Prince William may be closer in line to the British throne, but brother Prince Harry bested him at a finish line. Harry, William and William’s wife, Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, raced a 50-meter sprint against each other Sunday at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as they promoted a mental health campaign called Heads Together .
Day: February 5, 2017
Turkey detains 440 in anti-IS raids
Turkey’s anti-terrorism police have detained over 440 people for alleged links to the Islamic State group, the state-run news agency reported Sunday. The Anadolu Agency said 60 suspects, the vast majority of them foreigners, were taken into custody early Sunday in the capital, Ankara.
Jeremy Corbyn calls on the PM to stand up for rights of Palestinian people
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is to visit 10 Downing Street on Monday for talks with Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn has called on Theresa May to stand up for the rights of the Palestinian people when she meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. The Labour leader said that it was “simply not good enough” for Mrs May to say that Israeli settlement building on occupied Palestinian land undermined trust in the Middle East peace process.
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
Israel’s prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that wou… . FILE – In this Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, file photo, heavy machinery work at a construction site in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ariel.
Wishing New Zealand a Happy Waitangi Day
OPINION: A few years ago, then-Labour leader David Shearer decided he wanted to encourage people to think more positively about Waitangi Day by wishing everyone ‘Happy Waitangi Day’. It never really caught on, to be honest.
Australia’s Housing Dilemma Will Keep RBA From Changing Rates 2 hours ago
In the east, Sydney and Melbourne are seeing booming property prices and spiraling household debt; on the western side of the continent, housing and rental costs in Perth are falling as mining companies retrench. The upshot: interest rates aren’t likely to be going anywhere soon.
Not a lone wolvesa after all: ISIS guides terror plots from afar a ” with little trace
Mohammed Ishaq Yazdani, a brother of two men accused of plotting to carry out a terrorist attack in the name of the Islamic State group, at home in Hyderabad, India, Jan. 10, 2017. At each step, jihadist handlers kept in constant touch with their recruits through encrypted messaging applications, right up to the men’s arrest in June.
Arctic’s indigenous Sami people to celebrate national day
In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 photo, Sami children, from left, Karen Seline Eira, Inga Helene Anti Persen and Leah Christine Utsi at the reindeer kindergarten in Karasjok, Norway. The indigenous people of Europe’s Arctic region are celebrating the centenary of their national day this week with some 120 events planned in Norway.
Carlos Vela scores in Real Sociedad win over Osasuna
The Mexico forward was on the mark in the 72nd minute, putting Sociedad ahead after Osasuna found an early goal through Kenan. But Raul Navas scored an equalizer in the 62nd minute and ten minutes later it was Vela nosing the home side ahead.
Trump ‘evaluating’ Iran nuclear deal: Pence
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The administration of US President Donald Trump is currently “evaluating” whether to uphold the Iran nuclear agreement, says Vice President Mike Pence, PressTV reported. Speaking to ABC News on Sunday, Pence said the White House had not yet made any decisions about honoring the 2015 agreement, which was reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of nations – the US, the UK, Russia, France, China and Germany.
Chelsea Clinton Praises Straphangers Who Remove Swastikas
Purel-loving subway riders used the hand sanitizer to erase swastikas scrawled all over one defaced New York City train over the weekend earning a tweeted shout-out from Chelsea Clinton. Straphanger Gregory Locke posted photos of the spontaneous cleanup on his Facebook page that “within about two minutes” wiped away the Nazi symbolism.
Doing the math: do the factors that led to Trump add up in Canada?
Kevin O’Leary makes a point at the Conservative leadership candidates’ debate, in Halifax on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Conservatives vote for a new party leader on May 27, 2017.
Romanian protesters get key concession, seek more changes
The largest anti-government crowds since the violent 1989 revolution that toppled dictator Nicolae Ceausescu succeeded Sunday in pressuring Romania’s new government to repeal a hastily adopted decree that would have eased penalties for official corruption. The law, opposed by the influential Romanian Orthodox Church, would have weakened the country’s emerging anti-corruption effort, which has begun to make progress against a ruling culture accustomed to acting with impunity.
