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'Why we have fearlessly embraced unconventional careers'
Is it time we reconsidered our stand on what we’ve always thought of as unsafe career options?
Outcry in Guinea over police ‘human shield’ video
Conakry, Guinea | AFP | Police in the West African state of Guinea are facing a storm of criticism over a viral video that apparently showed them using a woman as a human shield against stone-throwing protestors. The video, whose source cannot be independently verified but whose authenticity has not been contested, spread fast on social …
Peppa Pig actress Harley Bird, 18, QUITS the role after 13 years... despite raking in a whopping £1000 an hour to voice the hit character
The 18-year-old star has confirmed she is stepping aside from the job to make way for Amelie Bea, nine, who has branded the new role 'a dream come true'
Indonesia crocodile stuck in a tyre for years, now authorities offer a reward for removing it
'A reward will be given to anyone, who can release the hapless reptile,' Central Sulawesi BKSDA chief Hasmuni Hasmar stated in Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province.
UN warns world may pay ‘terrible price’ if it fails Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | A top UN official has warned that the international community would “pay a terrible price” if it fails to help rebuild Sudan’s dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule. “The story of Sudan in year 2020 is not the story of the previous government,” United Nations Development Programme …
Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be priced between Rs 40-45 lakh
The MG Maxus D90 SUV will take on the Fortuner and Endeavour.
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of "enrichment" techniques, researchers say.
Inside Russian airline Aeroflot's pilot training facility where MailOnline is taught how to land a Boeing 737 in a state-of-the-art simulator - with VERY mixed results
MailOnline Travel's Jennifer Newton gets a tour of Aeroflot's pilot training school on the outskirts of Moscow - and takes the captain's seat in a Boeing 737 flight simulator.
Body washed ashore on Terschelling identified after 52 years
The body of a man that washed ashore on Terschelling at the end of 1967 was identified as sailor Kees van Rijn from Katwijk after 52 years. His relatives donated DNA after hearing about the
National survey: Students' feelings about high school are mostly negative
Ask a high school student how he or she typically feels at school, and the answer you'll likely hear is "tired," closely followed by "stressed" and "bored."
Disha Patani's Candid Confession: 'The Only Time I Feel Like A Girl Is When I Am In A Relationship'
Within a short span of time, Disha Patani has earned a solid fan-base and her Instagram page is a major proof to this. The actress is currently on a professional high and has some interesting films lined up for release. On the personal front, the Malang girl is rumoured to be dating Tiger Shroff.
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.
Acid attack survivor is left horrified to learn how 'ethical' candelilla wax is sourced for the beauty industry by Mexican workers on minumum wage who handle sulphuric acid with no safety equipment
Appearing on BBC Three documentary Beauty Laid Bare, Resham Khan, from Manchester, who relies on make-up to cover her scars, travels to Mexico to explore the secrets of the beauty industry.
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
Key takeaways from Economic Survey 2020
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled economic survey projecting the country’s economic growth at 6-6.5% for the next fiscal year starting April 1.
EXCLUSIVE: The Only Way is Excavation! Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan plan to demolish new £1.3m Essex farmhouse - and build sprawling Georgian-style mega mansion
Ex-Towie star Mark Wright, 33, and wife Michelle Keegan, 32, snapped up their four-bedroom Essex farmhouse in October, but just three months later they have lodged council plans to knock it down.
How outbreak of coronavirus will affect passengers traveling on MSC Orchestra from Durban
The MSC Orchestra has been operating out of Durban waters since the cruise season began in December which runs until the last departure on April 18
Sasol expects earnings to collapse 69%
Oil price, softer global margins and Lake Charles project weighs on first-half earnings
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
Flight into the danger zone: China sends planes to bring ‘stranded’ overseas residents back home to Wuhan… but who would be brave enough to board?
There are 117 nationals from Wuhan in Bangkok, Thailand, and a further 100 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, who are understood to be desperate to get back to the coronavirus-stricken city 'as soon as possible'.
Raptors edge Cavs to extend winning run
Serge Ibaka scored a team-high 26 points in the win.
Many initiates continue to die and only a few are held accountable
Icamagu Institute national chairperson Onke Cetywayo said that while a few arrests were made, this was not “reflective of ...
US writer seeks Trump’s DNA to bolster rape allegation
A prominent American columnist who says Donald Trump raped her asked the president Thursday to provide a DNA sample so as to determine whether it matches genetic material found on her dress.
