Sinn FA in President Gerry Adams TD has urged the Irish government, “in light of the unprecedented UN Security Council resolution demanding an end to all Israeli settlement in the Palestinian occupied territories, to now implement the Oireachtas motion from two years ago and formally recognise the state of Palestine. “Last Friday night the UN Security Council passed by 14 votes to nil a resolution calling for an end to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
Day: December 26, 2016
Defectors tell of challenges before and after fleeing North Korea
In a crowd full of one-time enemies, the former North Korean soldier quickly gained sympathy when describing his mandatory 10-year military service. Many of the American soldiers sitting in the auditorium at Suwon Air Base groaned or cried “no way,” then leaned forward, eager to hear the rest of Ken Eom’s story.
Leicester hands out Jamie Vardy masks in protest
Face masks of Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy are left on seats for fans before the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Everton at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, England, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. Leicester have given out around 30,000 Jamie Vardy masks to supporters ahead of their Boxing Day game against Everton in a move widely regarded as being in response to the striker’s ban.
George Michael paid A 1.67m for piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine
George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”. George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”.
Peace activists set out to march from Berlin to Syria
Several hundred peace activists have started what they say will be a months-long protest march from Berlin to war-ravaged Syria to urge an end to the fighting there. Several hundred peace activists have started what they say will be a months-long protest march from Berlin to war-ravaged Syria to urge an end to the fighting there.
ISIS suicide car bomber OBLITERATED by militants while trying to flee Mosul
Carrying a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device , the suicide bomber gets diverted onto rocky terrain as it’s bombarded by bullets. Iraqi forces are at the start of a large-scale operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State in the country.
Sri Lankan church prints Tupac Shakur rap lyrics for Christmas service
Churchgoers at a Christmas service in Sri Lanka were given the rap lyrics to Tupac Shakur’s hit “Hail Mary” by accident. Andrew Chosky was an attendee of the Dec. 11 “Joy to the World” service and said, “A lot of people were in shock as whether it was a joke or someone would actually rap the song.”
Russians focusing on causes other than terrorism in Black Sea plane crash
The Russian investigation into the crash of a military transport plane that killed dozens of members of the Red Army Choir is focusing on pilot error or a technical fault, rather than terrorism, a top official said Monday. Sunday’s crash was the second national tragedy for Russia in less than a week, once again in the shadow of the country’s military involvement in Syria.
Surprise increase in gasoline prices continues in Pittsburgh area
Average retail gasoline prices in the Pittsburgh region sit around $2.48 a gallon this morning, up about 3 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of more than 700 stations in southwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-area pump prices are up 9 cents in the last month and 30 cents over the last year, according to the price-tracking website.
Christians of the Orient: Egypt and the Future of the Copts
Hosni Mubarak had his first meeting with President George W Bush in Washington on 2 April. This was the usual time of year for the presidential visit to the United States, and the time of year for various groups of expatriate Copts to start noisy accusations of persecution of Egypt’s Christian minority.
The Final Obama Doctrine: Racking Up the Body Count
During its final years in office, the Obama administration has devised a new form of warfare with major implications for how the U.S. government confronts its enemies. With the ability to quickly locate and eliminate potential adversaries with little to no risk to U.S. forces, the Obama administration has begun to eradicate some of its main enemies in a new kind of exterminatory warfare.
Ranji: Mumbai, Gujarat on top; Jharkhand advance
Gohil picked up five wickets giving away just 28 runs from his 10 overs to reduce Hyderabad to 121 for seven while chasing 232 runs for an outright win at stumps on the fourth and penultimate day of the match. Chasing an achievable target, Hyderabad put up a shoddy batting effort in their second innings with just four willow-wielders — Balchander Anirudh , Tanmay Agarwal , Bavanaka Sandeep and Kolla Sumanth and Akash Bhandari shared four wickets between them.
