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Category: World News
Porirua’s first electric vehicle charging station goes live
Electric vehicles are being welcomed in to Porirua as the city’s first fast charging, high voltage station goes live. “Our electric car charging station is already attracting a lot of interest and support,” says Porirua Mayor Mike Tana.
CK hits B2bn profit target, aims higher for 2017
Ch. Karnchang’s Xayaburi hydroelectric power project in Laos hit a number of environmental snags, resulting in a smaller profit margin. SET-listed Ch.
Rising inflation to stir ECB stimulus grumbling
Frankfurt, Germany a Official figures are expected to show inflation in the 19-country eurozone rose again in February – a development that would further galvanize critics of the European Central Bank’s stimulus efforts. The inflation number to be announced Thursday could reach 1.9 percent thanks to rising oil prices, according to a survey of analyst estimates compiled by financial data provider FactSet.
Man put on probation for trying to export rifles to Belarus
A United Arab Emirates man who admitted he conspired to export sniper rifles from the United States to Belarus has been sentenced by a federal judge in Utah to five years of probation. U.S. District Judge Dee Benson also ordered Kolar Rahman Anees Ur Rahman to forfeit more than $13,000 he sent to an undercover Department of Homeland Security agent as payment for the unlawful shipment of the weapons to the eastern European country.
Contemporary dance at the Sochi Winter International Arts…
The Olympic city of Sochi is staging The Winter International Arts Festival. It has become one of the cultural highlights of the Russian Black Sea resort.
Bank of Mexico drops 2017 growth forecast to 1.3-1.5 pct
Mexico’s central bank is lowering its 2017 economic growth forecast for the country to between 1.3 percent and 1.5 percent. The Bank of Mexico says that’s down from its previous prediction of 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent.
UN panel alleges Aleppo war crimes; Syria talks inch forward
Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, speaks to the media during a press conference, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. GENEVA – A U.N. panel said Wednesday the evacuation of eastern Aleppo, after months of siege and aerial bombing by Russian and Syrian forces, was one of many war crimes committed by those fighting for control of the city.
Macro Riga to auction of part of its holdings in HansaMatrix hi-tech company
Macro Riga, the largest shareholder in Latvian hi-tech company HansaMatrix intends to reduce the amount outstanding on a shareholder loan by selling up to similar value of shares at an auction, HansaMatrix said in a statement submitted to the Nasdaq Riga stock exchange…. Read more…
‘I’ll fight to the end’: Fillon vows to stay in French race
Conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon, centre left, makes his way while visiting the Agriculture Fair in Paris, France. Photo / AP Conservative candidate Francois Fillon has vowed to pursue his campaign for the French presidency despite receiving a summons from magistrates investigating allegations he paid his British wife more than 900,000 for a fictitious job.
Istanbul shrouded in heavy fog
Heavy fog has shrouded Istanbul in Turkey. Officials say municipal ferry services have been affected, as well as flights at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Russia-backed rebels take over factories, mines in Ukraine
Russian-backed rebels are taking over scores of factories and mines in eastern Ukraine, many of them belonging to a tycoon whose foundation has been the largest provider of humanitarian aid to a war-battered population. The moves announced Wednesday by the rebels came after a weekslong blockade of the east by Ukrainian nationalists and right-wingers.
North Vancouver mayor wants a public transit tunnel to Vancouver
It’s time to look at a fixed-link public transit option to connect Vancouver to the North Shore, says North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto. “The North Shore is under grid lock everyday and we’re going to need alternative connections,” said Mussatto.
Russia inadvertently strikes U.S.-backed Syrians
WASHINGTON>> A Russian airstrike in northern Syria hit U.S.-backed Syrian Arab forces who are part of the fight against the Islamic State group, a senior U.S. general said today. Army Lt.
Recticel improves annual sales, relaunches Czech plant
Brussels-based Recitcel declared force majeure and halted production at its plant in Most, Czech Republic, after a fire there. Recticel Group has reported higher sales for 2016, and remains optimistic for this year despite the fire that broke out at its Most, Czech Republic plant in January The fire forced Brussels-based Recticel to halt the production of components for car makers, such as PSA Group, Volkswagen, Daimler and Renault.