SK hynix’s 2019 operating profit plunges 87%
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix’s operating profit in 2019 plummeted 87 percent to 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion), amid the continued fall in memory chip prices and lower demand, according to its earnings report released Friday. The world’s second-biggest memory provider raised 26.9 trillion won in annual sales last year, a 33.3 percent plunge from 2018. The net profit nosedived 87 percent to 2.02 tril...
Savvy homeowner reveals hack for getting rid of residue from old stickers - and all it takes is MAYONNAISE
Lauren Jeffery, from Dartford, took to the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group to explain how she removed old sticky labels from her window in just 30 minutes using mayonnaise.
Other countries should avoid 'overreaction' over coronavirus, says China
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, China has said all countries should behave in a 'responsible' manner and avoid overreaction that may result in more negative spillover effects.
Outa, Saapa want Dudu Myeni to be declared delinquent director for life
Dudu Myeni must be declared a delinquent director for the rest of her life for allegedly plunging SAA into financial chaos ...
FM holds dinner talks with EU diplomats on fight against coronavirus, bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a dinner meeting with Seoul-based diplomats from the European Union this week to discuss efforts to stem the spread of a new coronavirus, bilateral ties and other issues, the foreign ministry said Friday. On Thursday, Kang hosted the gathering with more than two dozen diplomats, including EU Ambassador to South Korea Michael Reiterer, and voiced hope for close cooperation between...
Gauteng doctor and businessman found dead in flat
“At this stage, we are not sure if this was a murder-suicide or a robbery.
Aouar strikes late to send Lyon through to French Cup last eight
PARIS: Olympique Lyonnais’s unbeaten streak in 2020 continued when Houssem Aouar’s last-gap penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Nice and a French Cup quarter-final spot on Thursday.
2020 TVS Apache RR310 – ride-by-wire, LCD display
Updated and revised for this year is the 2020 TVS Apache RR310, newly released in the India market. At first glance, updates appear confined to new
Posco’s operating profit down 30% in 2019 amid industry downturn
South Korean steel giant Posco said Friday its operating profit dropped 30.2 percent in 2019 from the previous year, amid the overall industry downturn and protectionism by major trading partners. The steelmaker said its revenue stood at 64.3 trillion won ($53.9 billion), down 0.9 percent on-year. The operating profit posted at 3.86 trillion won, while net profit was 1.98 trillion won last year. The operating margin...
Rand marks time as China virus, power cuts weigh
Investors clutch at hopes that China can contain the spread of the coronavirus.
SPYSHOTS: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander spotted testing
The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander has been spotted running road tests, eight years since the debut of the current-generation model in 2012. Here,
Classes suspended in schools near Kalibo hostel where Chinese are quarantined
ILOILO CITY —Schools near the area where 11 Chinese tourists have been quarantined in Kalibo town, Aklan province have suspended classes since Thursday to lower the risk of possibly contacting the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Ramaphosa appoints Kholeka Gcaleka as new Deputy Public Protector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Deputy Public Protector.
Bulacan PNP release sketches of suspects in killing of former Pandi vice mayor, chairman
CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan -The cartographic sketches of the two suspects in the killing of former Pandi Vice-Mayor Oscar T. Marquez and village chief Mauro R. Capistrano were released to the public by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office on Thursday.
On Day 1, Central Railway's first AC local train delayed after stampede-like scene at Thane station
Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.
Villanueva seeks free health care, jobs for seniors, PWDs from LGUs
Senator Joel Villanueva has proposed to mandate local government units (LGUs) to provide free healthcare benefits and job opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).
China ADMITS it was too slow to react to coronavirus outbreak which has killed at least 213 people - amid claims that officials are hiding a higher death toll by cremating bodies
The secretary of the ruling Communist party in Wuhan said the virus's impact on the world 'would have been less' if measures had been taken sooner.
Eczema sufferer claims a £15 body scrub made from COFFEE BEANS helped to dramatically improve her 'bleeding and blistered' skin in just one month
Lydia Finnegan, 27, from London, has claimed how Grounded Coffee Body Scrub, which retails at £15, helped to dramatically improve her eczema in just one month.
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
Fabric curtains stretch across the huge Warragamba Dam to trap ash and sediment expected to wash off wildfire-scorched slopes and into the reservoir that holds 80% of untreated drinking water for the ...
