In a country where yearly reviews have featured more scandals than the word, 2016 – despite its misgivings in other spheres of life – will pass as one that registered more satisfaction than indignities. Let us run through moments that brought smiles to our faces throughout the course.
Month: December 2016
Damani win Nakuru Series
Aziz Damani have more than just one reason to pop the champagne as the world gears up for the New Year celebrations PARTNERSHIP. Damani top order batsman Arnold Otwani steers a delivery off the bowling of Zaid Abbas to the leg-side in his fifth-wicket stand of 83 runs with all-rounder Brian Masaba at Greensteds International School in Nakuru, Kenya on December 27. Otwani’s solidity throughout the tour helped Aziz Damani clinch the series against Rift Valley Sports Club.
Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses for photographs after the television recording of her annual New Year’s speech at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 30, 2016. Islamist terrorism is the biggest test facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday in a New Year’s address to the nation, and she vowed to introduce laws that improve security after a deadly attack before Christmas in Berlin.
Hockey hoping baby steps turn into giant leaps in 2017
In 1972 hockey was one of the sport Ugandans partook at a very popular Olympics showpiece that culminated into John Akii-Bua winning gold in the men’s 400m hurdles in Germany. Uganda finished 15th after beating Mexico 4-1 on penalties in a 16-team hockey tournament.
High speed drivers endangering lives along post-quake route
New Zealand drivers are warned to stick to speed limits on South Island roads as motorists continue to break the law. Police have clocked a driver speeding at 152 kmh through the new post-quake highway in St Arnaud just days after three teens died in a high-speed crash in Canterbury.
I lived in Times Square for a year – here’s what it’s like…
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Tayebwa: An agricultural economist who inspired students
Tayebwa was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in addition to diabetes mellitus and hypertension, ailments he struggled with for about 15 years until he developed kidney failure that prompted a transplant surgery Mr Tayebwa held a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics and a Post-graduate diploma. He taught at Makerere University between 1987 to 2007 as a lecturer of economics and agriculture economics.
Ben de Rivaz, event director of BrecaWanaka, at Dublin Bay.
New Zealand’s first swim-run team adventure race on March 25 will circumnavigate the lower half of Lake Wanaka and is not for the faint-hearted. Athletes must complete the entire distance in the company of a team-mate.
Kazinda case hearing flops over lack of transport
Kampala . The hearing of a case involving the theft of donor money in the Office of the Prime Minister flopped after the Anti-Corruption Court was informed that there was no transport to bring the convict to court.
600 places to catch fireworks tonight
New year fete : As the world welcomes the New Year, tradition has been that fireworks take centre stage at the stroke of midnight. And to usher in 2017 tonight, the Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, has cleared 618 venues for the spectacular display of fireworks.
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
B.C. OPENS MORE OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES: More overdose prevention sites are opening in British Columbia as health officials try to come to grips with a growing overdose crisis. Vancouver Coastal Health said Friday it has opened its fifth site in a modified first-aid trailer in the troubled Downtown Eastside.
Stock markets cap off strong year on a soft note, as oil and gold prices retract
Major equity markets in Toronto and New York capped off a strong performing year Thursday with a whimper, much like how it began 2016, as most commodities softened. The S&P/TSX composite index, which had been flat at the start of the session, lost 134.53 points at 15,287.59 by day’s end – weighed down by a broad decline in nearly all sectors with the biggest losses coming from gold, materials and metals stocks.
Continued talk of mafia is worrying
On Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, warned the public of electronic fraudsters who are allegedly colluding with bank officials and security personnel to steal money from unsuspecting customers’ bank accounts Our view : We all need to understand where this comes from; we need to question the integrity of some bank officials and put sections of the security agencies under intense scrutiny On Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, warned the public of electronic fraudsters who are allegedly colluding with bank officials and security personnel to steal money from unsuspecting customers’ bank accounts.
Merkel tells Germans their country is stronger than terror
Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling Germans in her New Year message that their country is stronger than terrorism and the government will do everything to ensure “security in freedom.” Merkel said in her annual televised address being broadcast Saturday that 2016 had been “a year of severe tests,” the toughest of them Islamic extremist terror.
