Day: January 27, 2017

German prosecutors widen Volkswagen emissions probe

In this Jan. 19, 2017 file picture Martin Winterkorn, former CEO of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen, arrives for a questioning at an investigation committee of the German federal parliament in Berlin, German. Prosecutors in Germany say Friday Jan. 27, 2017 they have sufficient evidence to indicate that former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn knew of his company’s emissions cheating software earlier than he claims.

Putin and Trump likely to discuss Ukraine sanctions during Saturday phone call: White House aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are likely to discuss the sanctions that Washington imposed on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine when the two leaders speak by telephone on Saturday, a senior White House aide said. Trump has said in the past that, as part of a rapprochement he is seeking with Russia, he is prepared to review sanctions that his predecessor, Barack Obama, imposed on Russia over its 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula.

It’s Federer vs Nadal in Australian Open finale

Melbourne [Australia], Jan. 27 : Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Friday came out with a spirited performance to overcome Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria to enter the finals of the Australian Open. Nadal defeated Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 , 6-7 , 6-4 in a hard-fought semifinal contest that lasted for almost five hours here at the Rod Laver Arena.

India’s wrestling coach targets three medals at Tokyo Olympics

Gurgaon [India], Jan. 27 :Kuldeep Malik, chief coach of Indian women wrestling team, and the man behind the Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, has a new goal: win at least three medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Speaking on the sidelines of Sportopia 2017, the annual sports meet of the G.D. Goenka University that he inaugurated on Friday morning, Malik said his team of women wrestlers are getting ready to bring more glory to the country.

Croatia’s Jews boycott Holocaust Remembrance in protest

A wreath from Croatia’s president, prime minister and the parliament speaker is laid at the monument for Jewish victims of WWII at “Mirogoj” cemetery in Zagreb, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Croatia’s Jewish groups have boycotted the official Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonies saying the conservative government is not doing enough to curb pro-Nazi sentiments in the country.

Czech court dismisses hijab ban complaint against school

” A Czech court has dismissed a complaint by a Somali student who accused a nursing school of discrimination because she wears a hijab. Ayan Jamaal Ahmednuur demanded an apology and 60,000 koruna in compensation but the Prague 10 district court ruled on Friday there was no evidence of discrimination.

Record 9-way tie for lead halfway through Qatar Masters

DOHA, Qatar – Welsh golfer Bradley Dredge still led the Qatar Masters after the renowned gusts returned for the second round on Friday, but he had company. The last time nine players were tied on top was after the first round of the 1997 Wales Open, but this was the first time in Tour history so many led after 36 holes.

Vonn unscathed after training crash

Jan 27 – Lindsey Vonn, only just back from an 11-month injury layoff, emerged virtually unscathed after crashing in training at Cortina d’Ampezzo on Friday. The 32-year-old lost control on a turn and careered into the safety netting but said she expected to be fine to race in Saturday’s downhill.

Danes want more information before deciding on extradition

” A Danish prosecutor has asked South Korea for additional information before deciding whether to meet a South Korean extradition request for the daughter of the former confidante of South Korea’s president, as part of a corruption investigation. He says that until that information is received, “we cannot reach a decision” regarding Yoora Chung.

Fun ways to get fit in Gwent

EXERCISE is a word that can strike fear into people both young and old, conjuring images of physical torment, discipline and dedication. With generations raised by the sights and sounds of digital technology, it’s easy to be lured into a sedentary lifestyle and poor health, with fitness falling by the wayside.

National AIDS Commission hosts workshop on “Creating an enabling…

In an effort to train journalists/media personnel in reporting topics regarding HIV /TB , the National AIDS Commission hosted a two-day training on January 17th and January 18th. Held at The Inspiration Center in Belize City from 8AM to 4PM, the workshop was attended by Martha Carrillo , Lizet Aldana , Keron Cacho , Avil Steadman , Rhonda Gentle , and Chelsea Hall .

Wisbech police car snapped with number plate ‘obscured by dirt and…

Police car spotted in Cromwell Road, Wisbech, with dirty number plates – earlier police had fined a Ely motorist A 100 for a similar offence. An eagle eyed motorist posted a photo of a police car with a number plate obscured by dirt – on the day police in Ely fined a motorist 100 for the same offence! “One rule for them, one for us?” questioned the reader who sent in the photo of the Wisbech police just hours after Cambs police released details of the Ely offender.

