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.

Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs

Be warned

County Assemblies oppose creation of 14 regional governments under BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) has opposed the establishment of regional governments, in what has been termed as a scheme by - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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.

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.

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

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.

Man who shot bystander in chest at Dublin scrapyard jailed for five years

The incident took place on 4 August 2018.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...

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...

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

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

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...

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, […]

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.

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’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…

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

EVIDENCE: Anti-Stone Juror Lied During Jury Selection, Tweeted About Trump During Trial

Mistrial!

Tucker Carlson: Why the Roger Stone case should horrify you, whether you’re Republican or Democrat

Prosecutors want Roger Stone to serve nine years because they hate him and his politics.

The Right’s Big Lie About Roger Stone

Trump allies are saying Stone didn’t really threaten a witness. They’re wrong.

They forgot that under Trump, there are two sets of rules

Of course, this unfair, inconsistent treatment of people is a stain on the justice system and extremely painful for all of us who used to work in a Justice Department where honesty and fairness were

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.

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.

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

Malacañang lifts Taiwan travel ban

“The travel ban, I understand, that included China, was on the basis of the World Health Organization including Taiwan as part of China. But since there is a ban on China, necessarily, Taiwan being part of China is included,” Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a press briefing.

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 …

Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that the incumbent government is working on legislating for the establishment of National Youth Foundation in the Country to enable better work for the development of the youth. In a meeting with Ms. Indhira Santos, Global Lead Labor & Skills […]

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 …

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

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.

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

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 …

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.

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

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

Day of reckoning for FETÖ's 'first coup attempt' in Turkey

An indictment wrapped up on Friday sheds light on the terrorist group FETÖ's bid to remove the intelligence chief in 2012, in what it terms the group's 'first coup attempt,' calling for the trial of 34 suspects including police chiefs

Endowments special drive to verify temple lands

The Endowments Department has decided to conduct a special drive for verification of all endowment lands and clearing off of all the encroachments from February 17 to March 31.The Department would tak

Five Acre Land Allocated By Yogi Govt For Mosque Is Disputed With Cases Filed By Multiple Claimants 

The five acre land allocated by the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government as an alternate site for a mosque as mandated by the Supreme Court’s Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, is disputed with multiple claimants, Hindi News18 has reported.

Residents stall demolition of illegal building

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

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

High Court strikes down suspension proceedings against the Mahant

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

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

Suspended 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 ...

Zimbabwe court clears opposition official facing subversion charges

HARARE (Reuters) - A court in southern Zimbabwe ruled on Friday that an opposition official was not guilty of trying to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa, moments after proceedings were halted when police fired teargas to disperse supporters, his lawyer said.

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...

Scenes of jubilation and chaos as Job Sikhala is acquitted – PICTURES

Masvingo High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze has ruled that main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Vice Chairman and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala is not guilty on charges of plotting to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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.

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

Mindanao cop shot dead in Malate resto

A probe by PSMS Bernardo Cayabyab of the Manila Police District-homicide section said the incident took place at 8:45 p.m. inside the Arjurie Restaurant located at No. 2547 Arellano Avenue corner Don Pedro St. in Malate.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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,...

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

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

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.

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.

Leader of Merkel's conservatives to propose a successor on February 24: report

BERLIN (Reuters) - Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will suggest a successor for her role as leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) on Feb. 24, German magazine Focus said on its website.

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.

Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath next on the agenda of Vishwa Hindu Parishad

After getting a satisfactory verdict from the Supreme Court on Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has now shifted its focus on the Gyanvapi

‘Construction Of Ram Mandir Will Start On Ram Navami In April’: Janmabhoomi Trust Member Kameshwar Chaupal

Kameshwar Chaupal the Dalit member of Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra - the trust responsible for the construction and upkeep of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, has announced that he is confident about the construction starting on Ram Navami in April, Rediff has reported.

