World Media
Trump wants $33 billion for the wall, open to letting Dreamers stay
- January 26, 2018
It also includes tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion for border security which could mean the wall. "There is a deal to be made", said House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) of immigration. He is also looking to end two existing immigration programs, one which allows the extended family of those in the country legally to immigrate legally, and the elimination of the visa lottery. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
It also includes tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion for border security which could mean the wall. "There is a deal to be made", said House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) of immigration. He is also looking to end two existing immigration programs, one which allows the extended family of those in the country legally to immigrate legally, and the elimination of the visa lottery. (more...)
Neville escapes FA action and will hope worst is over
- January 26, 2018
The FA say they were aware of other inappropriate tweets sent from Neville's account in the past but Campbell admits that domestic violence reference was not flagged until the media coverage of it earlier this week. In another post that same year, Neville tweeted: "Morning men couple of hours cricket be4 (before) work sets me up nicely for the day". It was also widely reported that in 2011 he tweeted he "just battered the wife!" Baroness Campbell, who led the search for Mark Sampson's ... (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The FA say they were aware of other inappropriate tweets sent from Neville's account in the past but Campbell admits that domestic violence reference was not flagged until the media coverage of it earlier this week. In another post that same year, Neville tweeted: "Morning men couple of hours cricket be4 (before) work sets me up nicely for the day". It was also widely reported that in 2011 he tweeted he "just battered the wife!" Baroness Campbell, who led the search for Mark Sampson's ... (more...)
Australia Day prompts celebration and protest across the ditch
- January 26, 2018
Tens of thousands of people critical of Australia's colonial history took to the Melborne streets. 'We've cared for this country for more than 60,000 years and we've played a major part in Australia's success. 'We're not saying don't celebrate - we want a celebration but on a day that we can all be comfortable with. Thurston said the country needs to "have a chat" about Australia Day. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Tens of thousands of people critical of Australia's colonial history took to the Melborne streets. 'We've cared for this country for more than 60,000 years and we've played a major part in Australia's success. 'We're not saying don't celebrate - we want a celebration but on a day that we can all be comfortable with. Thurston said the country needs to "have a chat" about Australia Day. (more...)
PM responds to allegations against Kent Hehr
- January 26, 2018
Lawyer Christine Thomlinson has been engaged to conduct an independent investigation for the government. He will stay on as MP for Calgary Centre. Late Wednesday night, a public servant in Alberta tweeted that she was told "to avoid being in an elevator with Kent Hehr " on her first day working at the legislature. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Lawyer Christine Thomlinson has been engaged to conduct an independent investigation for the government. He will stay on as MP for Calgary Centre. Late Wednesday night, a public servant in Alberta tweeted that she was told "to avoid being in an elevator with Kent Hehr " on her first day working at the legislature. (more...)
Indonesia Masters: Saina defeats compatriot Sindhu to enter semi-finals
- January 26, 2018
However, in the semis, the 27-year-old Saina will take on former World Champion Ratchanok Intanon. In the semifinals of $350,000 Indonesia open, Sania Nehwal gave her bewildering performance against PV Sindhu. Now, the world's former No. 1 will next take on former world champion Intanon. Saina won the first three points of the match to take a 3-0 lead. The today's quarterfinals match of the Indonesia Masters has left everyone amazed with the performance of Saina Nehwal. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
However, in the semis, the 27-year-old Saina will take on former World Champion Ratchanok Intanon. In the semifinals of $350,000 Indonesia open, Sania Nehwal gave her bewildering performance against PV Sindhu. Now, the world's former No. 1 will next take on former world champion Intanon. Saina won the first three points of the match to take a 3-0 lead. The today's quarterfinals match of the Indonesia Masters has left everyone amazed with the performance of Saina Nehwal. (more...)
Donald Trump called for Robert Mueller's firing a year ago, then backed off
- January 26, 2018
Mueller reportedly learned about the incident recently as he presses forward in his investigation of Russia's alleged attempts to interfere in the 2016 election, and the Trump campaign's possible collusion with the effort to undercut Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Mueller reportedly learned about the incident recently as he presses forward in his investigation of Russia's alleged attempts to interfere in the 2016 election, and the Trump campaign's possible collusion with the effort to undercut Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. (more...)
