In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 file photo Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian prosecutors in Moscow, Russia. Careful not to hurt chances for a thaw in U.S.-Russia relations, President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have deferred questions about their plans for future contacts with Trump and any agenda for those talks until he takes office on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Day: January 15, 2017
Charities receive more than $34,000 from the ASB Classic
Through the ASB Rally for Charity initiative, the tennis tournament generated $18,090 for Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand to help meet the growing demand for its accommodation services across the country. ASB Rally for Charity saw some of the best tennis players in the world help raise the money on their best rallies on centre court.
‘Thank you NZ for buying this beach,’ say visitors to Awaroa Bay
In February 2016, nearly 40,000 Kiwis opened their wallets to buy a slice of New Zealand heaven, Awaroa Bay. Fast forward to January 2017 and the beach – tucked away in the northern reaches of Abel Tasman National Park – is now in its first summer of public ownership since the July handover.
Minute’s silence to be observed in Greymouth on Thursday to mark 1967 Strongman Mine disaster
Accompanied by a clergyman, mourners leave the mass grave of the 19 miners killed in the Strongman Mine disaster on January 19, 1967. Photo / New Zealand Herald archive A minute’s silence will be observed in Greymouth on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Strongman Mine disaster which claimed 19 lives.
Ap Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia
In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 photo, anglers throw lines on a river during a trout catching contest in Hwacheon, South Korea. The contest is part of an annual ice festival which draws over 1,000,000 visitors every year.
Welcome home
THIS WAY BOYS: North Albury co-coach Clinton Gilson will lead the Hoppers with Daniel Leslie. Gilson will fill the off-field mentoring role, while Leslie will coach on the field.
Indonesia, Japan discuss maritime security, railway project
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to step up maritime security and start discussions on a major railway project to link the Southeast Asian nation’s capital and second-biggest city, the leaders of both countries said on Sunday. Japan has historically been one of Indonesia’s biggest investors, but was dealt a blow in 2015 when President Joko Widodo’s government awarded China a high-speed train project linking Jakarta with the city of Bandung in West Java.
UAE, British in naval exercise amid Gulf tensions with Iran
Naval forces of the United Arab Emirates and Britain have started an exercise amid Gulf Arab countries’ continued tensions with Iran. The UAE sits near the mouth of the Persian Gulf and near the strategic narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly a third of all oil traded by sea passes.
Demonetisation hits Indo-Bangla trade fair
Siliguri , Jan. 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision has hit the Indo-Bangladesh trade fair in Siliguri, Darjeeling. [NK India] The eight-day long trade fair, organized by Bangladesh Export bureau permitted-Wren Business globally, showcased mainly garments, electronics, food items, melamine, sarees and world famous Ilish fish.
BSF seizes Bangladesh bound contraband bottles in Agartala
Agartala , Jan. 16 : A large number of Bangladesh bound banned contraband bottles were seized by the Border Security Force near Agartala during a joint operation along with customs department. [NK India] Acting on information by source of N. P. Singh, DC BSF Gokulnagar, the joint operation was planned by BSF troops of 195 Battalion of BOP Nischintpur and G Officials of BSF Sector Gokulnagar along with DPF Custom Agartala.
Sharif to attend World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 16 : Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will participate in the World Economic Forum ‘s Annual Meeting at Davos in Switzerland. [NK World] The meeting will be held from 17 to 20 January, 2017.
Nepal Foreign Minister to arrive on two-day India visit
New Delhi , Jan. 15 : Nepal Foreign Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat will tomorrow arrive in India on a two-day official visit. [NK World] He will also meet Minister of State for External Affairs General V.K. Singh on Tuesday at South Block and will later take part in the 2nd Edition of Raisina Dialogue organised at the Taj Palace here.
Pak Army Chief suggests border management mechanism, intelligence cooperation with Afghanistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 16 : Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has suggested a robust border management mechanism and intelligence cooperation with Afghanistan to put an end to movement of terrorists across the border. [NK World] General Bajwa held a telephone conversation with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday to condole the loss of lives in recent terror attacks in the country.
