Land and buildings housing the only full-service medical centre in the Waikato township of Paeroa are now for sale and are featured in Bayleys’ latest Total Property magazine. Brokers say the property, to be auctioned through Bayleys Hamilton on March 9, offers a purpose-built complex, with a suite of established healthcare tenants.
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Anne Frank exhibition opens
The exhibition, which tells of the story of the late Jewish woman Annelies Marie Frank, one of the most prominent victims of the Holocaust, will run for a year. It is co-funded by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.
Peruvian ex-President Alejandro Toledo remains fugitive, possibly in the U.S.
A Peruvian judge has issued a national and international arrest warrant for former President Alejandro Toledo for allegedly taking $20 million in bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. He was in Paris for a meeting earlier in the week and is a visiting scholar at Stanford University in California.
Woman was on way to hospital
A 20-year-old Banbridge woman who broke a solid white line and drove on the wrong side of the road in Portadown was banned from driving for 12 months last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court. Ausra Krisiute, whose address was given as Moorefield, Banbridge, had denied dangerous driving on September 24 last year at Mahon Road, Portadown.
Got out of driver’s seat of car but told police he wasn’t driving
A 21-year-old man was banned from driving for 15 months last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court for an excess alcohol offence. A public prosecutor said that police received a report of suspected drink driving in the Scarva Road area of Banbridge on August 20 last year.
Burning a hole in the wallet
The Lunar New Year is more than just an important occasion when the entire family reunites – it is also the most expensive event of the year for some Chinese While many Chinese would complain about having eaten too much during the Lunar New Year holidays – feasting is after all a key part of the festivities – others would lament about how their wallets have drastically lost weight. Latest data by China’s Ministry of Commerce shows that retailers and restaurants across the nation generated about 840 billion yuan in revenue, up 11.4 percent year-on-year, during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday this year.
Velez: Kwentong Love and Peace
IS LOVE in the air? Maybe more on the airwaves, as love is the theme of TV ads like Jollibee, making kilig at the same time making a killing us with cholesterol. Nakakataba ang pag-ibig .
10 Korean food processors coming in May
TEN Korean food processors from the South Korean Foreign Trade Service Corps will come in May to help improve food processing and branding of Philippine products. Department of Trade and Industry Regional Director Maria Belena Ambi Wednesday, February 8, said the Koreans will also talk and mentor local food processors willing to learn more about food processing technologies.
of Course, the rIGHT Still Thinks he’s Winning:
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko’s scandalous press conference last week was all over Russian media. Over the course of a seven-and-a-half-hour address, Lukashenko slammed Russia over a variety of grievances that have accumulated recently: what may have seemed like a sudden burst of anger was, perhaps, the logical next step in spiraling Belarusian-Russian relations.
Israeli Paper: Trump Says Settlements Don’t Advance Peace
An Israeli newspaper is quoting President Donald Trump as saying that settlement expansion in land claimed by the Palestinians does not benefit peace. The remarks came in a Trump interview with Yisrael Hayom, a pro-Benjamin Netanyahu paper, just days before the Israeli prime minister is to visit the White House.
10 Things to Know for Today
This Feb. 4, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York.
Boy, 11, injured in York hit and run
North Yorkshire Police said the boy was cycling home from Joseph Rowntree School when his bike was hit from behind close to the junction of Aucuba Close and Alder Way in New Earswick . A spokesman said the boy suffered “minor injuries, scrapes and bruising”, when he was knocked off his cycle, and the driver did not stop at the scene.
Assad rejects safe zones in Syria – Yahoo News interview
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad rejected the creation of safe zones for refugees and displaced people, an idea supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they would not work, according to the transcript of an interview published on Friday.
OPEC has pulled off one of its ‘deepest’ production cuts
The International Energy Agency said Friday that the cartel achieved 90% compliance in January on its share of production cuts that total 1.8 million barrels per day. The price of U.S. crude oil futures spiked 1% to trade at $53.50 a barrel after the report.
Russia, Turkey to work closer after deadly Syria airstrike
Turkish soldiers carry the national flag-draped coffin of Mehmet Azahin, 25, accidentally killed in a Russian airstrike around the northern Syrian town al Bab, during a memorial service before his remains’ repatriation to his hometown, at the airport in Gaziantep, southeastern Turkey, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Sahin was among the three troops killed when a Russian warplane on Thursday accidentally hit a building in al-Bab, with Turkish soldiers inside.
Island shut down now, another blast coming Monday
A major storm is still hitting P.E.I. early this morning and, wait for it, another one is all set to smack the Island Monday. While roads are almost impassable, there are no reported power outages early this morning.
