Mughniyeh is a Hezbollah commander with extensive family links to the Lebanon-based militant group. He’s the nephew of Hezbollah’s previous military commander, Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an explosion near the Syrian capital in last year, and the son of military commander Imad Mughniyeh, who was killed in a 2008 car bombing in Damascus that Hezbollah blamed on Israel.
Month: January 2017
Ivory Coast: Mutiny ends, cocoa prices tumble
“Cocoa futures slid the most in a month in London after negotiations ended a two-day army mutiny that had paralyzed several cities in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest producer. Following an extraordinary cabinet meeting on Saturday, President Alassane Ouattara said he’d reached an agreement with soldiers who had blocked roads in the central city of Bouake in Daloa, one of the biggest cocoa areas, and the commercial capital of Abidjan.
Canada Stocks-TSX falls in broad retreat led by energy stocks
TORONTO, Jan 9 Canada’s benchmark stock index finished lower on Monday as energy stocks fell with tumbling oil prices, and financial, telecom and industrial stocks also weighed on the market. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index ended down 107.10 points, or 0.69 percent, at 15,388.95.
China’s poorest, trying to stay warm, add greatly to smog
QIAN’AN, China – An overloaded coal truck rumbles down from the steel factory and hits a bump, sending chunks of its black cargo skittering and click-clicking along the asphalt. Waiting by the roadside, a farmer swaddled in thick, cotton-padded winter clothing scrambles into onrushing traffic to pick up the pieces.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides on Falling Oil Prices
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today slipped thanks to a downturn in crude oil prices, but that didn’t stop the Nasdaq from hitting another record high. Now, here’s a look at today’s most important market events and stocks, plus a preview of Tuesday’s economic calendar.
Chris Hemsworth on the benefits of filming Thor Ragnarok in Australia
‘No wonder Taylor Swift ended things!’ Tom Hiddleston is ridiculed for his ‘white savior’ acceptance speech about South Sudan at Golden Globes ‘It’s good to be able to put the kids in bed every night’: Chris Hemsworth on the benefits of filming Thor Ragnarok in Australia as he prepares to film next Avengers movie in the US And on Sunday while at the Golden Globes, Chris Hemsworth revealed his joy at getting to spend quality time with his kids while filming blockbuster Thor last year on the Gold Coast. Speaking to the Today Show’s Richard Wilkins on the red carpet in Los Angeles, the superhero star admitted Ragnarok, the third movie in the Marvel franchise, was his best movie-making experience yet.
Did Richard Wilkins have to MESSAGE Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman…
Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
Madawaska County BBQ Dipping Sauce
This BBQ sauce is very common and well liked in the Madawaska County of Northern Maine US and New Brunswick Canada. It is most commonly used as a side dipping sauce for chicken, but is also used as a dressing for coleslaw instead of the typical creamy or vinegar ones we are used to seeing.
‘I’m drunk and I’m locked out!’ Tipsy Busy Philipps ends her Golden …
Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center opens David Iacovazzi-Pau Portraits exhibit
The Customs House Museum features the figurative work of international artist David Iacovazzi-Pau this month in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery. The suite of ten, made up of sketches as well as oils on canvas, date from 2013 to 2016.
Experts: NY can absorb closing of Indian Point nuke plant
A plan to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant by 2021 removes a long-held fear of an accident occurring miles from the nation’s most populous city. Although the plant provides about a quarter of the electricity in New York City and suburban Westchester County, experts agree that taking he plant offline should have a negligible long-term impact on supply.
Michele Bachmann looks to Trump to reverse “evil” gay agenda
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann recently appeared on Family Research Council President Tony Perkins ‘ “Washington Watch” radio show, where she made known her support of Perkins’ call for President-elect Donald Trump to eliminate supporters of LGBTQ rights from the State Department. The Trump transition team has already raised alarm bells with a memo sent to the Energy Department asking for the names of people who work on climate change , and another to the State Department looking for information on employees who have worked “to promote gender equality, such as ending gender-based violence, promoting women’s participation in economic and political spheres, entrepreneurship, etc.”
