.
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
SNB's Zurbruegg: Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high
"Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high," Swiss National Bank's Vice-Chairman Fritz Zurbruegg said on Friday. "Affordability
GBP/USD drops to session lows, risks breaking below 1.30 mark post-US retail sales
The GBP/USD pair held on to its weaker tone and dropped to fresh session lows, around the key 1.30 psychological mark in reaction to the latest US mac
US: Retail Sales rose 0.3% in January as expected
Retail Sales in the US increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis in January following December's 0.2% growth, the advanced data published by the US Census
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Consolidated in a range, awaits US retail sales for fresh impetus
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the mid-European session on Friday and remained confined in a narrow trading
China's securities regulator to ease refinancing rules to help companies fight coronavirus
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced that it will be easing refinancing conditions to help listed companies fight the coronavir
NATO asks Taliban to show ‘real will’ to reduce violence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the Taliban to show “real will” to reduce violence in Afghanistan.Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday
China coronavirus toll increases to 1,367
Chinese authorities on Thursday said the overall toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country has reached 1,367, with 52,526 confirmed cases
Opposition councillors launch bid to block planned Temple Island redevelopment
Labour group responds by saying it is an attempt to 'chase headlines, stall new jobs for Bristolians and delay much-needed new affordable housing'
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
French carmaker Renault said Friday it went into the red last year for the first time in a decade on lower sales and a falling contribution from its Japanese partner Nissan.
Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it would prolong its suspension of flights to the Chinese mainland until March 28 over the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Is It Time To Say ‘Goodbye, Vodafone?’ Choice Is Government Takeover Or Bankruptcy
The political cost of offering huge bailouts can be high.
An EU judge told Google it's landed on Monopoly's 'Go to Jail' square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google faced stinging criticism from an EU General Court judge as it fights a $2.6 billion antitrust fine first imposed in 2017.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The World Bank called the bonds "a momentous step" in curbing disease, while a public health expert deems them "inappropriate and ineffective.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
World Bank questions Uganda’s growth with no jobs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has said Uganda should ask hard questions on why the country is growing but not creating enough jobs and people incomes remain stagnant. In the Economic update for Uganda launched on Thursday, the international lender said Uganda’s level of per capita income – that is money …
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US retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardware stores and furniture stores.
Costly onion, potato push WPI inflation to 3.1% in Jan
Both food, non-food articles inflation are expected to rise further, say experts
Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3
Our Bureau Private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) posted a net loss of ₹334 crore in the third quarter of FY20 when compared to the ₹373-crore net loss recorded in the same period the previous
IRDAI to set up common electronic platform to settle health insurance claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is looking at setting up a common electronic platform for settling health insurance claims.The platform, which is expected to come
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
Contracting Is Not A "problem" That Needs "solving"
Roger Partridge - Chairman
Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'
Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.
Members of white nationalist groups can join US military, official says
Membership in extremist group won’t keep recruits out of US military, defense official tells congressional subcommittee.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
This 6% Yield Is Not Fat, It Is Just A Little Husky
Husky Energy has delivered one of the worst returns among the Canadian large cap energy space.At the core of the issue is the fat capex which prevent meaningful free cash flow generation.We examine th
HCB Financial: A Modestly Overvalued Bank
HCB Financial is a solid community bank serving an area in southwestern Michigan.A conservative loan portfolio, however, offsets a remarkably low cost deposit base to limit the company's net interest
Philips: High Margin Of Safety And A 10% IRR Make This Medical Imaging Play A Buy
Philips has transformed from an industrial conglomerate to a leader in several fields within the medical technology space.The company is a global leader in the oligopolistic medical imaging space.The
Coronavirus And Credit - A Perfect Storm
This article posits that the spread of the coronavirus coincides with the downturn in the global credit cycle, with potentially catastrophic results.The credit crisis was already likely to be severe,
TechTarget: Hop On The Priority Engine Express For 75% Gains
TechTarget has significant barriers to entry and lots of operating leverage.Priority Engine Express will accelerate organic revenue growth.75% upside is possible with robust EBITDA growth.
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
CAMEROON, Cameroon — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of sanctions. The experts identified new methods that the country is using to evade U.N. sanctions, including …
THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America
The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.
Match-fixing: Delhi high court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar jail till further orders
Cricket News: A day after a trial court allowed custodial interrogation of Sanjeev Chawla, alleged bookie and key accused in one of cricket's biggest match-fixing s
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Yandex claims 2 million self-driving car miles, double in 4 months
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven 2 million miles to date, double the figure reported in October and 4 times the number announced in August.
GBP/EUR Update - Cabinet Reshuffle - CityAM
Reports over the weekend of tensions rising between the UK and the EU over trade negotiations meant that the pound got off to a shaky start this week.
South African Rand Risks Fresh Depreciation Despite SONA's Positives
The British Pound Sterling vs the South African Rand: Latest GBP/ZAR News and Analysis
Pound-Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast to Remain Supported
The British Pound has advanced 0.60% against the Australian Dollar over the course of the past week in line with the broader push higher by Sterling, that leaves it the top performing major currency for the week ending February 14
PhonePe earmarks ₹800 crore marketing budget to take on competition
It has signed up Alia Bhatt to create awareness.The platform aims add over 100 million users every year
FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth
irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget
Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus
If you haven't started saving for retirement, don't panic, but get a plan
OTTAWA - Canadians are bombarded by advertising preaching the virtues of starting to save for retirement early, letting the benefits of time and compound in
CPI(M) sees political motive behind CAG report row
‘Selective leak aimed at putting govt. in the dock ahead of local body elections’
Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus.
Suspended Mahant ‘prevented’ from taking charge as custodian of Hathiramji Mutt
High Court strikes down suspension proceedings against the Mahant
Match-fixing: Delhi High Court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar Jail till further orders
The High Court’s order came a day after a trial court here had sent him to 12-day police custody.
Bolton councillors who joined anti-homes protest group accused of doing it 'just to win votes'
The Hulton Community Action Group is fighting plans for hundreds of homes at Eldercot Road
Boris Johnson 'victory tour' visit to Trump's White House delayed until June
The Prime Minister and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds were invited to Washington in 'early 2020' after his election triumph - but the date's now thought to be June amid domestic issues and a row over Huawei
Flywire Secures $120 Million Through Series E Investment Round Led by Goldman Sachs; Announces Acquisition of Healthcare Technology Platform Simplee
Flywire, a U.S.-based fintech firm that provides global payment and receivables solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises, announced on Th
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet on Feb. 22-23 in Riyadh
Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges
Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in The Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
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Yemen's Houthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardized aid: UN official
They heard that vital supplies could be cut off, after humanitarian agencies complained of a deteriorating situation in the Houthii-controlled north where aid workers face arrest and intimidation.
Renault reports net losses of 141 million euros in 2019
Renault said its outlook for 2020 was bleak with a fresh fall in operational profitability, a statement said Friday.
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Its rules bar students from staying in the hostel during their periods.
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
A manager at another store, who gave her name as Joyce, said her shop has had to reduce what they buy as customer interest wilts.
WATCH: Gill, Shaw Fall Prey to Pacy Bouncers From Kuggeleijn For Naught
Both the promising youngsters fell prey to pacy well-directed bouncers by the NZ pacer after India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
Wolverhampton Council spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers' money on two trips to a real estate exhibition in France, figures have revealed.
Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Spot Will Soon Start Working on Oil Rigs
Spot, Boston Dynamics' robot dog, is going to begin work on Aker BP's Skarv oil rig. As an attempt to move away from the dangerous roles on oil rigs, the companies are working together to find a safe solution.
SilverCloud On How FIs Can Offer SMBs A ‘Consumer’ Banking Experience
SilverCloud CEO Scott Cornell tells PYMNTS how forward-thinking FIs can bring digital tools that improve consumer relationships to their corporate customers.
Procurement, Digital Banking See VC Funding Rounds
This week's B2B funding focused on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cash flow amid streamlining payments and supply chain visibility, as well as digital banking.
We’ll improve on service delivery to Lagosians, says commissioner
Ajibola Ponnle, commissioner for establishments, training and pensions in Lagos, says her ministry will inspire paradigm shift towards improving service delivery to Lagosians. Ponnle said this at the launch of Simple,
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
The Police have arraigned five suspects arrested in connection to a robbery operation at a bank in Mpape area of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week
These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these individual companies.
Beware of the perils of swimming against the tide
Why the share market and the ocean have much in common, and the lessons we can take from learning not to swim against the tide.
Exports contract for 6th straight month, drop 1.66 per cent in January; trade deficit widens
Shipments of petroleum products, plastic, carpet, gems and jewellery, and leather products contracted by 7.42 per cent, 10.62 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 6.89 per cent, and 7.57 4 per cent, respectively, in January. Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to USD 41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of USD 15.17 billion, according to the government data released on Friday.
Asia sees sharp decline in match-fixing, says AFC
"From 2016 we've witnessed a decline in match-fixing across Asia by 21% and with our efforts in tandem with Sportradar, the preventive measures we've introduced have produced positive results," Benoit Pasquier, AFC General Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs, told Reuters by email.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Solar farm as big as 19 rugby pitches and overlooking Swansea city centre is planned for Kilvey Hill
But energy bosses insist it wouldn't have an impact on the amazing views across Swansea Bay
Ex-SC CJ Bersamin named GSIS head
Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
A Huge 76% of UK IT Projects Overrun: Mulesoft
Over three quarters (76%) of UK IT projects overrun, a new report by Mulesoft finds. And resourcing constraints married to big ambitions are...
Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake
Five people have drowned after a tourist boat sank on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition
Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party
Martin tells McDonald no party can be forced into government
Sinn Féin leader says voters angry that Fianna Fáil is not sitting down for discussions
Enterprise Ireland ranked second globally for VC deal count
State agency backed 200 early-stage companies last year with about 1,500 in its portfolio
British bank RBS changes name in evolution to 'purpose-led' operation
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Royal Bank of Scotland announced Friday it will change its name to the NatWest Group later this year as part of a shift to become a "purpose-led" operation -- and distance itself from scandals related to a major bailout more than a decade ago.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
An EU judge told Google it’s landed on Monopoly’s ‘Go to Jail’ square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine
Google’s legal battle with the EU over antitrust fines has just gotten fierce.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.
Total considers stopping fuel oil sales for power: CEO
ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - France’s Total (TOTF.PA) is considering stopping sales of fuel oil to power markets as the energy giant seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its renewable power business, its chief executive told Reuters.
Nigeria's military razed villages in war on Islamist insurgents: Amnesty International
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria’s military burned down villages and forcibly displaced hundreds of people in its fight against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast, rights group Amnesty International alleged on Friday.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Is Now Available For $1380
Samsung's second foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, is now available for purchase. The Galaxy Z Flip is available from Samsung and Best Buy, Unlocked
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee ‘felt bad’ about not being invited to metro corridor inauguration
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the East-West Metro Corridor project on Thursday.
South Africa's fuel prices to drop (with diesel users to benefit most)...
The AA says “steady declines in international oil prices" have set the stage for fuel price reductions at month end, despite a weakening rand.
Canada's Telus Announces Pre-Valentine's Pledge To 'Stay Faithful' to Huawei In National 5G Rollout
In a statement ahead of Valentine's Day, the Canadian executive said it was "important" for Telus to launch its network "when the time is right", adding that his company would continue working with govenrment officials to build its networks.
Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy
The conflict between the US military and Syrians occurred on 12 February at a checkpoint in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria.
India-spec Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace details revealed
The 7-seater Tiguan AllSpace is set to launch in the coming months. Click here to see what features the VW SUV offers.
Khasadars from South Waziristan be merged into KP police soon: IG
By Hamid Khan Wazir WANA, PAKISTAN: The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanaullah Abbasi has announced that the notification pertaining to the merger of Khasadar force of district South Waziristan into KP police would be issued within a few days. The IG KP Police on his maiden visit to the long-neglected district South Waziristan, lauded the services rendered by the levies and Khasadar force in the war against terrorism. Speaking at a function in Wana, headquarters of the South Waziristan on Friday, he said that Khasadar force rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terrorism and fought along with Pakistan army courageously and gallantly to maintain peace and stability in the country. Sanaullah Abbasi said that he was well-aware of the problems facing by the Khasadar force and steps were being taken to address their issues on an urgent basis, adding that the families of the martyred Khasadar personnel would be given Shaheed package.
Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that the incumbent government is working on legislating for the establishment of National Youth Foundation in the Country to enable better work for the development of the youth. In a meeting with Ms. Indhira Santos, Global Lead Labor & Skills […]
AGR row: After SC rap, telecom dept orders operators to clear dues before midnight
Department of Telecommunications has started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to telecom firms, asking them to clear pending licence fees and spectrum usage charges before 11:59 pm on February 14
I-T Dept notifies forms for companies to avail lower corporate taxes
CBDT has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower I-T rate and new manufacturing firms, respectively
Renault plans a slew of initiatives in India
"We will bring innovation and find slots where demand is there. We have Kwid and Triber and in the second half of this year, we also plan to bring in a new product which would be based on Triber platform," says Mamillapalle
What's next for Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel after Supreme Court's AGR blow?
AGR row: Soon after the court judgement, Airtel said that it's in the process of doing self-assessment of the dues, and shall submit Rs 10,000 crore by February 20
DoT asks Vodafone Idea, Airtel to clear AGR dues by midnight
The DoT, which faced the ire of Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, has started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms
Once a "Blind Spot," Kid-Safe Content Becomes Big Tech Obsession
Video sites for children are booming as YouTube and others invest heavily in family fare: "You're going to see a huge wave of development."
AAP to fight all local bodies polls across India to expand base: Gopal Rai
Rai called BJP's nationalism "negative", asserting that AAP will expand its base by highlighting on "positive nationalism"
Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore
Consolidated revenue of the company stood at Rs 2,735.56 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,555.04 crore for the corresponding period a year ago.
RPower net profit declines 57 pc to Rs 49 crore in Dec quarter
Reliance Power (RPower) on Friday said its consolidated net profit has dipped over 57 per cent to Rs 49.39 crore in the December 2019 quarter, mainly due to lower income. The company's consolidated net profit had stood at Rs 116.44 crore in the
Goyal suggests ideas to stakeholders for promoting sale of tribal products
Citing an example, he said cricketer M S Dhoni can be a brand ambassador for a tribal product of Jharkhand
ONGC Q3 net halves on fall in oil, gas prices, output
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) on Friday reported halving of its December quarter net profit after it faced the double whammy of falling oil and gas prices and a drop in production. Standalone net profit in October-December at Rs 4,152
How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet
His appointment has been widely welcomed, with the Pound Sterling rallying to a two-month high following the announcement
PhonePe earmarks Rs 800 cr in marketing to expand reach, signs Alia Bhatt
The current brand campaign of the company will feature four TV commercials with Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt, which will be spread across digital platforms, radio, print and cinema.