Trump says U.S. would consider rejoining TPP if the terms are improved
- January 26, 2018
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan are among the 11 Pacific nations that have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was thrown into disarray past year when Mr Trump pulled the USA out. "As the agricultural community warned when the President made the announcement, withdrawing from TPP was shortsighted and unnecessary, and now US wheat farmers could take the hit". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan are among the 11 Pacific nations that have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was thrown into disarray past year when Mr Trump pulled the USA out. "As the agricultural community warned when the President made the announcement, withdrawing from TPP was shortsighted and unnecessary, and now US wheat farmers could take the hit". (more...)
Shoppers go insane after French supermarket slashes Nutella price by 70%
- January 26, 2018
Videos posted onto social media, as well as testimony from supermarket workers, showed long queues outside the doors followed by frantic scenes as shoppers stormed inside. According to The Local , several local news reports across France described the scenes as akin to riots. "I solved the problem by limiting the number of pots to three per person". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Videos posted onto social media, as well as testimony from supermarket workers, showed long queues outside the doors followed by frantic scenes as shoppers stormed inside. According to The Local , several local news reports across France described the scenes as akin to riots. "I solved the problem by limiting the number of pots to three per person". (more...)
Jimmy Wong Just Dragged Logan Paul Out For His BS PR Stunt Video
- January 26, 2018
The video published on January 24, has since been viewed more than 12 million times but received more than 300k dislikes. Paul took a hiatus from posting, only returning this week with a heartfelt video. Though Paul's persona hasn't ever necessarily been one of social sensitivity, it's hard to imagine he would have been so tone-deaf had he been filming in the U.S. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The video published on January 24, has since been viewed more than 12 million times but received more than 300k dislikes. Paul took a hiatus from posting, only returning this week with a heartfelt video. Though Paul's persona hasn't ever necessarily been one of social sensitivity, it's hard to imagine he would have been so tone-deaf had he been filming in the U.S. (more...)
South African rand firmer, stocks set to open higher
- January 26, 2018
Deputy President Ramaphosa said at the conclusion of his visit that he had been encouraged by the positive interest shown in South Africa by worldwide investors who wished the country well as it entered a new era. Russia's Rosatom, South Korea's Kepco, France's EDF ( EDF.PA ), Toshiba-owned Westinghouse ( 6502.T ) and China's CGN were expected to bid for the project. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Deputy President Ramaphosa said at the conclusion of his visit that he had been encouraged by the positive interest shown in South Africa by worldwide investors who wished the country well as it entered a new era. Russia's Rosatom, South Korea's Kepco, France's EDF ( EDF.PA ), Toshiba-owned Westinghouse ( 6502.T ) and China's CGN were expected to bid for the project. (more...)
Turkey shells Afrin as it awaits removal of Russian military observers
- January 26, 2018
It must be noted that Turkey's air and ground operation has been targeting USA -backed Kurdish YPG fighters, in Syria's Afrin region, for the past five days. Turkish forces on January 20 launched the cross-border land operation to fight the Syrian Kurdish militia, targeting the YPG elements in the Kurdish enclave with Free Syrian Army fighters through airstrikes and land forces. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
It must be noted that Turkey's air and ground operation has been targeting USA -backed Kurdish YPG fighters, in Syria's Afrin region, for the past five days. Turkish forces on January 20 launched the cross-border land operation to fight the Syrian Kurdish militia, targeting the YPG elements in the Kurdish enclave with Free Syrian Army fighters through airstrikes and land forces. (more...)
ME town manager leads segregation group, promotes Whites
- January 26, 2018
Social media users have been calling for Kawczynski to quit or be fired. Kawczynski was not at Jackman town hall on Monday. Upon arrival to the town of almost 900 people, he started the group " New Albion ", which is dedicated to "defending the people and culture of New England", according to its website. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Social media users have been calling for Kawczynski to quit or be fired. Kawczynski was not at Jackman town hall on Monday. Upon arrival to the town of almost 900 people, he started the group " New Albion ", which is dedicated to "defending the people and culture of New England", according to its website. (more...)
London Businesses Not Prepared for GDPR
- January 26, 2018
So why are Australian organisations, many of whom have customers and employees in the European Union, so unprepared for the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR)? This represents the most significant change to data privacy regulations for more than 20 years. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
So why are Australian organisations, many of whom have customers and employees in the European Union, so unprepared for the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR)? This represents the most significant change to data privacy regulations for more than 20 years. (more...)