Watch a Live Snake Get Pulled out of a Toilet
Although it’s very rare, this isn’t the first time a snake has slithered into the bathroom bowl. Even if you’re not afraid of snakes, you probably wouldn’t like finding one in your toilet.
The long, strange odyssey of bringing Oscar fave ‘Toni Erdmann’ to the screen
But the upstart German filmmaker Maren Ade employed an especially unconventional technique in greeting the stars of her new picture “Toni Erdmann” for the Romanian portion of production. Ade showed up at the down-on-its-heels Bucharest airport as an over-the-top character – tricked out as a goofball mogul, pouring Champagne wearing bathroom slippers in the back of a white stretch limo.
The long, strange odyssey of bringing Oscar fave ‘Toni Erdmann’ to the screen
But the upstart German filmmaker Maren Ade employed an especially unconventional technique in greeting the stars of her new picture “Toni Erdmann” for the Romanian portion of production. Ade showed up at the down-on-its-heels Bucharest airport as an over-the-top character – tricked out as a goofball mogul, pouring Champagne wearing bathroom slippers in the back of a white stretch limo.
S. African township crew set for yacht race to Rio
Young, determined and from parts of Cape Town known for gangs rather than yacht clubs, seven sailors will leave their hometown Sunday on an epic ocean race to Brazil. The crew of the 43-foot Gryphon boat are competing in the Cape2Rio race – a 5,600-km adventure across the South Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro.
Australia beat Pakistan to clinch series
A brilliant all-round performance by Mitchell Starc propelled Australia to series-clinching victory over Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs in the second test as the visitors crumbled under pressure on the fifth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The rain-interrupted test had long seemed destined for a draw, with only 18 wickets falling in total up until lunch on the last day, but Australia took Pakistan’s final nine wickets in a hurry, clinching the win with an hour to spare.
Racing: Man-of-the-moment Colin Tizzard targets Challow honours with Elegant Escape
COLIN Tizzard bids to end a fantastic year on a high as Elegant Escape shoots for Grade One glory in the Betfred Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury tomorrow . The Milborne Port handler has long since established himself as one of National Hunt racing’s leading trainers, but in 2016 he has joined the elite.
Racing: Man-of-the-moment Colin Tizzard targets Challow honours with Elegant Escape
COLIN Tizzard bids to end a fantastic year on a high as Elegant Escape shoots for Grade One glory in the Betfred Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury tomorrow . The Milborne Port handler has long since established himself as one of National Hunt racing’s leading trainers, but in 2016 he has joined the elite.
Colin White helps United States top Russia 3-2 in world junior hockey
Colin White and Troy Terry scored second-period goals and Tyler Parsons made 25 saves to help the United States beat Russia 3-2 on Thursday in the world junior hockey championship. The United States and Canada, a 10-2 winner over Latvia on Thursday night, are 3-0-0 in Group B play and have wrapped up quarterfinal spots before their showdown Saturday in the pool finale.
Colin White helps United States top Russia 3-2 in world junior hockey
Colin White and Troy Terry scored second-period goals and Tyler Parsons made 25 saves to help the United States beat Russia 3-2 on Thursday in the world junior hockey championship. The United States and Canada, a 10-2 winner over Latvia on Thursday night, are 3-0-0 in Group B play and have wrapped up quarterfinal spots before their showdown Saturday in the pool finale.
Syria’s cease-fire holding despite minor violations
A nationwide Syrian cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey that went into effect at midnight held Friday despite minor violations, marking a potential breakthrough in a conflict that has disregarded high-level peace initiatives for over five years. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported clashes early Friday between troops and rebels in the central province of Hama and near the capital, Damascus.
Brazil police suspect wife in murder of Greek ambassador: TV report
A burned car in which a body was found during searches for the Greek Ambassador for Brazil Kyriakos Amiridis, is pictured at a police station in Belford Roxo, Brazil December 30, 2016. Rio de Janeiro investigators suspect that Greece’s ambassador to Brazil was murdered at the behest of his wife and a police officer with whom she was romantically involved, Globo TV reported on Friday, citing police sources.