Trump wants $1.5 bn over 10 years to revive US uranium production
US uranium production has plummeted 96 per cent in the last five years, the US Energy Information Administration reported Thursday
Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict's plea against mercy petition rejection
The apex court had earlier dismissed a similar plea filed by another death row convict in the case, Mukesh Kumar Singh
Whistleblower policy critical for internal control in firms: Keki Mistry
Mistry said certain instances in the past have shown that whistleblowers are either seeking ill of a company or looking for media attention
Corruption and mismanagement to blame for SA poor economy - Cosatu
Reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA, Cosatu warned the government not to outsource its developmental obligations to the private sector.
Taiwan says China 'stalling' over repatriation flights
'The Chinese side has used all kinds of reasons to stall and refused our plans and recommendations. We deeply regret this,' says Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung
Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the government will dip into its financial reserves – some of the world's healthiest – to give cash subsidies to sectors hit hardest by the crisis
Hong Kong stocks end week higher as virus deaths fall
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Friday, as the daily death and infection tolls in the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak returned to lower levels, following a dramatic spike the previous day. At the
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Five months out, Japan's Olympics organisers say 'no plan B' amid coronavirus fears
Organisers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they have no contingency plans for cancelling the event, despite rising fears of a coronavirus outbeak in neighbouring China. Officials said plans for the Summer Olympics to open on July 24 remained "on track", despite jolts from the virus which has infected almost 64,000 globally and killed more than 1,400, mostly in China. “The advice we’re received externally from the WHO (World Health Organisation) is that there’s no case for any contingency plans or cancelling the Games or moving the Games,” said John Coates, the head of an International Olympic Committee inspection team. Japan reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday, and is carrying out checks on passengers of a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, after the virus was found onboard earlier in February.
Jet buyers back Boeing-Embraer deal as Airbus expands reach
SINGAPORE — Some of the world’s biggest aircraft buyers are urging the European Union to clear Boeing’s tie-up with Embraer, fearing Embraer’s commercial aviation business would struggle on its own now Airbus has swallowed its main competitor in regional jets.
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece Friday.
Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling
Anti-pipeline protests that have derailed vital freight movement in eastern Ontario and passenger rail travel across Canada are continuing Friday, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Collect on Rite Aid’s Short-Term Bullishness
My regular readers know I never want to buck the tape, or go against the action in the market, which is why I am recommending a bullish call option on Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD).
Amazon Stock Is a Buy if Not for the Coronavirus
But it’s the coronavirus, not the tremendous spike in market value, that investors should be worried about in the nearer term.
It’s Time to Plug into PLUG Stock
Another deal and a technical big deal on the price chart puts PLUG stock into buying position for continued momentum.
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
POLITICO Pro Cyber Insights: Munich 5G chatter — AI in cyber agency cross hairs — Schrems vs. Facebook in Vienna
Presented by Avaaz View in your browser or listen to audio By LAURENS CERULUS With Vincent Manancourt, Mark Scott and Nicholas Vinocur. PRESENTED BY TODAY’S TOP LINE — US TO MERKEL: HOW ABOUT PRIVA…
OMPALAN to PDP: Stop distracting Uzodinma - The Nation Newspaper
The Imo State Chapter of Oil and Solid Mineral Producing Area Landlords' Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN), Friday asked the People’s Democratic...
EFCC probes alleged diversion of N3b in Kwara _ The Nation Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it is probing alleged diversion of over three billion Naira by the past administration...
Illegal miners face 2-year imprisonment - FG - The Nation Newspaper
Anyone who engages in illegal mining will face two-year jail term without an option of fine, the federal government has declared...
#SONA2020: Renewable energy sector celebrates pledge to bid window 5
The South African Wind Energy Association, along with the broader renewable energy sector have welcomed the announcement that bid window 5 will open soon.
Telugu migrant labourers stranded without work permit in Iraq to return home
Explaining the fate of those migrants who were without work permit, Telugu Gulf Employees Welfare Association president Alagonda Dakshina Murthy, who works in Erbil, said his association had approached the MoS for MEA V Muraleedharan during his visit to Iraq in November 2019.
Foil gameplan of ‘fascist forces’ to occupy space in varsities: Aishe Ghosh
The ABVP is for the first time contesting eight central panel posts - four in arts and four in engineering faculties - for the February 19 students' union polls in the JU.
Tamil Nadu Budget: AIADMK govt focuses on flagship welfare schemes, education
he Chief Minister K Palaniswami-led government, which has been implementing a slew of welfare schemes announced the formation of a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle to finance and manage the Amma Unavgam, the pet project of Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and allocated Rs 100 crore.
The fight is to take back Constitution and country: Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the students in their long fight.
U.S. DOJ indicts Huawei for racketeering and stealing trade secrets [Update: Huawei response]
The U.S. has charged Huawei with stealing trade secrets in a new 16-count indictment handed down this week. The firm is also accused of violating sanctions by covertly trading with states like Iran and North Korea.
Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees
Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?” She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Covid-19: Taiwan says China ‘stalling’ over repatriation flights
TAIPEI, Feb 14 — Taiwan today accused China of dragging its feet over the evacuation of citizens stranded in the midst of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak, the latest spat between the two neighbours. Multiple countries have successfully arranged evacuation flights for nationals stuck in Hubei...
Stop work for now, Zuraida tells Taman Desa condo builder after slab falls
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — All construction work on The Address condominium in Taman Desa must stop with immediate effect, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said tonight after a concrete slab from the building’s sixth floor collapsed earlier in the day. Two men were trapped...
Trader: Ethereum Can Hit $440 But Indicator Warns Altcoin ‘Overbought’
“Serious resistance” should trigger above $400 as General Strength Indicator suggests Ether is at its most overbought since May 2019.
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites
Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...
Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization
Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.
Experts call for halving fatal road accidents by year 2030
Over 1.3 million people die in traffic accidents every year. Consequently, traffic accidents are the most common cause of death in certain age groups. The world's experts are now gathering in Stockholm ...
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
Using noise to enhance optical sensing
In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...
N11.5bn fraud: Absence of witnesses stalls Alao-Akala’s trial
The trial of a former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, and two others for alleged N11.5billion fraud was on Friday stalled, due to the absence of the prosecution witnesses. The Economi...
Watch An Army Soldier Take on a U.S. Marine in an Obstacle Course Challenge
A little friendly competition never hurt anybody. But not everybody serves in the U.S. armed forces, where the competition is a little more intense than in civilian life.
Dennis Itumbi proposes Ruto ally to join the Cabinet while Tuju is away on sick leave
Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital
5G-Ready iPhone 12 Might Ship Without 2×2 MIMO Support, Resulting in Slower Upload Speeds
A new report states that one of the many iPhone 12 features to not be present is 2x2 MIMO support, resulting in crippled upload speeds
Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas
What started as a relaxing holiday at the Kruger National Park ended in horror as three friends were hijacked and robbed of their valuables by four men posing as police officers near Delmas in Mpumalanga.
Bayelsa verdict: Oshiomole, Sylvia, Keyamo must apologise to Nigerians - Lagos PDP
The chairman of the PDP in Lagos state, Adedeji Doherty, has asked the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomole, to apologize to the PDP, Bayelsans and Nigerians for allegedly attempting to steal Diri's governorship mandate.
Kering Turned Over Approximately $17.15 Billion USD in 2019
With Gucci contributing approximately $10.42 billion USD alone.
Software Maker Toast Raises Funds at $4.9 Billion Valuation
Toast Inc., which makes point-of-sale technology for restaurants, raised $400 million at a $4.9 billion valuation in a fundraising round led by investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and TPG.
Kraft Heinz’s Junk Downgrade Rekindles Bond Market Jitters
Kraft Heinz Co., the iconic food giant created in a merger five years ago, was downgraded to junk by two credit raters, raising fresh worries among investors that a slowing economy could threaten the broader corporate bond market.
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
The House just passed a bill making it easier for workers to organize. It doesn’t go far enough.
Flight Centre lifts stop-sell on SAA tickets
Its preferred travel insurance provider has reinstated cover to SAA, effective immediately.
Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law
Ado Ekiti—Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun bill into law.
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and
Ogun: NDLEA destroys 34,560 kg of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
UNIPORT expels 8 students over alleged plagiarism, malpractices
The Senate of University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) has expelled eight students over alleged misconduct bordering on plagiarism, extortion
Suicide: Psychologist urges youths to embrace dialogue
Ofordile said that a lot of people silently commit suicide in Nigeria without people noticing or recognising it. According to Ofordile...
Breaking: Lagos closes 16 companies over N126.19m tax evasion
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service(LIRS) on Friday announced that it had closed 16 companies in the state over alleged failure to
Baltic states mull joint deposit recycling system
A meeting of Baltic Assembly committees in Tallinn February 14 focused on the circular economy and digital cooperation, with the possibility of a unified recycling system for all three Baltic states among the subejects discussed.
After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm today
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms.
Man comes to rob posh Mumbai flat, drinks 2 bottles of champagne instead
A 19-year-old man broke into a businessman's flat in South Mumbai but before robbing the flat he passed out on two bottles of champagne kept in the fridge there.
USD/CAD slides to 2-week lows, further below mid-1.3200s
The USD/CAD pair maintained its offered tone through the early North-American session and dropped to fresh two-week lows, around the 1.3235 region in
USD/JPY drops below 109.80 after uninspiring US data
The USD/JPY pair lost nearly 15 pips with the initial reaction to Retail Sales and Industrial Production data from the US and touched a session low of
GBP/USD: Spending will not alleviate Brexit pressure – Rabobank
The cable gained some traction yesterday following the resignation of the Chancellor Sajid Javid, but analysts at Rabobank are still seeing hurdles in
Wall Street opens slightly higher following mixed US data
Wall Street's main indexes started the day slightly higher on Friday as investors assess the latest batch up of macroeconomic data releases from the U
EUR/USD New York Price Forecast: Euro off 34-month lows post-US Retail Sales
EUR/USD is trading in a weak bear trend below the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs) as the quote is bouncing off 34-month lows. The US Retail Sales Cont
US: Unconvinced retail sales data
The United States has just released retail sales data and the numbers were slightly higher but failed to convince the market, Joseph Trevisani from FX
US Dollar Index challenges daily lows near 99.00, U-Mich in sight
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck vs a bundle of its main competitors, remains on the defensive at the end of the week and is now flirt
US: Industrial Production declined 0.3% in January vs. -0.2% expected
Industrial Production in the US declined 0.3% in January, the data published by the Federal Reserve showed on Friday. This reading came in slightly wo
Boys more likely to bear the brunt of digital dating abuse: Researchers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, revealed that boys were significantly more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse and physical
Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran
Facebook has removed three networks of accounts, Pages, and Groups for engaging in foreign or government interference on Facebook and Instagram that
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports stir up edible oil trade
"A rebalancing is happening in the palm oil market," says a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm.
Turkey ready to work on CPEC projects, says President Erdogan alongside PM Imran
Calls for increasing bilateral trade between the two countries to $1 billion, before bringing it up to $5 billion.
Antibiotic resistance poses a growing risk during pandemics
Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a "superbug" enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIM Bangalore
The lateral and final placements for the PGP Class of 2018-20 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 518 offers, leading to all 428 students who appeared for placements being placed over three interview days.
Mobility in Africa, breaking new grounds
As Africa enters a technology revolution, the pace of urbanisation will increase, and the ever-pressing issue of mobility will increase with it.
CBN condemns receiving foreign currency in transfers
CBN has lamented the rate at which international money transfers are done in foreign currencies by Nigerians, saying it is detrimental to naira.
Romania's DefMin Ciuca meets Ukrainian counterpart Zahorodnyuk in Munich
Romania's acting Defence Minister Nicolae Ciuca had a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Zahorodnyuk, on the sidelines of...
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...
Mac software threats climbed 400% in 2019, more than Microsoft Windows, report says
Mac computers are less secure than they used to be and more vulnerable to certain types of software threats than their Microsoft Windows counterparts.
The State Of Indian Education With Mohandas Pai And Nisha Holla Part 1
Watch for a wealth of insights on education from our esteemed guests
Babri Masjid Action Committee To Move SC Seeking Rubble Of Demolished Mosque In Ayodhya
AIBMAC convener Zafaryab Jilani said that he would soon file a petition in the SC on the matter
Commemorating Pulwama Martyrs, CRPF Resolves To Weed Out Militancy From J&K
Commemorating 40 of its men martyred in the terror attack in Pulwama district a year ago, the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday renewed its resolve to weed out militancy from Jammu & Kashmir.
CPC cash in as Ghanaians celebrate chocolate day
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It’s Time for Encrypted Messaging app Signal to go Mainstream
Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike is growing the Signal Foundation and adding new features to the app thanks to a big investment.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Paris, France | AFP | Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses. Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.
Capgemini plans quarterly appraisals for entry-level workforce
To add 25,000 techies this year through mix of campus and lateral hires
AGR dues: Bharti Group to deposit ₹10,000 crore with DoT by February 20
Will pay balance dues by next date of hearing, says telecom major
Goods exports dip 1.6% to $25.97 b in Jan; trade deficit at $15.17 billion
Coronavirus outbreak, persisting protectionism add to exporters’ woes
Trends in MSME sector growth in Tamil Nadu
Most MSMEs in Tamil Nadu were set up by entrepreneurs who said that they had the skill and motivation to set up and run a unit but a fifth of the entrepreneurs reported that their inability to find a
ONGC net profit falls 50% to ₹4,152 crore in Q3
ONGC has reported a ₹4,151.63 crore standalone net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2019-2020. This is 49.75 per cent lower than the ₹8,262.7 crore profit reported in the comparable quar
MSME in Tamil Nadu | An up-close view
Tamil Nadu continues to be a vibrant industrial State, with a large base of big factories and small units. The State has an estimated seven lakh registered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME),
IDF warns: Budget deficits cause us to throw intelligence information in the garbage
IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.
Tesla raises $2 billion in secondary stock offering priced at $767 a share — 5% below where it's trading now
Tesla will sell 2.65 million shares of common stock for a price tag of $US767 a share, the company announced Friday. That’s a 4.6% discount on Thursday’s closing price.
Several killed in central Mali village attack, local officials say
At least 20 villagers were killed in an attack in central Mali overnight, local officials said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state.
Samsung Electronics says its board chairman offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
Renault cuts dividend, slices profit goal for 2020
French carmaker Renault warned that auto demand remained volatile, cut its dividend for 2019 and set a lower operating margin goal for 2020, a ...
Samsung Electronics board chairman jailed for union-busting activities offers to resign
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that Lee Sang-hoon, the chairman of its board, had offered to resign, without elaborating on a reason.