Lawyer: Cafeteria Manager Jailed for Insulting Turkey’s Erdogan
Turkish authorities have arrested the cafeteria manager of the opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper for insulting the president after he said he would not serve tea to Tayyip Erdogan, one of the manager’s lawyers told Reuters on Monday. Senol Buran, who runs the cafeteria at the Istanbul office of Cumhuriyet , was taken into custody after police raided his home late on Saturday, lawyer Ozgur Urfa said.
Terrorism part of Russian plane crash probe
Backed by ships, helicopters and drones, Russian rescue teams searched for victims in the Black Sea after a Russian plane carrying 92 people to Syria crashed shortly after takeoff from Sochi. All 84 passengers and eight crew members on board the Tu-154 plane operated by the Russian military are believed to have died when it fell into the sea two minutes after taking off in good weather from the southern Russian city.
Peace activists set out for Syria from Berlin _ on foot
Several hundred peace activists have started what they say will be a months-long protest march from Berlin to war-ravaged Syria to urge an end to the fighting there. The Civil March for Aleppo set off carrying white flags from Berlin’s former Tempelhof Airport on Monday in cloudy, cold and blustery weather.
Michael Weissenstein named AP Caribbean news director
” Michael Weissenstein, a veteran correspondent and editor who currently serves as Cuba bureau chief for The Associated Press, has been named all-formats news director of a newly unified Caribbean Bureau, headquartered in Havana. The appointment means that the AP is returning its Caribbean base of operations to Cuba, the region’s largest country, for the first time in 55 years.
China resumes ties with Sao Tome in triumph over Taiwan
China and Sao Tome and Principe officially resumed diplomatic relations Monday in a triumph for Beijing over rival Taiwan after the African island nation abruptly broke away from the self-ruled island last week. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart from Sao Tome, Urbino Botelho, signed books at a ceremony in front of their flags at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub Many Londoners are in a froth over business tax hikes that take effect next year. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hn7DjQ Money and beer swap hands over the bar as a pint of stout sits at the London Drinker Beer and Cider Festival at the Camden Centre on March 2, 2016, in London.
12 Mossad members receive awards for excellence
Twelve Mossad members received awards for excellence on Sunday evening, including two operatives and a collections officer responsible for remarkable achievements on behalf of the Mossad. The recipients-men, women, young and old alike-come from all areas of the Mossad.
Water Authority worried as rain doesn’t reach Kinneret
While the Kinneret has risen 18cm since the beginning of the month, making it the strongest December since 2013, officials at the Water Authority say it’s just not enough as this major source of freshwater is still -231.67 meters below sea level. The Kinneret has only risen 2cm since Saturday, as rains fell mostly on the coastline-from Netanya to Ashkelon-and did not reach the Galilee and Golan areas.
11 bodies recovered after Russian crash
A massive search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a Russian military plane crashed Sunday with 92 on board. Eleven bodies have so far been recovered.
Gareth Southgate wants Wilfried Zaha to backtrack on Ivory Coast decision
England manager Gareth Southgate has tried to persuade Wilfried Zaha to backtrack on his decision to switch to the Ivory Coast, Press Association Sport understands. The fleet-footed Crystal Palace winger has two senior England caps to his name, having played against Sweden in November 2012 and Scotland the following year.
Sri Lankan church’s hymnbook subs in Tupac’s ‘Hail Mary’
In a Christmas debacle, Sri Lanka’s Catholic church withdrew hymn sheets after lyrics of “Hail Mary” were mixed up with an expletive-packed version by rapper Tupac Shakur, a spokesman said Monday. Hail Mary, also known as Ave Maria, is a traditional Catholic prayer asking for the intervention of the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Airtel Launches the First Ever InstaVoice Celeb Service in Madagascar on Kirusa platform
Farao, FlaviOne and Barhone amongst the top celebs on InstaVoice platform; Malagasies can now regularly access updates on their favorite celebrities We are delighted to deliver an outstanding first-of-its-kind service to Airtel subscribers in the country. The effort echoes our spirit of innovation, and I am sure that users will find equal delight in connecting with their favorite celebrities.
China’s 1st aircraft carrier sails into South China Sea
In this undated file photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning berths in a port of China.
