Day: March 4, 2017

Turkey plans more pro-Erdogan rallies, German concerns mount

Turkey said on Saturday it would keep holding rallies in Germany and the Netherlands to urge Turks living there to back a vote to boost President Tayyip Erdogan’s powers, despite opposition from authorities in both countries. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticised German and Dutch restrictions on such gatherings as undemocratic, and said Turkey would press on with them in the run-up to the April 16 referendum.

Canada minister addresses influx of asylum-seekers from US

EMERSON, Manitoba – Canada’s federal public safety minister is insisting resources are in place and laws are being enforced when it comes to the influx of asylum-seekers from the United States. Ralph Goodale on Saturday visited Emerson, Manitoba, a small border town that has seen some 200 illicit crossings so far this year.

Boy dies after collapsing at school following suspected allergic reaction

Brigid Jones, Birmingham City Council’s cabinet member for children, families and schools, said on Twitter: “My thoughts are with the family of the young man who tragically died following an incident at school yesterday.” A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place and police are working with the school and council to establish the circumstances of the boy’s death.

Former Indian politician Syed Shahabuddin dead at 82

The former politician known as an influential figure for minority Indian Muslims died at a hospital in Noida on Saturday morning after facing prolonged illness. “Shahabuddin, former President of All India Muslim Majlise Mushawarat left for heavenly abode this morning at 6:22 a.m.,” his associate and current president of the All India Muslim Majlise Mushawarat Navaid Hamid said.

British anti-dopers condemn leaks to media over Farah

Mo Farah of Great Britain jobs past coach Alberto Salazar in the Bird’s Nest Stadium at the Wold Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, August 21, 2015. British anti-doping authorities condemned the leaking of information “which only serves to fuel rumor and innuendo” on Saturday after the latest media report surrounding athlete Mo Farah and his American coach Alberto Salazar.

Family doctors bemoan pressures on GP services at Newport conference

DOCTORS’ leaders have welcomed an agreement that will bring GPs in Wales an extra A 27 million next year – but there remain a range of serious concerns about the future of the profession among those practising in it. Fears over unsustainable workloads, the demands and usefulness of the current quality monitoring system, who should control the purse strings for enhanced services, and the ongoing challenges of recruitment and retention, were among the topics debated at the annual conference of Welsh Local Medical Committees in Newport.

‘Medical assistance’ required after turbulence hits Oman Air flight

Muscat: Some passengers onboard a Delhi-bound Oman Air flight from Muscat required medical assistance after the aircraft encountered a short period of heavy clear air turbulence, the airline said in a notice uploaded on its official twitter handle. “The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude after hitting an air pocket,” the airline said in a statement.

Regular checks ensure cooking gas cylinder safety in Oman

Inspection includes checking of rust, base, leaks and bulging, as well as the hydraulic testing to ensure that the cylinders meets the specifications. Photo-ONA Inspection includes checking of rust, base, leaks and bulging, as well as the hydraulic testing to ensure that the cylinders meets the specifications.

Autumn Phillips has fun with children at point-to-point

Obama administration DENIES Towergate: Insiders blast Donald Trump’s claims former President wire-tapped his phones at Trump Tower before the election in ‘Nixon/Watergate’ style scandal Married woman is found dead in woods in ‘suspicious’ case – 120 miles from Delphi where two girls were killed by a suspect who is still on the loose Do women REALLY want men to last longer? As a scientist invents a spray to prolong male performance, our fearless writers from both sides of the gender divide tackle a delicate question Here comes the NEXT Royal bride? Prince Harry and Meghan are filmed holding hands in public for the first time as they attend wedding in the Jamaican sunshine Colin Kaepernick says he will STOP kneeling during the national anthem as it’s revealed he’s leaving the 49ers become a free agent Suspect wanted for murder of Kim Jong-Un’s brother claims he is victim of conspiracy to … (more)

UN: If confirmed, chemical attacks in Mosul a war crime

Victims of a possible IS chemical attack civilians Ekhlas Meshal, 30, holds her injured two-month old child Rami, as she sits next to her injured two-year old daughter Dima, receive treatment in a hospital in Irbil, Iraq, Saturday, March 4, 2017. A doctor in western Irbil said on Saturday that 10 people with injuries caused by chemicals have been admitted to his hospital over the last two days.

Andy Murray wins his first title of the year in Dubai

Andy Murray captured his first title of the year and became the first British man to win the Dubai Tennis Championships in its 25-year history when he defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday. This was Murray’s seventh final in his last eight tournaments, and 14th in his last 16 dating to last May in Madrid.

I-League: Minerva aim to continue unbeaten run against Bengaluru FC

Ludhiana, March 4 – High-flying Minerva Punjab FC will look to continue their six-match unbeaten run when they take on struggling defending champions Bengaluru FC in an I-League football game at the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Sunday. Minerva, who shared spoils when the two sides last met in Bengaluru, have not lost in the last six games while their rivals are yet to register a win in their last seven encounters.

BJP abruptly withdraws from Mumbai Mayor race

Mumbai, March 4 – In a major climb down, the BJP has withdrawn from the race for post of Mayor of BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Saturday. Fadnavis said his Bharatiya Janata Party is ready to offer support to the Shiv Sena but would not take any post, including of Deputy Mayor, Leader of Opposition, or chairmanship of any committees in the country’s richest and biggest civic body.

Aadhaar for midday meals, ICDS shocking, says Mamata

Kolkata, March 4 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday termed as shocking the central government’s decision to link Aaadhaar card with the midday meals programme in schools. Now even infants will need Aadhar cards? Aadhaar card for mid-day meals and ICDS ? Shocking! 100 Days’ Work also not spared, she tweeted.

