Suspended ZANU-Pf Youth Leaders In Dramatic U-Turn On Corruption Claims

ZANU-Pf Youth Leader's In  u-Turn on corruption after having come under fire for their misguided activism and failing to follow procedure

Zimbabweans ready for Kasukuwere to lead them

Inflation in Zimbabwe has gone past the 500% mark, while salaries remain stagnant. A number of households are currently living below the poverty datum line and ...

Defending the Undefendable: The unending list of Zanu Pf apologists

When the Zanu PF Youth league members held a press conference to name and shame people linked to Zimbabwe's economic woes some applauded the move.These were you...

NOT GUILTY: Job Sikhala Acquitted Of Plotting COUP Against Mnangagwa

MDC national vice-chairperson and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala has been acquitted of plotting a coup to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Zanu PF Members Singing ...

Zanu PF Youth League members singing at a meeting they held to denounce some party activists who recently claimed that three businessmen, believed to be linked to top Zanu PF officials, are crippling the Zimbabwe economy by engaging in illegal foreign currency, maize and fuel deals.

Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79

Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.

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.

Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?

"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."

'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.

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.

At least 10 countries contact Turkey for domestic car dealership, minister says

Many countries have requested to sign deals to sell Turkey's first domestically produced car introduced last December, the Turkish industry and technology...

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…

US secretary of state, Pompeo makes first trip to Africa

In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation.

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…

Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results

As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...

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.

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

Twin stars of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding to be laid to rest

The funeral of brothers Billy and Joe Smith will be held in Sevenoaks, Kent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG

McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.

Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives

Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson and promises to offer ‘an ambitious alternative’ to SNP

Valentine's Day brings love and some worry in Iraq holy city

NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — Hasanain al-Rufaye was busy in his flower shop wrapping bouquets, stuffing dolls into gift boxes and sprinkling petals into others labeled with “LOVE,” while simultaneously fielding orders.“It’s Valentine’s these days. On normal days, it would have been 10 minutes but today that would be impossible,” he told one customer on the phone about the wait time to get an order ready.For all the frenzied activity and lightheartedness in the shop there was more than just love in the air for al-Rufaye: “There’s still some worry and fear.”Valentine's Days past could be fraught with tensions.

A Culture of Chesed

Our wonderful founding bochurim were now by and large married with children of their own. So it was a magnificent ever-expanding yeshiva family that now populated the alumni gatherings.

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...

This is warfare, not welfare

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

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

MAKASSAR, Feb 14 — Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day today as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities. Makassar on Sulawesi island doled out some tough love with...

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.

Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China are committed to strengthening cooperation and mounting a concerted effort to overcome the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak which has so far killed nearly 1,500 people in the republic.

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.

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.

China coronavirus death toll nears 1,400

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

Mike Bloomberg surpasses Joe Biden in latest Florida poll

Mike Bloomberg has overtaken Joe Biden in a new poll of likely Florida voters in the state’s presidential primary – with 27.3 percent support, up 10 points from a similar survey last month.

Poll: Bloomberg overtakes Biden in Florida

Michael Bloomberg is leading the pack of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Florida, according to a new survey from St.

Bloomberg leads in Florida: Poll

Michael Bloomberg took the lead in a new Florida Democratic primary poll, showing positive results for the former New York City mayor's expensive campaign strategy.

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

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. 

'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

DH Deciphers: LPG gas cylinder price blast rips through middle-class budget

What has the Union Government announced? The Union government has announced an increase in the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 145-150. At the same time, for those who avail the LPG subsidy, it has

Govt Hikes Fuel,Adjusts Electricity Prices

The government followed up their January increase on electricity prices by adjusting February prices by...

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.

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

136 million euros to energise Macedonia

Greek City Times Article

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

U.N. calls on North Korea to release abductees in 50-year-old hijacking case

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A panel of human rights experts from the United Nations is calling on North Korea to repatriate 11 South Koreans who were abducted on a hijacked plane 50 years ago.

Coronavirus: North Korea executes official who visited public spa in China

Pyongyang claims that North Korea has no cases of coronavirus, having closed its border with China and suspended all tourism. Experts are skeptical, reports the Daily Mirror, and South Korean media…

Sudan agrees to pay $30m to families of US sailors killed in USS Cole attack

Sudan has agreed to pay $30 million in settlement to the families of 17 US sailors killed in an al-Qaeda attack on the USS Cole. The USS Cole warship was bombed in Yemen 20 years earlier by two Yemeni suicide bombers in a rubber vessel packed with up to 500lb of high explosives and butted...

Probe into Samsung heir’s alleged drug abuse begins

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Samsung heir-apparent Lee Jae-Yong's suspected drug use, while the top conglomerate has flatly denied the

Team of North Korean experts arrive to assist in draft of social media regulations

A team of experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has arrived in Islamabad to assist the government in drafting the proposed social media regulations policy.“Originally, the exper

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.

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.

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Pulwama Terror Attack, Says India Will Never Forget Their Martyrdom

Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama attack

Social Media Users Slam Rahul Gandhi For His ‘Who Benefited From Pulwama Terror Attack’ Remark

On 14 February 2019, a suicide bomber of the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad killed 40 CRPF personnel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Police captain gunned down in Iloilo encounter with rebs

According to Police Regional Office 6 director, Brigadier General Rene P. Pamuspusan, the young Capt. Espanto was the team leader of the Reconnaissance Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 6 who clashed with NPA rebels in Barangay Aglobong in Janiuay municipality around 5:45 p.m. last Wednesday.

2 rookie cops survive ambush in Quezon province

An incident report says the two patrolmen were in a mobile car when they were waylaid

3 suspected NPA rebels killed in Ilocos Sur encounter

STA. LUCIA, Ilocos Sur – Three suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) died after a brief firefight with joint operatives of the army and police in Barangay Namatican, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur on Thursday evening.

2 brave cops survive NPA rebels’ ambush in Quezon

SAN NARCISO, Quezon — Despite being outnumbered, two rookie cops managed to survive a broad daylight ambuscade carried out by around 50 heavily- armed men believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at the barangay of San Juan, four kilometers away from the Poblacion of this town yesterday.

B/Gen. Bathan of ‘Traslacion’ snafu promoted twice in a week

The Philippine National Police (PNP) bared on Friday another round of reorganization in its rank, including the promotion anew of a general who confiscated a journalist's phone during the

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

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.

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.

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

Erdoğan's South America visit was milestone for ties, Paraguayan ambassador says

Despite the ocean between them, Turkey and Paraguay recently tapped into their shared economic potential and are now keen to make up for lost...

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.

Pompeo sets off for 1st Africa trip, will visit Senegal, Angola, Ethiopia

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa Friday, where he will aid efforts to compete with the growing influence of China and fight threats of terrorism.

Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey

Greek City Times Article

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.

Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew

A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey.

Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib

Turkish-backed rebels also shot down a Syrian military helicopter in northern Syria on Tuesday, killing its crew members in a fiery crash

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.

Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib

ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkish-backed Syrian rebels shot down a government helicopter west of Aleppo in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region, where violence and displacement has spiked in recent weeks, Turkish and Syrian state media said on Friday.

Sterlington man accused of forcing woman & baby into truck at knife-point

Sterlington police have arrested a man accused of a domestic incident in which the victim says she and her baby were kidnapped at knife-point.

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.

Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

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

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

Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student

According to records filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Brandy Bostick, 31, is accused of hitting a 7-year-old male student on Feb. 12, 2020.

Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.

Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said. Udayanga Weeratunga was taken before a magistrate in Colombo who remanded him in custody till Monday pending a further

Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

Sri Lanka arrested a former ambassador to Russia after he was extradited from Dubai Friday to face money laundering charges over a controversial MiG aircraft purchase, police said.

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.

US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says

The truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior official said.

Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon Gets Behind Anti-bullying Message

Not everyone is feeling the love this Valentine’s Day in their workplace.

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

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.

'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules

Former police officer Harry Miller, 54, from Lincolnshire, who founded the campaign group Fair Cop, said the police's actions had a 'substantial chilling effect' on his right to free speech.

'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.

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.

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

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

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

'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

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, […]

Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Friday staged a protest against the sacking of erstwhile governor-elect David Lyon by the Supreme Court.

