A Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress , Kwaku Boahen has slammed the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for superitending over lawlessness. He blamed what he described as the acts of lawlessness happening under the watch of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Ghanaians who wasted their votes during the 2016 General Elections.
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Handling of Thorco Crown distress prevented disaster: Coast Guard commissioner
Team work by search and rescue, environmental response and marine communications and traffic services prevented a disaster in challenging conditions, Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Jody Thomas said today in reference to a disabled vessel adrift off the southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador last week. On Feb. 7, the MV Thorco Crown, a merchant cargo ship with 13 people aboard, experienced a fire in its engine room.
Syrian army confronts offensive by Nusra Front in southern Daraa
Syrian army has confronted an attack unleashed by the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front and other terror-linked groups in southern province of Daraa, state news agency SANA reported on Monday. The Syrian army and allied fighters fended off the attacks by the Nusra and allied militants on residential areas in Daraa, inflicting heavy losses on the attackers, said SANA, adding that the attacks were focused in the areas of Manshiyeh and Hamiedet al-Zaher as well as Busra square in Daraa.
Palestinians condemn Israeli bill to further restrict loudspeaker use for Muslim call to prayer
Two persons watch the sun setting on the Old City of Jerusalem, with the Muslim mosque of the Dome of the Rock in the center, on January 23, 2017. RAMALLAH/GAZA, Feb. 13 — Palestinians have reacted angrily to an Israeli draft bill that bans mosques from using loudspeakers for the call to prayer at night in Jerusalem and Israel.
Syria gov’t says ready for prisoners swap with rebels
The Syrian government said on Monday that it is ready to exchange prisoners it has with kidnapped people in rebel hands, state news agency SANA reported. The offer came in light of efforts exerted for the upcoming Syria talks in Astana on Feb. 15-16, and the proposed swap could include the release of prisoners in Syrian jails in exchange for civilians and military personnel in rebel captivity.
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A migration expert warns that there are more than 50 million Muslims willing to accept violence and support those who carry out terror attacks to defend their religion. Professor Ruud Koopmans of the Netherlands warned the EU on Monday to block the entry of any refugees whose identity cannot be categorically confirmed.
How Trump Is Empowering the Saudi Destruction of Yemen
The Trump administration seems to have abandoned the possibility of a diplomatic resolution to the Saudi-led destruction of Yemen. In his first few weeks in office Trump approved a disastrous Navy SEAL raid in the interior, parked a guided missile destroyer with history in Yemen off its coast, and now might approve major arms shipments to Arab Gulf states currently under scrutiny for war crimes in the country.
Does Speaker John Bercow have the backing of Scottish MPs?
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow could be set to find himself de-robed if furious Tories get their way. Bercow, who took over from Scot, Michael Martin in 2009, was tasked with rebuilding trust in parliament following the expenses scandal.
Voting for Trump Is the 2nd Biggest Turn-Off for NYC Singles, Study Finds
As much as we’d like to keep stressful American politics far away from our personal lives, many consider it too important of a topic to keep on the back burner while navigating the dating pool. For some, like a friend of a friend who lives in Brooklyn, it’s actually issue number one: her Tinder bio reads, “Ignorance will not be tolerated The seventh annual Match.com Singles in America survey, which polled 5,000 18 t0 71-year-old U.S. singles of all races, genders and sexual orientations, shows she’s not alone.
OPP charges driver after flying tractor-trailer wheel causes highway…
The OPP charged a driver and his employer after a set of wheels flew off a commercial tractor-trailer Friday morning, killing the driver of a van travelling in the opposite direction on Highway 417. Brianski’s son, Dennis, posted a heartfelt message on his Facebook account Friday night breaking the tragic news about his dad, who he described as “the kindest man I’ve ever met in my life.”
Call for action as fly-tippers blasted for costing tax payers 100,000
TIPPERS have been blasted after costing tax payers more than A 100,000 in a little over three years. Clearing up the mess has cost A 112,000 in Weymouth and Portland and west Dorset in three and a half years.
UN chief condemns NKorea missile test ahead of UN meeting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch Monday ahead of an urgent meeting of the Security Council. Guterres called the launch “a further troubling violation of Security Council resolutions” and urged North Korea to comply with its international obligations, U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said.
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CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s visit to Turkey was greeted with some fanfare, as it occurred just two days after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and was the CIA director’s first official foreign visit. While the White House readout of the Trump-Erdogan call was vague, Turkish official sources claimed that Trump and Erdogan had agreed on joint action in the campaigns against IS in Raqqa and al-Bab.
