NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea

The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea.

Kyiv Court Refuses To Mitigate Pretrial Restrictions For Two Suspects In Sheremet's Killing

A Kyiv court has refused to mitigate pretrial restrictions for two suspects in the high-profile 2016 killing of journalist Pavel Sheremet in the Ukrainian capital.

Son of Congo president not charged in France

Paris, France | AFP | A son of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has not been charged in a French probe into the assets in France of the families of several African leaders, his lawyer said Friday, although his name has been cited in the investigation. A lawyer in the case had on …

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

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...

Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions

Iran's economy has been battered since US President Donald Trump in 2018 abandoned an international nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions and a

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.

Experience: I made bombs for al-Qaida

In 1998, two US embassies were bombed, killing 200 Africans. I no longer wanted to be part of it

White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency

The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.

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WFP worried about impending food shortage in refugee settlements

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | World Food Programme-WFP is worried about the impending food shortage that is expected in May this year. The UN agency is running out of both food and monetary aid to support refugees in different parts of the country. WFP supports 1.2 million refugees in Uganda with food and monetary …

More Cameroonians enter Nigeria to flee violence ―UN

Almost 8,000 people have fled into Nigeria from Cameroon in the past two weeks to escape clashes between the security forces and separatists.

UN warns of humanitarian disaster if locust swarms aren't stopped

Billions of locusts have been swarming across the Arabian peninsula and East Africa

Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones

IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.

North Korean official reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine

A North Korean who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his coronavirus quarantine.

Lagos: NSCDC parades two siblings, impounds 120 gallons of suspected petroleum product  

NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Friday paraded two siblings suspected to be petroleum vandals in Badagry, Lagos State.

Just in: Lagos NSCDC impounds 120 gallons of suspected petroleum product in Badagry

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Friday paraded two siblings suspected to be petroleum vandals in Badagry, Lagos State.

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.

Two men in court for allegedly loitering around banks in Badagry

The police on Friday arraigned two men for allegedly loitering around some banks in a Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos.

Police kill 3 armed robbery suspects in Onitsha

Three armed robbery suspects were shot dead on Thursday by operatives of the Anambra Police Command after a gun duel in Onitsha.

Would-Be Author Who Befriended Fotis Dulos and Quickly Creeped Him Out Charged with Trespassing: Cops

Late murder defendant Fotis Dulos befriended an apparent well-wisher who ended up creeping him out, say police in Farmington, Connecticut. The defendant Brad Ragaglia, 61, wanted to write a book, authorities said in Fox 61 report.

California man freed after 15 years in prison thanks to genealogy website data

Authorities used DNA links developed through publicly available genealogical websites to free man wrongfully convicted of killing housemate

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.

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.

Heart-rending moment ‘autistic’ girl, 6, asks ‘am I going to jail’ when cops are called after ‘tantrum’

BODYCAM footage shows a six-year-girl who was led out of her school asking a police officer if she was being sent to jail. The girl, who is named Nadia and thought to be on the autism spectrum, was…

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...

Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake

Five people have drowned after a tourist boat sank on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati.

5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj

Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.

Three madrasa students drown in Cauvery

Three students of a madrasa in Mysuru drowned when they went fishing in the Cauvery at Srirangapatna on Friday. They have been identified as Mujassim (17), Tousif (17) and Iftikar (18).The trio slippe

15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident

According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.

Eurostat: Which EU Countries have the Highest Marriage Rates?

In 2018, the European Union (EU) countries with the highest number of marriages relative to the population were Cyprus (7.8 marriages per 1 000 inhabitants), Romania (7.

Hungarian MEP: Rising Antisemitism Fueled by Illegal Immigration

Hungarian MEP Balázs Hidvéghi said this week that “radical Muslim antisemitism” is on the rise in Europe thanks to illegal immigration.

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

Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue

Greek City Times Article

Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody

A Copenhagen court on February 14 ruled that Latvian citizen Kristīne Misāne should remain in custody pending an extradition request in place from South Africa, where she will face charges of kidnapping, document forgery and other charges.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser

Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser

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

Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown

US billionaire Michael Bloomberg has launched a charm offensive to convince black voters, an important bloc in Democratic politics, that he is the right candidate to take on President Donald Trump in November.

Warren Claims Bloomberg’s ‘Redlining’ Comments Should Disqualify Him from Presidential Race

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Thursday took direct aim at fellow 2020 contender Michael Bloomberg, saying the former New York City mayor should not be the Democratic nominee because of comments he made several years ago blaming the 2008 housing crisis on banks abandoning racially

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.

Mike Bloomberg once said taking too much money from the rich and giving it to the poor was a bigger problem than income inequality

Bloomberg once said in 2018 that taking too much money from the rich was a bigger problem than income inequality. 'I think income inequality is ...

Deji of Akure palace: Things to know about one of the significant places in Yorubaland

Nigeria is filled with many untapped tourist centres. Deji of Akure palace which is 869 years old is one of them. It is a place of great cultural and historical significance.

Nigerian prince, 62, turns his back on royal life back home where his brother is The Paramount Ruler of Odo-Ayandelu to spend his days hunting leaks for Thames Water in London

Akeem Adenuga, 62, comes from the state of Lagos, Nigeria, where his brother is Royal Majesty Oba Asunmo Ganiyu Aderibigbe Balogun, Jamade 1, Paramount Ruler of Odo-Ayandelu.

Revelations from Farida Waziri’s new book – Femi Adesina

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, presented her new book to the public in Abuja

Luke Tamborinyoka….. Remembering Morgan Richard Tsvangirai

By Luke Tamborinyoka A long line of vehicles stretched for almost 20 kilometers as the world descended in this village in Buhera West, some 242 kilometers south-east of Harare. The human and vehicular traffic left one in rapt wonderment, leaving no doubt whatsoever this was nothing less than a hero’s burial. Political parties were represented from Kenya to Namibia, from South Africa to Zambia while leaders of at least 13 political parties in Zimbabwe came to bury him. The world was represented as diplomats came in droves while ordinary people came from all over the country to pay their last respects to this doyen of our time; this undisputed icon of our democratic struggle.

Valentine’s Day rooted in Pagan, Roman and Christian traditions

While its namesake is a Christian saint, the day of love has a complex history

De Blasio to endorse Sanders for President: reports

With former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg rising in the polls, his successor is wading back into the 2020 Democratic primary.

De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading...

De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading voice in opposition to Sanders’ newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation’s largest city. De Blasio, an unabashed liberal who was elected in 2013, will campaign …

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

2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg's rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns increasingly took aim at Mike Bloomberg, blasting their billionaire rival for trying to buy his way into the White House and raising questions about his commitment to racial equality.Struggling to recover from poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden took the lead in attacking Bloomberg. Biden, the former vice president, said on ABC's “The View” that “I don't think you can buy an election," while Warren took Bloomberg to task for his 2008 comments that ending redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, helped trigger the economic meltdown.

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.

US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]

The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent

The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.

Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality

Elderly passengers who have medical conditions or are in windowless rooms can complete their quarantine onshore, Kato said.

North Korean official reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine

A North Korean who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his coronavirus quarantine.

Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA

Omar Abdullah detention: The court, however, refused an urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing for Pilot, and fixed the next date for March 2.

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.

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.

The big news: Telecom companies told to pay dues to government by midnight, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: A third Indian on a cruise ship in Japan tested positive for coronavirus, and a parent and teacher were given bail in the Bidar sedition case.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict's plea against mercy petition rejection

The apex court had earlier dismissed a similar plea filed by another death row convict in the case, Mukesh Kumar Singh

Johor MB: Purchase of new Toyota Camry for excos made after assessment by PWD

MUAR, Feb 14 — The recent purchase of new Toyota Camry cars for Johor executive council members was made after assessment by the Public Works Department (JKR), said Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal. He said the state government had bought 15 Toyota Camry cars to replace the...

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...

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.

DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers

CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.

Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected

The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.

Take it from an activist who was there: Stop and frisk cost New Yorkers their lives

Bloomberg’s history with the racist policy is more troubling than you know.

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.

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.

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Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs

They share a troubling number of similarities

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

Indian court questions interrogation of children in anti-government play

BENGALURU (Reuters) - An Indian court on Friday ordered a state government to explain why police interrogated children who performed a play critical of a new law, a lawyer said, in a case that has raised questions about freedom of speech.

Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police

‘Aleem killed by bullet fired by Meerut policemen on Dec. 20’

Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail

The school had also claimed said that the hate-provoking utterances against the Prime Minister were not a part of the original script. 

Gujarat hostel ‘forces’ girls to remove undergarments to check if they are menstruating

The incident took place on February 11 in the Shree Sahajanand Girls Institute (SSGI), run by a trust of the Swaminarayan Temple, in Bhuj.

136 million euros to energise Macedonia

Greek City Times Article

Trump wants $1.5 bn over 10 years to revive US uranium production

US uranium production has plummeted 96 per cent in the last five years, the US Energy Information Administration reported Thursday

Budget: farmers disappointed

Farmers’ organisations are disappointed with the State budget in view of lack of an announcement on crop loan waiver and increase in paddy procurement price. They have expressed concern over the gover

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 …

UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — 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...

BJP MPs fromSC, ST segmentsurged to resign

Dalit leader and former Zilla panchayat member Gurushant Pattedar on Friday urged all those BJP MPs who won from reserved (SCs and STs) seats to resign in view of the Supreme Court ruling that States

Justice Dharmadhikari of Bombay HC resigns citing personal reasons

He has been constantly expressing his displeasure on the pace of the probe by the CBI and SIT into killing of rationalist Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar.

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.

The big news: Telecom companies told to pay dues to government by midnight, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: A third Indian on a cruise ship in Japan tested positive for coronavirus, and a parent and teacher were given bail in the Bidar sedition case.

AAP threatens to cut power supply to Punjab CM’s residence

Party seeks cancellation of power purchase pact with firms

Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …

As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing

An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.

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...

CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’

Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'

Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says affected person is foreigner

Egypt has just confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country, becoming the first known person on the African continent to have contracted the virus. The deadly virus which has killed almost 1,400 people, and left

Vladimir Putin says gay marriage will NEVER be allowed in Russia as long as he is in charge

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that gay marriage will not be legalised in the country as long as he is in charge. Putin made the comments while speaking at a state commission to discuss …

“As Long As I’m President This Will Not Happen” -Russian President Putin On Gay Marriage

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has stated that he’s never going to legalize gay marriage as long as he’s in charge and that he’s against the idea of mom and dad being called ‘parent number 1’ and ‘parent number 2’. According to Putin, he would not allow the traditional notion to be subverted. His […]

Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia

President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a

Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump

If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.

