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Month: March 2017
A Fair Life: new museum display shares the hidden story of Scotland’s showpeople
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Netanyahu graft investigation held up due to PM’s recent travels – report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, set off for a week-long state visit to Singapore and Australia, February 19, 2017. An ongoing police investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s affairs over graft allegations is being held up due to the Israeli leader’s recent overseas travels.
Netanyahu graft investigation held up due to PM’s recent travels – report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, set off for a week-long state visit to Singapore and Australia, February 19, 2017. An ongoing police investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s affairs over graft allegations is being held up due to the Israeli leader’s recent overseas travels.
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.
Long weekend scorcher for Perth – floods for the Kimberley – and bushfires too
Western Australia is in for one of those crazy weekends of mixed-up weather.In the Perth metropolitan area we are expecting hot and humid weather with tops close to 40 degrees. SHARE Share on Facebook SHARE Share on Twitter TWEET Link This cyclone modelling map, reportedly produced by Oz Cyclone Chasers, has caused a few raised eyebrows.
Long weekend scorcher for Perth – floods for the Kimberley – and bushfires too
Western Australia is in for one of those crazy weekends of mixed-up weather.In the Perth metropolitan area we are expecting hot and humid weather with tops close to 40 degrees. SHARE Share on Facebook SHARE Share on Twitter TWEET Link This cyclone modelling map, reportedly produced by Oz Cyclone Chasers, has caused a few raised eyebrows.
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.
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.
Women’s Top 25 Capsules
Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points and Brianna Turner added 16 to help No. 3 Notre Dame beat Virginia 76-59 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinals.
Women’s Top 25 Capsules
Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points and Brianna Turner added 16 to help No. 3 Notre Dame beat Virginia 76-59 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinals.
Algarve Cup: China earn first point, Canada, Spain take 2nd straight wins
Yang Li of China vies with Jonna Andersson of Sweden during a Group C match at the 2017 Algarve Cup women’s football tournament in Albufeira, Portugal, March 3, 2017. The match ended with a draw 0-0.
Algarve Cup: China earn first point, Canada, Spain take 2nd straight wins
Yang Li of China vies with Jonna Andersson of Sweden during a Group C match at the 2017 Algarve Cup women’s football tournament in Albufeira, Portugal, March 3, 2017. The match ended with a draw 0-0.
Neil Rosenthal: Make sure your relationship is meeting your needs
Dear Neil: I am a 41-year-old woman. A year ago I met a man of 51 who has never been married.
Dutch love-child fathered by Canadian veteran finds lost First Nations identity, gets citizenship
Six weeks before Christmas a retired Dutch carpenter named Will van Ee met with Sabine Nolke, Canada’s ambassador to the Netherlands at the Canadian embassy in The Hague. Van Ee brought a small bottle of liqueur crafted in his small hometown of Sas van Gent, near the Belgian border, as a gift.
Dutch love-child fathered by Canadian veteran finds lost First Nations identity, gets citizenship
Six weeks before Christmas a retired Dutch carpenter named Will van Ee met with Sabine Nolke, Canada’s ambassador to the Netherlands at the Canadian embassy in The Hague. Van Ee brought a small bottle of liqueur crafted in his small hometown of Sas van Gent, near the Belgian border, as a gift.
Travel: Discover a peaceful spot in the heart of London
It’s all about location, location, location – and you’d be hard-pushed to find a better situated central London hotel. The Tower Hotel is a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, but still manages to be ever so slightly tucked away down a quieter side road.
Travel: Discover a peaceful spot in the heart of London
It’s all about location, location, location – and you’d be hard-pushed to find a better situated central London hotel. The Tower Hotel is a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, but still manages to be ever so slightly tucked away down a quieter side road.
Chinese Retaliation Over Antimissile System Has South Korea Worried
Signs that China is orchestrating a corporate boycott against South Korean companies are raising fears here that Beijing is widening its offensive against Seoul’s missile-defense plans.
Chinese Retaliation Over Antimissile System Has South Korea Worried
Signs that China is orchestrating a corporate boycott against South Korean companies are raising fears here that Beijing is widening its offensive against Seoul’s missile-defense plans.
Trumpism may fall in Europe
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Marine Le Pen, France’s presidential candidate and leader of the French National Front, in Paris on Feb. 28. SINCE THE election of President Trump, the biggest question in Western politics has been whether a version of his populist insurgency, and the similar anti-establishment fever that prompted Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, will spread to the Netherlands, France and Germany in elections scheduled for the coming months.
In communist Poland, the punk thing to do was to sing in English
Punk came into Tomek Lipinski’s life in the form of a cassette tape. The year was 1978 in communist Poland.
Rene Preval, President Of Haiti For Two Terms, Has Died At 74
Haiti’s two-term President Rene Preval, who presided over the aftermath of the catastrophic 2010 earthquake, has died at the age of 74. Preval was the country’s president from 1996 to 2001 and then for a second term from 2006 to 2011. “He is the only president in Haitian history to have served two full presidential terms and not be jailed, exiled or killed,” the Miami Herald reports .
McIlroy feeling better and takes 2-shot lead in Mexico
All but one of the world’s top 50 golfers are contestin… . Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland gestures to fans with his club as he leaves the 9th hole after finishing round one of the Mexico Championship at Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Thursday, March 2, 2017.
Miriam Colon, iconic US Latina movie, theater actress, dies
Miriam Colon, an icon in U.S. Latino theater who starred in films alongside Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, has died. Her husband, Fred Valle, told The Associated Press that Colon died early Friday because of complications from a pulmonary infection.