Protection of minorities is top most priority of government: Pak Minister
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 16 : Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister Kamran Michael has said that the promotion and protection of minorities is the top most priority of the government, adding that the bright future for the country can only be ensured by providing justice to the oppressed sector of society. [NK World] He was addressing the gathering of minority community and employees of the PIA here in Karachi on Sunday.
NBA: League eyes growth in Mexico, looks at possible franchise
Britain Basketball – Denver Nuggets v Indiana Pacers – NBA Global Games London 2017 – The 02 Arena, London, England – 12/1/17 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during the press conference ahead of the game Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic NBA games have been played in Mexico for a quarter of a century and the league, eager to grow the sport worldwide, is “going to look at” the possibility of establishing a franchise in that country, according to commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said on Saturday when the Phoenix Suns played their second of two games in a week in the Mexican capital that there were no immediate plans to expand the NBA and the next step should be to increase the regular-season games in the region.
Six-Hour Meeting of Chinese Tycoons Eases LeEco Cash Crunch
It took Jia Yueting just over six hours in December to snag $2.2 billion from a Chinese real estate mogul to keep LeEco afloat.
Billionaire Li Ka-Shing Sweetens Duet Offer to $5.5 Billion
Billionaire Li Ka-shing agreed to buy Duet Group in a A$7.4 billion deal, sweetening an earlier offer, as the Hong Kong tycoon seeks to expand his infrastructure assets in Australia to diversify away from Europe. In the revised bid, endorsed by Duet, investors will receive A$3.03 for each share in the energy company after including a newly announced special dividend of 3 cents a share, according to statements from the companies.
$1m Lotto prize remains unclaimed after a month
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Bill Shorten throws support behind federal ICAC following Sussan Ley scandal
Federal Parliament is set to conduct its first comprehensive investigation into the case for a national anti-corruption watchdog after Opposition Leader Bill Shorten threw his support behind an inquiry. Mr Shorten said reform needed to go beyond the independent parliamentary expenses system proposed by Malcolm Turnbull to also include “an open and honest discussion” about whether Australia should have a federal Independent Commission Against Corruption .
‘The super-rich and the rest of us’: 2 richest Canadians have wealth equal to 11 million poorest
A man holds up a protest sign as he marches with thousands of people through the streets participating in the Occupy Vancouver protest on Oct.15, 2011. A new report called ‘An Economy for the 99%’ paints a stark picture of wealth inequality in Canada and around the world.
Australia’s Marsh out of Pakistan ODIs with shoulder injury
Australia’s fast bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day international series against Pakistan with a shoulder injury, the country’s cricket board said on Sunday. Marsh has had problems with his right shoulder, which has restricted his bowling ability, and he pulled up sore after Australia’s six-wicket loss against Pakistan in Sunday’s second one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Milan’s Brera protects artworks after humidity system fails
A Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 photo from files showing the entrance of the Brera Art Gallery, in Milan, Italy.
68% of Israelis Support Two-State Solution: J Street Poll
That’s according to a poll conducted by the dovish pro Israel lobby J Street, which found that 68% of Israelis favor an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, reported by Haaretz . Pundits have been sounding the death knell for the two state solution for years.
Diego Maradona hopeful of future Napoli role-Image1
Former Napoli star Diego Maradona is in talks to work with the Serie A side, where he is still idolized nearly 27 years after leaving the club. Maradona, who is in Naples for a theatrical event on Monday celebrating the club’s first title win, met with Napoli President Aurelio de Laurentiis on Saturday night.
Pro-Tibet protesters detained as China’s Xi arrives in Bern
People protest for a free Tibet and against the arrival of China’s President Xi Jinping in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. People protest for a free Tibet and against the arrival of China’s President Xi Jinping in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
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A westerly stream over Tasmania will tend northwesterly today as a high centre becomes established to the northeast of the state. A cold front will slowly cross Tasmania during Tuesday, followed by a southwesterly stream.
Canada wins skeleton gold and bronze-Image1
Calgary’s Elisabeth Vathje and Ottawa’s Mirela Rahneva won gold and bronze respectively on Sunday at a skeleton World Cup event in Winterberg, Germany. Vathje slid to a golden time of 58.02, while Rahneva clocked-in at 58.14 for the bronze in the weather-shortened one-run race.
