Month: March 2017

South Korea to retaliate against China – discrimination’, says minister

Trade minister says China is taking unfair measures against Chinese firms in protest over Seoul’s decision to deploy an anti-missile shield South Korea’s trade minister said on Sunday the government’s responses against discriminating action by China towards South Korean companies will be strengthened and he feels “deep concern” over recent measures taken by Beijing.

Tonga PM: The Leader has the Final Say

Tonga’s Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva disputed parliament’s right to process the motion for a Vote of No Confidence in him, and he reminded the Tongan Media on Friday, 3 March, at the Epworth Hall, that the “Leader ( When we were invited to the Press Conference with the Prime Minister, no specific topic was mentioned, but in his opening remark he said that the Press Conference was to talk about some very important issues, and he had four other Cabinet Ministers to help him.

Hutt teams defending titles at Wellington Dragon Boat Festival

Per head of capita, Wellington has the most dragon boaters in the country and event manager Angela Sargeant expected a good number of people to turn out to watch the races – provided the weather cooperated. Women’s team Hutt Valley Heat won the women’s grand final last year with a time of one minute and 30.65 seconds.

Blast kills at least 3 in Mexico town hit by December fireworks explosion

News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Three people were killed on Saturday when a house where fireworks were being made blew up in the same town recently hit by a devastating explosion of a fireworks market, Reuters reported. The house, in a residential neighborhood of Tultepec outside Mexico City, was destroyed by the blast, which sent a large plume of smoke into the air, according to TV images.

What’s he on about? Li Keqiang’s annual report explained

It takes China’s premier 90 minutes to deliver his government work report, but you can cut to the chase in far less time Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is likely to put stability above all policy goals when he presents his annual report on Sunday, ahead of the once-every-five-years reshuffle of the Communist Party leadership late this year. Li’s government work report will give the outside world Beijing’s assessment of the country’s economy and its foreign and defence priorities – which are particularly uncertain this year with the new US administration of Donald Trump, European national elections and Britain’s looming exit from the EU.

Porto demolishes Nacional 7-0, Benfica stays on top

” FC Porto got braces from Andre Silva and Tiquinho Soares to fuel its 7-0 rout of 10-man Nacional in the Portuguese league on Saturday. Oliver Torres, Yacine Brahimi, and Miguel Layun added goals in an eighth consecutive win in the domestic competition for Porto.

At least two killed in new drone strikes on al Qaeda in Yemen: residents

Drones fired missiles at suspected al Qaeda targets in two separate attacks in Yemen on Saturday, local sources said, in what appeared to be a third successive day of U.S. strikes against militants in the Arab country. Tribal sources and residents said one of the pilotless aircraft unleashed its missiles on a vehicle traveling on the outskirts of the southern city of Ahwar, killing two suspected al Qaeda members inside.

UK Foreign Secretary Johnson to Come to Moscow for High-Level Talks

Britain’s foreign secretary will soon travel to Russian Federation on a visit his office says will be consistent with the country’s “engage but beware” policy toward Moscow. U.K.’s Foreign Secretary will visit Moscow in a few weeks to hold talks on UK-Russia relationship, Syria and Ukraine, a foreign office statement said Saturday.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s JK Instagram Post Invite To Russian Ambassador

And now, Carrie Bradshaw has her answer, courtesy of Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mara Zakharova, who tweeted: “If #SarahJessicaParker desperately wants to meet Russian Ambassador to United States -anything is possible”. Instagram and you shall receive-Sarah Jessica Parker might have a hot date with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, all thanks to a Sex and the City meme about Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Person seriously injured after coming into contact with Bloor Station train

Yonge-Bloor station Police are investigating after a man was hit by a train while standing on the platform Friday night A man in his 20s is in life-threatening condition after he came into contact with a southbound TTC subway train while standing on the platform at Bloor-Yonge Station on Saturday night. The man, who police said had been drinking, apparently leaned too close to the track as a train passed through the station.

Man United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Tyrone Mings ‘jumped into my elbow’

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have been sent off had referee Kevin Friend seen his apparent elbow on Tyrone Mings while Andrew Surman was unlucky to be sent off in Bournemouth’s “incredible” draw at Manchester United, says Cherries assistant manager Jason Tindall. A week after winning the League Cup for United with a double against Southampton at Wembley Stadium, Ibrahimovic endured a frustrating return to league action by seeing his 72nd-minute penalty clawed away by Artur Boruc.

Man Dies In Southeast DC Apartment Fire

A man is dead from injuries sustained in an apartment fire that broke out in Southeast D.C. Friday evening, officials said. The Sheriff’s Office said paramedics began CPR on the man and were able to get a pulse before he was taken to a hospital.

Dele Alli: There are ‘no boundaries’ to what Tottenham can achieve

Spurs legend Cliff Jones spoke to Football London during an exclusive interview, and offered his opinion on current Tottenham star Dele Alli, claiming that the 20-year-old needs to start focusing on showing how good he is, rather than trying to prove his toughness. “When we are on form and playing well, I don’t think there’s anyone in the Premier League that can beat us”, Alli, who scored his 12 league goal of the season in Sunday’s 4-0 win against Stoke City, said.

99-year-old Annie happily goes to jail

The smiling woman, known only as Annie, was booked into jail by the Police in the eastern Dutch town of Nijmegen-Zuid. Annie was handcuffed and placed in a cell, where police snapped photos of her delighted expression as she showed off the cuffs for the camera.

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

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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.