From ice cream trucks to thongs … everything is MELTING! Australians keep it funny as they struggle to keep cool in record heatwave Sydney set for a scorching weekend with the CBD forecast to reach a record 38C on Friday while 44C is expected in western Sydney. But despite fire warnings, the possibility of power shortages and blackouts, some have opted to use humour to cope with the extreme heat.
Day: February 9, 2017
New Zealanders race to save whales after 400 stranded
New Zealand volunteers formed a human chain in the water at a remote beach on Friday as they tried to save about 100 whales after… . Whales are stranded at Farewell Spit near Nelson, New Zealand Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Dozens killed in Saudi push to take Yemeni port
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 Nearly three dozen people have been killed after Houthi fighters and militias loyal to resigned president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi clashed for the control of a strategic coastal city in Ta’izz province, Press TV reported. The clashes took place in the Red Sea port city of Mokha on Wednesday in which at least eight Saudi mercenaries were killed, medical sources said.
South African MPs brawl with security guards in parliament
‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at a cop Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward Alexa really IS everywhere: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos admits he has installed smart AI speakers in every room in his house Driver dies after his semi-truck is blown off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel by 40mph winds into the frigid waters below Mother-of-two is charged in child pornography case involving an ex-firefighter who dressed as clown for kid-safety program Married couple arrested after ‘targeting two of their 16-year-old daughter’s … (more)
United Arab Emirates women’s player lives dream with Caps
United Arab Emirates native Fatima Al Ali talks to Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, right, during a Capitals practice session in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. United Arab Emirates native Fatima Al Ali fires a shot at the goal on a pass by Washington Capitals NHL hockey player Alex Ovechkin, center left, during a Capitals practice session in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
Jonathan Klinsmann, son of fired coach, on under-20 roster
California goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of fired U.S. national coach Jurgen Klinsmann, is among 20 players on the American roster for CONCACAF’s Under-20 Championship. Eleven players are from Major League Soccer teams, with the rest from clubs in England, Spain and Mexico, and from college.
Cambodian flag ‘used by DPRK to move arms’
The last known location of a Cambodian-flagged ship allegedly used by North Korea for transporting arms to Cairo via Egypt’s Adabiya port. Google maps North Korea dodged international sanctions with the largest shipment of ammunition yet discovered in the communist nation’s sanctions history under the guise of Cambodia’s flag, according to Kyodo News.
Suspect in Thailand murder found: report
Cambodian authorities were yesterday prepared to hand over to Thai authorities one of two men wanted in the murder of British national Tony Kenway in Pattaya last month, according to a Bangkok Post report attributed to a senior police official. While numerous Cambodian border control and police officials contacted by The Post yesterday denied knowledge of the alleged arrest and transfer, Houth Borom, chief of staff of Koh Kong province’s international checkpoint seemed to indicate there was truth to it.
At Valentino’s, a palatial club for late-night revellers
A new venue in the heart of Phnom Penh is aiming to offer Cambodia’s gay community something it doesn’t have yet: a place to dance until daybreak. “We’re going to have three floors of music blaring everything from 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s music to Rihanna,” says William Sanz, the club’s Spanish manager who has been working in the capital’s sizeable bar and restaurant scene for three years.
Taste of home: a mini dim sum empire dishes dumplings with a provincial flair
Though its restaurants are few, Anhui province is known for its xiao long bao, or steamed soup dumplings. Owner He Yan has perfected her hometown recipes for a local clientele.
Appeal Court upholds Rainsy’s guilty verdict
The Appeal Court yesterday upheld a defamation conviction against opposition leader Sam Rainsy for accusing a Cambodian People’s Party official of ordering members to artificially boost Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Facebook “likes”. Presiding judge in the case Sam Rith Sophal ruled to uphold the November decision delivered by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, which ruled in favour of CPP official Som Soeun.
PA intelligence chief meets American officials
The Palestinian Authority intelligence chief, Majed Faraj, has met with U.S. security officials in the first meetings between the PA and the Trump administration, an official told The Associated Press on Thursday. The official told the news agency that Faraj met with U.S. security and intelligence officials in Washington over the past two days.
Three hurt as car plunges off of bridge
A driver and two passengers were seriously injured after their vehicle crashed into a villager’s home in Kratie early yesterday morning, damaging the house before catapulting off a nearby bridge into a dry canal. The driver, Ram Sarath, 31, was injured when his left leg was trapped in the vehicle’s door, said Horn Poch, Kratie deputy police chief in charge of traffic.
