West Texas Intermediate crude oil trades down 4.2% at $50.95 per barrel as of 1:54 p.m. ET after the latest inventory data from the Department of Energy showed supplies rose by 8.21 million barrels to 528.4 million barrels. That’s the highest since record keeping began in 1982 , according to Bloomberg.
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Woman pleads guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to dogs
One of the dogs involved in the case. Jennifer Wilson of Churchill Park, Portadown was banned for life from keeping any animals, fined 350 and ordered to pay costs of 969 to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, following her guilty plea.
Boris Johnson raises concerns about illegal settlements with Benjamin Netanyahu
The Foreign Secretary and the Israeli prime minister discussed the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the talks. Mr Johnson also used the visit to Israel to seek to boost trade as part of the Government’s drive to build international links ahead of Brexit.
Oil Falls to Two-Month Low as Traders Focus on Record Supplies
Oil fell to nearly a two-month low after government data showed U.S. crude inventories climbed to a record last week as output and imports rose. Supplies climbed 8.21 million barrels to 528.4 million barrels, the highest in weekly data going back to 1982.
The big deluge: Slips affect Coromandel homes, roads closed, power off
Slips have come down on Coromandel properties and roads remain closed after thunderstorms and high winds continued to lash the sodden upper North Island overnight. State Highway 25 at Whiritoa is closed because of slips and closed at Whangamata, Tairua and Whiritoa because of flooding.
Iran starts construction of gas pipeline to Chabahar 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 Baku, Azerbaijan, Mar. 7 By Emil Ilgar – Trend: Iran has started construction of the first phase of pipeline project from Iranshahr to Chabahar port, which is close to Pakistan border, the Governor of Iranshahr Nabi Nakhsh Davoudi told IRNA Mar.7. The total length of 56-inch pipeline is 280 km, but the first phase of that with 32 km has already began, and it is expected to be completed in 6 months. Last week, Iran inaugurated Iranshahr-Zahedan gas pipeline.
Japanese lawmakers demand new weapons to take on N Korea
Any weapon Japan acquired with the reach to hit North Korea would also put parts of China’s eastern seaboard within rang Influential Japanese lawmakers are pushing harder for Japan to develop the ability to strike preemptively at the missile facilities of its nuclear-armed neighbour North Korea. Japan has so far avoided taking the controversial and costly step of acquiring bombers or weapons such as cruise missiles with enough range to strike other countries, relying instead on its U.S. ally to take the fight to its enemies.
Norfolk family has SIX generations of women
The only family in the UK to have SIX generations of women alive at the same time put their incredible achievement down to good genes and hard work The incredible achievement was reached with the birth of youngest family member Meiche Hume, who is the great-great-great-granddaughter of 100-year-old Ruby Snowling. Earlier this year the Hanson family from Bradford, West Yorkshire, were reportedly believed to be the only one in Britain with six living generations.
Thai boy with cancerous growth on head WON’T have surgery
Boy, 2, WON’T have surgery to remove huge cancerous tumour because his parents hope alternative medicine will offer a cure instead The 23-month-old was reportedly diagnosed with the disease nine months ago following a biopsy at Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Khondej has since undergone a series of chemotherapy treatments and now surgeons want to operate to remove part of his brain, cheekbone and jaw.
iSpy with my little iPhone
The annual Education Conference organized by Yedioth Ahronoth and its website Ynet provides the Hebrew-language newspaper with a myriad of juicy quotes about the current political state in the country, and even on the proper way for parents to raise their children. “The leaders are heating up the debate in order to gain political power,” reads the daily’s front page, quoting President Reuven Rivlin, the conference’s keynote speaker.
Rubble and ash in Mosul museum retaken from Islamic State
The antiquities museum in the Iraqi city of Mosul is in ruins, with exhibition halls housing piles of rubble and the basement filled with ankle-deep drifts of ash. Associated Press reporters were granted rare access to the museum on Wednesday after Iraqi forces retook it from the Islamic State group earlier this week.
Nottingham Jazz Diary, March 10 to 16, with Jeanie Barton
Jazz meets visual art at a premier screening in the Council House on Friday March 10 at 12.30pm; free entry to Italian artist Roberto Alborghetti’s short film Colours of Nottingham set to my soundtrack Can I Think of Love? Later, Swing and Bass are raising money for My Sight Nottinghamshire who help support blind and partially sighted children and adults. Dress vintage and dance to the UK’s best electro swing DJs from 8pm-3am at Rough Trade.
