” The cease-fire agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey and approved by the Syrian government and some of its most powerful rebel opponents is a potential turning point in the Syrian civil war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and laid waste to huge parts of the country over the past six years. Thursday’s announcement comes days after government forces recaptured the northern city of Aleppo, scoring its most symbolic and strategic victory in the conflict.
Month: December 2016
Genting Hong Kong caters to the Asian market with Star Cruises
The Asian cruise industry is booming and operators, governments and tourist boards are keen to get involved. Cruise operators are introducing more and more itineraries to the region, while authorities are developing top-of-the-range cruise terminals everywhere from Shanghai to Singapore.
U of T, McGill University rank in top five of North America’s…
Members of the Jewish Defense League protest a public forum on Israel apartheid featuring Jenny Peto at the University of Toronto, Tuesday January 18, 2011 in Toronto, Ont. Israeli supporters overlook the main floor of York University’s Vari Hall as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters divide the space down the centre while holding countering rallies at the school, Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2009 in Toronto.
Italy’s PM: Berlin market attacker radicalized in prison
Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni answers to journalists’ questions as he holds a year-end press conference, in Rome, Thursday Dec. 29, 2016. Gentiloni said the government will take further measures to combat terrorism following the shooting death of a Tunisian fugitive near Milan, including speedier repatriation of illegal migrants.
Sweden denies permit for $7.4B offshore wind farm because the project …
This file photo taken on November 04, 2015 shows a service vessel passing by wind turbines of the German offshore wind farm “Amrum Bank West” owned by German energy company E.ON near the Heligoland archipelago on the North Sea, on November 4, 2015. The GE-Alstom Block Island Wind Farm stands in this aerial photograph taken above the water off Block Island, Rhode Island, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept.
Italy’s PM: No Italian links found for Berlin market suspect
Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni said Thursday that there are no indications the Tunisian fugitive from the Berlin Christmas market attack, who was shot dead near Milan, had any significant contacts in Italy . Italian investigators have been trying to determine whether Anis Amri tapped a jihadi network in Italy , his European port of entry when he left Tunisia in early 2011 and the end of his nearly four-day flight following the Berlin truck attack that left 12 dead.
Videos show glimpse of Fujifilm medium format – here’s what we know so far
Fujifilm’s first mirrorless medium format camera is expected out in early 2017 – and the company is building up already high expectations with a series of teaser videos. While the teasers began in September after the official announcement , the company has now released five new glimpses of the camera.
Phogat sisters’ ex-coach conveys his displeasure
Aamir Khan’s Dangal has been earning accolades and money at the box office, but a disgruntled voice has already been heard from Geeta’s coach, PR Sondhi. Former Indian wrestling coach PR Sondhi has conveyed his “displeasure” to film star Aamir Khan for allegedly demeaning the character of wrestling coach in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Dangal’.
Ap Photos: Top Middle East photos from 2016
A Pakistani police officer fires tear gas shell to disperse crowd protesting against the government in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Pakistani police have charged with batons and fired tear gas at stone-throwing supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan who are rallying in Islamabad in defiance of a government-imposed ban on demonstrations.
Chuck Schumer tears into John Kerry over Israel speech that ’emboldened extremists on both sides’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s admonishment of Israeli settlements on Wednesday did not sit well with a key member of his own party: incoming Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. The Obama administration’s decision to harangue Israel for allegedly complicating the Middle East peace process angered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the 70-minute speech also irked the powerful senator from New York.
Everyday items emit heartache at broken-relationships museum
After her husband asked for a divorce, Amber Clisura gave back her engagement ring, kicked him out of the house and tossed everything that reminded her of the ruined marriage. Except for one item: a polished steel barbecue smoker that her future ex-husband had fashioned for her from an old oil drum.
Russia: Syria ceasefire deal reached
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the opposition, Russian state media TASS reports. “Reports have just arrived that several hours ago there was a development that we all have looked and worked for for so long,” Putin said.