Macron’s closest ally exposed for sending X-rated sex video to young woman forcing family man to quit Paris Mayor race

THE French president’s closest lieutenant has been exposed for sending an obscene video to a young woman he was “sexting”. President Emmanuel Macron’s government was today plunged…

Final electoral roll released for Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

Final tally of voters in Vellore stands at 12,39,453

15.62 lakh voters in Krishnagiri

A total of 15,62,882 voters have figured in the final electoral roll released by Collector S. Prabhakar at the Collecorate on Friday. The final electoral roll released for the six Assembly constituenc

Virudhunagar has 16.30 lakh voters

The final electoral roll for Virudhunagar district that was released on Friday has a total of 6,30,296 voters. Virudhunagar Collector, R. Kannan released the list in the presence of representatives of

Slight increase in voter strength in Tiruchi district

Voter strength in Tiruchi district, consisting of nine Assembly constituencies, has increased by 49,251 following the summary revision of electoral rolls.As per the final roll released by Collector S.

12.33 lakh voters in Dharmapuri

The final electoral roll released here has listed a total of 12,33,053 voters for the five Assembly constituencies in the district. This includes 141 transgender voters, 6,06,852 female voters, and 6,

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.

'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change

Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...

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

Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel

Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.

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.

Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality

Elderly passengers who have medical conditions or are in windowless rooms can complete their quarantine onshore, Kato said.

Japan to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first death

Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and containment efforts for the coronavirus after suffering its first death and the confirmation of new cases, including a doctor and a taxi driver.

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

After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase

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.

Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China

Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.

Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.

An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.

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.

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.

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.

Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China

Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.

Cruise passengers land after two weeks at sea over coronavirus fears

But the vessel was barred by Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand over fears it was carrying someone with a new virus that has now killed around 1,400 people and sickened 64,000, mostly in China.

Cruise passengers land after two weeks at sea over virus fears

Passengers on a cruise ship that was turned away from ports around Asia over fears they could be carrying the new coronavirus finally began disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.

Cruise passengers land in Cambodia after two weeks at sea over coronavirus fears

Another ship began letting passengers over the age of 80 off the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.

Cruise ship rejected by five countries over coronavirus fears docks in Cambodia – video

Passengers aboard the MS Westerdam cruise ship, which was turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears, were allowed to disembark in Cambodia on Friday

Briton stranded on cruise ship ‘really thankful’ to be going home

John Stanley had been stranded at sea for two weeks on the MS Westerdam.

US visa ban: Gov Emmanuel seeks waiver for Nigerians

As visa restrictions by the United States of America bites take a toll on Nigerians, Governor Udom Emmanuel has made a case for...

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...

Join fight against corruption, Okowa urges youths

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in the fight against corruption in the country.

Bauchi govt expresses delight as EU-UNICEF handover PHC facility

Bauchi state government has expressed delight at the completion of the 40th renovated Primary Healthcare Clinic (PHC) by United Nations Chi

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

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.

Virus-hit Hong Kong says it with face masks, not flowers

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's flower markets are lamenting dismal Valentine's Day sales as the city battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak, with admirers joking that a box of face masks is a better way to say "I love you" than a bouquet.

An American in a Locked-Down Chinese Town: 'Everyone Here Is So Bored'

Weeks before the coronavirus became a national health crisis in China, authorities threatened a doctor, Li Wenliang, who warned about early cases. State media reported that Li was illegally spreading rumors.That was a red flag for Bob Huang."People here tend to believe the government. Not me,"

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

They documented the coronavirus crisis in Wuhan, and then they vanished | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HONG KONG >> The beige van squatted outside of a Wuhan hospital, its side and back doors ajar. Fang Bin, a local clothing salesman, peered inside as he walked past. He groaned: “So many dead.” He counted five, six, seven, eight body bags. “This is too many.”

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.

Belarus to Russia: We'll siphon off your transit oil to Europe if necessary

MINSK — Belarus threatened to siphon off oil from Russia’s transit pipeline to Europe unless Moscow restarted crude supplies and accused the Kremlin on Friday of using energy prices as leverage to try to swallow up its former Soviet neighbor.

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.

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

Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline

President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.

PDP secretariat in Bayelsa set on fire (Photos)

The secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in ate has been set on fire by an angry mob. According to reports, hundreds of angry youths and women, Friday trooped to major streets of Yenagoa, protesting

Angry APC protesters attack Diri’s home, damage properties

Persons suspected to the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday attacked the home of Bayelsa State governor-elect Duoye Diri, destroying several properties. The attack on the home located in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, came after the Supreme Court sacked David Lyon as the governor-elect and ordered that Douye of the People’s Democratic Party, […]

‘No Lyon, no governor’ — APC supporters protest s’court judgment in Bayelsa

ports of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently protesting in Bayelsa state over the supreme court judgement sacking the party's elec lyon

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.

Breaking: Protesters storm Douye Diri’s house, vandalise properties (Photos)

Following the sack of the All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate, David Lyon, and the declaration of the candidate of the Peoples

Barrister injured in Tipperary car crash settles damages claim against local woman

A damages action brought by a lawyer and academic over serious injuries he sustained following a car crash in County Tipperary more than a decade ago has been resolved. Read more: Gardaí r...

Crossbow murder accused says he lied to conceal gay affair

Terence Whall denies killing retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan on Anglesey, north Wales, last year

Two Glasgow brothers and schoolboy admit brutally killing Daniel ‘Zippy’ McGuigan in Castlemilk axe and knife attack

TWO brothers and a 15-year-old today admitted killing a gardener after arming themselves with a knife, an axe and a piece of wood. At the High Court in Glasgow, David Brookhouse, 38, and his brothe…

Patricia O'Connor trial: One charge of impeding apprehension or prosecution withdrawn

One of two charges faced by a man accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a man on...

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.

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.

Attackers kill 31 in Mali village, after massacre last year at same site

BAMAKO (Reuters) - At least 31 people were killed on Friday in an attack on a village that was the scene last year of Mali’s worst civilian massacre in recent memory, the government said.

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

Attack kills 21 in central Mali ethnic flashpoint

Twenty-one people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, the government said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.

Several killed in central Mali village attack, local officials say

At least 20 villagers were killed in an attack in central Mali overnight, local officials said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state.

EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo

BERLIN — European Union officials are seeking support from member states to have naval ships enforce the U.N. arms embargo against Libya, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.

Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib

DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world’s biggest humanitarian operation. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever

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.

Fresh clashes in Libya despite UN ceasefire call

A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health officials.

Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official

Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.

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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.

Limbaugh Says US Isn’t Ready for a Gay President

Right-wing shock jock Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won't elect Pete Buttigieg president because he's been "kissing his husband" on stage after debates.

Rush Limbaugh draws bipartisan criticism for Pete Buttigieg remarks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won’t elect Pete Buttigieg president because he’s been “kissing his husband” on stage after debates.

Macron Ally Steps Down From Paris Mayorals Over Sex-Tape Leak

Macron's Paris mayoral candidate has withdrawn from the race after "compromising videos" of a sexual nature emerged online. 

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.

BREAKING: Police arraign suspects of Abuja bank robbery

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Police on Friday arraigned five men arrested for an armed robbery which took place at the Mpape, Abuja branch of First Bank on December 28, 2019. They were arraigned ...

Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Police on Friday arraigned five men arrested for an armed robbery which took place at the Mpape, Abuja branch of First Bank on December 28, 2019. They were arraigned ...

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.

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.

Tunnel collapses at Mozambique ruby mine kill 11 illegal miners

At least eleven illegal miners in northern Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine have died following a series of tunnel collapses over three days.

Amnesty: Soldiers razed Yobe, Borno villages — and claimed it was a rescue operation

Soldiers of the Nigerian army burned down three villages in Borno and Yobe states as cording to a new report released by Amnesty International (AI).

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.

Nigerian military razes villages as Boko Haram attacks escalate - Amnesty International - Premium Times Nigeria

"These brazen acts of razing entire villages, deliberately destroying civilian homes and forcibly displacing their inhabitants with no imperative military grounds, should be investigated as possible war crimes."

Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30

The death toll from the explosion of a gas tanker in Lima last month has risen to 30, Peru's ministry of health said Thursday.

As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing

An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.

CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’

Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'

Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …

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...

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Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study

Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.

Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study

Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.

FM’s Germany trip to boost global trust

Chinese analysts said on Friday that China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, the first overseas trip by a senior Chinese official since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, will let the world see clearly China's efforts in combating the virus, boost international confidence in China and stress the significance of international collaboration in tackling a global public health issue as some countries acted out of political motives to smear Chinese efforts.

China coronavirus death toll nears 1,400

China reports 5,090 new coronavirus cases in mainland, 121 new deaths

China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'

Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.

BCCI ACU to approach Delhi police to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla

BCCI ACU chief Ajit Singh informed that the governing body will be approaching Delhi Police for permission to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla who is in custody right now. Chawla is accused of booking the India South Africa series back in 2000 and was extradited from the UK on Thursday.

Match-fixing scandal: Delhi HC sends suspected bookie Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar Jail

The court order to sent Chawla to Tihar jail was delivered after his counsel told the court that during his extradition, the Union Home Ministry had assured the United Kingdom government that he would be kept in Tihar jail to face trial.

QR code scam: Gang that cheated more than 200 persons arrested

They are from Rajasthan

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

Telangana HC seeks report on State’s steps to tackle COVID-19 outbreak

Chief Secretary asked to file report by Feb. 26

Kiir says will not change position on 32 states

Juba, South Sudan | AFP |  South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity …

South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war.

Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

JUBA: South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a cease-fire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity government as part of a peace agreement. The pair have already missed two

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms

Mapel, South Sudan | AFP |  At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …

Saudi Arabia Provides Emergency Medical Aid to China

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the signing of six contracts with global companies to provide medical equipment and supplies to China in its effort to combat the new coronavirus outbreak. The deals were signed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid a

US-China bickering threatens to hobble world’s virus fight

The failure to cooperate on a pressing global health issue that has killed almost 1,400 people and infected more than 64,000 others shows just how much the relationship between the US and China has deteriorated over the past few years

US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia

US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia

Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. Economic cooperation will intensify

By Seymur Mammadov The official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will be another milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in all areas. The two countries have always maintained and continue to maintain fraternal relations and in difficult times stand shoulder to shoulder with each other both in the fight against terrorism and at the international level, especially with regard to Ankara’s principled, unchanging position on the Kashmir issue. At the same time, Pakistan has always supported Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue. Today, Turkey and Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy and bear a heavy burden, which do not want to notice in the West. Both countries have similar experience in conducting a migration policy, have a tolerant policy towards their neighbors, and in Europe the concept of “multiculturalism” has become problematic and causes more and more irritation. From the 1980s to today, Pakistan has accepted up to 3.5 million Afghan…

Erdogan vows to take Pakistan-Turkey trade volume to US$ 5 billion

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that there is a vast scope for increasing the current Pakistan-Turkey trade volume of US$ 800 million, and vowed to take it to US$ 1 billion in the first phase and eventually to US$ 5 billion later, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. While addressing the Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad on Friday, Erdogan said that we want to take the commercial relations between the two brotherly Countries to the same level as political ties. Tayyip Erdogan said that Pakistan and Turkey can collaborate in a number of industries for their mutual benefit, adding that we should not allow protectionism or trade walls between us. Live Stream: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Speech at Pakistan- Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad (14.02.2020)#WelcomeErdoganToPakistan #PakTurkFriendship #PrimeMinisterImranKhan #Pakistan 🇵🇰 #Turkey 🇹🇷@RTErdogan https://t.co/oMp2F5r9Tp — Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) February 14, 2020…

Ranji Trophy: Cancer survivor Kamal Singh hits century on debut for Uttarakhand

At the age of 15, the opener was told that he had leukemia and stepped away from the game for a year to recover.

