In this May 8, 2016 file photo, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. Turnbull said Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 that U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed during a weekend telephone conversation to keep an Obama administration promise to resettle an undisclosed number of mostly Muslim refugees held on the impoverished nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Day: February 1, 2017
Melissa Mark-Viverito Declares Muslim Women Are ‘At the Forefront of the Resistance’
At the annual World Hijab Day celebration, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito declared that Muslim women are “at the forefront of the resistance” against President Donald Trump ‘s Muslim travel ban and intolerance of others-and expressed her solidarity with the Muslim community. Last week, Trump signed an executive order temporarily barring entry to the country for people coming from seven Muslim-majority countries-Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen.
‘I think the community just needed this’ says vigil organizer
People seen holding lit candles during a vigil Feb. 1, 2017 at the courthouse in support of the local Muslim community. Kenneth Armstrong/SooToday A diverse crowd of Saulites braved the cold tonight in a show of support for the local Muslim community, who are grieving Sunday’s tragic Quebec City mosque shooting.
The Best Picture Winner the Year You Were Born
The best works are a reflection of the era in which they were created. With the Oscars just around the corner, everyone is abuzz about what will be named this past season’s best picture.
Kanpur building collapse toll rises to 7
Kanpur, Feb 2 – The death toll in a building collapse here in Uttar Pradesh rose to seven on Thursday, with three more labourers succumbing to their injuries, a police official said. Eight persons trapped in the debris of the six-storey under-construction apartment building, owned by SP leader Mehtaab Aalam, were also rescued, the police official said.
Bribery scandal: Ayariga would soon cry – Charles Owusu
A staunch member of the Progressive People’s Party, Mr. Charles Owusu has jumped to the defence of Mr. Boakye Ayarko following unsubstantiated reports that he tried bribing members of the appointments committee to approve his candidature. He contends that he sees no reason a capable person would pay bribe to MPs when he knows that the vetting procedure used in the house, would allow him to appear before them for the second time even if they refuse to pass him for the first time.
Japan PM says meeting with Toyota president was decided months ago
Feb 2 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday that his plans to meet with Toyota Motor Corp Chief Executive Akio Toyoda on Friday were arranged months ago and he did not suddenly summon Toyoda in response to U.S. rhetoric on trade policy. Abe, speaking in the lower house budget committee, said he has no plans to give instructions to Toyoda, amid growing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump about Japanese auto imports.
Former Southwest Baptist University football player charged
A former football player at Southwest Baptist University was charged Wednesday in a videotaped assault at a group home for children. Viavia Manuma, 24, is jailed in Polk County on $50,000 bond on one count of child abuse and two counts of first-degree assault in the July incident at Home Court Advantage Inc. in Bolivar.
Trump to Australian PM: ‘This was the worst call by far’
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, right, speaks during a meeting on cyber security in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, right, speaks during a meeting on cyber security in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
How to use a roundabout | video
Now, put them up if you were told to indicate when leaving a roundabout, even if you’re travelling straight through. And finally, and just to really confuse matters, who was told you definitely don’t need to indicate unless you’re turning left or right? Right, so that’s just about everyone, then? Well, we’ve got some bad news for you: everything we thought we knew about how to use a roundabout is wrong.
Greenlea to the Rescue
The amazing team at Greenlea Premier Meats love helping people. They also love the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, which is why they have come to the rescue once again.
Flick Electric Co. Comedy Gala Hosted by Urzila Carlson
The Flick Electric Co. Comedy Gala will showcase a plethora of amazing comedians, many for the first time on a New Zealand stage.
Barbecue Chicken Seller Turns Tycoon With 2,500% Stock Surge
It’s been a fast ascent for college dropout Edgar “Injap” Sia, who less than a decade ago was selling barbecue chicken in the Philippines. He now leads the real estate developer with the best stock gains in Asia.
CU soccer signs nine for 2017 class
The Colorado women’s soccer team announced Wednesday that nine players have signed national letters of intent to play for the Buffaloes. “We lost six great seniors,” head coach Danny Sanchez said.
Correction: India-US-Tech Visas story
In a story Jan. 31 about H-1B visas, The Associated Press reported erroneously that proposed legislation could require more companies to prove that they have tried to hire U.S. workers before hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas. The change would actually force more companies to make a good faith effort to hire U.S. workers before considering foreign workers.
