Attorney General Jeff Sessions told senators at his confirmation hearings that he “did not have communications with the Russians,” but it now seems that he did have contact with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 presidential campaign. That unexpected revelation has forced him to cede responsibility for overseeing any and all investigations into President Trump’s campaign.
Day: February 15, 2017
Three police forces recorded more than 1,000 hate crimes in the three months after the EU referendum
Record levels of hate crime were reported by three-quarters of police forces in England and Wales in the aftermath of last year’s EU referendum, new analysis has shown. A human rights organisation has said the country should prepare for the possibility of further spikes in offences once the Brexit process has begun.
Three police forces recorded more than 1,000 hate crimes in the three months after the EU referendum
Record levels of hate crime were reported by three-quarters of police forces in England and Wales in the aftermath of last year’s EU referendum, new analysis has shown. A human rights organisation has said the country should prepare for the possibility of further spikes in offences once the Brexit process has begun.
Town launches first bid for in bloom title
Left to right, Nick Fletcher , Rob Davies , Christopher Turner Brian Harrison and Roger Burnett , Anthony Crosser and Mark Brayshaw ( Fitzwilliam Community Involvement Comp A team is already in place to help make Malton look at its best over the summer months with more people encouraged to get on board. Councillor Christopher Turner, who is leading the campaign on behalf of Malton Town Council, said: “We are very lucky to have three expert gardeners to advise us how to go about it.
Town launches first bid for in bloom title
Left to right, Nick Fletcher , Rob Davies , Christopher Turner Brian Harrison and Roger Burnett , Anthony Crosser and Mark Brayshaw ( Fitzwilliam Community Involvement Comp A team is already in place to help make Malton look at its best over the summer months with more people encouraged to get on board. Councillor Christopher Turner, who is leading the campaign on behalf of Malton Town Council, said: “We are very lucky to have three expert gardeners to advise us how to go about it.
A driver stopped on the side of an elevated highway because he was afraid of heights. Photo: Handout
Police in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang issued only a verbal warning to a driver who stopped suddenly on an elevated road because he claimed he was afraid of heights. Traffic police saw on surveillance video on Tuesday that a car with a Jiangsu province licence plate had stopped on the road shoulder, the Qianjiang Evening News reports.
A driver stopped on the side of an elevated highway because he was afraid of heights. Photo: Handout
Police in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang issued only a verbal warning to a driver who stopped suddenly on an elevated road because he claimed he was afraid of heights. Traffic police saw on surveillance video on Tuesday that a car with a Jiangsu province licence plate had stopped on the road shoulder, the Qianjiang Evening News reports.
Chinese fossil – rewrites history of reproduction’
First evidence found that group of animals that includes dinosaurs and birds also gave live birth to babies rather than only laying eggs A fossil found in China has provided the first evidence that a group of animals that includes dinosaurs, birds and crocodiles also gave live birth to babies rather than only laying eggs to produce offspring. The remains of a baby were found inside the fossil of a marine reptile called a Dinocephalosaurus discovered about 100km from Kunming in Yunnan province in southwest China.
Chinese fossil – rewrites history of reproduction’
First evidence found that group of animals that includes dinosaurs and birds also gave live birth to babies rather than only laying eggs A fossil found in China has provided the first evidence that a group of animals that includes dinosaurs, birds and crocodiles also gave live birth to babies rather than only laying eggs to produce offspring. The remains of a baby were found inside the fossil of a marine reptile called a Dinocephalosaurus discovered about 100km from Kunming in Yunnan province in southwest China.
New crime-fighting group set up in Ryedale
At an inaugural meeting held at Scarborough ‘s Eastfield Police Station last week, a unanimous decision was taken to launch a new organisation to be known as Ryedale, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey neighbourhood watch association, incorporating Rural Watch. Terry Wallis, who accepted the role of the association’s chairman, said: “The establishment of this new association is against a background of heavy demands being made upon our police service resources, and the potential that in common with many other police services, we may face potential declines in officer numbers.
