Day: March 4, 2017

Macarthur’s big weekend a big success|photos, videos

The tiny town of Macarthur swelled on Saturday as it hosted the Music in the Vines Festival and other events. Minnie Walker, 9, from Hamilton, Sybil Fleetwood ,8, from Macarthur, Ned Walker, 12, from Hamilton and Darcy Fleetwood, 8, from Macarthur had fun at the all-ages event.

Jordan hangs 10 for attacks, some tied to Islamic extremism

Jordan on Saturday executed 10 men convicted in a series of bombings and shooting attacks since 2003 that killed a British tourist, an outspoken critic of Islamic extremism and members of the Jordanian security forces, the government spokesman said. It was the largest round of executions in recent memory, and the first since pro-Western Jordan launched a crackdown on Islamic extremists two years ago, after the killing of a captured Jordanian fighter pilot by the Islamic State group.

Out of the depths

We are living in an unprecedented time of religious persecution and martyrdom in the modern world. There were more recognized martyrs in the 20th century than in the whole of previous Christian history.

Sabahans Must Given Mandate To BN In PRU14

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said the people of Sabah must give the mandate to Barisan Nasional who have succeeded in bringing stability and prosperity, at the 14th General Election . He said, as a responsible government, BN had careful planning and comprehensive development agenda for the benefit of the people in the state.

DNA Test On Jong-nam Can Be Performed Using Health, Dental Records – Hilmi

GEORGE TOWN, March 4 — The deoxyribonucleic acid profile test on Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, can be performed through the health or dental records of the man if the DNA from his family could not be obtained. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said currently the ministry was still awaiting next course of action by the police.

First Japanese Halal Skin Care Product Launched In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Momohime, a first of its kind halal skincare range made exclusively in Japan, was officially launched and introduced in Malaysia yesterday. The product’s launch was in conjunction with its first anniversary, and Kuala Lumpur was chosen for strategic positioning as a gateway to the fast-growing market for the health and beauty industry.

Jewish event a proud moment

Congratulations to Las Vegas’ Jewish University for the Feb. 15 Night of Tolerance, a tribute to eminent Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel. Wiesel died last year at the age of 87. He was a Holocaust survivor of the Nazi death camps.

Armed militants overrun Libya’s main oil port

An armed faction overran one of Libya’s main oil terminals and a nearby airport on Friday, engaging forces loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar. The Libyan National Army , under Haftar’s control, took control of the terminals of Es Sider and Ras Lanuf – which have a potential combined capacity of around 600,000 barrels per day – in September 2016.

Wie holds narrow lead in LPGA event

Michelle Wie tees off on the 2nd hole during the HSBC Women’s Champions golf tournament held at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong course on Saturday in Singapore. SINGAPORE>> Michelle shot a 5-under 67 today and holds a two-shot lead over three others after the third round of the LPGA’s Women’s Champions tournament.

German Justice Minister pens letter to Bozdag over meeting ban

German Justice Minister has penned a letter to Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag over Berlin’s decision to ban Turkish ministers from holding events in two German cities ahead of the April 16 constitutional referendum that will decide whether the current parliamentary system should be shifted to an executive presidency. Maas sent the sharply worded letter after bozdag canceled their scheduled meeting for March 9. “When journalists, judges and attorneys are arrested simply because they are doing their jobs, simply because they are fulfilling their role in a constitutional state, then each arrest marks a degradation of the rule of law,” he wrote.

Loan shark nabbed with Sassa cards, IDs

A money lender from Matolesville in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, has been arrested at an ABSA ATM in the Roodepoort CBD for being in possession of 46 Sassa cards, R12 748 in cash, and 49 ID books, the South African Social Security Agency said. “She is currently detained at Roodepoort police station and will appear at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court for her bail hearing on Monday, 6 March 2017,” Sassa said in a statement.

County show returns to venue

THE Royal Lancashire Show is returning to one of its traditional sites this summer after last year’s event was held in Blackburn. The organiser has announced the event will be returning to Salesbury Hall which has hosted a number of successful shows in the past, the most recent being in 2015.

South Africa beats NZ by 6 wickets to win ODI series 3-2

Outstanding bowling performances by Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Andile Phehlukwayo led South Africa to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the fifth one-day cricket international on Saturday and a 3-2 win in the five-match series. Rabada took 3-25, Phehlukwayo 2-35 and Tahir 2-14 from 10 overs – the fifth-most economical bowling performance for South Africa in ODIs – as the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 149 in 41.1 overs as they bowled first after winning the toss.

Marlon Samuels helps Zalmi reach PSL final

Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi defied cameo knocks from the West Indies pair of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, to beat Karachi Kings by 24 runs here yesterday and storm into tomorrow’s final of the Pakistan Super League. Playing in the second playoff qualifier at the Dubai International Stadium, Zalmi were propelled to 181 for three off their 20 overs by opener Kamran Akmal, who blasted 104 from 65 deliveries.

Marlon Samuels helps Zalmi reach PSL final

Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi defied cameo knocks from the West Indies pair of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, to beat Karachi Kings by 24 runs here yesterday and storm into tomorrow’s final of the Pakistan Super League. Playing in the second playoff qualifier at the Dubai International Stadium, Zalmi were propelled to 181 for three off their 20 overs by opener Kamran Akmal, who blasted 104 from 65 deliveries.

Petersfield coach turns – athletic dreams into reality

This has been his guiding principle since his days as a student at G.C. Foster College in Angels, St Catherine where he honed his coaching skills. The 36-year-old would make his entry into the world of track and field after graduating in 2002 and taking up a job as a physical education teacher at Mount Grace Primary and Junior High School in Westmoreland.

