Patty Civalleri, author of the upcoming book “Florence: A Traveler’s Guide to Its Gems and Giants,” will discuss her favorite historical, architectural and artistic spots in the city. Watch a slide show, then explore the tide pools at Point Fermin on a walk led by staff from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium When, where: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday and 3-4:30 p.m. March 12. John M. Olguin Auditorium, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro.
Month: March 2017
Visiting New York governor Cuomo condemns ‘rash of antisemitism’ in US
Cuomo’s Israel visit came only hours after reports of another act of vandalism at a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, on a visit to Israel’s Holocaust memorial, pledged on Sunday to take action against antisemitic acts in the US amid reports of fresh Jewish cemetery vandalism in Brooklyn.
Messy weather for parts of P.E.I. today
Environment Canada is forecasting a messy day for Charlottetown and parts of P.E.I. on Sunday with 5 cm of snow and high winds. With high winds and blowing snow, Islanders can expect a messy day of weather in parts of the province on Sunday.
Interview: Rising global protectionism causes concern: Brazilian analyst
Growing protectionist tendencies and rising conservative nationalism have raised deep concern in a global scenario with a deterioration of multilateral security mechanisms since World War II, a leading Brazilian analyst said Saturday. Luiz Fernando Horta, a historian and expert of international relations at the University of Brasilia , told Xinhua in an interview.
Roundup: China’s economy continues to perform strongly: media
China’s economy continues to be among the world strongest as the global powerhouse laid down its 2017 Gross Domestic Product growth target at around 6.5 percent on Sunday, international media reported. China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5 percent for 2017, compared with a target range of 6.5-7 percent for 2016, according to a government work report released at an annual session of the National People’s Congress — China’s top legislature.
Beijing expect to build own dynasty in Chinese women’s basketball league
Beijing lifted their second consecutive Chinese women’s basketball league title to wrap up the 2016-17 season and expect more glory to come. At the final whistle on Thursday in Beijing Shougang Basketball Center, Shao Ting and Sylvia Fowels ran across the court to celebrate with teammates their back to back championships as the team from the Chinese capital has been laying foundation for their dynasty.
Indian filmmaker Karan Johar has twins via surrogate
In this June 24, 2016, file photo, Bollywood film maker Karan Johar poses for photographers at the International Indian Film Academy Rocks Green Carpet for the 17th Edition of IIFA Weekend and Awards in Madrid, Spain.
Sentimental gold ladybird earrings stolen during break-in at property
A property on Courtauld Road was broken into at some point between 9pm on February 19 and 11.20am on February 20. The burglars ransacked the property and items of jewellery were taken including a pair of gold ladybird earrings which are of great sentimental value to the victims.
Organ Grinder Swing -Adrienne Fenemor, Little Charlie, Matthew…
There are certain things that evoke memory more than smells and sound. Unfiltered Lucky Strike cigarettes, just lit, make me think of my dad’s office in the 1960s.
After bombs, Pakistan tightens security for rare major cricket match
Pakistan tightened security in the city of Lahore ahead of a hugely anticipated final of its domestic cricket league on Sunday, pushing ahead with a rare high-profile match despite a recent spike in Islamist violence. The government had wavered momentarily on whether to host the Pakistan Super League final after a series of militant attacks killed more than 130 people last month, including a suicide bombing in Lahore in which at least 13 people died.
Khadiza murder attempt verdict Mar 8
A Sylhet court on Sunday, March 5, fixes March 8 for delivering the verdict in the case filed for attacking Khadiza Begum Nargis. This photo shows Khadiza appears before a court for the first time on February 26, 2017.
Islamic Development Bank charts three-year plan for Arab-African trade
The Islamic Development Bank is developing a roadmap to strengthen Arab-African trade over the next three years, according to Hakim Elwaer, IDB’s official spokesman. The roadmap includes identifying business opportunities in the areas of finance, building logistics platform, supporting trade, credit and insurance, and developing the necessary infrastructure to facilitate trade .
BRIEF-Bahrain Flour Mills signs strategic partnership with MondelA”z International
BAGHDAD, March 5 Britain has agreed to arrange 10 billion pounds in loans to Iraq, to help the country to finance important infrastructure projects, an official from the Iraqi finance ministry told Reuters on Sunday. ABU DHABI, March 5 Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala Development Co sold nearly a third of its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, booking a tiny gain on its investments in the micro chip maker.
Iraq to receive 10 bln pounds in loans from UK for infrastructure – finance ministry
Britain has agreed to arrange 10 billion pounds in loans to Iraq, to help the country to finance important infrastructure projects, an official from the Iraqi finance ministry told Reuters on Sunday. A formal announcement will be made later on Sunday in Baghdad, he said.
Islamic militants release 14 kidnapped Afghan civilians
Fourteen Afghan civilians kidnapped by the Islamic State militants in the country’s eastern province of Nangarhar were released Saturday, March 4, the Provincial Government said. “The 12 religious teachers and two education employees, who were kidnapped by Daesh militants in Haska Mina district about 40 days ago were released Saturday morning.