Former K-Pop idol Seungri is charged with organising prostitution after scandal of women being drugged and raped in exclusive clubs tarred the industry's reputation in South Korea
Lee Seung-hyun, 29, whose stage name is Seungri, avoided spending time on remand at a hearing at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office yesterday.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
MPs question UGX 744m budget for model village
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked the committee on the presidential affairs to explain why establishing one model village per region which will cost shillings 744 million. The MPs were reacting to the presentation of the committee chairperson, Jessica Ababiku who urged the budget committee to consider allocating funds to roll …
February 2020 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 8 sen
Another Friday, and another round of the weekly fuel price update. More good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the price of the fuel has dropped
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Govt. ordered to reveal records of civilian massacre in Vietnam War
The South Korean government should make public the records involving three soldiers’ alleged role in a civilian massacre during the Vietnam War, Seoul’s Administrative Court ruled Friday. In a second trial ruling on the matter instigated by a local civic group against Seoul’s spy agency, which holds the records, the court ordered the release of records after redacting the soldiers’ dates of b...
Local automakers face difficulties sourcing auto parts from China
South Korean automakers are struggling to operate manufacturing lines here following difficulties in sourcing components from China due to the suspension of factory operations in the mainland. According to Hyundai Motor Group, the automaker has decided to cancel extra working hours at its Ulsan and Jeonju plants this week, following the temporary shutdown of the two partnering factories in China that are respo...
Michael Gove admits post-Brexit trade with the EU will NOT be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson 'prepares to ask Brussels for an "off-the-shelf" Canada-style deal'
Michael Gove today admitted UK trade with the EU after Brexit will not be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson prepares to ask Brussels for an 'off-the-shelf' future partnership agreement.
Laal Singh Chaddha: Aamir Khan's Clean Shaven Look Pictures Go Viral
Aamir Khans Laal Singh Chaddha is touted to be one of the most anticipated films and the audience just cannot wait to watch the superstar step into Tom Hanks shoes in this official adaptation of the cult film, Forrest Gump.
PAL suspends charter flights to China
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has started suspending charter flights between Kalibo and parts of China but will maintain its scheduled flights between Manila and Beijing, Pudong Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Third person arrested in KZN for 'fake' matric certificates this week
A man and two women were charged with fraud.
Police arrest woman over tourist's murder
She was arrested at a bar in Diani, Ukunda, in Kwale County.
More trains to foreign cities in new NS schedule
The NS timetable for 2021 will entail hardly any changes for most domestic travelers. The changes are mainly on a regional and international level. The biggest change is a new night train to the
Tragedy as teenager, 19, is killed in horrific head-on crash that left his twin brother fighting for his life
Ollie Barraclough (pictured) was being driven by his brother William when their white Volkswagen Polo collided with a BMW X1 on the A629 in North Yorkshire.
'Taupo vaping ban totally misguided'
"Taupo District Council’s move to ban vaping in public places does not support the country’s smokefree ambition. In fact, confusing vaping with smoking only hinders national progress on Smoke Free 2025," says Jonathan Devery, spokesperson for the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).
CELLINK resolves directed share issue of SEK 377 million
The Board of Directors of CELLINK AB (publ) has, based on the authorization given by the Company’s Annual General Meeting that was held on 18 December 2019, resolved on a directed share issue of 3,890,000 new shares of series B (corresponding to approximately 10 per cent of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company) at a subscription price of SEK 97 per share (the “Share Issue”), which means that the Company receives SEK 377,330,000 before transaction costs.
Cebu Pacific reduces flights to China
Cebu Pacific will be reducing flights between the Philippines and mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau from February 5 to March 29, 2020.
WHO says novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, disfavors travel and trade restrictions
GENEVA, Jan. 30 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak has become a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
Britain prepares to leave EU amid public concerns over uncertainty
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- Amid continuing public concerns over uncertainties, Britain is set to leave the European Union (EU) on Friday after its Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was given final seal of approval in the European Parliament Wednesday.
Grandparents are jailed for incinerating their 11-month-old grandson in a wood-burning stove when he annoyed them while they were babysitting in Russia
The couple were babysitting their 11-month-old grandson when he was murdered by incineration. The tragedy that took place in Khakassia region in Russia saw both grandparents jailed.
No, Bernie Sanders' Idea for National Rent Control Is a Terrible Idea
Bad economics.
Cops probe granddad's death after allegations of abuse, neglect
Notes allegedly written by a bedridden Phoenix grandfather allege that he was held prisoner and have cast doubts on whether he died of natural causes.