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

Extradition of accused match-fixer Sanjeev Chawla a legal landmark, says BCCI’s anti-corruption head

Chawla, one of the central figures in the scandal surrounding the late Hansie Cronje, was sent back to India after spending four years fighting extradition.

BCCI ACU to approach Delhi police to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla

BCCI ACU chief Ajit Singh informed that the governing body will be approaching Delhi Police for permission to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla who is in custody right now. Chawla is accused of booking the India South Africa series back in 2000 and was extradited from the UK on Thursday.

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’.

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

Turkey to oppose Pakistan blacklisting at anti-terrorism finance meet

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he would help Pakistan stay off a terrorism financing blacklist at a meeting of a global finance watchdog, a move he suggested would counter “political pressure” from Islamabad’s critics.

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

‘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.

Welcoming President Erdogan

 PM Khan should avoid looking for modelsOn Friday President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered his fourth address to Parliament which is indicative of the closeness of Pak-Turkey relations. The

Nnamdi Kanu's parents' burial: Live Updates - The Nation Newspaper

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Deputy Senate Miniority leader and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi just arrived St. Andrews Anglican...

Burial of Kanu’s parents: It’s emotion provoking event – Umeh

Former senator, representing Anambra Central, Sir Victor Umeh, has regretted the demise of parents of leader of the Indigenous People of

Peter Obi, Abaribe, Umeh, others attend burial of Nnamdi Kanu's parents

A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, are among early arrivals at Afaraukwu country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the burial of his parents.

Bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents arrive Umuahia for burial (Photo)

The bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents, Eze Israel Kanu and his wife, Sally have arrived Isiama Afaraukwu ahead of their burial in the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. There has been building tension

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

ASI Slammed By Social Media Users For Planning To Spend Crores On Restoring Aurangzeb’s Coronation Palace

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.

PM Modi To Flag Off IRCTC’s Kashi Mahakal Express Linking Three Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva During His Varanasi Visit

PM Modi during his one-day trip to his constituency will also inaugurate several other projects.

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.

Khasadars from South Waziristan be merged into KP police soon: IG

By Hamid Khan Wazir WANA, PAKISTAN: The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanaullah Abbasi has announced that the notification pertaining to the merger of Khasadar force of district South Waziristan into KP police would be issued within a few days. The IG KP Police on his maiden visit to the long-neglected district South Waziristan, lauded the services rendered by the levies and Khasadar force in the war against terrorism. Speaking at a function in Wana, headquarters of the South Waziristan on Friday, he said that Khasadar force rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terrorism and fought along with Pakistan army courageously and gallantly to maintain peace and stability in the country. Sanaullah Abbasi said that he was well-aware of the problems facing by the Khasadar force and steps were being taken to address their issues on an urgent basis, adding that the families of the martyred Khasadar personnel would be given Shaheed package.

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.

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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...

Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …

As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing

An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.

US visa ban: Gov Emmanuel seeks waiver for Nigerians

As visa restrictions by the United States of America bites take a toll on Nigerians, Governor Udom Emmanuel has made a case for...

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.

Nigerian military razes villages as Boko Haram attacks escalate - Amnesty International - Premium Times Nigeria

"These brazen acts of razing entire villages, deliberately destroying civilian homes and forcibly displacing their inhabitants with no imperative military grounds, should be investigated as possible war crimes."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park

Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday (February 10) after failing to turn up for her job as a gardener in the Wanaka area, where she had been living.

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.

Body found in search for missing Clifton Campville man David Wright

'We would like to thank colleagues, partner agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search'

Gardai seize €130,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at house in Co Dublin

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and will appear in court this morning

Passenger 'seriously injured' in single car crash as driver abandons scene in Ballygarvan, Co Cork

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Two men set for court after Tipperary street assault and robbery

Two men arrested in relation to the assault and robbery of a man in County Tipperary will appear before a Waterford court this Friday morning. The incident took place on O’Connell Street, Clonme...

BREAKING Faye Swetlik: Man found dead after missing girl's body discovered confirmed as neighbour

The body of Faye Marie Swetlik was found three days after she went missing - the body 30-year-old Cody Scott Taylor was also found in the course of the investigation in South Carolina, US - the two deaths are being linked by police

Ex-scout leader released without charge in Cork

Men say abuse happened in man’s home, in scout hall and scout camp

PM Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

PM Narendra Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

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.

'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.

Commemorating Pulwama Martyrs, CRPF Resolves To Weed Out Militancy From J&K

Commemorating 40 of its men martyred in the terror attack in Pulwama district a year ago, the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday renewed its resolve to weed out militancy from Jammu & Kashmir.

Video: Pizza deliveryman robbed, stabbed in both legs in Brooklyn

There is new video of a violent and brutal assault in Brooklyn in which a food deliveryman was attacked and stabbed while on the job.

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

Teenage boy with 'knife obsession' who stabbed man to death jailed for 4 years

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 14 years old when he fatally stabbed Darren Edginton in the heart in the St Paul's suburb of Bristol

Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas

Alfraido Zeyouma, 46, faces a single count of sex assault in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2014.

Man’s head blown off

The incident took place at around 6 p.m. at the basketball court near thr corner of Zulueta and Paz Streets in Paco, Manila, The victim was reportedly watching basketball when the suspects aboard a lone motorcycle arrived and the backrider shot the victim in the head from behind.

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.

Turkey ready to work on CPEC projects, says President Erdogan alongside PM Imran

Calls for increasing bilateral trade between the two countries to $1 billion, before bringing it up to $5 billion.

Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership

Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification

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

Kashmir issue close to both Turkey, Pakistan: Erdogan rakes up Article 370 despite India's objection

The Turkish President, who is in Islamabad on a two-day visit, also announced that Turkey will back Pakistan in its efforts to come out of the Grey List of the FATF.

Commemorating Pulwama Martyrs, CRPF Resolves To Weed Out Militancy From J&K

Commemorating 40 of its men martyred in the terror attack in Pulwama district a year ago, the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday renewed its resolve to weed out militancy from Jammu & Kashmir.

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

Pulwama Terror Attack: All Financial Dues And Benefits Paid to Martyrs' Kin, Clarifies CRPF

The deadly Pulwama attack which took place on February 14, 2019 killed 40 CRPF personnel.

'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.

PM Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer

Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty

Two men to be extradited to Northern Ireland for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer

The men are wanted for attempted murder of a police officer and possession of explosive substances.

Aiden McAnespie: Former soldier accused of manslaughter challenges prosecution case

LAWYERS for a former soldier accused of the unlawful killing of Aiden McAnespie at an army checkpoint more than 30 years ago are to mount a legal challenge to the prosecution case.

Man charged with attempted abduction further remanded

A 20-year-old man charged in connection with the attempted abduction of a pensioner in her late 60s in Dublin has been further remanded in custody.

Murder accused had no previous girlfriends, court hears

The mother of a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law, has told the Central Criminal Court her son had no previous girlfriends before meeting the woman whose mother he is accused of killing.

Jubilee Updates on Tuju's Health

The Jubilee Party has asked members of the public to have the party secretary-general in their prayers after...

16-Year-Old Kills Neighbour Over Ksh50 Loan

The 16-year-old who is a Form Two student descended on the neighbour after the two argued over...

15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident

According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.

Dennis Itumbi proposes Ruto ally to join the Cabinet while Tuju is away on sick leave

Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital

Journalist survives horrific crash

Freelance journalist Tarisai Mudahondo survived a fatal accident that claimed seven people outside Kwekwe on Monday.Mudahondo was among the Zimbabwe United Pass...

South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war.

Kiir says will not change position on 32 states

Juba, South Sudan | AFP |  South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity …

Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

JUBA: South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a cease-fire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity government as part of a peace agreement. The pair have already missed two

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms

Mapel, South Sudan | AFP |  At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …

BJP conspiring against SCs, STs: Haryana Cong.

‘Unanswered questions on Pulwama’

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.

Sanjay Nirupam Asks 'Is Delhi Congress Aware?' As Maharashtra Defies Party On NPR, Elgaar

Pointing out the disconnect between Central Congress High command and state Congress, Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam tweeted on NPR and Elgaar Parishad

NCP chief Sharad Pawar faults Uddav Thackeray over transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday in his first criticism of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after the alliance government formed in Maharashtra in November last year, said that the CM has made a wrong decission by letting the NIA take over the probe into the Elgar Parishad case.

'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

US bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, whose appointment last year drew wide international criticism, will be ineligible to visit the United States, as will his immediate family, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "The allegations of gross human rights violations against Silva, documented by the UN and other organizations, are serious and credible," he added.

U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes

'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes

Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’

U.S. blacklists Sri Lankan Army Chief citing killings and abuses

The sanctions imposed by Washington bar Lt. gen. Silva and his family members from entering the U.S.

US Sanctions Sri Lanka Commander for Role in Extrajudicial Killings - State Department

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has sanctioned Sri Lanka Army Commander Shavendra Silva for extrajudicial killings committed by his troops during the civil war in the country, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.

SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus

FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.

South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema

South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...

Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan

Malema said just because they once said Gordhan was correct, didn't mean they should keep quiet when he did wrong, in their minds.

Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'

EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.

Malema explains EFF's U-turn on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

EFF president Julius Malema says Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will finish her term of office.

Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog

As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.

Major drop in new cases

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.

Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns

A new report by consultancy firm, Wood Mackenzie, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crucial energy sector could experience a 35% decline in oil output.

Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water

Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.

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

Libyans fatigued by worsening crisis - Red Cross chief

The Red Cross chief also highlighted the inaccessibility of emergency supplies plus how the conflict is distorting the lives of many civilians.

Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib

DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world’s biggest humanitarian operation. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever

Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official

Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to impose a tax on aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms

Mapel, South Sudan | AFP |  At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …

Bidar sedition case: Two women get conditional bail

They were arrested on Jan. 30; they are likely to be released from Bidar jail on Saturday

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.

Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech

In a shocking development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday has slapped the National Security Act (NSA) on Gorakhpur-based pediatrician Dr. Kafeel Khan

The big news: Telecom companies told to pay dues to government by midnight, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: A third Indian on a cruise ship in Japan tested positive for coronavirus, and a parent and teacher were given bail in the Bidar sedition case.

2012 Delhi gangrape: SC dismisses convict Vinay Sharma’s petition against rejection of mercy plea

The top court said the petition was devoid of any merit.

U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes

'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes

Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’

U.S. blacklists Sri Lankan Army Chief citing killings and abuses

The sanctions imposed by Washington bar Lt. gen. Silva and his family members from entering the U.S.

US bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, whose appointment last year drew wide international criticism, will be ineligible to visit the United States, as will his immediate family, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "The allegations of gross human rights violations against Silva, documented by the UN and other organizations, are serious and credible," he added.

US Sanctions Sri Lanka Commander for Role in Extrajudicial Killings - State Department

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has sanctioned Sri Lanka Army Commander Shavendra Silva for extrajudicial killings committed by his troops during the civil war in the country, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.

