Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at a vigil in Quebec City on Monday for those killed and injured in a shooting in one of the city’s mosques. He told the crowd that Canada stands with the Muslim community and will protect their right to gather together and pray.
Day: January 30, 2017
Blue-ringed octopus spotted at Scarborough boat ramp
A deadly discovery in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane, is causing residents to look twice before putting their feet in the water. The octopuses, which can often be found in the outer reaches of Moreton Bay, are rarely discovered within the confines of the harbour.
Kiwi Grant Waite confirmed for NZ Open 25 years after he won the annual event
PGA professional and 1992 NZ Open winner Grant Waite has confirmed he will compete in the 93rd instalment of the event, which will be played at Millbrook Resort and The Hills between March 9-12. Not since Dunedin’s Mahal Pearce held the trophy aloft in 2003 has a New Zealander won the trophy, and the drought is set to again be the talking point ahead of this year’s tournament in Arrowtown.
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson lauds Australian all-rounder Marcus…
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson reveals his “heart rate went up” as the Eden Park ODI went down to the wire. Black Caps coach Mike Hesson knew exactly who he saw arriving at the crease at Eden Park on Monday with Australia teetering at 54-5 in pursuit of 287 for victory in game one of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series.
USOC: Foreign athletes to get expedited access to US events
The U.S. government has told the U.S. Olympic Committee that the travel ban put in place over the weekend shouldn’t impact athletes traveling to the United States for international events. In a statement Monday, USOC leaders said the government told them it would work to ensure athletes from all countries would have expedited access to the United States for international competitions.
US, Polish Troops Hold First Joint Training in Poland
The first joint training exercises in Poland for freshly deployed U.S. troops and their Polish counterparts are underway. A U.S. armored brigade of 3,500 troops from Fort Carson, Colorado arrived this month in Zagan, southwestern Poland, as a deterrence force on NATO’s eastern flank.
Kaimai checks for kauri die-back
An aerial search for signs of kauri die-back disease in the northern Kaimai range and surrounding areas will start this week. “People may notice a fixed wing plane flying in a grid or circular pattern over the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park and over nearby properties around the Waihi and Katikati areas in the coming weeks,” said Bay of Plenty Regional Council Biosecurity Manager Greg Corbett.
‘Ovation worm’: Bizarre new Burgess Shale species detailed in journal
The Ovatiovermis is shown in a handout photo from the Royal Ontario Museum. Researchers with the Royal Ontario Museum have for the first time identified an 18-limbed worm that lived some 500 million years ago.
Prices up across the region
They’ve got nothing to do with your house, but land values are a litmus on zoning, location, size and accessibility. Here’s the overall picture for the region.
Syrian Couple Separated by Trump’s Executive Order Face Uncertain Future
When Dr. Muhamad Moustafa got wind of a possible executive order on immigration, he said he called his wife and told her to change her flight and come back to Virginia as soon as possible. The two of them are Syrian nationals, living in the U.S. on J-1 and J-2 visas as he finishes a medical residency program in Washington, D.C. His wife, Nabila Moustafa, traveled to Qatar a few weeks ago to visit her mother, who the couple says recently finished breast cancer treatment.
Community Rallies Behind Mom Allegedly Targeted by Anti-Muslim Flyers Labeling Her a ‘Terrorist’
An Ohio community came together on Sunday to rally for a woman who was allegedly the target of anti-Muslim flyers posted around her neighborhood. Over 300 people from all across the state of Ohio rallied in front of Mason Community Center in solidarity with Rawd Saleh, 41, Saleh said.
The Latest: Somali refugee won’t be reunited with girl, 4
Vahideh Rasekhi, an Iranian doctoral student at Stony Brook University, greets friends and family as she is released from detention at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. . Demonstrators crowd the international terminal as people protest against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel to the U.S. by citizens of several countries at San Francisco International Airport, Sunday, Jan… .
Future is bright – Micho
Using ’39 years’ as a catchphrase on almost every sentence, Micho also noted that the team had ‘done an amazing job’ despite swirling criticism of his ultra-defensive set-up Uganda’s Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic reacts during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group D football match between Egypt and Uganda in Port-Gentil on January 21, 2017. AFP PHOTO Soccer.
Luwaga walks away from Cranes
In a rare tirade, the Portugal-based creative midfielder says Micho can’t handle players like him which has proved extremely frustrating Mali’s defender Ousmane Coulibaly challenges William Kizito Luwagga during an Afcon match between Uganda and Mali. Luwaga has accused Coach Micho of not playing him in his desired position.
