Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016. Photo – Reuters Jordanian policemen stand guard in the vicinity of Kerak Castle where armed gunmen carried out an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan, on December 18, 2016.
Day: December 18, 2016
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Jordan shootings kill 4 policemen, Canadian tourist
Gunmen ambushed Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing four members of the security forces and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said. A standoff between Jordanian special forces and armed men holed up inside the castle continued after nightfall Sunday, several hours after the first shooting.
HH the Emir and President of Turkey discuss regional developments
Trabzon: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed today the latest developments in the region and particularly in Syria, in light of the tragic events in Aleppo as all international efforts to stop the genocide by the Syrian regime and its allies continue to stumble.
HH the Emir and President of Turkey discuss regional developments
Trabzon: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed today the latest developments in the region and particularly in Syria, in light of the tragic events in Aleppo as all international efforts to stop the genocide by the Syrian regime and its allies continue to stumble.
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 soldiers in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday.-AFP
Aden: A suicide bomber killed at least 49 soldiers gathered to receive their monthly pay in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday, officials said, as IS claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials said at least 60 other troops were wounded in the attack, which occurred near Al Sawlaban military base in Aden’s Khor Maksar district, where another IS suicide bomber blew himself up a week ago killing 50 soldiers.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Pokes Fun at Trump’s Misspelled Tweets,…
A three-year-old Arkansas boy was fatally shot in a road rage incident Saturday night while on a shopping trip with his grandmother, police said.The gunman… — A new royal portrait to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday year has been released. Photographed by British fashion photographer Nick Knight, the Queen si… This week, former ASA Governing Committee member and Wisconsin farmer Kevin Hoyer provided public comments on behalf of the American Soybean Association in front of an Environ… Dubuque, Ia.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Pokes Fun at Trump’s Misspelled Tweets,…
A three-year-old Arkansas boy was fatally shot in a road rage incident Saturday night while on a shopping trip with his grandmother, police said.The gunman… — A new royal portrait to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday year has been released. Photographed by British fashion photographer Nick Knight, the Queen si… This week, former ASA Governing Committee member and Wisconsin farmer Kevin Hoyer provided public comments on behalf of the American Soybean Association in front of an Environ… Dubuque, Ia.
DefMin Motoc on fresh addition of three F-16 fighter jets: A moment well received by NATO
Minister of National Defence Mihnea Motoc considers that the addition to Romania’s Air Force of three new F-16 Fighting Falcons is an important moment for the country and sends a strategic message that is “well received” by NATO. “It’s a milestone moment in many respects, perhaps through the entire symbolism of the F-16s entering service with the Romanian Air Force.
Hamas mourns killing of group’s drone expert
Gaza’s Hamas rulers are mourning the killing of a Tunisian aviation expert who supervised the militant group’s drone program. Hamas has accused Israel of assassinating him.
Hamas mourns killing of group’s drone expert
Gaza’s Hamas rulers are mourning the killing of a Tunisian aviation expert who supervised the militant group’s drone program. Hamas has accused Israel of assassinating him.
Under Aspen Life Lab program, experts shine spotlight on hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer
Hepatitis C is a “silent disease” and the costs it incurs for the state budget in the final stage tend “to explode”, says Aspen Romania Institute CEO Andrei Tarnea . “We have an idea of the iceberg costs concealed by such a silent disease, which is a killer that appears late in the system, with costs that tend to explode toward the end of its cycle.
Renault Romania deplores death of Dacia plant former CEO Constantin Stroe
The management of Renault Romania on Saturday expressed regret at the death of Dacia plant former CEO Constantin Stroe, at age 74, following a stroke suffered in late November. “Automobile Dacia CEO Yves Caracatzanis, the Renault Group Romania managing board and the entire company personnel express their deep regret at the passing away of the man who, for 48 years, has written the history of the Romanian automobile.
Renault Romania deplores death of Dacia plant former CEO Constantin Stroe
The management of Renault Romania on Saturday expressed regret at the death of Dacia plant former CEO Constantin Stroe, at age 74, following a stroke suffered in late November. “Automobile Dacia CEO Yves Caracatzanis, the Renault Group Romania managing board and the entire company personnel express their deep regret at the passing away of the man who, for 48 years, has written the history of the Romanian automobile.
York City Ladies Reserves 11 Lowick United Ladies 0
York City Ladies Reserves moved clear in second place in North East Regional League North while recording their biggest win of the season at the expense of bottom-of-the-table Lowick United. The Minsterbelles followed up their tremendous recent victory over fellow title-challengers Hartlepool United by smashing eleven goals without reply past their beleaguered visitors.
York City Ladies Reserves 11 Lowick United Ladies 0
York City Ladies Reserves moved clear in second place in North East Regional League North while recording their biggest win of the season at the expense of bottom-of-the-table Lowick United. The Minsterbelles followed up their tremendous recent victory over fellow title-challengers Hartlepool United by smashing eleven goals without reply past their beleaguered visitors.
S. Korea to begin trial of impeached president’s confidante
The jailed confida… . FILE – In this Oct. 31, 2016 file photo, Choi Soon-sil, wearing a black cap at center, a longtime friend of South Korean President Park Geun-hye, is questioned by media upon her arrival at the Seoul Central District Prosec… .
Traders have their say on proposed market redevelopment
Over 40 businesses had their say at a get-together on the proposed 9m. redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market site.
Pangan: On bolstering employees’ growth and performance
ASIDE from providing them with incentives, as mandated by law, local government units may consider giving them rewards as part of their HR engagement program that will also help the LGUs retain employees in the workplace. It takes some imagination and creativity for the LGUs to conceptualize some rewards systems.
