Chandigarh, Feb 4 – Former Army Chief and ex-governor, General J.J. Singh, was among the first to cast his vote on Saturday morning at a polling station in Patiala city in Punjab, 60 km from here. Accompanied by his wife, Gen Singh, who is a candidate of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal, said that he was confident of victory from the Patiala-urban assembly where he is challenging Punjab Congress President and former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Month: February 2017
RPT-Pirates, cyclones and mud: Bangladesh’s island solution to Rohingya crisis
Feb 4 The island is two hours by boat from the nearest settlement. There are no buildings, mobile phone reception or people.
UPDATE 1-Japan says it hopes Mattis visit strengthens regional security
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis shakes hands with Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks to Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017.
Beijing resident crashes car near Tiananmen Square
A car crashed and overturned near Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing on Friday which police blamed on the driver losing control on a slippery road, cautioning against the spreading of rumors. Police said on their official microblog on Friday that the 26-year-old driver had taken responsibility for the accident.
George Osborne defends six-figure sum roles on top of pay
My contribution to UK life, by five-jobs George: Osborne defends the roles that earn him six-figure sums on top of his MP’s salary These include pocketing A 620,000 from after-dinner speeches and taking up a controversial role with the US investment firm BlackRock George Osborne yesterday defended the jobs that earn him six-figure sums on top of his MP’s salary, claiming they are part of his ‘varied and interesting’ contribution to national life. The ex-Chancellor, who was sacked after the EU referendum , has been heavily criticised for accepting a string of well-paid roles while still serving on the Tory back benches.
Bondi Rescue star Anthony Glick, 22, is a photographer
Not just a pretty face: Meet the Bondi Rescue star, 22, whose stunning images of beaches and beyond are being snapped up worldwide Glick first started taking photos of the beach on his iPhone – but his passion grew so he bought a camera A talented self-taught photographer has revealed how his love for photography started at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach when he picked up his phone to take a snap of the breathtaking scenery. That was five years ago and lifeguard Anthony Glick, 22, who is one of the stars in hit TV show Bondi Rescue – has been obsessed with capturing the perfect picture ever since, combining his love for the sun and surf with his passion for photography.
Prime Minister promises green belt will be safe
Judge CANCELS Trump’s immigration ban leaving airports in limbo and chaos in the skies, as state attorney general who brought the case tells protesters: ‘The President is not above the law’ Pentagon releases terror training video it uncovered in fatal Yemen raid as proof of operation’s success… but it’s quickly revealed to be DECADE-OLD Al-Qaeda footage already online Virginia woman wins $1m payout after catching horrific bacterial infection that left her covered in boils from pedicure at nail salon EXCLUSIVE: NBC to CANCEL one hour of Today show for $12m Megyn Kelly’s new 10am show – leaving Al Roker upset about Tamron Hall being forced out Human remains found in a shallow grave may be of Texas student, 22, who went missing in October after going on a date with her boyfriend Tearful Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau vows solidarity with Muslims during funeral for three of the six … (more)
Peter Oborne: Truth is the Eu is more bigoted than the Us
This week has seen worldwide outrage against President Donald Trump and his temporary ban on people entering the United States from seven mostly Muslim countries. There have been demonstrations across the globe and a petition here trying to stop the President’s State visit to the UK has been signed more than 1.8 million times.
Leaked videos heat up Ecuador’s presidential race
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, center, Alianza Pais party presidential candidate Lenin Moreno, left, and his running mate and Vice President Jorge Glas wave to supporters in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Jan. 15, 2017. Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, center, Alianza Pais party presidential candidate Lenin Moreno, left, and his running mate and Vice President Jorge Glas wave to supporters in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Jan. 15, 2017.
Food news: What to eat this Waitangi long weekend
From Allyson Gofton’s recipe for the perfect steak dish to Nicky Watson’s latest foodie revelation, here are our top picks in delicious food news and events to indulge in this Waitangi weekend. Despite our plans to keep fit and healthy in 2017, there are times when you’ll want a break from the clean eating and workouts.
US wrestlers in limbo after Iran bans them from tournament
In this Dec. 29, 2016 file photo, released by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency , a long-range S-200 missile is fired in a military drill in the port city of Bushehr, on the northern coast of Persian Gulf, Iran.
