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Piyush Goyal accuses West Bengal govt of depriving people of benefits of central schemes
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that projects of any state will be completed on priority if land and other requisites are made available," Piyush Goyal said while inaugurating the first phase of the East-West Metro corridor.
Mersey Gateway fines hit record low thanks to new online tool
More drivers are paying the controversial £2 toll on time thanks to Merseyflow's new app
Appreciate Group (LON:APP) Earns Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
Liberum Capital reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Appreciate Group (LON:APP) in a research note published on Tuesday morning, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. LON:APP opened at GBX 63.50 ($0.84) on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 59.79. The company has a market cap of $118.33 million and a P/E ratio of 12.96. The company […]
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Nirbhaya Case: Supreme Court rejects Vinay Sharma's plea challenging mercy plea rejection
Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea, filed by Vinay Sharma, a convict who was involved in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the President of India.
Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
Ex-Ajnala MLA who had once targeted Sukhbir, Majithia, returns to SAD
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal posted a message on Facebook stating that he had welcomed both Bony and his father Rattan Singh Ajnala — who were expelled from primary membership in 2018 for “indulging in anti-party activities.
Facebook's Zuckerberg wants 'new framework' for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own ...
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
Alfredo Morelos: Kilmarnock probe claims of alleged racist abuse of Rangers striker
Kilmarnock have launched a probe into claims of alleged racial abuse targeting Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.
Here are the best memes to come out of SONA 2020
Naturally, South Africa couldn't help but find the lighter side to chaos, interruption and good-old politics at this year's State of the Nation Address.
ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) Lifted to “Buy” at Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday, The Fly reports. A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on ASOMY. ValuEngine downgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report […]
Stoffel Vandoorne set to become the new test driver at Mercedes AMG F1
Mercedes are set to announce their new test driver for the 2020 season after Esteban Ocon left the team at the end of last season. The team will announce their new driver at 17:00 and there are plenty of rumors suggesting who it could be.
Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Experts tell the Finance Minister that a Budget proposal could affect the demand for REITs and InvITs in India
Odisha govt announces DA hike for employees
CM Naveen Patnaik today announced a hike of 5% DA for government employees.The decision will benefit around 3.5 lakh state government employees
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T
Karnataka shutdown for jobs to Kannadigas
About 100 pro-Kannada outfits began a day-long shutdown in Karnataka on Thursday under a common banner, seeking more jobs for Kannadigas
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
No big deal if PM Modi doesn't get holidays: Sena mouthpiece Saamana
PM Modi travels in luxury and expenses run into hundreds of crores, but the common man uses public transport and needs holidays to relax, Saamana said Friday in an editorial.
Royal Bank of Scotland is changing its name to NatWest
The bank's chief executive announced the decision to rebrand while reporting a surge in profits.
‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech
"Our friendship is not based on vested interests but on love," says Erdogan on relations between the two countries.
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases
BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...
Commercial driver sentenced to death by hanging for killing carpenter over N3000 debt
A Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, has sentenced a 47-year-old commercial driver Akeem Raimi to death by hanging for killing carpenter.
Lawyer asks FG to arrest Oshiomhole for treason over comment on Bayelsa
Tope Akinyode, a human rights lawyer, has asked the federal government to arrest and prosecute Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for treason. On Thursday, Oshiomhole
Media Watch: Somalia govt refutes allegations of harassing journalists
Our media watch page will cut across happenings in mainstream and across social media with also a special eye for fake news.
Govt STOPS Printing Ordinary Passports, FOCUSES On Emergency And Diaspora Passports
The government has revealed that is has stopped printing ordinary passports because they are not feasible economically at the moment
Fears Newcastle Clean Air Zone plan could be delayed by malfunctioning vehicle checker system
Birmingham and Leeds have been forced to postpone their anti-pollution measures because of a malfunctioning government service, which Tyneside leaders are keeping a close eye on
Coronavirus prompts HSBC and Shell to send staff home
Employees in Hong Kong and Singapore came into contact with people infected
Cleanliness of wet markets only at 40pc, says minister
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 14 — The cleanliness level of most wet markets in Malaysia hovers around 40 per cent, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. In view of this, she called on traders and customers to change their attitude and habits, especially...
U.N. calls on North Korea to release abductees in 50-year-old hijacking case
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A panel of human rights experts from the United Nations is calling on North Korea to repatriate 11 South Koreans who were abducted on a hijacked plane 50 years ago.
Cashed up super funds hunt for buying opportunities
Unisuper and Hostplus say they are sitting on elevated piles of cash and any major sell-off in equity markets sparked by the coronavirus will come as a buying opportunity.
Sudan agrees to pay $30m to families of US sailors killed in USS Cole attack
Sudan has agreed to pay $30 million in settlement to the families of 17 US sailors killed in an al-Qaeda attack on the USS Cole. The USS Cole warship was bombed in Yemen 20 years earlier by two Yemeni suicide bombers in a rubber vessel packed with up to 500lb of high explosives and butted...
Bunyoro Kingdom petitions CDF over UPDF involvement in cultural site attack
Bunyoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has petitioned the Chief of Defense forces-CDF Gen.David Muhoozi and the Ministry of Internal Affairs over the alleged involvement of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers in the destruction of Ssemwema cultural site in Kakumiro district. Addressing the press on Thursday at the Kingdom palace, Andrew Byakutaga, the …
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
Microsoft temporarily blocked from beginning Pentagon project
AWS had earlier alleged that the contract was awarded to Microsoft last October after US President Donald Trump exercised his influence over the country’s Defence Department.
Parkland Dad Andrew Pollack: 'March for Our Lives' Made America's Kids Less Safe
The "March for Our Lives" hijacked the Parkland tragedy to register more kids to vote for Democrats and hide the truth of what went wrong.
Huawei Y7p Now Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM699
Since the last Y9s from last year, Huawei has a new Y series phone, the Y7p, in the market now. And it also comes at a lower price point than the former.
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
The area outside Court 4, which remains usually crowded, was cordoned off for a while
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday.
IndusInd Bank hits over 3-year low; tumbles 11% in six sessions
The private sector lender's stock was trading at its lowest level since January 10, 2017
Renault slashes dividend as Nissan income falls 84%
Carmaker, which owns 43% of Nissan, saw full-year profit miss estimates after sales fall
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy....
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) PT Lowered to GBX 2,600 at Credit Suisse Group
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) had its target price reduced by Credit Suisse Group from GBX 2,650 ($34.86) to GBX 2,600 ($34.20) in a report issued on Monday morning, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock. A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche […]
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao decides to overhaul irrigation department to boost efficiency
The CM also performed puja at Triveni Sangamama at Kaleshwara Swamy temple.
Insecurity: Report says 3,188 Nigerians were unjustly killed in 2019
A report by the Global Rights, an international non-governmental organisation championing human rights capacity building, indicates that about 3,188 Nigerians were reportedly atrociously killed in 2019.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
New £1.4m council house development completed in Stanley
The supply of council housing in Perth and Kinross has been boosted with the completion of a new £1.4million development in Stanley.
Supreme Court notice to J&K on plea challenging Omar Abdullah's detention
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2 Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Sara Abdullah Pilot in the apex court.
Eight new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; tally jumps to 58
SINGAPORE: Singapore detected eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus as of Thursday night, bringing the tally in the republic to 58.
Watch: Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles over Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces came under attack in southwestern Damascus last night when a number of missiles fired from the Israeli-occupied Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region. READ ALSO: Turkey Vows To Respond With Force After Syrian Army Captures Saraqib According to a military source near the scene of the attack, several missiles fired from occupied Jabal Sheikh targeted Al-Kisweh and its surrounding areas, causing a number of explosions that could be heard from the capital city. The source said some of the missiles, which were said to have been fired from an Israeli aircraft, managed to hit their intended targets in southwestern Damascus, while others were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses. There has been no comment on the total number of casualties as a result of this latest attack on southwestern Damascus; however, it is believed that some soldiers were wounded.
Myanmar to complain to UNESCO over foreigners’ porn video shooting in Bagan
A report will be sent to UNESCO for its advice over taking action against the foreigners reportedly making a pornographic video in Bagan region, listed as a World Heritage Site, said Than Zaw Oo, director of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum.
Taxi driver confirmed as Okinawa’s first Wuhan coronavirus case
Woman might have transported Diamond Princess passenger.A female taxi driver believed to have transported a passenger of the Diamond Princess cruise liner was confirmed Friday (Feb. 14) as the first case of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in the popular Japanese tourist destination of Okinawa.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor said Friday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Iran's military presence in Syria.
Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna Buried During Private Ceremony, Death Certificate Reveals Cause Of Deaths
Kobe Bryant Buried Together With Daughter Gianna In Private Ceremony. The late basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections
BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Capgemini to hire up to 15,000 freshers this year via campus recruitment
At present, 1.2 lakh employees work in the Indian offices of Capgemini. With this, India accounts for more than half of the French IT services company's global strength
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2019 that the 5G iPhone rollout would benefit WIN SEMI and Broadcom significantly, with the devices featuring six power amplifiers for 5G networking. However, Kuo has now scaled […]
Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…
'Almost a mass psychosis': Tesla's 250% stock rally makes no sense, Bob Lutz says
Bob Lutz has no idea why Tesla stock has rocketed more than 250% in six months.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters ―Monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor reported, latest in a string of attacks on Iran's presence in Syria.
Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts
Unions are expected to appeal the decision.
HKTDC Helps SMEs Amid Unprecedented Challenges
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year, affecting the local political, economic and social landscape, as well as people's livelihood. Given that Hong Kong's economic outlook is already subdued because of the ongoing Sino-United States trade dispute, the weak global economy and the local social unrest over the past months, the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak could be higher than that of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2003, further weakening demand in retail and catering and affecting the job market in the first half of this year.
Supreme Court Judgement: Gov. Dickson reacts to sack of David Lyon
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has called on all political parties to be calm and embrace peace over the ruling of the Supreme Court.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Van Nuys has most dangerous intersection in LA, study says
The most dangerous intersection in Los Angeles saw 47 traffic collisions in 2019.
Wirecard quarterly profit strength meets expectations
BERLIN (Reuters) - Payments company Wirecard reported strong quarterly results in line with analyst expectations on Friday and reiterated guidance for core profit growth of 34% this year.
Vietnam Airlines loses up to $10.8 million a week to Covid-19 - VnExpress International
Vietnam Airlines has lost VND200-250 billion ($8.6-10.8 million) per week following flight suspension to China, the national carrier said in a statement.
Police confirm 7 killed, 5 injured in Kaduna attack
Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, a border community.
PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity
PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
NVIDIA Financial Results Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 - Positive Forecasts Despite Coronavirus
NVIDIA today reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 26, 2020, of $3.11 billion, up 41 percent from $2.21 billion a year earlier, and up 3 percent from $3.01 billion in the previous quarter...
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Microsoft, TCS, BrowserStack, Sprink top recruiters at IIM Ahmedabad
Including pre-placement offers (PPOs), the trio made 12 offers, the highest in the third cluster, followed by FinIQ with 11 offers.
Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.
French Oscars academy board resigns after Polanski row
The entire board of the Cesar Academy, which awards France's equivalent of the Oscars, resigned Thursday just two weeks ahead of its gala ceremony after more than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities demanded "profound reform."
On This Day: League of Women Voters formed
On Feb. 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labor leader's disappearance and later was portrayed...
Eight-phase panchayat bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in March 2020
Of the 11,639 vacant panch seats, 11,457 seats are in Kashmir and 182 in Jammu and of the 1,011 vacant sarpanch seats, 887 are in Kashmir and the remaining 124 in Jammu.
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
Punjab: Just one MLA volunteered to pay tax on salary drawn from govt
CM had appealed to them to do so two years ago, as it would save the strained exchequer Rs 52 lakh; MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra says he pays Rs 80,000 as tax each year
Four judges to be appointed to Gujarat HC
All four judicial officers — Ilesh Vora, Gita Gopi, Ashokkumar C Joshi, and Rajendra M Sareen — are currently serving as the principal district and sessions judge in the courts of Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Anand respectively.
Alyth stalker spent Christmas behind bars after leaving beer and chocolates on teen victim’s doorstep
A stalker spent Christmas behind bars after leaving chocolates, a CD and beer at the door of his teenage victim’s home.
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
Echesa denies forging documents in fictitious arms deal
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa Friday denied authoring forged documents in a fraudulent arms deal during an - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Another MCA pronounced dead
Days after the death of MCA Cyrus Omondi
Judge grants Amazon motion for pause in Microsoft's Pentagon contract work
A US judge on Thursday granted Amazon.com Inc's request to temporarily halt the US Department of Defense and Microsoft Corp from moving forward on an up-to-$10 billion cloud computing deal that Amazon says reflected undue influence by President Donald Trump.
Syrian Army advances overnight in southwest Aleppo despite Turkish interference
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to score a new advance in the southwester part of Aleppo last night, despite artillery strikes from the Turkish military, which attempted to stifle their movements. READ ALSO: Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Target Southwestern Damascus Backed by Liwaa Al-Quds (Palestinian paramilitary) and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), the Syrian Arab Army established control over several areas of southwestern Aleppo last night, paving the way for their troops to further expand their presence in the governorate. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army captured Sheikh Rahilah, Monte Carlo Farms, East Kafr Joum, Al-Mughayr, Lawyers Association District, Talat Qurtabah, Electricity Society, Al-Rahal Society, Police School, and Khan Touman Silos. This latest advance by the Syrian Army comes at the same time they make their push to capture the strategic Regiment 46 Base, which has been under the control of the jihadist rebels an their…
China virus toll revised down to 1,380 after deaths double-counted
Hubei reported more than 4,800 new cases on Friday.
Rail blockade comes down
While a blockade at the Pitt River Bridge started to come down Friday morning, West Coast Express service remains cancelled, leaving commuters from the Fraser Valley with a longer trip to work today.
Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour that cut calls to the police by 60% is to continue for a second year.
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.
4, including baby, killed, 2 injured in Perak car-lorry collision
SUNGAI SIPUT: Four people, including a baby, were killed when the Proton Saga they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry at Km37 of Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar here, last night.
India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA
As Indian government struggles to support the domestic pulses farmers who are getting non-remunerative prices due to the second consecutive year of bumper production, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has claimed that large scale smuggling of pulses from neighbouring countries is hurting the interests of domestic farmers and traders.
New NIRA board members take oath
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo on Thursday presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed board members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The ceremony took place at High Court in Kampala on Thursday. James Biribonwa, former commissioner of the Electoral Commission is the new board chairperson. He will …
Passenger traffic ebbs at Vietnam airports over novel coronavirus fears - VnExpress International
Vietnamese airports have seen 20 percent less passenger traffic over the last year as fear of novel coronavirus keeps foreigners away.
CRPF jawans memorial inaugurated in Jammu-Kashmir; Umesh Gopinath Jadhav invited as special guest
A year after 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans lost their lives, senior officials of all the wings of the security forces laid wreaths and paid tribute at the newly-inaugurated memorial in Jammu and Kashmir.
Petition for Briton ‘arrested in Egypt after patting security guard on back’
Friends of Tony Comaccio claim he has been falsely accused of sexual assault.
Iowa district to pay $4.8M to settle suit in school bus fire
OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa school district will pay $4.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of 16-year-old girl who died in a 2017 school...
US Senate Approves Resolution Limiting Trump's Military Authority against Iran
The US Senate approved a resolution restricting US President Donald Trump's powers to conduct military operations with Iran, RIA Novosti reported. 55 senators voted in favor of this resolution and 45 opposed.
Caroline Flack breaks social media silence for the first time this year
The presenter is due in court next month over her assault charge
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister against his detention
The court said it will hear Sarah Abdullah Pilot’s plea again on March 2, and did not heed her lawyer’s submissions asking for an earlier date.
Xiaomi uploads the Kernel Source for the Mi 10 right after launch
Xiaomi had just recently launched its Mi 10 series of flagship smartphones. Right after the launch in China, the Chinese tech giant has also uploaded the Kernel Source for the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. The Mi 10 series is the latest flagship offering from Xiaomi. Being a flagship lineup, the devices arrive …
Dutch cruise ship passenger disembarking in Cambodia
The first passengers of Dutch cruise ship Westerdam were allowed to leave the ship during the early hours of Friday morning, Dutch time. The Holland America Line cruise ship docked in the Cambodian
Oil: Energy sector up – ANZ
Crude oil was able to shift pressure and the market looks like convenient with the latest news about coronavirus. WTI trades at $51.75, ANZ Research r
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020Mangaldai College has released an employment notification for the posts of Assistant Professors
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures
A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.
Kejriwal Swearing-in: PM Modi First Politician Invited to Ramlila Maidan Ceremony
After a bitterly fought election, the AAP won 62 of the 70 Assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on his stupendous victory and Kejriwal, too, tweeted that AAP looks forward to work in close synergy with the Centre.
Revenue seizes €280k in cash from freight trailer in Rosslare
With the help of detector dog Flynn, Revenue officers seized the cash on Wednesday.
Valentine's Day campaign highlights "darker side" of dating
Nearly four-in-ten young women in Ireland have been emotionally abused by a partner, according to...
