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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.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
No big deal if PM Modi doesn't get holidays: Sena mouthpiece Saamana
PM Modi travels in luxury and expenses run into hundreds of crores, but the common man uses public transport and needs holidays to relax, Saamana said Friday in an editorial.
‘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.
Lawyer asks FG to arrest Oshiomhole for treason over comment on Bayelsa
Tope Akinyode, a human rights lawyer, has asked the federal government to arrest and prosecute Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for treason. On Thursday, Oshiomhole
Media Watch: Somalia govt refutes allegations of harassing journalists
Our media watch page will cut across happenings in mainstream and across social media with also a special eye for fake news.
Fears Newcastle Clean Air Zone plan could be delayed by malfunctioning vehicle checker system
Birmingham and Leeds have been forced to postpone their anti-pollution measures because of a malfunctioning government service, which Tyneside leaders are keeping a close eye on
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.
Parkland Dad Andrew Pollack: 'March for Our Lives' Made America's Kids Less Safe
The "March for Our Lives" hijacked the Parkland tragedy to register more kids to vote for Democrats and hide the truth of what went wrong.
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao decides to overhaul irrigation department to boost efficiency
The CM also performed puja at Triveni Sangamama at Kaleshwara Swamy temple.
Insecurity: Report says 3,188 Nigerians were unjustly killed in 2019
A report by the Global Rights, an international non-governmental organisation championing human rights capacity building, indicates that about 3,188 Nigerians were reportedly atrociously killed in 2019.
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…
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab: Just one MLA volunteered to pay tax on salary drawn from govt
CM had appealed to them to do so two years ago, as it would save the strained exchequer Rs 52 lakh; MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra says he pays Rs 80,000 as tax each year
Shropshire Star comment: Johnson may live to regret Treasury coup
Sajid Javid’s resignation as Chancellor came as a major shock in what was expected to be a fairly tame Cabinet reshuffle.
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
Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour that cut calls to the police by 60% is to continue for a second year.
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.
Petition for Briton ‘arrested in Egypt after patting security guard on back’
Friends of Tony Comaccio claim he has been falsely accused of sexual assault.
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister against his detention
The court said it will hear Sarah Abdullah Pilot’s plea again on March 2, and did not heed her lawyer’s submissions asking for an earlier date.
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures
A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.
Kejriwal Swearing-in: PM Modi First Politician Invited to Ramlila Maidan Ceremony
After a bitterly fought election, the AAP won 62 of the 70 Assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on his stupendous victory and Kejriwal, too, tweeted that AAP looks forward to work in close synergy with the Centre.
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
Students injured in shelling at school in Myanmar's Rakhine state
At least 19 children were wounded in Myanmar's Rakhine state when a primary school was hit by the shelling that the army and rebels have refused to take responsibility for.
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 ...
Madras College hockey pitch row prompts call for external review
A deepening row over sports pitch provision at the new Madras College has led to calls for an independent review of the decision making process.
Jaishankar comes between Nehru and Patel as Ramachandra Guha fumes
Jaishankar said he has "learned" that Nehru wanted to keep Patel out of his first cabinet after Independence. Guha said it is a myth that has been "comprehensively demolished" and went on to accuse Jaishankar of "promoting fake news".
Defence Min Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of The 'dastardly' Pulwama Attack
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Only a tiny proportion of reported rapes ever make it to court
While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference
Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."
Supreme Court disposes of DMK’s appeal on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs
T.N. Advocate General informs court that Speaker has issued notice
Take along minorities if you to want to successfully run the govt: Parkash Singh Badal
"I will say that all religions should be respected and take along minorities, take along your allies if you have to be successful in running the government so that all brothers (countrymen) consider themselves part of a family,” Badal said.
MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
Fight for Forfar leisure centre to go on after Court of Session ruling clears way for bulldozers
Another battle of Lochside is looming after a decision at Scotland's highest civil court cleared the way for the demolition of Forfar’s former leisure centre.
Alia Bhatt’s legendary father blames BJP, pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India, Javed Akhtar calls Narendra Modi fascist
Alia Bhatt's legendary filmmaker father Mahesh Bhatt has blamed BJP and pliable media for manufacturing Islamophobia in India.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Nominated Meru MCA Petronilla Gainchi Dies
She is reported to have died after a short illness at the Nairobi hospital and...
Match-fixing case: Police may summon T-Series’ Krishan, take Sanjeev Chawla to match venues
Chawla and Kumar, along with others, were part of the 2013 Delhi Police chargesheet into the conspiracy to fix matches during the 2000 series between India and South Africa.
Martin warns the country could be going back to the polls again soon - Talk of the Town
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the country could be going back to the polls sooner rather than later if a new government cannot be formed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One, Mr Martin said forming a government would be difficult, adding that the view of his party was that there are “irreconcilable differences” between Fianna...Read More→
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.
Let's stick together on security, Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer tells UK
BERLIN (Reuters) - The EU and Britain have a shared interest in retaining close security ties after Brexit, Germany’s defense minister told Reuters in an interview.
Why Naidu Chose Ongole for His Bus Yatra?
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Candidate from Macron’s party withdraws from Paris mayoral race over sex tape allegations
Emmanuel Macron’s candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president’s party ahead of March local elections.
Police Scotland officers ‘cruelly mocked’ dying prisoner as he cried ‘I’m gonnae die’ and begged for help
CRUEL cops laughed at a prisoner as he writhed in agony and screamed “I’m just gonnae die” hours before falling dead. Alan Hay, 49, was left to lick pain medicine from a plastic m…
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Supreme Court Issues Notice to J&K Admin on Plea by Omar Abdullah's Sister Against His Detention
A plea was filed by Sara Abdullah Pilot, former CM Omar Abdullah’s sister and wife of Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, challenging his detention custody under J&K Public Safety Act.
'Forever Grateful': HM Amit Shah Pays Homage To The Martyrs Of Pulwama Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his homage to the martyrs of last year's Pulwama terror attack which claimed 40 jawans of the CRPF.
Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?
"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand have found the body of a British hiker who went missing in the South Island after the area was hit by heavy rain and floods.
Dad and son from Wolf Pack Hunters UK locked up after turning up late for Forfar court case
Father and son members of a self-styled paedophile hunting gang have been locked up after turning up late for an Angus court appearance.
Council to consider housing or care services at former Perth care home site
The site of a former Perth care home which closed down despite criticism from the public could be brought back into community use with a mixture of housing and care services.
Rifle used to spot protesters
RCMP say the enforcement of an injunction against protesters blocking Coastal GasLink from accessing sites along the Morice West Forest Service Road near Houston, B.C. has concluded with a total of 28 arrests.
Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era
The headache set in after release of political detainees, who called for reforms in Kanu.
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru
READERS’ LETTERS: Only the SNP could order a bridge for Scotland without factoring ice into the equation
Sir, – It is really disappointing the Queensferry Crossing has been closed for the best part of three days due to ice build up on the cables (Bridge chaos brings country to a standstill, Courier, February 12).
Right To Silence Rules Hiding Abusers, Call For Review
Family First NZ is repeating its call for a review of ‘right to silence’ laws which is effectively hindering investigations into child abuse. The call comes following the case of the Flaxmere four-year-old child who was seriously injured in a beating two weeks ago.
Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea by Omar Abdullah’s sister challenging detention
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Centre on Sara Abdullah Pilot's plea challenging the detention of her brother Omar under PSA.
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.
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Gargi college molestation: 10 arrested youths granted bail, HC agrees to hear plea seeking CBI probe
On February 6, during the annual cultural festival, hundreds of unruly, drunk men allegedly forced their way in and sexually assaulted students.
Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns
Second senior most judge of the Bombay High Court, Justice Satyaranjan Dharmadhikari, has tendered his resignation. He made the announcement when the lawyer, Mathew Nedumpara, mentioned a petition seeking for the court to hear it next week.
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.
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr
House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.
Kansas leader decries attempts to tie abortion, Medicaid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker in Kansas on Friday disputed what has become a key talking point for GOP colleagues who are blocking a bipartisan plan to...
'Exceptional Leader': HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his tribute to late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the day of her birth anniversary.
Arbroath group defends £22k spend on arch and omitting local firms from building it
Arbroath Community Council has defended its £20,000-plus spend on a high street welcome sign in the wake of a storm over the outlay and design of the town centre structure.
Eight died and 21 injured in 18 mine blasts in Kachin State in 2019
A total of 18 mine blasts occurred in Kachin State in 2019 killing eight and injuring 21, according to figures from the state government. Most of them are men and seven men and one woman were killed in the accident. 16 others men and 5 women were injured.
‘Students should return to school only when safety is ensured’: Deputy PM - VnExpress International
Schools need to ensure they are free of novel coronavirus infection before letting students return to class, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.
Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims
Wamwere says the water they drank is the same one they relieved themselves in.
EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders’ brother promises ‘political revolution’ ahead of St Andrews event
Ahead of a US presidential vote campaign event in St Andrews, Michael Alexander speaks to Larry Sanders – the brother of White House Democratic Party hopeful Bernie Sanders – about the prospects of the Democrats ousting President Donald Trump.
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 …
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race
Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
Pakistani Cabinet Passes Controversial Social-Media Rules
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating social-media content that critics say would give the authorities unflinching powers to stifle dissent and free speech.
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.
Michael Clifford Podcast: Theo Dorgan on slowly unfolding change
In the aftermath of the 2011 general election poet Theo Dorgan forecast that it was an interim moment in a long, unfolding process of change…” that would take a few elections before a new kind of politics would emerge.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Match-fixing: Delhi high court sends Sanjeev Chawla to Tihar jail till further orders
Cricket News: A day after a trial court allowed custodial interrogation of Sanjeev Chawla, alleged bookie and key accused in one of cricket's biggest match-fixing s
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.
Sheikh Hasina rejects quota call for students in English medium
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a call for special facilities for English-medium students to enroll at the Bangladesh University of
420 matatu Saccos in trouble after getting exposed by NTSA
420 matatu Saccos in Nairobi operating illegally
Indonesia says no to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is controversial in parts of the majority Muslim nation, with many Islamic clerics and conservative Indonesians criticizing its Western roots.
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.
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
The ambitious Griveaux helped found the Republic on the Move (LREM) party, but recent polls showed him trailing in third place in Paris, which Macron won comfortably in the 2017 presidential election.
Did William Barr Throw Down the Gauntlet?
Or was it just a performance?
CPI(M) sees political motive behind CAG report row
‘Selective leak aimed at putting govt. in the dock ahead of local body elections’
UK PM Johnson spokesman: Sunak reminded cabinet they need to find 5% budget savings
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has reminded cabinet minister that they need to find 5% budget savings, British Prime Minist
Zindzi Mandela 'heartbroken' that ANC defended FW de Klerk's presence at SONA
The daughter of former president Nelson Mandela has tweeted that she is heartbroken following Thursday's State of the Nation Address.
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate
Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
Cancer patient consistently left stranded by public transport in Cork
A Cork woman has said the Government showed “complete and total indifference” when she warned...
Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge
A British court says police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
First Lady sets pace for Beyond Zero
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Ahead of the fifth edition of Beyond Zero Half Marathon, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday set the pace by flagging off a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Supreme Court Ruling: Why we declared PDP's Diri Bayelsa governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it has paved the way for the swearing-in of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as governor of Bayelsa State after Thursday's Supreme Court judgment that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, who won the November governorship election.
U.P. police didn’t identify age of those held during anti-CAA protests, say activists
In cases where it was obvious that those held were minors, the police deliberately did not record their details in FIRs, they allege
Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases
Attorney General William Barr has ordered a review of the prosecution against Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, adding to a series of interventions this week in politically sensitive cases tied to the president.
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
Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
Wolverhampton Council spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers' money on two trips to a real estate exhibition in France, figures have revealed.
We’ll improve on service delivery to Lagosians, says commissioner
Ajibola Ponnle, commissioner for establishments, training and pensions in Lagos, says her ministry will inspire paradigm shift towards improving service delivery to Lagosians. Ponnle said this at the launch of Simple,
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee ‘felt bad’ about not being invited to metro corridor inauguration
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the East-West Metro Corridor project on Thursday.
US Attorney General Bill Barr blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'
"I cannot do my job here at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me."
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Court remands farmer for allegedly killing vigilante commander
A Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a farmer, Fidelis Ogah, 26, who allegedly killed a vigilante commander, be remanded.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Bayelsa: Protesters attack Diri’s residence, destroy properties
The Yenagoa residence of Duoye Diri, Bayelsa's new governor-elect, has been attacked by some angry protesters with some of his properties destroyed.
NATO asks Taliban to show ‘real will’ to reduce violence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the Taliban to show “real will” to reduce violence in Afghanistan.Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday
Bolton councillors who joined anti-homes protest group accused of doing it 'just to win votes'
The Hulton Community Action Group is fighting plans for hundreds of homes at Eldercot Road
Deputy proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
THE sale of plastic bags in Jersey could be banned by next year if the States approve proposals lodged by a backbencher.
Bloomberg Tells Audience at Houston Rally He ‘Deeply Regrets’ Stop and Frisk
Mike Bloomberg apologized Thursday at a campaign rally in Houston for his controversial stop-and-frisk policy which he promoted as New York city mayor, telling the predominantly black crowd that he “deeply regrets” the legacy and that he “should have acted sooner and faster to stop it.”“I am committed
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
Ex-CS Rashid Echesa sent to jail
Echesa to spend weekend in jail
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism
The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.
