Doha Festival City, the largest entertainment and retail development in the Gulf, is set to open its gates for public in March. The QR6.5bn mixed-use development will be home to more than 500 international and local brands along with entertainment offerings and Food and Beverages outlets.
Month: January 2017
United Way won’t make campaign goal
But, the chairman of the annual fundraising campaign says that doesn’t mean it won’t be able to support its member agencies and the community programs they support. With the downturn in the economy there aren’t as many people working in the community at the same time as the demand for help is up.
.com | Girl, 8, dies after stepdad forces her to sit on tin with boiling water
A Zimbabwean teenage girl has died due to the recent typhoid outbreak that has hit the southern African country in recent months. Bulawayo A 39-year-old Zimbabwean man has been arrested after he reportedly killed his 8-year-old stepdaughter whom he forced to sit on a tin with boiling water.
Terrified British family trapped in house as angry kangaroo pounds on …
The raging roo pounds on a glass door with frightening ferocity, placing a mum and her two kids under ‘house arrest’ in Wallan, Australia The raging roo pounds on a glass door with frightening ferocity, prompting the mum who filmed the video to flee. The marsupial , dubbed Geoff by locals in the Australian town where he roams, appears to be trying to break in to the house.
Chilly Baguio welcomes Ms. U candidates; Cavite tour slated
Local temperature dropped further yesterday but anticpation and excitement over the 65th Miss Unuiverse pageant heated up with the arrival of 29 candidates who toured the city and received generous servings of local hospitaltiy and culture ahead of the coronation night on January 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart, Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, and other Miss Universe candidates greeted the local residents of Baguio City.
Pacific Islands: Why it’s Island Time
Okay, so it’s wet season for most Pacific Islands from November to March/April, so you’re not guaranteed a 100 per cent sunny holiday. But this means it’s also low season at the moment, so you can get some really amazing deals.
Stab attack victim Leonne ‘our beautiful daughter and sister’, family says
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found on a path in Dinnington on Monday have said they are “devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter and sister”. The teenager, who has now been formally identified as Leonne Weeks, died from multiple stab wounds, South Yorkshire Police said.
Freight train completes marathon journey from Chinese city to London
Some 34 containers packed with c lothes, bags and millions of pairs of socks completed the 7,456-mile journey to east London. The 18-day trip saw the boxes transported from the city of Yiwu in eastern China to a rail freight terminal in Barking.
Wenceslao: Preparing for prolonged raining
THE sun actually shone in our place before noon yesterday, which got me into thinking that the rains that have been with us the past few days would finally go away. Less than an hour after, the sky darkened again and rain fell.
Holiday chiefs ‘didn’t want to scare Tunisia tourists with army of police’
The Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in Sousse, Tunisia, where 30 Britons were killed in an attack by extremist Seifeddine Rezgui in June 2015 Tour operators wanted to increase security in Sousse before 38 people were killed in a terrorist attack, but did not want holidaymakers to be “scared by seeing an army of police”, an inquest has heard. The hearing into the deaths of 30 Britons in the Tunisian resort in June 2015 was told that in a meeting a month before the attack there was a discussion about police security and how it could make tourists feel “uncomfortable”.
Turkey rounds up 27 with links to suspected nightclub gunman
Turkish police rounded up 27 people linked to the suspected gunman in Istanbul’s New Year’s Eve nightclub attack and the justice minister said Wednesday that the capture of the suspect will lead to a better understanding of the Islamic State group’s operations in Turkey. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Abdulkadir Masharipov, was caught late Monday in a police operation in Istanbul.
How much more council tax will Taunton Deane Borough Council charge you next year?
YOU’LL probably have to pay an extra A 5 next year to have your bins emptied, to finance the work of environmental health officers and planning decisions and to help prevent flooding. Taunton Deane Borough Council plans to put up its share of the council tax demand by 3.5 per cent, raising the average Band D property annual levy by A 5 to A 149.62 for the year from April.
Seoul court considers arrest of Samsung de facto head
A South Korean court is considering whether to approve the arrest of Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, one of the country’s wealthiest business leaders, on charges of bribery and other offences. Lee, the only son of Samsung’s chairman, did not speak to a crowd of reporters when he arrived and left the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday.
