Dubai : Pakistan Super League chairman Najam Sethi on Tuesday met all the overseas cricketers in the league to assure them of the security arrangements for the tournament’s March 5 final, to be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sethi said the Pakistan Cricket Board has received assurances from the Punjab government and other security agencies and is confident they can conduct the match without trouble, according to a espncricinfo report.
Day: February 7, 2017
Jovenel Moise sworn in as Haiti’s new president
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise sits with his wife Martine during his swearing-in ceremony at Parliament in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017. Moise was sworn-in as president for the next five years after a bruising two-year election cycle, inheriting a struggling economy and a deeply divided society.
SAITM students ready to face any national exam conducted by government
Feb 07, Colombo: The students of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine is ready to take any national examination conducted by the government, the SAITM Chairman Dr. Neville Fernando said. Addressing a media briefing held at the BMICH today, SAITM Chairman responding to a query from BBC Sandeshaya suggested the government to hold a common national exam for the medical graduates of all state universities and medical graduates from foreign countries as well as for the graduates of SAITM.
Event remembers avid skier
Eaman died in March 2012 in a vehicle collision on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kelowna. Within weeks, the Jessica Eaman Ski Scholarship was established, and JESS4KIDS was established to give a few youth the chance to experience the winter sport she loved.
Frontline Ventures wraps up second fund
Dublin and London-based Frontline Ventures , an early-stage venture firm, has closed its second fund at 60 million euros. The firm backs B2B software companies, making investments that are between 200,000 euros and 3 million euros.
Cars torched as tensions flare in Paris suburb
Gangs of French youths torched cars and bins in a showdown with police in a north Paris suburb overnight in a grim reminder of the simmering tension that sparked weeks of more serious rioting in the area a decade ago. It was the third night of tension since four police officers were suspended pending an inquiry into accusations they had used excessive force while arresting a 22-year-old man there, including shoving a baton into his anus.
Amnesty International: Up to 13,000 hanged in Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’
Omar Alshogre, a 21-year-old Syrian former detainee now living in Stockholm, Sweden as seen in the left picture in January 2017. The right picture is from July 2015 in Antakya, Turkey, a month after he got out of Syria’s Saydnaya prison, near Damascus.
Ten-year report card highlights gains made in bison conservation
Efforts to bring bison back to the landscape across Canada, the United States and Mexico have made great strides in the past decade, officials say. The American Bison Society, which is meeting for its annual conference in Banff, issued a report card Tuesday highlighting the milestones in bison conservation.
Material can turn sunlight, heat and movement into electricity – all at once
Many forms of energy surround you: sunlight, the heat in your room and even your own movements. All that energy – normally wasted – can potentially help power your portable and wearable gadgets, from biometric sensors to smart watches.
The right way to oppose the Muslim ban
Donald Trump says his ban on people entering the country from seven predominantly Muslim countries wasn’t a Muslim ban. But it was a Muslim ban, according to Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani.
Banning minors from night shifts is the wrong answer
A robbery at a convenience store in New Taipei early Monday, in which the machete-wielding assailant nearly severed the left arm of 17-year-old clerk, shocked the nation. The clerk, who later had his arm fully reattached, was also severely wounded in the chest.
It’s about time someone attacked Australia. Thank you, President Trump.
The president gave Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull a good chewing out this week, telling him a refugee agreement between the two countries was the “worst deal ever,” calling their conversation the “worst call” and abruptly ending the exchange 25 minutes into what was supposed to be an hour-long talk. It was clear from accounts of the talk that Trump thinks Turnbull is almost as much of a basket case as the Mexican guy Trump yelled at the week before.
Football: Qatar spending US$500m a week on World Cup projects
High-spending World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar are splurging almost $500 million every week on major infrastructure projects for football’s biggest tournament, the country’s finance minister said on Tuesday. The Khalifa Stadium in Doha which is undergoing complete renovation in preparation to host some of the matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Bnti Arms Announces its .308 Bnti Arms Battle Rifle
BNTI is pleased to unveil its new .308 BNTI ARMS Battle Rifle. “Our USA made firearms are of the highest quality and we build each firearm with the knowledge that it needs to be reliable, durable, and accurate as it will be saving lives and defending the freedom and way of life of the countries and people who depend on it,” said Jim Pledger, President of BNTI ARMS.