Teenage dad threw pram during outburst, Perth Sheriff Court hears

17-year-old allowed to continue on Right Track scheme

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.

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.

Man jailed for driving at baby in pram in Milnathort after being dumped

A man who drove at speed towards a baby in a pram has been jailed for a total of 31 months.

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

Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody

A Copenhagen court on February 14 ruled that Latvian citizen Kristīne Misāne should remain in custody pending an extradition request in place from South Africa, where she will face charges of kidnapping, document forgery and other charges.

14 people sent to court in the case of German youngsters held in slavery in Maramures County

The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) ordered on Friday that 14 people be sent to court, including Schumann...

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.

Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View

While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.

Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue

Greek City Times Article

Man arrested after being found with knuckle duster and taser disguised as torch

A 19-year-old man found in possession of a knuckle duster and a taser which was disguised as a torch has been arrested by police.

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.

Watch: Topless victim thrown from car trying to stop burglars stealing off-road bikes

West Mercia Police confirmed officers are investigating after the burglary

'Shopping Cart 1 - 0 Shoplifter'

A quick-thinking shopper came to the assistance of police chasing a suspected shoplifter in the US state of Georgia, with a perfectly timed push of a trolley.

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.

Behind the doors of John F Kennedy’s nuclear bunker

The Kennedy Bunker was one of the president's last lines of defense if Soviet Russia ever used Cuba to launch a nuclear strike on the United States.

Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

Many of the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing northwestern Syria are sleeping in open fields and under trees in frigid temperatures

Naked couple protest in bed against Polish canal project

WARSAW (Reuters) - An activist couple spent Valentine’s day morning naked in bed on the site of a planned canal which Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to cut across a narrow strip of land that separates its eastern coastline from the Baltic Sea.

US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]

The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms

Mapel, South Sudan | AFP |  At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …

With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges

The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical

JD(S) opposes closure of Hassan engineering college

The JD(S) on Friday alleged a “glaring discrimination” in sanctioning funds and implementing development works in the State by the BJP government and opposed the closure of the Government Engineering

Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One

This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.

CSC offers advice to exam takers

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.

SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary

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Bankrupt McClatchy Spread 'Tea Party N-word' Hoax

Bankrupt McClatchy played a role in one of the most effective, damaging hoaxes ever deployed against conservatives: the "Tea Party N-word."

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.

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.

Limbaugh Says US Isn’t Ready for a Gay President

Right-wing shock jock Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won't elect Pete Buttigieg president because he's been "kissing his husband" on stage after debates.

2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.

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.

5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj

Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.

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...

Moment dad is stabbed to death by drug dealer after row over drink

‘It was utterly merciless.'

3 killed as car hits two-wheeler

Three persons were killed after a car hit a two-wheeler and plunged into a farm well in Karur district near Vairamadai check post in Thennilai police station limits on Friday.The occupants of the car

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…

US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea

It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.

U.S. Navy Seizes Cache of Iranian Weapons Bound for Yemen

The U.S. Navy intercepts a small vessel in the Arabian Sea and finds it loaded with illegal Iranian weapons bound for Yemen.

Navy confiscates Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy earlier this week stopped a ship in the Arabian Sea believed to be bound for Yemen loaded with Iranian-made missiles and other weapons, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

23 Indian fishermen held for trespassing Pakistani waters

KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Friday took into custody four fishing boats of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani waters.Commander Farooq, mission in-charge of t

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

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

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

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari suspends NBC Director-General, Modibbo Kawu

After several months of being investigated on allegations of corruption, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Modibbo Kawu, has been suspended with immediate effect.

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

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.

Iran holds commemoration ceremony on 40th day since Qassem Soleimani’s death

Hundreds of people attended a commemoration ceremony for the 40th day since the death of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Tehran on Thursday. Footage shows people chanting against the US, the UK and Israel as Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami gave a speech. Salami warned Israel and the US that Iran would “strike” them if they made a “wrong step” in the region. “The final slap is on the way. This path continues until the day that the Islamic nation expels the last American soldier from the Islamic land and puts the Zionist regime on the path of the definite decline.” “The US’s policies have gradually been revealed nowadays and these policies do not work anymore,” said Tehran resident Mohamad Abedian. “The US should also know that, by the assassination of Gen. Soleimani, it was proven again that the martyrdom of the Soleimani will strengthen the power which brings the US to its knees.” Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen amid the killing of Soleimani, who was…

Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report

A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.

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.

Israeli missile attack on Syria kills 7 fighters: monitor

A missile attack launched from Israel on military targets near Damascus overnight killed three Syrian and four Iranian fighters, a war monitor said Friday.

J&K: Civilian killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

According to reports, a civilian was killed as Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on Friday.

One Killed as Mortar Shell Hits Mosque in Jammu and Kashmir, India Blames Pakistan - Report

The Indian Army claimed that Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district after it shelled the Shahpur and Kerni sectors.

Syrian Observatory: Israeli Raid Targeted Iranian Cargo Plane Landing in Damascus International

The raid Killed 7 Iranian and Syrian officers.

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.

Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack: Report

A Syrian army source quoted by SANA said the attack took place at 11:45 pm (9:45 GMT), when an AFP correspondent in Damascus heard large blasts.

Turkish President Erdogan Reiterates Support for Pakistan on Kashmir

New Delhi (Sputnik): India abrogated the statehood and special status of Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019, evoking objection and protests from neighbouring Pakistan and further worsening Indo-Pak relations. Since India's move to split Kashmir into two federally-administered territories, Pakistan has been raising the Kashmir issue internationally.

Erdogan backs Pak's stand on Kashmir, says issue close to both countries

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.

EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir

A team of 25 European diplomats visited Kashmir and Jammu on Feb. 12 to 13

One Killed as Mortar Shell Hits Mosque in Jammu and Kashmir, India Blames Pakistan - Report

The Indian Army claimed that Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district after it shelled the Shahpur and Kerni sectors.

Modi's hate-filled campaign seals his defeat in India's local elections

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's BJP hate campaign backfired in the capital Delhi's assembly elections last week, with voters witnessing the most...

Senate Passes War Powers Resolution To Stop Trump From Launching 'Illegal' Attack On Iran

The Senate on Thursday passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without congressional approval.

US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran

The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.

Viral Posts Spread Iran-‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Theory

An online conspiracy theory falsely claims that Democratic leaders coordinated the June attacks on two oil tankers and a U.S. drone and that President Donald Trump caught them in the act. The Trump administration has placed the blame squarely on Iran.

Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump

If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.

President Bukele, Brute Force Is Not the Way Forward for El Salvador

The head of state’s actions threaten democracy in the Central American nation.

Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter

AMMAN/GENEVA (Reuters) - Families fleeing air strikes and advancing troops in Syria’s Idlib province are sleeping rough in streets and olive groves, and burning toxic bundles of rubbish to stay warm in the biting winter weather, aid workers say.

As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death

The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...

Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

Many of the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing northwestern Syria are sleeping in open fields and under trees in frigid temperatures

Syrian chopper downed in NW Syria, killing crew

A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, killing its entire crew, state media said, in the second such incident this week.

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.

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.

SC order on decriminalising politics will help strengthen democracy: EC

In October 2018, the poll panel made it compulsory for candidates contesting elections to advertise their criminal antecedents in television and newspapers at least thrice during electioneering

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.

View: Arvind Kejriwal's victory showed he has learnt lessons from past

Kejriwals tactics must be seen in the backdrop of inclusive nationalists being in retreat for several decades, particularly after the onset of the Modi era. Over the last 70-odd years, the scales have gradually tilted in favour of ‘cultural nationalists, reflected in political leaders since Indira Gandhi embracing what is dubbed as ‘soft Hindutva.

Kontra Daya prods Comelec to resolve complaints against Cardema

Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to already resolve the pending complaints against the Duterte Youth party-list of disqualified nominee Ronald Cardema.

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…

The Memo: Super Tuesday looms large for Democrats

Super Tuesday is looming larger than ever for the Democratic presidential candidates, even as the next two states to vote, Nevada and South Carolina, command media focus. 

Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show

Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app

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.

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

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.

Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected

The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.

Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones

IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.

Bali faces potential IDR1 trillion loss per month due to coronavirus outbreak: Tourism Board

Tourism is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to Bali’s economy, but money flowing in from the industry is going to dry up considerably amid the global health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March

Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.

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

Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies Russian doping graft

Papa Massata Diack, the son of former world athletics supremo Lamine Diack, has denied corruption linked to the Russian doping scandal.

Too rich to bribe: Diack tells court in Russian doping graft

The trial is now set to start in June.

Son of Congo president not charged in France

Paris, France | AFP | A son of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has not been charged in a French probe into the assets in France of the families of several African leaders, his lawyer said Friday, although his name has been cited in the investigation. A lawyer in the case had on …

Ex-Nigeria stars West, Babayaro join fight to tackle graft

ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 13 - In his playing heydey Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more

Policeman adjudged best Photographer

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Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’

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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 …

KTN Presenter Surprises Colleague With Valentines Gift on Live TV [VIDEO]

The presenter seized the moment to pull a surprise card on the colleague who was...

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 …

‘Ghana Diaspora Women’ stocks Hohoe Library

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US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy

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SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary

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Nigerian military team calls on Tourism Minister

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End Point Clinic donates motorcycles to Traditional Medicine Practice Council

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Parliament apologises to SA for the conduct of ‘certain members’

MPs 'will have to seriously consider and make a determination on whether the existing joint rules sufficiently guard against disorderliness'.

Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan

Malema said just because they once said Gordhan was correct, didn't mean they should keep quiet when he did wrong, in their minds.

SONA: Parliament apologises to South Africans for the conduct of 'certain members'

Parliament's presiding officers have apologised to South Africans for the conduct of 'a few of its members' on a night when the EFF again disrupted the State of the Nation Address.

Malema explains EFF's U-turn on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

EFF president Julius Malema says Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will finish her term of office.

Julius Malema talks 'love and hate' in up-down relationship with Pravin Gordhan

Just because two people divorce, doesn't mean they never loved one another. This is how EFF leader Julius Malema described the party's relationship with Minister Pravin Gordhan.

New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin quits minority Tory government over health-care reforms

Gauvin told constituents in his riding of Shippagan-Lameque-Miscou he will sit as an Independent, dealing a blow to the government of Premier Blaine Higgs

New Brunswick's deputy premier quits Tories over health-care reforms

New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin has announced he is quitting the governing Progressive Conservatives in protest over health-care reforms.

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.

Canada doesn't tell police what to do, Trudeau says of rail blockades

Amid pressure to end Indigenous protest blockades of vital Canadian rail links, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the disruptions must be resolved through dialogue, not by ordering in the police.

PM won't force police hand

UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.

High school sweethearts marry 63 years later

One Ohio couple is proving that love withstands the test of time: 63 years after graduation, high school sweethearts Bob and Annette Harvey are now married.

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

Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards

Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.

Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards

Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.

Missing Iowa TV journalist Jodi Huisentruit's family still searching years later, doc reveals: ‘It's horrible'

On June 27, 1995, Jodi Huisentruit was running late to anchor the morning news at KIMT-TV, just a mile away from the 27-year-old’s small town Iowa home — but she never showed up for work.