South Africa Scrambles as $10.3 Billion in Welfare Threatened
South Africa’s government, set to miss a deadline to appoint a new distributor of welfare grants worth about $10.3 billion a year to more than 17 million people, asked aspirant bidders to an information session as the end of a contract with Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. looms. The South African Social Security Agency, which oversees the monthly payment system, took the first step toward appointing a new distributor at the session in Pretoria on Jan. 13. It’s likely to take several more months to choose a winner, which will then have to put the necessary payment systems in place.
Africa’s Biggest Company Seeks Partnerships With Phone Companies 28 minutes ago
Naspers Ltd. , Africa’s biggest company by market value, is seeking partnerships with mobile-phone operators on the continent to boost its video-on-demand business and help compete with U.S. giant The owner of Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider is planning to build on a joint venture agreed to last year with Kenya’s largest company, Safaricom Ltd. , to roll out online service Showmax at more affordable data prices. Safaricom is 40 percent owned by Newbury, England-based Vodafone Group Plc.
Russian President Putin Defends Trump Against Sex Video Claims
At a news conference in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to unsubstantiated memos prepared by a British intelligence operative that say Russia has compromising information on Trump, including a sex tape of Trump from 2013 involving prostitutes in Moscow. This is Putin.
W Hotels to Debut in Budapest, Hungary
W Hotels Worldwide has an agreement with QPR Properties Kft, part of Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd., to debut the brand in Hungary with the opening of W Budapest. The hotel will be housed in the Drechsler Palace, which will be fully renovated with contemporary decor.
Iraqi Forces Say IS Destroyed Historic Tomb of Jonah in Mosul
Iraq’s special forces troops advance during a battle against Islamic State militants in the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 16, 2017. Iraqi forces battling so-called Islamic State fighters this week made a grim discovery in a Mosul neighborhood, confirming reports from 2014 that the group had leveled the shrine that is said to have housed the tomb of the prophet Jonah, a key figure in the Judaic, Christian and Islamic religions.
Iraqi Forces Retake Eastern Mosul
Civilians congratulate Lt. Gen. Riyadh Jalal Tawfiq, second from right, Iraqi ground forces commander as security forces patrol in the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 18, 2017.
People Flee Gambia as Presidential Drama Escalates
In Gambia, the National Assembly has extended President Yahya Jammeh’s term by three months under a newly declared state of emergency. The harbor where people board the ferry to take them out of the capital and on to Senegal was packed.
Huawei MediaPad T3 Launch Expected At MWC 2017
If a new report is to be believed, Huawei has a tablet in the pipeline that it’s going to unveil at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona next month. The company has used the MWC stage in the past to show off new products so it won’t be surprising if it does launch a tablet at the event.
Jeff Tallon: Can Bill English pick up the pace on scientific investment?
Science administration has been folded into the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the vision and focus has gone. Photo / Mark Mitchell When the Key Government came to power in 2008 it promised to place research, science and technology at the forefront of its drive to fuel the economy through innovation.
The Latest: British Supreme Court to rule on Brexit Tuesday
Britain’s Supreme Court says it will give its highly anticipated judgment in a legal battle over Brexit next week. Britain’s highest court will deliver its judgment on Jan. 24 on whether Prime Minister Theresa May can formally begin the process of leaving the European Union without Parliament’s approval.
Parish council declares interest in Upper Stratton Library takeover
COUNCILLORS in Stratton have surmounted the first major hurdle as they consider the possibility of taking over the running of Upper Stratton Library. On Tuesday night councillors agreed to submit an Expression Of Interest form to Swindon Borough Council stating their desire for a potential takeover.
Xabi Alonso Reportedly Set to Retire After Bayern Munich Contract Expires
Bayern Munich star Xabi Alonso is reportedly planning to retire at the end of the season when his contract with the Bavarians is up. According to Sport Bild , the Spaniard will close the curtain on a glittering career when the current campaign ends, and the 35-year-old made his intentions clear to the powers that be at Bayern late last year.
German Greens choose centrist duo for election campaign
In this Nov. 12, 2016 file photo party chairman Cem Ozdemir, left, and parliamentary faction leader Katrin Goering-Eckardt talk during a party convention of the Green party in Muenster, western Germany. Germany’s traditionally left-leaning Greens on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 chosen the two centrists to lead them into this year’s election, in which the party could be a key to forming a new government.