SC issues notice to J&K on plea against Omar Abdullah's detention under PSA
A bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, said it would hear on March 2, Sara Pilot's plea challenging Abdullah's detention
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group adds name to business rates letter
More than 50 retailers wrote to the Chancellor this week demanding changes to transitional relief.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Government formation talks run on, a CAB raid and a new James Bond theme song.
Lee County Sheriffs arrest convicted felon trying to break into home
A mother saw Bowman fire a gun as he was trying to get into a home in Fort Myers
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo to the rescue with 20,000 face masks for entertainment industry veterans
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Hong Kong actor Louis Koo jumped in to help veteran actors and actresses facing difficulties to get face masks in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Through the Entertainers Association, Koo managed to get 20,000 face masks which will be distributed to the industry seniors....
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
Students injured in shelling at school in Myanmar's Rakhine state
At least 19 children were wounded in Myanmar's Rakhine state when a primary school was hit by the shelling that the army and rebels have refused to take responsibility for.
TV Ratings: 'Young Sheldon,' 'Grey's Anatomy' Top Thursday
Rookie shows 'Indebted' and 'Katy Keene' each slip a little in their second week on the air.
UP: Allahabad High Court stays notice to recover damages from anti-CAA protestor
The petitioner’s counsel argued that recovery notices cannot be issued by the additional district magistrate as per the Supreme Court’s order.
First images of new Mercedes F1 car released
Mercedes has released the first images of the car Lewis Hamilton will use to defend his title, the W11.
SC notice to Lalu Prasad on plea challenging bail
“CBI had erroneously suspended the sentence and released him.”
Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa
EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China’s coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passenger
Lufthansa Group extends China flight cancellations to March 28 over virus outbreak
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) on Friday said it would suspend all flights to mainland China until March 28 due to the new coronavirus, which is spreading in China and around the world.
Madras College hockey pitch row prompts call for external review
A deepening row over sports pitch provision at the new Madras College has led to calls for an independent review of the decision making process.
A Section Of State Highway 2 In Tauranga From Bethlehem To Judea Will Remain Closed Today
A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed today following a firearms incident in Tauranga .
AFCA Warns Berndale Clients Recovery of Funds is Unlikely
The AFCA has delivered an update to its information page regarding Berndale Capital Securities Pty Ltd, who had its licence cancelled by ASIC.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is on sale now, but you may struggle to find one
Samsung's latest foldable phone is on sale now, but if you haven't pre-ordered you may struggle to find one.
Court rules Apple must pay California workers during bag checks
The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Apple must pay employees for time spent waiting for their bags and personal electronic devices to be searched when they leave work.
Jaishankar comes between Nehru and Patel as Ramachandra Guha fumes
Jaishankar said he has "learned" that Nehru wanted to keep Patel out of his first cabinet after Independence. Guha said it is a myth that has been "comprehensively demolished" and went on to accuse Jaishankar of "promoting fake news".
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Defence Min Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of The 'dastardly' Pulwama Attack
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Only a tiny proportion of reported rapes ever make it to court
Supreme Court notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The probe agency has challenged the July 12, 2019, order passed by the high court at Ranchi, saying it had "erroneously" suspended the sentence awarded by the trial court and released the RJD chief on bail in one of the fodder-scam cases.
EU Judge Raises Prospect of Increasing Multibillion Fine Against Google
Alphabet's appeal against a multibillion-dollar fine for alleged anticompetitive behavior by its Google unit risks backfiring after a European Union court floated the prospect of increasing the fine (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), rather than scrapping it. The Wall Street Journal re...
While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference
Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."
Police shoot alleged thief in the leg after he snatched tourist’s phone in Canggu
The Bali Provincial Police arrested an alleged thief who confessed to targeting mainly foreign tourists from his considerably long list of victims The suspect, identified as 20-year-old university student Mohammad Amin, was arrested in Karangasem...
Supreme Court disposes of DMK’s appeal on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs
T.N. Advocate General informs court that Speaker has issued notice
Take along minorities if you to want to successfully run the govt: Parkash Singh Badal
"I will say that all religions should be respected and take along minorities, take along your allies if you have to be successful in running the government so that all brothers (countrymen) consider themselves part of a family,” Badal said.
MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …
Teen Falls from Isla Vista Balcony
Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a report of someone falling from a balcony in Isla Vista on Thursday evening.
Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child
Thonglor police said Friday that they have attempted unsuccessfully to track down a foreign man who has been begging for money in Bangkok with young children A week after saying claiming to be unaware of the man routinely spotted with a sleeping...
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
Fight for Forfar leisure centre to go on after Court of Session ruling clears way for bulldozers
Another battle of Lochside is looming after a decision at Scotland's highest civil court cleared the way for the demolition of Forfar’s former leisure centre.
Alia Bhatt’s legendary father blames BJP, pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India, Javed Akhtar calls Narendra Modi fascist
Alia Bhatt's legendary filmmaker father Mahesh Bhatt has blamed BJP and pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Plan to sell Portishead retirement flats dubbed 'Olditz' on the open market scrapped
Developer PegasusLife says it is evaluating its next steps for the retirement apartment block
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
PM Modi Praises Air India, Health Ministry Officials For Evacuating Stranded Indians From Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan
The two flight operations enabled India to evacuate around 650 of its people who were stranded in Wuhan.
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas
Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...
Nominated Meru MCA Petronilla Gainchi Dies
She is reported to have died after a short illness at the Nairobi hospital and...
California man exonerated after DNA site leads to new arrest in murder
A California man who spent 14 years in prison for the murder of a newspaper columnist has been exonerated thanks to the same DNA technology that caught the Golden State Killer suspect, authorities said.
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Honor is a funny thing. One who seeks it out is unlikely to earn it from others, but one who rejects it is likely to earn his fellows’ respect. As the Sages of the Talmud teach (Eiruvin 13b), “One who chases after honor, honor eludes him; but one who runs away from honor, honor clings…
EuroMillions winner Gillian Bayford who scooped £148m 'attacked her domestic abuse campaigner ex-lover on THREE separate occasions causing head and neck injuries'
The 47-year-old (pictured), from Dundee, who won £148million with her now ex-husband Adrian in 2012, is facing a trial over allegations that she assaulted Gavin Innes while they were dating.
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
WOAN licence ‘likely’ to be awarded in 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals licensing of the government-proposed WOAN is likely to be completed sometime next year.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone's yearly prepaid plans will help you save money: Here's how
Despite the price hike in December, the companies have not lessened the benefits and it has only gotten better.
Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists
KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.A coalition of armed Tuareg rebels known as the CMA controls the Kidal region and its leaders oversee the gold-panning activities. Some CMA members are believed to have close ties to the local al-Qaida affiliate known as JNIM. It is considered the most active of the extremist groups in the West African nation where deadly attacks against the military and communities have soared.
Environmentalist RK Pachauri no more
Pachauri’s death was announced late Thursday by The Energy and Resources Institute, or TERI, a research group he headed until 2016
The Reserve Bank of India can’t counter food inflation without factoring in extreme weather events
What’s behind the rising price of onions in every alternate year since 2013? Climate change.
Coronavirus outbreak impact: Digitimes Research estimates impacts on major Chinese IT sectors
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting hard the ICT industries and markets in China. provides a preliminary estimation on the impacts on four major sectors: semiconductors, display panels, handsets and notebooks. Many manufacturers in China are slowly returning to work. The pace of recovery reportedly has been faster than expected though production for many remains low. For some in the semiconductor sector, the outbreak so far has had little impact on their orders. IC testing solutions provider ...
Singapore PM says recession possible due to coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Friday, adding that the city-state was bracing for a “significant” hit in the coming quarters.
Coronavirus: India Inc will shiver if China can't contain outbreak
Efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak within next three to four months will be critical as it would determine the fate of many industries around the globe, including in India.
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...
Match-fixing case: Police may summon T-Series’ Krishan, take Sanjeev Chawla to match venues
Chawla and Kumar, along with others, were part of the 2013 Delhi Police chargesheet into the conspiracy to fix matches during the 2000 series between India and South Africa.
Another $ 3.8 Billion Goes to the Wall between the US and Mexico
The US Department of Defense is transferring another $ 3.8 billion from procurement and other operations to the construction of a wall on the US-Mexican border, official documents sent to the US Congress showed Thursday, AFP reports.
Martin warns the country could be going back to the polls again soon - Talk of the Town
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the country could be going back to the polls sooner rather than later if a new government cannot be formed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One, Mr Martin said forming a government would be difficult, adding that the view of his party was that there are “irreconcilable differences” between Fianna...Read More→
Toxic algae in Swan river warning extended
THE Department of Health has issued an updated algal bloom warning after the toxin levels extended to upper reaches of the Swan river.
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
The Indian Express has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his constituency Varanasi on Sunday and hence might give the ceremony a miss.
Fodder scam: SC notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a plea challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the fodder-scam cases.
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
CCI defends probe against Amazon; says company's claim unfounded
CCI counsel told Karnataka High Court that law gave the commission full jurisdiction to investigate Amazon for potential anti-competitive activity
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
Basf (ETR:BAS) Given a €68.00 Price Target at UBS Group
UBS Group set a €68.00 ($79.07) target price on Basf (ETR:BAS) in a report published on Monday morning, Borsen Zeitung reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the basic materials company’s stock. BAS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Credit Suisse Group set a €66.50 ($77.33) price objective […]
Why Naidu Chose Ongole for His Bus Yatra?
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Candidate from Macron’s party withdraws from Paris mayoral race over sex tape allegations
Emmanuel Macron’s candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president’s party ahead of March local elections.
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual front cameras to launch in India on March 2
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual punch-hole selfie camera will launch in India on March 2. Oppo Mobile India shared a 15-second teaser video on YouTube confirming the launch date.
Australia contains fires for first time in nearly six months
Fires across Australia's most populous state have been contained for the first time in nearly six months, authorities said on Friday, as heavy rains aid firefighters and boost some dam levels to their highest in nearly two years.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants...
Cruise industry avoids Asia as it seeks to limit coronavirus risks
Many cruises in the region are being cancelled while others currently sailing are being re-routed, skipping originally scheduled stops in China, Hong Kong and Singapore
Police Scotland officers ‘cruelly mocked’ dying prisoner as he cried ‘I’m gonnae die’ and begged for help
CRUEL cops laughed at a prisoner as he writhed in agony and screamed “I’m just gonnae die” hours before falling dead. Alan Hay, 49, was left to lick pain medicine from a plastic m…
1 in 10 Americans admit to using ‘stalkerware’ to monitor their partners
A poll by NortonLifeLoc found one in 10 Americans use stalkerware to monitor their partners’ text messages, phone calls, direct messages, and more.
Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials announced plans Friday to create new habitat for about 25,000 seabirds after their nesting grounds were paved for a state tunnel expansion project —...
Daytona 500 purse in high gear, topping $23 million
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR will dole out a record $23.6 million to the 40 drivers racing in the Daytona 500. The sanctioning body released the total purse Friday,...
copper dealer jailed one year
A copper dealer from Hwange has been slapped with one year jail term for illegal possession of 682,5kgs of copper worth $11 602, 50.Same Gundidza (23) of Railwa...
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Analyzing Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) & Its Competitors
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is one of 36 publicly-traded companies in the “Security brokers & dealers” industry, but how does it contrast to its competitors? We will compare Piper Sandler Companies to similar companies based on the strength of its dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk. Profitability This table compares […]
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
Perth woman not guilty of murdering boy
A YOUNG woman has been found not guilty of murder but convicted of unlawfully killing a teenager by running him down with her car in Perth.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to J&K Admin on Plea by Omar Abdullah's Sister Against His Detention
A plea was filed by Sara Abdullah Pilot, former CM Omar Abdullah’s sister and wife of Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, challenging his detention custody under J&K Public Safety Act.
'Forever Grateful': HM Amit Shah Pays Homage To The Martyrs Of Pulwama Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF.
Determination of Jonkersberg residents helps nab librarian murder suspect
Community leader Annie Ayford said the town only had 120 residents and they all knew each other, including the suspect.
Eurostat figures show Ireland still languishes at the bottom for renewable home heating
Ireland continues to be the worst performer in Europe when it comes to using renewable energy for home heating.
Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?
"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand have found the body of a British hiker who went missing in the South Island after the area was hit by heavy rain and floods.
Dad and son from Wolf Pack Hunters UK locked up after turning up late for Forfar court case
Father and son members of a self-styled paedophile hunting gang have been locked up after turning up late for an Angus court appearance.
Virus could mean $5 bn in airline losses: UN agency
The new coronavirus outbreak could mean a $4-5 billion drop in worldwide airline revenue, the International Civil Aviation Organization said on Thursday.
Council to consider housing or care services at former Perth care home site
The site of a former Perth care home which closed down despite criticism from the public could be brought back into community use with a mixture of housing and care services.
TSX inches higher
Canada's main stock index resumed its upward trend in late morning trading despite decreases in the key energy and materials sectors.
"Oversold" Pound Sterling finds Buying Interest
It was a sea of green for the British Pound on the global currency performance board at the start of the new week as it rallied against the majority of its peers and confirmed that while there is much anxiety over looming trade negotiations
Rifle used to spot protesters
RCMP say the enforcement of an injunction against protesters blocking Coastal GasLink from accessing sites along the Morice West Forest Service Road near Houston, B.C. has concluded with a total of 28 arrests.
Barr says attacks from Trump make work ‘impossible’
Attorney General William Barr delivered an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that his attacks on the Justice Department had made it “impossible for me to do my job” and that “I’m not going to be bullied or influenced by anybody.”
Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era
The headache set in after release of political detainees, who called for reforms in Kanu.
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru
AA’s shell hit a primary school in Buthidaung injuring 20 students
A shell fired by the Arakan Army (AA) hit a primary school in Khami Chaung Village, Buthidaung Township on February 13 injuring 20 students, announced the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services on February 13.
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite U.S. officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict.
Twitter blocked party account for speaking truth on liberals: Karnataka BJP
There are no tweets on the time line of state BJP twitter handle after February 10, 9:55 PM. The official twitter handle of the state BJP was however restored on February 12.
Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory
For the Turkey-backed rebels fighting Assad, the motorway was a cornerstone in holding together their territory and keeping government forces at bay.
In Wake of Jewish Delegation’s Visit Saudi FM Denies Any Relations with Israel
King Salman bin Abdulaziz phoned Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "to underscore Saudi Arabia’s firm position on the Palestinian cause."
Exclusive: Scope Markets Joins Your Bourse’s Liquidity Network
Online trading provider Scope Market announced on Friday the joining to the network of Your Bourse Liquidity Hub partners.
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 14 — Top Australian universities warned today Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector. Nearly 70,000 Chinese visa holders are due to start their semesters soon at eight...
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday. Kaoru Hasegawa was arrested in April on suspicion of illegally entering the premises of the junior high school that the prince
Right To Silence Rules Hiding Abusers, Call For Review
Family First NZ is repeating its call for a review of ‘right to silence’ laws which is effectively hindering investigations into child abuse. The call comes following the case of the Flaxmere four-year-old child who was seriously injured in a beating two weeks ago.
Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is to offer public support for international tax reform which would see technology giants pay more tax in Europe.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Hawks swoop on Mpumalanga businessman for allegedly trying to bribe cop over his impounded car
The Hawks have arrested a prominent Middelburg businessman after he allegedly tried to bribe a police officer to release his impounded vehicle.
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for passenger and freight train services on this section
Sinclair ranked fourth among Ohio community colleges, study says
DAYTON — A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges.
Daesh Financier Raising Almost $4Mln for Terrorists Detained Near Moscow - Security Service
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A financier of the Daesh terror group*, who has raised over 25 million rubles ($3.94 million) for the needs of terrorists, has been detained in the Moscow region, the Russian Federal Security Service said on Friday.
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
The IRS has deleted a part of its website regarding the taxation of video game currency, perplexing gamers and others as to the question of taxing virtual cash.
Compass Group (LON:CPG) Price Target Raised to GBX 1,800
Compass Group (LON:CPG) had its price objective lifted by Goldman Sachs Group from GBX 1,700 ($22.36) to GBX 1,800 ($23.68) in a research report released on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock. A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on CPG. UBS Group reaffirmed […]
Three says it will finally bring 5G to customers by the end of February
Rival network EE launched its 5G offering in May last year
Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt
Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister challenging detention
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Centre on Sara Abdullah Pilot's plea challenging the detention of her brother Omar under PSA.
Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung cleared of coronavirus risks
Locations visited by Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers now safe for travel: CECC
Better late than never
Jokowi’s instruction was bold and unprecedented but may simply be too little, too late. He could have prevented the rampant violations of the right to freedom of religion had he announced his tough policy when assuming power in October 2014.
Taribo West, Emmanuel Babayaro join fight to tackle corruption
In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark shock...
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.
DMart OFS: Non-retail quota subscribed 3.4 times
Radhakishan Damani and other promoters of Avenue Supermarts would be selling 2.28 per cent stake or 1.5 crore shares of the company in a Rs 3,500-crore deal.
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Gargi college molestation: 10 arrested youths granted bail, HC agrees to hear plea seeking CBI probe
On February 6, during the annual cultural festival, hundreds of unruly, drunk men allegedly forced their way in and sexually assaulted students.
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple's new smart home patent application is ambitious, but could be a way of connecting smart tech inside a home in new ways via modular wall hardware.
Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns
Second senior most judge of the Bombay High Court, Justice Satyaranjan Dharmadhikari, has tendered his resignation. He made the announcement when the lawyer, Mathew Nedumpara, mentioned a petition seeking for the court to hear it next week.
New Hyundai Creta launch on March 17
New Hyundai Creta price is expected to be in the range of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom). However, we will have to wait for the 2020 Hyundai Creta launch for the exact variant-wise prices.
British network Three joins 5G mobile club
British network Three is rolling out 5G mobile to major cities including London, Glasgow and Birmingham from the end of the month, joining its ...
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside U.S. - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of the United States, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
Mr. Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi Chief minister along with his cabinet at Ramlila Maidan at 10 am on Sunday.
Man charged after cannabis seizure in Snake Valley
The man will face court on Wednesday
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr
House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.
Kansas leader decries attempts to tie abortion, Medicaid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker in Kansas on Friday disputed what has become a key talking point for GOP colleagues who are blocking a bipartisan plan to...
'Exceptional Leader': HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his tribute to late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the day of her birth anniversary.
Shore Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating for Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV)
Shore Capital restated their buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV) in a research note published on Tuesday, Digital Look reports. Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup reissued a buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments in a report on Tuesday. Berenberg Bank reissued a buy rating and set […]
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Arbroath group defends £22k spend on arch and omitting local firms from building it
Arbroath Community Council has defended its £20,000-plus spend on a high street welcome sign in the wake of a storm over the outlay and design of the town centre structure.
Eight died and 21 injured in 18 mine blasts in Kachin State in 2019
A total of 18 mine blasts occurred in Kachin State in 2019 killing eight and injuring 21, according to figures from the state government. Most of them are men and seven men and one woman were killed in the accident. 16 others men and 5 women were injured.
Passengers on cruise ship turned away over Covid-19 fears disembark in Cambodia
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia: Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over Covid-19 coronavirus fears started disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.
‘Students should return to school only when safety is ensured’: Deputy PM - VnExpress International
Schools need to ensure they are free of novel coronavirus infection before letting students return to class, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.
Trump, Modi To Outline Ambitious Vision For Next Chapter Of Indo-US Ties: Wells
When President Donald Trump travels to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders will outline an ambitious vision for the next chapter of relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, a top American diplomat has said.
OPPO Reno 3 Pro with '44MP dual hole-punch camera' to launch in India on March 2
The global variant of the OPPO Reno 3 Pro will be the world's first phone to feature a dual 44MP hole-punch camera.setup.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group joins calls for business rates reform
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has said that with the British high street on "life support" the Treasury must take action on business rates reform.
US charges Chinese company Huawei with plotting to steal trade secrets
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised national security concerns about Huawei.
Bitcoin Mining Stock Surges as Chinese Economy Falters
The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is starting to be felt across the world. China’s economy has been the hardest hit but contrary to wider market
Copies of ‘anti-farmer’ Budget burnt in 19 Punjab districts
To facilitate MNCs and corporates, the Modi government has proposed cluster farming, one district one crop and one corporate for marketing, which will hit the farmers hard, the protesters said.
Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia
Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders’ brother promises ‘political revolution’ ahead of St Andrews event
Ahead of a US presidential vote campaign event in St Andrews, Michael Alexander speaks to Larry Sanders – the brother of White House Democratic Party hopeful Bernie Sanders – about the prospects of the Democrats ousting President Donald Trump.
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Ex-CS Echesa quizzed over Sh40 billion fake military tender -
Former CS allegedly paid Sh11.5m initial ‘consultancy’ fee by Polish company.
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.
Cartoon: Publicise welfare works of Modi government, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar
The central government has spent over Rs 3,800 crore on the publicity of government schemes over the last three years, Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar informed the Lok Sabha
Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo. General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their Oath on Thursday. He said …
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
Datacom Announces Appointment Of New Chair
Datacom Group is pleased to announce Tony Carter’s appointment as the new chair of the board following the retirement of current chair, Craig Boyce.
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
RBS to slash investment bank, rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland’s new chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a new strategy for the taxpayer-backed bank on Friday, including radically cutting back the size of its loss-making investment bank and renaming the company NatWest, Reuters reports. Rose, the first woman to lead one of Britain’s major banks, is hoping a rebrand will help shift…
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race
Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.
BREAKING! Mercedes F1 unveil Lewis Hamilton's W11!
Mercedes have released the first photos of their new W11. We have already seen the new livery displayed on the old car but today is the first time that we see the new design on the car that will be on track in 2020.
RBS profit surges, as bank’s new CEO sets climate goal
LONDON, Feb 14 — Royal Bank of Scotland today said its net profit almost doubled last year to £3.1 billion, as new chief executive Alison Rose placed climate at the top of her agenda. Rose said in the earnings statement that she planned also to roughly halve the size of the Edinburgh-based...
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 for OnePlus 7 Pro brings Android January security patch, Zen Mode V1.5.0 and more
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 update is now rolling to OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. The new update introduces the Android January security patch, and a number of fixes and improvements including enhanced one-hand usage, which makes it easier for you to use the dialer app. Moreover, the Open Beta 9 update also brings network optimizations for …
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
LIVE FEED: Chinese ambassador to SA gives coronavirus update
His Excellency Lin Songtian is hosting a briefing to update South Africans on the progress being made in China to fight the novel coronavirus.
Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...
Pet salon owner charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty against dogs
A pet salon owner has been charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty after several shocking videos surfaced showing employees slapping, kicking, choking, and beating dogs with a rattan stick Defendant Bui Lau-ying, 28, was initially charged with...
First French nationals repatriated over coronavirus end quarantine
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - The first group of French nationals repatriated from China due to the coronavirus outbreak returned to the outside world on Friday after two weeks in quarantine.
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for tennis tournament
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad for attending a tennis tournament and asked him to deposit Rs 10 crore.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Iran says it will strike US and Israel if they make the 'slightest error'
Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said in a live speech on state television on Thursday.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech
The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.
Pakistani Cabinet Passes Controversial Social-Media Rules
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating social-media content that critics say would give the authorities unflinching powers to stifle dissent and free speech.
India hails ‘landmark’ extradition of alleged cricket match-fixer
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 14 - The head of Indian cricket's anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday Britain's extradition of accused match-fixer Sanjeev Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.
Hunt on for ‘patient zero’ who spread Covid-19 globally from Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — As lion dancers snaked between conference room tables laden with plastic bottles, pens, notebooks and laptops, some staff from British gas analytics firm Servomex snapped photos of the performance meant to bring good luck and fortune. But the January sales meeting in a luxury...
Indigenous protests and a frozen bicycle: Friday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world
Airtel offers to pay Rs 10,000 cr by Feb 20, rest before next hearing date
Airtel owes nearly Rs 35,586 crore, including licence fee and spectrum usage charge, to the government
EU judge suggests Google fine should be higher
Internet giant has been fined €2.42 billion for favoring its own shopping services over rivals.
New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
French Oscars academy promises reforms after Polanksi row
PARIS, Feb 14 — France’s Cesar Academy, which awards its version of the Oscars, was in crisis today after its entire board resigned, overwhelmed by a series of rows that have infuriated both women’s activists and industry insiders. The mass resignation came two weeks ahead of their gala...
Barber in court for allegedly inflicting machete cuts on woman
A 20-year-old barber, Nejo Oluwajuwonlo, on Friday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Okitipupa, Ondo State for use of machete.
Sebi seeks explanation from former CARE Rating chairman, MD for interference in ratings
Markets regulator Sebi has sought explanation from erstwhile managing director and CEO, and chairman of CARE Rating for their interference in the rating process of entities including DHFL, IL&FS and Yes Bank, sources said. In a letter on February
Trump Now Freely Admitting He Sent Giuliani To Ukraine After He Previously Denied Doing So
Now that he’s been acquitted, President Donald Trump is now free to finally admit that he did, in fact, send...
Avalanches in Afghanistan killed at least 21 people, officials say
A series of avalanches struck a central province in Afghanistan the previous day, killing at least 21 people, authorities said Friday.
Michael Clifford Podcast: Theo Dorgan on slowly unfolding change
In the aftermath of the 2011 general election poet Theo Dorgan forecast that it was an interim moment in a long, unfolding process of change…” that would take a few elections before a new kind of politics would emerge.
Supreme Court rejects Nirbhaya convict's petition challenging mercy plea
The court in its order also stated that the medical reports stated that Vinay is psychologically fit and his medical condition is stable
Air Force to allow uniformed members to wear turbans, hijabs, beards in new dress code update, officials say
The United States Air Force updated its official dress code policy this month, in observance of religious practices, which will allow military personnel to wear turbans or hijabs as a part of the uniform.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Match-fixing: Delhi high court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar jail till further orders
Cricket News: A day after a trial court allowed custodial interrogation of Sanjeev Chawla, alleged bookie and key accused in one of cricket's biggest match-fixing s
Report: Iranian Hackers Still Targeting Western Universities
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the past months, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
Body found in North Carolina landfill identified as missing ‘dumpster diver’
Remains found at a landfill in North Carolina have been confirmed as those of a missing woman last seen dumpster-diving in late January, police said.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
Maserati confirms Ghibli hybrid, second SUV
Maserati will turn around its image and its sales by injecting new life into its range. The expansion will include a hybrid Ghibli and a new SUV.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Iran's foreign minister should be arrested in Europe
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Inviting Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister of Iran, to address the Munich Security Conference on Friday and Saturday, where he joined more than 450 senior decision-makers as well as prime ministers and presidents from around the world, was a grave error.
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
JPMorgan Chase gives fintechs data access deal deadline
JPMorgan Chase has sent fintechs a letter warning that they will be cut off from retrieving customer information unless they sign up to a new data access agreement, according to Reuters.
IOB to focus on MSME, will increase lending to Rs 50,000 cr: Official
Laying more focus on MSME segment, IOB would increase its lending to the sector from the present Rs 31,000 cr to Rs 50,000 cr in a couple of years from now.
Renowned Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan acquitted in 'terror' case
A court in Istanbul has acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan of the charge of membership of an armed "terror organisation".
Sheikh Hasina rejects quota call for students in English medium
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a call for special facilities for English-medium students to enroll at the Bangladesh University of
Crown And Moriori Sign A Deed Of Settlement
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
Coronavirus And Credit - A Perfect Storm
This article posits that the spread of the coronavirus coincides with the downturn in the global credit cycle, with potentially catastrophic results.The credit crisis was already likely to be severe,
420 matatu Saccos in trouble after getting exposed by NTSA
420 matatu Saccos in Nairobi operating illegally
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China
Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa
Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Indonesia says no to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is controversial in parts of the majority Muslim nation, with many Islamic clerics and conservative Indonesians criticizing its Western roots.
Trump’s big bet on career and technical education
Will the White House plans to boost spending on career and technical education help today's teens land better jobs?
Proposed EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of EU GNI, or 1.095 trillion euros
Chairman of EU leaders proposed the next EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of the EU's gross national income (GNI), or 1.095 trillion euros, Reuters repor
Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake
Five people have drowned after a tourist boat sank on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati.
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Match-fixing: Delhi High Court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar Jail till further orders
The High Court’s order came a day after a trial court here had sent him to 12-day police custody.
Bidar sedition case: Parent and teacher granted bail after two weeks in jail over anti-CAA play
They were arrested on January 30, more than a week after the students of a Urdu school in the Karnataka city performed the play criticising the citizenship law.
Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'
The US president also reportedly labelled Pelosi a “person that started an impeachment and lost“, adding that she “goes down as a loser, which she is“.
Police van allegedly used as commercial vehicle in Lagos (photos)
A Social media user recently that shared photos of a Nigerian police van that was allegedly used for commercial purposes around the Eko roundabout area in Lagos state.
Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus.
Man, 59, docked for peddling 22kg Cannabis
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand in a correctional centre of a 59-year-old man, Michael Ocho for drug trafficking.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
The ambitious Griveaux helped found the Republic on the Move (LREM) party, but recent polls showed him trailing in third place in Paris, which Macron won comfortably in the 2017 presidential election.
Did William Barr Throw Down the Gauntlet?
Or was it just a performance?
How Dynamic Supply Chain Analytics Smooths Cash Flow
ClearMetal discusses the impact of static data analytics on cash flow through the supply chain, with impacts on inventory and invoice-to-payment cycles.
No More Ferrying By Private Car: Gandhi Family All Set To Stand In Boarding Queue, Go Through Airport Security
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra are all set to be required to stand in a queue and go through airport security like any other flyer after losing their SPG security, Rediff has reported.
CPI(M) sees political motive behind CAG report row
‘Selective leak aimed at putting govt. in the dock ahead of local body elections’
Lack of wood closes mill
Hundreds of forest industry workers will be affected as a pulp and paper mill on Vancouver Island shuts down for one month because it says it can't get enough wood.
Flywire Secures $120 Million Through Series E Investment Round Led by Goldman Sachs; Announces Acquisition of Healthcare Technology Platform Simplee
Flywire, a U.S.-based fintech firm that provides global payment and receivables solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises, announced on Th
UK PM Johnson spokesman: Sunak reminded cabinet they need to find 5% budget savings
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has reminded cabinet minister that they need to find 5% budget savings, British Prime Minist
Zindzi Mandela 'heartbroken' that ANC defended FW de Klerk's presence at SONA
The daughter of former president Nelson Mandela has tweeted that she is heartbroken following Thursday's State of the Nation Address.
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate
Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
Ethiopia to delay parliamentary elections by two weeks to August 29
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia’s election body said on Friday it would delay August’s parliamentary elections by two weeks and hold them on Aug. 29.
Youth guilty of fatal Mayo stabbing to be sentenced following brain surgery
The teenager is recovering from his latest brain surgery, which took place two weeks ago.
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
Agent docked for allegedly defrauding tenant of N1m
A PRO, Omeje Michael, was on Friday arraigned in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a tenant of N1 million.
The think tank behind Australia's changing view of China
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has played a central role in the breakdown of consensus on Beijing. Its critics accuse it of fomenting hysteria.
Solar farm as big as 19 rugby pitches and overlooking Swansea city centre is planned for Kilvey Hill
But energy bosses insist it wouldn't have an impact on the amazing views across Swansea Bay
Court remands alleged Mpape bank robbers
An FCT High Court in Wuse on Friday ordered that the five men charged in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank.
Contracting Is Not A "problem" That Needs "solving"
Roger Partridge - Chairman
Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
Russia hints at Belarus joining it in a unified state in exchange for oil deal: Lukashenko
MINSK (Reuters) - Moscow has hinted at giving Minsk a deal on energy prices in exchange for Belarus joining Russia in a unified state, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday, the state news agency Belta reported.
Man accused of assaulting Rangers’ Gary McAllister to go on trial next year
A 33-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.
Renault reports net losses of 141 million euros in 2019
Renault said its outlook for 2020 was bleak with a fresh fall in operational profitability, a statement said Friday.
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
Horizon Oil hired disgraced lobbyist in PNG
The ASX-listed company at the centre of corruption allegations in Papua New Guinea hired a lobbyist who was found guilty of stealing public money.
Advertising giants face ACCC inquiry into market power
Concerned about market concentration, the Morrison government has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of digital giants such as Google and Facebook, and global advertising agencies.
Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge
A British court says police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
Huawei hit hard by coronavirus in China, new criminal charges in U.S.
There's lots of bad news piling up for Huawei, the firm often considered to be Android's best hope of challenging Apple's leadership in smartphone design and business competency.
Samsung Galaxy S20 not your cup of tea? Here are 5 alternatives.
From the OnePlus 7T to the iPhone 11 Pro (yes really), here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 alternatives you should consider.
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big-Cap Potential
You may wish you had bought Axos Financial, Telaria, and Yext now if they hit their upside potential later.
Sebi constitutes municipal bonds development committee
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has constituted a committee which will suggest on policy matters pertaining to development of municipal debt securities and facilitate municipalities for issuance of such bonds. The regulator has constituted
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth
irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget
The inside story of a gas deal gone bad
ASX-listed Horizon Oil went from challenging a strongman in PNG to ignoring corruption warnings and paying a shell company $US10.3 million.
First Lady sets pace for Beyond Zero
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Ahead of the fifth edition of Beyond Zero Half Marathon, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday set the pace by flagging off a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Ma’ariv Poll: Blue&White 34, Likud 33, Liberman 7
Despite Netanyahu's media blitz, in Washington, Moscow, and Africa, the needle refuses to move.
Man, 27, 'chopped off 54 year-old girlfriend's arm when she asked for her Xanax'
Ryan Tyndall reportedly launched the unprovoked amputation at his girlfriend's house, with the woman losing her left arm below the elbow
Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll
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Rep. Jim Jordan accused of telling OSU wrestler’s brother to deny abuse claims
Republican Ohio congressman Jim Jordan was all smiles at a dinner with President Donald Trump, the day after one of his former wrestling captains slammed him.
Supreme Court Ruling: Why we declared PDP's Diri Bayelsa governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it has paved the way for the swearing-in of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as governor of Bayelsa State after Thursday's Supreme Court judgment that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, who won the November governorship election.
U.P. police didn’t identify age of those held during anti-CAA protests, say activists
In cases where it was obvious that those held were minors, the police deliberately did not record their details in FIRs, they allege
Passenger who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight suspected of coronavirus tests negative
The passenger, who was on board Bangkok-Delhi SpiceJet flight, was quarantined by the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) after the plane landed at Delhi airport on Thursday.