INEC declares Diri Duoye governor-elect of Bayelsa state

Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diri Duoye as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.

‘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

INEC declares PDP’s Douye Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this at the

French ski resort closes because they don’t have snow

A French ski resort, for the second year in a row, is in the midst of a meltdown. The Le Mourtis resort in the Pyrenees mountains has once again been forced to close its slopes mid-season because warm

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.

Avalanches in Afghanistan killed at least 21 people, officials say

A series of avalanches struck a central province in Afghanistan the previous day, killing at least 21 people, authorities said Friday.

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Chennai: Police lathicharge protesters demonstrating against CAA, NRC in Washermanpet

The situation escalated after some protesters were reportedly forcibly removed from the protest site, leading to a commotion between them and the police.

U.P. Oppn. seeks judicial probe into deaths in anti-CAA clashes

Firing by police and BJP men behind casualties, alleges SP in Assembly

Kanhaiya Kumar’s convoy attacked for the eighth time in two weeks in Bihar

A group of youths shouting slogans in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ pelted stones at his convoy.

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

HC notice to police on HDK’s plea

The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s

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.

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.

Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement

Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.

Trump Claims Has ‘Legal Right’ to Intervene in Criminal Prosecutions But Has Not Done So

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said in a statement on Friday that he has never intervened in a criminal case thus far even though he has the authority to do so.

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.

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.

Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

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

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.

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.

Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student

Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the

Superintendent of hospital suspended

Allegations of service rules violations

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 …

Official asked to go on compulsory leave

Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tiruchi, S. Usha, was on Friday instructed by the Director of Collegiate Education to go on compulsory leave following complaints from employees about

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

Police reviewing arms, ammunition stock

DIG, Armed Police Battalion, heading the survey

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 …

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 …

Donald Rukare appointed new NCS chairperson

The development was announced by State Minister for Sports Hamson Obua during the flagging off of the National Boxing team the Bombers on Friday at the Council offices...

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...

Candidate from Macron’s party withdraws from Paris mayoral race over sex tape allegations

Emmanuel Macron’s candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president’s party ahead of March local elections. 

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. 

Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal

Benjamin Griveaux, who was standing for party of President Macron, lambasts ‘vile attacks’

Macron’s Ally Griveaux Drops Out of Paris Mayoral Race After Masturbation Video Leaks Online

The scandal comes four weeks before the Paris election, leaving five candidates to compete for the capital, including the incumbent Socialist Anne Hidalgo and Griveaux’s ex-fellow party member Cedric Villani, who was forced to quit the party and run as independent after he was asked to step aside for Macron’s favourite.

Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge

Benjamin Griveaux made the announcement after a Russian performance artist in France published the private footage.

Education Exodus: Uzbek Students Rushing Home To Study After Tashkent Eases Transfers

Thousands of Uzbek students studying in neighboring countries are rushing to transfer to universities in Uzbekistan after Tashkent temporarily eased restrictions.

Indian students stripped for menstruation checks

Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.

Indian students stripped for menstruation checks

The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when they are having their periods.

Indian students stripped for menstruation checks

Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating. The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when

Indian students stripped for menstruation checks

Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.

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

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

Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?

Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding

Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?

The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?

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.

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.

Search For Stephanie Simpson Continues

The search for missing tramper Stephanie Simpson continues today.

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.

Dealer jailed after wallet full of cocaine is found in street, Perth Sheriff Court hears

Police seized "a number of drugs"

Mount Pleasant drug raid: woman refused bail due to unacceptable risk

A woman charged with drug trafficking has been considered a danger to other people's safety.

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.

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

Schools liaison police officer, 38, died when she was hit by a train as she faced the sack over convictions for drink-driving and being drunk in charge of a child under seven

PC Lianne Matthews, 38, died just weeks before she was due to face a disciplinary hearing. She had been fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after her convictions.

Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail

The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.

Mary Lou seeks sit-down meeting with Micheál as two leaders speak by phone for 15 minutes

Martin reiterated why Fianna Fáil would not go into coalition with Sinn Féin, a FF spokesperson said.

Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin says Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael needed to form government

A Sinn Féin TD has said it will be impossible for the party to form a coalition government without the support of either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.

Éamon Ó Cuív says he's 'completely against' Fianna Fáil going into coalition with Fine Gael and Greens

The Galway West TD said this type of coalition is the only option that would give a Dáil majority.

Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader

Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.

Elections for primary agri-cooperative societies on Saturday

TRS likely to sweep the polls; it has already bagged 12 societies unanimously

AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India to expand base: Gopal Rai

‘The party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its positive nationalism’

AAP to Contest All Elections to Local Bodies Across India to Expand Base: Gopal Rai

Rai said the party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its "positive nationalism".

Eight-phase panchayat bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in March 2020

Of the 11,639 vacant panch seats, 11,457 seats are in Kashmir and 182 in Jammu and of the 1,011 vacant sarpanch seats, 887 are in Kashmir and the remaining 124 in Jammu.

AAP to fight all local bodies polls across India to expand base: Gopal Rai

Rai called BJP's nationalism "negative", asserting that AAP will expand its base by highlighting on "positive nationalism"

Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate

Democrats want a nominee who motivates more voters than he or she scares away. Easier said than done.

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.

Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg

The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.

Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real

Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.

US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

The indictment details efforts to steal from a half dozen companies.

US secretary of state, Pompeo makes first trip to Africa

In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation.

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...

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 …

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.

BREAKING: Diri receives Certificate of Return as Bayelsa gov-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, issued a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri. INEC earlier declared him as the winner o...

PHOTOS: Diri arrives in INEC headquarters to collect Certificate of Return as Bayelsa gov-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri, as the winner of the November 16 governorship election held in Bayelsa ...

INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa

Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.

BREAKING: Bayelsa gov-elect to be inaugurated today

Daniels Igoni The stage is set for the inauguration of the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Senator Douye Diri, in the Government House, Yenagoa, today (Friday). The Supreme Court yesterday (Thu...

INEC declares PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, as governor-elect of Bayelsa State. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at a press conference held at commission’s headquarters on Friday Diri came second in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state, […]

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Pulwama Terror Attack, Says India Will Never Forget Their Martyrdom

Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama attack

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.

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.

BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.

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.

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.

No handshakes: Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship

MANILA, Philippines — In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from shaking others’ hands or holding them during prayers to prevent the spread of the virus that started in China. In Hong Kong, …

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

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 …

Time for Congress to reinvent itself: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Terming the 2020 Delhi Assembly poll results “disappointing”, Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the party needs

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.

AAP to Contest All Elections to Local Bodies Across India to Expand Base: Gopal Rai

Rai said the party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its "positive nationalism".

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.

AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India to expand base: Gopal Rai

‘The party has convened a meeting of its national executive on Sunday to deliberate on expanding the party by projecting its positive nationalism’

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.

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

Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record

SC said parties fielding candidates with criminal records must tell why they had chosen them over those with clean records .It gave the EC the responsibility of flagging non-compliance to the apex court as contempt of its directions

ECI welcomes SC order on candidates with criminal history

SC also stated the parties should submit compliance reports to ECI within 72 hours of the selection of candidates.

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.

Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet

Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.

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…

From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East

More than 50 experts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US and EU members, are expected to take part in the upcoming Valdai Discussion Club gathering which will focus on the situation in the Middle East.

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.

India, Portugal ink seven pacts after Modi-Sousa talks

The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus

MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over Covid-19

MANILA, Feb 14 — The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said today. The decision followed a warning by Taiwan, which has...

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus

The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and

Philippines scraps coronavirus Taiwan travel ban

Manila says Taiwan had imposed strict measures against spread of Wuhan virus

Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban

Senator Joel Villanueva described as

CGSS signs MoU with APP for cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad with the Associated Press Of Pakistan (APP) Corporation, the official news agency. The MoU Signing Ceremony held at APP headquarters .on Friday to promote cooperation between both the organizations in a broader range of areas. It was decided that both the organizations will work together in the areas of mutual interest including exchange of articles, news and other documents/e-search material. The MoU was signed by the President CGSS Major General (retd) Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery and the Director International News Agreements, APP Muhammad Qamar Ullah on behalf of their respective organizations. Other members of CGSS that were present at the MoU Signing included the former Federal Secretary of Information and Broadcasting and Senior Member Advisory Board CGSS Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, the Vice President CGSS Barrister Babur Suhail, the Executive Director CGSS Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Khalid…

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

Locust invasion is set to leave East Africa on the verge of famine, UN official warns

A billion locusts are eating their way through farmlands in eastern Africa and their population could increase by 500 times in the next four months - leaving the region facing famine, UN officials warn.

Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust

The Irish humanitarian aid agency Goal has warned Ethiopia could be hit with a "devastating" food...

Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa

Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya

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

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

Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage

Skoura, Morocco | AFP |  Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis area of around 40 square …

IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reply from Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) on a contempt of court plea moved by the ex-employees of Pakista

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

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.

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.

Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns

Second senior most judge of the Bombay High Court, Justice Satyaranjan Dharmadhikari, has tendered his resignation. He made the announcement when the lawyer, Mathew Nedumpara, mentioned a petition seeking for the court to hear it next week.

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.

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.

Dues paid except for 1: CRPF releases clarification on payment dues to Pulwama martyrs

In a statement, CRPF said all dues have been cleared except for one case. It said, "Though no amount of assistance can ever match up to the sacrifice of our heroes, yet we are committed to the welfare of their near and dear ones."

'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

'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.

U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president

MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.

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.

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

Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey

Greek City Times Article

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

Dundee man with ‘poor singing voice’ sang sectarian songs on housing estate and told police he was an ‘IRA fugitive’

A Dundee man with a "poor singing voice" found himself in court after belting out sectarian songs in the middle of a housing estate and telling police he was an "IRA fugitive".

Dad and son from Wolf Pack Hunters UK locked up after turning up late for Forfar court case

Father and son members of a self-styled paedophile hunting gang have been locked up after turning up late for an Angus court appearance.

Teenage dad threw pram during outburst, Perth Sheriff Court hears

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

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

‘It was utterly merciless.'

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.

Twitter blocked party account for speaking truth on liberals: Karnataka BJP

There are no tweets on the time line of state BJP twitter handle after February 10, 9:55 PM. The official twitter handle of the state BJP was however restored on February 12.

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.

Hardik Patel's wife unable to bear separation from missing husband

Though the whereabouts of Hardik Patel are yet to be traced, he had last congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his win

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'

HC notice to police on HDK’s plea

The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s

On This Day: League of Women Voters formed

On Feb. 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.

British court: Hospital can defy parents, remove infant's life support

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A British appellate court ruled Friday that a hospital can remove artificial support systems that are keeping a four-month-old infant alive -- in a decision that goes against the wishes of the boy's parents.

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

China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.

China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.

BREAKING: INEC chiefs in closed door meeting over Bayelsa

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu and some National Commissioners are currently...

Bayelsa: INEC declares PDP's Diri as governor-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last gubernatorial election as the governor-elect of Bayelsa.

Bayelsa: Buhari, APC govs forum chair, Badaru meet in Aso Rock

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC Governors Forum...

Bayelsa: PDP members, Diri's supporters storm INEC office in Abuja

In anticipation of the issuance of the certificate of return, members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and supporters of Duoye Diri, have stormed the Abuja office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Police can’t tell if Bayelsa will have a new governor today

The inauguration ceremony should have commenced at 10 a.m. under normal circumstances.

Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows

Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.

China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths

BEIJING — China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths rose slightly to 143, bringing the total fatalities in mainland China to 1,523. The total number of confirmed cases in the …

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.

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.

Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.

Morocco’s Government Approves Military Cooperation Deal with Jordan

The Moroccan government approved on Thursday a bill on a military and technical cooperation agreement between Morocco and Jordan. The deal, which was struck in Amman in July last year, puts the legal framework for military cooperation between the two

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

Greek City Times Article

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.

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

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

EFF MPs to face Parliament conduct committee after SONA disruption

EFF MPs' conduct during the State of the Nation Address will land them a date with Parliament's Powers and Privileges Committee.

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.

7 Years 18 Replacements: Did Uhuru Get it Wrong With Cabinet?

Questions emerge as a result of the several President Uhuru Kenyatta appointments into cabinet following...

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.

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.

Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words

While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Angela Merkel will unlikely be pleased by an attack that echoes her famous 1999 takedown of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.

Sex scandal forces Emmanuel Macron's closest lieutenant to scrap bid to become Paris mayor after video shows the married father pleasuring himself while 'sexting' a woman

Married father-of-two Benjamin Griveaux (pictured) bemoaned 'ignoble attacks endangering my private life' as he quit the race for mayor of Paris today.

Emmanuel Macron’s pick for Paris mayor drops out over sex video

Setback for French president as Benjamin Griveaux withdraws from race

Macron ally pulls out of Paris mayoral race amid sex images reports

A Russian performance artist reportedly claimed responsibility for leaks of compromising sexual images involving Benjamin Griveaux.

Macron ally pulls out of Paris mayoral race amid sex images reports

A Russian performance artist reportedly claimed responsibility for leaks of compromising sexual images involving Benjamin Griveaux.

Syria government forces chip away at rebel enclave

Government forces made new gains in northwestern Syria on Friday, further chipping away at the country's last major rebel pocket, a war monitor said.

Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory

For the Turkey-backed rebels fighting Assad, the motorway was a cornerstone in holding together their territory and keeping government forces at bay.

AP Explains: Why Syria's M5 is Assad's highway to victory

BEIRUT (AP) — It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s civil war, and after eight years of fighting, Syrian President Bashar Assad has got it back.The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, is known to Syrians simply as the “International Road.” Cutting through Syria's major cities, the motorway is key to who controls the country.Assad gradually lost control over the M5 from 2012, when various rebel groups fighting to topple him began seizing parts of the country.Protests against his family's rule had erupted the year before amid a wave of uprisings in the Arab world. This soon turned into a civil war, following a brutal government crackdown on dissent and the intervention of foreign powers in th

Explained Did Assad Just Capture His Highway to Victory in Syria?

The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, cuts through all of Syria's major cities and is the key to who controls the country

The Strategic Significance of Syria’s M5 Highway

It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s war, and after eight years of fighting, Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad has got it back. The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, is known to Syrians simply as the “International Road.” Cuttin

Long-Bailey vows to challenge media ‘smears and lies’ if elected Labour leader

The leadership hopeful also urged the party not to veer away from the left-wing policies in its rejected manifesto.

Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives

Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson and promises to offer ‘an ambitious alternative’ to SNP

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

Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader

Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.

'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’

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.

Here are Africa’s Most Handsome Opposition Leaders

Here are some of Africa’s hottest and most handsome opposition leaders with a growing support base, shaking things up in their countries

Ethiopia parliamentary election: Poll announced for August 29

Ethiopia's parliamentary election will be held on August 29, the country's electoral board has said.

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).

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...

Another MCA pronounced dead

Days after the death of MCA Cyrus Omondi

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

Outgoing DSCC Mayor Khokon seeks AL's ticket in race for Taposh's seat

Outgoing Mayor of Dhaka South Sayeed Khokon has set his sights on winning the Awami League's nomination to contest the by-elections to the Dhaka-10 parliamentary seat vacated by his successor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.

Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50

An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.

Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50

An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.

Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill

An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.

Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill

An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.

Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill

An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.

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.

Court remands alleged Mpape bank robbers

An FCT High Court in Wuse on Friday ordered that the five men charged in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank.

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.

Commercial driver sentenced to death by hanging for killing carpenter over N3000 debt

A Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, has sentenced a 47-year-old commercial driver Akeem Raimi to death by hanging for killing carpenter.

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.

Members of white nationalist groups can join US military, official says

Membership in extremist group won’t keep recruits out of US military, defense official tells congressional subcommittee.

Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat

Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.

The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Airmen were previously allowed to make a request for religious accommodations, but they were granted on a case-by-case basis.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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.

The US Air Force has updated and broadened its dress code to allow turbans, beards, and hijabs

The US Air Force has clarified a grooming and uniform process that allows religious exemptions for turbans, hijabs, and neatly trimmed beards, according to the new guidelines.

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.

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

Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)

‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’

Ex-Ajnala MLA who had once targeted Sukhbir, Majithia, returns to SAD

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal posted a message on Facebook stating that he had welcomed both Bony and his father Rattan Singh Ajnala — who were expelled from primary membership in 2018 for “indulging in anti-party activities.