26 detained in Paris suburb unrest over police brutality
French police say over 20 protesters were detained during an eruption of violence against police in … . The remains of a car burnt by protesters on Monday night, in Aulnay-sous-Bois, north of Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
26 detained in Paris suburb unrest over police brutality
French police say over 20 protesters were detained during an eruption of violence against police in … . The remains of a car burnt by protesters on Monday night, in Aulnay-sous-Bois, north of Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Gordhan calls for mining industry rethink
South Africa Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday urged mining companies in Africa to empower the youth and re-skill their workers to counter the adverse effects of technology, while ensuring that they mined commodities sustainably. Gordhan said technology in mining, especially the advent and subsequent takeover by robots and artificial intelligence, was threatening to wipe out at least five million jobs in the industry in the next few years.
Gordhan calls for mining industry rethink
South Africa Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday urged mining companies in Africa to empower the youth and re-skill their workers to counter the adverse effects of technology, while ensuring that they mined commodities sustainably. Gordhan said technology in mining, especially the advent and subsequent takeover by robots and artificial intelligence, was threatening to wipe out at least five million jobs in the industry in the next few years.
Manhunt launched after terrified woman grabbed in Bangor
North Wales Police are investigating after the 19-year-old was accosted by a man in the Pen y Bryn Road area of Bangor during the early hours of Sunday, February 5.
Manhunt launched after terrified woman grabbed in Bangor
North Wales Police are investigating after the 19-year-old was accosted by a man in the Pen y Bryn Road area of Bangor during the early hours of Sunday, February 5.
Junior hockey class-action lawsuit lands for certification hearing in Calgary
Players from the Red Deer Rebels watch from the bench during a 2016 game against the Kelowna Rockets. A Calgary judge is presiding over a four-day hearing into whether a class-action lawsuit on behalf of junior hockey players in the CHL and affiliated leagues can proceed.
Junior hockey class-action lawsuit lands for certification hearing in Calgary
Players from the Red Deer Rebels watch from the bench during a 2016 game against the Kelowna Rockets. A Calgary judge is presiding over a four-day hearing into whether a class-action lawsuit on behalf of junior hockey players in the CHL and affiliated leagues can proceed.
Americans open to Trump’s trade approach, poll suggests
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order for border security and immigration enforcement in Washington on Jan. 25, 2017. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order for border security and immigration enforcement in Washington on Jan. 25, 2017.
News NATO presence in Baltics sends clear signal, Lithuania says
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Oil Prices Slip as Reviving Shale Balances OPEC Cuts
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as lower production by OPEC and other exporters was undermined by growing evidence of a revival in U.S. shale production and sluggish demand. Benchmark Brent crude was down 30 cents at $55.42 a barrel by 1330 GMT.
Barack Obama Tries Kitesurfing on Vacation in Virgin Islands
Watch some of President Obama’s final moments in the Oval Office as he leaves a letter for President-elect Donald Trump on the desk. He’s been spending time in the British Virgin Islands with billionaire Richard Branson, who posted video Tuesday morning showing the pair trying out new water sports and seeing who could go farther in the clear, blue water.
Three major earthquakes rock Dardanelles for second day
A series of earthquakes continued to rock the western Turkish province of Canakkale for a second day on Feb. 7, with more than 300 aftershocks affecting worried locals in the region, Dogan News Agency has reported. The first quake with a magnitude of 5.3 was recorded at 6:51 a.m. in the Ayvac k district on Feb. 6. It was followed by another with the same magnitude at 13.58 p.m., according to figures by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority .
Graft, threats as Somalia faces historic presidential vote
Somali soldiers prepare to secure the capital on the eve of presidential elections, at a police academy in Mogadishu, Somalia Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Graft – vote-buying, fraud, intimidation – is the top concern in a nation that Transparency International now rates as the most corrupt in the world and Mogadishu is in lockdown because of the threat of violence by homegrown Islamic extremist group al-Shabab.
PIRA Energy Market Recap for the Week Ending February 6, 2017
Although oil prices are consolidating now in the low-mid $50s, we expect prices to move higher through the course of the year. NYC-based PIRA Energy Group believes that refinery margins are healthy despite distillate length.
Indian Nobel peace laureate’s replica medal stolen
Nobel peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s apartment in New Delhi has been burgled and a gold-plated replica of his medal and the citation are missing, police in India said. Nobel peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s apartment in New Delhi has been burgled and a gold-plated replica of his medal and the citation are missing, police in India said.
Ex-Polish president Lech Walesa rejects evidence suggesting he collaborated
Lech Walesa, Poland’s former president and leader of its peaceful pro-democracy struggle, has rejected evidence recently presented by state experts who claim it proves that he was a communist-era paid informer. Lech Walesa, Poland’s former president and leader of its peaceful pro-democracy struggle, has rejected evidence recently presented by state experts who claim it proves that he was a communist-era paid informer.
Dwindling numbers forces Haverfordwest Lions Club to close after 40 years
Outgoing Haverfordwest Lions president Mona Skipper presented final cheques to four local groups. PICTURE: Western Telegraph Amanda Absolom-Lowe, of Pembrokeshire Care, Share and Give, Phyllis Morgan of Cystic Fibrosis, outgoing Lions president Mona Skip The first group of its kind in Pembrokeshire, the Lions are well known for their annual summer duck race, and organising Father Christmas’ annual sleigh rides.
3 top oil stocks for under $5 that could double during 2017
Crude has almost doubled in value from its February 2016 lows, and there are signs that it will move higher over the course of 2017. This can be attributed to the agreement between OPEC and key non-OPEC oil producers to shave roughly 1.3 million barrels daily off their collective output.
Afghanistan requests US air support for combat operations
Afghanistan’s national security adviser is appealing to the U.S. to provide aircraft to back ground operations in the country until Afghan security forces can do the job alone. Mohammed Hanif Atmar told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday that “we will need a kind of filling-the-gap measure from the United States.”
White House Publishes List of 78 Terror Attacks It Says Media Ignored
The White House on Monday released a list of terror attacks around the world that it says the U.S. media “ignored.” While the list of 78 incidents does include major attacks that were covered, such as in Nice and Paris, France; San Bernardino, California; and Orlando, Florida; it also highlights killings in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Parramatta, Australia; and Zvornik, Bosnia that got little attention.
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Police crack down on drink and drug drivers
POLICE are on a drink and drugs driving crackdown after making a number of arrests across North Wales over the weekend. The North Wales force targeted motorists suspected of driving under the influence, between Friday, February 3 and Sunday, February 5. On Sunday night, a 49-year-old man was arrested in Llandygai, near Bangor, after failing to provide a breath test.
Why right back Raul Lopez could hit it big with Mexico in Vegas
Everyone who comes here thinks they’re going to hit it big, but Raul Lopez has reason to think his trip to Las Vegas will pay off. The Pachuca right back is one of two players on the Mexico roster to face Iceland on Wednesday who could potentially suit up on the right side of Juan Carlos Osorio’s preferred 4-3-3 formation.
Built like Rooney and heir to Forlan: Meet Uruguay sensation Rodrigo Amaral
Rodrigo Amaral is hard to miss when he walks on to a football pitch. At 19 the Uruguayan striker is a man amongst boys, a powerful, barrel-chested machine who cannot help to bring to mind a teenage Wayne Rooney when he started to light up Goodison Park and then Old Trafford.
I have no doubt Modric is the world’s best – Srna
The former Croatia captain holds the Real Madrid midfielder in high regard and says believes the European champions would have trouble without him Real Madrid star Luka Modric has reached his peak and is the finest midfielder in the world, according to compatriot Darijo Srna. Modric has won two Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups and the Copa del Rey among a host of honours since moving to the Spanish capital in 2012.