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Announces Earnings Results
- January 26, 2018
The company's 3-months average volume stands at 18.26 million. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ( FCX ) shares have been seen trading -3.12% off its 52 week- peak value and changed 76.92% from its 52 week-bottom price value. (NYSE:NVR). Psagot Investment House owns 0.15% invested in NVR, Inc. Therefore 17% are positive. A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock . (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The company's 3-months average volume stands at 18.26 million. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ( FCX ) shares have been seen trading -3.12% off its 52 week- peak value and changed 76.92% from its 52 week-bottom price value. (NYSE:NVR). Psagot Investment House owns 0.15% invested in NVR, Inc. Therefore 17% are positive. A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock . (more...)
PM holds bilateral meetings on ASEAN-India summit sidelines
- January 26, 2018
We remain committed to work with Asean to enhance our practical cooperation in our shared maritime domain. "To further empower our youth in our region, I have the pleasure to announce 1,000 fellowships to students and researchers from ASEAN countries for studying integrated PHD programmes in IIT, India's premier institution of imparting knowledge", he said. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
We remain committed to work with Asean to enhance our practical cooperation in our shared maritime domain. "To further empower our youth in our region, I have the pleasure to announce 1,000 fellowships to students and researchers from ASEAN countries for studying integrated PHD programmes in IIT, India's premier institution of imparting knowledge", he said. (more...)
Veteran Bengali Actress Supriya Devi Passes Away; suffered a severe cardiac arrest
- January 26, 2018
Born on January 8, 1933, in Mitkina in erstwhile Burma (now Myanmar), Supriya Devi was one of the leading figures of the golden era of Bengali cinema. Her contribution to the Indian Film Industry was recognised with the fourth-highest civilian award in India - the Padma Shree. On her demise, her fans expressed grief on the social media sites. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Born on January 8, 1933, in Mitkina in erstwhile Burma (now Myanmar), Supriya Devi was one of the leading figures of the golden era of Bengali cinema. Her contribution to the Indian Film Industry was recognised with the fourth-highest civilian award in India - the Padma Shree. On her demise, her fans expressed grief on the social media sites. (more...)
Trump 'looking forward' to being interviewed in Russian inquiry
- January 26, 2018
When asked about Mr Sessions's interview, the president said: "I'm not at all concerned". What's more , he would " absolutely " do it under oath. The special counsel's office declined to comment. Mueller is leading the investigation into the matter. Any interview of a U.S. president in an investigation is fraught with issues of executive privilege - how much and in what context the United States leader can be forced to disclose information. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
When asked about Mr Sessions's interview, the president said: "I'm not at all concerned". What's more , he would " absolutely " do it under oath. The special counsel's office declined to comment. Mueller is leading the investigation into the matter. Any interview of a U.S. president in an investigation is fraught with issues of executive privilege - how much and in what context the United States leader can be forced to disclose information. (more...)
Police officer stabbed, shots fired
- January 26, 2018
Police have taped off the street outside the pub, with emergency services responding. A WANTED sex offender has been shot dead after stabbing a police officer who arrived to arrest him at Maroubra Junction Hotel in Sydney's south east. "A critical incident team from the Homicide Squad will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharging of the firearm". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Police have taped off the street outside the pub, with emergency services responding. A WANTED sex offender has been shot dead after stabbing a police officer who arrived to arrest him at Maroubra Junction Hotel in Sydney's south east. "A critical incident team from the Homicide Squad will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharging of the firearm". (more...)
Nikki Haley Suggests Abbas lacks "Courage and Will" to Seek Peace
- January 26, 2018
President Donald Trump surprised world leaders Thursday morning by tying USA aid to whether Palestinians return in a serious way to peace talks with Israel. "You know, if you look back at the various peace proposals - and they are endless - and I spoke to some of the people involved, and I said, did you ever talk about the vast amount of funds, money that we give to the Palestinians?" However, the U.S. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
President Donald Trump surprised world leaders Thursday morning by tying USA aid to whether Palestinians return in a serious way to peace talks with Israel. "You know, if you look back at the various peace proposals - and they are endless - and I spoke to some of the people involved, and I said, did you ever talk about the vast amount of funds, money that we give to the Palestinians?" However, the U.S. (more...)
