Day: December 18, 2016

Bronze Age burial site in suburbia given heritage protection status

A Bronze Age burial site in suburban London, Victorian lamp-posts and Britain’s oldest water chute ride are among the more unusual heritage protected this year. More than 1,000 places have been given protected status across England in 2016, and government body Historic England has released details of 21 of the most surprising and lesser known sites which are now on the heritage list.

RPT-High-flying Freeport CEO steers towards new Indonesia mining deal

JAKARTA, Dec 16 Chappy Hakim, a retired air force chief who says he knows next to nothing about mining, now heads Indonesia’s biggest copper producer, entrusted to use his connections to guide it through regulatory uncertainty to a renewed contract for its mine. Picking another former military officer to lead the local unit of U.S. mining giant Freeport-McMoRan underlines how pivotal political ties can be in Indonesia, where the firm got its start nearly 50 years ago helped by close relations to late autocratic President Suharto.

French foreign minister visits Haiti city devastated by

France’s foreign minister has visited a Haitian city devastated by Hurricane Matthew two months when the Category 4 storm’s center tore through the impoverished country’s southwest. The French Embassy in Port-au-Prince says the purpose of Jean-Marc Ayrault’s visit to Jeremie on Sunday was to express France’s solidarity with its former colony as affects areas struggle to recover from Matthew’s Oct. 4 passage.

Ex-soccer star, now mayor, ends hunger strike in Mexico

Former Mexican soccer star Cuauhtemoc Blanco says he is ending a hunger strike to defend his mayorship of the city of Cuernavaca, after Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a stay against efforts to impeach him. He had begun sitting outside the cathedral early Saturday to protest the state congress’ decision to refer the impeachment process to a three-judge panel.

Amnesty warns Myanmar over treatment of Rohingya

Amnesty International has warned Myanmar that the actions of its military may constitute crimes against humanity, based on accounts of violence against the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority. Myanmar has come under heavy criticism for its army’s forceful treatment of the Rohingya.

Zim Warriors vs Ivory Coast; Afcon 2017, Football friendly latest news

With many top players still involved in international club football, Zimbabwe Warriors will miss the likes of Knowledge Musona in their Abidjan friendly encounter against the elephants of Ivory Coast on Monday next week. China-based forward Nyasha Mushekwi who is attending to personal issues in UK will also miss the friendly, so is Sparta Prague defender Costa Nhamoinesu who has club commitments.

Venezuela leader says cash crackdown a victory over foes

Venezuela’s president said Sunday that the sudden decision to scrap the country’s most-used currency bill was an economic triumph over the country’s enemies even as the government sent troops and police to cities where riots and looting broke out over the measure. In a national radio and television broadcast, Nicolas Maduro said his abrupt action had flooded the country’s banks with currency deposited by Venezuelans racing to get rid of the paper bills while also devastating Colombian-border currency traders he blames for the bolivar’s precipitous plunge in value against “the criminal dollar.”

Sen. Cory Gardner must reject Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

In this June 15, 2012, file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson shake hands at a signing ceremony of an agreement between state-controlled Russian oil company Rosneft and ExxonMobil at the Black Sea port of Tuapse, southern Russia. The U.S. intelligence community has stated that Russia interfered with our free and democratic elections, and last week Donald Trump appointed ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state.

Council shake-up as Conservative councillor switches to Greens

WELCOME: Cllr Claudia Moore, second left, with Cllr Jon Orrell, Cllr Clare Sutton and Green campaign coordinator Caz Dennett Picture: GARDIA PHOTOGRAPHY THE Green Party has gained another councillor in Weymouth and Portland after Claudia Moore crossed the floor from the Conservatives. Cllr Moore, who has been a councillor for Weymouth West since 2014, said she felt “more closely aligned with the Greens”, but also expressed concern about some Tory decisions.

Joseph Kabila prepares to crush protests in Congo power play

Flares are launched by DRCongo Police forces during a demonstration in Goma on September 19, 2016. At least 17 people, mostly civilians, were killed on September 19, 2016 when clashes erupted ahead of a planned opposition rally in the Congolese capital Kinshasa, a minister said, warning the toll was “provisional”.

Olympiakos comes from behind to beat Panetolikos 3-1

ATHENS, Greece – Defending champion Olympiakos needed an equalizer and two late goals to beat Panetolikos 3-1 in the Greek league on Sunday. Panetolikos had two good chances to open the scoring in the first half before finally succeeding in the 52nd with a header by Giorgos Kousas.

Alleged BDS activist writer may be forced to leave Israel

A journalist who has allegedly engaged in activity supportive of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement may not be able to remain in Israel, the Government Press Office told The Jerusalem Post exclusively on Sunday. GPO director Nitzan Chen said he was leaning against renewing the press card of Antony Loewenstein, a Jerusalem- based freelance reporter who writes for The Guardian and other publications.

Scotland to Propose Plan to Stay in EU, Curb Brexit Damage

Scotland will publish proposals this week for how it can remain in the European single market after Britain leaves the European Union in order to avoid the “national disaster” of a “hard Brexit,” the Scottish government said Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the formal process of leaving the EU, by the end of March to kick off two years of exit talks.

