Month: January 2017

Terrorist Attack at Quebec Mosque Kills Six, Injures Five Others

Quebec police have confirmed that six people were killed and two more are fighting for their lives after gunmen opened fire Sunday evening at a Quebec City mosque in one of the worst terrorist attacks in Canada. The male victims range in age from 39 to 60 years old, and had gathered for prayers at the Islamic Cultural Centre in a suburb of Quebec City.

Riina agrees to testify in court

Palermo, January 30 – Former Mafia boss of bosses Tot Riina on Monday said he will testify in court on alleged talks between the Italian State and Cosa Nostra to stop a string of mafia bombings in the early 1990s. Through a lawyer, Riina, 86, said he would answer questions from prosecutors and lawyers.

Soon You Could Buy Shares in Nando’s

Nando’s Group, the South African fast-food company known for its spicy chicken and fries, is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Nando’s is speaking to advisers and is in the early stages of planning a share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private.

Signal jammers to be installed soon at Cebu City jail

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmena will put up signal jammers at Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center in Barangay Kalunasan this year. Osmena said in a news conference on Monday, January 30, that he plans to install more or less four signal jamming devices in the jail facility that even policemen cannot use their cellphones.

Concepcion port rehab underway

THE Korean International Cooperation Agency officials are expected to arrive in Iloilo on Wednesday, February 1, for the ceremonial exchange of the Record of Discussions that contains the terms and conditions to implement the rehabilitation of Concepcion fish port. Koica is set to renovate the fishing port for the fishermen in Northern Iloilo following the approval of the proposed $4.5-million rehabilitation of the said infrastructure project.

Busay resident to give portion of land to Cebu City

A RESIDENT in Sitio Garaje, Barangay Busay, Cebu City, plans to give a part of her land to the City Government. Otadoy, whose jeepneys were damaged in a landslide on January 16, told City Councilor Jerry Guardo on Monday that her family eyes to donate a portion of their land to the City, so they can also use the space to park their vehicles.

Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year

Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.

Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year

Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.

Kent Police said both men have been bailed to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on March 2

Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged removal of items from a sunken Royal Navy warship in the English Channel. John Blight and Nigel Ingram are accused of failing to declare items to the Receiver of Wreck from HMS Hermes, a protected cruiser built in the late 19th century and converted into an aircraft ferry and depot ship ready for the outbreak of the First World War.

Kent Police said both men have been bailed to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on March 2

Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged removal of items from a sunken Royal Navy warship in the English Channel. John Blight and Nigel Ingram are accused of failing to declare items to the Receiver of Wreck from HMS Hermes, a protected cruiser built in the late 19th century and converted into an aircraft ferry and depot ship ready for the outbreak of the First World War.

Debra J. Saunders:

President Donald Trump’s first full work week began with action and drama. Trump had planned to assume office with executive orders that showed his commitment to making good on key campaign promises.

A look at Trump’s executive order on refugees, immigration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that makes major changes to America’s immigration system, sparking confusion at airports, protests around the country and denunciations from leaders around the world. Trump’s executive order temporarily suspends all immigration for citizens of seven majority Muslim countries for 90 days.

Daniel O’Donnell to pay a visit to Donard School

Daniel will arrive in town on Monday 6 February to perform to a packed audience at a charity concert in the Parish Centre, Scarva Road, Banbridge. In keeping with his very caring nature, Daniel has also arranged to make a private visit to the pupils of Donard Special School in Banbridge earlier that day.

Leonid Bershidsky:

Russia, a country not known for strict constitutionalism, has offered Syria’s warring sides a draft constitution that will probably get rejected. But the document sheds light on Russia’s goals in the war-torn Middle Eastern nation.

Tierney v Lay war of words set to go before the conduct committee of Fenland District Council

Allegations by 78-year-old UKIP councillor Alan Lay that he was threatened by the mayor of Wisbech Garry Tibbs will be considered by the conduct committee of Fenland Council following a complaint by deputy mayor Steve Tierney. Cllr Tierney claims that during a Wisbech town council meeting discussing the minutes Cllr Lay claimed that Cllr Tibbs had threatened him at the previous meeting.

Dining review: Putting it all on the table

For those looking to take their desire for a night out with friends to the next level, Table Talk could be just the right place. The 6 month old ‘cosmopolitan bistro’, Table Talk in the heart of Tel Aviv draws much of its inspiration from the 16th century European use of the restaurant’s name, which refers to a literary genre based on conversations and comments made by cultural figures, artists and politicians.

Man mauled to death by tiger at Chinese zoo

A zoo in China was evacuated and closed Sunday after a man scaling a wall fell into a tiger enclosure and was mauled to death. Officials at the Youngor Wildlife Park in Ningbo spent an hour Sunday rescuing a man who fell into the tiger enclosure while scaling the zoo’s wall in an attempt to avoid paying the admission fee.

Bowlers lead the charge

Gunnedah Second XI enhanced their MA Connolly Cup semi-final prospects with a six-wicket win over Glen Innes in Gunnedah on Sunday. Gunnedah in reply chased down the runs in 23 overs with opener Sam Lumby making 26 and putting on 43 for the first wicket with teenager Adam McGuirk, before Anthony Daniels and Darrin Cameron polished off the runs.

Britain’s Flybe notes slow start to final quarter

Jan 30 Airline Flybe Group Plc said uncertain customer confidence and poor weather led to a slow start to the current quarter, after tough trading conditions and increased market capacity hit its fleet utilisation in the third quarter. However, the airline, which connects British regional airports to London and other European cities, said on Monday its third-quarter revenue grew, boosted by additional capacity in its network.

Breaking down Marcus Stoinis’ fantastic feat

Marcus Stoinis almost orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks in cricket history in Australia’s series opener against New Zealand and it is worth hailing a mighty individual feat, even if it came in a loss. It is not even remotely his fault that the rest of his team was asleep at the wheel, so let’s look at five reasons Stoinis is still a stunner.

Court round-up: Grantham area defendants brought before the courts

John Thomas Barrand, 46, of Belton Avenue, Grantham: admits assaulting a woman and a man by beating at a property on High Dyke, Woodnook, on December 5. Also admits damaging a mobile phone worth A 200. Barrand was discharged conditionally for 12 months and made subject of a restraining order to protect the female victim, preventing him from attended the property in Woodnook or Tropicana Tan in The George Centre in Grantham.