Omagh mum and child 'lucky to survive' jump from window during alleged hate crime, says judge

A mother and her three-year-old son who plunged from an upstairs window during a suspected hate crime were lucky not to have been killed, a High Court judge has said.

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.

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.

Rapist attacked woman as she slept on New Year's Day

A man who raped a woman as slept has been jailed for nine years.

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

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A woman seeks punitive damages from La Luz del Mundo, claiming she was “enslaved, trafficked, and sexually abused by (its) leaders,” and that the religious organization “has made the economic and sexual exploitation of children and others a centerpiece of its operations for decades,” in L.A. Federal Court.

14 people sent to court in the case of German youngsters held in slavery in Maramures County

The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) ordered on Friday that 14 people be sent to court, including Schumann...

This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand

Democrats desperately attempted to save abortion this week, while Republicans worked to show the dignity of unborn human life.

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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

Ihedioha: Imo elders hail CJN's, S'Court's courage to review judgement

Following the decision by the Supreme Court to review its judgement that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo State, elder statesmen...

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.

Lyon out, Diri hopeful as INEC reviews judgment - The Nation Nigeria

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last night received the enrolled order of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Bayelsa State

Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)

Supreme judges in Nigeria especially the 7 who sat for the judgement of the Imo State governorship appeal that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state to face sanctions. The National Press Club which

(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court’s ruling

Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted

Evidence in trash can links dead neighbor to missing SC girl

Investigators say they found a man dead inside his South Carolina home shortly after finding an item from a missing 6-year-old girl inside his trash can

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

BREAKING Faye Swetlik: Man found dead after missing girl's body discovered confirmed as neighbour

The body of Faye Marie Swetlik was found three days after she went missing - the body 30-year-old Cody Scott Taylor was also found in the course of the investigation in South Carolina, US - the two deaths are being linked by police

'Shopping Cart 1 - 0 Shoplifter'

A quick-thinking shopper came to the assistance of police chasing a suspected shoplifter in the US state of Georgia, with a perfectly timed push of a trolley.

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.

'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.

President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers

President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers

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.

‘Felt bad’: Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to Metro launch

"We had worked hard for the East-West Metro project. We had to literally shed tears for it (approval). I felt bad, that a small metro route was inaugurated, but I was not even informed about the inauguration," Mamata Banerjee said in the state assembly.

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.

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…

Moment dad is stabbed to death by drug dealer after row over drink

‘It was utterly merciless.'

Violent care home nurse filmed tossing frail woman, 91, around like rag doll

The nurse, named as Ronald Fletcher, has since been fired from his job and charged

Mother 'bashed sobbing toddler's head off side of crib until he was brain dead'

Chelsea Olinger is accused of attacking her 16 month-old son in a bid to stop him crying, and reportedly lied that he'd fallen down the stairs

SPCA prosecutes man after he kicks and kills partner’s dog

A Christchurch man has been prosecuted by SPCA for kicking his partner’s dog so hard, she bled internally and died from her injuries.

'Felt bad': Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to E-W Metro launch

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took umbrage at not being invited to the inauguration of the East-West Metro corridor, asserting that her team had to 'shed tears' to sanction the project when she was the railway minister.

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.

‘Felt bad’: Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to Metro launch

"We had worked hard for the East-West Metro project. We had to literally shed tears for it (approval). I felt bad, that a small metro route was inaugurated, but I was not even informed about the inauguration," Mamata Banerjee said in the state assembly.

PM Modi To Flag Off IRCTC’s Kashi Mahakal Express Linking Three Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva During His Varanasi Visit

PM Modi during his one-day trip to his constituency will also inaugurate several other projects.

Three Capitals Prime Agenda Behind Jagan’s Back to Back Delhi Tours?

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy flew to Delhi once again today and is going to hold talks with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. The Chief Minister went to Delhi only two days ago and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These back to back meetings are increasing political speculations.

Police kill 3 armed robbery suspects in Onitsha

Three armed robbery suspects were shot dead on Thursday by operatives of the Anambra Police Command after a gun duel in Onitsha.

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.

Seven confirmed killed, five injured in fresh Kaduna village attack

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons in a fresh attack on Maro Village bordering community between...

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

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.

'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes

THE PAS, Man. - A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says

'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes

A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.

Transgender tweets were freedom of speech, British judge rules

LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge on Friday backed a man who was visited by police responding to his “transphobic” comments posted on Twitter, saying their action had interfered with his freedom of speech.

Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully

High court finds actions of Humberside police had ‘chilling effect’ on Harry Miller’s right to free speech

William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial

NSW detective is defending charges of illegally making recordings during investigation into disappearance of three-year-old William

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.

Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas

What started as a relaxing holiday at the Kruger National Park ended in horror as three friends were hijacked and robbed of their valuables by four men posing as police officers near Delmas in Mpumalanga.

Man jailed for driving at baby in pram in Milnathort after being dumped

A man who drove at speed towards a baby in a pram has been jailed for a total of 31 months.

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…

Vernon man already banned from driving gets jail for blowing through red light

A Vernon man already banned from driving for 10 years was sentenced to six months jail time for blowing through a red light at a busy intersection during ru

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.

NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drugs in Ogun.

NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun

NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah

Ogun: NDLEA destroys 34,560 kg of drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.

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

Portuguese president to arrive in Goa on two-day visit

Mr. Sousa will sign an MoU on water management and sewerage

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.

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi would also address a gathering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Motera.The seating capacity of the sprawling stadium is 1.10 lakh and over a lakh people are likely to be present at the gathering

Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao decides to overhaul irrigation department to boost efficiency

The CM also performed puja at Triveni Sangamama at Kaleshwara Swamy temple.

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 …

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.

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.

Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings

Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, said Thursday night that Democrats want to “kill” him because of supposed insider...

Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.

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Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…

British man arrested in Egypt 'for patting police officer on back'

Authorities say Tony Camoccio sexually assaulted a policeman but his family reject accusation

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.

Giulio Regeni’s parents urge Italy to help student held in Egypt

Human rights activist Patrick Zaky had been studying at the University of Bologna

Indonesia cracks down on Valentine's Day celebrants

MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities.

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

Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees

Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?”  She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…

US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia

US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia

NEITI: Recurrent expenditure of 21 states higher than their FAAC allocations

A new report published by NEITI has shown that the recurrent expenditure of 21 states is higher than their FAAC disbursements

FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019 

N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.

Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog

As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.

Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

First Vice President Gen.

Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

First Vice President Gen.

Timeline: Algeria's year of protest and turmoil

(Reuters) - Mass protests over the past year in Algeria have brought down a veteran president and caused the biggest political crisis since the end of a 1990s civil war that killed 200,000 people.

Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount

BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).

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.

Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

First Vice President Gen.

Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

First Vice President Gen.

Timeline: Algeria's year of protest and turmoil

(Reuters) - Mass protests over the past year in Algeria have brought down a veteran president and caused the biggest political crisis since the end of a 1990s civil war that killed 200,000 people.

Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount

BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).

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.

Residents stall demolition of illegal building

BBMP demolished a portion of the compound wall before learning that the High Court had ordered status quo till Monday

Recovery notices issued to 13 in Lucknow

ADM gives them 30 days to deposit the penalty amount, either collectively or by a single person.

Sikkim Minister to stern up action against absentees, will pay surprise visits to offices

Culture and Roads & Bridges minister Samdup Lepcha chaired a district-level coordination meeting with all head of offices of the district, government

Suspended Mahant ‘prevented’ from taking charge as custodian of Hathiramji Mutt

High Court strikes down suspension proceedings against the Mahant

Nalgonda MP sanctions ₹ 25 lakh for Hindu cemetery

Nalgonda MP and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy sanctioned ₹ 25 lakh from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for development of

Salaries and wages commission develops five-year strategic plan

Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission has developed a five-year strategic plan to enable it achieve its mandate. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ekpo ...

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...

Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects

The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects

Group calls for creation of commission for persons with disabilities

President, Cedar Seed Foundation, an Abuja-based NGO that is interested in finding ways to tackle the plight of people with disabilities...

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...

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.

California man freed after 15 years in prison thanks to genealogy website data

Authorities used DNA links developed through publicly available genealogical websites to free man wrongfully convicted of killing housemate

Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik

Faye disappeared while playing in her front yard after school on Monday. Her body was found somewhere in her neighborhood on Thursday morning.

16-Year-Old Kills Neighbour Over Ksh50 Loan

The 16-year-old who is a Form Two student descended on the neighbour after the two argued over...

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…

Vietnam quarantines rural community of 10,000 because of coronavirus

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has quarantined a community of 10,000 people near the capital, Hanoi, for 20 days because of fears the coronavirus could spread there, two local officials told Reuters on Thursday.

Vietnam says monitoring over 5,000 Chinese workers for Covid-19

HANOI, Feb 14 — Vietnam is monitoring more than 5,000 workers who returned to the South-east Asian country after the Lunar New Year holiday for signs of Covid-19, state media reported today. Yesterday, Communist-ruled Vietnam quarantined a rural commune of 10,000 people near Hanoi because of...

Vietnam turns away two cruise ships over coronavirus fears

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has denied two cruise ships permission to dock due to fears of coronavirus infections on board, Vietnamese state media and a cruise operator reported on Friday.

Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China

Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.

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.

Love Yourself, on Valentine’s Day and Always

Self-love is a choice and one I hope you will choose on Valentine’s day and always. Here's how I've done just that, in spite of my past abuse.

Parenthesis: Teach kids to end the blame game and be accountable

Children need to be encouraged to clean up their own messes. Make it a normal part of your daily life.

Boredom is but a window to a sunny day beyond the gloom

Feeling bored? Instead of fighting it, embrace boredom, make friends with it, learn from it, and see where it takes you

Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization

Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.

SLAPP Suits And The Enemies Of Writing And Ideas

Writer George Packer recently won the Christopher Hitchens Prize, which has been given out yearly since Hitchen's death. The prize...

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

Atwoli: My Curse on Echesa Comes to Pass [VIDEO]

I told him I would watch him going down and he would never see me ...

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

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

Don't just watch and record, Atwoli tells workers - VIDEO

He was speaking in reference to a video that surfaced online where a Chinese man was seen assaulting a Kenyan worker.

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

Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs

State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.

How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus

The state emergency health resp­onse model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.

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.

CSC offers advice to exam takers

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.

Police Toss Teagars Into Masvingo Court

Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police today tossed a teargas canister inside a Masvingo Court where opposition Movement for Democratic Change vice chairperson, Job Sikhala, was acquitted on charges of subverting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. (Video: Gandri Maramba)

Job Sikhala acquitted of treason charges

Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze has ruled that that Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala is not guilty and acquitted him of charges of plotting to to...

'It's not a criminal offence to have intentions of overthrowing a government'

OUTSPOKEN MDC Vice Chairperson, Job Sikhala was Friday acquitted at the Masvingo High Court where he was facing subversion charges for threatening to remove Pre...

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

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.

Burial of Kanu’s parents: It’s emotion provoking event – Umeh

Former senator, representing Anambra Central, Sir Victor Umeh, has regretted the demise of parents of leader of the Indigenous People of

Nnamdi Kanu's parents' burial: Live Updates - The Nation Newspaper

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Deputy Senate Miniority leader and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi just arrived St. Andrews Anglican...