UK Approves Large-Scale Internet Censorship
Government mandating an outside body to act as a new 'Ministry of Truth'
China's securities regulator to ease refinancing rules to help companies fight coronavirus
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced that it will be easing refinancing conditions to help listed companies fight the coronavir
Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases
Attorney General William Barr has ordered a review of the prosecution against Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, adding to a series of interventions this week in politically sensitive cases tied to the president.
SilverCloud On How FIs Can Offer SMBs A ‘Consumer’ Banking Experience
SilverCloud CEO Scott Cornell tells PYMNTS how forward-thinking FIs can bring digital tools that improve consumer relationships to their corporate customers.
Banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to January 31: RBI report
Non-food credit rose Rs 1.02 trillion to Rs 100.24 trillion
4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week
These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these individual companies.
Police ordered to conclude searches on Echesa’s properties by Monday, free him afterwards
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa is likely to spend the weekend in police custody pending the conclusion of a police - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
2014 Bloomberg Hoped the NSA Was “Reading Every Email”
Katie Couric asked Mike Bloomberg whether he had ever “sexted on Snapchat.” The question prompted him to describe his views on data collection and privacy.
IOC face 'big communications job' as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo organizers have slammed
ASIC sends a message about takeover laws
Takeover law is a high-stakes game, and the criminal charges levelled against Jan Cameron show the regulator clearly wants to make a strong point.
South Africa to Not Tour Pakistan Citing Workload Management
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has backed their call saying "managing player workload is a top priority".
Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
Wolverhampton Council spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers' money on two trips to a real estate exhibition in France, figures have revealed.
Police seek help finding man who burglarized Summerlin church
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who burglarized a Summerlin church.
HCB Financial: A Modestly Overvalued Bank
HCB Financial is a solid community bank serving an area in southwestern Michigan.A conservative loan portfolio, however, offsets a remarkably low cost deposit base to limit the company's net interest
Exports contract for 6th straight month, drop 1.66 per cent in January; trade deficit widens
Shipments of petroleum products, plastic, carpet, gems and jewellery, and leather products contracted by 7.42 per cent, 10.62 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 6.89 per cent, and 7.57 4 per cent, respectively, in January. Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to USD 41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of USD 15.17 billion, according to the government data released on Friday.
Bernie Sanders will be good for American economy, top economist says after Goldman Sachs attack
Bernie Sanders’ economic policies would be good for the American economy, according to a new book by a renowned economist.
Special camps to distribute aid for differently abled
MADURAISpecial camps for differently abled persons to distribute aid under the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aid and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme would be held across Madurai dist
CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine
Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.
IOC face 'big communications job' as coronavirus jitters hit Olympics
Olympic chiefs admit they face a "very big communications job" to soothe concerns over the coronavirus epidemic
We’ll improve on service delivery to Lagosians, says commissioner
Ajibola Ponnle, commissioner for establishments, training and pensions in Lagos, says her ministry will inspire paradigm shift towards improving service delivery to Lagosians. Ponnle said this at the launch of Simple,
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee ‘felt bad’ about not being invited to metro corridor inauguration
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the East-West Metro Corridor project on Thursday.
More people die taking selfies than in shark attacks
Selfies kill.
US Attorney General Bill Barr blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'
"I cannot do my job here at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me."
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
STAY INFORMED: Closings and delays announced
Stay informed with the latest school, business and church closings or delays and emergencies.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
‘Irrelevant political promises’
The Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society is taking the executive director of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to court to quash a decision extending an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting
Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.
Court remands farmer for allegedly killing vigilante commander
A Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a farmer, Fidelis Ogah, 26, who allegedly killed a vigilante commander, be remanded.
Meteor Shower Lights-up the Sky in India’s Rajasthan – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): CCTV footage from the Indian city of Alwar in Rajasthan state shows lightning strikes and a meteor shower in the area.
Nurturing violent actors a dangerous policy: Pak media after Hafiz Saeed's conviction
Prominent Pakistani newspapers on Friday said there is a growing realisation within the government and security establishment that nurturing violent actors like Hafiz Saeed was a dangerous policy and the time has come to put an end to their
The Pixel 4 and 4XL are Bargains in Currys' Valentine's Sale
Whether or not you've got someone buying you sugary things and beheaded flowers this Valentine's Day, Currys PC World is thinking of you.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Nvidia shares surge on signs of machine learning boom
Shares of Nvidia Corp rose 6% on Friday after the chipmaker stunned analysts with strong quarterly results and joined rivals Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc in predicting strong demand for chips used in the latest generation of data centers and AI.
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Bayelsa: Protesters attack Diri’s residence, destroy properties
The Yenagoa residence of Duoye Diri, Bayelsa's new governor-elect, has been attacked by some angry protesters with some of his properties destroyed.
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet on Feb. 22-23 in Riyadh
AMP embarks on 'whole of wealth' cross-sell
The strategy unveiled by the AMP CEO has seen Bell Potter put a Buy recommendation on the stock for the first time in four years.
New virus has infected more than 64,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 64,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of Friday in Beijing:— Mainland China: 1,380 deaths among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei.— Hong Kong: 56 cases, 1 death— Macao: 10— Japan: 259, including 218 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, 1 death— Singapore: 67— Thailand: 33— South Korea: 28— Malaysia: 19— Taiwan: 18— Vietnam: 16— Germany: 16— United States: 1
NATO asks Taliban to show ‘real will’ to reduce violence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the Taliban to show “real will” to reduce violence in Afghanistan.Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday
Trump to meet with top business executives during India visit
President Trump will meet with executives of Indian companies with business interests in the United States during his visit to New Delhi this month,
Bolton councillors who joined anti-homes protest group accused of doing it 'just to win votes'
The Hulton Community Action Group is fighting plans for hundreds of homes at Eldercot Road
Deputy proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
THE sale of plastic bags in Jersey could be banned by next year if the States approve proposals lodged by a backbencher.
Bloomberg Tells Audience at Houston Rally He ‘Deeply Regrets’ Stop and Frisk
Mike Bloomberg apologized Thursday at a campaign rally in Houston for his controversial stop-and-frisk policy which he promoted as New York city mayor, telling the predominantly black crowd that he “deeply regrets” the legacy and that he “should have acted sooner and faster to stop it.”“I am committed
Total considers stopping fuel oil sales for power: CEO
ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - France’s Total (TOTF.PA) is considering stopping sales of fuel oil to power markets as the energy giant seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its renewable power business, its chief executive told Reuters.
Michael Bloomberg leading Florida's Democratic Primary race, new poll says
Florida's Democratic Primary race has a new leader. According to St. Pete Polls, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now leading the pack of Democratic candidates in Florida.
Abandoned Seat Ibiza found on fire after 4am arson in Townhill, Swansea
The Seat Ibiza was dumped next to the abandoned Swansea Boys' Club
Elderly woman found dead in Rosmalen apartment; Man in custody
A criminal investigation was underway after the body of a dead woman was found in Rosmalen early Friday morning. Police did not reveal the identity of the woman, but said she likely resided at the
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
Dawood Ibrahim could be involved in match-fixing scandal in 2000: ACP Ishwar Singh
ACP Ishwar Singh was the first to be deployed in the anti-extortion cell of the Delhi Police in 2000.
Martin tells McDonald no party can be forced into government
Sinn Féin leader says voters angry that Fianna Fáil is not sitting down for discussions
South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review
Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.
Turkey court acquits exiled novelist of terror charges
ISTANBUL — A Turkish court on Friday acquitted journalist and award-winning novelist Asli Erdogan of terrorism-related charges for writing for a pro-Kurdish newspaper that has since been shut-down.
Leaders of Ukraine, Russia discuss release of prisoners
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone about the release of Ukrainian citizens detained in Russia, eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Zelenskiy’s office said in a statement on Friday.
British bank RBS changes name in evolution to 'purpose-led' operation
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Royal Bank of Scotland announced Friday it will change its name to the NatWest Group later this year as part of a shift to become a "purpose-led" operation -- and distance itself from scandals related to a major bailout more than a decade ago.
Ex-CS Rashid Echesa sent to jail
Echesa to spend weekend in jail
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.
Zespri welcomes successful defence of IP rights of kiwifruit growers
Zespri has welcomed the successful result of legal action taken against a former kiwifruit grower who took Zespri’s protected plant material to China where it has continued to spread, as well as the awarding of almost $15 million in damages.
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism
The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.
IndiGo to start daily direct flight on Delhi-Dammam route from March 10
The airline will now operate a total of five daily direct flights connecting Dammam with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Delhi
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Number of unemployed persons in Pakistan at present
According to the latest available Labour Force Survey (2017-18), the total unemployed persons in Pakistan are 3.79 million out of the total labour force of 65.5 million, depicting an unemployment rate of 5.79%. Year-wise data on total labour force, total unemployed persons and unemployment rate from the year 1990-91 to the year 2017-18 is given below: Note: The above data was submitted in the National Assembly by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on February 14, 2020 in a written reply to a question asked by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir. Responding to another question asked by Ali Khan Jadoon of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar told the House that the Chinese Companies have not given any loans to the government of Pakistan; however, the Chinese government has provided the loan for the following projects: Thakot-Havelian Road project (KKH-II) M-5 Motorway Multan-Sukkur Section Optical Fiber (Khunjrab-Rawalpindi)…
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
DoT to finalise firm to develop spectrum auction software by March 6
The delay is likely to push spectrum auction to July-August this year, according to sources. mjunction and e-Procurement Technologies have experience to design module for spectrum auction.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Is Now Available For $1380
Samsung's second foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, is now available for purchase. The Galaxy Z Flip is available from Samsung and Best Buy, Unlocked
Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today
We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay ...
Charlotte County teacher arrested on drug charges
Charlotte County teacher was arrested and cited for Possession of a Controlled Substance While Operating a Motor Vehicle.
Is It Time To Say ‘Goodbye, Vodafone?’ Choice Is Government Takeover Or Bankruptcy
The political cost of offering huge bailouts can be high.
Syrian Army announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is fully secured for first time in 9 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has announced that the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5) has been fully secured for the first time in nine years. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Captures Strategic Base in Southwestern Aleppo While reports earlier this week indicated that the Syrian Army was already in control of it, the SAA’s high command made the official announcement on Friday. According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, a Syrian military vehicle has already traveled the length of the highway, marking the first time any vehicle has been able to do this since the start of the Syrian War. The Aleppo-Damascus Highway is considered a major source of trade between southern and northern Syria, as the roadway links two of the Levantine nation’s two biggest cities.
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Suspended Mahant ‘prevented’ from taking charge as custodian of Hathiramji Mutt
High Court strikes down suspension proceedings against the Mahant
Nnamdi Kanu’s parents’ burial : Schools, shops shut in Umuahia
As the burial of the parents of Nnandi Kanu, leader of the proscribed IPOB commences on Friday, most schools and shops in Umuahia
An EU judge told Google it's landed on Monopoly's 'Go to Jail' square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google faced stinging criticism from an EU General Court judge as it fights a $2.6 billion antitrust fine first imposed in 2017.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Woman pretended she was dead after ex attacked and threatened to kill her
Gardaí said woman was the most traumatised victim they had ever come across
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Fe
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
Barbra Streisand: Trump 'Directly Responsible' for Growing Hate Against Children
Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is blaming President Donald Trump for what she believes is growing racism and discrimination among children in the U.S., saying that she is heartbroken over the issue.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The World Bank called the bonds "a momentous step" in curbing disease, while a public health expert deems them "inappropriate and ineffective.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
An EU judge told Google it’s landed on Monopoly’s ‘Go to Jail’ square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine
Google’s legal battle with the EU over antitrust fines has just gotten fierce.
Windows 10 version 1809 will fall out of support on May 12, 2020
The update process to Windows 10 version 1809 was rocky, dealing with a major deletion bug and delays. In a few months, that version of Windows 10 will officially reach end of support, pushing people towards newer, more stable versions of Windows 10.
New Polls in Texas and Nevada Bring More Good News for Bernie Sanders
The Texas poll in particular would have been unthinkable even two months ago
A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state
IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release, IP3Rs integrate signals from different cellular pathways and metabolic states. Not surprisingly, ...
South African Rand Risks Fresh Depreciation Despite SONA's Positives
The British Pound Sterling vs the South African Rand: Latest GBP/ZAR News and Analysis
Minimum Wage: Kogi workers to get better deal — NLC Chairman
Kogi NLC Chairman, Onuh Edoka has charged workers in the state to remain resolute as the labour leader struggle for the new minimum wage...
Asia sees sharp decline in match-fixing, says AFC
"From 2016 we've witnessed a decline in match-fixing across Asia by 21% and with our efforts in tandem with Sportradar, the preventive measures we've introduced have produced positive results," Benoit Pasquier, AFC General Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs, told Reuters by email.
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Russian woman in court for fleeing virus quarantine
A Russian hospital on Friday filed a lawsuit against a woman for escaping her coronavirus quarantine, complaining of being forcibly held and given inedible meals. The head doctor of the Botkin h...
US appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements
Nearly 20 states are in various stages of trying to implement work requirements.
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape
Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.
The Daily Chase: Rail blockade fallout continues; Canopy rallies as revenue surges
CN said yesterday it has begun an “orderly shutdown” of its network in Eastern Canada, which forced Via Rail to halt service on all but two of its routes across the country as blockades continue to impede rail traffic.
Tucker Carlson: Why the Roger Stone case should horrify you, whether you’re Republican or Democrat
Prosecutors want Roger Stone to serve nine years because they hate him and his politics.
PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...
Supreme Court ruling: PDP governors congratulate Diri
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors' forum have sent their congratulatory message to Senate Duoye Diri over the Supreme Court ruling in Bayelsa.
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers on Friday, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals.
518 job offers made to 428 students at IIM-Bangalore
Strategy consulting and product management continue to be the most sought after roles, followed by Finance and General Management.
How Justice Scalia paved the way for Trump’s assault on the rule of law
Three words: "the unitary executive."
UEFA bans Manchester City from Champions League for two seasons
LONDON — English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for "serious breaches" of spending rules and failing to co-operate with investigators i n a seismic ruling against one of world football’s wealthiest clubs.
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding
Man accused of assaulting Rangers’ Gary McAllister to go on trial next year
A 33-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.
Tamale: female student stabs to death colleague over biology textbook
Information reaching Ghpage.com indicates there is an uneasy tension among students of the Islamic Senior High School in Tamale over a stabbing case that
President Donald Trump to be grand marshal at 2020 Daytona 500
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will be the grand marshal at the 2020 Daytona 500, saying "Gentleman, start your engines" before the race Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Germany’s BaFin Alerts Residents to Nexo – Group
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, more commonly known as BaFin, has published a warning on its website this Friday.
Bernie pranked by Russians
Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and offered Thunberg's support to his campaign.
An upcoming update to add HomeKit support to the tri-band Linksys Velop routers [updated]
When you link your Velop router with Apple's Home app, it will be able to monitor all your HomeKit accessories and prevent unwanted traffic and malware from spreading.
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
AI algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often end up punishing the poor instead
States are increasingly turning to machine learning and algorithms to detect fraud in food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare programs – despite little evidence of actual fraud.
THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America
The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'
The defense contends that the two women he is charged with attacking were opportunists who willingly latched on to Weinstein and acquiesced to sex with him because they thought it would help their careers.
Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.
Authorities Identify Dead Man Linked to Disappearance and Death of Faye Swetlik
South Carolina authorities on Friday revealed more about the investigation into the disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik.
Samsung 25W power banks now on website, 45W car charger coming soon
Samsung has made support for 25W fast charging a standard on their smartphones since the release of their Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ phablets in 2019. We know that they are also coming out …
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
US retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardware stores and furniture stores.
Man who ‘tried to snatch girl, 11, while she walked with sister, four, in Sheffield’ arrested
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl while she was with her younger sister, four, in Sheffield. The girls were walking together when the suspect, who carryin…
Some Yang Supporters Now Plan to Vote For...Trump?
With entrepreneur Andrew Yang out of the race, the big question is which candidate his supporters will now back.
Donald Rukare appointed new NCS chairperson
The development was announced by State Minister for Sports Hamson Obua during the flagging off of the National Boxing team the Bombers on Friday at the Council offices...
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
The Police have arraigned five suspects arrested in connection to a robbery operation at a bank in Mpape area of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest
Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.
Mary Lou McDonald, a formidable force rises in Irish politics
The Sinn Féin leader’s impact on the doorstep helped propel her party to victory
African Development Bank says World Bank chief’s criticism ‘misleading’
The African Development Bank on Thursday pushed back against World Bank President David Malpass’ comments that it and.”
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack
The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.
Three get life in murder case
Additional District Sessions Judge Abdul Khader has awarded life sentence to three persons on the charge of murdering a teenage boy in August 2014.According to prosecution, Veeranan of Anaikarai in Id
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
The challenges of compliance in an as-a-service world
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is rapidly replacing applications that were once hosted on-premises. There are compelling reasons for switching to SaaS. Costs are lower, there’s no in-house equipment or software to deal with, and no updates or patches to manage. Organizations are obviously aware of the advantages. Experts at Gartner estimate that SaaS global revenue will exceed $94 billion in 2019, up 18.5 percent over 2018. The outlook for future growth is even more promising, with projections that revenue will soar to $143.7 billion by 2022.
