Thousands of nurses in state hospitals in Zimbabwe have gone on strike over a lack of bonus payments, straining an already dire situation at the poorly resourced hospitals. FILE – In this Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 file photo, Kenyan nurses and other health-workers on strike demonstrate over low pay at Uhuru Park in downtown Nairobi, Kenya.
Month: March 2017
Former addicts try to help drug users in Afghanistan
Raheem Rejaey was a drug addict for 17 years. He lived under bridges in Kabul or in the ruins of buildings.
Wraps coming off Dundee’s A 80 million V&A museum
The wraps have come off Dundee’s striking new waterfront museum – two years after work began on the 80 million project. Scaffolding has been removed from the city’s V&A Museum of Design to reveal how it is taking shape on the banks of the River Tay.
Pakistan hosts 10-nation regional economic summit
Participants in a regional economic summit agreed Wednesday to collectively fight the challenge of terrorism and push for greater collaboration in the areas of trade, energy and infrastructure development. Islamabad hosted the day-long 10-nation Economic Cooperation Organization summit to finalize a “Vision 2025” plan for expanding trade and prosperity among member nations.
Pair convicted of murdering University of Essex student Hannah…
Two men found guilty of murdering a University of Essex student backpacking in Thailand have lost an appeal against their death sentences. Myanmar migrants Win Zaw Htun, right, and Zaw Lin, left, escorted by officials after their guilty verdict at court in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Japan emperor to meet abandoned Vietnam families of soldiers
Japan’s emperor and empress, on a landmark visit to Vietnam, are expected to express their sympathies when they meet Thursday with Vietnamese women abandoned by their Japanese soldier husbands after World War II. Sixteen surviving wives and their children have been invited to meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, the emperor’s press secretary, Hatsuhisa Takashima, said Wednesday.
Art exhibition donates A 62,000 to Suffolk cancer charity
From left to righ, Karen Hare, CEO CCiS, Tim Cutler and Jonny Ripman , Trustees of CCiS, Emma Lloyd, Adrian Melrose and Belinda Gray, all directors of Art For Cure, at the presentation of the cheque for A 62,000. Organisers of one of the region’s biggest charity art events have donated 62,000 to Cancer Campaign in Suffolk.
Uber CEO caught on video arguing about fares
In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, poses during the launch of its bike-sharing product, uberMOTO, in Hyderabad, India. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A., File Uber’s CEO says he needs leadership help after a video has emerged of him arguing with a driver about fares.
Trump will not abandon NATO, wants fair shake
Yet to hear the outcries from several European capitals, you might think Trump is ready to stab NATO in the back. Comments made by Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis during visits to Europe have been widely reported as reassuring the Europeans of our continued military support.
U.S.-China Tensions May Force Nations to Choose, Singapore Says
Singapore risks being “coerced” into choosing between the U.S. or China as the two powers jostle for influence in Asia, according to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. “If America-China relations become very difficult our position becomes tougher because then we will be coerced to choose between being friends with America and friends with China,” Lee said in an interview with BBC’s “HARDtalk” that aired on Wednesday.
.com | Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions
Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use, in the first clash at the Security Council since US President Donald Trump took office. The twin vetoes came as peace talks in Geneva showed no signs of progress on ending the nearly six-year war in Syria.
No protection for some of Timaru’s heritage buildings, advocate says
Timaru Urban Renaissance Network founder Ian Butcher raised his concerns after comments made in an independent heritage assessment on the Hydro Grand Hotel were published. The report, by Blenheim-based heritage architect John B. Gray, describes the heritage management provisions in the District Plan as “somewhat unusual”.
Auditors find flaws in EU donor aid to sub-Saharan Africa
The informal ‘barter’ economy, and subsistence farming, make it difficult for the world’s poorest nations to collect tax revenue. [ Matt Tempest/Flickr ] Attempts by the EU to help sub-Saharan African nations increase their rate of tax collection are flawed by a string of weaknesses in implementation, an in-depth study by auditors found yesterday .
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President Donald Trump’s new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban, U.S. officials said Tuesday, citing the latest draft in circulation. Trump is expected to sign the executive order in the coming days.
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President Donald Trump’s new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary U.S. travel ban, U.S. officials said Tuesday, citing the latest draft in circulation. Trump is expected to sign the executive order in the coming days.
Crowds greet Saudi king on rare visit to Indonesia
Saudi King Salman, left, listens to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak during the MOU signing ceremony in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Salman arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to kick off a multi-nation tour aimed at boosting economic ties with Asia.
Crowds greet Saudi king on rare visit to Indonesia
Saudi King Salman, left, listens to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak during the MOU signing ceremony in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Salman arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to kick off a multi-nation tour aimed at boosting economic ties with Asia.
Alberta resorts to large-scale ‘triage’ for courts
A senior prosecutor in Alberta stayed 15 criminal cases on Tuesday, saying in Provincial Court that the justice system simply does not have enough resources to prosecute them. A senior prosecutor in Alberta stayed 15 criminal cases on Tuesday, saying in Provincial Court that the justice system simply does not have enough resources to prosecute them.
Alberta resorts to large-scale ‘triage’ for courts
A senior prosecutor in Alberta stayed 15 criminal cases on Tuesday, saying in Provincial Court that the justice system simply does not have enough resources to prosecute them. A senior prosecutor in Alberta stayed 15 criminal cases on Tuesday, saying in Provincial Court that the justice system simply does not have enough resources to prosecute them.
Twin EU road toll proposals target pollution and cross-border trucking
EU transport chief Violeta Bulc is expected to announce an overhaul of how countries charge road tolls this May – a controversial issue that has provoked bitter political fights lately and is likely to spark backlash from member states, the shipping industry and truck drivers. Belgian truck drivers protested last April against a new toll law by blocking motorways for hours.