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.
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.
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
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Fe
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
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.
Minimum Wage: Kogi workers to get better deal — NLC Chairman
Kogi NLC Chairman, Onuh Edoka has charged workers in the state to remain resolute as the labour leader struggle for the new minimum wage...
Tucker Carlson: Why the Roger Stone case should horrify you, whether you’re Republican or Democrat
Prosecutors want Roger Stone to serve nine years because they hate him and his politics.
PR not the same as citizenship, Sarawak minister tells DAP leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today stressed his Australian permanent residency status is not the same as the Australian citizenship acquired by disqualified state lawmaker Dr Ting Tiong Choon. He said Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen...
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers on Friday, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals.
How Justice Scalia paved the way for Trump’s assault on the rule of law
Three words: "the unitary executive."
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
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”.
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
Donald Rukare appointed new NCS chairperson
The development was announced by State Minister for Sports Hamson Obua during the flagging off of the National Boxing team the Bombers on Friday at the Council offices...
Mary Lou McDonald, a formidable force rises in Irish politics
The Sinn Féin leader’s impact on the doorstep helped propel her party to victory
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack
The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he asked who benefitted the most from the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel had been killed.
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.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown
The 77-year-old's campaign in the state has focused on black voters, who will be key to deciding the Democratic nomination.
NDLEA destroys 34,560kg of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.
High Court harmony goes missing in aliens case
The normally agreeable High Court was clearly divided on whether Aborigines can be deported.
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
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'
Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.
COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle
The Prime Minster wants more control. Express & Star political editor Peter Madeley explains why.
Transgender turns a page by starting a library in Dindigul
‘It will give them the confidence to face their lives in a dignified manner’
Nigora Yulyakshieva: From political refugee to Regina City Hall
“I’ve always met people with big hearts and they believe in me and they support me.”
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.
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.
Nevada volunteers have reportedly received 'few details' about the new 'caucus calculator'
Will the Nevada Democratic caucuses be able to avoid the catastrophe of Iowa? That's the question on everyone's mind eight days out, with early voting set to begin on Saturday. Although Nevada Democrats were originally set to use apps by the same company behind the disastrous Iowa one, CNN reports they'll now use a new tool that they've been "scrambling to promote": a "caucus calculator." Precinct chairs are to use this tool on iPads to "work out viability and delegate results during the caucuses by adding together caucus results and early vote data," CNN writes, although Nevada Democrats said Thursday "caucuses can operate without this calculator." But on Friday, CNN reported that caucus workers and 2020 campaigns are getting "worried" that Nevada Democrats haven't provided many details about how the reporting process will work. "Caucus volunteers have yet to get their hands on the calculator even though they're the ones expected to use it on caucus day, and they have been given few details about it," according…
Nigeria's military razed villages in war on Islamist insurgents: Amnesty International
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria’s military burned down villages and forcibly displaced hundreds of people in its fight against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast, rights group Amnesty International alleged on Friday.
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.
Mandryk: Ready appointment another wise move by Moe gov't in FCL-Unifor dispute
Sometimes government wins by simply being seen as the voice of reason and the appointment of Vince Ready is infinitely reasonable.
Bayelsa: APC candidate rejects court ruling, says it is a procured judgement
Recently sacked Bayelsa state governor-elect, David Lyon, has issued a statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s judgement, that annulled his election that took place back in 2019.
Opposition councillors launch bid to block planned Temple Island redevelopment
Labour group responds by saying it is an attempt to 'chase headlines, stall new jobs for Bristolians and delay much-needed new affordable housing'
QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes
The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court–Branch 138 on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others in connection with their conspiracy to commit sedition case.
Rashid Echesa To Remain In Custody Until Monday
Sacked Sports CS Rashid Echesa will spend the weekend in custody, a Nairobi court has ruled.He will be remanded until Monday at 6 pm to allow police complete investigations into the Sh39 billion f
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
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...
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Parents of brain-damaged baby lose life support legal battle
Father describes decision as ‘terrible’ after appeals court rules son is brain stem dead
Fishermen blame officials for permitting use of banned fishnets
Despite submitting petitions for many years, the officials at the Department of Fisheries have not been taking any tangible action against those using banned fishnets and as a result, the entire fishi
French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally
Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday, and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of sexual images led an associate of F…
South Australia won't have to Pyne for jobs
There will be no dearth of opportunities for Aussies, not least those fluent in French, writes Rowan Dean.
Turkish Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey and would always stand by our brothers. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan. Separately, the Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a meeting with his Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional & international issues.
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Galway in first official visit
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to hear about European Capital of Culture events
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.
Judge Rules Against 'Gestapo' Police Over Transgender Jokes Crackdown
Harry Miller has won his High Court freedom of speech battle over his right to make jokes about transgenderism on social media.
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else
Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.
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'
Foster urges new Northern Ireland secretary to 'revisit' scope of historical investigations unit
Plans to press ahead with the unit are being cited as a reason for Julian Smith’s sacking as Northern Ireland secretary.
Bayelsa Supreme Court judgment danger to Nigeria’s democracy - Oshiomhole
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hinted that the party may file for the review of the Supreme Court judgment which sacked its candidate, David Lyon, as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
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.
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.
Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges
Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in The Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders
Ex-Sports CS Echesa to Spend Weekend in Jail
Ex-Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa's woes deepen after the court ruled to have him...
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real
(Bloomberg) -- Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.So far, that plan is holding up.Biden is down, Bernie Sanders is up and
Coalition defends ‘ineligible’ sports rorts grants
Coalition MPs have defended the "sports rorts" grants, despite a Senate inquiry hearing that more than 40 per cent of funded projects were ineligible.
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.
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
Tokyo: A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday.
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
Protecting children from harmful food marketing
Professor Amandine Garde highlights the growing recognition of unhealthy food marketing as a major children’s rights issue, and what can and should be done to address it
Love Yourself, on Valentine’s Day and Always
Self-love is a choice and one I hope you will choose on Valentine’s day and always. Here's how I've done just that, in spite of my past abuse.
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait
President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Time for Congress to reinvent itself: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Terming the 2020 Delhi Assembly poll results “disappointing”, Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the party needs
Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case
In a case closely watched by specialists in IT and internet law, as well as the information security community, a judge has ruled in favour of...
Hundreds of Iraqi women challenge al-Sadr's call for segregation
Baghdad, Iraq - Defiant chants and combative banners filled Tahrir Square in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday as hundreds of women from all walks of life gathered to demand their rights.
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
'Roadworks and a railway crossing closure has left our village like a ghost town'
People in Hale say they can't get in and out, and businesses are already losing takings
From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads
Japan was on high alert Friday due to the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, including that of two taxi drivers and a doctor, as well as
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.
Duoye Diri: God has finally healed Bayelsa
One of the first things Duoye Diri, the new governor of Bayelsa, said after receiving his certificate of return is that God has restored and healed the state.
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...
Bloomberg Misleads on Stop-And-Frisk
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he “cut” the police practice of stop-and-frisk -- a policy that he “inherited” -- by “95%” by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Republicans spied on Democrats' House polling data
The National Republican Congressional Committee snooped on a polling meeting of its Democratic counterparts when they left the blinds open at their headquarters.
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Friday staged a protest against the sacking of erstwhile governor-elect David Lyon by the Supreme Court.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
Jackson Carlaw was speaking after being elected to head the Conservatives in Scotland.
Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event
Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have been credited with helping inform military veterans who subsequently chose to speak out against US and UK foreign polices following revelations of war crimes, falsehoods, and corruption.
UK government spent £500,000 on travel to Brexit negotiations
Huge bill on travel to and from Brussels reflects Theresa May’s drawn-out approach to negotiations
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, describes a systemic approach to education, research and innovation
I'm the one who cursed that boy - Atwoli on Echesa's troubles
Echesa is currently in state custody
Boris makes new cabinet 'parrot policies like children' in meeting
The prime minister sacked eight ministers on Thursday in a 'brutal' reshuffle that was eventually dominated by former Chancellor Sajid Javid's decision to quit.
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)
‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’
Divers search for missing man David Wright
He is believed to have been wearing a blue or beige jacket at the time with officers admitting they are "extremely concerned" for his welfare.
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.
Jackson Carlaw: Scottish Tories are the alternative to SNP 'failure', says new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her "morally and politically bankrupt" Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
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.
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.
Turkey to stand by Pakistan, Erdogan vows
--Turkish president reiterates support to Kashmir cause, Pakistan's stance in FATF--Slams Trump's Mideast peace plan, says 'agreement of the century is not a peace project but in fact a project fo
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department’s review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney in St. Louis and …
Post Office jail terms 'a national scandal', says Telford MP Lucy Allan
Telford MP Lucy Allan has called for a parliamentary debate into the "national scandal" which saw a Shropshire post office worker jailed because of a computer glitch.
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.
Blood donations, food for the elderly: Nairobians mark valentine’s day in style
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 14 – As the world commemorated Valentine’s day on Friday, several Kenyans engaged in acts of kindness targeting the elderly and the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
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
Amotekun: South West Governors, IGP agree on state-based arrangement; shelve regional plan
The announcement was made after the governors met with the Inspector-General Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
East Anglian Labour Parties opt for Sir Keir Starmer in leadership race
Constituency Labour Parties across the region are lining up to support Sir Keir Starmer in the race to become the party's new leader in the spring.
Mayor impact: Brexit felt in rural Germany as village loses its chief
Europe has not felt the full impact of Brexit yet. But one corner of rural Germany is feeling its effects already.
Editorial: Trust in Calgary city council must be restored
As the expense account scandal surrounding Coun. Joe Magliocca grows, with even the integrity commissioner snared in its net, Calgary city council has lost the trust of taxpayers.And no wonder.The …
Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI
The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram.
Bong Go visits Sulu to give aid to families made homeless by fire
Over 2,227 families comprising of 11,225 individuals lost their homes due to electric overload that razed their houses and properties last February 3. Because of the incident, the families have been temporarily evacuated to the nearby sports complex and tennis court in Jolo.
Shame on you Twitter trolls for doubting Zulaikha Patel’s activism
The girl who sparked the Afro protests at Pretoria Girls High School in 2016 was invited to attend the State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
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 …
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, has withdrawn from the race over a leaked sex video, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
Assad regime helicopter is shot down for the second time in four days as rebels boost attacks on Syrian government
The Syrian National Coalition shared footage of a burning helicopter crashing to the ground as they announced the aircraft had been downed. Pictured is the first attack.
How Will The Democratic Primary Change Now That It’s Moving To More Diverse States?
Many observers of the 2020 Democratic primary expect that the race will be much different as it moves to states with more diverse electorates. In particular, th…
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.
Rishi Sunak 'honoured' To Be Appointed As UK’s New Finance Minister
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak said that he is “honoured” to be appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer after he replaced Sajid Javid as UK's next FM.
My curse on Echesa is real, Atwoli says after ex-CS arrest in Sh39bn scam
Echesa was sacked two months after the supposed curse from the Cotu boss
Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch
Banerjee, who was the railway minister from 2009-2011, said that she was not even informed about the inauguration after having shed tears years back to get the project approved.
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’
The High Court ruled Humberside Police had unlawfully interfered with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Law firms scrap dress codes and ‘Dear Sirs’ to modernise image
City tries to become better place for women to work after harassment scandals
Updated: INEC Declares Diri winner of Bayelsa guber election
The coast is now clear for the Bayelsa State People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2019 election, Senator Douye...
'How Did RDX Reach? Probe First, Then Memorial': NCP Questions Centre Over Pulwama Attack
Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik questioned the Centre over why no investigation was set up to probe the Pulwama attack details of which are still scarce
Day of reckoning for FETÖ's 'first coup attempt' in Turkey
An indictment wrapped up on Friday sheds light on the terrorist group FETÖ's bid to remove the intelligence chief in 2012, in what it terms the group's 'first coup attempt,' calling for the trial of 34 suspects including police chiefs
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.
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
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
‘Valuable life lesson:’ Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
Destine Spiller wrote an apology at her final mediation circle Thursday in The Pas before reading it to elders and First Nations leaders
Tech challenges can be turned into opportunities: RGUKT Chancellor
‘Experiment on to provide the best quality education to the top 1% of rural undergraduates’
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.
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.
If You Want a Marriage of Equals, Then Date as Equals
Why are many dating practices a throwback to an earlier era?
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a trip to the US planned for next month after a furious phone call from President Donald Trump in which Trump slammed down the phone on the prime minister.
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?
Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes
FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat
Between 1963 and 1970, the separatist FLQ planted deadly bombs and kidnapped a Quebec cabinet minister. Saturday at 7 p.m., W5 interviews main players who recall the violence that occurred on Canadian soil, 50 years ago, during the FLQ Crisis.
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?
COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...
PM Modi Sends Congratulatory Letter To Varanasi Rickshaw Puller Who Invited Him For Daughter’s Marriage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a letter to a rickshaw puller Mangal Kevat, who is from the PM's Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi.
E Tū: NZ First Photographs Deeply Worrying
Reports that coalition member New Zealand First took photographs of Stuff journalist Matt Shand and RNZ journalist Guyon Espiner meeting former New Zealand First president Lester Gray in Tauranga are deeply worrying.
