S.Georgia : Canadian company wins international conservation contract Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 07.10.2016 A Nelson company has won a five year contract to carry out conservation work on South Georgia Island, providing opportunities for local staff to work on the island for three months every year. Local company wins international conservation contract SARA MEIJ October 7 2016 A Nelson company has won a five year contract to carry out conservation work on South Georgia Island, providing opportunities for local staff to work on the island for three months every year.
Month: December 2016
MLA Elsby signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Chilean British University
Falklands : MLA Elsby signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Chilean British University Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 31.10.2016 Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Hon. Dr Barry Elsby MLA, continued his official trip in Chile by meeting with members of the Ministry of Education in Santiago on Wednesday.
A sparkling year in prospect: preview of 2017’s performing arts highlights
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Foxton’s Dykstra family looking to make a mark in Superstock Championships debut
Foxton’s Dykstra family will trade have gone from working together selling eggs to racing together on the speedway track. There are more families involved in the New Zealand Superstock championships than before with Foxton’s Dykstra family a new name on the scene.
N. Korea: Developing long-range missiles ‘in final stages’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is quoted as saying in a New Year’s message that his country’s development of banned long-range missiles is in “final stages.” Under Kim, who rose to power following his father’s death in 2011, North Korea has seen steady progress in its nuclear and missile programs, including two nuclear tests this year.
Istanbul nightclub ‘Santa attack’ kills 35
Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said at least 35 people died and 40 were injured after at least one gunman reportedly dressed as Santa stormed an elite nightclub. Photo: AFP At least 35 people were killed in a “terror” attack in Istanbul Sunday when at least one gunman reportedly dressed as Santa stormed an elite nightclub where party-goers were celebrating New Year, the latest carnage to rock Turkey after a bloody 2016.
Istanbul attack revives terror jitters in New Year
In London, over 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to watch a spectacular fireworks display set to a soundtrack featuring Bowie and Prince. Photo: AFP An attack that killed 35 revelers in an Istanbul nightclub cast a shadow on New Year celebrations attended by millions of people around the world to ring in 2017.
AP Photos: People around the world ring in 2017
Revelers around the world have been welcoming 2017 with crackling fireworks displays and loud cheering, saying goodbye to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts and the deaths of several beloved performers. The people of Sydney were treated to a glittering display over their famed harbor and bridge that honored the singer David Bowie and actor Gene Wilder, who both passed away in 2016.
A look at the major attacks in Turkey over the past year
A deadly New Year’s assault on an Istanbul nightclub follows a long string of attacks in Turkey over the past year. A look at the most significant attacks: – Jan. 12, 2016, Istanbul: Suicide bomber kills 12 German tourists in historic district.
‘Designer’ ecosystems could boost river clean-ups
A new project aims to reveal what delays recovery of degraded rivers and streams – why waterways themselves can prove resistant to attempts to replenish them. Photo / File A new project, led by a team of scientists at the University of Canterbury, aims to reveal what delays recovery of degraded rivers and streams – and why waterways themselves can prove resistant to attempts to replenish them.
Le Pen’ risk at centre stage in Europe
Investors in Europe wait anxiously for the results of a series of elections in leading countries as populist parties grow in popularity This is the question on the lips of many investment strategists and market commentators as election fever grips Europe’s vulnerable single currency area, with crucial presidential and parliamentary ballots in at least three of the five largest economies in the euro zone. The unexpected decision by Britain to vote to leave the European Union and the upset victory of Donald Trump in the United States presidential election have emboldened populist and nationalist parties across Europe, doing wonders for their transformation from extremist groups to mainstream parties.
Istanbul attack: Dozens killed at Turkish nightclub, official says
Thirty-five people were killed and 40 wounded in an attack in a nightclub early Sunday as they were celebrating the new year, Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said. Around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, the gunman shot a police officer who was guarding the front gate at the Reina nightclub, Sahin said.
Palestinian president ready to work with Trump for peace
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump to reach a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel. Abbas spoke Saturday at an event marking the anniversary of his Fatah party.
