The BBC have apologised for mistakenly announcing that Mark E Smith from The Fall had died instead of wishing him a happy birthday. The red-faced error didn’t go unnoticed by fans and a spokesperson for the BBC confirmed there was a “human error” mix-up on their behalf.
Day: March 6, 2017
Pacific Theatre: Athol Fugard’s “Valley Song”
The great South African playwright Athol Fugard has always had a gift for putting large-scale ideas in small-scale plays. “Valley Song,” Fugard’s two-actor, three-character drama was his first play after the election of Nelson Mandela.
Pacific Theatre: Athol Fugard’s “Valley Song”
The great South African playwright Athol Fugard has always had a gift for putting large-scale ideas in small-scale plays. “Valley Song,” Fugard’s two-actor, three-character drama was his first play after the election of Nelson Mandela.
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
NEW TRUMP TRAVEL BAN PROMPTS NEW QUESTIONS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is skirting demands to speak out against the U.S. government’s newly revised ban on immigration from specific countries. U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new iteration of the controversial ban Monday, prompting renewed calls for Trudeau to denounce it and suspend the Canada-U.S. agreement on asylum claims.
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
NEW TRUMP TRAVEL BAN PROMPTS NEW QUESTIONS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is skirting demands to speak out against the U.S. government’s newly revised ban on immigration from specific countries. U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new iteration of the controversial ban Monday, prompting renewed calls for Trudeau to denounce it and suspend the Canada-U.S. agreement on asylum claims.
Proposed class action against B.C. argues foreign-buyers’ tax unconstitutional
A 15-per-cent tax on foreign homebuyers in Metro Vancouver is unconstitutional and unfairly discriminates against people from Asia, a proposed class-action lawsuit against the British Columbia government argues. An amended document filed in B.C. Supreme Court last week argues the so-called foreign-buyers’ tax is unconstitutional because it violates equality rights by making an “arbitrary” distinction between those who are citizens and permanent residents of Canada and those who are not.
Four claims the Trump White House made about its travel ban that now look silly
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Ben Carson compares slaves to immigrants coming to ‘a land of dreams’
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Ben Carson compares slaves to immigrants coming to ‘a land of dreams’
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Farmer jailed for drink driving a second time in six weeks
Farmer, 41, caught drink driving for a FIFTH time just six weeks after being convicted for crashing his Land Rover into a ditch while drunk is jailed for nine months A farmer has been jailed after being caught drink driving for the fifth time – just six weeks after being convicted for crashing his Land Rover into a ditch while under the influence. In January, Matthew Jeffrey was told by magistrates that he’d narrowly avoided a stint behind bars when he was given a suspended sentence for being drunk behind the wheel for a fourth time.
Dog resembling the Rolling Stones’ guitarist finds home
Epic death match between a giant python and a leopard with her cub as they dodge the snake’s darting bites to inflict mortal wounds on it in the Kruger National Park Trump signs new travel ban executive order that no longer targets Iraq and exempts green card holders – but it won’t take effect for 10 days The warnings signs that could mean YOUR partner is having an affair: People who have been cheated on reveal the tell-tale clues to watch out for ‘We’re not all cheaters’: Men reveal the things women get totally WRONG about them Wrong Direction! Astonishing footage shows snarling 1D star Louis Tomlinson ‘wrestling a photographer to the ground at LAX and manhandling a female fan who was fighting his girlfriend’ moments before police arrest him ‘I’m a b***h for getting hit by a celebrity?’ Woman ‘thrown to the floor’ in Louis Tomlinson airport scuffle claims she could have DIED from a … (more)
Music group youngsters to perform at St Patrick’s event in Whitnash
Irish music and dancing group Comhaltas’ Leamington branch members will perform at an event to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Whitnash on Friday March 17. The event, including traditional music and dancing displays, will take place at the Plough and Harrow pub in Whitnash Road for the second year running with the entertainment starting at 5pm and going on until 9pm. Over the last few years, the Irish music group have made it through the finals of the All Britain Fleadh, and onto the All Ireland finals in Sligo and Ennis.
Chuck Schumer calls for Justice Department probe into Trump interference
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding an investigation into whether the Trump administration is trying to block a probe into potential Russian collaboration with his campaign. Schumer, D-N.Y., sent a letter to Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz.
