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Ex-Idaho political figure pleads guilty to child pornography
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former political figure in Idaho has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of child pornography in a plea deal dismissing 12 other charges. Martin “Marty”...
Impeachment: Rep. Demings brings law and order to House managers team
Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Rep Val Demings is relying on her background as an Orlando, Fla., police chief, as she navigates perhaps her highest profile role yet -- that as a House manager in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Bulacan PNP release sketches of suspects in killing of former Pandi vice mayor, chairman
CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan -The cartographic sketches of the two suspects in the killing of former Pandi Vice-Mayor Oscar T. Marquez and village chief Mauro R. Capistrano were released to the public by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office on Thursday.
PHOTO: Chamisa meets Mutsvangwa in South Africa?
A photo of MDC leader Nelson Chamisa posing with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special advisor Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has surfaced on social media. ...
Beyond Brexit: What will change after the UK leaves the European Union?
ITV News' experts and special correspondents have been thinking about how the landscape could change in their respective fields post-Brexit. From the difficulties of securing a "deep and meaningful" trade deal to potential staffing shortages in the NHS, life outside the Brussels club will present many challenges.
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders coming to PC
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders, the real-time strategy / third-person action hybrid game first launched for Xbox in October 2004, is coming to PC via Steam in Q1 2020, developer Blueside announced....
County council launch free app to help people get the most out of services
The MyNotts app will make it easier to report potholes, arrange a wedding and find out more about visitor attractions
We asked people who voted Leave what their greatest hope for the future was
Friday is Brexit Day, so how are leave supporters feeling?
Trump to roll back Obama-era ban on land mines
The Trump administration is loosening an Obama-era ban on certain kinds of land mines in an effort to give the U.S. military another tool on the battlefield, U.S. officials said.
Ireland's Varadkar: Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal
Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal, the Irish PM Leo Varadkar reacted to the UK Cabinet minister Michael Gove's comments. It i
Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture
A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lay dead on a sidewalk at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would ty
Is separation anxiety killing your relationship? Here’s how to deal with it
Separation anxiety is real and you can, as the name suggests, actually suffer from anxiety at the thought of being separated from a loved one or a par
Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation
Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.
60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: President
Last year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) for providing assured minimum pension of Rs 3,000 per month.
Beyond Brexit: Why young European talents won't be snapped up by British clubs
If you cast your eyes around the increasingly cosmopolitan Premier League it will probably dawn on you quite quickly, given the number of European players who pull on an English club shirt every week, that Friday is not just a big deal for the country but for football, too. Because Friday will also prove to be the last day of the transfer window as we know it. Yes, of course, everything remains the same during the near year-long transition but for football that could mean a period of stockpiling young European football talent.
Delhi Police Commissioner gets a month’s extension; Chidambaram terms it ‘incomprehensible’
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik was set to retire on Friday after a three-year tenure. He was appointed as the Delhi Police Commissioner in January 2017.
killing of Christians: CAN goes to UN, EU, AU, others
The Christians Association of Nigeria,CAN, led by Oluchukwu Green Nnabugwu, yesterday said it has concluded plans to visit the UN,
Budget Session 2020: Opposition protests President Kovind’s linking CAA, Mahatma Gandhi
Budget Session 2020: President Ramnath Kovind praised the government for taking historic decisions like the Citizenship Amendment Act, Ayodhya verdict, abrogation of Article 370, the opening of Kartarpur Corridor and others.
Indigenous people left landless as traditional farming wanes in northeast India
By Rina ChandranSHILLONG, India, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - T ribal people in northeastern India are increasingly becoming landless and poor as their traditional farming practices are abandoned in favour of commercial plantations, indigenous experts warned on Friday."Jhum" is the practice by tribal groups in the northeastern states of rotating land use for temporary farming, resulting in parts of forest land cleared and cultivated to grow foods.After three years, the cultivated field is left to regenerate while another area is cleared.
Gauteng doctor and businessman found dead in flat
“At this stage, we are not sure if this was a murder-suicide or a robbery.
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.
Full text: President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to joint sitting of Parliament
"The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of our founding fathers including Mahatma Gandhi," President ram Nath Kovind said.
Brexit day: Britain quits EU and steps into transition twilight zone
The United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union this evening for an uncertain Brexit future.
Trump mocks Democrats, revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday in Iowa - the state that kicks off the presidential nominating race next week - basking in the support of his base while the U.S. Senate trial considering his impeachment continued in Washington.
John Delaney ends his presidential campaign
Just days ahead of the Iowa causes, Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney has announced he is dropping out of the race.
Outa, Saapa want Dudu Myeni to be declared delinquent director for life
Dudu Myeni must be declared a delinquent director for the rest of her life for allegedly plunging SAA into financial chaos ...
Woman who says Trump raped her seeks his DNA | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> Lawyers for a woman who accuses President Donald Trump of raping her in the 1990s are asking for a DNA sample, seeking to determine whether his genetic material is on a dress she says she wore during the encounter.
Amotekun: Malami’s too many‘illegalities’
INDISPUTABLY, the indigenous security outfit set up by state governors of the South-West geopolitical zone, Amotekun, was birthed by the...
Ramaphosa appoints Kholeka Gcaleka as new Deputy Public Protector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Deputy Public Protector.
Erdoğan urges Muslim countries to raise voice against Trump's Mideast plan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called 'Deal of the Century,' as he urged Muslim...
Derry woman takes Irish citizenship battle to the US
A Derry woman who is challenging a court ruling, that she is a British citizen and not Irish, is taking her campaign to the United States claims this contravenes the Good Friday Agreement. Emma DeSouza is set to travel to Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston next week on a 10-day trip in a bid to highlight...
BSY meets Shah, says talks on Cabinet expansion today
Talks between Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and former BJP national president and Home Minister Amit Shah to finalise the Cabinet expansion will be held on Friday morning. The chief minister, who
Indian villagers beat wife of hostage-taker to death
A man who held about two dozen children hostage at his daughter's fake birthday party was shot dead by police in northern Uttar Pradesh state before villagers beat his wife to death as she tried to escape, authorities said on Friday.
Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs
The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.
Orkney named best place to live in Scotland for eighth consecutive year
Orkney is the only Scottish area to feature in a list of the UK’s best places to live – taking the top spot in Scotland for the eighth year in a row.
Tools needed to help young people in Africa
RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of war. The country will slip away an hour before midnight from the club it joined in 1973, moving into the no man’s land of a
Could growing tourism troubles unseat Kyoto's long-time mayor?
Kyoto voters head to the polls Sunday to cast their ballots in a mayoral election that will have an impact on the city's future policies for domestic and i
Pakistan plans to ink dual citizenship deal with Turkey
Pakistan on Thursday said a plan is being considered regarding the signing of an agreement with Turkey to allow dual citizenship for citizens of the two...
US writer seeks Trump’s DNA to bolster rape allegation
A prominent American columnist who says Donald Trump raped her asked the president Thursday to provide a DNA sample so as to determine whether it matches genetic material found on her dress.
Brexit Day timeline: How did we get here and what happens next?
It's been a long and winding road to the UK's decision to leave the EU. Here's how we got here, and how more than 1,000 days of Parliamentary drama since the Brexit vote in 2016 have played out
Brexit uncertainty among French diaspora in London’s ‘Frog Valley’
French nationals living in the UK greeted Britain’s January 31 exit from the EU with Gallic resignation and trepidation over the administrative procedures to come.
Prime Minister Johnson Poised for Canada-Style UK-EU Free Trade Deal After Brexit – Report
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Friday will be followed by an 11-month transition period, during which Britain will remain committed to the existing trade deals with the bloc, but will be able to negotiate new such agreements with EU members and other countries.
The ‘Night of Solidarity’: The army of volunteers who count Paris’s homeless
Every year, some 2,000 volunteers and state workers spend the night walking the streets of Paris to make a survey of the number of people sleeping rough in the French capital. For those who give up t…
Man killed in country bomb attack in Puducherry
Sambu alias Sambasivam, a resident of Pilliarkuppam, was a complainant cum witness in a murder case that occurred in Cuddalore last year, police said
Kate Middleton and Prince William to play key role in royal diplomacy after Brexit
The royal family has been facing its own Megxit crisis, but life post-Brexit for the Windsors will mean their roles as ambassadors, charged with maintaining and strengthening ties to Eu
TANCET 2020 application deadline extended, check how to apply for master’s level entrance exam
TANCET 2020: The exams will be conducted as per schedule - on February 29 for MCA and MBA and on March 1 for ME, MTech, M.Arch, and M.Plan admissions.
Trump impeachment: Democrats dealt major blow in witness battle
Democrats needed four Republican senators to side with them in a vote to call more witnesses in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump.
HIT teaser: Nani’s next production is a police procedural
HIT teaser: HIT, starring Vishwak Sen in the lead role, will mark the directorial debut of Dr Sailesh Kolanu.
Mischievous people twisting Buhari’s comments on insecurity ― Presidency
Presidency yesterday lamented over what it described as mischievous twisting of President Muhammadu Buhari's comments
Mum, 33, disappears with four kids including baby sparking urgent police search
Missing mum Kayleigh Stephens, 33, disappeared from Reading with her four children - 13-year-old Adrian McIntosh, 12-year-old Dylan McIntosh, four-year-old Remeyha Williams and four-month-old Tenaya Williams
Fotis Dulos, charged with murdering his wife, dies after suicide attempt
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The good and bad - Canvassing with Fine Gael ahead of Ireland's General Election 2020
It is six o’clock on a frosty Wednesday evening and a group of people clad in luminous pink has gathered outside a Dublin supermarket. They have been doing so every night for the past two weeks. The reason for this somewhat unusual gathering is to mobilize support for Kate O’Connell, a local politician running in the upcoming Irish General Election.
My Gandhi vs your Gandhi over CAA: President Kovind says citizenship law fulfills Mahatma’s wish
Both the government and the protesters invoke Mahatma Gandhi to justify their action with regard to the Citizenship Amendment Act. The father of the nation stands divided in two ideologically contrasting camps.
Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for NPP primaries
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Tipperary IFA president says EU 'can't be browbeaten' by Boris Johnson
Irish farmers 'cannot be sold out'
US Embassy debunks Oyedepo ‘visa refusal’ claim
The United States of America embassy in Nigeria has denied media reports that it refused issuing visa Bishop David Oyedepo.
In her absence, presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren’s dog Bailey takes part in campaign
Less than a week before the Iowa caucus, the 20-month-old Golden Retriever, accompanied by Warren's husband Bruce Mann, made three campaign stops.
5 People Raila Hangs Out With in Private
Despite being at the helm of Kenyan politics, Raila Odinga still has an inner circle that includes...
Brexit day in pictures: The final countdown
Boris Johnson hosted a Cabinet meeting in Sunderland, while campaigners flocked to Parliament Square.
Bloomberg lands Utah's lone Democratic rep as sixth congressional endorsement
Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg on Friday scored his sixth congressional endorsement, this one from Rep. Ben McAdams, Utah's only Democratic member of Congress.
Chief presidential adviser discusses post-Brexit period with UK counterparts
Turkey's chief presidential adviser Gülnur Aybet met with foreign policy and strategy advisors of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Friday,...
Two Indian sailors killed, several missing in tanker fire off UAE coast
The daily quoting sources reported that the tanker had around 55 people on board, including 12 crew members at the time of the accident.
John Delaney Drops Out Democratic Primary Race After Anemic Poll Numbers
Former Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) announced on Friday morning that he was taking his 2020 presidential campaign off life support...
PACE urges European countries to repatriate children of Daesh terrorists
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe PACE urged European countries to repatriate the children of Daesh fighters stranded in Syria and...
US Reaction to UK's Huawei Decision "Hyperbole", No US, European 5G "Champion" to Step In - Hammond
The former senior official and veteran politician said that Britain would suffer "huge potential damage" if it did not remain a leader in 5G and that it would be difficult to see how the nation's 5G roll out programme would be possible "without using Huawei equipment".
Sisters tried to poison mom days before allegedly killing her for life insurance money - report
Two sisters from Mpumalanga allegedly attempted to poison their 62-year-old mother a few days before she was killed and raped, reportedly to collect an R80 000 life insurance payout.
Viral Irish border Twitter account faces its own exit on Brexit Day
Satirical account @BorderIrish said it will tweet for the last time on Friday after becoming a sensation.
Travellers beat China virus lockdown via bridge over the Yangtze
JIUJIANG, Jan 31 — People are leaving and entering China’s Hubei province on foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, despite a virtual lockdown on vehicle traffic due to a coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people. The Yangtze divides Jiujiang in Jiangxi province and...
People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight
A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation
Police interrogating Allotey after Stadium incident
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John Delaney, first candidate in 2020 presidential race, drops out before Iowa caucuses
John Delaney, the former Maryland congressman who was the first Democrat to announce a run for the party's 2020 presidential nomination, withdrew from the race on Friday, citing a lack of support for his candidacy.
Ex-US Rep. for Maryland John Delaney Withdraws From 2020 Presidential Race
The announcement was made as the clock ticks down to the 2020 US presidential election which will be held on 3 November.
The incredibly rare brain condition which caused a young girl to 'waste away' because she doesn't feel hunger
Gypsy Mae Chamberlain, 12, is one of only a handful of people across the globe with diencephalic syndrome
Host MP Chased Out of Uhuru's Event
The drama ensued at the very day Deputy President Wiliam Ruto allies had agreed to...
Brexit Britain Fails at First Step: Its Farewell Party
LONDON—So, this is it. After 47 years of membership, Britain is finally leaving the European Union on Friday. It may have taken 1,316 days of screaming at each other since the referendum, and claimed the careers of two prime ministers, but at 11 p.m. the 17 million people who voted for Brexit three years
Two dead as new wave of Chile protests break out
SANTIAGO: A young man has died after being hit by a hijacked bus in Santiago, the second fatality in renewed unrest in the Chilean capital, police said on Thursday.
Sheffield United secure signing of promising Dutch striker
Sheffield United have completed the deadline day signing of Richairo Zivkovic on loan with an option to buy.
Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Moment burglary suspect face-plants floor after climbing fence following break-in
Police have released footage of the suspect falling face-first into a garden after climbing a fence and are appealing to the public for help in identifying the man
British PM Boris Johnson hails UK's 'new beginning' as Brexit day arrives
Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day — as a proud nation that has reclaimed its sovereignty, or a diminished presence in Europe and the world — will still be up for debate.
McConnell challenger McGrath endorses Biden
Amy McGrath, a 2020 Democratic challenger for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) seat, on Friday endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid.
Watch live: Senate to hold key vote on impeachment witnesses
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump could be acquitted Friday in his Senate impeachment trial, now that adding witnesses and new evidence to the proceeding appears unlikely.
POWER RANKING: Here's who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - We've combined Insider polling and results of Morning Consult's daily survey to create a weekly power ranking of the potential 2020 candidates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Scottish leader vows to step up independence push post-Brexit
Scottish National Party SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon demanded a referendum on independence Friday, as Britain prepared to leave the European Union in a...
Dad of three kids found dead 'now knows what heartbroken means' in full tragic eulogy
Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home in Dublin - their mum Deirdre Morley, 43, has been charged with their murders
Tax Political Donations
Here’s a fair way to reduce our obscene $1 trillion federal deficit: Tax political donations. Not that our spineless, money-grubbing Congress would ever do it. They know who their masters are — and it ain’t the folks who elected them.