Mum sobs 'we have nothing' as family-of-six booted out of home after 17 years
EXCLUSIVE: Bryn and Leigh Davies and their four children, aged between 12 and 21, had been living in a bungalow next to a school in Hoddesdon, Herts, but claim they were evicted and given just an hour to pack up essentials
New Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw will be lucky to see out 18 months in the job
In an analysis piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says party insiders see Carlaw as "prickly" and a "stop gap" leader
Law student released from prison after two years as high court overturns rape conviction
Osiphesona Ngcanga's future as a law student and an assistant lecturer at Nelson Mandela University was brought to an abrupt end after he started serving his jail time.
General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein
Plan to build home near Kilmarnock Park rejected by East Ayrshire Council
A number of objections have been lodged.
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
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...
INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
#ComeKipWithMe: 2,000 Londoners take up Rory Stewart's offer
Independent candidate for mayor wants to hear about people’s concerns in the capital
Yesterdaze: What are the odds?
On an international day of anonymous gift-giving, James Elliott looks at some anonymous gift-giving of our own and places some bets It’s Valentine’s Day, the day on which we celebrate the bloody beating and beheading of the Roman priest Valentine in 270 AD by sending people anonymous expressions of affection and gifts. It’s basically socially sanctioned stalking, as actively aided and abetted by retailers like florists, chocolatiers and sellers of Hallmark cards. It all sounds like jolly good fun and only a little bit creepy but as any politician will tell you, and as two active Serious Fraud Office investigations into political donations illustrate, the receiving of gifts, anonymous or otherwise, can be quite problematic. Just ask Winston Peters. One of the two SFO investigations relates to claims that NZ First funnelled monetary donations through the secretive NZ First Foundation to avoid public disclosure as required under the Electoral Act. And just to clarify, the foundation’s name is not the “Secretive…
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
'There is only one thing I want to discuss' - Mary Lou McDonald to phone Micheál Martin today
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said it’s “disgraceful” that her party’s democratic mandate could be ignored by the “old boys’ club” of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the aftermath of last Saturday’s general election.
Gujarat hostel asks girls to prove that they are not menstruating
Students were told to remove their undergarments.
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.
Pandemonium as midnight fire guts DELSU hostel - The Nation Nigeria
There was pandemonium early hours of Friday as a midnight fire gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus 3 of the Delta State University...
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 ...
Jaishankar versus Ramachandra Guha: A legacy of Nehru-Patel rivalry
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday gave a pithy response to historian Ramachandra Guha on Twitter over his spiteful comment on the history
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
Social Media Users Slam Rahul Gandhi For His ‘Who Benefited From Pulwama Terror Attack’ Remark
On 14 February 2019, a suicide bomber of the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad killed 40 CRPF personnel
Transport Canada to launch school bus seatbelt pilots in Sudbury, Ont., and B.C.
OTTAWA — Some kids who take the bus to school in British Columbia and Sudbury, Ont., can expect to buckle up as part of a new seatbelt pilot project announced by the federal government on Friday. Transport Canada says a number of new school buses will be equipped with three-point seatbelts that follow the latest federal safety standards. It …
This is how much Sunderland council tax is going to rise by
“Raising council tax is one of those difficult decisions, if we don’t raise it we will need to cut services further"
Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge
Benjamin Griveaux made the announcement after a Russian performance artist in France published the private footage.
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
A former Qatari justice minister said people live in fear of persecution from Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a report published by The Economist on Thursday. “We’re scared,” said Najeeb Nuaimi who has been under a travel ban since 2017, in the article that looked at the Gulf state’s silencing of critics. “They’ll take your passport or your property and leave you stateless
Gormley: Co-op refinery labour challenges the rule of law
Unifor’s 315,000 Canadian members have been no match for Western Canada’s two million Co-op members.
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
‘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
BREAKING: INEC bars Diri from entering The Nation Nigeria
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the Bayelsa govership election, Douye Diri, who was returned as governor by the judgment ...
Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor
The Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Obolo may be sworn in as the Acting Governor of Bayelsa to fill the vacuum that will be created by the exit of the outgoing Governor,
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
Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured
Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.
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.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA
Omar Abdullah detention: The court, however, refused an urgent hearing by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing for Pilot, and fixed the next date for March 2.
CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract
Senators want answers on a contract for provision of Health Care Information Technology.
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).
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
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown
US billionaire Michael Bloomberg has launched a charm offensive to convince black voters, an important bloc in Democratic politics, that he is the right candidate to take on President Donald Trump in November.
FULL TEXT: The supreme court judgment that sacked Lyon as Bayelsa governor-elect
Just 24 hours before his inauguration as governor of Bayelsa state, the supreme court nullified the election of David Lyon, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was declared
China says 6 medics died from virus
Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Why Supreme Court voided Lyon’s election as Bayelsa governor
THE Supreme Court on Thursday voided the election of Bayelsa State Governor-elect, David Lyon, on the grounds that his running mate
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
Toppled but Not Gone: U.N.C. Grapples Anew With the Fate of Silent Sam
A judge this week scrapped a deal to give the Confederate statue, which was torn down by protesters in August 2018, to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Sexism claims rock giant farm exporter
A former board member has accused the chairman of Australia's biggest wheat exporter of making sexist remarks during an industry event in Melbourne.
15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident
According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.
Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs
Be warned
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.
Jackson Carlaw wins Scottish Tory leadership race to succeed Ruth Davidson
Jackson Carlaw is the new Scottish Tory leader after winning the contest to replace Ruth Davidson today.
More Cameroonians enter Nigeria to flee violence ―UN
Almost 8,000 people have fled into Nigeria from Cameroon in the past two weeks to escape clashes between the security forces and separatists.
Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'
'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement
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.
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections
The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders
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.
Here's why Harry and Meghan made a secret stop at Stanford University in California
Harry and Meghan are gearing up to launch their new charitable entity.
EFF MPs to face Parliament conduct committee after SONA disruption
EFF MPs' conduct during the State of the Nation Address will land them a date with Parliament's Powers and Privileges Committee.
In Chennai, this intersection has had no working traffic signal for years
The Royapettah High Road junction is perennially chaotic with thousands of vehicles using it, but with the traffic light not working, there are constant snarls
Trader arrested for cyber libel
Police Regional Office 10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan said that Mafe Aleria, a resident of Purok 2, Colambugon, Maramag municipality was arrested on the strength of a warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act 10175 or the Anti-Cybercrime Law issued by Judge Dennis Alcantara of the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court Branch 18.
NZLS Board approves proposed changes to lawyers’ conduct rules - Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society (Law Society) Board has approved draft changes to two sets of rules designed to deliver clear conduct and reporting standards for lawyers to address discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable conduct in the legal community.
Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces: BJP
"When nation is paying homage to martyrs of dastardly Pulwama attack, @RahulGandhi, a known sympathizer of LeT & Jaish-e-Mohammad, chooses to target not just the government but security forces as well. Rahul will never question real culprit, Pakistan. Shame on you Rahul!," tweeted BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.
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.
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…
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report
Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD clarified on Thursday that he did not refer to documents on the victims of human rights violations in West Papua recently handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as trash.
Jackson Carlaw new Scottish Tory leader after bitter contest
Carlaw comfortably saw off MSP Michelle Ballantyne in the race to succeed Ruth Davidson
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.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
Macron's mayoral candidate withdraws after scandal
In a heavy blow to French leader Emmanuel Macron, his former government spokesman pulled out of the race to become mayor of Paris on Friday after French...
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 ...
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 …
President Bukele, Brute Force Is Not the Way Forward for El Salvador
The head of state’s actions threaten democracy in the Central American nation.
Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Angela Merkel will unlikely be pleased by an attack that echoes her famous 1999 takedown of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs
They share a troubling number of similarities
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
He succeeds Ruth Davidson, who stepped down last summer.
The Coronavirus Story Is Too Big for China to Spin
Maybe what goes up online must come down, but what comes down will go up again.
Nasarawa college provost suspended, health commissioner takes over
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Provost College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru, and other management staff of the institution. A statement issue...
Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, chuckled on Friday when asked by reporters if he was the Thomas Cromwell of British politics.
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.
PM won't force police hand
UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.
‘No Lyon, no governor’ — APC supporters protest s’court judgment in Bayelsa
ports of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently protesting in Bayelsa state over the supreme court judgement sacking the party's elec lyon
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.
Boris Johnson 'CANCELS trip to US to see Donald Trump' saying he is too BUSY amid transatlantic tensions over Huawei and death of British teen Harry Dunn that risk delaying a post-Brexit trade deal
The Prime Minister is said to have originally planned to visit Washington last month before moving the trip to February. But now the plans have been shelved and they will now meet in June.
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
Pak, Turkey agree to transform relations into strong partnership
Welcoming the President Erdogan to Pakistan, Dr Alvi expressed gratification
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.
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
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Founding Fathers’ Worst Nightmare: How Israel Normalized Foreign Meddling In US Elections.
In his 1787 farewell speech George Washington warned, “… foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government."
‘The English have landed’: France finally starts lifting menstrual taboo
The French are world-leaders when it comes to coining euphemisms for women’s periods, including one derived from the Battle of Waterloo. Spurred on by a new generation of female activists, they are f…
Trump’s Policy on New York’s ‘Trusted Travelers’ Is Unconstitutional
People should never be punished for things they haven’t done.
Kwekwe CID Law and Order illegally arrest Chinese immigrant
Two Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers attached to law and order section at Kwekwe Central Police station were yesterday given marching orders at...
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 ...
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet
LONDON, Feb 14 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers today, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals. “It’s great to see you all here and congratulations to you all on achieving, or...
Justice Dharmadhikari of Bombay HC resigns citing personal reasons
He has been constantly expressing his displeasure on the pace of the probe by the CBI and SIT into killing of rationalist Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar.
Nigerian passport holders still placed on Ebola ban in Bahrain
Almost six years after Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation, the Kingdom of Bahrain has refused to remove the Ebola Visa ban placed on the country's passport holders
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.
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
Washington, United States | AFP | US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered a highly unusual public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president’s tweets were making his job at the Justice Department “impossible.” “I have a problem with some of the tweets,” Barr said in an interview with ABC News, adding: “I cannot do …
Transitional Justice Processes Critical To Lasting Peace, Security Council Hears
Michelle Bachelet was speaking during an open debate on the role of transitional justice—which includes mechanisms such as truth and reconciliation commissions—in building and sustaining peace.
Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister
Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.
Jackson Carlaw is named as new Scottish Conservative leader
Jackson Carlaw is the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Could ‘Somewhat Liberal’ Democrats Hold The Key To The Primary?
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week I’m not totally sure what it means to be “somewhat liberal.” In fact, “somewhat liberal…
Read Malcolm X’s last speech on this day hours after his home was bombed and a week before his assassination
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X delivered what would be his final speech to an audience in Detroit a few hours after his New York home was firebombed with Molotov cocktails while he was asleep with his wife and four daughters. Fortunately, they managed to escape but their home was extensively damaged. In the...
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.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
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.
Uttar Pradesh: Journalists To Be Issued Fresh Identity Passes After Intel Of Terror Attack On CM Yogi Adityanath
UP police have started issuing identity cards carrying photographs to journalists who cover the CMs programmes
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
Don't mind me - with Patricia Feehily
WE can all sit back now and relax, seeing that Tipperary wasn’t disenfranchised by a legal loophole in the general election and forced to board the ship of state at another port, a month hence, ...
IRA links never came up on the doorstep insists Sinn Fein general election winner in Tipperary
New TD Martin Browne said young people had more pressing issues on their minds
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
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.
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.
NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu
The journalists union, E tū is seeking an assurance from New Zealand First on behalf of its journalist members, that it is not involved in tracking journalists as they go about their work.
S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace
Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.
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
INEC declares PDP’s Douye Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this at the
Letters to the editor: Feb. 14: ‘Maybe Jody Wilson-Raybould could have intervened.’ Readers wonder what’s next as pipeline protests continue, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: China and the coronavirus; the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Eastern energy; Western energy; to Christie
No shirts, no city services: Firefighter calendar too steamy for Ontario officials
An Ontario city is telling its firefighters to turn down the heat on their steamy annual calendar or risk losing municipal backing for the fundraiser.
Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad member
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death squad member living in Canada to help Moscow with an investigation into the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage in 1942.
Schools liaison police officer, 38, died when she was hit by a train as she faced the sack over convictions for drink-driving and being drunk in charge of a child under seven
PC Lianne Matthews, 38, died just weeks before she was due to face a disciplinary hearing. She had been fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after her convictions.
The Right’s Big Lie About Roger Stone
Trump allies are saying Stone didn’t really threaten a witness. They’re wrong.
SC seeks J&K govt.’s response to plea against Omar Abdullah’s detention under Public Safety Act
The former Chief Minister’s sister says his life and liberty are at threat
Central Vista project will roll on, says Puri
Delhi HC has taken cognisance of 2 petitions challenging DDA’s proposed change of land-use
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...
British ethnic minority students racially harassed: BMA
London, United Kingdom - British ethnic minority students experience racial harassment on campus and during work experience, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned.
Senior Bombay HC judge SC Dharmadhikari resigns over transfer outside state
While it is not yet clear whether his resignation has been accepted or not, Justice Dharmadhikari told lawyers that it was his last day in office and he would not be available from Feb 17.
