He’s the guy Mexicans love to hate: An American pro wrestler has become a sensation in Mexico City by adopting the ring persona of a flamboyant Donald Trump supporter. Sam Polinsky, aka Sam Adonis, revels in being a target for “luche libre” fans who use him as a stand-in for the new U.S. president, whose pledges to step up deportations, build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and lure jobs back to the U.S. have earned the anger of Mexicans like no president before.
Day: February 13, 2017
Police urge caution on social media, as investigation into death of Megan, 14, continues
Powys Police has urged people to not speculate on the circumstance surrounding the death of a 14-year-old girl. In a statement issued this afternoon, a police spokesman said: “Dyfed-Powys Police’s investigation in to the tragic sudden death of 14-year-old Megan Evans, from Milford Haven , remains ongoing.
NPP Government is useless – Kwaku Boahen
A Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress , Kwaku Boahen has slammed the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for superitending over lawlessness. He blamed what he described as the acts of lawlessness happening under the watch of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Ghanaians who wasted their votes during the 2016 General Elections.
Man Utd news: Florentin Pogba dishes dirt on brother Paul
Is this Guardiola’s answer to Messi-Suarez-Neymar? How boss is moulding young guns Jesus, Sterling and Sane to fire up Man City ‘He doesn’t like to lose.
Reid, Leblanc, Leawood star for Memorial at AUS swimming championships
Veronica Reid led Memorial University’s podium parade at the Atlantic University Sport swim championships over the weekend, winning five medals, including three gold. Memorial swimmers took home 17 medals in all, with Charli Leblanc and Sam Leawood also earning first-place finishes for the team, both in the 100-metre freestyle, considered the marquee individual event.
Wild winger Pominville picks up NHL’s first star of the week honours
Minnesota Wild winger Jason Pominville has earned the NHL’s first star of the week honour after recording six assists and eight points in four games. Pominville powered the Western Conference-leading Wild to a 3-0-1 week.
Handling of Thorco Crown distress prevented disaster: Coast Guard commissioner
Team work by search and rescue, environmental response and marine communications and traffic services prevented a disaster in challenging conditions, Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Jody Thomas said today in reference to a disabled vessel adrift off the southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador last week. On Feb. 7, the MV Thorco Crown, a merchant cargo ship with 13 people aboard, experienced a fire in its engine room.
Syrian army confronts offensive by Nusra Front in southern Daraa
Syrian army has confronted an attack unleashed by the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front and other terror-linked groups in southern province of Daraa, state news agency SANA reported on Monday. The Syrian army and allied fighters fended off the attacks by the Nusra and allied militants on residential areas in Daraa, inflicting heavy losses on the attackers, said SANA, adding that the attacks were focused in the areas of Manshiyeh and Hamiedet al-Zaher as well as Busra square in Daraa.
Mother stabbed to death in – most gruesome’ home invasion
A South African mother of three was stabbed 21 times and had her eyes gouged out in a home invasion robbery that police said was the grisliest crime they’d ever seen, according to published reports. The nude body of Tanya Wiers, 45, was discovered inside her daughter’s bedroom in Polokwane, about 150 miles north of Pretoria, after her teenage son, Rolf, had returned home from school Feb. 9, the Bosveld Review reported.
Palestinians condemn Israeli bill to further restrict loudspeaker use for Muslim call to prayer
Two persons watch the sun setting on the Old City of Jerusalem, with the Muslim mosque of the Dome of the Rock in the center, on January 23, 2017. RAMALLAH/GAZA, Feb. 13 — Palestinians have reacted angrily to an Israeli draft bill that bans mosques from using loudspeakers for the call to prayer at night in Jerusalem and Israel.
Syria gov’t says ready for prisoners swap with rebels
The Syrian government said on Monday that it is ready to exchange prisoners it has with kidnapped people in rebel hands, state news agency SANA reported. The offer came in light of efforts exerted for the upcoming Syria talks in Astana on Feb. 15-16, and the proposed swap could include the release of prisoners in Syrian jails in exchange for civilians and military personnel in rebel captivity.
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A migration expert warns that there are more than 50 million Muslims willing to accept violence and support those who carry out terror attacks to defend their religion. Professor Ruud Koopmans of the Netherlands warned the EU on Monday to block the entry of any refugees whose identity cannot be categorically confirmed.
How Trump Is Empowering the Saudi Destruction of Yemen
The Trump administration seems to have abandoned the possibility of a diplomatic resolution to the Saudi-led destruction of Yemen. In his first few weeks in office Trump approved a disastrous Navy SEAL raid in the interior, parked a guided missile destroyer with history in Yemen off its coast, and now might approve major arms shipments to Arab Gulf states currently under scrutiny for war crimes in the country.
