Memories of the more than half a hundred Christmases I have celebrated have all blended into a pleasant blur of warmth and companionship – first with my parents and sister and then with my own wife and family. All, that is, but one – the Christmas of 1944.
Day: December 22, 2016
Seoul to confiscate passport from daughter of key figure in residential scandal
South Korea’s foreign ministry said Thursday it will soon initiate the process of confiscating the passport of the daughter of Choi Soon-si, the long-time friend of President Park Geun-hye, who faces charges for meddling in state affairs. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to swiftly issue an order for the return of Chung Yoo-ra’s passport, and if it is not returned before a deadline, it will take steps to annul it,” ministry spokesman Cho June-hyuck said in a press briefing.
E-Land, SPC under fire for alleged labor…
A union of part-time workers and labor activists called Thursday for the arrest of the CEO of E-Land Park and a crackdown on alleged unfair labor practices. Eight groups including the Arbeit Workers Union and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions held a press conference in front of the E-Land Park headquarters in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, to demand that the company’s food business CEO, Park Hyeong-sik, be taken into custody for breaking labor laws.
‘Togetherness’: Ruby Rose reunites with girlfriend Jessica…
‘Togetherness’: Ruby Rose reunites with girlfriend Jessica Origliasso as the loved-up couple spend time with friends at a rainforest retreat And on Thursday, Ruby Rose was reunited with her girlfriend, Veronicas singer Jessica Origliasso at a rainforest retreat in Queensland. ‘Togetherness’: Jessica was ecstatic to be reunited with Ruby as the pair spent time with close friends at a rainforest retreat on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast The pair were ecstatic to be back together, both posting short Boomerang clips in which they clowned around with close friends.
SK hynix invests W2.2tr in NAND flash memory
SK hynix said Thursday it would invest a total of 2.2 trillion won in its new chip plant in response to the growing demand for NAND flash memory in the global market. The nation’s second-largest chipmaker will make the investment in its chip plant in Chungju, Chungcheong Province from August next year to June 2019.
Juventus vs. AC Milan: 2016 Italian Super Cup Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
The game will take place in Doha, Qatar, an arrangement that’s already caused problems for the of Reuters: “It would be better if both teams arrived at the same time but I don’t want to get involved in a controversy.” Milan’s travel arrangements may not have run smoothly, but there’s still enough talent in the squad to upset the will need the ball to supply the Colombia international with chances.
Central bank chief urges Seoul to use st…
South Korea’s central bank chief publicly urged the Finance Ministry to use more aggressive expansionary fiscal policy next year to sustain growth, saying the era of monetary policy has nearly ended. His comments could lead to the Bank of Korea and the Finance Ministry each pushing the other to take on the burden of propping up the flagging Korean economy.
Aerial views show devastation after blast at Mexican fireworks market
NO REPORTER NARRATION Forensic investigators scoured the charred remains of the market on Wednesday for clues to what caused a series of massive blasts that killed at least 32 people, the third fiery accident there in 11 years. Dozens of people were injured in Tuesday’s disaster at the San Pablito open-air market, which was crowded with shoppers just before Christmas.
Murder of Russian ambassador underscore…
An off-duty Turkish police officer gunned down Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, Monday at a photo exhibit on Ankara’s John F. Kennedy Street, just across from the US Embassy. The assailant, a member of the riot police, positioned himself right behind the ambassador, fired several shots at close range, and then ranted about Russia’s involvement in the anti-jihadist operation in Syria.
Suu Kyi has to rein in the violence
The Myanmar government and Association of Southeast Asian Nations are struggling to find adequate solutions to the Rohingya crisis, but mere diplomacy is unlikely to help the benighted Muslim population concentrated in northeastern Rakhine state. The United Nations’ Human Rights Office claims to be receiving daily reports of rapes, murders and other horrors.
[Narain D Batra] India tries a moonshot
Digital India has been called a moonshot project that draws together the best human and private-public capital to achieve a goal that was previously thought to be impossible: Total transformation of society. Digital India, based on Aadhaar, focuses on three fundamental areas — access to digital infrastructure as a utility, services on demand, and digital empowerment of citizens through access to information.
8 Killed in Taliban Assault on Lawmaker’s Home in Kabul
Afghan authorities say an overnight Taliban assault targeting the home of a lawmaker in the capital, Kabul, left at least eight people dead and many wounded. The 13-hour siege ended early Thursday when a gunfight with Afghan special forces left all the assailants dead, police told reporters.
Passion for community at a well of spirituality
Marjorie Allan, aged 42, lives in Nether Edge with her three young children and husband Nick. Together the couple are Baptist ministers at The Well on Ecclesall Road – a lively, growing, contemporary church.
Petra Kvitova likely to miss most of 2017 season after undergoing hand surgery
Petra Kvitova will be out of action for at least six months after being attacked by an intruder at her home Petra Kvitova is likely to miss most of the 2017 season after her surgeon estimated she would not be able to return to the tennis court for at least six months. The 26-year-old, a two-time Wimbledon champion, suffered serious injuries to her racket-holding left hand in an attack by an intruder at her apartment in the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Scales of Justice: Latest round-up of convictions
Aidan Scott, 20, of Welch Way, Witney, admitted damaging a BMW 1 Series car belonging to James Kerswill in Witney on September 24. Also admitted having an air weapon, without reasonable excuse, in Welch Way, Witney, on the same date. Fined A 250 and ordered to pay A 150 compensation, a A 30 victim surcharge and A 85 costs.
Transtech will deliver 49 streetcars for CZK 4bn to Finland
Finnish Transtech, a subsidiary of SKODA TRANSPORTATION, will deliver a total of 49 new streetcars to Helsinki. The public transit company in Helsinki has opted for 20 low-rise streetcars for Helsinki and signed a contract on the intention to deliver 29 streetcars for the new line Raide-Jokeri connecting Helsinki and Espoo.
Genting Hong Kong to Implement Adonis Personnel Management Suite for Two of its Cruise Lines
Asia’s largest cruise company to roll out the Adonis HR, Payroll and Crewing solution to coordinate ship-to-shore processes for ships in its Star Cruises and Dream Cruises lines. We selected Adonis due to their deep understanding of the special needs of shipping companies such as ours, and their reputation for stellar support and integrity.
CEZ will raise tariff wages by 5% in 2017
The agreement on the supplement of the collective agreement results in a growth in tariff wages paid in the company A EZ by 5% in 2017. Contractual wages will grow by 2.2%, A IANEWS was told by company spokeswoman SoASa HolingerovA .
CLFA provides 14.9% more money for financing of vehicles
Members of the Czech Leasing and Financial Association provided 8.3% more money with help of personal loans, revolving loans and direct financing in the third quarter of 2016. The members raised the volume of consumer loans for financing of cars by 14.9%.
Trump taps Conway as counselor, Spicer and Hicks to top communications jobs
Trump taps Conway as counselor, Spicer and Hicks to top communications jobs President-elect rounds out his communications team with Spicer, Hicks and Scavino Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ij3n2D Donald Trump appointed campaign manager Kellyanne Conway as his White House counselor on Thursday, and tapped long-time Republican Party spokesman Sean Spicer as the next White House press secretary . Conway “has been a trusted adviser and strategist who played a crucial role in my victory,” Trump said in a statement.