Turkey’s prime minister says a state of emergency that was imposed following the failed coup attempt in July will be extended “for a bit longer.” Turkey declared the state of emergency to facilitate its crackdown on the network of followers of U.S.-based Muslim Cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey accuses of orchestrating the July 15 failed attempt.
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Hair salon aims for more crowning glory
A SWINDON salon owner could be crowned the best in the south west during a prestigious awards ceremony next week. Emma North, who owns Simply Beautiful by Emma based in Cheney Manor , has been shortlisted in the English Hair & Beauty Awards for the third year running and now the 26-year-old is hopeful she will take home the crown.
China legislature giving more seats to women, workers
Increasingly known as a rich man’s club, China’s ceremonial legislature now plans to give more seats to women, farmers, workers and professionals. The official Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday that changes to the makeup of the National People’s Congress would also reduce the proportion of delegates representing the ruling Communist Party and government departments, who now constitute about one-third of the roughly 3,000 members.
Man allegedly posing as Bieber online charged in Australia
Bieber, a 23-year-old Canadian pop singer, is currently in Australia performing his “Purpose World Tour.” Police have warned young fans and their parents to be extra vigilant when using the internet.
Man allegedly posing as Bieber online charged in Australia
Bieber, a 23-year-old Canadian pop singer, is currently in Australia performing his “Purpose World Tour.” Police have warned young fans and their parents to be extra vigilant when using the internet.
Ap Photos: On Women’s Day, many rally, skip work, wear red
People walk during a protest marking the International Women’s Day, in central Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Organized by NGOs and women’s organizations, the march began amidst extensive security precautions.
Ap Photos: On Women’s Day, many rally, skip work, wear red
People walk during a protest marking the International Women’s Day, in central Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Organized by NGOs and women’s organizations, the march began amidst extensive security precautions.
Military SAR technician killed in training accident in Saskatchewan
A search and rescue technician with the Royal Canadian Air Force has died in a training accident near Yorkton, Sask. Master-Corporal Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Winnipeg based at CFB Winnipeg.
Military SAR technician killed in training accident in Saskatchewan
A search and rescue technician with the Royal Canadian Air Force has died in a training accident near Yorkton, Sask. Master-Corporal Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Winnipeg based at CFB Winnipeg.
Special Transmission “International Women’s Day”
Speaking at the occasion, Khalid Iqbal Malik President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that women were half of our total population and the government should take tangible measures to enhance their role in the national development. He said, women of Pakistan have accomplished great successes in the field of entrepreneurship, IT, science & technology, education, film-making, politics and have held high positions in government and also in various worldwide organizations.
Special Transmission “International Women’s Day”
Speaking at the occasion, Khalid Iqbal Malik President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that women were half of our total population and the government should take tangible measures to enhance their role in the national development. He said, women of Pakistan have accomplished great successes in the field of entrepreneurship, IT, science & technology, education, film-making, politics and have held high positions in government and also in various worldwide organizations.
U.S. rejects China’s proposal
South Korea’s Ambassador Cho Tae-yul, left, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, center, and Japan’s Ambassador Koro Bessho hold a joint news conference after consultations of the United Nations Security Council, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. ORG XMIT: UNRD109 less South Korea’s Ambassador Cho Tae-yul, left, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, center, and Japan’s Ambassador Koro Bessho hold a joint news conference after consultations of the United Nations Security Council, … more The United States on Wednesday rejected China’s proposal for a halt to joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises if North Korea suspends its nuclear and missile activities.
U.S. rejects China’s proposal
South Korea’s Ambassador Cho Tae-yul, left, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, center, and Japan’s Ambassador Koro Bessho hold a joint news conference after consultations of the United Nations Security Council, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. ORG XMIT: UNRD109 less South Korea’s Ambassador Cho Tae-yul, left, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, center, and Japan’s Ambassador Koro Bessho hold a joint news conference after consultations of the United Nations Security Council, … more The United States on Wednesday rejected China’s proposal for a halt to joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises if North Korea suspends its nuclear and missile activities.
Fury at taxpayers’ bill for maintaining Keighley’s empty former courthouse
Government officials have admitted that about A 3,200 a month is going on ‘maintaining’ the one-time Keighley Magistrates’ Court building. Constituency MP Philip Davies has blasted the situation and is calling on the Government to “cut its losses” and auction-off the building.
