A giant South Korean-built manned robot that walks like a human but makes the ground shake under its weight has taken its first baby steps. Designed by a veteran of science fiction blockbusters, the four-metre-tall , 1.5 ton Method-2 towers over a room on the outskirts of Seoul.
Month: December 2016
Blackburn with Darwen Council to replace 52 ageing pay and display machines
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council will start replacing its 52 ageing pay and display car parking machines across the borough early next year. Cllr Kay said: “This is case of investing to save money in future from increased income and reduced maintenance costs.”
Blackburn man caught – driving’ for drug dealer makes fishy claim
A 30-YEAR-OLD man caught ‘driving’ for a drug dealer claimed he was only doing it because the man had promised to invest in his fish and chip shop. Blackburn magistrates heard that since the offences in May Yasser Mahmood had obtained funding from another source and was running a takeaway business in Preston.
SitRep: China’s Aircraft Carrier Making Taiwan Nervous; Russia Hits Obama, Looks Forward to Trump
Cruise control. Taiwan has been nervously watching as Beijing’s aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, cruised past Taiwan on its way to the South China Sea in recent days, though Chinese officials said the movement was a routine drill.
Fireworks drama in King’s Lynn on Christmas Day
The drama unfolded at about 2.30pm when the ambulance were called to the park off Tennyson Avenue to deal with a man who had been badly burnt by “an explosion of fireworks”. The East Anglian Air Ambulance was called and the man was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge but later transferred to the critical burns unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
Christmas Moonshine Kills at Least 23 in Pakistan
People mourn the death of their family member, in Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan, Dec. 26, 2016. Pakistani police say many Christians died after drinking contaminated homemade alcohol during the Christmas holiday.
Will Muhammadu Buhari be a-One-Term President (2015-2019)?Moshood Fayemiwo, Cameron, Texas, Usa
This love should permeate the body of His redeemed children as He exhorted us while here with us thus: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” .” As 2016 winds to an eventful close and 2017 promisingly beckons, the “election” of Mr. Donald Trump as president-elect of the United States continues to weigh down heavily on us.
US President-elect Donald Trump says UN just a club for people to ‘have a good time’
Donald Trump is questioning its effectiveness of the United Nations, saying it’s just a club for people to “have a good time,” after the UN Security Council voted last week to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, The president-elect wrote Monday on Twitter that the UN has “such great potential,” but it has become “just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. So sad!” The United Nations has such great potential but right now it is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time.
Seven missing after freak rains drench Australia’s outback
Unusual torrential rain in Australia’s outback turned the Uluru monolith into a series of cascading waterfalls and triggered flash floods, and seven people are missing including a Japanese tourist who was swept away in a car and an Australian family. Police were using helicopters to search for the family of six, missing since Christmas Day downpours drenched the desert that is usually sweltering in the midst of the southern summer at this time of year.
Perpetual LOYAL leads Sydney to Hobart race on record pace
Supermaxi Perpetual LOYAL remained on course Tuesday to win the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in record time after inheriting the lead when race favorite Wild Oats XI withdrew due to a hydraulic failure.
China plans to land probes on far side of moon, Mars by 2020
In this Nov. 18, 2016, file photo released by Xinhua News Agency, ground crew check on the re-entry capsule of Shenzhou 11 spacecraft, which brought back a pair of Chinese astronauts from a monthlong stay aboard China’s space station, after it landed in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
7 stories you probably missed this year
JULY 31: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic makes an initial appearance at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on July 31, 2008 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Karadzic was formally charged on 11 counts for war crimes commited during the Bosnian war of the 1990s, following his arrest in Belgrade last week and extradition to the Netherlands after evading capture for 13 years.
7 missing in Australia’s Northern Territory
Seven people including a child and an Asian tourist are missing after heavy rain over Christmas caused severe flooding in Australia’s Northern Territory. Two cars went missing on Christmas Day while driving between Kiwirrkurra and Kintore, across the Western Australian and Northern Territory borders, police said at a press conference on Tuesday.
“New world order and national idea” book by Academician Ramiz Mehdiyev published
A new book by academician Ramiz Mehdiyev, head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, titled “New world order and national idea” has been published. In his book, Ramiz Mehdiyev says that Azerbaijan has gained global influence thanks to President Ilham Aliyev’s wise and consistent policy.
Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis marked in Japan
Chairman of the Society Khalil Kalantar, Counsellor of the Embassy Farid Talibov congratulated the event participants on the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and spoke of the importance of this holiday, which was founded at the initiative of national leader Heydar Aliyev in 1991. They noted that the Day of Solidarity represents the unity of the Azerbaijani people and fully justifies itself as an important step towards the protection of the compatriots living in different countries of the world.
Malaysian boy loses penis during botched laser circumcision
KAJANG: A routine circumcision for a 10-year-old boy went horribly wrong when his penis was severed during a laser-based procedure at a clinic in Taman Cheras Utama here. It is learnt that the incident occurred at about 8.15pm on Dec 20 at the clinic during the surgery, which was performed using a laser scalpel.
Armenia continues breaking ceasefire with Azerbaijan
Armenia’s armed forces have 46 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops over the past 24 hours, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry reported on December 27. The Azerbaijani army positions located on nameless heights and in the Gaymagli, Gushchu Ayrim and Jafarli villages of Azerbaijan’s Gazakh district, in the Kokhanabi and Muncuglu villages of Tovuz district underwent fire from the Armenian army positions located in Voskevan and Barekamavan villages of the Noyemberyan district, Paravakar village of the Ijevan district and on nameless heights of the Berd district of Armenia.
Big changes for UTAS
LOOKING FORWARD: University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor Peter Rathjen said 2016 was an exciting year of accomplishments and changes, with many more to come next year. The 125-year-old institution took home many prestigious research awards, added to its range of courses and, of course, secured funds to relocate its campuses in Launceston and Burnie.
Former Union Flag protestor credited with aiding Trump election victory
Jim Dowson addressing loyalist flag protesters at a demonstration against the decision to restrict the flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall A loyalist convicted over his role in the Belfast flag protests has been credited with helping Donald Trump win the US presidential election. According to the New York Times, Jim Dowson – a regular speaker at rallies protesting against the decision to restrict the flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall in 2012 – bombarded millions of Americans with “fake news” demonising Trump’s rival Hillary Clinton.
Editorial: Disturb us
DECEMEBR 24, 2016, on the eve of Christmas, President Rodrigo R. Duterte visited the Children’s Cancer Center at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. Busy as he is, he made sure that the visit to the children with cancer is fitted into his calendar.
Disabled volunteers train as online ‘porn raters’
A cyber security group in China has been training disabled people as professional “porn raters” to identify obscene images online, the state broadcaster reports. The Alliance for Internet Security Volunteers based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province has been building a database of obscene images to develop a programme that automatically blocks pornographic content, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Lucky ride
WHAT A RIDE: Jockey Dean Yendall guides Darren Weir-trained Lucky Paddy to the finish line in the Woodford Cup on Tuesday. Picture: Bronwyn Nicholson/Getty Images VICTORIA’S leading trainer Darren Weir scored his fourth Woodford Cup victory in five years when Lucky Paddy won the $45,000 race at Warrnambool on Tuesday.
Classy, Brassy, Christmas
What: Classy, Brassy, Christmas When: Tuesday, 27 December and Wednesday, 28 December Where : Kastelliotissa Hall, Agios Maronas Street, Paphos Gate, Old Nicosia, Nicosia. St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 2 Jerusalem Street, Limassol.
Rescuers find flight recorder from Black Sea plane crash
SOCHI, Russia – Rescue workers on Tuesday found a flight recorder from the Russian plane that crashed into the Black Sea over the weekend, the defense ministry said.
APVMA move bordering on the farcical
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China, El Salvador ties unchanged despite Taiwan visit-El Salvador
China has not signaled a desire to change its relationship with El Salvador, El Salvador’s foreign Minister said on Monday, as his country prepares to host Taiwan’s president after she held a controversial call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to El Salvador next month comes after Trump angered Beijing by speaking to Tsai in a break with decades of precedent that cast doubt on his incoming administration’s commitment to Beijing’s “one China” policy.
Sydney weather: temperatures, UV levels to soar in heatwave
After ideal weather over the Christmas weekend, Sydney’s heatwave is predicted to intensify over the next two days with a spike in temperatures and minimal chance of rainfall. Wednesday is forecast to reach a maximum temperature of 30 degrees with only 5 per cent chance of showers, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
15 amazing things humans discovered in 2016
While various pundits have claimed we are living in a post-truth world, those slaves to reality – scientists – have been busy discovering facts and explaining the world for anyone who cared to listen. NASA releases a video Christmas message from the crew aboard the International Space Station where the astronauts are spending the holidays and sharing some ‘haute’ space cuisine.
