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Day: February 1, 2017
Tram ride to Colyton was just the ticket
The highly experienced guide, Inspector Gareth Richards, gave a detailed description of the work done throughout the year, as well as giving a history of some of the trams. This was followed by a return trip to Colyford on their newest tram – Car 15, painted in the blue and cream livery of the Isle of Man.
In Israel, It’s Build, Build, Build
Israel approved 3,000 more housing units in the occupied West Bank late Tuesday, the largest number in a wave of new construction plans that defy the international community and that open a forceful phase in the country’s expansion into land the Palestinians claim for a future state. Emboldened by the new Trump administration and internal battles at home, Israel announced plans for the new units in about a dozen settlements a week after approving 2,500 homes in the West Bank and 566 in East Jerusalem.
Kazakhstan: Authorities Using Intimidation to Quell Labor Unrest
For all the oil riches that abound in the surrounding region, Aktau is not a prosperous or beautiful city. Grey Soviet apartment blocks exude an air of decay, and the more recent high-rise buildings are already aging poorly.
At least 94 psychiatric patients died of negligence in South Africa last year
At least 94 psychiatric patients died of negligence in South Africa last year after they were moved from a licensed home to unregistered facilities, the health ombudsman said on Wednesday, sparking public outrage. About 1,300 psychiatric patients were moved from a unit of the Life Healthcare Group to charities during last year in a cost-cutting bid by the health department in Gauteng province, the commercial hub where Johannesburg and Pretoria are located.
MEG Energy holds conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2016…
MEG Energy Corp. announces that it intends to release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. A conference call will be held to discuss the company’s fourth quarter 2016 results and its capital plans for 2017 which initiate production growth through 2019, supported by the recently- announced financial transactions.
Slovakia establishes police unit to fight terror, extremism
In this March 6, 2016 file picture, chief of the extreme right Kotleba – People’s Party Our Slovakia Marian Kotleba arrives for a television debate in Bratislava, Slovakia. Slovakia has established a new police unit to fight terrorism and far-right extremism.
Tories criticize Trudeau over letter to Fox, say the PM has better things to do
The Opposition Conservatives are criticizing the Prime Minister’s Office for complaining to Fox News about a tweet identifying the suspect in the Quebec City mosque shooting as “Moroccan.” In an open letter to Fox News Channel co-president Bill Shine, PMO Communications Director Kate Purchase wrote that Canada is “an open, welcoming country that stands by its citizens.”
Zimbabwe pastor who led protests is arrested on return home
A lawyer says a Zimbabwe pastor who fled to the United States after launching a popular protest movement has been arrested on his return home. Police spokeswoman Charity Charamba says Mawarire was picked up on an outstanding arrest warrant.
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.
Group calls for cease-fire amid upsurge in Ukraine fighting
Fighting between government troops and Russia-backed separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine escalated … . A Ukrainian soldier inspects a crater left by an explosion in Avdiivka, Ukraine, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
How Powerful Is France’s President?
France’s outgoing President Sarkozy and his wife leave the Elysee Palace after the handover ceremony with President Hollande, May 15, 2012. French presidents have more power than the leaders of most other advanced democracies, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and, arguably, the United States.
Whistler Film Festival invites screenwriters and producers to apply for lab programs
This was demonstrated again in November 2016 when it screened La La Land on its opening night, well in advance of the movie’s general release. La La Land , starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, went on to receive 14 Oscar nominations , tying a record set by Titanic and All About Eve .
Serbia introduces lockdown for migrants in Belgrade center
Migrants covered with blankets rest in an abandoned brick factory in the northern Serbian town of Subotica, near the border between Serbia and Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Thousands of migrants have been stranded in Serbia and looking for ways to cross illegally into the European Union.
Central Africans Use Radio Network to Stay Safe From LRA
Two decades after the Lord’s Resistance Army began terrorizing civilians in northern Uganda, the LRA boasts just a fraction of its former strength, about 100 fighters active in parts of central Africa. But the communities most at risk of attack have little protection in remote lawless regions of the Central African Republic and the Congo.
Glimpse of spring as first snowdrops of 2017 bloom across Suffolk
Spring has arrived near St Joseph’s College in Ipswich with the first snowdrops in bloom. By Sarah Lucy Brown The arrival of February has brought with it the first snowdrop blooms of the season across Suffolk with the flowers spotted in Ipswich, Ickworth Park and Kentwell Hall.
What you need to know when buying tickets for Ed Sheeran’s UK and European tour
Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s UK and European tour will go on sale tomorrow – with hundreds of thousands of fans hoping for a chance to see the Suffolk superstar perform live. Ed’s much-anticipated return to the limelight this year has already seen him achieve music history as the first artist to occupy the top two positions in the UK Singles Chart with Castle on the Hill, his “love song for Suffolk” and Shape of You.
Business Rx: This farming start-up seeks help cultivating advisors to help it grow
This week, a start-up that helps farmers in emerging economies find markets for their goods seeks advice on how to assemble an advisory board.- Dan Beyers After graduating from Brown University in 2007 with a degree in Business Economics, Ashley King-Bischof spent a season playing professional basketball in Europe. The travel for games piqued her interest in exploring more of the world.
Lukashenka-Style Visa-Free Regime: Foreigners To Be Checked Against Databases Of Belarus, Russia
The foreigners arriving under the visa-free regime to Minsk airport will be checked against the databases of the police and the secret services of Belarus and Russia. Belarusian expert in national security issues Aliaksandr Tsishchanka has said this during the video-conference dedicated to introduction of the visa-free regime for the citizens of 80 states in Belarus, BelTA reports.
