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Day: January 25, 2017
A look at border security, fencing as Trump announces wall
President Donald Trump announced his long-awaited plan Wednesday to build a wall on the 1,954-mile U.S. border with Mexico, calling for its “immediate construction” to stop the flow of smuggling and drugs. One-third of the U.S.-Mexico border, or 653 miles, is already studded with fence in a potpourri of styles, from menacing barriers to those that can be easily hopped.
Ontario Implementing New Programs To Bail System
Ontario is moving forward with its plan to make the criminal justice system faster and fairer by implementing key programs to help reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system in southwestern Ontario. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms requires that criminal trials take place within a reasonable amount of time.
Former senator and Quebec MP Marcel Prud’homme dead at 82
Marcel Prud’homme, the straight-talking former senator and Quebec MP whose career in federal politics spanned 45 years, has died at the age of 82. J. Greg Peters, the usher of the black rod of the Senate, confirmed the death in an email to Senators Wednesday. The Montreal-born politician entered federal politics in 1964 when he was elected as a Liberal MP in the Montreal-area riding of Saint-Denis.
Lib push for ranked ballot would be political “nuclear war,” says Cullen
New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen says that if the Liberals push through a ranked ballot system, they would essentially be declaring “nuclear war in politics.” The NDP critic for democratic reform is dropping this bombastic warning a day after the Liberal government released the results of a controversial online survey about electoral reform.
Saskatchewan government says Tundra Energy owns pipeline that leaked crude oil
The Saskatchewan government says it has confirmed which pipeline leaked 200,000 litres of crude oil on First Nation farmland. The government says so far 174,000 litres of oil have been recovered and 185,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil removed.
Official: Mexico’s president ‘considering’ scrapping US trip
Mexico’s president is “considering” canceling next week’s visit to Washington following President Donald Trump’s order to begin construction of a wall between the two countries, a senior official said Wednesday. The decision to rethink the visit comes amid growing outrage in Mexico, and a sense among many that President Enrique Pena Nieto has been too weak in the face of Trump’s tough policy stance.
Teams Still Hoping to Reach Moon for $20M Prize
According to CNET, the Google Lunar X Prize was first announced in 2007, but none of the 30 teams could pull off a launch before the 2012 deadline. The winning team will be the first one to launch to the moon, maneuver across the lunar surface and transmit high definition video and pictures back to earth.The second team which will accomplish the same tasks will get $5 million GLXP.
Madonna: ‘I’m not in Malawi to adopt’
Immediately after arriving in the small African nation between Tanzania and Mozambique, the pop star went to the Supreme Court of the country, located in the capital Lilongwe. Court spokesperson Mlenga Mvula said.Madonna has adopted two children from Malawi: David Banda in 2006 and Mercy James in 2009.
Several dead after militants storm Mogadishu hotel
At least 13 people were killed in Somalia’s Mogadishu on Wednesday after gunmen crashed a vehicle packed with explosives into the gate of Dayah hotel, Reuters reported.Four militants rammed a auto packed with explosives into the gate of the Dayah hotel, near the presidential palace, leaping out before the explosives detonated and exchanging fire with security guards, according to media reports. Al Shabaab frequently attacks hotels and government buildings in Somalia in protest against the country’s government, which is backed by Western countries.
Ultra-fast broadband rolls out to more Waikato towns and fringes
Ultra-fast broadband is being extended to 25 more towns in the Waikato, Communications Minister Simon Bridges announced on Thursday. It’s part of Prime Minister Bill English and Minister Bridges’ launch of the second, $300m phase of the Government’s UFB programme.
Hicks leads Vics to victory
Hicks captained the Vics to grand final glory over South Australia to claim the overall honours for cricketers with an intellectual disability. Hicks smashed a total of 391 runs at an average of 97.8, with his top score of 120 not out coming in the opening fixture against New South Wales.
See David Bowiea s trek to Mexico in Glendale photo exhibit
David Bowie tries to blend in with the Diego Rivera´s wall painting, “The Man, Ruler of the World,” at the Fine Arts Palace in Mexico City. This image, “Diego Rivera’s Mural, Mexico,” will be on exhibit in “David Bowie: Among the Mexican Masters” at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale starting today.