Couples arrested for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Indonesia
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Supreme Court’s judgement: Protest rocks Bayelsa state
Thousands of women took over the streets in Yenagoa to block major roads in order to protest the Supreme Court judgement that stopped David Lyon's inauguration as the next governor of Bayelsa state.
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
From Omehia to Lyon: Tales of interlopers in State House
THE law, as it is said, is an ass. It depends on where the pendulum of justice swings. As governorship battles shift from the ballot box to the court
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases
Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.
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.
New US landmine policy 'reverses global progress' on de-mining
US President Donald Trump late last month cancelled the Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines.
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan
With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.
Renzi challenge threatens stability of Italian government
MILAN — Italy’s government is facing a challenge from within after former Premier Matteo Renzi instructed lawmakers from his small party to vote against a judicial reform and told ministers to boycott a Cabinet meeting.
Bloomberg Hits Back at 'Barking Clown' After Trump Claims He 'Hates Crazy Bernie'
In a series of bombastic and insult riddled tweets, Trump is trying to pit two of his Democratic presidential rivals against each other on Twitter Thursday
California Takes Revenge on Trump
People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.
Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.
An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament
The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.
Heathrow coronavirus fears as 'eight planes held on lockdown'
A passenger on board took to Twitter to say travellers had been asked to fill in a forms and remain on board after fears one traveller could be carrying the killer virus
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
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...
Tayport gran faces deportation to Ukraine and being torn from away her only family
A Fife grandmother who is facing the threat of deportation at any minute has pinned her final hope on a review pledged by a government minister.
'No society can progress without empowering its women,' says Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan
Thanks Pakistanis for their hospitality.
Bayelsa verdict: Oshiomole, Sylvia, Keyamo must apologise to Nigerians - Lagos PDP
The chairman of the PDP in Lagos state, Adedeji Doherty, has asked the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomole, to apologize to the PDP, Bayelsans and Nigerians for allegedly attempting to steal Diri's governorship mandate.
Week of Gratitude for the Descendants of Jethro Culminates in “Shabbat Shukran”
A week of gratitude for all the Druze have done for the Jews, from Mount Sinai until the current day, culminates in reading the section of the Torah that features their patriarch; Jethro.
INEC declares Diri Duoye governor-elect of Bayelsa state
Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diri Duoye as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
MUNICH — Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
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.
Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA
The former JNU student leader was on his way to address a rally in this west Bihar town, where Bhojpur district is headquartered, when the attack happened
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kanhaiya''s cavalcade attacked again in Bihar; vehicle damaged, many injured
The incident happened when the cavalcade, comprising about five vehicles, was coming from neighbouring Buxar where Kanhaiya Kumar had addressed a public meeting earlier in the day.
Your Rabbi Is Not Superman
Learn your rabbi’s strengths and figure out how to delegate the rest
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.
Dudley Council criticised over care home top-up fee system
A local government watchdog has accused Dudley Council of absolving itself of its responsibilities and putting vulnerable people at risk by refusing to handle top-up fees for nursing homes.
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech
Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis and chief rabbi of
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
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.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
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.
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.
IDF warns: Budget deficits cause us to throw intelligence information in the garbage
IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.
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
Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere
Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that the President Trump’s tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job," in an out-of-character jab at the president – but critics on the left have dismissed the comment as a calculated move.
Sound Transit in court, Inslee on climate, milk on the menu
Day 33 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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'.
Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty
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.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
We Voted for Boris NOT Javid
Of course, the sacking of Sajid Javid is a power grab by Boris and Number 10 BUT what is wrong with that?
Two men to be extradited to Northern Ireland for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
The men are wanted for attempted murder of a police officer and possession of explosive substances.
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’
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...
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
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’.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
JD(S) opposes closure of Hassan engineering college
The JD(S) on Friday alleged a “glaring discrimination” in sanctioning funds and implementing development works in the State by the BJP government and opposed the closure of the Government Engineering
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.
British man arrested in Egypt 'for patting police officer on back'
Authorities say Tony Camoccio sexually assaulted a policeman but his family reject accusation
They documented the coronavirus crisis in Wuhan, and then they vanished | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
HONG KONG >> The beige van squatted outside of a Wuhan hospital, its side and back doors ajar. Fang Bin, a local clothing salesman, peered inside as he walked past. He groaned: “So many dead.” He counted five, six, seven, eight body bags. “This is too many.”
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...
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr
Dems have demanded more information about Barr’s intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted of lying to Congress and other charges.
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...
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.
Oliver Dowden named new culture secretary
The MP for Hertsmere replaces Nicky Morgan, who has stepped down after seven months in the role.
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.
Party faithful motivated me to seek re-election - Tano North MP
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Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees
Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?” She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…
Dudley dog mess fines hit £2,800
Dog owners who failed to clean up after their pets in Dudley were fined nearly £3,000 last year.
Swaraj Kaushal, Bansuri Remember 'joy Of Our Lives' Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary
Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, has remembered the former External Affairs Minister on her birth anniversary - the first since she passed away
UK parents lose court appeal to keep baby on life support
LONDON (AP) — The parents of a baby declared brain dead by doctors have lost the latest round of a legal battle in Britain’s courts to keep him on life support.Britain’s Court of Appeal on Friday rejected an attempt by Karwan Ali and Shokhan Namiq to overturn a High Court order that doctors could stop treating their infant son, Midrar Ali.The baby was starved of oxygen due to complications at birth, and was born not breathing and without a heartbeat. He has been on a ventilator ever since.Judges at both courts agreed with doctors that Midrar Ali had experienced “irreversible brain stem death” by Oct. 1, when he was 14 days old. Three appeals judges ruled Friday that doctors could lawfully "cease to mechanic
Inside Boris Johnson's sensational government reshuffle
The number of women in the Cabinet has fallen, while half of Johnson's top team went to either Oxford or Cambridge.
CBSE 10th & 12th exam to begin from February 15; here's what to know
The examinations for the Class X will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 20TH March 2020 and Class XII will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 30TH March 2020. Elaborate arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of the exams, said Anurag Tripati, Secretary of CBSE in a statement.
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:
How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet
His appointment has been widely welcomed, with the Pound Sterling rallying to a two-month high following the announcement
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
The fight is to take back Constitution and country: Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the students in their long fight.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel co
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the success of anti-corruption crusade as they remained the strength of the future.
EU says India has taken steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir, calls for swift withdrawal of remaining curbs
The European Union spokeswoman said we recognise the serious security concerns, but it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.The comment comes after the 25 EU diplomats visited Kashmir on Wed and Thu and ahead of a meeting of the envoys with India’s NSA Ajit Doval
OMPALAN to PDP: Stop distracting Uzodinma - The Nation Newspaper
The Imo State Chapter of Oil and Solid Mineral Producing Area Landlords' Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN), Friday asked the People’s Democratic...
From Omehia to Lyon: 9 Nigerian governors sacked by court since 1999
Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, the Supreme Court has played a critical role in deciding the fate of governors after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finished its own job.
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...
Several killed in central Mali village attack, local officials say
At least 20 villagers were killed in an attack in central Mali overnight, local officials said Friday, in an apparent bout of ethnic violence in the war-torn state.
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.
Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling
Anti-pipeline protests that have derailed vital freight movement in eastern Ontario and passenger rail travel across Canada are continuing Friday, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
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.
Senators demand report on flour, sugar crisis
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday announced that the upper house will hold a debate on Monday on rising inflation and increase in prices of the basic commodities in the country.
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’.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return for Prince Andrew's 60th family birthday dinner because they 'already have commitments' - but plan to send a video message, royal expert claims
British media correspondent Neil Sean told Fox News it is an 'open secret' that the couple declined the invite to celebrate Harry's uncle's birthday on February 19.
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death
The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
Dennis Itumbi proposes Ruto ally to join the Cabinet while Tuju is away on sick leave
Tuju is recovering at the Karen Hospital
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system
‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.
Turkey to stand with Pakistan on Kashmir issue, Erdoğan says
President Erdoğan underlined the importance of the Kashmir issue for Turkey, reiterating the country's support to Pakistan for a solution on the basis of justice and equity
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
Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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Cops who visited businessman, 54, at work over ‘transphobic’ tweets acted unlawfully
POLICE who visited a businessman at work over his alleged transphobic tweets acted unlawfully, the High Court has ruled. Ex-cop and businessman Harry Miller, 54, said the actions of Humberside Poli…
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
Dad smashed a glass into another man's face because he was laughing
The judge told Robert Brown he could have 'blinded' his victim
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
Boris Johnson is more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
The epidemics you need to worry about are Tory governments, domestic abuse, and suicidal animals. Here's a list of things more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
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
Data | How many times did incumbents retain power in Assembly elections since 2014?
A look at the outcomes of 33 Assembly elections since the BJP's win in the 2014 Lok Sabha election reveals a significant anti-incumbency trend
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....
How Trump’s Relationship With Barr Got So Complicated
A whipsaw week of charged decisions by the Justice Department, some favored by the president and others not, has bewildered much of Washington.
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 […]
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
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.
Tiger widows of Sunderbans: In the shadow of mangroves, tale of courage and hope
The West Bengal government claims that since 2009, 100,000 women are being trained to be independent through vocations such as embroidery, bee-keeping, tailoring, etc.
Plans for 200 flats approved despite 400 people objecting
One resident said traffic near the site is 'hideous'
MVA govt not repressive, says NCP leader Supriya Sule
Fadnavis had on Thursday come down heavily on the Shiv Sena for ignoring Congress' attacks on Savarkar.
INEC reveals why PDP's Duoye Diri was declared Bayelsa governor-elect
Just hours after Senator Duoye Diri of the PDP received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the electoral body explained why it obeyed the Supreme Court’s ruling.
ALRANZ Welcomes Select Committee Report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
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.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
Explosives tied to balloons and kites first emerged as a weapon in Gaza, ruled by the Islamist group Hamas, during intense protests in 2018, when the devices drifted across the border daily, causing thousands of fires in Israeli farms and communities.
Durham scrutinizing John Brennan’s handling of Russian interference in 2016
U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly reviewing John Brennan’s analysis of Russian election interference, including scrutiny of the former Obama CIA director’s handling of a secret source said to be close to the Kremlin.
Dr David Wachira: From Adversity to The World Bank Helm [VIDEO]
But it is the achievements of David Wachira, a man flying the Akorino flag high in Washington D.C. that truly highlights the relative ignorance of the Kenyan populace...
SC rejects Nirbhaya convict’s plea against President’s decision
Vinay Sharma had challenged the rejection of his mercy plea
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.
Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls
President Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump's impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine.
Mother and Baby Homes Commission requests additional time
A commission set up to investigate Mother and Baby Homes has been granted an extension.Outgoing ...
Ogun: NDLEA destroys 34,560 kg of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
Trump maintains he can intervene in cases after Barr urges him to curb tweeting
President Trump on Friday asserted he has "the legal right" to insert himself into the Justice Department's handling of criminal cases one day after Attorney General William Barr said the president's
AAP to fight all local bodies polls across India to expand base: Gopal Rai
Rai called BJP's nationalism "negative", asserting that AAP will expand its base by highlighting on "positive nationalism"
ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
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".
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
Sex tapes sink Macron's candidate, spark outrage in France
PARIS (AP) — Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of graphic sexual images led an associate of President Emmanuel Macron to pull out of the race for mayor of Paris.Rapid expressions of support for Benjamin Griveaux were a striking reminder of the longstanding and widely held view in France that public servants' private lives are largely off limits, especially what they do in private settings with consenting adults.A Russian performance artist who accused Griveaux of lying to Paris voters and “big hypocrisy” claimed responsibility for sexually explicit posts that apparently prompted the candidate t
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.
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge would be 'utter waste of money', SDLP says
The proposed bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland would be an "utter waste of public mone...
ACT Leader Welcomes Abortion Legislation Progress
The release of the Abortion Legislation Committee’s report today is a welcome, and crucial step in abortion law reform and women’s rights in New Zealand,” says ACT Leader and MP for Epsom David Seymour.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal
Benjamin Griveaux, who was standing for party of President Macron, lambasts ‘vile attacks’
School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin
All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.
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.
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,
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
A passenger of United Airlines flight was 'taken to the back of the plane' after falling ill.
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
Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia
President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a
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
We want the youth to be anti-corruption ambassadors, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says there is the need to inculcate tenets of anti-corruption in Nigerian youth. Michael Nzekwe, head of assets recovery and forfeiture department of
Hungarian MEP: Rising Antisemitism Fueled by Illegal Immigration
Hungarian MEP Balázs Hidvéghi said this week that “radical Muslim antisemitism” is on the rise in Europe thanks to illegal immigration.
Mmusi Maimane | SONA: Expensive circus should be replaced by televised speech from Union Buildings
The next president must cancel the costly process and rather resort to something more in line with the needs of the state. Namely a televised speech from the Union Buildings or at best an ordinary sitting of Parliament, writes Mmusi Maimane.
Parcel of land likely to be returned to Māori at former gateway to Pink and White Terraces
On the western shores of Lake Tarawera, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ancestors would welcome some of the Rotorua region's earliest tourists, taking them to Te Otukapuarangi - the Pink and White Terraces.
