New Zealand volunteers formed a human chain in the water at a remote beach on Friday as they tried to save about 100 whales after… . Whales are stranded at Farewell Spit near Nelson, New Zealand Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
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Dozens killed in Saudi push to take Yemeni port
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 Nearly three dozen people have been killed after Houthi fighters and militias loyal to resigned president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi clashed for the control of a strategic coastal city in Ta’izz province, Press TV reported. The clashes took place in the Red Sea port city of Mokha on Wednesday in which at least eight Saudi mercenaries were killed, medical sources said.
South African MPs brawl with security guards in parliament
‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at a cop Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward Alexa really IS everywhere: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos admits he has installed smart AI speakers in every room in his house Driver dies after his semi-truck is blown off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel by 40mph winds into the frigid waters below Mother-of-two is charged in child pornography case involving an ex-firefighter who dressed as clown for kid-safety program Married couple arrested after ‘targeting two of their 16-year-old daughter’s … (more)
Cambodian flag ‘used by DPRK to move arms’
The last known location of a Cambodian-flagged ship allegedly used by North Korea for transporting arms to Cairo via Egypt’s Adabiya port. Google maps North Korea dodged international sanctions with the largest shipment of ammunition yet discovered in the communist nation’s sanctions history under the guise of Cambodia’s flag, according to Kyodo News.
Suspect in Thailand murder found: report
Cambodian authorities were yesterday prepared to hand over to Thai authorities one of two men wanted in the murder of British national Tony Kenway in Pattaya last month, according to a Bangkok Post report attributed to a senior police official. While numerous Cambodian border control and police officials contacted by The Post yesterday denied knowledge of the alleged arrest and transfer, Houth Borom, chief of staff of Koh Kong province’s international checkpoint seemed to indicate there was truth to it.
At Valentino’s, a palatial club for late-night revellers
A new venue in the heart of Phnom Penh is aiming to offer Cambodia’s gay community something it doesn’t have yet: a place to dance until daybreak. “We’re going to have three floors of music blaring everything from 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s music to Rihanna,” says William Sanz, the club’s Spanish manager who has been working in the capital’s sizeable bar and restaurant scene for three years.
Taste of home: a mini dim sum empire dishes dumplings with a provincial flair
Though its restaurants are few, Anhui province is known for its xiao long bao, or steamed soup dumplings. Owner He Yan has perfected her hometown recipes for a local clientele.
Appeal Court upholds Rainsy’s guilty verdict
The Appeal Court yesterday upheld a defamation conviction against opposition leader Sam Rainsy for accusing a Cambodian People’s Party official of ordering members to artificially boost Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Facebook “likes”. Presiding judge in the case Sam Rith Sophal ruled to uphold the November decision delivered by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, which ruled in favour of CPP official Som Soeun.
PA intelligence chief meets American officials
The Palestinian Authority intelligence chief, Majed Faraj, has met with U.S. security officials in the first meetings between the PA and the Trump administration, an official told The Associated Press on Thursday. The official told the news agency that Faraj met with U.S. security and intelligence officials in Washington over the past two days.
George and Amal Clooney expecting twins this summer
In this Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney arrive at the world premiere of “Hail, Caesar!” in Los Angeles. The couple wed on Sept.
Police not toeing line on carrying weapons
Chhoun Sovan, Phnom Penh municipal police chief, on Wednesday took local police and members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to task for ongoing weapons-related crimes in the capital. The speech had a familiar ring to it.
Pizza shop serves Donald Trump up a delicious border wall take down
After someone used a pizza delivery to make a political point recently, a little pizza shop in Dunedin, New Zealand, has added a new menu item to protest Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. Not that Logan Beck, the owner of Filadelfio’s Gardens and the pizza shop, had particularly lofty goals in mind for his Trump pizza.
Bahrain forces kill three terror fugitives
Manama, Feb 10 – Bahrain security forces killed three terror fugitives on Thursday after intercepted their vessel, which was heading to Iran. The vessel occupants fired shots at the security forces in a chase on the sea, said Public Security Chief Major-General Tariq al-Hassan, adding that they changed its route to the northern part of Bahrain and refused to stop despite warning by the Bahrain security forces.