Non-bailable warrant against rape-accused UP minister

Lucknow, March 4 – Amid efforts to arrest the rape charge accused Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati, police issued a non-bailable warrant on Saturday against him and six other persons, a police officer said. Earlier in the day, Prajapati’s passport was also revoked for four weeks to prevent the absconding minister from fleeing the country.

BJP protests against Bihar minister’s remarks

Patna, March 4 – Bihar’s opposition BJP took to the streets on Saturday and organised sit-ins across Bihar against Congress minister Abdul Jalil Mastan, demanding his dismissal for asking people to throw shoes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph. Leader of Opposition Prem Kumar said the BJP will continue to protest against Mastan and would intensify it in the coming days to put pressure on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to sack the Excise and Prohibition Minister.

Donald Trump’s USA, deportation and militarism

Romulo Avelica-Gonzalez was picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on Tuesday morning while dropping two of his daughters off at school. He is currently being held in an ICE facility in Adelanto, California and faces deportation if his emergency visa application is denied.

Other mysterious deaths of North Korea’s perceived enemies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech in Pyongyang in this undated image from video distributed on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — An outcast from North Korea’s ruling family was killed with a weapon believed to belong to North Korea’s chemical arsenal and several North Koreans are wanted for questioning.

Modi uses ‘Gayatri’ mantra against SP

Blaming Akhilesh Yadav for “sleeping over” the demand for justice by a “beti” in the rape case against Gayatri Prajapati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the voters in Uttar Pradesh have got an opportunity to perform the pind daan of their “tormentors”. He also said that unlike the BJP, its opponents believed in ” kuch ka saath, kuch ka hi vikas “.

BJP blinks, Mumbai’s new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

Decks were cleared for the election of Shiv Sena candidate as the Mayor of Mumbai after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the BJP will not contest the March 8 Mayoral polls. He also made it clear that the decision of the BJP should not be read as a “surrender” to ensure stability of his government.

57.03% turnout in 6th phase of UP election

An estimated 57.03 per cent voters cast their ballots on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections covering 49 Assembly seats, including Mau, where gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari is in the fray. “The polling was approximately 57.03 per cent and passed off by and large peacefully,” office of UP Chief Electoral Officer said in Lucknow.

11 civilians killed by air strikes in Syria

BEIRUT: At least 11 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on Saturday in air strikes on a central Syrian village that a monitor said were likely carried out by Russia. “The raids targeted a livestock market in the village of Oqayrabat, held by the IS group in Hama province,” said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Shanghai SIPG’s Elkeson celebrates after scoring against Changchun Yatai. Photo: Reuters

Experienced Brazilian striker Elkeson scored a hat-trick and compatriots Hulk and Oscar also contributed as Shanghai SIPG underlined their Chinese Super League title credentials with an impressive 5-1 comeback win over Changchun Yatai in Saturday’s 2017 domestic opener. Andre Villas-Boas’ side recovered from conceding to Fan Xiaodong’s 26th-minute stunner at Shanghai Stadium to record a fourth consecutive win at the start of the year, having also reeled off a hat-trick of victories in the AFC Champions League.

Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador over Kima s killing

Malaysia’s foreign minister says the government has expelled North Korea’s ambassador for criticizing the investigation into the killing of the North Korean leader’s estranged half brother. Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said in a statement that a notice was sent to the North Korean Embassy on Saturday saying Ambassador Kang Chol must leave the country within 48 hours.

UN report shows North Korea using Africa to slip sanctions

A confidential report says North Korean weapons barred by United Nations sanctions ended up in the hands of U.N. peacekeepers in Africa. The annual report by a U.N. panel of experts, obtained by The Associated Press, illustrates how Pyongyang evades sanctions imposed for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs to cooperate “on a large scale” in Africa.

Sport24.co.za | Ibrahimovic in elbow controversy after stamp

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic escaped a red card despite appearing to intentionally elbow Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings during Saturday’s Premier League game between the teams. Ibrahimovic caught Mings with his elbow late in the first half, moments after the Bournemouth defender appeared to stamp on the Swede’s head with his left foot as he jumped over him.

Michelle Wie leads by two going into final round of LPGA event in Sing

MARCH 04: Michelle Wie of the USA hits her approach shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the HSBC Women’s Champions on the Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club on March 4, 2017 in Singapore. Michelle Wie holds a two-shot lead over Lydia Ko, Sung Hyun Park, and Ariya Jutanugarn heading into the final round of the LPGA Women’s HBSC Champions event in Singapore.

Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador after Kim Jong Nam murder

Malaysia on Saturday expelled the North Korean ambassador to the country, declaring him “persona non grata” and asking the envoy to leave Malaysia within 48 hours. The move comes nearly three weeks after Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered at Kuala Lumpur’s airport with a toxic nerve agent.

“I’m being chased by the police”: Teenage driver who…

The delivery driver sped off after the van she had been in crashed into a garden wall then ignored police when they signalled for her to pull over A teenager who sent a TEXT to a friend telling them “I’m being chased by the police” while leading cops on an 80mph pursuit has been spared jail. Delivery driver Charlotte Clowes, 19, sped off in a Ford Focus Transit van after it crashed into a garden wall.

Michelle Wie leads LPGA Singapore by 2 after 3 rounds

Michelle Wie of the United States looks at her ball on the 8th hole during the HSBC Women’s Champions golf tournament held at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong course on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Singapore. Lydia Ko of New Zealand walks across a bridge towards the putting green of the 7th hole during the HSBC Women’s Champions golf tournament held at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong course on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Singapore.