Russian drone footage show wide damage at Syria’s Palmyra
Russia released drone footage Monday showing new destruction in Syria’s historic town of Palmyra, which was recently recaptured by the Islamic State group, and warned that the militants could be planning the further demolition of antiquities. The Russian Defense Ministry says Syrian government forces are advancing toward the town as another battle for the ancient site looms.
North Korean missile test may have been big step forward
A man watches a TV news program showing a photo published in North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper of North Korea’s “Pukguksong-2” missile launch, at Seoul Railway station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in its first such test of the year.
Surigao quake might have helped trigger new temblor
Another temblor may be in the offing along the Philippine Fault Zone which generated last week’s 6.7 magnitude earthquake off Surigao del Norte province. Movement of PFZ’s Surigao segment triggered such earthquake and may have also “disturbed” any of the adjacent Leyte and Mindanao segments, possibly increasing chance for a new temblor there, noted science research specialist Rhommel Grutas from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology .
Pakistan court bans Valentine’s Day in capital
A Pakistani judge has banned Valentine’s Day celebrations in the country’s capital, saying they are against Islamic teachings. Court official Niaz Saleh says the judge ruled Monday on a petition seeking to ban public celebrations in Islamabad.
Image of Russian envoy’s assassination wins World Press Photo of the Year
An image of a Turkish gunman assassinating the Russian ambassador to Turkey has won the World Press Photo of the Year award. Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici was at the launch of a new art exhibition in Ankara on December 19 when Mevlut Mert Alt?ntas, an off-duty police officer, opened fire and killed Andrey Karlov.
Hamas names top militant as new leader in Gaza
In this Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, file photo, freed Palestinian prisoner Yehiya Sinwar, a founder of Hamas’ military wing, talks during a rally in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. A senior Hamas official says the top member of the group’s armed wing has been chosen as its new leader in the Gaza Strip.
Carlsberg India announces new associations to strengthen its footprint in India in 2017
New Delhi, Feb 13 : Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market and strengthening its increasing footprint in the country, Carlsberg India, the number 3 player in the Indian Beer market, has announced two new contract manufacturing associations across Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Associating with Lilasons Industries Ltd. in Maharashtra and with Pali Hills Breweries in Jharkhand, Carlsberg India aims to further strengthen its operations in the states.
China Finance Online’s Yinglibao Wins 2016 Leading FinTech Companies Award
Limited , a leading web-based financial services company that provides Chinese retail investors with online access to securities and commodities trading services, wealth management products, investment advisory services, as well as financial database and analytics services to institutional customers, today announced that its online financial platform, Yinglibao has won the “2016 Annual Leading FinTech Companies” award at the 10th China Times Annual Financial Firm Award Ceremony. In addition, China Finance Online’s flagship brand name “JRJ” recently also won the “2016 Asiabrand Top 50 Beijing Internet Brands” award.
Priest arrested in plot to poison senior cleric
Police in Georgia have detained a high-profile priest who is suspected of plotting to poison a senior cleric, prosecutors said on Monday. The announcement comes after well-respected Rustavi 2 television channel reported about an attempt to poison Patriarch Ilia, head of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
UN Security Council meeting sought over NKorea missile test
A man watches a TV news program showing photos published in North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper of North Korea’s “Pukguksong-2” missile launch and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in its first such test of the year.
Burger King, Tim Hortons owner’s profit beats as costs fall
Restaurant Brands International Inc. the owner of Burger King and Tim Hortons, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as comparable sales at its burger chain topped estimates and costs fell. Total comparable sales at Burger King rose 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, beating the average estimate of a 2.5 percent rise, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.
UPDATE 1-Chipmaker TowerJazz sees further growth in 2017 after record 2016
JERUSALEM, Feb 13 Israeli chipmaker TowerJazz projected further growth in revenue and profit in 2017 after posting a record fourth quarter and 2016 as a whole, boosted by robust demand from existing and new customers. TowerJazz, which makes chips for smartphones, battery chargers, AC/DC adapters and image sensors, said it earned 52 cents per fully diluted share, excluding one-off items, in the fourth quarter, up from 27 cents a share a year earlier.
It’s A Dirty Job, But IWK Does It Without Fail
By Nurul Halawati Mohamad Azhari KUALA LUMPUR — Every day, Malaysians use an average of 65 litres of water a day, which will ultimately become sewage water that needs to be treated by Indah Water. Has anyone ever wondered what happens to the sewage water from their bath, laundry and other domestic chores? Imagine what would happen if the sewage was left untreated.