Leaders mourn the late Yvonne Wamalwa
- January 26, 2018
Yvonne died yesterday in Nanyuki after a long illness. "She served with the distinction the country needed". Stephanie Muite has since narrated her sister's last moments before she passed on. The hearse that transported Yvonne Wamalwa's body to Nairobi from Nanyuki on Thursday. She is the second born in a family of four: Three girls and one boy. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Yvonne died yesterday in Nanyuki after a long illness. "She served with the distinction the country needed". Stephanie Muite has since narrated her sister's last moments before she passed on. The hearse that transported Yvonne Wamalwa's body to Nairobi from Nanyuki on Thursday. She is the second born in a family of four: Three girls and one boy. (more...)
Bangladesh Seven Down as India Tighten Grip; Target 266
- January 26, 2018
Skipper Prithvi Shaw scored 40 at the top while allrounder Abhishek Sharma chipped in with 50 off 49 deliveries late in the innings. Abhishek Sharma, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi pegged their opponents to surrender. He failed to move in line of a fantastic ball from Qazi which pitched in line and then straightened to find the edge of his bat and crashed into his off-stump. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Skipper Prithvi Shaw scored 40 at the top while allrounder Abhishek Sharma chipped in with 50 off 49 deliveries late in the innings. Abhishek Sharma, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi pegged their opponents to surrender. He failed to move in line of a fantastic ball from Qazi which pitched in line and then straightened to find the edge of his bat and crashed into his off-stump. (more...)
Melania Trump skips Davos forum, visits Holocaust museum in DC
- January 26, 2018
Spending some time reflecting at the US Holocaust Museum, the First Lady took to Twitter to share about her time there. To start with woman Melania Trump's plane touched base in West Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday, that week she scratched off her arranged excursion with her better half to Davos, Switzerland, ultimately. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Spending some time reflecting at the US Holocaust Museum, the First Lady took to Twitter to share about her time there. To start with woman Melania Trump's plane touched base in West Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday, that week she scratched off her arranged excursion with her better half to Davos, Switzerland, ultimately. (more...)
Trump Says He Is Open To Path For Dreamers
- January 26, 2018
Earlier Wednesday, Trump spoke to mayors gathered in the White House East Room, and he assailed those who had decided just hours before not to attend as word came that the Justice Department was demanding new proof from 23 states and cities that they were cooperating with federal immigration authorities to provide information about undocumented immigrants they have jailed for various alleged crimes. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Earlier Wednesday, Trump spoke to mayors gathered in the White House East Room, and he assailed those who had decided just hours before not to attend as word came that the Justice Department was demanding new proof from 23 states and cities that they were cooperating with federal immigration authorities to provide information about undocumented immigrants they have jailed for various alleged crimes. (more...)
Hawkeyes start hot, stay hot in blowout of Wisconsin
- January 26, 2018
Garza, a freshman, recorded his fourth double-double of the season after pulling down a career-best 16 boards. The recipe for Iowa's much-needed win over Wisconsin was as simple as this: Fun, with a side of spunk. The Hawkeyes had 20 assists on their 31 field goals and committed just 11 turnovers. Sophomore guard Jordan Bohannon led Iowa with 11 assists, the fifth game of his career with at least 10 assists, and he scored 13 points. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Garza, a freshman, recorded his fourth double-double of the season after pulling down a career-best 16 boards. The recipe for Iowa's much-needed win over Wisconsin was as simple as this: Fun, with a side of spunk. The Hawkeyes had 20 assists on their 31 field goals and committed just 11 turnovers. Sophomore guard Jordan Bohannon led Iowa with 11 assists, the fifth game of his career with at least 10 assists, and he scored 13 points. (more...)
White House Says It Will Soon Release Framework On Immigration Reform
- January 26, 2018
The White House official sold the plan as a "compromise position" that it believes would get 60 votes in the Senate - a point the official underscored multiple times - and then could be "sent over to the House for additional improvement and modification". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The White House official sold the plan as a "compromise position" that it believes would get 60 votes in the Senate - a point the official underscored multiple times - and then could be "sent over to the House for additional improvement and modification". (more...)
Latest news
Koko the Gorilla Dies at 46