2017 a year to shape Canada, governor general says in final New Year’s message
Governor General David Johnston is marking the start of what’s likely his last few months as the Queen’s representative in Canada by urging all Canadians to make 2017, Canada’s 150th birthday, a legacy year. “This year we celebrate, and we stand at a threshold.
Balgobin Ramdeen has diedDec. 29, 2016, 8:53 Am Ast
Balgobin Ramdeen, a former member of parliament for Caroni East who helped form the Opposition when Trinidad and Tobago gained independence, has died. He was part of the Democratic Labour Party headed by Dr Rudranath Capildeo which formed the Opposition against the Peoples National Movement led by Dr Eric Williams.
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Boxing legend Don King stood beside President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday to discuss the relationship between Israel and the United States. “You all know Don King? Who doesn’t know Don King,” the President-elect asked reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
Germany: Tunisian picked up in Berlin attack probe freed
FILE -The photo issued by German federal police on Dec. 21, 2016 shows 24-year-old Tunisian Anis Amri on a photo that was used on the documents found in the truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin Dec. 19. Prosecuto… . FILE – In this Dec. 20, 2016 file photo a police officer lights a candle in Berlin, Germany the day after a truck ran into a crowded Christmas market nearby.
Syrian government, rebels sign cease-fire deal, says Russia
Russia’s president and the Syrian army said Thursday that a nation-wide cease-fire agreement has been reached with opposition rebels, set to begin at midnight. The deal was confirmed by the Turkish foreign ministry.
Top Stories: Cheers for Molson Coors coming to town
Join us at The Chilliwack Progress as we take our readers on a thoughtful trip down memory lane. Our Top Stories will recap the most significant news events, milestones and emerging themes that have shaped Chilliwack in 2016.
UK lawyers contest handling of children’s asylum bids
The Latest on Europe’s response to the influx of asylum-seekers and migrants : Lawyers representing 36 children from the now dismantled migrant camp in the French town of Calais have launched a legal challenge to Britain’s handling of their asylum applications. Toufique Hossain, who represents the children, says 28 of them want written reasons for why their cases were rejected.
Money pours in for young dad who has lost leg and hand
NEARLY A 20,000 has been raised for a Swindon dad left with life-changing injuries after he suffered an electrical shock while working on scaffolding last week. Jamie Mines was five meters up on the scaffolding in Galton Way last Monday when the accident happened, seeing crews from Swindon, Stratton and Chippenham attend.
Calf of rare giraffe species born in UK zoo
A British zoo was celebrating after the birth of a rare Rothschild’s giraffe calf, whose number has dwindled to fewer than 1,600 in its native Kenya and Uganda. “First-time mum, Tula, delivered the most precious Christmas gift on Boxing Day,” said Chester Zoo in a message posted on its Facebook page, along with a picture of the mother and her six-foot calf standing between her legs.
Kosovo decides to pull down wall raised by ethnic Serbs
Kosovo’s Parliament has voted to demolish a concrete wall erected by the Serb ethnic minority in the northern city of Mitrovica. Serbs earlier this month started to raise the wall in the northern part of the bridge on Ibar River, calling it a technical support barrier against a landslide.
Iraqi forces launch second phase of Mosul offensive against ISIL
Iraqi security forces on Dec. 29 began the second phase of their offensive against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants in Mosul, pushing from three directions into eastern districts where the battle has been deadlocked for nearly a month. Since the offensive to capture Mosul began 10 weeks ago, counter-terrorism forces have retaken a quarter of the city, the jihadists’ last major stronghold in Iraq, but their advance has been slow and troops on other fronts have made little progress.
Turkey to raise minimum wage by 8 percent to 1,400 liras
Turkey will raise the monthly minimum wage by 8 percent to 1,404 Turkish liras , Labor Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said at a press conference on Dec. 29 in Ankara, a level that trade unions did not welcome. “The minimum wage in Turkey is increasing from 1,300 Turkish liras per month to 1,404 liras per month, as of 2017, after we reached an agreement with stakeholders,” he said.
Russian plane crash probe rules out explosion
In this photo taken on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 photo provided by the Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service, ministry employees on boats search for fragments of a plane in the Black Sea, outside Sochi, Russia.