PMLA case: ED files chargesheet naming Moin Qureshi’s close aide an accused
Special Judge Anuradha Shukla Bharadwaj put up the matter for consideration of the second chargesheet filed in the case for February 15.
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019 was greeted by great enthusiasm by...
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Ex-SC CJ Bersamin named GSIS head
Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
Yandex claims 2 million self-driving car miles, double in 4 months
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven 2 million miles to date, double the figure reported in October and 4 times the number announced in August.
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Tracking of protesters alleged in latest indictment against, escalating tensions.
Myntra appoints former Samsung executive Raghu Krishnananda as CTO
He has earlier led research and development teams in the US and India, in companies such as Yahoo, Goldman Sachs and Citibank
No extension in deadline for selling BS-IV vehicles, says Supreme Court
The apex court had on October 24, 2018 said no Bharat Stage-IV vehicle would be sold or registered in India from April 1, 2020
Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown
The 77-year-old's campaign in the state has focused on black voters, who will be key to deciding the Democratic nomination.
Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.
NDLEA destroys 34,560kg of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defense
Trump previously denied directing his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt against Biden, his Democratic rival, in Ukraine.
Yemen's Houthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardized aid: UN official
They heard that vital supplies could be cut off, after humanitarian agencies complained of a deteriorating situation in the Houthii-controlled north where aid workers face arrest and intimidation.
High Court harmony goes missing in aliens case
The normally agreeable High Court was clearly divided on whether Aborigines can be deported.
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
Coronavirus Fears Gifts an Attractive Price for Qualcomm Stock
Although the coronavirus and declining China sales pose problems for QCOM, they could be temporary headwinds.
More people failed to pay property taxes in 2019: City of Regina
“The numbers are a little bit different from last year, a little bit higher.”
Turkey supports resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue, Erdoğan says
Turkey is in favor of resolving the Kashmir issue by taking into consideration the expectations of the Kashmiri people, and through dialogue based on U.N....
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at $767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at $767 apiece Friday.
Vandalized gondola reopens
There were smiles — and cameras — all around at the official re-opening of the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish, B.C. Friday morning, Feb. 14.
Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers
A manager at another store, who gave her name as Joyce, said her shop has had to reduce what they buy as customer interest wilts.
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition
Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party
Turkey's 'Irresponsible Statements' About Shelling of Syrian Army Escalates Tensions - Russian MoD
Earlier, the Turkish military announced that it had 'neutralized' 63 more Syrian troops in Idlib province, with the two countries getting into a shooting war this week after the shelling of a Turkish observation post on Monday.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
IRDAI to set up common electronic platform to settle health insurance claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is looking at setting up a common electronic platform for settling health insurance claims.The platform, which is expected to come
Coronavirus in B.C. Interior
UPDATE 2 p.m. A fifth case of the novel coronavirus has been presumptively confirmed in British Columbia, bringing the total number of cases in Canada to eight.
Canada's Telus Announces Pre-Valentine's Pledge To 'Stay Faithful' to Huawei In National 5G Rollout
In a statement ahead of Valentine's Day, the Canadian executive said it was "important" for Telus to launch its network "when the time is right", adding that his company would continue working with govenrment officials to build its networks.
Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'
Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.
Pune court transfers Elgar Parishad case to Mumbai”s NIA court
Before the judge passed the order, the prosecution submitted an application stating that they do not have any objection to the National Investigation Agency's plea seeking transfer of the case.
Shops and apartments plans withdrawn
Plans to transform a disused piece of land that has become a magnet for fly-tipping into shops and apartments have been withdrawn.
Singapore teens behind viral 'How to spread Covid-19' video identified
SINGAPORE: The police on Wednesday said that they have identified two youths involved in filming a video in a supermarket in which one of them drinks from two unpurchased drinks and put them back on the shelf. The video has been circulating online.
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Jihadists reclaim some lost ground in west Aleppo after downing Syrian chopper
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels have retaken a number of points in western Aleppo this afternoon, following the downing of a Syrian military chopper near the town of Uram Al-Kubri. According to reports from west Aleppo, the jihadist rebels have retaken Talat Qurtaba and Abu Salim after a swift counter-offensive near the the strategic Regiment 46 Base. The reports said the Syrian Army never fully secured these areas prior to the jihadist counter-offensive, which ultimately led to their withdraw from these points earlier this afternoon. Similar to their attack on Nayrab this week, the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shot down a Syrian military chopper in western Aleppo before launching this new operation. It is not clear where the militants got their anti-aircraft missile from, but according to some Syrian activists, they were likely supplied by the Turkish Armed Forces.
COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle
The Prime Minster wants more control. Express & Star political editor Peter Madeley explains why.
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
Engine ‘fanatic’ Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening
The event was held following the completion of works to rebuild nearby White Lane Down Bridge.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Its rules bar students from staying in the hostel during their periods.
Shelter in place lifted after Morristown gas leak
The city of Morristown said residents in the area of Freshour are being asked to shelter in place due to a gas leak.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
French carmaker Renault said Friday it went into the red last year for the first time in a decade on lower sales and a falling contribution from its Japanese partner Nissan.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
Renault plans US$2.2b ‘no taboos’ cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS, Feb 14 — Renault’s first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by €2 billion (RM9.1 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker today, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it. As ex-Volkswagen brand manager Luca de Meo prepares to take...
Barr Assigns ‘Outside Prosecutor’ to Review Michael Flynn Case Amid Roger Stone Debacle
The day after Attorney General William Barr did an interview in an attempt to convince the public that he is not giving President Donald Trump’s friend Roger Stone special treatment, Barr has reportedly assigned an “outside prosecutor” to review the criminal case against Michael Flynn.
Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3
Our Bureau Private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) posted a net loss of ₹334 crore in the third quarter of FY20 when compared to the ₹373-crore net loss recorded in the same period the previous
Boeing and engineering union agree on new, extended contract
The board of SPEEA will recommend the proposal to its 18,000 members in the Puget Sound area.
Pulwama attack: Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces, says BJP
BJP spokespersons slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark, alleging that it insulted those killed in the attack.
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Nevada volunteers have reportedly received 'few details' about the new 'caucus calculator'
Will the Nevada Democratic caucuses be able to avoid the catastrophe of Iowa? That's the question on everyone's mind eight days out, with early voting set to begin on Saturday. Although Nevada Democrats were originally set to use apps by the same company behind the disastrous Iowa one, CNN reports they'll now use a new tool that they've been "scrambling to promote": a "caucus calculator." Precinct chairs are to use this tool on iPads to "work out viability and delegate results during the caucuses by adding together caucus results and early vote data," CNN writes, although Nevada Democrats said Thursday "caucuses can operate without this calculator." But on Friday, CNN reported that caucus workers and 2020 campaigns are getting "worried" that Nevada Democrats haven't provided many details about how the reporting process will work. "Caucus volunteers have yet to get their hands on the calculator even though they're the ones expected to use it on caucus day, and they have been given few details about it," according…
Nolte: Media-Approved Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters Explode Post-Acquittal
Nothing damns the media establishment more than its indifference to violent attacks and threats against Trump supporters.
Boris Johnson 'victory tour' visit to Trump's White House delayed until June
The Prime Minister and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds were invited to Washington in 'early 2020' after his election triumph - but the date's now thought to be June amid domestic issues and a row over Huawei
Nigeria's military razed villages in war on Islamist insurgents: Amnesty International
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria’s military burned down villages and forcibly displaced hundreds of people in its fight against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast, rights group Amnesty International alleged on Friday.
Five Acre Land Allocated By Yogi Govt For Mosque Is Disputed With Cases Filed By Multiple Claimants
The five acre land allocated by the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government as an alternate site for a mosque as mandated by the Supreme Court’s Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, is disputed with multiple claimants, Hindi News18 has reported.
Congress will bring govt to its knees over SC reservation, 'decisive action' in two days: Randeep Singh Surjewala
Against the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court judgement, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kumari Selja accused the BJP and the RSS of conspiring to end reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Last week, the Supreme Court said states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments or promotions.
World Bank questions Uganda’s growth with no jobs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has said Uganda should ask hard questions on why the country is growing but not creating enough jobs and people incomes remain stagnant. In the Economic update for Uganda launched on Thursday, the international lender said Uganda’s level of per capita income – that is money …
Procurement, Digital Banking See VC Funding Rounds
This week's B2B funding focused on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cash flow amid streamlining payments and supply chain visibility, as well as digital banking.
Indian Ports Not To Allow Disembarkation Of Chinese Ships’ Crew To Avoid Spreading Of Deadly Coronavirus
Besides China, crew of the ships from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau will also not be allowed to disembark.
Supercharging decarbonization through intelligent technologies
Integrating digital tools into the world's energy systems could reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%, a new review has found.
Warning of empty shelves
Sectors from retail to oil and gas are calling on governments to resolve a dispute with anti-pipeline protesters as a rail blockade enters its ninth day, extending railway shutdowns and threatening shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water and other goods.
Bayelsa: Apostle Suleman mocks Nigerian electoral system
Apostle Johnson Suleman has reacted to the Supreme Court Judgement which nullified David Lyon election as winner of Bayelsa governorship election. Taking to his Twitter page, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministeries said Nigerian politics
Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it would prolong its suspension of flights to the Chinese mainland until March 28 over the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends airport screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Aviation regulator DGCA asked airports and airlines on Friday that passengers arriving in flights from Japan and South Korea must be screened once they step out of aerobridges in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection. Till date,
Mandryk: Ready appointment another wise move by Moe gov't in FCL-Unifor dispute
Sometimes government wins by simply being seen as the voice of reason and the appointment of Vince Ready is infinitely reasonable.
Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy
The conflict between the US military and Syrians occurred on 12 February at a checkpoint in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria.
New virus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest figures reported by each government’s health authority as of Saturday in Beijing: — Mainland China: 1,523 deaths …
Bayelsa: APC candidate rejects court ruling, says it is a procured judgement
Recently sacked Bayelsa state governor-elect, David Lyon, has issued a statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s judgement, that annulled his election that took place back in 2019.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus
Opposition councillors launch bid to block planned Temple Island redevelopment
Labour group responds by saying it is an attempt to 'chase headlines, stall new jobs for Bristolians and delay much-needed new affordable housing'
Canada's Telus to launch 5G network with Huawei gear - Financial Post
Will use Chinese gear "out of the gate".
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
CAMEROON, Cameroon — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of sanctions. The experts identified new methods that the country is using to evade U.N. sanctions, including …
QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes
The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court–Branch 138 on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others in connection with their conspiracy to commit sedition case.
Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday
Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f
Withdraw income tax on overseas tours, travel agents petition PM Modi
The government introduced five per cent TCS on overseas tour packages with an aim to plug revenue leakag
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
Why fund management companies are surging on the ASX
Investing in fund management companies is back in favour after a year of uncertainty. Now the money managers are in the money.
Marvel Introduces The Union, The UK's Brand-New Superhero Team
The UK is getting a brand-new superhero team called The Union during Marvel's Empyre event series.
Updated: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law
The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Friday passed the bill proposal for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency otherwise called...
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states
The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies. As negotiations on closer ties stalled, Russia halted oil supplies to Belarus and Lukashenko repeatedly accused the Kremlin of pushing
Universal Confirms Nirvana, Elton John and Sonic Youth Masters Lost or Damaged in 2008 Vault Fire
Other affected artists include Michael McDonald and White Zombie
Tokyo Olympics: Games on track, will monitor China athletes, say organisers
The coronavirus has infected almost 64,000 people globally with almost 1,400 deaths in China, but only one in Japan where fear is rising with so much attention focused on the outbreak
Enterprise Ireland ranked second globally for VC deal count
State agency backed 200 early-stage companies last year with about 1,500 in its portfolio
UP: Controversial Doctor Kafeel Khan Booked Under NSA For Inflammatory Speech During Anti-CAA Protests
Suspended Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan has been slapped with the National Security Act (NSA) over his alleged inflammatory speech at the Aligarh Muslim University during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests on 12 December last year.
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies graft
PARIS, France, Feb 14 - Papa Massata Diack, the son of former world athletics supremo Lamine Diack, has denied corruption linked to the Russian doping Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
A Huge 76% of UK IT Projects Overrun: Mulesoft
Over three quarters (76%) of UK IT projects overrun, a new report by Mulesoft finds. And resourcing constraints married to big ambitions are...
Parents of brain-damaged baby lose life support legal battle
Father describes decision as ‘terrible’ after appeals court rules son is brain stem dead
Some Pixel owners appear to have lost the ability to save Call Screen audio
It appears that some Pixel owners have lost the ability to save the audio from any calls blocked using the Call Screen feature.
Trump administration postpones full ban on Huawei for another 45 days
Huawei will be able to continue buying from its American suppliers for 45 more days, thanks to the latest license extension by the U.S. Commerce Department.
Fishermen blame officials for permitting use of banned fishnets
Despite submitting petitions for many years, the officials at the Department of Fisheries have not been taking any tangible action against those using banned fishnets and as a result, the entire fishi
Pune Police’s invite to citizens for a ‘Chai Date’ on Valentine’s Day has gone viral
Now netizens around the country have started tagging their own city's police forces to ask if similar 'dates' can be organised in their cities.
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
Top White House official suggests China is not being 'honest' and has 'motives' in the coronavirus fight, as Beijing faces suspicion over how it records infections
China has altered some of its figures for how many people are infected by the coronavirus, adding to suspicion about how its handling the crisis.
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transact...
Hero MotoCorp launches BS-VI compliant Splendor+, price starts at Rs 59,600
The company also introduced BS-VI versions of its two scooter models -- Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 with price starting at Rs 64,310 and Rs 67,950
Pound-Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast to Remain Supported
The British Pound has advanced 0.60% against the Australian Dollar over the course of the past week in line with the broader push higher by Sterling, that leaves it the top performing major currency for the week ending February 14
French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally
Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday, and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of sexual images led an associate of F…
Turkish Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey and would always stand by our brothers. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan. Separately, the Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a meeting with his Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional & international issues.
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission meeting to be held in Bishkek on February 17-18
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The two-day Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting will be held in Bishkek on February 17 and 18, 2020, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. The Federal Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan along with the Kyrgyz Minister for Industries and Trade will co-chair the meeting. Omar Ayub Khan is also scheduled to hold important meetings in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz Counterpart and the Kyrgyz Minister for Transport, Trade and Industry separately. Meanwhile, in a meeting with the Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishemhiev held at Power Division in Islamabad on Friday, Omar Ayub Khan said that he looked forward to the JMC meeting as it is an important forum to discuss important issues and reach beneficial results on bilateral trade, transportation, communication and energy. Both the federal minister and the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed the agenda of the JMC and areas of possible collaboration.
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Galway in first official visit
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to hear about European Capital of Culture events
PhonePe earmarks ₹800 crore marketing budget to take on competition
It has signed up Alia Bhatt to create awareness.The platform aims add over 100 million users every year
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
Russia Wants Canada To Hand Over Files On Ex-Nazi Death Squad Interpreter
Russia says it has asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death-squad member to help Moscow investigate the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage during World War II.
Cabinet Minster Found Guilty Of Contempt And Sentenced To 3 Months In Jail
Minister Chitando Found Guilty Of Contempt, Handed 90 Days In Prison. Minster of mines Winston Chitando was slapped with 90-days behind bars
OKEx Expands Into India’s Crypto Market via Partnership With Local Exchange
Despite the ongoing uncertainty toward crypto regulation in India, major global crypto exchange OKEx has just made another push in the country’s market.
CGSS signs MoU with APP for cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad with the Associated Press Of Pakistan (APP) Corporation, the official news agency. The MoU Signing Ceremony held at APP headquarters .on Friday to promote cooperation between both the organizations in a broader range of areas. It was decided that both the organizations will work together in the areas of mutual interest including exchange of articles, news and other documents/e-search material. The MoU was signed by the President CGSS Major General (retd) Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery and the Director International News Agreements, APP Muhammad Qamar Ullah on behalf of their respective organizations. Other members of CGSS that were present at the MoU Signing included the former Federal Secretary of Information and Broadcasting and Senior Member Advisory Board CGSS Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, the Vice President CGSS Barrister Babur Suhail, the Executive Director CGSS Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Khalid…
Judge Rules Against 'Gestapo' Police Over Transgender Jokes Crackdown
Harry Miller has won his High Court freedom of speech battle over his right to make jokes about transgenderism on social media.
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else
Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.
What's Next For U.K. Car Manufacturing After Brexit?
A major plank of the economic argument to remain in the EU was that the U.K.'s highly integrated supply chains with the EU for industries like automotive and aerospace would be catastrophically impact
Bahamian Central Bank to Roll Out Digital Currency in H2 2020
The Bahamas’ Central Bank governor yesterday confirmed that a digital currency will be rolled out by the second half of 2020.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
Biggest Family Offices Get Direct Access to Trading Desks
Family offices with assets of at least $1 billion are increasingly bypassing private bankers to deal directly with investment bank trading desks, a Citigroup Inc. executive said.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Portuguese president to arrive in Goa on two-day visit
Mr. Sousa will sign an MoU on water management and sewerage
Vanessa Bryant honors daughter Gianna by renaming charity ‘Mamba & Mambacita’ after her and Kobe
KOBE Bryant’s heartbroken widow said today that she is renaming her husband’s foundation to honor daughter Gianna, who was also killed in last month’s helicopter crash.