Poll: Israelis worry about intermarriage
A new study done in honor of the Week of Connection to Diaspora Jewry shows how deep the connection between Israel’s Jews and Diaspora Jews really is. One of the statistics the new study reveals is that the vast majority of Israel’s Jews are concerned over intermarriage rates abroad.
David Friedman-Patriot ExtraordinaireToday,
On November 8th, 2016 the world changed in a major way. America was falling into the proverbial abyss and the rest of humanity was going down with it.
Michael Sheen stepping back from acting
The ‘Masters of Sex’ star has lived in Los Angeles for the last 14 years, but is now planning to return to his native Wales to be a full-time activist and has confirmed he currently has no TV or movie projects in the pipeline. He told The Times newspaper: “It will be a big change for how people relate to me.
Bradley: Swansea put themselves in a hole over and over
The embattled Swans manager rued mistakes that have been continuously made, though he insists he will not walk away from the side second from bottom Bob Bradley believes Swansea City keep repeating mistakes but added he has no intention of walking away from the job after a tough run of results. Since replacing Francesco Guidolin in October, Bradley has overseen a sequence of just two wins from 10 Premier League matches.
Chinese city cancels flights in 2nd day of smog alert
Electric bike riders wearing mask to protect themselves from exhaust gas wait at a traffic lights junction during a heavily polluted day in Beijing, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. China’s capital and other northern cities have banned half of all vehicles from city streets and ordered factories, schools and construction sites closed in response to a five-day smog red alert.
Young Cricketer Arrested
Schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade, who achieved fame with record breaking unbeaten 1009 runs in a school match, was detained by police for alleged delay in vacating the ground, where he was playing at, for the landing of a VIP chopper. According to an NDTV report , Pranav’s family said he was humiliated and taken to the police station after he failed to wrap up his practice session in time.
Prince Harry’s ordinary Christmas wish is a world away from average
For the ordinary person, an ordinary Christmas is not something for the Santa list. Christmas, for your ordinary person, is the time of year when we strive for exceptional.
Landmark building to become housing
A LANDMARK building in Royal Wootton Bassett town centre is to become a 10-bed house of multiple occupation after developers won planning permission. The Grade II listed Touchdown House in the high street, once the town’s visitor centre, will be repaired and improved, according to developers SCH Ltd, as unsympathetic alterations are removed.
Gertrude ‘Bubbles’ Eatwell passes away aged 104
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Swindon woman who passed away earlier this month at the grand old age of 104. Gertrude Eatwell, known to all as ‘Bubbles’, was described by daughter Gillian Ricketts as a “wonderful”, “generous” woman who was loved by everyone.
Head of U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran showing commitment to deal
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano prepares for a board of governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria June 6, 2016. Iran has shown commitment to the deal on its nuclear program agreed with world powers, the head of the United Nations atomic energy watchdog said on Sunday, following complaints by Tehran over what it calls a U.S. violation of the accord.
Bombing kills at least 30 outside Yemen military camp
A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up outside a military camp in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Sunday morning, killing at least 30 soldiers, Yemeni officials said. The officials told The Associated Press that preliminary investigations showed the blast was the work of a bomber wearing an explosive vest.
6 Best Beach Hotels in Bora Bora
If you’re going to travel all the way to Bora Bora, you’re probably going to want to stay directly on one of its insanely beautiful beaches . The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has 115 overwater and beachfront bungalows, each beautifully appointed with luxe Polynesian decor and great amenities like Nespresso machines and free minibars.
.com | Maths pass rate misunderstood
The context was a clumsily managed circular to schools from the department of basic education, reinforced by early press statements, that gave the public the impression that the maths pass rate had been lowered to 20%. There was a crescendo of outrage.
Early morning rail delays into London
Early morning rail services between East Anglia and London were disrupted after Network Rail engineering work overran between Seven Kings and Shenfield. The first trains got through the work on what is expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year at about 9.30am.
Community search for child who sent letter to dead dad in heaven by attaching it to a balloon
A CHILD’S Christmas letter to their dad has sparked a hunt for its author after it was found in a field in Scotland attached to a balloon. The heartfelt wishlist told of how much they were missing their daddy in heaven and how they dreamed that he could leave them a note under their pillow.
What’s with the road toll love-in?
There is no doubt Canadians are going to pay more for infrastructure over the next decade, but tolls are the wrong way to do it. It’s easy to see the allure of road tolls.
Syrian band brings music of Aleppo to Berlin
Instead of bombs there were beats. Guitars took over for guns. And there were cheers, not screams.
A promotional flyer for WHAM!’s Beijing concert in 1985. File photo
But now, prompted by the death of George Michael to recall that time, I can see that the concert I attended was more than just a musical first, it was a symbol of the changes that were setting China on the road to the country it is today. ) had started the ball rolling in the late 1970s by opening the country to foreign trade and bringing in the idea of entrepreneurism, and the period from late 1984 to 1986 was an interesting time to be in the Chinese capital as it felt as if Deng’s ideas had started to really gather pace.
Meow! Cat cafe concept coming soon to Boston
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Owner Diane Kelly says customers would pay around $15 an hour to pet and play with cats. She hopes to provide about two dozen felines from nearby animal shelters that would be adoptable when the establishment opens in early 2017.
Judge bars Bergdahl prosecutors from using soldiersa wounds at trial
Prosecutors were rebuffed from harnessing the most contentious issue surrounding the court martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl when a judge ruled out any evidence that soldiers were wounded while searching for him.