Oriental Edison Excels in Manufacturing and Exporting LED Lighting Products
Jiangsu China-LED lighting products and fixtures are fast replacing the traditional modes of lighting including the incandescent and fluorescent varieties as government in each and every country on this planet are encouraging their citizens to use energy-efficient lights. There is tremendous pressure on every commercial organization, big or small as well as individuals to do their bit to protect the surrounding environment from further damage.
Ignore Trump, fight sharks that have spoilt the place called home
The man is likely to cut the economic aid that the US has always mercifully doled out to the poor begging souls of the world Uganda for instance is the home to the second largest fresh water lake in the world. But people just a few kilometers from its shore do not have piped water.
Case against ‘judge’ mother, ‘lawyer beti’ for cheating in Pune
Pune: At a District and Session Court near Shivajinagar area in Pune, lawyers have ganged up against a mother-daughter duo for allegedly misleading clients of other lawyers. Around 100 lawyers under the Pune Bar Assocation have moved the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa against the duo, who they alleged also malign their reputations and threaten lawyers of “severe consequences” if their crimes are reported.
‘I’ve had some of the best conversations in India’
In the last few months, life has changed dramatically for American author Paul Beatty. From being turned down nearly 18 times by publishers for a book that he was confident would ‘challenge’ existing ideas and notions about race, to winning the Man Booker for the very same that the world will now remember as ‘The Sellout’, Beatty seems to have had the last laugh.
Settlers: ‘Don’t destroy our homes’
The High Court of Justice has ordered that both the Amona and Ofra homes must be demolished by February 8. HUNDREDS OF SETTLERS rally yesterday opposite the Knesset in support of the bill to legalize some 4,000 illegally built settlement homes. The government must save our homes, hundreds of settlers demanded on Monday as they rallied in front of the Knesset.
Jenny Hill: Germany’s rising tide of populism
Germany’s Baltic coastline can be a bleak place out of season. In the small fishing village of Freest, boats creak idly against their moorings.
Beximco forms manufacturing JV with Malaysia’s BioCare
Under the accord, Beximco is helping BioCare set up a manufacturing plant at Seri Iskandar Pharmaceutical Park in Perak, Malaysia. When completed the plant will be operated by a joint venture firm in which Bangladesh-based Beximco will hold a 30% stake.
Sutton given Arsenal draw in the FA Cup
The Vanarama National League side earned rich reward for their defeat of Championship Leeds on Sunday when they were handed a visit from Arsene Wenger’s side in the draw for the last 16. It is the first time in the history of the competition two non-League sides have reached the last 16. Sutton’s clash will see Arsene Wenger take his men to the 5,000-capacity Gander Green Lane to play on United’s 3G pitch. Elsewhere in the draw, Wolves’ reward for knocking out Liverpool on Saturday is a home clash with Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit February 15, White House announces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on February 15, White House press secretary Sean Spicer announced Monday. A senior administration official said last week that moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem remains a priority for the president but cautioned that it would not be happen quickly.
England await decision over umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin for Twenty20 decider
England are waiting to find out if umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin will stand in their Twenty20 series decider against India on Wednesday. Shamshuddin’s decision-making left a lot to be desired during Sunday’s match in Nagpur, denying England a couple of strong lbw shouts then giving Joe Root out by the same method in a dramatic final over despite a sizeable inside edge.
Philippines Temporarily Halts Anti-Drug Raids, Citing Crimes By Police
The leader of the Philippine National Police said Monday that the agency’s anti-drug units would be shut down and the deadly crackdown on people who use and sell drugs would be suspended. “We will cleanse our ranks … then maybe after that, we can resume our war on drugs,” police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa said, according to the BBC.
Trump Will Meet With Benjamin Netanyahu In February
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his Jerusalem office December 25, 2016. REUTERS/Dan Balilty/Pool White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Feb. 15, in a Monday briefing with reporters.
India names former gold medallist Bindra in Olympics task force
The world’s second-most populous country sent more than 120 athletes to Rio de Janeiro last year with hopes of exceeding the six medals won at London in 2012, but returned with only a silver in badminton and a wrestling bronze. National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha were also named in the eight-member task force which will help identify core medal prospects for the Tokyo Games in 2020 and nurture talents for the next two editions of the quadrennial event.