Israel Prize to Hebrew University’s Prof. Yehuda Liebes
Prof. Yehuda Liebes from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem was notified today that he will be awarded the Israel Prize for his work in the field of Kabbalah and Jewish mystical literature. Prof.
France’s far-left Jean-Luc Melenchon, far-right Marine Le Pen launch campaigns
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Arms deals of Rs 20k cr inked to keep forces ready
India is finally taking steps to make its armed forces fighting fit. The country has inked a flurry of emergency deals for ammunition and spares worth around Rs 20,000 crore over the last two to three months to ensure its fighters and tanks, infantry and warships, are all ready to go to battle at short notice.
Defeat But Plenty Of Positives For Swansea City
Swansea City suffered an agonising defeat at Manchester City this afternoon but there was still plenty of promising signs and reason for optimism for Paul Clement and his side. The first half was a rather forgetful one for the Swans, at one point – Guardiola`s side had 82% possession, while we were camped in our own half for the vast majority of the opening 45 minutes.
Sevilla loses ground after home draw with Villarreal
It all led to another disappointing setback for Sevilla, which was held by Villarreal to a scoreless draw at home on Sunday and missed a chance to move closer to the Spanish league lead. Samir Nasri failed from the penalty spot in the 49th minute, Wissam Ben Yedder had his goal disallowed for offside in the 59th, and Vicente Iborra’s close-range header was brilliantly saved by Villarreal goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in the 82nd, keeping Sevilla from being able to gain much ground atop the standings.
Second referendum vote will set Scot against Scot, says David Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell said he “dreads” a second Scottish independence referendum but does not believe Scotland would vote to leave the UK. Mr Mundell refused to clarify whether the UK Government would block moves for a second referendum in light of the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon’s indication earlier this week that Westminster would not grant permission.
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A decision by an Ontario public pension manager to study the potential consequences of climate change is the latest sign that pension plans are increasingly becoming concerned about how it can hurt the bottom line. OPTrust released a report last week that reviewed how four climate scenarios, factoring in policy changes and disasters including hurricanes and wildfires, would affect its $18 billion portfolio.
The Latest: Iranian researcher affected by ban headed to US
The Latest on the reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : An Iranian researcher who was prevented from boarding a flight to the U.S. last week because of President Donald Trump’s travel ban on certain Muslim-majority countries has checked in on an Emirates Airline flight … (more)
Serb wall in Kosovo city pulled down with no incidents
Kosovo Serbs look as bulldozers tear down a concrete wall erected in the northern city of Mitrovica on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2017, that has provoked tensions between Kosovo and neighboring Serbia.
Warriors away win was welcome but cup tie felt like a pre-season friendly at times
A FIRST away win in 11 months, 53 points racked up and the long-awaited return of talismanic scrum-half Francois Hougaard should have lifted Worcester Warriors’ spirits. But the manner in which Warriors shipped five tries and leaked 38 points against a second-string Cardiff Blues in the Anglo-Welsh Cup will have muted any celebrations.
Alleged Louvre attacker’s father says son is not a terrorist
In this still image made from video provided by the Dubai-based news channel al-Hadath, the father of the alleged Louvre attacker, Egyptian-born Abdullah Reda Refaie al-Hamahmy, 28, Reda Refae al-Hamahmy, left, gives an interview to al-Hadath, in his Nile Delta home, aired Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in which he said he was shocked to learn of his son’s alleged involvement. “All I want is to know the truth and find out whether he is dead or alive,” the father said.
Somalia on brink of another famine, United Nations warns
Kadija Mohamed cooks food for her children in a camp set up for internally displaced people in Dinsoor in southern Somalia, January 5, 2012. Kadija Mohamed cooks food for her children in a camp set up for internally displaced people in Dinsoor in southern Somalia, January 5, 2012.