China reports 259 people have died of new virus; 11,800 sick
BEIJING — China has reported 259 people have died of a new virus, which has now infected nearly 11,800 people as the United States declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to significantly restrict entry into the country. President Donald Trump has signed an order that will temporarily bar foreign nationals, other than …
50 million locked down
Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the centre of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
Failure to reach post-Brexit trade deal 'existential threat' to Ireland: PM
Johnson has said he wants Britain to set its own standards and regulations.
Teen killers handed life sentences for brutally murdering OAP in his own home
Keirin McMillan, 20, his brother Aron, 17, and their friend Levi, 16, inflicted 80 injuries on Alasdair Forsyth during the appalling attack at his Edinburgh flat.
Residents helped to safety during early-hours Dudley house fire
Four people fled to safety with the help of a passer-by during a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks
The CDC announced Friday that the 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to the United States will be quarantined for two weeks to be monitored for symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
ATF: Electrical spark likely caused deadly Houston blast
HOUSTON (AP) — An electrical spark likely ignited a gas leak that led to a massive explosion in Houston last week, killing two workers, injuring 20 others and damaging hundreds...
Former Maryland congressman John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race
John Delaney has ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, more than two-and-a-half years after he became the first to announce his candidacy.
Could Britain ever rejoin the European Union after Brexit?
Is there any going back after January 31?
Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know living with HIV is manageable ‘in the way that diabetes is’
Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know that living with HIV is manageable in the same way that diabetes is.
NCIC focuses on Nakuru ahead of BBI rallies
The commission has cautioned politicians against inciting Kenyans to violence.
“Every Choice Has a Consequence” Say EU leaders in Open Letter
The three presidents of the main EU institutions say that five decades worth of interconnected policies between their economic bloc and the UK will have to be dismantled and then reconstructed in order to chart a “new way forward as allies, partners and friends”.
Russia confirms first two coronavirus cases
MOSCOW, Jan 31 — Russia said today that two Chinese citizens had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the country’s first cases since the deadly outbreak emerged in China. The two cases were registered in the Zabaikalsky and Tyumen regions of Siberia, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana...
Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213
Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.
Amit Shah Congratulates Yogi Adityanath & UP Police For Successful Farrukhabad Rescue Op
After the successful rescue of the 23 children by UP police from a hostage situation in Farrukhabad, Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated CM Yogi Adityanath.
EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks
A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.
Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the crowded race in order to make room for more moderate candidates.
Hamilton police identify man shot to death inside rooming house
Hamilton police have identified the city's first homicide victim of the year.
Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Trump Claims ‘This Is A Happy Period,’ Tries To Water Down His Impeachment To ‘Impeachment-Lite’
President Donald Trump isn’t bothered that the House impeached him and the Senate is currently deliberating over whether to kick...
How will immigration rules change after Brexit?
The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.
Japanese billionaire Maezawa pulls out of dating show that promised the moon
Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has pulled out of a documentary search for a girlfriend to take on his voyage around the moon,
Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash
DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his late entry into the race in November, the former New York …
EC staff in Northern Ireland taking low-key approach to leaving
Belfast European Commission office still holds to line that EU is Good for You
Former Assam Police ADGP (SB) Pallav Bhattacharya appointed as New APSC Chairman
Former Additional Director General of Police (ADGP-SB) Pallav Bhattacharya (IPS) has been named by the Government as the new Chairman
Cat's obsession with bananas results in some really questionable pictures
Bean the cat loves bananas and his owner posts photos of him enjoying his favourite snack to his loyal following of fans because 'it always looks inappropriate and it kills me'
Newspaper review for Friday, January 31: Buhari ignores call to sack service chiefs
Nigeria's security is rapidly deteriorating and the pressure is on President Buhari to fire his service chiefs. This is the focus of the country's major newspapers published on Friday, January 31.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote 'no' on calling more witnesses in Trump impeachment
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said Friday that she will vote "no" on subpoenaing further witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
TfL has had the best reaction to Brexit Day
However you feel about today – the day the United Kingdom leaves the European Union – it can’t be denied that it’s a big one in the history of our city and our
How will immigration rules change after Brexit?
The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.
John Delaney Bows Out of Democratic Race on Eve of Iowa Caucuses
(Bloomberg) -- John Delaney, the first candidate to join the 2020 race, is ending his presidential campaign only days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.The former three-term Maryland congressman said he made the decision because he realized that he would not reach 15% in any precinct in Iowa
One child a day saved from 'dangerous' online sex offenders in 2019
Nearly one child a day was protected from 'dangerous' online offenders accused of making, possessing, and distributing indecent images of children in Essex last year.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
"If trade negotiations fail and the UK ends up with a delayed hard exit we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," said one analyst.
Police: Dad 'made up' home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home, authorities said.
AL leader Quader in 'stable condition' after hospital visit
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader is now in a 'stable condition' after visiting the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital with sudden breathing problems.
Ted Cruz: Dems need Senate impeachment witnesses because they failed to prove their case
After key swing-vote Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., came out against additional witnesses ahead of the impeachment trial vote, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Friday said that now the possibility of additional witnesses have “plummeted” and President Trump will be acquitted by Saturday.
Saskatoon street robberies up more than 20 per cent in 2019
Last year, 175 robberies were reported to police in Saskatoon. That is a more than 20 per cent increase over the 144 reported in 2018.
Hamilton decision clears next hurdle for proposed $11M YWCA facility
HAMILTON — City Council unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that allows the Hamilton Parks Conservancy to manage the two municipal golf courses. The officials also unanimously approved a zoning change that makes it possible for YWCA Hamilton to build more apartments combined with a larger office complex along Grand Boulevard.
Wuhan virus outbreak: First infected Singaporean among three new cases, bringing tally to 16
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — A 47-year-old Singaporean woman is among the latest batch of three people who have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus, bringing the number of imported cases here to 16. In a press release today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said she was one of the Singaporeans who was...
Election 2020: Rebuilding Ireland has failed, says Fianna Fáil
Party says Fine Gael has displayed lack of understanding about housing crisis
PDP to Presidency: Don’t politicise Nigerians’ security concerns
PDP has advised the Presidency not to politicise or trivialise demands by Nigerians for the resignation of its government.
Ted Bundy Doc: Former Girlfriend Tried to Warn the Police and More Shocking Revelations
Elizabeth Kendall, and her daughter, Molly, are opening up for the first time after nearly 40 years of silence.
Police: Boy, 2, fatally shoots self; mother charged
MOBILE, Ala. — A 2-year-old accidentally fatally shot himself inside a motel room, police in Alabama said.
EXCLUSIVE: Plaxico Burress on Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg with His Own Gun
In this clip, Plaxico opened up about his infamous gun incident inside LQ nightclub in 2008. He explained that he had the gun, which didn't have a ...
Man, toddler daughter killed in fiery crash on NSE
KEPALA BATAS: A man and his young daughter were killed when the MPV they were travelling in burst into flames after a crash at Km119.9 of the North South Expressway (NSE) here, early today.
Man formally charged with killing wife, 3 children near Walt Disney World
Prosecutors have formally charged a man with killing his wife and three children at their Florida home near Walt Disney World.
John Delaney drops out of Democratic race days before Iowa caucuses
Multimillionaire banking entrepreneur and former Maryland congressman had poured millions into his campaign
EU warns Britain about the price of Brexit
Von der Leyen says best possible future relationship will ‘never be as good’ as membership
Yannick Carrasco re-joins Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone hints at further deadline-day signings
There could be more deadline-day arrivals at Atletico Madrid, who brought Yannick Carrasco back on loan on Friday.
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed "until further orders," a court ruled Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual
Sanders surges into dead heat with Biden in nationwide poll
Presidential hopeful Sen.
PIC: Three Injured As 7 Gas Cylinders Explode At Chinhoyi Shopping Centre
Chinhoyi Shopping Center Gas Explosion.. 3 People Injured. Three people were injured, one of them seriously when seven gas cylinders exploded at Chinhoyi
Ted Bundy's First Known Survivor Speaks Out for the First Time in Amazon Doc: 'It Was Horrible'
'Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer' features women in his life or affected by his crimes opening up on camera for the first time.
Impeachment: Senate vote busts Democrats' push to call witnesses
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Senate on Friday voted 51-49 against a motion to subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Viral Irish border Twitter account faces its own exit on Brexit Day
Satirical account @BorderIrish said it will tweet for the last time on Friday after becoming a sensation.
Delaney ends White House bid
Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney (D) dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary on Friday, just days before Monday's Iowa caucuses.
Coronavirus vaccine could take 20 months to develop, France's Pasteur Institute Foundation says
A vaccine to treat the newest deadly strain of the coronavirus could be made available in 20 months' time, an official at France’s Pasteur Institute...
Dead man lies in empty street in China's Wuhan amid emergency over coronavirus
A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what...
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 — The hanging of four men scheduled for tomorrow for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered today. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the...
POWER RANKING: Here’s who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee
With 11 major candidates in the race, the Democratic 2020 presidential field is set to be one of the largest, most competitive, and most unpredictable in modern history.
‘A new era’ — Brexit Day front pages across Europe
Newspapers in the UK split between joy and gloom while sadness prevails on the Continent.
Viral Irish border Twitter account faces its own exit on Brexit Day
Satirical account @BorderIrish said it will tweet for the last time on Friday after becoming a sensation.
Knesset meeting canceled - will there be sovereignty in Judea and Samaria next week?
PM Netanyahu continuing efforts to secure US approval for sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, before elections, reports say.
What will Brexit change for Scots? Everything you need to know about what happens next?
The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm tonight.
Woman using wheelchair killed in Mississauga hit-and-run, police say
A female using a wheelchair was struck and killed in Mississauga Friday morning by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene, Peel Regional Police confirm.
Holocaust monument egged
Police in Ottawa are looking for a man believed to have thrown eggs at the National Holocaust Monument.
Brexit is a ‘sea change’ for Europe, says Merkel spokesman
BERLIN, Jan 31 — Britain’s EU departure today marks a “sea change” for the bloc, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said. “It is clearly a sea change for Europe because the UK was an important member of the EU for 47 years — nearly half a century,” said Steffen Seibert said at a...
Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals
The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.
Post-Brexit talks failure 'existential threat' to Ireland
A failure by Britain and the European Union to reach a post-Brexit trade deal by the end-of-year deadline would pose an
Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’
A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver. Sergiy Lubenko, 40, is standing trial in Ukraine after cop…
Dozens of police officers swarm Glasgow street in manhunt over domestic abuse incident
DOZENS of cops have swarmed to a Glasgow street in a manhunt. Officers were sent to Alderman Road in Knightswood, Glasgow in search of a male they want to speak to. Police confirmed they attended t…
President Kenyatta launches construction of Shs1.8bn Naivasha-Njabini Road
NYANDARUA, Kenya, Jan 31 – President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday launched the construction of Shs 1.8 billion Naivasha to Njabini road. The upgrading of the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing
On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress.
President Kovind talks about NE; says Modi Govt transformed emotional disconnect with NE
President Ram Nath Kovind while addressing a joint session of Parliament on January 31said that apart from the geographical distance of the Northeast
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
‘His Dark Materials’ author Philip Pullman wants boycott of ‘Brexit coin’ over missing Oxford comma
Nothing riles the passions of the literary world like the divisive Oxford comma. What is it?
Mississauga hit-and-run leaves woman using mobility scooter dead, police say
A 45-year-old woman, who was operating a motorized mobility scooter in Mississauga on Friday morning, was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene, police said.
Speedway Racing Will Bring Daytona USA-Style Action To Switch Soon
Comes with "arcade driving" and "rock music"
What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen living in the UK after Brexit
EU citizens who want to stay in the UK after Brexit will need to apply online for the EU Settlement Scheme
Our last hurrah in GE2020 #WhyImVoting, Pat Kenny Broadcasting LIVE from Cliff Townhouse on St. Stephens Green in Dublin!
We'll be talking Politic's and Entertainment with some very Special GuestsYou are invited to joi...
Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?
It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.
Iraq: Sistani Slams Use of Force Against Protest Camps, Calls for Early Election
Iraq's leading Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Friday condemned the use of force to disperse protest camps across the country, as security forces stepped up a crackdown against demonstrators. Protesters across Iraq are seeking the r
Coronavirus - what to know
Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Monroe woman killed in crash on U.S. Highway 165
Police say a Monroe woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy 165, near LA Hwy 2.
Dutch extracted from China can be quarantined in their own homes
The Dutch people who will be extracted from the Chinese city of Wuhan over the weekend will be allowed to spend the two weeks long quarantine period - to make sure they are not infected with the new
GlobalData: Brexit deal with EU will change the landscape of medical device industry in UK
In the event of a free trade agreement with the EU, the UK will continue to be bound by current EU laws, thereby adhering to the new Medical Device Regulation. This will significantly change the landscape of the medical device industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
8 killed in Ethiopia communal clashes
Around 385 people have been displaced.
Go for ban on travel from virus epicenter
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go said he had asked President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend travel from Hubei and its capital Wuhan, the epicenter of a virus outbreak that has spread beyond the country’s borders,.
Teen brothers and pal who murdered Edinburgh OAP with hammer and screwdriver given life sentences as judge names killers
THREE teens who brutally murdered a vulnerable pensioner in his Edinburgh home in a frenzied attack have been named. Kierin McMillan or Elliot, who was 19 at the time of the offence, and his brothe…
Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?
It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.
US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64
US President Donald Trump had initially said no Americans were hurt.
Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China
ULAANBATAR, Jan 31 — Mongolia said today it will ban Chinese nationals and foreigners coming from China by plane, train or road to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. The ban will be enforced from tomorrow until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be...
Brexit will speed Scottish independence, says Nicola Sturgeon
First minister believes EU exit justifies referendum on Scotland breaking away from UK
Brexit finally happens: UK officially ends 47-year EU membership
Following more than three years of political divisiveness fueled by a long stint of uncertainty, two general elections and countless furious protests in...
How These Local Businesses Benefit From the Iowa Caucus's National Spotlight
As the country prepares for the 2020 Iowa Presidential caucuses, companies are finding novel ways to cash in.
Lori Vallow: Idaho woman misses deadline to bring missing children to court
The mom of two children missing since September failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to bring the kids to authorities in Idaho on Thursday.
More and More Britons Seeking EU Passports Every Year After Brexit Vote
Political and economic turbulence aside, Brexit is poised to have a massive impact on Britons’ everyday lives, potentially impacting international travel and the right to live in the EU. Many have sought to avoid scenario this by getting an EU passport.
Latest on the coronavirus spreading across the globe
A NOVEL coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that began in Wuhan, the capital of China’s central province of Hubei, has spread to more than 9,800 people globally, surpassing the total from the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic. The new virus has killed 213 people.
Staunch Critic of Indian PM Tears Into Pakistani Minister Who Urged People to 'Defeat Modi Madness'
New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fahad Ahmed Chaudhry’s comment comes against the backdrop of the forthcoming Delhi legislative assembly elections, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP will compete to form a city government.
Glynneath pensioner David Williams died from 'blunt force trauma to head and neck', court hears
Kyle Bowen, aged 28, appeared in court today charged with the murder of 73-year-old David Williams
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended all direct flights with China, after a global health emergency was declared over the coronavirus epidemic which has killed more than 200 people. "We have suspended all the direct flights to and from China with immediate effect till February 02," Abdul Sattar Khokhar, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority
Palestinians protest Trump plan, Gaza militants fire rockets
Palestinians held demonstrations across the region Friday to protest President Donald Trump's Middle East initiative, while militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets and mortar rounds at Israel, drawing retaliatory strikes.
