Islamabad, Jan 14 : Pakistan’s former army chief Gen Raheel Sharif will speak at the annual meeting of World Economic Forum in Switzerland, discussing security issues. This is the first time that a former army chief of Pakistan has been invited to speak at the WEF, The Express Tribune reported.
Month: January 2017
Pakistan Army using Pashtun women as sex slaves: Separatist community leader1 hour ago
New Delhi, Jan. 14 : In a startling revelation, Umar Daud Khattak, a separatist Pashtun leader, has shockingly alleged that the Pakistan Army it is using Pashtun women as sex slaves. He has alleged that the Pakistan Army, in the garb of conducting a military operation in the Swat and Waziristan region, is committing grave human right abuses, and specifically targeting the young Pashtun women.
.com | Gambia’s Barrow flies to Mali for crisis talks
West African leaders flew out of Banjul late on Friday with The Gambia’s president-elect Adama Barrow, en route to Mali for crisis talks with regional heavyweights in hopes of ending the nation’s political impasse. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari led a three-nation delegation to Banjul earlier in the day, which his foreign minister admitted had not succeeded in getting longtime Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to step down.
Former Union Minister Ashok Pradhan joins BJP again19 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 14: Former Union Minister Ashok Pradhan, who was a minister in the Vajpayee government but later quit BJP, today joined the saffron party in the presence of senior party leaders. Pradhan, who won on BJP ticket from Khurja constituency four times, had left the party to join Samajwadi Party ahead of Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and his reinduction is likely to boost the saffron prospects in parts of western Uttar Pradesh.
Beijing’s 2017 air pollution goal is more than double WHO’s acceptable standard
Smog billows from chimneys and cooling towers of a steel plant during hazy weather in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China, Dec 28, 2016. Source: Reuters/Stringer BEIJING’s air quality target for 2017 is more than double the acceptable standard set by the World Health Organisation , the mayor announced on Saturday in the wake of weeks of hazardous air pollution in the Chinese capital.
Cox’s double-double leads BU past Griffins
Brandon University Bobcats guard Keisha Cox poured in 18 points and collected 15 rebounds in a 71-57 win over the MacEwan University Griffins on Friday afternoon at the Healthy Living Centre. Brandon University Bobcats’ Adrianna Proulx scored nine points and added seven boards in a 71-57 win over the MacEwan University Griffins on Friday afternoon at the Healthy Living Centre.
Beijing sets 2017 air pollution goal at more than double WHO’s acceptable standard
Beijing’s air quality target for 2017 is more than double the acceptable standard set by the World Health Organisation , the mayor announced on Saturday in the wake of weeks of hazardous air pollution in the Chinese capital. “We will work hard to keep PM2.5 at an annual average of around 60 micrograms per cubic meter,” Beijing mayor Cai Qi said during his delivery of the city’s annual work report at the opening of the Beijing People’s Congress on Saturday.
Pilot killed as Thai fighter jet crashes at air show
By Associated Press A Thai air force pilot has died when his fighter jet crashed at an air show during the country’s Children’s Day. In this image made from video two vehicles burn after they collided on a highway east of Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.
Abu Sayyaf militants free S. Korean captain, Filipino crew
South Korean hostage Park Chul-hong, seated right, and Filipino hostage Glen Alindajao, left, prepare to answer questions after being flown in Davao from Jolo following their release Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 from their kidnappers in the volatile island of Jolo in southern Philippines. Park and Alindajao were released Saturday after almost three months in captivity.
Darlington Mowden Park have Hope and Bale in squad for Cambridge
DARLINGTON Mowden Park’s latest signings, South African hooker Devlin Hope and ex-Moseley fly half Elliot Bale, are in the squad for today’s match at Cambridge. Hope played for Coventry last season and has been with London Scottish for the first half of this campaign, but was wanted by Mowden following the loss of Santiago Socino.
Indian art finds new colour
Forget secret gardens, enchanted forests or mandalas. There’s a new set of colouring books in town, and they identify as Indian.
Hungarian reporter who kicked migrants gets 3-year probation
Petra Laszlo kicks a child as she runs with other migrants from a police line during disturbances in southern Hungary. Pic/AFP Szeged: The Hungarian camerawoman who was filmed kicking and possibly tripping migrants along the country’s border with Serbia was sentenced to three years’ probation for disorderly conduct.