The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Extends the Museum Workout
The acclaimed Museum Workout will be extended with new dates added in February and March. Part performance, part workout and tour, The Museum Workout has been called “reverential,” “unconventional,” and “thrilling” since its premiere on January 19. After the sold-out performances ending on February 12, there will be additional dates on Monday, Feb 27, through Sunday, March 5; and Tuesday, March 7, through Thursday, March 9. All performances begin at 8:30 a.m. at The Met Fifth Avenue.
On loan from Leverkusen, Papadopoulos scores for Hamburg win
Hamburg’s Mergim Mavraj, right, and Leverkusen’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno battle for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, Friday Feb. 3, 2017. Hamburg’s Filip Kostic, right, and Leverkusen’s Benjamin Henrichs battle for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, Friday Feb. 3, 2017.
Saskatchewan premier concerned about Tundra Energy’s latest oil spill
Premier Brad Wall says two recent oil spills in Saskatchewan are unfortunate, but the response by the company involved has been promising. Wall was responding to a 5,000-litre crude oil spill earlier this week at a Tundra Energy terminal 270 kilometres southeast of Regina.
We are legend’: Navy bids farewell to – unmatched’ U.S.S. Enterprise
The U.S. Navy on Friday said farewell to the USS Enterprise , after more than five decades, in a decommissioning ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ceremony was held on a cold and overcast day in February, one day before the 59th anniversary of the ship’s keel being laid.
One local immigrant’s story
A mere two years ago, the native of Afghanistan was an interpreter in his home country helping with counter drug-dealing operations.
Iraqi interpreter to be reunited with daughter
An Iraqi immigrant family that arrived in Maine just days before citizens of Muslim-majority nations were banned from entering the country has been reunited with a daughter. Labed Alalhanfy, his wife, Soso, and their 13- and 19-year-old daughters arrived in the United States from Baghdad on Tuesday.
Cartoon Movie 2017: Six Adult-Skewing Feature Projects To Keep An Eye On
This year, two of the five Oscar-nominated animated features- My Life As A Zucchini and The Red Turtle -are European co-productions. That should hardly be a surprise.
National Bank’s top dividend picks, insiders snap up energy…
A TV screen showing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is pictured in front of the DAX board at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany. A TV screen showing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is pictured in front of the DAX board at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany.
Tests determine Brazil’s ex- first lady legally dead
Workers Party supporters stand outside the Sirio Libanes hospital, where former first lady Marisa Leticia Lula da Silva is hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Israel Can’t Avoid the Settlement Talk Anymore
In his inimitable fashion, U.S. President Donald Trump has succeeded in beginning a national conversation about immigration. It is not the nuanced, cerebral discussion about the value of migrants versus the danger of terrorists that Americans need to have, but despite — or perhaps because of — the horribly amateurish rollout of his immigration executive order, the U.S. is at least beginning to talk.
‘It’s our turn,’ say Eastern Shore parents who’ve spent years fighting for new school
People who have spent three years lobbying for a new school in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., say they’re upset with the provincial government’s decision to build a new school in Spryfield. Jean McKenna, whose children graduated from Eastern Shore District School, said the building is outdated, contains asbestos and needs to have water trucked in three times a day.
Louvre attack: Attacker believed to be Egyptian
French investigators believe the man who launched a machete attack outside the Louvre in Paris, before being shot and wounded by a soldier, is a 29-year-old Egyptian who entered the country on a tourist visa. The attacker had lunged at four patrolling French soldiers while shouting “Allahu Akbar”.
FIFA rejects Bolivian appeal against docked points
Bolivia’s appeal against being docked points for fielding an ineligible player in two World Cup qualifiers has been rejected, FIFA said on Friday. The snow-covered landscape is reflected in a logo in front of FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, January 10, 2017.
Hamburg’s on-loan Papadopoulos stuns Leverkusen with late winner
BERLIN: Hamburg SV defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos headed home in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over his parent club Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The victory was Hamburg’s first in three matches and lifted them out of the bottom two and into the relegation playoff place.
N.Y. Muslim store owners close to protest Trump order
Thousands rallied in Brooklyn on Thursday to denounce President Trump’s executive order on immigration, drawing perhaps the largest public U.S. protest by Muslims in recent history. They gathered for prayer as speakers condemned Trump’s order, which temporarily bans citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the country.
Iraqi interpreter says he’s ‘blessed’ to be in U.S. after ban
Hassan Alaskry, the son of Munther Alaskry, surveys the arrival area as his sister Dima, and mother Hiba Alaskry arrive at New York’s JFK International Airport. NEW YORK – Munther Alaskry and his family were just hours away from their dream as they boarded the final leg of a flight to the United States after waiting seven years for visas.