Aerosmitha s Buck Johnson to perform at Sweetwater
Buck Johnson has shared the stage with the likes of Aerosmith and written for artists like Carlos Santana, but for the keyboardist, there’s nothing like performing his own music. “To play for a handful of people or thousands of people, makes no difference,” says Johnson on the phone from Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives.
Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in terms of number of complaints received
Alexa Gendron-O’Donnell, assistant Deputy Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, announces the Competition Bureau’s top 10 scams that targeted Canadians in 2016 during a news conference, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson MONTREAL – The Competition Bureau, in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, Quebec-based consumers group Option consommateurs and other fraud-prevention partners announced Wednesday the top 10 fraud scams targeting Canadians in 2016.
Someone Tried Impersonating the Nickelback Drummer to Buy $25K in Microphones
A man in Port St. Lucie, Florida was arrested Tuesday, February 28, for allegedly impersonating Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair. The imposter, 45-year-old Lee Howard Koenig, used Adair’s name to order $25,000 worth of microphones from a company in Vienna, Austria.
Hard work pays for Goldies hopeful Karauria
One of the many tireless workers and competitors during the World shearing and woolhandling championship in Invercargill earlier this month has been rewarded with a big win on the eve of the 57th Golden Shears. The three-day Golden Shears start in Masterton tomorrow , Alexandra woolhandler Pagan Karauria heading north with the dream of winning Golden Shears Open title for the first time on Saturday night.
Mr. T, Simone Biles among new ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast
In this May 17, 2016, file photo, actor Mr. T poses for photographers after High-Wire Artist Nik Wallenda walked a tight rope in New York in honor of National Amazing Month. ABC announced Wednesday, March 1, 2017, that Mr. T is a cast member on the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Spanish trio scoop prestigious US architecture prize
A team of three Spanish architects has won the 2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize, with the jury praising their work for blending buildings into landscapes and connecting time and place. The award for Catalonia-based architects Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta was announced Wednesday by Tom Pritzker, chairman and president of the Chicago-based Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the prize.
North Korea accuses South Korea and US of murder of its citizen
PETALING JAYA: In denying its own involvement, North Korea has accused South Korea and the United States of killing one of its citizens. Yonhap, the largest news agency in South Korea, reported that the deceased was not acknowledged as the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Saudi king continues tour in Indonesia
Cheering crowds welcomed King Salman Wednesday as he began the first visit by a Saudi monarch to Indonesia for almost 50 years, seeking stronger economic ties with the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country. The king – who is accompanied by about 1,000 people, including princes and ministers – disembarked from his plane using an escalator as he arrived at an airport in Jakarta, the latest stop on an Asian tour.
University head faces fresh calls for resignation
There have been renewed calls for National Taiwan University President Yang Pan-chyr to resign over a fabricated-data scandal – despite his exoneration by a university ethics committee. Yang co-authored several papers that users on PubPeer – a website for the discussion and peer review of published research – flagged as “problematic.”
Foundation – ” Canada News
As the philanthropic arm of AFP, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada supports many programs and services through its highly successful Annual Fund, especially the Every Member Campaign, and other fundraising vehicles including Major Gifts, Planned Gifts and Endowments. French ) on the first year of the Fellowship in Inclusion and Philanthropy.
Water park hit by powder explosion can reopen: court
A water park where an explosion of flammable dust killed 15 people and injured almost 500 others in 2015 could reopen after a court on Wednesday overturned a government order that had suspended its license. The Tourism Bureau, which ordered the Formosa Fun Coast water park to suspend business following the accident, said it could appeal against the verdict handed down by the Taipei Administrative High Court.
Water shortage becomes new focus for gov’t
President Tsai Ing-wen Wednesday called sustainable water management the government’s “most important policy responsibility,” as water shortages brought on by low rainfall saw rationing introduced in the parts of Taiwan. Tsai said there was a need to roll out and invest in technology-driven sustainable water resource management to overcome what had become a “yearly obstacle.”
Sky is falling for prime property prices
The value of a luxury apartment in Dazhi has dropped by half its original price amid the slipping property value of other buildings and apartments in greater Taipei. According to a Taiwan Realty statement released Wednesday, a top-of-the-market Dazhi luxury apartment sold recently for NT$1.445 million per ping last December, whereas it sold for 50.28 percent more, at NT$2.906 million, at its peak.