Freak storm brings ‘twister’ to Queensland
A FREAK storm caused flash flooding, mass blackouts, and a rare weather phenomenon resembling a twister in Queensland’s most populated areas on Sunday night. Massive thunderstorms moved across Brisbane and into Ipswich yesterday, where flash flooding was caused by 80mm of rain falling in an hour.
New Zealand First MP Darroch Ball to fight for Palmerston North seat again
New Zealand First MP Darroch Ball plans to have another crack at the Palmerston North seat in this year’s election. The one-term MP made it to Parliament ranked 10th on the party list, joining National’s Jono Naylor and Labour’s Iain Lees-Galloway to make up a three-strong contingent from the city electorate.
Algeria surprised at African Cup, Ivory Coast now cautious
Two days, two surprise results at the African Cup of Nations as Algeria was held to a 2-2 draw by Zimbabwe on Sunday despite a double from Riyad Mahrez. Not only was Algeria held, it needed Mahrez’s long-range shot in the 82nd minute, which slipped past Zimbabwe goalkeeper Tatenda Mkuruva.
Palestinian Envoy warns Trump govt: Don’t move embassy
The chief Palestinian representative to France said moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv would violate international law and adds that he does not think Donald Trump’s new administration will make such a decision. Salman Elherfi told The Associated Press that a Mideast peace conference Sunday in Paris sent a “very clear” message calling on everyone not to make any changes that would affect a final solution for the region, especially regarding the status of Jerusalem.
Kremlin counts days to Trump’s inauguration, blasts Obama
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 file photo Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian prosecutors in Moscow, Russia. Careful not to hurt chances for a thaw in U.S.-Russia relations, President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have deferred questions about their plans for future contacts with Trump and any agenda for those talks until he takes office on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Austria’s far right struggles to win over Jews with charm offensive
Six decades after it was founded by former Nazis, Austria’s Freedom Party is courting Jewish voters, hoping that its anti-Muslim message will resonate with the tiny community and help it overcome lingering accusations of anti-Semitism. Jewish leaders are dismissive but the party, but like others on the European far right, it appears to have its image among the wider electorate in mind as it stages the charm offensive.
Water deal reached between Israel and Palestinians
Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activity in the Territories signed an agreement with the Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Civil Affairs on Sunday to renew the activity of the Joint Water Committee. The Israeli, Maj.
Three big burdens on the Turkish police
I was talking to a ranking official about the escape of Abdulgadir Masharipov, the Tajik-origin Uzbek citizen who is wanted for killing 39 people on Jan. 1 in Istanbul’s Reina nightclub on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant , or DEASH in Arabic. “We have problems,” the official said with obvious embarrassment.
Economy, terror and Kurdish votes
It was Nationalist Movement Party chair Devlet Bahceli who first ignited the early election debates. He said if the constitutional offers are not processed in the parliament, if the parliament is blocked then they will “take it to the nation” to decide.
The engineer mindset in politics
Prime Minister Binali YA ldA rA m is an engineer, a ship building engineer from the prestigious Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. He defines himself as a “sailor.”
Death toll rises to 27 in latest Brazil prison riot
Twenty-seven inmates have died in eruptions of violence in two northern Brazilian prisons, officials said Sunday as they quelled the latest in a string of prison disturbances across the country in which more than 100 people have died within two weeks. State security officials said fighting between rival gangs broke out Saturday at the adjacent Alcacuz and Rogerio Coutinho lockups near the city of Natal in the Rio Grande do Norte state.
The Latest: Envoys urge Israel, Palestinians to back peace
More than 70 countries have called on Israel and the Palestinians to restate their commitment to a peace settlement and to refrain from unilateral actions. The closing statement at a Mideast peace conference in Paris on Sunday was meant to send a powerful message to Israel and the incoming Trump administration to keep hopes alive for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
What Bill English learned from lost flag vote
Bill English tries some rugby diplomacy with British Prime Minister Theresa May, who holds an All Black jersey while he displays a Lions one. Photo / Supplied Prime Minister Bill English has revealed he voted for the flag change, but says John Key’s failed referendum on this issue showed the perils of politicians rather than people trying to drive change.