Babri Masjid Action Committee To Move SC Seeking Rubble Of Demolished Mosque In Ayodhya

AIBMAC convener Zafaryab Jilani said that he would soon file a petition in the SC on the matter

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

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

Pune court transfers Elgar Parishad case to Mumbai''s NIA court

A court in Pune hearing the Elgar Parishad case on Friday passed an order to transfer the case to a special NIA court in Mumbai. Additional Sessions Judge S R Navander passed the order. Before the

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

Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader

Jackson Carlaw had been the party's interim leader since Ruth Davidson quit the role in August.

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.

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.

Malawi protesters demand resignation of elections boss, Jane Ansah

The court ordered for a fresh election to be held not later than May. The protesters want a new electoral commission to handle the exercise.

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.

James Brown Doctor Confirms James Was Not Murdered

There have been accusations circulating around that James Brown-the Godfather of Soul music- was murdered, thus, there should be an investigation.

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

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

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

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

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.

Crossbow murder accused says he lied to conceal gay affair

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday

Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f

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

Echesa denies forging documents in fictitious arms deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa Friday denied authoring forged documents in a fraudulent arms deal during an - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Ex-CS Rashid Echesa sent to jail

Echesa to spend weekend in jail

Echesa in court over fake firearms deal - VIDEO

Prosecution says investigators need to travel to the US to collect more evidence.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Grandmother of Faye Swetlik posts heartbreaking video of tragic girl singing

The grieving grandmother of South Carolina girl Faye Marie Swetlik released a heartbreaking video of the 6-year-old singing “You Are My Sunshine” — as cops launched a homicide investigation

Leah Croucher's parents renew appeal a year after she vanished

Teenager went missing while walking to work in Milton Keynes in February 2019

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.

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.

Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30

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

Australian government is burning our children's future

Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, Australia, not far from the coast, every summer we would spend seemingly endless carefree days at the beach - swimming, sunbathing and eating freshly-caught fish. I was there again last year with my family, during the Christmas break, but this time rather than enjoying the beach we spent the holiday glued to the television screen, watching as small bushfires across the country rapidly grew into huge uncontrollable conflagrations, burning everything right down to the shoreline. 

Thai man fires dozens of gunshots in central Bangkok, days after Korat mass shooting

BANGKOK: Dozens of gunshots were reportedly fired by a man near a university in central Bangkok on Friday morning (Feb 14), less than a week after ...

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...

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

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.

Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy

Many U.S. holding cells along the Mexican border were less than half full, even empty, during an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families from Central America, newly unsealed court documents show, raising questions about the Trump administration's claims that it had to make people wait in Mexico because it didn't have the means to accommodate them.

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’.

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

Fraud allegation: Ex-agitators’ leader apologises to Amnesty office

The leader of the Phase 2 Amnesty Program, Comrade Steven Ebisintei has refuted a publication where he was quoted to have alleged...

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...

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’

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

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.

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

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

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'

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.

Uddhav govt’s decision to let NIA probe Elgaar Parishad case ‘wrong’: Sharad Pawar

Last month, the Centre had transferred the probe into the Elgaar Parishad case from the Pune Police to the NIA, a move then criticised by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government.

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

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

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

Bhima Koregaon case transferred from Pune to NIA court in Mumbai

The sessions court announced its decision after the Maharashtra government did a U-turn, and said it had no objection to the agency’s petition to move the case.

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

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

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict’s plea against President’s decision

Vinay Sharma had challenged the rejection of his mercy plea

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.

UP: Allahabad High Court stays notice to recover damages from anti-CAA protestor

The petitioner’s counsel argued that recovery notices cannot be issued by the additional district magistrate as per the Supreme Court’s order.

Ready to give up forest portfolio if CM wants me to: Anand Singh

Of the 15 cases against me, 12 have been stayed and three are under trial, says the Minister

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

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

BS Yediyurappa may change forest minister

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

People 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.

Tamil Nadu Speaker taking action against 11 AIADMK MLAs who rebelled during 2017 trust vote, SC told

After the state’s submission, the top court disposed of the DMK’s petition to disqualify the legislators for voting against the government led by their party.

