Category: World News

Supreme Court upholds bail revocation of student activist

THE SUPREME Court yesterday ruled in favour of Khon Kaen provincial court and the Appeal Court’s rulings to revoke the bail of a student activist charged under the lese majeste law and the Computer Crime Act for sharing a BBC Thai article about the monarchy. Meanwhile, the provincial court granted Khon Kaen police permission for a fourth round of detention for activist Jatupat “Pai Daodin” Boonpattararaksa.

Other factors to consider in reducing road carnage

Your report on the horrific double-vehicle accident in Chon Buri with 25 deaths should prompt a national day of mourning, since Thailand continues to have one of the highest per-capita vehicle accident rates in the world! The report implies that an increase in accidents and deaths is an inevitable result of more vehicles on the roads and more people travelling. It points to the possible negligence of the van driver, but says nothing about the irresponsibility of the van company for requiring its driver to work excessive hours, nor the likelihood that many of the pickup passengers must have been outside the protection of the cab.

Hearts, intestines ripped out in Brazil prison killing spree

Relatives attend the burial of an inmate killed in a prison riot, at the Parque Taruma cemetery, in Manaus, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. The killing of dozens of inmates in two Brazilian prisons put Amazonas Gov. Jose Melo under fire and led him to say that that there were “no saints,” among the victims.

Lorenzo Bocchini was jailed at Southwark Crown Court

A gay former professional rugby player who took up a leading role in a Breaking Bad-style “chem sex” drug operation has been jailed for six years Lorenzo Bocchini, 36, was arrested in July after police raided an “Aladdin’s cave” flat rented through AirBnB and discovered more than A 180,000 worth of cash and Class A drugs including cocaine, MDMA and crystal meth. His brother Alessandro Bocchini, 45, and Alessandro’s wife Justine Bocchini, 33, are both already in prison for supplying drugs commonly used in homosexual sex parties to heighten pleasure, Southwark Crown Court in London heard.

Nappies and human faeces left in bucket during Christmas break

Brian Chisholm, of Gaddesden Crescent, in Garston, allowed two employees from Watford Community Housing Trust into his back garden on Christmas Eve as they were inspecting sewage systems. In Mr Chisholm’s garden he has two drains – one for his sewage and the other for his neighbours – after draining his neighbours, the men filled a big blue bucket full of raw sewage including nappies and human faeces.

Russia says it is scaling back its Syria military presence

Russia said Friday it is withdrawing its aircraft carrier and other warships from the waters off Syria, following orders from President Vladimir Putin to scale back his forces as he casts himself as a peacemaker for the Middle Eastern country. of the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, bolstering his forces with long-range missile attacks and precise airstrikes, military advisers and a beefed-up naval base on the Mediterranean coast.

The Mexican Peso Is On The Verge Of A Panic

For Mexicans, Trump has been a nightmare waiting to happen and the weakness in the Mexican Peso is reflecting that. But the slide might just be beginning and another 20% to 40% drop isn’t out of the cards if Trump goes through with his plans of renegotiating NAFTA.

Important travel information – Wirral line closure

Liverpool FC would like to remind fans using Wirral Line rail services to travel to Anfield on a matchday that this service will be affected for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. This is due to the Wirral loop line track renewal taking place from Tuesday January 3 to Sunday June 18. Services on the Northern Line will not be impacted.

Delhi HC directs Centre, NCT to resolve bureaucrat issue in 10 days

New Delhi , Jan. 6: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to amicably resolve the issue of continuation of deputation of Delhi Assembly Secretary Prasanna Kumar Suryadevara, within 10 days. [NK India] The court issued notice to the Centre, the bureaucrat and Delhi government, which was made a party in the matter today, and sought their reply by the next date of hearing on January 17. Suryadevara, originally an officer of Newsreader-cum- Translator cadre, was appointed to the post of Delhi Assembly Secretary last July for a year.

Tightened security as Israeli parliamentarian draws threats

Israel’s parliament speaker has ordered security beefed up for a Knesset member who came under threats after he said a soldier who killed a wounded Palestinian assailant shouldn’t be pardoned. Yuli Edelstein said Friday he made the decision after “escalated threats” against Erel Margalit, an opposition lawmaker of the Zionist Union party.

India considering all options for banning Masood Azhar

New Delhi , Jan. 6 : With China remaining adamant on its stand to block India’s move to designate Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar as a terrorist by the United Nations, India is examining all options with other co-sponsors for the same. [NK India] According to sources, “India is examining all options and also consulting with the other co-sponsors in the matter.