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.

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.

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 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

Shitty Person Wins Case Against UK Police Who Warned Him About His Transphobic Tweets

A high court in the UK ruled on Friday that police should not have visited a man who sent out transphobic tweets at his place of work and that they had a “substantial chilling effect” by doing so, the Guardian reported.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 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...

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

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.

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.

HC notice to police on HDK’s plea

The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s

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

Filipinos stranded in Taiwan cannot extend their visa-free stay — Banayo

The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has reminded stranded Filipinos in Taiwan that they cannot extend their visa-free stay in the country.

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus

MANILA/TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said on Friday.

Philippines scraps coronavirus Taiwan travel ban

Manila says Taiwan had imposed strict measures against spread of Wuhan virus

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over Covid-19

MANILA, Feb 14 — The Philippines has lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and will evaluate other restrictions including those on Macau, government officials said today. The decision followed a warning by Taiwan, which has...

Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus

The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and

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…

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

US secretary of state, Pompeo makes first trip to Africa

In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation.

Indonesia promotes ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific at middle power meet

Indonesia is using a meeting of loosely associated and like-minded countries in Mexico City to promote the vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region, underlining the importance of dialogue to foster cooperation instead of rivalry.

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.

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.

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.

Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.

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

Bayelsa: Supreme Court judgment indictment on INEC – Adegboruwa

Kayode Oyero A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun Adegboruwa, said on Friday that the Supreme Court judgment on the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State is an indictment on the Indep...

Oshiomhole: INEC wrong to issue Diri certificate-of-return

National Charman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Friday faulted the decision of the independent National...

Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor

The Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Obolo may be sworn in as the Acting Governor of Bayelsa to fill the vacuum that will be created by the exit of the outgoing Governor,

Lawyers react to INEC’s position on Bayelsa’s Supreme court judgment

"INEC seems to have no choice. It must comply with the decision of the Supreme Court. If APC has issues with it, it should go back...

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

Stop work for now, Zuraida tells Taman Desa condo builder after slab falls

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — All construction work on The Address condominium in Taman Desa must stop with immediate effect, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said tonight after a concrete slab from the building’s sixth floor collapsed earlier in the day. Two men were trapped...

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...

Pandemonium as midnight fire guts DELSU hostel - The Nation Nigeria

There was pandemonium early hours of Friday as a midnight fire gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus 3 of the Delta State University...

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

Six trapped, five killed in Kano mining site

Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of five out of six people trapped under a heap of sand at Ramin Farar Kasa in Dauni village in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. Public...

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.

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 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...

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.

Corruption: EFCC convicts 70 persons in Akwa Ibom

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Akwa Ibom Zone yesterday said it convicted a total of 70 persons in the state...

EFCC, NYSC hold anti-corruption awareness rally in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday held an anti-corruption rally

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 key to anti-graft war - EFCC - The Nation Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has explained reasons for the choice of youths in its fight against corruption in the country....

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

Coronavirus infects more than 64,000 people globally: List of cases, countries

In Mainland China, 1,380 deaths have been reported among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei. Here are list of coronavirus cases in countries around the world.

COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020

COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020

Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases

Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.

Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090

The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases

Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases

The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.

Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack

It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another

Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack

It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another

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.

Murdered Scots hairdresser 'could have been saved' by cops

Tragic Katrina O'Hara's daughter thought Stuart Thomas would be re-arrested for unlawfully contacting her mother while he was out police bail.

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.

Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack

It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another

Lewis Burton shares Valentine’s Day message for girlfriend Caroline Flack

It has been reported that the couple are legally not allowed to see one another

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.

Murdered Scots hairdresser 'could have been saved' by cops

Tragic Katrina O'Hara's daughter thought Stuart Thomas would be re-arrested for unlawfully contacting her mother while he was out police bail.

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.

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.

Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating

Students were told to remove their undergarments.

NCW panel to speak to Gujarat students who were made to strip for menstrual check

The NCW has set up an inquiry team, which will meet the girls of the institute and inquire about the incident.

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. 

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

‘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.

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.

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.

Foil gameplan of ‘fascist forces’ to occupy space in varsities: Aishe Ghosh

The ABVP is for the first time contesting eight central panel posts - four in arts and four in engineering faculties - for the February 19 students' union polls in the JU.

How Did an Al Qaeda Leader in Iraq Become an American Citizen Living in Phoenix?

In January the FBI arrested Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri in Phoenix, Arizona after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Al-Nouri was an Al Qaeda leader in Iraq and was on the run for the murder of Iraqi police officers in Al-Fallujah.

Turkey court acquits exiled novelist of terror charges

ISTANBUL — A Turkish court on Friday acquitted journalist and award-winning novelist Asli Erdogan of terrorism-related charges for writing for a pro-Kurdish newspaper that has since been shut-down.

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’

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

‘My heart says he's not dead’: Mother of ISIS recruit holding out hope

The mother of an ISIS recruit has told Euronews she believes her son is still alive - three years since reports he was killed in Syria.

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.

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

Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims

Wamwere says the water they drank is the same one they relieved themselves in.

This is warfare, not welfare

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

A Culture of Chesed

Our wonderful founding bochurim were now by and large married with children of their own. So it was a magnificent ever-expanding yeshiva family that now populated the alumni gatherings.

Joe Biden - a requiem for a political heavyweight?

I was one of those convinced Biden, with his honesty and decency and stellar political resume, was the one to beat Donald Trump but he has clearly lost much of the mojo he once had. I suspect the tragic death of his son had something to do with it, the aspect of that grief reflected in every line on his face...

Commentary: Why Sanders, media have never had a honeymoon

There’s little love lost between Sanders and media pundits. And Bernie’s just fine with that.

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.

Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof

Professor Vladimir Golstein reveals why Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate who has a chance of beating the president.

‘Are they mean?’ Donald Trump ‘obsessed’ with badgers, new book claims

Daily Beast reporters say president repeatedly asked about the animals in policy briefings

House Republicans say stealing polling data through open blinds is kosher. Democrats say it's creepy.

The campaign organizations for House Democrats and Republicans — the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) — agree on the facts of what happened Wednesday night, Politico reported Friday morning: NRCC staffers walked across the street to the DCCC's headquarters to stake out some Democratic candidates, saw the blinds open on a DCCC polling meeting, and snapped some photos, nabbing pricy and potentially useful proprietary polling data on races Democrats are focusing on in November. Republicans think they hit the jackpot, Democrats found the tactics "totally out of bounds, and downright creepy," Politico reports. "The NRCC and DCCC have disagreed on where to draw the line when it comes to opposition research. The Republican committee, for example, has declined to sign an agreement to not use hacked information in its campaigns." Still, the DCCC didn't exactly take the high road. "When you have no ideas or accomplishments to run on, you creep in…

It Turns Out That, Yes, Americans Want More Answers About Hunter's Work in Ukraine

Over the past few weeks Democratic senators insisted that Hunter Biden's work for the corrupt Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings was irrelevant to the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. It turns out the American people don't agree. In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, most of those surveyed agreed that Hunter's presence on the board of Burisma, where he raked in thousands of dollars while his dad was vice president of the United States, was "inappropriate." Fifty-seven percent said it was a scandal.

Ohio GOP Files Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud Against Dem Candidate

The Republican Party of Ohio launched a formal complaint with Ohio’s Attorney General, Dave Yost. The grievance claims that Hillary Mueri, candidate for Ohio’s 14th congressional district, engaged in voter fraud. The complaint alleges that Mueri voted twice in the 2008 primary election, both in Ohio and in California. The memo says it is a fourth-degree felony in Ohio to illegally vote in an election. From the complaint:

Blackburn: Dems Will Try Impeachment Again -- 'Very Real Possibility' GOP Takes House Back

Thursday during an appearance on Fox News, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said she believed congressional Democrats would make another attempt to impeach | Clips

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

Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey

Greek City Times Article

Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…

U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president

MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.

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

Greek City Times Article

US Sees Idlib Conflict as Chance to Close Ranks With Turkey, Boost Its Positions in Mid East – Prof

The US regards the Turco-Syrian conflict as a window of opportunity to close ranks with Ankara and project its force in the Balkan-Black Sea and Central Asian directions, says Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, the head of the Ankara Centre for Crisis and Policy Research.