Fury at taxpayers’ bill for maintaining Keighley’s empty former courthouse
Government officials have admitted that about A 3,200 a month is going on ‘maintaining’ the one-time Keighley Magistrates’ Court building. Constituency MP Philip Davies has blasted the situation and is calling on the Government to “cut its losses” and auction-off the building.
IEA Predicts Tight Oil Market Without Cash Infusion
Demand for the group’s output will be at 33 million barrels a day in 2018, roughly in line with the amount it pumped before cutting production. Libya is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries that’s exempt from a group-wide production ceiling, though fighting has led to output cuts of around 37,000 barrels per day, or about 5 percent of total production based on January data.
IEA Predicts Tight Oil Market Without Cash Infusion
Demand for the group’s output will be at 33 million barrels a day in 2018, roughly in line with the amount it pumped before cutting production. Libya is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries that’s exempt from a group-wide production ceiling, though fighting has led to output cuts of around 37,000 barrels per day, or about 5 percent of total production based on January data.
Investment in Research & Development for Ship Intelligence
Rolls-Royce has today announced the latest stage in its research and development plans to make remote and autonomous shipping a reality and reap the benefits of increasing digitalisation in the marine industry. The company is looking to develop partnerships and opportunities with other organisations around the world to, create the capability, competencies and jobs to supply the technology and components required.
Dutch Election: A Who’s Who Guide to the Candidates
Dutch voters head to the polls on March 15, with a whopping 28 parties vying for the right to form a new government. Given the fractured political environment , it could take as many as six different groups to form a ruling coalition, making this year’s race the most complicated-and pivotal-in years.
Dutch Election: A Who’s Who Guide to the Candidates
Dutch voters head to the polls on March 15, with a whopping 28 parties vying for the right to form a new government. Given the fractured political environment , it could take as many as six different groups to form a ruling coalition, making this year’s race the most complicated-and pivotal-in years.
The Battle of Saragarhi hasn’t been abandoned: Randeep
Mumbai: Actor Randeep Hooda says his forthcoming historical drama, The Battle of Saragarhi, will go on floors soon after hitting a roadblock earlier. Rajkumar Santoshi’s The Battle of Saragarhi was supposed to begin shoot in October last year but got delayed apparently due to a disagreement between the producers and director over budgeting issues.
The Battle of Saragarhi hasn’t been abandoned: Randeep
Mumbai: Actor Randeep Hooda says his forthcoming historical drama, The Battle of Saragarhi, will go on floors soon after hitting a roadblock earlier. Rajkumar Santoshi’s The Battle of Saragarhi was supposed to begin shoot in October last year but got delayed apparently due to a disagreement between the producers and director over budgeting issues.
‘Peace partner’ Abbas meets terrorists
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who is often touted by the West as a “peace partner” for Israel, recently met with Palestinian Arabs who carried out terrorist attacks and with the family of a terrorist, the Middle East Media Research Institute reveals. On March 5, he received in his office in Ramallah the family of Muhammad Al-Jallad, who died of his wounds after being shot while attempting to carry out a stabbing attack at a checkpoint in November 2016.
‘Peace partner’ Abbas meets terrorists
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who is often touted by the West as a “peace partner” for Israel, recently met with Palestinian Arabs who carried out terrorist attacks and with the family of a terrorist, the Middle East Media Research Institute reveals. On March 5, he received in his office in Ramallah the family of Muhammad Al-Jallad, who died of his wounds after being shot while attempting to carry out a stabbing attack at a checkpoint in November 2016.
Iconic rock arch from – Game of Thrones’ falls into Malta sea
This is a April 2014 image of the landmark the Azure Window located just off Malta. The natural rock arch jutting off the Maltese island of Gozo, has collapsed into the sea during a storm.
High heels not required at work in New Zealand, recruiters say
New Zealand employers would struggle to attract staff if they said women had to wear high heels at work, a recruitment expert says. Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have debated whether companies there should be able to make heels part of a dress code after a petition against the practise gained over 150,000 signatures.