Attack on military hospital in Afghan capital kills 30
An attack on a military hospital in Afghanistan has killed more than 30 people, the country’s Defence Ministry has said. An Islamic State affiliate claimed Wednesday’s attack on the hospital in Kabul’s heavily guarded diplomatic quarter, which set off clashes that lasted for several hours.
Canada’s last Tribal class destroyer taking final tour around Halifax harbour
Ottawa announced over two years ago that HMCS Athabaskan would be retired along with three other Royal Canadian Navy ships. Veterans who served aboard Athabaskan will be aboard the vessel as it completes its last circuit of the port where it was based.
St. FX top party school; CBU comes in at No. 36
When it comes to partying, Cape Breton University has fallen behind its provincial counterparts and many others across the country, according to a McLean’s magazine survey. Late last year the national magazine asked more than 17,000 students how much time they spend partying each week.
Trump said to pick former UN spokesman Grenell for NATO post
President Donald Trump will nominate Richard Grenell to be his ambassador to NATO, according to a White House official, a selection that would make the longtime loyalist and former U.S. spokesman at the United Nations the highest-ranking openly gay person to serve in the administration. Reached by phone on Wednesday, Grenell, 50, declined to comment.
US, China lock horns on missile defense against North Korea
If China was hoping for a concession from the U.S. after recently suspending coal imports from cash-poor North Korea, it got the opposite. The U.S. is starting to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea which the allies say is needed to defend against North Korea.
55% Of Israelis Think Trump Won’t Oppose Settlement Construction
A majority of Israelis believe that President Donald Trump will not oppose settlement construction in the West Bank, a poll new found. Some 55 percent of Jewish Israelis told the monthly Israel Democracy Institute and Tel Aviv University Peace Index they do not believe Trump will oppose settlement construction.
Trent Reznor, Hans Zimmer & Massive Attack Record Music for Banksy’s…
Anonymous street artist Banksy has opened another dystopian destination, The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, a commentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a piano bar reportedly featuring music from Trent Reznor ‘s Nine Inch Nails , composer Hans Zimmer and Massive Attack . The project includes an art gallery and hotel in the occupied West Bank city that is being operated by the local community.
Fancy seeing you here! Sisters unite to lead Flora Day dances
Two sisters have spoken of their joy at being asked to begin Helston’s Flora Day celebrations and then bring them to a close. Lisa Robson and Lucy Bassett are the leading ladies in this year’s Early Morning and Evening Dances on May 6, accompanied by their dance partners Shaun Howells and Graham Cook.
Rock Art Discovered in ‘Dark Ages’ Tomb in Israel
Moving 400 tons’ worth of boulders to make a 65-foot-wide tomb is no easy feat. That’s why Israeli archaeologists were impressed to find an ancient burial chamber of that size dating back to the “Dark Ages,” more than 4,000 years ago.
The Latest: Russia unveils plan supporting women’s interests
Women all over the world mark the women’s day with rallies and protests to highlight the… . Women display placards during a rally at the U.S. Embassy to mark International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Manila, Philippines.
5 Afghan teens who raped boy to be expelled from Sweden
A Swedish appeals court has overturned a lower court’s ruling and ordered that five Afghan teenagers convicted of the aggravated rape of an underage boy should be expelled from the country. The Uppsala District Court had ruled in December that the teens couldn’t be expelled because they are under 18 and because of the security situation in Afghanistan.
Couple find themselves at a standstill on motorway for three hours after blaze
A COUPLE making their way to Bristol for a birthday theatre trip have spoken of their annoyance at the way the aftermath of a major fire was handled after finding themselves at a standstill for three hours. Mike Windscheffel, 69, from Eldene , was on his way to Bristol on Thursday, February 23 with wife Wendy when they got caught up in the aftermath of the fire that had broken out on a car transporter near Junction 17 for Chippenham earlier that day.
UN chief: Funding, support needed for AU troops in Somalia
The U.N. secretary-general has urged more support for African Union troops in Somalia battling Islamic extremists trying to take over the country. Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the African Union Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM, needs consistent funding in order to meet its objectives in fighting terrorism and stabilizing Somalia.
IberiaBank sells $506 million worth of stock to help pay for Sabadell acquisition
Lafayette-based IberiaBank Corp. has closed the public offering of 6.1 million shares of its common stock and will use the $506.3 million raised before expenses to cover part of the acquisition price of Sabadell United Bank. The cash portion of that deal is $803 million.
KPC leases KPRL’S facilities as part of wider expansion plan
Under the leasing agreement, KPC will manage KPRL’s existing storage facilities with the two state companies lending their technical expertise and assets towards the realization of the government’s early oil program. Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said the lease agreement will enable the country shore up its strategic petroleum reserves from the current low of 12 days to 30 days with plans underway to increase the reserves to three months.