CARIBBEAT: Harvard lauds Rihanna as 2017 Humanitarian of the Year
Singer Rihanna is presented with the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year Award by Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation. It wasn’t Rihanna’s singing, but her caring and giving that was recognized last week when she received the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year honor for her philanthropic efforts aiding adults and children around the world, according to the Associated Press.
Rosmah Attends ‘Khatam Al-Quran’ Ceremony For Visually Impaired
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Prime Minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor today attended a ‘khatam’ Al-Quran ceremony held in conjunction with a ‘Selawat Perdana’ programme at the Muadz Bin Jabal Mosque here. The event attended by over 3,000 participants, among them 500 visually impaired people, entered the Malaysia Book of Records as the biggest gathering of Braille Quran reciters.
China finance ministry releases $151 billion defense budget
From front left, Wang Qishan, Yu Zhengsheng, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and Liu Yunshan stand during the start of the opening session of China’s annual National People’s Congress in Beijing’s Great H… . Bus ushers pose for photographs in front of the Great Hall of the People during the opening session of the annual National People’s Congress in Beijing, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
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At least five members of the Afghan security forces were killed early Sunday morning when their checkpoint came under an insurgent attack in northeastern Kunduz province, an Afghan official said. Gen. Abdul Hamid Hamid, provincial police chief in Kunduz, said a large group of Taliban fighters attacked the post near the city of Kunduz.
Report: Israeli leader briefly offered pro-peace government
An Israeli newspaper is reporting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered the country’s opposition leader a unity government late last year that would promote a regional peace initiative – before backing out. Haaretz reports Sunday that Netanyahu sent a document to Isaac Herzog detailing a willingness to make compromises for the creation of a Palestinian state and to rein in West Bank Jewish settlement construction.
Solicitor wins scenic Three Cranes Challenge race
Late afternoon at the end of Day One of last weekend’s Three Cranes Challenge – the first of Old Mutual’s Four Wild Series events – when the last of the competitors were still trickling past the finish line at the Bushwillow Camp in the Karkloof Nature Reserve, the front runners were animatedly discussing the day’s course and results. While some were full of praise for the young runners who blitzed the field in what everyone agreed was a very difficult 32km trail run, Solicitor Manduwa said very little.
LUFC Bridcutt – Teams Are Now Showing Us Respect
Leeds United captain Liam Bridcutt feels the side are getting the respect they deserve from opposition sides. Leeds won 3-1 at Birmingham City on Friday night to cement their place in the top four and with results going their way over the weekend, they are now seven points behind Brighton with the seagulls still to come to Elland Road this month.
Bird flu found at commercial chicken farm in Tennessee, USDA says
A strain of bird flu has been found in a commercial chicken farm in Tennessee, the US Department of Agriculture and state government agencies said Sunday. The H7 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, was found in a flock of 73,500 chickens in Lincoln County, in the central part of the state on the border with Alabama, the USDA said.
How to pick your next investment property – with coffee
The four signs to look for when buying your next investment property: How you can get in before the hipsters – and maximise your returns If new cafes with hipster baristas are popping up in a suburb not far from the city, chances are it will be a good place to buy an investment property. Former inner-city working-class suburbs Newtown and Surry Hills have gentrified to become Sydney’s trendiest addresses for urban professionals and cashed-up couples with no children.
Saltwater crocodiles on the rise in Western Australia
EXCLUSIVE: Beau Biden’s widow wears her wedding ring as she emerges for the first time after her relationship with his brother Hunter was revealed ‘Yes, he is our President’: Violent clashes break out between Trump supporters and left-wing activists as thousands join rallies supporting the President across America Nevada wife who poisoned her husband’s Lucky Charms to avoid having sex with him told cops ‘I just wanted to stop him having an erection’ Birth defect in boys ’caused by hairspray: Chemicals are linked to a condition that causes lifelong physical and emotional trauma Trump’s NEW travel ban: The President ‘will sign an executive order banning Middle Eastern and African migrants next week’ Florida man, 59, who ‘raped and killed 16-year-old girl 39 years ago when he was her building manager’ is charged after new DNA evidence cracks cold case The shocking moment a road rage … (more)
Indian, Malian ministers hold first ever joint commission meeting
New Delhi , Mar. 4 : Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar visited Mali from March 2 to 3. During his visit, the minister co-chaired the first ever Joint Commission Meeting between India and Mali along with the Foreign Minister of Mali Abdoulaye Diop. The discussions reviewed the bilateral engagement between the countries in various sectors like agriculture, energy etc and laid out areas of future co-operation, particularly in security and technology, according to a statement.
Union Minister Kushwaha condemns PM Modi’s road show in Varanasi
New Delhi , Mar. 4 : Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s road show in Varanasi, Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha on Saturday asserted that the former did not do the right thing by taking out a road show. “Bharatiya Janata Party is already leading in Uttar Pradesh and I feel that Prime Minister shouldn’t have done a road show in Varanasi, it’s just an assembly election then why to make it so big,” Kushwaha told ANI.