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Pulwama Terror Attack, Says India Will Never Forget Their Martyrdom
Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama attack
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
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
Azerbaijani President Vows To Investigate Violations During Parliamentary Elections
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has vowed to thoroughly investigate all violations at voting stations during the parliamentary elections on February 9 after the Central Election Commission annulled results from four constituencies due to irregularities.
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.
'I Knocked on Hell's Door': This Is What It Feels Like to Catch the Coronavirus
“I knocked on hell’s door,” says patient, who’s now recovered.
Sunderland riverside to be transformed by new £360k 'heavy duty pontoons'
The platforms would jut out into the Wear, and would be used for festivals and events
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa
Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.
Millions of couples unaware they're entitled to a £250 cash boost from HMRC
Themarriage tax allowanceallows you to transfer £1,250 of your personalallowance(the amount you can earntax-free eachyear) to your spouse or civil partner - saving you £250 a year
Scouting Ireland arrest: Gardaí believe there are more than 20 alleged sexual abuse victims
A number of properties were also searched by officers.
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.
BREAKING: INEC declares PDP’s Diri as winner of Bayelsa election
The Independent Electoral Commission has declared Senator Douye Diri and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, as the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship election. The Bayelsa State All...
‘A president can’t wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won’t guarantee Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that electing Sen. Bernie Sanders as president wouldn’t guarantee Medicare for All and other progressive policies are implemented.
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat
Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.
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
The Democratic Party of 2020 Is Broken
The primary process rewards whoever arrives at the ballot box with the biggest, loudest base.
Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will remain in power until after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings are over in November.
2 rookie cops survive ambush in Quezon province
An incident report says the two patrolmen were in a mobile car when they were waylaid
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
Where’s the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine’s Day
MAKASSAR, Feb 14 — Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day today as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities. Makassar on Sulawesi island doled out some tough love with...
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.
State Legislature to hold debate on Constitution
As the public debate over the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act continues across the country, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has decided to set aside two days - March 2 and 3 - for a speci
Trump & Barr v. Kahn
“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …” — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.
PM Modi in Varanasi on Sunday; to launch over 30 projects
According to the PM's Office, PM Modi would flag off IRCTC's 'Maha Kaal Express' through a video link. The first overnight private train in the country will connect three Jyotirling pilgrim centres of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. He would also dedicate to the nation the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre.
Democrats hunt for their Goldilocks candidate
Democrats want a nominee who motivates more voters than he or she scares away. Easier said than done.
Greece wants NATO to halt migration influx from Turkey
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The Hardest Decision Bernie Sanders Will Make This Year
If he wins the nomination, he’ll have to choose a running mate who shares his values but expands his appeal.
Pulwama: Rahul Gandhi poses 3 questions about attack, BJP calls him ‘known sympathiser of LeT, JeM’
On the first anniversary of the terror attack, the Congress leader asked who had benefited the most from it.
'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.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly axe all 15 UK staff
'There will be some redundancies'
INEC declares PDP’s Duoye Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared PDP candidate, Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement while addressing the media at the
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fire UK staff, close Palace office
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to distance themselves from royal life, letting go of all 15 of the UK staffers who served .
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.
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.
Black Americans are not a monolithic group so stop treating us like one
America’s black population includes many differences based on geography, gender and a host of other factors
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
Rishi Sunak, Alok Sharma join UK cabinet; three Indian-origin MPs in Boris Johnson govt
The 39-year-old Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been the Conservative MP for Richmond in Yorkshire since 2015. He was born in 1980 in Hampshire
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”.
Where’s the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine’s Day
Indonesia wasn't feeling the love for Valentine's Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom...
Perth car parks card issue is set to be resolved
Machines at South Inch and Canal Street set to be back in business
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.
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that electing Sen. Bernie Sanders as president wouldn’t guarantee Medicare for All and other progressive policies are implemented.
Nigerian military razes villages as Boko Haram attacks escalate - Amnesty International - Premium Times Nigeria
"These brazen acts of razing entire villages, deliberately destroying civilian homes and forcibly displacing their inhabitants with no imperative military grounds, should be investigated as possible war crimes."
Press freedom in Somalia under attack- Amnesty [Morning Call]
Rights group Amnesty International raises alarm on press freedoms in Somalia, says journalists suffer killings, attacks and threats
As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?
Hong Kong’s 18 community-level District Councils are largely powerless, and lucky they are, too. Otherwise, the officials in charge – Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her team of advisers and administrators – would be in even greater disarray. As it is, they have barely managed to contain months of unprecedented public protest sparked by her […]
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.
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!
New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG
Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.
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...
Netanyahu: 'Action in Gaza can happen before the elections'
'Disquiet in the south will be answered with force that Hamas cannot imagine,' PM Netanyahu warns.
School Employees Have Used Isolated Timeouts Illegally, State Investigations Find — ProPublica
In six of eight districts investigators examined, they found that workers broke the law by improperly secluding students. Parents say the investigations, which were prompted by a Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois story, have not gone far enough.
Coroner questions whether pensioner should have been left to make decisions about his treatment
He became ill with prostate cancer and had a leg ulcer before he died
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation
The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.
Germany struggles to crack down on far-right extremists
German authorities raided sites linked to five people suspected of forming a 'right-wing terrorist organization” and planning to carry out attacks against...
PM Modi to visit Varanasi on Sunday; to inaugurate over 30 projects
According to the Prime Minister's Office, he would flag off IRCTC's 'Maha Kaal Express' through a video link
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.
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, […]
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.
Imran wants Fazl tried for treason over govt’s ouster remarks
--PM says names of Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiar did not surface in report on flour and sugar crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fa
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’.
NOT GUILTY: Job Sikhala Acquitted Of Plotting COUP Against Mnangagwa
MDC national vice-chairperson and Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala has been acquitted of plotting a coup to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Judge rules estranged Muslim wife's Sharia marriage is NOT VALID under English Law in landmark High Court ruling - leaving her a 'limited' claim on his cash and property in divorce row
Nasreen Akhter wanted a divorce from her husband Mohammed Shabaz Khan who she married in a religious 'nikah' ceremony carried out by an imam in 1998.
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
Fair Cop founder wins partial court victory over transgender ‘hate incidents’
The High Court found Humberside Police’s actions were a ‘disproportionate interference’ with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.
Media urged to help fight child labour in South Dayi
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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.
Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech
In a shocking development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday has slapped the National Security Act (NSA) on Gorakhpur-based pediatrician Dr. Kafeel Khan
Shock as RG’s office demands $200 top-up for ordinary passports
Registrar General (RG) Clemence Masango has ordered all citizens who paid $53 for an ordinary passport before the fees were raised to $253, to pay the difference of $200 before their travel documents are processed.
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
BAYELSA JUDGEMENT: Wike warns Oshiomhole against divisive remarks
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the Federal Government to warn Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to stop making inflammatory
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy
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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.
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...
Boris Johnson's Scotland-Ireland bridge branded `waste of money' by SNP Transport Secretary
Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.
With Liberty and Justice for Some
Attorney General Bill Barr seems willing to deploy the law as a weapon, cracking down on crimes by the poor and the foreign-born while going easy on the crimes of the president’s associates.
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.
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...
'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown
The administration’s anti-immigrant agenda has made people fearful of accepting help they are legally entitled to
Attackers kill 31 in Mali village, after massacre last year at same site
BAMAKO (Reuters) - At least 31 people were killed on Friday in an attack on a village that was the scene last year of Mali’s worst civilian massacre in recent memory, the government said.
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All
"The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.
'Farcical' to suggest FF/FG government would represent change - McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald has sharply criticised the "old boys club" of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, claim...
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.
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted renowned novelist Asli Erdogan on charges of membership of an armed terror organisation, in a case which sparked international condemnation.
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading voice in opposition to Sanders’ newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation’s largest city. De Blasio, an unabashed liberal who was elected in 2013, will campaign …
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
Local deputies to pay the price for lack of Latvian skills
The municipal deputies the State Language Centre invites to improve their state language skills to the necessary level will have to use their own resources, according to the amendments to the Law On the Status of the Deputy of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council passed in Saeima, according to the Parliamentary Press Service on February 13.
Meru MCA dies after short illness
Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.
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...
NAB court hears Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference
NAB court hears Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference
TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin
Picking holes in the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M. K. Stalin on Friday said the State’s debt burden has trip
Ruth Davidson pledges ‘absolute and unwavering support’ for Jackson Carlaw’s plans for change
Ruth Davidson has pledged her "absolute and unwavering support" for new Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw after he signalled plans for a policy overhaul.
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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
Aircel-Maxis cases: ED, CBI file status report of investigation
The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI filed a status report of their investigation into Aircel-Maxis cases before a Delhi court on Friday.
Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’
Syrian air defences reported intercepting multiple hostile targets over Damascus on Thursday night, with the missiles said to have come from the direction of the Israeli-controlled Syrian Golan Heights.
Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter
AMMAN/GENEVA (Reuters) - Families fleeing air strikes and advancing troops in Syria’s Idlib province are sleeping rough in streets and olive groves, and burning toxic bundles of rubbish to stay warm in the biting winter weather, aid workers say.
Varoufakis promises to release alleged recordings of 2015 Eurogroup sessions, after 'snub' by Greek parliament president
Controversial former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who convincingly re-emerged on Greece's political scene after the July 2019 elections as the leader of a small Parliament-represented party, on Friday promised to release what he said are tape-recorded sessions of Eurogroup meetings in 2015.
Bayelsa: Supreme Court judgment indictment on INEC – Adegboruwa
Kayode Oyero A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun Adegboruwa, said on Friday that the Supreme Court judgment on the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State is an indictment on the Indep...
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
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’.
Tamil Nadu electorate is now 6.13 crore, up by 13 lakh
Women voters surpass men, 6,497 transpersons in electorate
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.
Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives
Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson and promises to offer ‘an ambitious alternative’ to SNP
S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms
Mapel, South Sudan | AFP | At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …
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…
One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report
According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.
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 ...
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.
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.
Dems Demand Barr Resign, Float Second Trump Impeachment Over Roger Stone Controversy
Trump just needs to start acting aggressive like he did during the 2016 campaign. There's no pleasing his opponents.
A year after Pulwama attack, NIA yet to conclude final investigation
Exactly a year has passed since deadly Pulwama fidayeen (suicide) attack in which security forces suffered highest number of causalities in peacetime operations, National Investigation Agency (NIA)
UK could face ECJ if it fails to apply Irish protocol
The UK can be brought to the European Court of Justice if it fails to carry out checks and controls on goods going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, EU sources have confirmed.
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
AITUC terms the Budget as ‘hoax’
Trade unions to stage protests from February 24
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
Murdered Kieran Doherty's mother 'relives his death every day'
A murdered dissident republican's mother relives the moment of his death every day, his uncle said.
EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir
A team of 25 European diplomats visited Kashmir and Jammu on Feb. 12 to 13
'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.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app
U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Extinction Rebellion calls for London Fashion Week to be scrapped
The climate change group wants 'to stop the fashion industry’s exploitation of planet, people and animals.'
Wolverhampton school celebrates coming out of special measures
A Wolverhampton primary school is celebrating coming out of special measures this week – two years after education chiefs declared it 'inadequate'.
Bayelsa: Dickson holds valedictory session
THE outgoing Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson was accorded standing ovation amidst commendations as he presides over h
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
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.
Slovenian president pursues quest to find new prime minister
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenian President Borut Pahor will hold more talks with political parties on Feb. 24 and 25 to try to form a new government following the resignation of the center-left Prime Minister Marjan Sarec in January.
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...
‘No CCTV Footage Shows Accused Holding Bhagwa Flags,’ Says DCP On Gargi Fest Molestation Case
No evidence of any accused brandishing a saffron flag so far, police tell Swarajya.
Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged
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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.
Jackson Carlaw: From car salesman to defender of the union
Jackson Carlaw could not be more different from his predecessor as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
20 killed at ethnic flarepoint in central Mali
Twenty people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, local officials said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.
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.
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
St Helens school to open its playing fields to the public
De La Salle school says the scheme is about sharing its facilities with the community, rather than making extra money
Tom Del Beccaro: California’s leading export is becoming people and many of them are conservatives
California’s combination of problems brought on by failed government policies, the high taxes that threaten to go higher and the imposition of liberal social views makes many want to disassociate with California.
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.
Sex-for-grade: Exam Ethics send list of 15,550 petitions to Senate
The Exam Ethics Marshall International (EEMI), an NGO, says it has forwarded a list signed by 15,550 petitions to the Senate to facilitate t
Beleaguered Biden turns to must-win South Carolina
South Carolina had long been viewed as former Vice President Joe Biden’s firewall in the 2020 race, but after disastrous finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democrats are beginning to fear that even
Teenage dad threw pram during outburst, Perth Sheriff Court hears
17-year-old allowed to continue on Right Track scheme
School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world
In UK, students march on first anniversary of nationwide protests by young people
The Church of England issues apology to Blacks, others for racist acts
The Church of England is seeking to atone for looking the other way when certain ills were committed by the Church. At its General Synod, members voted to apologize for the Church’s past actions and to “stamp out all forms of conscious or unconscious racism.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he was “ashamed”...
New Scottish Tory leader makes first appointments
Jackson Carlaw has given Annie Wells and Rachael Hamilton key roles in his party.
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
Canada doesn't tell police what to do, Trudeau says of rail blockades
Amid pressure to end Indigenous protest blockades of vital Canadian rail links, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the disruptions must be resolved through dialogue, not by ordering in the police.