United Bancorporation Of Alabama: Annual Update On Alabama's Southern Banking Belle
United Bancorporation of Alabama has exceeded most of our expectations over the last two years. The company's operating performance has benefited from some nonrecurring items, especially awards relate
Exxon Mobil: A Great American Company With A 5.66% Dividend Worth Investing In
Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years and with yields closing in on 6% it is an income lover's dream.Exxon Mobil is positioning itself for the future as its recoverable resou
Future Industry Consolidation Could Be Good News For Macerich
On February 10, the shopping center REIT giant Simon Property Group announced it was acquiring a majority equity stake in Taubman Centers, Inc.Future consolidation in the industry could be good news f
Facebook - This Cash Machine Keeps On Spitting Out Money
Facebook's cash (and cash equivalents) balance keeps on increasing, exceeding the $50Bn mark (~$55Bn at year end 2020). This is fuelled by strong annual operating cash flow, which has now surpassed th
2 Well-Covered 8% Yields Below Call Value: DCP Midstream LP
DCP has two preferred issues with 12.92X distribution coverage in 2019.Both are below their $25 call value.DCP's 15%-plus common unit yield's coverage also is detailed.Earnings, growth projects, analy
Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline
President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.
Kyiv, Moscow Say Zelenskiy, Patrushev Did Not Meet In Oman
Presidential offices in Kyiv and Moscow say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev did not meet in Oman last month, as rumors swirled following a report by the investigative journalism group Schemes (Skhemy), that showed the two officials crossed paths in the Middle Eastern country.
RISE OF THE CIO: How the digital revolution is changing the role and making it a critical part of the C-suite
Business Insider explores the minds of top CIOs leading tech overhauls to see how they're dealing with the changing duties of the role.
Anglo takeover becomes Sirius' last hope as alternative falls through
Embattled UK miner Sirius Minerals said today that it had dropped an alternative funding scheme to its takeover by Anglo American as it was unviable.
Tesco 'unlawfully' blocked rivals from opening nearby stores, CMA finds
Tesco has been told to stop illegally blocking rival supermarkets from buying its land or leasing nearby sites by the [...]
Teranga secures approvals to acquire stake in Massawa Gold Project
Teranga has secured approvals to proceed to conclude the previously announced acquisition of a 90% stake in the Massawa Gold Project in Senegal, Africa.
Brexit investments paying off for UK mining companies
UK mining sector earnings have increased by over £2bn since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, according to analysis of the latest ONS figures.
KBC claims siblings are in contempt of court after failing to leave property at centre of controversial eviction
The High Court today heard the McGann family has not complied with a court order.
Nuvia Will Challenge Intel and AMD For Hyperscaler CPU Sockets Using Custom ARM Design
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Exports decline 1.7% in January, trade deficit widens to $15 billion
During the first 10 months of the current fiscal, while exports contracted 1.9%, imports shrank 8.1%.Of the 30 major items in India’s export and import baskets, 21 export items and 17 imported goods fell
Income Tax Department busts ₹2000 crore black money racket in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Searches conducted by the department earlier this month covered more than 40 premises.Chandrababu Naidu’s associate was covered in the search operation
EU says India has taken steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir, calls for swift withdrawal of remaining curbs
The European Union spokeswoman said we recognise the serious security concerns, but it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.The comment comes after the 25 EU diplomats visited Kashmir on Wed and Thu and ahead of a meeting of the envoys with India’s NSA Ajit Doval
23 Indian fishermen held for trespassing Pakistani waters
KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Friday took into custody four fishing boats of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani waters.Commander Farooq, mission in-charge of t
IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reply from Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) on a contempt of court plea moved by the ex-employees of Pakista
Sindh govt plans to recruit pricing magistrates to curb inflation
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday decided to recruit price control magistrates to take action against hoarders and rising commodities’ prices.Speaking on the matter, Sindh Minister for Agr
Senators demand report on flour, sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday announced that the upper house will hold a debate on Monday on rising inflation and increase in prices of the basic commodities in the country.
U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour
Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of
Fresh clashes in Libya despite UN ceasefire call
A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health officials.
On heels of quarterly loss, Nissan again slashes full-year outlook amid economic uncertainties
After posting only its first third quarterly loss in 11 years, Nissan Motor Co. on Thursday again cut its annual profit forecast due to weak demand and eco
Gold seized at RGIA
An air passenger was detained by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.2 kg of foreign origin gold from Jeddah. The accused passenger, who is being questioned by the
Data | How many times did incumbents retain power in Assembly elections since 2014?
A look at the outcomes of 33 Assembly elections since the BJP's win in the 2014 Lok Sabha election reveals a significant anti-incumbency trend
Budget: farmers disappointed
Farmers’ organisations are disappointed with the State budget in view of lack of an announcement on crop loan waiver and increase in paddy procurement price. They have expressed concern over the gover
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India to expand base: Gopal Rai
‘The party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its positive nationalism’
Tiruchi ignored
City residents have expressed dismay over the absence of any announcement with respect to establishment of an integrated bus stand in Tiruchi in the State budget. The absence of any mention on the lon
Milk crisis: State seeks T.N. help
Milma is eyeing a daily supply of one lakh litres from Tamil Nadu
Top news of the day: Supreme Court rap forces telecom department to order telcos to clear AGR dues, memorial for slain CRPF jawans inaugurated in Pulwama, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Digix, Developer of First Asset-backed Digital Gold Token, Launches Revamped Marketplace and Website
Digix, the developer of the first asset-backed digital gold token, recently upgraded its online marketplace and website. The company’s new marketplace and dig
Digital Asset Exchange Liquid.com to Launch FF1 Token, a Cryptocurrency that Helps Create a Diversified and Risk-Managed Investment Portfolio
Liquid.com, a globally accessible digital asset exchange, confirmed on February 11, 2020, that Two Prime’s inaugural FF Token, the FF1, will be officially int
Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
RBS profit surges, as bank's new CEO sets climate goal
Looking to the future, Rose said "climate, and the role we can play in accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy" was among her "initial areas of focus where we can make a substantial impact".
Amazon wins suspension of $10bn 'JEDI' contract to Microsoft
Amazon has alleged it was shut out of the deal because of President Donald Trump's vendetta against the company and its chief executive Jeff Bezos.
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech
Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis and chief rabbi of
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The House of Representatives just passed an interesting bill dealing with organized labor. Known as the Protect the Right to Organize Act, the bill would ban states from enacting so-called right-to-work laws. It would make it illegal for employers to permanently replace striking
Police Team Reaches College in Bhuj After Uproar Over Menstruation Check on Hostel Girls
The Gujarat State Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged incident and has sought a detailed report from the Bhuj police.
AAP to Contest All Elections to Local Bodies Across India to Expand Base: Gopal Rai
Rai said the party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its "positive nationalism".
After Supreme Court Rap, DoT Directs Telcos to Pay AGR Dues by 11:59 PM Tonight
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links
It comes weeks after Belgrade and Pristina agreed to resume direct flights for the first time since the Kosovo War.
MyTheresa eCommerce Fashion Brand Plans To Go Public
MyTheresa, the online luxury fashion retailer, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange to take advantage of robust equity markets.
GameSnacks to deliver more casual, faster games to more consumers
The gaming world has significantly changed over the past three decades. Console and PC gaming are still around but mobile gaming is fast becoming the standard. That is why phone makers keep on impr…
Retirement hack: cheap dividend stocks could make you a million
Buying undervalued income shares could boost your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.
GTBank, Zenith, Access, First bank, UBA get some Love on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air and Nigerian bank users have spoken. ‘Who is the love of your life? Who is your crush? Your side boo? Your worst ex? Who will you break up with?’ Here at Ciuci Consulting, our annual banking report – What Retail Banking Customers Want for 2020 has started on a ‘love note’ with the #BankLoveChallenge.
The Refined Investor Series 2020 promises to provide actionable insights for investors
The Refined Investor Series, reputed for high-level conversations is well attended by high profile business leaders and investors- and this year is no different as Fine & Country West Africa will be collaborating with PwC and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie as knowledge partners to execute what has been described as one of the most anticipated & insightful Real Estate events for the upper quartile market in Nigeria.
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the success of anti-corruption crusade as they remained the strength of the future.
County Assemblies oppose creation of 14 regional governments under BBI
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) has opposed the establishment of regional governments, in what has been termed as a scheme by - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge would be 'utter waste of money', SDLP says
The proposed bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland would be an "utter waste of public mone...
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps
The BPS will combine door-to-door interviews and data gathering from the Home Ministry’s Population and Civil Registration Directorate General for the 2020 census.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
Explosives tied to balloons and kites first emerged as a weapon in Gaza, ruled by the Islamist group Hamas, during intense protests in 2018, when the devices drifted across the border daily, causing thousands of fires in Israeli farms and communities.
Coronavirus: Indonesia to screen ships seeking to dock from China
Every vessel from China and its crew members will be screened while the ship is still on the waters, or before it seeks to dock at the country's ports.
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi's boyfriend: classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing.
B/Gen. Bathan of ‘Traslacion’ snafu promoted twice in a week
The Philippine National Police (PNP) bared on Friday another round of reorganization in its rank, including the promotion anew of a general who confiscated a journalist's phone during the
Cops say they have clinching evidence against Bengaluru's Bentley boy Nalpad
Investigators have CCTV footage showing MLA's son's involvement in accident
Google’s €2.4bn fine ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh comments come during hear at EU’s General Court in Luxembourg
Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty
Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.
Indian court questions interrogation of children in anti-government play
BENGALURU (Reuters) - An Indian court on Friday ordered a state government to explain why police interrogated children who performed a play critical of a new law, a lawyer said, in a case that has raised questions about freedom of speech.
Syria tensions unlikely to shake Turkey's Russian missile plans: U.S. official
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, despite a threat of U.S sanctions.
Insured losses from storm Ciara could near $2 billion, RMS estimates
(Reuters) - Total insured property losses from storm Ciara, which was named Sabine in Germany, could be between 1.1 billion and 1.8 billion euros ($1.2 billion-$1.95 billion), catastrophe risk modeling firm RMS estimated on Friday.
Naked couple protest in bed against Polish canal project
WARSAW (Reuters) - An activist couple spent Valentine’s day morning naked in bed on the site of a planned canal which Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to cut across a narrow strip of land that separates its eastern coastline from the Baltic Sea.
Cocoa traders expect adverse weather, hoarding to hit Ivorian sales
ABIDJAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Adverse weather and hoarding in Ivory Coast could see sales of the top cocoa producer’s largest export fall some way short of consensus, which could push global prices higher, traders said.
Thai villagers turn to court in protest over Mekong dam in Laos
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year.
Zuckerberg ready for Facebook to pay more tax as welcomes rules review
MUNICH (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean it may have to pay more taxes in different countries, excerpts of a speech he is due to deliver in Germany on Saturday show.
Council says vehicle ban a success despite business complaints
Central Dunedin businesses are up in arms about cars and buses being banned in the Octagon. The Dunedin City Council is hailing the trial closure of the landmark as a success but retailers say it has left them out of pocket and unsure of their future if any ban becomes permanent. The council is holding a series of pedestrian-only trials in the Octagon from January to late March, at the cost of $150,000. The plan is being marketed as the Octagon Experience. The current trial, which began on 27 January and finishes on Sunday, is the most widespread.
An apple a day too much to pay?
A surge in fruit and vegetable prices has driven the largest monthly rise in food costs in nearly three years. Official numbers showed prices rising 2.1 percent in January on the month before. Stats NZ said much higher costs for strawberries and apples and a range of meat and grocery items were the main drivers. It said that reflected the usual pattern of prices rising after the Christmas holidays. Food costs for the year ended January rose 3.5 percent on the year before, the biggest annual rise in eight years.
NZX profit reflects growth in capital markets
The NZX says its full year result reflects the stellar performance of the capital markets over the past year, with momentum expected to drive growth in the coming year. The capital market operator's net profit rose 25.7 percent to $14.6 million in the year to December, and rose 7.1 percent on continuing operations. The market operator said it spent most of its capital investment to upgrade the NZX trading system and NZX Wealth Technologies over the past year. NZX chair James Miller said the 2019 results showed encouraging earnings growth, assisted by strong growth in the local market, which rose more than 30 percent over the year. "This extends the excellent run of New Zealand's sharemarket over the past decade," Miller said, noting the NZX's share price had increased 42 percent over that period.
Man wanted in connection with homicide at Florida Under Armour store found dead
A man who had been fired from his job at Orlando International Premium Outlets killed a manager in the Under Armour store and is still on the run, police say.
Attacks, threats against mosques raise concern as parliament discusses Islam in Germany
The recent increase in hateful attacks and threats against mosques and djemevis Alevi places of worship in Germany have sparked concern among the...
Serbia, Kosovo agree to open road, railway connections
Serbia and its former province Kosovo on Friday signed an agreement to restore a railway connection between them under U.S. mediation in a step toward...
Turkey to stand with Pakistan on Kashmir issue, Erdoğan says
President Erdoğan underlined the importance of the Kashmir issue for Turkey, reiterating the country's support to Pakistan for a solution on the basis of justice and equity
LifeProof NËXT Case Keeps Dirt & Snow Away From The Galaxy S20
LifeProof has announced its new NËXT cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. LifeProof is joining a ton of other companies with this
CBOT Trends - Wheat up 3-5 cents, corn mixed, soy steady-down 2 cents
CHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Up 3 cents to 5 cents per bushel* Some end-of-week bargain buying expected to boost wheat market. Most-active CBOT wheat contract has fallen in three of the four previous trading sessions and is on track for a weekly loss of 1.9%.
Buy/Drive/Burn: Compact and Captive Pickup Trucks From 1982
In the last edition of Buy/Drive/Burn, we pitted three compact pickup trucks from Japan against one another. The year was 1972, and still fairly early in Japan's truck offerings on North American shores. The distant year caused many commenters to shout "We are young!" And then claim a lack of familiarity. Fine! Today we'll move it forward a decade, and talk trucks in 1982.
Mountain crash pilot hails Saudi rescue teams for saving his life
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo and Misk Initiatives Centre on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. It will support innovation in scientific research and technological development between the Kingdom and Japan in fields such as big data, cybersecurity, renewable energy, energy efficiency,
Museveni lauds Vision Group on Harvest Money expo
I applaud the Vision Group for bringing us together to learn and showcase different products and available resources and technologies for us to advance the agricultural...
US Senate to Push for More Military Assistance for Ukraine - Senator
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate will push to provide more assistance to Ukraine, including military support, US Senator John Barasso told reporters in Kiev on Friday.
Indian Court Stays National Competition Regulator’s Investigation Against E-Commerce Giant Amazon
New Delhi (Sputnik): US E-Commerce major Amazon engaged in deep discounting during the festive season in India. India’s domestic traders are up in arms, alleging that discounting by online retailers is distorting the market
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
A passenger of United Airlines flight was 'taken to the back of the plane' after falling ill.
Flight centre resumes sales of SAA tickets
The insurer linked to flight centre reinstated insolvency cover for SAA.
Stock investors say Ramaphosa’s speech was too light on details
Market participants will look for answers in the budget speech.
Ramaphosa plan no quick fix for SA’s energy woes
Industry experts are looking for timelines.
Cosatu says SA seeks to cut 30 000 state jobs, freeze pay
That’s part of the state’s proposal to reduce its wage bill, according to the union.
