China has released a new list of items banned for export to North Korea , ranging from wind tunnels to plutonium, following a new round of United Nations sanctions and complaints from U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing was not doing enough to pressure its communist neighbor. The step was seen by one leading expert on North Korea as an attempt to show that China is fully meeting its commitments, and to pre-empt any moves by the U.S. to punish Chinese companies that deal with the North.
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China releases new list of items banned for export to NKorea
China has released a new list of items banned for export to North Korea, following a new round of United Nations sanctions and complaints from President Donald Trump that Beijing was not doing enough to pressure its communist neighbor. A statement from the Commerce Ministry late Wednesday said the items included dual-use technologies that could aid the North’s programs to develop nuclear, chemical and biological weapons as well as the missiles to deliver them.
Exploring Jordan’s cultural fusion
I squeezed through the narrow desert chasm just as the early-morning sun lit up the facade of the majestic Treasury building. The structure, originally a mausoleum, was carved from a red canyon some 2,000 years ago, when the city of Petra was a global trade center and its monuments a fusion of Arab and Greco-Roman cultures.
Exploring Jordan’s cultural fusion
I squeezed through the narrow desert chasm just as the early-morning sun lit up the facade of the majestic Treasury building. The structure, originally a mausoleum, was carved from a red canyon some 2,000 years ago, when the city of Petra was a global trade center and its monuments a fusion of Arab and Greco-Roman cultures.
Even One High-Fat Meal Can Harm Your Liver, Study Finds
Eating a high-fat meal — say, a cheeseburger and fries or a pepperoni pizza — disrupts liver function, a new, small study reveals. Researchers found that the high levels of saturated fat found in such rich foods immediately alter the work of the liver, possibly setting the body up for serious disease down the line.
Even One High-Fat Meal Can Harm Your Liver, Study Finds
Eating a high-fat meal — say, a cheeseburger and fries or a pepperoni pizza — disrupts liver function, a new, small study reveals. Researchers found that the high levels of saturated fat found in such rich foods immediately alter the work of the liver, possibly setting the body up for serious disease down the line.
Donation will allow charity to help more vulnerable children
A CHARITY which works with children who have experienced domestic abuse has been given a big helping hand by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Splitz, which supports children in Trowbridge, Westbury and Melksham, has been given A 36,313 so it can help even more of the county’s most vulnerable youngsters find their feet.
Rwanda: Kagame Assures Diplomats Peaceful Presidential Elections
President Kagame has told members of the diplomatic corps that presidential elections slated for August 4, 2017 will be conducted in a fair, transparent and peaceful way as others had been held before in the country. “We are looking forward to a constructive and meaningful election later this year marking an important period of consolidation for our country.
After Tamil Nadu allows Jallikattu, Karnataka and Maharashtra appeal…
New Delhi, Jan 24: After a bill to Jallikattu was legalised in Tamil Nadu by the Tamil Nadu Assembly, and the Centre too lifted the ban on the bull-taming sport in the state, a similar progress seems to be preparing to get notice in states, Karnataka and Maharashtra. As per the reports, the Karnataka and Maharashtra governments are now pressurising the Centre to lift the ban on buffalo races in the two states.
Meet the scientist who developed the orange fleshed sweet potato
In 1978, when he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Makerere University, he started the preliminary breeding work at the then Kawanda Research Station Left to right, Drs Jan Low, Maria Andrade with Dr Mwanga. In 2016, the team, together with Dr. Howarth Bouis were honoured with the prestigious World Food Prize for their work on orange fleshed sweet potato.
On this day from Monday, January 23, 2017
Mr Bernard Newman, a British agent in the First World War and author of many spy novels, told real life spy stories at a lecture, arranged by the Town Council Library, Museum, Arts and Music committee, at the Art Centre as part of the Heritage of Britain festival. 1961: The annual staff dance held by the Swindon branch of the RAF Association has just obtained another celebrity signature by enrolling Bud Flanagan as a member of the Friends of the Association.
Jallikattu protests spread: All you need to know
Today, Tamil Nadu chief minister Pannerselvam met with PM Narendra Modi to discuss the escalating pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu. The latter told the CM that while the Centre appreciated the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the matter is presently in court.
Meet Lincoln, the world’s biggest Shire horse
IT IS an accolade guaranteed to get you on the highest of horses and bring a smile to even the longest face. But a giant Shire horse who was saved from the knacker’s yard by his Scots owner has grown to become the biggest in the world.