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.
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
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.
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
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
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
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.
Photographer challenges culture of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases
A photographer from Bournemouth has created a project to challenge the culture of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases. Jayne Jackson, 39, has created a series of portraits taken in the style of
What does Chamisa expect?
There is no political problem in Bulawayo within the MDC. The problem is them who bought their own people from out side Bulawayo.A true leader should come from ...
Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video
Rebecca Long-Bailey, speaking in Salford, made her case to be the next Labour leader in a four-point plan to rebuild the party
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.
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.
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
Ekiti debunks alleged padding of 248.5m WAEC fee
The Ekiti State Government has debunked report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) that it inflated the May/June...
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...
Sadiq Khan used to cross road to avoid being near police
The London Mayor was discussing how to restore faith in public institutions.
Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre
His comments on Thursday came three days after what Mogadishu called an "ice-breaking" meeting with Somaliland president Muse Bihi.
Deciding who wins elections should not be left to courts — Odinkalu
He said part of the problems Nigeria is facing is that the judiciary is introducing “tremendous uncertainties” into electoral processes.
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
PSA Welcomes Increased Government Funding For Homeless Support
The campaign for housing justice is a key priority of the PSA, with members across the country reporting they struggle to afford rent or mortgage payments.
'We've been waiting for 12 years': Hundreds of Community Employment supervisors strike over pension rights
They want the incoming government to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for them.
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading...
This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand
Democrats desperately attempted to save abortion this week, while Republicans worked to show the dignity of unborn human life.
Submission of final report into mother and baby homes delayed to later this year
The report was due to be submitted by the commission this month.
Work restarts on Smethwick super-hospital after two-year delay
Work has restarted on the newly named Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Mum sparks fierce debate on Good Morning Britain after letting kids do what they want
The mother-of-three insisted that she wasn't choosing the 'lazy' parenting option
New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin quits minority Tory government over health-care reforms
Gauvin told constituents in his riding of Shippagan-Lameque-Miscou he will sit as an Independent, dealing a blow to the government of Premier Blaine Higgs
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system
The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.
'We Won't Stop': Despite Leader's Resignation, Algerians Keep Up Protest One Year On
Long-standing ruler Bouteflika resigned in April and the new president has offered concessions and talks to the opposition, but protesters still fill the squares
Moraine hires new city manager
MORAINE — UPDATE @ 6:30 p.m.The mayor and city council Thursday night voted to appoint Michael Davis as the city’s next city manager.
Parliament apologises to SA for the conduct of ‘certain members’
MPs 'will have to seriously consider and make a determination on whether the existing joint rules sufficiently guard against disorderliness'.
Minister rejects a new job at the Foreign Office for the sake of his wife and three children under three because it involves too much foreign travel
Jake Berry's standalone Cabinet role of Northern Powerhouse Minister, created after Mr Johnson became Prime Minister last year, was axed in yesterday's reshuffle.
Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election
Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.
Putin: As long as I’m President We Will Have ‘Mother’ & ‘Father’
Russian president answers concerns about fate of traditional family
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
BJP MPs fromSC, ST segmentsurged to resign
Dalit leader and former Zilla panchayat member Gurushant Pattedar on Friday urged all those BJP MPs who won from reserved (SCs and STs) seats to resign in view of the Supreme Court ruling that States
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
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
Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system
The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.
Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged
First Vice President Gen.
AEP to welcome Moldova's Central Election Commission officials for exchange of experience
A delegation of Moldova's Central Election Commission will be calling on Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) on Saturday and Sunday...
Azie Taylor Morton, the only African American to hold the post of Treasurer of the United States
Her obituary described her as “passionate about public service and the necessity of giving back to the community.” Azie Taylor Morton did that and more, taking into consideration her underprivileged childhood. Born on February 1, 1936, in Dale, Texas, to a mother who was deaf and mute, Taylor did not know her father and was...
1980s conservatory to be replaced with traditional orangery at Stafford hall
A 1980s-style conservatory built on the side of a Grade II listed country house without planning permission is now set to be replaced with a more traditional-looking orangery after councillors gave plans the go ahead.
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...
San Francisco Public Library's Most Commonly Stolen Book: Michael Savage's 'Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder'
Michael Savage's Liberalism is a Mental Disorder is the most commonly stolen book at the San Francisco Public Library.
Kontra Daya prods Comelec to resolve complaints against Cardema
Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to already resolve the pending complaints against the Duterte Youth party-list of disqualified nominee Ronald Cardema.
Zimbabwe battles to clear huge passport backlog
Country seeks to clear more than 400,000 passports dating as far back as 2018.
Fazlur Rehman should be tried under Article 6, says PM Imran
The premier speaks about inflation, wheat shortage and false news in an informal conversation with media.
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
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...
Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount
BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).
Modi's hate-filled campaign seals his defeat in India's local elections
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's BJP hate campaign backfired in the capital Delhi's assembly elections last week, with voters witnessing the most...
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.
Bayelsa: PDP believes in rule of law – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday, said the party believes in the rule of law, adding that there was no point to protest a judgment which was in agr...
Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech
Some say the law obstructs citizens' rights to freedom of speech and opinion.
Murder accused had no previous girlfriends, court hears
The mother of a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law, has told the Central Criminal Court her son had no previous girlfriends before meeting the woman whose mother he is accused of killing.
Attorney General William Barr Has Been Pissed for Weeks: Report
Many have noted that there are plenty of possible ulterior motives behind William Barr’s news interview rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tweets, but another report is painting the picture of an attorney general who really is fed up.
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.
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
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.
Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10
Newly-appointed chancellor could be given room to manoeuvre with deadline extension
Three Capitals Prime Agenda Behind Jagan’s Back to Back Delhi Tours?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy flew to Delhi once again today and is going to hold talks with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. The Chief Minister went to Delhi only two days ago and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These back to back meetings are increasing political speculations.
US visa ban frustrates man, stops him from bringing his new wife to America
The US visa ban placed on Nigeria and 13 other countries on Friday, January 30, has aborted Saheed’s plan to give his family a comfortable life in America.
Kafeel Khan charged under National Security Act for anti-CAA speech at AMU
Minutes before his release on bail, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday charged Kafeel Khan, a Gorakhpur based doctor, under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly delivering an ''inflammatory
Protests remain peaceful
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. Police say pipeline protests outside government offices in Victoria on Friday were peaceful with much of the noise generated by passing motorists honking their car horns in support.
Jubilee Updates on Tuju's Health
The Jubilee Party has asked members of the public to have the party secretary-general in their prayers after...
Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ
President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has the legal right to ask the DOJ to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
Valentine's Day crackdown sees Indonesia ban condoms and displays of affection
Police in the conservative Muslim country arrested aroundtwo dozen unmarried couples found sharing rooms, including a German national, during raids on guest houses on Friday
New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will 'have the votes' for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
German police arrest 12, including one officer, in probe into far-right group
Police in Germany arrested twelve men, including one of its own officers, in a nationwide probe into an extreme-right group suspected of planning attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims, s…
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.
Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson
Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today that TairÄwhiti rangatahi will benefit from an investment made by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme.
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...
Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'
EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.
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.
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech
Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence.
Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students: The fight is to take back the Constitution and country
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the st
Trump tweets that he has the 'legal right' to involve A.G. Barr in criminal cases
Trump's assertion comes a day after Barr said the president's tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job."
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
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Hanoi, HCMC among localities to further extend school break - VnExpress International
With the novel coronavirus epidemic still raging, Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and the country's worst-hit Vinh Phuc have extended the prolonged school break by another one to two weeks.
Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan
Malema said just because they once said Gordhan was correct, didn't mean they should keep quiet when he did wrong, in their minds.
Far-right suspects in Germany planned to attack Muslims, refugees
German police have arrested 12 men 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.
BCCI ACU to approach Delhi police to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla
BCCI ACU chief Ajit Singh informed that the governing body will be approaching Delhi Police for permission to interrogate bookie Sanjeev Chawla who is in custody right now. Chawla is accused of booking the India South Africa series back in 2000 and was extradited from the UK on Thursday.
Trump’s Attorney General Complains President’s Tweets Making It ‘Impossible’ to Do His Job
Earlier, the Democrats accused the attorney general of folding under pressure from the president and intervening in the sentencing of former Trump aide Roger Stone, who was convicted of obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering during the Mueller investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion.
Trump Claims Has ‘Legal Right’ to Intervene in Criminal Prosecutions But Has Not Done So
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said in a statement on Friday that he has never intervened in a criminal case thus far even though he has the authority to do so.
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."
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons
MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will "have the votes" for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
Nigerian youths crucial in anti-corruption crusade -Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the s
Convicted paramilitary refused permission to take partner on holiday in Republic
A MAN convicted of paramilitary offences has been refused permission to take his partner to the Republic for a five night break over concerns he may flee the jurisdiction.
‘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.
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, […]
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA
The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill
Radio show in small Indian town gives rare voice to child workers
GORAKHPUR (India), Feb 14 — Balloon seller Nisha, 9, said purple was her favourite colour as she spoke into the microphone on a radio show in north India dedicated to highlighting the voices of child workers. Nisha was among a group of children working and living on the streets of Gorakhpur, an...
President appoints Arvind Kejriwal CM of Delhi
President Ramnath Kovind on Friday officially appointed AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal chief minister of Delhi.
Bauchi govt expresses delight as EU-UNICEF handover PHC facility
Bauchi state government has expressed delight at the completion of the 40th renovated Primary Healthcare Clinic (PHC) by United Nations Chi
Superintendent of hospital suspended
Allegations of service rules violations
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Delay in Nawaz Sharif's angiography could pose life threat: medical report
The medical report states that Sharif has an appointment with Dr Kazmi on February 24.
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.
BJP conspiring against SCs, STs: Haryana Cong.
‘Unanswered questions on Pulwama’
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Never called Arvind Kejriwal a terrorist: Prakash Javadekar
Last week in Delhi, Javadekar had targeted Kejriwal, saying that there is enough proof available to prove that AAP leader is a terrorist.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Justice Department Drops Pursuit of Criminal Charges Against Former FBI Deputy Director McCabe
Andrew McCabe briefly served as the FBI's acting director, and was unceremoniously fired by President Trump just hours before his retirement in March 2018.
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
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
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
Pat Flanagan column: Paying dumped politicians €2 million between them is an insult to public who voted them out
They call them 'parachute' payments, but maybe the word parasite is more appropriate
GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19
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Dominic Cummings has started to believe he’s cool. What can you say but, ‘Ooooh’?
He likes to play badass, but if he’s so ruthless why does the cabinet still contain such mediocrities, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Trevor Noah: Bloomberg talked about black people 'like they're crime piñatas'
Late-night hosts on Bloomberg’s explanations of stop-and-frisk, Barr’s criticism of Trump’s tweets and Kelly’s defense of Vindman
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?
Lagos govt. inaugurates 11 roads, classrooms in Bariga
The Lagos State Government on Friday inaugurated 11 roads in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in order to enhance the
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.
Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy
Also: U.S. Senator warns of Huawei risks
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable
Partnerships between government and the private sector should focus on creating a conducive environment where citizens could ...
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.
‘Leaders who steal public funds are the poorest before Allah’
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Johnson's new Cabinet agrees to bring in points-based immigration system
The system is designed to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from next year.
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.
Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'
Mark Duffy says police searched his home for two hours but only seized a plastic sign and fabric
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.
Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump
Polling leaves no doubt Joe Biden was severely damaged by an impeachment process that was supposed to ruin President Trump.
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court’s ruling
Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Police open road near Co-op Refinery
After a week of traffic restrictions, a road running alongside the Co-op Refinery Complex is again open to all motorists.
Hunt is on after Special Task Force Constable killed in Western Cape
The National Commissioner of Police General Khehla John Sitole has instructed the police in the Western Cape to hunt down ...
EXCLUSIVE: Buhari suspends NBC Director-General, Modibbo Kawu
After several months of being investigated on allegations of corruption, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Modibbo Kawu, has been suspended with immediate effect.
US bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, whose appointment last year drew wide international criticism, will be ineligible to visit the United States, as will his immediate family, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "The allegations of gross human rights violations against Silva, documented by the UN and other organizations, are serious and credible," he added.
Heart-rending moment ‘autistic’ girl, 6, asks ‘am I going to jail’ when cops are called after ‘tantrum’
BODYCAM footage shows a six-year-girl who was led out of her school asking a police officer if she was being sent to jail. The girl, who is named Nadia and thought to be on the autism spectrum, was…
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.
Legal aid payments to lawyers rose to more than €60m last year
Defence team in Mr Moonlight murder trial shared almost €1m in legal fees for 2019 work
Imus election officer cleared of allegations on flying voters in 2019 polls
IMUS CITY, Cavite – The City Prosecutor's Office here has dismissed a case filed by a mayoralty candidate against a local election officer on the issue of alleged flying voters in the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections.
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
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
Sex tape triggers French ‘political earthquake’, leaving Macron’s Paris bid in tatters
Benjamin Griveaux’s troubled campaign for mayor of Paris came to a startling end on Friday after an online leak of sexual images led Emmanuel Macron’s close ally to pull out of the race, leaving the…
DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe
The Justice Department said Friday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, after a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations brought by the agency's independent watchdog who found that he lacked "candor" when questioned about leaking to the media.