Trump takes a minute in his speech to Congress to honor fallen Navy…
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Conservative leadership candidates play to the rowdy crowd at debate in Edmonton
Lisa Raitt, left, reacts to a comment by Rick Peterson, not pictured, as Kellie Leitch and Steven Blaney watchduring the Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Lisa Raitt at the Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton on Tuesday, Feb. 28. She repeatedly mentioned that nothing gets done if the Conservatives don’t win government. Candidate, and former speaker of the House of Commons, Andrew Scheer at the Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Conservatives’ would-be leaders may still disagree on a lot of things, but Tuesday’s leadership debate included a uniform call for ongoing illegal border crossings at Emerson, Manitoba to stop.
Ambassador Omar Saif Ghobash: Charlie Rose
On “Charlie Rose,” a conversation with Omar Saif Ghobash. He is the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia.
London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices
More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.
London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices
More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.
China Said to Order Steel And Aluminum Curbs to Fight Pollution
China has ordered curbs on steel and aluminum output in as many as 28 northern cities during the winter heating season as it steps up its fight against pollution, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The cuts include halving steel capacity in four major cities, including top producer Tangshan in Hebei province, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential.
China Said to Order Steel And Aluminum Curbs to Fight Pollution
China has ordered curbs on steel and aluminum output in as many as 28 northern cities during the winter heating season as it steps up its fight against pollution, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The cuts include halving steel capacity in four major cities, including top producer Tangshan in Hebei province, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential.
Build houses on Bristol greenbelt to solve housing crisis,… 1
An influential think tank is calling for more homes to be built on green belt land between Bristol and Bath. According to the Centre for Cities, building on the greenbelt is the only way of dealing with the growing housing crisis in the Bristol area.
Build houses on Bristol greenbelt to solve housing crisis,… 1
An influential think tank is calling for more homes to be built on green belt land between Bristol and Bath. According to the Centre for Cities, building on the greenbelt is the only way of dealing with the growing housing crisis in the Bristol area.
WWE 205 Live Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from February 28
The cruiserweight division started out slow, but it has picked up a little steam over the past few weeks thanks to the feud between Neville and Jack Gallagher. These two British wrestlers are polar opposites, and it has allowed them to create some entertaining segments during their program.
WWE 205 Live Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from February 28
The cruiserweight division started out slow, but it has picked up a little steam over the past few weeks thanks to the feud between Neville and Jack Gallagher. These two British wrestlers are polar opposites, and it has allowed them to create some entertaining segments during their program.
Derek Ransfield sent to jail after being caught with meth after high-speed chase
A man who has twice been caught drug-dealing after being involved in high-speed chases with police has once again landed behind bars. Derek Mark Ransfielda was nine months out of jail when he was snapped by police going 143kmh in a 50kmh area in Levin.
Derek Ransfield sent to jail after being caught with meth after high-speed chase
A man who has twice been caught drug-dealing after being involved in high-speed chases with police has once again landed behind bars. Derek Mark Ransfielda was nine months out of jail when he was snapped by police going 143kmh in a 50kmh area in Levin.
Tanzania: Seven Cities get Support to Scale-up and Modernize Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C., February 28, 2017 – Residents of seven rapidly urbanizing cities in Tanzania will benefit from funding to scale up infrastructure investments and promote growth, the World Bank Group announced today. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved up to $130 million in additional financing for the Tanzania Strategic Cities Project covering the seven strategically important cities of Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Kigoma, Dodoma, Mbeya and Mtwara, to enable them keep up with the pace of rapid urbanization.
Tanzania: Seven Cities get Support to Scale-up and Modernize Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C., February 28, 2017 – Residents of seven rapidly urbanizing cities in Tanzania will benefit from funding to scale up infrastructure investments and promote growth, the World Bank Group announced today. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved up to $130 million in additional financing for the Tanzania Strategic Cities Project covering the seven strategically important cities of Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Kigoma, Dodoma, Mbeya and Mtwara, to enable them keep up with the pace of rapid urbanization.
UK investigation claims Tunisian security ‘cowardly’ handling of…
Tunisian police dealing with a gun rampage in a beach resort in Sousse were “at best shambolic, at worst cowardly”, according to a seven-week enquiry by lawyers and coroners at the UK’s Royal Courts of Justice. Judge Nicholas Lorraine-Smith delivered his findings of the inquest into the deaths of 30 British tourists in the 2015 massacre by an Islamic State group-linked gunman on Tuesday to families of the victims and survivors.
UK investigation claims Tunisian security ‘cowardly’ handling of…
Tunisian police dealing with a gun rampage in a beach resort in Sousse were “at best shambolic, at worst cowardly”, according to a seven-week enquiry by lawyers and coroners at the UK’s Royal Courts of Justice. Judge Nicholas Lorraine-Smith delivered his findings of the inquest into the deaths of 30 British tourists in the 2015 massacre by an Islamic State group-linked gunman on Tuesday to families of the victims and survivors.
East Kilbride back to their best, says McNeil after scoring inside five seconds
Ross McNeil took just five seconds to make his mark on Saturday – and reckons East Kilbride are back to their best after firing five goals past Stirling. The striker climbed off the bench to complete the scoring against shell-shocked Stirling after goals from Joao Victoria, Russell McLean, Bernard Coll and Sean Winter already had the points in the bag.
East Kilbride back to their best, says McNeil after scoring inside five seconds
Ross McNeil took just five seconds to make his mark on Saturday – and reckons East Kilbride are back to their best after firing five goals past Stirling. The striker climbed off the bench to complete the scoring against shell-shocked Stirling after goals from Joao Victoria, Russell McLean, Bernard Coll and Sean Winter already had the points in the bag.