One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report

According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.

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

Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls

Zambia mission will help teenage mums

20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official

Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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...

Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region

Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.

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.

Russian woman in court for fleeing virus quarantine

A Russian hospital on Friday filed a lawsuit against a woman for escaping her coronavirus quarantine, complaining of being forcibly held and given inedible meals. The head doctor of the Botkin h...

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.

UPDATED: Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa

Egypt

Man Slapped 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter, Trashed Campaign Tent: Cops

A primary voter in Windham, New Hampshire is accused of throwing a violent fit: He slapped a 15-year-old boy, he attacked two adults who attempted to step in, and he trashed a Trump campaign tent, police said according to The New Hampshire Union Leader.

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

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.

Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox, 38, with violating a previous trespass warning that prohibited him from being near the property, the Palm Beach Post reported. Trump was not in Florida at …

Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student

According to records filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Brandy Bostick, 31, is accused of hitting a 7-year-old male student on Feb. 12, 2020.

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.

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

Expert: Venezuelan Oil Production Currently at 1945 Levels

The oil-rich nation of Venezuela is producing its lowest output of oil in 75 years, according to professor Rafael Quiroz.

Global defense spending sees biggest jump in 10 years, report says

Global spending on defense rose by 4% in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases in the U.S. and China, a study said Friday. The...

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.

PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa

Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

EU says India has taken steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir, calls for swift withdrawal of remaining curbs

The European Union spokeswoman said we recognise the serious security concerns, but it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.The comment comes after the 25 EU diplomats visited Kashmir on Wed and Thu and ahead of a meeting of the envoys with India’s NSA Ajit Doval

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.

Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership

Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification

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.

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

BJP conspiring against SCs, STs: Haryana Cong.

‘Unanswered questions on Pulwama’

Maharashtra govt.’s nod for transfer of Elgaar Parishad case to NIA ‘improper,’ says Sharad Pawar

NCP chief, however, clarifies there are no problems among the coalition partners

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.

New York prosecutor says disgraced Harvey Weinstein abused his power

New York prosecutors told jurors that Harvey Weinstein abused his power and lacked empathy in a closing argument.

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.

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.

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.

Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details

Fox News host Tucker Carlson has attacked one of the jurors who convicted Roger Stone while sharing her social media details to millions of people after she spoke out in support of Justice Department prosecutors.Tomeka Hart, who served as the foreperson of the jury that found Mr Stone guilty of seven

Benin attack stirs worries of jihadist menace

An attack on police in the far north of Benin has spurred fears that a country struggling with political problems is now at threat from jihadism sweeping down from the Sahel.

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.

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.

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.

Amnesty urges probe into troops ‘razing’ of Nigerian villages

Amnesty International on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged burning of villages by Nigerian troops in the volatile northeast following a recent surge in jihadist attacks.

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

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

Electoral roll released

MADURAIMadurai district has a total of 26,43,605 voters in Madurai, said Collector T. G. Vinay while releasing the electoral roll here on Friday. The district has 10 Assembly segments — Melur, Madurai

ECI welcomes SC order on candidates with criminal history

SC also stated the parties should submit compliance reports to ECI within 72 hours of the selection of candidates.

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

Surging numbers of migrants are using small boats to reach the UK

Desperate migrants hiding in the back of freight trucks to get to Britain on ferries had been the target, but now smugglers have switched their tactics and record numbers are now risking their lives, attempting to get across the English Channel, from France to the UK, in small boats #UnreportedEurope

Baby born on boat among 87 saved off Canary Islands

They were all migrants from Africa

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

‘My heart says he's not dead’: Mother of ISIS recruit holding out hope

The mother of an ISIS recruit has told Euronews she believes her son is still alive - three years since reports he was killed in Syria.

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 Sees Idlib Conflict as Chance to Close Ranks With Turkey, Boost Its Positions in Mid East – Prof

The US regards the Turco-Syrian conflict as a window of opportunity to close ranks with Ankara and project its force in the Balkan-Black Sea and Central Asian directions, says Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, the head of the Ankara Centre for Crisis and Policy Research.

2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest

A second Bashar Assad regime helicopter was downed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, local reports said Friday. According to footage circulated on...

The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS

The group is even bigger now, and America’s conflict with Iran is only making the fight against it more complicated.

Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey

Greek City Times Article

Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…

Twin stars of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding to be laid to rest

The funeral of brothers Billy and Joe Smith will be held in Sevenoaks, Kent.

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.

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.

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

Tributes paid to Clydebank man William Henfrey, 32, after ‘shining diamond’ died suddenly at home

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Clydebank man after the “shining diamond’s” sudden death. The body of William Henfrey, 32, was found at his home on February 6. His devastated loved o…

Team of North Korean experts arrive to assist in draft of social media regulations

A team of experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has arrived in Islamabad to assist the government in drafting the proposed social media regulations policy.“Originally, the exper

First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt | AFP |  Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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

Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday

Why Bernie Sanders’s polling leads in California and Texas are so important.

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. 

Poll: Bloomberg overtakes Biden in Florida

Michael Bloomberg is leading the pack of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Florida, according to a new survey from St.

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

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.

Durban couple tell of harrowing kidnap ordeal by armed hijackers

The couple, aged 27 and 42, were seated outside a house in the man’s Nissan Murano in the Wiggins area of Cato Manor

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.

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

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.

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

California man exonerated after DNA site leads to new arrest in murder

A California man who spent 14 years in prison for the murder of a newspaper columnist has been exonerated thanks to the same DNA technology that caught the Golden State Killer suspect, authorities said.

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.

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...

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.

Bernie Explains Why Being Labeled a Socialist Won't Hurt Him

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) said he is not concerned of being labeled as a socialist from his opponents because the United States is already a "socialist society."

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.

Mark Steyn: Dems prefer a 'principled socialist lunatic' like Bernie over 'corrupt' establishment

Fox News contributor Mark Steyn said on Friday that the rise of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic Party is attributed to lack of trust in “corrupt” moderates in the Democratic field.

2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg’s rise

Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns are increasingly taking aim at Mike Bloomberg.

Sanders holds lead heading into Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, poll finds

The Vermont senator leads the field by a solid margin among likely Democratic caucusgoers going into the four-day early voting period, a Review-Journal poll shows.

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

Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake

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

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...

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

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.

Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son

The defendant is accused by the anti-graft agency, of operating an account he used to divert various sums of money, including N58 million.

Alleged pension fraud: EFCC files fresh charge against Maina’s son, Faisal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, filed an amended three-count charge against Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrashe

N700m fraud: Judge threatens to revoke bail condition for Ize-Iyamu, others

A Judge in the Federal High in Benin City, Justice M G Umar, had threatened to revoke the bail condition granted to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu...

N11.5bn fraud: Absence of witnesses stalls Alao-Akala’s trial

The trial of a former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, and two others for alleged N11.5billion fraud was on Friday stalled, due to the absence of the prosecution witnesses. The Economi...

UPDATED: Suspected Mpape bank robbers arraigned

The five armed robbery suspects arrested in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank branch in Mpape, Abuja were arraigned..

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 reviewing arms, ammunition stock

DIG, Armed Police Battalion, heading the survey

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.

HC notice to police on HDK’s plea

The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s

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.

Fianna Fáil arrogant and reckless for snubbing Sinn Féin, says Ó Broin

Prospect of new government being formed in near future recedes towards stalemate

‘Significant people’ in Fianna Fáil oppose Fine Gael deal, says Ó Cuív

Prospect of new government being formed in near future in stalemate

Eoin Ó Broin says Sinn Féin cannot form government without either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael

Ó Broin said that even if all the left-leaning parties came together, they’d fall short of a majority in the Dáil.

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG

McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.

Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition

Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party

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...

Durban couple tell of harrowing kidnap ordeal by armed hijackers

The couple, aged 27 and 42, were seated outside a house in the man’s Nissan Murano in the Wiggins area of Cato Manor

Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child

Thonglor police said Friday that they have attempted unsuccessfully to track down a foreign man who has been begging for money in Bangkok with young children A week after saying claiming to be unaware of the man routinely spotted with a sleeping...

Arrest in Wairoa overnight

A 29-year-old Black Power Frasertown prospect was arrested last night following a short fleeing driver incident and foot chase by Wairoa Police.