New crime-fighting group set up in Ryedale
At an inaugural meeting held at Scarborough ‘s Eastfield Police Station last week, a unanimous decision was taken to launch a new organisation to be known as Ryedale, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey neighbourhood watch association, incorporating Rural Watch. Terry Wallis, who accepted the role of the association’s chairman, said: “The establishment of this new association is against a background of heavy demands being made upon our police service resources, and the potential that in common with many other police services, we may face potential declines in officer numbers.
Philippine Airlines flying into Malaysia again
The Philippines’ national carrier is making a comeback to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport , a move that will further push traffic growth at the airport. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the Philippine Airlines, which stopped flying to KLIA three years ago, would return to KLIA next week.
Officials inside the Manus Island refugee camp in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Reuters
Officials at an Australian immigration centre in Papua New Guinea are increasing pressure on asylum seekers to return to their home countries voluntarily, including offering large sums of money, amid fears a deal for the United States to take refugees has fallen through. They told me and others that if you go back voluntarily you will get money about US$20,000, if you guys go in group you will get more money About a dozen Bangladeshi and Nepalese asylum seekers on Manus Island told Reuters they are being repeatedly called to meet with Australian officials and pressured to take amounts of up to US$25,000 to return to those countries, or face deportation.
Officials inside the Manus Island refugee camp in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Reuters
Officials at an Australian immigration centre in Papua New Guinea are increasing pressure on asylum seekers to return to their home countries voluntarily, including offering large sums of money, amid fears a deal for the United States to take refugees has fallen through. They told me and others that if you go back voluntarily you will get money about US$20,000, if you guys go in group you will get more money About a dozen Bangladeshi and Nepalese asylum seekers on Manus Island told Reuters they are being repeatedly called to meet with Australian officials and pressured to take amounts of up to US$25,000 to return to those countries, or face deportation.
Figures show Ryedale house price growth
HOUSE prices in Ryedale are now more than ten times the average salary in the district, according to a new report. Research by the National Housing Federation, published in their annual Home Truths survey, says the average cost of a home in the Ryedale district rose to A 236,667 last year – more than ten times the mean average wage of A 23,374.
‘I really want my story to prove ADHD isn’t what people stereotype it to be, it’s so much more’
A MAN with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is aiming to raise awareness of the condition with the launch of a charity single. Ryan Swain, who lives in Malton with his partner Natalia and identical twin girls Ivy and Isla, who are nearly two, said he was 18 years old before he was officially diagnosed with ADHD.
‘I really want my story to prove ADHD isn’t what people stereotype it to be, it’s so much more’
A MAN with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is aiming to raise awareness of the condition with the launch of a charity single. Ryan Swain, who lives in Malton with his partner Natalia and identical twin girls Ivy and Isla, who are nearly two, said he was 18 years old before he was officially diagnosed with ADHD.
‘I really want my story to prove ADHD isn’t what people stereotype it to be, it’s so much more’
A MAN with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is aiming to raise awareness of the condition with the launch of a charity single. Ryan Swain, who lives in Malton with his partner Natalia and identical twin girls Ivy and Isla, who are nearly two, said he was 18 years old before he was officially diagnosed with ADHD.
Bikes sought to decorate town
The town council is looking for a variety of children’s and adult cycles that can be painted in the Tour’s colours of yellow and blue. A budget of A 4,000 has been agreed for this year’s race, which came through Norton two years ago and will return to the town on Friday, April 28. Mayor of Norton Councillor Ray King said they were planning to decorate the route along Langton Road, Wold Street and Church Street with bunting and bikes.
Bikes sought to decorate town
The town council is looking for a variety of children’s and adult cycles that can be painted in the Tour’s colours of yellow and blue. A budget of A 4,000 has been agreed for this year’s race, which came through Norton two years ago and will return to the town on Friday, April 28. Mayor of Norton Councillor Ray King said they were planning to decorate the route along Langton Road, Wold Street and Church Street with bunting and bikes.
Bikes sought to decorate town
The town council is looking for a variety of children’s and adult cycles that can be painted in the Tour’s colours of yellow and blue. A budget of A 4,000 has been agreed for this year’s race, which came through Norton two years ago and will return to the town on Friday, April 28. Mayor of Norton Councillor Ray King said they were planning to decorate the route along Langton Road, Wold Street and Church Street with bunting and bikes.