Argentine goldsmith creates roses from Falklands war weapons
Juan Carlos Pallarols places roses he made with spent munitions from the Falklands war on a desk at his studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. The 74-year-old Argentine goldsmith known for crafting the presidential batons, collects old ammunition from the 1982 Falklands war to craft roses which he will send to the Argentine and British war cemeteries on the islands in an effort to build a bridge of peace and understanding between the nations.
Treat Mexico as a friend, not as our enemy
People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration next to a fake wall with a dummy representing him in Mexico City last week. If Trump proceeds with plans for a border wall, this will unnecessarily sour relations with a valued ally.
Canada rugby sevens coach sees positives but looks for more consistency
New Canada coach Damian McGrath promised himself he would take stock of his resources on and off the field over the first two stops of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. “There were lots of really positive things,” the English native said.
Trump administration reviews foreign aid in Obama’s final months in office
A Palestinian man reads by the beach as fishermen cast their nets off the shore in Gaza City on Jan. 24. The State Department is conducting a review of all foreign aid parceled out in the final two months of the Obama administration, including the controversial last-minute release of $220 million to Palestinians announced just hours before Donald Trump was sworn in as president. The review involves dozens, if not hundreds, of foreign aid allocations made after Trump was elected.
Bogus building inspector reported in Palmerston North
Palmerston North City Council head of building services Leigh Sage said a couple of retailers had alerted the council when someone claiming to be carrying out earthquake prone building checks on Thursday morning aroused their suspicions. The person was wearing a high-vis vest, but was not authorised to claim to be carrying out any sort of inspections, Sage said.
When Theresa meets Donald: A geopolitical odd couple with big implications for the West
British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit President Trump on Jan. 27, 2017. When British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday becomes the first world leader to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office, the two will have much in common to discuss.
Time to treat health and safety as business as usual
I challenged my heath and safety trainer the other day by saying the new Health and Safety at Work Act hadn’t changed anything. Surely, WorkSafe New Zealand’s own workplace fatality statistics told the damning story: 57 fatalities in 2013, 48 in 2014, 43 in 2015, and 45 last year – an increase in the year the new act came into being.
LIVE: Eibar vs Atletico Madrid
The opening half an hour have probably gone as expected, as Gameiro and Torres have been unable to generate anything up top for Simeone’s side. Atletico are suffering from the amount of rotation, while Eibar are looking neat and tidy with their second-string players getting a valuable run-out.
Omani techie gets scholarship from International Space University
Muscat: Engineer Bahiah Al-Shoaibi became the only Arab woman to receive a scholarship from the International Space University, and she’s an Omani. Al Shoaibi received the scholarship from the International Space University after competing with a number of international candidates.
Nizwa crash girl back to school after treatment
Indian School Nizwa student had gone to India for treatment as she had suffered a brain injury in an accident that claimed seven lives last year Indian School Nizwa student had gone to India for treatment as she had suffered a brain injury in an accident that claimed seven lives last year MUSCAT: Nandika Saravanan, a Class II student of Indian School Nizwa who suffered a brain injury in a tragic accident that claimed seven lives on January 28 in Nizwa, is back at her school after eight months of treatment in India. However, she still suffers from memory loss, has to take her medicines regularly and meet the medics every three months.
Royal Oman Police arrests 12 on drugs charges
The Department of Narcotics Control in A’Dhakhiliya Governorate arrested 12 suspects for abuse and possession of Narcotics. Photo-File The Department of Narcotics Control in A’Dhakhiliya Governorate arrested 12 suspects for abuse and possession of Narcotics.
Alberta man convicted in womana s death to fight case before appeal court
An Edmonton man who was found guilty of killing a woman in the city and dumping her body at a location north of Calgary is launching an appeal. Mark Lindsay, who is 29, was found guilty last May of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in the death of Dana Turner.
Joshi, Pawar, Sangma to get Padma Vibhushan
File pictures of Sharad Pawar and Murli Manohar Joshi who have been selected for Padma Vibushan, the second highest civilian award this year. – PTI File pictures of Sharad Pawar and Murli Manohar Joshi who have been selected for Padma Vibushan, the second highest civilian award this year.
