An exhibition at Kensington Palace charts the life of Princess Diana through her changing style and iconic outfits, 20 years after the tragic car crash that killed her in Paris in 1997. – REUTERS
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Watch This Guy Break The Record For Most Snaps In A Minute
Here’s some news that will make you say “Oh snap!” A student in Japan just broke the world record for most snaps in a minute on live television earlier this month, and the video is unbelievable. Satoyuki Fujimara managed to break the nearly decade-old most snaps in a minute record at the beginning of February during an appearance on the Japanese late-night variety show Tantei! Knight Scoop .
Watch This Guy Break The Record For Most Snaps In A Minute
Here’s some news that will make you say “Oh snap!” A student in Japan just broke the world record for most snaps in a minute on live television earlier this month, and the video is unbelievable. Satoyuki Fujimara managed to break the nearly decade-old most snaps in a minute record at the beginning of February during an appearance on the Japanese late-night variety show Tantei! Knight Scoop .
Exxon forced to make cuts to reported reserves
Reported oil and gas reserves at ExxonMobil dropped by 19 per cent last year as it revised away 3.5bn barrels of heavy bitumen at an oil sands project in Canada, the largest drop to be reported by one of the big international oil companies for at least a decade. In its 10-K annual report , filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday evening, Exxon said low oil and gas prices during 2016 meant that some of its assets no longer qualified as proved reserves.
In hot water: Climate change harms hot spots of ocean life
In this Aug. 27, 2015 file photo, a Penguin runs out of the ocean after swimming with other penguins at Boulders beach a popular tourist destination in Simon’s Town, South Africa. The six ocean hot spots that teem with the biggest mix of species are also among those getting hit hardest by global warming and industrial fishing, a new study finds.
Tauranga woman treated after dog attack
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in two dogs being impounded after dog control staff and police visited the scene. According to police, the incident occurred during a dispute between neighbours and resulted in one of them being treated at Tauranga Hospital and discharged.
Saputo poised to gain full control of Australia’s Warrnambool dairy
Canadian dairy giant Saputo Inc. is poised to gain full ownership of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Co. after Lion Dairy and Drinks accepted a sweetened offer to sell its minority stake in the Australian cheese and dairy producer.
Edmonton-based soldiers head to Poland for NATO mission
Members of the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group prepare to depart for Poland as part of NATO’s Operation Reassurance. A group of Edmonton-based Canadian Army soldiers are about to take part in a NATO-led operation in Poland.
South Africa, Refugees, and Populism
Foreign men from Malawi queue to board buses from a camp for those affected by anti-immigrant violence in Chatsworth north of Durban, April 18, 2015. Rosettenville, a suburb of Johannesburg, was the site of the February 11-12 burning of buildings alleged to have been used by “prostitutes and drug dealers.”
Analysis: As China ups heat on NKorea, US faces questions
China’s surprising suspension of North Korean coal imports puts pressure not only on Pyongyang, but also on President Donald Trump. The question for him: Should the U.S. respond with new North Korea negotiations? Years of failed efforts to stem North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs have followed a usual pattern.
Budapest to withdraw bid to host 2024 Summer Olympics
President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee Zsolt Borkai addresses the General Assembly of the City of Budapest with Budapest Mayor Istvan Tarlos in the background in the town hall in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 2… BUDAPEST, Hungary – Budapest will withdraw its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, leaving only Los Angeles and Paris in the race. The joint decision by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Budapest Mayor Istvan Tarlos and the Hungarian Olympic Committee will be formally voted on by the Budapest City Assembly, where Orban’s governing Fidesz party has a comfortable majority.
Kauri Tree Sitter to Stand for The Greens
Michael Tavares, the 34 year old who occupied a threatened West Auckland kauri tree in March 2015 has put his name forward to be a candidate for the Green Party in this year’s election in the Auckland electorate of Northcote. A long term campaigner on environmental and social issues, and a party member of over 5 years, Michael will head to the Green Party’s conference this weekend, where members begin the process of forming their party List for the general election.
Russia creates propaganda force to wage information warfare…
The Russian Defense Ministry has formalized its information-warfare efforts with a dedicated propaganda division, Russian state-run media reported on Wednesday, the Associated Press notes. “Propaganda needs to be clever, smart and efficient,” said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in reference to the new unit.