‘Losing a friend’: TV legend Serey dead at age of 56
Legendary TV sports promoter and commentator Ma Serey has died, with Prime Minister Hun Sen speaking of “losing a friend”. Serey, sports director at the Cambodian Broadcast Service, which runs CTN, CNC and MyTV channels, succumbed to liver cancer at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital on Wednesday morning.
George and Amal Clooney expecting twins this summer
In this Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney arrive at the world premiere of “Hail, Caesar!” in Los Angeles. The couple wed on Sept.
Police not toeing line on carrying weapons
Chhoun Sovan, Phnom Penh municipal police chief, on Wednesday took local police and members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to task for ongoing weapons-related crimes in the capital. The speech had a familiar ring to it.
Pizza shop serves Donald Trump up a delicious border wall take down
After someone used a pizza delivery to make a political point recently, a little pizza shop in Dunedin, New Zealand, has added a new menu item to protest Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. Not that Logan Beck, the owner of Filadelfio’s Gardens and the pizza shop, had particularly lofty goals in mind for his Trump pizza.
Bahrain forces kill three terror fugitives
Manama, Feb 10 – Bahrain security forces killed three terror fugitives on Thursday after intercepted their vessel, which was heading to Iran. The vessel occupants fired shots at the security forces in a chase on the sea, said Public Security Chief Major-General Tariq al-Hassan, adding that they changed its route to the northern part of Bahrain and refused to stop despite warning by the Bahrain security forces.
Guru Ravidass preached universal brotherhood: Himachal Governor
Shimla, Feb 10 – Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday felicitated the people on Guru Ravidass Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Bhakti Movement saint and said his teachings are a great inspiration for people. Devvrat said Guru Ravidass preached the message of universal brotherhood, tolerance and love for all.
Beersheba aims to maintain advantage over yellow-and-blue
Beersheba is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Netanya last weekend which cut the gap at the top to just five points. On the back of another chapter in the never-ending Maor Buzaglo saga and with the resumption of its Europa League campaign just around the corner, Hapoel Beersheba aims to ensure it doesn’t allow Maccabi Tel Aviv any closer in the Premier League standings when it hosts Hapoel Ashkelon on Saturday.
‘Mini-Mourinho’ breathing new life into struggling Hull
It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January ‘Mini-Mourinho’ breathing new life into struggling Hull It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7akEi Hull City manager Marco Silva watches the English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at the KCOM Stadium, Hull, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2017. MANCHESTER, England – It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January.
Merkel, governors agree to step up Germany’s deportations
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a joint press conference with the President of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez Rosas, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a joint press conference with the President of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez Rosas, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
Senators hone in on Russia’s cyber capabilities
The U.S. does not fully understand Russia’s cyber capabilities and lacks a playbook to respond to future Kremlin-directed cyberattacks, said witnesses at a Senate hearing on U.S.-Russia challenges. In a wide-ranging hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations that covered growing tensions and flashpoints between Russia and the U.S., senators and witnesses returned repeatedly to Russia’s cyber threats to the U.S. and its allies.
Jordan Davies to Star in Funky New Family Show SUPERBOOTY in Liverpool
Not content with the hearty dose of humiliation he received on stage during his recent stint in panto at The Epstein Theatre, heart-throb Jordan Davies has come back to Liverpool for a second helping! For the Ibiza Weekender hunk has announced he will be starring in the brand new musical Superbooty which opens at Hanover Street theatre next Friday, 17th February. And the cast have promised to dish out plenty of banter and ensure the buff Welshman is the butt of their jokes.
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Jomsap witness: Hit-run driver was a man
A witness of former teacher Jomsap Saenmuangkhot, found guilty in a fatal hit-and-run case in 2005, has testified in court that the pickup truck involved in the accident was driven by a man. Thassanee Harnphayak, 61, was giving testimony at the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Court Thursday as Jomsap, who claims to have been wrongfully imprisoned, seeks a retrial.
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Authorities in the northern Mexico say they’ve arrested a businessman accused in the U.S. of helping a former governor launder money. Nuevo Leon state security spokesman Aldo Fasci Zuazua says state police investigators arrested Fernando Cano Martinez in the wealthy Monterrey suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia on Thursday.