Donald Trump’s name in Chinese? He won’t like this particular translation
Donald Trump’s name in Chinese? He won’t like this particular translation When you write a foreign name in Chinese, you add meaning whether you intend to or not. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: http://usat.ly/2jq6k4L BEIJING – What’s in a name? If it’s Donald Trump in Chinese, it could be as controversial as the president is back home.
Alawi receives credentials of ambassadors to Oman
Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in their tours of duty. Photo-ONA Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in their tours of duty.
The Oman Bride Show will help raise awareness about the booming wedding industry in Oman.
Muscat: A glitzy four-day long Oman Bride Show opened yesterday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism. Organised by East Expo, this is the first edition of the Oman Bride Show that showcases an array of wedding products and services by both local and international exhibitors.
Oman tennis: Fatma Al Nabhani marches ahead in Egypt
Muscat: Omani star Fatma Al Nabhani eased into the second round of the singles competition in the $15,000 ITF Pro Circuit Cairo tournament in Egypt on Wednesday. A day after booking a place in the doubles quarterfinals in the company of Egypt’s Sandra Samir, Fatma brushed aside the challenge of local qualifier Rowan Arafat in their singles first round match.
The 8,000 square metre aquarium will have 55 exhibit tanks. – ” An artist’s impression
Muscat: Thirty-thousand marine animals – from small shrimps to large sharks – will find a home in the new Oman Aquarium in Palm Mall, Seeb, which is set to open in the first quarter of 2018. The 8,000 square metre aquarium will have 55 exhibit tanks.
Members of Iraqi rapid response forces fire during a battle with IS militants at Tigris river frontline between east and west of Mosul , Iraq, January 25, 2017. Photo – Reuters Members of Iraqi rapid response forces fire during a battle with IS militants at Tigris river frontline between east and west of Mosul , Iraq, January 25, 2017.
Prosecutors open probe into report of Fillon’s wife’s fake jobs
French politician Francois Fillon, member of the conservative Les Republicains political party and his wife Penelope, left, attend a final rally ahead of the first round of vote to choose the conservative candidate for France’s presidential election in Paris, France, on November 18, 2016. Photo – Reuters File French politician Francois Fillon, member of the conservative Les Republicains political party and his wife Penelope, left, attend a final rally ahead of the first round of vote to choose the conservative candidate for France’s presidential election in Paris, France, on November 18, 2016.
Italy PM: Hotel death toll 24; 5 still missing after avalanche
At least one person has died and many others are feared dead after an avalanche buried a hotel in central Italy following a series of earthquakes. The death toll from the avalanche that wrecked Hotel Rigopiano in Italy’s Abruzzo region is now 24, according to the Italian wire service ANSA.
Oman Sail: Zakariya, Musab, Stefano shine at Musannah Race Week
Muscat: The 7th edition of Oman Sail’s Musannah Race Week, which attracted 120 sailors from 20 countries to Al Musannah Sports City, concluded with the world’s best talents learning from the seven-day event packed with sailing workshops and intense racing in ideal sailing conditions. Through a mixture of theory and practice, the young participants gained knowledge in the Optimist, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial and Techno 293 classes.
Extremist gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital
Somalis walk near a hotel heavily damaged by a car bomb blast in Mogadishu, Somalia, Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017. Gunmen from Somalia’s violent Islamic extremist rebels fought their way into a hotel in the Somali capital after a suicide car bomb exploded at its gates, a police officer said Wednesday.
Global markets race ahead as investors cheer potential boost from Trump policies
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Autistic woman’s family notifies P.E.I. government of lawsuit in bizarre case
The family of an autistic woman whose father was wrongly accused of sexually assaulting has served notice it will sue the P.E.I. government for how it handled the bizarre case. In a notice of litigation addressed to the provincial Justice Department, the parents say they intend to file a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island after 90 days.
After 26 years, Nancy nears retirement
The sound of fingers tapping on a keyboard echoed through Community Centre 55’s front hall as a cheery voice rang out, greeting visitors as they entered the building. Sitting quietly at her desk, Nancy Culver turned and smiled warmly as she motioned for me to take a seat in front of her.
Providing a home for the elderly
In a former private home across the street from Marianao Methodist Church, 15 older Cubans find assistance and companionship at a facility run by the Methodist Church in Cuba. “This is not the storage of elders,” Susana Reyes, the home’s manager for the past 13 years, points out.