Court rejects Trump appeal to restore travel ban
A U.S. appeal court late on Saturday denied an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice to restore an immigration order from President Donald Trump barring citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries and temporarily banning refugees. Ivor Bennett reports.
Why are police calling so many sexual-assault complaints ‘unfounded’?
The revelation that Canadian police are routinely mislabelling sexual-assault complaints as “unfounded” – a classification that means no crime was committed – is shocking. This cold clerical error is depriving the public of an accurate picture of the magnitude of sexual assault in Canada.
The Latest: Le Pen: Twin – totalitarianisms’ threaten France
In this file photo dated Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen from France celebrates after her speech at a meeting of European Nationalists in Koblenz, Germany. Le Pen is scheduled to give a speech to supporters at the congress center in Lyon, France, on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, the second day of a conference by her anti-immigration National Front party.
Romania’s government has repealed a measure that decriminalized some…
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Fire at east China foot massage parlor kills 18
A fire at a foot massage parlor in eastern China on Sunday killed 18 people and injured two others, state media reported. Workers jumped out of windows to escape the blaze, which broke out at the Zuxintang parlor at around 4 p.m., and firefighters rushed to the scene, according to state broadcaster China Central Television.
PNP still probing death of Bucor whistleblower
DAVAO. A shattered glass in the bus where Bureau of Customs officer Kabunsuan Makilala was gunned down by men riding in tandem.
Editorial: Peace in the heart
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has called off the peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines, National Democratic Front-New People’s Army and we understand his frustration. Having extended a lot to show sincerity, the rebels are insisting that they be given everything even before they agree on anything.
Rematch arranged
HAT TRICK. Former Azkals star Chieffy Caligdong is one of three who scored three goals in Erco Bros win over the Avengers.
DAVAO. The gorgeous mother of two Jacky Tan Yamuta.
AS CONSUMERS have become more selective with the products they use, a number of businesses have also been conscious of offering what they truly prefer. One of them is Green Options.
India beat New Zealand 4-1 in Davis Cup tie
PUNE: A lanky Ramkumar Ramanathan was fluent in his win over Finn Tearney while Yuki Bhambri struggled past Jose Statham as India completed an emphatic 4-1 victory over New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, here on Sunday. Ramkumar sealed the tie for the hosts by thumping Tearney 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 in two hours in the fourth rubber before Yuki won the dead fifth rubber against Statham 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in one hour and 55 minutes.
Huge fire at UK recycling centre sends blast of black toxic smoke…
This is the dramatic moment a massive inferno broke out at a plastic recycling centre and sent poisonous fumes across a UK city. Six crews dashed to Hanbury Plastics centre in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, at 9.30am yesterday after the service received 78 calls in ten minutes about the blaze.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge outsprinted by grinning Prince Harry as …
The royal trio laced-up their trainers and took to the track at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London for their mental health campaign Head Together Prince Harry sprinted past his brother and sister-in-law during a relay race at a training session for runners taking part in the London Marathon. The royal trio laced-up their trainers and took to the track at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London for their mental health campaign Head Together.
Political parties have united against me because I have been tightening screws, says PM Modi
Launching a fresh attack on the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his strict against corruption has angered other political parties. “Parties are angry with me as I am tightening screws on wrong doers,” said Modi at a BJP rally in Aligarh, days ahead of the first phase of elections in Utttar Pradesh.
Nazi symbol, hate messages on New York subway train; what happened next will give you hope
The post has since gone viral with more than 80,000 shares in just eight hours. Many hailed TIME magazine’s brilliant Person of the Year cover last year, which featured the 45th US President Donald J Trump with the tag line ‘President of the Divided States of America’.
High time Kashmir issue is resolved: Afridi
Out-of-favour Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi on Sunday expressed his solidarity and support for the region of Kashmir and the people residing in the violence affected areas. The two neighbours India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads since partition over the region which has seen wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999 and numerous incidents of infiltration, cross-border terrorism that has taken lives of soldiers and civilians in both countries.