Justin Bieber to perform in India
All the Indian ‘Beliebers’ are in for a treat as American pop sensation Justin Bieber is bringing his ‘Purpose World Tour’ to the country with a performance on May 10 in Mumbai. Apart from India, the Asia leg of the tour comprises Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, according to promoters of the tour White Fox India.
Justin Bieber to perform in India
All the Indian ‘Beliebers’ are in for a treat as American pop sensation Justin Bieber is bringing his ‘Purpose World Tour’ to the country with a performance on May 10 in Mumbai. Apart from India, the Asia leg of the tour comprises Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, according to promoters of the tour White Fox India.
Official: Suicide attack kills 5 in northwestern Pakistan
People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of Monday’s suicide bombing in Lahore, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore on Tuesday mourned the victims of a suicide bombing the previous day that killed 13 people.
Official: Suicide attack kills 5 in northwestern Pakistan
People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of Monday’s suicide bombing in Lahore, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore on Tuesday mourned the victims of a suicide bombing the previous day that killed 13 people.
Don’t fall for Sena-BJP tamasha, vote for MNS, appeals Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses a gathering at his first public rally ahead of the BMC election, on Tuesday. Pic/Rane Ashish In his first public rally just before the BMC election, in Vikhroli’s Kannamwar Nagar, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray came down heavily on the Shiv Sena and BJP.
Somebody left their cucumber behind after this ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ screening
Look, you’ve probably figured out by now that the new Fifty Shades Darker film hasn’t received the most positive reactions from critics . But it seems some people rate it rather highly.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Yes, Justin Bieber is coming to perform in India
The Canadian pop sensation has announced his maiden concert in the country. Yes, Justin Bieber will be performing in Mumbai on May 10. Part of the singer’s Purpose Tour 2017, the concert will be held in DY Patil Stadium.
I met my husband, BSF trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav’s wife tells HC
New Delhi: The wife of BSF trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that she had met her husband and was convinced that he was safe. Yadav, whose social media video clip on ‘substandard food’ triggered an uproar, got to meet his wife at the battalion Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba area where he was posted, she told the court.
I met my husband, BSF trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav’s wife tells HC
New Delhi: The wife of BSF trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that she had met her husband and was convinced that he was safe. Yadav, whose social media video clip on ‘substandard food’ triggered an uproar, got to meet his wife at the battalion Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba area where he was posted, she told the court.
Hotel deals expected to hit record high
The 10.8-billion-baht sale of Swissotel Nai Lert Park in Bangkok to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, Thailand’s largest hospital operator, in 2016 will likely be concluded this year after which the landmark hotel will be turned into a luxury healthcare centre. Hotel investments in Thailand will likely set a record this year despite a year-on-year decline in the previous year, according to a property consultant.
Hotel deals expected to hit record high
The 10.8-billion-baht sale of Swissotel Nai Lert Park in Bangkok to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc, Thailand’s largest hospital operator, in 2016 will likely be concluded this year after which the landmark hotel will be turned into a luxury healthcare centre. Hotel investments in Thailand will likely set a record this year despite a year-on-year decline in the previous year, according to a property consultant.
The Latest: Officials: Dam water level continues to drop
Workers are rushing to repair the barrier at the nation’s tallest dam after authorities on Sunday ordered… . A building is submerged from the overflowing Feather River downstream from a damaged dam at Riverbend Park on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Oroville, Calif.
The Latest: Officials: Dam water level continues to drop
Workers are rushing to repair the barrier at the nation’s tallest dam after authorities on Sunday ordered… . A building is submerged from the overflowing Feather River downstream from a damaged dam at Riverbend Park on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Oroville, Calif.
The Latest: Officials: Dam water level continues to drop
Workers are rushing to repair the barrier at the nation’s tallest dam after authorities on Sunday ordered… . A building is submerged from the overflowing Feather River downstream from a damaged dam at Riverbend Park on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Oroville, Calif.
Stars will show what netball is all about, says Sweet
SEVERN Stars are ready to make an “impact” in the Vitality Superleague and show what netball “is all about”, insists defensive ace Rachel Sweet. The former Worcester Reds captain, who joined the city’s new professional club in October, believes they can help change people’s perception of the sport.