Brazil police suspect wife in murder of Greek ambassador: TV report
A burned car in which a body was found during searches for the Greek Ambassador for Brazil Kyriakos Amiridis, is pictured at a police station in Belford Roxo, Brazil December 30, 2016. Rio de Janeiro investigators suspect that Greece’s ambassador to Brazil was murdered at the behest of his wife and a police officer with whom she was romantically involved, Globo TV reported on Friday, citing police sources.
Rail progress: Bangkok commuters set to benefit from more route options in 2017
Next year could turn out to be a breakthrough one for commuters travelling between Bangkok and surrounding areas by rail, as many more options look set to become available. At the very least, the one-kilometre so-called “missing tooth”, which will link the end of the recently opened MRT Purple Line at Tao Poon station with the far end of the underground MRT Blue Line at Bang Sue station, should be in service byAugust.
Rail progress: Bangkok commuters set to benefit from more route options in 2017
Next year could turn out to be a breakthrough one for commuters travelling between Bangkok and surrounding areas by rail, as many more options look set to become available. At the very least, the one-kilometre so-called “missing tooth”, which will link the end of the recently opened MRT Purple Line at Tao Poon station with the far end of the underground MRT Blue Line at Bang Sue station, should be in service byAugust.
European cities ramp up security for New Year after Berlin attack
European capitals tightened security on Friday ahead of New Year’s celebrations, erecting concrete barriers in city centres and boosting police numbers after the Islamic State attack in Berlin last week that killed 12 people. In the German capital, police closed the Pariser Platz square in front of the Brandenburg Gate and prepared to deploy 1,700 extra officers, many along a party strip where armoured cars will flank concrete barriers blocking off the area.
And then there were 13: Winnipeg doctor drops out of Conservative leadership race
On the eve of a major fundraising deadline, Winnipeg doctor Daniel Lindsay announced he is stepping away from the federal Conservatives’ leadership race. In a statement Friday morning, Lindsay said he decided the “best course of action” is instead to seek a seat as a member of parliament.
COMMODITIES-Oil, metals post stellar 2016 gains on output cuts, demand hopes
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 Crude oil, rubber and metals were set to end 2016 on Friday with strong gains, bouncing back from several years of losses on the back of output cuts and expectations of firmer demand. Crude oil output cuts announced by OPEC, stronger-than-expected demand in top commodities market China and expectations of higher infrastructure spending in the United States after the victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump all boosted prices.
Budapest museum lifts lid on Houdini’s magic, Hungarian roots
Posters are seen in the “House of Houdini” museum in Budapest, Hungary, December 19, 2016. Picture taken December 19, 2016.
Some in Mosul wary of return of Iraq’s government
The 19-year-old resident of Mosul pulled up his shirt and showed a festering wound on his back. It came, he said, from Iraqi troops who detained him for three days and beat him, trying to get him to confess to belong to the Islamic State group.
Scientists find genes driving Bahama pupfish specialization
The saltwater lakes of the Bahama’s San Salvador Island are home to a rich diversity of fish species, including several species of Bahama pupfish. What makes such diversity possible? In a new study, scientists have offered a genetic explanation for how at least three pupfish species coexist in the same lake.
Scientists find genes driving Bahama pupfish specialization
The saltwater lakes of the Bahama’s San Salvador Island are home to a rich diversity of fish species, including several species of Bahama pupfish. What makes such diversity possible? In a new study, scientists have offered a genetic explanation for how at least three pupfish species coexist in the same lake.
Further tests to be carried out into cause of George Michael’s death
A post-mortem examination into the death of singer George Michael has proved “inconclusive”, with further tests to be carried out, police said. Michael’s publicist said his family and friends had been “touched beyond words” by the “incredible outpouring of love” from fans, adding there were no suspicious circumstances around his death.
Further tests to be carried out into cause of George Michael’s death
A post-mortem examination into the death of singer George Michael has proved “inconclusive”, with further tests to be carried out, police said. Michael’s publicist said his family and friends had been “touched beyond words” by the “incredible outpouring of love” from fans, adding there were no suspicious circumstances around his death.
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Trump, Putin and the threat to liberal democracy
Face masks depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hang for sale at a souvenir street shop in St.Petersburg, Russia, this month. Face masks depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hang for sale at a souvenir street shop in St.Petersburg, Russia, this month.