Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains since Wednesday are threatening parts of the Caraga region which is still reeling from a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that jolted Surigao City last week. The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported around 100 families evacuated along the city’s rivers when heavy rains threatened to flood homes.
Day: February 16, 2017
Pakistan: Suicide attack by ISIS at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Sufi shrine…
Sindh, Feb 17: More than 75 people were reportedly killed and over 200 injured in a suicide attack by the Islamic State on the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan in Pakistan’s Sindh on Thursday evening. The suicide attack happened during the dhamaal ceremony, a Sufi ritual practiced by thousands of devotees at the shrine.
Islamic State suicide bombing at Pakistan shrine kills 75
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck inside a famed shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years. The bomber entered the main hall of the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan and detonated his payload amid dozens of worshippers, according to three security officials, who said at least 20 women and nine children were among the dead.
4 policemen killed, 1 injured in Pakistan attack The incident…
Peshawar, Feb 17 : At least four policemen were killed and another injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their van in this restive Pakistani city. The incident occurred late last night in Dera Ismail Khan district in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering volatile South Waziristan tribal agency.
Getting ready for tourism boom
To illustrate what Punlaan has done to hundreds of lives, let me quote a testimonial that appeared on its official newsletter called Punlaan Waves. One of its alumnae, Mary Ann Garcia Agajanian, currently pastry jr.
Priyanka Gandhi finally gets on campaign trail in UP, to accompany…
Raebareli, Feb 17: Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi will finally get on the campaign trail on Friday in Uttar Pradesh. She will accompany her brother and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at his election rally in Raebareli, which will go to polls in the fifth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on February 27. Senior Congress leader Akhilesh Singh’s daughter Aditi Singh is contesting from the Raebareli seat in the assembly polls.
American daily labels Karan Johar as ‘The Man Who Let India Out of the Closet’
New Delhi , Feb. 17 : Karan Johar took the nation by storm with his bold and unapologetic revelations about his life, friends, colleagues and most importantly his identity, in his biography ‘An Unsuitable Boy.’ Though he did not utter those “three simple words”- ‘I am gay,’ the filmmaker in a way revealed almost everything about himself in the book.
US under pressure on Syria stance ahead of Geneva talks12 min ago
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today faces a grilling by global peers seeking clarity about Washington’s position on the Syria conflict ahead of crunch UN peace talks in Geneva. On the sidelines of a G20 gathering in Germany, Tillerson will join a group of countries supporting the Syrian opposition for talks pushing a political solution to the nearly six-year war.
UN condemns deadly terror attack on Sufi shrine in Pak15 min ago
United Nations, Feb 17 The United Nations today condemned the terrorist attack inside a crowded Sufi shrine in Pakistan’s Sindh province that left over 75 people dead and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justices swiftly. “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Pakistan, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
UPDATE 1-Germany urges fair business environment for its carmakers in China
Feb 16 Germany wants China to create a fairer business environment for foreign companies, especially German carmakers seeking to tap into Beijing’s drive for greener cars, Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday. German companies have long complained of obstacles to investment and acquiring local firms in China, where the government plays a more interventionist role.
Defense ministers from 27 nations to hold meeting on anti-Daesh campaign in fall
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The defense ministers from 27 countries participating in the counter-Daesh campaign agreed to meet once again in the fall of 2017 to discuss the state of the campaign, US Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Cmdr. Sarah Higgins said, Sputnik reported.
The Zuckerberg manifesto: How he plans to debug the world
Mark Zuckerberg’s long-term vision for Facebook, laid out in a sweeping manifesto , sometimes sounds more like a utopian social guide than a business plan. Are we, he asks, “building the world we all want?” While most people now use Facebook to connect with friends and family, Zuckerberg hopes that the social network can encourage more civic engagement, an informed public and community support in the years to come.
PSL 2017 spot-fixing: Exemplary punishment will be given to players, asserts Shahryar Khan
PCB chairman Shahryar Khan said the two had been called by the ACU chief to hear their version of the story for PSL 2017 spot-fixing Getty Images Karachi: A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday said that the need to form a commission to decide the level of disciplinary action against Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif will not be required if the duo admit to the charge of their involvement in spot-fixing. The two players who were sent back home from the Pakistan Super League second edition in Dubai on charges of spot-fixing met head of the PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit, Colonel Azam in Lahore on Thursday.
The Ghazi Attack Twitter Review: Rana Daggubati and Taapsee Pannu’s…
Rana Daggubati ‘s film The Ghazi Attack opened up to rave reviews today. Most critics and publications gave it a thumbs-up.
