Madras HC raises doubt over Jayalalithaa’s death

Chennai , Dec. 29 : The Madras High Court on Thursday raised doubts over late Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa’ demise and said that the truth must come out. [NK Tamil Nadu] “Media has raised a lot of doubts, personally I also have doubts in Jayalalithaa’s death,” said Justice Vaidyalingam, who was hearing a petition demanding an inquiry into the ormer AIADMK chief’s death.

Iraqi forces in Mosul reinforced, new push against IS soon

Iraqi forces stalled for weeks on the edges of Mosul have been bolstered by reinforcements and are now ready, along with elite special forces, to launch a stepped up, three-pronged assault against Islamic State group militants in the city’s eastern sector, ending a two-week lull in fighting, a top Iraqi general told The Associated Press. The planned assault aims in part to overcome stiff resistance by the militants that has slowed advances in the more than 2-month-old offensive to recapture the northern city, the last main bastion of the Islamic State group in Iraq.

Iraqi forces in Mosul reinforced, new push against IS soon

Iraqi forces stalled for weeks on the edges of Mosul have been bolstered by reinforcements and are now ready, along with elite special forces, to launch a stepped up, three-pronged assault against Islamic State group militants in the city’s eastern sector, ending a two-week lull in fighting, a top Iraqi general told The Associated Press. The planned assault aims in part to overcome stiff resistance by the militants that has slowed advances in the more than 2-month-old offensive to recapture the northern city, the last main bastion of the Islamic State group in Iraq.

Become a Millionaire with Gulf Bank

Gulf Bank proudly announces that its biggest and most coveted event in Kuwait, Al Danah Yearly Millionaire Draw, is planned to attract unparalleled attention, kicking off the new year with optimism and mega prizes! Gulf Bank invites customers and participants to engage in this big event that is due to take place on Thursday 5 January 2017, at The Avenues Mall starting at 7:00 pm. Gulf Bank is the only bank in Kuwait to provide you with a chance to win biggest single prize of One Million Kuwaiti Dinars! To participate in the upcoming Al Danah Millionaire Draw, customers must already have an Al Danah account containing a minimum of KD 200.

Become a Millionaire with Gulf Bank

Gulf Bank proudly announces that its biggest and most coveted event in Kuwait, Al Danah Yearly Millionaire Draw, is planned to attract unparalleled attention, kicking off the new year with optimism and mega prizes! Gulf Bank invites customers and participants to engage in this big event that is due to take place on Thursday 5 January 2017, at The Avenues Mall starting at 7:00 pm. Gulf Bank is the only bank in Kuwait to provide you with a chance to win biggest single prize of One Million Kuwaiti Dinars! To participate in the upcoming Al Danah Millionaire Draw, customers must already have an Al Danah account containing a minimum of KD 200.

Racing Tips: Kalane can deliver at Doncaster

Trained in Newmarket by Amy Murphy, having previously been in the care of Charlie Longsdon, the seven-year-old mare is already a Listed winner over hurdles. But she is also going along nicely over fences and did more than enough at this track on December 10 to warrant support at the same grade.

Julie Bishop backs Israel rather than the US over UN resolution

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Julie Bishop backs Israel rather than the US over UN resolution

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Former Canberra boy in the Northern Territory police for only a week…

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Former Canberra boy in the Northern Territory police for only a week before he performs daring river rescue – in his pink undies A former Canberra man – the son of well-known local philanthropists Debbie and Richard Rolfe – has performed two daring rescues in a flood-swollen Alice Springs river just one week after starting with the Northern Territory police.

Global Target Drone Market Trends by Applications, Types and Booming Geographical Regions 2016-2021

The Global Target Drone Market report gives a comprehensive analysis of this Industry with professional and in-depth study on the current state. Various definitions and classification of the industry, applications of the industry and chain structure are g Global Target Drone Market is expected to witness growth in international market with respect to advancements and innovations, including development history, competitive analysis and regional development forecast.

Global Target Drone Market Trends by Applications, Types and Booming Geographical Regions 2016-2021

The Global Target Drone Market report gives a comprehensive analysis of this Industry with professional and in-depth study on the current state. Various definitions and classification of the industry, applications of the industry and chain structure are g Global Target Drone Market is expected to witness growth in international market with respect to advancements and innovations, including development history, competitive analysis and regional development forecast.

Live: ‘Severe’ 5.5 earthquake in central New Zealand

More than 7000 people have reported feeling the earthquake, according to GeoNet, with reports coming from as far away as Christchurch and the central North Island. A couple of aftershocks have hit the Seddon region since the quake struck at 3.34pm, including a 3.7 magnitude and a 4.7 magnitude, according to GeoNet.