DP grass root elections postponed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party has postponed the party grass root elections which were due to take place this week. This follows the bickering between party branches and sub-branches over anomalies involved in the entire process. The party last week unveiled its political road-map for the 2021 general elections. outlining the programme …
Plastic peril strikes: Haunting image shows dead sea turtle after it died from lack of oxygen while tangled in fishing wire
Photojournalist Shane Gross, 34, took the haunting photos of a turtle seemingly screaming while trapped in fish wire, near the coast of Harbor Island in the Bahamas.
Bogus soccer coach arrested for rape in Pinetown
He promised them that they will play for one of the Premier Soccer League junior teams.
Emergency operations centre opened and ready to tackle coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has moved to assure the public that there has been no cases of the coronavirus detected in the ...
NBI advises personnel to take precautions against nCoV
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has advised its personnel to take necessary measures to avoid getting infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
'Samosas, not hamburgers': Anand Mahindra quips as Arvind Krishna named IBM CEO
Mahindra Group chairman was among the Twitter users who celebrated Arvind Krishna's appointment as IBM CEO.He called it as the stunning endorsement of the managerial capabilities
Action-thriller 'Time to Hunt' envisions dystopia packed with subcultures
Director Yoon Sung-hyun, who bagged several awards here and abroad in 2011 with debut film “Bleak Night,” is returning to the big screen in February with the feature “Time to Hunt,” which he described as a true action flick. The action-thriller revolves around four young men who set out on a journey to start a new life in a fictional, completely destroyed society. The story takes place in wh...
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it
China's yuan finds its feet after vote of confidence by WHO on coronavirus
The World Health Organisation said late on Thursday that the coronavirus outbreak was a global emergency, but opposed travel ...
LIVE: Nyoro swearing-in
The ceremony was presided over by High Court Judge John Onyiego
Barbie superfan, 47, houses 500 rare dolls worth £20,000 in his flat and has even built an 'apartment' for them in his living room
By day, Tristan Pineiro, 47, who lives in London, is a high-flying PR executive, but he loves nothing more than to relax by setting up new scenes with his huge doll collection, including Barbies and Sindys.
China has confidence and capability to win the war against coronavirus: foreign ministry
China has confidence and capability to win the war against the new coronavirus, said the country’s foreign ministry spokeswoman in responding to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s decision to declare the virus outbreak in China as a global emergency.
Indonesia offers reward for plucking tyre off giant croc's neck
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can rescue a saltwater crocodile with a motorbike tyre stuck around its neck – and survive.
Thalinomics versus Dosanomics: a tale of two chief economic advisers
An average household that eats two vegetarian Thalis a day gained around ₹10,887 on average.The price of a vegetarian thali increased last year after falling ‘significantly’ for five years
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise to 41
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria since the beginning of January has risen to 41 as cases were confirmed in more regions, Nigeria's disease control agency said.
Cambodia's health minister is ridiculed for saying that the country is too HOT for a coronavirus outbreak - as governments send mixed messages about whether to wear masks
Mam Bunheng claimed to a Phnom Penh newspaper that the virus cannot spread in temperatures higher than 86F (30C), but the human body temperature is higher.
Police launch desperate hunt for missing mother, 33, who vanished in Berkshire over a week ago with her four young children, including a four-month-old baby
Kayleigh Stephens (pictured) was last seen in Woodley, Berkshire, and police are increasingly concerned for her safety as well as the baby, four-year-old, 12-year-old and 13-year-old with her.
Limpopo woman arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill estranged husband
The woman and her husband were in the process of divorcing and were not staying in the same house, but it is alleged she ...
Kunal Kamra's Face-off With Arnab Goswami On Flight: Taapsee Pannu & Vijay Varma Have This To Say!
Comedian Kunal Kamra recently hit headlines when a video of him trying to talk to popular journalist Arnab Goswami on the ongoing NRC-CAA and NPR issue, went viral on the internet. Kamras in-flight behaviour stirred a controversy on social media. This is what Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Varma have to say.
Hanjin heiress partners with KCGI, Bando for group's management control
The heiress of South Korean airline-focused conglomerate Hanjin Group, widely known for the "nut rage" incident in 2014, has joined hands with a local fund and a builder for the group's management control ahead of a shareholders meeting in March. In a joint statement with local activist fund Korea Corporate Governance Improvement (KCGI) and midsized builder Bando Engineering & Construction, Cho Hyun-ah,...