“Even Afghan Veteran Will Put On Medals And Participate In Outraged Belarusians’ March”
Homel resident Dzmitry Saburau also speaks to the people. He talks to different people, films it and publishes the video-records on his Youtube channel.
Jury Selection Finishing in Cuban Ballplayer Smuggling Case
Jury selection is wrapping up in Miami federal court for a sports agent and an associate charged with illegally smuggling Cuban baseball players from the communist island to the U.S. A federal judge said final questioning of jurors is scheduled for Wednesday morning in the case of Bartolo Hernandez and Julio Estrada, both of whom have pleaded not guilty. Opening statements are expected that afternoon.
RSA Insurance Invests in UK Dog Care Fintech Company, Pitpatpet
RSA Insurance has made its first external investment in a fintech company, Pitpatpet Ltd., the Cambridge, England-based creator of the PitPat dog activity monitor and dog care intelligence data platform. PitPat attaches quickly and securely to a dog’s collar where it has a battery life of over a year.
Mystery over Chinese tycoon’s disappearance from Hong Kong
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a Chinese-born Canadian billionaire reportedly seized in Hong Kong by mainland Chinese police, in a case that could rekindle concerns about overreach by Chinese law enforcement in the semiautonomous city. Xiao Jianhua is in mainland China, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post on Wednesday, citing an anonymous source close to the tycoon, one of China’s richest individuals.
Premier League transfer gossip: Why there’s still a buzz… 2
Former Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic was the subject of a A 10m deadline day bid from Watford. The Hornets were also prepared to throw in their current first-choice stopper Heurelho Gomes, the Daily Telegraph reports today, but Chelsea rejected their approach.
‘Plastic bag waste can be a real nuisance’: Free plastic bags given out in small shops
Save money and the environment while you have the chance to pick up a free reusable bag from your local shop. The North London Waste Authority has launched the third year of its ‘Bag It Up and Reuse It’ campaign to give away bags for life to shoppers in smaller outlets.
Dubai International Boat Show 2017: MENA’s market for superyachts
The propensity of ultra-high net worth individuals in the Mena region to buy superyachts built within the last 15 years is 20 per cent, the second highest in the world after Eastern Europe , with propensity to buy based on historic data of wealth increase versus superyacht ownership.
UAE developer Nakheel announces record $1.35B net profit
The 2016 results – which take Nakheel’s cumulative results since 2010 to Dh19.9 billion – follow improved year-on-year performances by the company’s retail, hospitality and residential leasing businesses. UAE-based Nakheel , one of the world’s leading developers, has announced a record net profit of Dh4.96 billion for 2016 – the highest in the company’s history – up 13 per cent over Dh4.38 billion the previous year, thus indicating a stable and mature real estate sector in Dubai.
Ban Ki-moon abandons S. Korea presidency bid
Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon announces an end to his attempt to seek South Korea’s presidency at the National Assembly in Seoul on February 1, 2017. Photo: AFP Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon abruptly ended his attempt to seek South Korea’s presidency Wednesday, dropping a lifetime of diplomacy to denounce his country’s political establishment.
Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Dhaka
A red carpet was rolled out as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Dhaka today on a three-day official visit at the invitation of his Bangladesh counterpart Abdul Hamid. President Hamid received the Palestinian President near the VVIP Tarmac of Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport amid a 21-gun salute, while President Hamid’s two grandson and granddaughter – Namira and Jim – presented him a bouquet.
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Ekushey book fair kicks off
The much-awaited month-long book fair “Amar Ekushey Granthamela” begins on the Bangla Academy premises and extending into the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das The much-awaited month-long book fair “Amar Ekushey Granthamela” begins on the Bangla Academy premises and extending into the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka today.
Red Wings in second after win over Melfort
The Weyburn Red Wings won 6-3 over the Melfort Mustangs, in a home game on Friday. The Red Wings are now second place in the Viterra division of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
Buffalo Grove eye doctor sees value of his work in Nicaragua
Villagers wait outside for the chance to be seen in one of the eight eye clinics set up inside the school in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Dr. Larry Nierman examines one of the hundreds of patients he saw over the course of the week on a medical mission to Nicaragua with Volunteering Optometric Services to Humanity.
Two peat seeking UC opens hunt in volleyball
BAGUIO. Carmela Dicksen of the University of Baguio Lady Cardinals scores against two University of the Cordilleras Lady Jaguars in last year’s women’s volleyball championship match of the Baguio – Benguet Educational Athletic League.
Nearly half of Britons back Trump state visit: YouGov poll
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. Around half of Britons believe U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned UK state visit should go ahead, even though a similar number would not like to see his controversial migrant ban implemented in Britain, according to a poll on Wednesday.
Cenda a: Learn protection
The Department of Health conferred with the National Youth Commission in the development of proposal to give students access to condoms in schools. The proposal was first mentioned by DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial last December 1, 2016 at a World AIDS Day event.
‘CEO’ Tillerson faces internal skeptics, crisis-battling White House
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson listens during an opening session meeting of G-20 foreign ministers at the World Conference Center February 16, 2017 in Bonn, Germany. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looks over papers before a meeting on Syria at the World Conference Center in Bonn, western Germany, February 17, 2017.
Took scooter for test run
While fixing his brother’s scooter a 24-year-old man took it for a test run and was detected by police for traffic offences. Aaron Whitla, Victoria Street, Lurgan, was fined 200 last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for not having insurance on October 12 last year.
Santner wants repeat of tight bowling against Aus
Mitchell Santner of New Zealand fields off his own bowling during the one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park in Auckland on January 30, 2017. Photo: AFP New Zealand need to bowl as well as they did at the start of Australia’s innings in the first one-day international in Auckland if they are to wrap up the series on Thursday, according to all-rounder Mitchell Santner.