Attack in northern Mali kills 7, but toll certain to rise
A doctor in northern Mali says at least seven people have been killed and more than 50 wounded in an attack on an installation for various armed groups, and the toll is certain to rise. Dr. Boubacar Tonko Cisse at the hospital in the city of Gao says the attack occurred Wednesday morning at the Joint Operational Mechanism base there.
Dr. Walid Abi-Saab joins Galapagos as Chief Medical Officer
Galapagos NV announces the appointment of Dr. Walid Abi-Saab to the role of Chief Medical Officer, beginning on 1 March 2017. The Chief Medical Officer will be a member of the Executive Committee and drive the overall medical strategy of the Company.
MDxHealth Announces Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey…
MDxHealth SA today announced that Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has issued a positive medical policy for the ConfirmMDxA for Prostate Cancer test. This is the fourth Blue Cross Blue Shield Association licensee to establish positive coverage policy and adds to the growing list of payers covering ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer.
Chelsea Manning’s family welcome imminent release of whistleblower
Protesters mount a Free Bradley Manning demonstration at the US Embassy in Dublin after he was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sending classified information to WikiLeaks The Welsh-Irish family of whistleblower Chelsea Manning have said they are “overjoyed” she will soon be free after her sentence was commuted by outgoing US President Barack Obama. A statement released on behalf of her mother, Susan Manning, and other family members said they hoped the transgender former intelligence analyst, born Bradley Manning, would “now be able to get on with the rest of her life”, adding there would “always be a welcome for her here in Wales”.
Delays expected on A50 in Uttoxeter due to ‘abnormal load’
Motorists have been warned to expect significant delays on the A50 as a huge tanker carrying an ‘abnormal load’ makes its way through the dual carriageway in town. The huge HGV is set to pass through Uttoxeter and delays are expected in and around the Derby Road roundabout on the A50.
Bioelectrical impedance analysis of head and neck cancer patients at presentation.
Finnish head and neck cancer patients show signs of severe malnutrition already at presentation, measured by bioelectric impedance analysis . BIA may be a practical method to detect malnutrition, analyze body composition, and to identify high-risk patients in this population.
Goosedale go-ahead for A 1.5 million luxury holiday lodges
About 30 jobs are to be created after planning permission was granted for nine luxury holiday lodges in a 1.5 million project at Papplewick. The rural lodges will be a new attraction at the Goosedale events venue, which is part of a 130-acre site at Goosedale Lane, off Moor Road.
Opposition Activist Imprisoned in Armenia After Protest
On Monday a court in Armenia sentenced opposition activist, Gevorg Safaryan, to two years in prison. The charges were linked to a scuffle with police during a small New Year’s Eve demonstration one year ago, an incident caught on video that seems to show police harassing and interfering with demonstrators leading an initially calm atmosphere to shift to one of violence.
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Markeith Loyd is transported from the Orlando Police headquarters to Orlando Regional Medical Center after being captured earlier in the evening in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The suspect in the fatal shooting of an Orlando police officer was captured Tuesday night after eluding a massive manhunt for more than a week, authorities said.
Charity launches new carers service
Carers juggling a job and the demands of looking after someone are the special focus of a Harrogate charity’s new service. Carers’ Resource, based in North Park Road, has been awarded Big Lottery Reaching Communities funding for the four-year CReate programme – Carers’ Resource Employment and Training Enterprise.
[From the scene] Lee Jae-yong’s grueling day
Samsung Group’s de facto leader Lee Jae-yong is possibly at the lowest point of his life as he nervously waits for a court’s decision on his arrest warrant. The heir apparent of the nation’s largest conglomerate has been placed behind bars until the court decides on Lee and his company’s fate, most likely by early Thursday morning.
JAILED: Teenager had regular sex with 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook
Burnley Crown Court heard how 18-year-old Jack Simpson was fully aware of the girl’s age at the time of the interactions and only stopped when he was warned off by her social worker. The court was told that Simpson, who was between the ages of 16 and 17 during the four-month period of offending, was in a relationship with the girl and that the sex was consensual.
Mane-powered Senegal have last-eight place in sight
Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal will become the first qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals if they defeat upstarts Zimbabwe in Franceville Thursday. Senegal enter the match with three points, Algeria and Zimbabwe have one each and Tunisia none.
Meet Lincoln, the world’s biggest Shire horse
IT IS an accolade guaranteed to get you on the highest of horses and bring a smile to even the longest face. But a giant Shire horse who was saved from the knacker’s yard by his Scots owner has grown to become the biggest in the world.