Gong hey fat choy! Tanya Louise Hill, ilford ursuline academy
I am writing this article as I attend the Chinese New Year celebrations in London today – Sunday 29 January 2017. A full day of Chinese cultural activities stretching from Gerrard Street to Trafalgar Square organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association and supported by the Mayor of London .
Where is Croydon’s “pengest” Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon high school
Elijah Quashie, Croydon’s finest ‘Chicken Connoisseur’, has taken over the popular platform of youtube with his hilarious critiques on fried chicken.The young Londoner has said “his head is still spinning” after he shot to internet fame by recording his trips to fried chicken shops in search of the capital’s “pengest munch”.The youtube sensation “Pengest Munch” went viral on 9th December. His hilarious south London slang contributes to his major success and mass audience of 12-21 year olds.
Levin batsman Bailey Te Tomo has bright cricketing future
He grew up watching his dad bat. Now, Bailey Te Tomo will have the eyes of the Horowhenua cricket community on him.
Top ISIS executioner shot dead in ambush
One of the Islamic State’s chief executioners – who beheaded more than 100 people with a long ceremonial sword – was shot to death during an ambush in Iraq, according to published reports. Abu Sayyaf, infamous for his beefy physique and pitch-black clothing that covered him from head to toe, was gunned down Sunday by several shooters who rode up to him in a car near Mosul, ARA News reported .
Mossad spook to replace Amos Gilad in powerful defense post
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman accepted the recommendation of a ministry committee to appoint Zohar Palti as the new head of its powerful Political-Military Affairs Bureau on Monday. Pending government approval, Palti will take over for Maj.
Socialist primary winner in France had backing of prominent anti-Semites
A left-wing politician in France who handily defeated Prime Minister Manuel Valls in the Socialist presidential primaries was endorsed by the founders of the country’s Anti-Zionist Party. Benoit Hamon, who supports dramatically expanding welfare payments and has called for his party to support Palestinian causes to increase its appeal to Muslim voters, beat his hard-line challenger Sunday with 58 percent of the vote in the second and final round of the balloting.
US ban forces Iranians home after days at Vienna airport
Three Iranians have been forced to return home after being stuck in transit at Vienna airport for three days due to the United States travel ban on people from seven mainly-Muslim countries, an Austrian Airlines official said Monday. An elderly couple and an unrelated middle-aged woman arrived from Isfahan, south of Tehran, on Saturday morning, expecting to catch connecting flights to the US to visit family members, AUA spokesman Peter Thier said.
Liquefied natural gas plan in jeopardy 0 1/30/2017 2:48:29 PM by:…
Mayors of five communities on the north shore of Lake Superior say their affordable energy plan to roll out a regional liquefied natural gas project has suddenly been thrown into disarray by the province. The municipal leaders of Marathon, Schreiber, Manitouwadge, Terrace Bay and Wawa were responding to the province’s Jan. 30 launch of its new Natural Gas Grant Program , designed to extend natural access to rural, Northern and First Nation communities who aren’t connected by pipeline.
West Ham United have sold Dimitri Payet to Marseille for 25million
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Video and Slideshow: Federal government signs letter of understanding with Tsilhqot’in Nation
The Tsilhqot’in Nation achieved a significant milestone Friday when leaders signed a letter of understanding with the Canadian government to negotiate in good faith and work toward reconciliation. In front of a crowded room at the Toosey Health Centre, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and the Chiefs from all seven Tsilhqot’in communities signed the agreement.
Chile regulator says to sanction AES Gener’s Alto Maipo project
Chile’s SMA environmental authority said on Monday that it had initiated a sanctioning process against AES Gener’s Alto Maipo hydroelectric project, located near the capital city of Santiago. The regulatory body said it had drawn up a total of 14 charges against the Alto Maipo project for not complying with the conditions, norms and measures established in the project’s environmental permit.
‘It is a complete disregard for a reporter doing his job’ – Paul…
‘It is a complete disregard for a reporter doing his job’ – Paul Kimmage hits out at Serena Williams’ press conference behaviour ‘It is a complete disregard for a reporter doing his job’ – Paul Kimmage hits out at Serena Williams’ press conference behaviour Serena Williams earned plenty of praise over the weekend after winning her 23rd Grand Slam at the Australian Open early on Saturday morning, but Paul Kimmage has taken exception to one aspect of the champion’s behaviour during her two weeks in Melbourne.
Alcatel phones 2017: Rumors and news leaks
Alcalel has its hands in a lot of pies. It launched a self-contained virtual reality headset, the Vision, in September alongside a virtual reality camera that shoots footage in 360 degrees.