Don promoting ‘5S’ model
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has proposed the “5S” model covering security, sustainability, standards, status and synergy to focus more on bringing about greater benefits to the people. According to Mr Don, under the security and sustainability areas, the ministry will work harder to handle non-traditional threats such as epidemics, food security, climate change and terrorism, while sustainably developing trade and investment for Thailand and other countries.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE Streaming: Watch SA v SL 3rd Test, Day 3 live telecast online
Sri Lanka resume Day Three of the third and final Test against South Arica at 80 for 4, still trailing South Africa by 346 runs, at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Skipper Angelo Mathews and his deputy Dinesh Chandimal are at the crease unbeaten on 11 and 3 respectively.
Nervous about their neighbour, Ukraine and Latvia urge Canada to press Trump on Russia
Soldiers lift their rifles during an honor guard beside the Freedom monument in Riga, Latvia, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 Two of Russia’s nervous neighbours are urging the Trudeau Liberals to use Canada’s close relationship with the U.S. to encourage the incoming Trump administration not to become too cosy with the Kremlin. The ambassadors of Ukraine and Latvia tell The Canadian Press that Canada’s historic friendship and alliance with the world’s only superpower puts it in a strong position to advise president-elect Donald Trump to be wary of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Latest: Slippery conditions cause problems in Slovenia
Snow and ice are causing traffic problems in Slovenia, closing part of a highway leading toward the Adriatic coast. The official STA news agency says slippery conditions led to a number of accidents in the country on Friday.
Costa Rica’s Alvaro E. Ortiz leads Latin America Amateur
Costa Rica’s Alvaro E. Ortiz shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Latin America Amateur Championship. The winner Sunday will receive an exemption to the Masters and spots in the final stage of qualifying for the U.S. Open and British Open.
Park Avenue set to face attacking threat from former player Simon Ainge
OLD boy Simon Ainge is set to pose a new threat to Park Avenue when they visit Harrogate Town today. The experienced defender was switched to attack last week and scored four times as he helped his side to a 6-3 win over Alfreton – their first victory in four games.
Hunt gives Corbyn by-election headache after quitting for V&A
Francis Elliott, Political Editor January 14 2017, 12:01am, The Times Tristram Hunt said that his decision to join the museum was not aimed at destabilising the Labour partyGetty Images Jeremy Corbyn faces four difficult by-elections in coming months after a leading Labour MP quit the Commons for a job in the arts.
Iraqi forces reach Mosul bridge, enter university complex
Friday 13th, January 2017 / 22:28 Written by Oman Observer MOSUL/BAGHDAD: Iraqi special forces stormed the Mosul University complex in the city’s northeast on Friday and pushed IS further back to reach another bridge across the Tigris river, the military said.
Canadian players figure in first and second rounds of MLS SuperDraft
Canadians Kwame Awuah and Brian Wright went in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday, followed by teenagers Adonijah Reid and Shamit Shome in the second round. The haul was in part due to new league initiatives making young talent from north of the border more accessible to American teams.
Lord Snowdon, ex-husband of Princess Margaret and famed photographer, dies at 86
Lord Snowdon, the society photographer and filmmaker who married Britain’s Princess Margaret and continued to mix in royal circles even after their divorce, has died. He was 86. “The Earl of Snowdon died peacefully at home on 13th January 2017,” said Camera Press, the photo agency with which he worked.
Former ambassador and diplomat from Israel visits Lake Charles
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States. And like every president since 1948, he will deal with the ongoing struggle between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
No news yet whether serial rapist is coming home
Serial rapist Selvah Kumar Subbiah is due to be released from prison this month and authorities won’t say whether he’ll be deported to his native Malaysia, or returned to the streets of Toronto. KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian serial rapist, convicted of assaulting more than two dozen women in Canada, is likely to be deported back to Malaysia soon after serving out his 25-year prison sentence.
ILWU members rail against proposed regulations changes
More than two dozen members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada rallied outside the Transport Canada offices on Second Avenue West on Thursday morning to send a strong message to the federal government: allowing the end of cabotage and privatizing Canada’s ports and airports would be a devastating mistake for hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers. Led by president of ILWU Local 400 marine section Terry Engler and president of ILWU Local 523 Regan Fletcher, union members from Prince Rupert to Vancouver rallied to tell the new Justin Trudeau Liberal government to bring in what they promised: change.