UN Syria envoy not expecting breakthrough at Geneva talks
Playing down expectations, the UN envoy for Syria said Wednesday he’s not expecting a breakthrough in the first UN-mediated peace talks between government representatives and the opposition in 10 months, rather hoping to build momentum toward peace after nearly six years of war. Staffan de Mistura spoke a day before convening the two sides amid a recent cease-fire that he said has largely held, and recent battlefield gains by President Bashar Assad’s forces.
New trend in film festival lineup
High-quality documentaries and films focused on the aftereffects of World War II define new trends in the 2017 East Bay Jewish International Film Festival. The 10-day festival March 2-12 brings dozens of international and independent films to Pleasant Hill’s Century 16 theater, and for two days to the Vine Cinema & Alehouse in the Tri-Valley.
Major Isan drug bust nets Thai, 2 Lao
A Thai man and two Lao nationals were arrested Wednesday in the northeastern province of Bung Kan with 34kg of crystal methamphetamine and almost 24,000 speed pills worth 107 million baht in their possession, police said. Chawoey Chada, 48, a resident of Bung Kan, and two Lao people identified as Nikorn Phalee, 24, and La Somwong, also 24, were nabbed by a combined force of narcotics suppression authorities while they were transporting the drugs.
The plight of those trying to get to America
In the years since the United State invaded Iraq, Laith Hammoudi risked his life to help deliver the truth to millions of readers of this newspaper and others in the McClatchy chain and beyond. And for five years, Hammoudi has been trying to come to this promised land, Sacramento specifically , with his wife and three children.
Madrid wastes chance to extend lead after losing at Valencia
Real Madrid failed to recover from the shock of conceding two goals in the first 10 minutes on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to Valencia and wasting a chance to increase its Spanish league lead. The end of Madrid’s four-game winning streak left Zinedine Zidane’s team one point ahead of Barcelona, although it still has another game in hand.
Rihanna Named Harvard’s Humanitarian of the Year
Rihanna attends the BRIT Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Harvard announced Wednesday that she’s being honored as its humanitarian of the year.
The tough fight ahead to retake Western Mosul
This past weekend, Iraqi military forces began the assault to retake the western half of Mosul from ISIS in what is expected to be a tough fight. It took Iraqi military forces 100 days of street-to-street fighting to finally retake the eastern half of Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, but U.S. military officials anticipate that the fight to retake the western side of the city could be even more difficult.
‘Unicorn Startup Simulator’ Lets You Get Valued Or Die Trying Over And Over Again
In the large field of startup send-up and parody, a new entry, Unicorn Startup Simulator feels like a rare breed, in that it’s so bizarre and fun. The goal of the game, naturally, is to reach a $1 billion valuation in one year before going public – the unicorn threshold – achieved, as in life, by making simple, binary decisions that become increasingly weird.
Supporters of American pastor jailed in Turkey say he is scapegoat, push for his return to U.S.
Supporters of an American pastor who has been held in a Turkish prison since October say they have been struggling to put together his defense because the Ankara government has kept them in the dark. The regime of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held the Rev.
Brixham to save red phone boxes earmarked for removal 1
The telephone kiosks in Rea Barn Road, Great Rea Road and North Boundary Road are all in poor condition, with the latter missing a door, but the council is planning to refurbish them and hand two of them to community groups. A report presented to the council at its February meeting stated that BT had provided information to prove that the kiosks were no longer being used by the community and BT was proposing to sell them off.
Romania’s have-a-go heroes fight corruption
Bucharest: Romanian architect Serban Marinescu never thought he’d come up against such brazen corruption. And when a city mayor demanded a backhander, he plucked up his courage and reported him.
Bot out, Ukip tells Putin, as pro-Russia tweeters attack Paul Nuttall
Ukip has told Vladimir Putin to keep out of the Stoke by-election after typically pro-Russian Twitter accounts turned on party leader Paul Nuttall. The social media profiles have generally posted positive messages about the Kremlin’s bloody intervention in Syria while praising the Russian president, who has been accused of interfering in the US election.
Police chief: Airport women smeared poison on Kim’s half-brother
Two women suspected of fatally poisoning the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un were trained to coat their hands with toxic chemicals then wipe them on his face, Malaysian police have said. Inspector general of police Khalid Abu Bakar also announced authorities were now seeking a North Korean diplomat in connection with the attack on Kim Jong Nam on February 13 at Kuala Lumpur’s airport.