Does Speaker John Bercow have the backing of Scottish MPs?
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow could be set to find himself de-robed if furious Tories get their way. Bercow, who took over from Scot, Michael Martin in 2009, was tasked with rebuilding trust in parliament following the expenses scandal.
Voting for Trump Is the 2nd Biggest Turn-Off for NYC Singles, Study Finds
As much as we’d like to keep stressful American politics far away from our personal lives, many consider it too important of a topic to keep on the back burner while navigating the dating pool. For some, like a friend of a friend who lives in Brooklyn, it’s actually issue number one: her Tinder bio reads, “Ignorance will not be tolerated The seventh annual Match.com Singles in America survey, which polled 5,000 18 t0 71-year-old U.S. singles of all races, genders and sexual orientations, shows she’s not alone.
Essex Senior League: Chris Davis frustrated with London Bari’s latest loss
Wadham Lodge claimed a 3-0 win at the Old Spotted Dog last weekend to consign east Londoners to another defeat in 2017 London Bari manager Chris Davis is more worried about the goals his team are giving away in the Essex Senior League right now rather than the chances they are missing. The Old Spotted Dog club lost 3-0 at home to Wadham Lodge last weekend – their fourth defeat in a row.
OPP charges driver after flying tractor-trailer wheel causes highway…
The OPP charged a driver and his employer after a set of wheels flew off a commercial tractor-trailer Friday morning, killing the driver of a van travelling in the opposite direction on Highway 417. Brianski’s son, Dennis, posted a heartfelt message on his Facebook account Friday night breaking the tragic news about his dad, who he described as “the kindest man I’ve ever met in my life.”
Call for action as fly-tippers blasted for costing tax payers 100,000
TIPPERS have been blasted after costing tax payers more than A 100,000 in a little over three years. Clearing up the mess has cost A 112,000 in Weymouth and Portland and west Dorset in three and a half years.
15 famous songs every Scot will know
FOR the typical Scot, there are some songs which don’t even require an introduction. In fact, you’ll probably be able to recite every last word.
UN chief condemns NKorea missile test ahead of UN meeting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch Monday ahead of an urgent meeting of the Security Council. Guterres called the launch “a further troubling violation of Security Council resolutions” and urged North Korea to comply with its international obligations, U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said.
Gasoline prices stable, but expected to begin climbing this spring
Gasoline prices remain relatively flat this week as demand remains low, but that is expected to end in the next few weeks. Palm Beach County’s average for a gallon of regular rose to $2.44 from $2.43 a week ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report .
Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Fabrinet
They now have a $53.75 price target on the stock. 2/7/2017 – Fabrinet had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at B. Riley.
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CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s visit to Turkey was greeted with some fanfare, as it occurred just two days after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and was the CIA director’s first official foreign visit. While the White House readout of the Trump-Erdogan call was vague, Turkish official sources claimed that Trump and Erdogan had agreed on joint action in the campaigns against IS in Raqqa and al-Bab.
Russian drone footage show wide damage at Syria’s Palmyra
Russia released drone footage Monday showing new destruction in Syria’s historic town of Palmyra, which was recently recaptured by the Islamic State group, and warned that the militants could be planning the further demolition of antiquities. The Russian Defense Ministry says Syrian government forces are advancing toward the town as another battle for the ancient site looms.
North Korean missile test may have been big step forward
A man watches a TV news program showing a photo published in North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper of North Korea’s “Pukguksong-2” missile launch, at Seoul Railway station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in its first such test of the year.
Pakistan court bans Valentine’s Day in capital
A Pakistani judge has banned Valentine’s Day celebrations in the country’s capital, saying they are against Islamic teachings. Court official Niaz Saleh says the judge ruled Monday on a petition seeking to ban public celebrations in Islamabad.
Surigao quake might have helped trigger new temblor
Another temblor may be in the offing along the Philippine Fault Zone which generated last week’s 6.7 magnitude earthquake off Surigao del Norte province. Movement of PFZ’s Surigao segment triggered such earthquake and may have also “disturbed” any of the adjacent Leyte and Mindanao segments, possibly increasing chance for a new temblor there, noted science research specialist Rhommel Grutas from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology .
Image of Russian envoy’s assassination wins World Press Photo of the Year
An image of a Turkish gunman assassinating the Russian ambassador to Turkey has won the World Press Photo of the Year award. Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici was at the launch of a new art exhibition in Ankara on December 19 when Mevlut Mert Alt?ntas, an off-duty police officer, opened fire and killed Andrey Karlov.