Police fire shots after SUV breaches Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint, 2 women in custody
There is currently a heavy police presence outside of Ma-a-Lago, the south Florida mansion owned by President Donald Trump.
Britain’s last day in the EU | Here is a chronology of Brexit
United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union at 2300 hours GMT on January 31, 2020.
Hammer killer sentenced
The killer of Chris Ausman will spend another eight and a half years behind bars before he becomes eligible for parole.
‘Delhi Police did not do their job’: Retired officials critical of how Jamia firing was handled
The inaction of the men at the site amounted to dereliction of duty, several senior ex-officials said.
Woman using mobility scooter killed in Mississauga hit-and-run identified
A 45-year-old woman who was operating a motorized mobility scooter in Mississauga on Friday morning when she was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene, has been identified.
CAA 'historic', it has fulfilled Gandhi ji's wish: President Ram Nath Kovind
'The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi,' he said.
Yesterdaze: NZ’s heroes of hot air
James Elliott explains how Winston is a rooster, Simon a duck, and Jacinda a lamb in a sprawling analogy highlighting the significance of NZ's election date, announced this week. This week, PM Jacinda Ardern announced we’re having a general election on September 19. Commentators were quick to point out that September 19 will be the 127th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. However, given that election day will be preceded by weeks of political pledges and puffery, we shouldn’t forget that September 19 also marks the 247th anniversary of the first-ever hot air balloon flight which took place at Versailles in front of the French King Louis XVI on September 19, 1783. And the symbolic relevance of that momentous day to our general election doesn’t end there. When the Montgolfier brothers’ hot air balloon returned safely to earth king Louis declared its occupants to be “heroes of the air”. However, it turns out that those heroic balloonists were in fact a sheep, a rooster and a duck, the Montgolfier brothers…
Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.
Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.
Plea for permission to contest in Delhi Assembly elections: 11 move HC
They filed their appeal challenging the single judge’s January 28 order, alleging that it was passed erroneously and disregarding the facts and material placed on record by them.
Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU
LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...
Ruto Allies Toe Line After DP Reprimanded at State House
Deputy President William Ruto's allies held a press conference where they announced that they would...
WHO: Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster
GENEVA, Jan 31 — The World Health Organisation cautioned today that closing borders was probably ineffective in halting the transmission of the deadly novel coronavirus from China and could even accelerate its spread. If you close official border crossings, you can “lose track of people and...
WHO declares virus global emergency
BEIJING — The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.
UK evacuation plane leaves Wuhan with 110 people on boar
The civilian aircraft left Wuhan in central China at around 9:45 am local time carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign citizens.
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
NEW DELHI: The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered on Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual violence and the plight of women in India. Four men were convicted in
Galileo Return Link Service replies to SOS messages worldwide
The Galileo Return Link Service, which allows people in distress to receive automatic acknowledgement that their signal has been received, is now live.
In Kyiv, Pompeo emphasizes support for Ukraine
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday reaffirmed the U.S.'s support for Ukraine as the country's top diplomat visited Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
‘I killed my girlfriend because she left me for wealthy men after my money got finished’ – Man confesses
A man who was arrested in Taraba confessed that he killed his girlfriend who was burnt to ashes after she left him for wealthy men when he went broke. The man identified as Munda Bala,31, who
Hostage drama was planned, murder accused wanted cases dropped: Uttar Pradesh villagers
As local people and policemen laid siege to the house in Kasaria village, the 40-year-old initially demanded that the cases against him be dropped.
Police arrest 50 suspected cultists in Delta - The Nation Newspaper
At least 50 suspected cultists have been arrested by a police squad, 'Operation Safe Delta,' in Udu council area of Delta state.The suspects were...
Muhyiddin warns PPBM leaders to stay away from money politics or risk election being nullified
PAGOH, Jan 31 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today warned party leaders and members to avoid money politics if they do not want their election to be declared invalid. He said Bersatu’s leadership viewed the issue of money politics seriously as it...
Chinese residents face jail if they slam country’s coronavirus response
Speaking ill of Beijing’s response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak could land China residents in jail. WeChat, the Chinese social-media
Sanders, Biden are neck-and-neck in new NBC/WSJ national poll
The two Democratic presidential contenders are statistically tied but Sanders has an edge in loyalty of his supporters.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail
If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.
John Delaney withdraws from 2020 presidential race
John Delaney, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, has withdrawn from the race, he said Friday.
Ondo: Navy declares 36 suspects wanted over kidnapping, killings
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has declared wanted a man, Iwatan Bamitale, and his 35-member gan
EUR/GBP on the defensive around 0.8400 ahead of Brexit
The continuation of the buying interest around the quid is forcing EUR/GBP to recede further ground and briefly test the area of 2020 lows near 0.8385
The Trump administration's 'realism' isn't the answer
If his Middle East peace proposal is any indication of how U.S. President Donald Trump will deal with other international issues, Japan should be worried.
Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’
A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver.
Transfer: Solskjaer does not expect deadline-day arrivals at Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to do any deadline-day business but confirmed new signing Bruno Fernandes would be...
CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US
The CDC confirmed Thursday the first person-to-person transmission in the US of the coronavirus that has already killed at least...
Crash in West Monroe claims life of Monroe man
State police are investigating a crash that has claimed the life of a Monroe man.
Bitcoin Actually Declines Off of Political Uncertainty, Bombshell Study Finds
It might not be a good idea to purchase bitcoin as an insurance asset against this year's nailbiting US presidential election. That is according to a new
Nicola Sturgeon insists Brexit will lead to an independent Scotland
The First Minister was speaking hours before the UK formally leaves the European Union.
Will the UK still be able to compete in Eurovision after Brexit?
Are we still allowed to enter the Eurovision Song Contest when we leave the European Union?
Police confirm arrest of 18-year-old for allegedly raping 70-year-old grandmother
The police in Plateau on Friday confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old man, Marvellous Luka, who allegedly raped his 70-year-old grandmother.
UK and EU prepare for next Brexit phase - a trade deal
As London hopes for a "zero-tariff, zero-quota trade agreement" post-Brexit, Brussels is insisting on a "level playing field". Meanwhile, British bankers are counting on maintaining their access to E…
An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it
An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.
Britain's Brexit 'leap into the unknown'
We look at the main British front pages on what is being called Brexit Day. There is some euphoria at the country's departure from the European Union and also some anxiety as the Brits go it alone. W…
What time does Brexit take place today?
The UK is set to leave the EU on Friday, January 31 with Boris Johnson's Brexit bill getting the go-ahead in parliament ahead of being given royal assent to become law.
Indian Opposition Protests Against CAA, NRC as President Delivers Budget Speech in Parliament
New Delhi (Sputnik): Protests across India are continuing against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Population of Register (NPR), with both widely perceived as discriminatory against Muslims.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
French press asks whether Brexit ‘divorce’ means adieu or just au revoir for UK
Some commentators suggested little would change just for now while others predicted the UK exit could regalvanise Europe.
Emmerdale viewers devastated as Tip the dog is killed
Andrea accidentally ran her over
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role "in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.
What happens next in the Brexit saga?
With the UK formally leaving the EU at 11pm on Friday, here is a look at the next stages.
Residents: Airstrike in Dasht-e-Archi, Kunduz ‘Killed Civilians’
US forces spokespeople say they are investigating civilian casualty reports; residents say the victims included "Hizb-e-Islami commander."An airstrike in the Dasht-e-Archi district of Kundu
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
ROME, Jan 31 — The Italian government declared a state of emergency today to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome. Italy had said yesterday it was stopping all flights to and from China following the news that two Chinese...
Ruston man accused of attempted murder of an officer
Police in Ruston have arrested a man on a slew of charges, including attempted first-degree murder.
British PM hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. How it ends the day will be a matter of debate that will last awhile.
Man killed as Indian police rescue 23 children held hostage at ‘birthday party’
Police said Subhash Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.
Lambert on deadline day deals, being priced out of the market, Downes and Woolfenden and a loan for Dobra
Ipswich Town boss Paul Lambert hasn't ruled out a late move before tonight's transfer deadline but admitted he has been priced out of adding to his squad during the January window.
Queen of the South make deadline day move before the window shuts
Deimantas Petravicius and Iain Wilson have signed for the Doonhamers.
Mum told her son was dead by police - but then he answered the phone when she called
Anita McDonnell was devastated when police said her son had died. In disbelief, she rang his number- and her son picked up
Top Court Sends Notice to Modi Govt Over Accusation That It Amended Transparency Law to Hide Failure
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Right to Information (RTI) Act, under which the citizens can seek information from public authorities, was passed in 2005 to facilitate public transparency and accountability.
Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor
Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter's birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.
Illegal gun supplier held, P.2M shabu seized
EASTERN Police District- District Special Operations Group (EPD-DSOU) nabbed a high value target (HVT) and suspected supplier of illegal firearms which resulted in the confiscation of firearms and P200K worth of shabu following an operation in Pasig City Thursday night.
Pakistan Suspends Flights to China a Day After WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
New Delhi (Sputnik): Airlines around the world have been suspending all flights to China following the outbreak of the virus which has already claimed the lives of over 200 people.
Nexus guarantees European prices ahead of Brexit
Nexus Collections is freezing all prices ahead of the UK leaving Europe on 31st January, 2020. Any potential increased costs in terms of products, delivery or overhead that are a direct result of Brexit will be absorbed by Nexus Collections, a leading supplier of conference bags and conferences supplies. As a leading provider of conference supplies, such as bags and promotional items, including sustainable goods, Nexus Collections sources products from a number of destinations and delivers them to countries all over
Delhi polls internal matter of India, will not tolerate Pakistan's interference: Arvind Kejriwal
"Narendra Modi ji is the Prime Minister of India. He is my prime minister too. The election of Delhi is an internal issue of India and we will not tolerate the interference of the biggest sponsors of terrorism. As much as Pakistan tries, it cannot attack the unity of this country," Arvind Kejriwal said in a tweet.
Trump appears to mock Pelosi by handing out pens during USMCA signing
The president laughed as he handed out pens, appearing to mock House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for a gesture many saw as distasteful.
Delhi Election 2020 Live: BJP releases manifesto, promises 10 lakh jobs and a host of freebies to citizens
BJP Manifesto 2020, Delhi Assembly Election 2020 Live Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its manifesto for February 8 Assembly elections in Delhi.
Franco-British trade: Brexit and the uncertain future of the Entente Cordiale
Right now, the European Union is the UK's largest trading partner, with France and Britain in particular enjoying extremely close economic ties. But can that continue post-Brexit? With the nature of…
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the U.K.'s departure marks “a new dawn for Europe.
Simon Coveney on Brexit: "Everybody loses here"
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he feels "sadness" as Britain leaves the European Union.The UK ...
Short-term labour shortages on cards for Suffolk and Norfolk farms post-Brexit
East Anglia's farmers are set to count the cost of Brexit with a labour squeeze and higher costs - although there will be opportunities to develop stronger domestic supply chains, a report suggests.
Helen McCourt's mother begins proceedings to prevent killer's release
Marie McCourt lodges papers requesting judicial review into release of Ian Simms
It’s Brexit day – now comes the really hard stuff
After more than three years of often acrimonious politicking, the UK will finally leave the EU at 23:00 GMT this evening, but that’s by no means the end of the matter.
Pub owner harasses dancer in Hyderabad
Police received a complaint from the 23 year-old woman, who alleged that Murali Krishna sexually harassed her a few days ago.
Police appeal after man goes missing after going for walk in the woods
Maurice Benyon was reported missing from Wilton Road, Carluke, around 7.10pm on Wednesday, January 29, and it is believed that he was walking in the woods from Cleghorn to Cartland Bridge area.
Delhi elections: Meet the ‘aam’ election debutants taking on ‘khaas’ Arvind Kejriwal
On the challenge against being pitted against a high-profile politician, both Sunil Yadav and Romesh Sabharwal claimed that the AAP convenor Kejriwal was never seen in his constituency these five years and does not have any idea of the issues plaguing New Delhi seat.
Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England
The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land.
Citizenship Amendment Act fulfils wish of Mahatma Gandhi, President Ram Nath Kovind tells Parliament
The President said India had always believed in the principle of equal respect for all faiths, but at the time of partition in 1947, “this very belief of India and of its people came under the most severe attack”.
As coronavirus spreads, so does anti-Chinese sentiment | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
In Japan, the hashtag #ChineseDon’tComeToJapan has been trending on Twitter. In Singapore, tens of thousands of residents have signed a petition calling for the government to ban Chinese nationals from entering the country.
Court orders halt to Tarkwa Bay waterfront evictions
A court in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos on Thursday ordered the military to halt forced evictions of Tarkwa Bay after thousands of people were evicted.
Quader visits Dhaka hospital with respiratory problems
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has visited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital with a respiratory problem.
Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
He is scheduled to deliver a televised address to the country an hour before departure, calling Brexit “not an end but a beginning.”
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases...
An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it
An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.
Delhi polls internal matter of India, will not tolerate Pakistan’s interference: Arvind Kejriwal
The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Pakistan's Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain, in which he had said that people of India must defeat Modi madness. Kejriwal hit out at Hussain saying no matter how hard Pakistan tries, it cannot attack the unity of this country.
Le Bon Marché Works Duo Theme for Next Store Takeover
Sézane founder Morgane Sézalory and author Morgane Ortin will animate the store for the exhibition that runs from Feb. 8 to April 19.
4 Turkish bus drivers fired over gray wolf sign in Vienna
The Vienna Municipality has fired four Turkish bus drivers for making the 'gray wolf' sign, a spokesman for Wiener Linien, the city's public transit...
Fire burns down another slum in Chattogram
A fire has burnt down a slum in Chattogram's Panchlaish area, a week after the destruction of another slum in the port city in similar fashion.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Social workers are not useless, irrelevant
Social workers like any other professionals play a pivotal role in mentoring and skilling the youth at both micro and macro levels
First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK
Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.
Three arrested in connection with Blackrock burglaries
Three people have been arrested in connection with burglaries in the Blackrock area of Dublin.La...
Rubio calls China's blocking of Taiwanese evacuations from Wuhan 'outrageous'
Senator Marco Rubio says China's refusal to allow Taiwan to evacuate citizens from Wuhan 'outrageous'
Power blackout warning as temperatures soar, dust storms and mud rain threaten Victoria
Temperatures are soaring in Victoria, with people in the state urged to reduce their electricity usage on Friday afternoon to help prevent blackouts.
'She Was So Easy': Trump Asks Supporters if He Should 'Take Another Crack' at ‘Crazy’ Hillary
US President Donald Trump taunted Democrats at a major rally in Iowa on Thursday night on the eve of key events in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial against him, and just days before the nation’s first presidential caucuses there.
Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
Estranged husband accused of killing Jennifer Dulos dies | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
HARTFORD, Conn. >> A man charged with murdering his missing wife amid a contentious divorce case died Thursday, his lawyer said.
Jamia Shooter Sent to 14-day Protective Custody by Local Court
The man, identified as 'Gopal' had chanted pro-Delhi Police and anti-Jamia slogans. He also shouted "Main Deta Hoon Azaadi" (I will give you freedom).
US wants to hike NHS drug prices in a Brexit trade deal, top diplomat declares
Sir Kim Darroch, who was our man in Washington, said 'of course' the US wants higher drug prices when it sells to the UK - despite Boris Johnson dismissing the claims as "nonsense"
Giroud sticking with Chelsea as Lampard all but rules out deadline day signings
The French striker had been linked with Tottenham and Inter Milan but looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge.
