Rakesh Jhunjhunwala voices support for Fortis-IHH deal, says no link to Singh brothers

Expressing shareholders' concerns over lag in IHH's planned open offer for Fortis, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala stressed that the deal was "fair" and IHH should conclude it since the open offer has been pending for a year

Kim Kardashian has shared her 'whimsical' Christmas decorations and we have many questions.

Those are definitely giant sanitary products.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill

Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler

Middle East’s popular singing trio performs at DECC

Doha: Three of the Middle East’s most popular singers — Rahma Riad, Fahad Al Kubaisi, and Omar Al Abdallat — continued the Qatar Live series of concerts last night with a glittering performance at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to hundreds of residents and visitors.

You're kitten me! Hilarious pictures prove how cats can squeeze into the most awkward spaces in the quest for the perfect resting spot

Cats are known to have a mind of their own, and these pictures prove just how determined our feline friends are to get their own way.

Parliament Live: Congress divided country on basis of religion, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha Live Updates: Out of the present 375 MPs, 296 voted in favour of its introduction and 82 against it in the Lower House. 

Forget the smart home, it's all in the cloud now

What ever happened to that Internet of Things? We outsourced it.

Tourism Whistler launches new live chat service

WHISTLER, B.C. – Tourism Whistler has recently launched Ask Whistler, a new live chat service providing users with quick access to local resources and resort information to fulfill their in-resort needs. “Ask Whistler evolved after several months of research and planning as we recognized more and more of our guests are looking for information quickly and easily via their mobile devices,” says Kirsten Homeniuk, vice-president of marketing at Tourism Whistler. “With Ask Whistler we are able to elevate the in-resort experience

ATOM Hotels Socimi expands its portfolio

MADRID - The REIT ATOM Hotels Socimi, incorporated in January 2018 by Bankinter and GMA, has confirmed the acquisition of the hotel Tryp Coruna formally owned by one Melia Hotels International Group’s companies, The four-star hotel is located in the historic center of La Coruna and offers 181 rooms. The acquisition represents 12.9 million euros. A new lease agreement has been signed with the Hotusa Group, which will operate the hotel under the EXE brand. GMA, ATOM manager, has led the rebranding

Virtuoso reveals the hottest hotel opening of 2020

NEW YORK - Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® is sharing its list of the most exciting properties around the world debuting over the next six months. From the eternally popular such as France and Mexico to the more exotic, including Japan and Botswana, these hotels and resorts are setting new standards in the ultra-competitive luxury space. On Virtuoso’s must-see list, historic icons meet sleek beach resorts while lodges nestled in nature complement city retreats. The common thread amongst them is

Ethiopian Group CEO named ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ by CAPA

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been recognized as ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ at the annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence organized by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in Malta on 5th December 2019. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam won the title for his commendable individual influence on the aviation industry, demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of Ethiopian Airlines and the aviation industry at large. Commenting on the accolade, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said,

Corbyn's Labour 'Worst Global anti-Semitic Incident,' Simon Wiesenthal Center Says

'No one has done more to mainstream anti-Semitism' than Corbyn, the Jewish human rights group says

Microsoft Store empowers students with free Computer Science Education Week workshops

One hundred and thirteen years ago in New York, a girl was born into a generation where the average woman was more likely to perfect a signature pie recipe than solve a pi-based equation. Pushing against expectations, this girl became one of the pre-eminent technologists of our times and made it possible to convert human […]

Esperance Shire owed nearly $40k in unpaid rates

The Shire of Esperance is set to take its pursuit of unpaid rates to the next stage, with more than $39,000 owing. According to the December, 2019 council ag...

Greenpeace Southeast Asia report says abuse of migrant fishers akin to modern slavery

Thirteen foreign distant water fishing vessels have been accused of abusing migrant fishers from Southeast Asia, in cases so severe it has been characterised by many as “modern slavery”. A Greenpeace Southeast Asia report called Seabound: The Journey to Modern Slavery on the High Seas presents a snapshot of the living and working conditions of …

Karnataka bypolls: BJP wins in KR Pet, creates history

The saffron party created history by breaking into the JD(S) bastion and winning the bypolls in the K R Pet segment.

Leaked OnePlus 8 Lite renders give us our first look at the company's upcoming mid-ranger

CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 8 Lite have been leaked online, giving us an early look at OnePlus' first mid-range smartphone in four years.

The best and worst regional housing markets

CoreLogic names the best and worst performing regions in the country.

Hyderabad rape-murder: Watch the CCTV footage that helped police solve crime

CCTV footage from near a toll plaza where a Hyderabad woman doctor was gang-raped was a crucial lead that helped the police identify the four men who brutalised the woman and later killed her.

Abyssinia Bank makes one billion birr profit

Bank of Abyssinia, one the private banks in Ethiopia, makes the biggest gross profit in the Bank’s history, 1.02 billion birr (close to $32.8 million at the current exchange rate), for the financial year concluded June 30, 2019.

Miss Universe 2019: Growing up in Tsolo didn’t stop her from dreaming big

Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night. Ntombizodwa Makhoba chatted to her just after she was crowned Miss South Africa in August. This is the interview with her that appeared in City Press on August 11 2019:

High-intensity homework lined up for wrestler Vinesh Phogat

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is expected to compete in the Yasar Dogu tournament slated from January 9 to 12 in Istanbul, Turkey.

FMBN has low capital base – MD

The FMBN does not have a strong capital base and this is affecting the availability of low-cost housing in Nigeria.

Something funky happens to metal melting point under pressure

The melting point of metals usually goes up under pressure, but it may actually go down with about 300,000 times the pressure of Earth's atmosphere.

Procter & Gamble Health launches ‘Panache’ to assist doctors

Procter & Gamble Health Limited (formerly known as Merck Limited) has announced the launch of Panache, a platform to support India’s Gen X doctors in their medical education journey.India has

VA Tech Wabag executes TTRO plant for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply

This is one of the largest and technologically advanced water reuse plants in India

Banks must stick to their core functions

Diversification into long-term financing, insurance, mutual funds and share broking have affected their performance

Govt Needs Stronger Anti-Corruption Measures: Danish

Sarwar Danish, Afghanistan’s second vice president, addressed a gathering on Monday-- International Anti-Corruption Day-- and said: “Despite some achievements, we have not been completely s

One Gift Idea With Mental Health Benefits You Probably Haven't Thought Of

This holiday season, the gift of therapy is now one of the easiest to give.

Arsenal: Everyone loves a dark horse, and that’s Niko Kovac

Arsenal need to find a new manager, and fast. But nabbing Niko Kovac wouldn't be a desperation move. It's another investment in the long-run. Arsenal fans ...

Guns blaze in Ukraine as leaders meet in Paris

Hundreds of explosions and bursts of small arms fire were reported on the contact line in east Ukraine, as France prepares to host the first peace summit on the war in three years.

2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech

The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.

Energy treaty 'undermines success of Green Deal'

Over 250 civil society organisations and trade unions say that the Energy Charter Treaty is incompatible with the Paris Climate Agreement and the new Green Deal - becoming an obstacle to the clean-energy transition.

Altron acquires identity security firm Ubusha for R360m

Once integrated, Ubusha will merge with Altron’s existing Cybertech to form Altron Security Solutions.

Woman dies after being set ablaze by husband in Jhang

JHANG: A case was registered against a suspect and his accomplices after he allegedly set ablaze his wife in Ahmed Sial, a city in Jhang district, police said on Monday.The case was registered b

Finland’s Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest serving PM

Former transport minister to head leftwing coalition after Antti Rinne’s resignation

Pound-Australian Dollar Forecast: Fresh Three-Year Highs Ahead says Analyst

The Pound-to-Australian Dollar exchange rate trades at a new three-year high on Monday, December 03. amidst an ongoing lift in the broader Sterling complex

After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four

Ex-VP Wamalwa’s son dies in Kitale

Family suspects Makali died of diabetes complications.

Nairobi Governor Sonko to face accuser in court

Sonko was convicted in 1998 and sentenced to a six-month jail term or a Sh200,000 fine.

Lebanon’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop: Country Ruled by One Person, Armed Group

Sharp remarks by Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Aude on Sunday sparked a wave of counter reactions among Lebanon’s political and religious figures.   Aude celebrated a mass in downtown Beirut, marking the 14th anniversary of the assassination of law

Wole Soyinka Centre postpones award to Osinbajo in protest against Sowore’s rearrest

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) says it haVice President Yemi Osinbajo to protest the treatment of Omoyele Sowore,

Naspers spin-off Prosus ups Just Eat offer to £5.1-billion

Naspers spin-off Prosus has raised its bid for UK food delivery firm Just Eat as it tries to win over investors and beat out an offer from rival Takeaway.com.

Andhra govt cancels Rs 3 crore work orders at CM's residence to ward off criticism

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar welcomed the cancellation of the order pertaining to the expenditure.

Secret love story between Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin takes place in North Korea

The new tvN drama “Crash Landing on You,” starring seasoned actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, features a secret romance across the border between South and North Korea. The fantasy-romance drama begins as Yoon Se-ri, heiress of a South Korean conglomerate, accidently lands in North Korea while paragliding, and meets Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean commissioned officer.  Yoon, played by Son, soon falls in...

Amit Shah tables Citizenship Amendment bill in Lok Sabha

Meanwhile, BJP's former ally, Shiv Sena, is yet to clear its stand on the CAB.

Russian Malware Kingpin Named as Head of “Evil Corp” by NCA, FBI

Evil Corp's malware kingpin drives a Lamborghini with the number plate "Thief" – working from the basements of Moscow cafes to fleece victims globally.

Mercedes and Bosch commence self-driving trials in San Jose

Bosch and Daimler's self-driving trials are underway for select users in San Jose.

Finland’s Sanna Marin set to become world’s youngest prime minister at 34

She will lead an alliance of five parties that are all headed by women.

NAB prepares BRT, Malam Jabba references, says chairman NAB

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired justice Javed Iqbal said on Monday that the accountability watchdog has tightened its noose around plunderers of

PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical

Saxo Bank Reports Worst Monthly FX Volumes in 4 Years

Saxo Bank posted a month-on-month drop across the board for foreign exchange, commodities, fixed income and equities trading volumes in November.

EastEnders return, Corrie car accident and 8 more soap spoilers this week

All of soap's unmissable moments from this upcoming week.

Men in khaki to soon don khadi! Para-military forces to use hand-woven fabric in uniforms

Home Minister Amit Shah also instructed the DGs of all para-military forces to use village industries products such as pickles, papad, honey, soaps and detergents, shampoos, phenol, tea, mustard oil etc. in their canteens

Nearly half of students want a voice assistant to help them study

It's quicker than a visit to the library

Representatives of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals visit Baku Higher Oil School

BAKU, Azerbaijan: The Representatives of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) visited the Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and met its Rector Elmar Gasimov to discuss the possibilities of establishing cooperation between the two Universities and prospects for effective collaboration, Azerbaijan State News Agency AZERTAC reported. The meeting was attended by the Dean of College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences of KFUPM Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Kaabi, the Doctor of Philosophy in Geology and the Deputy Head of the Geological Sciences Department Dr John Humphrey, the Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics Dr SanLinn Kaka, the Head of the Oil and Physics Program at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research Dr Jack Dvorkin, the Special Assistant to the Dean of College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences of KFUPM Mohammad Al Maziad, and BHOS employees. The BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov noted that Baku Higher Oil School is the first English-language technical University in Azerbaijan, which conducts…

Pakistan and Iran conduct joint border patrolling

CHAGAI, Pakistan: The Pakistani and the Iranian border forces on Sunday conducted the joint patrolling along the border near Taftan in Chagai district, said a report by Eurasia Diary. Official sources said that Pakistan’s Levies Force & Frontier Corps and the Iranian border guards carrying their national flags participated in the patrolling. The joint patrolling commenced from border pillar number 76 and ended at number 88 near the Taalap area. The Officials of the two sides shared their experiences with each other. “This was a synchronized patrolling from both sides along the border between Pakistan and Iran. Authorities of both neighboring countries observed the border to identify suspected movements by each side and report to the other with the aim to overcome the threats”, the Assistant Commissioner of Taftan Najeebullah Qambrani told media.

CGSS & Punjab University Organize Interactive Session with Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishembiev

LAHORE, Pakistan: The Islamabad-based Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) in collaboration with the University of the Punjab organized an Interactive Session with the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan His Excellency Erik Beishembiev on December 9, 2019 in Lahore. The Interactive Session had the participation of distinguished guest speakers which included the Vice Chancellor (VC) University of the Punjab Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar and the Member Advisory Board CGSS Brigadier (retd) Mansoor Saeed. The VC Punjab University Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar delivered the welcome address and discussed the positive aspects of Pakistan’s cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in various departments. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar also discussed research opportunities for Kyrgyz students and encouraged students from Punjab University to avail different opportunities in Central Asia. He appreciated CGSS for the successful ADASIA 2019 Conference and thanked CGSS for organizing the interactive session in Punjab University. He ensured further…

Hotel pilferers set their sights on MATTRESSES as five-star establishments find luxury 'rain-effect' showers, TVs and artwork are also vanishing along with their bathrobes

The luxury beds are worth so much and are filled with so much technology, like memory foam and temperature controls, that they have become a target for thieves, a survey has revealed.

'Divorce tourism' laws could be scrapped following seven-year legal battle between Scottish aristocrat and his wife after she brought her £10,000-a-month claim to a 'more favourable' English court

The UK Government has been granted permission to intervene in a row over maintenance involving Scottish aristocrat Charles Villiers (pictured with his new partner Heidi Innes), 56, and his wife Emma.

Earthquake strikes Tuscany, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing into the streets

Mayors of towns in the area near the Appennine mountains known as Mugello said there were no injuries from the pre-dawn quake but pictures of cracked buildings flooded social media.

Get started with Collections in Microsoft Edge

We’re excited to announce that Collections is now enabled by default for all Microsoft Edge Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels (build 80.0.338.0 or later). Following our initial preview behind a feature flag two months ago, we have been adding in new features and functionality. For those who enabled the feature flag – thank […]

Karnataka Bypoll Results 2019 Live: Big win for Yediyurappa, BJP sweeps 12 of 15 seats

Karnataka Bypoll Results Today Live Updates: The BJP has taken lead in 12 seats while the Congress is ahead on two seats.

‘Public will punish those who go against popular mandate’ PM on Kart’ka bypoll results

‘The people of Karnataka have ensured that the Congress or  the JD(S) will not be able to betray them.’ The words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after BJP whisked of 12 seats of the 15 in the by poll elections   in Karnataka.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

UK election: From cosplaying Football goalie to Barista, Political leaders try to gather votes as Britain enters final stretch of campaign

Britain's main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final stretch.

World Bank takes a stance on Isimba hydropower project

The World Bank has approved a Management Action Plan, in response to complaints regarding the construction of Isimba Hydropower Project.

Daughter claims Australian ex-PM urged silence on alleged rape

The daughter of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke said he ordered her to keep quiet about her alleged rape by one of his political allies for fear it would damage his career, Australian media has reported. Rosslyn Dillon alleged she was raped three times by a late Labor member of parliament in the 1980s, The New Daily reported Saturday.

US: Rally outside Pakistan embassy against Islamabad sponsored terrorism

A rally was organised outside the Pakistan embassy in Washington on Sunday to protest against Islamabad sponsored terrorism. Two congressional candidates from Virginia and American veterans who fought and worked in Afghanistan were among those who participated in the rally 'Veterans Rally against terror state Pakistan'.

Man held for raping, smashing head with stone of 5-year-old tribal girl in Maharashtra's Nagpur

The body of the girl, who was missing since December 6, was found on an agriculture farm in Linga village in Kalmeshwar taluka, some 25 kms away from Nagpur.

'Mother helped 3 men rape daughter', father tells cops

Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly over a year, while the victim's mother, who abetted the crime, is absconding, said police on

Northern Irish leader says Boris Johnson broke his word on Brexit

The DUP has refused to support the Brexit deal Boris Johnson struck with the EU.

NERSA to hold Eskom RCA public hearings in Feb 2020

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has announced the timelines to process Eskom’s RCA application for the 2018/19 financial year.

Get this UNMISSABLE Amazon Instant Pot Christmas gift deal NOW as it ends TODAY

Amazon Instant Pot deals like this are rare, so bag it now before it sells out — it is the ideal Christmas gift

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.

Protecting Uganda’s Future – Its Children

Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.  It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most vulnerable among us, completely dependent on others for their needs and protection. This makes children the most likely to suffer violence and human rights abuses, often at the hands of those on whom they depend on the most. Uganda has an appallingly high incidence rate of violence against children.  The Uganda Violence Against Children Survey (UVAC 2015) found that 75 per cent of Ugandan children experience some form of violence during childhood. Research shows that the bulk of this violence is occurring in places that should be safe and committed by people like parents/relatives, teachers, friends, and trusted community leaders who those children should be able to trust most.

ASSA ABLOY AB/S (OTCMKTS:ASAZY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages

ASSA ABLOY AB/S (OTCMKTS:ASAZY) has received an average rating of “Hold” from the seven analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target […]

Microsoft to finally shut down to-do list app Wunderlist on May 6, 2020

Microsoft has for years promised it would eventually shut down to-do list app Wunderlist, which it acquired in 2015, in favor of its own app, To Do — after it felt the latter was able to offer a competitive experience that included Wunderlist’s best features. Today, Microsoft is finally announcing a shut-down date for Wunderlist […]

Last Week's 10 Biggest Posts

You wanted: Everything coming to Netflix Australia in December, tricks to speeding up Android phones, how much money you need to save by the time you're 35. Kick off your Monday by checking out the ten most popular posts from last week....

ICAC hears Huang was conduit for China's Communist Party

The disgraced billionaire offered to pay for a state dinner and sought to have Victoria sign an agreement with a Chinese province.

Volcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption

Footage from inside the White Island volcano showed at least one group of people walking in the crater just before the eruption that killed five people and injured many others.

5 Best Gifts for Mom this Christmas – All You can Get from Amazon

If you’ve found the perfect item to wrap for your dad and siblings but nothing’s for Mom yet, worry no more. We have 5 brilliant gift ideas for you.

Top 5 Chromebook Laptops to Have in 2020

Laptops vary in brand, features, specifications, and price. If you are having a hard time which brand to buy, consider the Chromebook laptops.

Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Live Telecast and Streaming: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy?

Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Live Telecast and Streaming: The SportsRush present before you the timing and live streaming details of Ranji Trophy.The 86th season of India’s most prestigious cricket tournament Ranji Trophy has commenced in the morning. The tournament will feature a record 38 teams who will play in four groups in the elongated league phase. Chandigarh is the latest team which is making its First-class debut.A hunting ground for the Indian team, the Ranji Trophy will last till March. Therefore, giving all the First-class cricketers in the country taking part enough time to express themselves in this format. A MOMENT TO REMEMBER: There’s no stopping @WasimJaffer14 as he becomes the first player to play 150 #RanjiTrophy games.Follow it live – https://t.co/MrXmWO1GFo#APvVID @paytm pic.twitter.com/1yebwAd3pz— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 9, 2019With the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mayank Agarwal, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar and other Indian players taking part in the first round…

Bafana star Zungu almost loses his house – report

Bongani Zungu reportedly almost lost his house after he failed to pay the monthly instalment for 12 months.

Bihar jail asked to make execution ropes, speculation rife it's for Nirbhaya convicts

The Buxar jail, the only prison in the state having the required knowhow, received an instruction to the effect last week, though it was not known where these ropes -- strong with a short shelf-life -- would be dispatched.

Goodbye, Sun: Vancouver forecast calling for rain nearly every day this week

While the Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for a chance of flurries at the start of December, the upcoming week calls for a great deal of rainfall.

The McLaren 620R is revealed as a road-legal 570S GT4 race car

The McLaren 620R was just revealed by McLaren, and it's essentially a 570S GT4 racecar that's been made road legal. Lucky for us, you can buy it and drive it in America.

Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'

People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism

CONTEST: Enter for a chance to win a $500 thrift shop holiday shopping spree!

If you’re tired of gifting the same items every year, chances are you probably need to change your shopping habits. That’s probably for the best, particularly if you seem to find yourself in shopping malls over the holiday season… While your intentions are surely good, mass-produced products rarely capture that awesome feeling you get when […]

Faith Guitars launches its first ever nylon model, The Lyra

A guitar designed for classical newcomers with a slimmer neck but a solid wood build all players should appreciate

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

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 Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

Why health care premiums are higher in rural places

Why do rural patients pay higher health care premiums? New research finds it's not primarily an issue of having too few doctors.

MDC calls for solidarity for youth assembly leader in court to day

The main opposition political party, MDC has called for solidarity for MDC Youth Assembly Secretary General Gift Ostallos Siziba who is appearing in court today...

Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts

Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts

Watchdogs Take Aim at Big Tech's Data Dominance

Google, Alibaba and other “Big Tech” companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.

Oceans Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn

Oxygen in the oceans is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with "dead zones" proliferating and hundreds more areas showing oxygen dangerously depleted, as a result of the climate emergency and intensive farming, experts have warned. From a report: Sharks, tuna, marlin and other large fish species ...

Tanwir: I would marry Hazara girls to Pashtoon men if I was in power

Afghan politician Mohammad Halim Tanwir has said in a gathering, if he was in power he would have married Hazara girls to Pashtoon men for the social equality.

Age of the rental: SOC as a service, IaaS, DaaS, HaaS

Challenging economic forecasts and complex local and global political outlooks has companies focused on sustainability, says Patrick Reeves, managing executive at Axiz.

Indonesia’s export ban can boost nickel exports from the Philippines to China, says GlobalData

Nickel is mined from many sources around the world and is presently used for stainless steel, nonferrous alloys, electroplating, alloy...Read More...

ISPA challenges proposed blocking of adult Web content in SA

The body says proposals to block all adult Web content will not protect children.

Extending security to the cloud

Citrix SD-WAN Integrated Firewall complements your trusted firewall investment and strengthens overall security infrastructure, says Kurt Goodall, technical director at Troye.

First Distribution and Veeam – an African partnership

Through First Distribution’s African footprint, Veeam is now available across SADC countries, as well as Central, East and West African countries.

Keeping up with industry changes the only way to manage connectivity expenditure

There are many connectivity options that businesses can invest in today, but cost remains a major concern for most, says Vishal Barapatre, CTO at In2IT Technologies.

References in Peshawar BRT, Malam Jabba land scams ready, says NAB chief

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that the accountability watchdog has prepared references against alleged malfeasance in Peshawar Bu

Ahead of Normandy Four summit, Ukraine's Foreign Minister names "main red line" for Ukraine

The talks on Donbas settlement will be held in Paris today.

'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill

"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.

SA’s planned online porn block met with stiff resistance

The Internet Service Providers’ Association has criticised a proposal by the Law Reform Commission to require ISPs to block adult Web content, saying similar efforts have not worked elsewhere in the world.

‘Follow your passion’: PM Imran tells success mantra to youth

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the youth to follow their passion in order to succeed while addressing an event at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).

Swiss donor hands Nazi artefacts to Israel warning of anti-Semitism

A wealthy Lebanese-Swiss businessman said Sunday he had bought Adolf Hitler's top hat and other Nazi artifacts to give them to Jewish groups and prevent them falling into the hands of a resurgent far-right.

Explainer: Your rights in a PSV

As a PSV passenger you have rights that are enforceable

Corruption biggest hurdle in progress: Sarwar

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar on Monday said corruption is the biggest hurdle in the country’s progress and prosperity.In his message on the International Anti-Corruption Day which is

Sangamo steps up BioMarin chase with haemophilia gene therapy data

Sangamo has been playing catch-up with BioMarin in the race to develop a gene therapy for haemophilia A, but new data reported at the ASH 2019 congress suggest Pfizer-partnered SB-525 could gain ground.

Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit

Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study. 

At least 5 killed after New Zealand volcano suddenly erupts

At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11…

British PM visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India mission

Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.

Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]

N. Korea blasts Trump's warning, says it has nothing more to lose

North Korea has nothing more to lose, a senior Pyongyang official said Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the communist nation could lose everything if it engages in hostile acts.Kim Yong-chol, a former North Korean nuclear negotiator, made the remarks in a statement carried by the North's Korean Central News Agency, stressing that the U.S. should think about how to keep the two countries from clas...

People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls

Bypolls were for 15 of 17 seats left vacant by MLAs who resigned in July, causing collapse of Cong-JD(S) and BJP's takeover.

Airtel Announces Out of Bundle Rates, Revamps Amazing Data Bundles

Airtel has announced No Expiry Bundles and revamped Amazing Bundles which is good news for their customers

DAI Flippens SAI 3 Weeks After Multi Collateral DAI Launch

The total amount of SAI (single collateral DAI) that was converted to DAI has exceeded 50 percent of outstanding supply. At this rate, we could see nearly all SAI migrating to DAI by the end of 2019. Maker has been exceptionally healthy, faring well even as ETH and BAT prices continue to fall, December 9, 2019.

IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia

Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.

Antony Catalano, Bruce Gordon reject Seven West Media's takeover bid for Prime Media

Australian Community Media executive chairman and Prime Media shareholder Antony Catalano has confirmed he will vote against Seven West Media's proposal to sw...

Cadillac will help you shop for cars in a live virtual showroom

But you're still forced to go through a dealership when you want to buy.

Crufts' presenter Peter Purves 'shocked & hurt' after Crufts axe after 41 years

The 80-year-old presenter was let go from the show with next to no explanation.

France: Steven Clerima steps down as Head of Delegation

Eurovision news: The French Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest, Steven Clerima will be leaving his post after working for four years with the Frech ESC

When is Wonder Woman 1984 released and who is in the cast?

Gal Gadot returns with a cast of famous faces.

Karnataka bypoll results: 'Voters have given verdict; we will give good administration,' says CM Yediyurappa

Karnataka bypoll results: 'I will give a good administration in the next three-and-half years with the help of our ministers and MLAs,' an upbeat Yediyurappa told reporters in Bengaluru

India orders over 36,000 metric tonnes of onions; imports at 5-year high

State-run trading firm MMTC has already floated a tender for buying 21,090 metric tonnes (MT) of onions from Turkey and Egypt and the shipments are expected to arrive mid-January

'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Reacts to Golden Globe Nom: "I'm the Loner Throner"

The Hollywood Reporter speaks with the erstwhile Jon Snow about representing the HBO drama: "This feels full circle."

Jo Swinson reveals she has been advised to wear 'lower cut tops' amid fears that the Lib Dem campaign is failing to win over voters

Jo Swinson said the extraordinary tip was among a welter of 'unsolicited advice' she has received on how to revive her flagging campaign.

Modi govt's centralised nature doesn't work well for economic reforms, says Raghuram Rajan

Rajan pointed out that extreme centralisation, coupled with lack of empowered ministers and a coherent guiding vision meant reforms picked up steam only when PMO focused on them and lost pace when its attention switched to other pressing issues

Nell Gifford who co-founded Giffords Circus dies from breast cancer aged 46 - leaving behind nine-year-old twins

Circus creator Nell Gifford, from Wiltshire, passed away on Sunday 8th December surrounded by family 'both immediate and circus'at the age of 46 after a longstanding battle with breast cancer.

Meet the real-life 'hot priest': Married vicar's rugged good looks wins him 116,500 Instagram followers and comparisons with Fleabag hunk Andrew Scott

Rev Chris Lee (pictured), 36, from London, posts '60-second sermons' to his 116,500 fans. The married father of two is adamant they follow him for the power of the gospels and not due to his looks.

Share market highlights: Sensex ends 43 points up, Nifty near 11,950; TCS, HCL Tech top losers

Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The headline indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Monday afternoon, amid volatility.

'Once bitten twice shy': Arlene Foster warns Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on DUP support after the election as she demands written guarantees there will not be customs checks between the UK and Northern Ireland after Brexit

Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on the DUP's support unless he provides them with cast iron guarantees relating to his Brexit deal.

Moment 'drunken' British tourist steals a coach in Benidorm and goes on a wild two-mile, high-speed wrecking spree

The vehicle was taken from a depot on the outskirts of Benidorm where it had been left for the night before being driven at speed through the holiday resort.

Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina

Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …

Special report: We need more than GDP growth (part 1)

Why measuring GDP is not enough.

Xiaomi Youpin teases product launch, possible new alarm clock - Gizmochina

Xiaomi Youpin is teasing a new device launch, and from the poster, it seems like it's going to be some sort of alarm clock.

5 Cryptocurrency Trading Tips (By a Trader)

The difference between an unprofitable or slightly profitable trader, and a wildly profitable cryptocurrency trader, are often just a few tiny tweaks to the trader’s mentality and strategy.

MacKenna On Monday: Blame Must Also Lie With Those That Supported John Delaney

Picture the scene. Better again, consider the mindset. Last Tuesday night, three of our elected repr

Readers’ comments: Justice for rape victims lost amidst politics of the Left and Right

Responses to articles on Scroll.in.

Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000

Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.

Labour's 100-day plan to take Britain back to the Seventies: John McDonnell boasts party will trigger £200billion mass nationalisation of water, energy, rail and broadband within WEEKS of entering government

John McDonnell is pledging that kicking off huge plans for the state to take ownership of water, energy, rail and even broadband will be a key priority in the party's first 100 days.

Beaming Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts chat to pupils in Vietnam ahead of conference on girls' education in Malaysia

Julia Roberts is travelling to Kuala Lumpur with Obama for the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific convening in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

Father, 66, and daughter, 33, enjoy pint together minutes after judge spares pair jail over alcohol-fuelled pub brawl

Robert Stott, 66, and Anne-Marie (pictured), 33, had their celebratory drink in a bar near a Manchester court after they apologised to a judge for threatening a publican who had barred them in Stockport.

Samsung Galaxy A51 promo video reveals color variants, design and key specs - Gizmochina

Samsung Vietnam will be holding a launch event on Dec. 12 to announce a new 2020 Galaxy A-series phone. The launch teaser had revealed that the new Galaxy A phone will be arriving with a display that features a punch-hole at the top-center position. This suggested that the company may announce the Galaxy A51 or …

Boutique owner is stunned to receive an order for a £111 blue vegan scarf from Buckingham Palace - after it emerged the Queen has shunned fur

Jenny Mason, who runs 100 per cent vegan, PETA approved, The Haven Home Interiors in Cheshire, was thrilled to receive the order from the Palace for the £111 blue faux fur stole.

The 8 best Christmas wreaths for 2019 (and how to make one at home)

The wreath is a tradition packed with symbolism;

OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G spotted on TENAA with key specs - Gizmochina

OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno 3 series of smartphones later this month. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed that the upcoming Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro are dual-mode 5G-ready phones. The Reno 3 series is now for reservations on the official website in China. Recently, a mysterious OPPO PCRM00 / PCRT00 smartphone …

Migratory birds are shrinking as the world heats up

As the world warms as a result of climate change, researchers have found that migratory birds are changing size.

PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman shares why he expects breakthroughs in the payments ecosystem to happen at a fast pace in the coming decade.

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

GALLERY: Aston Martin DBX SUV at St Athan factory

As you've probably read by now, Aston Martin has opened its doors to its new factory in St Athan, Wales, and yours truly was there to provide you with

Thrifty father-of-three reveals how he saves £2,000 a year and even gets money off his utility bills - just by scanning his supermarket receipts

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Chatfield, 39, from Deal in Kent, funded a family holiday to Disneyland Florida, after saving £2,000 through cashback on supermarket shopping apps and special offers.

What Christmas at Sandringham is REALLY like: From 'viciously competitive' board games to Prince Philip's 'very strong' cocktails, experts reveal how the royal celebrations are 'wonderfully relaxed'

Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas, which aired last night on Channel 5, revealed that royal celebrations at the Norfolk estate are a lot more relaxed than you might imagine.

Earl of Yarmouth and his wife who were 'evicted' from the family's £85million estate by his aunt and parents reveals he 'regrets' the bitter row because his siblings are no longer speaking to him

The Earl and Countess of Yarmouth have defended their decision to speak out against his family, after claiming they evicted him following a fallout in the summer.

Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'

Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.

PICTURES and FULL list of winners at Zimbabwe Young Achievers Awards UK

By Lance Guma Varaidzo Kativhu (Miss Varz), a 21-year-old Zimbabwean student who is studying Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford University and has amassed over 91 000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, was among various young Zimbabweans who were honoured in the UK. Upmarket Zimbabwean restaurant eKhaya, in Dudley, West Midlands was the setting for the Zimbabwe Young Achievers Awards on Saturday which honoured people like musician and actor John Falsetto, footballer Marvelous Nakamba, graphic designer David Zinyama and others.

The Best STEM Christmas Gifts For Kids

It can feel like the holiday toy-buying gets a little out of hand this time of year. We want to see our kids’ faces light up on Christmas morning, but we don’t want to drown in a sea of plastic to make it happen. That’s why adding a couple of STEM toys into the mix can be such a great middle ground. Kids are...

Winners of the Digital Sky Challenge announced

BRUSSELS - The winners of the aviation challenge themed as Digital Sky Challenge1 were announced at the awards ceremony as part of the SESAR Innovation Days2 on 4 December in Athens. Jointly organised by the SESAR JU and ACI Europe and hosted by Athens International Airport, the Digital Sky Challenge took place on 2-4 December in a dedicated airside facility of the airport. The event brought together 52 young tech-talents from 11 European countries competing in 12 teams to create breakthrough

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA shown in design sketches ahead of this week's debut

Mercedes-Benz released a design sketch to preview the next-generation GLA. It's scheduled to make its debut exclusively online on December 11.

Watch: Muslim Waqf Chips Away at Temple Mount Increasing Pressure on Retaining Walls

The Herodian engineers constructed the enormous, almost rectangular platform above the slopes of the hill known as the Temple Mount, by building a substructure consisting of a series of vaulted arches in order to reduce pressure on the retaining walls

Pound Sterling hits Fresh 31-Month High vs. Euro on Survation Poll

The British Pound hit a fresh 31-month high against the Euro Monday after two polls showed gains for the Conservative Party

Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card

If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.

Bison Trails Founder on Libra Membership & $25.5M Funding Round

Joe Lallouz speaks on the future of blockchain infrastructure and the company that he founded, Bison Trails.

Rudy Giuliani Is Living the Dream

Don’t let his butt-dials distract from his cunning.

The Age of the ‘Dead Parrot’ Supreme Court Case

Conservative activists keep asking the Court to hear cases that are already irrelevant—and, worryingly, the Court keeps saying yes.

Move over, Villanelle! Ruth Wilson's His Dark Materials character steals the crown for most stylish TV villain with her vintage-inspired wardrobe full of jewel-tone dresses and luxurious satin

Viewers of BBC1's His Dark Materials have taken to Twitter to praise the wardrobe of chief baddie Mrs Coulter (Ruth Wilson), hailing it 'the best thing on TV'.

Boy, two, is regularly mistaken for a DOLL because of a rare condition that causes his skin to shed every day

WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: Michal Winton, from Derby, has harlequin ichthyosis which causes plates of thick dry skin. His mother said strangers are surprised to see he is a real boy when he moves.

Hotel Hit Squad: There’s more to Wright’s Food Emporium than the food – not least self-catering cottages perfect for families

Hattie Garlick visits the restaurant at Wright’s Food Emporium, a popular deli, and reviews the homemade food, as well as the self-catering cottages.

The English history of impeachment

It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule

Redmi K30 Pro powered by SD865 SoC to reportedly launch in March 2020 - Gizmochina

Xiaomi is hosting a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. on 10th December where the company will be launching its much-anticipated 5G smartphone — Redmi K30. As the name itself suggests, it is a successor to Redmi K20. While the Redmi K30 is getting launched tomorrow, its Pro variant, named Redmi K30 Pro is believed …

FACT CHECK Trump and GOP Allies Deny Reality to Defend Almost-certain Impeachment

Trump misleads in suggesting that Ukraine's Zelenskiy didn’t have any concerns about the call. Nor was the call 'transcribed perfectly;' only a rough transcript was released by the White House

3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

A holding period of forever sounds perfect for these top-tier businesses.

This week: House impeachment inquiry hits crucial stretch

The House inquiry is set to hit a tipping point this week, as Democrats prepare to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump. 

Eddie Cross: It cannot be Business as Usual in 2020

By Eddie Cross If there is one thing our leadership has to understand as we approach Christmas this year, it is that in 2020, we cannot continue to do things the way they have been done in the past decade. We go out of 2019 with so many areas of failure in terms of policy and activity that it is difficult to pick them out and deal with them one by one. So this weekly letter is going to cover my personal wish list for my country in 2020.

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid range, fuel economy revealed

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid luxury three-row crossover fuel economy revealed. It has a solid electric range, but average fuel economy

BBC goes to war with Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister hints the TV licence fee could be SCRAPPED as he says it doesn't 'make sense in the long term'

Boris Johnson said he was looking at whether it made long-term sense to impose a £154.50 annual levy on all homes with TV sets. Dominic Cummings is leading a review of the BBC's funding.

Extinction Rebellion protesters in hi-vis jackets GLUE themselves to concrete blocks outside Leicester Square tube station as they campaign against air pollution in the latest of their '12 Days Of Crisis' stunts

As part of the group's latest stunt, a number of activists in gas masks, hard hats and hi-viz jackets have glued themselves to concrete blocks, on Cranbourne Street, in central London.

I'm A Celebrity's Jacqueline Jossa becomes the FIRST winner to cancel ALL live TV interviews amid reports husband Dan Osborne had a 'threesome' (so will this be the end of the road for the couple?)

l'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa has become the first winner to EVER cancel live TV interviews after Chloe Ayling's claims she had a threesome with her husband in 2018.

Is Now the Right Time for a US-Israel Mutual Defense Pact?

U.S President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promoted the idea of a Mutual Defense Treaty between their countries in September, with Netanyahu branding such a pact as being “historic” should it be achieved. The idea is now back in the headlines in Israel. Energy Minister and security cabinet minister Yuval Steinitz stated…

Mother, 25, who was stabbed to death near her home 'while trying to break up a road rage fight' as police quiz man, 27, on suspicion of murder

The victim, named locally as Levi Davis, pictured, who is thought to be a mother-of-two, was knifed in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm.

Best Christmas jumpers 2019: Novelty knits for men, women and children

To truly get into the spirit of the festive season, you need to dress the part.

The best Christmas cards of 2019

When the Christmas card was invented in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, a civil servant who helped set up the Post Office, his intention was to get regular people using postal services.

Wishu, the app that lets businesses book creative freelancers on demand, launches in the UK with €535K raised

London-based Wishu, the marketplace for creative freelancers, has today announced the launch of its app across the UK. Wishu (founded in 2019) is the world’s first social marketplace app that allows creative freelancers and businesses to negotiate, book and pay for services within the app. Wishu lanches with a total investment of €535K, and a host of major players already on board: Y-Combinator, TechStars, and Momo.

‘Sesame Street’ Stars Wear Yellow Feathers As They Remember Caroll Spinney At Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

The late Big Bird puppeteer died on the same day ‘Sesame Street’ became the first TV series ever to receive the award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Caroll Spinney was remembered ...

One person, one gun: Govt moves further changes to Arms Amendment Bill

The further amendment to the Bill seeks to provide special status for sportspersons. 'Many suggestions were received. I have moved an official amendment in this regard also,' he said. The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on November 29.

Deadline looms for comments on plan to expand paid street parking in Cape Town | Cape Argus

Cape Town residents have been reminded to comment on a proposal to expand the areas subjected to paid street parking.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Shahpur sector of Poonch district

According to reports, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Shahpur Sector of J&K's Poonch district.

Karnataka By-polls Results: 11 rebels labelled defectors by their parties win again on BJP seats

Congress won two seats, Janata Dal Secular (JDS) drew a blank while a BJP rebel won as an Independent candidate.

Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut

Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.

New Age Beverages Stock Remains a High-Risk, High-Reward Situation

NBEV stock could rise by seven-fold from here, but it's far more likely that shares remain weak thanks to glaring profitability issues.

Desert to Power Initiative gains momentum in Burkina Faso

AfDB has approved $54 million loan to the government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, which forms part of the Desert to Power Initiative.

Dramatic footage captured of an Audi Q7 crashing into a van in Preesall

A dramatic crash in Preesall has been captured on a dash camera

Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) Receives $39.87 Average PT from Brokerages

Shares of Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) have earned an average rating of “Buy” from the nineteen research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has issued a hold recommendation, fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong […]

New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation

OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.

Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online

An online company that allows users to obtain a copy of their birth and death certificates from U.S. state governments has exposed a massive cache of applications — including their personal information. More than 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates were found on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage bucket. (The bucket also had […]

Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)

Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.

Six Online Deals You Need To Know About In Australia Today

G'day! Here are some cracking online bargains for Lifehacker readers, including: 50% off 4K-friendly HDMI cables, half-price SIM-only plans, 15% off tech at eBay and more!...

French-listed behemoth Elis weighs bid for Spotless Laundries

French behemoth Elis is weighing a bid for Spotless' commercial laundries business.

Cooper Energy poised to get its Sole, Downer leaves site

Cooper Energy is close to unlocking gas from its Sole project in south-eastern Victoria. 

$251m equity raising a bridge too FAR?

FAR's $US350 million debt raising is in train but it is also seeking to sell a big equity stake.

Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses

Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...

Arthur Melo: Barcelona midfielder set to miss El Clasico due to treatment of STD infection

Arthur Melo: Barcelona midfielder reportedly set to miss upcoming El Clasico due to an alleged encounter with an STD infection.Barcelona’s star midfielder is set to miss Barcelona matches for few weeks after he has reportedly encountered an STD infection, and its treatment will keep him away from matches as its dosages can violate anti-doping norms.According to Andreu Ginola, the reason Arthur Melo did not play against Mallorca was because of a sexually transmitted infection. The club claimed he missed out due to a groin injury, whereas Ginola claims it was due to gonorrhoea. This would likely see Arthur sidelined for a few weeks: the medicine for gonorrhoea pops up on anti-doping control’s radar, and if tested positive, Arthur would be suspended for months. According to @andreuginola, the reason Arthur Melo did not play against Mallorca was because of a sexually transmitted infection. The club claimed he missed out due to a groin injury, whereas Ginola claims it was due to gonorrhea. — Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy)…

We are placing Prasa under administration – Mbalula

The minister has dissolved the interim board with immediate effect and Bongisizwe Mpondo has been appointed administrator.

This epic food tour features Vancouver’s best coffee, brunch, donuts and BEER

Dine Out Vancouver Festival, the annual 17-day food and drink extravaganza, takes place from January 17 through February 2 across Metro Vancouver.

Finland's Sanna Marin set to be world's youngest Prime Minister

At 34, Sanna Marin also becomes one of the world's youngest state leaders, ahead of Ukraine's prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk, who is currently 35.

National e-commerce policy to lay down terms for treatment of non-personal, commercial data

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, says the official

YouTube unveils top Indian ads watched in 2019

 Google India recently announced its annual YouTube advertisement leaderboard for India, which highlighted the ads that have received the maximum views and shares from audiences across the country.Whi

The Truth About a Hamas Supporter that Might Become England’s Prime Minister on Thursday

On Thursday, December 12, Great Britain will hold their general elections. The leader of the Labour Party (England's version of the Democrats) is a man named Jeremy Corbyn. In the following tongue in cheek video, the Israel Advocacy Movement breaks down why his rise in the polls is so dangerous.  

Five Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack In Helmand

At least five soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in a suicide attack in southern Helmand province on Monday, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement.

Karnataka Bypolls: BJP In Commanding Position As It Leads In 11 Out Of 15 Seats; Congress Admits Defeat

The B S Yediyurappa led Karnataka BJP has put itself in a commanding position in the Karnataka by-polls by leading in 11 out of the 15 assembly by-poll seats, News18 Kannada has reported.

Nedbank notches up 1.7m digitally active customers

The bank witnesses a 30% growth rate across its digital banking platforms, with over one million app downloads.

Starling adds legal services to its digital offering

Starling Bank has announced a partnership with legal services provider Sparqa, the latest addition to the challenger's in-app Marketplace.

The Best 4K TV Deals in the UK This Week: LG, Sony, Hisense, Philips, and More

Find and compare all the best 4K TV deals available in the UK this week. Featuring deals on top brands such as Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips, and more.

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

No comprehensive peace deal is expected from the afternoon meeting -- mediated by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- but diplomats hope that the exercise will help to boost trust between the two men.

Stoltenberg: NATO does not define Russia as "enemy"

At the same time, the Alliance will not turn a blind eye to Russian aggression.

Hotels and restaurants in East of England 'at heightened risk of insolvency'

The East of England's agricultural sector is healthier than most other parts of the UK - but construction, hotel and restaurant businesses are at heightened risk, a report suggests.

Subprime lender Amigo’s chief executive and chairman quit

Departures follow move by founder James Benamor to reassert control of the business

How Swiss healthcare costs have 'doubled' since 2000

Recently released figures show that health insurance premiums have doubled in the past 20 years, with some Swiss households spending almost one fifth of their salary on healthcare.

Delhi court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad

The court directed him to submit a fixed deposit receipt (FDR) of Rs 25 lakh and his contact details and address of his stay abroad.

Sonko no-show in Voi

Sources at the Voi court also said they were expecting Sonko to appear and face charges

India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report

In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said. India ranked 130 last year. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy, education, and access to health care, she said.

The case against Mike Sonko

A breakdown of the specific charges the Nairobi governor faced.

Government moves further changes to Arms (Amendment) Bill

The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on November 29. The Bill seeks to enhance punishment for illegally possessing and making prohibited arms besides other changes in the six- decade-old Arms Act.

A Duel on a Sinking Ship

Foreign observers find it difficult to understand the developments of the Lebanese situation and its sudden turns. This is not surprising. Lebanon is not a normal democracy, to which the known rules of such system apply. Lebanon’s democracy is bizzar

U.S. Dollar Czar: “No Need” for Fed Issuing Digital Dollar in Next 5 Years

In recent weeks, there has been growing talk among influential U.S. figures concerning the prospects of "digitizing" the dollar via blockchain technology.

NATO-China: New relationship challenges

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Last week, leaders of its 29 member states gathered for a two-day summit in London. And for the very first time, the group in its joint statement named and mentioned China. As Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary general, has…

SCOTUS Declines to Consider Challenge of Controversial Kentucky Abortion Law

The United State Supreme Court announced on Monday that it declined to consider the challenge to a Kentucky law requiring doctors to show patients ultrasounds before they receive an abortion.

'Citizenship bill not even .001 per cent against minorities,' says Amit Shah

The Citizenship Bill 2019 seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pak, B'desh, and Afghanistan.

House GOP Lawyer’s ‘Straw Man’ Argument: Impeaching the President Over ‘8 Lines’ Is ‘Baloney’

Steve Castor, who you may remember from the House Intelligence Committee phase of the impeachment inquiry, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to present the case as to why the president should not be impeached. Castor argued during his opening statement that it would be “baloney” to impeach President Donald Trump over “eight lines” in the non-verbatim memo of Trump’s infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

AWS Wavelength: The Cloud Comes to Your 5G Network

What is AWS Wavelength? One of the most-hyped announcements at Re:Invent 2019, AWS Wavelength is a bid to bring the cloud right to the telco edge. But...

Huge fight breaks out at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park

'Everyone was getting pushed back but there was nowhere to go.'

Verizon Kills Email Accounts of Archivists Trying To Save Yahoo Groups History

An anonymous reader shares a report: Verizon, which bought Yahoo in 2017, has suspended email addresses of archivists who are trying to preserve 20 years of content that will be deleted permanently in a few weeks. As Verizon announced in October, the company intends to wipe all content from Yahoo Gr...

Tories hold 10-point lead over Labour three days before election

Party leaders have launched a final push to get voters to back them as election week begins.

Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos

Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.

Snapchat working on 'deepfake' feature which is not as sinister as it sounds

The new tool lets users quickly edit their face into videos.

The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint

“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.

Buk Buk Southern Hot

Nashville-style hot chicken from the former owners of 127 Days.

Delhi pollution: SC allows construction activities to resume in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to submit the updated report on stubble burning up to December 11

Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls

Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day

Have-a-go hero tries to stop shop robbery gang as they make their getaway - only to learn they were ACTORS making a film

Actors pretending to rob a store in Dorset were 'chased' by a resident who believed the scenes were real. Producers were filming action scenes in the village for the new indie horror film 'Perran'.

Panda mother rocks her two-month-old cub to sleep by simply jiggling her belly

The adorable footage shows female cub Cheng Feng lying on her stomach on top of her mother Cheng Da while dozing off in the steady rhythm at a breeding centre in Chengdu, China.

Cruel thieves steal a litter of six three-week-old American bulldog puppies worth around £6,000 from the home where they lived with their mother

The six pooches - who are just three weeks old - are too young to be away from their mother and will become ill without her. They were snatched from a property in Rochester, Kent, on Friday.

£260 Price Crunch on the iPhone X in time for Christmas for today only

In this one day only deal pick up the Apple iPhone X SIM-free at a massively discounted rate in Amazon's last minute Christmas deals promotion.

Citizenship bill introduced; Bill is not 0.001% against minorities, Amit Shah

He said Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be benefited from the bill as ‘they have not faced religious prosecution’.

StartersHub, micro VC from Istanbul and San Francisco, to invest in 60 startups from central and eastern Europe

StartersHub, an early-stage tech investment fund based in Istanbul and San Francisco, will back 60 eastern European startups over the next four years in an effort to bridge the gap between pre-seed and seed funding. Arda Aşkin, managing director at StartersHub, explained: “Despite the fact that a record €0.7 billion was invested in CEE startups […]

Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment

Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment.  Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.

Cheney Warns Trump Disengagement in Mideast Benefits Iran, Russia

The former vice president mentioned Trump by name only once, but his comments cut to the core of several U.S. policies in the Middle East

Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM

Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.

Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years

< PREVIOUS SLIDE< PREV SLIDE SLIDE 1 of 5 NEXT SLIDE >

Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.

Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China

China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.

NBA Rumors: Knicks Should Sign Brandon Ingram To Max Contract In 2020 Offseason, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

Although the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly determined to retain Brandon Ingram as he continues to post career-best numbers with the team, the fact remains that he will become eligible for ...

#changethestory: Retribution poisons well of freedom | Cape Argus

This year was a traumatic year in which every imaginable political nightmare reared its ugly head, writes Lorenzo Davids.

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: Full list of winners from BJP, Congress, JDS

The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the party after its setback in Maharashtra.

An impressive BJP and a hopelessly divided Congress: Analysing the Karnataka by-poll

However the fact here is that the Congress has yet proven that in Karnataka no one defeats the party, but it ends up defeating itself.

'It was horrible': CP Rail train derails in Sask., sparking fire that closes highway

The fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train overnight left a large swath of highway in Saskatchewan closed Monday morning.

Here’s How the US-China Trade War is Helping JD.com Stock Bulls, Bears

Don’t attempt to trade volatile and varied headlines, invest your trust in a powerful trade war pattern setting up on the price chart of JD.com.

K. Michelle Gets Vulnerable In New Photo Where She Shows Off Her Post-Surgery Body And Speaks About The Healing Process

It looks like K. Michelle is back on track to being healthy and happy, and she is now entirely comfortable in her body -- or at least, more than she

Cisco Stock May Be a Great Value Name

Cisco stock offers many compelling features. CSCO stock is one or two pieces away from being great for growth and income investors.

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) Receives $57.42 Average Target Price from Analysts

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the thirty ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seventeen have assigned a hold recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among […]

After Earnings, Watch for Workday Stock to Strike $168.50

Workday stock lean bearish on the charts. Its valuation is a little rich, particularly amid this earnings report. What's up with WDAY stock?

Insider Selling: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Sells 10,000 Shares of Stock

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Raymond Whittaker sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.52, for a total transaction of $165,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 16,065 shares in the company, valued at $265,393.80. The transaction […]

BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Sells $435,700.00 in Stock

BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Harold J. Wiens sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $217.85, for a total value of $435,700.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 7,221 shares in the company, valued at $1,573,094.85. The transaction was […]

Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNS) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNS) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the seventeen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and twelve have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that […]

Two expected Samsung Galaxy S11+ upgrades that would make power users happy

It’s not easy to introduce a new flagship smartphone every year. For 2020, Samsung appears to be going all out with significant upgrades on its upcoming Galaxy S11+. Ahead of its expected launch in Q1 2020, reliable leakster Ice Universe has dropped a couple of juicy details for the upcoming flagship smartphone.

Low-Res Galaxy S11 Live Images Pay Close Attention to Large Rear-Mounted Camera Hump

The Galaxy S11 live images have apparently leaked out by a tipster and given that person’s track record, it could be the real deal

iPadOS 14 release date & new features rumours

iPadOS 14 is on its way, so we take a look at when it will arrive and what new features could be included

There won’t be increased bus service during the SkyTrain shutdown tomorrow

Coast Mountain Bus Company has announced that it will not be increasing bus service in response to the planned SkyTrain strike by CUPE 7000.

Provable Things launch pTokens

pTokens, the world’s first token to enable decentralized finance interoperability between any…

OPM gives 28,000 kgs of rice to elderly women, persons living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 1,400 elderly women and Persons Living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu municipality have received 28,000 kilograms of rice from the office of the prime minister. Denis Owachgiu Nono, the Community Services Secretary Gulu Municipal council, says each of the four divisions has 350 beneficiaries. Nono, who is …

Shiv Sena Monkey Balances On Citizenship Amendment Bill: Announces Support But Says Give No Voting Rights

A move that may embarrass the NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra, the Sena have decided to back the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which the Congress brands as "unconstitutional".

Female miners position themselves as gold mining takes shape in Mubende, Kassanda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Although women play a much bigger role in artisan and small-scale mining in Uganda, they are less recognized and generally get poor remunerations. Women in Mubende-Kassanda gold mines are striving to change the narrative as mining activities take shape in the area. A 2018 study conducted by Global Rights …

How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates

Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.

Terror Roundup: Two Separate Stabbing Attempts in Hebron

Other terror-related incidents that took place in Israel yesterday included a rabbi who was pulled out of his vehicle and beaten by Arabs in front of his kids in the central city of Lod.

Arsenal: Everyone needs to pump the brakes on Joe Willock

Joe Willock was not good for Arsenal against Brighton, but that doesn't mean that he has disqualified himself as a Premier League player. I don't know why ...

GENESIS 26:4

Why are the children of Avraham compared to the stars? The poetess Chana Senesh was born in Hungary in 1921 and in 1939 she emigrated to what was then the British Mandate of Palestine. Senesh was a brave heroine who volunteered to leave her beloved Palestine in 1944 in order to fight with the partisans…

'What coup! It was a change of administration' said SADC - sheer folly, let coup gene out, again

For the last 39 years the country has drifted like a log, with ordinary people hang on to the log for dear life, in the flood Zambezi River, totally at the merc...

World Anti-Corruption Day: Graft masters rake in Sh300 trillion annually

Kenya has been plagued by a long list of corruption scandals which are yet to be resolved

Afghan MPs Approve Law on Protection of Children

Afghan MPs have approved the Law on Protection of Child Rights--the Child Protection Act--on Monday after years of wrangling over the legal age of boys and girls.

Verizon kills email accounts of archivists trying to save Yahoo Groups history

Verizon says the archivists it has blocked breached its terms of service.

Quick tip: How to run Wi-Fi diagnostics on your Mac

There's nothing more frustrating than trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network and something isn't working right. However, macOS comes with tools you can use to diagnose and test your network connection, helping you to get back on the internet.

A former Chelsea soccer player tried to substitute himself off after forgetting his own shirt number

Bakayoko is in his second spell at AS Monaco, however, has since swapped shirt numbers — something he forgot against Amiens on Saturday.

Smart airports: This tech controls aircraft landings from hundreds of miles away

An airport and its air-traffic control tower can be huge distances apart in Norway's remote-control project.

Nets pilots pay by face

With the tagline ‘Hungry? Face it’, Nets has launched a pilot programme testing facial recognition at a cafeteria in Denamrk.

Russia opposes initiative on expanding Normandy format

The leaders of the Normandy Four states – Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia – are scheduled to meet in Paris, France, on December 9.

How This African Woman Beat Global Odds To Become The 2019 Hero Of The Year

It may come across as absurd and preposterous but to this day, there is a stigma around adolescent females in the rural parts of one of the two African countries that were never colonised — Ethiopia. (Liberia is the other one.) In the rural parts of Ethiopia, young girls suffer because they are denied opportunities. And they are denied these opportunities just for being “human”. Yes, in some Ethiopian communities, young girls suffer ignominy and often drop out of school altogether just because of something as natural as menstruation. Yes, as many as half the girls in rural parts of Ethiopia miss school for reasons related to their periods — and that often hampers their education, and by extension, the rest of their lives. What an anomaly! Freweini Mebrahtu — an Ethiopian who has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the US — has dedicated her life fixing that anomaly. And for her efforts, she has been named the 2019 Hero of the Year by CNN.

Zelensky, Putin to have bilateral meeting following Normandy Four talks – media

A meeting of the four leaders is scheduled for Monday evening.

HSBC reshuffles top team ahead of restructuring

Interim chief Noel Quinn plans big overhaul of group to slash costs in Europe and the US

UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake

UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.

SC Partially Lifts Ban on Construction Activities in Delhi-NCR

The SC had previously deferred lifting the ban, requested by the Centre, slamming the authorities for failing to curb the pollution that had caused a near medical emergency in the capital city.

Accuity To Power GoCardless’ Recurring Payments Expansion Into US

GoCardless entered into a collaboration with Accuity to launch a seamless way for businesses to collect payments in the U.S. via an ACH-based debit offering.

GM Enters $2.3B JV To Further Production Of Electric Vehicles

EV Partnership News: General Motors announced that it is partnering with LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles.

Saudi military training under review after US shooting

US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.

Saudi eateries rid of double entrances

Required entrances for single men and another for women and families now lifted.

NTV to air acclaimed 'Top Story' show

The show returns for its third season this December

CSOs give Buhari 14-day ultimatum to release Sowore

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have given President Muhammadu Buhari a 14-day ultimatum to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow

Blame it on the juice: Lizzo shares nude pics online

"BREAK THE INTERNET LIZZO."

Made In Space Europe wins LSA contract to develop inexpensive robotic arm

Made In Space Europe and Luxembourg Space Agency won a European Space Agency contract to develop an inexpensive robotic arm for space applications.

PM Modi cautions people against Congress in Jharkhand

Modi, who was addressing a poll rally at Bokaro, compared Jharkhand to a youth attaining 19 years and its citizens its gaurdian and appealed to the people of the state to vote for the BJP government for the second time in a row.

Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko, Daniel Ricciardo

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, December 9.

Former Federal Prosecutor: Barr’s Warning to Trump About Giuliani May Be ‘Wink and Nod’ About Coming Indictment

Attorney General William Barr has reportedly cautioned President Donald Trump on multiple occasions that he is “not being well served” by his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, advising the President that the former New York City Mayor has become a liability for the administration. According to one former federal prosecutor, Barr, who oversees the U.S. Attorney’s office currently investigating Giuliani on multiple fronts, may be attempting to warn the White House about Giuliani’s dire legal straits.

Memory-Lane Monday: Sometimes these things just slip our minds

Flies, honey, vinegar.

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

Investigators are trying to establish whether killer, 2nd Lt Mhd Alshamrani acted alone or was part of a larger plot.

Vicky Cornell Sues Soundgarden Over Allegedly Unpaid Royalties, Unreleased Recordings

Chris Cornell's widow Vicky Cornell has sued Soundgarden over his unreleased vocal tracks and unpaid royalties.

Here is why Jumia has closed shop in Rwanda – Techjaja

Starting from today, Jumia Rwanda will no longer be able to accept cash on delivery and can only process pre-paid orders.

Maruti Suzuki among top gainers on Sensex as output rises for the first time in 10 months

The car company produced a total of 1,41,834 units last month – 4.3% higher than the same month in 2018.

First 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer entrusts Ecto-1 to Egon's grandkids

'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' finally gets a full-length trailer.

HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes

There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.

The Boys finally releases new blood-splattered trailer for season 2 after leak

The trailer accidentally came out last week ahead of schedule, but now the action-packed preview clip is here to stay.

Mum with scratched up skin says this is what anxiety looks like

'Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous. It’s picking your skin raw.'

Daisy Ridley isn't scared of the Star Wars curse

Beers = Curses

Your letters for Dec. 9

“The monarchy costs each Canadians pennies and as head of state, the monarch has no influence on what parliament passes.”

Nicole Sherzinger cuddles Thom Evans close as he's spotted with overnight bag

We thought the Pussycat Doll was 'too busy'

Amanda Holden addresses 'issues' with Phillip Schofield amid This Morning row

'There is a tin opener and there’s a can somewhere and other people have found the tin opener.'

SDG Hackathon 2019 concludes

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dr Sania Nishtar, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, was the Chief Guest at the concluding Award Ceremony for the SDG Hackathon 2019 and the Women SDG Challenge Cup 2019, a premier tech initiative by Jazz in partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad on December 6, 7 and 8, 2019. Dr Nishtar, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, extended a hand of partnership, friendship, and collaboration, to the private sector and other stakeholders, to explore the unanswered set of questions in the framework of Ehsaas, which is the government’s new welfare program aimed at embracing innovation and helping the marginalized segments of the country. Saif Chi, CEO Huawei Pakistan was also present as a Guest of Honour, and generously provided giveaways for the winning teams. “We truly believe that Pakistan has great talent, a glimpse of which we witnessed today through the amazing ideas that…

Should we start asking our friends if they're in the right 'headspace' to chat?

Are you in the right headspace to read an 900-word feature?

JNU protests: Students take out demonstration march, traffic hit in South Delhi

JNU students took out the protest march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan demanding an appointment with the president, who is also the visitor of the university, to seek his intervention in the hostel fee hike issue

African governments struggle to turn around loss-making airlines

However, Ethiopian Airlines has bucked the trend.

YES Bank may reject $1.2 billion offer from Canadian investor

At a board meeting on Tuesday, YES Bank is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising

Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Currently liver transplant is being performed by three different Public and Private Hospitals within the jurisdiction of Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA) Islamabad as after the 18th Constitutional amendment, the domain of Federal HOTA was curtailed to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) only, the National Assembly was informed on December 9. In a written reply submitted in the House, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination told that three hospitals including Army Liver Transplant Unit (ALTU) at Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, and Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital Islamabad are performing liver transplant. The minister told that these hospitals comprise of health-care professionals and experts having the best liver transplant facilities in Pakistan, and the cost for liver transplant there is approximately Rs 5 million. Also Read: 100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan The House…

Xiaomi Mi Watch specs and release date - and now it's got iOS support

Xiaomi has officially revealed the Mi Watch in China – but while we wait for a global release – it looks like its first smartwatch is a serious alternative to Apple and Samsung devices. The Mi Watch becomes the first smartwatch to receive the Mi branding, following the company's popular line of Mi Band fitness…

Tottenham Hotspur's £65,000-a-week football star Davinson Sanchez Mina must pay £276 after being caught speeding in his Land Rover

The Colombian defender (pictured), 23, was clocked on a speed camera driving his three-litre diesel Land Rover over the speed limit in London on February 2.

New Zealand: Volcano eruption kills five, several missing

At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11 pm, police said.

5 Bold Predictions for the Stock Market in 2020

Some scenarios that could play out over the next year.

Ugandan based Somaliland businesswoman scoops top Award

Uganda’s foremost businesswoman Amina Hersi  Moghe was over the weekend crowned the Entrepreneur of the year of Africa by the respected European CEO magazine. Moghe, born in Kenya of Somaliland parents has been an inspiration to women in East Africa where she has employed over 5,000 people in her different companies. This is an additional cap to her success. She scooped the 2008 Woman Investor of the year Award making her a remarkable woman. “This is a great honour not only to me but to the women of Africa. It shows just how women if given an opportunity and the right environment, can achieve so much,” she said. Somaliland Ambassador to Kenya Bashe Omar congratulated Ms Moghe saying she is one of the best ambassadors of Somaliland in the diaspora.

5 Reasons to Buy Aphria Stock Before Pot Stocks Start Moving Again

Aphria stock has taken a beating in recent months, but there are at least five reasons why Aphria shares could be headed higher soon.

What Should Investors Expect From Advanced Micro Devices Stock in 2020?

Advanced Micro Devices stock more than doubled in 2019, but will its momentum carry into 2020? Here are a few things to know about AMD stock.

SwiftKey Beta gains support for 49 additional languages

Swiftkey Beta for Android now supports 49 more languages, including languages from Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

Analysts Set Huazhu Group Ltd (NASDAQ:HTHT) Price Target at $35.73

Huazhu Group Ltd (NASDAQ:HTHT) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the eighteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price […]

Kaytranada Shares "10%" With Kali Uchis, Announces New Album Out Friday

His sophomore album, 'BUBBA', arrives this Friday! Montreal producer, Kaytranada, has one of the most distinct sounds in music: rubber-thick basslines, sun-soaked synths and perfectly-placed percussion. The attempts of countless people to mimic his blueprint sent him down paths of reinvention, provi...

TM elevates OYO Hotels and Homes experience with Unifi

OYO Malaysia and Telekom Malaysia have jointly announced a commercial and marketing arrangement that will benefit local and foreign travellers. With this partnership, OYO Hotels and Homes guests can stay connected in Malaysia with seamless broadband and entertainment experience powered by Unifi.

Eat For 10 Hours. Fast For 14. This Daily Habit Prompts Weight Loss, Study Finds

There's a lot of enthusiasm for intermittent fasting -- a term that can encompass everything from skipping a meal each day to fasting a few days a week. Or, how about this approach: Simply limit your daily eating window to 10 hours. This means that if you take your first bite of food at 8 a.m., you'...

Land Rover Defender By Overfinch Is A $315,000 One-Off

Overfinch has been modifying Land Rovers and Range Rovers since 1975, but this is one of the tuner's most u...

Iran Accuses Israel of Nuclear Missile Test Aimed at Islamic Republic

The Arrow 3 is an exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile, jointly funded, developed and produced by Israel and the United States.

Climate Change Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue

The genesis of a generational conflict

Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects

We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.

Why Europe will choose the US over China

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Tim Draper Asserts $250,000 Still in Bitcoin’s Scope as Price Flails

For some reason or another, many investors and analysts have begun to fear the worst for the medium-term outlook of the Bitcoin market over the past few months.

Court hostage is also part of state capture

Cartels subdue the legislature and pass laws that aim at securing their haven of rotten and unfair advantage to the detriment of the common good.

For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot

Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.

Ethereum Istanbul Upgrade Goes Live: Here’s Why its Important

Ethereum Instanbul brings a number of improvements to the network and brings the chain one large step closer to the implementation of Serenity

Super Size Me creator Morgan Spurlock is about to ruin chicken for you forever

A food revolution is coming, and it's coming one chicken sandwich at a time.

Honey, I Grew the Economy

Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the…

Executive explains why Snapdragon 865 skips integrated 5G modem and 7nm EUV manufacturing process - Gizmochina

Qualcomm has recently officially unveiled its flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, alongside its mid-range Snapdragon 765G/ 765 processor which are manufactured using TSMC 7nm and Samsung’s 8nm processes. But questions arise as to why Qualcomm used two different processes and why the SD865 chip didn’t feature an integrated 5G modem, unlike the SD765G. And …

Heartbreaking video shows 'suicidal' deaf pensioner, 77, describe his desperate loneliness as he watches other residents talk and laugh at care home where he cannot make himself understood

John Skinner, 77, wants to be sent to a specialist homes for deaf OAPs in the UK but his local council have refused the request to move him from Oak Court Residential Care Home, Wolverhampton.

UMIDIGI A3S - Galaxy A10 competitor is on Global sale for $59.99 - Gizmochina

UMIDIGI is always known for its affordable smartphone devices. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer doesn’t disappoint when it comes to discounts and offers on its smartphone devices. Similarly, as per the aspirations, the UMIDIGI has announced the Global Sale of UMIDIGI A3S at $59.99. The ultimate Galaxy A10 competitor is available for a much lesser price …

Vivo X30 real images appear with key specifications - Gizmochina

Last week, Vivo China confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo X30 series of 5G phones on Dec. 16. The X30 series is rumored to include at least two devices such as Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro. Official teaser video and live shots of the Vivo X30 phone that surfaced in the recent …

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Hanesbrands, Canada Goose, and Ball Corporation

Monday's big stock charts, including GOOS stock, highlight three names looking for direction and hoping for help from the broad market.

First Normandy Four summit in three years: what we know so far

For the first time in three years, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia will sit down at a negotiating table to move from a standstill the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Deep Dive: Serving Up Better Customer Service With Enhanced CRM

A data-rich Deep Dive that analyzes how QSRs are embracing AI- and ML-enhanced solutions to boost sales, personalize services and spare workers from monotony

Ho, Ho, Ho, or No, No, No: Will BTC See a Santa Rally This Year?

Since its creation, the price of BTC has often seen sustained increases through the last week of the year. Could this year be different?

Xiaomi crowdfunds the Chuangmi Smart Cat Eye Doorbell with a 5-inch display - Gizmochina

Xiaomi has launched a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. It is a smart cat eye with a 5-inch IPS display. The device comes with a 369 yuan ($52) price tag and will start shipping on January 16, 2020. The design of the Chuangmi Smart Cat Eye Doorbell comes in two different parts; one …

Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.

7 Low-Risk Mutual Funds to Buy Now

An array of low-risk mutual funds spanning multiple asset classes are currently available to investors. Here are seven worth a look.

4 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Gains

Secular tailwinds underpinning the cybersecurity market remain as favorable as ever, meaning these four cybersecurity stocks are good buys.

Critical Comparison: Standard Chartered (OTCMKTS:SCBFF) & Hanmi Financial (OTCMKTS:HAFC)

Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) and Standard Chartered (OTCMKTS:SCBFF) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk. Profitability This table compares Hanmi Financial and Standard Chartered’s net margins, return on equity and return […]

Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report

Senior U.S.

UBank adopts Basiq's AI-powered tools to help Millennials budget

Open banking will help the NAB subsidiary crunch data to help younger customers save more.

'You can cut the atmosphere with a knife!' This Morning viewers accuse Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield of acting 'awkward' as they appear on TV for the first time amid feud claims

This Morning viewers have suggested hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby seemed 'awkward' as they appeared on TV for the first time amid feud claims.

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET

Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.TOP STORIESGLOBALNEWZEALAND-VOLCANO/'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing

Billionaire Phones4U founder John Caudwell warns that 'every wealthy person in the UK' will LEAVE if Labour wins general election as he savages John McDonnell's 'frightening' tax hikes

John Caudwell said 'nearly every wealthy person I know is thinking of leaving the UK including me if Labour get in' as he challenged John McDonnell during a face-to-face meeting.

The Curious Case of the Concussion Chiropractor

A Rhode Island chiropractor claims he has a method to treat a wide variety of brain-related conditions. But does it work?

'I'm disturbed by nightmares and pain': One of Joseph McCann's 11 victims tells how 'psycho' robbed her of life as a 'thriving' 25-year-old professional woman who dreamt of a family - as he's jailed for 30 years for rape rampage

The woman, who was snatched off the street at knifepoint in north London after getting off the Tube, was raped repeatedly by McCann during his two week long drug and alcohol fuelled rampage.

Amid protests, Shah to table 'contentious' Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha earlier this year but lapsed with the term of the previous Lok Sabha in the first term of the Narendra Modi government in the Centre. 

Pampering with purpose: How a small B.C. business is helping arctic animals

A small skin care company based out of Mission, B.C. is part of a new set of products for which proceeds go to support arctic environmental causes - Canada's snowy north and its beautiful inhabitants that need help in the face of climate change.

Woman set on fire by neighbour in Bihar after failed rape bid

According to the complaint, the woman was alone at home on Saturday, when the accused, who lived close by, sneaked into her house and tried to rape her.

Jose Mourinho contacts with Marouane Fellaini to convince him to join Tottenham Hotspur in January

Jose Mourinho contacts Marouane Fellaini to convince him to join Tottenham Hotspur as the winter transfer window approaches in January.Jose Mourinho has revived the struggling Tottenham Hotspur after taking the charge of the club, but it is still remained to be seen whether it is just a phase or is Portuguese manager is actually hitting the potential of the squad.Nevertheless, Mourinho took the charge of the club in the middle of the season and did not have time to bolster his squad. So, the first opportunity he has to do any upgrades is in January. According to a report by Les Sports claim Mourinho has got in touch with Fellaini over a move to Spurs with the 32-year-old his main priority transfer target in January.Last time Mourinho worked with Fellaini was in Manchester United, both left the Old Trafford in January 2019, since then the Belgian midfielder has been playing in the Chinese league with Shandon Luneng in January 2019 after five-and-a-half years in Manchester. He has performed heroically in China…

Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion

With the onion prices touching Rs 180 per kilo in retail market, people have been making a beeline to the Rythu Bazaars where the government is selling onions at a subsidised price of Rs 25 per kilo.

Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'despicable' Boris Johnson comments on immigration

Nicola Sturgeon has condemned Boris Johnson for resorting to "despicable, dog whistle politics" after the Prime Minister claimed that EU migrants had been able to treat the UK as their own country for too long.

Record Black Friday for Livingston Designer Outlet as sales hit highest levels in 19-year history

A West Lothian shopping centre has cheered a record-breaking Black Friday weekend following a multi-million-pound refurbishment and re-brand.

Telecommunications: The bright spot in a fragile economy

The positive momentum in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued into the month of October

Indian Army To Honour 30 Bangladeshi Freedom Fighters Ahead Of Vijay Diwas

India to honour Bangladeshi freedom fighters who helped liberate their country 

Jawan kills Chhattisgarh Armed Force commander, shoots self

According to a preliminary report, the SSP said, the two had a tiff over something around 6.30 am, following which the jawan opened fire.

PM Modi Pays Surprise Visit To Former Union Minister Arun Shourie At Hospital In Pune

Former IT minister Shourie has been a ferocious critic of PM Modi’s previous tenure in power.

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having …

Canopy Growth names veteran Constellation executive David Klein as new CEO

SMITH FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. has named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive.

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Dravidian Activists Demand Titan’s Boycott Over Ad Glorifying Tamil-Hindu Culture, Here’s What Happened

India’s leading watch maker Titan recently launched a marketing campaign glorifying the Tamil-Hindu culture which irked various so-called Dravidian activists who as a result called for their boycott.

How the cloud, an army of drones, and 3D mesh is saving the world's vital infrastructure

Bridges in major cities are crumbling and in desperate need of inspection. Technology convergence offers a light at the end of a rickety tunnel.

Google's billionaire cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page dropped a surprise visit on a Ph.D. student who sits in Page's old office at Stanford

The tech billionaires swung by Larry Page's old office at Stanford to take "a trip down memory lane," the student said.

WATCH: A Small Act of Kindness Brightens an Amazon Worker's Day

The Christmas season is one of the busiest – and arguably one of the most stressful – times for delivery drivers. Not only do they have a heavier workload, with more people shopping online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but these drivers are also working in wet, snowy and icy conditions.

Lie of the Year 2019: Readers' Choice Poll

PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2019, as chosen by our editors and reporters. We're also inviting PolitiFact readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award. Vote using the ballot below or use this link to our survey. (function(t,e,s,n){var o,a,c;t.SMCX=t.SMCX||[],e.getElementById(n)||(o=e.getElementsByTagName(s),a=o[o.length-1],c=e.createElement(s),c.type=

Ask PolitiFact: Does a video show Joe Biden confessing to bribery? No

A reader asked,

Pound-New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Fighting to Hold 2.0 Level

There is a distinct possibility that GBP/NZD does in fact go lower as foreign exchange markets engage in 'buy the rumour, sell the fact' behaviour on the election result.

WWE star Sami Zayn stands up to 'homophobic moron' in heated altercation

The SmackDown star was performing at a WWE house show in Daytona Beach, Florida when a row broke out on Sunday night

Woman rushed to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Newton Mearns ‘disturbance’ as man arrested

A WOMAN was left with “serious injuries” as a man was arrested after a “disturbance” in Newton Mearns. Cops confirmed they were called to a property on Castle Road in the to…

Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide case

Nobel laureate will defend government at court hearing on Rohingya crackdown

Brussels asks news groups to describe their data deals with Google

Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe

Beyoncé's Rep Denies Rumors Of A Las Vegas Residency

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is not headed to the Vegas Strip for a 2020 residency.

Sweden’s former China envoy charged over detained HK bookseller

Anna Lindstedt alleged to have held unauthorised negotiations with foreign power

Bitcoin’s Chart Looks Eerily Similar to $3,000 Bottom; Is the Pain Over?

Is the bottom in? Since Bitcoin (BTC) fell precipitously to $6,600 late last month, analysts have been asking if the leading cryptocurrency has finally

Uhuru is for us all, Ruto tells Kieleweke

Ruto asks Jubilee leaders to reject politics of hate, chaos and division.

Why are Pakistani men so fearful of female sexuality?

Women are still looked upon in relative terms and are seen as custodians of men’s honour

Man who threw tear gas in Wajir gets bail

His three accomplices are still at large.

HC allows Centre more time to file reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Upadhyay, said the government has to make its stand clear, whether it has recommended for drafting a UCC to the Law Commission or not.

‘373 punches, inspirational Fela’ — how streetwise Joshua defeated Ruiz

Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia, was the coming of age for Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua. It was either a win to retrace his steps or a loss to become Samuel Peters 2.0,

Defeat in Karnataka Bypolls: Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao quit Congress positions

Siddaramaiah has sent in his letter of resignation to AICC president Sonia Gandhi, reiterating his loyalty to Gandhi as well as the party. He expressed regrets at not being able to win more seats despite making sincere efforts.

Fake doctor who performed fatal surgeries on 15 patients jailed 54 years in Adamawa

A high court in Yola, Adamawa state capital, has sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor, to 54 years in prison. In June, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested

2 Turkish Soldiers Killed while Defusing Bomb

At least two Turkish soldiers were killed and seven others were wounded on Monday while attempting to defuse an improvised explosive device, officials said. The device exploded in a village near the town of Idil, in the mainly-Kurdish populated Sirna

All Xinjiang de-radicalization trainees graduate, find jobs, lead happy life: official

Trainees who used to be influenced by extremism have all graduated from the vocational education and training centers in Xinjiang, a senior official with Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region told reporters in Beijing on Monday.

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today

Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.

'Give citizenship to immigrants, but no voting rights for 25 years': Sanjay Raut

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was introduced in LS on December 9 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Best the GOP Has? Republicans Put Adam Schiff on Milk Carton at Impeachment Hearing

House Judiciary Committee Republicans put House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s face (D-Calif.) on a milk carton and brought it to a public impeachment hearing on Monday.

AG Barr Made Last-Minute, ‘Highly Unusual’ Decision to Alter OIG Russia Report

Attorney General William Barr intervened in the construction of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the genesis of the Russia investigation in order to include de-classified information about a well-known British spy. Barr’s out-of-the-blue push for additional transparency is decidedly out of character and being viewed with askance eyes as “highly unusual.”

Former Oracle Product Manager Claims He Was Forced Out For Refusing to Sell Vaporware

A former Oracle employee filed a lawsuit against the database giant on Tuesday claiming that he was forced out for refusing to lie about the functionality of the company's software. The civil complaint, filed on behalf of plaintiff Tayo Daramola in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, contends tha...

K'taka poll results message for all states where anyone betrays public mandate: PM

Modi also spoke about the political tussle that the state of Karnataka had witnessed soon after the assembly election results.

Free counter-terrorism training available to public for first time

Counter-terrorism training is going to be made available to the public for the first time to prepare them for major incidents.

Hankook Tire CEO indicted on charges of bribery, embezzlement

Cho Hyun-bum, chief executive of Hankook Tire & Technology, South Korea's largest tire maker by sales, was indicted for taking bribes and embezzling corporate funds, prosecutors said Monday.Cho is suspected of receiving kickbacks worth around 600 million won (US$503,778) from subcontractors and siphoning off some 200 million won from Hankook's affiliated companies, according to the prosecutors' office. In January...

Mettler Toledo releases the 2nd edition of Its Best Practice Guide

In the second edition of its guide for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, Mettler Toledo (Urdorf, Switzerland; www.mt.com) reveals how the latest tr

Roku will stream the first season of 'Game of Thrones' for free

'Billions' and 'Ray Donovan' seasons will also be gratis during Roku's Stream-a-thon.

Phillip Schofield ignores ‘complaint allegations’ on This Morning

It was Phil's first time on television since allegations arose.

The Conjuring 3: Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning for sequel

The third installment will arrive in September 2020.

About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj 2020: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that about 200,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2020 under the Government as well as Private Hajj Scheme. However, the exact number of pilgrims who will perform Hajj in 2020 will be known after the signing of an agreement by him with his Saudi Counterpart, which is expected in the first week of December 2019. In a written reply to a question submitted in the National Assembly on December 9, 2019, the religious affairs minister told that the detail of per head expenditure for Hajj 2020 is based on the rates of accommodation charges. The minister told that compulsory Hajj dues, additional service charges and train charges etc. to be provided by the Director General (DG) Hajj, Jeddah and airfare to be decided with the airlines. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri further told that the survey of the buildings is underway and agreements with the different departments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are also under process. Therefore…

Tinder-loving gran who used it for casual sex has quit the app to find love

'If you have one man, you always have a dick in bed with you.'

White Island survivors describe carnage after New Zealand volcano erupts

'It didn’t dawn on us right away what had just happened or that there were still people were still on the island.'

Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth

Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…

Athletes have better-tuned brains that can block out distractions and 'help them process sounds such as calls from teammates to pass the ball'

Athletes are more able to reduce 'brain noise' to process external sounds. Researchers at Northwestern University said this makes them more aware of their surroundings.

JazzCash monthly active subscribers cross 7 million

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Emerging as the market leader for the third consecutive year, JazzCash has proudly announced an active base that now stands at over seven million users. JazzCash is fast becoming the most popular and trusted digital financial services brand in Pakistan. Transaction values have also increased by 42% compared to the previous year and have crossed the PKR 1 trillion mark; customers carried out 0.5 billion transactions through the service. On this occasion Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim said, “JazzCash offers its users diversified financial services aimed at meeting their evolving financial needs. The traction we have gained in terms of the number of active users, the value and the volume of transactions is evidence that we have both made headway in terms of enhancing financial inclusion and also gained customer trust.” JazzCash is on a mission to provide every Pakistani access to a range of financial services through secure and accessible channels with an easy to use USSD menu, user-friendly mobile…

Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire

While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…

Netflix's 'Marriage Story' Leads Golden Globe Nominations With 6

Other films that will compete in the best drama category are war drama '1917,' comic book villain film 'Joker,' 'The Irishman' and papal story 'Two Popes'

Boris Johnson casts fresh doubt on '£100billion' HS2 rail project saying it will cost 'an awful lot of money'

Boris Johnson hinted at a rethink on the massive scheme - which would affect his own Uxbridge constituency - saying the government would review whether funding could be 'better spent'.

America's deceit over Afghanistan quagmire disclosed in blunt confidential interviews

Senior US officials routinely misled the public about success in Afghanistan, fiddling statistics and metrics to spin a conflict they knew was going badly, according to a trove of confidential assessments.

Kazakhstan plans more than $1 billion in fresh aid to banks: Sources

Kazakhstan plans to provide more than $1 billion in aid to at least four local banks after an asset quality review revealed holes in their balance sheets that require capital injections, two sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.

Democratic candidate Warren discloses details of past legal work, showing $2 million in compensation

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren released information on Sunday about her past legal work, showing nearly $2 million in compensation from dozens of clients, as a dispute intensified with her rival Pete Buttigieg over transparency.

Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, six wounded

Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said. Security forces found a rocket launcher and several rockets in a search of the area, the statement said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. It was the latest in a spate of rocket attacks on military installations this past week. On Thursday, two Katyusha rockets landed inside Balad air base, but there were no casualties or damage reported from the attack.

How the Holiday Roster Freeze affects the Leafs

Because we don’t actually care about the rest of you. Oh, except Taylor Hall.

‘RHOC’ Star Tamra Judge Enjoys A Drama-Free Night Out With Vicki Gunvalson, Shares Instagram Photo

Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson are staying close after the ‘RHOC’ reunion. Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson may have wrapped filming on the 14th season of The Real Housewives of Orange ...

3 Tax Mistakes You're Probably Making Today

If you're falling victim to these blunders, you're throwing money away or opening the door to problems you really don't need.

No proposal for education loans waiver, says govt

The government on Monday said there is no proposal under consideration for waiver of education loans. In the last three years from 2016-17 to March 2019, the amount of outstanding education loans

Just less than 100, 000 Nigerians are sympathetic to Sowore—Adesina

FEMI Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Monday says less than 100, 000 Nigerians are actually concerned about continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, contrary to popular believe that Nigerians are dissatisfied with actions of the Federal Government and the Department of State Security (DSS).

Things Are Going from Bad to Worse for Aurora Stock

Does Aurora Cannabis stock offer an intriguing, compelling trade? Yes. However, realistically getting to that point is a major problem.

Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call

The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.

Wole Soyinka withdraws Osinbajo award nomination over Sowore’s detention

THE Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has withdrawn the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo following the Department of States Services’ (DSS) invasion of the court and repression of freedom of speech...

With No Revenue or Approved Treatments, Ocugen Stock Is a Clear Sell

Because if you do, you’ll probably lose all your principal and a tax deduction would then be the only benefit to owning OCGN stock.

Pixelated Galaxy S11 hands-on images give us another look at the new camera layout

Alleged hands-on images showing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 have been leaked online, corroborating the leaked CAD-based renders of the phone.

Barcelona ‘cannot afford’ to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu

Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.

Fireangel Safety Technology Group (LON:FA) Sets New 52-Week Low at $9.50

Fireangel Safety Technology Group PLC (LON:FA) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as GBX 9.50 ($0.12) and last traded at GBX 9.50 ($0.12), with a volume of 1807590 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 12.75 ($0.17). The stock has a market capitalization […]

Rosenblatt spews specs for six 'iPhone 12' models while reiterating Sell rating on AAPL shares

Rosenblatt Securities said Monday it believes Apple is working on as many as six different "iPhone 12" models -- including 'Plus' and 'Max' size variants of its 'Pro' series -- but nonetheless reiterated its sell rating on the company's shares, predicting impending share losses in China that won't be helped by a so-called 'iPhone SE 2.'

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the nineteen research firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and eleven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price […]

We did it! Malaysia wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has won the Best National Costume title at the 68th Miss Universe 2019 pageant for the first time ever.

George H.W. Bush grandson to enter Texas congressional race

Pierce Bush, the grandson of the late President George H.W.

#Showbiz: 'Forgive Mama and Abah sayang' - Abby Abadi

KUALA LUMPUR: After 70 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Sungai Buloh Hospital, the premature baby of actress and singer Abby Abadi, Muhammad Danial Firman, drew his last breath last Saturday night.

Welcome To The Black Parade In The Style Of Avenged Sevenfold

Listen to My Chemical Romance's Welcome The Black Parade in the style of metal heavyweights Avenged Sevenfold

'Hour of Code' Demystifies Computer Programming for Kids

'Hour of Code' is a fun way to introduce children (and even adults) to the world of computer programming. So, how do you get involved?

Airasia sees non-airline segment as top earner

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd (AirAsia) believes the non-airline businesses under its subsidiary RedBeatVentures have the potential to outperform the airline business in the next two to three years.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Movie Leaked Online By Tamilrockers

Tamilrockers leaks Pati Patni Aur Woh movie online after its theatrical release: Mudassar Aziz directorial Pati Patni Aur Woh, starring Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Panday in lead roles, is the latest victim of piracy site Tamilrockers.

Mugodhi Apostolic sect faces fresh divisions

Mugodhi Apostolic Church, one of the largest Apostolic sects in Zimbabwe, faces fresh divisions after one of its senior pastors approached the High Court challenging the validity of the church’s constitution, saying it was not properly enacted.

6 chefs dream up their perfect Christmas

What if the day could be rearranged so you and your loved ones actually enjoyed it?

Hayne is the green harbinger of more red tape

Corporate Australia and unelected regulators are a big problem for the Morrison government's ambitions to free the economy.

Macron has failed to lift France's gloom

A nation distrustful of change cannot bring itself to look at the facts.

A bold escape from a negative rate world

The Riksbank will be the first central bank in Europe to exit negative rates, which have fostered political and social discontent without any material economic recovery.

Caltex indolence invited takeover bid

Dozy oversight of cruising management has all but goaded a bidder out of the woodwork.

Climate risk legal advice coincided with military capability warning

Top-shelf legal advice warning company directors have a duty to act on climate change risk was studied by the federal government as recently as June

Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location

Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...

International competitive bid from Ethio Telecom (Tender)

Floating Date: AS of December 10,2019 RFQ No.3681940 and 3681941Closing Date: January 02,2019 1. Ethio telecom invite all interested and eligible bidding by this international Competitive Bid (ICB) for the procurement of Network Security operation and maintenance Training (Advance Lepel) and IPv6 Bearer Network Training Advance level) with RFQ No.3681940 and 3681941. Tender remains floating from December 10,2019 to January 02, 2019. Extension of Bid Opening Date Bid Ref.No ET-MANR-126947-GO-RFB

Family fun at Jona Vaughan

The residents receive 24 hours holistic care in a safe and secure environment.

Fashion Police: What Miss Universe 2019 wore on her crowning night

South Africa’s newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s conviction, grace and enchanting beauty is one of a kind ... and the universe is in agreement too.

Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat hosts int’l half marathon

More than 12,000 professional and amateur athletes on Sunday took part in the 24th Angkor Wat International Half Marathon at the complex

Barr Allows Redacted Deets About Christopher Steele To Be Released In DOJ IG Report

Attorney General Bill Barr approved the release of originally redacted details about former British spy Christopher Steele as part of...

Freweini of Ethiopia named CNN Hero

Freweini Mebrahtu of Ethiopia is named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year for helping girls stay in schools providing reusable menstrual pads.

5 things you need to know about the planned SkyTrain shutdown

Here's what you need to know right now about the planned SkyTrain strike scheduled to begin early Tuesday morning.

Metro Vancouver’s best Chinese BBQ spot finally re-opens after renovation

HK BBQ Master finally was able to welcome the public back into their now-expanded space as of Sunday, December 8. 

Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating

The new owners are working to make improvements

Stay ahead of your competitors with these tips

You will only achieve success if you run your business on your own terms, and not fall prey to chasing after rivals in your industry.

Ozzy Osbourne offers $25,000 reward for the return of stolen Randy Rhoads gear

The late guitar legend's first guitar was amongst items stolen from the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood

Music review: RSNO, John Mauceri and Alan Cumming (narrator), Usher Hall, Edinburgh

It was The Nutcracker, all right, but not as anybody knew it. Except conductor John Mauceri, whose brainchild The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was, and who conducted the world premiere performance with the RSNO and one Alan Cumming as narrator.

India find T20 pulse with Shivam Dube's promotion to No.3

The allrounder backed up his swagger with performance, and his elevation also showed India were ready to step out of their comfort zone | ESPNcricinfo.com

Centre Proposes Rs 33 Crore Grant For Project NETRA To Secure Its Satellites And Other Assets In Space

India must have the same capability as the US and Russia to assess threats from space debris and other hazards

Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress

Washington, United States | AFP | The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the House Judiciary Committee convenes a hearing expected to result in specific charges against the Republican leader. Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine …

Announcement of the nominees for 2020 Golden Globes begins

NEW YORK — “Fleabag," “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and “ Chornobyl ” are among the first nominees announced for the the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards have begun.

Machete wielding thugs raid Nuns’ Convent, steal unspecified money

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Metropolitan Police have launched a hunt for four machete-wielding thugs that raided the convent of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Bunamwaya, and robbed an unspecified amount of money. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that the thugs raided the convent at 2 …

South Carolina law lax on regulating foreign animals

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mobs of kangaroos can roam largely unrestricted in Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, where state laws don't regulate ownership of the creatures.