Fruit and Vegetable Drink Global Market Segmentation and Major Players Analysis and Forecast to 2022
PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — This report studies Fruit and Vegetable Drink in Global market, especially in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with capacity, production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering Coca-Cola PepsiCo Nestle Suntory Danone Dr Pepper Snapple Red Bull Asahi Soft Drinks Kirin Otsuka Holdings Unilever Group Ting Hsin International Group Hangzhou Wahaha Group Nongfu Spring Uni-President Enterprises Jiaduobao Group Request a sample report @ Market Segment by Regions, this report splits Global into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of Fruit and Vegetable Drink in these regions, … (more)
Martin Luther King Day events and Historic photographs
Since it was first observed nationwide in January of 1986, the holiday commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has served as a reminder of his legacy to the causes of civil rights, nonviolent opposition and community service. Along with becoming a volunteer in NYC to help honor Dr. King’s memory, there are plenty of Martin Luther King Day events to check out on the day itself over the weekend, including live-music tributes, museum exhibitions, readings and more.
Organic Shop is back with the ‘Organic Loot’
Jaipur, Rajasthan , Jan. 16 : After the success of its previous two editions in 2014 and 2015, the third edition is all set to raise the bar higher with discounts up to 85 percent on categories like clothing, food, beauty care, health and wellness and home and garden. With the growing demand for organics and massive response from its previous two editions, this year the Loot is planned for two days from January 19 to 20, 2017 with heavy discounts on all products.
Sisters’ birthday trip to Cancun is full of surprises
The sunrise in Cancun, Mexico, as captured by the author’s sister on the last day of their trip. Where, when, why: My younger sister and I share the same birthday month, May, and decided to take a birthday vacation to Cancun, Mexico.
In long-shot Mideast peace bid, France sees nothing to lose
In this March 17, 2003 file photo, an Israeli border policemen guards the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv as Israelis line up for U.S. visas. The Palestinians are ringing alarm bells over Donald Trump’s stated intention to relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel to contested Jerusalem, fearing quick action once he takes office as U.S. president next week.
Hungarian reporter who kicked migrants gets 3-year probation
Petra Laszlo kicks a child as she runs with other migrants from a police line during disturbances in southern Hungary. Pic/AFP Szeged: The Hungarian camerawoman who was filmed kicking and possibly tripping migrants along the country’s border with Serbia was sentenced to three years’ probation for disorderly conduct.
Ap Photos: 7-decade passion for toys fills Mexico museum
In this Jan. 11, 2017 photo, a man walks past the entrance to the Mexico Antique Toy Museum in Mexico City. The Mexico Antique Toy Museum is a four story building filled with toys and objects that bring back childhood memories to the visitors that enter this unique place.
Najib Extends Pongal Greetings
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has extended ‘Pongal’ greetings to Malaysians celebrating the event. “As the Malaysian Indian community welcomes the auspicious month of Thai which signifies a new beginning, I take this opportunity to wish our Indian brothers and sisters a very blessed and prosperous ‘Ponggal Vaalthukal’,” he said in his Facebook posting.
The Failure of Jewish Universalism
The never-ending push by numerous Jews to universalize all aspects and rituals of Judaism is shortchanging and endangering the Jewish people. Hermann Cohen was an influential German Jewish philosopher who felt there was no distinction between being Jewish and a citizen of the world because the purpose of the Jew was to sacrifice his “parochial” Jewish interests in causes for humanity that, for him, were greater than immediate Jewish needs.
Food | Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Sole Stuffed Salmon
Although this recipe calls for sole fillets as part of the stuffing, any other white firm fish will be adaptable. Choose thick salmon fillets to create the pocket, the tail part will be too thin.
Council rejects proposal to plant trees over ‘possible litigation’ due to falling fruit
Kerry County Council says the planting of fruit trees in the county could result in “possible litigation” due to fruit falling on roads and footpaths. Kerry County Council says the planting of fruit trees in the county could result in “possible litigation” due to fruit falling on roads and footpaths.
Yemen: EU-UN partnership to target ‘alarming’ food insecurity
New York, Jan 10 : With 14 million people in Yemen lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, the European Union has committed 12 million euros to assist the efforts of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to tackle rising hunger in the strife-torn Gulf of Aden country. [NK Middle East] This is one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises.
Madawaska County BBQ Dipping Sauce
This BBQ sauce is very common and well liked in the Madawaska County of Northern Maine US and New Brunswick Canada. It is most commonly used as a side dipping sauce for chicken, but is also used as a dressing for coleslaw instead of the typical creamy or vinegar ones we are used to seeing.
Citation CVR Recovered
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Air Force Looks At Sharing Pilots With Airlines
As a 16-year-old student pilot I was on a short night flight from Hershey to Capital City airport in Harrisburg, PA. I was… A couple of years ago, flying into ZRH , just the day after the landing fees increased once more, we heard the… They’ve moldered on my office shelf, unused, for more than a decade.