NZ vs Sa, Live Streaming on Osn Play, Foxtel Go, Sky Go: T20I at Auckland
It is ironic that South Africa start their full series in New Zealand with a T20I on Friday at the very ground where they suffered the massive heartbreak in the semi-final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup Getty Images Hosts New Zealand get set for their final home series of the season, as they take on the mighty visiting South Africans in the one-off Twenty20 International , at the Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on Friday. The live cricket streaming of the match will be officially available on OSN Play, Foxtel Go and SKY GO .
Symphony to play dance music
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is issuing an invitation to get up and dance during their weekend concerts in Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. “Our musicians are going to step outside the classical zone and step into a sparkling concert full of Latin rhythms, fantastic cross-rhythms and lots of percussion onstage,” commented Rosemary Thomson, music director.
Glenn Maxwell: Australia are trying to form a game plan for Virat Kohli
Glenn Maxwell , a regular in the Indian Premier League , sounded wary about taunting Virat Kohli with verbal volleys Getty Images & IANS Mumbai: The Australian cricket squad will be confronted by the red-hot form of Virat Kohli during the upcoming four-Test series and touring all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hoping that the roll of the dice would go against the Indian skipper. “Guys can go through a run of form like that where they just get on a roll and everything seems to click for them, and that’s happened for him at the moment.
Warm, wet weather to dampen smorgasbord of Wellington events
Wellingtonians will be spoiled for choice with a haul of events around the region expected under warm but wet skies this weekend. Start at the Island Bay Festival then head for the Petone Rotary Fair in Lower Hutt, BrewDay in Trentham, Wings over Wairarapa near Masterton, and then hit the Art Deco Festival in Napier.
09:34 At least 70 killed in Pakistan shrine bombing
A suicide bomber turned a spiritual dance celebration at a revered religious shrine into a slaughterhouse on Thursday, killing at least 70 people and wounding more than 250 in the worst act of terrorism to hit Pakistan in months, media reported. At least 50 of the wounded were critically hurt in the explosion at the Sufi shrine in a remote part of southern Pakistan, officials said.
Library book sale to attract thousands
While thousands of people head to Palmerston North’s Libraries every day, thousands more are expected for the upcoming annual, three day book sale. Forty thousand items are up for grabs at bargain prices.
South Korean court approves arrest of Samsung heir
A South Korean court approved on Friday the arrest of a billionaire heir to Samsung accused of bribery and other charges in connection to a massive corruption scandal. The Seoul Central District Court’s decision to issue a warrant to arrest Lee Jae-yong, 48, a vice chairman at Samsung Electronics and the only son of Samsung chair Lee Kun-hee, makes him the first leader in Samsung’s history to be arrested on criminal charges.
New manager Dion Webster at the Oxford Wellbeing Centre in New Inn Hall Street
A ‘FAST access’ centre for young people facing mental health difficulties to get treatment has opened its doors in the heart of Oxford. Independent provider The Priory Group, which runs private mental healthcare hospitals and clinics across the UK, has set up a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ in New Inn Hall Street.
Joao C. Monteiro, 87, of Hudson
Joao C. Monteiro, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria J. Monteiro, also of Hudson.
Police asking public to help identify man seen in Delphi trail photo
Search parties scowered the area Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning , and the search ended early Tuesday afternoon when the two bodies were found about three-quarters of a mile from where the girls were last seen, police said . “At this point in time, we really have no real strong leads on anybody but we’re getting hundreds of tips coming in all the time”, Sgt.
AWARDS: The Teesdale Business Awards 2016 were held at The Witham, in Barnard Castle
BUSINESSES were celebrated last night as the annual Teesdale Business Awards were held during a glittering awards ceremony in Barnard Castle . The Teesdale Business Awards 2016 was organised by the town’s Enterprise House and had more than 200 nominations for the annual celebration which showcases the best of Teesdale business activity recognising Teesdale businesses, social enterprises and individuals that have been successful in their own field of activity.
Lawmakers push for answers on Trump teama s Russia ties
A crisis over the relationship between President Donald Trump’s aides and Russia deepened as a growing number of Trump’s fellow Republicans demanded expanded congressional inquiries into the matter. Trump sought to focus attention on what he called criminal intelligence leaks about his ousted national security adviser, Michael Flynn.
Australia open to doing more in war on Islamic State
Defence Minister Marise Payne has left open the possibility of bolstering Australia’s commitment to the fight the Islamic State group. The United States wants to “accelerate” the campaign to crush the terrorist organisation and there have been reports that could mean more foreign soldiers and military assets deployed in the Middle East.
