Category: World News

East Timor plans to restart border talks with Australia

East Timor plans to negotiate a larger share of the oil and gas wealth in the seabed between the impoverished Southeast Asian nation and Australia by restarting talks on a maritime boundary. East Timor and Australia said in a joint statement on Monday that the tiny half-island country plans to give its wealthy neighbor three months’ notice that a bilateral treaty on sharing Timor Sea oil and gas will be terminated.

World reacts to death of former Iranian leader Rafsanjani

Reactions from around the world to the death of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who suffered a heart attack Sunday at the age of 82. The foreign minister of the tiny island nation, which long has accused Iran of meddling in its internal affairs, simply said “God bless” Rafsanjani in a post on Twitter. A separate condolence from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Iran said he was “praying to almighty God for his soul to rest in peace and inspire Iran’s president, its people and his family.”

Pedestrians, fatigue add to road death toll

Cape Town – Eight days into the new year, the Western Cape’s roads have claimed the lives of 30 people, a number that provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa said on Sunday was unacceptable. “Pedestrians and fatigue are the biggest problems on our roads.

Bentalls in Bracknell to be demolished as regeneration plans are submitted to the council

The plans suggest McDonald’s could leave the town centre when the fast food chain’s lease expires in 2018 Detailed plans have been submitted for the transformation of the Bentalls department store site as part of Bracknell town centre’s new grand design. A planning application for the partial demolition of the 1970s store and the construction of shops, restaurants and a nightclub can now be scrutinised on the Bracknell Forest Council website.

Prakash: Give workers share in PetrotrinJan. 8, 2017, 9:7 PM Ast

HOURS before strike action by Petrotrin workers over non-settlement of wage negotiations, former government minister Prakash Ramadhar has called upon the Government to consider a plan for the workers of Petrotrin to become part owners in the State-owned oil and gas company. Ramadhar said that while workers must be adequately compensated since the industry is nothing without them, the union may consider settling for less of a percentage increase in wages and accept shares in the company to become part owners of the industry.

Cover-up to protect Rolph?*Jan. 8, 2017, 9:11 PM Ast

For over ten years, over a span of several organisations, there have been allegations of sexual harassment against Dr Rolph Balgobin that were not seriously dealt with by various boards and officials of the organisations. Balgobin, now president of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association , was allowed to resign his duties as executive director at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business in 2005 when the allegations first surfaced, and then later went on to serve as an Independent senator in the country’s Parliament.

“Off-track” Samajwadi cycle can’t think beyond own family feud: BJP

New Delhi/Lucknow , Jan. 9 : Commenting on the ongoing power tussle in the Samajwadi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that the Yadav clam-led party was now incapable to thinking beyond its prolonged family feud, while asserting that that the people of Uttar Pradesh are feeling cheated with the current development as progress in the state is being hampered. [NK India] BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that the drama in the Uttar Pradesh’s Yadav family had started to take affect Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s performance, which then turned into an internal fight in the family, resulting in complete chaos within the party.

Summer calendar highlight set to shine

One of the highlights on Wellington’s summer calendar kicks-off tomorrow, with Meridian Gardens Magic showcasing a host of great Kiwi talent over three weeks on the Botanic Garden’s Soundshell stage. The annual free concert series presented by Wellington City Council, and supported by Meridian Energy, includes performances by local legends The Warratahs, the always popular The MA ori SideSteps, soulful tunes from Christchurch’s August Fields, and rising star Jesse Sheehan touring with his debut album.

President Obama Opens Up About Sasha and Malia’s Time in the White House

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24 Apache helicopters to be deployed in Korea by Feb

US Forces Korea plans to deploy 24 Apache helicopters to South Korea by next month to better counter growing threats from North Korea, military officials said Monday. As part of a scheduled rotational deployment, the 24 AH-64D Apache heavy attack helicopters will gradually replace the 30 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior observation and light attack choppers by early February, the USFK and the Ministry of National Defense said in a joint statement.

Chinese firm buys Bringelly site for $70m

Chinese property group Boyuan has strengthened its development portfolio in the Western Sydney growth corridor by buying a 40.5-hectare development site at Bringelly for $70 million. DEVELOPMENT: A Chinese company plans a 70,000 square metre village with 600 housing lots of an average lot size of 400 square metres.

Uber to help cities get a better grasp on traffic patterns

SAN FRANCISCO >> Uber is offering a helping hand to some of the same city leaders it sometimes antagonizes with the aggressive way it runs its popular ride-hailing service. The assistance will come in the form of a free website, called “Movement,” expected to be available to the public in mid-February.

N Korea claims it can test launch ICBM ‘anytime and anywhere’

North Korea says it can test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time from any location set by leader Kim Jong-un, blaming what it calls “hostile United States policy” for its arms development. “The ICBM will be launched anytime and anywhere determined by the supreme headquarters of the DPRK ,” an unnamed Foreign Ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by the official KCNA news agency.