POLITICO Global Translations: Corona spreads, Britain retreats as the planet heats
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Brexit turns sea crossing into journey through dimensions
As the lumbering ferry left behind the coast of France, its bow cutting through the inky darkness of the English Channel, the United Kingdom — its destination that would soon loom large through the mist and rain — was still part of the European Union. But by time the ship docked less than two hours …
Chad beefs up security near Nigeria border after attack
On Monday, six troops were killed during an ambush on the island of Tetewa on Lake Chad. Last week, a suicide bomber killed nine civilians within the same province.
Trump to sign executive order combating human trafficking
President Trump will sign an executive order on Friday meant to combat human trafficking and online child exploitation, including by adding a new position at the White House to focus on the issue.
‘Life-threatening’: Airport staff demand halt to flights from China
Staff at airports across Australia are threatening to walk off the job unless they are allowed to do more to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus.
Here are all the US presidents who have been impeached
President Donald Trump became the third president in the history of the United States to be impeached.
Israeli military says mortar shells fired from Gaza
Jerusalem - Three mortar shells have been fired from the besieged Gaza Strip enclave into southern Israel, the country's military has said in a statement, amid tensions in the region over US President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East plan.
Brexit day bonanza: newspaper front pages beat drums of victory
The Sun, Express, Telegraph, Times, Mail and Daily Star all hail their role on day the UK leaves the European Union
Citizenship being instrumentalized to impose social & political exclusion of smaller groups: Speakers
LAHORE, Pakistan: The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in collaboration with the Information Technology University (ITU) has organized a Seminar on “Citizenship Rights (Nationality) in the Mirror of Fundamental Rights” in Lahore. The participants of the Seminar included lawyers, journalists, student representatives, and civil society representatives, and they were engaged in an interactive discussion on citizenship rights in the light of domestic and international human rights frameworks. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Usama Malik said that an egalitarian basis of citizenship was incorporated in international law. He said that Article 14 and 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights acknowledged the right of a person to have and change its nationality; moreover, Articles 24 and 25 accorded this right to every child. However, he added that, the application of the right to citizenship and the right to change citizenship remained purely a domestic domain. Therefore, different standards were practiced in different…
Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.
Here are all the US presidents who have been impeached, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached. The others were former presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill her husband for R50 000
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested at her Polokwane home for allegedly conspiring to have her husband killed.
Prime Minister hails 'new beginning' as UK counts down to Brexit on Friday
There's mixed emotions in the United Kingdom as the country prepares to leave the European Union at 6 p.m. EST on Friday.
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?
Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.
In former Syria rebel stronghold of Maaret Al-Numan, nothing was spared
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s most powerful religious figure Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of force against anti-government protesters as the mass movement enters a critical juncture and political blocs tussle over naming a new premier. Meanwhile, influential and radical cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr called for his followers to return to the street,
4 boys die in suicide bomb attack in northeastern Nigeria
Earlier, another young girl was said to have stormed into a house in the area and detonated her explosives, injuring one person, a resident, Salisu Mohammed said.
Vulnerable Paisley woman missing for three days after vanishing as fears grow for her safety
A VULNERABLE Paisley woman has been missing for three days as fears grow for her safety amid a desperate police search. Siobhan Malley, 31, vanished on Tuesday – last seen at around 5pm in th…
U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group
(Bloomberg) -- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s chief of staff is leaving the agency to work for the nation’s top coal mining trade group.Ryan Jackson is stepping down after three years at the Environmental Protection Agency to become the National Mining Association’s senior vice president of government
It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View
If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.
British majority would vote against Brexit today, opinion polls suggest
After over three years of political deadlock and divisiveness among the British public about Brexit, the U.K.'s exit from the European Union has finally...
Australian police warn public to stop taking pictures of wildfires
Australian officials are fed up with people trying to take pictures of wildfires.
EC appoints special police observer ahead of Delhi Assembly elections
The appointment came a day after a youth fired at a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act near Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, leaving one student injured.
As we head out, can you cash in? Old 50p coins marking Britain JOINING the EU can sell for up to £100 thanks to Brexit
Since the 1970s, the Royal Mint has released a number of seven sided coins marking our membership in the bloc. One of them from 1992 is rare and worth a mint.
Jubilant Brexit backers descend on Parliament for 'most exciting moment of their life'
A PA called Clare in Parliament Square said she had "never looked forward to something as much as this, ever" while a businessman called Jeff dressed as a crusader because it's "patriotic"
Court seeks police reply on plea seeking ‘fair’ probe into Jamia violence in December
The petitioner also sought a court-monitored investigation into the incident.
Police deny Paul Yong rape case closed
IPOH: Perak police today refuted a claim made by a viral social media post that they have closed the case of Perak executive council (exco) member Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who was charged last year with raping his Indonesian maid.
Former UFC fighter Desmond Green jailed after alleged violations of pretrial release conditions
Desmond Green was charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter last June in relation to a five vehicle collision that killed two people.
See flames shoot into the air after early hours 'explosion' and car fire on Sunderland street
The fire is now being investigated by police after emergency services were sent to the scene in the early hours of Friday
Trump signs order creating post focused on human trafficking
President Donald Trump has marked the 20th anniversary of federal legislation to help combat human trafficking by dedicating a new White House position to the issue.
ANC's Supra Mahumapelo insists Public Protector will not be removed
Senior ANC leader Supra Mahumapelo has warned that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not be removed from her position.
'We'll miss you': How Europe's front pages responded to Brexit day
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union tonight after 47 years. So, how are front pages across the bloc reporting the final day of unity?
Viewers slam 'unwatchable' Virgin Media Leaders' Debate
Viewers were unimpressed with Virgin Media's General Election Leaders' Debate on Thursday evening, with hosts Ivan Yates and Matt Cooper
Immigration officer, two ground handler arrested for extortion at NAIA
An immigration officer and two ground handlers were arrested by operatives of Philippine National Police (PNP) Aviation Security Group at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 when they tried to extort some P60,000 from Royal Air as penalty/payment.
Husband ‘asks State to withdraw charges against wife’ accused of his attempted murder
Sandra Govender, 53, and three other women face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Tax rule changes will see millions handed an extra £104 from April
31million people will see a cash boost - this is why
Turkey's Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump Mideast plan
Some Arab countries that support such a plan commit treason against Jerusalem, says Turkish president
Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK
Jawaani Jaaneman Gets A Thumbs Up From Twitterati, People Are Loving Saif Ali Khan & Debutante Alaya F
Saif Ali Khan's one of the most talked-about films recently Jawaani Jaaneman finally hit the cinemas today. The film has been indeed received very warmly by the critics and now it seems even audience
Democrat John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Former Maryland congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to announce a run for president in 2020, dropped out of the race Friday.
Activists demand voice for Northern Ireland in Europe as ‘fight goes on’
Campaign group Border Communities Against Brexit unveiled a new billboard as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
John Delaney ends presidential campaign
In a statement, the moderate former congressman warned about nominating progressives like Warren or Sanders.
Madhya Pradesh police arrest impostor posing as special adviser to Nepal vice-president
The accused posed as VIPs and visited the famous Baglamukhi temple in Agar-Malwa on Thursday and came to the Ujjain Circuit House to spend the night. However, when the police questioned them on Friday, they could not produce identity cards to support their claim.
Thousands of Iraqis Write Their Digital History
What allowed the Iraqi protest movement to succeed, from Baghdad to Basra to all the central and southern governorates, is that it is a decentralized grassroots initiative aimed at "overthrowing the corrupt and making fundamental amendments to the el
Man jailed for possessing loaded gun
A WEST Belfast man caught by police with a loaded handgun in his home has been jailed.
Two Men Killed by Their Own IED in Kabul: MoI
Two people who were involved in placing the explosives were killed and one civilian was wounded in today's explosion in PD5, said Nasrat Rahimi, MOI spokesman
Leaders look to future with UKs EU adventure to end before day is out
The UK's 47-year membership of the EU will be over before the day is out.The eleven-month transi...
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?
Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.
Geraldine Finucane wins permission to challenge alleged failure to investigate husband Pat's killing
THE widow of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has won High Court permission to challenge an alleged failure to act on a finding that his killing has never been effectively investigated.
Senator Romney to vote for Trump impeachment trial witnesses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Mitt Romney on Friday will vote in favor of allowing witnesses to testify in the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, his spokeswoman said.
30-second recap: Impeachment Trial Day 9
— For a second day, U.S. senators questioned House prosecutors and President Donald Trump’s defense attorneys in advance of a vote on Friday that will either lead to an ongoing impeachment trial or lead to an acquittal of charges for the president.
Romney to vote in favor of impeachment witnesses
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) will vote on Friday to allow additional witnesses and documents in President Trump's impeachment trial.
Collision between tractor and motorcycle leaves 3 dead in Jhenaidah
Three motorcycle riders have died after their two-wheeler crashed into a tractor in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur Upazila.
Mass protest in Amman against US' so-called peace plan
Thousands of Jordanians on Friday rallied in the capital Amman against the U.S.' so-called 'deal of the century' Mideast plan. Despite the heavy rain,...
Awesome Trailer for the Chinese Pulp Noir Gangster Thriller THE WILD GOOSE LAKE
I’ve got an awesome trailer for a Chinese pulp noir thriller that you’ve got to watch titled The Wild Goose Lake . The movie is a gangster film that tells the story of a gangster named Zhou Zenong ( Hu Ge ) who finds himself on the run after accidentally killing a cop. A bounty is placed on his h
Suncorp Says 'Unprecedented' Catastrophes Will Drive Reinsurance Recoveries
Australian primary insurance giant Suncorp has referred to an unprecedented start to the season for catastrophe losses this morning, saying that it now expects to make recoveries across its reinsuranc
Switch Online reaches 15 million paid accounts as Nintendo worries about 'those who do not renew their memberships'
In the most recent corporate management policy briefing for the fiscal year ending in March 2020, we get a tiny little update from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa on the state of the Switch Online service. Surprisingly, it's a lit...
Demi Rose Ditches Her Swimwear And Barely There Bikini For A Fully Covered Avatar
Model Demi Rose in her latest Instagram post, ditching her swimwear, opted for a fully covered avatar. Shooting for a fashion brand, Demi wore a mustard yellow floral flowy gown with a thigh-high slit covering her curves, but still having her cleavage on display
Murder conviction tossed
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Nakazdli man serving a life sentence for a grisly, drug-related murder committed seven years ago on the reserve outside Fort St. James.
Britain after Brexit
The country remains bitterly divided, but there is cause for hope
Wales won’t be intimidated in post-Brexit negotiations, says First Minister
Mark Drakeford said Wales would ‘remain a proudly European nation’.
Trump’s defence pushes boundaries of presidential power
Impeachment arguments could have lasting effect on scope of executive authority
Solskjaer does not expect deadline-day arrivals, makes Bruno promise
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to do any deadline-day business.
Ruto urges balanced BBI debate focused on citizens’ concerns
THIKA, Kenya, Jan 31 – Deputy President William Ruto has urged politicians not to make the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) discussions about political - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Driver slapped with £100 fine for pulling over for 26 seconds during sneezing fit
Steven Savage says he stopped as he feared causing an accident but he breached a strict no-parking rule and he was sent the £100 fine after being filmed by a parking enforcement camera
Google shows safety tips when people search 'coronavirus'
New Delhi - With the novel coronavirus outbreak grabbing the attention of people worldwide, Google is now showing safety tips to people when they search "coronavirus".
PIC:King & Queen… Robert Mugabe Jnr’s New Model Bae Reveals She’s Still A Virgin & More Details About Their Relationship
Robert Mugabe Jnr's New Girlfriend Reveals She's Still A Virgin. Things seem to be looking up for the late former president Robert Mugabe's son Robert Jnr
Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients
Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle
Kwara police launch manhunt for ATM thieves
The Kwara Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected thieves said to be behind acts of vandalism on Automated Teller Machi
Bongo case postponed but Mahumapelo drops bombshell statement
Mahumapelo says there are those who mobilise people to make sure that some people are arrested, in order to resolve political challenges that are within the movement.
What will actually change after the UK leaves the EU on Brexit day?
The UK is leaving the EU this evening after three-and-a-half years of political upheaval. Here's what will actually change.
Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal
President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.
Shehbaz files defamation suit against British newspaper, reporter David Rose
The PML-N president said that the allegations leveled against him were baseless.
Leaders of 14 opposition parties wear black arm bands during president address to protest against CAA, NRC
The opposition leaders earlier also staged a protest outside Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex and raised slogans against the government while standing in solidarity with those protesting against the National Population Register (NPR), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm's spyware in personal and government hacks - sources
(Reuters) - The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with the inquiry.
Trump’s Deal Doesn’t Break the Stalemate in Friday’s Poll: It’s Still 56 to 56
Less than half of the respondents, 46%, believed there's great urgency in annexing territories even before the elections.
Brexit will curtail orchestra touring, warns Simon Rattle
PARIS, Jan 31 — Sir Simon Rattle still can’t believe that what he calls the “terrible mistake” of Brexit is actually happening. Britain’s biggest classical music star returned from the Berlin Philharmonic to lead the London Symphony Orchestra, his country’s greatest and arguably most...
Do government budget cuts mean austerity isn't over yet?
Sajid Javid, chancellor of the exchequer, had promised before the general election that he would end austerity
Four people rushed to hospital following horror crash involving tree on A77
The road was closed for a number of hours after the collision.
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
KANO, Nigeria: A girl detonated a bomb, killing three boys at an Islamic seminary in northeast Nigeria in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, a local militia and residents said Friday. The girl, aged around 12, detonated the device late Thursday when open-air classes were on in Muna Dalti, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. She walked up to
Urmila Matondkar Trolled For Stating Wrong Year Of World War 2; Gets Compared To Alia Bhatt & Sonakshi Sinha
Actress Urmila Matondkar got trolled for quoting the wrong date of the year when World War 2 ended. The actor-turned-politician was comparing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with the British era R
Gold Brexit commemorative 50p coins priced at £945 are a sell-out
The Royal Mint has been operating a queuing system on its website as people buy the new commemorative 50p coins.
Trump impeachment trial: Blow for Democrats in witnesses battle
US Democrats were served a significant blow late on Thursday after a key Republican senator said he would vote against calling new witnesses in the impeachment trial of United States President Donald Trump.
EU warns UK there is no strength in ‘splendid isolation’
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 — The European Union’s three top officials gathered today to promise a new dawn for their bloc and warn Britain that it would lose the benefits of close ties after Brexit. “We want to have the best possible relationship with the United Kingdom, but it will never be as good as...
2 drug dealers gunned down in C. Mindanao
TWO armed big-time drug trafficking suspects were killed in separate shootouts with undercover officers in Central Mindanao on Thursday night and early morning yesterday, Police Regional Office 12 director, Brigadier General Alfred S. Corpus reported.
Imran Khan incapable to run govt, serve people: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Imran Khan incapable to run government, serve people: Marriyum Aurangzeb.
Boris Johnson Won Brexit; Now He Has to Own It
(Bloomberg) -- Want to receive this post in your inbox every day? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more.At 11 p.m., Britain’s bad-tempered 47-year marriage to the European Union will formally end.The man who helped engineer the divorce
Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Wasn’t Authorized to Fly in Heavy Clouds: Report
New questions are being asked about the helicopter crash in heavy clouds that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people after it emerged that the company that owned the helicopter is not legally certified to allow its pilots to fly in conditions of reduced visibility that requires pilots to
Dead man lies on an empty street at China's virus ground zero
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.
