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Day: January 27, 2017
Exclusive: Mexico may force Slim’s America Movil to separate fixed unit – sources
Mexico’s telecoms regulator has discussed forcing billionaire Carlos Slim to legally separate his fixed-line company Telmex from his mobile business, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would intensify antitrust rules against the company. Late on Monday, the regulator’s seven-person board voted on whether to toughen, maintain or loosen rules against America Movil does not believe antitrust measures against the company are enough to generate competition.
U.S. beef exports to Korea reach new heights; poised for further growth in 2017
Just a few years ago, the thought that Korea would be a $1 billion market for U.S. beef seemed unreachable. What a difference some good marketing makes.
Trump, Putin set for phone call; GOP concerns on sanctions
In this Jan. 25, 2017 file-pool photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to students at the Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia. A day ahead of President Donald Trump’s weekend call with Putin, the fight within the Republican Party over the direction of U.S. policy toward Moscow intensified.
Big shoes to fill as Topping walks away (again) from Scottish football
THE news generally came as a surprise, apart from for the one or two in the room for yesterday’s SPFL general meeting at Hampden who had an inkling that something was afoot. The man who runs Scottish football – Ralph Topping that is, not Peter Lawwell – was stepping down.
Gambians Celebrate the Arrival of Their New President
Gambia’s new president, Adama Barrow, returned to the capital, Banjul, one week after he took the oath of office in the Gambian embassy in Senegal. Barrow has been in neighboring Senegal’s capital, Dakar, since last week as the political crisis unfolded in Gambia with President Yahya Jammeh refusing to accept defeat in the country’s December elections.
Border groups scramble for message to counter Trump’s wall, tax talk
View of the U.S.- Mexico border fence in the outskirts of Tijuana, northwestern Mexico on Thursday. A broad-based alliance of border advocates gathered in Tijuana on Thursday to call for a public campaign to highlight the benefits of bilateral trade and the need for U.S.-Mexico collaboration – a striking counterpoint to President Donald Trump’s plans for a border wall and a proposal to fund it through a 20 percent import tax.
President Trump to speak with Vladimir Putin on Saturday
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to speak on the phone Saturday in their first conversation since Trump took office, an administration official told CNN. This month, he suggested he would lift sanctions imposed by the Obama administration if the Kremlin helps the US battle terrorists.
ACT Brumbies ‘drop’ old jersey to go back to traditional strip for Super Rugby
The all-blue ACT Brumbies have been dropped. Literally.There were no prizes for guessing what the players really thought about their old playing strip when the Brumbies launched a new traditional look on Friday.
Injured Australia captain Smith out of NZ tour
Sydney, Jan 27 Australian captain Steve Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand tour after injuring his ankle in the fifth one-day international against Pakistan, Cricket Australia said today. Smith was fielding in the match at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday when he injured his left ankle, CA said.
Brazil’s ‘Car Wash’ prosecutor says corruption probe to grow
Deltan Dallagnol, lead federal prosecutor in the so-called Car Wash investigation, gives an interview in Curitiba, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. The lead federal prosecutor in the massive corruption investigation roiling Brazil says recent developments could double the size of the case, a staggering possibility given that the probe has ensnared many of the country’s elite, threatens to bring down President Michel Temer and is expanding to other Latin American countries.
Panasonic puts its robots to hard labor at Japanese airport – CNET
While the world’s not quite ready for a drink-serving R2-D2, at least this one can collect your dirty dishes. The company’s HOSPI robot is undergoing trials at Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan, where it’s collecting used plates from restaurants and food courts in addition to serving drinks and providing directional information to customers.
Reggae Youth regain lead in Western Confed league
Reggae Youths regained the lead in Zone 1 of the Jamaica Football Federation Western Confederation Charlie’s JB Rum Super League on Tuesday after blanking Beaches Negril 2-0 at Wespow Park in Tucker. O’Carey Spence took his league-leading tally to six goals, while Santino Grinnion got the other for Reggae Youths to rebound from an upset loss to promoted Hopewell United.
Girls hoops notebook: Despite injury, Lady ‘Hounds still in playoff hunt
Despite some injuries, the Lady Greyhounds have been able to hold on to the fourth spot in District 32-6A.
2016 Giving Tree program was a real success
The Church and Community Program wants to thank our entire community for the many contributions to the 2016 Giving Tree program. On Dec. 16 and 17, we provided gifts of toys and clothing for 175 families in our regular distribution and helped five more families at Renewal House.
One flag missing on Australia Day in Eden
Eden’s iconic flag mast in the Imlay Street roundabout was adjorned with eight different flags on Australia Day but there was one missing. For more than 20 years Eden Killer Whale Museum volunteers have flown the flags of this country on the mast at the entrance to Imlay Street, but yesterday this tradition was questioned by many Eden residents.
Mayawati should answer how is Ansari relevant in a clean image: Congress
New Delhi , Jan. 27 : The Congress Party on Friday said Mayawati should answer as to how gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari is so relevant is a clean image that the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo is trying to project. “These are election time.
South Korean, U.S. Marines tussle in snow in what North brands “madcap” drill
South Korean and U.S. Marines react as they participate in a winter military drill in Pyeongchang, South Korea, January 24, 2017. South Korean and U.S. Marines demonstrate their martial arts skills in a winter military drill in Pyeongchang, South Korea, January 24, 2017.
Mauni Amawasya begins at Sangam in Allahabad
Allahabad , Jan. 27 : In Uttar Pradesh, the most auspicious bathing of Mauni Amawasya has begun at Sangam in Allahabad amid strict security arrangements. Devotees started taking holy dips at Sangam and 18 other ghats early this morning.
One has to take balanced view on demonetisation: Subramanian Swamy
New Delhi , Jan. 27 : Backing President Pranab Mukherjee’s assertion on demonetisation, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday said one has to take a balanced view on the government’s move. “The President having been a finance minister knows very well what all could have been done.
Second unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant to break ground soon
Chennai , Jan. 27 : In Tamil Nadu, the second unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant will soon start commercial generation of power, according to its Site Director RS Sundar. The second unit attained its full power generation capacity of 1000 Mega watt last week.
UP Polls: BJP delegation to knock EC’s door today over ‘intrusion’ by state admin
Lucknow , Jan. 27 : A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders will meet Election Commission officers here with allegations that the state administration is adopting a partisan approach. Senior party leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Bhupendra Yadav are set to meet the officers in the afternoon.
Valley woes: Prolonged rains, snowfall throw normal life out of gear in JK
Srinagar , Jan. 27 : In Jammu and Kashmir, the latest spell of rains and snowfall has thrown normal life out of gear, as the surface and air links remained suspended between the Valley and the rest of the country for the past three days. In view of the rain and snowfall at various places along Jammu-Srinagar national highway no traffic will be allowed on the road today.
Nabha jailbreak: Harminder Mintoo to be produced before court
New Delhi , Jan. 27 : Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo will be produced before a Delhi court on Friday in the Nabha jailbreak case. The court earlier on January 3 re-issued production warrant against Mintoo after the Punjab Police failed to produce him before it in connection with the case.