Pilot yelled ‘Mayday’ before shopping centre plane crash
A pilot repeatedly yelled “Mayday” but did not say what the emergency was before his plane crashed into the roof of an Australian shopping centre, killing himself and four American tourists, an accident investigator has said. Police blamed “catastrophic engine failure” when the twin-engine Beechcraft B200 Super King Air crashed into the Direct Factory Outlet mall in the Melbourne suburb of Essendon on Tuesday, moments after take-off from a nearby runway.
Check out our starter motor! Cuban youths make pedal-powered Model T
It may be a rattle-heap but buying and running your first car marks a rite of passage for most teenagers, usually requiring a fill-up from the Bank of Mum and Dad, a friendly mechanic – and don’t mention the insurance. But high school pupils in Cuba, a country where few can contemplate, let alone afford, a car, decided to take banger-nomics to a new level and have built a replica of a Model T Ford – propelled with pedals instead of a petrol engine.
Travel latest: One lane closed and queueing traffic on M5 due to accident
So, if you’re looking for a stress free journey and want to avoid the rush hour hot-spots – why not use our traffic update? A quick glance around the Black Country and North Worcestershire suggests the roads are looking okay in general, apart from the below: One lane closed and queueing traffic due to accident on M5 Southbound at J5 A38 , congestion on M5 to J4a M42. In the roadworks area.
a Patients urged to have say on healthcare in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
Doctors are calling on patients and local people in northern Staffordshire to sign up to a scheme to ensure they have a voice in the way healthcare services are delivered in the area. Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Groups – the organisations responsible for buying healthcare services in the area – launched the “Our NHS” membership scheme as part of their continued commitment to putting patients at the front line of decisions about local care.
Trains and ferries cancelled after 500lb German bomb found in harbour dredging
Shops are being evacuated and trains and ferries cancelled after a 500lb bomb was discovered during dredging work for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers. Residents have been advised to stay in their homes following the discovery of the German Second World War bomb in Portsmouth Harbour.
South African court rules ICC withdrawal unconstitutional
In this June 14, 2015 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir smiles during a visit to Johannesburg, South Africa. A South African court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 that the government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court without parliament’s approval was unconstitutional.
Theresa May wins first key Brexit Bill test in House of Lords
Theresa May has won the first round in her battle with the Lords to secure authority for triggering the Brexit process by the end of next month. Peers gave an unopposed second reading to the European Union Bill after a marathon two-day debate involving more than 180 speakers.
Romanian premier nominates former judge as justice minister
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.com | Kidnapped SA photographer’s family distances itself from NGO’s deal claim
The family of missing South African photojournalist, Shiraaz Mohamed, have broken their silence, expressing concerns over claims made by a Cape Town-based NGO that it was negotiating his release. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mohamed’s sister, Sumaya, 36, said the family was concerned about reports that surfaced last Friday, where an organisation called Truth Collective South Africa, told the media that it was working with Mohamed’s abductors, to have him returned home safely and unharmed.
End of the euro? French candidate plots return of the franc
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, speaks during a press conference, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Le Pen refused to go into a meeting with Lebanon’s Grand mufti after his aides asked her to wear a head scarf.
.com | You are a traitor, Edward Zuma tells Mathews Phosa
The public spat between former ANC treasurer Mathews Phosa and President Jacob Zuma’s son is getting more intense as both men continue to trade insults. “Mr Phosa anger or not, insults or praises, you are a traitor,” Zuma wrote in an open letter on Wednesday.
.com | Let us be tolerant of each other – Nigerians in SA
Nigerians living in South Africa no longer feel safe following attacks on foreigners in Pretoria West, the Nigerian Union South Africa said on Wednesday. “Criminality has no nationality.
Trump strikes new tone on anti-Semitism
President Donald Trump offered a forceful condemnation Tuesday of anti-Semitism, but Jewish clergy and lay representatives continued to question the president’s sincerity in combating a wave of incidents that followed Election Day. “I’m certainly glad he’s made a statement,” said Rabbi Scott Shpeen of Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany.
.com | Missing Sassa deadline ‘no natural disaster’ – ANC MPs
Ruling party MPs on Parliament’s social development committee on Wednesday rallied behind Minister Bathabile Dlamini as she was questioned about the department’s readiness for April 1. They were critical of how the opposition had labelled the process of finding a new service provider to pay social grants a disaster. “I don’t see a natural disaster here.