Brexit: EU warns it will fight hard for its interests in trade talks
The EU has warned it will fight hard for its interests in trade talks on the day the UK leaves the bloc, with the Commission President insisting the new relationship will never be as close as it was.
Countries evacuate citizens from China
Foreign governments race to protect their citizens from deadly virus.
EXCLUSIVE: John Alite Doesn't Consider Himself a Serial Killer, He Killed with a Purpose
In this clip, John Alite spoke about the number of people he shot being exaggerated in court, and he also denied claims that he is a serial killer....
Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump railed against the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats — which makes no mention of confiscating livestock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Four militant killed,encounter rages in Nagrota
his is first major encounter in Jammu region after the Sunjwan military station attack of 2018.
Top Iraq cleric urges elections 'as soon as possible'
Iraq's top Shiite cleric called Friday for parliamentary elections
'Murderous' daughter tried to poison mom three days earlier, for R80K policy payout - police
Mpumalanga police say the woman accused of holding down her mother as her boyfriend and another man raped then killed her ...
European Parliament group fires British staffers in post-Brexit ‘restructuring’
The European Conservatives and Reformists plan to replace them with Polish nationals, officials say.
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
Three killed in Boko Haram suicide bombing in Maiduguri
A girl detonated a bomb, killing three boys at an Islamic seminary in northeast Nigeria in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, a local militia and residents said Friday.
Hong Kong citizens queue for facial masks in frigid temperatures
People wait outside retail stores and pharmacies, discontent with government incompetence
General Motors to revive Hummer as an electric off-road titan
Hummer had been killed off in 2010, though the nameplate will be brought under the GMC brand for an electric revival
Man Utd To Complete Shock Signing On Deadline Day?
Manchester United have made the most expensive January deal so far, but another player could arrive at Old Trafford on deadline day after the Red Devils were linked with a shock signing.
Pakistani gets top post in New York police’s volunteer force
Nasir Saleem is the first Pakistani to be appointed the deputy chief of the NYPD's 5,000-strong volunteer force.
Politics And The Markets 1/31/20
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Coronavirus: Countries evacuate citizens from China
HONG KONG, Jan 31 — Thousands of foreigners were among millions of people confined in the central Chinese city of Wuhan when Beijing announced plans to stem the spread of a SARS-like virus that has now claimed 213 lives nationwide. Today, China’s National Health Commission said nearly 10,000...
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
Donald Trump faithful stand by their man during his trial
President wages frenetic campaign to rally his base while Senate considers his future
Disturbed intruders flee Newtyle motorhome break-in
Police are hunting two men disturbed while breaking into a motorhome before fleeing the scene.
Economic Survey 'disappointing', Modi govt selling dreams to people: Mayawati
In a series of tweets, BSP president Mayawati said: "Because of the wrong policies and programmes of the centre, rising poverty, inflation, unemployment etc. have led to constant shrinking of the per capita/family income of the people, yet the BJP government is selling dreams to them.
Amazon tops $1trillion valuation on strong results
Amazon.com is back in fashion with investors. Concern about the cost of Amazon’s one-day delivery pledge lingered after a busy holiday period
Crowds line the streets to mark end of watch for fallen Honolulu police officer Tiffany Enriquez | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Officers from all over the country gathered to form a “thin blue line” around fallen Honolulu police officer Tiffany-Victoria B. Enriquez, whose funeral service and end of watch ceremony were today.
General Motors to revive Hummer as an electric off-road titan
Hummer had been killed off in 2010, though the nameplate will be brought under the GMC brand for an electric revival
Sustainable fashion: Taapsee Pannu gives lesson on how to re-purpose wardrobe staples
Taapsee Pannu takes the plaid fashion trend forward in this outfit. Take a look at the pictures here.
Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on 'Medicare for All'
(Reuters) - Perhaps no issue has divided the field of Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls more than “Medicare for All.”
Sen. Alexander says he will vote against calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Senator Lamar Alexander announced he will vote 'no' on a motion to call witnesses in the President Trump impeachment trial.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.
Chinese airlines to do ferry flights to KK to bring citizens home
KOTA KINABALU: Flights that are still coming from China to Sabah despite the state government’s announcement of temporary cancellation with immediate effect yesterday are meant to fetch home citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
Motorists, are you Brexit-ready to drive abroad? Here's six things you need to consider after 31 January
From validity of UK licences to green cards and preparing for overseas low emission zones, here's everything drivers need to know for life after 31 January.
Madams’ family: Marianne Khoury’s deep dive into her history
DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam, who has walked for high-end fashion brands, is starring in the latest campaign for British luxury label Alexander McQueen.
Divided Britons bemoan and celebrate Brexit on social media
It’s Brexit day and Britons on both side of the divide are taking to social media to tell the world how they feel.
Jean Paul Gaultier Taps New General Manager
Antoine Gagey has succeeded Sophie Waintraub in the role.
Nigerian embassy in China still lists Jonathan as president five years out of office
Despite Nigeria’s strong ties with China, Nigeria’s embassy website in China meant for information source and consular services is replete with outdated information. In fact, the embassy website still lists former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigerian leader after five years after he was voted out of the office. Also, Aminu Wali still appears as Minister […]
2 shabu peddlers killed in Mindanao gunbattle
TWO heavily-armed drug traffickers in Mindanao were killed in a shootout with agents of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG) in a gunbattle which marred the conduct of a buy-bust operation in Malabang, Lanao del Sur yesterday morning, PNP-DEG director, Brigadier General Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said.
The Hill's Morning Report — Senators expected to acquit Trump; witness push falls short
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. TGIF! Our newsletter gets you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch.
Solskjaer does not expect any deadline day arrivals amid King rumours
Eddie Howe did not rule out an exit for King.
Second Top Gantz Aide/Former Obama Adviser Compares Trump to Hitler; Says President is ‘Using’ Israel
On the heels of the revelation that another senior Gantz adviser called the U.S. president “Donald Adolf Trump,” tweets surface by Blue and White campaign strategist Joel Benenson, claiming that Trump takes his talking points from the Nazi leader.
Only 18.75% Lagos residents are registered taxpayers — LIRS
LIRS has said that only 4.5 million or 18.75 percent of the 24 million people resident in Lagos State, representing 18.75 percent are...
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak global health emergency
The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that it was declaring the deadly coronavirus outbreak to be a global health emergency.
Veteran MEP Bill Newton Dunn dubs Brexit ‘profound mistake’
Bill Newton Dunn, who served in the first European Parliament in 1979, said he was very worried for the UK.
Duterte issues travel ban on Chinese nationals from nCoV-afflicted areas
President Duterte issued on Friday a travel ban on Chinese nationals coming from Hubei, China and other places where confirmed cases of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported.
BREXIT DAY: ‘Brussels lined up with London’ – former SNP deputy leader Jim Sillars says EU exit helps independence campaign
Former SNP deputy leader Jim Sillars claims Brexit will make it easier to win a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Consequential train accidents decreased to 59 in 2018-19: Economic Survey
The Indian Railways with over 68,000 route-kilometres is the third-largest network in the world under single management
Erdogan threatens ‘military force’ against Syria
ANKARA, Jan 31 — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out today at the Damascus regime’s “cruelty”, warning Turkey was prepared to use “military force” again in Syria. “We will not allow the regime’s cruelty towards its own people, with attacks and causing bloodshed,” Erdogan said....
Democrats' plan to call witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial looks as good as dead
The motion to call witnesses requires a simple majority in the GOP-controlled Senate, requiring at least four Republican senators to vote yes.
Four African first ladies who entered the sticky world of partisan politics
The modern critique of the symbolism of the position of a first lady is that her role perpetuates sexist stereotypes while limiting the scope within which she could realize her potentials. There is some validity to this assessment. Most wives of presidents are expected to “humanize” their “strong” men while fulfilling “motherly” assignments. But there...
Delayed police break-up costing force millions, report claims
West Mercia Police’s failure to break its alliance with Warwickshire is costing the force “£6million to £8million” a year, according to a commissioner’s report.
Varadkar says Noone’s autism comments were ‘ignorant’
Taoiseach says Catherine Noone’s comments are ‘not proportionate for her to lose her job’
Arabs rob pizza deliveryman - with Airsoft guns
Police arrest Arab youths who robbed pizza deliveryman at gunpoint. Suspects: 'It's a toy gun.'
BREXIT DAY: Scotch pies and general indifference – how Britain’s entry into Europe was reported in 1973
On January 1 1973, following years of negotiations, Prime Minister Edward "Ted" Heath realised his dream of taking the UK into the European Communities.
Trump claims Democrats ‘want to kill our cows, that means you’re next,’ in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal
President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.
'New dawn' or 'biggest gamble'? UK headlines on Brexit day
In Scotland -- where a majority of voters chose to remain in the bloc -- the headlines were less jubilant.
Murder charges are dropped against three Russian sisters who killed their 'rapist' father while he slept
Krestina, Angelina and Maria Khachaturyan - aged 19, 18 and 17 when they killed Mikhail Khachaturyan, 57 - claimed they suffered years of 'torture and sexual abuse'.
Drama as lorry crew 'kidnap' Malindi policemen
Hundreds of boda-boda operators followed the lorry on suspicion the driver and loader were Al-Shabaab militants.
‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.
Norwich complete deadline day signing of Coventry starlet
Norwich have signed the "very interesting talent" of left-back Sam McCallum from Sky Bet League One Coventry for an undisclosed fee. Although McCallum has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Canaries, the 19-year-old has immediately been loaned back to the Sky Blues.
Gamboa to Cagayan Valley cops: Get more HVTs
PHILIPPINE National Police chief, General Archie Francisco F. Gamboa, yesterday called on the Cagayan Valley police force to focus their effort in getting more ‘high-value drug targets’ or the so-called ‘big fishes’ in the illegal drugs industry in order to make a major contribution in the PNP’s stepped-up war on drugs.
Filipinos in nCoV-hit areas in China are safer if they stay there – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday raised his concern over the government's plan to repatriate Filipinos from China amid the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Grieving dad touches coffin at funeral of his three children found dead in house
Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home - a burial is being held in Newcastle Cemetery and their grieving father has given a heartbreaking eulogy
Panic grips Zimbabwe after Botswana records Corona Virus
Zimbabwe has plunged into panic after reports of an outbreak of the deadly Corona Virus in Botswana.The virus, that has been traced to the China, has killed mor...
Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter
More than 20 women and children were held hostage during a tense 10-hour stand-off with police n the village of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, India
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.
2 people are indicted in slaying of Atlanta college student
A man and a woman have been indicted on murder and other charges in the killing of a Clark Atlanta University student, prosecutors said. The indictment against Barron Brantley, 21,...
Three ways the end of the impeachment trial could play out
Friday will be a make-or-break moment in President Trump’s impeachment trial as Republicans try to bring the proceedings to a close.
7 things you need to know about SA's new deputy public protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka
The Office of the Public Protector has a new deputy following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Friday that he ...
Police Launch Manhunt for Ex-Presidential Aspirant
The former presidential aspirant was under police radar after he was found with...
Top Bicol drug trafficker shot dead in Bulan gunfight
ONE of Bicol region’s 10 most wanted drug traffickers was killed in a shootout with undercover officers in Bulan, Sorsogon, last Monday, Police Regional Office 5 director Brigadier General Anthony S. Alcañeses announced yesterday.
Latvian and Estonian police team up to catch cross border car thieves
Latvia's State Police on January 31 praised "excellent cooperation" with their Estonian counterparts as the two Baltic forces teamed up to catch a car thieves taking vehicles across the border.
Citizenship Amendment Act fulfilled Gandhiji’s dream: President Ramnath Kovind
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu s also chairing a meeting of floor leaders of Rajya Sabha at his residence on Friday.
Veteran MEP Bill Newton Dunn dubs Brexit ‘profound mistake’
Bill Newton Dunn, who served in the first European Parliament in 1979, said he was very worried for the UK.
Mom on Kauai fails to meet deadline to bring missing kids to Idaho | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BOISE, Idaho >> The mom of two children missing since September failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to bring the kids to authorities in Idaho today.
Week in Review: French diaspora braces for Brexit, Tunisia struggles with sex education and China battles coronavirus
French diaspora in London braces for Brexit; Tunisia struggles to implement a sex education curriculum years in the making; daily life in China changes during the coronavirus threat; and Paris voters…
Brexit vigils to be held across Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon says country is on the ‘cusp’ of independence
NICOLA Sturgeon believes Scotland is “on the cusp” of independence. Speaking in Edinburgh as the UK gets set to leave the European Union, the First Minister said the SNP will double the…
No kissing, hugging in Russia amid virus fears
Russia's consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in...
FIR lodged against Bengal BJP president
Dilip Ghosh made derogatory remarks, says anti-CAA woman protester in complaint
A gigantic undertaking
PEOPLE concede that addressing the many needs, including employment and medical, of residents affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas is, without doubt, a gigantic undertaking.
Sheikhupura: Five persons shot dead over old enmity
Sheikhupura: Five persons shot dead over old enmity.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.
Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK
The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.
Brexit Has Put Scotland on the Wrong Road, Nicola Sturgeon Warns
On the day the UK is due to exit the European Union Scotland’s First Minister told SNP activists that they must be patient in order to ensure that any future independence referendum is “legal” and “legitimate”.
UK will be more welcoming to Indonesians after Brexit, ambassador says
“To Indonesians who are interested in traveling or studying in the UK, [the country] will be an even more open, welcoming and positive place for Indonesians than it has been in the past,” he said on Friday.
Two children killed, mother injured in roof collapse
PARAMAKUDIThe roof of an 80-year-old house came crashing down early on Friday morning at Podhuvakudi near here, killing two children and injuring their mother.B. Rekha, 40, and her two sons Jegatheesw
Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.
Official: Man Utd Announce Deadline Day Signing
With Manchester United having been linked with a host of names this month, the club has now announced a deadline day signing, just hours before the window closes.
China ambassador says no need for ‘unnecessary panic’ over virus
GENEVA, Jan 31 — China is decisively working to control the deadly outbreak of the novel coronavirus, its ambassador to the UN said today, insisting there was no need for countries impose “excessive measures” like border closures. “There is no need for unnecessary panic, and no need for...
Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus: Health officials
Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the country since the deadly outbreak began in China.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Three killed in Boko Haram suicide bombing in Nigeria, house 'destroyed' in separate attack
A girl detonated a bomb, killing three boys at an Islamic seminary in northeast Nigeria in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, a local militia and residents said Friday.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial
Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.
River Lagan pipe bombs, grenades and car bomb 'dumped by someone who panicked'
An alert which closed two bridges over the River Lagan began after a "significant munitions find", police have said.
Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day
Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.
One arrested after drugs raid in Oswestry
Police arrested one person after a drugs find in Oswestry.
Trump is a threat to peace. It is time for the UN to act on uniting Korea instead ǀ View
It’s an historic mistake - potentially catastrophic - to leave the fate of the Koreas, as well as of Iran and the Middle East - indeed international peace itself - in the hands of an individual who has demonstrated seriously erratic political and psychological behaviour.
Nicholas Parsons obituary: actor, comedian and quizmaster
Popular broadcaster best known for Sale of the Century and Radio 4’s Just a Minute
Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with Britain, as business urges calm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
Nigerian Twitter Users React To False Report Bishop Oyedepo Was Denied US Visa
On the heels of President Donald Trump of the United States revealing his intention imposing a travel ban on seven countries including Nigeria, false report emanated today that Bishop Davido Oyedepo was denied a US visa.
Insecurity: Buhari must bring in fresh hands ―Tanko Yakassi
Founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and Kano politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakassi, has counselled President Buhari.
