German Chancellor Angela Merkel, standing at lectern, delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017. In this photo taken with reflections in windows of the visitors tribune German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017.
Category: World News
How Erdogan Is Dragging Merkel Down With Him
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even after his harsh remarks equating German authorities’ practices with those of the Nazis.
Purged from Turkey’s army, officers seek asylum in Belgium
In this Saturday, July 16, 2016 file photo, Turkish soldiers secure Istanbul’s Taksim square, as supporters of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan protest in Istanbul. In the wake of last year’s coup in Turkey, scores of military officers are seeking asylum in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe.
Mexican Border Town Launches Tourism Campaign to Combat Violence Reputation
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is launching a tourism campaign to help overcome its reputation for drugs and violence. Pictured is a protestor in Ciudad Juarez with a sign asking the government for peace.
Google.org has announced the 10 finalists for its first-ever Impact Challenge.
Google is asking for Canadians’ help to choose the best homegrown technology for solving problems around the world, as part of its $5-million Impact Challenge contest in Canada. Canadians are encouraged to vote on the project most likely to affect major change at home and abroad, with 10 options on the table.
Doctors tie Zika virus to heart problems in some adults
In this Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, a Sucre municipality worker fumigates for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus in the Petare neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela. Ahead of the annual American College of Cardiology conference in Washington in March 2017, doctors say they have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults.
Two suspected LeT ultras among three killed in Kashmir gunfight
Srinagar, March 9 – Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and a civilian were killed on Thursday in a gunfight between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The Central Reserve Police Force , who conducted the operation along with police, said the gunfight started around 4 a.m. in Padgampora village following a tip-off.
L3 Chosen by HNA Group to Supply Multiple Full Flight Simulators
L3 Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a contract valued at more than $115 million by HNA Group’s Hainan Sky Plumage Flight Training Co., Ltd to provide 11 full flight simulators and auxiliary training equipment over the next 18 months. This new business award follows the successful delivery of three RealitySeven Airbus A320 full flight simulators and one RealitySeven “We are pleased to build on our relationship with the HNA Group and look forward to providing our full-service commercial flight training resources,” said Michael T. Strianese, L3’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Lowestoft man Alex Baldry appears in Norwich court charged with drug possession offences
Alex Baldry, aged 20 and of Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, was arrested on March 8 and later charged with a number of offences. These included possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of heroin with intent to supply, money laundering and possession of an article with a blade or sharp point – a lock knife.
More than 600 drivers spoken to in anniversary checks by police investigating Dean Stansby stabbing
Between 5pm and 8pm officers carrying out anniversary checks in the Ancaster Road area of Ipswich handed out appeal leaflets relating to the attack on Dean Stansby. Mr Stansby, aged 41 and of Trimley St Mary, died of a stab wound to the abdomen in Ipswich Hospital, where he had been taken after the incident on February 8. A month on from the stabbing, officers stopped and spoke to around 635 motorists who were travelling through the area and identified more than 35 people who may have relevant information to the investigation.
Militant killed, major injured in Kashmir shootout
Srinagar, March 9 – A militant was killed and an army officer injured in a shootout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday, police said. Following information about a militant travelling in a vehicle in Bandipora town, security forces set up a checkpost outside the Bandipora police station.
Residents of Celia Johnson Court care home learn the drums
Residents at Celia Johnson Court, in Gregson Close, in Borehamwood, welcomed drumming expert Philip Gonzelez into the home yesterday as a way to stimulate them. Allowing the residents to do a different activity was one of the main reasons why the care home decided to invite Mr Gonzelez.
Queen Elizabeth II unveils Iraq, Afghanistan wars memorial
London, March 9 – The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday unveiled a memorial in central London to honour the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In an official event with some 2,500 guests in attendance, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, presented the new memorial designed by sculptor Paul Day.
Queen Elizabeth II unveils Iraq, Afghanistan wars memorial
London, March 9 – The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday unveiled a memorial in central London to honour the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In an official event with some 2,500 guests in attendance, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, presented the new memorial designed by sculptor Paul Day.