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs is deep - Federated Farmers
Farmers are feeling slightly more positive than they were six months ago but very few believe general economic conditions will improve in the year ahead, the Federated Farmers Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey shows.
Singleton claims she REFUSES to date shorter men because they don't make her feel 'like a woman' - but GMB viewers argue 'personality' is all that matters
Former reality star Ashley James (pictured right) and Zeze Millz (pictured left) debated whether height is a factor when it comes to dating and finding a life partner on Good Morning Britain.
Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'
In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets
Nine lives, two thumbs! Gypsy the cat stuns staff when she arrives at animal rescue centre with an extra digit on each paw
Gypsy, six, arrived at Cats Protection Adoption Centre in Newbury, Berkshire, and has 22 toes rather than the usual 18.
Gul Makai Movie Review: Malala Yousafzai's Biopic Is The Making Of A Powerful Force
Gul Makai tells the story of Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. The film shows the life and struggle that led to the life-threatening moment she was attacked.
Sonko fires 2 in Cabinet reshuffle
Nairobi Governor also reinstates suspended 'super CEC' Charles Kerich.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
Parliament approves additional UGX 164b for health sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved an additional budget of 164.05 billion shillings to the health sector in the financial year 2020/2021. This followed the adoption of the Budget Committee report on the National Budget Framework Paper in which Members of Parliament recommended additional funds for different activities under the health sector. The …
#JOM! STAY: Value, added. At Dorsett Grand Subang.
A hospitality group’s global initiatives deliver delightful additions to enhance the guest experience, writes
Housing corporations not building enough homes, regulator says
Housing corporations are still failing to build enough homes, according to a report by the Housing Corporation Authority, part of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. The "State of the
Trump vs. Medicaid
The administration very much wants to shrink coverage for adults.
ANZ NZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, a solid level. Households aren’t gung ho, but are feeling resilient.
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
SYDNEY: Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
BofA sees Eskom among risks to spoil brief SA rally
'Investors are getting impatient and are looking for opportunities elsewhere' – investment strategist.
Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Sat - Govt
TOKYO: Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease” to Saturday from Feb. 7, as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan.
Fueling future Kiwi generations' fuel needs - Hiringa and Waitomo
Innovative Kiwi energy companies Waitomo Group and Hiringa Energy have announced their intentions to work in partnership to develop New Zealand’s first nationwide hydrogen refueling stations network.
WATCH: Phoenix wife, domestic who tried to strangle man with scarf granted bail
Sandra Govender, 53, a businesswoman and Nomfundiso Ntabe, Kwanele Mbebe and Zandile Yelema are charged with attempted murder.
Check Madras University results for UG/PG now on this link
The Madras University results for UG/PG have been declared. The same is available on the official website.
Psycho Week 1 Box Office Collection: Udhayanidhi Stalin Starrer Fares Well
Filmmaker Mysskins latest directorial venture Psycho seems to be impressing the audience big time. The psychological thriller, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aditya Rao Hydari and Nithya Menen in the lead, arrived in cinema halls last week on January 24.
Govt rejected the resolution passed against governor
The state government's assembly advisory committee rejected the resolution passed against the governor. The opposition leader expressed dissent over rejecting the resolution.
Terrorists sneaking into India in trucks, latest modus operandi of JeM
The three terrorists who were killed in an encounter today at Jammu and Kashmir had infiltrated from across the International Border in the Dayalchak area n Kathua district.
Mother reveals how putting her toddler's pushchair in front of a video of a 'sunny walk in the park' sends him to sleep in MINUTES after his refusal to nap became a 'nightmare'
Nicole Jackson, 28, decided to set up her 18-month-old son Louie's buggy up in front of the television in her home in Basildon, Essex, after the 'clingy' toddler refused to leave her alone to nap.
Demand for face masks, hand sanitisers soars
KUALA LUMPUR: The rising fear among the public over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) has caused a high demand for surgical face masks and hand sanitisers over the last few days.
Coronavirus updates from around the world
UK confirms first cases; US warns on travel.
Eskom warns SA to brace for more frequent power cuts
The country has been contending with an energy deficit since late 2005.
Customised Proton X70 delivered to Tengku Sulaiman
Proton has handed over a customised X70 to HH Tengku Sulaiman Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, brother of HRH Sultan
Zweli Mkhize says SA on 'High Alert' as Coronavirus spreads
While Mkhize has announced that South Africa will be on “high alert”, Mkhize confirms that at least 35 South Africans are still in Wuhan China.