Chattered Accountant pick forms to contest K.T Hammond
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Wanaparthy police’s novel idea to curb accidents
Police conduct awareness campaign for villagers living along NH
Iowa Dems aim to reach more voters with satellite caucuses all over world
For the first time ever, the Democratic Party of Iowa is holding satellite caucus locations all over the world for registered Iowa voters who will be out out-of-state on Feb. 3, when the state kicks off the 2020 presidential nominating season.
What you need to know if you live and work in Spain, France or other EU country after Brexit
Living and working in the EU depends on the rules of the individual country
Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK
The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.
IGP: Police know where Riduan is
SEPANG: The police have information on the whereabouts of K. Pathmanathan, the ex-husband of kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi, who has been missing with their daughter for the past 11 years.
Synchronized interfaith moment of prayer to be held on Feb. 6
The nationwide synchronized interfaith moment of prayer will be held on Feb. 6, Thursday, at exactly 12 noon, said PasaLord Prayer Movement founder, Mrs. Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, wife of the late Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. and Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III.
UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus
Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.
Escaped cow leads police on chase through Texas neighborhood
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A cow jumped a fence in Texas and led police and witnesses on a chase down Rodeo Street before being lassoed and brought home.
Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse
BEIJING, Jan 31 — China’s delayed response to the discovery of a deadly new coronavirus infection worsened the epidemic, the most senior official from the city at the centre of the outbreak said today. More than 210 people have died and nearly 10,000 others have been infected in China by the...
Bristol murderer Steven Jones has sentence extended after stabbing fellow inmate in revenge attack
It was over the sale of a bad pill
Subway vandalism reported on day of anti-police, fare protests in New York City
Demonstrators have planned a day of action Friday to protest the MTA's plan to add 500 new police officers to the New York City subway system.
PH, US soldiers conduct joint counter-terrorism training
Amid President Duterte's planned abrogation of the Visiting Forces of Agreement (VFA), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) looks to further strengthen its the military ties with the US.
Karnataka government appoints Praveen Sood as head of police force
Citizen-centric policing is the way forward, says Praveen Sood, IPS, who took charge as the new state police chief replacing Neelmani Raju on Friday.
Rick Scott: I believe President Trump will be acquitted on Friday
Sen. Rick Scott predicted that President Trump will be acquitted in his Senate trial on Friday.
Britain Is Finally Leaving the European Union Today. Here's What Will Change
It's Brexit day on Jan. 31
'Bernie definitely concerns me': Trump supporters take Sanders challenge seriously
DES MOINES, Iowa — Supporters of President Trump don't agree with Bernie Sanders on almost anything, or even like him much, but they see him as a tough general election foe.
Kusal Mendis ton helps Sri Lanka to draw in second Test vs Zimbabwe
Cricket News: Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka batted out the fifth day of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club
Thousands of Instagram passwords exposed online after follower-boosting app Social Captain is found to be storing them online them in plain text
Instagram users that signed up to the Social Captain site to boost their numbers had to link their accounts and a weakness in the site
Iran says new US sanctions will have ‘no effect’
TEHRAN, Jan 31 — New American sanctions against Iran’s nuclear programme will have “no effect”, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said today. Washington announced new sanctions yesterday against the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran and its head Ali Akbar Salehi. Brian...
Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — There has been an increase in Iranian activity in Afghanistan that poses a risk to American and coalition troops there, a senior U..S. commander said, as the threat from Tehran continues to churn across the Middle East.
ECOWAS attempts to break political deadlock in Guinea-Bissau
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau to mediate political deadlock after release of presidential disputed election results.
Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests
BAGHDAD, Jan 31 — Pressure mounted on Iraq’s political elite today to nominate a new premier, after a stern sermon from the country’s top Shiah authority and a call for fresh protests by firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr. Iraq’s capital and mainly-Shiah south have been gripped by four months of...
Man asks State to withdraw charges against his wife who is accused of his attempted murder, court hears
A Durban man has asked prosecutors to withdraw charges against his wife, who is accused of his attempted murder along with three other women. But the prosecution has refused to do so.
Trump to appoint White House official to take on human trafficking
President Trump will appoint a White House domestic policy adviser to focus exclusively on reducing human trafficking, according to a top administration official.
Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests
Pressure mounted on Iraq's political elite Friday to nominate a new premier, after a stern sermon from the country's top Shiite authority and a call for fresh protests by firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr.
Here’s What Will Change And What Won’t Now That Brexit Has Finally Popped Off
The UK has until December 31 to hammer out a deal with the EU.
Simple method to work out complicated percentages is blowing people's minds
A reply to a post on Reddit asking 'What's a little-known but obvious fact that will immediately make all of us feel stupid?' has gone viral after sharing a handy maths hack
SIstani urges elections 'as soon as possible'
And while pressure from Sistani and the street forced Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi to resign in December, he has stayed on in a caretaker capacity as political parties have yet to agree on a consensus replacement.
Joburg DA councillor Still ‘denies categorically’ he voted with ANC
According to the DA's caucus leader, Funzela Ngobeni, Still had revealed his allegiance when a Johannesburg caucus meeting collapsed on Thursday.
Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.
Base access changes affect thousands locally, millions nationally
— Department of Defense changes mean that identification cards for dependents of some civilian employees — cards that provide access to military installations — are no longer renewed on expiration.
Brexit news LIVE – Boris Johnson jokes he’s ‘having a midlife crisis’ as he squeezes into race car
BORIS Johnson hopped inside a race car in Sunderland on Brexit Day during a visit to the city’s university. Ahead of the UK officially leaving the EU, the Prime Minister visited The Industry …
The Conservatives Trying to Ditch Fake News
The Dispatch wants to sell serious, fact-based stories to the right. But do readers want them?
Trudeau predicts orderly Brexit with minimal trade, investment disruption
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
Casting call has gone out for Scousers to be filmed in Liverpool
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Saline solution kills China coronavirus? Experts refute online rumour
Multiple posts on Weibo, Twitter and Facebook shared in January 2020 claim that a top Chinese respiratory expert has told people to rinse their mouths with salt water solution to prevent infection from a new virus outbreak.
Health risk to Scotland remains 'low' as first two UK cases of coronavirus are confirmed
The number of patients being tested for suspected cases of the deadly disease in Scotland has remained at 16 in the last 24 hours.
Waititu a 'sacrificial lamb': Ruto allies
They claim the grand plan is to "finish" the DP politically.
Pompeo Insists There’s ‘No Condition’ For Zelensky To Visit WH But Won’t Say When He Can
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied on Friday that there were any conditions for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet...
Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day
Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.
Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway
Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person
Loans ruled out for Idah and Parrott on deadline day
Neither Adam Idah nor Troy Parrott will have new clubs when the transfer window closes - that's a...
German police find explosives in car; Dutch man arrested
Police in Hünxe, Germany said that explosives were found during the search of a car at a filling station there. The 25-year-old Dutch driver of the Volkswagen Golf, with license plates from the
New York police warn public after antifa vows to ‘f--- shit up’ on city’s subway
The New York City police union warned the public about a rowdy demonstration promised by antifa against the city’s public transportation police.
Top Remainer Tony Blair says the UK must now 'make the best of' Brexit as he blames Britain's departure from the EU on the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour leadership
Tony Blair today said the UK must 'make the best of' Brexit as he blamed Jeremy Corbyn and the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of the Labour leadership for facilitating Britain's split from Brussels.
Charities steered $65M to Trump lawyer Sekulow and family
WASHINGTON — Jay Sekulow, one of President Donald Trump’s lead attorneys during the impeachment trial, is being paid for his legal work through a rented $80-a-month mailbox a block away from the White House.
Man, 21, arrested after he allegedly stabs his father in Pearl City | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police arrested a 21-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed his 39-year-old father in Pearl City Thursday night.
'Substantial' votes hinge on key policy issues - poll
Party policies on pay, healthcare, housing, childcare and flexible working hours are likely to sway the votes of "substantial majorities" of the State's 300,000 employees in next week's election, according to a poll funded by the largest public service union Fórsa.
Trump to create White House czar to fight, prosecute human traffickers
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced an executive order Friday to create the office of a human trafficking czar, expanding the White House's domestic policy office to focus on ending what the administration has called "modern day slavery."
The centuries-old culinary link between Europe and the UK will survive Brexit
How the British royal family ate in the 18th century and what it tells us about class, aspiration and European identity.
'Imran Khan was a better cricketer than a politician': H E Amjad Khan
The Gul Makai director H E Amjad Khan was in Indore recently, and while here he spared some time to talk about his film which released today.
Lori Vallow didn't meet the Thursday deadline to turn her kids over to the state. Their grandma believes the 'monster' will face consequences.
Vallow had until Thursday to turn her children over to the state of Idaho. She missed it and is believed to still be in Hawaii.
Cop arrested woman for drink driving before sleeping with her and starting relationship. They're still together... but he's in prison
He blocked her on Facebook. That should have been the end of it. It wasn't
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
Conspiracy theorists and internet vaccine skeptics are making false claims that a bleach solution called "miracle mineral solution" cures coronavirus.
Ex-panchayat Prez, Son Held For Falsehood On Cow Slaughter At Gaushala In UP's Shamli
A former panchayat president and his son were arrested for giving false information regarding slaughtering of cows at a private shelter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said.
Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK
The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.
Bangladeshis listed as 'foreign observers' shouldn't be allowed in poll centres: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen believes diplomatic missions have flouted election guidelines by registering its Bangladeshi staff members in Dhaka as international observers for the upcoming city polls.
US' China travel ban an 'overreaction' to WHO declaration
The US warning against traveling to China due to the novel coronavirus spread is an overreaction, which would greatly hurt global tourism and hinder people-to-people exchanges, Chinese experts say.
Mother of P.A. homicide victim breaks down as graphic images shown in court
Tyler Vandewater faces a charge of second-degree murder in the June 2017 death of Chris Van Camp at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
Panic Grips Zimbabwe As Coronavirus Reaches Botswana
The government of Botswana has announced that it is on high alert for the deadly coronavirus after it isolated the first suspected case on Thursday.
Pedestrian killed in A14 crash was wearing hospital gown, says first-aider
A first-aider who rushed to help a pedestrian killed in a crash said the dead man appeared to have just left West Suffolk Hospital.
Stakeknife inquiry could lead to 30 people facing charges, court hears
Developments disclosed during proceedings against Freddie Scappaticci , who denies spying
Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: Delhi court cancels February 1 hanging of convicts till further orders
Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: A Delhi court on Friday canceled the executions of convicts in the Nirbhaya case till further orders. Nirbhaya's mother said that convicts have been taking advantage of the legal system.
Pregnant Louisiana woman killed in possible road rage crash, police say
Kenner Police say a pregnant woman is dead following a crash involving two vehicles on West Esplanade Ave. near David Dr.
Study: Brexit referendum did not lead to more radical Euroskepticism elsewhere
Following the result of the UK Brexit referendum in June 2016 many Euroskeptic parties across Europe celebrated, contending that the vote could pave the way for similar referendums in other countries. ...
Senegal's main airport undertaking coronavirus screening
A move occasioned by growing concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus to Africa. Airports across the continent are screening passengers especially those coming from the region of origin.
Children held hostage after party invite, captor killed by Indian police
The hostage-taker kept the children in the basement and was drunk when he was shot by police.
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
Three arrests as €1.6m worth of drugs seized by gardaí
Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €1.6 million worth of heroin and cocaine, as well as €700,000 in cash, during a number of searches in the Leinster area.
Sabina Chege Snaps at DP Ruto [VIDEO]
The Murang'a woman representative turned to Deputy President William Ruto urging him to...
Man charged with murder over two bodies found in freezer
Zahid Younis was previously charged with two counts of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body.
Prajwal Revanna gets relief from legal battle against his election
HC dismisses another plea on technical grounds
IGP fully supports move to strengthen drink driving law
SEPANG: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador welcomes the government’s decision to impose heavier penalties for offences related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.
One to Watch in Copenhagen: Custommade
The label Custommade is undergoing a repositioning and focusing on smaller, design-led collections and a wider accessories offer.
Two in custody after Mar-a-Lago security breach
Two people have been arrested in South Florida Friday after breaching security checkpoints leading up to President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, police say.
Report: Human-to-human spread of coronavirus occurred in December
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Chinese health experts say human-to-human transmission cases of the deadly coronavirus in the central Chinese city of Wuhan were occurring in December, although local authorities were ruling out secondary infections at the time.
Trees being ‘killed’ on Idukki cardamom estates
Owner, workers of a plantation at Thondimala arrested for injecting chemicals into trees to destroy them
French Pres. Macron: Brexit was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that will never come
"The 2016 Brexit campaign was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that were promised but will never come," French President Emanuel Macron said o
Everything you need to know about the General Election
In just over one week, people will cast their vote for the General Election- here's everything you need to know.
Man who shot at Clay Twp. police in 2018 pleads guilty
CLAY TWP. — A man accused of shooting at Clay Twp. police in November 2018 and then leading officers on a chase and that ended in gunfire pleaded guilty Thursday.
Teenager seriously injured after being stabbed in street in Salford
The 18 year-old was knifed in the street close to an MOT testing centre in Pendlebury police said
Two killed as truck rams two-wheeler
Two persons were killed when a truck rammed the two-wheeler they were riding on at Nelavayi in Sri Rangaraja Puram mandal of Chittoor district late on Thursday night. The victims were identiied as Ram
US election 2020: Meeting Donald Trump's evangelical Christian voters
Donald Trump owes his presidency, at least in part, to America's evangelical Christians. And the US president certainly won’t be able to win a second term on November 3 without their support. Around…
Ted Bundy kept victims' heads as trophies after having sex with decapitated corpses
Ted Bundy's ex girlfriend, Elizabeth Kendall, will speak for the first time in new Amazon documentary, Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer
Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash
DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his entry into the race in late November, the former New York …
Teen charged with Cameron Blair murder appears at children’s court
Mr Blair, whose funeral took place in Bandon last Sunday, was a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Cork Institute of Technology.
Brexit night LIVE: Britain leaves European Union after 47 years
Britain has left the EU, almost four years after the historic referendum.
Leo Varadkar says goodbye to “old friend” UK on Brexit Day
As Taoiseach Leo Varadkar bids farewell to the UK on Brexit Day, other Irish politicians look at the UK's exit in the scope of the upcoming Irish general election.
Jury shown footage of moment when a garda was shot dead
The jury in a capital murder trial has been shown footage of the moment when a garda was shot dead in the car park of a credit union during an armed robbery. Detective Garda Gareth Kenna s...
Biden says he will endorse any Democrat who wins nomination
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden said Friday that he would support any Democrat who wins the nomination, even if that candidate is top rival and progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Trial of Fife woman accused of embezzling almost £6k from architects postponed
The trial of a woman accused of embezzling nearly £6,000 from an award-winning firm of architects was postponed yesterday to allow lawyers to agree a transcript of a police interview.
Mum 'just numb' after £190,000 postcode lottery win as Scots islanders hit £3m jackpot
Pamela Macaskill and her neighbour Sharon MacKillop both bagged a six-figure sum while 99 other residents of North Uist and Berneray got cheques ranging from £21,425 to £64,275.
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them
Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...
WATCH: Nigel Farage sends message to Dudley for 'standing firm' on Brexit
Nigel Farage has paid tribute to the people of Dudley for "standing firm" on Brexit.
Five new councillors elected to Penticton band council
The Penticton Indian Band has some new council members following elections at the band last night.Band communications coordinator Dawn Russell said in a med
EDITORIAL: The bad apples in the police service must go
Ordinary citizens’ rights are violated by the police but nobody raises a finger.