SA Government pays for health checks for ash-affected residents

Port Augusta residents worried about the impacts of an ash cloud blowing over the regional city will have their health checks paid for by the South Australian Government. A thick haze of ash from the former coal-fired station has been affecting residents for about a week, after storms broke the crust of the existing dust suppressant .

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The No Pants Subway Ride began in 2002 in New York as a stunt and has taken place in cities around the wo… . Passengers take part in the No Pants Subway Ride in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Man, 61, injured in collision with car

The incident took place at the junction of Dirkhill Road and Laisteridge Lane, Great Horton , at around 7.30pm tonight. Police and an ambulance attended the scene and the man, a pedestrian, was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary suffering from a cut to his head.

Netanyahu Thanks House For Condemning UN Security Council Resolution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday for disavowing the UN Security Council’s resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity as a “flagrant violation of international law.” “After the outrageous anti-Israel resolution at the UN, the U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday resoundingly to support Israel and reject this one-sided resolution,” Netanyahu said .

No Pants Subway Ride 2017

The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual event which was started in 2002 in New York City by Improv Everywhere. The goal of the cheeky stunt is for riders to get on a subway train dressed in normal winter clothes except for pants, and remain serious.

Sikhs mark special day

MEMBERS of the Sikh community in Lautoka, Ba and Sigatoka gathered at the Lautoka Gurdwara yesterday to mark the 350th birth anniversary of their 10th guru Gobind Singh. “He was divinely ordained to be a guru and at the same time he had a very calculated view which he enhanced with a virtuous way of living and lifted his weapons to overcome oppression from rulers that were ruling India by force.

Uber gives cities free travel-time data

Uber gives cities free travel-time data The ride-hailing company plans to make traffic data available to cities and the public . Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jijsGr A map of Washington D.C. the week of March 16, 2016 showing average travel times.

‘We have made mistakes,’ South Africa president tells party

South Africa’s scandal-ridden president said Sunday the ruling party has made “mistakes” and is determined to root out the corruption that is destroying the country’s democracy, as a shaken African National Congress begins looking for a new leader before the next election in 2019. President Jacob Zuma tried to rally the ANC at its 105th anniversary celebration after a year in which the party saw its worst election showing since taking power a generation ago at the end of white minority rule.

Sakshi Maharaj’s statement is continuation of BJP’s divisive politics: Congress

New Delhi , Jan. 8: Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sakshi Maharaj’s remark that he blames Muslims for the population boom in the country, the Congress Party on Sunday alleged that the statement is a continuation of politics of division that the saffron party has been pursuing for the last several years. [NK India] “Such statements are continuation of politics of division that BJP has been pursuing for last several years.

Carter: US ready to defend against North Korean nukes

The United States is ready to defend itself and its allies against North Korean nuclear weapons, outgoing Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “We’ve deployed missile defenses in South Korea, Japan, Guam and, of course, we have 28,500 troops there today,” he said.

Tube passengers face disruption due to the strike

London Underground workers have launched a 24-hour strike which will cripple Tube services and cause travel chaos for millions of passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association walked out at 6pm in a long-running dispute over jobs and ticket office closures.

Mexican agents catch man who shot US consular official

Prosecutors in Mexico say they caught a gunman who opened fire on an official of the U.S. consulate in the western city of Guadalajara. The Attorney General’s Office of the western state of Jalisco said Sunday in the agency’s Twitter account that the suspect had been turned over to federal prosecutors.

FBI agent who interrogated Saddam Hussein leads airport case

The FBI agent who interrogated Saddam Hussein alone for months after the former Iraqi leader’s capture is now leading the investigation into the Florida airport shooting rampage blamed on an Iraq war veteran. George Piro, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Miami field office, was Saddam’s sole interrogator beginning in January 2004.

All you need to know about the Exmoor Food Fest and the launch evening

TAKING PART: Head chef of The Luttrell Arms in Dunster, Barrie Tucker, who will be leading the launch of the Exmoor Food Festival with a stunning menu Originally the idea of Exmoor chef Andrew Dixon, the event is now organised by Elke Winzer who is also behind Exmoor4all and the Exmoor Markets which take place regularly at Tesco ‘s Minehead and other locations around Exmoor. The Dunster Food Festival will be the grand finale on the Exmoor Food Fest on the last weekend in February.

LETTER: Changes are for the good of Taunton – not politcal capital

Firstly, I will gladly join with her in praising the tremendous work of Open Door, Taunton Association for the Homeless and the Taunton Food Bank, but it is unfortunate these hard-working organisations are used for political capital. Cllr Smith talks about charity beginning at home, well, perhaps if she and the rest of the Liberal Democrats stopped putting Taunton down at every opportunity the true picture would emerge.

Putin expresses condolences to Netanyahu over deadly Jerusalem truck attack

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday expressed his condolences to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the deadly truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem, Kremlin’s press service said, Sputnik reported. Earlier in the day, a truck rammed into a group of soldiers getting off a bus in Jerusalem.