This is what it feels like to have Covid-19 coronavirus
FOR one Covid-19 coronavirus patient at ground zero of the outbreak, the journey from infection to recovery was a nightmare scenario that entailed multiple hospital visits, symptoms so severe he thought he would die and quarantine under police watch.
DOJ Declines to Pursue Criminal Charges against Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department on Friday informed legal counsel for former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe that it would not seek to file criminal charges against McCabe over his misleading federal investigators in connection with a 2016 press leak."Based on the totality of the circumstances and all of
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Her comments highlight a possible pivot available to Bernie Sanders: Fight for sweeping change but accept modest reform from a polarized Congress.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new cabinet has met for the first time following yesterday’s reshuffle, which saw the likes of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, Housing Secretary Esther McVey and Business secretary Andrea Leadsom lose their posts.
Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump
Boris Johnson is understood to have cancelled plans for a spring visit to the US amid tensions with Donald Trump about the decision to allow Chinese firm Huawei to play a role in the UK’s 5G network.
West Bengal: IAS weds IPS, eyebrows raised over marriage registry in groom's office
Their wedding has raised several brows as the registry was done in a government office, also presently where Tushar Singla is posted.
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.
Farage: Boris's Huawei Decision 'Imperils Intelligence Sharing'
Nigel Farage has warned Johnson's decision to allow Huawei to assist in the development of the 5G network "imperils" intelligence sharing.
Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744
Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
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
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York conceded in an interview with the Huffington Post published Thursday that Medicare for All may not become law right away – and appeared open to compromise on a plan she’s consistently championed.
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.
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Gov. Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees - Premium Times Nigeria
The governor says the welfare of the retirees is of paramount importance to his administration despite limited resources.
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
The heartwarming moment pigs go outside for the first time after being rescued from horror farm
The pigs were among the animals suffering horrific animal abuse at Bramble Hall Farm
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...
Alappuzha bypass to be ready in April
Minister visits Kuthirapanthy
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video
Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor, Benjamin Griveaux, withdrew from the race over a leaked sex video Friday, in a blow for the French president's party ahead of March local elections.
NPP Aspirant advises delegates not to be swayed by monetary gains
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DOJ won't charge former FBI Deputy Director McCabe
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer pursue criminal charges against former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing a high-profile case against the former official whose conduct during
BREAKING Faye Swetlik: Man found dead after missing girl's body discovered confirmed as neighbour
The body of Faye Marie Swetlik was found three days after she went missing - the body 30-year-old Cody Scott Taylor was also found in the course of the investigation in South Carolina, US - the two deaths are being linked by police
Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement
Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.
Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
President Trump said that with impeachment over, he may ban aides from listening to his phone conversations with foreign leaders following the whistleblower complaint of a phone conversation with the leader of Ukraine that led to his impeachment.
SONA: Parliament apologises to South Africans for the conduct of 'certain members'
Parliament's presiding officers have apologised to South Africans for the conduct of 'a few of its members' on a night when the EFF again disrupted the State of the Nation Address.
With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges
The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical
Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations
‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.
Leftist Pipeline Protests Shuts Down Canadian Rail Networks
Two Canadian rail networks are suspending trains as protestors continue blockades against a natural gas pipeline project.
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Trump ignores Attorney General William Barr’s request to stop tweeting about Justice Department | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today ignored his attorney general’s public request to stop tweeting about the Justice Department, saying he had the legal right to ask the agency to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
Thousands of government employees work from home as protesters target their offices
The sounds of singing, drumming and chanting carried through the streets of downtown Victoria on Friday, as people calling themselves Wet’suwet’en land and leadership defenders peacefully. . .
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Northern Powerhouse will still be represented at Cabinet, says No 10
Jake Berry resigned from his ministerial role on Thursday after being told he would not attend the meetings.
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
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election
It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully
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.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’
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Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal
The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.
Deportation is a cruel punishment for ex-offenders and their families
Letters: Letters: Treating other countries as receptacles for unwanted individuals does little to enhance the UK’s global image, says Trista Selous. Plus, a letter from Bernard Besserglik
'It's not a criminal offence to have intentions of overthrowing a government'
OUTSPOKEN MDC Vice Chairperson, Job Sikhala was Friday acquitted at the Masvingo High Court where he was facing subversion charges for threatening to remove Pre...
British royals William and Kate to visit Galway on first official trip to Ireland
Kensington Palace announced on Tuesday that William and Kate will travel to Ireland in March.
Bankrupt McClatchy Spread 'Tea Party N-word' Hoax
Bankrupt McClatchy played a role in one of the most effective, damaging hoaxes ever deployed against conservatives: the "Tea Party N-word."
‘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.
U.P. Oppn. seeks judicial probe into deaths in anti-CAA clashes
Firing by police and BJP men behind casualties, alleges SP in Assembly
Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police
‘Aleem killed by bullet fired by Meerut policemen on Dec. 20’
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike
Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe won’t be charged for alleged role in media leaks
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe — a frequent target of President Trump for his role in the Russia probe.
Barrister injured in Tipperary car crash settles damages claim against local woman
A damages action brought by a lawyer and academic over serious injuries he sustained following a car crash in County Tipperary more than a decade ago has been resolved. Read more: Gardaí r...
Patricia O'Connor murder trial: Handyman has one of two charges withdrawn by trial judge
The trial also heard from the mother of murder accused Kieran Greene.
Lewis pays tribute to predecessor as a ‘good friend’
Julian Smith was sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary during Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Governor’s Wife Resigns From Govt Job, Targets Influential Position
The first lady is aiming another new role after resigning from her earlier role as a member of the committee on...
Salaries and wages commission develops five-year strategic plan
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission has developed a five-year strategic plan to enable it achieve its mandate. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ekpo ...
Hundreds more homes at risk of flood as Storm Dennis prepares to batter Britain
‘This one (storm) could be a step up from what we have seen before.'
DILG chief tells LGUs to ramp up ASF prevention efforts
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Friday asked all local government units (LGUs) to tighten up African swine flu (ASF) prevention efforts and similar control measures in their respective turfs.
Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case
The decision to decline charges appears to be a move to distance the Justice Department from President Trump, who has long attacked Mr. McCabe.
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...
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
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
Andy Biggs slams 'disparate treatment' of Roger Stone compared to Democrats
The original charge made by Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors against former Trump associate Roger Stone -- as well as lesser and/or nonexistent sentences for wrongdoing Democrats -- appears as "disparate treatment," Arizona Republican congressman Andy Biggs said Friday.
AAP threatens to cut power supply to Punjab CM’s residence
Party seeks cancellation of power purchase pact with firms
Indonesia cracks down on Valentine's Day celebrants
MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities.
I want to break NPP, NDC political dominance - CPP Youth Aspirant
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Italy's most famous porn star, Cicciolina, 68, launches political party after government cut her pension - three decades after she was elected as an MP
Between 1987 and 1991 she served as an MP with the Radical Party and made headline-grabbing policy pledges, such as offering to have sex with Saddam Hussein in return for peace in Iraq.
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
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.
OKC Civic Life Journal: 'Citizens' sparks a debate
Catching up on Oklahoma City news.
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
16-Year-Old Kills Neighbour Over Ksh50 Loan
The 16-year-old who is a Form Two student descended on the neighbour after the two argued over...
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
David Abel has asked the Virgin boss to charter a special plane to fly British passengers home.
Why a Tea Party Patriots Founder Testified Again About IRS Bias
Americans may have forgotten how the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups in the Obama years, but many of the victims haven't. In 2013, the IRS unfairly held up applications from conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. The agency has since offered its "sincere apology" and settled several financial settlements.
People in countryside hit with higher bills
People living in rural East Anglia could be spending thousands more on household essentials than others in the UK, according to a new report.
'Ambitious' staff boost Sutton Coldfield school rating as 'all aspects improve' - Ofsted
“The staff and leadership team have worked incredibly hard to ensure Town Junior School is a place where children feel happy, safe and listened-to and where they know they are cared for.”
Word sedition must be removed from Law book: Justice Nagamohan Das
Karnataka High Court retired judge Justice H N Nagamohan Das said that the words sedition, criminal contempt of court and criminal defamation must be removed from the law book. Das was addressing the
Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.
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.
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...
Coronavirus patient attended London conference with 250 people
One of the people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference in London last week,...
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.
Three-time Odisha MLA ‘confesses’ to double murder
Anup Sai accused of killing a woman, minor daughter.
New leader Jackson Carlaw ‘convinced’ Scottish Conservatives can end SNP’s reign
Jackson Carlaw has been voted leader of the Scottish Conservatives, promising to "bring an end" to the SNP's 13 years in government.
Bayelsa set for Diri’s swearing-in as governor
All is set for the swearing-in of the People Democratic Party's Senator Douye Diri as the governor of Bayelsa State.
Watch: UC Santa Cruz Leftist Attacks College Republicans, Spits on American Flag
A leftist at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) was caught on video getting into a physical altercation with members of the school's College Republicans student group, as well as with free speech activist Hayden Williams. Moments later, the individual was seeing spitting on an American flag, which had fallen to the ground during the scuffle.
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food
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APC rejects INEC’s declaration of Diri as Bayelsa governor-elect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare Douye Diri, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as governor-elect of Bayelsa state.
Northern MP cancels engagements after attending conference with coronavirus patient
Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, said he was assessed by medics after attending a Westminster conference last week
Narrow escape for Sabarimala pilgrims
Pampa-bound KSRTC bus catches fire near Chalakkayam
The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle
The Northern Powerhouse Minister no longer sits in Cabinet and the post appears to have been abolished entirely
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Juno McEnroe: Little choice for Martin but to befriend political nemeses Fine Gael
Mary Lou McDonald was still awaiting her St Valentine's Day letter from Micheál Martin, after her missive to the Fianna Fáil leader suggesting they cosy up together for coalition talks.
Why I'm running to be deputy leader of the Labour Party
I always try and remember in the words of Labi Siffre: ‘The further you take my rights away the faster I will run’.
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
Newspaper review for Friday, February 14: APC, PDP, INEC react to Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 13, gave another surprise verdict sacking the governor-elect of Bayelsa state, David Lyon. This key issue occupies the front page of all Nigeria's print newspapers published on Friday.
Pipeline protesters need to 'check their privilege,' Conservative leader says
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said pipeline protesters standing in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs need to "check their privilege" and stand down.
Cooper Hewitt Chief Was Forced Out After Probe of Her Wedding
Caroline Baumann resigned as director of the design museum following an investigation into how she procured her wedding dress and the space for the ceremony.
Coronavirus pods set up at Black Country hospitals
Coronavirus assessment pods have been set up outside hospitals in the region to stop A&E departments being overrun.
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians: residents
KABUL (Reuters) - An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people - all believed to be civilians, residents said - following U.S. statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks.
'Unfair': Pawar Criticises Thackeray Led-Maharashtra Govt Over Transfer of Bhima-Koregaon Case to NIA
"Law and order is a state subject. It is not proper to encroach upon the rights of the state. Maharashtra's support to the move is also unfair," Pawar said in a media interaction.
Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View
While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.
Coronavirus testing pods set up at hospitals after NHS demand
Coronavirus testing-pods have been set up at Shropshire hospitals as the UK ups its preparations for dealing with the virus.
Police find man who vanished from Edinburgh after warning public not to approach him
POLICE have traced a man that they warned the public not to approach. Sandy Ross, 26, disappeared from the Leith Links area of the capital last week around 9pm on Sunday night. Cops launched an …
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India: Gopal Rai
Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest all elections to local bodies across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its footprint beyond the national capital.
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband
Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity
It’s time for Hillary to say “I’m with her”
Clinton needs to stop complaining about Sanders and endorse the woman who can beat him and Trump.
Wyndham Thomas obituary
Other lives: Garden city advocate who oversaw the development of Peterborough as a new town
Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes
Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’
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.
'Law of the jungle': Govt's new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate
PPP senator regrets the new rules were not brought before the Senate committee before they were taken to the cabinet.
Body found in search for missing Clifton Campville man David Wright
'We would like to thank colleagues, partner agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search'
Valentine's Day brings love and some worry in Iraq holy city
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — Hasanain al-Rufaye was busy in his flower shop wrapping bouquets, stuffing dolls into gift boxes and sprinkling petals into others labeled with “LOVE,” while simultaneously fielding orders.“It’s Valentine’s these days. On normal days, it would have been 10 minutes but today that would be impossible,” he told one customer on the phone about the wait time to get an order ready.For all the frenzied activity and lightheartedness in the shop there was more than just love in the air for al-Rufaye: “There’s still some worry and fear.”Valentine's Days past could be fraught with tensions.
Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.
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Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video
Former chancellor Sajid Javid resigned amid the cabinet reshuffle as Johnson pushed him to sack his advisers to stay in government
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
People rejecting BJP for its policies: TPCC
It is pushing the nation into economic crises, says TPCC treasurer
Washington Post Spreads Fear of 'Trump Bullying Phenomenon' in Schools
The Washington Post published a longform article Thursday that claims Trump’s speeches have intensified bullying in schools across the U.S.
US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.
Headteachers raise concerns before rollout of lower Secondary curriculum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Curriculum Development Centre – NCDC moves to roll out the new lower secondary curriculum on February 17th, 2020, headteachers are raising several issues which they think should be addressed urgently. Their ignorance of the new curriculum could easily be seen on Thursday during a meeting with NCDC …
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.