FBI agent who interrogated Saddam Hussein leads airport case
The FBI agent who interrogated Saddam Hussein alone for months after the former Iraqi leader’s capture is now leading the investigation into the Florida airport shooting rampage blamed on an Iraq war veteran. George Piro, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Miami field office, was Saddam’s sole interrogator beginning in January 2004.
All you need to know about the Exmoor Food Fest and the launch evening
TAKING PART: Head chef of The Luttrell Arms in Dunster, Barrie Tucker, who will be leading the launch of the Exmoor Food Festival with a stunning menu Originally the idea of Exmoor chef Andrew Dixon, the event is now organised by Elke Winzer who is also behind Exmoor4all and the Exmoor Markets which take place regularly at Tesco ‘s Minehead and other locations around Exmoor. The Dunster Food Festival will be the grand finale on the Exmoor Food Fest on the last weekend in February.
New Year’s Resolutions: Sorting out finances is top priority for people this year
IT is back to reality for everyone this week as we wave goodbye to Christmas and 2016 and head back to work. Except now you might have noticed you have gained a bit of weight over the holidays, your liver is hurting from too much festive partying, or you are dreading checking your bank balance after a festive splurge on the high street, so it might be time for a change in the form of a New Year’s Resolution.
Whatsapp Indian users sent a whopping 14 Billion messages on New…
Whatsapp has been growing in popularity and is one of the most used apps all over the world. Billions of messages and responses are sent over Whatsapp on a daily basis.
Pasta With a Pedigree
Chef partner of Charlie Bird in Soho and Pasquale Jones in Little Italy, Ryan Hardy is passionate about pasta – especially dried pasta. “People often think that fresh pasta is best when in fact it’s quite the opposite,” he says.
“It takes a lot of pride to come in”: Meet the foodbank volunteers who make sure no one goes hungry
NEW year is a time for resolutions. It is a time we look forward to losing weight, getting healthier or perhaps a change in career.
Queen bees: The honey co-ops giving Afghan women control
In the mountainous central province of Bamiyan, one of the country’s least developed but most liberal regions, beekeeping complements its only other commercial crop, potatoes, and gives rural women the chance to become entrepreneurs. Four beekeeping cooperatives have been set up here in recent years, backed by NGOs and foreign aid.
Nappies and human faeces left in bucket during Christmas break
Brian Chisholm, of Gaddesden Crescent, in Garston, allowed two employees from Watford Community Housing Trust into his back garden on Christmas Eve as they were inspecting sewage systems. In Mr Chisholm’s garden he has two drains – one for his sewage and the other for his neighbours – after draining his neighbours, the men filled a big blue bucket full of raw sewage including nappies and human faeces.
Ducks gassed in thousands as France fights bird flu virus
Workers wearing masks and protective clothes gassed thousands of ducks in southwest France on Friday, in a massive cull that was ordered in an attempt to prevent a spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus. At one farm in the village of Latrille, in the heartland of duck and geese rearing country, 8,000 ducks were taken by hand and put in coloured metal containers where carbon dioxide was piped in to kill them, normally within seconds.
Azelis eyes African middle class with Ivory Coast investment
Ingredients specialist Azelis has set its sights on Africa’s growing middle class with a new import and distribution office in the Ivory Coast. The office, located in the country’s administrative capital, Abidjan, will initially focus on food and health ingredients but plans to expand into agriculture and horticulture.
Easter comes early for Germany after Storm Axel washes thousands of eggs ashore
Easter has come early for the children of Germany, after tens of thousands of plastic eggs – filled with toys – were washed ashore after Storm Axel struck the northern coast. Alongside widespread flooding and property damage came a little light – as thousands of ‘Aoe-Eier’, otherwise known as surprise eggs, were left on the island near the Dutch border.
Megan Blake Irwin showcases her enviable figure in a tiny black bikini at the beach
Shocking moment Chicago teen gang – including two girls – ‘kidnap and torture’ special-needs man while streaming entire ordeal live on Facebook and screaming racist and anti-Trump remarks Trump’s revenge? President-elect plans to cut staff at CIA headquarters and ‘restructure’ agency amid fears ‘the intelligence world has become too politicized’ in wake of Russian hacking saga Obama rushes to transfer four Guantanamo Bay detainees to Saudi Arabia despite demands from Donald Trump to leave them locked up How the Queen was almost SHOT by one of her own guards after she took 3am stroll through Buckingham Palace grounds Menendez brothers serving life for 1989 murders of their wealthy Beverly Hills parents reveal how they have married their pen pals and are ‘at peace’ with the crime US sends elite commandos to the border of Russia to defend nervous Baltic states while NATO beefs up its … (more)