Waitemata Police Investigating Incidents In Hobsonville Point

Waitemata Police are releasing CCTV images as part of our enquiries into three recent incidents where inappropriate comments were made to women in Hobsonville Point.

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.

Five drown as boat sinks on Rangamati's Kaptai Lake

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

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.

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...

Man killed in tiff over cigarette price in Odisha's Kasaphal village

Two of the four persons, while trying to flee the spot, were caught by locals and beaten up. Their car was also vandalised.

Loads of young people have 'no idea' how the morning after pill works

Myths and misinformation are leaving people at risk of unplanned pregnancy.

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.

Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus

Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.

Suicide: Psychologist urges youths to embrace dialogue

Ofordile said that a lot of people silently commit suicide in Nigeria without people noticing or recognising it. According to Ofordile...

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

Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'

Here are Africa’s Most Handsome Opposition Leaders

Here are some of Africa’s hottest and most handsome opposition leaders with a growing support base, shaking things up in their countries

Zimbabweans ready for Kasukuwere to lead them

Inflation in Zimbabwe has gone past the 500% mark, while salaries remain stagnant. A number of households are currently living below the poverty datum line and ...

Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era

The headache set in after release of political detainees, who called for reforms in Kanu.

Suspended ZANU-Pf Youth Leaders In Dramatic U-Turn On Corruption Claims

ZANU-Pf Youth Leader's In  u-Turn on corruption after having come under fire for their misguided activism and failing to follow procedure

How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy

The economy was destabilised and the regime found itself in difficulties.

BREAKING Judges rule doctors can stop providing life-support to brain-damaged baby

Four-month-old Midrar Ali is at the centre of a court battle in which his parents, Karwan and Shokhan Ali, are desperate for his treatment to continue

Parents’ agony as Court of Appeal rules brain-damaged baby son’s life support will be turned off against their wishes

PARENTS of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali have been left in agony today after the Court of Appeal ruled medics can turn off his life support against their wishes. The four-month-old’s parents …

Parents of brain-damaged baby lose life support legal battle

Father describes decision as ‘terrible’ after appeals court rules son is brain stem dead

Midrar Ali: Parents lose court appeal over baby's treatment

Court of Appeal judges rule in favour of St Mary's Hospital over the treatment of Midrar Ali.

Father of brain-damaged baby condemns ‘terrible’ court ruling

Karwan Ali said three appeal court judges who ruled his baby son Midrar is dead ‘can’t be 100% sure’.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal invites Narendra Modi to Sunday’s swearing-in ceremony

Earlier this week, AAP leader Gopal Rai had said no political leader or chief ministers of other states would attend the event at Ramlila Maidan.

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 for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

Gopal Rai, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi unit, said a letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning.All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony

Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

Mr. Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi Chief minister along with his cabinet at Ramlila Maidan at 10 am on Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath

The 6 ministers who will take oath along with Arvind Kejriwal on 16 Feb are Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam.The AAP recorded a massive victory winning 62 of the 70 seats while the BJP bagged the remaining eight seats

Fake flyers and face-mask fear: California fights coronavirus discrimination

(Reuters) - A flyer in Los Angeles’ Carson area, with a fake seal of the World Health Organization, tells residents to avoid Asian-American businesses because of a coronavirus outbreak. A Los Angeles middle schooler is beaten and hospitalized after students say he is as an Asian-American with coronavirus.

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

China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.

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.

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.

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

Attacks, threats against mosques raise concern as parliament discusses Islam in Germany

The recent increase in hateful attacks and threats against mosques and djemevis Alevi places of worship in Germany have sparked concern among the...

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

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

Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech

Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence.

BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun Bill into law

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Friday, passed the bill for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps into law. The Speaker, Funmi...

Breaking: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill

Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill 2020 code-named Amotekun. This House decision followed the adoption of the report of its committee on security and special duties at plenary.

BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill - The Nation Nigeria

Ekiti House of Assembly on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency bill 2020 code-named Amotekun.This House decision...

Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law

Ado Ekiti—Ekiti State House of  Assembly, on Friday passed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun bill  into law.

Updated: Ekiti Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law

The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Friday passed the bill proposal for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network Agency otherwise called...

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Syrian Army announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is fully secured for first time in 9 years

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has announced that the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5) has been fully secured for the first time in nine years. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Captures Strategic Base in Southwestern Aleppo While reports earlier this week indicated that the Syrian Army was already in control of it, the SAA’s high command made the official announcement on Friday. According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, a Syrian military vehicle has already traveled the length of the highway, marking the first time any vehicle has been able to do this since the start of the Syrian War. The Aleppo-Damascus Highway is considered a major source of trade between southern and northern Syria, as the roadway links two of the Levantine nation’s two biggest cities.

Syrian Army approaches important town to cutoff last militant supply line from Aleppo to Idlib

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The situation in northwestern Syria is getting worse by the day for the militant forces, as they now find themselves on the verge of losing their last supply line between Idlib and Aleppo. READ ALSO: Russian Military Announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is Fully Under Syrian Army Control According to a Syrian military source in the provincial capital of Aleppo, the Syrian Arab Army is approaching the strategic town of Al-Atareb, which is located along the main road between Aleppo and Reyhanli (Turkish city). This approach is imperative because Al-Atareb is one of the last towns along the roadway leading to the Kafr Lousen Crossing at the Turkish border. Should the Syrian Army capture Al-Atareb and push Sarmada, the entire militant-held pocket in northwestern Syria will be split in two, with Aleppo and Idlib only being accessible from Turkish territories.

Syrian Army advances overnight in southwest Aleppo despite Turkish interference

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to score a new advance in the southwester part of Aleppo last night, despite artillery strikes from the Turkish military, which attempted to stifle their movements. READ ALSO: Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Target Southwestern Damascus Backed by Liwaa Al-Quds (Palestinian paramilitary) and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), the Syrian Arab Army established control over several areas of southwestern Aleppo last night, paving the way for their troops to further expand their presence in the governorate. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army captured Sheikh Rahilah, Monte Carlo Farms, East Kafr Joum, Al-Mughayr, Lawyers Association District, Talat Qurtabah, Electricity Society, Al-Rahal Society, Police School, and Khan Touman Silos. This latest advance by the Syrian Army comes at the same time they make their push to capture the strategic Regiment 46 Base, which has been under the control of the jihadist rebels an their…

Explained Did Assad Just Capture His Highway to Victory in Syria?

The Damascus-Aleppo highway, or the M5, cuts through all of Syria's major cities and is the key to who controls the country

Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory

For the Turkey-backed rebels fighting Assad, the motorway was a cornerstone in holding together their territory and keeping government forces at bay.

Mother-of-two who called a transgender woman a 'pig in a wig' is convicted of sending offensive tweets as free speech campaigners protest outside court

Kate Scottow (bottom right) was found guilty of sending offensive tweets in 2018-19 as she 'misgendered' transgender woman Stephanie Hayden (top right) and called her a 'pig in a wig'.

'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules

Former police officer Harry Miller, 54, from Lincolnshire, who founded the campaign group Fair Cop, said the police's actions had a 'substantial chilling effect' on his right to free speech.

Mum spared jail for calling trans woman 'pig in a wig' on Twitter

'It’s calculated to violate my dignity as a woman. It’s just harassment.'

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

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.

AAP under fire for 'ordering' school teachers to attend Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony

The circular, signed by OSD Ravinder Kumar, further asks all school principals to make and submit a list of 20 teachers who will attend the function at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

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

BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly Elections

The BJP's Delhi unit on Friday held a series of meetings to review the party's debacle in the recent Assembly elections, party leaders said.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.

BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections

The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders

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.

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.

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…

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

Coronavirus: North Korea executes official who visited public spa in China

Pyongyang claims that North Korea has no cases of coronavirus, having closed its border with China and suspended all tourism. Experts are skeptical, reports the Daily Mirror, and South Korean media…

BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly Elections

The BJP's Delhi unit on Friday held a series of meetings to review the party's debacle in the recent Assembly elections, party leaders said.

BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections

The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders

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.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal invites Narendra Modi to Sunday’s swearing-in ceremony

Earlier this week, AAP leader Gopal Rai had said no political leader or chief ministers of other states would attend the event at Ramlila Maidan.