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President Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban that temporarily halts entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas and suspends the country’s refugee program. The new directive aims to address legal issues with the original order, which caused confusion at airports, sparked protests around the country and was ultimately blocked by federal courts.
The solidarity regardless of differences
The 6th founding anniversary of GERD will be colorfully celebrated accompanied with various activities such as fund raising and other mobilization forums throughout the country. The Great Run is one of these activities that took place on the 5th of March 2017 in Addis Ababa and other major cities of the country.
Prosecutor: missing French family killed with a crowbar
This handout photo provided by the French Police Nationale sent to French police authorities on Feb. 24, 2017, shows portraits of the missing Troadec family. From left, father Pascal Troadec, mother Brigitte Troadec, son Sebastien Troadec, and daughter Charlotte Troadec.
Yekatit: Month of Heroic Feats
The Ethiopian history of the last century has witnessed some memorable incidents which mainly occurred on the month of Yekatit that rests mostly on February and slightly crosses to the month of March. It is considered as the symbolic month of victory by many Ethiopians since they have won outstanding achievements that played pivotal role in their current situation.
Adwa Show-cased Ethiopiaa s Magnanimity
The battle of Adwa is a flagship event that draws attention to many issues in the modern Ethiopian and African history. The battle of Adwa illustrates the high-mindedness of the Ethiopian people and show-cased the meanness of the invading European colonial force, i.e. Italy.
International group says oil supply will slowly tighten
An international group representing oil-importing countries warns that the global supply of oil could lag demand after 2020, leading to higher prices. There’s a worldwide glut of oil now, and the International Energy Agency says the supply looks adequate for the next three years thanks to rising production in the U.S. and a few other nations.
The interesting immigrant past of President Trump’s mother
President Donald Trump signed his new executive order on immigration this morning , a clear sign that the Trump White House is going to continue moving forward with its agenda on immigration issues in the United States. It’s from last summer, yes.
A surge in strandings of dolphins, other marine mammals on Cape Cod
The school was named one of 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solv… — As President Donald Trump prepares a new executive order on immigration, a family of five from Afghanistan sits in two Southern California detention centers w… — The U.S. State Department said it “strongly condemns” the launches of several missiles by North Korea on Sunday, calling it a violation of U.N. Security Counci… Drought can change things, often in a big way. Consider the recent drought that gripped much of the nation from 2011 to 2014, for example.
How a Coffee Startup Chose its Crowdsourced Logo
Chris Dominello and Mike Roussell created an antioxidant-infused coffee called Neuro Coffee . Before launching their company last winter, they needed a logo .
Israel upsets South Korea in 10 innings to open WBC
Burcham singled in the winning run in extra innings to lead Israel over South Korea 2-1 in the opening game of the WBC. Israel upsets South Korea in 10 innings to open WBC Burcham singled in the winning run in extra innings to lead Israel over South Korea 2-1 in the opening game of the WBC.
Oman Ministry of Manpower reports shows 477 arrested between February 26 and March 3
Muscat: In its weekly report, the Ministry of Manpower’s joint inspection team pointed out that the number of workers violating the Labour Law during February 26th till March 3 stood at 477 including 377 commercial workers, 53 farm workers and 47 housemaids and their equivalents. The inspection teams caught 443 workers including 258 absconding workers, 176 astray workers and 9 workers with other violations.
Poland seeks to generate support for challenger to Tusk
Poland’s surprise counter-candidate to challenge incumbent Donald Tusk for the post of European Council head is “Poland’s only candidate in the game,” and diplomats are trying to generate support for him, Polish officials said Monday. Poland has proposed Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, 68, a center-right member of the European Parliament, to succeed fellow Pole Tusk, whose 2 -year term ends May 31. Saryusz-Wolski was expelled from the presidency of the European People’s Party on Monday, two days after being removed from Poland’s Civic Platform party.
Builder who conned his way into top NHS jobs jailed
A MAN who faked qualifications to scoop two top NHS jobs and earned over A 1 million despite being a builder has been jailed for two years. Scheming Jon Andrewes, 63, called himself ‘doctor’ and fake PhDs on his CV to become chairman of two NHS trusts and a hospice.
Delhi charter plane crashes in Bangkok, pilot killed
NEW DELHI: A charter aircraft hired to operate as an air ambulance on Delhi-Bangkok-Delhi route crash-landed in Thailand en route to Bangkok, killing the pilot and leaving several others injured. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted the news of the pilot’s death on Monday evening.