Mosul fight resumes after two-week lull
Iraqi security forces on Thursday resumed an offensive to rid eastern Mosul from the Islamic State after a two-week pause, an Iraqi army official said. Iraqi officials brought in reinforcements to aid the Iraqi army, police and elite counter-terrorism forces during the pause in the offensive.
Chinese oil metric paints mixed demand picture
A metric used to gauge Chinese oil demand was slightly higher than last year, though there are signs economic performance is slowing, an industry report said. According to economists with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Chinese gross domestic product will average 6.7 percent growth for 2016 and 6.2 percent in 2017.
Berlin market attack suspect ‘was investigated over fraud’
Prosecutors in western Germany have revealed they opened a fraud investigation earlier this year against Anis Amri, the main suspect in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack. Prosecutors in western Germany have revealed they opened a fraud investigation earlier this year against Anis Amri, the main suspect in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack.
North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of H5N6 bird flu
The North Korean government is increasingly concerned over the growing avian influenza epidemic in East Asia, state-run media indicatedon Thursday. But preventive methods issuedby media remain primitive, suggesting that an outbreakof H7N9 avian flu – which has a 40 percent fatality rate – in the country could have a disastrous effect.
Most-watched Clean Cuts, UTubers of 2016
An adorable 3-year-old Latter-day Saint who shared her testimony of Jesus Christ through song, a haka that reduced a New Zealand bride to tears and several local contestants who auditioned for the final season of “American Idol” were at the top of this year’s most popular Clean Cuts and UTubers. In 2016, Deseret News readers were introduced to 3-year-old Claire Crosby.
Now Light Up Your Selfies with the New Vivo Y55L – Vivo’s New Offering in the Budget Segment
GURGAON, India – Dec. 29, 2016 – PRLog — Vivo, a premium global smartphone brand, today announced Mr.Kent Cheng as the new CEO for its India Operations. Mr. Cheng joined Vivo early this year and has been instrumental in the brand’s overall journey and has been contributing to making it a world class enterprise.
Why I Call BS On US Claims “Gang-Up On Israel” Meeting Never Took Place
The White House vehemently denied a report Wednesday morning claiming Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Adviser Susan Rice discussed the controversial U.N. resolution condemning Israeli settlements with a top Palestinian official days before Friday’s Security Council vote. An Egyptian news site first published what it claimed to be details of the meeting with Palestinian official Saeb Erekat and others.
Breaking Live: Newport-Cardiff trains disrupted as engineering works overrun
A Network Rail spokeswoman said: “Due to overrunning engineering works in the Cardiff area, there will be disruption to services on the South Wales Mainline and Valley line services at the start of service this morning. Up until just after 8am this morning, trains travelling to/from the east and north continued to start and terminate at Newport, as well as running between Swansea and Bridgend.
China: Police shoot dead 3 who killed 2 in Xinjiang attack
Three knife-wielding assailants attacked staff at a Communist Party office in China’s far western region of Xinjiang and set off an explosive device, killing two and injuring three others, an official news agency reported Thursday. The attackers were then shot dead by police.
China: Police shoot dead 3 who killed 2 in Xinjiang attack
Three knife-wielding assailants attacked staff at a Communist Party office in China’s far western region of Xinjiang and set off an explosive device, killing two and injuring three others, an official news agency reported Thursday. The attackers were then shot dead by police.
Relations between Obama, Netanyahu camps hit rock bottom
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Sabah will be rich and developed after 53 years in Malaysia if there…
Sabah will be rich and developed after 53 years in Malaysia if there is no corruption and the wealth of Sabah had been used for Sabahans and not hijacked by corrupt leaders and their cronies Malaysia is now regarded worldwide as a “global kleptocracy” which I had defined in Parliament as a country ruled by PPP – Pencuri, Perompak and Penyamun. Donald Trump wants the white house painted! Chinese guy quoted 3 million European guy quoted 7 million Malaysian guy quoted 10 million.
Economy in doubt, Brits save
Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.
Economy in doubt, Brits save
Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.