Australian officials defended their suspension of the fruitless deep-sea sonar search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, insisting on Wednesday that the enormous costs involved played no role in their decision to halt the nearly three-year hunt. Australia’s Transport Minister Darren Chester also said that while the search had been called off on Tuesday, work behind the scenes would go on, with experts continuing to analyze data associated with the doomed aircraft’s final hours and examining any future debris that washes ashore.
Day: January 17, 2017
The Latest: Relatives unhappy Flight 370 plane search ends
In this March 22, 2014, file photo, Flight Officer Jack Chen uses binoculars at an observers window on a Royal Australian Air Force P-3 Orion during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Southern Indian Ocean, Australia. The Joint Agency Coordination Center in Australia said Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 that the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had officially been suspended after crews finished their fruitless sweep of the 120,000-square kilometer search zone west of Australia.
Back-to-back shootings shake Mexico’s tourism jewels
Soldiers walk inside Plaza Las Americas mall following reports of gunfire in Cancun, Mexico, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Gunmen attacked the state prosecutor’s office in this Caribbean resort city Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions just a day after a deadly shooting at a music festival in a nearby town.
Sturgeon warns May that Tory hard Brexit means second independence poll all but inevitable
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MH370 and Five Other Unsolved Aviation Mysteries
After nearly three years and $160 million dedicated to scouring the bottom of the Indian Ocean, authorities suspended the search Tuesday for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The Boeing 777, with 239 people on board, disappeared after inexplicably veering off course on March 8, 2014, in turn creating the world’s greatest aviation mystery.
William and Harry honour late adventurer Henry Worsley at Endeavour Fund Awards
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry talk with Alan Robinson as they attend the inaugural Endeavour Fund Awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London. The family of explorer Henry Worsley have been honoured by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry with the presentation of an award named after the adventurer in recognition of his inspiring endeavours.
Homebuyers program could be boon for Chilliwack: MLA
As applicants begin to roll in to BC Housing from those looking to take advantage of the new first-time homebuyers program, one local MLA said the program could have a particular benefit to Chilliwack residents. That’s because it only applies to homes under $750,000, a high price locally but at the low end in places such as Metro Vancouver.
Chinese SUV launched in Korea
A Chinese SUV, the Kenbo 600, made its debut in South Korea on Wednesday, becoming the first Chinese passenger vehicle to be marketed here. China-Korea Motor Co., the local importer and distributor of the Chinese vehicle, unveiled the Kenbo 600 in a ceremony held at its Incheon headquarters, just west of Seoul.
Egg prices starting to stabilize after imports arrive
Egg prices that have been jumping for over a month from the avian influenza epidemic in the country are showing signs of calming down after imports started arriving, officials said Wednesday. The price for a set of 30 eggs fell for the first time in 37 days Friday, and again Tuesday.
NK leader seen walking with limp again
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was seen walking with a limp during his inspections last month in footage aired by the state broadcaster Wednesday, in what could be a possible relapse of a past ankle problem. The North’s leader was seen limping on his left leg during his so-called field guidance to several locations including a shoe factory conducted in December, according to a documentary released by the Korean Central TV Broadcasting Station.
Finance minister vows to put more focus on job creation
South Korea’s finance minister said Wednesday that he will put more policy priority on creating more jobs in the new year to reinvigorate the economy. “The government will accelerate its drive to focus on job creation,” Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho said in a minister-level meeting held in Seoul.
Confusion Rises South of Border Amid News of Cuban Policy Repeal
Cuban nationals are arriving at U.S. ports of entry to find out they can no longer cross the border with ease. President Obama’s announcement took many by surprise last week.
Swedish central bank chief says cashless…
The head of the Swedish central bank has said changing to a cashless society is a major trend as a growing number of people are rapidly reducing the use of notes and coins in favor of electronic payments. Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves said notes and coins are not going to disappear, though they will be used less and less.
House lawmaker introduces bill calling for relisting N. Korea as terror sponsor
A US House lawmaker has introduced a bill calling for relisting North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. Rep. Ted Poe brought in the legislation that requires “a report on the designation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.”