Dan Loeb’s Third Point Discloses $115M ViacomCBS Stake
The hedge fund also revealed that it cut its holdings in Fox Corp. by more than 37 percent, and acquired a $130 million stake in Amazon.
'We Won't Stop': Despite Leader's Resignation, Algerians Keep Up Protest One Year On
Long-standing ruler Bouteflika resigned in April and the new president has offered concessions and talks to the opposition, but protesters still fill the squares
Belgian OncoDNA closes €19 million Series B to expand its oncology software
Gosselies-based OncoDNA, the healthtech making precision medicine a reality, today announced that it has completed a €19 million Series B equity financing. The new funding will support rapid international growth, accelerate software development and hiring initiatives.
Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10
Newly-appointed chancellor could be given room to manoeuvre with deadline extension
Compensation from Boeing over 737 MAX grounding key to SpiceJet operations
Incentives crucial for its survival as 737 MAX grounding stalls expansion plans
Shree Cement's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit up 2.8% at Rs 409 crore
PBT in Q3 of the last fiscal year stood at Rs 398.5 crore
HealthifyMe collaborates with online grocery players to tap wider markets
A pilot project in partnership with Swiggy to deliver healthy food launched in Gurgaon; mental wellness segment on anvil
Eveready's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit jumps on asset sale to Rs 110 crore
The pre-tax profit, adjusted against the one-time land sale and separation costs, remained flat at Rs 21.20 crore
GoAir appoints Vinay Dube, former Jet Airways chief, as new CEO
In recent weeks the airline has been facing challenge due to delays in deliveries of aircraft and spare engines resulting in cancellation of flights
Wendell Rodricks: A tribute to a genuine, loving friend of the universe
My last communication from Wendell was four months ago when I was in Goa
ONGC's Dec-quarter PBT halves to Rs 5,998 cr on fall in oil, gas prices
Standalone net profit in the period at Rs 4,152 crore was 49.8 per cent lower than Rs 8,263 crore net profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year
Fortis Q3 net loss narrows to Rs 69.32 cr on good show in hospital business
The third quarter of 2019-20 continues to witness earnings growth with margin expansion in the hospitals business
AGR case: DoT officer who faced SC's wrath issued order after senior's nod
He had issued an order saying no coercive action should be taken to recover Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues from telecom firms after expiry of the deadline set by the apex court
PAN not linked with Aadhaar to become inoperative after March 31: I-T dept
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on March 31, 2020
SC completely lifts ban on construction, demolition activities in Delhi-NCR
On Friday, the matter came up before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Numsa vows to appeal after court rejects bid to block SAA job cuts
An application by two trade unions to block job cuts at struggling state-owned airline SAA was rejected by the country's labour court.
U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Renault Samsung Motors: the next Korean auto brand in PH?
The brand Samsung won't be just about electronics anymore in the country
NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit to officially open February 21
New Malabon Exit at NLEX Harbor Link scheduled to be opened next week
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports Mumbai, Feb 14 ( PTI) Adani Group on Friday inked agreements with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the management, operations and development of Ahmedabad, Mangaluru and Lucknow airports. "Today, as we sign the concession agreements for Mangaluru, Lucknow & A'bad with the AAI, its the beginning of another historic journey catering to India's exponential airport infra demands," Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said in a tweet.
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week.
MoUs for investment of more than Rs 1 lakh cr are being signed: BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that MoUs for investment of more than Rs one lakh crore at different places in North Karnataka region are being signed. He made the announcement at
Tesco under fire for blocking rival stores opening nearby
Tesco has come under fire for stifling competition in the grocery market for up to 10 years, preventing rivals from opening stores near their own. The competition watchdog said it first approached the country's largest supermarket chain on the issue in 2018 after uncovering evidence it had been stopping landlords from letting property to rivals The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the supermarket may have reduced competition by unlawfully leaning on its landlords not to rent nearby sites to rivals, leaving shoppers worse off. The watchdog stopped short of fining Tesco because it is unable to do so under current rules.
Deciding who wins elections should not be left to courts — Odinkalu
He said part of the problems Nigeria is facing is that the judiciary is introducing “tremendous uncertainties” into electoral processes.
Euro rebounds as U.S. stocks drop, growth concerns remain
NEW YORK — The euro bounced against thegreenback on Friday as U.S. stocks declined from record highs,though concerns about growth in the eurozone are expected tokeep weighing on the single currency.
New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers
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.
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech
Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence.
What’s It Going to Take for Zillow to Get Back to $150?
Zillow Group’s latest partnership with regional homebuilders could help Z stock and ZG stock get to $150. Here’s why.
The iPhone’s Days as the Driver of Apple Stock Are Numbered
Apple's growth has been driven by the iPhone, but an analyst says that in 2020, other catalysts will drive the performance of Apple stock.
Could Micron Stock Run Up to Its 20-Year-Old High Near $97?
MU stock is trying to repeat the breakout it had in 2017. If so, there could be enough upside potential to possibly break a 20-year-old high.
Photographer challenges culture of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases
A photographer from Bournemouth has created a project to challenge the culture of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases. Jayne Jackson, 39, has created a series of portraits taken in the style of
Erosion Control: Edo, NEWMAP begin compensation exercise
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Students tell all about Open Africa Power 2020 experience
Three students that participated in Enel Foundation's Open Africa Power 2020 programme, give their impression of the programme.
Tripura prepares for NPR, to collect data through mobile app only
A team of nearly 11 thousand people will be deployed to work on NPR mechanism in the state, part of which is already functional. The data will be collected in Tripura from May 16 to June 29, 2020.
Can you carry meat on board Bangalore Metro? BMRCL clarifies
Among the items that are prohibited in the metro include sharp objects, guns and firearms, tools, explosive materials, flammable items, disabling chemicals and pets.
Hyderabad: Fake visa racket busted, seven held
The kingpin of the gang, Rellu Kubender Rao worked in the air-ticket booking business and used to earn Rs 300 as commission per passenger. In two years, he learned the process involved in sending people abroad and hatched a plan to make money.
Panasonic launches new IoT and AI enabled platform Miraie in India
Along with this platform, the company also revealed its first-ever range of connected products, all of which will be made available under Miraie.
Fiat Chrysler halts production in Serbia over China disruption
MILAN, Feb 14 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said today it had temporarily halted production at its Serbian plant due to disruptions related to components sourced from China, where businesses have been hampered by the outbreak of a new coronavirus. Planned downtime at the Kragujevac plant in Serbia, where...
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds
LONDON, Feb 14 — The rise of “fake news” — including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media — could make disease outbreaks such as the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published today. In an analysis of how the spread of...
Cruise industry shuns Asia, seeking to limit Covid-19 risks
BANGKOK, Feb 14 — The plight of the cruise ship off Japan with more than 200 coronavirus infections and the shunning of another luxury liner by five ports despite no known cases has led to a sharp change in tack for an industry in shock: avoid Asia. To that end, many cruises in the region are...
S&P 500, Dow little changed amid Covid-19 worries; Nvidia forecast buoys Nasdaq
NEW YORK, Feb 14 — The S&P 500 and the Dow barely moved today, as worries over an economic hit from the coronavirus outbreak refrained investors from making big bets ahead of a long weekend, while gains in Nvidia shares kept the Nasdaq in positive territory. Adding to the downbeat sentiment...
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
US January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US industrial production fell 0.3 per cent in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co slowed production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said today. The Fed said manufacturing production fell 0.1 per cent in January,...
Plastics tax, carbon-trading cash to cover EU’s Brexit gap, officials say
BRUSSELS, Feb 14 — Top European Union official Charles Michel proposed today filling the Brexit gap in the EU’s next long-term budget with revenue from a new tax on plastics and funds from trading carbon emissions. Presenting a so-called negotiating box, which will form the basis of intense...
US core retail sales unchanged in January
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US consumer spending appears to have slowed further in January, with sales at clothing stores declining by the most since 2009, which could raise concerns about the economy’s ability to continue expanding at a moderate pace. The Commerce Department said today retail sales...
Covid-19 hits Chinese health workers as economy limps back to life
BEIJING, Feb 14 — The new coronavirus has infected 1,700 Chinese health workers and killed six, authorities said today, as businesses struggled to balance containment measures with a return from an extended post-holiday break. Authorities reported 5,090 new cases in mainland China, including more...
Poll: Majority of Venezuelans Trust Neither Maduro nor Guaidó
A survey published this week by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis found most Venezuelans support neither Maduro nor Guaidó.
Consumer Sentiment Soars on Improved Optimism and Best Income Gains Since 1960
Consumer sentiment climbed again in early February, moving toward the highest level in 15 years. | Economy
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MUNICH >> The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said today.
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.
New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...
Bayelsa: PDP believes in rule of law – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday, said the party believes in the rule of law, adding that there was no point to protest a judgment which was in agr...
20 killed in central Mali village
Twenty people were killed in an overnight attack on a village in central Mali, a local official said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state. "We have 20 dead. Som...
20 killed at ethnic flarepoint in central Mali
Twenty people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, local officials said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, acquires additional shares worth $3.99 million in his Cement business
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has acquired additional shares worth $3.99 million (N1.45 billion) in his publicly-listed company, Dangote Cement.
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
US visa ban frustrates man, stops him from bringing his new wife to America
The US visa ban placed on Nigeria and 13 other countries on Friday, January 30, has aborted Saheed’s plan to give his family a comfortable life in America.
Pelosi says she agrees with Trump on threat posed by Huawei
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pelosi said she was going to speak with “candor” to European allies about the dangers of allowing a company with connections to the Chinese government to build global information networks.
CPPIB reports 3.6% rate of return after expenses in third quarter
Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.5 billion at the end of the previous quarter.
Asian Defence Spending Increases By More Than 50% In 10 Years, Report Says
The International Institute for Strategic Studies study suggests 2019 saw the largest yearly global defence-spending rise in a decade.
In the Face of New, 100% Tariffs, What Spirits to Stock Up On Now
Whiskies, cognac, Campari, bottles of Champagne—America’s favorite European wine and spirits may soon be out of reach for consumers
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the s
FG to get N245.6bn China loan for section V of East-West road
The Federal Government has applied for N245.6 billion loan ($800m) from the China Exim Bank for the construction of the Section V of the
NPA empowers Enugu women, youths with vocational skills equipment
THE Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, has empowered over 100 women and youths of Umuaram-Ikem, Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state
TETFund challenges academic researchers to tackle Nigeria’s problems
ABUJA-THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund,has tasked researchers in the academic community to end the myriad of problems
Sex-for-grade: Exam Ethics send list of 15,550 petitions to Senate
The Exam Ethics Marshall International (EEMI), an NGO, says it has forwarded a list signed by 15,550 petitions to the Senate to facilitate t
Join fight against corruption, Okowa urges youths
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in the fight against corruption in the country.
Dues paid except for 1: CRPF releases clarification on payment dues to Pulwama martyrs
In a statement, CRPF said all dues have been cleared except for one case. It said, "Though no amount of assistance can ever match up to the sacrifice of our heroes, yet we are committed to the welfare of their near and dear ones."
Japan: GDP to have turned negative – Standard Chartered
Japan is scheduled to release preliminary Q4 GDP data on 17 February, trade data for January and core machine orders for December on 19 February and C
Gold: Investors keep the bright metal with fondness
The yellow metal is ending the week with modest gains around $1,575.00 a troy ounce, recovering some of the ground it lost in the previous one. Valeri
Indonesia: BI to stay on hold – Standard Chartered
Indonesia will release trade data on 17 February and the Bank of Indonesia (BI) will hold its monthly meeting on 19-20 February. Economists at Standar
US: UoM Consumer Confidence improves to 100.9 in February from 99.8
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment in February improved to 100.9 (preliminary) from 99.8 i
USD/CAD rebounds from session lows, trades above 1.3250
The USD/CAD pair dropped to a daily low of 1.3233 during the early trading hours of the American session but easily erased a large portion of its loss
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD trading in 10-day highs near $1580.00/oz
XAU/USD is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). Gold is rising in a bull channel while the market is being supported ab
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Greenback off fresh 2020 highs, trades above 0.9800 figure
USD/CHF is easing after hitting new 2020 highs this Friday. The quote is trading below the 100/200-day simple moving averages suggesting an overall bearish bia
USD/TRY: CBRT rate cut will not impact the lira – TDS
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce on Wednesday, 19 February its policy rate. A rate cut is expected for economists at TD
Fazlur Rehman should be tried under Article 6, says PM Imran
The premier speaks about inflation, wheat shortage and false news in an informal conversation with media.
Attack kills 21 in central Mali ethnic flashpoint
Twenty-one people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, the government said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.
Caution notice from COMED-K
The Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has issued caution note for students registering for Under Graduate entrance test during 2020-21 academic year scheduled to be held on May 10th 2020.
Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns
A new report by consultancy firm, Wood Mackenzie, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crucial energy sector could experience a 35% decline in oil output.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
Rs 77.94 Crore Mega Food Park, 8 Agro-Processing Clusters To Be Set Up In Tamil Nadu: Deputy CM Panneerselvam
Tamil Nadu government has approved setting up of mega food park and eight agro processing clusters in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
ASI Slammed By Social Media Users For Planning To Spend Crores On Restoring Aurangzeb’s Coronation Palace
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.
‘No CCTV Footage Shows Accused Holding Bhagwa Flags,’ Says DCP On Gargi Fest Molestation Case
No evidence of any accused brandishing a saffron flag so far, police tell Swarajya.
PM Modi To Flag Off IRCTC’s Kashi Mahakal Express Linking Three Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva During His Varanasi Visit
PM Modi during his one-day trip to his constituency will also inaugurate several other projects.
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Asian market helps Manulife and Sun Life in latest quarters
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Canopy Rivers swings to loss, withdraws guidance on industry headwinds
TORONTO — Canopy Rivers Inc. says it swung to a loss in its third quarter of 2020 and has withdrawn its full-year guidance over multiple headwinds in the cannabis industry. The venture capital arm of Canopy Growth says it had a net loss of $2.
Indian Overseas Bank to focus on MSME-lending: CEO
Laying more focus on the MSME segment, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will increase its lending to the sector from ₹31,000 crore at present to ₹50,000 crore in a couple of years from now, said a top offi
India needs urgent structural reforms: IMF
India urgently needs more ambitious structural and financial sector reform measures and a medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy due to the rising debt levels while ensuring a more accommodative fi
Forex reserves soar to record $473 b
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.701 billion to a lifetime high of $473 billion in the week to February 7 on account of the increase in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data. In t
SC pulls up DoT for non-collection of AGR dues
Airtel to pay ₹10,000 crore by February 20
Textile industry told to diversify to polyester to boost exports
Ravi Capoor, Secretary (Textiles), has urged the industry to diversify to polyester textile products to boost exports.His advice follows the government’s decision to abolish anti-dumping duty on P
India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
Road closure in Stanley has been postponed
Road has been shut for resurfacing works
This Scottish neighbourhood is among the worst in the UK
Changing or removing shared features, such as fences and trees, grinds people's gears the most.