Merkel pledges quick security action after Berlin attack
Chancellor Angela Merkel promised Monday that Germany’s government would tackle security issues raised by the Christmas market truck attack and renewed a pledge to make a “national effort” to ensure that failed asylum seekers return home. The Dec. 19 truck attack in Berlin demanded a swift response that guarantees both security and civil liberties, Merkel said at a conference of civil servants in Cologne.
House gets Lymington Town moving again
House’s stunning 20-yarder earned Lymo a long overdue 1-0 victory at Sydenhams Premier strugglers Whitchurch United on Saturday. Leapfrogging the Jamboys were Cowes Sports who did their survival hopes a power of good with a 2-0 home win over Bournemouth Poppies.
Corrie’s uncle says family’s experts will help police not replace them
Missing airman Corrie McKeague’s uncle has explained how the family bringing in private experts is to help the police investigation, not start their own. Speaking on a Facebook Live session on Saturday evening, Tony Ringe explained how Suffolk Police had finite resources and other cases, including murders, to investigate so they faced constraints.
Girlfriend of missing RAF serviceman Corrie McKeague reveals she is pregnant
Corrie McKeague, 23, from Fife, was last seen in the early hours of September 24 in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. His girlfriend April Oliver, 21, told BBC Look East she discovered she was pregnant in October – just weeks after Mr McKeague’s disappearance.
Terror Attack on GREF camp in Akhnoor: High alert sounded in Jammu;…
Srinagar, Jan 9: High alert has been sounded in Akhnoor and Khour area of Jammu and Kashmir after the terrorist attack on General Reserve Engineer Force camp in Akhnoor . The militants attacked the GREF camp in Akhnoor near LoC on Monday morning and killed three GREF labourers.
Bigger footprint for Green-Wood Cemetery visitors’ center
Cemetery officials have decided to increase the size of the footprint of a new building that will be constructed on the property, the has learned. The new building will stand alongside the landmarked Weir Greenhouse, which will serve as the nucleus of the visitors’ center.
Sister of Bury St Edmunds shooting victim tells court she was threatened
A woman has told a jury that she felt ‘constantly watched’ after her brother, who was later shot in an alleged murder plot in Bury St Edmunds, moved in with her. Sarah Spinks said she also received a hand delivered letter written in red ink which said: “This is your last chance.
Martin McGuinness resigns as Deputy First Minister in protest at energy scheme
Martin McGuinness has announced his resignation as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party’s handling of a botched renewable energy scheme. The Sinn Fein veteran’s move, which will come into effect at 5pm on Monday, is likely to lead to a snap Assembly election in the region.
Pakistan perpetrating terrorism in India: MoS PMO1 hour ago
New Delhi, Jan 9 : It is more than evident to the entire world that terrorism in India is actually being perpetrated by Pakistan, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said today. He said a large number of infiltration bids from the Pakistani side have been made unsuccessful by the security forces.
CBSE Class 12th & 10th Exams 2017 Date Sheet: Exams to start from March 9th29 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 9: CBSE class 12th and class 10th board exams 2017 are scheduled to start from March 9, 2017. The schedule has been revised bearing in mind the assembly elections.
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Reliance Jio most searched keyword by mobile users in 2016: Study1 hour ago
New Delhi, Jan 9 : Reliance Jio, which launched its much awaited 4G services last year, was the most searched keyword by mobile users, way ahead of star cricketer Virat Kohli and bollywood superstar Salman Khan, according to 2016 mobile trend released by Alibaba group firm UC News. “Reliance Jio is the ‘Hottest Keyword’ of 2016 with 116 million page views in both Hindi and English content, owing to the group’s launch of multiple free calls and data services in a scenario where telecom companies are struggling to provide faster and deeper connectivity,” UC News report said.
Air Force Looks At Sharing Pilots With Airlines
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Councillor Paul Clapp sends warning after knife is found in bush by litter pickers in Wisbech
UKIP Councillor Paul Clapp has warned people in Wisbech to be vigilant after a knife was discovered in a bush by litter pickers. The knife, which appears to have a blade of around three inches, was found by volunteers from the Oasis Community Centre, who were carrying out a litter-pick along Cherry Road on Monday .
Laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and cash stolen in Ollard Avenue,…
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Loan Watch: Veretout on target/Wins for Cowans and Mason
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The loss of Alex Brown to a knee injury proved a big blow for Keighley
For most of the contest there was little to choose between the sides but the visitors, to a considerable extent, were the authors of their own misfortune. Too often they lost the ball in contact, uncharacteristically missed tackles and significantly were forced to play a quarter of the match with only 14 men after avoidable sin binnings.
Steeton and Salts now Hunt-ing down semi-final berths
Buy this photo ” > Buy this photo ” > Buy this photo ” > Buy this photo ” > Salts made home advantage count to beat Horbury Town 2-1, with Luke Lavery’s first-half goal setting Salts on their way. The visitors equalised through James Mountain early in the second half but the result was secured when substitute Ryan Whitfield netted Salts’ second with 12 minutes left.
Teenager appeals for return of necklace containing her mother’s ashes
A CULLINGWORTH teenager is desperately trying to find a lost necklace with close ties to her late mother and grandmother. Morgan Taylor, 18, lost the necklace on Saturday, January 7 either while travelling on buses or in Keighley town centre.
Manorlands fundraiser Andrew Wood, second from right, receives a cheque at Keighley Market Hall
A series of festive activities was staged at the Low Street site in aid of the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. There was a raffle, tombola stall – with prizes donated by traders – an appearance by Santa and performances from accordionist Derek Steel.
Class, not education reason why women delay motherhood
It had been widely assumed a woman’s desire to go to university or college to fulfil an educational aspiration before starting a family was the reason British women postponed motherhood. But new research found education played a much smaller role in delaying motherhood than previously thought and a woman’s family background was the major factor.
U.S. Navy destroyer fires warning shots at Iranian vessels: U.S. officials
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels on Sunday after they closed in at a high rate of speed in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. defense officials told Reuters on Monday. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Mahan established radio communication with the boats but they did not respond to requests to slow down.
Heineken objects to 1,200-homes proposal
ONE of the biggest employers in the county has objected to the 1,200-homes proposal in Three Elms in Hereford. Heineken, which employs 296 people at the Cider Mills in Plough Lane, Hereford and a further 350 within the local supply chain, objects to the proposal to build the homes on a site which is bordered by the A4103 Roman Road to the north and the A438 Kings Acre Road to the south.
Before the courts
Alexander Colin McDonald, aged 28, of Gibbs Road, Lye, was given a seven month community order for entering the Chequers Inn, Stourbridge, as a trespasser on September 27, 2016, and stealing cash of a value unknown. He was also sentenced for entering Customark, Dudley, as a trespasser on November 13, 2016, with intent to steal and driving without insurance in Lye on January 2. He was given six penalty points and must pay compensation of A 500, a victim surcharge of A 85, A 185 court costs and a A 100 fine.
5 suicide bombers die, kill 3 near Nigeria’s Maiduguri city
Five suicide bombers trying to infiltrate Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri have died in explosions that killed at least three civilians, police said Monday, blaming Boko Haram Islamic extremists. Sunday night’s blasts occurred more than 10 kilometers apart on the city’s eastern outskirts, deputy superintendent Victor Isuku said.
Indonesia’s president moves to rein in ‘out of control’ military chief
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, right, talks with military Chief Gatot Nurmantyo as walk past fighter jets and weapons during a military exercise on Natuna Island, Riau Islands province, Indonesia, on October 6, 2016. Photo – Reuters File Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, right, talks with military Chief Gatot Nurmantyo as walk past fighter jets and weapons during a military exercise on Natuna Island, Riau Islands province, Indonesia, on October 6, 2016.
Beijing launches environmental police force to tackle air pollution
People exercise in the smog on a polluted day in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, on January 9, 2017. Photo – Reuters People exercise in the smog on a polluted day in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, on January 9, 2017.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, fourth left, shakes hands with Russia’s Rear Adm. Eduard Mikhailov, third left, at the anti-submarine navy ship Admiral Tributs at the south pier in Manila, Philippines on January 6, 2017.