Twitter records over 7.5 mn International Women’s Day tweets
New Delhi, March 9 – Micro-blogging website Twitter on Thursday announced that it handled more than 7.5 million tweets about International Womens Day from all around the world. Twitter also organised a special #SheLeadsIndia event for the first time in India to shed light on women who are defining gender equality in the modern times, the company said in a statement.
Twitter records over 7.5 mn International Women’s Day tweets
New Delhi, March 9 – Micro-blogging website Twitter on Thursday announced that it handled more than 7.5 million tweets about International Womens Day from all around the world. Twitter also organised a special #SheLeadsIndia event for the first time in India to shed light on women who are defining gender equality in the modern times, the company said in a statement.
Putin hosts Netanyahu for talks set to focus on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday for talks focusing on the situation in Syria and Israeli concerns about the role of Iran and its proxies there. Greeting Netanyahu at the start of their Kremlin negotiations, Putin emphasized a high level of trust between them.
Putin is hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow to discuss Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks expected to focus on the situation in Syria. Netanyahu hailed Russia’s role in fighting the Islamic State group and other radical militants in Syria.
Childhood dream turns into reality as Louth man prepares to join Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crew
A boyhood dream will become a reality for a Louth area man as he takes the controls of one of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s new helicopters. Llewis Ingamells, from Utterby, will join Chief Pilot Paul Smith, Pilot Tim Taylor and fellow newcomer Anna Loake in piloting the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s new aircraft.
Childhood dream turns into reality as Louth man prepares to join Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crew
A boyhood dream will become a reality for a Louth area man as he takes the controls of one of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s new helicopters. Llewis Ingamells, from Utterby, will join Chief Pilot Paul Smith, Pilot Tim Taylor and fellow newcomer Anna Loake in piloting the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s new aircraft.
European Central Bank says risks have shifted from domestic
President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi speaks during a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017, following a meeting of the ECB governing council. FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank thinks the balance of risks facing the 19-country eurozone has shifted away from its own home-grown and drawn-out economic difficulties to the international arena.
European Central Bank says risks have shifted from domestic
President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi speaks during a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017, following a meeting of the ECB governing council. FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank thinks the balance of risks facing the 19-country eurozone has shifted away from its own home-grown and drawn-out economic difficulties to the international arena.
Sophie Trudeau celebrated International Womena s Day by honoring a boys and mena
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events On Facebook, Canada’s first lady called on her supporters to “celebrate the boys and men in our lives who encourage us to be who we truly are, who treat girls & women with respect, and who aren’t afraid to speak up in front of others.” She asked fans to take a picture of themselves and their male allies, hand in hand.
Sophie Trudeau celebrated International Womena s Day by honoring a boys and mena
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events On Facebook, Canada’s first lady called on her supporters to “celebrate the boys and men in our lives who encourage us to be who we truly are, who treat girls & women with respect, and who aren’t afraid to speak up in front of others.” She asked fans to take a picture of themselves and their male allies, hand in hand.
US troops seem poised to take a prominent role in attacking the ISIS capital
US military forces seem poised to take a prominent role in the long-awaited battle to take down Raqqa, Syria, the capital of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Though the Pentagon has long downplayed the role of US ground troops in the fight against the ISIS terror group in Iraq and Syria, recent deployments of many more ” boots on the ground ” suggest they may be front-and-center in the coming months.
US troops seem poised to take a prominent role in attacking the ISIS capital
US military forces seem poised to take a prominent role in the long-awaited battle to take down Raqqa, Syria, the capital of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Though the Pentagon has long downplayed the role of US ground troops in the fight against the ISIS terror group in Iraq and Syria, recent deployments of many more ” boots on the ground ” suggest they may be front-and-center in the coming months.
The Latest: Austria pushes for quick decision on EU leader
Do… . European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, left, speaks with European Council President Donald Tusk as they wait for the start of a pre-EU summit Tripartite meeting at the Europa building in Brussels on Wednesday, Marc… .
The Latest: Austria pushes for quick decision on EU leader
Do… . European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, left, speaks with European Council President Donald Tusk as they wait for the start of a pre-EU summit Tripartite meeting at the Europa building in Brussels on Wednesday, Marc… .