How Apple Got It Wrong by Not Paying Retail Employees for the Time They're Being Searched
The court weighed in on a bad policy and a worse defense.
Scindia Will Also Hit Streets With You: Jyotiraditya Scindia's Promise If MP Govt Defaults
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday assured to regularise guest teachers Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, stating that he will be their 'shield & sword'
Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.
Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa
Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya
Foster urges new Northern Ireland secretary to 'revisit' scope of historical investigations unit
Plans to press ahead with the unit are being cited as a reason for Julian Smith’s sacking as Northern Ireland secretary.
Shock Video: Man in Hazmat Gear Barges Into Chinese Office, Douses Everything in Chemical Spray
Office workers stay frozen in place as man marches through their workspace
Bayelsa Supreme Court judgment danger to Nigeria’s democracy - Oshiomhole
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hinted that the party may file for the review of the Supreme Court judgment which sacked its candidate, David Lyon, as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
Train derails in Penn Station tunnel, causing delays for rush-hour commuters
A work train derailed in a Pennsylvania Station tunnel, causing mass delays for rush hour commuters Friday morning.
Nokia to deliver 5G in France and Italy with Iliad Group
Nokia has announced that its technology will upgrade Iliad Group networks to support 5G. It will also modernise the technology already in place so that it's ready for new services of the future.
Members of white nationalist groups can join US military, official says
Membership in extremist group won’t keep recruits out of US military, defense official tells congressional subcommittee.
Man killed over seat brawl in Mumbai-Latur-Bidar Express
At Daund station, the Government Railway Police rushed the victim to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries sometime later.
China coronavirus toll increases to 1,367
Chinese authorities on Thursday said the overall toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country has reached 1,367, with 52,526 confirmed cases
Canopy Growth says more cost cuts coming as it reports $124M loss
Canopy Growth Corp. is planning further cost cutting as it works to achieve positive cash flow and profitability, the cannabis producer's new chief executive said Friday as it reported a $124.17-million loss in its third quarter of 2020.
GBP/EUR Update - Cabinet Reshuffle - CityAM
Reports over the weekend of tensions rising between the UK and the EU over trade negotiations meant that the pound got off to a shaky start this week.
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level
For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...
OPPO Reno3 Pro coming to India on March 2 with 44MP dual punch hole camera
OPPO teased the upcoming launch of the Reno3 Pro in India on March 2. However, the new version of the phone will remove some important features already introduced with its Chinese version such as 5G.
Sexual abuse charges dropped against circus family
More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn. More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn.
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
Sadak par utarna padega: Jyotiraditya Scindia threatens to protest if MP govt fails to waive farm loans
"It is impossible that Congress party makes a promise and does not fulfill it. If Congress has promised something then it is very important to fulfill it...nahi to sadak par utarna padega [otherwise we'll take to the streets]" Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
Crown and Moriori sign a Deed of Settlement - Andrew Little
A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at KÅpinga Marae on RÄkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.
It's how to hit climate targets that matters
Business has taken the lead in propelling Australia towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges
Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in The Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
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Exports decline by 1.66% year-on-year to $25.97 billion in January
Imports too declined by 0.75 per cent USD 41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 15.17 billion during the month under review
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change: He ‘may be Argentinean but God is Brazilian’
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, who embraces his comparison to President Trump, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change.
Ex-Sports CS Echesa to Spend Weekend in Jail
Ex-Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa's woes deepen after the court ruled to have him...
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
(Bloomberg) -- Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.So far, that plan is holding up.Biden is down, Bernie Sanders is up and
Coalition defends ‘ineligible’ sports rorts grants
Coalition MPs have defended the "sports rorts" grants, despite a Senate inquiry hearing that more than 40 per cent of funded projects were ineligible.
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'
The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis
Microsoft's Windows Terminal: This is the final preview of its new command-line tool
Microsoft's Windows Terminal developers take a leaf from GNU terminal tmux.
Covid-19 infections: Ministry receives 250 complaints about face masks
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has received 250 complaints concerning face masks in the wake of Covid-19 infections. Its Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said the highest number comprised 181 complaints concerning expensive prices, while the other complaints...
Jagan Mohan Reddy illegal assets case: CBI files counter affidavit against Andhra Pradesh CM
The CBI filed counter affidavit before the Telangana HC, who is dealing with 11 petitions filed by Jagan seeking to quash the order of the CBI court and dispense with his personal appearance.
India's forex reserves soar to record $473 billion, gold down by $218 mn
Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.
It’s Not Supreme Court’s Job To Tell Parties How To Select Candidates, Even If Some Look Like Criminals
India is heading for kritarchy – rule by judges – if we expect every problem to be solved by men in black robes.
BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
Pakistan government's new social media rules draw criticism
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating cyberspace which opponents say could be used to stifle dissent and free speech.
New Paltz water deemed safe to drink after testing
A do-not-drink advisory has been lifted in New Paltz after a damaged fuel line led to complaints about the taste and smell of the water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
The daily business briefing: February 14, 2020
Prosecutors file more charges against Huawei, a judge halts a Microsoft military contract contested by Amazon, and more
Arrest Trillanes
THE Quezon City metropolitan trial court on Friday ordered the arrest of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and several others for conspiracy to commit sedition in connection with the “Ang Tutoong Narcolist” viral videos, which implicated President Duterte and some of his family members in the illegal drugs trade.
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
Tokyo: A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday.
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
Volkswagen offered 830-mn-euro settlement for German diesel cases
The mass lawsuit is one of the major legal hangovers from VW's 2015 admission to fitting 11 million vehicles worldwide with software to make motors appear less polluting in regulatory tests than in real driving conditions. While diesel buyers in the US have enjoyed generous buyback and compensation schemes, German drivers had so far gone uncompensated for the impact of the scandal, which has since spread to other carmakers.
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
Student fury as colleges push limits with accommodation fee hikes
A number of colleges around the country are raising their student accommodation fees by the maxim...
How Wollongong Uni beefed its tech to handle new 1t, 10GB/s microscopes
That's microscope, not telescope: Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
CSC offers course on emotional intelligence
As far as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is concerned, emotional intelligence (EI) is needed by government leaders to manage people well.
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
Thief steals man’s phone, clear out his bank account and takes additional loan
A man has been left totally devastated after his phone was stolen and the thief cleared out his bank account then took a loan with the account. Social media user, Benson, cried out after his father's
EFCC records 48 convictions, N8.5bn recoveries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recorded 48 convictions and recovered N8.5 billion in cash and assets within one year
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait
President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.
Why the SC rapped Department of Telecommunications desk officer over AGR order
"We will draw up contempt against everyone," said Justice Arun Mishra.
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Dark Mode comes to OneNote for Android
Microsoft has been developing Dark Mode for OneNote for Android since September last year, and the improved look has already come to the desktop and iOS. Now WinUnited reports that the feature is also rolling out to regular OneNote for Android users. The feature lets you switch to dark or light mode in settings or …
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
'US Has History of Spying on Phone Networks': Huawei Hits Back
According to Huawei, the US has been covertly accessing telecom networks worldwide, spying on other countries for quite some time.
How Yandex.Taxi is using automation to detect drowsy and dangerous drivers
Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex.Taxi is increasingly using automated technology to identify drowsy and dangerous drivers.
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in NYC
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter.
Time for Congress to reinvent itself: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Terming the 2020 Delhi Assembly poll results “disappointing”, Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the party needs
Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case
In a case closely watched by specialists in IT and internet law, as well as the information security community, a judge has ruled in favour of...
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Mexico City killing: Brutal murder sparks public outrage on gender violence
In this edition, we report on the public outrage over the brutal murder of a young Mexican woman that has highlighted the extent of femicide in Mexico. Plus the latest figures from the World Economic…
Hundreds of Iraqi women challenge al-Sadr's call for segregation
Baghdad, Iraq - Defiant chants and combative banners filled Tahrir Square in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday as hundreds of women from all walks of life gathered to demand their rights.
Hong Kong pledges nearly R50bn as city seeks to contain spread of coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged handouts totalling HK$25 billion to the Hospital Authority and businesses grappling with the coronavirus outbreak.
AZ revenues rise, but it says coronavirus could hit 2020
AstraZeneca’s new drugs powered a surge in revenues in 2019, but chief executive Pascal Soriot thinks the Covid-19 outbreak could weight on its 2020 performance.
Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault’s (RENA.PA) first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker on Friday, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it.
4 data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
Lacking in Charm: Pit Viper Bit Famous Indian Snake Rescuer Who Is Now Under Watch for 72 Hours
New Delhi (Sputnik): A renowned wildlife conservationist from India, who has captured over 50,000 stray snakes, was rushed to hospital in the state of Kerala after a deadly pit viper bit him during a rescue operation.
Safe to travel around Philippines — Duterte
The Philippines is expected to lose P42 billion in tourism revenues from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan due to the coronavirus outbreak from February to April, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat said Wednesday.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
The United States Extended Huawei's Provisional License for another 45 Days
President Trump's government has announced that it is extending Huawei's provisional license for another 45 days (to allow US companies to find alternatives to the Chinese telecommunications giant, which was considered a security threat to the United States, France Press reported. "The 45-day extension is necessary to allow existing telecommunication providers -- particularly those in rural US communities -- the ability to continue to temporarily and securely operate existing networks while they identify alternatives to Huawei for future operation", Department of Commerce wrote in a statement
Coronavirus cases surge for 2nd day after China revises diagnosis criteria
China on Friday confirmed another 5,090 coronavirus infections, and 121 more deaths, bringing the death toll near 1,400, according to The Associated Press. The country has seen a surge in new cases for the last two days since health authorities in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, changed the way they identify infections, with most of the new cases based on a physician's diagnosis before lab results come back. The surge in confirmed cases has dampened hope that the spread of the flu-like virus was slowing, but health experts say the higher numbers are partly due to the new methodology. "I suspect but can't be certain that the underlying trend is still downwards," said Paul Hunter, a professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia in England. Harold Maass
Grandmother of Faye Swetlik posts heartbreaking video of tragic girl singing
The grieving grandmother of South Carolina girl Faye Marie Swetlik released a heartbreaking video of the 6-year-old singing “You Are My Sunshine” — as cops launched a homicide investigation
Zelensky honors memory of Ukrainians fallen in Soviet-Afghan war
The Ukrainian leader laid flowers to the monument.
US Intelligence Community Sees Crypto As a Threat to the Greenback
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence is seeking a researcher to model risk scenarios for how and why the dollar could lose its global supremacy.
UAE won't use steel, iron to construct its first Hindu temple. This is how it will be built
The first Hindu temple in the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi will not use any steel or ferrous materials to build the temple, instead fly ash will be used to reinforce the concrete in the foundation.
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week.The train will originate from different locations -- north, south, east and west -- so that people from across country can avail its services
From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads
Japan was on high alert Friday due to the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, including that of two taxi drivers and a doctor, as well as
Another R. Kelly accuser
An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly filed Friday in Chicago includes sex abuse allegations involving a new accuser, adding to the jailed singer's mounting legal challenges across three states.
Female motorcyclist hospitalised after crash where van failed to stop
A motorcyclist was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital following a crash where a van failed to stop, police have said.
Pompeo sets off for 1st Africa trip, will visit Senegal, Angola, Ethiopia
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa Friday, where he will aid efforts to compete with the growing influence of China and fight threats of terrorism.
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Single-lane traffic restored
UPDATE 12:10 p.m. Single lane southbound traffic has now been restored on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.
A mass burial is held for more than 2,400 fetal remains found in a garage in Illinois
A mass burial was held in Indiana on Wednesday for the more than 2,400 fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage of a doctor who performed abortions.
Duoye Diri: God has finally healed Bayelsa
One of the first things Duoye Diri, the new governor of Bayelsa, said after receiving his certificate of return is that God has restored and healed the state.
BIR: Taxpayers should use online tax payment facilities
As the filing of the 2019 income tax returns nears, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked yesterday all taxpayers to make use of the online payment system which is more convenient and easy to use.
DPM: Under-quarantine Malaysians repatriated from Wuhan may be allowed home Feb 18
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The 105 Malaysians and their family members who were evacuated from Wuhan, China earlier this month will be allowed to go home in four more days if their condition remains the same, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today. The deputy prime minister said all of them...
IRB Infra Q3 PAT down 27% at Rs 160 crore
Total expenses increased to Rs 1,534.36 crore, from Rs 1,446.82 crore earlier.
Bloomberg Misleads on Stop-And-Frisk
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he “cut” the police practice of stop-and-frisk -- a policy that he “inherited” -- by “95%” by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office.
Americans to spend a record $27.4B for Valentine's Day, survey says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans are expected to set a record for Valentine's Day spending this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
Critical bug fix for Substrate Safe Mode released for checkra1n and unc0ver users
Substrate Safe Mode has been updated to version 0.9.6003 for the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks with a critical bug fix that everyone will want to install ASAP.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
BMW launches 530i Sport in India; priced at Rs 55.40 Lakh
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan can reach from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.1 seconds. The car also has an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Republicans spied on Democrats' House polling data
The National Republican Congressional Committee snooped on a polling meeting of its Democratic counterparts when they left the blinds open at their headquarters.
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
WTI climbs to fresh two-week highs above $52
The barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below the $51 handle on Thursday but recovered a large portion of its losses to close the day at $51.
Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Friday staged a protest against the sacking of erstwhile governor-elect David Lyon by the Supreme Court.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
PHOTOS: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Diri as Bayelsa gov-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, presented a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri. See photos: ...
Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event
Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have been credited with helping inform military veterans who subsequently chose to speak out against US and UK foreign polices following revelations of war crimes, falsehoods, and corruption.
Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet
Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.
You could be cheating on your taxes without realizing it. Here's how to tell.
Recent changes in tax laws eliminating or curtailing some long-time deductions and credits could turn ordinary taxpayers into inadvertent tax cheats.
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, describes a systemic approach to education, research and innovation
VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
I'm the one who cursed that boy - Atwoli on Echesa's troubles
Echesa is currently in state custody
Only 2,200 professionals in India disclosed annual income above ₹1 crore
I-T Dept shares data on income tax returns for 2018-19 via tweets
Trump admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine, having denied it during impeachment
Now acquitted by the Senate, the president can glibly admit to what he was accused of. In a chat last night with Geraldo Rivera, Donald Trump says he sent Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to dig for dirt o…
SC Comes Down Heavily On TELCOs For Not Paying AGR Dues, Asks Withdrawal Of Centre‘s Order Not To Take Coercive Action
SC Comes Down Heavily On TELCOs For Not Paying AGR Dues
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
NIA's painstaking Pulwama probe almost reaches dead end
"It was a blind case for us.There were lot of murmurs but everything needs to be established beyond doubt in the court of law," a senior official, who is part of the probe, said here. The first challenge was to establish the owner of the car used by suicide bomber Adil Ahmed Dar. There was nothing available from the vehicle which carried a cocktail of explosives.
Boris makes new cabinet 'parrot policies like children' in meeting
The prime minister sacked eight ministers on Thursday in a 'brutal' reshuffle that was eventually dominated by former Chancellor Sajid Javid's decision to quit.
Three offers Scots FREE 5G upgrade in towns and cities – find out if yours is on the list
SCOTS Three customers will have access to the network’s free super-fast 5G speeds by the end of the month. The firm’s 5G offering will be available on mobiles in 65 locations, including…
Breaking: Syrian military helicopter shot down in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a Syrian military helicopter was shot down by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
Kitgum in final preparation for St Janani Luwum day
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district is in final preparation to host the 43rd commemoration anniversary for the former Church of Uganda Archbishop, The most Rev Janani Luwum. This year’s memorial anniversary will be celebrated at Luwum’s ancestral village in Wii-Gweng village in Mucwini sub county, Kitgum district on Sunday, February 16th where …
Euro Buyers see Best Exchange Rate Since mid-December as Pound Sterling Boosted by Expectations for Increased Govt. Spending under Sunak
The British Pound has advanced against the Euro for six months in a row now and the momentum has taken the GBP/EUR exchange rate back up to 1.20
A large Swiss chocolatier that works with Hershey and Nestlé says it's rolling out 3D printed chocolate to the masses
Hotels, restaurants, and coffee chains could soon start offering customized 3D printed chocolate to customers.
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)
‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’
Turkey ready to join CPEC projects, Erdogan says
--Turkish president calls for 'quickly increasing' Pak-Turk trade to $1bn and gradually raising it to $5bn--PM Imran promises to fully facilitate Turkish business community in joint ventures with
You've Never Heard of the C-Suite Targeting Scam, but It's a Killer
A widespread but far less understood scam cost U.S. businesses more than $1.7 billion in 2019.
Agencies within the US Justice and Treasury Department are Seeking Millions of Dollars in Funding to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Federal agencies and departments established within the US Justice Department and the Treasury Department are reportedly requesting that millions of dollars be
Samsung's jailed board chairman has resigned
Lee Sang-hoon was convicted of violating South Korean union labor laws in December 2019, and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
After Supreme Court rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues immediately
The order by the DoT has asked telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm Friday.