NEC Chairman Jerome Korkoya Must Stop Casting Blame and Deceiving The Liberian People
The statement by NEC Chairman Jerome Korkoya that the United Nations Development Program is to blame for the purchase of faulty camera equipment for the Voters Registration Exercise, the shortage of Optical Marked Recognition forms as well as his disclosure to Prime FM reporter that NEC, in the face of overwhelming problems, had registered about a million voters in the space of one-week, cannot go without comment.
Assad lashes out at Hollande before polls
Syrian President Bashar Assad lashed out at his French counterpart on Thursday, accusing Francois Hollande of sponsoring terror in Syria and encouraging Western nations to reset their relations with his pariah government, after six years of civil war. The comments, which came in an interview with to French media outlets Europe 1 and TF1, were the latest in a string of Assad’s public remarks aimed at revamping his image in the West in the wake of military victories on the ground in Syria.
Thousands of steam enthusiasts go loco for Darlington-built Tornado
A LEGACY of North-East engineering has seen the romance of steam returning to the railways for the first scheduled steam train mainline service in half a century. Tornado, which was built from scratch in Darlington by the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, carried hundreds of passengers as it carved its way through snow-capped scenery in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria yesterday.
Trump charts new Mideast course; maybe no separate Palestine
President Donald Trump listens as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during their joint news conference Wednesday in the East Room of the White House. WASHINGTON – Charting a striking new course for the Middle East, President Donald Trump on Wednesday withheld clear support for an independent Palestine and declared he could endorse a one-nation solution to the long and deep dispute between Palestinians and Israel.
Politics is local, interest-based, race-based and ethnicity-based
Politics is local, interest-based, race-based and ethnicity-based. If not, why do the Gios and Manos in Nimba County always vote for Senator Prince Johnson; the poor for George Weah and his CDC; and why do we say that Grand Bassa is expected to go to Charles Brumskine; Lofa will go to VP Joe Boakai; and Bong may go to Weah-Taylor or to Cummings-Sulunteh if Sulunteh is VP to Cummings, etc? The same reason Congua were afraid and denied the native majority to right to vote and to form their own political parties from 1847 to 1980.
Remains of the SODC offices in Crowmarsh Gifford after a devastating fire. Pic: Vagner Vidal
CAMPAIGNERS have renewed demands to rebuild a burnt-out council building after it emerged that securing it will cost A 20,000. South Oxfordshire District Council has set aside the cash in its budget this year to sustain security patrols at its former offices in Crowmarsh Gifford, which had previously been covered by insurance.
Civity UK Express Trains to be Delivered with TSA Motors
TSA was awarded by CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. in Spain, to design and deliver traction motors for Civity UK, a low floor train solution which was developed for commuter and regional services. The train operator Civity UK will strengthen its service by purchasing 43 Civity electric trains which can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
There Will Be No Palestinian State Under Netanyahu’s Watch
President Trump should not be swayed by Netanyahu’s duplicitous argument, however convincing it might sound, that he is committed to a two-state solution when in fact he has opposed and will continue to reject in principle the creation of an independent Palestinian state under any circumstances. Netanyahu’s repeated assertions that he is ready to negotiate with the Palestinians unconditionally is hollow because he knows that President Abbas will not enter into negotiations unless Israel suspends the continuing expansion of settlements and the creeping annexation of Palestinian land, which prevents the Palestinians from establishing their own viable state.
Security and emergency services put their training in use on Thursday during an anti-terrorist exercise ‘DEIMOS 2017’ at the Mall of Cyprus in Nicosia. The exercise was used to evaluate security and emergency services response to the asymmetrical threat of a blind terrorist attack directed at unsuspecting members of the public.
Vauxhall has plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton employing 4,500 staff
Business secretary Greg Clark will meet with Peugeot executives and the French government as he scrambles to secure thousands of British jobs at takeover target Vauxhall. The Press Association understands Mr Clark will travel by Eurostar to Paris tonight for separate meetings with French industry minister Christophe Sirugue and board members of PSA Group, which is in talks to acquire General Motors’ loss-making European operation.
Paul and Florentin Pogba Prepare for Battle in the UEFA Europa League
Saint-Etienne could be forgiven, however, for paying more attention to Martial’s team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 14 goals in 13 matches against them during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. “The day has come”, says elder brother Florentin, a defender with Saint-Etienne.
North Korea and its long history of using female spies
A South Korean passenger plane that exploded off the coast of Southeast Asia. Army officers lured into sexual encounters.
Meet the London band who call themselves ‘an angry Muse’
At the end of last month London rockers As Lions released their debut album and in April they will go on tour in America. The new record, Selfish Age, blends hard-hitting rock with melodic vocals that comment on everyday issues in life and society.