Man charged with murder over two bodies found in freezer
Zahid Younis was previously charged with two counts of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body.
President Kovind makes pitch for swadeshi to build 'a better tomorrow'
Protests in parliament against CAA, NRC mar his address
Trump Senate impeachment trial live updates: Lawmakers to vote on witnesses
Lawmakers are to vote Friday on whether to hear from more witnesses in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial.
‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus
A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.
Countries tighten China travel curbs as official admits mishandling virus outbreak
People in China have so far directed their anger at local officials in Wuhan and Hubei, but the crisis could pose a challenge to President Xi Jinping.
Inside the Horrific Legacy of Serial Killer Ted Bundy
The murderer whose clean-cut physical appeal helped him prey on women is the subject of a new Amazon docu-series told from the perspective of his onetime girlfriend
Q&A: All you need to know as coronavirus affects more people in Europe
Many more people in Europe are likely to contract novel coronavirus that causes serious lung disease, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
'Hey pretty ladies, put on your masks!' China’s drone army tackles coronavirus by ordering people to wear protection or return home and spraying disinfectant over villages and cities
Vigilantes and government officials are reportedly using the drones to warn individuals about the dangers of coronavirus. The videos are believed to have been filmed in Inner Mongolia, China.
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat
US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.
Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.
Euronews holds Reddit AMA to answer your questions on Brexit
Our Brexit expert, Alasdair Sandford will answer all the questions you have on Brexit on Reddit at 6pm CET.
Bolton says Trump told him to set up Giuliani meeting in Ukraine: report
President Trump urged former national security adviser John Bolton last May to put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in contact with Rudy Giuliani, according to a
Kentucky couple makes public plea after accidentally donating wedding dress: 'I just want it back'
A Kentucky couple is pleading for help after accidentally donating a wedding dress to a local Goodwill.
IMG Reveals Full Slate of Programming for NYFW: The Shows
NYFW: The Talks will feature a series of in-depth conversations with designers, artists, athletes, and industry leaders.
Four women win District Assembly elections in UWR
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People need not panic about cornavirus: DC
‘While no case was reported in the district, the administration is geared up to tackle the situation’
Youth Parliament not for nurturing political ambitions- NYA
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Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action
Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. On the overhead video board, photos of Bryant in action for the Lakers alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash.
Cheers and tears in UK as Brexit day finally dawns
Brexit supporters gathered outside parliament on Friday to cheer Britain's departure from the European Union following three years of epic political drama -- but for others there were only tears.
The Story of a Baltimore Panhandler Murdering a Woman Made National News. The Truth Didn't
Baltimore's most powerful institutions put a bizarre story to use for their purposes, shedding light on who counts in the city, and why.
Trump impeachment trial may end soon as Senate witness vote looms
Washington, DC - The United States Senate is gearing up for a climactic vote on Friday that could bring a swift end to the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus
Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.
Democrat Warren sends star stand-in to Iowa: her dog Bailey
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Reuters) - Stuck in Washington as a juror in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial while rivals for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination crisscross Iowa, Senator Elizabeth Warren has tapped a stand-in with undeniable voter appeal: her dog Bailey.
ZR Police Orders Nelson Chamisa To Join Mnangagwa’s Clean-Up Campaign
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have ordered the Nelson Chamisa led oppostion MDC Alliance party to join President Mnangagwa's clean-up campaign.
EU Bids Adieu to Britain With Removal of Flags and Brexit Day Stamps
(Bloomberg) -- When the sun goes down on Friday night, British government buildings around Europe will lower the blue and yellow-starred flag of the European Union for the final time. A few hours later, on the stroke of midnight in Paris, Berlin and Brussels, the U.K. will leave the bloc after 47 years.The
WATCH LIVE: Senate holds vote on witnesses in impeachment trial
The Senate will continue the impeachment trial for President Trump at 1 p.m. EST on Friday. Senators are expected to vote on whether additional witnesses should be invited to deliver testimony.
Maryland officer denied bail in handcuffed man's fatal shooting
A Maryland police officer has been jailed without bail after being charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a handcuffed man in his patrol car.
Beavercreek drivers to pay tax increase for street work
Next year, Beavercreek drivers will pay a $5 increase when registering or renewing their motor vehicle licenses.
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have tested positive for the virus in England
Politicians protest over India's controversial new citizenship law
Opponents of India's controversial new citizenship law have held a protest in New Delhi.
Jawol Abraham Joins Saboba NPP Parliamentary Race
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SUV that crashed into Trotwood creek was stolen, police say
TROTWOOD — Police have determined that an SUV that crashed into a creek in Trotwood Thursday morning was stolen.
Man, 35, is charged with murder of two women whose bodies were found in a freezer at an east London flat last year
Zahid Younis, 35, has been charged with two counts of murder following the discovery of the bodies in a freezer in Vandome Close, Canning Town, east London last April.
Police fire shots after SUV breaches Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint, 2 women in custody
There is currently a heavy police presence outside of Ma-a-Lago, the south Florida mansion owned by President Donald Trump.
WATCH: New West Midlands Police puppies named after Friends characters
West Midlands Police has commemorated the 25th anniversary of Friends by naming their latest puppies after the sitcom's characters.
Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for re-election
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Trudeau and Trump talk new NAFTA, China, and coronavirus in latest call
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump today discussed ongoing efforts to ratify the new North American Free Trade Agreement, frayed relations with China, and coronavirus concerns.
The Sardauna of our era
IT was the former American President, Abraham Lincoln, who said in one of his famous quotes: “Things may come to those who wait, but
Spouse Employment Training Program aims to heighten job security
Spouses of active-duty Air Force members can receive entry-level dental assistant skills training through the Air Force Aid Society-sponsored Spouse Employment Training Program offered at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks
Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl
US coronavirus evacuee says passengers being cautious on military base: ‘I’m still wearing my mask’
One evacuee said most people head straight to their rooms following dinner.
Sekyere Kumawu DCE pledges support for newly-elected Assembly Members
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Violent customer jailed for killing Glasgow pub landlord who died after kicking him out his bar
A VIOLENT customer has been jailed for killing a pub landlord who died after kicking him out of his bar. Thomas Conaghan, 59, was ejected from Viceroy Bar on Paisley Road West by tragic Peter Derri…
Celtic star Olivier Ntcham hit with £60 parking fine in Glasgow city centre
CELTIC star Olivier Ntcham swapped a mega-bucks deadline day move for a £60 parking rap from Glasgow City Council. The French midfielder, 23, was spotted lifting a ticket from his car in Glasgow’s …
Multi-vehicle smash causing traffic delays on M90 in Fife
A multi-vehicle smash caused disruption to traffic on the M90 in Fife. The accident happened on the southbound route, between junctions five and four, at around 5.45pm on Friday. Traffic Scotland said all lanes were restricted for a short time, but all vehicles were moved onto the hard shoulder.
Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.
Police fire shots after SUV breaches Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint, 2 women in custody
There is currently a heavy police presence outside of Ma-a-Lago, the south Florida mansion owned by President Donald Trump.
Police say missing man last seen in December may be in Torquay
Daniel Rowe was last seen on December 13
The 5 Most Bonkers Team Trump Arguments
As the Senate impeachment trial hurtles to a close, the President’s lawyers and House impeachment managers wrapped up around 16...
Mother of missing children misses deadline to bring them to authorities
The mother of two missing Idaho children missed a deadline on Thursday to physically bring them to authorities.
Macron photo with a T-shirt against police violence sparks controversy
‘We expect something else from a president,’ says union chief.
2nd Test: Kusal Mendis Century Defies Zimbabwe As Sri Lanka Win Series
Kusal Mendis frustrated Zimbabwe's hopes of a series-levelling win in Harare with a stubborn 116 not out as the second Test petered out to a draw.
Man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing in Pearl City
Police said it all started when the 21-year-old suspect and 39-year-old victim got into an argument in the home in which they both live.
Delhi elections: BJP releases manifesto, promises clean drinking water to every household
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari also said that the outgoing AAP government's subsidy schemes for power and water will be continued by his party if it is voted to power.
First apprentices join West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police’s recruitment drive has hit another landmark this week, as the first ever intake of police constable degree apprentices start their policing journey with the force.
You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.
Wuhan, a city in central China, is at the epicenter of a global coronavirus outbreak that has infected almost 10,000 people and killed over 200.
Trump's impeachment trial might not wrap up today after all
Thought President Trump's impeachment trial was hours away from wrapping up? Think again.The Senate on Friday morning seemed headed toward acquitting Trump as soon as this evening, but The Washington Post is now reporting the impeachment trial is looking like it might actually last into next week
Shots fired after driver attempts to ram through gate at Mar-a-Lago
Two people were arrested after driving through security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago, forcing officials to open fire on the suspects.
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat
US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday. "This country is headed towards the greatest cover-up since Watergate," Schumer said ahead of what could
SARS-like coronavirus outbreak: Court slams police for crackdown on ‘rumour’
China’s Supreme Court judge Tang Xinghua wrote that officers should have been more lenient.
Brexit: 'Nothing will change today,' says minister
NOTHING will change when the UK legally leaves the EU today, the External Relations Minister has said.
LifeLabs data breach update
New evidence shows 4.7 million people in B.C. may have had their privacy breached following a hack at LifeLabs.
US Ambassador Reveals Where God Put Donald Trump, Riles Up Social Media
The diplomat delivered his opinion on the alleged role of the divine in Trump’s career as the US president unveiled his long-anticipated plan that aims to resolve the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Space-time is swirling around a dead star, proving Einstein right again
The theory of general relativity predicted a phenomenon known as frame dragging, which states that space-time will churn around a massive, rotating body.
Super Bowl ads serve up politics - and an escape from it
NEW YORK - Americans weary of a seemingly endless barrage of political news may be looking for a respite as they settle in to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday
Mark Levin to Lisa Murkowski: Bolton shouldn't be called because impeachment is unconstitutional
Radio host Mark Levin responded to Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s question of why John Bolton should not be called to testify in President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, reminding her that her "job is to uphold the Constitution."
Gandhi misquoted in President’s address: Yechury
Yechury slams speech justifying CAA
Woman could go on trial in summer accused of attempted murder in Cheadle Hulme
Lisa Walmsley, 50, appeared before a judge this morning
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
'Not an inch': Palestinians at Al-Aqsa vow to fight Trump's plan
Jerusalem - Tens of thousands of worshippers have descended on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East plan to resolve the decades-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Thieves target non profit
For decades Venture Training has been assisting people with a variety of developmental challenges, so the loss of $800 is a huge blow to the non-profit group.
Irish border communities ‘struggling to get mortgages due to Brexit’
Border Communities Against Brexit activists took their campaign for better public representation to Stormont on Friday afternoon.
Oshiomhole can’t enter Edo without Obaseki’s permission – Deputy Governor
Political tension has continued to grip Edo State, South-south Nigeria, as the rift between the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, deepens.
Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old
The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."
Irish in Wuhan: ‘In 24 hours, everything changed’
Wuhan and its people have shown tremendous spirit in response to coronavirus crisis
Dem leaders signal they won’t accept Trump acquittal as legitimate
Democrats signaled in the run-up to the looming conclusion of President Trump's impeachment proceedings that they'll simply refuse to accept his all-but-certain acquittal because his "sham" trial lacked proper witnesses and evidence.
Enforcement on Okada ban: Operators storm Sanwo-Olu’s office in protest
Some operators of Okada and Keke Napep , on Friday, led a peaceful protest to the state government in Alausa, seeking a rethink on the ban.
Trump's vision for peace? You decide
It's important that all sections of our political spectrum discuss the plan fully before coming to a decision.
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
Every day is snow day for Turkey's railroad workers
Traveling from Asia to Europe on a train is a comfortable journey for thousands but few know the people who make it possible. Armed with ice-breaking...
Coronavirus UK: Brit bus driver completely unfazed next to man in full hazmat suit
People have been quick to comment on the "poor coach driver" who doesn't even have a face mask on as Brit passengers are being taken by bus to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral
'Brexit' number plate set to make Bristol man thousands of pounds
He bought the plate from the DVLA for £400
Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases
The pair are currently being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Magazines Dive Into Retail Again — This Time With Pot, Fashion And Delivery
Retail and magazines have always had a relationship, and recent developments indicate magazines are looking to take a more direct role in retail.
Catholic bishops urge Trudeau to scrap changes to assisted dying legislation
OTTAWA — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to voice "very serious concern" about proposed changes to medical assistance in . . .
EU would be 'stupid' to prevent independent Scotland from rejoining, says MEP
A senior MEP has said it would be "stupid" if Scotland was not allowed to "swiftly" rejoin as a member state if it voted for independence in the future.
Brexit brings a new dawn for United Kingdom: Boris Johnson
47-year-long membership of EU ends
Transfer Rumour: Manchester United eyeing deadline day move for Salomon Rondon
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a shock deadline day move for Salomon Rondon after missing out on Krzysztof Piatek. #DalianYifang #ManchesterUnited #Rondon
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
First two cases of coronavirus in the UK confirmed as guests of York hotel
Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with two people
15-year sentence for cop who killed TUT student Katlego Monareng
A police officer who shot and killed Tshwane University of Technology student Katlego Monareng during a protest in 2018 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
OCHIENG: If not people what else makes a population?
Both population and people come from the Latin populus and the Greek populos — ordinary folk.
Brexit is bad for North Louth says Cllr Ruairi O Murchu
Sinn Féin General Election candidate Ruairí Ó Murchú participated in a demonstration being held by Border Communities Against Brexit at Carrickarnon this morning. &nb...
Jean-Claude Juncker: 'Brexit was a waste of time and energy'
A few hours away from the United Kingdom officially leaving the European Union, former EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker shared his thoughts in an interview with FRANCE 24. He told our Euro…
Pompeo pledges US support for Ukraine amid impeachment trial
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored Washington's support for Ukraine on Friday during a visit to Kyiv, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the US to play a greater role in settling the conflict with Russian-backed separatists.
Irish border communities ‘struggling to get mortgages due to Brexit’
Border Communities Against Brexit activists took their campaign for better public representation to Stormont on Friday afternoon.
The Hill's Campaign Report: Four-way sprint to Iowa finish line
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign Report, your weekly rundown on all the latest news in the 2020 presidential, Senate and House races. Did someone forward this to you?
Women and Brexit: Will they be hit the hardest?
As Britain leaves the European Union, we take a look at what impact Brexit will have on women in the UK. We talk to Roberta Guerrina, a professor of E.U. gender politics at Bristol University. Also t…
Wealthy are to be offered huge tax breaks by Uruguay’s new president to lure them to the country’s coastal resorts and help boost the economy as other South American countries crumble
Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to offer residency to up to 200,000 by slashing the minimum amount of property foreigners need to buy to qualify.
Erdogan threatens 'military force' against Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out Friday at the Damascus regime's "cruelty", warning Turkey was prepared to use "military force" again in Syria.
Brexit road trip: On the last ferry from Europe to the UK
Euronews' Jack Parrock charts his voyage from the heart of the EU to Brexit London on the last day of the UK's membership. Bon Voyage!
Director Dan Trachtenburg Taking on Action Comedy MILK – AKA MOTHER I'D LIKE TO KILL – for Lionsgate
Director Dan Trachtenburg , best known for making his feature directorial debut with the film 10 Cloverfield Lane , then going on to direct episodes of Black Mirror and The Boys , is taking on another feature film at Lionsgate with producer Kristin Burr . The film is called Milk - aka Moth
6 times OAP Toolz slayed on the fashion scene
Nigerian OAP Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, is one full-figured Nigerian celebrity that knows how to leave jaws hanging and necks turning with every photo she puts up. Her fashion sense is indeed on to admire.