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Brazil’s Largest Crypto-Friendly Bank Posts 42% Rise In Q4 2019
The largest standalone investment bank in Latin America, Banco BTG Pactual SA, recorded an impressive 42% net income growth during last year's fourth
Ramaphosa’s speech underscores weak SA credit outlook – Fitch
Fitch says Ramaphosa's speech left important questions unanswered.
Post-floods, Kodagu is still longing to draw in tourists
While hoteliers lament fall in arrivals, some other stakeholders are satisfied
ECI welcomes SC order on candidates with criminal history
SC also stated the parties should submit compliance reports to ECI within 72 hours of the selection of candidates.
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands
The first batch of RBE2 air defence radar systems will roll out from the joint venture between Thales and Reliance Defence Limited next month, Sourisse told.
Former Starbreeze executive convicted of insider trading
Overkill's The Walking Dead continues to haunt Starbreeze.
Blow to Bitcoin Bulls as Price Hits China FUD Level [Again]
Bitcoin was struggling to resume its explosive upside action on Friday as it felt the pressure from a so-called China FUD level. The offbeat
Jackson Carlaw: Scottish Tories are the alternative to SNP 'failure', says new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her "morally and politically bankrupt" Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
With profitability in mind, Renault plans slew of initiatives in India
The auto maker is also gearing up to bring a mass segment EV in India within the next two years
Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox, 38, with violating a previous trespass warning that prohibited him from being near the property, the Palm Beach Post reported. Trump was not in Florida at …
Coronavirus Will Not Stop The 2020 Geneva Motor Show
As one of the major events on the annual motoring calendar, the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show (G...
Karapatan opposes amendments to Human Security Act
Human rights group Karapatan has strongly opposed the amendments to Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act of 2007 saying these would institutionalize fascism, martial law and wholesale violations of human rights.
Two Dead in Mi-8 Helicopter Crash in Russia's Yamal - Emergency Services
Earlier on Friday, a Mi-8 transport helicopter, carrying 10 people on board, made a hard landing in Russia's northern Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, a representative of the region's emergency services said.
WATCH: A roundup of IOL's Top 5 stories this week
From a viral office sex video and swimming snakes to the EFF disrupting SONA, here are the stories that held the attention of our readers this week.
Watch out for this Android malware that even survives factory resets
Watch out for this persistent Android malware that even survives factory resets. xHelper: the indestructible Android malware that keeps coming back.
Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student
Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the
Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI
Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore
What’s venture capital and why does it matter for startups?
The term 'venture capital' is often thrown about in the tech startup world, but do you know what it means and how it works?
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
AGR order: After SC rap, DoT asks telcos to clear dues by midnight
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms, an order seen by PTI said
BTS Jungkook’s single Euphoria is the most streamed BTS solo on Genie and is the only solo to achieve the milestone of 1 million unique listeners on the platform
BTS main vocalist Jungkook's solo continues its impressive run on charts even a year after release. It remains the most streamed BTS solo on …
Minister Vladislav Goranov: The Bulgarian Currency is Undervalued
The Bulgarian lev is undervalued, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said, referring to econometric models for evaluating the exchange rates used by the IMF. Once again, Goranov has denied fears that the savings of Bulgarian citizens will melt after joining the eurozone and confirmed that the country will enter the eurozone with the same lev-euro exchange rate as it currently has.
Missing sledder found dead
RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a missing snowmobiler was found dead near Revelstoke.
Hindu Group Goes on Couple Chasing Spree on Valentine’s Day in PM Modi’s Hometown – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): A Hindu group in India, Barjrang Dal had issued an advisory warning couples against celebrating Valentine’s Day in public, citing it as “foreign culture" and a threat to the country's social value system.
Malaysia's modest GDP growth in line with neighbouring countries: Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent last year is considered better than some of its neighbours, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
Turkey to stand by Pakistan, Erdogan vows
--Turkish president reiterates support to Kashmir cause, Pakistan's stance in FATF--Slams Trump's Mideast peace plan, says 'agreement of the century is not a peace project but in fact a project fo
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
Rocket Report: Demo-2 launch this spring, concerns about Firefly’s backer
"You've got to make sure you've done everything you need to do."
Standard Chartered Joins Forces With Imperial College Business School For New Climate Risk Management Partnership
Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced on Thursday it has joined forces with
Still rising
BEIJING — The death toll from China’s virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday, as the United States complained of a “lack of transparency” from Beijing over its handling of a crisis that has fuelled global panic.
BSNL increases validity of this long term prepaid plan: Know price and other benefits
Other than 250 minutes of voice calls, the plan offers access to Personalised Ringback Tones (PRBT) for 60 days. It does not include any high-speed data benefits.
Russian woman sued for escaping coronavirus quarantine
A quarantined Russian woman faces a lawsuit for endangering the public after escaping from a hospital by short-circuiting the electronic door to her ward, according to reports. Alla Ilyina, who had
China’s virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
The China's government extended the Lunar New Year holiday to keep factories and offices closed. Cinemas, and other tourist sites shut down.
Emergency Management Southland Keeping Watch On Weather
This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland.
Michelle Obama to have another school named after her
The school board disclosed that the idea to have the name of the school changed was first proposed by the PTA which sent a letter with the proposal. Read more on TUKO.co.ke.
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department’s review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney in St. Louis and …
Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under
Post Office jail terms 'a national scandal', says Telford MP Lucy Allan
Telford MP Lucy Allan has called for a parliamentary debate into the "national scandal" which saw a Shropshire post office worker jailed because of a computer glitch.
Appili Therapeutics Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Equity Offering
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Appili Therapeutics Inc.
Exports dip 1.66% in January
The trade deficit was $15.05 billion in January 2019.Imports too declined by 0.75$ $41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $15.17 billion during the month under review
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS
The group is even bigger now, and America’s conflict with Iran is only making the fight against it more complicated.
The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed
We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.
Protests in Greece over New Refugee Centers
Greek administrative officials and residents of the five Greek Aegean islands accommodating refugees and migrants have staged a protest in Athens against plans to build new camps. Dozens of protesters from the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos Leros and Kos gathered in front of the interior ministry, carrying placards against projects for new refugee camps.
Witness appeal after pedestrian and car collide on East Kilbride road
The incident took place at the junction of Calderwood Road and Angus Avenue.
R&L upgrades PH credit rating
In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Embassy said the upgrade was made in view of the steady progress of the government’s reforms to modernize the tax system, the prioritization of the socio-economic agenda, the launch of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), and the Build, Build, Build program.
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
Syrian Observatory: Israeli Raid Targeted Iranian Cargo Plane Landing in Damascus International
The raid Killed 7 Iranian and Syrian officers.
ICAO forecasts $4-5 billion hit to first-quarter airline revenue from virus
ICAO forecast global airline revenue could fall by $4bn to $5bn in the first quarter due to flight cancellations linked to the coronavirus
Galaxy Home Mini free for Galaxy S20 pre-orders in Korea
When Samsung introduce new devices that are not smartphones alongside their new smartphones, the immediate assumption is that the former will be used as incentives to get people to pre-order the la…
Star fund manager's bet on $4.3 billion worth of Argentine debt is dangerously close to unraveling
Franklin Templeton and its star money manager, Michael Hasenstab, have $4.3 billion worth of Argentine bonds as the country marches towards rest...
Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has attacked one of the jurors who convicted Roger Stone while sharing her social media details to millions of people after she spoke out in support of Justice Department prosecutors.Tomeka Hart, who served as the foreperson of the jury that found Mr Stone guilty of seven
New CEO Appointed For Harraways
Mr Scott is also pleased to advise that Mr Henry Hawkins has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Henry brings a wealth of local and international experience, and knowledge of the food manufacturing sector to the Company. Harraways is fortunate to have him in this role as it embarks on its continuing journey of growth, supplying quality products to both the local and export markets.
Taiwan tracks down 3 visitors from Hong Kong who escaped coronavirus isolation
Two men and one woman could face stiff fines.Three people arriving from Hong Kong who should have been in isolation due to Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) measures were found in the bustling Taipei neighborhood of Ximending Friday (Feb. 14).
Students Stripped For Menstruation Checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
ABS-CBN franchise can wait — Cayetano
WHILE the House leadership is aware of the clamor of many, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said they are not rushing the discussion on the renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation’s franchise.
American Lone Soldier Terror Victim Released From Hospital
The American-born lone soldier who was wounded in last week’s car-ramming attack in Jerusalem has just been released from the hospital.
South Africa postpone Pakistan T20 series over player workload concerns
South Africa and Pakistan were planning to play three Twenty20 games in March, but the series has been delayed over player workload worries.
Amotekun: South West Governors, IGP agree on state-based arrangement; shelve regional plan
The announcement was made after the governors met with the Inspector-General Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
East Anglian Labour Parties opt for Sir Keir Starmer in leadership race
Constituency Labour Parties across the region are lining up to support Sir Keir Starmer in the race to become the party's new leader in the spring.
Odisha to tap 5T model for mineral resource mapping, extend KALIA scheme
State to also set World-class core sample laboratory and develop select rural habitats as smart villages akin to smart cities
People share what happens if you ask Google Assistant to be your valentine
Google India kicked things off with a social media campaign on Valentine's Day in which it asked the Google Assistant to be its valentine.
NERC: Power sector recorded N1.7trn tariff shortfall in four years
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the power sector recorded ₦1.72 trillion tariff-related revenue shortfall from 2015 to 2019. The commission said this in a newly released consultation paper
Bitcoin Tweets Reach 2-Year High as $10K Fuels Google Interest Surge
Twitter users churn out 75,000 posts mentioning Bitcoin in a single day, as price action sees mainstream consumers pay fresh attention.
Another rate cut early March, stimulus package end-February?
KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a monetary policy adjustment, on top of a fiscal stimulus package, to boost Malaysia’s economy soon is getting higher.
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Mayor impact: Brexit felt in rural Germany as village loses its chief
Europe has not felt the full impact of Brexit yet. But one corner of rural Germany is feeling its effects already.
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defence
President Donald Trump on Thursday casually cast aside one of the central claims of his impeachment defence by openly admitting sending his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to Ukraine to hunt for dirt on his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI
The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram.
Bong Go visits Sulu to give aid to families made homeless by fire
Over 2,227 families comprising of 11,225 individuals lost their homes due to electric overload that razed their houses and properties last February 3. Because of the incident, the families have been temporarily evacuated to the nearby sports complex and tennis court in Jolo.
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashed Donald Trump at an event in New York City on Tuesday while simultaneously showing support for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
No charges for former FBI Deputy Director Andy McCabe as DOJ closes case
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether he lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure.
Not approached by any telco to finance AGR dues, says SBI chairman
The payments to be made by the companies include Rs 53,000 crore by Vodafone Idea, Rs 35,500 crore by Bharti Airtel and Rs 14,000 crore by the now defunct Tata Teleservices
Lion Air offers discounts to rev up business amid virus fears
Indonesia’s largest low-cost carrier is offering significant price cuts for flights to and from three destinations in the country as the aviation business is weighed down by concern over the coronavirus outbreak.
AGR-hit Vodafone Idea postpones Q3 analyst call
The filing, in late evening on Thursday, said the new date of the call will be intimated separately but did not give any reason for the postponement.
'Gold pits have become tombs': mining leaves a tragic legacy in Cameroon
The ruthless quest for gold in eastern Cameroon has left the landscape peppered with deadly open pits
OnePlus 8 visits GeekBench benchmark, reveals Snapdragon 865 as standard chipset
The OnePlus 8 has just been to GeekBench and in the process, has revealed what will power it. Good news, it's the Snapdragon 865.
'The Batman': Robert Pattinson suits up in camera test footage
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Robert Pattinson dons the new Batman suit in camera test footage released for The Batman by director Matt Reeves.
New NIRA board tasked to expedite issuance of identity cards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice has tasked the newly appointed Board Members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to restore confidence among citizens in the issuance of the National Identity Cards. Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo said several Ugandans have been left in a state of uncertainty by the delays …
Jean-Claude Juncker: Von der Leyen and I are ‘like the two popes’
Former Commission chief says he still has an office in the ‘architectural monster’ that is the Berlaymont.
Under China's coronavirus lockdown, millions have nowhere to go
(Reuters) - Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Google takes appeal against €2.4bn fine to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice is hearing Google's appeal over a 2017 sanction for anti-competitive behaviour.
DoT Asks Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Others To Clear AGR Dues By Midnight
Airtel has told the DoT it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore of AGR dues by Feb. 20, 2020, and the balance before next date of hearing.
French Oscars academy promises reforms after Polanksi row
France's Cesar Academy, which awards its version of the Oscars, was in crisis Friday after its entire board resigned, overwhelmed by a series of rows that have infuriated both women's activists and industry insiders.
Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp
It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison.
Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital
The man sustained 'serious injuries' , police confirmed
Police investigating sudden death of woman, 30, in Bridgend
It is understood she had been dead for several weeks
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
S. Korean, Canadian FMs agree on efforts to boost bilateral economic ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada agreed Friday to make efforts to expand bilateral economic cooperation and bolster exchanges of high-level officials. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne held talks in Munich on the sidelines of a three-day security forum that opened Friday, according to the foreign ministry. The top diplomats agreed to increase exc...
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
Meet Bitcoin Market’s Most Accurate Technical Indicator: Lamborghini
Take a break Golden Cross, bitcoin now has found a better technical indicator in Lamborghini this Valentine's Day. So it appears, there is a great
WanaArtha Life’s securities accounts blocked by AGO in Jiwasraya trickle down effect
WanaArtha Life assured its policyholders that the policy benefits in the insurer were safe and that it was trying to handle the situation with the AGO, OJK and other relevant authorities.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, has withdrawn from the race over a leaked sex video, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
3 Reasons Why DexCom's Q4 Update Delighted Investors
The medical-device maker delivered good news across the board for the quarter.
Taman Desa condo developer confirms slab collapse, says cause under investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The developer of The Address condominium project in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur has affirmed a structure in the building gave way during construction earlier today. In a statement on The Address’ official Facebook page, Maxim Holdings management also sought to assure its...
Farmer’s marriage proposal shows up on Google Maps
A German man’s marriage proposal got a bigger audience than he had planned after it showed up on an aerial picture used by Google Maps.
Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japan tests positive for coronavirus
A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were on board the ship.
Assad regime helicopter is shot down for the second time in four days as rebels boost attacks on Syrian government
The Syrian National Coalition shared footage of a burning helicopter crashing to the ground as they announced the aircraft had been downed. Pictured is the first attack.
How Will The Democratic Primary Change Now That It’s Moving To More Diverse States?
Many observers of the 2020 Democratic primary expect that the race will be much different as it moves to states with more diverse electorates. In particular, th…
2 years after Parkland, Fla., school shooting, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
Supporters say the measure is needed because the shooter who killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two years ago was able to buy guns despite a history of psychotic behavior.
London fashion week opens as coronavirus hits attendance
Event kicks off without many press and buyers from important Chinese market
Farm labourers union decries LPG price hike in Karimnagar
They fear a triple whammy with the hike in RTC bus fares, and the proposed electricity and house tax increases
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
An Australian court has been ordered to reveal the author of a bad dental review.
Rishi Sunak 'honoured' To Be Appointed As UK’s New Finance Minister
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak said that he is “honoured” to be appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer after he replaced Sajid Javid as UK's next FM.
Third Indian tests positive for coronavirus on board quarantined Japanese cruise
This is the third confirmed case of Indian nationals testing positive for the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed lives of over 1,100 people in China.
'We are so proud' - President Ramaphosa shares moment with Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi
In a clip shared online, President Ramaphosa is seen joking with Zozibini Tunzi, later adding that he watched her Miss Universe crowning.
Videos of Syrian Helicopter Allegedly Being Struck by Militants Near Aleppo Emerge Online
Earlier on Friday, militants reoortedly shot down a Syrian army helicopter in the country’s Aleppo province, in what has become the second such downing over the past three days.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Commuter suffers horrific facial injuries after being attacked and robbed while walking to the train station
A HELPLESS woman was battered black and blue by two twisted thieves as she walked to a train station. The innocent 50-year-old was ambushed in Sydney by the despicable duo who stole her bag, phone …
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 71.37 against US dollar
On a weekly basis, the rupee has gained 3 paise.
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
My curse on Echesa is real, Atwoli says after ex-CS arrest in Sh39bn scam
Echesa was sacked two months after the supposed curse from the Cotu boss
Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch
Banerjee, who was the railway minister from 2009-2011, said that she was not even informed about the inauguration after having shed tears years back to get the project approved.
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Otterbox Cases For The Galaxy S20 Series Are Now Available
In case you’re planning to pick up one of the Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones, getting an Otterbox case is always a good option. This company has been in
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, February 7-14
This week, multiple companies released new information on equipment. Along with the equipment updates, the USDA released a new report, crop insurance received a cut, and hemp stayed in the news. If you missed anything from last week, follow the Successful Farming staff’s work in last week's recap. Read more: What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 31-February 6
Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Climate-Coffee Connection
The beans that power the kingdom’s coffeehouses, which are hotbeds of talk about social change, are threatened by diminishing water supplies
Harry and Meghan to close Buckingham Palace office and cut staff
The Sussexes are due to officially start their new life outside royal duties in the spring of this year.