Boxing Day 2015: We were flooded – but we’ll never be defeated
As the devastating floods swept through Calderdale, leaving a trail of disaster and destruction, unforgettable and shocking images documenting the day were beamed around the globe. But as the waters receded, a new story rose from the disaster – a story of hope and community spirit in the face of the floods.
George Michael: Chart topper and cultural icon dead at 53
The news was shocking, not just because the Grammy Award-winning artist was 53, but also because of the enormous impact he had on artists of his era and his lasting influence on some of today’s biggest pop stars. Michael’s family issued a brief statement requesting privacy following his death.
Agni-V will add ‘tremendous strength’ to India’s defence: Modi
New Delhi, Dec 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated DRDO scientists for successful test-firing of Agni-V missile, and said the new system will add “tremendous strength” to India’s strategic defence. [NK India] “Successful test firing of Agni-V makes every Indian very proud.
A cathedral serving the city for three centuries and the unique grandeur of the Central Mosque
The city has a vast array of churches, mosques and temples which have welcomed worshippers for decades and even centuries in the case of Birmingham Cathedral. Hidden Spaces is produced by the Birmingham Post and Mail in conjunction with city heritage experts and offers a glimpse behind some of the city’s most interesting and threatened buildings.
Adaptable Handball Arena re-houses people displaced by the Olympic Games
This adaptable handball arena proposal would re-house thousands of displaced people after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Student John Tapia-Owens designed the structure as his graduation thesis project at the Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff, and envisioned it as a sporting facility that could be repurposed as a housing solution for those in need.
Winners of I Interuniversity Contest “Native Language” determined
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The competition dedicated to World Azerbaijanis’ Solidarity Day was jointly organized by the Public Association “Support to Economist Students” and “UNEC Creativity Center”. The event is targeted in promoting our national wealth- native language, its popularization among youth and bringing to future generations.
Azerbaijan to put another 60 enterprises for privatization
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The State Property Issues Committee of Azerbaijan will hold the next auction on state property privatization on Jan. 24, 2017, the committee said in a message Dec. 26. Sixty state properties – 20 joint stock companies, 17 small enterprises and facilities, 17 unused non-residential areas, and 6 vehicles – will be put up for the auction. The enterprises and facilities to be put up for the auction are located in the city of Baku, as well as districts of Azerbaijan.
Firefighters tackle van on fire in Great Yarmouth
A crew from Great Yarmouth were sent to on South Quay at around 12.40am this morning, to reports of a van on fire.
You’re truly amazing! More than 3,000 Christmas gifts donated to our Toy Appeal
Sunderland legends, back from left, Jimmy Montgomery, Dick Malone, Kevin Ball and Bobby Kerr with Andrew Taylor, 10, at Sunderland Royal Hospital. It has been another record breaking year with more than 3,000 gifts having been donated to our toy appeal.
.com | Tunisia security forces warn of returning jihadis
Tunisia’s security forces called on the government on Sunday to take “exceptional measures” to combat the return of jihadists fighting for extremist groups abroad. Tunisia has seen a wave of jihadist attacks since its 2011 revolution, including on foreign tourists, and the United Nations estimates that more than 5,000 Tunisians are fighting for extremist outfits, mainly in Iraq and Syria.
South Korean scandal escalates: Choi, former presidential aides…
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Mashrafe points finger at ‘lethargic’ fielding
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza described his team’s fielding as “lethargic” after their 77-run loss to New Zealand in the first ODI in Christchurch . New Zealand’s innings included three dropped catches but what stood out even more was the Bangladesh fielders’ lack of intensity in running towards the ball, coupled with misfields throughout the game.
Ashamed parents tip off police about their OWN teenage daughter after catching her drink driving
Shannon Downie’s parents were “disgusted” to see the 18-year-old get behind the wheel of her car after consuming alcohol. They tipped off police after seeing her give her pal a lift home following a night out in Aberdeen, Scotland, a court heard.
OTP: 26 December 2016: Sport, politics and ‘Russia’s aggression’
Germany’s national football team will monitor human rights in Russia during World Cup 2018, German sports officials said. We have heard similar statements before the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014.