West Ham vs Chelsea live score and goals updates from Premier League clash at the London Stadium
Follow all the latest as Chelsea look to increase their lead in the title race with victory over their London rivals Antonio Conte has no injury concerns heading into the game but Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is set to welcome back striker Andy Carroll. Michail Antonio is suspended for the hosts, who will hope to repeat last October’s EFL Cup victory over the Blues at the London Stadium.
Year 6 TeacherSutton-in-AshfieldVision for Education are now…
Vision for Education are now recruiting on behalf of one of our client schools based in Sutton-in-Ashfield for an exceptional Year 6 teacher to work 2 days per week . To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have a recognised teaching qualification, hold QTS and have a minimum of one year’s experience of teaching KS2 pupils.
Missing Corrie McKeague search near Cambridge under way
The search at Milton landfill site near Cambridge will take up to 10 weeks as officers sift through 920 square metres of rubbish Around 8,000 tonnes of bulk material were removed and facilities have been placed at the location, meaning a full scale search was possible at the start of this week. The search will take up to 10 weeks to sift through 920 square metres of rubbish, up to a depth of 8 metres.
Head of SchoolHampshireReporting directly to the Principal, the post…
Reporting directly to the Principal, the post holder will be accountable for the success and progression of a third of the college’s Sixth Form College students . You will manage a group of approximately 12 teaching staff and a progress tutor and be part of the Sixth Form Management Team.
Director of MusicIsle of ManDirector of Music September 2017 – KING…
KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE – HMC Co-educational, Day and Boarding, 500+ pupils aged 2-18 Director of Music September 2017 King William’s College requires an enthusiastic and well-qualified Director of Music from September 2017 to be responsible for the provision of Music at College and our junior school, The Buchan. The successful candidate will teach throughout the 11-18 age range.
Police investigating disappearance of Corrie McKeague to search landfill site
Police investigating the disappearance of RAF gunner Corrie McKeague will begin to search a landfill site in Milton, Cambridgeshire this week. Mr McKeague, 23, from Fife, vanished on a night out with friends on September 24 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
UPDATE 1-Spain’s Neinor Homes plans to list its shares
Spanish house builder Neinor Homes said on Monday it intended to list up to 60 percent of its share capital on the Spanish stock exchange in the country’s first market flotation of a residential developer in a decade. Neinor, which is based in Bilbao in northern Spain and is backed by U.S. private equity firm Lone Star, buys land for developments in areas with high demand for housing including Madrid, Barcelona and the Basque Country.
Malaysia soccer squad barred from travelling to North Korea
The Malaysian government has barred the country’s national soccer team from travelling to North Korea for an Asian Cup qualifying match on March 28 because of security concerns. Football Association of Malaysia secretary-general Hamidin Mohamad Amin issued a statement Monday saying that Malaysia’s expulsion of North Korean Ambassador Kang Chol has “made the current situation unsafe for Malaysians to travel to North Korea for the moment.”
Misbah to lead Pakistan in test series against West Indies
The Pakistan Cricket Board has retained 42-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq as skipper for next month’s test series against the West Indies. The PCB said Monday in a statement that Misbah told Shaharyar Khan of his desire to continue as captain and the chairman approved the move.
Former Northampton Town striker called woman a ‘slag’ and bit off a man’s ear during drunken rage
A former Northampton Town footballer who went on to play in the Premier League called a woman a “slag” when she rejected him – and bit off her husband’s ear, a court heard. Former Cobblers loanee Allan Smart, 42, lunged at 51-year-old Ricky Power on a drunken night out.
Driver and passenger cut free after van smashes into tree
THE driver and passenger of a van that had smashed into a tree had to be cut free this morning by fire fighters. The van crashed into a ditch and collided with a tree at about 1.40am this morning in South Moreton, near Didcot.
The burning Land Rover on the M4 yesterday
Crews from Swindon and Westlea were called just before 5pm to the vehicle on the hard shoulder of the motorway west bound between junction 16 for Swindon West/Marlborough and 17 .
Rep. DeSantis visits Israel, tours possible US embassy sites
While President Trump has backed away from moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a ranking Republican Congressman visited the country Sunday, pushing for the controversial move. Ron DeSantis, the chair of the Subcommittee on National Security, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and toured four possible sites for the embassy relocation, including the two current U.S. consulates in West Jerusalem.