NYC’s latest homeless strategy: Major work, modest goal
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, a homeless person sleeps under a blanket on a New York sidewalk. Mayor Bill de Blasio has a plan for 90 more homeless shelters, in addition to the 200 the city already has.
Kim Jong-nam murder: Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Mar. 4 : Malaysia on Saturday expelled North Korean Ambassador Kang Chol and issued a notice asking him to leave the country within 48 hours. The envoy was expelled after his continuous criticism of the local investigations into the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Famous Australian artist suspected of war-time treachery
Sir Hans Heysen is an acknowledged master of Australian landscape painting, with one wag quipping his iconic works did for the gum tree what Norman Lindsay did for the nude: made them famous! “Heysen made his home in the Adelaide Hills, amongst its gums from 1908 and, even though he trained in a traditional European set of painting values, he nevertheless was an important innovator of Australian landscape painting.” But in the course of his PhD, Mr Body uncovered a cache of letters showing not everyone was enamoured with Heysen – instead seeing the artist as a potential war-time traitor.
PSL 2017 Final, Zalmi vs Gladiators: Likely XIs for both teams
The PSL 2017 final between Darren Sammy’s Quetta Gladiators and Sarfraz Ahmed’s Peshawar Zalmi is to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Getty Images It is the final showdown as Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators battle it out for the gorgeous Pakistan Super League 2017 trophy on Sunday. The match, to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has already created a lot of buzz for bringing international cricket back to Pakistan.
Press Release on death of Mrs Owusu & three children in Finland
PRESS RELEASE ON: COMMENTS ON THE INTERIM REPORT OF THE SAFETY INVESTIGATION AUTHORITY OF FINLAND ON THE HOME FIRE THAT KILLED NANA AGO PRAH OWUSU AND HER THREE CHILDREN ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2016 IN HELSINKI, FINLAND SENT TO SIAF BY WIDOWER MR. KWAME ATTAH OWUSU.
Young Patriotic Professionals congratulate Hon. Evans Opoku Bobie
AHAFO REGIONAL MINISTER . In a mood of ecstasy, permit me to cease this material moment to congratulate you on behalf of the Young Patriotic Professionals in the Asunafo North Municipality on your appointment by H.E the President of the Republic of Ghana as the Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional minister .
‘Lost child’ calls for Government to acknowledge immigrant abuses
Malcolm Axcell with a photograph of himself at the age of 5 in England , before he was sent to NZ . A plea for the Government to acknowledge its role in the suffering of child migrants over 60 years ago, is being rekindled by a Manawatu abuse survivor.
Last-minute winner gives Auckland City top spot in the Stirling Sports Premiership
With a 90th minute goal, Auckland City secured the top seed for the Stirling Sports Premiership playoffs, and the ticket to the OFC Champions League that comes with it. They beat Eastern Suburbs 2-1 at Kiwitea St on Sunday thanks to a Joao Moreira penalty and Emiliano Tade’s late strike, which came after Moses Dyer looked to have rescued his side a point just two minutes prior.
Opening bowlers lead Spiders to upset win
HOWLONG finished the season on a high note with an upset 61-run victory over Barnawartha-Chiltern at Howlong on Saturday HOWLONG finished the season on a high note with an upset 61-run victory over Barnawartha-Chiltern at Howlong on Saturday. ON THE DEFENSIVE: Wodonga’s Harry Kitching topscored for the Bulldogs with 57 in their loss to Yackandandah on Saturday.
Aunt demands answers; mother misses court appearance
The 27-year-old mother who allegedly admitted to trying to drown her children in the Murray River on Thursday is likely to be charged with more offences, a court hearing was told on Saturday. The woman, who has so far been charged with attempted murder, did not appear for the brief hearing on Saturday.
Chinese investors given – extra time’ in AC Milan takeover
Sino-Europe Sports missed Friday’s deadline to complete the switch having already paid US$212 million on the deal that values the Serie A side at US$825.4m AC Milan owner and president Silvio Berlusconi has backed giving the Chinese Sino-Europe Sports consortium “extra time” to complete the purchase of the Serie A side following the latest delay in the takeover. “They asked for some extra time and I don’t see what there is to worry about,” Berlusconi told Il Tempo newspaper.
Trainer Caspar Fownes. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong’s Dubai World Cup team on March 25 will be one of the smallest in recent years after Super Saturday at Meydan dropped Fabulous One out of contention but the Caspar Fownes-trained Dundonnell will likely press on to the Golden Shaheen. Not Listenin’tome and Dundonnell look likely to represent Hong Kong in the US$2 million Golden Shaheen over 1,200m on the dirt, with Amazing Kids, in the US$1 million Al Quoz Sprint the only other Sha Tin-trained runner on the night.
Greater Bendigo on the Commonwealth Games map
The eyes of the world will be on Greater Bendigo in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The City of Greater Bendigo today announced it had been selected as a “key regional destination” for the Queen’s Baton Relay.