Donald Trump says the decision by the United Nations to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem “will make it much harder to negotiate peace.” The president-elect took to Twitter on Saturday, a day after the U.N. Security Council vote on the settlements.
Month: December 2016
Fears over most ‘rapid and fundamental’ taxi shake-up since ’67
People Before Profit MLA Eamonn McCann has said he fears ordinary tax-drivers feel voiceless during the most “rapid and fundamental change” in the sector since the 1960s. Mr McCann, who said he doesn’t drive and as such is a frequent taxi user, said it was important drivers don’t feel left out of the process.
Nigeria: Boko Haram is crushed, forced out of last enclave
The Boko Haram extremist group has finally been crushed – driven from its last forest enclave with fighters on the run and no place to hide, Nigeria’s president declared Saturday. His victorious statement came as the Islamic State group, with which one faction of Boko Haram is allied, claimed a successful attack on an army barracks in northeast Nigeria’s Yobe state “killed and wounded many.”
Gbese Mantse never goofed; NDC was victorious – Gbese youth
The Gbese Youth in Greater Accra have stated that there is no basis for calls on the Gbese Mantse to step down since the National Democratic Congress won in the jurisdiction of the chief. The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi Bonte II, had said at a public gathering before the December 7 polls that he would step down if the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress party lost the general elections.
Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out at Obama over UN vote
In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu lashed out at President Barack Obama on Saturday, Dec. 24, accusing him of a “shameful ambush” at the United Nations over West Bank settlements and saying he is looking forward to working with his “friend” President-elect Donald Trump.
Arsenal target Draxler will join PSG, Wolfsburg confirm
Julian Draxler’s difficult 18 months at Wolfsburg have come to an end, with the club confirming he will join Paris Saint-Germain. The Germany international has signed a four-year deal after the Ligue 1 champions agreed a transfer fee reportedly worth a 35million, plus a further a 10m in add-ons.
Investigators seek supply network for slain Berlin attacker
In this Dec. 22, 2016, photo a police officer holds a submachine gun during an operation at the shopping centre “Centro” in Oberhausen, Germany. Two men have been arrested in Duisburg since they were suspected to plan a terror attack on the shopping center.
All bets are off after UN infamy Jack Engelhard
Jack Engelhard’s classic international bestselling novel Indecent Proposal, which later became a worldwide hit movie, has been republished to meet readers’ demands. His other major works include Compulsive: A Novel, his award-winning post-Holocaust Montreal memoir Escape from Mount Moriah, plus Slot Attendant: A Novel About A Novelist.
Outdoor programmes no longer the only option for kids
From left, Nico Bolli, 10, Nisha Hardman, 9, Jaden Collie, 11, and Ravi Jatania, 11, were up for a day of caving at the Kaniwhaniwha Reserve in Pirongia. Kids today have many more options than kids who grew up in the 1980s, says University of Waikato sport sociology associate professor Dr Holly Thorpe.
110 dogs saved from meat trade land in Canada
An animal protection organization says more than 100 dogs who were destined for a Chinese dog meat festival have landed in Canada to begin new lives. Humane Society International Canada says 110 dogs landed in Toronto on Thursday night after being rescued from an annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China earlier this year.
Finnish phone app finds reindeer, helps to avoid road kill
There’s good news for Rudolph and his friends _ an app is helping officials reduce the number of reindeer killed in traffic acciden… . In this photo taken June 10, 2012, a reindeer walks on the road, in Ranua, Finland.
Functional cupcakes: A double helping of research
These two studies are believed to be the first published academic studies of functional cupcakes. Ali Rashad Abdel-Moemin , the author of both papers, is based at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
Narendra Modi attacks Opposition: ‘People support note ban, voice of…
Pune, Dec 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the third public meeting on Saturday, during his visit to Maharashtra. Modi lashed out at the Opposition for opposing demonetisation.
President calls for public private partnership in healthcare
Hyderabad, Dec 24 : President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday called for public private partnership to overcome deficiencies in healthcare infrastructure in the country. [NK Andhra Pradesh] Expressing concern over the deficiencies in the healthcare infrastructure, he said the only long-lasting solution was to create cooperative structures comprising the government and private stake holders as well as civil society.
In pictures| Christmas eve celebrations from across the globe
People walk through a light installation titled “Universal Journey,” comprised of 824,961 light bulbs, at Universal Studios Singapore as part of the celebrations. Bubbles fill the air as Christmas is celebrated at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London, England.
Rebels supported by Turkish troops have laid siege to the IS-held town for weeks.
A Syrian man gestures in the former rebel-held Salaheddin district in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on December 23, 2016 after Syrian government forces retook control of the whole embattled city. Photo – AFP A Syrian man gestures in the former rebel-held Salaheddin district in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on December 23, 2016 after Syrian government forces retook control of the whole embattled city.
Note ban is a firebomb on cash economy, poor: Rahul
Dharamsala : Escalating the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused him of dividing the country between the rich and the poor and dubbed the move as “firebombing” on cash economy and farmers and labourers. Addressing a public rally here, the Congress vice president said the prime minister with his note ban decision has removed the “hat” of Himachal Pradesh as it has hit hard the state’s horticulture, agriculture and tourism sectors.
Iraqis celebrate first Christmas near Mosul after IS pushed out
India’s demonetisation plan was intended as a way to crack down on illegal activities. But its abrupt implementation has inflicted unnecessarily high costs on the Indian economy.
BJP will bring back development, good governance to Uttar Pradesh: Rajnath
India’s demonetisation plan was intended as a way to crack down on illegal activities. But its abrupt implementation has inflicted unnecessarily high costs on the Indian economy.