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.

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

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

‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

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

'Shopping Cart 1 - 0 Shoplifter'

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

‘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.

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.

Search For Stephanie Simpson Continues

The search for missing tramper Stephanie Simpson continues today.

Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand

Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park

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.

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

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

Indian Security Official Denies Kashmir’s Deadly Terror Attack Case Hitting Dead End

New Delhi (Sputnik): In 2019 on 14 February, a suicide bomber belonging to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad rammed a convoy of troops on a main highway in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 40 members of India's paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Remembering Pulwama: Memorial to 40 CRPF jawans killed in attack to be inaugurated

The names of all the 40 personnel along with their pictures will be part of the memorial along with the moto of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) -- 'Seva and Nishtha' (Service and Loyalty).

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

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

Defence Min Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of The 'dastardly' Pulwama Attack

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF

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.

US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

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

US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors announced T

US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran

Tracking of protesters alleged in latest indictment against, escalating tensions.

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

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

William Barr's Move To Rid The DOJ Of Independence Shows One Of Many Reasons Josh Hawley's FTC Plan Is Dangerous

Karl already took some time to highlight just one of the many absurdities in Senator Josh Hawley's "plan" to revamp the...

Thief steals man’s phone, clear out his bank account and takes additional loan

A man has been left totally devastated after his phone was stolen and the thief cleared out his bank account then took a loan with the account. Social media user, Benson, cried out after his father's

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

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.

Tamil Nadu Speaker taking action against 11 AIADMK MLAs who rebelled during 2017 trust vote, SC told

After the state’s submission, the top court disposed of the DMK’s petition to disqualify the legislators for voting against the government led by their party.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Some Yang Supporters Now Plan to Vote For...Trump?

With entrepreneur Andrew Yang out of the race, the big question is which candidate his supporters will now back.

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.

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.

Police Team Reaches College in Bhuj After Uproar Over Menstruation Check on Hostel Girls

The Gujarat State Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged incident and has sought a detailed report from the Bhuj police.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Democrats introduce resolution seeking resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller

Two Democratic lawmakers took action calling for the resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller.

The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in

Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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...

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...

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...

Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat

Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.

Solidarity's Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat

Solidarity politician Ruth Coppinger is to contest the upcoming Seanad election after losing her ...

Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat

A number of former TDs are expected to launch Seanad bids.

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

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

Martin tells McDonald no party can be forced into government

Sinn Féin leader says voters angry that Fianna Fáil is not sitting down for discussions

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.

Man, 27, 'chopped off 54 year-old girlfriend's arm when she asked for her Xanax'

Ryan Tyndall reportedly launched the unprovoked amputation at his girlfriend's house, with the woman losing her left arm below the elbow

Man who ‘tried to snatch girl, 11, while she walked with sister, four, in Sheffield’ arrested

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl while she was with her younger sister, four, in Sheffield. The girls were walking together when the suspect, who carryin…

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.

Woman forced to rob bank during first date with man she met on dating app

Christopher Castillo met the woman on a dating app then made her rob a bank with him.

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

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

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

Caroline Flack breaks social media silence for the first time this year

The presenter is due in court next month over her assault charge

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.

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

Caroline Flack breaks social media silence for the first time this year

The presenter is due in court next month over her assault charge

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.

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.

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.

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, …

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.

Church group: Stop prejudice, resentment against Chinese people

The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has called on its members to emulate Jesus’ love for others by helping fight the rising prejudice and resentment against people of Chinese descent amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China

Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...

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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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

Iran's foreign minister should be arrested in Europe

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Inviting Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister of Iran, to address the Munich Security Conference on Friday and Saturday, where he joined more than 450 senior decision-makers as well as prime ministers and presidents from around the world, was a grave error.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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...

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

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

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’.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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

Germany busts 'terrorist organization' that planned attacks on Muslims, refugees

BERLIN (Reuters) - 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.

