DECEMBER 06: Lee Jae-Yong, vice chairman of Samsung leaves to adjourn for lunch during a parliamentary hearing over the Choi Soon-sil gate probe at the National Assembly on December 6, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea started the parliament hearing with leaders of nine South Korean conglomerates including Samsung, Hyundai and Lotte over the tens of millions of dollars given to foundations controlled by Ms Park’s friend Choi Soon-sil, the woman at the center of the scandal.
Day: January 16, 2017
Merkel or Putin: Trump won’t be drawn on who he trusts more
Days away from being sworn in as US President, Donald Trump isn’t saying who he trusts more — German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a longtime US ally, or Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump called it a draw — at least for now, in a joint interview conducted on Friday by German publication Bild and the Times of London.
Kyrgyzstan plane crash: Dozens killed when 747 hits village
At least 37 people were killed when a Turkish cargo plane crashed into a village in Kyrgyzstan, according to a statement from Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. “The number of victims is increasing quickly,” Elira Sharipova, a spokeswoman for Kyrgyzstan’s Emergency Ministry told CNN.
Building boom expected to ebb
New home construction in Kelowna surged an astounding 72 per cent in 2016, but it’s expected to fall back this year. “The pent-up demand has been satisfied to some extent, so 2017’s forecast definitely calls for a moderation from 2016,” said Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation market analyst Taylor Pardy.
Hellenic League: Battling Bassett win on the road
ROYAL Wootton Bassett Town gritted their teeth and hauled themselves to a fine away victory at Highmoor-Ibis on Saturday. Goals from Dale Richards and Steve Robertson, as well as a determined defensive display in difficult conditions, delivered a second successive three-point haul for Rich Hunter’s men, who are ninth in the Hellenic League Premier Division.
BRIEF-TechnipFMC secures AMF approval of its prospectus for listing its shares on Euronext Paris
TOKYO, Jan 16 Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday to its lowest level in more than two weeks, hurt as the yen appreciated on concerns Britain might make a “hard” exit by from the European Union.
Organic Shop is back with the ‘Organic Loot’
Jaipur, Rajasthan , Jan. 16 : After the success of its previous two editions in 2014 and 2015, the third edition is all set to raise the bar higher with discounts up to 85 percent on categories like clothing, food, beauty care, health and wellness and home and garden. With the growing demand for organics and massive response from its previous two editions, this year the Loot is planned for two days from January 19 to 20, 2017 with heavy discounts on all products.
India vs England: Kedar Jadhav played an unbelievable knock, says Virat Kohli28 min ago
Pune, Jan 16: Indian captain Virat Kohli heaped praise on his young team-mate Kedar Jadhav for his “outstanding” knock of 76-ball 120 in the first ODI against England, describing it as one of the best calculative innings he had seen. Kohli and Jadhav, whose 120 was his career-best, smashed brilliant hundreds to help India chase down the stiff target of 351 for a three-wicket win in the first of the three-match ODI series here last night.
Afghan Senators call on President Ashraf Ghani to dissolve High Peace Council4 min ago
Kabul , Jan. 16 : Senators from Upper House of Parliament in Afghanistan have asked President Ashraf Ghani to dissolve the High Peace Council following the insensitive remarks made by former HPC advisor Abdul Hakim Mujahid. According to the senators, those who call the Taliban peace angels and say they are a sacred group are disrespecting all civilians killed by the Taliban, reports the Tolo News.
Navjot Singh Sidhu says a ita s my ghar wapsia as he formally joins Congress 53 mins ago
Navjot Singh Sidhu says ‘it’s my ghar wapsi’ as he formally joins Congress, refuses to speak on Narendra Modi New Delhi, Jan 16: Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday formally joined Congress. Addressing a press conference along with Congress leader Ajay Maken and Asha Kumari, Navjot Singh Sidhu said he is a born Congressman.
Jallikattu Live Update: Villagers make black ‘rangoli’ in support of…
Chennai, Jan 16: Despite Supreme Court ban, Jallikattu supporters continued to hold the sport in various parts of Tamil Nadu. Locals in Alanganallur in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district conducted the bull taming sport on Monday morning.
Church builds for next 100 years
A HISTORIC church which had its foundation stone laid 120 years ago this October is hoping ongoing restoration will ensure it remains standing for another century. In 1897 scores of parishioners attended the laying ceremony for St Catherine’s Church which marked the building of new and much needed church in Horwich .
India’s political heartland Uttar Pradesh all set for seven-phased 17th assembly election6 min ago
New Delhi , Jan. 16 : The stage is set for the Uttar Pradesh elections, which will be held in seven phases between February and March this year. The politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh is all set to witness a tough fight between the ruling Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming 17th state assembly elections.
Retired Yorkshire doctors launch petition over national NHS managers
A GROUP of retired Yorkshire consultants has launched a petition calling for the resignation of national NHS leaders as the crisis in the health service continues. The doctors say the blame for the major issues should lie with NHS England and not hospitals and health workers.
The Latest: Venus says Serena is leading the way, again
Australia’s Destanee Aiava reaches to play a forehand to Germany’s Mona Barthel during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. Germany’s Mona Barthel plays a shot to Australia’s Destanee Aiava during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.
South Korea prosecutors accuse Samsung chief of bribery, seek arrest
South Korea’s special prosecutor’s office said on Monday it was seeking a warrant to arrest the head of Samsung Group , the country’s largest conglomerate, accusing him of paying multi-million dollar bribes to a friend of President Park Geun-hye. Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee arrives to attend a hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 6, 2016.
‘I’m pretty good at this,’ says victorious Venus
Venus Williams survived a rocky start to reach the second round of her 17th Australian Open on Monday, putting her 7-6 7-5 victory over Kateryna Kozlova down to hard-earned experience. Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – 16/1/17 Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts after winning her Women’s singles first round match against Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova.
Angry Birds maker Rovio opens new games studio in London
Finnish mobile games and animation company Rovio Entertainment said on Monday it was stepping up its hunt for new hit games by opening a studio in London to focus on new multiplayer games that would not rely on the firm’s Angry Birds brand. An employee works inside an office of Rovio, the company which created the video game Angry Birds, in Shanghai June 20, 2012.