How to get an airline to compensate you – even when it doesn’t have to
When a carrier says a delay or cancellation is caused by circumstances beyond its control, you can still appeal to government regulations, empathy or its own customer-service guarantees to get it to do the right thing. Gerrard Hattfield knows what that’s like.
Hospital devices left vulnerable, leave patients at risk
A patient lies in a hospital bed waiting for a medical professional to conduct a blood gas analysis. Little does the patient know that his personal information is also undergoing a procedure.
Zenefits cuts nearly half its workforce as startup’s struggles continue
Zenefits is laying off nearly half its staff as the software startup grapples with the fallout of insurance violations that resulted in hefty penalties from state regulators. The company, which offers free human-resources software to manage benefits and payroll while making its money as an insurance broker, said on Thursday that 430 employees would lose their jobs.
Russian ‘friendly fire’ kills 3 Turkish soldiers in Syria
A Russian warplane on Thursday accidentally hit a building in northern Syria with Turkish soldiers inside, killing at least three troops and wounding 11, Turkey’s military said. Russia immediately apologized for the bombing near the Islamic State-held town of al-Bab, which came amid warming ties between Turkey and Russia after they were strained by Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet near the border with Syria two years ago.
Snake catcher live-streams python eating possum in driveway
A snake catcher called to remove a huge python from an Australian home’s driveway live-streamed video of the serpent eating a possum. The video, posted to Facebook by Snake Catchers Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan & Gold Coast, shows the scene snake catcher Lana Field was greeted with when she arrived Thursday at the home in the Chapel Hill area of Brisbane, Queensland.
Vipers welcome Wenatchee
A year ago, the Wenatchee Wild played keep-a-way with the Vernon Vipers as a large B.C. Hockey League crowd watched in awe at Kal Tire Place. The Wild resembled a combination of the Harlem Globetrotters and Penn & Teller as they schooled the Vipers 8-1.
Video shows man being kidnapped from busy bar
Police have released shocking surveillance video showing the moment a man is kidnapped by a group of men from a bar in Bristol, England. The 22-year-old victim was dragged out of the bar on December 15, 2016, before being assaulted and thrown into a car.
Ikea announces collaboration with designers from 7 African countries
If you haven’t noticed, everybody’s favorite purveyor of affordable Scandi-cool furniture and home goods has been covering a lot of new ground lately. Indeed, within the last two years, Swedish retailer Ikea has unveiled everything from collections inspired by Brazil and India , to a line of wireless charging products , to a boundary-pushing project with British designer Tom Dixon-that is all in addition to a new P.S. collection full of unconventional ideas.
Protest note to China on Azhar
New Delhi. Feb. 9: India today formally protested in Beijing and New Delhi the decision by China to defer a US proposal for a UN Security Council ban against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, accusing that country of blocking a “consensus”.
BJP targets Rawat seat
Many BJP leaders, including former chief ministers Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri and Bhagat Singh Koshyari, have been camping there with the hope of defeating Congress chief minister Harish Rawat. “Rawat is contesting from Haridwar Rural and Kichha.
Jat quota stir spooks BJP
Chandigarh, Feb. 9: A Jat quota agitation in Haryana’s Rohtak that could have ramifications over 130km away in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, which votes this Saturday, has left the BJP worried. The movement was resumed on January 29 from Haryana and in the last 11 days, the demonstrations have reached Delhi and poll-bound Uttar Pradesh where Jat leaders have campaigned against BJP nominees and accused the party of “betrayal”.
Scuffling, heckling in South African parliament
Fistfights broke out in South Africa’s National Assembly on Thursday as opposition lawmakers protesting President Jacob Zuma were dragged out of the chamber during his annual State of the Nation address. Zuma’s address was delayed by 90 minutes as the Economic Freedom Fighters and other political parties disrupted the proceedings in Cape Town.
JNU entry rule row intensifies
New Delhi, Feb. 9: JNU students began an indefinite sit-in today, two days after a tentative intake list for 2017-18 indicated seat cuts in MPhil and PhD courses across several disciplines. Several students also wore bandages as a mark of protest against the use of pellet guns in Kashmir – exactly a year after alleged anti-national sloganeering on Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru’s death anniversary led to the arrest of three students, including then student union president Kanhaiya Kumar.