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

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…

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

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

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

‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech

"Our friendship is not based on vested interests but on love," says Erdogan on relations between the two countries.

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...

Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital

Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital

Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One

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

KYALO: Forgiveness must be part of national talks

Vocal Moi supporters want whoever he wronged to forgive him in the same week he died. Why?

MP holds school heads to account for 0 to 3% pass rate - real change guaranteed is when people hold MP to account

"Chiredzi South legislator Kalisto Gwanetsa last week called a meeting with all school heads in his constituency after it recorded poor results during the 2019 ...

Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)

The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.

Meru MCA dies after short illness

Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.

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

Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital

Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era

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

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...

Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday

Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f

Ex-CS Rashid Echesa sent to jail

Echesa to spend weekend in jail

Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday

Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f

Ex-Sports CS Echesa to Spend Weekend in Jail

Ex-Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa's woes deepen after the court ruled to have him...

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

Echesa denies forging documents in fictitious arms deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa Friday denied authoring forged documents in a fraudulent arms deal during an - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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

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."

Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage

SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — 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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cong’s ‘disappearance’ led to BJP’s defeat in Delhi: Javadekar

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP swept the Delhi Assembly polls by winning 62 of the total 70 seats. While the BJP won eight seats, the Congress failed to open its account for the second consecutive election.

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.

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.

Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.

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

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

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta

THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019 was greeted by great enthusiasm by...

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.

Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls

Zambia mission will help teenage mums

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

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

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

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

Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors

Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors-The oldest sister is a neuro-surgeon,the second is a gynacologist

US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy

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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

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, 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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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…

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.

Aiden McAnespie: Former soldier accused of manslaughter challenges prosecution case

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

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

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

Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

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

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas

(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.

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

Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

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

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas

(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.

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.

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.

Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael

The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.

Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael

The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.

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

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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.

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.

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

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

Prosecutor: Harvey Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'

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

Prosecutor: 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.

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.

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.

'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.

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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.

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

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

Recovery notices issued to 13 in Lucknow

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

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

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

On This Day: League of Women Voters formed

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

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.

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.

Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.

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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.'

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.

One year of Pulwama: Who benefitted the most from the attack? asks Rahul Gandhi

A war of words broke out between Congress and BJP on the first anniversary of the terror attack at Pulwama on a CRPF convoy with Rahul Gandhi hitring out at the Modi government wondering who

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

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.

‘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

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

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

Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal

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

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's candidate for Paris mayor quits race over sex tape

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

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.

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...

Man declared incompetent in San Francisco pier killing case

SAN FRANCISCO — A Mexican man who was acquitted of killing a woman on a San Francisco pier in a case that became a national flash point was found incompetent to stand trial Friday on federal gun charges. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in a court order that a psychiatric evaluator had concluded …

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.

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 …

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

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.

Determination of Jonkersberg residents helps nab librarian murder suspect

Community leader Annie Ayford said the town only had 120 residents and they all knew each other, including the suspect.

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...

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

Online posts claiming student arrested due to COVID-19 untrue, say Johor health authorities

JOHOR BAHRU: Social media posts claiming that a coronavirus-positive student was arrested in a school near Kulai are untrue, said Johor health ...

Residents stall demolition of illegal building

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

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.

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

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

Prosecutor: 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.

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...

New York Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders in 2020 Democratic race

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential race on Friday, the Sanders campaign said.

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

Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate

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

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.

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

‘It was utterly merciless.'

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

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

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.

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

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

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

BREAKING: Police impose curfew in Bayelsa

Daniels Igoni, Sampson Itode, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command on Friday announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state. The state

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, […]

PDP secretariat in Bayelsa set on fire (Photos)

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

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.

BREAKING: Protests rock Bayelsa over Supreme Court judgement

Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court's judgement that stopped the inauguration...

'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery

A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.

Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment

Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out

Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband

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

Married NHS consultant, 54, accused of affairs with two patients he treated in A&E is CLEARED of misconduct as disciplinary panel slams 'defective' hospital investigation into the claims

Dr Richard MacCallum, 54, was accused of having sex with two patients who were admitted to A&E at Stirling Royal Infirmary in Scotland, where Dr MacCallum was a consultant.

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 …

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

Witness appeal after pedestrian and car collide on East Kilbride road

The incident took place at the junction of Calderwood Road and Angus Avenue.

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

Passengers on shunned coronavirus ship greeted with kisses from Cambodia PM

The MS Westerdam rejected at five countries before Cambodia welcomed it with open arms.

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.

10 Things to Know for Today

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

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.

California Takes Revenge on Trump

People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.

Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends

Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them

Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends

Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them While Pete Buttigieg might feel pretty good about effectively tying with Bernie Sanders in Iowa – the votes are still being counted – and landing in second place in New Hampshire, Democrats

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

Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate

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

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.

Siddaramaiah to visit Shaheen School in Bidar today

Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah will visit Shaheen School in Bidar today.  A sedition case has been booked against the school management, Headmistress of the school and the

Bidar sedition case: Parent and teacher granted bail after two weeks in jail over anti-CAA play

They were arrested on January 30, more than a week after the students of a Urdu school in the Karnataka city performed the play criticising the citizenship law.

Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating

Students were told to remove their undergarments.

Bidar sedition case: Arrested for portraying PM Modi in poor light over CAA & NRC, 2 women granted bail

A sedition case was slapped against two women -- the headmistress of Shaheen school and the mother of a 9-year-old student -- for their alleged involvement in staging a drama against the CAA and the NRC at the institution.

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

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.

Passengers on shunned coronavirus ship greeted with kisses from Cambodia PM

The MS Westerdam rejected at five countries before Cambodia welcomed it with open arms.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa

Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

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. Portugal is an important country for India in Southern Europe, and bilateral ties have witnessed a steady progress in the last 15 years. In October 2005, Portugal extradited Abu Salem and Monica Bedi to face terror charges.

Portuguese president to arrive in Goa on two-day visit

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

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

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

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

Michael Bloomberg leading Florida's Democratic Primary race, new poll says

Florida's Democratic Primary race has a new leader. According to St. Pete Polls, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now leading the pack of Democratic candidates in Florida.

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.

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

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.

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. 

Nnamdi Kanu’s parents’ burial : Schools, shops shut in Umuahia

As the burial of the parents of Nnandi Kanu, leader of the proscribed IPOB commences on Friday, most schools and shops in Umuahia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.

Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs

They share a troubling number of similarities

Your Rabbi Is Not Superman

Learn your rabbi’s strengths and figure out how to delegate the rest

Secret of faith: Agree to do before you hear God's demands

Understanding Torah and mitzvot is important, but must never be thought of as a condition.

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.

Forgotten History – The Torah-Underground Nexus

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

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.

Paris mayoral candidate quits race amid sex video scandal

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Benjamin Griveaux, a candidate for mayor of Paris who'd been endorsed by French President Emmanuel Macron, withdrew from the race Friday amid a scandal involving an extramarital affair and sexual images posted 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 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's candidate for Paris mayor quits race over sex tape

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

President appoints Arvind Kejriwal CM of Delhi

President Ramnath Kovind on Friday officially appointed AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal chief minister of Delhi.

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.

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

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

No CMs, Just PM: Arvind Kejriwal Invites Narendra Modi To His Feb 16 Swearing-in

Delhi CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend his swearing-in ceremony on February 16 at the iconic Ramlila Maidan

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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...

Indian visits UAE, kills wife over suspected infidelity

An Indian in the UAE has allegedly stabbed his wife to death with a sharp-edged weapon over suspected infidelity outside her office here, media reports said on Friday. She was stabbed three times

California Takes Revenge on Trump

People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.

The Democratic Party of 2020 Is Broken

The primary process rewards whoever arrives at the ballot box with the biggest, loudest base.