Peter Obi, Abaribe, Umeh, others attend burial of Nnamdi Kanu's parents

A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, are among early arrivals at Afaraukwu country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the burial of his parents.

Bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents arrive Umuahia for burial (Photo)

The bodies of Nnamdi Kanu parents, Eze Israel Kanu and his wife, Sally have arrived Isiama Afaraukwu ahead of their burial in the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. There has been building tension

Peter Obi, Abaribe attend funeral of Nnamdi Kanu’s parents

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, and Enyinnaya Abaribe the funeral ceremony of Eze Kanu and his wife, king and queen of Afaraukwu in Abia state.

Two rogue builders are each jailed for eight years for swindling a WWII veteran out of £1.1m after one posed as his grandson to scam him out of his home and savings

Tony Casey (pictured) and John O'Connor orchestrated a complex 12-year conspiracy to take over the Earlsfield home of Henry Bennett, defrauding the war veteran of more than £1.1million.

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.

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.

Murdered Kieran Doherty’s mother ‘relives his death every day’

It is 10 years since the victim, 31, was found dead after he was dumped on the Braehead Road in Londonderry.

William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial

NSW detective is defending charges of illegally making recordings during investigation into disappearance of three-year-old William

Erosion Control: Edo, NEWMAP begin compensation exercise

The Edo State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (Edo NEWMAP) has commenced payment of compensation to about...

Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects

The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects

N50.2bn Calabar-Odukpani-Itu Road dualisation ‘ll boost Economy – Presidency

SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has said that the award of outstanding portion of dua

FG to get N245.6bn China loan for section V of East-West road

The Federal Government has applied for N245.6 billion loan ($800m) from the China Exim Bank for the construction of the Section V of the

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.

Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744

Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa

19.25 lakh voters in Erode district

As per the final electoral roll released here on Friday, there are 19,25,940 electors in the eight Assembly constituencies in the district. Collector C. Kathiravan released the list that was received

Final electoral roll released for Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

Final tally of voters in Vellore stands at 12,39,453

15.62 lakh voters in Krishnagiri

A total of 15,62,882 voters have figured in the final electoral roll released by Collector S. Prabhakar at the Collecorate on Friday. The final electoral roll released for the six Assembly constituenc

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

TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP

Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur

Tiruchi ignored

City residents have expressed dismay over the absence of any announcement with respect to establishment of an integrated bus stand in Tiruchi in the State budget. The absence of any mention on the lon

How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus

The state emergency health resp­onse model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.

CPI(M) sees political motive behind CAG report row

‘Selective leak aimed at putting govt. in the dock ahead of local body elections’

Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744

Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa

Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad member

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death squad member living in Canada to help Moscow with an investigation into the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage in 1942.

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.

German police arrest 12 over far-right plot to spark 'civil-war-like situation'

Prosecutors say group planned attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims

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.

Germany busts ‘terrorist organisation’ that planned attacks on Muslims, refugees

BERLIN, Feb 14 — German police detained 12 men today suspected of setting up a far-right organisation with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a...

‘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.

Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’

Syrian air defences reported intercepting multiple hostile targets over Damascus on Thursday night, with the missiles said to have come from the direction of the Israeli-controlled Syrian Golan Heights.

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.

Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage

ANKARA: A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major opposition bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said two pilots were killed. The Turkey-backed National Liberation Front rebel group claimed responsibility. It came as Syrian and Russian forces pressed

Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Vandal sprays paint on two cars and a house in Downend

The incident is being treated as criminal damage

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.

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.

Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue

President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.

Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations

‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.

Imus election officer cleared of allegations on flying voters in 2019 polls

IMUS CITY, Cavite – The City Prosecutor's Office here has dismissed a case filed by a mayoralty candidate against a local election officer on the issue of alleged flying voters in the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections.

'No society can progress without empowering its women,' says Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan

Thanks Pakistanis for their hospitality.

Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan

Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan.

Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership

Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification

Turkish President Erdogan's visit will produce far-reaching results: FM Qureshi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser

Pakistan enjoys historical relations with Turkey: NA Speaker Asad Qaiser

Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre

His comments on Thursday came three days after what Mogadishu called an "ice-breaking" meeting with Somaliland president Muse Bihi.

U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour

Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence

Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.

Transitional Justice Processes Critical To Lasting Peace, Security Council Hears

Michelle Bachelet was speaking during an open debate on the role of transitional justice—which includes mechanisms such as truth and reconciliation commissions—in building and sustaining peace.

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They

Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…

Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings

Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, said Thursday night that Democrats want to “kill” him because of supposed insider...

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.

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.

Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran

Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran Khan.

Imran wants Fazl tried for treason over govt’s ouster remarks

--PM says names of Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiar did not surface in report on flour and sugar crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fa

Fazlur Rehman should be tried under Article 6, says PM Imran

The premier speaks about inflation, wheat shortage and false news in an informal conversation with media.

'Law of the jungle': Govt's new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate

PPP senator regrets the new rules were not brought before the Senate committee before they were taken to the cabinet.

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

Ex-MSU Gymnastics Coach Found Guilty After Telling Cops She Didn’t Hear Larry Nassar Allegations

Former Michigan State University gymnastics coach Kathie Klages was found guilty on Friday of lying to police about whether two teenage gymnasts told her in 1997 that then-doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused them.

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.

Prosecutor Blasts Harvey Weinstein as Manipulative, Domineering Rapist During Closing Arguments

Closing arguments finished Friday in the rape trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Prosecutors made their final pitch to jurors the day after the defense made theirs.

Prosecutors make closing arguments at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York

Weinstein is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on a different woman in 2006

Weinstein Prosecution: ‘Maybe His Kink Is the Fear in Their Eyes’

The prosecution in Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan rape and sexual assault trial described him as a longtime predator during closing remarks Friday morning, arguing that he treated his alleged victims as “ants he could step on without consequences.”

Ukraine reports six enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 13

There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.

Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria

Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State.

Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report

A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.

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.

Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage

ANKARA: A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major opposition bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said two pilots were killed. The Turkey-backed National Liberation Front rebel group claimed responsibility. It came as Syrian and Russian forces pressed

Reps commend IGP, Runsewe for protecting Arts, Crafts Village

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)

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.

EFCC: How a corps member’s petition made us recover N320m from INEC

Abdullahi Lawal, Sokoto zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says a petition by a corps member led to the recovery of N320 million from the Independent Electoral

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

Youths are important stakeholders in anti-corruption war – EFCC

Mr Benedict Agweye, the Head of Forensic, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says Nigerian youths are very important

In Lebanon, journalists and activists who cover protests face threats

Media professionals have raised their voices against the use of excessive force against them while they are trying to cover the mass protests.

Press freedom in Somalia under attack- Amnesty [Morning Call]

Rights group Amnesty International raises alarm on press freedoms in Somalia, says journalists suffer killings, attacks and threats

Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

BERLIN: German police detained 12 men on Friday suspected of setting up a far-right organization with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a “terrorist organization” in September 2019 and regularly met and contacted each other by phone and

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.

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

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 |

Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns

A new report by consultancy firm, Wood Mackenzie, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crucial energy sector could experience a 35% decline in oil output.

Not Too Sweet? 'Sugar Scandal' Rocks Lukashenka's Belarus

Four top executives in Belarus's once-lucrative sugar industry vanished without a trace. Two weeks later, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka announced they were being held by police on suspicion of masterminding what he suggested was the biggest scam the country has ever seen

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.

IEA sees first drop in global oil demand

Global oil demand will drop this quarter for the first time in more than a decade as the coronavirus batters China's economy, the International Energy Agency said. The new estimates show that oil markets face a significant surplus despite the latest production cuts by OPEC and its partners. Crude already sank to a one-year low below $50 a barrel last week, and the impact of the epidemic will be felt throughout the year, the agency said. "Demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus and the widespread shutdown of China's economy," the Paris-based IEA said. "The crisis is ongoing and at this stage it is hard to be precise about the impact.

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.

Trump’s Policy on New York’s ‘Trusted Travelers’ Is Unconstitutional

People should never be punished for things they haven’t done.

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.

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...

Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech

Some say the law obstructs citizens' rights to freedom of speech and opinion.

No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years

Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.

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.

16-Year-Old Kills Neighbour Over Ksh50 Loan

The 16-year-old who is a Form Two student descended on the neighbour after the two argued over...

Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones

IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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

Missing sledder found dead

RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a missing snowmobiler was found dead near Revelstoke.

New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will 'have the votes' for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.

Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA

The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill

Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.

Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all. Trudeau’s speech comes after he spent the last week in Africa and Kuwait, where he said several times that improving access to education …

Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.

Gang kills four police in operation to free leader in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Feb 14 — Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire yesterday outside a court in El Progreso, around 140km north of the capital...

Gang kills four police in operation to free leader

Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire T...

Gang kills four police in operation to free leader

Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said. Around 20 gang members opened fire Thursday outside a court in El Progreso, around 140 kilometers (87 miles) north of the capital Tegucigalpa,

Gang kills four police in operation to free leader

Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said.

Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama

Panamanian police on Thursday recaptured a Dominican man convicted of kidnapping and murdering five young people of Chinese descent, two weeks after he escaped prison for a second time.

‘He died like a chicken in an accident’ — Nigerian judge who controls traffic recounts son’s death

If Monica Dongban-Mensem, president of the Nigerian court of appeal, Abuja, had her way, she would her prevented the death of Kwapda'as, her son, in 2011.

Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning

David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..

Revelations from Farida Waziri’s new book – Femi Adesina

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, presented her new book to the public in Abuja

Harry Dunn’s family accuse PM of delivering ‘nothing of substance’

Mr Dunn’s mother said the family feel they have to drag the Government ‘through a hedgerow backwards’.

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.

Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech

In a shocking development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday has slapped the National Security Act (NSA) on Gorakhpur-based pediatrician Dr. Kafeel Khan

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.

Kafeel Khan charged under National Security Act for anti-CAA speech at AMU

Minutes before his release on bail, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday charged Kafeel Khan, a Gorakhpur based doctor, under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly delivering an ''inflammatory

Bidar sedition case: Two women get conditional bail

They were arrested on Jan. 30; they are likely to be released from Bidar jail on Saturday

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.

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.

Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia threatens to join teachers’ protest against Congress government

Guest teachers in the state want their services to be regularised. Scindia told them his party had promised to fulfill this demand in its election manifesto.

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'

People of Delhi wanted to defeat BJP at all costs: Congress leader Rajeev Shukla

He added that his party would introspect on why it failed to get a single seat in the polls, results of which were announced on February 11.

BJP lost Delhi polls due to Congress’ ‘sudden disappearance’, claims Prakash Javadekar

The Union minister said ‘there was a direct fight between the BJP and the AAP’ because of the Congress’s irrelevance in the elections in the national Capital.

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

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.

Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay HC denies anticipatory bail to Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde

However, the court extended their interim protection from arrest for four weeks, so that they could approach the Supreme Court.

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.