Berlin Connects Refugees With Locals for Market Training, Movie Screenings
The festival is living up to its reputation as the most socially conscious annual film event. Says one refugee: “Here is safety and you can live in peace.”
BRIEF-Ipsen acquires a portfolio of select consumer healthcare products from Sanofi
TOKYO, Feb 13 Asian stocks rallied to 1-1/2-year highs on Monday, helped by renewed hopes over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax reform plans, generally upbeat global economic data and a rebound in some commodities.
Regus Davao’s sales surpassed by 90%
DAMOSA Land Inc.’s service office spaces, Regus Davao, surpassed its sales targets, beyond what was expected since it opened last September 8, 2016. Regus itself is in 3,000 locations worldwide in 120 countries and has 25 locations in the Philippines of which 21 are in Metro Manila.
UN to hold urgent meeting on North Korea missile launch
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting today on North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch after a request by the United States, Japan and South Korea. North Korea launched the missile into international waters early on Sunday, its maiden test of the year and the first since Donald Trump assumed the US presidency.
75,000 evacuated to defuse WWII bomb in Greece
Military personnel of the Hellenic Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team stand at the site of the bomb in Kordelio. Pic/AFP Thessaloniki: Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki evacuated an estimated 75,000 people yesterday so army experts could defuse a 227-kg unexploded World War II bomb found under a gas station.
PMA closed; public advised not to panic
BAGUIO. A PMA security officer stand on guard at the main gate of the academy following its closure after the termination of peace talks by President Rodrigo Duterte with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front .
Energreen to complete diesel plant in March
ENERGREEN Development Corp. has announced that its four-unit diesel generator plant located in Barangay Calumangan, Bago City will operate on its 26-megawatt full capacity this coming March. David Tan, executive director of Energeen, said in a press briefing Saturday, that they will supply the Central Negros Electric Cooperative 18.9 megawatts for peak load at P7.50 per kilowatt hour based on their 15-year contract that will expire in 2032.
Didn’t remember how she got in driver’s seat
When police found a 50-year-old woman sitting in a car in Lurgan they discovered she was very intoxicated, Craigavon Magistrates Court heard last Friday. For being drunk in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol in her breath she was fined 250 and given ten points.
Had to be taken to the ground and restrained
After he was arrested for disorderly behaviour a 24-year-old man struggled with police and had to be restrained with handcuffs. Mark James Devlin, whose address was given to the court as Moorefield, Banbridge, admitted using disorderly behaviour at Scarva Street, Loughbrickland, on November 5 last year.
Clean-up call as scheme starts
There has been a call to clean up graffiti around Shillington’s Quay as a 2.6million public realm scheme gets set to start in Portadown town centre today . DUP councillor Darryn Causby said that in recent months there had been a dramatic increase in the amount of graffiti around the town, but in particular by the River Bann.
Council tax payers to face further hikes as Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service proposes rise
COUNCIL tax payers could continue to face hikes in their bills as Staffordshire Fire bosses look to save A 4.8m in the next three years. Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is set to agree at a meeting on Wednesday to raise its council tax precept by 1.75 per cent from April.
Turkmenistan’s leader wins presidential election
Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov garnered nearly 97.7 percent of the vote in the gas-rich Central Asian nation, Election Commission chairman Gulmurat Muradov told reporters. Muradov said the results from Sunday’s election are preliminary and that election authorities still have to count ballots cast in Turkmenistan’s embassies abroad.
Trump moves spark Iraqi anger, calls against future alliance
Reverberations from President Donald Trump’s travel ban and other stances are threatening to undermine future U.S.-Iraqi security cooperation, rattling a key alliance that over the past two years has slowly beaten back the Islamic State group. Iraq’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, has sought to contain any backlash from public anger sparked by Trump’s executive order banning Iraqis from traveling to the U.S. Also breeding resentment and suspicion are Trump’s repeated statements that the Americans should have taken Iraq’s oil and his hard line against Iran, a close ally of al-Abadi’s government.
Roadside bomb kills 3 paramilitary soldiers in NW Pakistan
Pakistan’s military says a roadside bomb attack has killed three paramilitary soldiers in the South Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border. A military statement Monday said the three men were wounded during a search and cordon operation in the Zarmilan area late Sunday night and later died at a hospital.