Family pets are sacred but Friar Mustache is holier than most
Carmelo the schnauzer was like many stray dogs when he arrived on the doorstep of a local animal group – alone and in need of someone who might want to care for him. But now the gray and white dog has found a new home – one perfectly dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Songs We Love: Benjamin Booker, ‘Witness (Feat. Mavis Staples)’
What does it mean to say you’ve witnessed something? Maybe you were simply in the right place at the right time; maybe you were a bystander who watched silently as an event played out before you. But to bear witness implies something more powerful.
Songs We Love: Benjamin Booker, ‘Witness (Feat. Mavis Staples)’
What does it mean to say you’ve witnessed something? Maybe you were simply in the right place at the right time; maybe you were a bystander who watched silently as an event played out before you. But to bear witness implies something more powerful.
Rise in oil prices could be short-lived due to lower OPEC market share
The OPEC wants higher oil prices, but lower market share can complicate its efforts to prop up prices with output curbs. Oil prices climbed on March 9 due to a strong compliance with touted international production cuts, although a surge in U.S. crude inventories continued to drag.
Turkey Urges Bulgaria Not to Restrict Political Rights of Minorities
Turkey urged Bulgaria on March 09, not to restrict political rights of minorities and to comply with the “rule-based” European system, in reference to a recent law legislated by the Bulgarian parliament that restricts the number of ballot boxes to be established in Turkey to 35, according to HA1 4rriyet Daily News. “We call upon the Republic of Bulgaria to abandon such practices which are intended to restrict the political rights of minorities in the country and are fundamentally contrary to the European rule-based system,” announced the Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson HA1 4seyin MA1 4ftA1 4oAYlu.
Germany backs EU chief for second term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel threw her weight behind Donald Tusk to retain one of the European Union’s top jobs ahead of an EU summit Thursday, despite staunch opposition from his home country of Poland. The 28 EU leaders are due to decide as their summit starts in Brussels Thursday on who will be president of the EU Council for the next 2A1 2 years.
A look at S. Korea looming presidential impeachment verdict
South Korea’s Constitutional Court … . Supporter of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye wave national flags during a rally opposing her impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 9, 2017.
Malaysian poultry banned over deadly avian flu
Imports of poultry meat and eggs from a region of Malaysia has been banned immediately as a result of an outbreak of the deadly H5N1 avian flu, food safety authorities said. The Centre for Food Safety announced that it had been informed by the World Organisation for Animal Health about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Kota Bharu District in Kelantan State, Malaysia.
Baidu and Sogou punished for bogus, illegal oline ads
China’s two leading search engine operators, Baidu and Sogou, were fined today for their negligence in publishing unchecked advertising for unlicensed medical services and private companies. The fines were imposed by the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Bureau on charges of publishing false and illegal advertisements.
February new yuan loans drop to 1.17 trillion
Chinese banks extended 1.17 trillion yuan of new yuan loans in February, down from 2.03 trillion yuan a month ago, central bank data showed today. The M2, a broad measure of the money supply that covers cash in circulation and all deposits, grew by 11.1 percent from a year earlier to about 158.29 trillion yuan, according to an online People’s Bank of China statement.
Ragib Ali jailed for illegally holding editorial post
A Sylhet court today sentenced industrialist Ragib Ali and his son to one year imprisonment in a case filed for holding editorial posts of a daily newspaper while being fugitive. Sylhet Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Saifuzzaman Hiru also fined them Tk 5,000 each, in default of which, they duo will have to serve one month more in jail, our local correspondent reports quoting Mahfuzur Rahman, additional public prosecutor of the court.
Big name announced for Bingley Music Live
The Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the second act at this year’s Bingley Music Live. Picture: Danny North The group, fronted by Keighley -born Ricky Wilson, will take to the stage as the headliners on Saturday, September 2. They are the second act announced for this years’s festival, held at Myrtle Park between September 1 and 3, following the announcement of Manic Street Preachers, who will headline on the opening night.