Criticism of company's vehicle storage proposal in Grange
Perth and Kinross Council to consider application
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
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NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
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BCCI ACU chief Ajit Singh informed that the governing body will be approaching Delhi Police for permission to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla who is in custody right now. Chawla is accused of booking the India South Africa series back in 2000 and was extradited from the UK on Thursday.
Lonestar Resources: Likely To Be Overwhelmed By Debt Burden And Interest Costs
Lonestar is capable of maintaining production in 2020 while generating a bit of positive cash flow. Its high interest costs prevent it from being able to scale up more though. With debt at 3.9x unhedg
Momo: Cheap By Any Metric
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HubSpot: A Growth Stock For The Long Term
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The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts
The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions and to “stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he was “ashamed”...
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Consumers now have access to all the information they need to define, compare and select the financial products and services that best serve their individual needs.
Three Capitals Prime Agenda Behind Jagan’s Back to Back Delhi Tours?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy flew to Delhi once again today and is going to hold talks with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. The Chief Minister went to Delhi only two days ago and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These back to back meetings are increasing political speculations.
Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students: The fight is to take back the Constitution and country
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the st
NIA's painstaking Pulwama probe almost reaches dead end
The role of other conspirators which included Mudasir Ahmed Khan, Qari Mufti Yasser and Kamran came to light but all of them were killed in different encounters with security forces
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Just hours after going on sale, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip sold out, likely a result of intentionally limited stock. If you wanted one, you'll have to wait.
Dieselgate: VW offers to pay €830m, but talks break down
Volkswagen is facing significant costs five years after its dieselgate scandal after compensation talks collapsed in Germany's largest collective lawsuit.
Vodafone's India operation on brink of bankruptcy after court ruling
India's Supreme Court has rejected an application to delay the payment of billions of dollars in backdated taxes and penalties that bankrupt Vodafone Idea.
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
'We've been waiting for 12 years': Hundreds of Community Employment supervisors strike over pension rights
They want the incoming government to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for them.
Goldman Sachs-backed intel analytics co Cyfirma raises funds from Z3Partners
The firm has raised $8 million till date.Funds to be used to enhance its predictive capabilities
PAN to become inoperative after 31 March if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax department
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on 31 March, 2020.Till 27 January, 2020, over 30.75 crore PANs have already been linked to Aadhaar.
Ethiopia parliamentary election: Poll announced for August 29
Ethiopia's parliamentary election will be held on August 29, the country's electoral board has said.
Zambia deploys troops to quell gas attacks by criminal gangs
Zambia has deployed soldiers to suppress a wave of attacks on civilians by gangs using a special gas to immobilise their victims.
EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir
A team of 25 European diplomats visited Kashmir and Jammu on Feb. 12 to 13
Police reviewing arms, ammunition stock
DIG, Armed Police Battalion, heading the survey
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIMB
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AITUC terms the Budget as ‘hoax’
Trade unions to stage protests from February 24
U.S. blacklists Sri Lankan Army Chief citing killings and abuses
The sanctions imposed by Washington bar Lt. gen. Silva and his family members from entering the U.S.
Fiscal federalism is need of the hour: KTR
‘Telangana’s growth model ideal for overcoming economic slowdown’
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Low prices dash hopes of turmeric farmers
Actual price would be decided after the harvest picks up, says trader
Three celebrity chefs in Delhi
Over this weekend, Delhi will see Peter Kuruvita, Gary Foulkes, and Marco Pierre White — all three, chefs who’ve attained celebrity status — do ticketed events
State apprehensive over Indo-U.S. trade talks
Sunil Kumar writes to Centre seeking safeguards for farmers
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi and brother Hashem fled scene of car crash in Fallowfield weeks before attack, court told
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Valentine's Day crackdown sees Indonesia ban condoms and displays of affection
Police in the conservative Muslim country arrested aroundtwo dozen unmarried couples found sharing rooms, including a German national, during raids on guest houses on Friday
Amsterdam could ban tourists visiting cannabis cafes and red light district
Thousands take advantage of the Dutch city's relaxed laws but now even the red light district is out of bounds as Amsterdam struggles to cope with huge numbers of visitors
Why Southwold is family-owned brewing and pubs group's 'forever' home
Playing an active part in the community is
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA
The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill
New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin quits minority Tory government over health-care reforms
Gauvin told constituents in his riding of Shippagan-Lameque-Miscou he will sit as an Independent, dealing a blow to the government of Premier Blaine Higgs
Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project
The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.
Ukraine's NSDC to cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats
They will interact via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity.
Huawei, Meng face new US charges of trade secrets theft
The new charges, including a federal racketeering allegation, add to an indictment unsealed in January 2019 that alleged Huawei stole trade secrets from US carrier T-Mobile.
Foreign investors in row over Lebanese debt
Ashmore has locked horns with other creditors, including Pimco
Germany Munich Security Conference
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed Friday to an audience in Germany for countries to steer clear of Chinese tech giant Huawei as they build their next-generation cellular networks, adding her voice to pressure from the Trump administration. “China is seeking to export its digital autocracy through
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Macau recently shut down its casinos, the city's primary industry. It has stemmed an outbreak of the coronavirus and hopes to keep the economy afloat.
Bitcoin to Form Golden Cross but It Cannot Guarantee a Bull Run
Bitcoin traders are enthusiastic about a textbook technical indicator whose formation could send the asset's prices higher. Dubbed as Golden Cross, the
Preparations under way to protect flood-hit areas as Storm Dennis looms
Communities in West Yorkshire saw a month’s rain in just 12 hours when Storm Ciara hit last weekend.
Modell’s Brings On Advisers Amid Slumping Sales, Online Competition
Modell's Sporting Goods has brought on a trio of advisers with the inclusion of a chief restructuring officer in response to disappointing sales.
Zimbabwe battles to clear huge passport backlog
Country seeks to clear more than 400,000 passports dating as far back as 2018.
EFCC: How a corps member’s petition made us recover N320m from INEC
Abdullahi Lawal, Sokoto zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says a petition by a corps member led to the recovery of N320 million from the Independent Electoral
Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.
Huawei, Meng face new US charges of trade secrets theft
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been hit with fresh US criminal charges alleging a "decades-long" effort to steal trade secrets from American companies.
UK could face ECJ if it fails to apply Irish protocol
The UK can be brought to the European Court of Justice if it fails to carry out checks and controls on goods going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, EU sources have confirmed.
Temasek arm sells Rs 204 crore Godrej Agrovet shares
The shares were offloaded on an average price of Rs 539.13, valuing the transaction at Rs 204.04 crore.
PAN to become inoperative after March 31 if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax Dept
PAN will become inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar by March 31, the I-T department has said.
Delta will invest $1 billion to become first carbon-neutral airline
Delta will invest $1 billion over the next decade in an effort to become the world's first carbon-neutral airline, the company announced Friday.
No discounts, no problem: E-wallet users stick around despite less cash back
GoPay has the highest number "organic" users with 54 percent of respondents willing to continue using the e-wallet without promotions. OVO came in second with 29 percent organic users while DANA and LinkAja had 11 percent and 6 percent, respectively.
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The Swansea Valley properties will be fitted with gizmos like new Tesla batteries
Gas-fired power plant could be built on green belt land
The power plant would be roughly the size of a five-storey building
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
3 suspected NPA rebels killed in Ilocos Sur encounter
STA. LUCIA, Ilocos Sur – Three suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) died after a brief firefight with joint operatives of the army and police in Barangay Namatican, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur on Thursday evening.
Duterte promotes local tourism amid COVID-19 scare
President Duterte has urged Filipinos to travel with him around the Philippines amid growing concern over the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.
Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.
DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.
Turkish President Erdogan vows to support Pakistan on Kashmir issue
Erdogan says the issue can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness
As Boeing jets sit idle, Airbus can’t make planes fast enough
The troubles plaguing Boeing after the yearlong grounding of its 737 Max plane have created an unusual opening for its chief rival, Airbus, to swoop in and grab business. There’s just one hitch: Airbus is in no position to benefit.
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’
— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.
Two transatlantic jets make emergency landings at Shannon
Flights from Spain and Bahamas both declared medical emergencies on board
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
A Seismic Shift? Kraken Releases January Bitcoin Volatility Report
Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its Bitcoin Volatility Report for January, 2020. Key Takeaways BTC’s +30.3% price appreciation marked its best start to the year since 2013. Stronger 1-month correlations with gold, oil, and US treasuries suggest that the Iran-US…
Vietnam turns away two cruise ships over coronavirus fears
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has denied two cruise ships permission to dock due to fears of coronavirus infections on board, Vietnamese state media and a cruise operator reported on Friday.
Manufacturing industry still shrinking despite some January growth
The manufacturing industry is off to a sluggish start with the sector in contraction for the second month in a row. The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index was 49.6 for January, up on December's 49.3. A reading above 50 points to expansion. BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said despite the figure, it was still a decent outcome. "Very precisely it's a contraction, but in the broad scheme of things it's pretty much stable.
Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results
As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...
Strong will to take Turkish-Pakistani trade, economic ties to new heights
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At least 10 countries contact Turkey for domestic car dealership, minister says
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Global defense spending sees biggest jump in 10 years, report says
Global spending on defense rose by 4% in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases in the U.S. and China, a study said Friday. The...
Best-ever January for housing market as mortgages, house sales skyrocket
Turkish house sales jumped 55.8% year-on-year in January, the best-ever start to the year for the housing market, according to a national statistical body...
Modi's hate-filled campaign seals his defeat in India's local elections
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US-mediated Nile dam talks fail to produce solution
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Researchers at MIT Claim Blockchain-based Voting App Voatz Has Security Flaws
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed that Voatz, a blockchain-based voting app that was used for the 2019 federal and state elections in Utah, West Virginia, and other areas. has major security flaws. As such, the team recommends that the app should not be used in high-stakes elections in the country, according to reports on February 14, 2020.
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Panasonic announces Miraie IoT & AI solution for homes
Panasonic has launched a new IoT solution for customers in India called Miraie. One noteworthy feature is that the platform is updatable which could minimise security risks for connected devices.
Las Vegas working to rebrand wedding destination
Couples are making what one expert calls “smarter marriage choices,” from dating longer to ensuring financial stability, before getting married.
Telecom firms told to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore dues by midnight, hours after SC pulls up government
Airtel has informed the telecom department it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore by February 20, and the remaining amount ‘well before’ March 17, said media reports.
Japanese Regulator Blacklists AAFX, Justforex and GlobePro
The Kanto finance bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Friday reminded the public to exercise caution when dealing with affiliates or introducing brokers of unregulated FX companies.
Tax service suddenly halts thousands of provisional tax refunds; MPs want explanation
The Tax Authority suspended the provisional tax refund of 124,000 people in January, a significant increase compared to the between 79 thousand and 82 thousand halted in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
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US Sanctions Sri Lanka Commander for Role in Extrajudicial Killings - State Department
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has sanctioned Sri Lanka Army Commander Shavendra Silva for extrajudicial killings committed by his troops during the civil war in the country, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.
After Top Court's Directive, Indian Govt Asks Telcos to Return Statutory Dues by Midnight
New Delhi (Sputnik): Immediately after the ruling of Indian apex court last year on payment of dues by telecom companies to the government, Vodafone’s global CEO Nick Read said the company’s future in India was doubtful. Even as Read retracted his statement immediately, weeks later his Indian partner and chairman of Vodafone Idea said it may shut.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
Calgary's housing market shows growing strength
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Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech, stocks flat
South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.
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SC refuses to extend March 31 deadline for BS-IV vehicle sales
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta made it clear that the deadline for BS-IV vehicles will not be extended by even one day
Biz EOD: No relief for telcos in AGR row; WPI inflation worst in 8 months; CCI defends probe against Amazon
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Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist has suggested building a pair of dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels.
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Paris-based Qwarry snags €2 million to boost its cookie-free adtech solution
French startup Qwarry, specializing in advertising targeting, has raised €2 million from Normandie Participations, West Web Valley, Apicap and Crédit Agricole Innove in Normandy.
US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes
Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’
German police arrest 12 over far-right plot to spark 'civil-war-like situation'
Prosecutors say group planned attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims
New Tory MP pictured with alleged far-right activists
Investigation called for after Dehenna Davison linked with ‘extremist individuals’
Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks
Victims believed to be civilians while Trump said on Thursday there was a ‘good chance’ of agreement on reduction of US troops
Exports contract for sixth straight month, trade deficit shoots up
While imports contracted by 0.7 per cent, the rate of fall was significantly lower than the 8.9 per cent contraction in inbound trade seen in December
No talks on opening up poultry and dairy markets to US companies: Govt
International media reports on Thursday suggested that India had finally allowed market access to chicken legs from the US
Open to tweaking Budget to address concerns of the industry, says FM
Finance ministry to come out with detailed rules on Vivad Se Vishwas Bill in a couple of days
Karnataka HC grants interim stay on CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart
The order was delivered by Justice PS Dinesh Kumar on a petition filed by Amazon, seeking interim stay on the CCI probe order, after hearing the matter over the past three days
Export of services rises 11.6% to $20 bn in Dec; imports up 10.3%
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“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Bitcoin Rally Stalls, Bullish Recovery Depends On These Levels
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DNA Testing Confirms First Wolf Pack in Colorado in 70 Years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed the first documentation of a wolf pack in Colorado in more than 70 years.
Mogollon Rim
Neighbors of the Mogollon Rim sued the U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service in federal court, claiming they illegally expanded grazing allotments that had been closed to grazing for 40 years in Arizona’s Mogollon Rim.
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia resume flights to Taiwan after gov't lifts travel ban
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City and province sign preliminary agreement to build four transit projects, including Ontario Line
The city and the province have officially signed off on a preliminary agreement that will pave the way for a nearly $30 billion transit expansion plan.
BlackRock Becomes a Symbol for Anticapitalist Fervor in France
Suspicions that the Wall Street giant sought to influence President Macron’s overhaul of the nation’s pension system have made the company a target of protesters.
The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle
The Northern Powerhouse Minister no longer sits in Cabinet and the post appears to have been abolished entirely
Ouseburn shipping container village, likened to Stack and By The River Brew, finally set to go ahead
The VESSL development will include studios for creative businesses in Ouseburn, plus cafes and a roof terrace, if it is approved by city councillors
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India: Gopal Rai
Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest all elections to local bodies across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its footprint beyond the national capital.
SC threatens contempt against Bharti Airtel, Voda over non-payment of dues
The Supreme Court on Friday threatened contempt proceedings against top executives of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom firms for failing to comply with its directive to pay an estimated Rs 1.47 lakh crore in past dues, and asked whether there was no law left in the country.