20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official

Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861

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

GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19

news, story, article

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...

One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report

According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labor leader's disappearance and later was portrayed...

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labour

Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat

Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.

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.

Trump Administration Report Shows 'False' Justification for Soleimani Killing - Lawmaker

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Trump administration report to Congress on the US assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani makes no mention of earlier claims by President Donald Trump that the operation prevented an Iranian attack on US targets, House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel said.

Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement

Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.

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.

Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa

EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...

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 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.

Presidency responds to Malema's 'GBV challenge'

Responding to Malema on Friday, Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko, said the president had consistently said on the record ...

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.

Ex-Ajnala MLA who had once targeted Sukhbir, Majithia, returns to SAD

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal posted a message on Facebook stating that he had welcomed both Bony and his father Rattan Singh Ajnala — who were expelled from primary membership in 2018 for “indulging in anti-party activities.

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

Party seeks cancellation of power purchase pact with firms

BJP guilty of using blood and sacrifice of soldiers for votes: Jaiveer Shergill

As the Pulwama terror attack completes a year today, the Congress has hit out at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for being allegedly silent on the 'big intelligence failure'. Jaish-e-Mohammed

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.

Maharashtra govt.’s nod for transfer of Elgaar Parishad case to NIA ‘improper,’ says Sharad Pawar

NCP chief, however, clarifies there are no problems among the coalition partners

Boy, 15, Is Real Dad Of Baby That Girl, 13, Claimed Was Fathered By 10-Year-Old

In a shocking twist to the story of the pregnant 13-year-old girl in Russia that claimed a 10-year-old boy was the father of her unborn child, it has been discovered that the real dad is a 15-year-old boy.

Girl, 13, who claimed ten-year-old boy had fathered her unborn child admits she LIED… but says it was to hide the fact she had been raped in Russia

The 13-year-old girl, known only as Darya, has allegedly told police that a 15-year-old boy forced her to have sex after threatening to brand her a 'whore' on social media if she refused.

Pregnant girl, 14, reveals she claimed boy, 10, was baby’s true dad on live TV to cover up ‘rape’ by 15-year-old

A SCHOOL girl, 14, who claimed on TV that a 10-year-old boy got her pregnant now says this was a lie to hide the fact she was raped by a teenager. A 15-year-old boy has been placed under house arre…

Indonesian woman kills own baby because she was scared her husband might think she was having an affair

A woman in Klaten Regency, East Java was arrested on suspicion of neonaticide, motivated in large part by difficult circumstances in her household Desi Yulita, 28, gave birth to a baby boy on Feb 8 at home, alone and unassisted Moments later, she...

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.

Father and brother of Briton fighting in Syria face court on terror charges

Paul Newey, 49, and Samuel Newey, 19, are accused of illegally assisting Daniel Newey.

Father and brother of Briton fighting in Syria face court on terror charges

Paul Newey, 49, and Samuel Newey, 19, are accused of illegally assisting Daniel Newey.

Dad and son from Wolf Pack Hunters UK locked up after turning up late for Forfar court case

Father and son members of a self-styled paedophile hunting gang have been locked up after turning up late for an Angus court appearance.

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

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

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

Taribo West, Emmanuel Babayaro join fight to tackle corruption

In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark shock...

Taribo West, Babayaro, others say corruption in NFF killing, frustrating

In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy

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

In his playing heydey, Taribo West was a tough-tackling defender taking on the best strikers in Italy's Serie A with his trademark shock of brightly-coloured braids.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Éamon Ó Cuív says he's 'completely against' Fianna Fáil going into coalition with Fine Gael and Greens

The Galway West TD said this type of coalition is the only option that would give a Dáil majority.

‘Significant people’ in Fianna Fáil oppose Fine Gael deal, says Ó Cuív

Prospect of new government being formed in near future in stalemate

Eoin Ó Broin says Sinn Féin cannot form government without either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael

Ó Broin said that even if all the left-leaning parties came together, they’d fall short of a majority in the Dáil.

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG

McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.

'Farcical' to suggest FF/FG government would represent change - McDonald

Mary Lou McDonald has sharply criticised the "old boys club" of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, claim...

Covid-19: DPM confirms foreign ships refusing to share essential info barred from docking in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia will not allow any foreign vessel that refuses to share essential information to dock in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today amid reports of recent attempts by two Hong Kong cruise ships. The deputy prime minister said the decision was made in...

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...

PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...

No to travel ban on ASEAN members

FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he will not support a travel ban to and from Singapore and other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid the 58 cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Stop work for now, Zuraida tells Taman Desa condo builder after slab falls

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — All construction work on The Address condominium in Taman Desa must stop with immediate effect, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said tonight after a concrete slab from the building’s sixth floor collapsed earlier in the day. Two men were trapped...

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.

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

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.

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

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’.

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’.

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.

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.

Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment

Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.

It Turns Out That, Yes, Americans Want More Answers About Hunter's Work in Ukraine

Over the past few weeks Democratic senators insisted that Hunter Biden's work for the corrupt Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings was irrelevant to the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. It turns out the American people don't agree. In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, most of those surveyed agreed that Hunter's presence on the board of Burisma, where he raked in thousands of dollars while his dad was vice president of the United States, was "inappropriate." Fifty-seven percent said it was a scandal.

Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump

Polling leaves no doubt Joe Biden was severely damaged by an impeachment process that was supposed to ruin President Trump.

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…

House Republicans say stealing polling data through open blinds is kosher. Democrats say it's creepy.

The campaign organizations for House Democrats and Republicans — the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) — agree on the facts of what happened Wednesday night, Politico reported Friday morning: NRCC staffers walked across the street to the DCCC's headquarters to stake out some Democratic candidates, saw the blinds open on a DCCC polling meeting, and snapped some photos, nabbing pricy and potentially useful proprietary polling data on races Democrats are focusing on in November. Republicans think they hit the jackpot, Democrats found the tactics "totally out of bounds, and downright creepy," Politico reports. "The NRCC and DCCC have disagreed on where to draw the line when it comes to opposition research. The Republican committee, for example, has declined to sign an agreement to not use hacked information in its campaigns." Still, the DCCC didn't exactly take the high road. "When you have no ideas or accomplishments to run on, you creep in…

Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof

Professor Vladimir Golstein reveals why Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate who has a chance of beating the president.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies

Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labor leader's disappearance and later was portrayed...

Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labour

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

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...

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 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...

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.”

Harvey Weinstein trial nears final act after defence rests

Movie producer ‘loved’ closing remarks of his lawyer, who questioned motives of accusers

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 ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.

Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.

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...

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 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

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.

‘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

Anti-CAA protest in Chennai turns violent as police begin to use force

Everything was peaceful till around 5.30 p.m. when police swamped the protest venue in Old Washermanpet area in hundreds.

Chennai: Police lathicharge protesters demonstrating against CAA, NRC in Washermanpet

The situation escalated after some protesters were reportedly forcibly removed from the protest site, leading to a commotion between them and the police.

Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured

Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.

Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police

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

U.P. Oppn. seeks judicial probe into deaths in anti-CAA clashes

Firing by police and BJP men behind casualties, alleges SP in Assembly

US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says

The truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior official said.

US, Taliban reach truce agreement calling for 'reduction in violence'

American and Taliban officials have agreed Friday to sign a truce agreement that will see a seven-day “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan – in addition to possible U.S. troop withdrawals.

US and Taliban reach Afghanistan truce on sidelines of Munich summit

The truce came after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper met in Munich with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.

Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal

KABUL, Feb 14 — Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite US officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict. While negotiators from the warring sides pressed on with...

Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite U.S. officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict.

Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak

KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...

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.

Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes

A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...

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

Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results

As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...

Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park

A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.

Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park

A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.

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

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Three injured as tractor and car smash closes road

Road remains closed and one casualty was taken to hospital

Female motorcyclist hospitalised after crash where van failed to stop

A motorcyclist was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital following a crash where a van failed to stop, police have said.

Government-Backed Iran Hackers Target Western Universities

Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. It is unclear whether the attempts to br

Report: Iranian Hackers Targeted Western Universities

Hackers allegedly attempt to steal academic literature and course material to use in Iranian schools

Report: Iranian Hackers Still Targeting Western Universities

Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the past months, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.