A Warning That Dominica’s Latest Diplomatic Passport Scandal Could Hurt Region

St Kitts and Nevis : Concern is being expressed about the possible negative impact that the latest diplomatic passport scandal Dominica has found itself embroiled in can have on the OECS countries. An Iranian man accused of helping to embezzle billions of dollars while the country evaded international oil sanctions has been arrested by Interpol after a lengthy international manhunt.

W. Africa to scale back military in The Gambia

West African nations plan to scale back a military force that secured the return to The Gambia of new President Adama Barrow to take power, the force commander said Friday. The mission of the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc will see “a progressive reduction” in numbers, Senegalese General Francois Ndiaye said in a statement a day after the newly elected leader flew back to his homeland.

Mher Sedrakyan’s relative sacked

By a decision of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, Armen Harutyunyan has been relieved of his duties as Head of Yerevan’s Erebuni administrative district. Armen Harutyunyan is the son-in-law of Mher Sedrakyan, a lawmaker of the Republican Party of Armenia .

Governor resigns after womanising claims

The governor of an Indian state has resigned after dozens of his staff signed a petition calling for his removal, alleging that he is a serial womaniser. V. Shanmuganathan, 67, handed in his notice as governor of Meghalaya late Thursday after the petition went viral on the internet and his resignation was formally accepted by President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday.

High praise for growing group

Friends of Morgan Jones Park & Community Allotments have scooped Keep Wales Tidy’s Sustainable Futures award in Cardiff after previously picking up the outstanding contribution to volunteering prize at the 2016 GAVO Volunteer Achievement Awards. Martin Kelly, who supports the group in his role as environmental participation officer for the Caerphilly basin cluster, has heaped praise on the group for the recent success and hopes it fosters more people to get involved with green initiatives across the county borough.

In Enugu: HIV cases decreasing

The Enugu State Agency for the Control of AIDS has disclosed that the number of those living with Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus has reduced from 5.1 per cent to 4.9 per cent in the state. “As at 2010, the prevalence rate was 5.1 per cent but today, it has come down to 4.9 per cent from the study carried out recently.’

Doctors Without Borders says it plans to return to Somalia

Doctors Without Borders said Friday it plans to return to Somalia, more than three years after closing its operations in the turbulent country amid “extreme attacks” on its staff. The medical aid charity known by the French acronym MSF said its return to the Horn of Africa country will be a cautious one.

Turkey issues new extradition request for officers in Greece

” Turkey’s justice ministry has made a new extradition request after Greece’s Supreme Court ruled against sending back eight Turkish servicemen who fled their country by helicopter after a coup attempt. The state-run Anadolu Agency reported Friday that the justice ministry had sent a second extradition request for the eight Turkish officers.

Burton Albion transfer news: Brewers close in on Fulham pair despite manager approach

Nottingham Forest have made an approach for Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough – but the Brewers could still make two signings ahead of their trip to Queens Park Rangers tomorrow. While chairman Ben Robinson meets with Nigel Clough today to discuss Forest’s approach, Fulham pair Lasse Vigen Christensen and Cauley Woodrow could become Albion’s fourth and fifth signings of the January transfer window.

Marry a foreigner: One way to avoid Spring Festival dilemma

BEIJING: The annual argument over whose family to spend the Lunar New Year with has become a modern tradition for married couples in China. But it’s one that Qiu Feilan will be spared because her husband is a foreigner whose family does not celebrate the most important holiday for Chinese people around the world.

REPORTS: Trump to speak to Merkel about Russia on same day he talks to Putin for the first time

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to speak with US President Donald Trump on Saturday and the conversation is expected to focus on Russia, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The source did not say tell Reuters whether Trump might want to speak with Merkel about a lifting of the US and European sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its intervention in Ukraine, as overnight reports from the United States suggested.

DBKL officer among four charged over truck driver assault

One of the four men, including a Kuala Lumpur City Hall enforcement officer, were charged in the Ampang Magistrate’s Court. KUALA LUMPUR: Four men, including a Kuala Lumpur City Hall enforcement officer, were charged in the Ampang Magistrate’s Court here Friday for participating in a riot at the Puncak Anthenaeum condominium in Bukit Antarabangsa, two weeks ago.

Pantino falters in ITF tour

IT’S a complete shutout for young Cebuano tennis player Arthur Craig “Iggy” Pantino who again suffered an early exit in the ITF Juniors India tour. After exiting in the second round in a Chandigarh stop early this month, Pantino found himself in the same situation in New Delhi when he exited also on the second round.