VIDEO: 65 proud new Canadians
A bunch of proud new Canadians are waving their red and white flags after taking the Oath of Citizenship this week in Kelowna. A total of 65 local residents became official Canadian citizens on Wednesday at a joy-filled ceremony held at the Rotary Centre of the Arts.
New Australia Day lamb ad isn’t landing well with Indigenous Australians
The latest Meat and Livestock Association Australia Day ad has been widely hailed as diverse and progressive on social media, but many Indigenous Australians have reacted very differently. Ryan Griffen, creator of ABC drama Cleverman, believes the ad to be in “poor taste”, telling Daily Life: “as important as it is for Australians to celebrate multiculturalism, I feel for us to be able to appreciate an ad like this on screen a lot of work needs to happen off screen.”
Motorcyclist badly injured in Waihi crash
A motorcyclist has been flown to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car in Waihi on Saturday. “The person on the motorcycle suffered some serious injuries and as a result has been flown to Waikato Hospital,” Simpson said.
Eight Indonesians deported over IS links freed
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight Indonesians deported from here for suspected links with the Islamic State have been freed by the Indonesian authorities. Riau Islands police spokesman Saptono Erland confirmed that the men, aged between 16 and 37, were released on Thursday after being interrogaA ted by the Indonesian counter-terrorism unit.
Relief as east coast storm surge fails to wreak havoc
Flood-threatened residents have expressed relief on parts of Britain’s east coast as a feared storm surge was not as bad as expected – but Essex is still bracing itself for the high tide. Thousands were evacuated from their homes as t he Environment Agency issued 17 severe warnings – which warn of danger to life – with those in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex told they were most at risk.
Diplomat recalled, four held over nasty remarks
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian diplomat has been transferred back after he allegedly made insulting remarks following the death of Tan Sri Adenan Satem, while several other people have been arrested for similar offences. It is understood the officer, who was based in the Philippines, had posted comments on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s Facebook page after the death of the Sarawak Chief Minister.
Lee now open to safe injection sites, yet not fully convinced
Mayor Ed Lee arrives for an event at the Islamic Society of San Francisco in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Abang Jo to continue the legacy
KUCHING: Sarawak’s new Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to continue the legacy of the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem, which won the former state leader much admiration around the country . Abang Johari, 66, was sworn in as the sixth Chief Minister in front of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana here yesterday, two days after Adenan passed away.
Yukon weightlifter bumped up in 2008 Olympic standings – again
Jeane Lassen competes in the women’s 75kg weightlifting final at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. She originally finished eighth, but has since been bumped up to fifth place.
‘The Present,’ Despite Cate Blanchett, Might Be the Worst Play to Ever Hit Broadway
Fearful of being labeled “the boy who cried wolf,” I had just about decided to refrain from calling Broadway shows “the worst thing I’ve ever seen.” Then I went to the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and suffered through a relentless three-hour pile of noisy, pointless and pretentious junk called The Present.
Sport24.co.za | Duminy: I’ll look at my average when I’m done
There are few who would disagree with that statement, but the problem over the years for the 32-year-old lefty has not been ability, but rather translating that ability into runs on the Test stage. His average was 32.62 when he walked to the wicket on day one of the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers.
‘Absolutely verboten’ or ‘personal family vacation’: Trudeau…
In the wake of accusations he broke federal law when he flew on a private helicopter during a recent holiday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declined Friday to offer a justification for that decision. Trudeau and his family spent several days over the New Year as the guest of the billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader the Aga Khan at the Aga Khan’s private island in the Bahamas.
Hilarious backlash as Chelsea Handler tries to pin nuclear aggression on Trump
Lord save us from celebrities who are dumber than a box of rocks. Chelsea Handler made a fool of herself calling President-elect Donald Trump out for not handling North Korea.
China and Russia promise ‘countermeasures’ against a US-Korean missile defense system
China and Russia have expressed concern about a US plan to deploy an antimissile system in South Korea and vowed to take unspecified “countermeasures,” state media reported. The countermeasures “will be aimed at safeguarding interests of China and Russia and the strategic balance in the region,” China’s state news service Xinhua said on January 13. “China and Russia urged the United States and South Korea to address their security concerns and stop the deployment of [the antimissile system] on the Korean Peninsula,” Xinhua said.
Stray cat Pickle has successful tumour operation
It is believed the cat’s owner died and Pickle, along with another cat, were left to fend for themselves on the street. She was taken in by Basildon Cat Rescue and donations flooded in to fund an operation to remove the growth and any other health costs.