Parliament asks gov’t to avail UGX 10.3b for UNESCO conference, Dubai expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has directed government to avail additional funding of 10.3 billion shillings to the Tourism Sector to among others enable the hosting of the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Conference. This followed the adopted of the Budget Committee report on the financial year 2020/2021 budget framework paper …
Samir Soni Finds Bigg Boss 13 Bizarre & Disturbing; Says Sid’s Anger Issue Might Hamper His Work
Recently, Bigg Boss 4 contestant Samir Soni has given his opinion about Bigg Boss 13. The actor called the controversial reality show bizarre, violent and disturbing. He also feels that Sidharth Shukla might face difficulty in finding work in future due to his anger issue.
A Good Samaritan found Wits student Thami Mashiane wandering around Braam - family
Thami Mashiane went missing on Sunday morning after she was last seen leaving Chartmen Court, which is situated on the corner ...
Volcanic earthquakes, magmatic activity in Taal Volcano – Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to monitor activities of the Taal Volcano after recording several volcanic earthquakes which signify magmatic activity.
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
Italian music school accused of 'racism' after barring all East Asian students from classes due to the coronavirus outbreak
Santa Cecilia conservatory, in Rome, told 81 nationals from countries including China, South Korea and Japan not to attend class. Many have not been home for more than six months.
Woza weekend, woza load shedding! Eskom announces Stage 2 power cuts till Monday
Eskom on said Friday that Stage 2 load shedding would start on 9 am on Friday and continue through to 6 am on Monday .
Coronavirus test negative, CS says
CS Kariuki says results sent to SA for validation are negative.
Rare-earth miner Lynas to build waste treatment plant in Malaysia
Rare-earth mining firm Lynas has reached a deal with the Malaysian state of Pahang to build a waste treatment plant in the country.
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
Trump headed for fast acquittal
Short of a surprise, the only question is how quickly the vote will happen.
'Is it cold in Argentina?' Belgian ex-cyclist sparks sexism row after making a crude comment about a young female journalist's top
Sven Spoormakers posted the crude comment alongside a picture (above) of journalist Belén Mendiguren interviewing cyclists during a race in Argentina.
How 2020 Democrats are trying to capture Iowa voters
"Everybody’s looking at Iowa right now and for good reason."
Anna Burns-Francis appointed TVNZ's U.S Correspondent
Fair Go reporter, Anna Burns-Francis has been appointed as TVNZ’s new U.S. Correspondent.
WHO declares global virus emergency
The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.
Dutch woman stabbed to death in Australia while on video call
A Dutch woman was brutally stabbed to death in her home in Melbourne earlier this week, while she was video calling with a friend on Skype. The victim was identified as 61-year-old Maud Steenbeek, a
Panic as locusts invade farms in Embu
The insects were seen in Ndunduri, Manyata, Kathangariri and Gicherori villages.
Shah Rukh Khan Backs Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dorbiyal's Film Kaamyaab
Shah Rukh Khan has graced the big screen ever since his 2018 release Zero failed to taste success at the box office. While the superstar is very active on social media and keeps his fans updated about all the personal and professional happenings, he is yet to announce his next outing.
Karnataka school headmistress, parent arrested for "abuse" of PM Modi in drama
Days after a sedition case was slapped against a school in Karnataka, its headmistress and a student's mother have been arrested for alleged involvement in staging of a drama portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi in poor light over the CAA and NRC, police said on Friday.
Bridges to be built to help pupils cross rivers
The KZN Transport Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Premier’s Office, Department of Public Works ...
Toyota invests in flying cars
Auto giant joins aviation specialist to develop urban air mobility solutions Toyota has announced a partnership with aerospace company Joby Aviation to begin development and production of electric vertical take-offand landing (eVTOL) aircraft – better known as flying cars. The Japanese car-maker has announced a lead investment of $US394 million to help fund the $US590m …
S. Korea's 2nd chartered plane leaves for Wuhan for evacuation
A second chartered plane left for the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan on Friday to evacuate some 350 South Koreans from the epicenter of the outbreak of the deadly virus. The Korean Air passenger jet departed from Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul with a quick response team of around 20 medical and quarantine officials on board. The flight came more than 12 hours after South Korea brought home 368 pe...