Where 14 Conservative leadership candidates stand on social issues
Leadership candidates prepare for the Conservative Party French language leadership debate, in in Quebec City, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. When it comes to social issues, there are stark differences between the 14 different candidates running for the Conservative leadership, which will be decided May 27. While Kevin O’Leary and Rick Peterson support same-sex marriage, legal abortion and doctor-assisted death, Brad Trost and Peter Lemieux are on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Samsung to launch web payments service for Android phones in South Korea
Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Thursday it will launch a mobile web payments service for all smartphones powered by Google Inc’s Android mobile operating system in South Korea in the first quarter. The logo of Samsung Electronic is seen at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, July 4, 2016.
Arrests on anniversary of Egypt riot
Egyptian security forces have arrested dozens in central Cairo on the anniversary of a soccer riot that killed over 70 fans in 2012. Lawyer Mokhtar Mounir told The Associated Press that over 80 people were taken into custody, with some arrests made near the club grounds belonging to the Al-Ahly team.
RCMP officer featured in documentary
Penticton RCMP officer Dan Moskaluk is advocating for a non-animal protein diet in the latest documentary Eating You Alive. Eating You Alive is about the connection between dietary habits and chronic diseases, a large theme in Moskaluk’s life.
Why The Arctic Apple Means You May Be Seeing More GMOs At The Store
Genetically engineered crops are nothing new. But emerging technology that allows scientists to alter plants more precisely and cheaply is taking genetically engineered plants from the field to the kitchen.
Ending years of cuts, miners are exploring again – cautiously
After years of cutting budgets and squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see the first increase in spending on exploration in five years. Exploration spending came under pressure when commodity prices tumbled and investors pushed miners to be less profligate, especially on large new projects and in untested locations.
U.S. Increases Firefighting Aid To Chile As More Than 70 Blazes Rage
The U.S. Embassy in Chile says it is sending an additional $740,000 for protective equipment and firefighting tools, as the country continues to battle more than 70 active wildfires that have killed at least 11 people in the past two weeks. The latest contribution, announced Tuesday , brings the total wildfire aid to Chile from the U.S. government to $840,000, including $100,000 promised last week after Chilean President Michele Bachelet declared a state of emergency.
Jewish settlers set tires ablaze at the Amona outpost, northeast of Ramallah, on Wednesday.
Hours after Israel approved 3,000 new settlement homes in the West Bank, Israeli security forces moved to evacuate settlers from an illegal outpost there, sparking scuffles. There’s been a clear uptick in the rate of settlement approval since Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president less than two weeks ago – and Trump is expected to be supportive of settlement expansion.
Serbia’s authorities order lockdown at a migrant camp
The Serbian authorities on Wednesday imposed restrictions on the movements of migrants in a camp near Belgrade, after three men allegedly attacked a woman and her children near the refugee center, a minister said. The migrants will now need permission to leave the camp, a set of former army barracks in the town of Obrenovac, just outside Belgrade, said Labour Minister Aleksandar Vulin, who is also in charge of refugee centres.
Syria opposition says U.N. can’t pick delegates to peace talks
Syria’s main opposition body said on Wednesday it would be “unacceptable” for the United Nations to choose opposition delegates to the next round of peace talks in Geneva planned for this month. The armed opposition separately stated that no outsiders could choose Syrian representatives to talks, and that it would not accept invitations to negotiations which did not lead to “transition of power to a transitional governing body.”
Trump White House issues muted response to renewed violence in Ukraine
The Trump administration on Wednesday maintained a low-key approach to the latest flare-up of violence in eastern Ukraine, where the government accuses Russian-backed forces of stepping up attacks. The restrained tone may reflect the start of a new U.S. approach to dealing with Russia’s cross-border activity, even as top U.S. officials are pledging to support Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Galapagos doses first patient with novel CF corrector GLPG2222
Mechelen, Belgium; 1 February 2017 – Galapagos NV announces dosing of the first patient with cystic fibrosis Class III with novel CF corrector GLPG2222 as an add-on to Kalydeco® in a Phase 2a study. Galapagos further announced the opening of an Investigational New Drug file with the US Food & Drug Administration for GLPG2222, triggering a $10 million milestone payment.