Kenya Power begins construction of additional substations
Kenya Power County Manager in Kisii Christopher Omwenga says construction of step-sown sub-stations will ensure constant supply of electricity even in times when a glitch occurs on the main lines. The government has been implementing the Last Mile Connectivity Project that aims at ensuring more homes are connected to power as well as drive a 24 hour economy which largely depends on reliable electricity supply.
Kenya in tough pool – A’ in Vancouver this weekend
The Kenya national rugby sevens team has been handed another tough HSBC Sevens World Series assignment as they seek only their second quarterfinal slot of the season. Having qualified to the main cup quarters only in Cape Town this season, Kenya finds itself in a tough pool ‘A’ in Vancouver this weekend where they play Series leaders South Africa, giants England and Chile.
New evidence linked to missing Corrie McKeague “can only mean one thing” says mum
New evidence which links a bin lorry to airman Corrie Mckeague disappearance “can only mean one thing” his mum has said. Police were initially told that the weight of a waste pick-up near where Corrie went missing in Bury St Edmunds was 11kg – but after investigation found that the weight was actually 100kg, far higher than initially thought.
US, China lock horns on missile defense against NKorea
In this March 7, 2017, photo, protesters shout slogans during a rally to oppose the plan to deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD, in front of the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea. If China was hoping for a concession from the U.S. after recently suspending coal imports from cash-poor North Korea it got the opposite.
8 Cebu lawmakers vote – yes’ to death penalty
MAJORITY of the lawmakers from Cebu voted for the reimposition of the death penalty at the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening, March 7. Among those who voted in favor of the bill were Representatives Peter John Calderon , Wilfredo Caminero , Jonas Cortes , Ramon Durano VI , Gerald Anthony Gullas and Benhur Salimbangon . First district Representative Raul del Mar was the only Cebu lawmaker who opposed the passing of House Bill 4727, which seeks to revive capital punishment for drug-related crimes.
What is ISIS Khorasan module? Everything you need to know
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that ISIS operatives were behind the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train. The statement comes as a shocker and raises massive safety alarms.
Scarred survivors inspire Italy to combat violence on women
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 Lucia Annibali, victim of an acid attack, talks with the Associated Press in Rome. A rebellion against gender violence, slowly taking root in Italian society, marks a stunning turnabout.
PM Modi in Somnath: ‘Indira Gandhi nationalised banks but didn’t help poor to open accounts’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the dedication ceremony of a Four-Lane Extradosed Bridge over the Narmada in Bharuch on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday criticised former prime minister Indira Gandhi saying she nationalised banks across the country claiming that it was for the betterment of the poor, but did not actually ensure that they had access to banking facilities.
Germany hopeful relations with Turkey can normalize
Germany’s foreign minister says he hopes a meeting with his Turkish counterpart will help bring relations between the two countries back to normal after tempers flared in the past week. Diplomatic relations have taken a dive since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany of “Nazi practices” after several German municipalities canceled events where Turkish government ministers were to address rallies in support of a national referendum that would give Erdogan more powers.
Man charged with kidnapping and raping British backpacker in Australia named
The man suspected of holding a British backpacker captive and repeatedly raping and beating her during a two-month ordeal has been named. Queensland’s Department of Justice identified Marcus Martin, 22, as the man charged with kidnapping the UK tourist, also 22. The woman, who was treated in hospital for facial fractures, faces a wait to return to the UK due to her passport allegedly being damaged by the suspect.
Skiers carve their names in snow resort history with wedding at top of mountain
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Lawsuit suggests electrical failures led to Flight 370 crash
In this March 31, 2014 file photo, the shadow of a Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion is seen on low level cloud while the aircraft searches for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean, near the coast of Western Australia. A series of catastrophic electrical and other failures may have led to the crash of Flight 370 over the Indian Ocean, according to a lawsuit filed Friday, March 3, 2017, in the U.S. on behalf of the families of 44 people on board the still missing plane.
PC Association of P.E.I. holds town hall meeting to tap into concerns
Charlottetown’s Mary Lou Griffin-Jenkins finds the Opposition’s ongoing grilling of government on issues from proposed school closures to e-gaming to be praiseworthy. Griffin-Jenkins was among a couple dozen people attending a town hall meeting Tuesday night, sponsored by the Charlottetown Area Districts of the PC Association of P.E.I. Griffin-Jenkins became a member of the PC Party two years ago.