Court grants bail for all 10 accused in Gargi college incident

On Thursday, the magistrate sent them to Tihar Jail under judicial custody for 14 days

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.

Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.

Irish general election a Sinn Féin con job

The outcome of the election here -- roughly a three-way tie between Sinn Fein, Fianna Fail, and Fine Gael -- is rightly being seen as a historic moment in the political development of the country. Sinn Fein's emergence as the equal of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, the two main parties that have run the state since...

'There's no dressing it up. It was a bad day’ - Varadkar emails FG members

Taoiseach says politics is ‘volatile’ and can change again quickly and ‘in our favour’

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

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".

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.

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.

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.

In Lebanon, journalists and activists who cover protests face threats

Media professionals have raised their voices against the use of excessive force against them while they are trying to cover the mass protests.

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.

‘Felt bad’: Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to Metro launch

"We had worked hard for the East-West Metro project. We had to literally shed tears for it (approval). I felt bad, that a small metro route was inaugurated, but I was not even informed about the inauguration," Mamata Banerjee said in the state assembly.

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.

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi would also address a gathering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Motera.The seating capacity of the sprawling stadium is 1.10 lakh and over a lakh people are likely to be present at the gathering

Sikkim Minister to stern up action against absentees, will pay surprise visits to offices

Culture and Roads & Bridges minister Samdup Lepcha chaired a district-level coordination meeting with all head of offices of the district, government

Neighbour destroyed shrine widow built for late husband in shared garden

Anthony Kenyon is accused of binning ornaments Margaret Ilkovic displayed while she was away on holiday.

Crossbow murder accused says he lied to conceal gay affair

Terence Whall denies killing retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan on Anglesey, north Wales, last year

Gypsy Wedding suicide twins get whisky and Rolex floral tributes at funeral

Hundreds of mourners have turned out to pay respect to the twin brothers who died just days before Christmas.

EXCLUSIVE: This is the private $500k grave where Kobe and daughter Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side, decorated with Lakers colored flowers, pinwheels and rosaries placed on their headstone

Kobe Bryant and Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side last Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, California, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show.

Moment dad is stabbed to death by drug dealer after row over drink

‘It was utterly merciless.'

Week of Gratitude for the Descendants of Jethro Culminates in “Shabbat Shukran”

A week of gratitude for all the Druze have done for the Jews, from Mount Sinai until the current day, culminates in reading the section of the Torah that features their patriarch; Jethro.

Forgotten History – The Torah-Underground Nexus

“It is not widely known that the Irgun’s first leader, David Raziel, studied at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook,” Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen, a teacher at Machon Meir Yeshiva, told The Jewish Press.

EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent

The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.

PROVERBS 29:23

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…

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.

Michael Avenatti has been convicted of trying to extort Nike

Michael Avenatti, a lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels, has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike for up to $25 million.

Ex-CNN darling Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike

Brian Stelter and Joy Behar thought he could run for president in 2020. Now he's going to jail.

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard accused of rape, sex trafficking by 10 women in class-action lawsuit

Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against wealthy Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard accusing him of rape and sex trafficking, with many of them claiming they were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged assaults.

Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'

Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered them "complete disposables," a prosecutor said on Friday in closing arguments at his New York City rape trial.

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.

Radio show in small Indian town gives rare voice to child workers

GORAKHPUR (India), Feb 14 — Balloon seller Nisha, 9, said purple was her favourite colour as she spoke into the microphone on a radio show in north India dedicated to highlighting the voices of child workers. Nisha was among a group of children working and living on the streets of Gorakhpur, an...

This is warfare, not welfare

A little less hypocrisy and a little more understanding of real child rights can come handy

Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls

Zambia mission will help teenage mums

Where’s the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine’s Day

Indonesia wasn't feeling the love for Valentine's Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom...

Couples arrested for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Indonesia

Indonesia wasn

Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA

The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill

New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will 'have the votes' for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.

Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons

MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will "have the votes" for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.

'Basta' to Social Inequality and Castes': Vice Speaker of Italian Senate on Lifelong Pensions to MPs

On Saturday, 15 February, the 5 Star Movement (M5S) will take to Santi Apostoli Square in Rome to protest against the possible return of lifetime payments to former MPs.

2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.

Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi and brother Hashem fled scene of car crash in Fallowfield weeks before attack, court told

The brothers ran away after crashing their silver Toyota Aygo into another car in Fallowfield on March 23, 2017, and failed to tend to the 'traumatised and crying' woman driving the other car, according to an eye witness

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.

Moment dad is stabbed to death by drug dealer after row over drink

‘It was utterly merciless.'

Crossbow murder accused says he lied to conceal gay affair

Terence Whall denies killing retired lecturer Gerald Corrigan on Anglesey, north Wales, last year

Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas

What started as a relaxing holiday at the Kruger National Park ended in horror as three friends were hijacked and robbed of their valuables by four men posing as police officers near Delmas in Mpumalanga.

Garda with PTSD who sued over delay on sick pay application to get decision

Garda told ‘I will leave your wife a widow’ after investigation into gang, court hears

William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial

NSW detective is defending charges of illegally making recordings during investigation into disappearance of three-year-old William

Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband

Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity

Convicted of double murder, man freed after 25 years based on fresh evidence

Calvin Bright was convicted in 1995 for a double murder despite maintaining his innocence. Twenty-five years down the line, the 49-year-old is now walking away a free man thanks to a crucial piece of new evidence that was discovered by his defence team. According to WUSA-TV, Bright was freed Wednesday during his re-sentencing hearing in...

Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer

Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty

Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

Each Friday, we're looking for your help to track down fugitives in Arizona.

Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas

Alfraido Zeyouma, 46, faces a single count of sex assault in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2014.

Iowa Woman Who Struck Black Boy, Latina Teen with Her Car in the Same Day Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

An Iowa woman facing hate crime charges for intentionally running over a Black child, as well as a teen girl she thought was Mexican is incompetent to

Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'

Harvey Weinstein considered himself such a big shot in Hollywood that he thought he could get away with treating aspiring actresses like "complete disposables," a prosecutor told a jury in closing arguments Friday at his New York City rape trial.

Elderly, halfhearted Florida bank robber won't be jailed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 74-year-old Florida man whose halfhearted attempt at bank robbery was caused by depression after his wife's death will not spend any time in jail, it was announced Friday.Sandy Hawkins reached an agreement with Palm Beach County prosecutors where he will spend a year living at The Lord's Place, a Christian residence for the homeless. If he stays out of trouble, the bank robbery charge will be dropped.“I will happily sign this,” Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen said, according to The Palm Beach Post.Hawkins, unarmed, walked into a Wells Fargo branch in Boca Raton on Nov. 18 and demanded $1,100 from the teller. When she counted out $2,000, he told her it was too much and had her count o

Will Chandrababu Listen to TDP Cadre’s Anguish?

Income Tax Department released a Press Statement this Evening over raids on three infrastructure companies in several places of both the Telugu States. They said discrepancies to the tune of 2000 Crore are found. The Press Note also mentions about the raids on the former PS of a Prominent Personality.

BS Yediyurappa may change forest minister

Sources in the government said that in response to criticism from various quarters including the opposition Congress and civil society, Singh himself has offered to give up the portfolio. Sources said that the CM who seemed unperturbed over the issue during the last two days, has now changed his mind.

People rejecting BJP for its policies: TPCC

It is pushing the nation into economic crises, says TPCC treasurer

Ready to give up portfolio, says Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh

Karnataka’s newly-appointed Forest Minister Anand Singh, who is in the middle of a controversy with over a dozen cases pending against him, said Friday he is ready to give up his portfolio if Chief

CPI(M) sees political motive behind CAG report row

‘Selective leak aimed at putting govt. in the dock ahead of local body elections’

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.

PM Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

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

PM Narendra Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

Pulwama Attack Anniversary: Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol And Others Pay Emotional Tribute To Martyrs

Last year on February 14, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had lost their lives in the ghastly incident.

Ethiopia approves controversial hate speech law

Lawmakers in Ethiopia have approved controversial law aimed at tackling hate speech that critics warn could be used to restrict freedom of expression. The law is designed to online hate speech and disinformation, as part of the government’s efforts to Read More

Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election

Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.

Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech

Some say the law obstructs citizens' rights to freedom of speech and opinion.

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.

South Sudan: Academic suspended over opinion piece

A renowned academic in South Sudan has been suspended over the publication of an opinion piece on the issue of states and their boundaries in the country. The University of Juba has suspended Taban Lo Liyong from his teaching position Read More

Parenthesis: Teach kids to end the blame game and be accountable

Children need to be encouraged to clean up their own messes. Make it a normal part of your daily life.

Love Yourself, on Valentine’s Day and Always

Self-love is a choice and one I hope you will choose on Valentine’s day and always. Here's how I've done just that, in spite of my past abuse.

‘I would stand up for him and wipe his tears’ – friends, family remember Ferndale High pupil

The Grade 10 pupil died on Tuesday when he fell from a third floor balcony at the school, after suffering an epileptic seizure.

What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time

We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.

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.

Murder of Doctor’s Wife: Police debunks viral story

The Police authorities in Kaduna on Friday said none of its officers was involved in the murder of Dr.Ataga's wife who was kidnapped

Police, Ataga family dismiss fake news of officer’s involvement in woman’s death

The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed a social media report on the involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Ataga’s wife.

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.

IPOB alleges hijack of 40 mourners attending Kanu's parents' burial

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday said three buses conveying mourners attending the burial of the parents of its leader, Nnamdi...

Find killers of our son in Bayelsa, family begs police

The family of Adebayo from Wakajaiye, Ayeda-Ade Local Government Area in Osun State has appealed to the police to fish out the cultists...

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.

'Felt bad': Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to E-W Metro launch

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took umbrage at not being invited to the inauguration of the East-West Metro corridor, asserting that her team had to 'shed tears' to sanction the project when she was the railway minister.

‘Felt bad’: Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to Metro launch

"We had worked hard for the East-West Metro project. We had to literally shed tears for it (approval). I felt bad, that a small metro route was inaugurated, but I was not even informed about the inauguration," Mamata Banerjee said in the state assembly.

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.

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.

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

Tiruchi ignored

City residents have expressed dismay over the absence of any announcement with respect to establishment of an integrated bus stand in Tiruchi in the State budget. The absence of any mention on the lon

How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus

The state emergency health resp­onse model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.

Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744

Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa

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

Find killers of our son in Bayelsa, family begs police

The family of Adebayo from Wakajaiye, Ayeda-Ade Local Government Area in Osun State has appealed to the police to fish out the cultists...

3 teenagers arrested for stealing head of corpse from grave for rituals

The world has evolved to a point where money is now the order of the day. If you don't have money your worth and respect in society become minimal. This

‘Seven killed’, many injured as ‘bandits’ attack Kaduna market

Seven people were allegedly killed by suspected bandits in a market at Maro village, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state on Wednesday. The incident was said to have happened about

Revelations from Farida Waziri’s new book – Femi Adesina

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, presented her new book to the public in Abuja

Murder of Doctor’s Wife: Police debunks viral story

The Police authorities in Kaduna on Friday said none of its officers was involved in the murder of Dr.Ataga's wife who was kidnapped

Babri Masjid Action Committee To Move SC Seeking Rubble Of Demolished Mosque In Ayodhya

AIBMAC convener Zafaryab Jilani said that he would soon file a petition in the SC on the matter

Pune session court transfers hearings of Elgar Parishad case to NIA court

A Pune sessions court on Friday allowed the transfer of the politically sensitive Bhima Koregaon case to an NIA court in Mumbai after Uddhav Thackeray-led-Maharashtra government gave a nod by giving 'No Objection' to the NIA taking over the probe.