Hamas names top militant as new leader in Gaza
In this Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, file photo, freed Palestinian prisoner Yehiya Sinwar, a founder of Hamas’ military wing, talks during a rally in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. A senior Hamas official says the top member of the group’s armed wing has been chosen as its new leader in the Gaza Strip.
Carlsberg India announces new associations to strengthen its footprint in India in 2017
New Delhi, Feb 13 : Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market and strengthening its increasing footprint in the country, Carlsberg India, the number 3 player in the Indian Beer market, has announced two new contract manufacturing associations across Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Associating with Lilasons Industries Ltd. in Maharashtra and with Pali Hills Breweries in Jharkhand, Carlsberg India aims to further strengthen its operations in the states.
China Finance Online’s Yinglibao Wins 2016 Leading FinTech Companies Award
Limited , a leading web-based financial services company that provides Chinese retail investors with online access to securities and commodities trading services, wealth management products, investment advisory services, as well as financial database and analytics services to institutional customers, today announced that its online financial platform, Yinglibao has won the “2016 Annual Leading FinTech Companies” award at the 10th China Times Annual Financial Firm Award Ceremony. In addition, China Finance Online’s flagship brand name “JRJ” recently also won the “2016 Asiabrand Top 50 Beijing Internet Brands” award.
UN Security Council meeting sought over NKorea missile test
A man watches a TV news program showing photos published in North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper of North Korea’s “Pukguksong-2” missile launch and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in its first such test of the year.
Priest arrested in plot to poison senior cleric
Police in Georgia have detained a high-profile priest who is suspected of plotting to poison a senior cleric, prosecutors said on Monday. The announcement comes after well-respected Rustavi 2 television channel reported about an attempt to poison Patriarch Ilia, head of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
PM to beat blackouts with mansion solar panels
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull is making his harbourside mansion blackout-proof – by installing hi-tech new batteries to store energy generated by his rooftop solar panels. Late last year, Mr Turnbull installed lithium-ion batteries at his home to store power generated by a series of rooftop solar panels, which were recently upgraded.
Burger King, Tim Hortons owner’s profit beats as costs fall
Restaurant Brands International Inc. the owner of Burger King and Tim Hortons, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as comparable sales at its burger chain topped estimates and costs fell. Total comparable sales at Burger King rose 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, beating the average estimate of a 2.5 percent rise, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.
Senate nears confirmation of Trumpa s pick to head Treasury
The Senate is poised to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary despite complaints by Democrats that Steven Mnuchin failed to protect thousands of homeowners from unnecessary foreclosures when he headed OneWest Bank. Votes on Trump’s Cabinet picks have exposed deep partisan divisions in the Republican-controlled Senate, with many of the nominees approved by mostly party-line votes.
Ely dance school Horizons Academy wow hundreds at annual showcase
The dancers performed a variety of styles – from the youngest ballet dancers in ‘Sing A Rainbow’ to the adult tappers presenting an energised ‘Shake A Tail Feather’ said founder Stephanie Mills. “There is a lot more to performing than the finished product that is seen on stage; including rehearsals and understanding what is expected back stage.
Mithra Granted EUR 1.9 million in Non-Dilutive Funding
Mithra Pharmaceuticals , a company focused on women’s health, today announces that it has been granted EUR 1.9 million in non-dilutive funding1 from the Walloon Region. The grant follows a decision by the VicePresident and Minister for Economy, Industry, Innovation and New Technologies, Mr Jean-Claude Marcourt.
Medtronic Announces New, Outcome-Based Learning Program
Feb. 13, 2017 – Medtronic today announced the launch of Medtronic Impact in its Europe, Middle East & Africa region, which is part of the company’s drive towards value-based healthcare . Medtronic Impact introduces an entirely new approach to healthcare education and development, extending beyond traditional product and procedure training to delivering learning based on outcomes that matter to patients.
UPDATE 1-Chipmaker TowerJazz sees further growth in 2017 after record 2016
JERUSALEM, Feb 13 Israeli chipmaker TowerJazz projected further growth in revenue and profit in 2017 after posting a record fourth quarter and 2016 as a whole, boosted by robust demand from existing and new customers. TowerJazz, which makes chips for smartphones, battery chargers, AC/DC adapters and image sensors, said it earned 52 cents per fully diluted share, excluding one-off items, in the fourth quarter, up from 27 cents a share a year earlier.