Petersfield coach turns – athletic dreams into reality

This has been his guiding principle since his days as a student at G.C. Foster College in Angels, St Catherine where he honed his coaching skills. The 36-year-old would make his entry into the world of track and field after graduating in 2002 and taking up a job as a physical education teacher at Mount Grace Primary and Junior High School in Westmoreland.

Governors of Mexico write to support Seattle ‘dreamer’

This undated file photo provided by the law firm Public Counsel shows Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, who was was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by President Barack Obama’s administration. A federal magistrate in Seattle said Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 that he will not hold an immediate hearing on whether to release Ramirez, who was arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in federal program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Governors of Mexico write to support Seattle ‘dreamer’

This undated file photo provided by the law firm Public Counsel shows Daniel Ramirez Medina, 23, who was was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by President Barack Obama’s administration. A federal magistrate in Seattle said Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 that he will not hold an immediate hearing on whether to release Ramirez, who was arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in federal program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Singapore final for CPL?

Singapore has emerged as an option to host this year’s Caribbean Premier League finals if no viable alternatives are forthcoming from the region, organisers have revealed. To date, the finals of the Twenty20 tournament have never been staged outside of the Caribbean but CPL chief executive officer, Damien O’Donohue, said the government of the glitzy Asian city-state had put forward a bid to host the play-off matches.

Singapore final for CPL?

Singapore has emerged as an option to host this year’s Caribbean Premier League finals if no viable alternatives are forthcoming from the region, organisers have revealed. To date, the finals of the Twenty20 tournament have never been staged outside of the Caribbean but CPL chief executive officer, Damien O’Donohue, said the government of the glitzy Asian city-state had put forward a bid to host the play-off matches.

Curious Arts Festival 2017 21st to 23rd July Pylewell Park Hampshire

IT prides itself on being “The UK’s most illuminating and eclectic boutique festival” and now The Curious Arts Festival has announced its key headliners and attractions to this summer’s showcase. Returning for a fourth year in the glorious grounds of Pylewell Park, in the New Forest , July 21-23, highlights include: writer, film-maker and publisher Dave Eggers; singer songwriters Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu; the People’s Poet Lemn Sissay; foremost chronicler of our emotional lives, Joanna Trollope and Mock The Week’s hilarious Ed Byrne.

Curious Arts Festival 2017 21st to 23rd July Pylewell Park Hampshire

IT prides itself on being “The UK’s most illuminating and eclectic boutique festival” and now The Curious Arts Festival has announced its key headliners and attractions to this summer’s showcase. Returning for a fourth year in the glorious grounds of Pylewell Park, in the New Forest , July 21-23, highlights include: writer, film-maker and publisher Dave Eggers; singer songwriters Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu; the People’s Poet Lemn Sissay; foremost chronicler of our emotional lives, Joanna Trollope and Mock The Week’s hilarious Ed Byrne.

From Ashfield pigeons to President Trump’s endorsement: the rise of Nick Adams

A decade ago Nick Adams’ attention was occupied by quotidian debates about speed limits on inner-west streets, portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Ashfield’s pigeon population.Now, the former Sydney councillor and Young Liberal operator finds himself at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr Adams, a former Ashfield councillor cum motivational speaker on American values, won warm praise from Mr Trump on Saturday for his recent book, Green Card Warrior.

From Ashfield pigeons to President Trump’s endorsement: the rise of Nick Adams

A decade ago Nick Adams’ attention was occupied by quotidian debates about speed limits on inner-west streets, portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Ashfield’s pigeon population.Now, the former Sydney councillor and Young Liberal operator finds himself at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr Adams, a former Ashfield councillor cum motivational speaker on American values, won warm praise from Mr Trump on Saturday for his recent book, Green Card Warrior.

White House eyes steep cuts to leading US climate science agency

Washington: President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to slash one of the government’s premier climate science agencies by 17 per cent, delivering steep cuts to research funding and satellite programs, according to a four-page budget memo obtained by The Washington Post.The proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would also eliminate funding for a variety of smaller programs including external research, coastal management, estuary reserves and “coastal resilience,” which seeks to bolster the ability of coastal areas to withstand major storms and rising seas.

White House eyes steep cuts to leading US climate science agency

Washington: President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to slash one of the government’s premier climate science agencies by 17 per cent, delivering steep cuts to research funding and satellite programs, according to a four-page budget memo obtained by The Washington Post.The proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would also eliminate funding for a variety of smaller programs including external research, coastal management, estuary reserves and “coastal resilience,” which seeks to bolster the ability of coastal areas to withstand major storms and rising seas.

Bundaberg receives official drought declaration

The Bundaberg region has been officially drought-declared.The declaration, effective from March 1, brings the area of Queensland that is drought-declared to 84.29 per cent. SHARE Share on Facebook SHARE Share on Twitter TWEET Link Farmer Kelvin Griffins on his sugarcane farm in Bundaberg, which has received drought status.

Bundaberg receives official drought declaration

The Bundaberg region has been officially drought-declared.The declaration, effective from March 1, brings the area of Queensland that is drought-declared to 84.29 per cent. SHARE Share on Facebook SHARE Share on Twitter TWEET Link Farmer Kelvin Griffins on his sugarcane farm in Bundaberg, which has received drought status.

10:46 President of Turkmenistan attends ECO Summit in Islamabad

The President of Turkmenistan took part in the 13th Summit of heads of member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Islamabad. Speaking at the summit, Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov said that Turkmenistan sees the international system of energy supplies as one of the fundamental components of the global economy.