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Month: January 2017
Child abduction scare in Hawthorn Drive prompts fresh advice at Oaks Community Primary School
An apparent child abduction attempt in Ipswich has prompted a primary school to renew its ‘stranger danger’ advice to pupils today. Students at The Oaks Community Primary School in Aster Road will be given fresh guidance about what action to take when confronted by strangers.
Syrians pay tribute to childhood artist and Russian ‘soldier’ on Ukrainian TV sparks online storm
The death of a Syrian cartoonist famous for his school text book drawings has brought Syrians together, albeit online, for a rare moment of unity amid the ongoing war within the country. Syrians might now be pointing their rifles at one another, but many of them share childhood memories of a different Syria in which characters illustrated by Mumtaz Bahra had a special place.
Ukraine takes Russia to the UN High Court
The Ukraine has filed a case against Russia at the United Nations’ highest court, accusing Moscow of illegally annexing Crimea and illicitly funding separatist rebel groups in eastern Ukraine. In the case announced Tuesday by the International Court of Justice, Ukraine accused Moscow of “intervening militarily in Ukraine, financing acts of terrorism, and violating the human rights of millions of Ukraine’s citizens.”
Six stories in the news today, Jan. 17
Kirk Wilson, a Toronto bouncer described as a “gentle giant,” has been identified as one of five people who died when a gunman opened fire in a crowded beachfront nightclub in Mexico early Monday. Local authorities initially said two Canadians were among the dead but Global Affairs Canada later confirmed Wilson as the lone Canadian fatality.
Could you be Hunted? TV show seeks new contestants
Producers of a TV show are looking for daring contestants to ‘go to ground’ in a bid to evade capture in 21st-century Britain. The team behind 2016’s hit Channel Four series Hunted are recruiting a new set of fugitives for this year’s challenge.
Train driver ‘verbally abused’ by passenger who entered his cab at Bognor station
Transport police has confirmed it is investigating reports that a train driver was verbally abused by a member of public, who reportedly entered his cab at Bognor Regis station. In a statement a spokesman for British Transport Police said: “An incident was reported to police following an altercation at Bognor Regis station this morning, Monday, after a train driver was verbally abused by a member of public.
Jake Ball and his England team-mates need to find a way of stopping India captain Virat Kohli
England bowler Jake Ball wants to silence the Indian fans after Virat Kohli’s latest masterclass whipped the stands into a frenzy in the first one-day international. Ball has played the majority of his career in the gentrified surroundings of county cricket and even a third Test cap in Chennai before Christmas did not prepare him for the sights and sounds of an Indian one-day crowd in full flow.
AB de Villiers has dismissed suggestions he might be about to retire from Test cricket
AB de Villiers insists he has no intention of retiring from Test cricket, but admits he will need to manage his workload with his main priority now to try and help South Africa win the 2019 World Cup. De Villiers has not played a Test match for almost a year while his most recent one-day international appearance for South Africa was last June, with the Proteas superstar having been sidelined by an elbow injury.
Spain arrests Moroccan suspected of praising terrorism
Spain’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested a Moroccan suspected of praising terrorism by promoting armed Islamic groups on the internet. A ministry statement said the man arrested Tuesday on the Canary Islands’ city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria used a popular social media network to spread propaganda for the teachings and armed actions of extremist groups such as Syria’s Fatah al-Sham Front, which is considered linked to al-Qaida.
Palace assures flood victims of government aid
“Government is doing everything to ensure that things go back to normal, especially now that the weather is improving and roads are again passable,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement. The Cagayan de Oro City Government has declared a state of calamity after heavy rains triggered massive flooding on Monday evening.
Boko Haram claims Nigeria university attack
BAUCHI/MAIDUGURI – Islamist militant group Boko Haram has said it was behind Monday’s twin suicide bombing at a university in north eastern Nigeria which killed two people. A video featuring an audio recording purporting to be leader Abubakar Shekau was posted on social media late on Monday.
Zebra shark surprises scientists by giving birth without male
A female zebra shark in an Australian aquarium has astounded scientists by producing live offspring asexually, three years after being separated from her long-term mate. While scientists have previously observed “virgin births” in vertebrates such as sharks, rays and reptiles — a reproductive strategy thought to aid survival during periods of isolation — this is the first time a female shark has ever been observed reproducing asexually after previously mating with a male.