Word sedition must be removed from Law book: Justice Nagamohan Das
Karnataka High Court retired judge Justice H N Nagamohan Das said that the words sedition, criminal contempt of court and criminal defamation must be removed from the law book. Das was addressing the
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
The income tax (I-T) department has notified forms for companies to avail the reduced corporate tax rates that were announced in September last year. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has
Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 is missing in action - but it could still take on the Apple Watch 6
Some people were surprised that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 didn't launch at Samsung Unpacked, but it could still come in 2020.
Up 60% the Last 6 Months, This Cloud Company Just Boosted Its Growth Prospects
Important new partnerships will materialize over the next few quarters.
3 Stocks That Will Only Break Your Heart
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Belarus to Russia: We'll siphon off your transit oil to Europe if necessary
MINSK — Belarus threatened to siphon off oil from Russia’s transit pipeline to Europe unless Moscow restarted crude supplies and accused the Kremlin on Friday of using energy prices as leverage to try to swallow up its former Soviet neighbor.
Canopy Growth shares surge after reporting smaller-than-expected loss
To pacify investors impatient for profits, Canopy and its rivals started the year by announcing a wide range of cost reductions
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses.
New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System
On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe
Risks Remain, but Amarin Stock Is a Buy at Today’s Prices
With the competition floundering, Amarin stock could soar if Vascepa lives up to expectations. There's plenty of upside left on the table.
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As bad it is, the coronavirus is a short-term problem. It will pass, and when it does, these beaten-up stocks will rebound in a big way.
7 Micro-Cap Stocks That Could Double
Hidden micro-cap gems are hard to find, unless investors screen for value and strong revenue growth.
No name change for the Edmonton Eskimos after consultation with northern communities
The Edmonton Eskimos organization has announced that after a year-long research and engagement program with Canadian Inuit leaders, the team will not be changing its name.
Google leaves court bruised, not broken
The case is a test for Commission competition chief Margrethe Vestager’s approach to reining in big tech.
Sponsored: Why join an interest list?
Why do people join a new-home community’s interest list? Access to builders, potential savings when you buy and much more.
After J&K visit, EU wants India to lift remaining restrictions swiftly
Noting the "positive steps" initiated by the union government to restore normalcy in the region, the EU spokesperson said the visit presented a "welcome opportunity" to see the situation on the ground and to interact with local interlocutors in Jammu and Kashmir.
‘We’re an afterthought’: The push to get Asian-Americans to complete the census
Asian-Americans are the fastest growing population in the nation. But organizers and activists like Yi, 63, worry that Asian-Americans remain largely misunderstood.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence
Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.
Tourism in Himachal’s Dharamshala dips after coronavirus outbreak
In Goa too — another tourism-dependent state, the fear of the virus has impacted, even though all cases of quarantine have turned negative.
Gujarat hostel ‘forces’ girls to remove undergarments to check if they are menstruating
The incident took place on February 11 in the Shree Sahajanand Girls Institute (SSGI), run by a trust of the Swaminarayan Temple, in Bhuj.
Pope Francis Dismayed over Liberals’ Reaction to Celibacy Ruling
Pope Francis expressed “consternation” over the way progressives have rejected his decision not to abolish priestly celibacy.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
FG appoints new director for Nigerian French village
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has appointed Prof Lateef Ayeleru as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State...
Bayelsa: APC going to court over Douye Diri, says Oshiomhole
John Alechenu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress, on Friday, rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peo...
ICYMI: How corper’s petition led to recovery of N320m election fund – EFCC
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Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
PBAPP warns of looming water crisis in Penang, Kedah
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has issued a third alert of a looming water crisis in the northern states after Kedah's Muda Dam water level dropped to a critical 7.44 per cent yesterday.
Dr M to announce economic stimulus package on Feb 27
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will announce an economic stimulus package on Feb 27 to mitigate the adverse external economic impacts brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Canadian home sales up 11.5% compared with 2019: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Virgin Galactic's record-breaking week doesn't stop short-sellers
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are climbing too.
US manufacturing output hit by Boeing troubles, slips 0.1%
Excluding the production of airplanes and parts, factory production rose 0.3%.
US, Taliban reach truce agreement in Afghanistan
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
N50.2bn Calabar-Odukpani-Itu Road dualisation ‘ll boost Economy – Presidency
SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has said that the award of outstanding portion of dua
Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects
Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday presented N1.2 billion bonds to retirees in the state.................................
Chennai: Police lathicharge protesters demonstrating against CAA, NRC in Washermanpet
The situation escalated after some protesters were reportedly forcibly removed from the protest site, leading to a commotion between them and the police.
NY Fed's GDP Nowcast drops to 1.4% for first quarter of 2020 from 1.7%
The US economy is expected to expand by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Nowcasting Report showed. "Ne
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut
The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow drops to 2.4% from 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
The real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States is expected to expand by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atl
Rouble rate is important factor in Russia's position on OPEC+ deal – Reuters
Russian oil companies are worried about the risk of a higher rouble rate due to the planned sales of Sberbank, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a so
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound easing from weekly high, trades above 1.3000 figure
Following the October and December bull-run, GBP/USD is trading in a rectangle consolidation above its 100/200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). The spot is e
Canada: CPI inflation is projected to firm to 2.4% in January – TD Securities
Previewing next week's macroeconomic data releases from Canada, "CPI inflation is projected to firm to 2.4% in January on a combination of a 0.3% m/m
'Law of the jungle': Govt's new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate
PPP senator regrets the new rules were not brought before the Senate committee before they were taken to the cabinet.
Kashmir issue close to both Turkey, Pakistan: Erdogan rakes up Article 370 despite India's objection
The Turkish President, who is in Islamabad on a two-day visit, also announced that Turkey will back Pakistan in its efforts to come out of the Grey List of the FATF.
After SC rap, DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against defaulting telcos
The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them.
Airbus fined €3.6bn for global bribery scandal
One of Bristol's biggest firms used bribes to stack the decks in its favour and win contracts around the globe
Vandal sprays paint on two cars and a house in Downend
The incident is being treated as criminal damage
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Longstanding flaw in sensor readings could lead to heating and cooling design errors
Standard comfort measurements used to design buildings' heating and cooling systems share a common flaw, according to new research. The researchers said the findings could mean that designers have relied ...
Why Yogi Adityanath Wants India And Nepal To Know About Women Workforce Of This Naxal-Affected Village
Flowers and leaves offered at temples, which were earlier discarded, are now being recycled, claims the CM.
Enbridge raises bets on U.S. Gulf Coast LNG, reports higher Q4 earnings
Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. is raising its bets on the growing liquefied natural gas export sector on the U.S. Gulf Coast by buying the pipeline that would supply the proposed Rio Grande LNG export facility.
CREA reports home sales up 11.5 per cent compared with a year earlier
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
PMO to banks: NCLT cannot be escape route, refer only NPAs of over ₹200 cr
Move to prevent closure of firms and job losses
BusinessLine wins ANMI award
The Hindu BusinessLine won an award in the “Most Diversified Coverage-Newspaper” category at a ceremony organised by the Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) in New Delhi on Frida
Rock Lobster Fishing Quota Feedback Sought
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
Major Upgrade Of Constellation Bus Station Begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
Cybercrime growing at speed of light - Pantami
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said cybercrime is growing at an alarming rate globally.
Six-month extension for free parking pilot to be approved
Council bosses are due to give green light to a full calendar year of Free for Three in Paisley
Coronavirus-hit Hong Kong says 'I love you' with face masks, not flowers
Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking ...
Dip In TrustCo Bank's Price Provides Opportunity
Earnings are expected to be unchanged in 2020 due to flat growth in net-interest income. Further, increase in non-interest income is likely to be countered by provisions charge.Quarterly dividend is e
Ford Is In The Doghouse.
Ford is once again in trouble after a poor quarter, with the share price back around $8.The dividend is well covered and the stock looks cheap, but investor sentiment is strongly against this name.Inv
DBB: Coronavirus Already Priced In
DBB has experienced a tentative rebound since the start of February, after a sharp sell-off of 6% in January.Given the slowing pace of the spread of the coronavirus, macro fears, which surged in Janua
Cisco Remains Big Tech Laggard
Fiscal Q2 continues top/bottom line beat trend.Guidance in-line with expectations down meaningfully.Dividend raised by a penny.
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Not Time To Buy KLX Energy Services Holdings
Telling a story about a wealthy CEO and cyclicality is not enough to overcome facts on the ground.The entire oilfield sector faces real headwinds well into the future.Ongoing losses mean this company
No handshakes: Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship
MANILA, Philippines — In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from shaking others’ hands or holding them during prayers to prevent the spread of the virus that started in China. In Hong Kong, …
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
Will Chandrababu Listen to TDP Cadre’s Anguish?
Income Tax Department released a Press Statement this Evening over raids on three infrastructure companies in several places of both the Telugu States. They said discrepancies to the tune of 2000 Crore are found. The Press Note also mentions about the raids on the former PS of a Prominent Personality.
Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
Major upgrade of Constellation Bus Station begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Pakistan has achieved all economic goals, IMF says
--Global financial body says 'govt has made considerable progress in last few months to advance economic reforms' The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday announced that Pakistan
PFD completes afforestation on 250 acres in Murree
LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD) has completed forestation of marginal lands stretched on an area of 250 acres in Murree at a cost of Rs51.300 million.The project was started in 2015 wit
Polish government ends standoff over Jewish museum chief
WARSAW, Poland - Poland's government on Friday accepted a compromise candidate as the new director of Warsaw's landmark Jewish museum, ending a long impasse
Property Tax Parishkaram from tomorrow
GHMC will conduct tax adalats in the name of ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ at its circle offices every Sunday, starting from February 16 to March 29.The sessions will review various petitions, court case
Global Investors Meet in November
The Global Investors Meet (GIM) aimed at attracting investments to Karnataka will be held in Bengaluru from November 3 to 5 this year.Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad J
Proposal on structure of Department of Military Affairs sent to Defence Ministry
In addition to the CDS at the helm, the proposed DMA will have a Secretary, Transformation and Coordination, which will be the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, an Additional Secretary and five Joint Secretaries.
Bharti to make ₹10,000 cr. part payment in AGR dues by Feb. 20
Promises to clear remaining dues ‘well before’ March 17, the date of next hearing
‘Buildings should breathe’
Experts urge incorporation of sustainability aspects right from the drawing board. By M.A. Siraj
Telangana HC seeks report on State’s steps to tackle COVID-19 outbreak
Chief Secretary asked to file report by Feb. 26
Two modern garbage transfer stations on pilot basis
‘Hook and lift’ system to be adopted at these stations
Tourism sector hits lean patch
It is a seasonal phase; most families do not venture out as it is exam time
GHMC demolition project to get new machines
GHMC may induct heavy machinery into its demolition project to discourage illegal structures cropping up all over the city.Speaking during a media interaction, Commissioner D. S. Lokesh Kumar said the
SpiceJet gets ‘interim offer’ from Boeing
Claims ₹537 cr. citing grounded craft
Roads high on BBMP’s wish list for State budget
The priority is repairing roads that had been dug up for laying water and sewage pipelines
Plea for filling up posts of dialysis technicians
MADURAIA law student has moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the State to upgrade and install new dialysis units in all government taluk hospitals. He also sought a
‘Post Aug.5, J&K banks harassing us’
At least 21 Kashmir-based traders bodies on Friday, in full-page advertisements published in local dailies, accused the banks of harassment and persecution of the families of the borrowers in the name
Residents stall demolition of illegal building
BBMP demolished a portion of the compound wall before learning that the High Court had ordered status quo till Monday
Fight is to take the Constitution, country back: Anurag Kashyap
Fimmaker assures Jamia protesters that they are not alone in their struggle
Don’t let the coronavirus scare have you turning bearish on equities
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Energoatom generates 7.8 bln kWh of electricity in Jan 2020
The company's power plants sold 7.375 billion kWh of electricity over the period under review.
Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions
Iran's economy has been battered since US President Donald Trump in 2018 abandoned an international nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions and a
Supreme Court orders Indian telcos to pay $13bn or face action
The court has threatened contempt proceedings against the companies and Department of Telecommunications government officials for non-compliance with that ruling.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
But hostilities have surged again since US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East peace plan last month.
OKC Civic Life Journal: 'Citizens' sparks a debate
Catching up on Oklahoma City news.
Elderly, halfhearted Florida bank robber won't be jailed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 74-year-old Florida man whose halfhearted attempt at bank robbery was caused by depression after his wife's death will not spend any time in jail, it was announced Friday.Sandy Hawkins reached an agreement with Palm Beach County prosecutors where he will spend a year living at The Lord's Place, a Christian residence for the homeless. If he stays out of trouble, the bank robbery charge will be dropped.“I will happily sign this,” Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen said, according to The Palm Beach Post.Hawkins, unarmed, walked into a Wells Fargo branch in Boca Raton on Nov. 18 and demanded $1,100 from the teller. When she counted out $2,000, he told her it was too much and had her count o
German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Irish whiskey sales in US on the up as American spirits exports plunge due to tariffs
It marks an even better year for Irish whiskey than 2018 when US sales topped $1 billion for the first time ever.
Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect "very soon" and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Sainsbury’s Introduces New C-Store Format; SHOWFIELDS To Open In Miami
Sainsbury's unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go, and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers.
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
News: Western Union and the Western Union Foundation announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge to help provide relief for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
News: Retail sales, which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online, rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent last month from December.
Wine.com Uncorks A Vintage Year
Wine.com snagged the title of most successful wine retailer of 2019, achieved with a focus on accessibility, according to CEO Rich Bergsund.
KBL injects Sh40 million into Kenya Open
Karuku added that the continued partnership offers the brand an opportunity to interact with their consumers.
Meru medics threaten strike
They will issue a notice next week as talks with the county have failed.
Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off
René Seifert suggests that NHS recruiters must turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off
APC rejects INEC’s declaration of Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare Douye Diri, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy next week
Why I think income investors should buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares next week
Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state.
Benin attack stirs worries of jihadist menace
An attack on police in the far north of Benin has spurred fears that a country struggling with political problems is now at threat from jihadism sweeping down from the Sahel.
Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust
The Irish humanitarian aid agency Goal has warned Ethiopia could be hit with a "devastating" food...
Get ready for global economy's dreadful future: Save more, work longer, and expect less
Ultra-low and negative interest rates are taking hold in countries where economic growth has been sluggish.
SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR
The apex court had on November 4 last year banned all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. About a month later, on December 9, lifted the ban partially and allowed construction activities between 6 AM and 6 PM, after the Central Pollution Control Board had said that air quality index (AQI) level was not severe at that time.
MIT researchers report that widely used voting app could easily be hacked
CHARLESTON, W.Va — An internet voting app that has been used in pilots in West Virginia, Denver, Oregon and Utah has vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to change a person’s vote without
State pawnshop Pegadaian on the lookout for fintech partners to develop digital financing
Pegadaian president director Kuswiyoto said on Thursday that the partnership with fintech operators was expected to further develop services the company provide in the Pegadaian Digital mobile apps.