Guru Ravidass preached universal brotherhood: Himachal Governor
Shimla, Feb 10 – Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday felicitated the people on Guru Ravidass Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Bhakti Movement saint and said his teachings are a great inspiration for people. Devvrat said Guru Ravidass preached the message of universal brotherhood, tolerance and love for all.
Merkel, governors agree to step up Germany’s deportations
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a joint press conference with the President of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez Rosas, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a joint press conference with the President of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez Rosas, as part of a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
Jordan Davies to Star in Funky New Family Show SUPERBOOTY in Liverpool
Not content with the hearty dose of humiliation he received on stage during his recent stint in panto at The Epstein Theatre, heart-throb Jordan Davies has come back to Liverpool for a second helping! For the Ibiza Weekender hunk has announced he will be starring in the brand new musical Superbooty which opens at Hanover Street theatre next Friday, 17th February. And the cast have promised to dish out plenty of banter and ensure the buff Welshman is the butt of their jokes.
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Authorities in the northern Mexico say they’ve arrested a businessman accused in the U.S. of helping a former governor launder money. Nuevo Leon state security spokesman Aldo Fasci Zuazua says state police investigators arrested Fernando Cano Martinez in the wealthy Monterrey suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia on Thursday.
How to get an airline to compensate you – even when it doesn’t have to
When a carrier says a delay or cancellation is caused by circumstances beyond its control, you can still appeal to government regulations, empathy or its own customer-service guarantees to get it to do the right thing. Gerrard Hattfield knows what that’s like.
Russian ‘friendly fire’ kills 3 Turkish soldiers in Syria
A Russian warplane on Thursday accidentally hit a building in northern Syria with Turkish soldiers inside, killing at least three troops and wounding 11, Turkey’s military said. Russia immediately apologized for the bombing near the Islamic State-held town of al-Bab, which came amid warming ties between Turkey and Russia after they were strained by Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet near the border with Syria two years ago.
Snake catcher live-streams python eating possum in driveway
A snake catcher called to remove a huge python from an Australian home’s driveway live-streamed video of the serpent eating a possum. The video, posted to Facebook by Snake Catchers Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan & Gold Coast, shows the scene snake catcher Lana Field was greeted with when she arrived Thursday at the home in the Chapel Hill area of Brisbane, Queensland.
Video shows man being kidnapped from busy bar
Police have released shocking surveillance video showing the moment a man is kidnapped by a group of men from a bar in Bristol, England. The 22-year-old victim was dragged out of the bar on December 15, 2016, before being assaulted and thrown into a car.
Ikea announces collaboration with designers from 7 African countries
If you haven’t noticed, everybody’s favorite purveyor of affordable Scandi-cool furniture and home goods has been covering a lot of new ground lately. Indeed, within the last two years, Swedish retailer Ikea has unveiled everything from collections inspired by Brazil and India , to a line of wireless charging products , to a boundary-pushing project with British designer Tom Dixon-that is all in addition to a new P.S. collection full of unconventional ideas.
Protest note to China on Azhar
New Delhi. Feb. 9: India today formally protested in Beijing and New Delhi the decision by China to defer a US proposal for a UN Security Council ban against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, accusing that country of blocking a “consensus”.
BJP targets Rawat seat
Many BJP leaders, including former chief ministers Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri and Bhagat Singh Koshyari, have been camping there with the hope of defeating Congress chief minister Harish Rawat. “Rawat is contesting from Haridwar Rural and Kichha.
Jat quota stir spooks BJP
Chandigarh, Feb. 9: A Jat quota agitation in Haryana’s Rohtak that could have ramifications over 130km away in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, which votes this Saturday, has left the BJP worried. The movement was resumed on January 29 from Haryana and in the last 11 days, the demonstrations have reached Delhi and poll-bound Uttar Pradesh where Jat leaders have campaigned against BJP nominees and accused the party of “betrayal”.
Scuffling, heckling in South African parliament
Fistfights broke out in South Africa’s National Assembly on Thursday as opposition lawmakers protesting President Jacob Zuma were dragged out of the chamber during his annual State of the Nation address. Zuma’s address was delayed by 90 minutes as the Economic Freedom Fighters and other political parties disrupted the proceedings in Cape Town.