Presidential Adviser: Poland Should Increase Military Ties with US
Polish Army and U.S. Army soldiers attend the opening ceremony of the Anaconda-16 military exercise, in Warsaw, Poland, June 6, 2016. Krzysztof Szczerski, President Andrzej Duda’s top foreign policy adviser, was speaking days before the new U.S. administration that has signaled a friendlier approach to Russia takes power in Washington.
$2B in Aid Sought for Most Vulnerable in Yemen Civil War
About $2 billion in urgent aid is needed this year to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable victims of Yemen’s civil war, or about 10 million of the country’s 27 million people, the resident U.N. humanitarian chief said Tuesday. The Arab world’s poorest country has been in the grip of a civil war since 2014, when Shi’ite Houthi rebels and allied forces swept down from the north and captured the capital, Sanaa.
Line and length vital in Black’s T20 victory | photos
TUESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Black team claimed a massive win in the Western NSW Under-15 Carnival Select T20 at Wade Park. Photos: MATTHEW FINDLAY TUESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Black team claimed a massive win in the Western NSW Under-15 Carnival Select T20 at Wade Park.
Armed robber on the loose in stolen car near Bathurst
An armed man remains on the loose in a stolen car following a frightening home invasion in Blayney this morning. Emergency services were called to a home on Guyong Road, Blayney – about 35km west of Bathurst – following reports of an armed home invasion about 10.30am.
BRIEF-Toshiba says considering spinning off memory business but nothing concrete decided
* Theratechnologies-Abstract submitted by its partner, Taimed Biologics, for 24-week study of Ibalizumab phase III study has been selected for late breaker presentation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NEW YORK, Jan 17 Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Goldman Sachs Group Inc headquarters on Tuesday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump’s picking several former executives of the Wall Street bank for top jobs in his administration.
REFILE-BRIEF-Liberty Media says shareholders approved proposals relating to Formula 1 acquisition
* Theratechnologies-Abstract submitted by its partner, Taimed Biologics, for 24-week study of Ibalizumab phase III study has been selected for late breaker presentation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NEW YORK, Jan 17 Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Goldman Sachs Group Inc headquarters on Tuesday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump’s picking several former executives of the Wall Street bank for top jobs in his administration.
Hot water
The Scottish government is due to publish its climate and energy plans in the next week. Ahead of that, BBC Scotland has been looking at two radical schemes proposed by environmental groups.
Radrodro cops $10k fine for facebook rant
Update: 5:46PM EMOSI Radrodro, a former radio personality was ordered to pay $10,000 to Fiji Fashion Week Limited managing director Ellen Whippy-Knight. The order was handed down in a judgment by High Court judge Justice Brito Mutunayagam in the High Court in Suva this afternoon.
Lithuania to build fence along Kaliningrad border, fearful of Russian ‘little green men’
Lithuania plans to build a 2-meter-high wire fence along its border with the Russian region of Kaliningrad, its interior minister said on Tuesday, amid continued tensions between Moscow and the Baltic states, which are members of NATO. Eimutis Misiunas acknowledged that such a fence would provide little defense against a full-blown military assault but said it underscored Lithuanians’ concerns about a more assertive Russia and could also help prevent lesser cross-border incursions.
N.L. man surprised to cough up Christmas decoration
Geoff Meeker had seen the doctor for what he thought was a chest infection related to his asthma just a couple days before he had an intense coughing episode in the middle of the night. He was surprised when these plastic beads, originally from a Christmas decoration on his dog’s collar, came up.
British air strikes destroy IS terror group’s Mosul drone base
British air strikes have destroyed a site used by Islamic State as a base for drones in the battle for Mosul, the Ministry of Defence has said. A pair of RAF Typhoons bombed the Mosul building used by the group, which the Government refers to as Daesh, on January 12, the MoD announced.