Scotland to Propose Plan to Stay in EU, Curb Brexit Damage

Scotland will publish proposals this week for how it can remain in the European single market after Britain leaves the European Union in order to avoid the “national disaster” of a “hard Brexit,” the Scottish government said Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the formal process of leaving the EU, by the end of March to kick off two years of exit talks.

Gwyneth Paltrow on the biggest health trend for 2017 which is clean sleeping

BREAKING NEWS: Actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor – famous for having nine husbands – has died of a heart attack aged 99 The Obamas’ new $5.3m DC home is being outfitted with enhanced security systems and renovated to include TWO offices as rumors swirl over their plans after the White House Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she ‘regrets’ THAT meeting with Bill Clinton on the tarmac during height of Hillary’s email investigation Canadian woman is among ten people shot dead as gunmen take tourists hostage at castle in Jordan in ‘cowardly terrorist attack’ Revealed – the dog breeds you should NEVER buy: Vet explains why you should avoid teacup pups, bulldogs and anything described as ‘fiercely loyal’ ‘Don’t go outside’: Arctic chill grips middle America with record lows felt as far south as Texas – as nine are killed nationwide on treacherous roads REVEALED: In-N-Out Burger is the most … (more)

Gwyneth Paltrow on the biggest health trend for 2017 which is clean sleeping

BREAKING NEWS: Actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor – famous for having nine husbands – has died of a heart attack aged 99 The Obamas’ new $5.3m DC home is being outfitted with enhanced security systems and renovated to include TWO offices as rumors swirl over their plans after the White House Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she ‘regrets’ THAT meeting with Bill Clinton on the tarmac during height of Hillary’s email investigation Canadian woman is among ten people shot dead as gunmen take tourists hostage at castle in Jordan in ‘cowardly terrorist attack’ Revealed – the dog breeds you should NEVER buy: Vet explains why you should avoid teacup pups, bulldogs and anything described as ‘fiercely loyal’ ‘Don’t go outside’: Arctic chill grips middle America with record lows felt as far south as Texas – as nine are killed nationwide on treacherous roads REVEALED: In-N-Out Burger is the most … (more)

Bombing Syria was never going to help the people of Aleppo

As the traumatised survivors of Aleppo flee the ruined city – once the size of Newcastle, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow combined – Libya is smouldering evidence that Britain bombing Syria would not have averted the bloodshed. In the 2013 Parliamentary rebellion, Tory dissidents sided with Ed Miliband’s Labour Party to stop David Cameron declaring war on tyrant Bashar al-Assad ‘s regime – and attempts at rewriting history to portray the revolt as a grave mistake ignore hugely uncomfortable facts.

Bombing Syria was never going to help the people of Aleppo

As the traumatised survivors of Aleppo flee the ruined city – once the size of Newcastle, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow combined – Libya is smouldering evidence that Britain bombing Syria would not have averted the bloodshed. In the 2013 Parliamentary rebellion, Tory dissidents sided with Ed Miliband’s Labour Party to stop David Cameron declaring war on tyrant Bashar al-Assad ‘s regime – and attempts at rewriting history to portray the revolt as a grave mistake ignore hugely uncomfortable facts.

China says it will give drone back, but Trump says ‘keep it’

In this undated photo released by the U.S. Navy Visual News Service, the USNS Bowditch, a T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship, sails in open water. The USNS Bowditch, a civilian U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, was recovering two drones on Thursday when a Chinese navy ship approached and sent out a small boat that took one of the drones, said Navy Capt.

China says it will give drone back, but Trump says ‘keep it’

In this undated photo released by the U.S. Navy Visual News Service, the USNS Bowditch, a T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship, sails in open water. The USNS Bowditch, a civilian U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, was recovering two drones on Thursday when a Chinese navy ship approached and sent out a small boat that took one of the drones, said Navy Capt.

After Outbreak Of Looting, Venezuela Delays Phase-Out Of Large Currency

A man shows 100-Bolivar notes while crossing the Francisco de Paula Santander international bridge, linking Urena, in Venezuela and Cucuta, in Colombia Saturday, despite the border closing order issued by the Venezuelan government. George Castellanos/AFP/Getty Images hide caption A man shows 100-Bolivar notes while crossing the Francisco de Paula Santander international bridge, linking Urena, in Venezuela and Cucuta, in Colombia Saturday, despite the border closing order issued by the Venezuelan government.

Poland’s president talks with opposition, new protests held

Poland’s president met separately with opposition party leaders Sunday to help solve a political crisis, as anti-government protests were held for the third straight day. Political tension is rising between Poland’s conservative government and the pro-European Union opposition over the ruling party’s plan to restrict journalists’ access to lawmakers in parliament.

Poland’s president talks with opposition, new protests held

Poland’s president met separately with opposition party leaders Sunday to help solve a political crisis, as anti-government protests were held for the third straight day. Political tension is rising between Poland’s conservative government and the pro-European Union opposition over the ruling party’s plan to restrict journalists’ access to lawmakers in parliament.