JNU entry rule row intensifies
New Delhi, Feb. 9: JNU students began an indefinite sit-in today, two days after a tentative intake list for 2017-18 indicated seat cuts in MPhil and PhD courses across several disciplines. Several students also wore bandages as a mark of protest against the use of pellet guns in Kashmir – exactly a year after alleged anti-national sloganeering on Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru’s death anniversary led to the arrest of three students, including then student union president Kanhaiya Kumar.
Michael C Hall and Jodi Balfour join The Crown as the Kennedys
America’s first couple have been cast to make an appearance in The Crown – Michael C Hall and Jodi Balfour will be playing President John F Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy. The iconic US figures are the closest thing America has to a royal family, so they’re huge roles for any actor to take on.
Project pledging to breathe new life into Shotley pier given backing from Suffolk MP
Supporters of the bid for Shotley Pier campaign. From left: Sally Chicken, chairman of Shotley Heritage Community Benefit Societ, Ltd, Gary Richen, James Cartlidge MP, Derek Davis, Babergh councillor and Annette Ellis, manager of Stowmarket tourist information office.
Carrie-Anne Moss on joining ‘Humans’ and longing to move back to Canada
Carrie-Anne Moss is shown in a handout photo from the television series “Humans.” Canadian actress Moss has carved out an esteemed career in Los Angeles but admits she thinks about moving back home “like every day, all day.”
Russian airstrike kills 3 Turkish soldiers in Syria
A Russian warplane “accidentally” hit a building on Thursday in northern Syria with Turkish soldiers inside, killing at least three troops and wounding 11, Turkey’s military said. President Vladimir Putin promptly called his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to express regrets over the friendly fire incident.
Winter wreaks havoc on B.C. roadways
The Ministry of Transportation is placing an advisory in effect for Highway 1 in both directions, between Craigalachie to the Alberta border. Accumulations of up to 30 cm are expected, followed by warming temperatures and rain in some areas, leading to slippery driving conditions.
Romanian justice minister resigns as anti-corruption protests grow
Iordache wrote the government decree, which decriminalized abuse of power offenses involving sums below $47,500, as well as clemency and reduced prison terms for government officials convicted of corruption offenses . Although the Romanian Supreme Court has not ruled on its legitimacy, the bill, announced last week, would shield many politicians from prosecution.
North Korea child labor to be discussed at U.N. meeting
The issue of North Korea child labor is to be discussed at the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva on Friday, following multiple reports of child exploitation in the relatively isolated country. According to Human Rights Watch and three other South Korean organizations on Wednesday, rights advocates are planning to hold a preliminary meeting with U.N. officials to address the dire situation of North Korean children and adolescents.
Hungary to put asylum-seekers in border container camp
European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans said Wednesday that i… . Migrants walk by an abandoned brick factory in the northern Serbian town of Subotica, near the border between Serbia and Hungary, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
Palestinian wounds 4 Israelis in attack at market
Relatives of Palestinian Muhammed al-Aqraa, who was killed in an explosion in a smuggling tunnel at the border between Gaza and Egypt, mourn at his family house during his funeral, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Palestinian officials… .
Crews assist woman with hand trapped in car door in Swaffham
Emergency services were called to help a woman who had her hand trapped in a car door in Swaffham yesterday . Fire crews from Massingham and Swaffham, along with paramedics, responded to reports of the incident on Spinners Lane at around 8.35am.
Some sex workers choose industry due to benefits of occupation: study
Cecilia Benoit, professor and scientist with the University of Victoriaa s is shown in a handout photo. Cecilia Benoit, professor and scientist with the University of Victoriaa s is shown in a handout photo.
Mexican farmer’s daughter: NAFTA destroyed us
If you ask President Donald Trump, Mexico won the lottery almost 25 years ago when it signed NAFTA, the free trade deal with the United States and Canada. “It has been a one-sided deal from the beginning of NAFTA with massive numbers of jobs and companies lost,” Trump tweeted on Jan. 26. But if you ask Griselda Mendoza, the deal nearly destroyed her family and her community of corn farmers in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
King’s Lynn tree surgeon’s new enterprise takes off
The launch of new business Apex Arborists last month by tree surgeon Matthew Alway, from Lynn, is already bearing fruit. Matthew left school unsure about what profession to follow but was determined to be his own boss.