Report: Iranian hackers targeted Western universities

AMSTERDAM, Feb 14 — Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported today. It is unclear whether the attempts to break into computer systems,...

Iranian hackers targeted Western universities: report

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday.

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.

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.

Pulwama attack: Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces, says BJP

BJP spokespersons slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark, alleging that it insulted those killed in the attack.

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

BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.

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.

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.

Turkish President Erdogan vows to support Pakistan on Kashmir issue

Erdogan says the issue can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness

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

Tayyip Erdogan addresses Joint Session of Parliament, reaffirms Turkey’s support on Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad on Friday, in which he emphatically stated to stick to his stance on the resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute through dialogue and peaceful means on the basis of justice, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his address which received thumping response from the lawmakers, the Turkish president said that our Kashmiri brothers have been living under difficult circumstances over the years; however, the recent unilateral steps by India have further added to the woes of the Kashmiri people and the situation has assumed alarming situation. President Erdogan noted that depriving the Kashmiris of their freedom and usurping their rights is not in anybody’s interests. Tayyip Erdogan said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute lies not in oppressive tactics but it warrants justice. He said that we feel for the Kashmiris the same way like the Muslims of this region felt for us during…

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 …

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...

Ronald Lee Moore, who was named in ‘Serial,’ linked to South Carolina cold-case murder

Ronald Lee Moore, a convicted serial burglar from Baltimore County, Maryland, came up as a DNA match in connection to the slaying of Shawn Marie Neal.

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.

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

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Indigenous protests and a frozen bicycle: Friday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world

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.

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Indigenous protests and a frozen bicycle: Friday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world

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.

Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll

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Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday

Why Bernie Sanders’s polling leads in California and Texas are so important.

Poll: Bloomberg overtakes Biden in Florida

Michael Bloomberg is leading the pack of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Florida, according to a new survey from St.

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

Poll: Michael Bloomberg Polling Ahead of Joe Biden in Florida

Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden in Florida, according to a new poll.

Tamale: female student stabs to death colleague over biology textbook

Information reaching Ghpage.com indicates there is an uneasy tension among students of the Islamic Senior High School in Tamale over a stabbing case that

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

Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student

Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the

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

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.

Romania's DefMin Ciuca meets Ukrainian counterpart Zahorodnyuk in Munich

Romania's acting Defence Minister Nicolae Ciuca had a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Zahorodnyuk, on the sidelines of...

Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey

Greek City Times Article

Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…

U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president

MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.

From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East

More than 50 experts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US and EU members, are expected to take part in the upcoming Valdai Discussion Club gathering which will focus on the situation in the Middle East.

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.

Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe "performances," usually involving pain and discomfort for all involved to highlight causes he thinks are worth fighting for.

Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe

Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?

"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."

The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View

This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.

Weinstein Is an ‘Abusive Rapist’ Who Controlled Victims, Prosecutor Says

Harvey Weinstein stayed in touch with women he assaulted to ensure their silence, a prosecutor said in her closing argument.

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

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.

Harvey Weinstein trial nears final act after defence rests

Movie producer ‘loved’ closing remarks of his lawyer, who questioned motives of accusers

Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

A prosecutor was making his closing arguments at Weinstein’s rape trial in New York.

Poll: Majority of Venezuelans Trust Neither Maduro nor Guaidó

A survey published this week by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis found most Venezuelans support neither Maduro nor Guaidó.

'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.

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.

10 Things to Know for Today

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

'We Won't Stop': Despite Leader's Resignation, Algerians Keep Up Protest One Year On

Long-standing ruler Bouteflika resigned in April and the new president has offered concessions and talks to the opposition, but protesters still fill the squares

Bernie Sanders: Too divisive

In the column “How Trump wins again” , David Brooks reveals the number of Sanders voters who went for Trump, or voted other than Democratic, in the 2016...

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.

Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg

The billionaire has been heavily criticised by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren as they seek to invigorate their campaigns.

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...

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 …

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.

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

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

Fodder scam: SC notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a plea challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the fodder-scam cases.

Supreme Court notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail

The probe agency has challenged the July 12, 2019, order passed by the high court at Ranchi, saying it had "erroneously" suspended the sentence awarded by the trial court and released the RJD chief on bail in one of the fodder-scam cases.

SC notice to Lalu Prasad on CBI plea against bail in fodder scam case

CBI filed a plea challenging Jharkhand High Court bail granted to Yadav in one of the fodder scam cases.The order, given on 12 July 2019, has been challenged on the grounds that it was passed "erroneously"

SC notice to Lalu Prasad on plea challenging bail

“CBI had erroneously suspended the sentence and released him.”

Aircel-Maxis cases: ED, CBI file status report of investigation

The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI filed a status report of their investigation into Aircel-Maxis cases before a Delhi court on Friday.

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.

Russian Jehovah's Witness adherent was tortured in custody, says lawyer

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian law enforcement officers in Siberia detained an adherent of the Jehovah’s Witnesses late one evening this week and drove him to a secluded area where they beat him violently and threatened him, his lawyer said on Friday.

Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — 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.A court in Kamchatka on Friday sentenced Mikhail Popov and his wife Yelena to fines of 350,000 and 300,000 rubles ($5,500 and $4,700) for engaging in extremist activities related to their membership in the Jehovah's Witnesses.Earlier this week the police raided some 40 homes of Jehovah's Witnesses in Chita, a city in southern Siberia, and arrested four members of the group. One of them, Vadim Kutsenko, was beaten and tasered by men who identified themselves as officers of Russia's National Guard, his lawyer Artur Ganin told The Associated P

Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe "performances," usually involving pain and discomfort for all involved to highlight causes he thinks are worth fighting for.

Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

Pyotr Pavlensky, the Russian artist provocateur who forced a top French politician to drop out of a key election Friday, is well known for his shock and awe

AIPAC: “UN Security Council Blacklist Targets US and Israeli Companies”

“We urge those principled Human Rights Council member states to reject this blacklist, which evokes echoes of Nazi-triggered boycotts and blacklists against Jews," the American Jewish Committee CEO said about the UNSC initiative.

EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank

The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.

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.

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.

PM Netanyahu: March elections will decide whether we utilize or miss historic opportunity

PM Netanyahu promises: 'Israeli law will be applied in Judea, Samaria, and there won't be a Palestinian terror state.'

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

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 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.

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.

Passengers on cruise ship turned away over Covid-19 fears disembark in Cambodia

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia: Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over Covid-19 coronavirus fears started disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.

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

Lawyers react to INEC’s position on Bayelsa’s Supreme court judgment

"INEC seems to have no choice. It must comply with the decision of the Supreme Court. If APC has issues with it, it should go back...

Bayelsa Governorship: INEC still reviewing Supreme Court order - Premium Times Nigeria

The commission said it would make a decision if it should issue a certificate of return on the basis of Mr Duoye having lawful votes or if it would order fresh elections.

Oshiomhole: INEC wrong to issue Diri certificate-of-return

National Charman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Friday faulted the decision of the independent National...

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘Social roots of the current protest stronger than JP movement,’ says Gyan Prakash

There are many parallels but also important differences between the current protests and the JP movement of the 70s, says this eminent historian

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.

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.

Pulwama Attack Helped BJP to Play Its Ideological Game in Kashmir

Pulwama attack reinforced public paranoia and legitimized the Balakot strike that made Modi 2.0 possible.

Watch: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Explains Why Hindutva Is Needed In Modern Times For Survival Of Hinduism

The BJP MP said that Hindutva is a response by Hindus towards proselytising Abrahamic Faiths

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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.

Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs

They share a troubling number of similarities

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal for third time

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended invitation to the people of Delhi to attend his oath-taking ceremony to “bless their son”.

Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit

Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, including several who were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents.

Peter Nygard accused of sexual assault by 10 women in class-action lawsuit

NEW YORK - Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard is facing a class action lawsuit by 10 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, inc

Nygard accused of assaults

Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against Canadian clothing mogul Peter Nygard accusing him of sexual assault and sex trafficking.

Prosecutor: 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'

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.

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.

‘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.

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

Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi

Modi said the former external affairs minister was firmly rooted in Indian values and ethos, and had great dreams for the country.

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.

Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.

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.

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.

Thai villagers turn to court in protest over Mekong dam in Laos