Disgruntled charity employee carried out revenge burglary on old workplace
Alan Grotz, 53, of Harrow Square, Sunderland , broke into Changing Lives’ office in Sunderland and stole three laptops and 300 in cash. South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard Grotz, a former heroin addict and alcoholic who has previously served time in prison, turned his life around and took up employment with Changing Lives.
Afghan Forces Repel Taliban Attack in Helmand Province
Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint on the way to the Sangin district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2015. Afghan forces claim to have repulsed a Taliban attack on a district in Helmand province.
European Stocks Advance to One-Week High After U.S. Jobs Report
European stocks advanced on Friday to close at their highest level this week after data showed U.S. employers added the most workers in four months. Building on an earlier report that signaled a stronger euro-area economy, the Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.6 percent to 364.07 in a broad-based rally.
Documents found in Mosul offer glimpse into daily life of IS
This Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 photo shows a receipt found in an Islamic State group base in eastern Mosul for taxi fare from Hit in Iraq’s Anbar province to Mosul.
Vicar shocked to find home turned into cannabis factory – allegedly by Tory councillor
A vicar has told a jury he was shocked to find a home he rented out had been turned into a cannabis factory. The vicar from St Michael’s Church in Twerton, Bath was one of three landlords – including one from Bristol – who were said to have their properties turned into drug dens by 56-year-old Hassett.
The Latest: French police say attacker may be an Egyptian
Paris police said a soldier has opened fire outside the Louvre Museum. . Police officers cordon off the area next to the Louvre museum in Paris,Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.
‘I am Birna’: Iceland mourns murdered woman
Birna Brjnsdttir, the Reykjavik native whose murder has shocked Iceland, should have been safe walking alone after a night out with friends, but she wasn’t. Described as a kind, fun-loving redhead with a great sense of humor, the 20-year-old sales assistant, whose funeral takes place on Friday, was last seen alive early on the morning of January 14. The final trace of her was caught on surveillance video as she stumbled along the city’s main street.
Can Females Get ‘Tree Man Syndrome’? Bangladeshi Girl May…
It is extremely rare, but previous cases of the syndrome have affected only men. Sahana Khatun, a 10-year-old girl in Bangladesh, is suspected to be the world’s first female with the disease.
Your Body: What Is Salt Therapy?
Mason comes to the RDC f… – Students protesting a talk given by the conservative co-founder of Vice Media at New York University on Thursday led to the arrest of 11 people, according t… – The U.S. Department of the Treasury Friday announced new sanctions on Iran, one day after President Donald Trump tweeted that the country has been put “on… The group HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom, is taking an anti-Humane Society of the United States commercial mainstream Sunday during the Super B… Thirty-three high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play football at Chadron State College on National Signing Day, February 1, according to CSC head footbal… — Tiger Woods has pulled out of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Man Sends Flowers to His Sick Dog, His Wife Is Not Impressed
Mason comes to the RDC f… – Students protesting a talk given by the conservative co-founder of Vice Media at New York University on Thursday led to the arrest of 11 people, according t… – The U.S. Department of the Treasury Friday announced new sanctions on Iran, one day after President Donald Trump tweeted that the country has been put “on… The group HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom, is taking an anti-Humane Society of the United States commercial mainstream Sunday during the Super B… Thirty-three high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play football at Chadron State College on National Signing Day, February 1, according to CSC head footbal… — Tiger Woods has pulled out of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Victimized First by ISIS, then by the Liberators
Seated in a metal chair, with his skinny legs barely reaching the floor and his voice almost a whisper, “Ali,” 14, pushed up his shirt sleeves. The thin scars near one elbow, he said, were from electric shocks.
Latest festival date reveals Borders band do like to be beside seaside
As well as Kendal Calling in Cumbria in July and Electric Fields near Dumfries in September, the folk-rock act will be playing at the Victorious Festival on the south coast of England, at Portsmouth, in August. Fans of theirs from their home town of Selkirk face a tougher test of their loyalty this time round, though, as the Hampshire port is an 800-mile round trip away, as opposed to 160 miles to Lowther Deer Park and back or 140 miles to and from Drumlanrig Castle.
Analysis: US setting up a confrontational approach with Iran
In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, Iranian armed forces members march in a military parade marking the 36th anniversary of Iraq’s 1980 invasion of Iran, in front of the shrine of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran.