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Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14

14 Feb 13:04 3 articles

Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Fe

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Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 …

14 Feb 09:15 680News 8014034334417644299.html
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 … What we are watching in Canada … Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists …

14 Feb 09:15 City NEWS 1130 5858657120643148555.html
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

14 Feb 17:57 2 articles

AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Her comments highlight a possible pivot available to Bernie Sanders: Fight for sweeping change but accept modest reform from a polarized Congress.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

14 Feb 17:57 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757577106740.html
'A president can't wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says electing Bernie Sanders won't guarantee Medicare for All, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "The worst-case scenario? We compromise deeply and we end up getting a public option. Is that a nightmare? I don't think so," AOC told HuffPost.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

14 Feb 11:07 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756773991388.html
Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads

14 Feb 16:01 3 articles

Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads

Policy change comes days after U.S. presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exploited a loophole to run humorous messages promoting his campaign on the accounts of popular Instagram personalities.

14 Feb 16:01 The Hindu 6679535025961921520.html
Facebook to allow political messages considered ‘branded content’

Facebook makes no money from such posts and does not consider them advertising. As a result, branded content isn’t governed by Facebook’s advertising policies.

14 Feb 15:21 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835760573798.html
Facebook's influencers nod shows murky side of campaign ads

Facebook's green light for political campaigns to pay prominent social media users to spread their messages is highlighting the difficulties around setting rules for the fast-changing world of online ...

14 Feb 14:58 Tech Xplore 4945708899069465725.html
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defense

14 Feb 13:57 3 articles

8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defense

Trump previously denied directing his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt against Biden, his Democratic rival, in Ukraine.

14 Feb 13:57 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748387753585.html
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defence

President Donald Trump on Thursday casually cast aside one of the central claims of his impeachment defence by openly admitting sending his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to Ukraine to hunt for dirt on his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.

14 Feb 12:33 Business Insider Australia 5575934301626322545.html
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.

President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry

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As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?

14 Feb 11:37 1 article

As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?

Hong Kong’s 18 community-level District Councils are largely powerless, and lucky they are, too. Otherwise, the officials in charge – Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her team of advisers and administrators – would be in even greater disarray. As it is, they have barely managed to contain months of unprecedented public protest sparked by her […]

14 Feb 11:37 Hong Kong Free Press HKFP 3845645664646248554.html
Prince Andrew's links to tycoon in new sex abuse scandal: Millionaire fashion exec Peter Nygard is accused of raping 10 women after 'plying' them with drink and drugs at a 'pamper party' at Bahamas compound where he once hosted the Duke

14 Feb 16:48 1 article

Prince Andrew's links to tycoon in new sex abuse scandal: Millionaire fashion exec Peter Nygard is accused of raping 10 women after 'plying' them with drink and drugs at a 'pamper party' at Bahamas compound where he once hosted the Duke

Ten women have filed a class-action lawsuit against fashion retailer Peter Nygard. The alleged sexual assaults went on for decades with Nygard bribing local authorities to turn a blind eye.

14 Feb 16:48 Mail Online 124328110580181878.html
BJP Slams 'corrupt Soul' Rahul Gandhi's 'dastardly' Line Of Questioning On Pulwama Attack

14 Feb 13:04 3 articles

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

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

14 Feb 13:04 Republic World 1282918856810800567.html
One year of Pulwama: Who benefitted the most from the attack? asks Rahul Gandhi

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

14 Feb 10:39 Deccan Herald 2027555796093577506.html
Defence Min Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of The 'dastardly' Pulwama Attack

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

14 Feb 08:57 Republic World 1282918857488042766.html
Match-fixing case: Police may summon T-Series’ Krishan, take Sanjeev Chawla to match venues

14 Feb 08:45 1 article

Match-fixing case: Police may summon T-Series’ Krishan, take Sanjeev Chawla to match venues

Chawla and Kumar, along with others, were part of the 2013 Delhi Police chargesheet into the conspiracy to fix matches during the 2000 series between India and South Africa.

14 Feb 08:45 The Indian Express 2885715105695130116.html
Mother-of-two who called a transgender woman a 'pig in a wig' is convicted of sending offensive tweets as free speech campaigners protest outside court

14 Feb 14:00 2 articles

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

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

14 Feb 14:00 Mail Online 124328112644410754.html
Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to the White House after Trump slammed the phone down on him in a moment of 'apoplectic' fury

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a trip to the US planned for next month after a furious phone call from President Donald Trump in which Trump slammed down the phone on the prime minister.

14 Feb 12:50 Business Insider Australia 5575934301140158927.html
Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance

14 Feb 15:47 1 article

Russia's ambition sidelines Turkey's concerns in Idlib despite crucial alliance

Russia takes a major risk in Syria by ignoring Turkey's concerns regarding both national security and the refugee flow since a crisis in bilateral ties would hurt Moscow the most, experts say

14 Feb 15:47 DAILY SABAH 8383944809474198460.html
The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in

14 Feb 11:47 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:47 TheHill 355432918664012680.html
Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal

14 Feb 14:13 6 articles

Paris mayoral candidate drops out over sex video scandal

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

14 Feb 14:13 the Guardian 1491978795072026108.html
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor quits race over sex tape

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

14 Feb 10:50 Digital Journal 4566489172511877233.html
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video

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

14 Feb 12:43 News24 3752801378648230320.html
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video

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

14 Feb 17:34 The Jakarta Post 7678601102787553069.html
Macron’s closest ally exposed for sending X-rated sex video to young woman forcing family man to quit Paris Mayor race

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

14 Feb 10:31 The Sun 7379604593430692143.html
Macron's candidate for Paris mayor says withdrawing over sex video

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

14 Feb 08:40 Digital Journal 4566489171863352473.html
‘No difference between Gallipoli and occupied Kashmir’: Erdogan stands by Pakistan in Parliament speech

14 Feb 08:00 1 article

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

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

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China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims

14 Feb 13:20 6 articles

China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims

The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.

14 Feb 13:20 Saudi Gazette 6913978434228911385.html
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims

The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.

14 Feb 12:19 The Guardian 7580308505105500320.html
China coronavirus death toll nears 1,400

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

14 Feb 11:17 Dunya News 5863268918394696033.html
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected

The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.

14 Feb 09:05 The Indian Express 2885715104916051082.html
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases

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

14 Feb 09:51 The New Indian Express 4718288654067094488.html
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections

BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.

14 Feb 08:38 NST Online 3702929171624396592.html
Why Is Turkey Threatening a Full-blown Conflict With Syria and to Shatter Its Alliance With Russia

14 Feb 10:33 1 article

Why Is Turkey Threatening a Full-blown Conflict With Syria and to Shatter Its Alliance With Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to take military action 'everywhere in Syria' if another Turkish soldier is killed or wounded

14 Feb 10:33 Haaretz 1431421787729396619.html
Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal

14 Feb 09:52 1 article

Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal

India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry

14 Feb 09:52 Business Today 1145527432277603411.html
Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader

14 Feb 10:47 1 article

Scottish Conservatives: Jackson Carlaw succeeds Ruth Davidson as leader

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

14 Feb 10:47 BBC News 3883826127567271840.html
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases

14 Feb 10:19 1 article

After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases

Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.

14 Feb 10:19 Law & Crime 7990899036593615602.html
Swaraj Kaushal, Bansuri Remember 'joy Of Our Lives' Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary

14 Feb 14:14 2 articles

Swaraj Kaushal, Bansuri Remember 'joy Of Our Lives' Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary

Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, has remembered the former External Affairs Minister on her birth anniversary - the first since she passed away

14 Feb 14:14 Republic World 1282918858015600434.html
'Exceptional Leader': HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid his tribute to late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the day of her birth anniversary.

14 Feb 08:33 Republic World 1282918856368565241.html
No CMs, Just PM: Arvind Kejriwal Invites Narendra Modi To His Feb 16 Swearing-in

14 Feb 14:00 2 articles

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

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

14 Feb 14:00 Republic World 1282918857504224999.html
Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

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

14 Feb 08:36 The Indian Express 2885715104391978983.html
Explained Did Assad Just Capture His Highway to Victory in Syria?

14 Feb 10:40 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:40 Haaretz 1431421788402241542.html
'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules

14 Feb 11:05 2 articles

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

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

14 Feb 11:05 Mail Online 124328110626185405.html
Police Scotland officers ‘cruelly mocked’ dying prisoner as he cried ‘I’m gonnae die’ and begged for help

CRUEL cops laughed at a prisoner as he writhed in agony and screamed “I’m just gonnae die” hours before falling dead. Alan Hay, 49, was left to lick pain medicine from a plastic m…

14 Feb 08:34 The Scottish Sun 6609127674504622489.html
This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand

14 Feb 15:18 2 articles

This Week in the House: Democrats Desperate to Save Abortion on Demand

Democrats desperately attempted to save abortion this week, while Republicans worked to show the dignity of unborn human life.

14 Feb 15:18 Breitbart 3148363492258677728.html
Abortion Legislation Bill Report Presented To The House

The Abortion Legislation Committee has presented its report on the Abortion Legislation Bill to the House. A copy of the report is available here.

14 Feb 14:42 SCOOP 5315659000278287312.html
Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor

14 Feb 10:39 1 article

Bayelsa House of Assembly Speaker may be sworn in as Governor

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

14 Feb 10:39 LailasNews.com 2090029851128607009.html
Fox Business' Lou Dobbs 'Disappointed' by Attorney General Bill Barr - One Day After Praising Barr for 'Doing the Lord's Work' (Video)

14 Feb 10:32 1 article

Fox Business' Lou Dobbs 'Disappointed' by Attorney General Bill Barr - One Day After Praising Barr for 'Doing the Lord's Work' (Video)

Poor host must have whiplash from his quick reversal

14 Feb 10:32 TheWrap 2361432283380514850.html
Two rogue builders are each jailed for eight years for swindling a WWII veteran out of £1.1m after one posed as his grandson to scam him out of his home and savings

14 Feb 15:57 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:57 Mail Online 124328111199693057.html
Updated: INEC Declares Diri winner of Bayelsa guber election

14 Feb 12:36 5 articles

Updated: INEC Declares Diri winner of Bayelsa guber election

The coast is now clear for the Bayelsa State People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2019 election, Senator Douye...

14 Feb 12:36 The Nation Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers 2658445901248773354.html
BREAKING: INEC declares PDP’s Diri as winner of Bayelsa election

The Independent Electoral Commission has declared Senator Douye Diri and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, as the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship election. The Bayelsa State All...

14 Feb 11:03 Punch Newspapers 3524240995404946093.html
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa

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

14 Feb 11:28 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299812718651.html
INEC declares PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect

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

14 Feb 11:15 The Guardian 7580308504998383525.html
INEC declares PDP’s Duoye Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared PDP candidate, Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement while addressing the media at the

14 Feb 11:34 LailasNews.com 2090029850739660789.html
Stranger Things season 4 teaser trailer shows Hopper alive

14 Feb 14:23 1 article

Stranger Things season 4 teaser trailer shows Hopper alive

Hopper seems to be alive in Russia in this first teaser for the Netflix series' return.

14 Feb 14:23 TechRadar 2111116914831878203.html
Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students: The fight is to take back the Constitution and country

14 Feb 15:13 1 article

Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students: The fight is to take back the Constitution and country

The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the st

14 Feb 15:13 The Times of India 6060938663381254125.html
U.S., Taliban reach agreement on temporary ‘reduction in violence’: official

14 Feb 12:48 1 article

U.S., Taliban reach agreement on temporary ‘reduction in violence’: official

If successfully completed, the truce will lead to a formal ceasefire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan

14 Feb 12:48 The Globe and Mail 68426411105479565.html
Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case

14 Feb 17:12 1 article

Andrew McCabe, Ex-F.B.I. Official, Will Not Be Charged in Lying Case

The decision to decline charges appears to be a move to distance the Justice Department from President Trump, who has long attacked Mr. McCabe.

14 Feb 17:12 NY Times 1961078289164101291.html
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader

14 Feb 12:08 2 articles

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

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

14 Feb 12:08 Express & Star 7324224459412355977.html
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader

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

14 Feb 12:05 Shropshire Star 3480199991866178441.html
The People v Harvey Weinstein: tension in a packed courtroom

14 Feb 10:29 1 article

The People v Harvey Weinstein: tension in a packed courtroom

Former film producer charged with rape and predatory sexual assault about to learn his fate

14 Feb 10:29 The Irish Times 8204772968140937578.html
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

14 Feb 15:35 3 articles

De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading...

14 Feb 15:35 The Seattle Times 9121942837527405612.html
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading voice in opposition to Sanders’ newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation’s largest city. De Blasio, an unabashed liberal who was elected in 2013, will campaign …

14 Feb 11:36 City NEWS 1130 5858657119292824261.html
New York Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders in 2020 Democratic race

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

15 Feb 10:21 Reuters 8334514181074068436.html
Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI

14 Feb 12:09 2 articles

Nigerian military sacks Borno villages as Boko Haram attacks spike – AI

The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram.

14 Feb 12:09 The Guardian 7580308505413643695.html
Bayelsa Governorship: INEC still reviewing Supreme Court order - Premium Times Nigeria

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

14 Feb 11:08 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299579947197.html
Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else

14 Feb 13:00 1 article

Why Medicare-for-all works for Bernie Sanders — and nobody else

Medicare-for-all isn’t dragging Sanders down so far in 2020. Here’s why.

14 Feb 13:00 Vox 6416095788458132025.html
Goa’s tiger deaths must be understood through its local politics and anti-conservation history

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

Goa’s tiger deaths must be understood through its local politics and anti-conservation history

Last month, the death of four tigers at Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was met with nationwide uproar.

14 Feb 15:00 Scroll.in 8669301692431533472.html
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’

14 Feb 12:42 3 articles

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

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

14 Feb 12:42 Express & Star 7324224460823647995.html
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’

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

14 Feb 12:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775359051515.html
Man visited by police over ‘hate incident’ hails ‘watershed moment for liberty’

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

14 Feb 12:43 Shropshire Star 3480199993277470459.html
Canon EOS 850D vs EOS 800D: comparing the beginner-friendly DSLRs

14 Feb 16:30 1 article

Canon EOS 850D vs EOS 800D: comparing the beginner-friendly DSLRs

The Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i is the new leader of its affordable DSLRs. But is it a better buy than its predecessor?

14 Feb 16:30 TechRadar 2111116915783927406.html
DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe

14 Feb 17:24 2 articles

DOJ won't pursue criminal charges against McCabe

The Justice Department said Friday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, after a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations brought by the agency's independent watchdog who found that he lacked "candor" when questioned about leaking to the media. 

14 Feb 17:24 Fox News 7362823819673629641.html
DOJ: Andrew McCabe Will Not Face Criminal Charges

Former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe will not face criminal charges for allegedly lying to agents about leaks to reporters.

14 Feb 17:34 Breitbart 3148363490941791406.html
This is how much Sunderland council tax is going to rise by

14 Feb 12:04 1 article

This is how much Sunderland council tax is going to rise by

“Raising council tax is one of those difficult decisions, if we don’t raise it we will need to cut services further"

14 Feb 12:04 ChronicleLive 1984146902392622814.html
Vladimir Putin says gay marriage will NEVER be allowed in Russia as long as he is in charge

14 Feb 16:16 2 articles

Vladimir Putin says gay marriage will NEVER be allowed in Russia as long as he is in charge

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said that gay marriage will not be legalised in the country as long as he is in charge. Putin made the comments while speaking at a state commission to discuss …

14 Feb 16:16 The Sun 7379604593018477800.html
Putin: As long as I’m president, there’ll be no gay marriage in Russia

President VPresident Vladimir Putin of Russia says gay marriage will not be legalised as long as he is president. Speaking in Kremlin, a city in Moscow, where he met a

14 Feb 14:18 TheCable 7513571674548207103.html
Big setback if India and U.S. can’t agree on trade deal now, says top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells

14 Feb 17:18 6 articles

Big setback if India and U.S. can’t agree on trade deal now, says top U.S. diplomat Alice Wells

Ms. Wells will not be accompanying Mr Trump to India and neither will Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

14 Feb 17:18 The Hindu 6679535025288853219.html
Politico: Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places

MUNICH, Feb 14 — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday. Cross-border tax rules are set to be...

14 Feb 11:12 Malaymail 302165936386520133.html
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US - Politico

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...

14 Feb 17:01 CNA 5644198863390884276.html
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US: Politico

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...

14 Feb 17:00 CNA 5644198863748386052.html
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico

MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.

14 Feb 09:28 Financial Post 2379081492668328044.html
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside U.S. - Politico

MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of the United States, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.

14 Feb 08:58 Financial Post 2379081493554997367.html
The Multibillion Dollar Canal Carving a Rift Through Erdogan's Turkey

14 Feb 11:07 1 article

The Multibillion Dollar Canal Carving a Rift Through Erdogan's Turkey

The largest infrastructure project Turkey has ever undertaken is angering environmentalists, opposition politicians and potentially Moscow

14 Feb 11:07 Yahoo 7097669638845378600.html
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA

14 Feb 15:51 2 articles

Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA

The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill

14 Feb 15:51 The Globe and Mail 68426410352236679.html
New NAFTA will pass Commons, PM Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will 'have the votes' for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.

14 Feb 15:45 CTVNews 2422791599092625739.html
US Attorney General Bill Barr blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'

14 Feb 13:09 5 articles

US Attorney General Bill Barr blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'

"I cannot do my job here at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me."

14 Feb 13:09 DAWN.COM 4500271767491461194.html
Trump’s Attorney General Complains President’s Tweets Making It ‘Impossible’ to Do His Job

Earlier, the Democrats accused the attorney general of folding under pressure from the president and intervening in the sentencing of former Trump aide Roger Stone, who was convicted of obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering during the Mueller investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion.

14 Feb 15:16 Sputniknews 967333868593388332.html
Barr warns Trump attacks undermining justice dept

US Attorney General William Barr has said that President Donald Trump's attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the Justice Department's work, adding he would not be "bullied" by anyone.

14 Feb 09:18 RTE.ie 7595237279018064391.html
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’

US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered an extraordinary public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president's tweets were making his job at the Justice Department "impossible."

14 Feb 11:58 The Guardian 7580308504194271574.html
Barr says attacks from Trump make work ‘impossible’

Attorney General William Barr delivered an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that his attacks on the Justice Department had made it “impossible for me to do my job” and that “I’m not going to be bullied or influenced by anybody.”

14 Feb 08:56 Bdnews24 8119004129360500921.html
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

14 Feb 14:52 2 articles

No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.

14 Feb 14:52 KitchenerToday.com 52741010006997200.html
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.

14 Feb 10:19 CP24 1887544294446185534.html
Maharashtra govt.’s nod for transfer of Elgaar Parishad case to NIA ‘improper,’ says Sharad Pawar

14 Feb 10:56 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:56 The Hindu 6679535026068602837.html
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait

14 Feb 12:16 1 article

Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait

President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.

14 Feb 12:16 Business Insider Nederland 7680839747106392164.html
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real

14 Feb 13:56 2 articles

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

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the centrist alternative if Joe Biden faltered and a progressive was surging.So far, that plan is holding up.Biden is down, Bernie Sanders is up and

14 Feb 13:56 Yahoo 7097669638218337299.html
Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real

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

14 Feb 13:56 Bloomberg.com 4032480121255618430.html
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle

14 Feb 13:20 1 article

Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle

Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.

14 Feb 13:20 Shropshire Star 3480199992835453344.html
Tom Del Beccaro: California’s leading export is becoming people and many of them are conservatives

14 Feb 15:47 1 article

Tom Del Beccaro: California’s leading export is becoming people and many of them are conservatives

California’s combination of problems brought on by failed government policies, the high taxes that threaten to go higher and the imposition of liberal social views makes many want to disassociate with California.

14 Feb 15:47 Fox News 7362823820014564922.html
AAP will fight all local bodies elections across India: Gopal Rai

14 Feb 16:46 2 articles

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

Buoyed by its massive victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest all elections to local bodies across the country as part of an ambitious plan to expand its footprint beyond the national capital.

14 Feb 16:46 Oneindia 2023829370641789648.html
AAP to fight all local bodies polls across India to expand base: Gopal Rai

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

14 Feb 14:08 Business-Standard 1502508924563158545.html
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent

14 Feb 16:02 2 articles

U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a...

14 Feb 16:02 The Seattle Times 9121942838251976599.html
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent

ST. LOUIS — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department’s review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney in St. Louis and …

14 Feb 12:03 City NEWS 1130 5858657119988356094.html
South Africans describe the pain of unemployment

14 Feb 09:00 1 article

South Africans describe the pain of unemployment

A lack of social support by the community and public social welfare agencies make the experiences worse.

14 Feb 09:00 Moneyweb 1092550947725055841.html
McCain, Behar explode over Bloomberg, Trump's 2016 win: 'He is president, move on!'

14 Feb 16:47 1 article

McCain, Behar explode over Bloomberg, Trump's 2016 win: 'He is president, move on!'

"The View" co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into another spat over President Trump on Friday, this time while discussing whether he was more electable than former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

14 Feb 16:47 Fox News 7362823820958708841.html
School assistant arrested for ‘having sex with boy,16,’ after student told cops ‘it’s every kid’s dream to do a teacher’

14 Feb 09:32 1 article

School assistant arrested for ‘having sex with boy,16,’ after student told cops ‘it’s every kid’s dream to do a teacher’

A TEACHING assistant is facing jail after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy, who later told cops it was “every kid’s dream” to sleep with a teacher. Courtney Roznowski, 31, wa…

14 Feb 09:32 The Sun 7379604593361153084.html
UPDATED: Forget Fashion Brands For a Moment, Politicians Are Paying to Enlist Influencers

14 Feb 14:00 1 article

UPDATED: Forget Fashion Brands For a Moment, Politicians Are Paying to Enlist Influencers

Michael Bloomberg's campaign is looking beyond traditional television ads and social media posts in order to promote his play for President: it is investing in influencer marketing. According to reports from the Daily Beast and other news outlets, the New York-based Democratic candidate’s name is ti

14 Feb 14:00 The Fashion Law 1920848953956943451.html
Turkish, Russian FMs to meet to discuss Idlib

14 Feb 09:08 1 article

Turkish, Russian FMs to meet to discuss Idlib

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Munich on Sunday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference,...

14 Feb 09:08 DAILY SABAH 8383944809504162195.html
Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ

14 Feb 15:36 1 article

Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has the legal right to ask the DOJ to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”

14 Feb 15:36 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835892333375.html
BlackRock Becomes a Symbol for Anticapitalist Fervor in France

14 Feb 16:52 1 article

BlackRock Becomes a Symbol for Anticapitalist Fervor in France

Suspicions that the Wall Street giant sought to influence President Macron’s overhaul of the nation’s pension system have made the company a target of protesters.

14 Feb 16:52 NY Times 1961078288782337141.html
Full FORCE of the Law! Met Police's brutal takedown of moped thugs is captured in incredible dashcam and helicopter videos

14 Feb 12:50 2 articles

Full FORCE of the Law! Met Police's brutal takedown of moped thugs is captured in incredible dashcam and helicopter videos

Video caught from police helicopters (pictured) and ground vehicles show how officers in London are clamping down on moped offenders with specialist tactics including ramming.

14 Feb 12:50 Mail Online 124328111310298004.html
Police, Ataga family dismiss fake news of officer’s involvement in woman’s death

The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed a social media report on the involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Ataga’s wife.

14 Feb 10:01 Vanguard News 4125100339495790168.html
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

14 Feb 17:06 3 articles

Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

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

14 Feb 17:06 Express & Star 7324224459405773657.html
Weinstein ‘saw victims as complete disposables’

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

14 Feb 17:07 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773941177177.html
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?

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

14 Feb 12:34 Malaymail 302165936293691846.html
House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr

14 Feb 14:55 2 articles

House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr

Dems have demanded more information about Barr’s intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted of lying to Congress and other charges.

14 Feb 14:55 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836319465537.html
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr

House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.

14 Feb 08:47 euronews 7318238122258985946.html
Christians are abducted, beaten and 'forced to convert to Islam' at refugee camp for predominantly Muslim Rohingya in Bangladesh

14 Feb 09:37 1 article

Christians are abducted, beaten and 'forced to convert to Islam' at refugee camp for predominantly Muslim Rohingya in Bangladesh

A Christian pastor and his 14-year-old daughter have been abducted and mother fears her husband has been killed and her teenage daughter forced to convert to Islam and marry.

14 Feb 09:37 Mail Online 124328112582062977.html
Kevin Carmichael: Bombardier may have failed, but at least it tried to win

14 Feb 14:28 1 article

Kevin Carmichael: Bombardier may have failed, but at least it tried to win

Kevin Carmichael: A humbling time for one of Canada’s great enterprises

14 Feb 14:28 Financial Post 2379081493676664529.html
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining

14 Feb 13:59 1 article

Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining

The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.

14 Feb 13:59 Courthouse News Service 1799505150078864300.html
Top White House official suggests China is not being 'honest' and has 'motives' in the coronavirus fight, as Beijing faces suspicion over how it records infections

14 Feb 13:22 1 article

Top White House official suggests China is not being 'honest' and has 'motives' in the coronavirus fight, as Beijing faces suspicion over how it records infections

China has altered some of its figures for how many people are infected by the coronavirus, adding to suspicion about how its handling the crisis.

14 Feb 13:22 Yahoo 7097669637397893376.html
Outrage in Mexico as papers publish pic of Ingrid Escamilla’s ‘skinned’ body after she was stabbed to death by ‘husband’

14 Feb 15:06 1 article

Outrage in Mexico as papers publish pic of Ingrid Escamilla’s ‘skinned’ body after she was stabbed to death by ‘husband’

GRUESOME photos of a woman’s skinned body have provoked outrage in Mexico after appearing on the front page of many of the country’s newspapers. Forensic workers leaked pictures of Ingr…

14 Feb 15:06 The Sun 7379604593515937491.html
Beleaguered Biden turns to must-win South Carolina

14 Feb 15:09 1 article

Beleaguered Biden turns to must-win South Carolina

South Carolina had long been viewed as former Vice President Joe Biden’s firewall in the 2020 race, but after disastrous finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democrats are beginning to fear that even

14 Feb 15:09 TheHill 355432917896300910.html
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations

14 Feb 09:00 4 articles

Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations

VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.

14 Feb 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009184771337.html
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations

VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia’s capital. Protests continue as political leaders look to negotiate solutions, while business leaders, opposition politicians and ordinary people call for immediate action to end the disruptions, which …

14 Feb 09:00 City NEWS 1130 5858657120277551643.html
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations

Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.

14 Feb 10:19 CP24 1887544296288378567.html
Pipeline protests expected to continue, governments to meet with First Nations

Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.

14 Feb 09:23 CTVNews 2422791598116225080.html
Newspaper review for Friday, February 14: APC, PDP, INEC react to Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict

14 Feb 16:15 1 article

Newspaper review for Friday, February 14: APC, PDP, INEC react to Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict

The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 13, gave another surprise verdict sacking the governor-elect of Bayelsa state, David Lyon. This key issue occupies the front page of all Nigeria's print newspapers published on Friday.

14 Feb 16:15 Legit 3764253650520045203.html
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases

14 Feb 08:20 1 article

China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases

BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...

14 Feb 08:20 CNA 5644198862545053371.html
US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes

14 Feb 16:02 2 articles

US imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan army chief over war crimes

Top general Shavendra Silva, whose army unit was accused of shelling Tamils in ‘no-fire zones’, blacklisted for ‘gross violations of human rights’

14 Feb 16:02 the Guardian 1491978794424810827.html
U.S. bans visits by Sri Lanka army chief over war crimes

'The allegations of gross human rights violations against Shavendra Silva, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

14 Feb 15:25 Rappler 1882105641952204274.html
Jackson Carlaw: From car salesman to defender of the union

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

Jackson Carlaw: From car salesman to defender of the union

Jackson Carlaw could not be more different from his predecessor as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

14 Feb 15:00 The Courier 4275302768385326491.html
Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power

14 Feb 11:20 1 article

Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power

Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will remain in power until after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings are over in November.

14 Feb 11:20 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884056846408.html
Trump Jr Calls Bloomberg 'racist', O'Brien Hits Back In Series Of Tweets

14 Feb 14:41 1 article

Trump Jr Calls Bloomberg 'racist', O'Brien Hits Back In Series Of Tweets

While Mike Bloomberg didn’t respond to Trump Jr's accusations, his senior adviser replied with all the blatantly racist things Trump had uttered in the past.

14 Feb 14:41 Republic World 1282918856444038418.html
Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech

14 Feb 15:55 2 articles

Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech

Some say the law obstructs citizens' rights to freedom of speech and opinion.

14 Feb 15:55 Daily Nation 7421817125073427921.html
Jewish leaders seek better policing of online hate speech

Jewish leaders called Friday for better policing of hate speech on social media platforms over concerns prompted by recent attacks that people on the margins of society are being incited online to violence. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis and chief rabbi of

14 Feb 14:40 Yahoo 7097669638829907584.html
Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends

14 Feb 11:15 1 article

Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends

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

14 Feb 11:15 Yahoo 7097669638071530320.html
General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael

14 Feb 12:52 2 articles

General Election 2020: Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin says Sinn Fein can't form coalition Government without support of Fianna Fail or Fine Gael

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have both ruled out going into Government with Sinn Fein

14 Feb 12:52 Irish Mirror 2875825629283638615.html
Sinn Fein TD: Not possible to form government without Fine Gael or Fianna Fail

The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.

14 Feb 10:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775274151994.html
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system

14 Feb 15:16 3 articles

Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system

The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.

14 Feb 15:16 Express & Star 7324224459094224402.html
Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system

The Prime Minister chaired the meeting in Number 10 after a dramatic reshuffle which saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.

14 Feb 15:16 Shropshire Star 3480199991548046866.html
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system

‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.

14 Feb 14:16 POLITICO 2584151346922874031.html
Armed police carrying machine guns storm Manchester's Arndale shopping centre in anti-terror training exercise 'to prepare for real-life scenarios'

14 Feb 09:43 1 article

Armed police carrying machine guns storm Manchester's Arndale shopping centre in anti-terror training exercise 'to prepare for real-life scenarios'

Greater Manchester Police staged the major terrorist incident at the Arndale Centre last night. Armed police in full riot gear were seen running around wielding large guns and shields.

14 Feb 09:43 Mail Online 124328111747000999.html
Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge

14 Feb 12:26 2 articles

Macron Ally Withdraws Paris Mayoral Bid After Sexual Videos Emerge

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

14 Feb 12:26 NY Times 1961078289159876334.html
Macron’s Ally Griveaux Drops Out of Paris Mayoral Race After Masturbation Video Leaks Online

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

14 Feb 10:09 Sputniknews 967333869330509171.html
'Basta' to Social Inequality and Castes': Vice Speaker of Italian Senate on Lifelong Pensions to MPs

14 Feb 15:05 1 article

'Basta' to Social Inequality and Castes': Vice Speaker of Italian Senate on Lifelong Pensions to MPs

On Saturday, 15 February, the 5 Star Movement (M5S) will take to Santi Apostoli Square in Rome to protest against the possible return of lifetime payments to former MPs.

14 Feb 15:05 Sputniknews 967333868180058445.html
'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst

14 Feb 17:31 1 article

'I’m Optimistic That Dominic Cummings Will Be Changing Things For the Better' – Political Analyst

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new cabinet has met for the first time following yesterday’s reshuffle, which saw the likes of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, Housing Secretary Esther McVey and Business secretary Andrea Leadsom lose their posts.

14 Feb 17:31 Sputniknews 967333869531651225.html
AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile

14 Feb 09:55 1 article

AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile

The AfDB responds to World Bank President's David Malpass recent remarks about multilateral development banks contributing to Africa’s debt profile.

14 Feb 09:55 ESI-Africa.com 2679729878625449854.html
PM Narendra Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

14 Feb 10:18 2 articles

PM Narendra Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

14 Feb 10:18 Deccan Herald 2027555797066774456.html
PM Modi, CRPF jawans pay tribute to lives lost in Pulwama attack

Tributes are being paid to the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama Attack last year, at a memorial in CRPF's Lethpora camp, in Srinagar.

14 Feb 10:18 Deccan Herald 2027555796839570332.html
Ex-CNN darling Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike

14 Feb 16:09 1 article

Ex-CNN darling Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike

Brian Stelter and Joy Behar thought he could run for president in 2020. Now he's going to jail.

14 Feb 16:09 Fox News 7362823819801344458.html
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase

14 Feb 14:15 2 articles

After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase

Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.

14 Feb 14:15 Bdnews24 8119004129823309211.html
Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality

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

14 Feb 09:20 Deccan Herald 2027555797065262524.html
Nun on the run: Italian fraudster evaded police for two years by posing as a religious sister and living in convents across Italy

14 Feb 16:02 1 article

Nun on the run: Italian fraudster evaded police for two years by posing as a religious sister and living in convents across Italy

The 47-year-old woman, who has not been named, went on the run in late 2017 as she was convicted of fraud by a Sicilian court and sentenced in her absence to two years in prison.

14 Feb 16:02 Mail Online 124328112344992916.html
Judge grants Amazon bid to pause Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract

14 Feb 09:25 1 article

Judge grants Amazon bid to pause Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract

After claims deal reflected undue influence by President Trump.

14 Feb 09:25 iTnews 4425008560219196879.html
How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet

14 Feb 14:56 1 article

How Britain's new FM Sunak gets down to work in UK's Indian-looking Cabinet

His appointment has been widely welcomed, with the Pound Sterling rallying to a two-month high following the announcement

14 Feb 14:56 Business-Standard 1502508925142940851.html
Two Glasgow brothers and schoolboy admit brutally killing Daniel ‘Zippy’ McGuigan in Castlemilk axe and knife attack

14 Feb 14:26 1 article

Two Glasgow brothers and schoolboy admit brutally killing Daniel ‘Zippy’ McGuigan in Castlemilk axe and knife attack

TWO brothers and a 15-year-old today admitted killing a gardener after arming themselves with a knife, an axe and a piece of wood. At the High Court in Glasgow, David Brookhouse, 38, and his brothe…

14 Feb 14:26 The Scottish Sun 6609127673062505592.html
Bernie Sanders Has Chance to Beat Trump, Other Dem Hopefuls Appear Aloof to Americans – Prof

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:00 Sputniknews 967333868371793484.html
IRA links never came up on the doorstep insists Sinn Fein general election winner in Tipperary

14 Feb 10:10 1 article

IRA links never came up on the doorstep insists Sinn Fein general election winner in Tipperary

New TD Martin Browne said young people had more pressing issues on their minds

14 Feb 10:10 TipperaryLive 1097599577082172147.html
Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere

14 Feb 14:16 3 articles

Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere

Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that the President Trump’s tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job," in an out-of-character jab at the president – but critics on the left have dismissed the comment as a calculated move.

14 Feb 14:16 Fox News 7362823820243886424.html
'Law of the jungle': Govt's new social media policy comes under criticism in Senate

PPP senator regrets the new rules were not brought before the Senate committee before they were taken to the cabinet.

14 Feb 16:44 DAWN.COM 4500271767557373768.html
Trump 'wasn't bothered' by Barr criticism of tweets

President Trump was not upset about Attorney General William Barr condemning his tweets, according to the White House.

14 Feb 12:54 Washington Examiner 4625792333234086229.html
EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders’ brother promises ‘political revolution’ ahead of St Andrews event

14 Feb 08:01 1 article

EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders’ brother promises ‘political revolution’ ahead of St Andrews event

Ahead of a US presidential vote campaign event in St Andrews, Michael Alexander speaks to Larry Sanders – the brother of White House Democratic Party hopeful Bernie Sanders – about the prospects of the Democrats ousting President Donald Trump.

14 Feb 08:01 The Courier 4275302768458893960.html
Rahul Gandhi known sympathiser of LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed; he's insulting security forces: BJP

14 Feb 10:59 1 article

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

"When nation is paying homage to martyrs of dastardly Pulwama attack, @RahulGandhi, a known sympathizer of LeT & Jaish-e-Mohammad, chooses to target not just the government but security forces as well. Rahul will never question real culprit, Pakistan. Shame on you Rahul!," tweeted BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.

14 Feb 10:59 The Economic Times 7653256037007612719.html
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election

14 Feb 17:28 1 article

I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election

It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully

14 Feb 17:28 The Independent 2511519171770223508.html
More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak

14 Feb 12:26 1 article

More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak

Indias aspirational growth of 6-7% depends on risk capital and strong corporate governance code, Kotak said.

14 Feb 12:26 The Economic Times 7653256037107730030.html
Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls

14 Feb 14:11 1 article

Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls

President Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump's impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine.

14 Feb 14:11 Courthouse News Service 1799505150188388590.html
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards

14 Feb 15:44 1 article

COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards

SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...

14 Feb 15:44 CNA 5644198862839857326.html
Cong’s ‘disappearance’ led to BJP’s defeat in Delhi: Javadekar

14 Feb 11:09 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:09 The Indian Express 2885715104606738158.html
Nigora Yulyakshieva: From political refugee to Regina City Hall

14 Feb 13:00 1 article

Nigora Yulyakshieva: From political refugee to Regina City Hall

“I’ve always met people with big hearts and they believe in me and they support me.”

14 Feb 13:00 Regina Leader-Post 1297111427206355450.html
Brit, 29, escapes death on horror train crash after moving carriages to get drink

14 Feb 09:23 1 article

Brit, 29, escapes death on horror train crash after moving carriages to get drink

EXCLUSIVE: The 29-year-old, who was travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, said she and a friend survived because they moved to a leisure carriage. A man in the carriage next to theirs was killed, and his partner was seriously injured

14 Feb 09:23 mirror 675785259859277149.html
Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik

14 Feb 15:28 2 articles

Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik

Faye disappeared while playing in her front yard after school on Monday. Her body was found somewhere in her neighborhood on Thursday morning.

14 Feb 15:28 WVLT 4089046911166203206.html
Authorities Identify Dead Man Linked to Disappearance and Death of Faye Swetlik

South Carolina authorities on Friday revealed more about the investigation into the disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik.

14 Feb 13:45 Law & Crime 7990899036369996463.html
Minister calls for framework to close gender gap in energy sector

14 Feb 17:47 1 article

Minister calls for framework to close gender gap in energy sector

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14 Feb 17:47 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610778234976.html
Trump-Modi meet to outline vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Wells

14 Feb 11:44 2 articles

Trump-Modi meet to outline vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Wells

"We are approaching an important inflection point in the US-India relationship," Wells said

14 Feb 11:44 Business-Standard 1502508926267714091.html
Trump, Modi To Outline Ambitious Vision For Next Chapter Of Indo-US Ties: Wells

When President Donald Trump travels to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders will outline an ambitious vision for the next chapter of relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, a top American diplomat has said.

14 Feb 08:50 Republic World 1282918856026632058.html
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain

14 Feb 14:41 1 article

Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain

Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.

14 Feb 14:41 News-Medical.net 4522523030591531964.html
U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step To Peace Deal

14 Feb 16:58 1 article

U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step To Peace Deal

American negotiators had insisted on a decline in hostilities — though not a complete cease-fire — before signing an agreement with the Taliban.

14 Feb 16:58 NY Times 1961078288610981893.html
Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns

14 Feb 08:20 1 article

Senior Bombay HC judge S C Dharmadhikari resigns

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

14 Feb 08:20 The Economic Times 7653256038091210171.html
Founding Fathers’ Worst Nightmare: How Israel Normalized Foreign Meddling In US Elections.

14 Feb 10:00 1 article

Founding Fathers’ Worst Nightmare: How Israel Normalized Foreign Meddling In US Elections.

In his 1787 farewell speech George Washington warned, “… foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government."

14 Feb 10:00 SCOOP 5315658999794761183.html
Tucker Carlson: Why the Roger Stone case should horrify you, whether you’re Republican or Democrat

14 Feb 13:53 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 13:53 Fox News 7362823821259356608.html
Congress will bring govt to its knees over SC reservation, 'decisive action' in two days: Randeep Singh Surjewala

14 Feb 13:51 1 article

Congress will bring govt to its knees over SC reservation, 'decisive action' in two days: Randeep Singh Surjewala

Against the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court judgement, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kumari Selja accused the BJP and the RSS of conspiring to end reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Last week, the Supreme Court said states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments or promotions.

14 Feb 13:51 The Economic Times 7653256036787580671.html
Boris Johnson is more likely to kill you than the coronavirus

14 Feb 14:09 1 article

Boris Johnson is more likely to kill you than the coronavirus

The epidemics you need to worry about are Tory governments, domestic abuse, and suicidal animals. Here's a list of things more likely to kill you than the coronavirus

14 Feb 14:09 mirror 675785260700151056.html
Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal

14 Feb 17:00 1 article

Brandon Lewis: I want to deliver on powersharing deal

The new Northern Ireland Secretary said he wanted to build on promises made by his predecessor Julian Smith last month.

14 Feb 17:00 Shropshire Star 3480199991370944537.html
Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown

14 Feb 10:00 2 articles

Bloomberg courts black vote in Democratic candidate countdown

US billionaire Michael Bloomberg has launched a charm offensive to convince black voters, an important bloc in Democratic politics, that he is the right candidate to take on President Donald Trump in November.

14 Feb 10:00 Digital Journal 4566489173469007225.html
Democratic hopefuls step up attacks to halt rise of Bloomberg

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

14 Feb 09:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774861997612.html
What Iran's attacks on American bases tell us about China's missile program

14 Feb 09:29 1 article

What Iran's attacks on American bases tell us about China's missile program

The belief that Chinese missiles are numerous, but inaccurate, is likely now outdated.

14 Feb 09:29 The Japan Times 6673764368181858337.html
Murdered Kieran Doherty’s mother ‘relives his death every day’

14 Feb 15:14 1 article

Murdered Kieran Doherty’s mother ‘relives his death every day’

It is 10 years since the victim, 31, was found dead after he was dumped on the Braehead Road in Londonderry.

14 Feb 15:14 Shropshire Star 3480199991751382496.html
Toronto-based military member faces sex charges following alleged incidents in Halifax

14 Feb 17:39 2 articles

Toronto-based military member faces sex charges following alleged incidents in Halifax

A member of the Canadian military based in Toronto faces several charges including sexual assault in connection with a number of alleged incidents in Halifax.

14 Feb 17:39 Toronto 5211060988740093537.html
Toronto-based military member faces sex charges following alleged incidents in Halifax

A member of the Canadian military based in Toronto faces several charges including sexual assault in connection with a number of alleged incidents in Halifax.

14 Feb 17:19 CP24 1887544295372602142.html
Imus election officer cleared of allegations on flying voters in 2019 polls

14 Feb 17:01 1 article

Imus election officer cleared of allegations on flying voters in 2019 polls

IMUS CITY, Cavite – The City Prosecutor's Office here has dismissed a case filed by a mayoralty candidate against a local election officer on the issue of alleged flying voters in the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections.

14 Feb 17:01 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200331139073.html
Piyush Goyal accuses West Bengal govt of depriving people of benefits of central schemes

14 Feb 08:46 1 article

Piyush Goyal accuses West Bengal govt of depriving people of benefits of central schemes

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that projects of any state will be completed on priority if land and other requisites are made available," Piyush Goyal said while inaugurating the first phase of the East-West Metro corridor.

14 Feb 08:46 Deccan Herald 2027555796623276424.html
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?

14 Feb 13:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 13:44 Yahoo 7097669637924927869.html
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers

14 Feb 17:21 2 articles

President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers

President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers

14 Feb 17:21 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083542289190.html
Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath

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

14 Feb 15:28 Livemint 6614605818742780273.html
Woman-beating thug arrested after girl, 14, is tortured and killed after having piece of wood shoved inside her

14 Feb 15:09 1 article

Woman-beating thug arrested after girl, 14, is tortured and killed after having piece of wood shoved inside her

A WOMAN-beating thug has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl was found dead with a piece of wood lodged inside her. The unnamed teen victim, whose name was not revealed, showed signs of torture …

14 Feb 15:09 The Sun 7379604593690597534.html
India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA

14 Feb 08:55 1 article

India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA

As Indian government struggles to support the domestic pulses farmers who are getting non-remunerative prices due to the second consecutive year of bumper production, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has claimed that large scale smuggling of pulses from neighbouring countries is hurting the interests of domestic farmers and traders.

14 Feb 08:55 The Economic Times 7653256036473233719.html
Minister rejects a new job at the Foreign Office for the sake of his wife and three children under three because it involves too much foreign travel

14 Feb 15:38 1 article

Minister rejects a new job at the Foreign Office for the sake of his wife and three children under three because it involves too much foreign travel

Jake Berry's standalone Cabinet role of Northern Powerhouse Minister, created after Mr Johnson became Prime Minister last year, was axed in yesterday's reshuffle.

14 Feb 15:38 Mail Online 124328110760459443.html
Mum of murdered Ellie Gould, 17, says she would still be alive if she knew self-defence

14 Feb 09:13 1 article

Mum of murdered Ellie Gould, 17, says she would still be alive if she knew self-defence

Thomas Griffiths, 18, was jailed for more than 12 years for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Ellie Gould to death at her home in Calne, Wiltshire, with friends saying she could have survived if she knew self-defence

14 Feb 09:13 mirror 675785261490462395.html
Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech

14 Feb 11:48 1 article

Yogi Govt Slaps NSA Against Dr. Kafeel Khan For Alleged Inflammatory Anti-CAA Speech

In a shocking development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday has slapped the National Security Act (NSA) on Gorakhpur-based pediatrician Dr. Kafeel Khan

14 Feb 11:48 Republic World 1282918857629116931.html
Limbaugh Says US Isn’t Ready for a Gay President

14 Feb 14:05 1 article

Limbaugh Says US Isn’t Ready for a Gay President

Right-wing shock jock Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won't elect Pete Buttigieg president because he's been "kissing his husband" on stage after debates.

14 Feb 14:05 Courthouse News Service 1799505149456203645.html
Legal aid payments to lawyers rose to more than €60m last year

14 Feb 17:33 1 article

Legal aid payments to lawyers rose to more than €60m last year

Defence team in Mr Moonlight murder trial shared almost €1m in legal fees for 2019 work

14 Feb 17:33 The Irish Times 8204772968945763153.html
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud

14 Feb 12:54 1 article

Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud

User-initiated bans bite from today.

14 Feb 12:54 iTnews 4425008559844101949.html
Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges

14 Feb 13:12 1 article

Nigeria’s military razed villages in fight against Islamist insurgents, Amnesty International alleges

Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in The Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders

14 Feb 13:12 The Globe and Mail 68426411338023963.html
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi and brother Hashem fled scene of car crash in Fallowfield weeks before attack, court told

14 Feb 15:29 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:29 men 6694993428957082403.html
Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’

14 Feb 11:31 1 article

Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’

Syrian air defences reported intercepting multiple hostile targets over Damascus on Thursday night, with the missiles said to have come from the direction of the Israeli-controlled Syrian Golan Heights.

14 Feb 11:31 Sputniknews 967333868220346836.html
Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project

14 Feb 15:51 1 article

Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project

The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.

14 Feb 15:51 UNIAN 6863008970729886012.html
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urged by Putin to stick to peace plan

14 Feb 17:44 1 article

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urged by Putin to stick to peace plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stick to peace agreements to de-escalate the five-year conflict between Kyiv forces and Moscow-backed separatists, the Kremlin said in a blunt statement on Friday.

14 Feb 17:44 Aljazeera 6642629762324080182.html
Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC

14 Feb 17:10 1 article

Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC

Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood

14 Feb 17:10 The Hindu 6679535025157797359.html
California man exonerated after DNA site leads to new arrest in murder

14 Feb 08:57 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 08:57 CTVNews 2422791598980084689.html
Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year

14 Feb 08:37 1 article

Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year

A crackdown on anti-social behaviour that cut calls to the police by 60% is to continue for a second year.

14 Feb 08:37 The Courier 4275302768175710911.html
They forgot that under Trump, there are two sets of rules

14 Feb 14:30 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:30 TheHill 355432919316337804.html
20 killed at ethnic flarepoint in central Mali

14 Feb 15:47 1 article

20 killed at ethnic flarepoint in central Mali

Twenty people were killed in an attack overnight on a village in central Mali, local officials said Friday, in an apparent spate of ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.

14 Feb 15:47 Pulse Live 3606876835038010638.html
Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)

14 Feb 09:25 1 article

Supreme Court justices who delivered the judgement on Imo Elections to face sanctions from the US (Video)

Supreme judges in Nigeria especially the 7 who sat for the judgement of the Imo State governorship appeal that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state to face sanctions. The National Press Club which

14 Feb 09:25 LailasNews.com 2090029849466001266.html
Hundreds of Iraqi women challenge al-Sadr's call for segregation

14 Feb 12:01 1 article

Hundreds of Iraqi women challenge al-Sadr's call for segregation

Baghdad, Iraq - Defiant chants and combative banners filled Tahrir Square in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday as hundreds of women from all walks of life gathered to demand their rights.

14 Feb 12:01 Aljazeera 6642629763864667380.html
Yesterdaze: What are the odds?

14 Feb 12:35 1 article

Yesterdaze: What are the odds?

On an international day of anonymous gift-giving, James Elliott looks at some anonymous gift-giving of our own and places some bets It’s Valentine’s Day, the day on which we celebrate the bloody beating and beheading of the Roman priest Valentine in 270 AD by sending people anonymous expressions of affection and gifts. It’s basically socially sanctioned stalking, as actively aided and abetted by retailers like florists, chocolatiers and sellers of Hallmark cards. It all sounds like jolly good fun and only a little bit creepy but as any politician will tell you, and as two active Serious Fraud Office investigations into political donations illustrate, the receiving of gifts, anonymous or otherwise, can be quite problematic. Just ask Winston Peters. One of the two SFO investigations relates to claims that NZ First funnelled monetary donations through the secretive NZ First Foundation to avoid public disclosure as required under the Electoral Act. And just to clarify, the foundation’s name is not the “Secretive…

14 Feb 12:35 Newsroom 8356495123700306854.html
Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states

14 Feb 13:02 1 article

Belarus leader says Russia insists on merging the two states

The president of Belarus said Friday that Russia insisted on merging the two states during last week's talks on further integrating the countries' economies. As negotiations on closer ties stalled, Russia halted oil supplies to Belarus and Lukashenko repeatedly accused the Kremlin of pushing

14 Feb 13:02 Yahoo 7097669637522174865.html
Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'

14 Feb 15:08 1 article

Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa is De Klerk's 'ice boy'

EFF leader Julius Malema said that president Cyril Ramaphosa was the 'ice boy' (servant) of former president FW De Klerk.

14 Feb 15:08 www.iol.co.za 17825111614813457.html
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

14 Feb 15:48 1 article

U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MUNICH >> The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of peace negotiations between all Afghan sides next month and the ultimate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said today.

14 Feb 15:48 Star-Advertiser 3439335389026242448.html
Sanders holds lead heading into Nevada’s Democratic caucuses, poll finds

14 Feb 16:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 16:44 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837674564920.html
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police

14 Feb 13:55 2 articles

Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police

The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.

14 Feb 13:55 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774243104123.html
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police

The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.

14 Feb 13:54 Shropshire Star 3480199992161523067.html
AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away

14 Feb 17:57 1 article

AOC says the quiet part out loud about Medicare for All: It has virtually no chance of becoming law right away

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York conceded in an interview with the Huffington Post published Thursday that Medicare for All may not become law right away – and appeared open to compromise on a plan she’s consistently championed.

14 Feb 17:57 Business Insider Australia 5575934301921068340.html
Sanjay Nirupam Asks 'Is Delhi Congress Aware?' As Maharashtra Defies Party On NPR, Elgaar

14 Feb 14:43 1 article

Sanjay Nirupam Asks 'Is Delhi Congress Aware?' As Maharashtra Defies Party On NPR, Elgaar

Pointing out the disconnect between Central Congress High command and state Congress, Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam tweeted on NPR and Elgaar Parishad

14 Feb 14:43 Republic World 1282918857899238058.html
Attacks, threats against mosques raise concern as parliament discusses Islam in Germany

14 Feb 14:42 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:42 DAILY SABAH 8383944809605535971.html
Las Vegas police track down suspect in 2014 rape case in Texas

14 Feb 16:02 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 16:02 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837214761511.html
Historian Niall Ferguson: 'We are in Cold War II'

14 Feb 09:30 1 article

Historian Niall Ferguson: 'We are in Cold War II'

China's global ambitions are no longer something that can be ignored.

14 Feb 09:30 The Japan Times 6673764368428433006.html
Woman pretended she was dead after ex attacked and threatened to kill her

14 Feb 13:59 1 article

Woman pretended she was dead after ex attacked and threatened to kill her

Gardaí said woman was the most traumatised victim they had ever come across

14 Feb 13:59 The Irish Times 8204772968810586302.html
Durham scrutinizing John Brennan’s handling of Russian interference in 2016

14 Feb 14:02 1 article

Durham scrutinizing John Brennan’s handling of Russian interference in 2016

U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly reviewing John Brennan’s analysis of Russian election interference, including scrutiny of the former Obama CIA director’s handling of a secret source said to be close to the Kremlin.

14 Feb 14:02 Washington Examiner 4625792331821538036.html
The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle

14 Feb 16:32 1 article

The North has lost its seat at the Cabinet table after Boris Johnson's reshuffle

The Northern Powerhouse Minister no longer sits in Cabinet and the post appears to have been abolished entirely

14 Feb 16:32 ChronicleLive 1984146901813234877.html
The White House is likely to unveil 10% tax cuts for the middle class in September, Kudlow says

14 Feb 17:24 2 articles

The White House is likely to unveil 10% tax cuts for the middle class in September, Kudlow says

President Donald Trump could announce a second tax cut package just months ahead of the 2020 election this fall, offering a revamped campaign message after the first round failed to gain widespread support.

14 Feb 17:24 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883108207615.html
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut

The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku

14 Feb 16:35 FXStreet 4480975638452925578.html
Dundee man with ‘poor singing voice’ sang sectarian songs on housing estate and told police he was an ‘IRA fugitive’

14 Feb 08:34 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 08:34 The Courier 4275302768331296797.html
'With Creation Of CDS & DMA, Synergy Among Three Services Will Get Fillip': Army Chief

14 Feb 09:13 1 article

'With Creation Of CDS & DMA, Synergy Among Three Services Will Get Fillip': Army Chief

Army Chief Gen Naravane on Thursday said with the office of the CDS and the DMA coming into being, the "synergy" among the three services will "get a fillip".

14 Feb 09:13 Republic World 1282918856267207466.html
Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

14 Feb 15:21 1 article

Dostum Threatens ‘Parallel Govt’ if Election Results are Rigged

First Vice President Gen.

14 Feb 15:21 TOLO news 5578851438230439088.html
It doesn’t matter if China hacked Equifax

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

It doesn’t matter if China hacked Equifax

Blame China? Equifax stole our data first.

14 Feb 15:00 Engadget 96641516123655686.html
Q&A: Why local government needs unified communications 

14 Feb 11:36 1 article

Q&A: Why local government needs unified communications 

With state and local government agencies are frustrated by tight budget restrictions, outdated technology and slow processes, the answer is in a unified communication strategy.

14 Feb 11:36 Digital Journal 4566489171801896193.html
Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine

14 Feb 12:54 1 article

Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine

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

14 Feb 12:54 Rappler 1882105642773593820.html
Belarus to Russia: We'll siphon off your transit oil to Europe if necessary

14 Feb 16:28 1 article

Belarus to Russia: We'll siphon off your transit oil to Europe if necessary

MINSK — Belarus threatened to siphon off oil from Russia’s transit pipeline to Europe unless Moscow restarted crude supplies and accused the Kremlin on Friday of using energy prices as leverage to try to swallow up its former Soviet neighbor.

14 Feb 16:28 Financial Post 2379081491898273800.html
Lara Trump reacts to liberal 'View' hosts defending Hunter Biden: The hypocrisy is 'glaring'

14 Feb 16:07 1 article

Lara Trump reacts to liberal 'View' hosts defending Hunter Biden: The hypocrisy is 'glaring'

 Trump 2020 campaign adviser Lara Trump appeared on “Fox & Friends” Friday to point out the hypocrisy of “The View” hosts defending Hunter Biden after being scrutinized for suspiciously being a benefactor of a Ukrainian gas company while his father, Joe, was serving as vice president in the Obama-era.

14 Feb 16:07 Fox News 7362823819668749896.html
Would-Be Author Who Befriended Fotis Dulos and Quickly Creeped Him Out Charged with Trespassing: Cops

14 Feb 10:59 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:59 Law & Crime 7990899037355912716.html
Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record

14 Feb 12:25 1 article

Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record

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

14 Feb 12:25 Livemint 6614605818467187636.html
Turkey supports resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue, Erdoğan says

14 Feb 13:45 1 article

Turkey supports resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue, Erdoğan says

Turkey is in favor of resolving the Kashmir issue by taking into consideration the expectations of the Kashmiri people, and through dialogue based on U.N....

14 Feb 13:45 DAILY SABAH 8383944809320687322.html
Don Jr calls up pro-Trump 15-year-old who was attacked in NH: ‘My family has your back'

14 Feb 15:51 1 article

Don Jr calls up pro-Trump 15-year-old who was attacked in NH: ‘My family has your back'

Donald Trump Jr. reached out to the 15-year-old Trump supporter who was allegedly assaulted on New Hampshire primary day this week, telling him that the Trump family has “family has your back.”

14 Feb 15:51 Fox News 7362823820796440813.html
Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia

14 Feb 10:25 2 articles

Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia

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

14 Feb 10:25 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318761069291685.html
Jehovah's Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia

Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday.

14 Feb 08:46 CTVNews 2422791597176460056.html
Media Watch: Somalia govt refutes allegations of harassing journalists

14 Feb 08:40 1 article

Media Watch: Somalia govt refutes allegations of harassing journalists

Our media watch page will cut across happenings in mainstream and across social media with also a special eye for fake news.

14 Feb 08:40 Africanews 6630243978137517111.html
Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages

14 Feb 13:24 1 article

Amnesty International urges probe into troops' 'razing' of Nigerian villages

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

14 Feb 13:24 News24 3752801378086422049.html
CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine

14 Feb 13:07 1 article

CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine

Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.

14 Feb 13:07 UNIAN 6863008972621515195.html
Germany busts ‘terrorist organisation’ that planned attacks on Muslims, refugees

14 Feb 14:45 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:45 Malaymail 302165934883168572.html
Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise

14 Feb 09:00 1 article

Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The ministry of education and sports is urging private schools to take part in the secondary school selection process so that learners have a wide range of choices and also to decrease on possibilities of placing students who later fail to turn up where they are placed. The call was …

14 Feb 09:00 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989437278166.html
Turkey slams Assad regime's recognition of 1915 events as 'genocide'

14 Feb 09:18 1 article

Turkey slams Assad regime's recognition of 1915 events as 'genocide'

Turkey late Thursday slammed the Bashar Assad regime-controlled parliament's recognition of the 1915 events as 'genocide' and as 'hypocrisy,' as tensions...

14 Feb 09:18 DAILY SABAH 8383944810091547107.html
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?

14 Feb 11:01 1 article

Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?

Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?

14 Feb 11:01 AgriLand 974043784932397154.html
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?

14 Feb 12:00 1 article

The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?

Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes

14 Feb 12:00 the Guardian 1491978794763533316.html
Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA

14 Feb 14:10 1 article

Kanhaiya attacked by mob again in Bihar for state-wide tour against CAA

The former JNU student leader was on his way to address a rally in this west Bihar town, where Bhojpur district is headquartered, when the attack happened

14 Feb 14:10 Business-Standard 1502508924692205369.html
Turkey ready to work on CPEC projects, says President Erdogan alongside PM Imran

14 Feb 14:57 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:57 DAWN.COM 4500271767974217683.html
WaPo: Trump Wants To Use Probe Of Intel Community As 2020 Campaign Fodder

14 Feb 15:13 1 article

WaPo: Trump Wants To Use Probe Of Intel Community As 2020 Campaign Fodder

Angered by the lack of criminal prosecutions against his political enemies, President Donald Trump wants to use the fruits of...

14 Feb 15:13 Talking Points Memo 4598529366760828053.html
Garda with PTSD who sued over delay on sick pay application to get decision

14 Feb 15:34 1 article

Garda with PTSD who sued over delay on sick pay application to get decision

Garda told ‘I will leave your wife a widow’ after investigation into gang, court hears

14 Feb 15:34 The Irish Times 8204772969124635775.html
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank

14 Feb 08:45 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 08:45 Sputniknews 967333868346542355.html
Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’

14 Feb 09:01 1 article

Economist magazine: A united Ireland is a ‘real and growing possibility’

Cover story suggests that everything has changed because of Sinn Féin’s success

14 Feb 09:01 The Irish Times 8204772968583560352.html
Ruth Davidson pledges ‘absolute and unwavering support’ for Jackson Carlaw’s plans for change

14 Feb 11:16 1 article

Ruth Davidson pledges ‘absolute and unwavering support’ for Jackson Carlaw’s plans for change

Ruth Davidson has pledged her "absolute and unwavering support" for new Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw after he signalled plans for a policy overhaul.

14 Feb 11:16 The Courier 4275302766880741062.html
Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate

14 Feb 13:18 1 article

Sanders Opens 10-point Lead Nationally, Bloomberg Surges in New Poll as Attacks Escalate

Gallup also released a poll this week surveying 'political liabilities' and found that 93% of all Americans would vote for a Jewish president, up from just 63% in 1958

14 Feb 13:18 Haaretz 1431421788571448454.html
Trump shook White House with furious swearing after Justice Department declined to prosecute Comey

14 Feb 14:42 1 article

Trump shook White House with furious swearing after Justice Department declined to prosecute Comey

President Trump's angry swearing after the Justice Department declined to charge former FBI Director James Comey with a crime last year was reportedly the talk of the White House for days.

14 Feb 14:42 Washington Examiner 4625792333469605812.html
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman

14 Feb 10:12 1 article

Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said the finance ministry will provide details of the scheme soon

14 Feb 10:12 Business Today 1145527432036099673.html
Bloomberg Hits Back at 'Barking Clown' After Trump Claims He 'Hates Crazy Bernie'

14 Feb 10:03 1 article

Bloomberg Hits Back at 'Barking Clown' After Trump Claims He 'Hates Crazy Bernie'

In a series of bombastic and insult riddled tweets, Trump is trying to pit two of his Democratic presidential rivals against each other on Twitter Thursday

14 Feb 10:03 Haaretz 1431421788895563419.html
Rebels too good for woeful Waratahs in wet Melbourne

14 Feb 12:02 1 article

Rebels too good for woeful Waratahs in wet Melbourne

The Rebels have beaten the Waratahs in their all-Australian Super Rugby clash played in the rain in Melbourne.

14 Feb 12:02 Sport 682566035028158205.html
School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world

14 Feb 15:28 1 article

School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world

In UK, students march on first anniversary of nationwide protests by young people

14 Feb 15:28 the Guardian 1491978794662537808.html
Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad member

14 Feb 10:26 1 article

Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad member

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had asked Canada to hand over case files on a 95-year-old former Nazi death squad member living in Canada to help Moscow with an investigation into the mass murder of children at a Soviet orphanage in 1942.

14 Feb 10:26 Reuters 8334514179925324695.html
Petition for Briton ‘arrested in Egypt after patting security guard on back’

14 Feb 08:22 1 article

Petition for Briton ‘arrested in Egypt after patting security guard on back’

Friends of Tony Comaccio claim he has been falsely accused of sexual assault.

14 Feb 08:22 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775084646888.html
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest

14 Feb 13:36 1 article

Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest

Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.

14 Feb 13:36 News-Medical.net 4522523031949462982.html
Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict's plea against mercy petition rejection

14 Feb 14:48 1 article

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses convict's plea against mercy petition rejection

The apex court had earlier dismissed a similar plea filed by another death row convict in the case, Mukesh Kumar Singh

14 Feb 14:48 Business-Standard 1502508925513867798.html
Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

14 Feb 14:52 1 article

Sri Lanka arrests ex-envoy to Russia over MiG deal

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

14 Feb 14:52 Pulse Live 3606876836623116774.html
Parliament apologises to SA for the conduct of ‘certain members’

14 Feb 15:30 1 article

Parliament apologises to SA for the conduct of ‘certain members’

MPs 'will have to seriously consider and make a determination on whether the existing joint rules sufficiently guard against disorderliness'.

14 Feb 15:30 The Citizen 410802300807312167.html
Appeals court strikes down Trump approval of Medicaid work requirements

14 Feb 16:22 1 article

Appeals court strikes down Trump approval of Medicaid work requirements

A federal appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump administration's approval of Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas, the latest legal blow to one of President Trump's signature health

14 Feb 16:22 TheHill 355432919147822117.html
Sex tape triggers French ‘political earthquake’, leaving Macron’s Paris bid in tatters

14 Feb 17:31 1 article

Sex tape triggers French ‘political earthquake’, leaving Macron’s Paris bid in tatters

Benjamin Griveaux’s troubled campaign for mayor of Paris came to a startling end on Friday after an online leak of sexual images led Emmanuel Macron’s close ally to pull out of the race, leaving the…

14 Feb 17:31 France 24 5635134570812850547.html
'Farcical' to suggest FF/FG government would represent change - McDonald

14 Feb 11:58 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:58 Newstalk 7635722259123715373.html
Michael Bloomberg leading Florida's Democratic Primary race, new poll says

14 Feb 13:55 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 13:55 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202944429744.html
Police Team Reaches College in Bhuj After Uproar Over Menstruation Check on Hostel Girls

14 Feb 14:55 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:55 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083366039566.html
U.S. closes case against ex-FBI boss McCabe with no charges

14 Feb 17:51 1 article

U.S. closes case against ex-FBI boss McCabe with no charges

Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether the longtime target of U.S. President Donald Trump's ire lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure, McCabe's legal team said Friday.

14 Feb 17:51 CTVNews 2422791598461712812.html
Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy

14 Feb 14:15 1 article

Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy

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

14 Feb 14:15 Courthouse News Service 1799505150192139219.html
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work

14 Feb 15:25 1 article

More St Helens council staff are being abused at work

Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public

14 Feb 15:25 Liverpool Echo 7727211173725063276.html
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence

14 Feb 16:37 1 article

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence

Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.

14 Feb 16:37 The Indian Express 2885715104935317655.html
Bernie Sanders is leading the 2 most important states on Super Tuesday

14 Feb 16:00 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 16:00 Vox 6416095789310236837.html
'Europe can only be stronger with Russia,' claims Moldova's president

14 Feb 17:42 1 article

'Europe can only be stronger with Russia,' claims Moldova's president

"I believe in a big Europe, from Lisbon to Vladivostok," Igor Dodon told Euronews.

14 Feb 17:42 euronews 7318238121927031755.html
Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference

14 Feb 09:18 1 article

Global economic security critical, Trudeau to tell security conference

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the Munich Security Conference today and urge global leaders to accept that a changing world requires more effort to bring economic prosperity for all.

14 Feb 09:18 CTVNews 2422791598594585294.html
Los Angeles mayor says he's the 'older, straighter' Mayor Pete: report

14 Feb 10:33 1 article

Los Angeles mayor says he's the 'older, straighter' Mayor Pete: report

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti considered a presidential run earlier this election cycle. Though he didn't run, his theory that a mayor can make a good presidential candidate has been somewhat vindicated by Pete Buttigieg's surging campaign.

14 Feb 10:33 Fox News 7362823821161280590.html
Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

Tennessee Republicans worry women will go on tampon-buying frenzy

During an annual three-day holiday, shoppers are allowed to buy computers and clothing tax-free, but a proposal to include tampons has gotten pushback

14 Feb 11:00 the Guardian 1491978796052599671.html
Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital

14 Feb 12:15 1 article

Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital

The man sustained 'serious injuries' , police confirmed

14 Feb 12:15 Wales Online 7686550516072418367.html
Nolte: Media-Approved Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters Explode Post-Acquittal

14 Feb 13:53 1 article

Nolte: Media-Approved Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters Explode Post-Acquittal

Nothing damns the media establishment more than its indifference to violent attacks and threats against Trump supporters.

14 Feb 13:53 Breitbart 3148363492632127433.html
Congressional Budget Office: Democratic paid leave bill would cost more than expected, leaving a shortfall

14 Feb 16:57 1 article

Congressional Budget Office: Democratic paid leave bill would cost more than expected, leaving a shortfall

Democratic legislation to provide universal paid family and medical leave will wind up costing taxpayers more than expected, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

14 Feb 16:57 Washington Examiner 4625792331811782302.html
Police find man who vanished from Edinburgh after warning public not to approach him

14 Feb 16:53 1 article

Police find man who vanished from Edinburgh after warning public not to approach him

POLICE have traced a man that they warned the public not to approach. Sandy Ross, 26, disappeared from the Leith Links area of the capital last week around 9pm on Sunday night. Cops launched an …

14 Feb 16:53 The Scottish Sun 6609127674050410766.html
Proposal on structure of Department of Military Affairs sent to Defence Ministry

14 Feb 16:56 1 article

Proposal on structure of Department of Military Affairs sent to Defence Ministry

In addition to the CDS at the helm, the proposed DMA will have a Secretary, Transformation and Coordination, which will be the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, an Additional Secretary and five Joint Secretaries.

14 Feb 16:56 The Hindu 6679535024778961936.html
Andy Biggs slams 'disparate treatment' of Roger Stone compared to Democrats

14 Feb 17:44 1 article

Andy Biggs slams 'disparate treatment' of Roger Stone compared to Democrats

The original charge made by Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors against former Trump associate Roger Stone -- as well as lesser and/or nonexistent sentences for wrongdoing Democrats -- appears as "disparate treatment," Arizona Republican congressman Andy Biggs said Friday.

14 Feb 17:44 Fox News 7362823820836551337.html
World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world

14 Feb 09:28 1 article

World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world

FABEC OPS Theatre returns to World ATM Congress 2020 with a bold agenda centred on new operational concepts including urban air mobility, dynamic airspace configuration, initial Trajectory-Based Operations (iTBO), data sharing, resilience management, interdependencies of ATM performance, understanding delay, and the value of forecasts. The presentations, chosen from more than 50 requests received from five continents, provide valuable insight into new systems entering the market. Speakers will share their experiences and exchange views with industry experts in an international forum

14 Feb 09:28 TravelDailyNews International 1304175787761417654.html
Man in his 70s arrested by gardaí investigating Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations

14 Feb 11:35 1 article

Man in his 70s arrested by gardaí investigating Scouting Ireland sex abuse allegations

A man in his 70s has been arrested by gardaí investigating complaints about an individual associ...

14 Feb 11:35 Newstalk 7635722258511203421.html
Shame on you Twitter trolls for doubting Zulaikha Patel’s activism

14 Feb 12:44 1 article

Shame on you Twitter trolls for doubting Zulaikha Patel’s activism

The girl who sparked the Afro protests at Pretoria Girls High School in 2016 was invited to attend the State of the Nation Address on Thursday.

14 Feb 12:44 www.iol.co.za 17825112355477672.html
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland

14 Feb 12:29 1 article

SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland

Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".

14 Feb 12:29 The Irish News 993065632618824.html
Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change: He ‘may be Argentinean but God is Brazilian’

14 Feb 13:27 1 article

Brazil’s president blasts Pope Francis on Amazon climate change: He ‘may be Argentinean but God is Brazilian’

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, who embraces his comparison to President Trump, blasted Pope Francis for his plea to protect the Amazon from climate change.

14 Feb 13:27 Fox News 7362823820623666261.html
Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump

14 Feb 17:45 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 17:45 Breitbart 3148363490826494743.html
Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue

14 Feb 17:48 1 article

Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue

President Duterte does not believe that his drug war poster boy Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido is involved in the illegal drug trade and maintained someone was trying to ruin his reputation, Malacañang said.

14 Feb 17:48 Manila Bulletin News 7849457201087794668.html
US-China bickering threatens to hobble world’s virus fight

14 Feb 12:22 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:22 Livemint 6614605819220587563.html
U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour

14 Feb 14:39 1 article

U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour

Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of

14 Feb 14:39 Africanews 6630243979102875118.html
McConnell Urges Trump To Listen To Bill Barr And Cool It On The Tweets

14 Feb 15:18 1 article

McConnell Urges Trump To Listen To Bill Barr And Cool It On The Tweets

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on Thursday night that President Donald Trump should lay off on tweeting his...

14 Feb 15:18 Talking Points Memo 4598529367032919812.html
Democrats introduce resolution seeking resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller

14 Feb 16:03 1 article

Democrats introduce resolution seeking resignation of White House adviser Stephen Miller

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

14 Feb 16:03 Washington Examiner 4625792333642285661.html
Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

14 Feb 17:12 1 article

Pavlensky, artist provocateur, claims top French political scalp

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

14 Feb 17:12 Pulse Live 3606876835522634019.html
Gun-Free Britain? Nearly 10,000 Gun Crimes Committed in One Year

14 Feb 10:26 1 article

Gun-Free Britain? Nearly 10,000 Gun Crimes Committed in One Year

The number of gun crimes committed in the UK has increased by 27 per cent in the past five years and the number of guns seized has quadrupled

14 Feb 10:26 Breitbart 3148363492658694043.html
Pakistan government's new social media rules draw criticism

14 Feb 12:26 1 article

Pakistan government's new social media rules draw criticism

Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating cyberspace which opponents say could be used to stifle dissent and free speech.

14 Feb 12:26 Aljazeera 6642629763477300265.html
Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details

14 Feb 12:27 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:27 Yahoo 7097669637600179942.html
This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

14 Feb 12:17 1 article

This Week in Pictures: 8 -14 February

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

14 Feb 12:17 Sputniknews 967333867752457508.html
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative

14 Feb 13:48 1 article

Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative

Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.

14 Feb 13:48 Cointelegraph 3050247240163091766.html
Clonmel Show Society pay tribute to Dr Richard Quirke's lasting legacy

14 Feb 15:59 1 article

Clonmel Show Society pay tribute to Dr Richard Quirke's lasting legacy

KNOWN FOR HIS HUMOUR, INITIATIVE AND MOTIVATION

14 Feb 15:59 TipperaryLive 1097599578497167466.html
AEP to welcome Moldova's Central Election Commission officials for exchange of experience

14 Feb 15:38 1 article

AEP to welcome Moldova's Central Election Commission officials for exchange of experience

A delegation of Moldova's Central Election Commission will be calling on Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) on Saturday and Sunday...

14 Feb 15:38 Stiri pe surse 4858045013922131749.html
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

14 Feb 15:21 1 article

Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares

Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They

14 Feb 15:21 Yahoo 7097669638508049192.html
DoT's Jan 23 order issued without telecom minister, secy consent: Sources

14 Feb 17:00 1 article

DoT's Jan 23 order issued without telecom minister, secy consent: Sources

A senior government official privy to the development said the January 23 order was issued by the DoT without the consent of the telecom minister or DoT secretary

14 Feb 17:00 Business-Standard 1502508924694755195.html
Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt

14 Feb 09:51 1 article

Italy's Renzi boycotts cabinet meet, challenges PM to find a new govt

ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Italy’s government could collapse after his small party boycotted a cabinet meeting over a contested justice reform and the prime minister suggested he was ready to resign.

14 Feb 09:51 Reuters 8334514181633312669.html
Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib

14 Feb 12:30 1 article

Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib

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

14 Feb 12:30 Haaretz 1431421787678875320.html
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'

14 Feb 12:56 1 article

Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'

Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashed Donald Trump at an event in New York City on Tuesday while simultaneously showing support for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. 

14 Feb 12:56 Fox News 7362823820416464674.html
Turkey's 'Irresponsible Statements' About Shelling of Syrian Army Escalates Tensions - Russian MoD

14 Feb 13:11 1 article

Turkey's 'Irresponsible Statements' About Shelling of Syrian Army Escalates Tensions - Russian MoD

Earlier, the Turkish military announced that it had 'neutralized' 63 more Syrian troops in Idlib province, with the two countries getting into a shooting war this week after the shelling of a Turkish observation post on Monday.

14 Feb 13:11 Sputniknews 967333868876104221.html
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death

14 Feb 14:31 1 article

As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death

The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...

14 Feb 14:31 DAILY SABAH 8383944809627898564.html
6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus

14 Feb 14:42 1 article

6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus

Confirmed cases in mainland China rose to 63,851 by the end of Thursday, up 5,090 from the previous day. The death toll rose 121 to 1,380.

14 Feb 14:42 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836251809842.html
‘Social roots of the current protest stronger than JP movement,’ says Gyan Prakash

14 Feb 10:15 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:15 The Hindu 6679535024970063237.html
Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official

14 Feb 11:20 1 article

Yemen's Huthis drop 'tax' threat that jeopardised aid: UN official

Yemen's Huthi rebels have dropped a threat to impose a tax on aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world's biggest humanitarian operation.

14 Feb 11:20 Digital Journal 4566489172670316661.html
Tayport gran faces deportation to Ukraine and being torn from away her only family

14 Feb 14:51 1 article

Tayport gran faces deportation to Ukraine and being torn from away her only family

A Fife grandmother who is facing the threat of deportation at any minute has pinned her final hope on a review pledged by a government minister.

14 Feb 14:51 The Courier 4275302767369639411.html
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal

14 Feb 15:39 2 articles

Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal

There were no doctors, nurses or medical equipment at the Wuhan hotel converted into a temporary quarantine facility for suspected coronavirus ...

14 Feb 15:39 CNA 5644198863902533289.html
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal

The Wangs are among tens of thousands of families devastated by the coronavirus in Wuhan, where the medical system has been overwhelmed by the outbreak, despite massive reinforcements and two speedily built new hospitals.

14 Feb 14:28 The Jakarta Post 7678601103163603224.html
EVIDENCE: Anti-Stone Juror Lied During Jury Selection, Tweeted About Trump During Trial

14 Feb 15:11 1 article

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

Mistrial!

14 Feb 15:11 Infowars 1950426315382165326.html
City club to reopen despite drugs and weapons finds

14 Feb 16:52 1 article

City club to reopen despite drugs and weapons finds

A Birmingham rock bar is set to reopen after being closed when police found class A drugs and cash inside a safe.

14 Feb 16:52 Express & Star 7324224458850349263.html
SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR

14 Feb 16:09 1 article

SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR

The apex court had on November 4 last year banned all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. About a month later, on December 9, lifted the ban partially and allowed construction activities between 6 AM and 6 PM, after the Central Pollution Control Board had said that air quality index (AQI) level was not severe at that time.

14 Feb 16:09 The Economic Times 7653256038487567330.html
Police watchdog will investigate football fan baton incident

14 Feb 17:10 1 article

Police watchdog will investigate football fan baton incident

A 16-year-old boy was hit over the head during trouble between supporters following a local derby.

14 Feb 17:10 Shropshire Star 3480199992412035125.html
Samsung's jailed board chairman has resigned

14 Feb 12:19 1 article

Samsung's jailed board chairman has resigned

Lee Sang-hoon was convicted of violating South Korean union labor laws in December 2019, and sentenced to 18 months in prison.

14 Feb 12:19 Business Insider 6060062400514599868.html
Trump Now Freely Admitting He Sent Giuliani To Ukraine After He Previously Denied Doing So

14 Feb 13:30 1 article

Trump Now Freely Admitting He Sent Giuliani To Ukraine After He Previously Denied Doing So

Now that he’s been acquitted, President Donald Trump is now free to finally admit that he did, in fact, send...

14 Feb 13:30 Talking Points Memo 4598529366520333361.html
Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'

14 Feb 13:01 1 article

Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'

The US president also reportedly labelled Pelosi a “person that started an impeachment and lost“, adding that she “goes down as a loser, which she is“.

14 Feb 13:01 Sputniknews 967333869244856578.html
Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500

14 Feb 17:39 1 article

Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. NASCAR drivers may veer to the left during their trip around the oval racetrack, but their fans lean right, which helps explain the regularity with …

14 Feb 17:39 City NEWS 1130 5858657120979167074.html
Donkeys rescued by police after ‘romantic’ Valentine’s Day stroll

14 Feb 08:43 1 article

Donkeys rescued by police after ‘romantic’ Valentine’s Day stroll

The animals were taken to the safety of a field.

14 Feb 08:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774431040162.html
Atlanta prosecutor may open James Brown death investigation after woman comes forward with evidence

14 Feb 12:38 1 article

Atlanta prosecutor may open James Brown death investigation after woman comes forward with evidence

An Atlanta prosecutor is considering whether or not to open an investigation into James Brown's death after a woman came forward claiming another person was involved, his spokesman said.

14 Feb 12:38 Fox News 7362823820700687098.html
They documented the coronavirus crisis in Wuhan, and then they vanished | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

14 Feb 14:33 1 article

They documented the coronavirus crisis in Wuhan, and then they vanished | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HONG KONG >> The beige van squatted outside of a Wuhan hospital, its side and back doors ajar. Fang Bin, a local clothing salesman, peered inside as he walked past. He groaned: “So many dead.” He counted five, six, seven, eight body bags. “This is too many.”

14 Feb 14:33 Star-Advertiser 3439335388814909015.html
Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10

14 Feb 15:34 1 article

Rishi Sunak could be more relaxed on public spending, hints No 10

Newly-appointed chancellor could be given room to manoeuvre with deadline extension

14 Feb 15:34 the Guardian 1491978794642016248.html
Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama

14 Feb 15:09 1 article

Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama

Panamanian police on Thursday recaptured a Dominican man convicted of kidnapping and murdering five young people of Chinese descent, two weeks after he escaped prison for a second time.

14 Feb 15:09 Fox News 7362823820850487109.html
DC’s Generation One Promises a Major Justice Society Revelation

14 Feb 16:39 1 article

DC’s Generation One Promises a Major Justice Society Revelation

DC has unveiled more details about its upcoming Generations line of one-shots exploring the history of the DCU, with the first involving the JSA.

14 Feb 16:39 CBR.com 1295516961760395710.html
Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash

14 Feb 16:37 1 article

Boris Johnson sacks Northern Ireland secretary over Brexit clash

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith just weeks after he helped to restore power-sharing in Stormont. Smith's dismissal has caused widespread shock on both sides of the border.

14 Feb 16:37 IrishCentral 7319968744985536001.html
‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend

14 Feb 16:52 1 article

‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend

Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens

14 Feb 16:52 The Irish Times 8204772969318749245.html
William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial

14 Feb 09:59 1 article

William Tyrrell's family accuse police of 'personal agendas' after closing address in Gary Jubelin trial

NSW detective is defending charges of illegally making recordings during investigation into disappearance of three-year-old William

14 Feb 09:59 the Guardian 1491978795748166043.html
Mmusi Maimane | SONA: Expensive circus should be replaced by televised speech from Union Buildings

14 Feb 11:52 1 article

Mmusi Maimane | SONA: Expensive circus should be replaced by televised speech from Union Buildings

The next president must cancel the costly process and rather resort to something more in line with the needs of the state. Namely a televised speech from the Union Buildings or at best an ordinary sitting of Parliament, writes Mmusi Maimane.

14 Feb 11:52 News24 3752801378547872531.html
'How Did RDX Reach? Probe First, Then Memorial': NCP Questions Centre Over Pulwama Attack

14 Feb 12:18 1 article

'How Did RDX Reach? Probe First, Then Memorial': NCP Questions Centre Over Pulwama Attack

Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik questioned the Centre over why no investigation was set up to probe the Pulwama attack details of which are still scarce

14 Feb 12:18 Republic World 1282918857396272563.html
Scindia Will Also Hit Streets With You: Jyotiraditya Scindia's Promise If MP Govt Defaults

14 Feb 13:03 2 articles

Scindia Will Also Hit Streets With You: Jyotiraditya Scindia's Promise If MP Govt Defaults

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday assured to regularise guest teachers Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, stating that he will be their 'shield & sword'

14 Feb 13:03 Republic World 1282918856690363853.html
Time for Congress to reinvent itself: Jyotiraditya Scindia

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

14 Feb 12:38 The Sentinel 448185206775053618.html
Barbra Streisand: Trump 'Directly Responsible' for Growing Hate Against Children

14 Feb 13:58 1 article

Barbra Streisand: Trump 'Directly Responsible' for Growing Hate Against Children

Actress-singer Barbra Streisand is blaming President Donald Trump for what she believes is growing racism and discrimination among children in the U.S., saying that she is heartbroken over the issue.

14 Feb 13:58 Breitbart 3148363491045615782.html
Pete Buttigieg to Illegal Immigrant: 'I View This as Your Country'

14 Feb 14:01 1 article

Pete Buttigieg to Illegal Immigrant: 'I View This as Your Country'

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg told an illegal immigrant that he views the United States of America as "your country."

14 Feb 14:01 Breitbart 3148363491673086081.html
Sikkim Minister to stern up action against absentees, will pay surprise visits to offices

14 Feb 14:24 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:24 The Sentinel 448185207286560436.html
Data | How many times did incumbents retain power in Assembly elections since 2014?

14 Feb 14:12 1 article

Data | How many times did incumbents retain power in Assembly elections since 2014?

A look at the outcomes of 33 Assembly elections since the BJP's win in the 2014 Lok Sabha election reveals a significant anti-incumbency trend

14 Feb 14:12 The Hindu 6679535024829506839.html
Deciding who wins elections should not be left to courts — Odinkalu

14 Feb 15:07 1 article

Deciding who wins elections should not be left to courts — Odinkalu

He said part of the problems Nigeria is facing is that the judiciary is introducing “tremendous uncertainties” into electoral processes.

14 Feb 15:07 The ICIR 2244788521209320112.html
India’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhere

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

India’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhere

India wants to end encrypted messaging as we know it — and it’s not clear tech companies can win the fight

14 Feb 11:00 The Verge 1337119303704088820.html
Ex-scout leader released without charge in Cork

14 Feb 11:12 1 article

Ex-scout leader released without charge in Cork

Men say abuse happened in man’s home, in scout hall and scout camp

14 Feb 11:12 The Irish Times 8204772967959216019.html
From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East

14 Feb 14:48 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:48 Sputniknews 967333868420769206.html
Teenage boy with 'knife obsession' who stabbed man to death jailed for 4 years

14 Feb 15:26 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:26 mirror 675785260961346093.html
Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

14 Feb 16:06 1 article

Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria

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

14 Feb 16:06 The Globe and Mail 68426409964228887.html
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President

14 Feb 08:50 1 article

Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President

Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.

14 Feb 08:50 Bloomberg.com 4032480120620669074.html
Deaths in Louth - Friday February 14 2020

14 Feb 08:30 1 article

Deaths in Louth - Friday February 14 2020

RIP

14 Feb 08:30 Dundalk Democrat 5738461708197844315.html
Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured

14 Feb 10:07 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:07 www.iol.co.za 17825112714871747.html
The Memo: Super Tuesday looms large for Democrats

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

The Memo: Super Tuesday looms large for Democrats

Super Tuesday is looming larger than ever for the Democratic presidential candidates, even as the next two states to vote, Nevada and South Carolina, command media focus. 

14 Feb 11:00 TheHill 355432918998843635.html
Law student released from prison after two years as high court overturns rape conviction

14 Feb 12:06 1 article

Law student released from prison after two years as high court overturns rape conviction

Osiphesona Ngcanga's future as a law student and an assistant lecturer at Nelson Mandela University was brought to an abrupt end after he started serving his jail time.

14 Feb 12:06 The Citizen 410802302268985427.html
From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads

14 Feb 12:47 1 article

From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads

Japan was on high alert Friday due to the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, including that of two taxi drivers and a doctor, as well as

14 Feb 12:47 The Japan Times 6673764368403000186.html
Police investigating sudden death of woman, 30, in Bridgend

14 Feb 12:22 1 article

Police investigating sudden death of woman, 30, in Bridgend

It is understood she had been dead for several weeks

14 Feb 12:22 Wales Online 7686550515707157166.html
Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies Russian doping graft

14 Feb 14:13 1 article

Too rich to bribe: Diack junior denies Russian doping graft

Papa Massata Diack, the son of former world athletics supremo Lamine Diack, has denied corruption linked to the Russian doping scandal.

14 Feb 14:13 Sport 682566034183568696.html
Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links

14 Feb 14:58 1 article

Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links

It comes weeks after Belgrade and Pristina agreed to resume direct flights for the first time since the Kosovo War.

14 Feb 14:58 euronews 7318238122035739183.html
Harry Dunn’s family accuse PM of delivering ‘nothing of substance’

14 Feb 14:38 1 article

Harry Dunn’s family accuse PM of delivering ‘nothing of substance’

Mr Dunn’s mother said the family feel they have to drag the Government ‘through a hedgerow backwards’.

14 Feb 14:38 Express & Star 7324224460858235010.html
Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan

14 Feb 15:21 1 article

Malema talks ‘love and hate’ in up-down relationship with Gordhan

Malema said just because they once said Gordhan was correct, didn't mean they should keep quiet when he did wrong, in their minds.

14 Feb 15:21 The Citizen 410802301701695451.html
Vernon man already banned from driving gets jail for blowing through red light

14 Feb 15:30 1 article

Vernon man already banned from driving gets jail for blowing through red light

A Vernon man already banned from driving for 10 years was sentenced to six months jail time for blowing through a red light at a busy intersection during ru

14 Feb 15:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245727695502.html
Thousands of government employees work from home as protesters target their offices

14 Feb 17:36 1 article

Thousands of government employees work from home as protesters target their offices

The sounds of singing, drumming and chanting carried through the streets of downtown Victoria on Friday, as people calling themselves Wet’suwet’en land and leadership defenders peacefully. . .

14 Feb 17:36 Times Colonist 7617512061220706094.html
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike

14 Feb 17:06 1 article

State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike

Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st

14 Feb 17:06 The Irish Times 8204772967603156516.html
India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu

14 Feb 10:06 1 article

India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu

Political parties are feeling shy, politicians are feeling shy, Parliament also do not adequately discuss about the issue," Naidu said

14 Feb 10:06 Business-Standard 1502508926045290416.html
New US landmine policy 'reverses global progress' on de-mining

14 Feb 10:35 1 article

New US landmine policy 'reverses global progress' on de-mining

US President Donald Trump late last month cancelled the Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines.

14 Feb 10:35 Aljazeera 6642629763463022854.html
Ex-SoftBank employee indicted over alleged leak to Russian envoy in Japan

14 Feb 11:51 1 article

Ex-SoftBank employee indicted over alleged leak to Russian envoy in Japan

A former SoftBank Corp. employee was indicted Friday on a charge of illegally acquiring corporate secrets, which breaks the law on preventing unfair compet

14 Feb 11:51 The Japan Times 6673764366662583453.html
This Is the Trump-Appointed Federal Prosecutor Barr Tapped to Review Flynn Case

14 Feb 14:19 1 article

This Is the Trump-Appointed Federal Prosecutor Barr Tapped to Review Flynn Case

In latest eye-popping move by the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has tasked a U.S. Attorney to review the case against former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Jeffrey Jensen, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, is an appointee of President Donald Trump and will reportedly be examining the circumstances of the FBI’s Flynn interview.

14 Feb 14:19 Law & Crime 7990899037566237957.html
Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer

14 Feb 14:29 1 article

Two men to be extradited to North for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer

Both men would face life imprisonment if found guilty

14 Feb 14:29 The Irish Times 8204772969006341428.html
Pipeline protesters need to 'check their privilege,' Conservative leader says

14 Feb 16:52 1 article

Pipeline protesters need to 'check their privilege,' Conservative leader says

Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said pipeline protesters standing in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs need to "check their privilege" and stand down.

14 Feb 16:52 CTVNews 2422791597791225432.html
NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea

14 Feb 16:19 1 article

NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea

The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea.

14 Feb 16:19 UNIAN 6863008972310512334.html
TRON Ecosystem Onboards Blockchain Social Network Steemit

14 Feb 16:21 1 article

TRON Ecosystem Onboards Blockchain Social Network Steemit

At a time where the TRON ecosystem is trying to find new use cases, social media industry seems like taking fish to water.

14 Feb 16:21 Finance Magnates 8992138265245207941.html
Trump Administration Report Shows 'False' Justification for Soleimani Killing - Lawmaker

14 Feb 16:02 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 16:02 Sputniknews 967333869397929278.html
Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump

14 Feb 17:05 1 article

Boris Johnson delays plans for US visit after angry phone call with Trump

Boris Johnson is understood to have cancelled plans for a spring visit to the US amid tensions with Donald Trump about the decision to allow Chinese firm Huawei to play a role in the UK’s 5G network.

14 Feb 17:05 The Independent 2511519172002285313.html
Driver stopped as police find drugs stuffed in Sainsbury's bag for life

14 Feb 17:39 1 article

Driver stopped as police find drugs stuffed in Sainsbury's bag for life

The haul of narcotics, believed to be cannabis, was seized

14 Feb 17:39 birminghammail 8288260685428185469.html
While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference

14 Feb 08:40 1 article

While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference

Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."

14 Feb 08:40 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748164725514.html
Nirbhaya case: SC junks accused Vinay Sharma's plea; dismisses 'mentally ill' argument

14 Feb 10:40 1 article

Nirbhaya case: SC junks accused Vinay Sharma's plea; dismisses 'mentally ill' argument

In a recent development, the SC dismissed the plea of Vinay Sharma,one of the accused in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case. The top court had also rejected Sharma's counsel A P Singh's request to peruse the original file of recommendation made by the Lieutenant Governor and Delhi home minister Satyendra Jain for rejection of his mercy petition.

14 Feb 10:40 Business Today 1145527430886630950.html
Singapore drops cringe-infected rap track for citizens to dance the virus away

14 Feb 10:09 1 article

Singapore drops cringe-infected rap track for citizens to dance the virus away

Singapore today unleashed its strongest weapon in the current public health crisis – a rap jingle about washing hands. 

14 Feb 10:09 Coconuts 8871564983595526894.html
People of Delhi wanted to defeat BJP at all costs: Congress leader Rajeev Shukla

14 Feb 11:48 1 article

People of Delhi wanted to defeat BJP at all costs: Congress leader Rajeev Shukla

He added that his party would introspect on why it failed to get a single seat in the polls, results of which were announced on February 11.

14 Feb 11:48 The Hindu 6679535025998265928.html
Jaishankar versus Ramachandra Guha: A legacy of Nehru-Patel rivalry

14 Feb 12:24 1 article

Jaishankar versus Ramachandra Guha: A legacy of Nehru-Patel rivalry

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday gave a pithy response to historian Ramachandra Guha on Twitter over his spiteful comment on the history

14 Feb 12:24 The Sentinel 448185207424545924.html
OK GOP Pushes Local Control on Arming Teachers for Classroom Defense

14 Feb 14:04 1 article

OK GOP Pushes Local Control on Arming Teachers for Classroom Defense

Oklahoma State Sen. David Bullard and State Rep. Sean Roberts are pushing legislation to streamline arming teachers.

14 Feb 14:04 Breitbart 3148363492603373874.html
Gang kills four police in operation to free leader

14 Feb 14:30 1 article

Gang kills four police in operation to free leader

Armed men killed four police officers and wounded another four as they freed a leader of the notorious MS-13 gang from a court in Honduras, authorities said.

14 Feb 14:30 Digital Journal 4566489172702715747.html
How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others

14 Feb 15:39 1 article

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others

A former Michigan State University gymnastics coach was convicted Friday on charges that she lied to police when she denied that two teen athletes told her of sexual abuse by...

14 Feb 15:39 The Seattle Times 9121942837797804794.html
Police: Employees helped plan 2 recent Middletown gas station robberies

14 Feb 17:58 1 article

Police: Employees helped plan 2 recent Middletown gas station robberies

MIDDLETOWN — Two gas station employees have been arrested this month for allegedly setting up robberies at their Middletown businesses.

14 Feb 17:58 Whio 8204027955619442988.html
Alyth stalker spent Christmas behind bars after leaving beer and chocolates on teen victim’s doorstep

14 Feb 08:03 1 article

Alyth stalker spent Christmas behind bars after leaving beer and chocolates on teen victim’s doorstep

A stalker spent Christmas behind bars after leaving chocolates, a CD and beer at the door of his teenage victim’s home.

14 Feb 08:03 The Courier 4275302768089901292.html
Dealer jailed after wallet full of cocaine is found in street, Perth Sheriff Court hears

14 Feb 10:18 1 article

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

Police seized "a number of drugs"

14 Feb 10:18 dailyrecord 552235479538248961.html
Louth Tidy Towns Together thank election candidates for supporting campaign

14 Feb 10:32 1 article

Louth Tidy Towns Together thank election candidates for supporting campaign

Louth Tidy Towns Together

14 Feb 10:32 Dundalk Democrat 5738461709519854111.html
7 Years 18 Replacements: Did Uhuru Get it Wrong With Cabinet?

14 Feb 10:49 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:49 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838152972751967.html
Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch

14 Feb 12:11 1 article

Felt Bad: Mamata Banerjee on Not Being Invited to East-West Metro Launch

Banerjee, who was the railway minister from 2009-2011, said that she was not even informed about the inauguration after having shed tears years back to get the project approved.

14 Feb 12:11 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084236227137.html
Police ordered to conclude searches on Echesa’s properties by Monday, free him afterwards

14 Feb 13:55 1 article

Police ordered to conclude searches on Echesa’s properties by Monday, free him afterwards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa is likely to spend the weekend in police custody pending the conclusion of a police - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

14 Feb 13:55 Capital News 7605153804449593755.html
How Trump’s Relationship With Barr Got So Complicated

14 Feb 14:41 1 article

How Trump’s Relationship With Barr Got So Complicated

A whipsaw week of charged decisions by the Justice Department, some favored by the president and others not, has bewildered much of Washington.

14 Feb 14:41 NY Times 1961078288508716613.html
Trump to Give 'Start Your Engines' Command at Daytona

14 Feb 16:18 1 article

Trump to Give 'Start Your Engines' Command at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will give the command for drivers to start their engines before the Daytona 500.

14 Feb 16:18 Breitbart 3148363490966263592.html
Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

14 Feb 16:03 1 article

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

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

14 Feb 16:03 Livemint 6614605817598451447.html
Criminals with rape, manslaughter convictions spared deportation as UK court backs activists

14 Feb 16:40 1 article

Criminals with rape, manslaughter convictions spared deportation as UK court backs activists

Criminals with convictions for rape and manslaughter are among the violent and sexual offenders who were spared deportation to Jamaica after a British court backed a challenge brought by left-wing activists and had them removed from a deportation flight.

14 Feb 16:40 Fox News 7362823819841893206.html
Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries

14 Feb 17:49 1 article

Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries

The Philippines can survive even without military support from the United States, a Palace official said Friday following the move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the western power.

14 Feb 17:49 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200569739823.html
Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims

14 Feb 08:15 1 article

Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims

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

14 Feb 08:15 Daily Nation 7421817125073677993.html
Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child

14 Feb 08:43 1 article

Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child

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

14 Feb 08:43 Coconuts 8871564983961630569.html
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun

14 Feb 09:48 1 article

NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun

NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah

14 Feb 09:48 The Guardian 7580308505277634995.html
Govt must hear voices of protest: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on anti-CAA stir

14 Feb 10:46 1 article

Govt must hear voices of protest: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on anti-CAA stir

He asserts that there is an urgent need to create an environment of social harmony

14 Feb 10:46 Business-Standard 1502508926028775785.html
Syria government forces chip away at rebel enclave

14 Feb 10:30 1 article

Syria government forces chip away at rebel enclave

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

14 Feb 10:30 Digital Journal 4566489172161857356.html
Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp

14 Feb 12:00 1 article

Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp

It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison. 

14 Feb 12:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480121216603465.html
2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

14 Feb 13:30 1 article

2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

The rule of law is larger than any Democratic candidacy.

14 Feb 13:30 Bloomberg.com 4032480120959010827.html
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R318m to Sassa

14 Feb 14:18 1 article

ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R318m to Sassa

'We call on the Hawks to re-open an investigation into the past relationship between CPS, the ministry and Sassa,' Corruption Watch said.

14 Feb 14:18 The Citizen 410802302000531797.html
Ready to give up forest portfolio if CM wants me to: Anand Singh

14 Feb 14:47 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:47 The Hindu 6679535025432148362.html
Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria

14 Feb 15:18 1 article

Russians Pressure U.S. Forces in Northeast Syria

Russian troops are engaging in standoffs with U.S. troops guarding oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State.

14 Feb 15:18 NY Times 1961078289001114783.html
Global defense spending sees biggest jump in 10 years, report says

14 Feb 15:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:44 DAILY SABAH 8383944808932144695.html
German police arrest 12 over far-right plot to spark 'civil-war-like situation'

14 Feb 16:08 1 article

German police arrest 12 over far-right plot to spark 'civil-war-like situation'

Prosecutors say group planned attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims

14 Feb 16:08 the Guardian 1491978794546732420.html
New Tory MP pictured with alleged far-right activists

14 Feb 16:36 1 article

New Tory MP pictured with alleged far-right activists

Investigation called for after Dehenna Davison linked with ‘extremist individuals’

14 Feb 16:36 the Guardian 1491978794990274628.html
Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry

14 Feb 16:33 1 article

Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry

The energy giant agreed to a U-turn after the minimum payment rise, from £1 to £5, attracted a 90,000-strong petition and a story on Mirror Online

14 Feb 16:33 mirror 675785260082171768.html
Man arrested after being found with knuckle duster and taser disguised as torch

14 Feb 16:52 1 article

Man arrested after being found with knuckle duster and taser disguised as torch

A 19-year-old man found in possession of a knuckle duster and a taser which was disguised as a torch has been arrested by police.

14 Feb 16:52 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151563190703.html
Video of Pakistani Policeman Removing Turban From Sikh's Head Enrages Indian Community

14 Feb 16:27 1 article

Video of Pakistani Policeman Removing Turban From Sikh's Head Enrages Indian Community

New Delhi (Sputnik): The treatment of minorities in Pakistan has long been a concern for Indians, with rising numbers of reports of forced conversion of girls from minorities, and attacks on temples and people from the Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities.

14 Feb 16:27 Sputniknews 967333868261560427.html
Outgoing DSCC Mayor Khokon seeks AL's ticket in race for Taposh's seat

14 Feb 17:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 17:44 Bdnews24 8119004129800596414.html
Why doesn't boxing care about gender-based violence?

14 Feb 08:00 1 article

Why doesn't boxing care about gender-based violence?

The Gervonta Davis video is the latest example of the boxing industry’s self-serving indifference when it comes to punishing violence against women

14 Feb 08:00 the Guardian 1491978795762898103.html
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush

14 Feb 08:00 1 article

Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush

When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.

14 Feb 08:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284488165079117.html
Virus fears send Wall Street down after UK finance minister quits

14 Feb 09:37 1 article

Virus fears send Wall Street down after UK finance minister quits

China has been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its transparent handling of the outbreak.

14 Feb 09:37 Deccan Herald 2027555797985990615.html
EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards

14 Feb 09:11 1 article

EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards

EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Act, which established Kāinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban Development Bill now seeks to do is to position this entity as an urban development authority and endow it with a suite of powers to enable it to undertake urban development at pace and scale.

14 Feb 09:11 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314978928166.html
Supreme Court order on decriminalising politics will help set new moral yardsticks: EC

14 Feb 12:32 2 articles

Supreme Court order on decriminalising politics will help set new moral yardsticks: EC

In a statement, the commission said it will reissue with changes its October 10 2018 instructions and guidelines for ensuring publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates and the concerned political parties for the information of voters following the apex court order.

14 Feb 12:32 The Economic Times 7653256036739824934.html
SC order on decriminalising politics will help strengthen democracy: EC

In October 2018, the poll panel made it compulsory for candidates contesting elections to advertise their criminal antecedents in television and newspapers at least thrice during electioneering

14 Feb 11:16 Business-Standard 1502508925395236984.html
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

14 Feb 11:16 1 article

US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

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

14 Feb 11:16 Deccan Herald 2027555797067795443.html
Post Office jail terms 'a national scandal', says Telford MP Lucy Allan

14 Feb 12:58 1 article

Post Office jail terms 'a national scandal', says Telford MP Lucy Allan

Telford MP Lucy Allan has called for a parliamentary debate into the "national scandal" which saw a Shropshire post office worker jailed because of a computer glitch.

14 Feb 12:58 Shropshire Star 3480199992952880611.html
In 2 years, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns

14 Feb 12:59 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:59 WSVN 7News 4504855330806801655.html
Man who ‘tried to snatch girl, 11, while she walked with sister, four, in Sheffield’ arrested

14 Feb 13:29 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 13:29 The Sun 7379604593222900225.html
ACT Leader Welcomes Abortion Legislation Progress

14 Feb 14:49 1 article

ACT Leader Welcomes Abortion Legislation Progress

The release of the Abortion Legislation Committee’s report today is a welcome, and crucial step in abortion law reform and women’s rights in New Zealand,” says ACT Leader and MP for Epsom David Seymour.

14 Feb 14:49 SCOOP 5315658999610633378.html
Police hunt man after money stolen from Perthshire church

14 Feb 15:34 1 article

Police hunt man after money stolen from Perthshire church

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

14 Feb 15:34 The Courier 4275302767685616684.html
Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school

14 Feb 16:09 1 article

Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school

Police were called out to a Shrewsbury primary school after two boys brought a Stanley knife onto the premises.

14 Feb 16:09 Shropshire Star 3480199991789120295.html
Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'

14 Feb 17:44 1 article

Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'

Mark Duffy says police searched his home for two hours but only seized a plastic sign and fabric

14 Feb 17:44 the Guardian 1491978796280279338.html
U.P. Oppn. seeks judicial probe into deaths in anti-CAA clashes

14 Feb 17:42 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 17:42 The Hindu 6679535025629587955.html
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees

14 Feb 17:08 1 article

Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees

Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas

14 Feb 17:08 The Guardian 7580308505201390211.html
View: Arvind Kejriwal's victory showed he has learnt lessons from past

14 Feb 17:56 1 article

View: Arvind Kejriwal's victory showed he has learnt lessons from past

Kejriwals tactics must be seen in the backdrop of inclusive nationalists being in retreat for several decades, particularly after the onset of the Modi era. Over the last 70-odd years, the scales have gradually tilted in favour of ‘cultural nationalists, reflected in political leaders since Indira Gandhi embracing what is dubbed as ‘soft Hindutva.

14 Feb 17:56 The Economic Times 7653256037645451736.html
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament

14 Feb 10:55 1 article

New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament

The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.

14 Feb 10:55 SCOOP 5315658999531686526.html
Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case

14 Feb 12:09 1 article

Judge Blasts Police Over “Transphobic” Tweet Visit, in Closely Watched Internet Law Case

In a case closely watched by specialists in IT and internet law, as well as the information security community, a judge has ruled in favour of...

14 Feb 12:09 Computer Business Review 8072376451942788093.html
Bernie Sanders will be good for American economy, top economist says after Goldman Sachs attack

14 Feb 13:04 1 article

Bernie Sanders will be good for American economy, top economist says after Goldman Sachs attack

Bernie Sanders’ economic policies would be good for the American economy, according to a new book by a renowned economist.

14 Feb 13:04 The Independent 2511519171682308187.html
Members of white nationalist groups can join US military, official says

14 Feb 13:00 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 13:00 Israel National News 5374683670670242859.html
French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally

14 Feb 13:05 1 article

French politicians outraged after sex tape ends Paris mayoral bid for Macron ally

Rivals from across France's political spectrum joined in a chorus of alarm and dismay Friday, and warned that French democracy is in danger after an online leak of sexual images led an associate of F…

14 Feb 13:05 France 24 5635134571855423548.html
School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin

14 Feb 14:23 1 article

School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin

All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.

14 Feb 14:23 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314650472437.html
Convicted paramilitary refused permission to take partner on holiday in Republic

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

Convicted paramilitary refused permission to take partner on holiday in Republic

A MAN convicted of paramilitary offences has been refused permission to take his partner to the Republic for a five night break over concerns he may flee the jurisdiction.

14 Feb 15:00 The Irish News 993066119452085.html
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan

14 Feb 16:11 1 article

Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.

14 Feb 16:11 www.iol.co.za 17825111522669459.html
Woman arrested after faking coronavirus to skip queue at doctor's surgery

14 Feb 16:20 1 article

Woman arrested after faking coronavirus to skip queue at doctor's surgery

Claudia Maria Rosa da Silva went to the health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, claiming to have the virus saying she had just returned from Hong Kong

14 Feb 16:20 mirror 675785259924624975.html
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband

14 Feb 16:12 1 article

Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband

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

14 Feb 16:12 The Irish Times 8204772968492547211.html
Snapchat will soon offer mental health support when searching sensitive topics

14 Feb 17:50 1 article

Snapchat will soon offer mental health support when searching sensitive topics

In the coming months, Snapchat will roll out a new "Help For You" feature that will provide resources to users when they search sensitive terms involving subjects like anxiety, depression, bullying, and more.

14 Feb 17:50 Android Central 29040142218938826.html
Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations

14 Feb 17:56 1 article

Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations

‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.

14 Feb 17:56 Manila Bulletin News 7849457201132423113.html
Indo-US Relationship 'most Transformational' In Current Era: Ambassador Sandhu

14 Feb 09:00 1 article

Indo-US Relationship 'most Transformational' In Current Era: Ambassador Sandhu

The relationship between India and the United States – the two largest democracies of the world – is seen as the most transformational one in the current era, New Delhi's top envoy to the US has said.

14 Feb 09:00 Republic World 1282918856680275351.html
Montenegro needs own church to repel Serb nationalism: president

14 Feb 09:50 1 article

Montenegro needs own church to repel Serb nationalism: president

Montenegro needs its own Orthodox church to ward off meddling from Serbia and cement its identity, President Milo Djukanovic told AFP, as tensions seethe over who controls a faith shared by both countries.

14 Feb 09:50 Digital Journal 4566489172408165506.html
USTR Robert Lighthizer unlikely to visit India ahead of Trump's tour

14 Feb 10:42 1 article

USTR Robert Lighthizer unlikely to visit India ahead of Trump's tour

The two countries are negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and promote two-way commerce

14 Feb 10:42 Business-Standard 1502508926376460088.html
Darshan Is All Set To Star In Director Prakash’s Upcoming Political Film

14 Feb 10:36 1 article

Darshan Is All Set To Star In Director Prakash’s Upcoming Political Film

According to a few media reports, Sandalwood superstar Darshan has given his nod to star in director Prakash’s upcoming political film. The talented actor is well known for extending his help to his industry friends in their political careers. He has previously campaigned for their win irrespective of party affiliation

14 Feb 10:36 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703244924967488.html
Solidarity's Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad election after losing Dáil seat

14 Feb 10:58 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:58 Newstalk 7635722259520878239.html
Turkish Military Says 'Neutralised' 6 Kurdistan Workers’ Party Members in Northern Iraq

14 Feb 10:07 1 article

Turkish Military Says 'Neutralised' 6 Kurdistan Workers’ Party Members in Northern Iraq

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Turkish Air Force neutralised six members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designates as a terrorist group, in airstrikes carried out on the Qandil region in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday.

14 Feb 10:07 Sputniknews 967333867607616433.html
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home

14 Feb 13:55 1 article

Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home

There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.

14 Feb 13:55 The Citizen 410802302201828746.html
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition

14 Feb 13:40 1 article

Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition

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

14 Feb 13:40 The Irish Times 8204772969022508888.html
Russia hints at Belarus joining it in a unified state in exchange for oil deal: Lukashenko

14 Feb 13:06 1 article

Russia hints at Belarus joining it in a unified state in exchange for oil deal: Lukashenko

MINSK (Reuters) - Moscow has hinted at giving Minsk a deal on energy prices in exchange for Belarus joining Russia in a unified state, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday, the state news agency Belta reported.

14 Feb 13:06 Reuters 8334514181398986651.html
Zimbabwe court clears opposition official facing subversion charges

14 Feb 14:12 1 article

Zimbabwe court clears opposition official facing subversion charges

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

14 Feb 14:12 Reuters 8334514181546936910.html
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First

14 Feb 15:17 1 article

Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First

The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.

14 Feb 15:17 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314520013784.html
Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video

14 Feb 16:06 1 article

Boris Johnson at first cabinet meeting since reshuffle: 'We're here to deliver' – video

Former chancellor Sajid Javid resigned amid the cabinet reshuffle as Johnson pushed him to sack his advisers to stay in government

14 Feb 16:06 the Guardian 1491978796174915008.html
Police open road near Co-op Refinery

14 Feb 17:24 1 article

Police open road near Co-op Refinery

After a week of traffic restrictions, a road running alongside the Co-op Refinery Complex is again open to all motorists.

14 Feb 17:24 Regina Leader-Post 1297111427160777204.html
World Vision donates water purifiers to NADMO

14 Feb 17:53 1 article

World Vision donates water purifiers to NADMO

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:53 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609936552780.html
Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy

14 Feb 17:19 1 article

Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy

Also: U.S. Senator warns of Huawei risks

14 Feb 17:19 The Globe and Mail 68426409883486072.html
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus

14 Feb 08:30 1 article

Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus

  The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.

14 Feb 08:30 Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd 2672168647628197446.html
Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police

14 Feb 08:21 1 article

Seven killed, five injured as gunmen in military uniform attack Kaduna community - Police

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, border community between Kajuru

14 Feb 08:21 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301379572824.html
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped

14 Feb 09:02 1 article

As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped

For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.

14 Feb 09:02 Bdnews24 8119004130262474719.html
Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'

14 Feb 10:21 1 article

Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'

'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement

14 Feb 10:21 Haaretz 1431421788489925376.html
Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19

14 Feb 10:31 1 article

Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19

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

14 Feb 10:31 NST Online 3702929169896006168.html
'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown

The administration’s anti-immigrant agenda has made people fearful of accepting help they are legally entitled to

14 Feb 11:00 the Guardian 1491978794429449601.html
Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization

14 Feb 14:30 1 article

Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization

Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.

14 Feb 14:30 phys.org 3476726123841144677.html
Thai man fires dozens of gunshots in central Bangkok, days after Korat mass shooting

14 Feb 14:35 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:35 CNA 5644198862827302623.html
Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video

14 Feb 15:02 1 article

Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video

Rebecca Long-Bailey, speaking in Salford, made her case to be the next Labour leader in a four-point plan to rebuild the party

14 Feb 15:02 the Guardian 1491978795881121675.html
Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings

14 Feb 15:30 1 article

Giuliani Claims Dems Want To ‘Literally Kill’ Him Due To His Ukraine Ramblings

Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, said Thursday night that Democrats want to “kill” him because of supposed insider...

14 Feb 15:30 Talking Points Memo 4598529367468613624.html
3 suspected NPA rebels killed in Ilocos Sur encounter

14 Feb 15:08 1 article

3 suspected NPA rebels killed in Ilocos Sur encounter

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

14 Feb 15:08 Manila Bulletin News 7849457199419669575.html
BJP guilty of using blood and sacrifice of soldiers for votes: Jaiveer Shergill

14 Feb 16:02 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 16:02 Deccan Herald 2027555796330999512.html
‘I would stand up for him and wipe his tears’ – friends, family remember Ferndale High pupil

14 Feb 17:03 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 17:03 The Citizen 410802301391701473.html
Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police

14 Feb 17:42 1 article

Brother of CAA violence victim files complaint against police

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

14 Feb 17:42 The Hindu 6679535024790674210.html
Libya's GNA demands UN call Haftar to account for cease-fire violations

14 Feb 09:12 1 article

Libya's GNA demands UN call Haftar to account for cease-fire violations

The Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord GNA called on the U.N. on Thursday to bring putschist Khalifa Haftar to...

14 Feb 09:12 DAILY SABAH 8383944809147876304.html
Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister

14 Feb 10:02 1 article

Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister

Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.

14 Feb 10:02 Forces Network 3883413829131315309.html
How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy

14 Feb 11:07 1 article

How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy

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

14 Feb 11:07 Daily Nation 7421817125471998376.html
Hardik Patel's wife unable to bear separation from missing husband

14 Feb 11:47 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:47 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364421508311.html
The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS

14 Feb 12:00 1 article

The Inconvenient Truth About ISIS

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

14 Feb 12:00 The Atlantic 100708436606799656.html
Florida woman neglected dogs, tossed their bodies in trash, police say

14 Feb 12:39 1 article

Florida woman neglected dogs, tossed their bodies in trash, police say

A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found that she neglected her dogs, then threw their bodies in a trash bin when they died, police said.

14 Feb 12:39 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202954519719.html
Prepare to protest till CAA, NRC and NPR are withdrawn, says CPI(M)

14 Feb 12:21 1 article

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

‘People of Delhi have voted against the dark laws’

14 Feb 12:21 The Hindu 6679535025419915901.html
Two Dead in Mi-8 Helicopter Crash in Russia's Yamal - Emergency Services

14 Feb 12:35 1 article

Two Dead in Mi-8 Helicopter Crash in Russia's Yamal - Emergency Services

Earlier on Friday, a Mi-8 transport helicopter, carrying 10 people on board, made a hard landing in Russia's northern Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, a representative of the region's emergency services said.

14 Feb 12:35 Sputniknews 967333868658131344.html
Police seek help finding man who burglarized Summerlin church

14 Feb 13:00 1 article

Police seek help finding man who burglarized Summerlin church

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who burglarized a Summerlin church.

14 Feb 13:00 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837111950517.html
Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar

14 Feb 14:06 1 article

Legislation for establishment of National Youth Foundation soon: Usman Dar

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

14 Feb 14:06 Dispatch News Desk 1078940131088849982.html
Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline

14 Feb 14:59 1 article

Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline

President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.

14 Feb 14:59 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162284782304.html
Ethiopia parliamentary election: Poll announced for August 29

14 Feb 15:37 1 article

Ethiopia parliamentary election: Poll announced for August 29

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

14 Feb 15:37 Aljazeera 6642629761942004583.html
Omagh mum and child 'lucky to survive' jump from window during alleged hate crime, says judge

14 Feb 15:17 1 article

Omagh mum and child 'lucky to survive' jump from window during alleged hate crime, says judge

A mother and her three-year-old son who plunged from an upstairs window during a suspected hate crime were lucky not to have been killed, a High Court judge has said.

14 Feb 15:17 The Irish News 993066801725433.html
Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham

14 Feb 16:47 1 article

Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham

The group have asked for the decision to cancel the preacher's appearance to be reversed

14 Feb 16:47 dailyrecord 552235479127170070.html
Ayanna Pressley: Constitution is 'sexist by its very design'

14 Feb 17:40 1 article

Ayanna Pressley: Constitution is 'sexist by its very design'

Rep. Ayanna Pressley said the Constitution is “sexist by its very design” and keeps women in “shackles.”

14 Feb 17:40 Washington Examiner 4625792332591534514.html
Rapper offers free 'hip hop breathing' exercises to tackle knife crime

14 Feb 08:19 1 article

Rapper offers free 'hip hop breathing' exercises to tackle knife crime

N1 is also releasing the first hip hop/yoga album - which includes deep breathing.

14 Feb 08:19 Metro 970161747698912789.html
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas

14 Feb 09:30 1 article

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas

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

14 Feb 09:30 Reuters 8334514181582643113.html
Online posts claiming student arrested due to COVID-19 untrue, say Johor health authorities

14 Feb 12:23 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:23 CNA 5644198863193860952.html
Turkey increases security at Russian embassy in Ankara over threats

14 Feb 14:20 1 article

Turkey increases security at Russian embassy in Ankara over threats

Turkish officials have increased security at the Russian Embassy in Ankara in the wake of threats addressed to Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov due to an escalation of tensions in Syria’s Idlib, spokesperson for the Russian diplomatic mission in Turkey Irina Kasimova informed TASS on Friday. “Yes, it is true, tensions have escalated lately. Due to this, we asked the Turkish officials to apply additional security measures,” she said. According to Kasimova, the Russian ambassador is receiving messages warning him against going out on the streets of Ankara. “We understand that the people who write this are unlikely to go out and kill, this is a way of expressing their anger. However, we need to take this into account,” she noted. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted a rise in tensions in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the past few weeks. The Russian and Turkish military attempted to establish a ceasefire in the region, however, terrorist attacks persisted. As a result, military specialists from Russia and Turkey…

14 Feb 14:20 AMN 4125648317725531794.html
BS Yediyurappa may change forest minister

14 Feb 14:16 1 article

BS Yediyurappa may change forest minister

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

14 Feb 14:16 The Economic Times 7653256036388360024.html
'We Won't Stop': Despite Leader's Resignation, Algerians Keep Up Protest One Year On

14 Feb 15:47 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:47 Haaretz 1431421787362013365.html
Fazlur Rehman should be tried under Article 6, says PM Imran

14 Feb 15:56 1 article

Fazlur Rehman should be tried under Article 6, says PM Imran

The premier speaks about inflation, wheat shortage and false news in an informal conversation with media.

14 Feb 15:56 DAWN.COM 4500271766775591513.html
Police reviewing arms, ammunition stock

14 Feb 15:20 1 article

Police reviewing arms, ammunition stock

DIG, Armed Police Battalion, heading the survey

14 Feb 15:20 The Hindu 6679535024492282386.html
Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount

14 Feb 15:19 1 article

Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount

BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).

14 Feb 15:19 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200993116327.html
Rouble rate is important factor in Russia's position on OPEC+ deal – Reuters

14 Feb 16:14 1 article

Rouble rate is important factor in Russia's position on OPEC+ deal – Reuters

Russian oil companies are worried about the risk of a higher rouble rate due to the planned sales of Sberbank, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a so

14 Feb 16:14 FXStreet 4480975639222549841.html
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister

14 Feb 17:57 1 article

Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry

14 Feb 17:57 The Guardian 7580308505529822439.html
Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa

14 Feb 08:59 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 08:59 www.iol.co.za 17825111433689992.html
'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes

14 Feb 09:00 1 article

'Valuable life lesson:' Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments apologizes

THE PAS, Man. — A woman arrested in northern Manitoba for online comments threatening violence against Indigenous people has asked for forgiveness and says she has learned valuable lessons.

14 Feb 09:00 680News 8014034334228677854.html
EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent

14 Feb 10:11 1 article

EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent

The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.

14 Feb 10:11 Breaking Israel News 540123161166401141.html
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process

14 Feb 11:03 1 article

Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...

14 Feb 11:03 Malaymail 302165934591871096.html
UK Police Deny Responsibility For Poster Urging Parents To Report Kids For Using Kali Linux

14 Feb 11:01 1 article

UK Police Deny Responsibility For Poster Urging Parents To Report Kids For Using Kali Linux

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has publicly said it has nothing to do with a misleading poster designed to put fear into the hearts of parents and urge them to call the police if their children are using Kali Linux. From a report: The poster, made public by Twitter user @G_IW, has reportedly b...

14 Feb 11:01 news.slashdot.org 626091441321044638.html
TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin​

14 Feb 11:29 1 article

TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin​

Picking holes in the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M. K. Stalin on Friday said the State’s debt burden has trip

14 Feb 11:29 The Hindu 6679535024592815201.html
State Legislature to hold debate on Constitution

14 Feb 11:33 1 article

State Legislature to hold debate on Constitution

As the public debate over the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act continues across the country, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has decided to set aside two days - March 2 and 3 - for a speci

14 Feb 11:33 The Hindu 6679535025437930093.html
FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat

14 Feb 12:00 1 article

FLQ Crisis: Pierre Trudeau's right-hand man recalls Canada under terrorist threat

Between 1963 and 1970, the separatist FLQ planted deadly bombs and kidnapped a Quebec cabinet minister. Saturday at 7 p.m., W5 interviews main players who recall the violence that occurred on Canadian soil, 50 years ago, during the FLQ Crisis.

14 Feb 12:00 W5 2422791598571366633.html
Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event

14 Feb 12:55 1 article

Veterans Peace UK Organise Pro-Assange Public Outreach Event

Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have been credited with helping inform military veterans who subsequently chose to speak out against US and UK foreign polices following revelations of war crimes, falsehoods, and corruption.

14 Feb 12:55 Sputniknews 967333869344139793.html
Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge

14 Feb 13:23 1 article

Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge

A British court says police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.

14 Feb 13:23 CTVNews 2422791598130032019.html
EU jobs commissioner: Workers must have right to disconnect

14 Feb 13:34 1 article

EU jobs commissioner: Workers must have right to disconnect

’We’re not robots,’ says Nicolas Schmit.

14 Feb 13:34 POLITICO 2584151345735351539.html
Fresh clashes in Libya despite UN ceasefire call

14 Feb 14:24 1 article

Fresh clashes in Libya despite UN ceasefire call

A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health officials.

14 Feb 14:24 Aljazeera 6642629763108872255.html
Cops say they have clinching evidence against Bengaluru's Bentley boy Nalpad

14 Feb 14:50 1 article

Cops say they have clinching evidence against Bengaluru's Bentley boy Nalpad

Investigators have CCTV footage showing MLA's son's involvement in accident

14 Feb 14:50 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363010810889.html
Three Capitals Prime Agenda Behind Jagan’s Back to Back Delhi Tours?

14 Feb 15:34 1 article

Three Capitals Prime Agenda Behind Jagan’s Back to Back Delhi Tours?

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy flew to Delhi once again today and is going to hold talks with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. The Chief Minister went to Delhi only two days ago and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These back to back meetings are increasing political speculations.

14 Feb 15:34 MIRCHI9 6041804860228369013.html
Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre

14 Feb 15:36 1 article

Somali prez admits 'dark chapter' in Somaliland under Siad Barre

His comments on Thursday came three days after what Mogadishu called an "ice-breaking" meeting with Somaliland president Muse Bihi.

14 Feb 15:36 Africanews 6630243978668801734.html
Ukraine's NSDC to cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats

14 Feb 15:25 1 article

Ukraine's NSDC to cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats

They will interact via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity.

14 Feb 15:25 UNIAN 6863008972243019368.html
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

14 Feb 16:12 1 article

Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general Friday, tweeting that he has the "legal right" to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes.

14 Feb 16:12 The Guardian 7580308504161467780.html
Benin attack stirs worries of jihadist menace

14 Feb 16:02 1 article

Benin attack stirs worries of jihadist menace

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

14 Feb 16:02 The Guardian 7580308504350080727.html
4 patients escape from coronavirus quarantine in Russia

14 Feb 16:21 1 article

4 patients escape from coronavirus quarantine in Russia

Four young Russians fled from coronavirus quarantine in the northwestern city of St. Petersburg, according to the local news site Fontanka. The first...

14 Feb 16:21 DAILY SABAH 8383944808722296230.html
Deportation is a cruel punishment for ex-offenders and their families

14 Feb 17:26 1 article

Deportation is a cruel punishment for ex-offenders and their families

Letters: Letters: Treating other countries as receptacles for unwanted individuals does little to enhance the UK’s global image, says Trista Selous. Plus, a letter from Bernard Besserglik

14 Feb 17:26 the Guardian 1491978796294721047.html
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video

14 Feb 08:28 1 article

US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…

14 Feb 08:28 AMN 4125648318257941578.html
'There's no dressing it up. It was a bad day’ - Varadkar emails FG members

14 Feb 09:09 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 09:09 The Irish Times 8204772967869878390.html
Elections for primary agri-cooperative societies on Saturday

14 Feb 10:41 1 article

Elections for primary agri-cooperative societies on Saturday

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

14 Feb 10:41 The Hindu 6679535024689394845.html
S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

14 Feb 10:50 1 article

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

14 Feb 10:50 Daily Nation 7421817125473732803.html
‘Are they mean?’ Donald Trump ‘obsessed’ with badgers, new book claims

14 Feb 10:35 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:35 The Irish Times 8204772969402473978.html
Alabama Lawmaker’s Troll Job Bill Requiring Vasectomies Is Clearly Unconstitutional

14 Feb 12:29 1 article

Alabama Lawmaker’s Troll Job Bill Requiring Vasectomies Is Clearly Unconstitutional

One Alabama lawmaker appears to believe she’s got the answer to “neutralize” Alabama’s restrictive abortion law. State Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) introduced HB-238 on Thursday, which would require every man to get a vasectomy within a month of his 50th birthday or the birth of their third child; under the law, the procedure is to be paid for out of the men’s own pockets.

14 Feb 12:29 Law & Crime 7990899037966879466.html
Tank a Hint and Be Mine! Watch Russian Soldier Propose to GF With Help of 16 MBTs

14 Feb 12:50 1 article

Tank a Hint and Be Mine! Watch Russian Soldier Propose to GF With Help of 16 MBTs

Following the impressive display, a reporter from the Russian defence ministry’s official television channel suggested that the couple should hold their wedding at this summer’s annual Tank Biathlon games outside Moscow.

14 Feb 12:50 Sputniknews 967333868079693410.html
Boris Johnson 'victory tour' visit to Trump's White House delayed until June

14 Feb 13:58 1 article

Boris Johnson 'victory tour' visit to Trump's White House delayed until June

The Prime Minister and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds were invited to Washington in 'early 2020' after his election triumph - but the date's now thought to be June amid domestic issues and a row over Huawei

14 Feb 13:58 mirror 675785260144969712.html
COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle

14 Feb 13:00 1 article

COMMENT: Sajid Javid becomes victim of Downing Street power struggle

The Prime Minster wants more control. Express & Star political editor Peter Madeley explains why.

14 Feb 13:00 Express & Star 7324224459189702480.html
Avalanches in Afghanistan killed at least 21 people, officials say

14 Feb 13:21 1 article

Avalanches in Afghanistan killed at least 21 people, officials say

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

14 Feb 13:21 Fox News 7362823820711645913.html
EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir

14 Feb 15:08 1 article

EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir

A team of 25 European diplomats visited Kashmir and Jammu on Feb. 12 to 13

14 Feb 15:08 The Hindu 6679535024315912551.html
Mark Steyn: Dems prefer a 'principled socialist lunatic' like Bernie over 'corrupt' establishment

14 Feb 15:36 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:36 Fox News 7362823819952843368.html
Five Covid-19 cases in Hospital Klang? Fake news, says Health Ministry (VIDEO)

14 Feb 16:01 1 article

Five Covid-19 cases in Hospital Klang? Fake news, says Health Ministry (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Health Ministry was forced again to debunk allegations of new coronavirus-positive cases in the country, this time totalling five purportedly at the Klang Hospital. The ministry explained that a video that has been circulating on the internet showing a masked...

14 Feb 16:01 Malaymail 302165935093387477.html
Second pediatric flu death occurs in Arizona during 2019-20 season

14 Feb 16:38 1 article

Second pediatric flu death occurs in Arizona during 2019-20 season

The second pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season has been reported, according to officials.

14 Feb 16:38 ABC15 Arizona 911680910904433605.html
Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable

14 Feb 17:32 1 article

Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable

Partnerships between government and the private sector should focus on creating a conducive environment where citizens could ...

14 Feb 17:32 www.iol.co.za 17825111816822081.html
U.S., Taliban Reach Interim Deal Aimed at Eventual Troop Pullout

14 Feb 17:23 1 article

U.S., Taliban Reach Interim Deal Aimed at Eventual Troop Pullout

The U.S. and the Taliban have reached agreement on a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan that’s intended to lead to a broader accord to end America’s longest war.

14 Feb 17:23 Bloomberg.com 4032480122590127807.html
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

14 Feb 17:08 1 article

Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult

14 Feb 17:08 The Hindu 6679535025279997832.html
Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting

14 Feb 09:17 1 article

Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied media reports of a possible meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid speculation about normalising ties between Gulf Arab states and Israel.

14 Feb 09:17 Aljazeera 6642629763543776023.html
Covid-19 infections: Ministry receives 250 complaints about face masks

14 Feb 12:40 1 article

Covid-19 infections: Ministry receives 250 complaints about face masks

KUCHING, Feb 14 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has received 250 complaints concerning face masks in the wake of Covid-19 infections. Its Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said the highest number comprised 181 complaints concerning expensive prices, while the other complaints...

14 Feb 12:40 Malaymail 302165935989418293.html
Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts

14 Feb 12:55 1 article

Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts

Corps Commander attack: SHC acquits two accused, upholds death rows of nine convicts

14 Feb 12:55 Dunya News 5863268918580754466.html
Zelensky honors memory of Ukrainians fallen in Soviet-Afghan war

14 Feb 12:41 1 article

Zelensky honors memory of Ukrainians fallen in Soviet-Afghan war

The Ukrainian leader laid flowers to the monument.

14 Feb 12:41 UNIAN 6863008971484935309.html
Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman

14 Feb 13:37 1 article

Preparations for UK budget continue at pace: PM Johnson's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Preparations for Britain’s next budget continue at pace and the government will have a clear fiscal framework, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked whether the budget would still be unveiled on March 11.

14 Feb 13:37 Reuters 8334514179777698862.html
Party faithful motivated me to seek re-election - Tano North MP

14 Feb 14:21 1 article

Party faithful motivated me to seek re-election - Tano North MP

news, story, article

14 Feb 14:21 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610908109492.html
High school on ‘code red’ lockdown after mysterious social media threats

14 Feb 14:28 1 article

High school on ‘code red’ lockdown after mysterious social media threats

A CODE red was in place at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida this morning following possible threats made on social media. The school was put into lock down after pictures wer…

14 Feb 14:28 The Scottish Sun 6609127674142979343.html
California man freed after 15 years in prison thanks to genealogy website data

14 Feb 15:34 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:34 the Guardian 1491978795978124845.html
Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election

14 Feb 15:49 1 article

Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election

Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.

14 Feb 15:49 New Business Ethiopia 4287479610925955462.html
MTUC takes Kulasegaran to task over remarks against Solomon

14 Feb 16:40 1 article

MTUC takes Kulasegaran to task over remarks against Solomon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has taken Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran to task over the latter's remarks against the congress’ secretary-general, J. Solomon.

14 Feb 16:40 NST Online 3702929171612555386.html
I want to break NPP, NDC political dominance - CPP Youth Aspirant

14 Feb 17:54 1 article

I want to break NPP, NDC political dominance - CPP Youth Aspirant

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:54 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609996999962.html
Nigerian military team calls on Tourism Minister

14 Feb 17:43 1 article

Nigerian military team calls on Tourism Minister

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:43 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610209420617.html
Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’

14 Feb 17:50 1 article

Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:50 ghananewsagency.org 5074937611075992840.html
Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi

14 Feb 09:57 1 article

Swaraj epitomised unwavering commitment to public service, says PM Modi

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

14 Feb 09:57 Deccan Herald 2027555797073623391.html
Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully

14 Feb 11:12 1 article

Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully

High court finds actions of Humberside police had ‘chilling effect’ on Harry Miller’s right to free speech

14 Feb 11:12 the Guardian 1491978796413213626.html
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy

14 Feb 11:28 1 article

US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy

news, story, article

14 Feb 11:28 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609781763741.html
Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student

14 Feb 11:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:44 KNOE 8 News 9048639192626375541.html
Breaking: Syrian military helicopter shot down in west Aleppo

14 Feb 12:04 1 article

Breaking: Syrian military helicopter shot down in west Aleppo

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a Syrian military helicopter was shot down by the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo amid a new push by the militants to retake the areas they lost. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Scores New Advance in Southern Aleppo According to a field report, the Syrian military chopper was flying over the newly captured areas, when it was hit by missile fired by Turkish-backed militants in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. A video was released shortly after the incident, showing the moment the militant anti-aircraft missile hit the Syrian military chopper. The downing of this military chopper marks the second time in three days that the Syrian Armed Forces have lost a helicopter in northwestern Syria.

14 Feb 12:04 AMN 4125648316531674215.html
Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30

14 Feb 12:05 1 article

Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30

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

14 Feb 12:05 The Guardian 7580308504235164870.html
2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest

14 Feb 12:29 1 article

2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest

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

14 Feb 12:29 DAILY SABAH 8383944808883865798.html
Trump to meet with top business executives during India visit

14 Feb 13:31 1 article

Trump to meet with top business executives during India visit

President Trump will meet with executives of Indian companies with business interests in the United States during his visit to New Delhi this month,

14 Feb 13:31 TheHill 355432919330053703.html
Coalition defends ‘ineligible’ sports rorts grants

14 Feb 13:47 1 article

Coalition defends ‘ineligible’ sports rorts grants

Coalition MPs have defended the "sports rorts" grants, despite a Senate inquiry hearing that more than 40 per cent of funded projects were ineligible.

14 Feb 13:47 The New Daily 5848147787041108607.html
Ex-Sports CS Echesa to Spend Weekend in Jail

14 Feb 13:46 1 article

Ex-Sports CS Echesa to Spend Weekend in Jail

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

14 Feb 13:46 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153551122159.html
IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea

14 Feb 14:53 1 article

IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea

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

14 Feb 14:53 Pakistan Today 6621510368839848698.html
Funerary Parlour Chief Reveals Marilyn Monroe's Striking Transformation Before Death

14 Feb 14:44 1 article

Funerary Parlour Chief Reveals Marilyn Monroe's Striking Transformation Before Death

The funerary service head also claimed that the legendary movie star was laid to rest with no underwear on because apparently she "never wore panties" in life.

14 Feb 14:44 Sputniknews 967333867677308317.html
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

14 Feb 15:08 1 article

Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

President Donald Trump has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the Justice Department's independence to benefit himself and his allies

14 Feb 15:08 Rappler 1882105642233891922.html
The Horror Gets Handcuffed to Megan Fox in ‘Till Death’

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

The Horror Gets Handcuffed to Megan Fox in ‘Till Death’

Megan Fox, who starred in the criminally underrated Jennifer’s Body, returns to horror in Till Death, Millennium Media’s high-concept horror thriller from director S.K. Dale that the company is taking to EFM, reports ScreenDaily “Till Death tells the story of Emma (Fox), who is left handcuffed to her dead husband as part of a sickening […]

14 Feb 15:00 Bloody Disgusting 5613834127700820900.html
Attorney General William Barr Has Been Pissed for Weeks: Report

14 Feb 15:36 1 article

Attorney General William Barr Has Been Pissed for Weeks: Report

Many have noted that there are plenty of possible ulterior motives behind William Barr’s news interview rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tweets, but another report is painting the picture of an attorney general who really is fed up.

14 Feb 15:36 Law & Crime 7990899037483075968.html
Cybercrime growing at speed of light - Pantami

14 Feb 16:39 1 article

Cybercrime growing at speed of light - Pantami

The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said cybercrime is growing at an alarming rate globally.

14 Feb 16:39 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299748255922.html
Bank clerk accused of murdering wife in a fit of rage

14 Feb 16:45 1 article

Bank clerk accused of murdering wife in a fit of rage

A farmer from Kalaburagi has complained to the Belagavi police that his daughter was killed by his son-in-law in Belagavi on Thursday evening. Parashuram Pise, a clerk at a bank in Belagavi, strangula

14 Feb 16:45 The Hindu 6679535024402907304.html
Extreme partisan politics causing havoc in Ghana — Rev. Riverson

14 Feb 17:37 1 article

Extreme partisan politics causing havoc in Ghana — Rev. Riverson

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:37 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610422533444.html
Russian Journalist Golunov Receives Apology From Prosecutor Over False Charges

14 Feb 17:38 1 article

Russian Journalist Golunov Receives Apology From Prosecutor Over False Charges

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov said on Friday that he had received a letter from a Moscow prosecutor with a formal apology for the ordeal he had endured when he was wrongly accused of selling drugs.

14 Feb 17:38 Sputniknews 967333869175722695.html
Daesh Financier Raising Almost $4Mln for Terrorists Detained Near Moscow - Security Service

14 Feb 08:02 1 article

Daesh Financier Raising Almost $4Mln for Terrorists Detained Near Moscow - Security Service

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A financier of the Daesh terror group*, who has raised over 25 million rubles ($3.94 million) for the needs of terrorists, has been detained in the Moscow region, the Russian Federal Security Service said on Friday.

14 Feb 08:02 Sputniknews 967333868453969880.html
Uhuru Snubs Ruto for Kibicho in Kirinyaga

14 Feb 10:02 1 article

Uhuru Snubs Ruto for Kibicho in Kirinyaga

The Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho was sent to follow up on President Kenyatta's projects that include...

14 Feb 10:02 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153703948214.html
American Lone Soldier Terror Victim Released From Hospital

14 Feb 12:20 1 article

American Lone Soldier Terror Victim Released From Hospital

The American-born lone soldier who was wounded in last week’s car-ramming attack in Jerusalem has just been released from the hospital.

14 Feb 12:20 Breaking Israel News 540123160493766395.html
Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman

14 Feb 13:18 1 article

Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman

Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.

14 Feb 13:18 TheHill 355432919702892953.html
US Senate to Push for More Military Assistance for Ukraine - Senator

14 Feb 14:18 1 article

US Senate to Push for More Military Assistance for Ukraine - Senator

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate will push to provide more assistance to Ukraine, including military support, US Senator John Barasso told reporters in Kiev on Friday.

14 Feb 14:18 Sputniknews 967333868735160064.html
Police pull over driver whose windshield was covered in snow

14 Feb 15:18 1 article

Police pull over driver whose windshield was covered in snow

A driver was issued a citation in Richmond Hill on Friday morning after they were spotted travelling down the road with their windshield fully obscured by snow.

14 Feb 15:18 CP24 1887544295732507264.html
Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson

14 Feb 15:20 1 article

Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson

Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today that Tairāwhiti rangatahi will benefit from an investment made by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme.

14 Feb 15:20 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315448493037.html
Zelensky, Putin discuss preparations for another Normandy summit

14 Feb 16:57 1 article

Zelensky, Putin discuss preparations for another Normandy summit

The presidents paid special attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens.

14 Feb 16:57 UNIAN 6863008971864302279.html
‘Leaders who steal public funds are the poorest before Allah’

14 Feb 17:34 1 article

‘Leaders who steal public funds are the poorest before Allah’

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:34 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609993004750.html
NPP Aspirant advises delegates not to be swayed by monetary gains

14 Feb 17:55 1 article

NPP Aspirant advises delegates not to be swayed by monetary gains

news, story, article

14 Feb 17:55 ghananewsagency.org 5074937611033579479.html
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor

14 Feb 08:20 1 article

Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor

Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor said Friday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Iran's military presence in Syria.

14 Feb 08:20 Digital Journal 4566489172365075643.html
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus

14 Feb 08:00 1 article

Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...

14 Feb 08:00 politics.slashdot.org 8920919028175730367.html
CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract

14 Feb 10:10 1 article

CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract

Senators want answers on a contract for provision of Health Care Information Technology.

14 Feb 10:10 Daily Nation 7421817125794320683.html
Media urged to help fight child labour in South Dayi

14 Feb 11:45 1 article

Media urged to help fight child labour in South Dayi

news, story, article

14 Feb 11:45 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609930228164.html
Azerbaijani President Vows To Investigate Violations During Parliamentary Elections

14 Feb 11:50 1 article

Azerbaijani President Vows To Investigate Violations During Parliamentary Elections

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has vowed to thoroughly investigate all violations at voting stations during the parliamentary elections on February 9 after the Central Election Commission annulled results from four constituencies due to irregularities.

14 Feb 11:50 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162903917442.html
PM Modi in Varanasi on Sunday; to launch over 30 projects

14 Feb 11:34 1 article

PM Modi in Varanasi on Sunday; to launch over 30 projects

According to the PM's Office, PM Modi would flag off IRCTC's 'Maha Kaal Express' through a video link. The first overnight private train in the country will connect three Jyotirling pilgrim centres of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. He would also dedicate to the nation the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre.

14 Feb 11:34 The Economic Times 7653256038097961915.html
Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases

14 Feb 13:52 1 article

Barr Orders Flynn Review, Adding to Uproar Over Political Cases

Attorney General William Barr has ordered a review of the prosecution against Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, adding to a series of interventions this week in politically sensitive cases tied to the president.

14 Feb 13:52 Bloomberg.com 4032480122677682007.html
Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling

14 Feb 14:26 1 article

Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling

Anti-pipeline protests that have derailed vital freight movement in eastern Ontario and passenger rail travel across Canada are continuing Friday, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.

14 Feb 14:26 CTVNews 2422791598602424969.html
China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted

14 Feb 14:02 1 article

China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted

China's death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic was revised downwards to 1,380 on Friday after officials said some fatalities had been counted more than once.

14 Feb 14:02 News24 3752801377011340289.html
Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas

14 Feb 14:51 1 article

Bogus cops strike again: Holidaying friends hijacked, robbed near Delmas

What started as a relaxing holiday at the Kruger National Park ended in horror as three friends were hijacked and robbed of their valuables by four men posing as police officers near Delmas in Mpumalanga.

14 Feb 14:51 News24 3752801377955218063.html
Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran

14 Feb 14:30 1 article

Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran

Facebook has removed three networks of accounts, Pages, and Groups for engaging in foreign or government interference on Facebook and Instagram that

14 Feb 14:30 The Sentinel 448185207257988598.html
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)

14 Feb 14:42 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 14:42 UNIAN 6863008971109847632.html
Cops who visited businessman, 54, at work over ‘transphobic’ tweets acted unlawfully

14 Feb 14:32 1 article

Cops who visited businessman, 54, at work over ‘transphobic’ tweets acted unlawfully

POLICE who visited a businessman at work over his alleged transphobic tweets acted unlawfully, the High Court has ruled. Ex-cop and businessman Harry Miller, 54, said the actions of Humberside Poli…

14 Feb 14:32 The Sun 7379604593763284549.html
Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks

14 Feb 16:53 2 articles

Afghanistan: airstrike kills eight after US hails breakthrough in Taliban talks

Victims believed to be civilians while Trump said on Thursday there was a ‘good chance’ of agreement on reduction of US troops

14 Feb 16:53 the Guardian 1491978795769119234.html
Air strike in Afghanistan kills eight civilians

BERLIN: German police detained 12 men on Friday suspected of setting up a far-right organization with the goal of carrying out attacks against politicians, asylum seekers and Muslims, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said. Prosecutors said four of the suspects had set up a “terrorist organization” in September 2019 and regularly met and contacted each other by phone and

14 Feb 14:33 Arab News 8912634263969194300.html
Bernie Explains Why Being Labeled a Socialist Won't Hurt Him

14 Feb 15:25 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:25 Townhall 6083908948052128398.html
Zambia deploys troops to quell gas attacks by criminal gangs

14 Feb 15:03 1 article

Zambia deploys troops to quell gas attacks by criminal gangs

Zambia has deployed soldiers to suppress a wave of attacks on civilians by gangs using a special gas to immobilise their victims.

14 Feb 15:03 Aljazeera 6642629762364181368.html
Russian Jehovah's Witness adherent was tortured in custody, says lawyer

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 15:00 Reuters 8334514180654564835.html
Major drop in new cases

14 Feb 17:32 1 article

Major drop in new cases

China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented.

14 Feb 17:32 Castanet 616068602606032777.html
Health minister announces four more clear of Covid-19, can go home today

14 Feb 09:37 1 article

Health minister announces four more clear of Covid-19, can go home today

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — It’s a sweet Valentine for four Covid-19 patients who were given the all-clear sign and allowed to go home today. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the quartet, who were the first, second, third and fifth cases to be diagnosed with the coronavirus...

14 Feb 09:37 Malaymail 302165936521684079.html
SONA 2020 | Groans, delays, an EFF walkout and a surprise vacant seat

14 Feb 09:12 1 article

SONA 2020 | Groans, delays, an EFF walkout and a surprise vacant seat

There were points of order, a rugby world champion and a Miss Universe in the public gallery, and as the EFF left the House, and the State of the Nation Address got going, someone else was no longer in her seat...

14 Feb 09:12 News24 3752801377714089168.html
'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report

14 Feb 10:53 1 article

'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report

Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD clarified on Thursday that he did not refer to documents on the victims of human rights violations in West Papua recently handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as trash.

14 Feb 10:53 The Jakarta Post 7678601103122305133.html
Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan

14 Feb 11:38 1 article

Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan

Julius Malema said Ramaphosa continued to create long-term plans focused on consultations, which have had little results ...

14 Feb 11:38 www.iol.co.za 17825111160189434.html
Russia selecting Donbas terrorists for May 9 parade in Moscow – OSINT group

14 Feb 11:09 1 article

Russia selecting Donbas terrorists for May 9 parade in Moscow – OSINT group

They are supposed to take part in the Moscow Victory Day Parade on the 75th anniversary.

14 Feb 11:09 UNIAN 6863008971722002116.html
T.I. Calls On Democratic Presidential Candidates To Address A Police Violence Video

14 Feb 11:11 1 article

T.I. Calls On Democratic Presidential Candidates To Address A Police Violence Video

Viewer discretion is advised for the content.

14 Feb 11:11 AllHipHop 727666871697743211.html
Focus on investment and job creation: Donald Trump's India plan revealed

14 Feb 12:12 1 article

Focus on investment and job creation: Donald Trump's India plan revealed

Creating new jobs and boosting manufacturing is critical for Trump in his re-election bid later this year

14 Feb 12:12 Business-Standard 1502508925787413474.html
James Blunt Tour To Raise Money For Military Charity

14 Feb 12:17 1 article

James Blunt Tour To Raise Money For Military Charity

All the proceeds from his new single 'Monsters' will also be given to military charities.

14 Feb 12:17 Forces Network 3883413827701686232.html
Man Slapped 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter, Trashed Campaign Tent: Cops

14 Feb 12:33 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:33 Law & Crime 7990899037876005868.html
Sterlington man accused of forcing woman & baby into truck at knife-point

14 Feb 12:54 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 12:54 KNOE 8 News 9048639191903269734.html
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa

14 Feb 13:39 1 article

PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese President Sousa

Sousa is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

14 Feb 13:39 Deccan Herald 2027555797987898406.html
How social media makes breakups that much worse

14 Feb 13:58 1 article

How social media makes breakups that much worse

Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed on Valentine's Day and spotting a notification that your ex is now "in a relationship."

14 Feb 13:58 Tech Xplore 4945708899360199786.html
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne

14 Feb 14:52 1 article

Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne

Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.

14 Feb 14:52 CTVNews 2422791597176600665.html
Murdered Scots hairdresser 'could have been saved' by cops

14 Feb 14:19 1 article

Murdered Scots hairdresser 'could have been saved' by cops

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

14 Feb 14:19 dailyrecord 552235479564031000.html
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

14 Feb 15:43 1 article

Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general today, tweeting that he has the “legal right” to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes. The Republican businessman has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the...

14 Feb 15:43 Malaymail 302165935595088187.html
Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody

14 Feb 16:08 1 article

Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody

A Copenhagen court on February 14 ruled that Latvian citizen Kristīne Misāne should remain in custody pending an extradition request in place from South Africa, where she will face charges of kidnapping, document forgery and other charges.

14 Feb 16:08 Public broadcasting of Latvia 4233150812787224422.html
Florida student with weapon detained during code red alert

14 Feb 16:21 1 article

Florida student with weapon detained during code red alert

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A student with a weapon was taken into custody at a central Florida high school campus Friday morning following a...

14 Feb 16:21 WSVN 7News 4504855329783645630.html
China’s coronavirus death toll rises to 1,380

14 Feb 16:14 1 article

China’s coronavirus death toll rises to 1,380

Hits 1,700 health workers, and takes total number of infected to 63,851

14 Feb 16:14 BusinessLine 5283600580403808.html
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race

14 Feb 08:14 1 article

Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race

Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.

14 Feb 08:14 Rappler 1882105642715282774.html
Lee County Sheriffs arrest convicted felon trying to break into home

14 Feb 08:50 1 article

Lee County Sheriffs arrest convicted felon trying to break into home

A mother saw Bowman fire a gun as he was trying to get into a home in Fort Myers

14 Feb 08:50 Fox 4 8372747778459299784.html
[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed

14 Feb 10:14 1 article

[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed

The 'Protect Taman Desa Coalition' has been protesting the project since 2017.

14 Feb 10:14 SAYS 6412808303924937683.html
Renzi challenge threatens stability of Italian government

14 Feb 10:47 1 article

Renzi challenge threatens stability of Italian government

MILAN — Italy’s government is facing a challenge from within after former Premier Matteo Renzi instructed lawmakers from his small party to vote against a judicial reform and told ministers to boycott a Cabinet meeting.

14 Feb 10:47 680News 8014034333350339860.html
Aircel-Maxis cases: ED, CBI file status report of investigation

14 Feb 11:44 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 11:44 Deccan Herald 2027555797879377764.html
Wisconsin governor sets up unique redistricting panel

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

Wisconsin governor sets up unique redistricting panel

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

14 Feb 11:00 TheHill 355432918100321144.html
Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital

14 Feb 11:16 1 article

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

Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital

14 Feb 11:16 Pulse Live 3606876836201822897.html
Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir

14 Feb 11:36 1 article

Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir

Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir

14 Feb 11:36 Dunya News 5863268919536378302.html
Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect

14 Feb 12:52 1 article

Bayelsa APC protest Lyon’s sacking as governor-elect

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

14 Feb 12:52 The Guardian 7580308504762107526.html
Tamale: female student stabs to death colleague over biology textbook

14 Feb 13:55 1 article

Tamale: female student stabs to death colleague over biology textbook

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

14 Feb 13:55 GHANA PAGE 8986860742984304177.html
Inside Boris Johnson's sensational government reshuffle

14 Feb 14:22 1 article

Inside Boris Johnson's sensational government reshuffle

The number of women in the Cabinet has fallen, while half of Johnson's top team went to either Oxford or Cambridge.

14 Feb 14:22 News24 3752801376902200940.html
Police appeal after Blairgowrie charity broken into

14 Feb 14:00 1 article

Police appeal after Blairgowrie charity broken into

Lock forced and door damaged

14 Feb 14:00 dailyrecord 552235480651468205.html
Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

14 Feb 15:00 1 article

Fugitive Friday: Man convicted of attempted rape is wanted again

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

14 Feb 15:00 ABC15 Arizona 911680911721050672.html
Ex-CS Echesa quizzed over Sh40 billion fake military tender -

14 Feb 08:00 1 article

Ex-CS Echesa quizzed over Sh40 billion fake military tender -

Former CS allegedly paid Sh11.5m initial ‘consultancy’ fee by Polish company.

14 Feb 08:00 Daily Nation 7421817125730842642.html
Limpopo boy, 12, allegedly stabbed to death by older brother

14 Feb 10:08 1 article

Limpopo boy, 12, allegedly stabbed to death by older brother

A scuffle over a house key ensued between the two brothers and the suspect allegedly stabbed his younger brother, killing him instantly

14 Feb 10:08 News24 3752801378168282785.html
Eastern Cape protesters disrupt funeral procession for ANC councillor's mother

14 Feb 11:46 1 article

Eastern Cape protesters disrupt funeral procession for ANC councillor's mother

Residents of Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, have made good on their threat to disrupt funeral processions until the paving of Siwani Street is complete.

14 Feb 11:46 News24 3752801377496697888.html
Local deputies to pay the price for lack of Latvian skills

14 Feb 11:48 1 article

Local deputies to pay the price for lack of Latvian skills

The municipal deputies the State Language Centre invites to improve their state language skills to the necessary level will have to use their own resources, according to the amendments to the Law On the Status of the Deputy of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council passed in Saeima, according to the Parliamentary Press Service on February 13.

14 Feb 11:48 Public broadcasting of Latvia 4233150811603694517.html
QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes

14 Feb 13:42 2 articles

QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes

The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court–Branch 138 on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others in connection with their conspiracy to commit sedition case.

14 Feb 13:42 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200038994383.html
Arrest Trillanes

THE Quezon City metropolitan trial court on Friday ordered the arrest of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and several others for conspiracy to commit sedition in connection with the “Ang Tutoong Narcolist” viral videos, which implicated President Duterte and some of his family members in the illegal drugs trade.

14 Feb 12:35 Journal Online 6375127391896678297.html
ICYMI: How corper’s petition led to recovery of N320m election fund – EFCC

14 Feb 16:37 1 article

ICYMI: How corper’s petition led to recovery of N320m election fund – EFCC

The Sokoto State Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdullahi Lawal, has said that a petition over non-payment of N3,000 logistic allowance by a corp member led to a recove...

14 Feb 16:37 Punch Newspapers 3524240994616545726.html
Keep faith in Jagan, Perni tells RTC staff

14 Feb 17:59 1 article

Keep faith in Jagan, Perni tells RTC staff

Minister presents road safety and fuel-efficiency awards

14 Feb 17:59 The Hindu 6679535024339338281.html
Governor’s Wife Resigns From Govt Job, Targets Influential Position

14 Feb 17:54 1 article

Governor’s Wife Resigns From Govt Job, Targets Influential Position

The first lady is aiming another new role after resigning from her earlier role as a member of the committee on...

14 Feb 17:54 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154180107327.html
Leader of Merkel's conservatives to propose a successor on February 24: report

14 Feb 10:23 1 article

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

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

14 Feb 10:23 Reuters 8334514180145459702.html
Fair Cop founder wins partial court victory over transgender ‘hate incidents’

14 Feb 11:10 1 article

Fair Cop founder wins partial court victory over transgender ‘hate incidents’

The High Court found Humberside Police’s actions were a ‘disproportionate interference’ with Harry Miller’s right to freedom of expression.

14 Feb 11:10 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773724982723.html
What Did a Divorced Pamela Anderson Want From Vladimir Putin?

14 Feb 12:26 1 article

What Did a Divorced Pamela Anderson Want From Vladimir Putin?

The former ‘Baywatch’ star actively campaigns for environmental conservation and animal rights groups, and has previously petitioned the Russian government to protect sea animals.

14 Feb 12:26 Sputniknews 967333869626591608.html
British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet

14 Feb 13:37 1 article

British PM Johnson welcomes new cabinet

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted his new cabinet of senior ministers on Friday, vowing to repay the trust of voters by improving infrastructure, cutting crime and building more hospitals.

14 Feb 13:37 Reuters 8334514180282018944.html
Malawi protesters demand resignation of elections boss, Jane Ansah

14 Feb 14:00 1 article

Malawi protesters demand resignation of elections boss, Jane Ansah

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

14 Feb 14:00 Africanews 6630243979929798372.html
Wyndham Thomas obituary

14 Feb 16:18 1 article

Wyndham Thomas obituary

Other lives: Garden city advocate who oversaw the development of Peterborough as a new town

14 Feb 16:18 the Guardian 1491978795712644277.html
No security threat in Uganda – Police

14 Feb 16:09 1 article

No security threat in Uganda – Police

The public is, therefore, asked to go about their activities and businesses normally without any fear.

14 Feb 16:09 New Vision 9103146372031167350.html
Why Naidu Chose Ongole for His Bus Yatra?

14 Feb 08:30 1 article

Why Naidu Chose Ongole for His Bus Yatra?

incumbency.

14 Feb 08:30 MIRCHI9 6041804858999443665.html
Stolen bakkie leads to arrest of cash-in-transit robbery suspects

14 Feb 09:26 1 article

Stolen bakkie leads to arrest of cash-in-transit robbery suspects

A bakkie that was used as a getaway vehicle following a cash-in-transit robbery last year has linked five accused who appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court on charges of robberies committed in KwaZulu-Natal.

14 Feb 09:26 News24 3752801377689362530.html
Dayton man requests to withdraw guilty plea in child porn case

14 Feb 09:38 1 article

Dayton man requests to withdraw guilty plea in child porn case

DAYTON — A Dayton man who previously pleaded guilty to child porn charges has asked to withdraw his plea.

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Three get life in murder case

14 Feb 13:02 1 article

Three get life in murder case

Additional District Sessions Judge Abdul Khader has awarded life sentence to three persons on the charge of murdering a teenage boy in August 2014.According to prosecution, Veeranan of Anaikarai in Id

14 Feb 13:02 The Hindu 6679535026048468586.html
Leaders of Ukraine, Russia discuss release of prisoners

14 Feb 13:20 1 article

Leaders of Ukraine, Russia discuss release of prisoners

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone about the release of Ukrainian citizens detained in Russia, eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Zelenskiy’s office said in a statement on Friday.

14 Feb 13:20 Reuters 8334514180971291250.html
Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail

14 Feb 14:42 1 article

Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail

The school had also claimed said that the hate-provoking utterances against the Prime Minister were not a part of the original script. 

14 Feb 14:42 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084694027613.html
Angry APC protesters attack Diri’s home, damage properties

14 Feb 15:40 1 article

Angry APC protesters attack Diri’s home, damage properties

Persons suspected to the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday attacked the home of Bayelsa State governor-elect Duoye Diri, destroying several properties. The attack on the home located in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, came after the Supreme Court sacked David Lyon as the governor-elect and ordered that Douye of the People’s Democratic Party, […]

14 Feb 15:40 The Guardian 7580308504941867402.html
Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri

14 Feb 16:05 1 article

Go for reconciliation, PDP tells Diri

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state.

14 Feb 16:05 The Guardian 7580308503986913257.html
Algerians mark a year of protests with fresh demonstrations

14 Feb 17:13 1 article

Algerians mark a year of protests with fresh demonstrations

Thousands of Algerians have rallied in the capital, Algiers, to commemorate one year since the beginning of a protest movement demanding the departure of an ailing leader and sweeping reforms, including an overhaul of the ruling elite.

14 Feb 17:13 Aljazeera 6642629762810421850.html
SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus

14 Feb 09:26 1 article

SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus

FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.

14 Feb 09:26 www.iol.co.za 17825112670745452.html
Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts

14 Feb 09:35 1 article

Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts

Citing the Chiefs of Russia’s oil giants, S&P Global Platts reports that a majority of the Russian oil companies back the case for oil output cut exte

14 Feb 09:35 FXStreet 4480975639721715023.html
Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles

14 Feb 10:45 1 article

Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, chuckled on Friday when asked by reporters if he was the Thomas Cromwell of British politics.

14 Feb 10:45 Reuters 8334514181677464791.html
Blue Jays’ McGuire ‘will definitely’ address fans about arrest, Atkins says

14 Feb 11:37 1 article

Blue Jays’ McGuire ‘will definitely’ address fans about arrest, Atkins says

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire wants to address his recent arrest for exposure of sexual organs once he’s completed the legal process, general manager Ross Atkins said Friday.

14 Feb 11:37 Sportsnet.ca 4293652947515894583.html
Russia: Structural reforms needed to support growth – ABN Amro

14 Feb 11:31 1 article

Russia: Structural reforms needed to support growth – ABN Amro

Economy outlook for the Russian country improved last year but still lacks the structural ingredients to steam a high growth environment, according to

14 Feb 11:31 FXStreet 4480975638393035373.html
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch

14 Feb 11:24 1 article

Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch

Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.

14 Feb 11:24 Dunya News 5863268919545645831.html
New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG

14 Feb 11:13 1 article

New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG

Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.

14 Feb 11:13 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314555159679.html
Ma’ariv Poll: Blue&White 34, Likud 33, Liberman 7

14 Feb 13:27 1 article

Ma’ariv Poll: Blue&White 34, Likud 33, Liberman 7

Despite Netanyahu's media blitz, in Washington, Moscow, and Africa, the needle refuses to move.

14 Feb 13:27 The Jewish Press 7246030799581063047.html
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump

14 Feb 14:46 1 article

Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump

The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.

14 Feb 14:46 POLITICO 2584151345685302810.html
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’

14 Feb 15:50 1 article

WSU president: ‘We are open for business’

— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.

14 Feb 15:50 Whio 8204027954075032821.html
Determination of Jonkersberg residents helps nab librarian murder suspect

14 Feb 08:10 1 article

Determination of Jonkersberg residents helps nab librarian murder suspect

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

14 Feb 08:10 www.iol.co.za 17825110935921689.html
CBI Makes Serious Comments in Jagan’s Exemption Case

14 Feb 09:30 1 article

CBI Makes Serious Comments in Jagan’s Exemption Case

It is known to our readers that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

14 Feb 09:30 MIRCHI9 6041804859323808603.html
Police captain gunned down in Iloilo encounter with rebs

14 Feb 10:59 1 article

Police captain gunned down in Iloilo encounter with rebs

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

14 Feb 10:59 Journal Online 6375127393905254783.html
Court grants bail for all 10 accused in Gargi college incident

14 Feb 11:25 1 article

Court grants bail for all 10 accused in Gargi college incident

On Thursday, the magistrate sent them to Tihar Jail under judicial custody for 14 days

14 Feb 11:25 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364376469720.html
INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy

14 Feb 12:11 1 article

INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.

14 Feb 12:11 The Guardian 7580308504887816674.html
Protests remain peaceful

14 Feb 15:35 1 article

Protests remain peaceful

UPDATE 3:35 p.m. Police say pipeline protests outside government offices in Victoria on Friday were peaceful with much of the noise generated by passing motorists honking their car horns in support.

14 Feb 15:35 Castanet 616068602245637227.html
QR code scam: Gang that cheated more than 200 persons arrested

14 Feb 15:46 1 article

QR code scam: Gang that cheated more than 200 persons arrested

They are from Rajasthan

14 Feb 15:46 The Hindu 6679535025718960257.html
So you want to buy an election?

14 Feb 16:16 1 article

So you want to buy an election?

A short list of things Mike Bloomberg could buy with his campaign money that would improve his election prospects

14 Feb 16:16 The Week 149215355669575002.html
Eastern blockade remains

14 Feb 16:43 1 article

Eastern blockade remains

Members of the Mohawk First Nation say they are to meet Saturday with Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller at a CN rail crossing in Ontario.

14 Feb 16:43 Castanet 616068603200173796.html
Mahila Congress stages demonstration

14 Feb 16:07 1 article

Mahila Congress stages demonstration

A section of members of the Mahila Congress staged a demonstration here on Friday condemning the steep hike in the price of non-subsidised LPG refills.A few protesters carried the empty LPG cylinder r

14 Feb 16:07 The Hindu 6679535026138128640.html
Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report

14 Feb 09:11 1 article

Rocket strikes Iraqi base hosting US military: report

A rocket attack hit an Iraqi base in the province of Kirkuk where US troops are stationed, AFP reported, citing Iraqi and US security sources. The Katyusha rocket hit the base at about 8:45 local time (17:45 GMT), the agency added, quoting three separate Iraqi security sources. No reports of casualties have been made. The base is located 15 km to the northwest of Kirkuk and it houses US military forces as well as Iraqi forces from the Federal Police and Counter-Terrorism Service. Last time the K1 base was attacked was on 27 December, when a US contractor was killed there in a rocket assault Washington blamed on the Kataeb Hezbollah military group. In retaliation, the US carried out airstrikes, killing 25 Kataeb Hezbollah militants.

14 Feb 09:11 AMN 4125648317188390943.html
Presidency responds to Malema's 'GBV challenge'

14 Feb 11:24 1 article

Presidency responds to Malema's 'GBV challenge'

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

14 Feb 11:24 www.iol.co.za 17825110726123835.html
Rifle used to spot protesters

14 Feb 08:14 1 article

Rifle used to spot protesters

RCMP say the enforcement of an injunction against protesters blocking Coastal GasLink from accessing sites along the Morice West Forest Service Road near Houston, B.C. has concluded with a total of 28 arrests.

14 Feb 08:14 Castanet 616068602923883612.html
Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans

14 Feb 08:51 1 article

Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials announced plans Friday to create new habitat for about 25,000 seabirds after their nesting grounds were paved for a state tunnel expansion project —...

14 Feb 08:51 The Seattle Times 9121942837443290718.html
Louisiana governor plans nearly $1M in raises for appointees

14 Feb 09:16 1 article

Louisiana governor plans nearly $1M in raises for appointees

Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to dole out nearly $1 million in pay raises to his staff, Cabinet secretaries and other high-level political appointees across state government.

14 Feb 09:16 KNOE 8 News 9048639192041074919.html
Oil pollution found in River Venta

14 Feb 10:15 1 article

Oil pollution found in River Venta

The State Environmental Service (VDD) Liepāja Regional Environmental Administration inspectors once again discovered petroleum products in the River Venta in Kuldīga, according to the VDD on February 12.

14 Feb 10:15 Public broadcasting of Latvia 4233150811711836906.html
NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu

14 Feb 10:56 1 article

NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu

The journalists union, E tū is seeking an assurance from New Zealand First on behalf of its journalist members, that it is not involved in tracking journalists as they go about their work.

14 Feb 10:56 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314404250567.html
Iranian hackers targeted Western universities: report

14 Feb 09:19 1 article

Iranian hackers targeted Western universities: report

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

14 Feb 09:19 Reuters 8334514180659276821.html
Indian visits UAE, kills wife over suspected infidelity

14 Feb 14:08 1 article

Indian visits UAE, kills wife over suspected infidelity

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

14 Feb 14:08 Deccan Herald 2027555797950521763.html
Cartoon: Publicise welfare works of Modi government, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar

14 Feb 08:02 1 article

Cartoon: Publicise welfare works of Modi government, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar

The central government has spent over Rs 3,800 crore on the publicity of government schemes over the last three years, Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar informed the Lok Sabha

14 Feb 08:02 Deccan Herald 2027555796265430061.html
Guilty in Wal-Mart mayhem

14 Feb 12:04 1 article

Guilty in Wal-Mart mayhem

An Okanagan man pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of charges, stemming from a crime spree last spring that saw him evade police for several days.

14 Feb 12:04 Castanet 616068601719928298.html
Policeman adjudged best Photographer

14 Feb 14:33 1 article

Policeman adjudged best Photographer

news, story, article

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PU confers honorary doctorate on Governor

14 Feb 15:15 1 article

PU confers honorary doctorate on Governor

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Honoris Causa by the Desh Baghat University of Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, in the seventh convocation of the university held

14 Feb 15:15 The Hindu 6679535026263801363.html
Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry

14 Feb 12:44 1 article

Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry

DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary elections were thrown into turmoil after thousands of potential candidates were excluded from standing. The elections, due to take place on Feb. 21, will be the first test of the government since protests erupted across the country in the aftermath of the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January.

14 Feb 12:44 Arab News 8912634262953322298.html
Someone is responsible for bashed boy

14 Feb 09:58 1 article

Someone is responsible for bashed boy

When a four year old boy is so badly bashed that the only two foreseeable options are death or permanent brain injury, then someone must be held accountable.

14 Feb 09:58 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315094514212.html
Trader arrested for cyber libel

14 Feb 10:29 1 article

Trader arrested for cyber libel

Police Regional Office 10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan said that Mafe Aleria, a resident of Purok 2, Colambugon, Maramag municipality was arrested on the strength of a warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act 10175 or the Anti-Cybercrime Law issued by Judge Dennis Alcantara of the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court Branch 18.

14 Feb 10:29 Journal Online 6375127392896680689.html
Bernie pranked by Russians

14 Feb 13:20 1 article

Bernie pranked by Russians

Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and offered Thunberg's support to his campaign.

14 Feb 13:20 Castanet 616068601652553008.html
Perth woman not guilty of murdering boy

14 Feb 08:09 1 article

Perth woman not guilty of murdering boy

A YOUNG woman has been found not guilty of murder but convicted of unlawfully killing a teenager by running him down with her car in Perth.

14 Feb 08:09 Community News Group 6769726047697977497.html
Don't mind me - with Patricia Feehily

14 Feb 10:33 1 article

Don't mind me - with Patricia Feehily

WE can all sit back now and relax, seeing that Tipperary wasn’t disenfranchised by a legal loophole in the general election and forced to board the ship of state at another port, a month hence, ...

14 Feb 10:33 TipperaryLive 1097599578927858887.html
Three years for violent rape

14 Feb 10:43 1 article

Three years for violent rape

A Penticton man has been sentenced to three years in prison for violently raping a Kamloops woman in July 2017.

14 Feb 10:43 Castanet 616068602848029894.html
Trump & Barr v. Kahn

14 Feb 11:25 1 article

Trump & Barr v. Kahn

“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …”        — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.

14 Feb 11:25 Courthouse News Service 1799505148602077049.html
WATCH | Politicians react to Sona 2020

14 Feb 11:00 1 article

WATCH | Politicians react to Sona 2020

Ministers and politicians have weighed in about the event, and TimesLIVE was there to hear what they had to say.

14 Feb 11:00 TimesLIVE 7950036619828030716.html
Politics And The Markets 2/14/20

14 Feb 11:20 1 article

Politics And The Markets 2/14/20

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or news, and please avoid personal insults!

14 Feb 11:20 Seeking Alpha 5725634556413122317.html
‘Irrelevant political promises’

14 Feb 13:22 1 article

‘Irrelevant political promises’

The Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society is taking the executive director of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to court to quash a decision extending an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline project.

14 Feb 13:22 Castanet 616068601947783212.html
Jail execs intercept MJ, alcohol, cigarettes

14 Feb 11:15 1 article

Jail execs intercept MJ, alcohol, cigarettes

The jail officers, together with JO3 Roger Aquino, JO2 Donald Usacdin and JO1 Edmund Keone David tried to approach the two but they immediately fled towards the back portion of the facility, leaving a big plastic bag they tried to hide underneath the parked vehicle.

14 Feb 11:15 Journal Online 6375127393579547314.html
Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era

14 Feb 08:39 1 article

Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era

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

14 Feb 08:39 Daily Nation 7421817123914475692.html
PM won't force police hand

14 Feb 10:27 1 article

PM won't force police hand

UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.

14 Feb 10:27 Castanet 616068601543351138.html