Jens Lekman Will See Himself Now
Before Jens Lekman recorded his fourth album, Life Will See You Now , he went through a period of disconnection from his music. “I think I was kind of trying to ruin things for myself,” Lekman says.
T-series expected to pay tax on seized Maybach on Thursday
Four days after the flying squad of the Regional Transport Office Andheri seized a Mercedes Maybach S 500 car on Saturday for non-payment of road and registration tax in Maharashtra, the matter seems to be close to a resolution. Speaking to DNA, Govind Saindane, regional transport officer, Andheri said, “The team from Super Cassettes have told us that they are willing to pay the tax we have demanded.
Army: NPA numbers dwindle
THE presence of the New People’s Army , the armed group of the Communist Party of the Philippines , continues to dwindle in Davao Region, an army official said. “The CPP-NPA is losing its mass base support.
BFP 7 records 34 deaths in 2016 fires
Fire month. Firefighters strike a “groufie” or a group photo while roaming around Cebu City for a motorcade that served as a kick-off activity of this March’s Fire Prevention Month.
Land Rover Defender replacement could be built abroad
Crackdown on fraudster cash raids: How a new code word saved one Barclays customer handing over A 27k to cowboy builders Government goes ahead with ‘stealth tax’ probate fee hikes of up to A 20k, despite consultation showing just 2% were in favour Are your energy bills about to soar? As EDF’s tariff goes up 8% we look at how the 19 confirmed price hikes will cost households Cash-buyers for homes increased ‘significantly’ in the last decade – and spiked to 40% ahead of April’s stamp duty hike HMRC messed up my mum’s tax and now she is 87 years old and suffering from dementia they have sent a bill for A 2,057 to her care home How councils reject parking ticket appeals even if you have done nothing wrong: But here’s how to fight a fine AND win MARKETS LIVE: FTSE 100 hits new record high as dollar strengthens and pound hits six week low at $1.2292 Are US rate rises set to begin in earnest? … (more)
U.S. seeks end to U.N. rights council’s ‘obsession’ with Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is reviewing its participation in the U.N. Human Rights Council, seeking reform of its agenda and an end to its “obsession with Israel”, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday. Washington has long argued that the Geneva forum unfairly focuses on Israel’s alleged violations of human rights, including war crimes against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
‘India’s Spotify’ launches artist originals to take on Apple Music
Saavn, termed “India’s Spotify” by Billboard , just rolled out its Artist Originals program that will conceptualize, produce and distribute new music with independent artists from India and South Asia. The AO program boosts Saavn’s original programming such as podcasts and audio shows.
Minister: China to cut 500,000 heavy industry jobs
In this Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 photo, a worker watches a bulldozer unload coal at a coal mine in Huaibei in central China’s Anhui province. China’s labor minister says Wednesday, March 1, 2017, Beijing will cut another 500,000 jobs this year from steel, coal and other heavy industries to reduce excess production capacity that is flooding markets and depressing global prices.
Afghan official: 2 separate suicide bombings in Kabul
Smoke rises from a district police headquarters after a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. An Afghan official says that a suicide car bomber attacked at the gates of a police station in the western part of the capital, Kabul.
Israeli forces demolish 9 homes in West Bank settlement
Israeli forces are demolishing nine homes in the heart of the West Bank settlement of Ofra after the Supreme Court ruled they were built on private Palestinian land. Netzach Brodt watched as his house was destroyed and said, “We are extremely disappointed and broken that this house is being torn down.”
As South Sudan refugee flood continues, so do tales of abuse
More than 100,000 people have fled a single county in South Sudan in just three months as civil war continues amid warnings of genocide. The surge of more than half a million South Sudan refugees into Uganda since July has created Africa’s largest refugee crisis.
Dutch court finds energy firm liable for emotional suffering
A Dutch court has ruled that an energy company jointly owned by Shell and ExxonMobil is liable for the psychological suffering of residents in the north of the country whose homes have been damaged by small earthquakes caused by gas drilling. In a ruling Wednesday, a court in the northern city of Assen held the Netherlands Petroleum Company, known by its Dutch acronym NAM, liable for so-called “immaterial damages” suffered by residents and ordered the company to pay them compensation.