New year has bleak start for Iraq’s displaced people
There were no big New Year’s celebrations for the Iraqi men, women and children who narrowly escaped the fighting in Mosul, only to wait for hours under armed guard while the fighting-age males among them were cleared of links to the Islamic State. The lucky ones would go with their families to one of the wind-swept camps for displaced Iraqis, where they will endure the remainder of northern Iraq’s bitterly cold winter in tents and learn to survive on insufficient supplies of food, heating oil and blankets.
Historic Beer Birthday: Gottfried Piel
Today is the birthday of Gottfried Piel who along with his brothers Michael and Wilhelm Piel founded Piel Bros. Beer in New York, more commonly known as Piels Beer in 1883.
Novelist Karl Geary’s charts the plot-twists of his own life story
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The accolades keep coming for Andy Murray
Andy Murray is happy to have a Sir in front of his name – even if it will take some getting used to. The world number one was given a knighthood in the New Year Honours after a spectacular season that brought him a second Wimbledon title and Olympic gold medal.
China confirms another human bird flu case
BEIJING: Health authorities in the southern China province of Jiangxi have confirmed a new case of a person infected by the H7N9 strain of avian influenza, state news agency Xinhua said late on Saturday. The 53-year-old man is being treated in hospital in provincial capital Nanchang and is in a critical condition, Xinhua said in a brief report.
Shopper docket the sleeper issue behind the Woolworths sale to BP
Arguably it was the single most fraught issue in retailing over the past two decades – shopper docket fuel discounts, which helped underwrite the emergence of the two dominant retailers, Coles and Woolworths, to control close to half of the national retail sales of petrol. The NSW government’s Fuel Check website says it provides real-time information on fuel prices across the state’s service stations.
Team News: Exeter City vs Leyton Orient
Jay Simpson in action at Wycombe Wanderer, whichs looks to have been his final appearance for Leyton Orient . Leyton Orient look set to be without Jay Simpson at Exeter City today after the forward asked the club for a transfer at the end of 2016.
Ban Ki-moon buoyed by climate accord but laments conflicts
In this Aug. 12, 2015 photo provided by the United Nations, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to the media at U.N. headquarters on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of civilians by U.N. forces, particularly in the Central African Republic. During Ban’s second term as Secretary General, the U.N.’s failure to deal effectively with sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers in the Central African Republic and elsewhere have been widely criticized.
Congo president to leave after 2017 vote under new deal
Political parties in Congo have reached a deal that calls for President Joseph Kabila to leave power after the next election. The president’s party had wanted the vote to be held in mid-2018, and the dispute had provoked violent street demonstrations.
Allan Williams, first manager of Beatles, dead at 86
Allan Williams, the club owner and promoter widely credited with the discovery of The Beatles, died Friday. The music impresario, who also supported the group through their earliest years and sent them to Hamburg, Germany, to hone their skills as a band, was 86. ” legacy has allowed us to remain at the heart of the Liverpool music scene for almost 60 years and his memory will live on through every band that plays our famous stage.
No big New Year’s celebrations for Iraq’s displaced
There were no big New Year’s celebrations for the Iraqi men, women and children who narrowly escaped the fighting in Mosul, only to wait for hours under armed guard while the fighting-age males among them were cleared of links to the Islamic State. The lucky ones would go with their families to one of the wind-swept camps for displaced Iraqis, where they will endure the remainder of northern Iraq’s bitterly cold winter in tents and learn to survive on insufficient supplies of food, heating oil and blankets.
New UN chief wants consensus but faces antagonistic Trump
Antonio Guterres takes the reins of the United Nations on New Year’s Day, promising to be a “bridge-builder” but facing an antagonistic incoming U.S. administration led by Donald Trump who thinks the world body’s 193 member states do nothing except talk and have a good time. The former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. refugee chief says he will engage all governments and show his willingness to cooperate on “the enormous challenges that we’ll be facing together.”
Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving the mess to looters
The giant winged bulls that once stood sentry at the nearly 3,000-year-old palace at Nimrud have been hacked to pieces. The fantastical human-headed creatures were believed to guard the king from evil, but now their stone remains are piled in the dirt, victims of the Islamic State group’s fervor to erase history.