Stacey Abrams plans to be president by 2040
Abrams, who has not held an office higher than Georgia House of Representatives, says she plans to be the President of the United States by 2040.
How religious organizations use conversion therapy to try to make LGBTQ people straight
Saturday at 7pm on CTV: W5 goes undercover to expose conversion therapy in Canada. Sandie Rinaldo examines the psychological consequences of the controversial practice of attempting to change people's sexual orientation.
Biden's low-key campaign has Iowa backers worried
WAUKEE, Iowa — Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened a final sprint toward the Iowa caucuses, returning to his greatest strength: voter perception that he is most able to beat President
Iowa caucuses, America's kickoff presidential contest, started in the '70s
New Hampshire’s been holding it’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary for 100 years. But Iowa’s a much more recent power player in the race for the White House.
Police identify victim of fatal hit-and-run crash in Hialeah
HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have released additional information surrounding a fatal hit-and-run crash in Hialeah. Hialeah Fire Rescue and Police responded to the scene...
Two women questioned about Jonathan Cairns murder released on bail
TWO women questioned about the murder of a teenager in Co Derry more than 20 years ago have been released on bail.
Hyderabad Police permits Pro-CAA meeting on February 2, but with restrictions
In his order, the additional commissioner of Police(Law and Order), Hyderabad, DS Chauhan said, "the gathering must no exceed 3000 participants and that no one shall burst crackers, carry lathis or sticks, or carry provocative banners/placards hurting sentiments of other community or religion."
Worsening locust invasion threatens food security across East Africa
So far just $15 million has been mobilized to help stop the outbreak that threatens to worsen an already poor hunger situation for millions of people in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and elsewhere.
Johnny Miller to learn next month how long he will be jailed for Charlotte Murray murder
A CO Tyrone man who is yet to do "the decent honourable thing" and give up the body of his murdered fiancee Charlotte Murray, will next month learn how much of his life sentence he must serve.
EU parliament replaces british members after Brexit
For many in the European Union, Brexit is goodbye. But for the members of parliament elected to replace the Britons leaving the European Parliament, it is a new beginning. The mandate of the 73 ...
Man dies after woman trying to help him accidentally runs over him, police say
A man died Thursday after a woman who was trying to help him with a medical issue forgot to put her vehicle in park, and it ran over him, police said.
Woman Dumps 7-month-old Foetus in Toilet of Coimbatore Hosp, Flees Scene; Probe on
Minutes before her treatment, the woman visited the restroom, spent considerable time inside and immediately after rushed out of the hospital with her son.
Police: 2 arrested after attempt to breach Mar-a-Lago security
Authorities say officers fired shots at a vehicle that breached security at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
Smugglers could illegally enter the US through floodgates left open on Trump's border wall
Portions of President Donald Trump’s new border wall between the US and Mexico would likely require the installation of floodgates that would be left open for months at a time in order to prevent flooding during the rainy season in the US Southwest, border officials and other people familiar with the plan told The Washington Post.
'We allowed to wear what we want': ANC defends female youth leader's 'short' dress
ANC leaders defended the youth league leader, but ANCYL task team convenor Thandi Mahambehlala, said it did not mean women ...
Female Boko Haram suicide bomber kills 3 boys in Borno
A girl detonated a bomb, killing three boys at an Islamic seminary in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, AFP reported.
Goodbye. Hello: New MEPs join parliament after Brexit
For many in the EU, Brexit is goodbye. But for the MEPs elected to replace the Britons leaving the European Parliament, it is a new beginning.
Venezuela’s Guaido hoping to score meeting with Trump in Florida this weekend
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is hoping to meet President Trump for the first time this weekend after he wraps up an international tour with what is anticipated to be a massive rally in Miami.
Expert picks: Holy Bull Stakes 2020 predictions, longshots
Tiz the Law's the one to beat in Saturday's Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, but there's little consensus on a winner with these selections.
Police probe triple firebombing on estate
Detectives believe each of the incidents was targeted and that they may be linked
Media outlets push back against government’s Brexit video
LONDON (AP) — Some prominent British and international media organizations pushed back Friday against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of a prerecorded video message to mark Britain's departure from the...
Prosecution objects to Najib, family examining items seized by police
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution is opposing an application by Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his family for permission to physically inspect items allegedly purchased using funds siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) which were seized from them shortly after the 14th General Election (GE14) .
Hero dog and handler tell how they found missing man on freezing night
A police dog handler has spoken of the moment his four-legged partner heroically saved a man from the brink of death on one of the coldest nights of the year.
Divorcing the UK: Brexit becomes reality
In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU. Since then, Brexit has been a dominant news story across Europe, notably in neighbouring France. In this edition, we look at what Brexit means for British and F…
Brexit: Industry leaders give trade deal hopes and fears
LEADERS in Jersey’s fishing, farming and hospitality industries have outlined their hopes and fears as the UK prepares to leave the EU and negotiate a new trade deal by the end of this year.
PMO: ‘Deal of the Century’ unacceptable and unfair to Palestine
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysia today said the ‘Deal of the Century’ — a proposed peace plan for Israel and Palestine announced by US President Donald Trump on January 28 — is unfair and one-sided. In a statement today, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Palestinians have every...
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Tragedy as teenager, 19, is killed in horrific head-on crash that left his twin brother fighting for his life
Ollie Barraclough (pictured) was being driven by his brother William when their white Volkswagen Polo collided with a BMW X1 on the A629 in North Yorkshire.
Brexit Day 2020 latest news LIVE – Brexit Party MEP outlines the UK’s future after the EU
BREXIT Day is finally upon and Anne Widdecombe has revealed what she believes will happen after the country leaves the EU. At 11pm tonight, the UK will officially leave the EU almost four years aft…
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Massive queues on Royal Mint site for new Brexit coins
Coin collectors are queuing in their thousands to get hold of the Brexit coin
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
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 Jan. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day
Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.
Ability to fight flu depends on which virus strain dominated in childhood: study
VANCOUVER - Researchers at two Canadian universities say the first type of influenza virus people are exposed to in early childhood dictates their ability t
Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself
A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.
President appoints Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka Deputy Public Protector
Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka has been appointed the Deputy Public Protector for a period of seven years from February 1, 2020.
Nicola Sturgeon may move to hold indyref2 without UK Government
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she may be prepared to press ahead with plans for a "consultative" referendum on independence without the UK Government if Boris Johnson continues to rule out a repeat of the 2014 vote on leaving the UK.
Travel trends echo Brexit separation
As the UK leaves the EU, a study by ForwardKeys, which analyses global aviation capacity, flight searches and over 17 million flight booking transactions a day, reveals that since the UK’s referendum decision on June 23rd 2016 to leave the EU, the growth in travel to the EU has slowed and growth in travel to other parts of the world has picked up. There has been a similar reciprocal trend in the opposite direction amongst travellers from the EU, where
Three militants killed in Jammu
One policeman injured after they opened fire at toll plaza
Varadkar rejects claims of ratcheting up Brexit fears
Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar has rejected claims that he has tried to frighten people into voting for his party by ratcheting up fears over Brexit.
Trump rails against Democratic rivals ahead of Iowa caucuses
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at his top Democratic presidential rivals Thursday, taking his fight to the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa and the crucial battleground state of Michigan.
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it
Gas explosion at a Russian engineering factory kills 5
MOSCOW — A gas explosion at a factory in Russia on Friday killed five people and injured three more, emergency officials said. The explosion occurred in Russia’s central Oryol region, causing an engineering production facility under construction to collapse. It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the explosion. All three injured — reported by Russian media …
President Kovind sidesteps NRC reference in Parliament speech, sticks to CAA
Seven months after highlighting NRC in his address to a joint-sitting of Parliament, President Kovind’s address today had no mention of what the government said was to be done on a ‘priority basis’.
Farrukhabad: India police kill hostage-taker, wife beaten to death
After the hostage-taker was killed in a shootout in north India, neighbours beat his wife to death.
Bali Police arrest 2 Bulgarians for alleged ATM skimming
Police in Bali arrested two Bulgarian nationals for an alleged skimming attempt, after initially catching one of them removing a hidden camera at a local ATM machine in Canggu, leading authorities to investigate a possible skimming network from...
Limpopo woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill estranged husband
The woman and her husband were in the process of divorcing and were not staying in the same house, but it is alleged she ...
'Significant munitions find' onboard vessel in River Lagan
An alert which closed two bridges over the River Lagan began after a "significant munitions find", police have said.
Summer-born children more likely to struggle with basic skills, figures suggest
Youngsters born in the summer are less likely to have a ‘good level of development’ at age five than those with autumn birthdays, figures suggest.
Assault on Syria's Idlib pushes 700,000 to flee in potential 'international crisis,' says U.S. envoy
An assault on rebel-held northwest Syria by government forces has pushed some 700,000 people to flee toward the Turkish border and raised the specter of an
PS5 and Xbox Series X games from EA will 'blow your minds'… says EA
What could EA be cooking up? Other than FIFA, of course...
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday. PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park has sealed off its nickel mining
Brexit Day: What to know when U.K. leaves EU
More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on Friday.
Police arrest woman over tourist's murder
She was arrested at a bar in Diani, Ukunda, in Kwale County.
Delhi Assembly Election 2020: BJP Releases Election Manifesto
Nitin Gadkari speaks about Delhi's air pollution, water pollution as part of BJP manifesto.
Just In: Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus
Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the...
Britain set to leave the European Union, nearly 4 years after Brexit vote, 3 prime ministers
The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union Friday, becoming the first country to leave in its 62-year history.
Moscow Wants New Trade Deal With London After Brexit - Russian Ambassador
In August 2019, Russia's trade representative in London Boris Abramov pointed out that clinching a new trade agreement between Moscow and London “would be beneficial to both parties”.
Police: Naked man in tree charged in Union County homicide
One man is behind bars after police say they found a body at a home in Union County.
Qatar Airways to host 2nd CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
DOHA, QATAR – Following the success of last year’s CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit, the first summit of its kind held in the Middle East, Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming industry leaders, national regulatory authorities, international and regional aviation organisations, and air transport executives from around the world to Doha next month for the second edition. This important summit will see senior aviation decision-makers from across the public and private sector gather for two days, from 5-6 February
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
Gatehouse of Fleet man receives more than £100,000 compensation after being wrongly arrested by Police Scotland
Gary Webb says his life has been "completely trashed" after spending three nights in prison in 2015
Brexit day: Britain quits EU, steps into transition twilight zone
The country will slip away an hour before midnight from the club it joined in 1973
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
Democrats' bid for new Trump impeachment witnesses likely to fall short
Democrats appeared to have fallen short Thursday in their bid to secure the votes needed to call witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial, clearing
Estranged husband accused of killing Jennifer Dulos dies
A man charged with murdering his wife who went missing amid a contentious divorce case died Thursday, his lawyer said.
Police believe Invergowrie ‘crime wave’ suspects live in Dundee
Police investigating a so-called “crime wave” in Invergowrie have promised locals they are close to apprehending a group of teenage suspects.
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to at least 20 countries worldwide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Police launch desperate hunt for missing mother, 33, who vanished in Berkshire over a week ago with her four young children, including a four-month-old baby
Kayleigh Stephens (pictured) was last seen in Woodley, Berkshire, and police are increasingly concerned for her safety as well as the baby, four-year-old, 12-year-old and 13-year-old with her.
Govt. has lowered prestige of President’s office by including CAA in his address: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Speaking at a press briefing after President Kovind’s address, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad it was shameful that the government claimed the CAA to be an achievement and included it in the President’s address
Brexit: Boris Johnson hails 'dawn of a new era' as UK leaves EU at 11pm tonight
The PM will address the nation - but he faces warnings of launching a 'race to the bottom' on trade and knows many northern voters have high expectations that he will deliver
Women don’t have to have kids or get married — Actress, Toni Tones
Nollywood actress, Toni Tones wants people to understand that women don't have to have kids or get married to be regarded as successful...
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours
Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year’s 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus. Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several …
'A joke': Palestinians slam Trump's proposal for new capital
Abu Dis, occupied West Bank – Just outside of Jerusalem lies Abu Dis, a small village which US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan has earmarked as the new capital of a future Palestinian state.
Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England
First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land
Ledger Wallet Co-Opts Controversial Pro-Brexit Slogan for Cryptocurrencies
On the eve of the U.K.’s exit from the EU, French crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger has attempted to co-opt the notorious pro-Brexit “Take Back Control” mantra for crypto.
Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election
Older men in Arkansas might see a close-up photo of President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air, along with a message asking them to donate $30 to his campaign for a Super Bowl commercial.
Plastic peril strikes: Haunting image shows dead sea turtle after it died from lack of oxygen while tangled in fishing wire
Photojournalist Shane Gross, 34, took the haunting photos of a turtle seemingly screaming while trapped in fish wire, near the coast of Harbor Island in the Bahamas.
Brexit day: All change on January 31?
At the stroke of midnight, the UK enters into an 11-month transition period
KNU plots mine attack on army column in Phapon: Army
Karen National Union (KNU) plotted a mine attack on an army column providing security for road in Phapon Township, Kayin State killing the battalion commander on the spot, announced the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services on January 30.
Michael Gove admits post-Brexit trade with the EU will NOT be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson 'prepares to ask Brussels for an "off-the-shelf" Canada-style deal'
Michael Gove today admitted UK trade with the EU after Brexit will not be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson prepares to ask Brussels for an 'off-the-shelf' future partnership agreement.
Police probe attack on home of Man Utd chief Ed Woodward
Police have launched an investigation into an attack on the home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward as fans' frustrations mount over the plight of the 20-times English champions.
Pelosi argues Trump 'cannot be acquitted,' suggests defense team should be disbarred
In scathing comments Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued that President Trump "cannot be acquitted" if his Senate impeachment trial lacks the witness testimony and documentation that Democrats have been seeking.
Transfer News: Brighton make £6 million bid for Chelsea defender Tariq Lamptey
Chelsea are reportedly at the risk of losing young defender Tariq Lamptey on the transfer deadline day with Brighton making a £6 million offer. #Brighton #ChelseaFC #TariqLamptey
VP Chiwenga Slammed By Judge For False Accusations Against Marry
VP Chiwenga Slammed By Judge For False Accusations Against Marry. VP Chiwenga through his lawyer was slammed by a high court judge for fabricating evidence
Kobe Bryant and Gianna cause of death confirmed after tragic helicopter accident
The cause of death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant after their helicopter crash has been confirmed by the LA County coroner's office. LA County coroner's office has confirmed the cause of death of NBA legend, Kobe
Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter’s birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.Officer Mohit Agarwal said two police officers were injured after the man, identified as Subhash Batham, fired at them on Thursday night as they tried to enter his home in Kasaria village in Uttar Pradesh state.The exchange of gunfire occurred after efforts to negotiate Batham's surrender over the phone had failed, police said.Agarwal said Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.The incident occurred in Farrukhabad, a small town 300 kilometers (200 miles) southwes
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day
Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.
Tussle over witnesses in Donald Trump impeachment trial
Democratic prosecutors and Republican defenders in US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have traded barbs in a second day of questioning, with Democratic prosecutors and Republican defenders in US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have traded barbs in a second day of questioning, with Democrats stressing the importance of calling witnesses such as former national security adviser John Bolton.