ISS recommends shareholders vote against Baker-led offer for HBC

TORONTO — An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

'Marriage Story' tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6

NEW YORK — Noah Baumbach's divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.

How a few common financial mistakes are costing small businesses

Stats and experts reveal that a few common mistakes in financial management are often proving to be heavy for small businesses all around. Some of the issues ar...

BMO joins $6m FlexPay funding round

FlexPay, a Montreal-based startup using AI to help merchants recover lost revenues from declined transactions, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Impression Ventures and joined by BMO Capital Partners.

Two men rushed to hospital after Rutherglen murder bid as forensic cops seal off pub

TWO men were rushed to hospital after a Rutherglen murder bid – as forensic cops seal off a local pub. Police confirmed that two men, aged 27 and 51, were badly hurt on East Kilbride Road las…

Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it

People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there's reason to pay attention to them at this time of year. They are a prime target for financial scammers.

Is this the most exclusive restaurant in Suffolk?

Forage Kitchen has just 20 seats and is conjuring up some of the most inventive food you'll discover in the east of England.

Madrid-based Fintech StudentFinance Raises $1.27 Million in Seed Round Led by Seedcamp

StudentFinance, a Fintech firm launched by the founders of Uniplaces, recently revealed that it had secured €1.15 million (appr. $1.27 million) in seed fundin

Police called to sudden death of man

Police were called to the sudden death of a man in Bury St Edmunds this morning.

SIPRI: Global arms industry sales up 4.6% worldwide, U.S. companies dominate Top 5

For the first time since 2002, the top five spots in the ranking are held exclusively by U.S.-based arms dealers.

Peony (PNY) Achieves Market Cap of $21,714.00

Peony (CURRENCY:PNY) traded down 1.2% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 8:00 AM Eastern on December 9th. During the last week, Peony has traded 5.6% higher against the dollar. Peony has a market cap of $21,714.00 and $267.00 worth of Peony was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Peony […]

Sandler O’Neill Downgrades FB Financial (NYSE:FBK) to Hold

FB Financial (NYSE:FBK) was downgraded by investment analysts at Sandler O’Neill from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, The Fly reports. Several other analysts also recently weighed in on FBK. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of FB Financial from a “sell” rating to […]

Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO) PT Raised to $22.00

Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO) had its target price hoisted by Robert W. Baird from $19.00 to $22.00 in a research report report published on Friday, AnalystRatings.com reports. Robert W. Baird currently has a neutral rating on the stock. PDCO has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wolfe Research set a $17.00 target price […]

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Price Target Raised to $230.00

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) had its target price raised by Nomura from $215.00 to $230.00 in a report published on Friday morning, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The brokerage currently has a reduce rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on ULTA. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Ulta Beauty […]

Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) Receives Neutral Rating from Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The brokerage currently has a $18.00 price objective on the stock. MGTA has been the subject of several other reports. ValuEngine cut Magenta Therapeutics from a hold rating to a sell […]

China tech/Lenovo: battle standard

Beijing should remember that all armies depend on their supply lines

-$0.31 Earnings Per Share Expected for Arlo Technologies Inc (NYSE:ARLO) This Quarter

Wall Street brokerages expect Arlo Technologies Inc (NYSE:ARLO) to post earnings of ($0.31) per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have provided estimates for Arlo Technologies’ earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.32) and the highest estimate coming in at ($0.29). Arlo Technologies posted earnings per […]

GitHub keen to open subsidiary in China

Beijing wants Chinese developers to engage more with open-source software, says executive

Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax

"You're brutal killers," President Donald Trump told those in real estate. "Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice."

Keep your audience engaged post holidays

Keep your audience engaged and prepare for the upcoming seasonal peaks

How much do workers in Switzerland earn - and which jobs are the best paid?

Wages are high in Switzerland - which is just as well due to the sometimes prohibitive cost of living. But how much on average do Swiss people actually earn - and which jobs are the best paid?

Bloomberg Lists Top Cryptocurrencies of 2019: Bitcoin Comes in Second, With XRP And Stellar Lagging Behind

Bitcoin had a big 2019, with a 101% jump in price from $3,742 to $7,537 at time of publishing, according to CoinMarketCap. But despite its blockbuster performance, Bitcoin is not the number one crypto asset of the year, in terms of performance.

Shah Rukh Khan Gives Sweetest Reply to Indonesian Actor Who Thanked Him After Grabbing Best Actor Award - Watch Viral Video

Shah Rukh Khan is winning hearts on the internet with his sweetest reply to the Indonesian actor.

SMBs’ Late Payments Pain Spreads Across Borders

Kenya, South Africa, Romania, the U.K. and Australia are all struggling with late invoice payments to small businesses, new data reveals.

How to empower small businesses in Pakistan

Marketing, payments and logistics are essential for small businesses to have sustainable exports

Teacher in court for killing pupil, baby

Eric Otieno was facing charges for defiling the 13-year old girl.

Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court

Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.

Femi Adesina: Millions of Nigerians not bothered about Sowore’s rearrest

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolution Now. Adesina spoke on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme,

Near Space Labs releases high-resolution imagery API

Near Space Labs unveiled an application programming interface Dec. 9 offering access to high-resolution imagery captured by cameras on weather balloons.

HC declines to order linking of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

​​A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said linking of accounts with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government and this exercise cannot be done by the court.

NHRC says Delhi's Anaj Mandi fire was catastrophe waiting to happen, asks for detailed report

Describing the Anaj Mandi fire incident as a "catastrophe" waiting to happen, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notices to the Delhi government, the city's police chief and the North MCD and sought a detailed report in six weeks.

Don't give voting rights for 25 years, Shiv Sena on Citizenship Bill

Participating in the debate on the bill, Vinayak Raut (SS) said there is no clarity yet on how and in which state these people would be rehabilitated. He said framing laws is not enough and there is a need to implement them properly.

Citizenship Amendment Bill has endorsement of India's 130 crore citizens: Amit Shah

Trying to allay apprehensions of people of the Northeast, Shah said the Narendra Modi Government is committed to protect the customs and culture of people of the region and informed that Manipur will be brought under Inner Line Permit regime, where the proposed law will not be applicable.

‘Tis the Season for Hats! Join Us for Winter Bash 2019

Around the globe, we look forward to celebrating traditions that are unique to us, our families, and our communities. The season gives us a chance to reflect, makes us smile, and helps bring us all together. 

Jordan: Parliament Refers 2 Former Ministers to Court, Refuses to Waive Immunity of MP

The Jordanian parliament agreed on the judiciary request to refer two former ministers to court on charges of abusing their job jurisdictions, while it refused to waive the immunity of two deputies in two different cases. The Parliamentary Legal Comm

‘Tis the Season for Hats! Join Us for Winter Bash 2019

Around the globe, we look forward to celebrating traditions that are unique to us, our families, and our communities. The season gives us a chance to reflect, makes us smile, and helps bring us all together. 

Siddaramaiah quits as Cong legislature party leader after K'taka bypoll defeat

'I have submitted my resignation to Sonia Gandhi,' said Siddaramaiah after poor show by Congress in the Karnataka bypolls

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

21 Tips to Make Google Docs, Sheets and Slides Work for You

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have evolved to become very component online productivity tools, enabling you to churn out documents, spreadsheets and presentations from any computer (with other collaborators, if necessary). But are you taking full advantage of everything these web apps have to offer? These 21 tips will save you time, improve your work, and help you do more with these apps.

Kenneth Hayne's climate rebuke 'unfair'

Australia's biggest pure-play coal miner believes the High Court judge's criticism of Australian company directors on climate risk was unfair.

What Aircraft Crews Know About Managing High-Pressure Situations

Research on making decisions in times of crisis.

Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway

The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.

Exercise your way to a lower insurance premium

It’s just what your doctor prescribed — stay fit, reduce premium on your health policy

Tata Altroz Review

The brand‘s new premium hatch brings a breath of fresh air to the segment and will make you rethink your decision to look elsewhere

Elon Musk's SpaceX warned: Your internet-beaming satellites disrupt astronomy

SpaceX's broadband project could severely disrupt space imaging and astroid detection.

Oil bulls gearing up for a rally, but Trump may play spoilsport

Oil traders should remain cautious and not get too carried away by the Opec+ saga​.

How Phil Collins Shaped Robert Plant’s Solo Career

Led Zeppelin singer praises the drummer’s “enthusiasm, unending energy and lots of humor.”

Impeachment hearings continue with House committee — LIVESTREAM

The House Judiciary Committee received a detailed summing up of the impeachment case against President Donald Trump Monday as Democrats prepare formal charges against him.

Seven blankets to keep you warm when the winter chill arrives

The Beast from the East is coming.

Game Of Thrones snubbed from Golden Globes 2020 again with only one nomination

...ouch.

Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference

ISTANBUL, Turkey: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi attended the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process held in Istanbul on December 9, 2019 under the theme “Peace, Partnership, Prosperity”. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Ministerial Conference Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Distinguished Foreign Minister of Turkey, Honorable Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Excellencies,

7 Best Ways of Learning Effectively

Learning how to learn is one of the most essential metaskill you can learn. Here're 7 ways of learning to help you learn more effective and maximize retention.

Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92

Volcker was called on to devise a successor to the gold standard, a cure for runaway inflation and a response to the housing-market collapse.

Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker, Inflation Tamer, Dies at 92

In working to help the U.S. economy recover from the 2008 crisis, he proposed what became known as the Volcker rule that restricted banks from making high-risk investments

Redmi K30 supports Hi-Res Audio - Gizmochina

The Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G will launch tomorrow. The phones pack some pretty impressive features such as 30W fast charging that allows you to recharge the battery in just 1 hour. Redmi has also revealed that the Redmi K30 has a Hi-Res Audio Certification. What this means is that sound output on the …

Mixed views over political party registration

© THE recent feud between MDC Alliance and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) over a new political outfit, MDC Zimbabwe exposes the absence of a legislation regulating local political parties.

Farm.One

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows hundreds of unique herbs in a high-tech urban oasis.

Investigating These Grisly Unsolved Murders In America's Heartland Changed My Life

It took the mother of a murdered child to permit me to forgive myself.

Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV

"If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever."

Eye in the sky: how satellite positioning could help Australian mines

New satellite technology could be worth A$6bn to the Australian economy; we speak to Geosciences Australia about the technology’s potential in mining.

In Pictures: Rei Kawakubo’s Sublime Costumes for Orlando, the Opera

The final act of Rei Kawakubo’s Orlando-themed trilogy from Comme des Garçons – costumes for the Olga Neuwirth-composed opera based on Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel – debuted last night

History of Diving Museum

A unique collection of diving equipment spanning antiquity to the present day.

Starting Strong: Young Farmers Survive on Solid Roots and Innovation

5 young farmers tell their stories of how they are building a solid foundation and a bright future on the farm.

Special edition: Beyond education: helping girls believe in themselves 

This Special Edition is available in our electronic magazine format. Please click here to download the pdf format. Etenesh Abera Bishoftu, December 09/2019 – Netsanet Alemayehu and Rediate Tibebu, both fifteen, are student trainees; and Abebech Yetebarek, one the female teachers, is a trainer. There is one common thing that ...

Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem

A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.

Bette Midler faces a backlash for sharing a snap of three teenage girls looking at their phones in an art gallery - and told she's being 'creepy' for trying to shame them

Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler, 74, shared an image to Twitter of three girls sitting on a bench at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saying 'What's wrong with this picture?'.

'A little frigate fit for a king to board': Erotic guide to Victorian London's brothels and prostitutes disguised as a wallet goes on sale for £500

The copy of 'The Man of Pleasure's Illustrated Pocket-Book for 1850' provides an eye-opening insight into the the capital's red light districts during the 19th century.

DOJ Inspector General’s Report on FBI ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation Released

The long-awaited report from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz was released as expected on Monday. Also as expected, the 400-page report said that the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation ultimately had a proper and legal factual basis — despite numerous procedural shortcomings at the bureau, and despite a criminal referral related to low-level ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith’s alleged alteration of an email used in an application to surveil former Trump adviser Carter Page.

The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020

There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.

Ulefone Shares 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Armor 7 For Christmas

Ulefone is very proud of its Armor 7 handset. The company announced that phone a while back, and is now sharing reasons why you should consider getting

Preet Bharara to House GOP Lawyer: Calling Trump a Clown Isn’t Election Interference, It’s a ‘Correct Consensus Opinion’

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) Preet Bharara mocked the GOP’s lead counsel for his defense of President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings on Monday.

Kiernan Shipka and Yara Shahidi Discuss the Anxiety and Hope That Come From Turning 20 in 2020

The Gen Z wunderkinds talk with National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson about what it means to come of age in the first year of the new decade.

OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month

Crypto exchange OKEx on Monday announced its plan to launch a crypto options trading platform.

Save Up To 40% On Anker Charging Accessories In This One-Day Amazon Sale

Today only, Amazon is discounting a number of Anker's most popular charging accessories, as part of its Deal of the Day. Allowing you to save big on

Rod Stewart 'absolutely shattered' when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer

He thanked his wife Penny Lancaster for helping him through it.

Disgusting moment creepy marathon runner gropes female TV reporter live on air

Alexandrea Bozarjian was left lost for words after the runner groped her, but later launched a blistering attack on Twitter

KSI is brutal as he delivers knock out blow to Tommy Fury

He's giving it the big talk...

Boris Johnson takes private jet to avoid drive from Doncaster to Teesside

The prime minister flew the 84 mile journey to target Labour heartlands in the north east of England.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa is 'fine' as she 'cancels live TV interviews

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! runner up Andy Whyment said Jacqueline is keeping her head up.

More Problems for Pensacola: Mayor Says City Systems Facing Cyber Attack

The mayor of Pensacola, Florida announced Monday that the city has been facing a cyber attack against city systems.

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels

100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Estimatedly 100,000 thalassemia patients exit in Pakistan while 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C at present, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination told the National Assembly. Responding to a question by Nusrat Wahid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the minister apprised the House in written that the exact number of thalassemia patients in Pakistan is not known as no national baseline survey has ever been conducted but it is estimated that 100,000 thalassemia major patients exist in the Country. No Thalassemia Prevention Programme at Federal Level The minister told that the federal government does not have a Thalassemia Prevention Programme but in Punjab an effective Thalassemia Prevention Programme is functioning which includes genetic counseling services, extended family screening and prenatal testing and screening. Also Read: Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan

Bombay HC seeks RBI's response on plea against Chanda Kochhar's termination as ICICI MD

A division bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade directed the Reserve Bank of India to submit its reply by December 16. The bench will hear the matter next on December 18

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.

Student fightback sees University beef ban overturned 

Students have fought back against a ban on beef on their University campus as the union voted to reverse the decision.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Trailer: There’s Something Strange in the Neighborhood

The first Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer is here, and there's something strange going on in the neighborhod again, and we couldn't be more thrilled.

Turkey deports 11 French relatives of 'terrorist' suspects

Turkey has sent 11 French relatives of suspected "terrorist fighters" back home, the Turkish interior ministry said Monday, the latest in the country's renewed push to deport foreign jihadist insurgents. "Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country," it said in a statement.  A judicial source in France confirmed that four women and their seven children had arrived in France early on Monday.

VOTD: Making of the ‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ Christmas Commercial from Xfinity

Check out the making of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Christmas commercial featurette, including a look at the impressive puppet used and more.

‘The Young And The Restless’ Comings And Goings: Paul Returns

The Young and the Restless comings and goings for the week of December 9 and beyond brings families together for the holidays in Genoa City. Plus, Paul returns, and it may be about the law as well as ...

NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.

‘General Hospital’ Monday Scheduling Scoop: ABC Executive Details Plans For December 9 Episode

A new week of drama in Port Charles is about to kick into gear and General Hospital fans are wondering whether they will face any schedule interruptions this week. ABC and many other networks are ...

Quake hits Florence area, trains temporarily suspended

An earthquake hit north of Florence on Monday morning, forcing trains across Italy to be cancelled or severely delayed.

Time to Remodel Your Portfolio With Home Depot Stock

Home Depot stock is finally finding some support after a sharp 10% drop. HD should begin to head higher over the coming weeks.

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now

One way for investors to build wealth is to find great companies with growth potential while they're still small.

As the Founders Depart, There’s a Real Opportunity in Alphabet Stock

With the company's founders stepping back, CEO Sindar Pichai could have more freedom to unlock some of the underlying value in Alphabet stock.

Release Sowore, others within two weeks or face nationwide protests, CSOs warn FG

CISLAC director, Rafsanjani, urged Nigerians to see the duty of holding government accountable as a collective responsibility.

Monday’s Vital Data: Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase

Options trading was buzzing in Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase stock. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

Strong Jobs Numbers Boost Bank of America

We want to take advantage of rising long-term interest rates with a put write on Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)

2K Games establishes Cloud Chamber, developing next BioShock

BioShock is an incredible first-person shooter franchise that deals with the collapse of various isolated communities. Many years ago, the previous developer was shut down by parent company 2K Games, but now, another team has emerged to take its place.

Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have both made the shortlist to be named 2019’s Time Person of the Year, "Today" revealed Monday. 

One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

Dudes, This Is How You Clean Your Junk

Growing up, most males are never given a rundown on how or what they should do to keep their penis clean. Beyond washing it with water, is there anything else you need to be doing?...

Jury would convict Trump ‘in 3 minutes flat,’ says key lawmaker

The chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that if the impeachment case against President Donald Trump were put to a jury, there "would be a guilty verdict in three minutes flat."

#Showbiz: I'm still Finas CEO, says Ahmad Idham

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri refused comment on speculations that he had been asked to take leave from carrying out his duties as chief executive officer of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire

At least 43 people were killed Sunday in a devastating fire that ripped through a bag factory in the congested old quarter of the Indian capital New Delhi, with survivors describing the screams of workers trapped inside.

Co-op Refinery transporting staff via helicopter as job action continues

The Co-op Refinery says it is using helicopters to transport staff into the Regina facility as job action continues.

Exclusive: PR software firm exposes data on nearly 500k contacts

iPRSoftware exposed data on 477,000 media contacts, including 35,000 user password hashes, to the public internet via an Amazon Web Services repository.

Iraq military complex housing US forces slammed by rockets, says army

Several rockets slammed into an Iraqi military complex that hosts US forces next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement. Security forces found launchers with rockets that had not been fired properly, indicating a larger attack was planned, the military said.

Japanese study links even light alcohol consumption with a higher risk of cancer

The increased risk was also found in both men and women and regardless of other drinking/smoking behaviours, and occupational class.

Olwethu Leshabane’s 5 tips on surviving the holidays as a parent

From signing up to reading clubs to letting them draw on the walls, check out the television host's unique suggestions.

A changing world

Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.

Ford Ranger Sales Are Creeping Up On Chevrolet And Toyota

Ford has rightly fixed a wrong by bringing back its midsize Ranger pickup truck to the North American marke...

Panipat: Protesters vandalise Jaipur theatre, claim Maharaja Surajmal shown in bad light

Rajasthan minister Vishvendra Singh, a descendant of Maharaja Surajmal, joined the protest and demanded an immediate ban on Panipat.

Tis Hazari clash: SC seeks placing of HC orders related to lawyers-Delhi police tiff

The bench, also comprising Justice Indira Banerjee, said it would like to see what orders have been passed by the high court which is dealing with the issue.

Building Mental Resilience While Building a Business

Anxiety shows up in all kinds of business situations — especially when you’re starting your own company.

20 hours delay in FIR, no witness: Court lets off Delhi doctor accused of raping patient

The court said that the victim, who had alleged that the incident took place on December 4, 2012, lodged a complaint next day after about 20 hours, to which there was 'no explanation'.

Ga West Assembly assesses damages of windstorm

news, story, article

Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases

New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.

Rutherglen car park sealed off after murder bid

The incident happened on Sunday night

Paul Volcker, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies At 92

He led the country's central banking system in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — even as costs rose to $1 trillion and 2,351 American troop's lives

Thousands of pages of notes from hundreds of interviews reveal true US assessments of the war in Afghanistan, and it's not a pretty picture.

Pesticide chlorpyrifos banned by EU

EU member states have voted to ban from the market chlorpyrifos, a pesticide which is toxic to the brain in both its forms, and has been the subject of a long-running Le Monde and EUobserver investigation.

Are Articles of Impeachment Coming As Soon As This Week?

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler wants to get the impeachment ball rolling. So much so that he hinted on "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Congress may introduce their articles of impeachment against President Trump as early as this week.

Republicans Brought the Perfect Sign to Monday's Impeachment Hearing

"The author of the Schiff Report is not here," House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins (R-GA) observed at Monday morning's public impeachment hearing against President Trump.

EU agrees future human rights sanctions

Human rights abusers worldwide are to face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels Monday. "Today, the EU unanimously decided to legislate a worldwide EU human rights sanction regime," Dutch forei...

BREAKING Lucky UK EuroMillions winner still not claimed whopping £40m jackpot

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

San Francisco resident captures astonishing video, photos of New Zealand volcano

A tower of choking ash spewed from the eruption of a volcano on White Island in New Zealand Monday, killing five people and leaving more missing.

Survivors Of Volcano Eruption Being Treated Across New Zealand, Police Say

Police in New Zealand believe no one has survived the volcanic eruption on the White Island, which erupted at around 2.11pm local time

An Industry in Transition: ThinCats Exits P2P Lending to Focus only on Institutional Money

Last week, P2P property lender Landbay announced it would no longer accept retail money as it moved away from the peer to peer lending model. Managing P2P inves

Central bankers pay tribute to Paul Volcker

US Fed chairman who tackled 1970s-era inflation has died aged 92

Bakkt Launches The First CFTC-Regulated Option on Bitcoin And Cash-Settled Futures

Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just announced that it's rolling out cash-settled Bitcoin futures

Mike Sonko gets 2 more nights in cell

Ahead of a bond ruling, prison authorities will confirm his claims of being sick.

Backcountry skier killed in northern Colorado avalanche

A 29-year-old woman has died in an avalanche while skiing in northern Colorado, where communities along the Rocky Mountains have seen record or near-record snowfall since September. The unidentified woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide Sunday, authorities said. Other members of

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Claims $150 But Can It Go Any Higher?

Ethereum finally broke above the $150 level but now struggles at the resistance at $152. ETH broke beneath the lower boundary of the symmetrical triangle

Citizenship Amendment Bill Receives Mixed Response in LS | Top Reactions

Introducing the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the Bill will not do injustice to anyone and there is no political agenda behind bringing the Bill to the House.

Nakuru MCAs pass bill to promote tourism

The Bill which has been forwarded to Governor Lee Kinyanjui for assent.

34-year-old Finnish female minister to become world’s youngest PM

Sanna Marin, Finland's transport minister, is set to become the world's youngest prime minister.

IRUTI: The luminous essence of English literature

A teacher of literature should be widely read to understand and appreciate the various cultures of their students

FG: All agencies, ministries must publish details of financial activities daily

The federal government has directed that all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) must publish a daily statement of their financial activities

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.

Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names new FIRS chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year

Storytelling platform Wattpad says it will open what it calls a second headquarters in Halifax to tap into the city's talent pool as the company grows.

Buy/Drive/Burn: Japanese Two-doors for a New Century

Last time on Buy/Drive/Burn, we took a look at three two-door mid-market offerings from American brands for the 2001 model year. Most people hated such a Sophie's choice. Perhaps things will be a bit better today when we cover the same market segment with offerings from Japan.

Challenges Faced by Running Mining Operations and How to Mitigate Against it  

Whenever bitcoin mining is mentioned, it is normal for the mind to drift towards pickaxes, and getting oneself messed up with dirt while striking it big. Such thoughts aren’t far fetched from the actual meaning of bitcoin mining. 

Kashmir: 87% fewer tourists visited Valley in August-November this year, says report

Just about 32,000 domestic tourists and 3,413 foreigners visited the Valley between August and November.

Eurex Strengthens European Bond Market with New Product

Eurex will improve its offering by launching EUR-denominated fixed income ETF options starting today

Jaguar's I-Pace software update boosts the range by 12 miles

Your luxury EV has learned something from its time on the track.

Three Brits missing feared dead on New Zealand volcano

The huge eruption on White Island New Zealand, struck at 2.11pm local time, with more than 20 people still unaccounted for.

Michelle Obama headlines YouTube's new 'Creators for Change' series

The special will highlight the work Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance is doing in Vietnam.

Spoilers: Killer Robert saves David from death in Neighbours?

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

Paddy McGuinness stuck in a rut in BTS look at Top Gear Christmas special

The team are headed to the Himalayas.

This brand needs sex toy testers to join their 'MasturbaTEAM'

'For science.'

Frank Lampard confirms Antonio Rudiger is 'ready' to return against Lille

Big boost for the Blues!

Grandmother, 60, is jailed for more than two years for blackmailing man in his 60s out of £30,000 over brief 'sexual encounter' that cost him his marriage

Lorraine Cox (pictured), 60, was jailed for two and a half years at Newcastle Crown Court following the cruel blackmail.

Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference

She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.

Mum wet herself after Vue staff refused to let her use the toilet

Camille James, 36, said she ‘bared her life out’ to four workers at the Vue Acton Park in west London, but they still refused to let her use their toilet.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece reveals a rare glimpse inside stunning Manhattan townhouse as she shares a snap of daughter Princess Olympia decorating a huge Christmas tree

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 51, revealed a rare glimpse inside her Manhattan townhouse in New York, showing off enormous windows, ruched silver blinds and elegant wooden floors.

David Beckham treats Harper, Romeo and Cruz to Winter Wonderland fun

All the festive fun.

Revealed: The most popular tourist attractions for Uber passengers in 2019 - and it's the Empire State Building that tops the list, with Buckingham Palace 9th

The cab-hailing app has been keeping track of the most-visited attractions by its drivers in 2019. In second place is the Freedom Tower in New York while in third is Toronto's CN Tower.

In a spot of trouble! Nerve-racking moment photographer finds himself face to face with a hissing leopard cub after it comes to take a closer look

Game ranger Dillon Nelson was filming mother and daughter leopards in Sabi Sands nature reserve, South Africa, when the cub spotted his boot and approached to investigate.

Terrifying moment huge wheel breaks off a tractor and bounces into the windscreen of a passing car in Russia

The incident took place in Belgorod, southern Russia as the tractor navigated icy roads at a moderate speed. An unlucky car passes the tractor just as the tractor's wheel breaks free from the axle.

Meghan Markle chose the white borders on photos and the exact shade of blue for the Sussex Royal Instagram account and knew all about algorithms from her blogging days, expert reveals

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have a 'hands on approach' to the Sussex Royal Instagram page, royal reporter Omid Scobie has claimed.

The Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones have been reduced to their lowest price yet

Already low in price, use the eBay 10% off discount code on the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancellation wireless headphones and buy for their cheapest price yet.

School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils

A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.

Ready for more United States prisoner swaps: Iran

Iran said Monday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe. US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for what he called a "very fair negotiation" after an American scholar was released Saturday in exchange for an Iranian scientist held in the United States.

That impeachment hearing protester was actually an InfoWars reporter and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist

It took a few weeks, but the impeachment hearings finally saw their first protester. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) had just gaveled a hearing on the findings of the Intelligence Committee's impeachment investigation into order when a protester silenced his opening statement. "Jerry Nadler and the Democrat party are committing treason in this country," the protester alleged, going on to claim that "Trump is innocent!" as he was pulled out of the room. NEW: Pro-Trump protester disrupts impeachment hearing, is escorted out by Capitol Police: pic.twitter.com/vuEFv7BVHB — Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 9, 2019 The protester's shouts to Nadler about how "Americans are sick of your impeachment scam!" was especially ironic given that he turned out to be Owen Shroyer, a known conspiracy theorist. Shroyer works for the right-wing program InfoWars, and is known for pushing the Pizzagate conspiracy that led a man to open fire in a Washington, D.C. pizzeria because he thought it was the center…

European Union to prolong Russia sanctions: German minister

EU leaders will renew economic sanctions against Russia when they meet for a summit this week, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Maas said he saw no reason to relax the measures imposed on Moscow over its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its valuable oil and gas industries.

Parliament approves ship recycling bill passed in RS today

Parliament on Monday approved a legislation to regulate recycling of ships with a view to make India an attractive ship breaking destination to create employment while at the same time ensuring it does not become a dumping ground of the world. The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote

Sowore’s rearrest in court, national tragedy – Gani Adams

Gani Adams, has expressed his disappointment in the actions of operatives of the DSS, following the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore...

Doctors Highlight Hidden Dangers At Christmas In Grim Medical Report

Anyone with young kids knows there's nothing they like more than eating stuff that's not for human consumption the very second you take your eye off them.

Aphria Is Making the Right Moves to Survive Marijuana Slump

The outlook for cannabis stocks remains challenging. But if anyone can turn it around in 2020, it could well be Aphria.

Shopify Stock Will Continue to Amaze Investors in 2020

Shopify stock, which is up 165% this year, still has more upside opportunities like the one from last week. The triggers are close.

Square Stock Has the Only ‘CEO Bro’ We Can Trust

Because of African demographics and economic realities, the opportunity for first-to-market dominance is too lucrative to pass up for Square stock.

'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 35 employees out of work

Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.

Smartly Avoid General Electric Stock Dividend for Capital Appreciation

Reassuring news that General Electric was keeping its dividend should move GE stock higher. But, profit-taking is likely to occur first.

5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 60 out of work

Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

Google's first Pixel 'feature drop' brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more

In addition to monthly security updates, Google’s latest Pixel phones will get bigger updates in ‘feature drops’ starting this month.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Romance ‘Back On’?

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s romance is not “back on,” despite an untrue tabloid report. Although the ex-spouses are on good terms, they haven’t rekindled a romance. Gossip Cop can clear up the situation. Theroux attended his ex-wife’s annual Friendsgiving dinner this year, along with famous pals such as Courteney Cox, Jimmy Kimmel and Jason …

Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Va.) will drop his challenge to Sen.

Judiciary fireworks: GOP accuses Democratic counsel of impugning Trump's motives

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused a Democratic counsel offering impeachment evidence of impugning the motives of President Trump, the latest round of fireworks in a testy and

Supreme Court declines to hear Kentucky ultrasound law

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Kentucky law that obligates doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women who seek abortions, even if patients object.

First batch of NFCP deployment will be awarded in January 2020

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the NFCP 1 will be awarded to successful licensees that have been selected through a tender process in early January 2020. The NFCP 1 will cover a total of 153 locations which consists of 94 mukim in 8 states such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and Sabah.

Samy Vellu's son seeks court order to determine his father's mental health

KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu’s son has filed a legal proceeding to determine his father's mental health which allegedly has been deteriorating over the last two years.

Unai Emery: Former Arsenal boss approached by Everton for manager job

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery was approached about the Everton job, Sky Sports News understands.