ISIS Attacker’s Istanbul Apartment Was A Terrorist Treasure Trove [VIDEO]
Turkish police stand guard outisde the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 1, 2017. REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir/File Photo The Islamic State shooter responsible for a mass shooting at a Turkish nightclub kept a veritable terrorist treasure trove in his Istanbul apartment, including massive amounts of cash, guns and cell phone SIM cards.
Putin: Obama administration trying to undermine Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a joint news conference with Moldovan President Igor Dodon in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the outgoing U.S. administration of trying to undermine President-elect Donald Trump by spreading fake allegations.
UN: hundreds raped, killed in South Sudan by military groups in violent July
The report details violence that occurred between July 8 and July 12, 2016, in the midst of a conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition . UNMISS recorded 217 instances of rape by both armed groups, as well as many arbitrary arrests.
Liberals inherited a mistrusta from previous government on pipelines
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government inherited a “high degree of mistrust” from the previous Conservative government that has left Canadians skeptical about consultations on pipelines and environmental protection. Trudeau was asked about Energy East from a man at a town hall meeting in Fredericton, who wondered if public meetings will be held in affected communities, and whether detailed maps of the pipeline route would be provided.
Ayew penalty gives Ghana winning start to African Nations
Andre Ayew scored a penalty as Ghana beat Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday in a lackluster opening to the four-time champions’ bid for a first African Cup of Nations title in 35 years. The West Ham winger netted in the 32nd minute of the Group D game after Asamoah Gyan was held back by Isaac Isinde in the penalty area in Port-Gentil.
Brazilian pianist Pianist Fernando M ller to perform at NSU Jan. 26
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China Telecom Corp Ltd (CHA) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Analysts
Shares of China Telecom Corp Ltd have been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the six research firms that are currently covering the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.
Nigerian fighter jet strikes refugees, aid workers in Borno
A Nigerian fighter jet misfired during an operation Tuesday, striking refugees at a camp in Borno state for the internally displaced, as well as aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to Nigerian officials and the Red Cross. Maj. Gen.
Nigerian air force kills 50 in air strike on refugee camp: MSF
Injured people are comforted at the site after a bombing attack of an internally displaced persons camp in Rann, Nigeria January 17, 2017. MSF/Handout via Reuters People walk at the site after a bombing attack of an internally displaced persons camp in Rann, Nigeria January 17, 2017.
Saudi economy will barely grow this year, IMF says
The organization expects the Saudi economy to grow 0.4% this year, down from a forecast of 2% just three months ago, because of OPEC oil production cuts. Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers agreed to the cuts in December to ease a glut of supply that had caused prices to collapse.
Obama Trumpets ‘Steadfast’ Defense of Israel on Iran Deal Anniversary
President Barack Obama said his administration had remained “steadfast” in countering Iranian threats to Israel in the wake of the Iran nuclear deal. Obama and his secretary of state, John Kerry, in their final week in office, marked the anniversary Monday of the implementation of the deal reached between Iran and six major powers led by the United States exchanging sanctions relief for a nuclear rollback.
Poland wants to increase its military ties with the US
Krzysztof Szczerski, President Andrzej Duda’s top foreign policy adviser, was speaking days before the new U.S. administration that has signaled a friendlier approach to Russia takes power in Washington. Szczerski also suggested that Poland would welcome the re-election of Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany, Poland’s largest trade partner with whom relations have soured since Polish conservatives came to power a year ago.
Obama appoints former White House staffers to posts
President Barack Obama, on his final Tuesday in office, appointed soon-to-be former staffers and supporters to administration posts, including senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and National Security Adviser Susan Rice. Jarrett and Rice were both appointed to the Board of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts as General Trustees.
Palestinian Shot Dead After Trying To Stab Israeli Soldiers
A Palestinian man who attempted to stab an Israeli soldier at a West Bank checkpoint was shot and killed during the attack, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The attacker drew a knife and began running at soldiers manning the checkpoint, who called for him to stop.
Britain gambles on free trade deal with Europe
JANUARY 17: British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers her keynote speech on Brexit at Lancaster House on January 17, 2017 in London, England. It is widely expected that she will announce that the UK is to leave the single market.