Sheffield Wednesday: Clubs demand points deduction over sale of Hillsborough to Dejphon Chansiri
A number of Championship clubs are demanding a serious points deduction be imposed on Sheffield Wednesday, should the club be found guilty of misconduct by an independent disciplinary commission over the sale of its stadium to owner Dejphon Chansiri.
FM’s Germany trip to boost global trust
Chinese analysts said on Friday that China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, the first overseas trip by a senior Chinese official since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, will let the world see clearly China's efforts in combating the virus, boost international confidence in China and stress the significance of international collaboration in tackling a global public health issue as some countries acted out of political motives to smear Chinese efforts.
Israeli missile attack on Syria kills 7 fighters: monitor
A missile attack launched from Israel on military targets near Damascus overnight killed three Syrian and four Iranian fighters, a war monitor said Friday.
Pasig City partners with ARTA for first-ever LGU anti-red tape unit
The Pasig City government was the first local government unit (LGU) to forge a partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for the creation of a specialized unit against bureaucratic red tape.
Third Indian crew member on board ship tests positive for coronavirus
So far there have been 218 coronavirus positive cases on the ship Diamond Princess
Ballincollig shopping centre damaged after car strikes supporting pillar
It is understood that a car struck and demolished a supporting pillar for the roof of retail units next to Quish's SuperValu in Ballincollig.
Gusts of up to 100km/hr and heavy rain forecast as weather warnings issued for coming days
Gusts of up to 100km/hr and up to 30mm of rain are forecast in parts of Ireland in the coming days as Storm Dennis batters parts of the country.
Irish homeowners with €300k mortgage paying €229 more a month than euro area average
Irish homeowners with a €300k mortgage being repaid over 30 years are paying €229 more a month than their euro area counterparts, according to figures released today by the Brokers Ireland group.
Washington lobbyist leading the push to break up corporate monopolies
Antitrust activist Sarah Miller is part of a push to rewire the US economy
Orange County supervisors push plan to clear backlog of rape kits
Orange County is seeking to accelerate the process of getting justice for people who have been sexually assaulted.
Texting and driving isn't the only thing rideshare drivers are doing, study says
Texting and driving wasn't the only thing riders reported seeing.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect "very soon" and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Alstom executive investigated over Italian train crash
ROME (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have placed a senior executive of engineering group Alstom under investigation after a deadly high-speed train derailment in the northern Italian region of Lodi last week.
Coronavirus empties exhibition halls, but over time the show will go on
LONDON (Reuters) - When Victoria Beckham sends her models down the London catwalk on Sunday, many of her most important clients will not be sitting in the front row but following from afar as the coronavirus outbreak hobbles international events.
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe wants the world’s financial leaders to make it their top priority this year to reach a deal on global rules for taxing digital giants like Google (GOOGL.O), Amazon (AMZN.O) and Facebook (FB.O), a document showed.
Delta to invest $1 billion to curb global air travel's climate impact
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.
Amazon, Flipkart seek rollback of new Indian tax on online sellers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax on third-party sellers on their platforms, saying the burden of compliance will hurt the fledgling industry, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Glencore secures five-year deal to supply cobalt to Samsung SDI
(This Feb. 10 story corrects to change title of initiative in paragraph 6)
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians: residents
KABUL (Reuters) - An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people - all believed to be civilians, residents said - following U.S. statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to...
Eight planes held on lockdown at Heathrow airport amid coronavirus fears
Eight planes were grounded at London's Heathrow Airport today (February 14 2020) after passengers were reported to be displaying symptoms of the deadly coronavirus.
Aircel-Maxis case: ED and CBI file status reports of inquiry into the Chidambarams
The directorate told a court in Delhi that an active inquiry was being conducted, while the CBI said it had sent a letter rogatory to Malaysia.
Agreement signed to establish Saudi science and technology center at Tokyo University
ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to develop AlUla into the world’s largest living museum and a major heritage, cultural, arts and adventure tourism destination. AlUla is known for its natural beauty and archaeological diversity. It has hosted major cultural events, including a site-responsive outdoor art installation featuring the work of Saudi and international
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
KABUL: An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people — all believed to be civilians, residents said — following US statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.
Miami and Atlanta are more vulnerable to aftershocks from WeWork’s woes than cities like New York and San Francisco
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U.S., Taliban reach truce agreement that could lead to withdrawals of American troops, official says
A senior U.S. official says the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Washington Extends US Companies’ Cooperation With Huawei for Another 45 Days
Washington formally blacklisted Huawei in May 2019, but the Treasury has since repeatedly prolonged licences allowing US companies to do some business with the Chinese tech giant.
Eleven Civilians Killed in US Air Strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Local Residents Say
No official confirmation of this information has been provided so far.
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
As GoAir CEO, Vinay Dube would be responsible for the management of the airline and also for meeting the goals and long-term growth objectives of the company
Drunk stag do reveller, 33, is fined £600 after telling Ryanair stewardess she was a 'F***ing b***h' because she would not give him another drink then refusing to put on his seatbelt for landing
Gary Watters, 33, was travelling on a Ryanair flight from Majorca to Edinburgh when he verbally abused air stewards. He had been drinking before getting on the flight in May last year.
YouTube accounts for more than 70 percent of total mobile video streaming: report
Despite not being available in China, YouTube still makes up more than 2/3 of the world's video streaming on mobile.
Police open road near Co-op Refinery
After a week of traffic restrictions, a road running alongside the Co-op Refinery Complex is again open to all motorists.
Storm Ciara expected to cost up to £200m in insurance claims
Experts at PwC say Storm Dennis likely to add to damage with 140mm of rain predicted
German economy flatlines after spending and exports slowdown
GDP growth at 0% for final quarter of 2019 with no upturn forecast in the short term
DoT's Jan 23 order issued without telecom minister, secy consent: Sources
A senior government official privy to the development said the January 23 order was issued by the DoT without the consent of the telecom minister or DoT secretary
MTNL Q3 loss widens to Rs 1065 crore, revenue dips 14% to Rs 624 crore
Employees cost of MTNL during the reported period stood at Rs 755.48 crore
Bank accounts of over 200 NDMC employees hacked, money siphoned off in Feb
Though police have received only two complaints of online fraud from the employees, NDMC employees union says more than 200 employees have lost their money after being cheated online
Nirmala Sitharaman to meet industry bodies to assess coronavirus impact
The virus outbreak in China has claimed nearly 1,500 lives and infected over 60,000
RCom Q3 consolidated loss widens to Rs 10,598 cr, income slips to Rs 263 cr
The company had posted a loss of Rs 238 crore in the same period a year ago
DMart share sale sees 3 times subscription, investors bid for 45 mn shares
The stock fell 5.6 per cent to end at Rs 2,401 in secondary market trade. A further 1.5 million shares meant for retail investors will be auctioned on Monday.
See Modded Shelby GT500 Race Stock Dodge Demon At The Drag Strip
A recent video from Demonology pits a modified 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 on street tires against a Challenger SRT Demon on drag radials.
IMF and World Bank say poverty-stricken Somalia is eligible for debt relief
The IMF and World Bank have said that Somalia is eligible for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.
Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable
Partnerships between government and the private sector should focus on creating a conducive environment where citizens could ...
After SC's warning, govt orders telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm tonight
After Supreme Court threatened contempt proceedings against top executives of of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom firms, the telecom department on Friday began issuing orders, asking firms to clear past dues immediately. The government has also asked telecom companies to pay their dues by 11.59 pm tonight
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?
India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)
Kraft Heinz Is Still a Mess
Another disappointing earnings report shows that the company's still in disarray.
3 High-Growth Stocks That Could Soar
Redfin, PetIQ, and Beyond Meat all have upcoming catalysts to propel their shares higher.
Bed Bath & Beyond's Meltdown Has Only Just Begun
The retailer’s unexpected fourth-quarter update indicates that things could get much worse before they get any better.
FTSE 100 ends week lower after week AstraZeneca, RBS results
UK blue-chip shares fell for a second day on Friday after AstraZeneca and RBS reported underwhelming results, while investors remained unsettled because of concerns over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy.
Official says U.S., Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect 'very soon' and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Z Stock Could Win but the U.S. Might Not
Demographic megatrends presents a massive tailwind for Zillow, but housing affordability is a metric to watch.
JD.com is Still a Better Pick Than Alibaba Stock
Alibaba's China retail business is slowing and it will likely be hit hard by the coronavirus. That makes JD a better pick than Alibaba stock.
Play the Contrarian And Buy the Dip in Under Armour Stock
UAA stock plunged on awful fourth quarter numbers from the athletic apparel maker, but the sell-off feels overdone.
STMicroelectronics Waiting on the IoT
STM stock has risen 85% over the last six months as it beat analyst estimates and predicted continued improvement in 2020
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis under strict new rules aimed at cleaning up the Dutch city’s overcrowded red light district. Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam, is understood to
Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump
Boris Johnson is understood to have cancelled plans for a spring visit to the US amid tensions with Donald Trump about the decision to allow Chinese firm Huawei to play a role in the UK’s 5G network.
Seven confirmed killed, five injured in fresh Kaduna village attack
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons in a fresh attack on Maro Village bordering community between...
Okowa emerges South-South Governors Forum Chair
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has emerged the Chairman, South-South Governors' Forum.Okowa was reportedly selected after elaborate..
Oshiomhole: INEC wrong to issue Diri certificate-of-return
National Charman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Friday faulted the decision of the independent National...
Manipur CM announces state budget estimate of over Rs. 20,000 crore
Biren Singh informed the House that revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 16,445 crore. As such, the capital outlay is estimated at Rs 3,356 crore, which is an increase of Rs. 397 crore over revised estimates of 2019-20.
‘Felt bad’: Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to Metro launch
"We had worked hard for the East-West Metro project. We had to literally shed tears for it (approval). I felt bad, that a small metro route was inaugurated, but I was not even informed about the inauguration," Mamata Banerjee said in the state assembly.
Steemit to Shift Its Proprietary Blockchain and Token to Tron Network
Tron partners with Steemit, a major blockchain-based blogging and social networking website that will be moving to Tron’s network.
Price Analysis Feb 14: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, ADA
A deeper correction may have to wait as many major cryptocurrencies are looking strong and their uptrend is likely to continue.
Expert: Venezuelan Oil Production Currently at 1945 Levels
The oil-rich nation of Venezuela is producing its lowest output of oil in 75 years, according to professor Rafael Quiroz.
U.S. Navy Seizes Cache of Iranian Weapons Bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy intercepts a small vessel in the Arabian Sea and finds it loaded with illegal Iranian weapons bound for Yemen.
Farage: Boris's Huawei Decision 'Imperils Intelligence Sharing'
Nigel Farage has warned Johnson's decision to allow Huawei to assist in the development of the 5G network "imperils" intelligence sharing.
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Police watchdog will investigate football fan baton incident
A 16-year-old boy was hit over the head during trouble between supporters following a local derby.
Plans go in for new Newtown Aldi store
A new supermarket is set to be built on the site of a former car dealership.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Salaries and wages commission develops five-year strategic plan
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission has developed a five-year strategic plan to enable it achieve its mandate. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ekpo ...
NNPC employs 1,050 out of 60,000 candidates
’Femi Asu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has announced the recruitment of 1,050 graduate trainees. The NNPC said in a statement, on Friday, that it had concluded its 2019/2020 em...
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
Former 1920s Bank Transformed into Contemporary Hotel in Tokyo
Scandinavian minimalism meets Japanese heritage design.
RAF Mildenhall Closure Delayed Until At Least 2027
The decision to close the base was first made in 2015.
Midrar Ali: Parents lose court appeal over baby's treatment
Court of Appeal judges rule in favour of St Mary's Hospital over the treatment of Midrar Ali.
GM Scrambles to Shield U.S. Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories idled by the coronavirus spreading in China.
New Jersey’s American Dream Mall Readies for Its Ultimate Test
Two decades in the making, the American Dream mega-mall is about to open its doors to shoppers. The question is how many will show up.
U.S., Taliban Reach Interim Deal Aimed at Eventual Troop Pullout
The U.S. and the Taliban have reached agreement on a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan that’s intended to lead to a broader accord to end America’s longest war.
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
Suspect in pizza driver robbery spree arrested in Nashville
Clarksville police are asking for your help to find an 'armed and dangerous' suspect who could be in the Gatlinburg area.
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court’s ruling
Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted
Lagos govt. inaugurates 11 roads, classrooms in Bariga
The Lagos State Government on Friday inaugurated 11 roads in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in order to enhance the
Fly the Unfriendly Skies With MAN-BAT #1 This May
MAN-BAT terrorizes Gotham in a new solo series.
AUD/USD steadies above 0.6700, looks to snap six-week losing streak
The AUD/USD pair is struggling to make a decisive move in either direction on Friday and continues to fluctuate in a relatively tight range above the
IMF's Georgieva: Coronavirus is big uncertainty today for world economy
The coronavirus outbreak is a big uncertainty for the world economy, International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said o
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: DXY grinds to fresh 2020 highs, challenges 99.20 resistance
The US dollar index (DXY) is trading near its highest since October while trading well above its main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). DXY is spiking to t
FOMC minutes unlikely to include new revelations on near-term outlook – TD Securities
"The minutes are unlikely to include any major new revelations on the near-term outlook relative to what was said in the press briefing and this week'
Audacious and Boots Hearingcare partner to support people with hearing loss
Innovative new mobile network Audacious has partnered with Boots Hearingcare to collaborate on their shared mission of supporting people living with hearing loss.
Data leaks: Why the cure isn’t just in the cloud
Many companies are turning to cloud-based software solutions to safeguard their data, but Rene Meyer, VP of Technology at AMAX says businesses should start with the box as a stronger alternative platform.
Never called Arvind Kejriwal a terrorist: Prakash Javadekar
Last week in Delhi, Javadekar had targeted Kejriwal, saying that there is enough proof available to prove that AAP leader is a terrorist.
Stanbic IBTC creates a phenomenal experience of tech and agric
It is youth-empowering events like the “Youth Leadership Series” (YLS) organized by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc that makes the difference.
This Is How The New Delhi Railway Station Will Be Transformed Under The Redevelopment Programme
Here’s how it will look after the station redevelopment project is complete.
Kaveri Project: Lack Of Testing Facilities In India A Serious Hurdle In Development Of Indigenous Jet Engine
Lack of test facilities meant the Kaveri project team had to rush to other countries to validate the components.
Karnataka HC Stays CCI Probe Into Alleged Violation Of Competition Laws By Amazon, Flipkart
The court has asked the respondents in the matter including CCI and CAIT to file their responses within eight weeks.
Appeals court seems poised to reverse landmark Qualcomm antitrust ruling
"What would be anticompetitive about that?" one judged asked.