UK’s Cyprus military bases ‘more important than ever’
The UK’s two military bases on Cyprus are “more important than ever” because of the rise of extremist terror and mass migration flows coming from the region, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said. Sir Michael Fallon arrives at the presidential palace for a meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in the capital Nicosia The UK’s two military bases on Cyprus are “more important than ever” because of the rise of extremist terror and mass migration flows coming from the region, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said.
New chapter for Higos, thanks to Royds Withy King
Wiltshire-based law firm Royds Withy King acted as lead advisers to the sellers of one of the largest providers of insurance services, Higos Holdings Limited, on its sale to Global Risk Partners for an undisclosed sum. Higos, which employs around 300 people and has 20 offices in Wiltshire , Somerset, Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Devon and Hampshire, was founded by managing director Ian Gosden in 1990.
Pomp and pageantry: city’s first 1 million new street 1
For better or worse, one thing they certainly used to do better in the “old days” is pomp and circumstance. This photograph, above, showing the official opening, by the Lord Mayor of London, of Leicester’s new Charles Street, 85 years ago, illustrates the point perfectly.
French far-right candidate Le Pen opposes dual citizenship
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen leaves after a meeting at the Juvisy-sur-Orge police station, south of Paris, France, as she campaigns for the upcoming presidential election, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen leaves after a meeting at the Juvisy-sur-Orge police station, south of Paris, France, as she campaigns for the upcoming presidential election, Tuesday, Feb. … more PARIS – French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has vowed to request all people with dual citizenship in France and other countries to choose only one nationality, except for Europeans and Russians.
Seven officials in China’s restive Xinjiang region accused of corruption
China is investigating seven people, mostly security officials, in the restive deep south of the troubled Xinjiang region on suspicion of graft, the regional government’s anticorruption watchdog said. Hundreds of people have been killed in far-western Xinjiang in the past two years, most in violence between the Muslim Uygur people, who call the region home, and ethnic majority Han Chinese.
Seven officials in China’s restive Xinjiang region accused of corruption
China is investigating seven people, mostly security officials, in the restive deep south of the troubled Xinjiang region on suspicion of graft, the regional government’s anticorruption watchdog said. Hundreds of people have been killed in far-western Xinjiang in the past two years, most in violence between the Muslim Uygur people, who call the region home, and ethnic majority Han Chinese.
Researchers call this year’s flu vaccine effectiveness ‘decent’
This season’s influenza vaccine is estimated to have been more than 40 per cent effective in preventing illness with the dominant H3N2 viral strain in Canadians who got their shots, a national network of infectious diseases experts says. The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network determines vaccine effectiveness by analyzing how many inoculated people tested positive for the flu virus compared to those who were unvaccinated.
Researchers call this year’s flu vaccine effectiveness ‘decent’
This season’s influenza vaccine is estimated to have been more than 40 per cent effective in preventing illness with the dominant H3N2 viral strain in Canadians who got their shots, a national network of infectious diseases experts says. The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network determines vaccine effectiveness by analyzing how many inoculated people tested positive for the flu virus compared to those who were unvaccinated.
Classic, modern Jags arrive in Devonport
Jaguar Club of Tasmania vice president Barry Wiggins said the weekend rally was organised by Burnie members and would be held in Devonport. “It makes a bit of a change so everybody gets a go and it spreads around the state,” he added.
Ship berths at festival
ALL HANDS ON DECK: The ‘Julie Burgess’ crew moor in Hobart’s Elizabeth Pier after taking part in the Parade of Sail on Friday afternoon The biggest wooden boat festival in the Southern Hemisphere has a Dutch theme in 2017, to commemorate the 375-year anniversary of Abel Tasman’s landing on Tasmania’s shores. “It a showcas[es] our rich maritime culture and heritage, our connection with the sea and our love of life on the water,” Mr Hodgman said.
Court Files: Round-up of cases in the magistrates courts
Matthew James Fox, 37, of Dewsbury Crescent, Stafford, admitted stealing a digital camera, sander, portable DVD play, Xbox game and acoustic stereo system to the value of A 370 in Stafford between October 19 and December 11, stealing a satellite navigation system in Stafford on October 17. He was given a 12-month community order, A 150 compensation, A 85 victim surcharge and A 145 costs. Corey Davies, 19, of Church Street, Rugeley, admitted stealing fragrances worth A 50 from Boots in Market Square, and stealing fragrances worth A 15 from Sports Direct in Stafford on January 3. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, told to pay A 20 victim surcharge and A 135 costs.