Uddhav govt’s decision to let NIA probe Elgaar Parishad case ‘wrong’: Sharad Pawar

Last month, the Centre had transferred the probe into the Elgaar Parishad case from the Pune Police to the NIA, a move then criticised by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government.

Sanjay Nirupam Asks 'Is Delhi Congress Aware?' As Maharashtra Defies Party On NPR, Elgaar

Pointing out the disconnect between Central Congress High command and state Congress, Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam tweeted on NPR and Elgaar Parishad

Residents stall demolition of illegal building

BBMP demolished a portion of the compound wall before learning that the High Court had ordered status quo till Monday

Top news of the day: Supreme Court rap forces telecom department to order telcos to clear AGR dues, memorial for slain CRPF jawans inaugurated in Pulwama, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

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.

Match-fixing scandal: Delhi HC sends suspected bookie Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar Jail

The court order to sent Chawla to Tihar jail was delivered after his counsel told the court that during his extradition, the Union Home Ministry had assured the United Kingdom government that he would be kept in Tihar jail to face trial.

Coronavirus: 'Follow Airport-like Procedures', MHA Issues Advisory to ITBP, SSB

The ITBP is providing the inmates, including seven Maldivians, basic amenities like food, bed, television, internet and indoor games facility at its centre

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.

‘No CCTV Footage Shows Accused Holding Bhagwa Flags,’ Says DCP On Gargi Fest Molestation Case

No evidence of any accused brandishing a saffron flag so far, police tell Swarajya.

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.

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.

Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating

Students were told to remove their undergarments.

Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA

The former JNU student leader was on his way to address a rally in this west Bihar town, where Bhojpur district is headquartered, when the attack happened

The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts

The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions and to “stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he was “ashamed”...

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.

The pope’s liberal supporters feel that he’s let them down

Francis’s refusal to allow the ordination of married men has highlighted divisions in the church, says journalist and author Catherine Pepinster

Pope Francis Dismayed over Liberals’ Reaction to Celibacy Ruling

Pope Francis expressed “consternation” over the way progressives have rejected his decision not to abolish priestly celibacy.

New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG

Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.

FG appoints new director for Nigerian French village

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has appointed Prof Lateef Ayeleru as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State...

Nasarawa govt suspends Provost, management of COEA

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Dr Rebecca Umaru, Provost College of Education Akwanga (COEA).

N50.2bn Calabar-Odukpani-Itu Road dualisation ‘ll boost Economy – Presidency

SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has said that the award of outstanding portion of dua

Nasarawa college provost suspended, health commissioner takes over

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Provost College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru, and other management staff of the institution. A statement issue...

EFCC probes alleged diversion of N3b in Kwara _ The Nation Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it is probing alleged diversion of over three billion Naira by the past administration...

Pope Francis Dismayed over Liberals’ Reaction to Celibacy Ruling

Pope Francis expressed “consternation” over the way progressives have rejected his decision not to abolish priestly celibacy.

The pope’s liberal supporters feel that he’s let them down

Francis’s refusal to allow the ordination of married men has highlighted divisions in the church, says journalist and author Catherine Pepinster

Clergy commends Pontif’s stance on celibacy among priesthood

Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma of St Joseph Catholic Church AdaziNnukwu, Anambra state  has  commended Pope Francis over his proclamation

The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts

The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions and to “stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he was “ashamed”...

Walk for Life participants to pray ‘Oratio’ against virus

Participants to the annual Walk for Life which will be held early today, February 15, will join hands in praying the Oratio Imperata against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which has affected thousands of individuals and killed over a thousand people worldwide.

Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel

But hostilities have surged again since US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East peace plan last month.

Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel

Explosives tied to balloons and kites first emerged as a weapon in Gaza, ruled by the Islamist group Hamas, during intense protests in 2018, when the devices drifted across the border daily, causing thousands of fires in Israeli farms and communities.

US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]

The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.

Iran holds commemoration ceremony on 40th day since Qassem Soleimani’s death

Hundreds of people attended a commemoration ceremony for the 40th day since the death of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Tehran on Thursday. Footage shows people chanting against the US, the UK and Israel as Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami gave a speech. Salami warned Israel and the US that Iran would “strike” them if they made a “wrong step” in the region. “The final slap is on the way. This path continues until the day that the Islamic nation expels the last American soldier from the Islamic land and puts the Zionist regime on the path of the definite decline.” “The US’s policies have gradually been revealed nowadays and these policies do not work anymore,” said Tehran resident Mohamad Abedian. “The US should also know that, by the assassination of Gen. Soleimani, it was proven again that the martyrdom of the Soleimani will strengthen the power which brings the US to its knees.” Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen amid the killing of Soleimani, who was…

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Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that the incumbent government is working on legislating for the establishment of National Youth Foundation in the Country to enable better work for the development of the youth. In a meeting with Ms. Indhira Santos, Global Lead Labor & Skills […]

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...

Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu

 The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the s

Join fight against corruption, Okowa urges youths

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in the fight against corruption in the country.

Another MCA pronounced dead

Days after the death of MCA Cyrus Omondi

Meru MCA dies after short illness

Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.

Nominated Meru MCA Petronilla Gainchi Dies

She is reported to have died after a short illness at the Nairobi hospital and...

Jubilee Updates on Tuju's Health

The Jubilee Party has asked members of the public to have the party secretary-general in their prayers after...

Bank clerk accused of murdering wife in a fit of rage

A farmer from Kalaburagi has complained to the Belagavi police that his daughter was killed by his son-in-law in Belagavi on Thursday evening. Parashuram Pise, a clerk at a bank in Belagavi, strangula

This Irish hero still receives Valentine’s Day cards nearly a century after his death

This hero from the 1916 Easter Uprising still receives Valentines at his grave in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery nearly a century after his death.

‘His grave is Ireland’: The search for Robert Emmet’s body

Patriot was executed in 1803 but his remains disappeared and have never been found

Horse-drawn carriages lead funeral procession for My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding twins

Billy and Joe Smith, who appeared on the Channel 4 TV show in 2014, were found dead in a country lane just days after Christmas.

Murdered Kieran Doherty’s mother ‘relives his death every day’

It is 10 years since the victim, 31, was found dead after he was dumped on the Braehead Road in Londonderry.

Gypsy Wedding suicide twins get whisky and Rolex floral tributes at funeral

Hundreds of mourners have turned out to pay respect to the twin brothers who died just days before Christmas.

Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'

'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement

AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York conceded in an interview with the Huffington Post published Thursday that Medicare for All may not become law right away – and appeared open to compromise on a plan she’s consistently championed.

Warren Claims Bloomberg’s ‘Redlining’ Comments Should Disqualify Him from Presidential Race

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Thursday took direct aim at fellow 2020 contender Michael Bloomberg, saying the former New York City mayor should not be the Democratic nominee because of comments he made several years ago blaming the 2008 housing crisis on banks abandoning racially

'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

‘A president can’t wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won’t guarantee Medicare for All

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that electing Sen. Bernie Sanders as president wouldn’t guarantee Medicare for All and other progressive policies are implemented.

Pantami wants NCC board to link SIM cards, national ID cards, BVN

Pantami, has called on the newly inaugurated Board of NCC to link up sim card registration to National Identification Card and BVN.

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 …

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 …

Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects

The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects

US visa ban: Gov Emmanuel seeks waiver for Nigerians

As visa restrictions by the United States of America bites take a toll on Nigerians, Governor Udom Emmanuel has made a case for...

Azerbaijani President Vows To Investigate Violations During Parliamentary Elections

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has vowed to thoroughly investigate all violations at voting stations during the parliamentary elections on February 9 after the Central Election Commission annulled results from four constituencies due to irregularities.

Timeline: Algeria's year of protest and turmoil

(Reuters) - Mass protests over the past year in Algeria have brought down a veteran president and caused the biggest political crisis since the end of a 1990s civil war that killed 200,000 people.

Varoufakis promises to release alleged recordings of 2015 Eurogroup sessions, after 'snub' by Greek parliament president

Controversial former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who convincingly re-emerged on Greece's political scene after the July 2019 elections as the leader of a small Parliament-represented party, on Friday promised to release what he said are tape-recorded sessions of Eurogroup meetings in 2015.

Cameroon's crisis-marked legislative vote [Morning Call]

Reactions to Cameroon’s crisis-marked legislative and municipal ballot held on February 9, 2020 have continued to pour.

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.

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.

Iowa Woman Who Struck Black Boy, Latina Teen with Her Car in the Same Day Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

An Iowa woman facing hate crime charges for intentionally running over a Black child, as well as a teen girl she thought was Mexican is incompetent to

Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas

Alfraido Zeyouma, 46, faces a single count of sex assault in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in February 2014.

Man indicted in fatal shooting of Louisiana Walmart employee

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting a New Orleans Walmart employee and wounding a female customer has been indicted on murder charges, according to the district...

Man indicted in fatal shooting of Louisiana Walmart employee

NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of fatally shooting a New Orleans Walmart employee and wounding a female customer has been indicted on murder charges, according to the district attorney’s office. An Orleans Parish grand jury on Thursday indicted Kentrell Banks, 21, of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office told …

Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone

Before you gift your loved one with that beautiful bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, those flowers make quite a journey just to get here.

Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone

Flowers make quite a journey before you can give them to your Valentine!

S.C. police link man to missing girl after both found dead

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Authorities said Friday they have linked a 30-year-old man to a missing 6-year-old South Carolina girl who vanished earlier this week, after both were found dead.

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.

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

Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’

A former Qatari justice minister said people live in fear of persecution from Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a report published by The Economist on Thursday. “We’re scared,” said Najeeb Nuaimi who has been under a travel ban since 2017, in the article that looked at the Gulf state’s silencing of critics. “They’ll take your passport or your property and leave you stateless

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.

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.

Witness threatened after speaking in foreign influence on mosques investigation

Hajer Harzi, a board member of the Al Houda mosque in Geleen, received serious threats after she spoke to a parliamentary committee investigating the possible influence of extremist ideology from

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence

Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.

Suspended Mahant ‘prevented’ from taking charge as custodian of Hathiramji Mutt

High Court strikes down suspension proceedings against the Mahant

Residents stall demolition of illegal building

BBMP demolished a portion of the compound wall before learning that the High Court had ordered status quo till Monday

Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC

Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood

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

SC seeks J&K govt.’s response to plea against Omar Abdullah’s detention under Public Safety Act

The former Chief Minister’s sister says his life and liberty are at threat

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“.

Republicans violated oath in acquitting Trump

The impeachment trial of President Trump was a sham from the beginning. It wasn’t a sham because Trump didn’t deserve to be impeached, convicted, and removed from office. He did, and he does.

Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.

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The Left’s Lies Undercut The DOJ