Netherlands to build capacity of GRA Personnel
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First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …
Exclusive: 2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift Launch Expected In April
2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift will get redesigned front bumper and the features list available in the top-end variants will be moved to mid-spec trims
33 per cent of us have ended, or would end a relationship because of a partner's debt: Survey
The number one financial reason cited for ending a relationship is a lack of financial honesty, such as hidden debt or purchases
Former Tropical Cyclone Uesi Update
ORC Duty Flood Officer Ellyse Gore:
BP Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral—How Remains an Open Question
The oil major says it will eliminate or offset all its emissions—roughly equal to those of Australia—by 2050
Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son
The defendant is accused by the anti-graft agency, of operating an account he used to divert various sums of money, including N58 million.
Warren Buffett just lost $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappointed again
Warren Buffett lost more than $US1 billion this week after Kraft Heinz stock plummeted 11% in two days.
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
U.S. planemaker Boeing Co said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers' union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) CEO Mark Enyedy on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney O’Konek - Senior Director of Corporate Communications & IR Mark
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
Alnylam is chiefly responsible for a resurgence amongst RNAi based drug developers after Onpattro - a treatment for hATTR amyloidosis - was approved by FDA in August 2018.The drug achieved sales of $1
Yamana Gold: I Stay Bullish After Q4 Report
Yamana Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold prices lead to significant cash flow generation.Should gold stay at current levels, the company will have the capacity to further increase the dividend
Do Not Sell AT&T After The Share Price Rally
In view of the price increases, investors wonder whether AT&T is now overvalued.This question can be approached from different perspectives and the answer depends, as always, on personal strategy.And
Pluralsight: Playing The Value Game
Shares of Pluralsight plummeted nearly 10% after reporting fourth-quarter results, despite beating Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom line.Investors mulled an in-line revenue guidance for FY2
Paramount Group, Inc. (PGRE) CEO Albert Behler on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Paramount Group, Inc. (NYSE:PGRE) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2020, 10:00 ET Company Participants Robert Simone - Director, Business Development & IR Albert Behler - Chairman, CE
Macy's: Closing Stores Is Only One Piece Of The Puzzle
M is closing 125 stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs.Cutting corporate costs is only the first step.M must get more throughput from remaining stores and rapidly grow online sales.Until it arrests
Canopy Growth: Only Faint Positives
Canopy Growth beat consensus estimates for FQ3.The Canadian cannabis company still had a massive free cash flow loss of C$360 million.The stock has a fully diluted market cap of $8.4 billion and FY21
Multilingual robot waitress serves up fries in Afghan capital
Multilingual robot waitress serves up fries in Afghan capital
Not Too Sweet? 'Sugar Scandal' Rocks Lukashenka's Belarus
Four top executives in Belarus's once-lucrative sugar industry vanished without a trace. Two weeks later, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced they were being held by police on suspicion of masterminding what he suggested was the biggest scam the country has ever seen
Johnson's new Cabinet agrees to bring in points-based immigration system
The system is designed to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from next year.
Mary Lou seeks sit-down meeting with Micheál as two leaders speak by phone for 15 minutes
Martin reiterated why Fianna Fáil would not go into coalition with Sinn Féin, a FF spokesperson said.
Pound-to-Dollar Rate Retreats from Greenback but Charts Point Higher
The British Pound vs the US Dollar: GBP/USD News and Conversion Level for Pounds to Dollars
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urged by Putin to stick to peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stick to peace agreements to de-escalate the five-year conflict between Kyiv forces and Moscow-backed separatists, the Kremlin said in a blunt statement on Friday.
Special centre for turmeric in Erode welcomed
‘It will help in expanding the area under turmeric cultivation bringing in overall development’
LIC Housing Finance asks 14 developers to seek AIF funding
Experiencing growth in the sector, things will improve: MD
Keep faith in Jagan, Perni tells RTC staff
Minister presents road safety and fuel-efficiency awards
Anti-CAA protest in Chennai turns violent as police begin to use force
Everything was peaceful till around 5.30 p.m. when police swamped the protest venue in Old Washermanpet area in hundreds.
Textile policy to be rolled out by mid 2020
Mega parks will help country scale, spurring cost effectiveness: Textiles Secretary
Vellore entrepreneurs welcome capital subsidy increase
The Vellore District Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Association (VDMSEA) has welcomed the budget proposal for an increase in subsidy for investments in MSMEs. In a press release issued here, VDMSEA pre
Panel makes suggestions for coastal highway
Compensation for displaced fishermen and adalats figure among measures
Karnataka High Court stays CCI order against Amazon, Flipkart
‘Centre probing FEMA violation charge against e-com giants’
ISO approval for 11 rail stations
In recognition of environmental management system in Palakkad Division
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, as its new CEO. Mr. Dube will report to chairman Nusli Wadia, managing director Jeh Wadia, and the board. He wi
Duty cut to revive horse breeding
The National Horse Breeding Society of India has thanked the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for taking steps to help revive the horse-breeding industry and making ‘Make in India’ a possibil
Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC
Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood
Big setback if India and U.S. can’t agree on trade deal now, says top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells
Ms. Wells will not be accompanying Mr Trump to India and neither will Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
MADITSSIA hails schemes for MSMEs
MaduraiMadurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) welcomed the schemes announced in the budget, presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday, to leverage th
‘Gangaikondan Food Park announcement is not new’
Industrialists are also upset over government’s failure to invigorate Nanguneri SEZ
‘Overzealous interpretation of law poses risk to independent directors’
Penalising them for a company’s action would be counter-productive: Sinha
‘One should be penalised for not building green’
Mahesh Ramanujam, President & CEO, USGBC, spoke to M.A. Siraj on the sidelines of the Greenbuild India 2020 conclave. Excerpts:On the origin and objectives of USGBCThe US Green Building Counci
U.P. Oppn. seeks judicial probe into deaths in anti-CAA clashes
Firing by police and BJP men behind casualties, alleges SP in Assembly
Karnataka is aligned with PM Modi’s$ 5 trillion economy aim: CM
Yediyurappa inaugurates Invest Karnataka-Hubballi Conference
Tipper lorries strike terror on Pathanamthitta roads
Two pedestrians fatally trapped under overturned lorries
Israeli strikes kill seven in Damascus
Three were Syrian soldiers and the rest were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Overwhelming response to Invest Karnataka-Hubballi Conference
As many as 51 memorandums of understanding signed; Rajesh Exports plans to invest ₹ 50,000 crore to manufacture electric vehicles and lithium cells and batteries
Sical Logistics posts Q3 loss of ₹48 crore
Sical Logistics Ltd. an integrated logistics provider and unit of the Coffee Day group, has posted a net loss of ₹48.28 crore for the third quarter ended December 2019 against a profit of ₹7.96 crore
Lakshmi Vilas Bank needs up to ₹2,000 cr. to stay afloat: CEO
Third quarter results kindle hope of raising funds, he says
Vivo to invest in local manufacture, expansion
Firm embarks on ₹7,500-crore plan
SC refuses to extend BS-IV deadline
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by automobile dealers for permission to sell and register vehicles following the Bharat Stage-IV standard emission norms beyond April 1, 2020.Th
Decks cleared for setting up CIPET
The decks have been cleared for setting up the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Dharwad district with Union Chemical and Fertilizer Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda mak
A140 REOPENS after closure for power cut
Nearly a mile of the A140 was closed for more than four hours today whilst engineers worked to repair a fault in overhead power lines.
Borrow A Boat Returns to Crowdcube With a Mission to Raise 1.5 Million in Funding
Just a little over a year after raising £1,496,600 in funding through its previous Crowdcube round, the self-proclaimed Airbnb for boats, Borrow A Boat, has re
US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea
It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Andrea Orcel suffers defeat in criminal complaint against Santander
Ex-UBS banker is pursuing a civil case against the Spanish bank for alleged breach of contract
Jes Staley’s Jeffrey Epstein issue is just the latest Barclays tangle
Here’s why running this particular British bank is like riding a rollercoaster
US and Taliban reach Afghanistan truce on sidelines of Munich summit
The truce came after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper met in Munich with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.
Angry spanish farmers invade Valencia
Hundreds of tractors brought the coastal city of Valencia to a halt, with tractors also blocking many roads in the southern Andalusia region
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Police watchdog will investigate football fan baton incident
A 16-year-old boy was hit over the head during trouble between supporters following a local derby.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Europe Seeks To Have G20 Tackle Tech Firm Taxation
Europe now wants global financial leaders in the G20 to make taxing digital giants a priority in 2020.
‘1500’ Lagos-bound passengers stranded in Ghana — four days after flight diversion
About 1,500 Nigerians are stranded in Ghana four days after British Airways, Rwandair, Emirates and Qatar airlines diverted their flights from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos to Kotoka International Airport, in Accra.
Varun Dhawan’s Uncle Anil Dhawan Says The Family Wants Him To Get Married Soon
Recently Varun Dhawan clarified rumours of his wedding with longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal, and said that they were no such plans at present. However, Varun’s uncle Anil Dhawan said in a recent interview that the family really wants Varun to get married soon.
Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
An Irish food company has signed a €40m deal with Lidl, which will see it supply its Irish, Eur...
US bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, whose appointment last year drew wide international criticism, will be ineligible to visit the United States, as will his immediate family, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "The allegations of gross human rights violations against Silva, documented by the UN and other organizations, are serious and credible," he added.
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe won’t be charged for alleged role in media leaks
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe — a frequent target of President Trump for his role in the Russia probe.
US and Taliban reach ‘reduction of violence’ deal, official claims
The official told reporters at a security conference in Munich that the seven-day period of a reduction of violence had not begun yet.
Ex-Newsweek owner dodges jail after pleading guilty in money-laundering scandal
A $35 million fraud and money-laundering scandal that ensnared Newsweek magazine and a small California Bible college wrapped up Friday with guilty pleas from two executives who had helped mastermind
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when they are having their periods.
Slow but steady: Unfinished Batam Botanical Gardens begin attracting tourists
It was not until January this year that the gardens saw a significant increase in attendance, jumping to 3,544 people for the month.
Nearly 100 foreigners denied entry to Bali amid China’s coronavirus travel ban
According to the government’s data, foreigners denied entry into Bali include those from the US, Canada, Australia, Russia and other countries.
Tesco illegally stopped landlords renting out sites near its stores to rivals, a watchdog found
It blocked rivals from opening stores in 23 locations across the UK - including one in Wales
Davao Del Norte bettor wins over P36 M Lotto 6/42 jackpot
The over P36 million jackpot of Lotto 6/42 was bagged by a lone bettor from Tagum City, Davao Del Norte during Thursday night's draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
Imus election officer cleared of allegations on flying voters in 2019 polls
IMUS CITY, Cavite – The City Prosecutor's Office here has dismissed a case filed by a mayoralty candidate against a local election officer on the issue of alleged flying voters in the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections.
DILG chief tells LGUs to ramp up ASF prevention efforts
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Friday asked all local government units (LGUs) to tighten up African swine flu (ASF) prevention efforts and similar control measures in their respective turfs.
QC mayor supports ABS-CBN’s bid for fresh franchise deal
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has strongly supported the pursuit of television network giant ABS-CBN for a fresh 25-year franchise deal to operate.
Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries
The Philippines can survive even without military support from the United States, a Palace official said Friday following the move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the western power.
Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue
President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.
The Most Romantic Accessories of the S/S20 Season
The first of a series of seasonal edits themed on breeds of bird, Matthieu Lavanchy and Chloe Grace Press present Spring/Summer 2020’s most romantic accessories, inspired by the lovebird
Shutdown of CN Rail lines leads to propane shortages in the Maritimes
Businesses and homes across Atlantic Canada are days away from running out of propane as a result of anti-pipeline protests that have cut off rail links across Canada.
Germany unlikely to stoke stuttering eurozone coffers
Germany entered 2020 with a flatlining economy and manufacturers in distress, leaving it ill prepared for continued trade uncertainty and the new coronavirus threat.
UD cuts pace of budget growth by $10 million, searches for new savings
— University of Dayton leaders say the school remains strong, but it needs to be nimble in facing demographic and population challenges that impact universities in Ohio and beyond.
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike
Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st
Kraft Heinz downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings
Food firm ends up with massive debt load due to deals and jeopardised credit ratings
Profits at River Island’s Irish arm rise 53%
Revenue declines by 15%
Chinese pharma firm in Dundalk suspends travel to and from China
WuXi said it prioritised its employees’ ‘health, safety and wellbeing’
More than 677,000 on hospital waiting lists last month, new figures show
Almost 103,000 people have been waiting more than 18 months for a slot
Delta unveils 10-year plan to become world's 1st carbon-neutral airline
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Delta Air Lines, the world's second-largest carrier, announced plans Friday to mount an ambitious 10-year strategy during which it will spend at least $1 billion and become the world's first carbon-neutral airline.
Wyndham, the world’s largest hotel brand, has temporarily closed 70% of its hotels in China in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Wyndham Hotels has temporarily closed approximately 1,000, or 70%, of its 1,500 hotels in China in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti said on an earnings call with investors on Thursday.
The White House is likely to unveil 10% tax cuts for the middle class in September, Kudlow says
President Donald Trump could announce a second tax cut package just months ahead of the 2020 election this fall, offering a revamped campaign message after the first round failed to gain widespread support.
U.S. January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co (BA.N) cut production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
Algerians keep up protests a year after demonstrations began
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Thousands of Algerians marched on Friday, a year since the start of weekly protests calling for a complete overhaul of the ruling elite, an end to corruption and the army’s withdrawal from politics.
U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president
MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.
Finance technology takes lion's share of investment in 2019
Fintech startups worldwide managed to attract over 30% more investments last year compared to 2018, taking the lion's share of investment deals, while fintech startups in Turkey inked 17 investment deals worth $8.4 million
2019 brings first and highest current account surplus since 2001
Turkey achieved a higher-than-expected current account surplus in 2019, its first and highest surplus since 2001, official data showed Friday. Having...
Ag markets turn mostly lower Friday
Investors could remain on the sidelines until the March Prospective Planting Report, one analyst says.
More than 1,500 to be hired for event days at Allegiant Stadium
Representatives of ASM Global and Levy Restaurants told the Community Benefits Plan Oversight Committee about plans to hire more than 55 percent minorities.
1st tunnel completed for Las Vegas Convention Center’s people-mover
The Boring Company’s drill completed the 4,475-foot first tunnel of the underground people-mover system at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
The truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior official said.
Forbes: Despite losing record, Phoenix Suns' value increases
Despite continuous seasons of losing records on the court, the value of Phoenix Suns increased again this year, according to Forbes, which released its annual list of National Basketball Association valuations this week.
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance...
US Sees Idlib Conflict as Chance to Close Ranks With Turkey, Boost Its Positions in Mid East – Prof
The US regards the Turco-Syrian conflict as a window of opportunity to close ranks with Ankara and project its force in the Balkan-Black Sea and Central Asian directions, says Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, the head of the Ankara Centre for Crisis and Policy Research.
Hundreds more homes at risk of flood as Storm Dennis prepares to batter Britain
‘This one (storm) could be a step up from what we have seen before.'