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
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls
Zambia mission will help teenage mums
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.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Lay off 15-Member London Staff Amid Royal Exit
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently residing in Canada after announcing their royal exit in January, and the couple has reportedly made a major change to their life in the U.K., letting go of all 15 staff members who served their office in Buckingham Palace.The Daily Mail reports that [...]
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
KABUL: An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people — all believed to be civilians, residents said — following US statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.
Bayelsa: APC going to court over Douye Diri, says Oshiomhole
John Alechenu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress, on Friday, rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peo...
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.
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.
When is the UK Budget 2020?
The UK Budget 2020 is due next month but after the shock resignation of Sajid Javid this week the government may be forced to delay the date.
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran
Fazal-ur-Rehman should be tried under Article 6: PM Imran Khan.
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.
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.
Eastern blockade remains
Members of the Mohawk First Nation say they are to meet Saturday with Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller at a CN rail crossing in Ontario.
US and Taliban ‘reach Afghan truce agreement’
The final details were hammered out in Doha, Qatar.
Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham
The group have asked for the decision to cancel the preacher's appearance to be reversed
Govt. sees bid to sensationalise CAG report
Chief Secretary says report leaked to media, State Police Chief being unfairly targeted
MPs fear to censure Gen. Tumwine
By Friday, only 20 MPs had appended their signatures to the motion, out of the required 153 members of Parliament.
Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks
Victims believed to be civilians while Trump said on Thursday there was a ‘good chance’ of agreement on reduction of US troops
Malaysian Advertisers Association conference shelved over Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Council members of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) have postponed the MAA Marketer Conference 2020, which was scheduled for March 27.
Criminals with rape, manslaughter convictions spared deportation as UK court backs activists
Criminals with convictions for rape and manslaughter are among the violent and sexual offenders who were spared deportation to Jamaica after a British court backed a challenge brought by left-wing activists and had them removed from a deportation flight.
Public services urged to 'think autism'
Health services and the criminal justice system are among services being urged to consider the needs of users with autism – such as offering a quiet space in A&E if needed.
Telangana HC seeks report on State’s steps to tackle COVID-19 outbreak
Chief Secretary asked to file report by Feb. 26
Sharad Pawar slams Maharashtra govt over Bhima-Koregaon case transfer to NIA
Before the judge passed the order, the prosecution submitted an application stating that they do not have any objection to the National Investigation Agency's plea seeking transfer of the case.
No security threat in Uganda – Police
The public is, therefore, asked to go about their activities and businesses normally without any fear.
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a...
Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state.
Oyetola presents N1.2bn bonds to retirees
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday presented N1.2 billion bonds to retirees in the state.................................
Drama as Oluwo of Iwo allegedly beats up Ogbagbaa king during peace meeting
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdrosheed Akanbi, allegedly beat up the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo, leading to mild chaos in Osogbo, Osun state. According to Oba Akinropo, the attack occurred in the office of
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.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Travellers 'targeting sites close to Birmingham's QE Hospital'
Travellers are targeting sites near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for easy access to healthcare, a councillor has claimed.
Fight is to take the Constitution, country back: Anurag Kashyap
Fimmaker assures Jamia protesters that they are not alone in their struggle
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
But hostilities have surged again since US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East peace plan last month.
Rock Lobster Fishing Quota Feedback Sought
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
German police arrest 12 over far-right plot to spark 'civil-war-like situation'
Prosecutors say group planned attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims
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
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s axed royal aides ‘felt undermined by the couple’s celebrity pals’
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s axed royal staff members felt undermined by their celebrity pals, it has been claimed today. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex cut 15 staff members in January &#…
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.
Sanders holds lead heading into Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, poll finds
The Vermont senator leads the field by a solid margin among likely Democratic caucusgoers going into the four-day early voting period, a Review-Journal poll shows.
Eleven Civilians Killed in US Air Strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Local Residents Say
No official confirmation of this information has been provided so far.
‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend
Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens
Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …
So you want to buy an election?
A short list of things Mike Bloomberg could buy with his campaign money that would improve his election prospects
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.
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.
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.
Classmates show love for Faye Swetlik with Valentine’s Day cards
Classmates showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her -- this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.
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.'
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
Teacher cleared for lesson that had students act as slaves
A New Jersey school district has cleared a teacher of wrongdoing for having students pretend to be slaves as part of a history lesson.
Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
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New Tory MP pictured with alleged far-right activists
Investigation called for after Dehenna Davison linked with ‘extremist individuals’
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
David Abel has asked the Virgin boss to charter a special plane to fly British passengers home.
The Wacky New Anti-Abortion Tactic Taking Off Across America
When Santa Rosa County’s Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning, items on the agenda included improving the drainage on Tibet Drive, upgrading the local boat ramp, and allocating money to buy new scoreboards at Chumuckla Park.Then, at the end of the meeting, came a far more controversial and divisive
Schools are evacuated after strong winds damage roof
STAFF and pupils at two St Helier schools were sent home yesterday afternoon after storm-force winds caused damage to a roof.
ALEX BELL: Spending £100bn+ on HS2 when we need money for climate change is criminal-scale folly
Storm Ciara blasted the country with rain, wind and snow. For thousands, it was the cause of rail lines running slow or stopping.
Christians are abducted, beaten and 'forced to convert to Islam' at refugee camp for predominantly Muslim Rohingya in Bangladesh
A Christian pastor and his 14-year-old daughter have been abducted and mother fears her husband has been killed and her teenage daughter forced to convert to Islam and marry.
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia’s capital. Protests continue as political leaders look to negotiate solutions, while business leaders, opposition politicians and ordinary people call for immediate action to end the disruptions, which …
Reps commend IGP, Runsewe for protecting Arts, Crafts Village
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.
Macron's Paris mayoral candidate quits after sex video publication
Benjamin Griveaux withdrew from the race on Friday saying he didn't want to put his family at risk.
‘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.
CS Sicily Kariuki Summoned Over Illegal Ksh4.9bn Tech Tender
The Senate has summoned outgoing Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki over an illegal contract for provision of Ksh4.9 billion Health Care Information Technology (HCIT).It has emerged that the
Daily Insight: Joining the digital era
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drugs in Ogun.
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.
Boko Haram: Stop LG allocations in Borno - Group advises Buhari, FG
Bolaji reacting to the recent attack in Auno community which led to the death of 30 people said the incidence was a tragedy of enormous proportion that could only have been done by the worst dregs of humans.
Bitter Sajid Javid wishes Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' after the Prime Minister forced him to quit as chancellor in savage reshuffle
Sajid Javid today wished Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' as the relationship between the two former allies grew increasingly bitter.
Tracy Brabin's ‘shouldergate' dress raises £20,200 for Girlguiding UK
The Labour frontbencher was forced to defend her attire last week after the dress slipped down her shoulder when she leaned on the despatch box.
Will request Delhi Police for access to Sanjeev Chawla: BCCI ACU chief
Cricket News: BCCI anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh on Friday said he will request Delhi Police to allow his team to question Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and
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.
Perth group reviews damning inquiry into mental health across Tayside
A highly critical report on NHS Tayside's mental health services has had its first public airing.
Ethiopia approves controversial hate speech law
Lawmakers in Ethiopia have approved controversial law aimed at tackling hate speech that critics warn could be used to restrict freedom of expression. The law is designed to online hate speech and disinformation, as part of the government’s efforts to Read More
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).
44 million South Africans registered on Electronic Health Patient Registration, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fundamental condition for growth and development is a healthy and productive population, ...
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
Don't just watch and record, Atwoli tells workers - VIDEO
He was speaking in reference to a video that surfaced online where a Chinese man was seen assaulting a Kenyan worker.
Emmanuel Macron’s pick for Paris mayor drops out over sex video
Setback for French president as Benjamin Griveaux withdraws from race
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat
A number of former TDs are expected to launch Seanad bids.
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
Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt
ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Italy’s government could collapse after his small party boycotted a cabinet meeting over a contested justice reform and the prime minister suggested he was ready to resign.
FEEL GOOD | 25-year-old becomes youngest person to obtain law doctorate at Pretoria University
Scholar Dr Marko Svicevic has set a new record for the youngest person to ever obtain a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law.
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
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Sushma Swaraj, Says 'She Had Great Dreams For Our Nation'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid his tribute to late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the day of her birth anniversary.
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.
'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’
The war between boomers and millennials benefits neither side
In today’s circular economy precariousness crosses the generational divide, says journalist and author Rachel Shabi
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
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…
Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)
Supreme judges in Nigeria especially the 7 who sat for the judgement of the Imo State governorship appeal that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state to face sanctions. The National Press Club which
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
Tokyo 2020: IOC ‘failed to investigate’ alleged labour violations at new Olympic venues
The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has been accused of “an abdication of responsibility” after failing to investigate alleged labour and safety violations at venues built for Tokyo 2020.
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.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
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...
Bernie Sanders enjoys major poll boosts as Warren told 'endorse Bernie already'
Polls have put Bernie Sanders on track to win the democratic nomination and the presidency with a groundswell of independent support according to a new poll, released amid calls for progressive rival Elizabeth Warren to drop out of the race.Mr Sanders had previously remained firmly in second to presumptive
Leah Croucher's parents renew appeal a year after she vanished
Teenager went missing while walking to work in Milton Keynes in February 2019
(Breaking) Bayelsa: Thousands protest over Supreme Court Ruling
Protests have rocked different parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, following the Supreme Court’s judgement that stopped the inauguration of Chief David Lyon as the governor of the state. Thousands of women took to the streets blocking major roads to protest the judgement insisting that no handover of power would be conducted in the stateRead More
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 ...
Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’
Cover story suggests that everything has changed because of Sinn Féin’s success
The rogues on our roads
Do motorists need sensitisation programmes and special training modules on traffic laws? asks Nidhi Adlakha
'With Creation Of CDS & DMA, Synergy Among Three Services Will Get Fillip': Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Naravane on Thursday said with the office of the CDS and the DMA coming into being, the "synergy" among the three services will "get a fillip".
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 ...
Indonesian woman kills own baby because she was scared her husband might think she was having an affair
A woman in Klaten Regency, East Java was arrested on suspicion of neonaticide, motivated in large part by difficult circumstances in her household Desi Yulita, 28, gave birth to a baby boy on Feb 8 at home, alone and unassisted Moments later, she...
South Africans describe the pain of unemployment
A lack of social support by the community and public social welfare agencies make the experiences worse.
Arrest any hate-preacher now, Sultan tells security agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar
Coronavirus conspiracy theories 'could increase number of UK cases'
An expert has warned against the spread of misinformation on social media.
Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi
Modi said the former external affairs minister was firmly rooted in Indian values and ethos, and had great dreams for the country.
‘Ninja cops’
WITH just 28 months left in the six-year Duterte presidency, it’s certainly high time to step up the pressure on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to rid the agency of “ninja cops.”
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah
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...
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
THE PAS, Man. — A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.
South Sudan: Academic suspended over opinion piece
A renowned academic in South Sudan has been suspended over the publication of an opinion piece on the issue of states and their boundaries in the country. The University of Juba has suspended Taban Lo Liyong from his teaching position Read More
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
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...
Montenegro needs own church to repel Serb nationalism: president
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries.
Mnangagwa attends Gukurahundi meeting in Bulawayo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended a meeting with Matabeleland Forum on Friday to discuss the Gukurahundi genocide that took place in the 1980s. The meeting ...
Three injured as tractor and car smash closes road
Road remains closed and one casualty was taken to hospital
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ministry of education and sports is urging private schools to take part in the secondary school selection process so that learners have a wide range of choices and also to decrease on possibilities of placing students who later fail to turn up where they are placed. The call was …
Barr warns Trump attacks undermining justice dept
US Attorney General William Barr has said that President Donald Trump's attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the Justice Department's work, adding he would not be "bullied" by anyone.
Bayelsa: Warn Oshiomhole - Governor Wike tells FG
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called on the federal government to call to order Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all. Trudeau’s speech comes after he spent the last week in Africa and Kuwait, where he said several times that improving access to education …
Pipeline protests expected to continue, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Assam party sounds U.N. on validity of CAA
Petition was in view of the “grave danger” from CAA “to the identity and existence of the indigenous people” of Northeast, say its office-bearers
SONA 2020 | Groans, delays, an EFF walkout and a surprise vacant seat
There were points of order, a rugby world champion and a Miss Universe in the public gallery, and as the EFF left the House, and the State of the Nation Address got going, someone else was no longer in her seat...
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes
THE PAS, Man. - A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says
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
Historian Niall Ferguson: 'We are in Cold War II'
China's global ambitions are no longer something that can be ignored.
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.
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.
Place Ize-Iyamu, EPM under surveillance, Edo govt urges security agencies
The Edo State Government has called on all relevant security agencies to place the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and other members of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) under close surveillance in order to put an end to the sudden rise in the use of explosives to createRead More
Mum of murdered Ellie Gould, 17, says she would still be alive if she knew self-defence
Thomas Griffiths, 18, was jailed for more than 12 years for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Ellie Gould to death at her home in Calne, Wiltshire, with friends saying she could have survived if she knew self-defence
Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance as Montenegro is roiled by protests over the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries. Djukanovic, who has run the small Adriatic country for nearly 30 years, doubled down on the stance
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.