Annan Athletic 3-1 Berwick: Match Report
Abroath leave it late to sink Cowdenbeath Second-half goals from Josh Skelly and Steven Doris saw Arbroath narrow the gap on Scottish League Two leaders Forfar to four points with a 2-0 win at Cowdenbeath. The visitors needed 74 minutes to break the deadlock against their rock-bottom hosts, who are now two points adrift at the bottom and in danger of facing a relegation play-off.
Sweden’s German-born queen hospitalized for dizziness
In this file photo dated Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, Queen Silvia of Sweden during a meeting with the Pope, at the Vatican. Sweden’s popular German-born Queen Silvia has been hospitalized for observations on her 73rd birthday because of dizziness, according to a statement Saturday Dec. 24, 2016, from the royal household.
Why Obama Broke with Israel at UN
Jordan Fabian, The Hill: The White House’s decision to break with decades of U.S. policy and allow the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements is the culmination of years of bad blood between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. … Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser, said the rapid expansion of settlement activity under Netanyahu had put the possibility of a future peace agreement at risk.
18:39 President Atambayev visits Man Auto-Uzbekistan
President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev today visited the Man Auto-Uzbekistan and Uz Autotrailer as part of President Atambayev’s visit to Samarkand.
Senior citizens enjoy traditional Christmas lunch
A total of 79 elderly people, from organisations such as the White Lodge Care Home, Stokenchurch Day Centre, Fingest Tea Club, and Marlow Age Concern, sat down to eat a festive three-course meal on December 15 and opened presents. The dull December day was also brightened by some festive entertainment from the Hambleden Village choir, led by Christine Wells, and the audience joined in with carol singing.
Woman injured in house fire just days before Christmas
Emergency services were called out to Cherry Lane, Amersham, at 9.12pm after reports that there was a fire in the living room of the property.
17:37 President Atambayev lays flowers at Islam Karimov’s tomb
President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev on December 24 has laid flowers at the grave of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov in Samarkand as part of his working visit.
Investigation into Berlin truck attack turns to terrorist network
A man mourns at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Christmas market attack near the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedaechtniskirche in Berlin on December 24. MILAN-Investigators on Saturday sought to hunt down where the Berlin Christmas market attacker got possible logistical support to cross at least two European borders and evade capture for days before being killed in a police shootout during a routine stop in a Milan suburb. Tunisian fugitive Anis Amri ‘s fingerprints and wallet were found in a truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday night, killing 12 people and injuring 56 others.
The Latest: Police: Berlin market attacker recruited nephew
A thermical blanket covers a body moments after a shootout between police and a man near a train station in Milan’s Sesto San Giovanni neighborhood, Italy, early Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. Italy’s interior minister Marco Minniti… .
Inside Antonio Conte’s inner circle at Chelsea: meet the Italian men behind the scenes
Antonio Conte is one for keeping what feels familiar around him – the Italian has his favourite throat lozenges Ambrosoli al Miele imported from his homeland to London, after all. When he took over at Chelsea, Conte brought in his own backroom staff from Italy too, including coaches, analysts, physios, strength and conditioning experts and nutritionists.
Inside Antonio Conte’s inner circle at Chelsea: meet the Italian men behind the scenes
Antonio Conte is one for keeping what feels familiar around him – the Italian has his favourite throat lozenges Ambrosoli al Miele imported from his homeland to London, after all. When he took over at Chelsea, Conte brought in his own backroom staff from Italy too, including coaches, analysts, physios, strength and conditioning experts and nutritionists.
Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble for UN
The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it also poses dangers for the United Nations with the incoming Trump administration and may harden Israel’s attitude toward concessions.
Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble for UN
The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it also poses dangers for the United Nations with the incoming Trump administration and may harden Israel’s attitude toward concessions.
LETHBRIDGE: Catching up to rural Vietnam
In November, I was in Vietnam – way, way out there in the Northern province of Ha Giang on the border with China. There were ethnic peoples in traditional dress, dangerous mountain passes, very few tourists and not a lot of modern conveniences.
LETHBRIDGE: Catching up to rural Vietnam
In November, I was in Vietnam – way, way out there in the Northern province of Ha Giang on the border with China. There were ethnic peoples in traditional dress, dangerous mountain passes, very few tourists and not a lot of modern conveniences.
India’s Modi lays foundation of huge statue amid criticism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a massive memorial of a medieval warrior king that’s expected to cost billions of rupees and has come under criticism from environmental activists and others. The memorial, which includes a proposed 192-meter -tall statue of Shivaji, a 16th century ruler from western India, will be built off the coast of Mumbai on land reclaimed from the Arabian Sea.
Fight to restore DST goes on
Turkish Cypriot Teachers’ union boss Sener Elcil said he will continue to fight until the re-introduction of Daylight Saving Time and three senior members of the coalition are dismissed. “The separatist political regime created by Turkey in the north of our island is regulated by commands coming from Turkey,” Elcil told the Cyprus Weekly.
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Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs. The prime minister of the tiny Mediterranean island, Joseph Muscat, tweeted: “Hijackers surrendered, searched and taken in custody”.
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Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs. The prime minister of the tiny Mediterranean island, Joseph Muscat, tweeted: “Hijackers surrendered, searched and taken in custody”.
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Winnersa Elections around the world have a single characteristic: they declare winners and losers. In Cyprus, though, elections have a unique outcome: only winners emerge from the ballot boxes.
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Winnersa Elections around the world have a single characteristic: they declare winners and losers. In Cyprus, though, elections have a unique outcome: only winners emerge from the ballot boxes.