Former Trump aide Flynn says lobbying may have helped Turkey
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US a Womena s Strikea platform calls for a decolonization of Palestinea
The platform for a strike to support feminism and women’s rights drew criticism from some over its call “for the decolonization of Palestine.” The statement on Palestine is included in a section on “Antiracist and Anti-imperialist Feminism” in the platform for the U.S. affiliate of the International Women’s Strike.
Female Artists in Rio Promote Women’s Rights Via Painting
Before leaving her home each day to teach art to children, Mariluce Maria de Souza must factor in extra time to account for the shootings and other eruptions of violence that occur daily in Alemao, Rio de Janeiro’s largest complex of slums, or favelas. The 35-year-old mother sometimes has to cancel a session teaching painting to children because the journey to class is just too dangerous.
Child Labor Rising Sharply in India’s Cities, Report Says
Urban India is employing an increasing number of children – many under 9 years old – in producing everything from pickles to fireworks, working in tourism and laboring on building sites, a U.N. children’s agency report and campaigners said. The State of Child Workers in India report by UNICEF, based on the latest Indian census data, says the proportion of child workers in the 5-to-9-year age group jumped to 24.8 percent in 2011 from 14.6 percent in 2001.
Stephen Fuhr, the Liberal chair of the defence committee, said…
Canadian MPs visiting Washington this week said they kept hearing a familiar message in the U.S. capital: that Canada and other NATO partners will be expected to pony up more money for the military. It’s something members of the parliamentary committee on national defence said they would take home after three days of meetings at the Pentagon, the U.S. Capitol and think-tanks that concluded Wednesday.
Mount Joy hosts state titles
Rock star: Tasmanian expert Chris Bayles, pictured at the 2014 trials, will compete in the top class at at Mount Joy, Powranna, this weekend. Mount Joy, Powranna, will ring with the sounds of motorcycles on the weekend as more than 70 local and national riders compete in the Tasmanian Moto Trials.
Canada near the front of the queue for UK trade talks in a post-Brexit world
As the United Kingdom prepares to begin its formal negotiations to leave the European Union , the British government is looking to the Commonwealth for new business opportunities. And Canada could find itself at the front of the queue.
Why North Korea doesn’t trust China an inch
People walk past portraits of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. Photo / AP The assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the older brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who had been under Chinese protection and living in Macau, was followed by another round of missile launches by Pyongyang, stirring vocal anger from Seoul and Tokyo and quiet fury from Beijing.
Spy novelists keeping an eye on Trump-Russia allegations
Jason Matthews is a retired CIA officer who now writes spy novels, focused on Russia. He was working on a book last year that ordinarily would seem a little far-fetched, but which proved too close to current events.
South Sudan: bishop says presidenta s call for day of prayer is politically motivated a mockerya
A bishop in South Sudan has rejected President Salva Kiir’s call for a national day of prayer for peace, saying that the gesture is a “mockery.” “I have been praying for South Sudan every day,” said Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale, an auxiliary of the Juba diocese.
Carlyle completes Golden Goose Deluxe Brand acquisition
The Carlyle Group has closed its previously announced buyout of Golden Goose Deluxe Brand , an Italian luxury lifestyle company. The sellers included an investor base led by Ergon Capital Partners .
Canada has adequate resources to deal with asylum-seekers: Goodale
Several federal agencies are planning for the possibility that warmer weather will bring even more people trying to cross the border A woman walks towards the border to cross at the U.S.-Canada border after arriving in a taxi with a group that claimed to be from Syria into Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada March 2, 2017. OTTAWA – Canada’s national police force and border watchdog say they have the resources they need – for now – to deal with the influx of people entering the country illegally in search of asylum, the federal minister in charge said Tuesday.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops Announce East Asia Tour Itinerary
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops will embark on its highly-anticipated international tour to Asia in March of 2017 with six performances in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Taiwan. “I’m so proud to conduct the CSO in some of the most prestigious venues in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai,” said CSO Music Director Louis Lang re.
Colombia produces most of the world’s cocaine – and output is at a record-high
Colombia is the world’s top producer of cocaine, and cultivation of coca, the drug’s base product, has hit record levels two years in a row. The area under coca cultivation grew 39% in 2014 and 42% in 2015, hitting 392,897.5 acres, according to the US State Department’s annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.