Government loses court bid to block foreign couple’s rendition damages claims
The claimants say UK authorities were involved in their unlawful detention and mistreatment when they were arrested as suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq A Government attempt to block a damages claim by a Libyan dissident and his wife who allege the UK participated in their abduction and rendition to Tripoli more than a decade ago has failed at the Supreme Court. Abdel Hakim Belhaj and his Moroccan wife Fatima Boudchar, who say they were tortured after their kidnap during the days of Colonel Gaddafi’s regime, are claiming against former foreign secretary Jack Straw.
Iraq’s battle for Mosul has made over 148,000 homeless
The United Nations says the massive Iraqi military operation to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State group has made more than 148,000 people homeless. The U.N. said in a statement released on Monday night that nearly 12,500 people were forced to flee their homes just over the past week.
Pakistani woman sentenced for burning daughter alive
A woman in Pakistan has been sentenced to death for burning her daughter alive in a so-called “honor killing” incident. Parveen Bibi told a court in Lahore, Punjab that she killed her daughter “for bringing shame to her family,” police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar told CNN Tuesday.
Study reveals effects of heavy smoking on lower jaw dental implants
Smoking causes a range of negative effects, particularly in the smoker’s mouth. The effects that smoking has on dental implants, however, is unclear.
Drone’s operator detained for flying near Chinese airplane
The footage, shows the airliner descending for landing, apparently taken from the perspective of the unmanned drone, flying by at close range. Chinese state media reports that the drone’s pilot has been detained by police.
Fruit and Vegetable Drink Global Market Segmentation and Major Players Analysis and Forecast to 2022
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Global Connected Agriculture Market : Research Methodology, Market…
Connected agriculture enhances farmers’ capability to conduct financial transactions easily and provide easier access to agricultural information in rural areas PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Connected agriculture enhances farmers’ capability to conduct financial transactions easily and provide easier access to agricultural information in rural areas. Due to radical changes in agriculture policy in both developed and developing regions, implementation of advanced agricultural technologies have proved to raise the purchasing power and living standards of farmers.
Inflation Up, Economy Better, but ECB to Continue Stimulus
Inflation has suddenly jumped in Europe. Growth is picking up. But don’t expect the European Central Bank to start withdrawing its extensive stimulus programs just yet.
Schizophrenia US Therapeutic and Drug Pipeline Review H2
PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — GET SAMPLE REPORT @ Summary Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous behavioral and cognitive syndrome involving chronic or recurrent psychosis. The disorder is characterized by several symptom domains including positive symptoms , negative symptoms , and cognitive deficits .
North America Cannabis Market to Expand at 33% CAGR during 2016-2021
North America Cannabis market, by Derivatives , by application type – Forecast from 2016 to 2021 Major key Players include Canadian Cannabis Corporation,Plandai Biotechnology,Tweed Marijuana,Affinor Growers,Cannabis Sativa Inc.,Cannavest,Canna Brands,Omnicanna Health Solutions,Privateer Holdings PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Market Synopsis of Cannabis Market The report on North America cannabis market focuses primarily on the major markets in the region such as the U.S. Canada and Mexico. The market size of cannabis stood over USD 3.5 billion in 2015.
Schizophrenia Therapeutic and Drug Pipeline Review H2
PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — GET SAMPLE REPORT @ schizophrenia -current-and-future-players Summary “Schizophrenia – Current and Future Players”. The report is a vital source of up-to-date information with in-depth analysis on the companies in the rapidly growing Schizophrenia Market.
Triumph Street Cup and Scrambler First Ride is Happening Now
Seville, Spain: I’m having to suffer through some terribly curvy roads and worries about shellfish allergy here in Spain to bring you word of Triumph’s latest Bonneville spin-offs: The new Street Cup version uses longer rear shocks to steepen rake and trail, and lower handlebars, which still aren’t all that low, to create a sportier Street Twin that’s not uncomfortable at all but which goes like stink on backroads, reminds me of a `90s Ducati SS for some reason? The only downside is it’s going to set you back $10,500.
China’s Xi takes spotlight at Davos as US makes transition
From right, Swiss Federal President Doris Leuthard, China’s President Xi Jinping, Xi’s wife Peng Liyuan and Doris Leuthard’s husband Roland Hausin, attend a gala dinner in Bern, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Xi… .
German court to rule if lawmakers can ban far-right party
Germany’s Constitutional Court will announce its verdict Tuesday Ja… . FILE – The March 28, 2010 file photos shows a right wing protestor during a demonstration of the extreme right National Democratic Party of Germany in Duisburg, Germany.
Theresa May Brexit speech: We do not want ‘half-in, half-out’ EU deal
Theresa May is to give further details of her plans for Brexit in a speech in which she will declare she does not want an outcome which leaves the UK “half-in, half-out” of the European Union. Extracts released by Downing Street in advance of the much-awaited address are likely to fuel speculation that the Prime Minister is ready to take Britain out of the European single market and customs union, though it remained unclear whether she will give a definitive answer on the question.
Mexico town fears nightclub shooting means drug war has come
Municipal police stand guard in front of bars down the street from the Blue Parrot club, where several people were killed in early morning gunfire, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. Deadly gunfire broke o… .
Spanish ritual of horses and fire survives time and critics
A man rides a horse through a bonfire as part of a ritual in honour of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of domestic animals, in San Bartolome de Pinares, about 100 km west of Madrid, Spain, on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. On the eve of Saint Anthony’s Day, hundreds ride their horses through the narrow cobblestone streets of the small village of San Bartolome during the “Luminarias,” a tradition that dates back 500 years and is meant to purify the animals with the smoke of the bonfires and protect them for the year to come.
Presidential hopeful Moon publishes book on policy pledges
Moon Jae-in, a leading presidential candidate from the opposition bloc, on Tuesday published a book on his campaign pledges, taking further steps to generate support ahead of this year’s election. The publisher said the book, titled “The Republic of Korea asks,” is about the blueprint of Moon’s vision for South Korea, providing ways to tackle various challenges facing the country.
#AusOpen: Serena Williams cruises over Belinda Bencic to reach second round
Serena Williams of the United States prepares to return serve in her first round match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland on day two of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Serena Williams launched her bid for a 23rd grand slam title with a 6-4 6-3 win over Belinda Bencic at the Australian Open on Tuesday, swatting aside doubts over her fitness and motivation on a sweltering day at Melbourne Park.
#AusOpen: Johanna Konta survives Flipkens scare for a tricky start
Johanna Konta of Great Britain plays a forehand in her first round match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium on day two of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Britain’s growing hopes of a first women’s grand slam champion in 40 years moved a step closer on Tuesday when ninth seed Johanna Konta took out Kirsten Flipkens 7-5 6-2 in the blazing sun at Australian Open.
Brazil struggles to curb prison violence that has killed 125
In this Jan. 15, 2017 file photo, inmates stand surrounded by police after a deadly prison riot at the Alcacuz prison in Nisia Floresta, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil. Brazilian authorities are scrambling to find ways to stop a wave of prison violence that has killed at least 125 inmates in two weeks, many decapitated and with their hearts and intestines ripped out.
Nobel economist: One-percenters, pay your taxes
In recent years, business leaders at Davos, the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, have ranked inequality as one of the greatest risks to the global economy. They have recognized that it is not just a moral issue but also an economic issue.
Colic study stirs prickly debate on acupuncture
APRIL 02: A young Chinese cries as she waits for feeding at a foster care center on April 2, 2014 in Beijing, China. China’s orphanages and foster homes used to be filled with healthy girls, reflecting the country’s one-child policy and its preference for sons.
The Real Cost of Calling 0845 Telephone Numbers
Potters Bar, England, UK, January 17, 2017 – – buzzbox Telecom has revealed the real cost of using 08 telephone numbers in a recent study. The findings were stunning and the UK based firm has recently released the figures.
Thurrock will remember Holocaust Day with a special event
THURROCK will again be marking International Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday January 27 at the High View Avenue Memorial Gardens in Grays. This year’s theme is “How can life go on?” – Holocaust Memorial Day is not only about commemorating past genocides and honouring those who died, but about standing with those who survived.
Actress: a Machoa persecution followed a El Chapoa meeting
Mexican actress Kate del Castillo said Monday that her involvement in actor Sean Penn’s interview with drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has cost her acting jobs and a “macho” Mexican government is persecuting her only because she’s a woman. Del Castillo had to shoot her upcoming Netflix series “Ingobernable” – or “Ungovernable” – in the United States because she fears she’ll be detained if she returns to Mexico.
German court to rule if lawmakers can ban far-right party BERLIN (AP) …
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