Court Files: Round-up of cases in the magistrates courts
Matthew James Fox, 37, of Dewsbury Crescent, Stafford, admitted stealing a digital camera, sander, portable DVD play, Xbox game and acoustic stereo system to the value of A 370 in Stafford between October 19 and December 11, stealing a satellite navigation system in Stafford on October 17. He was given a 12-month community order, A 150 compensation, A 85 victim surcharge and A 145 costs. Corey Davies, 19, of Church Street, Rugeley, admitted stealing fragrances worth A 50 from Boots in Market Square, and stealing fragrances worth A 15 from Sports Direct in Stafford on January 3. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, told to pay A 20 victim surcharge and A 135 costs.
South Africa: Brawls break out during Zuma’s State of the…
Brawls have broken out inside South Africa’s parliament after opposition MPs were thrown out of the chamber during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address. Zuma was repeatedly stopped from speaking by opposition members, notably those from the radical Economic Freedom Fighters Party and its firebrand leader Julius Malema.
Somalia’s New President meets with Diplomats In mogadishu
The newly elected President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, held meetings on Thursday for the first time with representatives from the International community in Mogadishu. During the meeting, the international partners have congratulated Farmajo on his election as the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia on Wednesday in Mogadishu by the Federal Parliament.
Nephew of Philippines presidential advisor nabbed for drugs
A nephew of one of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte’s inner circle was caught selling drugs in a sting operation in the president’s home city, the anti-narcotics agency said on Friday. John Paul Dureza, the nephew of Duterte’s political adviser and peace negotiator Jesus Dureza, was caught selling 15 grams of “shabu” methamphetamine to an undercover Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agent in Davao City on Thursday.
Notorious former convict Yiouroukis has died
Andreas Aristodemou, better known as Yiouroukis, has died, almost five years after being released from Nicosia Central Prisons after serving the longest sentence for a Cyprus inmate. He served 26 years in prison between February 1987 and June 5, 2012 after being convicted of the murders of artist’s agent Artin in 1986, and of Mary Teloni in 1987.
Montreal conference highlights growing popularity of winter cycling
A cyclist makes his way down a bike path in Montreal in a February 17, 2015, file photo. While most Canadians still put their bikes away when cold weather hits, a growing number of winter riders has cities switching gears to accommodate the demand for ice-free pathways.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson A cyclist makes his way down a bike path in Montreal in a February 17, 2015, file photo.
Zenefits’ New CEO Announces 430 Layoffs in First Week on Job
Zenefits is laying off nearly half its staff as the software startup grapples with the fallout of insurance violations that resulted in hefty penalties from state regulators. The company, which offers free human-resources software to manage benefits and payroll while making its money as an insurance broker, said on Thursday that 430 employees would lose their jobs.
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A heroin addict who stole a total of A 1,600 of alcohol from 20 shops – and then gave the police his brother’s name – has been jailed. Gary Mollison was arrested by police after he was identified on CCTV footage.
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A heroin addict who stole a total of A 1,600 of alcohol from 20 shops – and then gave the police his brother’s name – has been jailed. Gary Mollison was arrested by police after he was identified on CCTV footage.
.com | Parents, pupils claim racism at Roodepoort school
The Gauteng education department will on Friday visit a Roodepoort high school following complaints from parents that teachers allegedly called their children monkeys, devils, and assholes. “My children told me to take them out of that school, they told me that they were called monkeys and made to sit on the floor,” she claimed.
.com | Parents, pupils claim racism at Roodepoort school
The Gauteng education department will on Friday visit a Roodepoort high school following complaints from parents that teachers allegedly called their children monkeys, devils, and assholes. “My children told me to take them out of that school, they told me that they were called monkeys and made to sit on the floor,” she claimed.
.com | Peru judge orders arrest of ex-president in multimillion dollar corruption case
A Peruvian judge has ordered the arrest of former President Alejandro Toledo on suspicions of taking bribes from a Brazilian construction firm at the heart of a region-wide corruption scandal. Judge Richard Concepcion accepted prosecutors’ request that Toledo be jailed as they investigate allegations he received $20 million in bribes from Odebrecht in exchange for permission to build a highway connecting Brazil with the Peruvian coast.
.com | Peru judge orders arrest of ex-president in multimillion dollar corruption case
A Peruvian judge has ordered the arrest of former President Alejandro Toledo on suspicions of taking bribes from a Brazilian construction firm at the heart of a region-wide corruption scandal. Judge Richard Concepcion accepted prosecutors’ request that Toledo be jailed as they investigate allegations he received $20 million in bribes from Odebrecht in exchange for permission to build a highway connecting Brazil with the Peruvian coast.