Wisconsin governor sets up unique redistricting panel

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) is taking a new weapon into the fight for control of the decennial redistricting process in a state where Democrats say Republicans have consistently built themselves a

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. 

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.

In 2 years, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A 23-year-old man who posted on Facebook, “I don’t know why I don’t go on a killing spree.” A West...

Man declared incompetent in San Francisco pier killing case

SAN FRANCISCO — A Mexican man who was acquitted of killing a woman on a San Francisco pier in a case that became a national flash point was found incompetent to stand trial Friday on federal gun charges. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in a court order that a psychiatric evaluator had concluded …

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

Los Angeles wiping out 66,000 old marijuana convictions

Los Angeles County prosecutors are partnering with a nonprofit technology firm to wipe out or reduce up to 66,000 marijuana convictions that disproportionately impacted minorities over decades. The

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

The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed

We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.

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

Russia Wants Canada To Hand Over Files On Ex-Nazi Death Squad Interpreter

Russia says it has asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death-squad member to help Moscow investigate the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage during World War II.

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

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.

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.

Eoin Ó Broin admits Sinn Féin cannot form government without Fianna Fáil

Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said his party is unlikely to be able to form a government after Fianna Fáil  decided not to work with i...

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.

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”.

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.

'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.

Ex-cop's 'transphobic' tweets deemed lawful after High Court battle

Harry Miller's barrister warned police guidance could have a 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression.

Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’

The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.

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

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...

Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...

Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?

COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...

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...

AAP's hat-trick and the Delhi Assembly Polls

Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party won the Delhi Assembly elections for the third time this week. The Aam Aadmi Party, which is also known as the AAP, won 62 seats of the Delhi Assembly, while the BJP

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”.

Cong’s ‘disappearance’ led to BJP’s defeat in Delhi: Javadekar

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP swept the Delhi Assembly polls by winning 62 of the total 70 seats. While the BJP won eight seats, the Congress failed to open its account for the second consecutive election.

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

Gold seized at RGIA

An air passenger was detained by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.2 kg of foreign origin gold from Jeddah. The accused passenger, who is being questioned by the

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.

Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine

According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine

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.

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas

(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

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

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.

Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

The Indian Express has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his constituency Varanasi on Sunday and hence might give the ceremony a miss.

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”.

China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals

Beijing to punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing the deadly virus.Anyone returning to Beijing will be required to submit travel plans to their community in advance, the notice said.

China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese capital Beijing is imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on all those returning to the city, and will punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing a new coronavirus, city authorities said on Friday.

China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals

"From now on, all those who have returned to Beijing should stay at home or submit to group observation for 14 days after arriving. Those who refuse to accept home or centralised observation and other prevention and control measures will be held accountable under law," a notice from Beijing's virus prevention working group has said.

Covid-19: Taiwan says China ‘stalling’ over repatriation flights

TAIPEI, Feb 14 — Taiwan today accused China of dragging its feet over the evacuation of citizens stranded in the midst of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak, the latest spat between the two neighbours. Multiple countries have successfully arranged evacuation flights for nationals stuck in Hubei...

Taiwan says China 'stalling' over repatriation flights

'The Chinese side has used all kinds of reasons to stall and refused our plans and recommendations. We deeply regret this,' says Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Police officers looking to trace a man after money stolen from Pitlochry church

Those with information are asked to come forward

Police hunt man after money stolen from Perthshire church

A police search is underway for a man after money was stolen from a Perthshire church.

Vandal sprays paint on two cars and a house in Downend

The incident is being treated as criminal damage

Man who ‘tried to snatch girl, 11, while she walked with sister, four, in Sheffield’ arrested

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl while she was with her younger sister, four, in Sheffield. The girls were walking together when the suspect, who carryin…

Luxury Ayrshire flats sealed off as man's body found

Forensic officers comb the scene at Maybole Road in Ayr.

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 plea challenging bail

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

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