Dyslexic PhD student James Bond takes University of Sydney to the NSW anti-discrimination board
Despite testimony from former prime minister Julia Gillard, NSW Labor frontbencher Mick Veitch and former deputy premier Andrew Stoner, Mr Bond has been rejected for his PhD by three different universities, Newcastle, Macquarie and the University of Sydney, because he has dyslexia, he says. One of the biggest policy reforms in generations is about to change the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians.
Kremlin plays down terror attack possibility in jet crash
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Women cry as they place flowers in front of the Alexandrov Ensemble building in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, the day after a plane carrying 64 members of the Alexandrov Ensemble crashed into the Black Sea minutes after taking off from the resort city of Sochi. SOCHI, Russia – The Kremlin on Monday played down the possibility that a terror attack might have downed a Syria-bound Russian plane, killing all 92 people on board, as the nation observed a day of mourning for the victims, including most members of a world famous military choir.
Shelling-proof bunkers to protect civilians in Jammu
India is constructing underground bunkers in the border villages of Jammu as a life saving measure for the civilians to duck the Pakistani shelling. The move comes amid Pakistani forces’ new tactics of shelling in the civilian areas to instill fear among the local population.
Thousands attend Mexican girl’s party following viral invite
Looking overwhelmed by the attention, yet resplendent in an elaborate fuchsia dress and gleaming tiara, Rubi Ibarra celebrated her 15th birthday on Monday on a ranch in central Mexico after the invitation to the event by her father went viral and made her the toast of the country. Family members had to open a path for the girl through dozens of reporters and photographers snapping her picture so she could reach the Mass for her in a field in the state of San Luis Potosi.
South Korean ruling party splits over impeached president
Dozens of lawmakers split from South Korea’s ruling party Tuesday over the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye in a move that could shape presidential elections that might take place in just months. The 29 anti-Park lawmakers who left the Saenuri Party planned to create a new conservative party that will likely try to lure outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as its presidential candidate.
Punjab to form elite force of 250 police personnel
A month after 14 men stormed the Nabha jail and facilitated the escape of six inmates including Khalistan Liberation Front Chief; Punjab is all set to form an elite force of 250 Punjab police personnel to tackle any emergent situations including terrorist attacks. While making the announcement, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said the elite force will be equipped with latest weapons and gadgetry.
Asia stocks mixed in muted session, dollar recovers some losses
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays, while the dollar reclaimed its losses from Monday. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, with Australia and New Zealand closed for a holiday in lieu of Christmas.
AP Female Athlete of the Year: Biles’ brilliance rewarded Updated at
Simone Biles tried to treat the 2016 Summer Olympics like your average ordinary gymnastics meet. So what if the stage and the stakes were different? The floor was still the floor.
Israel Curbs Working Ties With Nations That Voted for UN Resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his nation’s Foreign Ministry to temporarily limit all working ties with the embassies of the 12 UN Security Council members who voted in favor of Friday’s resolution on West Bank settlements and who have diplomatic relations with Israel, two senior Israeli officials tell CNN. The officials said that business with the embassies of those countries – Britain, France, Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Angola, Egypt, Uruguay, Spain, Senegal and New Zealand – will be suspended, the officials said.
Gray set for the centre stage after Kings trial
IT BEGINS: Matt Gray and his NSW side kicked off their national titles preparation work last weekend. Photo: PHIL BLATCH A two-point loss to the Sydney Kings’ development squad provided Canobolas Rural Technology High School tall timber Matt Gray, and his NSW under-20 side, with invaluable experience leading into next year’s Australian Championship at Bendigo.
Colombia probe finds human error, lack of fuel in air crash
A series of human errors caused an airliner to run out of fuel and crash in Colombia last month, killing 71 people including most of a Brazilian soccer team, aviation authorities said on Monday. Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics agency concluded in its investigation that the plan for the flight operated by Bolivia-based charter company LaMia did not meet international standards.
Typhoon kills 6, spoils Christmas festivities in Philippines
A powerful typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday after killing at least six people and spoiling Christmas in several provinces, where more than 380,000 people abandoned celebrations at home to reach emergency shelters and other safer grounds. Typhoon Nock-Ten cut power to five entire provinces due to toppled electric posts and trees, dimming Christmas revelries in Asia’s largest Catholic nation.