Keep away from cliffs warning as Dorset on flood alert due to strong winds and heavy rain
The Environment Agency tonight issued a flood alert – flooding is possible – for the whole of the west coast of Dorset from Lyme Regis to Portland Bill tomorrow. The warning says: “The forecast wind direction is veering from south easterly to south westerly through the day with gusts up to 60 mph, Force 8. “Expect spray overtopping the beaches and flooding to low lying areas.
In A First, Emirati Foreign Minister Defends Trump Visa Ban
The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat on Wednesday came out in defense of President Donald Trump’s order temporarily barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. The comments by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Gulf federation’s foreign minister, could help bolster the administration’s assertion that the directive was not intended as a ban against Muslims.
State Purchases of Pricey Cars for Officials Rile Egyptian Public
An Egyptian vendor looks for clients amid a traffic jam in Cairo, Nov. 7, 2016. Social media, TV stations and newspapers in Egypt are abuzz after reports that the country’s parliament speaker and his two deputies are using state funds to get flashy cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Enormous Sigmund Freud collection available online for the first time
In 1859, a Jewish wool and textile merchant from Moravia tried to immigrate to Leipzig, Germany, with his wife, toddler son and infant daughter.
Dozens arrested on anniversary of deadly Egypt soccer riot
Egyptian security forces arrested dozens in central Cairo on Wednesday, the anniversary of a soccer riot that killed over 70 fans in 2012.
Toronto Argonauts sign former NFL linebacker Victor Butler to CFL deal
Linebacker Victor Butler, who was suspended in 2015 for violating the NFL’s drug policy, was among three Americans signed by the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 245-pound Butler spent seven NFL seasons with Dallas , New Orleans , Arizona and Indianapolis and the New York Giants .
Rare Red Heifer Eligible for Third Temple Offering Found, And You Won’t Believe Where
A rabbi in a remote region of Mexico he went to a dairy farm to purchase milk, and was shocked when he saw a vital element of the Third Temple right in front of his eyes: a red heifer calmly chewing its cud under the Baja sun. “I’ve grown up with the stories, so I know how rare and valuable the red heifer is,” Rabbi Benny “Bentsion” Hershcovich told Breaking Israel News.
Khari Wendell McClelland charts ancestral path from slavery in ‘Freedom Singer’
Khari Wendell McClelland sought to trace the path travelled by his ancestors and other African-American slaves who fled to Canada in search of freedom. But as he embarked on his cross-Canada journey researching the history of the Underground Railroad and his own great-great-great-grandmother Kizzy, McClelland unearthed a connection which deepened his interest and ties to their stories.
Federal Prosecutors Make Major Announcement About Anthony Weiner
Anthony Weiner is back in the headlines, but this time it’s not a new sexting scandal that has him in hot water! Surprising, I know. He’s managing to keep it in his pants for a record amount of time.
Football Fans Sign Petition To FIRE Lady Gaga, Who May Use Superbowl For Political Message
It really sucks when celebrities try to hijack events to spread a political message, especially when you don’t agree with said message. Is it really possible for celebrities to leave the preaching to those a little better equipped for the job and just entertain us? People are concerned that Lady Gaga is going to use the Super Bowl halftime show to spread her political opinions, and they aren’t about to stand for it.
Only go to A&E if “absolutely necessary” urge the Queen Elizabeth …
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital at King’s Lynn has appealed for the public’s help in dealing with a spike in demand Chief operating manager Karen Croker said: “Over the last couple of days, the hospital has once again seen significant numbers of acutely ill patients arriving at A&E. “We are appealing for the public’s help in dealing with this spike in demand and would ask them to only attend A&E if absolutely necessary.
Sousse inquests: ‘Four of one family went on boys’ trip and only one came back’
Charles Patrick Evans, Joel Richards and Adrian Evans were among the 30 Britons killed in the Tunisian beach massacre A woman whose son, brother and father were killed by a gunman in a Tunisian hotel has told their inquests how the terror attack “destroyed” her family. Suzanne Richards said the deaths of Charles Patrick Evans, 78, Adrian Evans, 49 and Joel Richards, 19, had left the remaining members of her tight-knit family “broken”.
Nickelback plan summer tour, debut new song
The Alberta rockers released the first new single on Tuesday – also titled “Feed the Machine” – and plans for an extensive run of summer concerts that stop in seven Canadian cities. Included among the dates are shows in Toronto on June 27, in Montreal on June 29 and a run of concerts in Western Canada throughout late September.