Sahara bribery case: Congress seeks investigation, asks PM Modi to take accountability

New Delhi , Jan. 6 : Upping the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Sahara bribery case, the Congress Party on Friday asked the former to take accountability of the matter and launch an investigation into the alleged charges of receiving money from the Sahara Group. [NK India] “PM Narendra Modi always promised -na khaunga na khane dunga” and claimed to be the ‘chowkidaar’ of country’s trust and treasure chest.

Soldiers mutiny in 3 Ivory Coast cities over pay

Soldiers launched mutinies in three cities across Ivory Coast on Friday, authorities said, demanding higher pay and bringing the threat of unrest back to Africa’s fastest-growing economy. Gunfire rang out across Bouake, the second-largest city in this West African nation, starting around 1 a.m., according to residents.

Aldwick venue SeaFish ceases trading

A statement posted on its Facebook page said the venue had been ‘the home of live music and the arts in Bognor Regis through 2016, but is sadly no longer trading’. It added: “It is hoped however that the vision and ethos of SeaFiSh will emerge elsewhere soon, with many if not all of the brilliant artists we’ve witnessed participating.

Review of the Year 2016

PARENTS were able to see how their local school compared to others in Wales, when the Welsh Government’s latest schools ‘colour banding’ evaluation was released. The report showed an improving picture for the county, with 13 primary schools placed in the green category , while only one – Tasker Milward School – remained in the red .

Tube strike: here’s everything you need to know

Hundreds of thousands of Londoners face major travel disruption as strike action looks set to close London Underground network for 24 hours. Nearly 4,000 station and ticket staff are walking out for 24 hours on Sunday evening in a dispute over job losses and ticket closures.

MMFF entry ‘Oro’ receives second wave of sanctions

After losing the FPJ Memorial Award, Metro Manila Film Festival entry Oro received a second wave of sanctions over the reported killing of a dog in the movie. People behind the Oro film have been handed a one-year ban from joining the film festival because of the controversial dog slaughter scene, said the MMFF Executive Committee.

French grocery store labels Israeli products as ‘settlement produce’

The first French supermarket has labeled Israeli products as “Made in Israeli Settlements.” This comes after the French Government instituted a policy of labeling Israeli produce grown in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights as “settlement products” two months ago The incident is known to the Israeli Embassy in France, who then turned to French Jewish organizations to ask the chain to take down the offending signs.

Wike, Ayade pledge support to Nigerian Army, commend gallantry

G overnor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday pledged his government’s support to the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army towards strengthening the security architecture of the state and its environs, even as Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, commended the Army for reclaiming all areas previously captured by Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. Governor Wike also advised officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army 6 Division against the politicisation of crime, noting that security was vital to the actualisation of all developmental programmes.

Forex rubbishes N304bn Health budget for 2017

Due to continuous depreciation of Naira to other foreign currencies, stakeholders in the health sector have raised an alarm over inadequate budgetary provision of N304 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health in the 2017 national budget. The stakeholders on the platform of Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health, PACFAH, disclosed that the proposed health budget was cumulatively lower than that of 2016 due to foreign exchange challenges in the value of naira to the dollar.

Why Exxon Mobil Will Have A Break-Out Year

As XOM ramps up its low-cost production fully, it will be able to enhance both its revenue and earnings in light of a stronger oil pricing environment. XOM is set to fully ramp-up 450,000 boepd of low-cost production this year, which is expected to achieve break-even at an oil price of only $40 per barrel.

Uganda: Gulu District Runs to Museveni Over Debts

Burdened by the several legal battles filed against the district by former employees and service providers over failure to pay outstanding debts, indebted Gulu District Local Government leaders have resolved to petition President Museveni to come to their rescue. During the fourth full council meeting at the District Council Hall on Thursday, councillors unanimously resolved to meet President Museveni for a possible bail out.

Ethiopia: Court Sentences 20 on Terror Charges

The federal High Court 19th criminal bench has today sentenced19 defendants under the file name of the first defendant Kedir Moahmmed Yusuf to five years a six months each while one defendant in the same file was sentenced to four years and five months. On Dec. 21 2016 the federal court found all the 20 defendants guilty of terrorism related charges and violating the country’s penal code.

U.S. veteran under arrest after five killed, eight wounded in airport shooting

Canadian government officials were trying to determine whether any Canadians were among the casualties of a mass shooting Friday in the baggage area of the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The office of Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion said it had no immediate information about Canadian citizens being among the five people reported dead or eight injured after a gunman opened fire.

APM Terminals Mumbai Mulls DPD Service

APM Terminals Mumbai, India’s busiest container terminal, has embraced ‘Direct Port Delivery’ service initiated by the Indian government as part of its “Ease of Doing Business Program” to enhance India’s access to the global logistics chain. The streamlined Direct Port Delivery protocol can result in substantial savings of time and money for importers by reducing container dwell times after vessel discharge.