Residents say new homes could increase flooding risk

RESIDENTS opposed to a new housing development on a former football field in Apperley Bridge have claimed that building on the site could pose a flood risk to nearby homes. Bellway Homes has applied to Bradford Council to build 45 houses on the Harrogate Road site, which was the home of local amateur side Crag Road United until 2011.

Jobs to be created at new care home

Outside the new development of Windsor Court, from left are, Bryn Bates, relationship director healthcare, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shona Williams, company secretary, Horizon Healthcare Homes Limited, and Roger Williams CEO, of Horizon Healthcare Homes Lim It is being developed by Leeds-based Horizon Healthcare Homes, which also runs the Beckside Lodge care home in Cooper Lane, Buttershaw . The new home, on the site of the former Bell Dean pub, which was knocked down in 2015, will have eight bedrooms.

N. Korea purges 340 during 5-year rule of Kim Jong-un: think tank

North Korea has purged a total of 340 people since leader Kim Jong-un took control of the communist country in 2011, an indication that Kim is continuing his reign of terror to consolidate his power, according to a white paper released Thursday by a state-run think tank. The white paper published by the Institute for National Security Strategy, a think tank run by the National Intelligence Service, revealed that Kim has committed flagrantly inhumane acts by removing senior officials, including his once-powerful uncle Jang Song-thaek, who was executed in 2013 for treason, and residents in an apparent attempt to secure his grip on power.

People’s Party picks four-term lawmaker as new whip

South Korea’s minor People’s Party elected a four-term lawmaker as the new floor leader Thursday, with incumbent Park Jie-won stepping down to run for the chairmanship slated for next month. Rep. Joo Seung-yong was elected as the new floor leader by beating his rival, two-term Rep. Kim Song-sik.

Flaps clue in Russian air crash probe

SEARCH teams have recovered another flight recorder from a military plane that crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board, Russia’s Defence Ministry said. The first flight recorder was found the previous day and experts have started analysing its data to determine the cause of the crash.

Emperor’s order to protect Kirk during Boxer rebellion

A FRAGILE handwritten public proclamation has cast fresh light on the impact of a bloody rebellion on Scottish Presbyterians in China more than 100 years ago. The striking document – about 2ft long and written in calligraphy – was issued by the Court of Emperor Kuang Hsu after the Boxer Rebellion ended in 1901.

The Rohingya Identity: An essay in political reality

THE recent daring attacks on Border Guard Police posts in Rakhine State in Burma by a poorly armed, but very determined and apparently well trained group of young guerrilla fighters seeking justice for the long victimised and persecuted Muslim Rohingya minority should make us pause for thought about the identity of this minority. On Oct 25, 1948, the Muslim Council of North Arakan declared in an address to Prime Minister U Nu on the occasion of his visit to Maungdaw: “We are dejected to mention that in this country we have been wrongly taken as part of the race generally known as Chittagonians and as foreigners.

Australian police nab 15 suspects in 1 ton cocaine bust

Australian officials seized more than a ton of cocaine worth about 360 million Australian dollars in what police on Thursday dubbed one of the largest drug busts in the nation’s history. Fifteen men were arrested following a 2 1/2-year federal and state police investigation into suspected drug trafficking by commercial fishermen in Sydney, New South Wales police said in a statement.

Oil has more room to run

Crude oil has risen nearly 15% since the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to cut oil output. We believe that the deal has put a floor under oil prices, and that this will help bolster prices of related assets.

AAP announces Delhi MLA Jarnail Singh as candidate against Punjab CM from home turf Lambi

After declaring MP Bhagwant Mann as candidate from Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal’s constituency Jalalabad, Aam Aadmi Party announced Delhi MLA and Sikh rights activist Jarnail Singh as candidate to contest in the electoral battle against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal from his home turf Lambi in Muktsar district. While making the announcement, AAP President, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the party will field its strongest candidates against senior Akali leaders.

Kerry condemns growth of Israeli settlements

Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday harshly criticized Israeli settlements in the West Bank, saying that their growth threatens to destroy the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He said the United States was obliged to allow passage of a UN resolution condemning the activity in order to preserve the possibility of peace.

Morrison’s pilsner best at Taste

WINNERS: Launceston’s Morrison Brewery brewer Paul Morrison and assistant brewer Will Horan won an award for best lager at the Taste of Tasmania in Hobart. Using an experimental style of hops paid off for Launceston’s Morrison Brewery when it was named best lager at the Taste of Tasmania on Thursday.