Law firms scrap dress codes and ‘Dear Sirs’ to modernise image
City tries to become better place for women to work after harassment scandals
Updated: INEC Declares Diri winner of Bayelsa guber election
The coast is now clear for the Bayelsa State People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2019 election, Senator Douye...
Sterlington man accused of forcing woman & baby into truck at knife-point
Sterlington police have arrested a man accused of a domestic incident in which the victim says she and her baby were kidnapped at knife-point.
A Senior BBC Boss Who Gave A Speech To Hedge Fund Managers Is Still Involved In A Review Of Rules On Staff Speaking Arrangements
Kamal Ahmed apologised to BBC staff over the £12,000 speaking fee and said he would not take the money.
U.S. looking for industry partnership to counter Huawei: White House official
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States is looking to develop a partnership with the telecoms industry to provide alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Supreme Court orders Indian telcos to pay US$13b or face action
NEW DELHI, Feb 14 — India’s Supreme Court today ordered top telecom companies to pay US$13 billion (RM53.8 billion) in unpaid spectrum and licensing fees by March 17 or face punishment in a fresh blow to ailing mobile carriers. Shares in Vodafone Idea, which said it would be hardest hit by the...
'How Did RDX Reach? Probe First, Then Memorial': NCP Questions Centre Over Pulwama Attack
Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik questioned the Centre over why no investigation was set up to probe the Pulwama attack details of which are still scarce
Day of reckoning for FETÖ's 'first coup attempt' in Turkey
An indictment wrapped up on Friday sheds light on the terrorist group FETÖ's bid to remove the intelligence chief in 2012, in what it terms the group's 'first coup attempt,' calling for the trial of 34 suspects including police chiefs
COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan
As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.
Supreme Court order on decriminalising politics will help set new moral yardsticks: EC
In a statement, the commission said it will reissue with changes its October 10 2018 instructions and guidelines for ensuring publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates and the concerned political parties for the information of voters following the apex court order.
Railways modifies capex spending model, enhances focus on critical projects
The national transporter has decided to disburse budgetary grants in full to projects nearing completion and will partially fund those in the initial stages
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construction a 550km SGR
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Hong Kong, Singapore rugby sevens postponed over virus
The flagship Hong Kong Sevens was slated for April 3-5, with Singapore a week later.
China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
BEIJING — China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths rose slightly to 143, bringing the total fatalities in mainland China to 1,523. The total number of confirmed cases in the …
Prosecutors get final word at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial in NYC
By the time prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial give their closing argument on Friday, it will have been more than a week since jurors heard one of his accusers recount what prosecutors describe as a vile sexual encounter with the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record
SC said parties fielding candidates with criminal records must tell why they had chosen them over those with clean records .It gave the EC the responsibility of flagging non-compliance to the apex court as contempt of its directions
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 release date, news and leaks
The Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to land in 2020 and hopefully it will be a more polished device than the first one.
Bidar sedition case: Arrested for portraying PM Modi in poor light over CAA & NRC, 2 women granted bail
A sedition case was slapped against two women -- the headmistress of Shaheen school and the mother of a 9-year-old student -- for their alleged involvement in staging a drama against the CAA and the NRC at the institution.
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts
Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
‘Valuable life lesson:’ Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
Destine Spiller wrote an apology at her final mediation circle Thursday in The Pas before reading it to elders and First Nations leaders
Tech challenges can be turned into opportunities: RGUKT Chancellor
‘Experiment on to provide the best quality education to the top 1% of rural undergraduates’
Sun TV Q3 PBT drops by 8.12% at Rs 498.46 crore; revenue grows marginally
The subscription revenues for the quarter was up by 18 per cent to Rs 411.85 crore from Rs 349.60 crore for the corresponding quarter ended December 31, 2018
Tesla's Giga New York is poised to meet a critical workforce target
It appears that Tesla will be meeting its workforce goals in its Gigafactory New York facility, with the company reportedly only a few hundred workers short of its 1,460 target for April 2020. With this in mind, Tesla seems poised to meet its end of its deal with the state, avoiding a potential $41.2 million […]
Full FORCE of the Law! Met Police's brutal takedown of moped thugs is captured in incredible dashcam and helicopter videos
Video caught from police helicopters (pictured) and ground vehicles show how officers in London are clamping down on moped offenders with specialist tactics including ramming.
For 'Strong India', All-Girls College in Amravati Forces Students to Take Pledge Against 'Love Marriage'
Reports have claimed that the administration of the Mahila Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya forced the students to take the absurd pledge, which was a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) camp.
Video footage of Turkish-backed militants downing Syrian chopper in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A Syrian military helicopter was shot down (video at bottom of article) by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.
Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry
DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary elections were thrown into turmoil after thousands of potential candidates were excluded from standing. The elections, due to take place on Feb. 21, will be the first test of the government since protests erupted across the country in the aftermath of the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construct 550km SGR line
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans
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How powerful was Harvey Weinstein? His film legacy paints a picture
LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 — At the heart of Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial is a power dynamic between a producer of some of the biggest culture-defining films of the past 20 years and two women who accuse him of abusing that stature by sexually assaulting them. Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not...
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
Security officials said the bag was emptied at an isolated place and it was found that the beep sound was coming out of a power bank.
Deep Dive: Paper Checks: The Bane Of Student Disbursements?
The Disbursements Tracker Deep Dive examines how checks are alive and well for student aid disbursements, despite security flaws and better digital methods.
Reliance Retail fastest growing globally: Deloitte
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail has topped the list of ‘50 Fastest-growing retailers globally between FY2013-2018’ in the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing 2020 index. The Indian retailer had r
2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade
Here's why you can't go past these two top ASX dividend shares as long-term investments over the next decade.
Roku Beats The Street For Q4 Earnings, Makes Wild Prediction For Cord Cutting Movement
Roku has released its earnings report for the last quarter of 2019, and the company did very well exceeding its expectations.
Coronavirus: Third Indian on cruise ship in Japan tests positive; all are doing well, says embassy
They have been taken to ‘hospitals for further treatment and quarantine’.
TN budget 2020-21 highlights: State's economy was strong despite global slowdown, says OPS
Tamil Nadu achieved growth of 8.1 per cent in 2018-19, says Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam in his state budget speech.
Ivan Geshev: There will be Permanent Checks of What is Burnt in the TPPs
The Prosecutor's Office ordered the Minister of Ecology to immediately check whether there is illegal burning of waste in the Thermal Power Plants Bobov Dol, Brickel, Sliven and Pernik, which are linked to businessman Hristo Kovachki. Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev and Ministers Mladen Marinov (Minister of interior) and Emil Dimitrov (Minister of Environment) were in Bobov Dol on February 13 and announced that the TPP would no longer burn waste there and pollute the air in the area.
Chartered Accountants Ireland excludes Willie McAteer
Willie McAteer has been excluded from Chartered Accountants Ireland after a disciplinary tribunal found he had brought discredit on himself and his profession.
Remedy holds steady, posting solid growth across the board
Finnish developer moves forward on live-service multiplayer game plans
Syrian Armed Forces Helicopter Shot Down in Aleppo - Reports
Militants shot down a Syrian army helicopter in Aleppo province, according to the Anadolu news agency.
AFRICOM chief conducts assessment tour in Manda Bay following January attack
MANDA BAY, Kenya, Feb 14 - The US Africa Command surveyed the progress of recent security developments at Manda Bay, Thursday and met with U.S. service - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
DoT asks telecommunication companies to clear dues before midnight
15 entities owe the Government Rs 1.47 lakh crore
No to travel ban on ASEAN members
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he will not support a travel ban to and from Singapore and other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid the 58 cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Bitcoin ‘Lambo Line’ Indicator Suggests Bull Market Inbound
According to findings from ChartStar, the number of 'Lambo' mentions on Reddit turns out to be a very good indicator for predicting strong Bitcoin moves.
Is 5AMLD Causing Crypto Companies to Shut Down & Relocate?
The EU's 5th anti-money laundering directive has already caused some crypto firms to relocate or shut down. Is regulation really a good thing for crypto?
Paris-based Inato raises €12.9 million Series A to grow its clinical research platform
French startup Inato, a platform that helps biopharmaceutical companies increase their pool of patients in clinical trials, recently announced it has raised €12.9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Obvious Ventures and Cathay Innovation, with participation from previous investors Serena and Fly Ventures.
MOBE ’six-figure income from home’ swindlers to pay FTC $17m, hand over tropical island real estate
21 steps, thousands of dollars, and the secret to easy cash was revealed.
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest
A second Bashar Assad regime helicopter was downed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, local reports said Friday. According to footage circulated on...
Bloomberg’s Instagram meme ad campaign is backfiring
The Democratic candidate’s recent sponcon doesn’t seem to be convincing people he’s any more relatable, hip, or funny than he was before.
Investors Continue To Look Past The Coronavirus
Tokyo was a notable exception in the Asia Pacific region, as the other major equity markets, like in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia, advanced. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose fo
UPDATED: Suspected Mpape bank robbers arraigned
The five armed robbery suspects arrested in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank branch in Mpape, Abuja were arraigned..
Focus on investment and job creation: Donald Trump's India plan revealed
Creating new jobs and boosting manufacturing is critical for Trump in his re-election bid later this year
'Open to Tweaking Inside And Outside Budget For Economic Growth', Says Nirmala Sitharaman
The government had announced a host of steps in the Union Budget, presented on February 1 in Parliament
US government $10bn Pentagon cloud contract put on hold
Jeff Bezos believes Trump nixed Amazon’s bid for Microsoft in pursuit of political agenda.
Stubborn strain of Android malware disses resets
It's being called nasty—oh, the reinfection of it all— and sneaky for good reason: It's all of that, known to headache-watchers as xHelper, which turns out to be of no help at all once infected. The ...
Five dead after tourist boat capsizes in Bangladeshi lake
At least five people died after a tourist boat capsized in south-eastern Bangladesh on Friday, rescuers said. The boat carrying nearly 30 tourists overturned in Kaptai Lake while it was on way t...
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Guilty in Wal-Mart mayhem
An Okanagan man pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of charges, stemming from a crime spree last spring that saw him evade police for several days.
TRB Ventures targets over RM8bil in property deals this year
KUALA LUMPUR: TRB Ventures Sdn Bhd is targeting over 50 per cent increase in new property sales to 21,000 units worth over RM8 billion this year via its property marketplace platform, MHub.
Midnight fire guts Delta varsity hostel
Onyekachukwu Meluwa, Warri A midnight fire, on Friday, gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus Three of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East Council Area of the state. ...
Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib
Turkish-backed rebels also shot down a Syrian military helicopter in northern Syria on Tuesday, killing its crew members in a fiery crash
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a trip to the US planned for next month after a furious phone call from President Donald Trump in which Trump slammed down the phone on the prime minister.
Do you want us to wind up SC?: Top court fumes at govt, telcos over non-payment of AGR dues
'We don't know who is creating this nonsense. Is there no law left in the country? It is better not to live in this country and rather leave the country,' the bench observed.
More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak
Indias aspirational growth of 6-7% depends on risk capital and strong corporate governance code, Kotak said.
Michelle Obama will have second California school named after her
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board in northern California has voted to rename one of its elementary schools after the former first lady.
Warren says race is still 'wide open,' has raised $6M since Iowa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reported Thursday that she has raised about $6 million dollars since the Iowa caucuses, remarking that the Democratic primary race is far from over.
J&K: India must swiftly lift remaining curbs, says EU after envoys’ visit to Jammu and Srinagar
Diplomats from Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Poland, New Zealand, Mexico, Afghanistan, Austria, Uzbekistan, and the EU, visited the Union Territory this week.
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?
Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
EUR/GBP bounces off 2020 lows, around 0.8320
The sterling is correcting lower following the moderate pick-up on Thursday and is helping EUR/GBP to bounce off recent yearly lows in the sub0.8300 r
FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat
Between 1963 and 1970, the separatist FLQ planted deadly bombs and kidnapped a Quebec cabinet minister. Saturday at 7 p.m., W5 interviews main players who recall the violence that occurred on Canadian soil, 50 years ago, during the FLQ Crisis.
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?
COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...
PM Modi Sends Congratulatory Letter To Varanasi Rickshaw Puller Who Invited Him For Daughter’s Marriage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a letter to a rickshaw puller Mangal Kevat, who is from the PM's Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi.
Tobacco farmers worry over proposed hike in National Calamity Contingent Duty
‘Move will pave the way for smuggling of illegal cigarettes into the country’
E Tū: NZ First Photographs Deeply Worrying
Reports that coalition member New Zealand First took photographs of Stuff journalist Matt Shand and RNZ journalist Guyon Espiner meeting former New Zealand First president Lester Gray in Tauranga are deeply worrying.
Mum sobs 'we have nothing' as family-of-six booted out of home after 17 years
EXCLUSIVE: Bryn and Leigh Davies and their four children, aged between 12 and 21, had been living in a bungalow next to a school in Hoddesdon, Herts, but claim they were evicted and given just an hour to pack up essentials
Hong Kong authorities find excessive levels of Legionella in MTR cooling towers after 11 people infected
The Centre for Health Protection has found excessive levels of Legionella bacteria in tested samples of cooling towers at Choi Hung MTR station following 11 infections in Wong Tai Sin, a nearby neighbourhood. The water-dwelling bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease which can lead to a fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and diarrhoea. Humans contract the disease – […]
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
German economy flatlines as eurozone growth hits seven-year low
Germany's economy is stagnating as a slowdown in spending and exports wiped out growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 with GDP unchanged.
FIR against Bhuj college principal for forcing 64 girl students to remove underwear
Besides the college principal, police have also booked the hostel warden and two women hostel assistants.
Australian government is burning our children's future
Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, Australia, not far from the coast, every summer we would spend seemingly endless carefree days at the beach - swimming, sunbathing and eating freshly-caught fish. I was there again last year with my family, during the Christmas break, but this time rather than enjoying the beach we spent the holiday glued to the television screen, watching as small bushfires across the country rapidly grew into huge uncontrollable conflagrations, burning everything right down to the shoreline.
Lufthansa cancels China flights through to late March
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it would prolong its suspension of flights to the Chinese mainland until March 28 over the...
New Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw will be lucky to see out 18 months in the job
In an analysis piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says party insiders see Carlaw as "prickly" and a "stop gap" leader
CIA spied on India, Pakistan, others through secretly-owned Swiss firm
More than 100 countries across the world including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh bought Swiss encryption equipment without suspecting that foreign spies, in
AGI and AMA to partner GITFIC
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Motorists to pay more for petrol, diesel as import bill rises
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14- Motorists will from mid-night pay more for super petrol after the energy watchdog hiked the price of the commodity by Sh2.67 to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Tonto Dikeh will expose Bobrisky as she did ex-husband - Kingsley Abasili
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to react to reports of Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky's plan to get married. Identified as Kingsley Abasili, he stated that Tonto Dikeh would exposed Bobrisky like she did her ex.
These are the 14 hidden features on the new £20 note which is released next week
The £20 note will go plastic free on Thursday, 20 February - but designers have packed the note with some new hidden features
Pete Buttigieg’s Controversial Admiration for “Opportunity Zones”
As mayor, Buttigieg supported so-called opportunity zones, which are meant to revitalize low-income areas but in practice accelerate gentrification.
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Law student released from prison after two years as high court overturns rape conviction
Osiphesona Ngcanga's future as a law student and an assistant lecturer at Nelson Mandela University was brought to an abrupt end after he started serving his jail time.
Alabama Lawmaker’s Troll Job Bill Requiring Vasectomies Is Clearly Unconstitutional
One Alabama lawmaker appears to believe she’s got the answer to “neutralize” Alabama’s restrictive abortion law. State Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) introduced HB-238 on Thursday, which would require every man to get a vasectomy within a month of his 50th birthday or the birth of their third child; under the law, the procedure is to be paid for out of the men’s own pockets.
6 Tax Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing
You don't need to itemize to reap these lucrative tax breaks.
General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein
Plan to build home near Kilmarnock Park rejected by East Ayrshire Council
A number of objections have been lodged.
Yellow weather warning issued for Louth as Storm Dennis approaches
Met Éireann issue wind and rain warning for Louth
A very big communications job needs to be undertaken: Tokyo 2020 organisers on Coronavirus threat
The head of IOC’s coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled or moved
Tonto Dikeh will expose Bobrisky as she did ex-husband - Kingsley Abasili
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to react to reports of Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky's plan to get married. Identified as Kingsley Abasili, he stated that Tonto Dikeh would exposed Bobrisky like she did her ex.
Adani Group, Airport Authority of India ink pacts for managing Ahmedabad and two other airports
Three subsidiaries of the group – Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, Adani Lucknow International Airport Limited and Adani Mangaluru International Airport Limited – have signed concession agreements with the AAI.
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
Peugeot offers new EV and hybrid buyers sixth month’s free charging
Peugeot is offering buyers of any of its new electric or plug-in hybrids six months of free public charging. The deal, being run in conjunction with the Polar network, coincides with the launch of Peugeot’s hybrid range – which includes the 3008 SUV, 508 and 508 SW – and the arrival of the all-new, all-electric […]
Trump 'wasn't bothered' by Barr criticism of tweets
President Trump was not upset about Attorney General William Barr condemning his tweets, according to the White House.