Enjoyable but hazardous
A few thoughts about my visit: I know that people with disabilities are pleased with the ramps installed on Bangkok sidewalks. Unfortunately, they are now being used as motorcycle taxi ramps and the sidewalk has become a motorway.
Top 10 most well-read stories of 2016
According to analytics from www.peacearchnews.com, here’s a ‘top 10’ list of the most well-read stories of 2016. Geographical data reported that 85 per cent of readers accessed the website from Canada, 10 per cent from the U.S., and the other five per cent was from the rest of the world – including every continent and almost every country.
Pau halt Montpellier summit charge, Clermont lose
In-form Pau halted depleted Montpellier’s title momentum and dragged themselves away from the soft underbelly of France’s Top 14 on Saturday with a 32-27 win. Pau’s Fijian winger Watisonu Votu scores the first try during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Pau and Montpellier at the Hameau stadium on December 31, 2016 in Pau, southwestern France The hosts’ third straight win moved them above Brive — losers at Stade Francais — and denied Montpellier the chance to significantly cut the gap on leaders Clermont, who lost 26-20 at Toulouse.
Fewer downing beersies before jumping behind the wheel
The days of getting pissed at the pub and driving home seem to be receding into the rear-view mirror. The number of people convicted for driving under the influence has plummeted almost 40 percent in the past five years, Ministry of Justice figures released under the Official Information Act show.
One critical in Waikato crash
A two-vehicle crash has closed the road at the intersection of Tahuna-Morrinsville Highway and Cameron Road in the Waikato. Five people have been injured, including one who is in a critical condition and one in serious condition near Mangateparu.
2016 in Review: Courts
The Alamance County District Attorney’s Office put the four-year-old murder of Debra Dianne Sellars to rest in 2016 with the conviction Sept. 16 and life sentence of Rodney Lee Enoch.
The U.N. vote: How does it affect Israel and the United States?
The United States abstained at the United Nations and drew massive criticism for not supporting Israel as it almost always does. Staunch supporters have decried the decision by President Barack Obama to abstain; however, sometimes you have to do the wrong thing for the right reasons.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin talk by…
Jordan, Jan 1: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Middle Eastern security and – especially – the situation in Syria, according to an Israeli government statement. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
United Nations backs Russian-Turkish Syria efforts as cease-fire wavers2 min ago
Beirut, Jan 1: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting efforts by Russia and Turkey to end the nearly six-year conflict in Syria and jump-start peace negotiations, as a fragile country-wide cease-fire wavered.The resolution also calls for the “rapid, safe and unhindered” delivery of humanitarian aid throughout Syria. And it anticipates a meeting of the Syrian government and opposition representative in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana in late January.
Queensland police use hay bale barrier after crocodile wanders into town
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Reaction to Cecil the lion’s 2015 death reviewed
In this age of social media, where the policy is say-anything-you-want-even-if-untrue, we have almost completely lost sight of a legal principal that is central to our nation’s founding: innocent until proven guilty. Perhaps the most remarkable example of this occurred in coverage of the killing of a 13-year-old male lion named Cecil in July 2015 in Zimbabwe.
Tottenham are still being haunted by their title challenge collapse admits captain Hugo Lloris
But a 1-1 at home to West Brom, a draw from 2-0 up at halftime at Chelsea, a loss to visitors Southampton and then a 5-1 hammering on the final day against already-down Newcastle in the final four matches saw any hope of a first top-flight triumph for more than 50 years vanish. “The taste of the last few games of last season is still here,” said the 30-year-old France skipper.
Middlesbrough make transfer move for Everton’s Gerard Deulofeu as the winter window opens
The 22-year-old forward has moved down the Toffees ‘ pecking order since Ronald Koeman took charge, starting just four league matches so far this season, and Boro boss Aitor Karanka is a fan. The Spaniard has also inquired about his countryman Bojan Krkic at Stoke – like Deulofeu, a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy – as he looks to move on a few players from his ranks.
The Latest: UN drops Syria cease-fire deal, welcomes talks
The latest on the conflict in Syria, and the Russia and Turkey brokered cease-fire agreement between Syria’s government and opposition rebels. All times local.