Google launches 'SOS Alert' for coronavirus in search results to provide users with tips and information from the World Health Organisation on how to stay safe
Google has launched an SOS Alert for the coronavirus that makes information about the virus from the World Health Organisation easily accessible at the top of search results.
Father of baby girl born after spending £60,000 on nine rounds of IVF publishes a children's book based on stories he wrote in the middle of the night as 'therapy' during their fertility battle
Dale Neal and his wife Marie, from Barrowford, Lancashire, were left devastated when doctors discovered she had already gone through the menopause aged 36, and couldn't conceive naturally.
7 things you need to know about SA's new deputy public protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka
The Office of the Public Protector has a new deputy following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Friday that he ...
Duterte issues travel ban on Chinese nationals from nCoV-afflicted areas
President Duterte issued on Friday a travel ban on Chinese nationals coming from Hubei, China and other places where confirmed cases of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported.
Horrific footage of a yelping dog being barbecued alive at a Chinese market is shared by activists calling for an end to the barbaric trade in dog meat
A video shared by campaign group No To Dog Meat shows a dog in searing pain as it tries to open its battered jaw to yelp while being cooked on a barbecue at a meat market in Yulin, China.
A flashy model! Vintage silver Mini that belonged to Christine Keeler during the height of the Profumo scandal goes on sale for £20,500
Keeler (pictured) was regularly photographed driving the 1961 Austin Mini Seven around London at the time her affairs with a government minister and a Soviet naval officer were hitting headlines.
Motorists, are you Brexit-ready to drive abroad? Here's six things you need to consider after 31 January
From validity of UK licences to green cards and preparing for overseas low emission zones, here's everything drivers need to know for life after 31 January.
Samsung to send donations to China
Samsung on Friday announced a donation of 10,000 articles of anti-contamination clothing, as well as 30 million yuan ($4.3 million) to support China’s response to the novel coronavirus, the company announced Friday. The donations will be sent to the Red Cross Society of China, via Samsung’s Chinese headquarters, it added. By Shim Woo-hyun (ws@heraldcorp.com)
TUCP urges DOH to provide workers with free face masks
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to provide workers with free standardized face masks.
BSNL set to revamp; half the employees are retrenched today
Barat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to rejuvenate the public telecom sector by bringing alterations in services and work. As part of the move the country is to witness the largest retrenching of employees.
Teenager tells how controlling 21-stone thug boyfriend, 23, sexually assaulted her when she was just 16, beat her to a pulp and even confiscated her glasses to stop her looking at other men
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Tal Quinn, pictured, from York, has spoken of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend Abudi Salhab, who is now in prison.
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
Queen promotes the work of minor royals post Megxit: Her Majesty’s Instagram account shares a rare photo of her cousin the Duchess of Gloucester at an engagement
The royal family Instagram account shared a rare photo of the Duchess of Gloucester, 73, wife of the Queen's cousin the Duke of Gloucester, 75, at a military engagement in the UK this week.
Eskom CEO appoints board for planned division into three units
Eskom seeks to drive harder bargain on funding costs-CEO
Groomzilla is branded 'controlling' after telling his fiancée to ditch her TWIN as maid of honour because he's 'worried' wedding guests will mistake her for the bride
An anonymous groom-to-be, from the UK, took to Reddit and told how he asked his fiancée to ditch her twin sister as maid of honour because he was 'worried' wedding guests would be 'confused.'
Nirbhaya: Pawan Gupta’s review on juvenility plea rejected by Supreme Court
Gupta had earlier moved the court stating that he was a juvenile at the time the offence was committed.
5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan
The Trump administration unveiled a plan Thursday that would dramatically revamp Medicaid by allowing states to opt out of part of the current federal funding program and instead seek a fixed payment each year in exchange for gaining unprecedented flexibility over the program.
Just announced - PGF funding for Northland water storage and use project
Today’s (Friday’s) announcement of a $12 million boost for the water storage and use project underscores the Government’s confidence in the scheme and the region, says Northland Regional Council Chair Penny Smart.
Two men charged with supporting, possessing IS-related items
IPOH: Two men were charged at the Sessions Court here today with supporting and possessing items related to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.
MARINA on the alert against nCov
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has started implementing strict precautionary measures to prevent the entry of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) into the country.
Makerere Law school applies to NCHE for college status
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Law School is seeking approval for a University College status. The School has enjoyed autonomy since the 2012 restructuring of Makerere University from a Faculty-Based Model to a Collegiate Model. It has been the only semi-autonomous school in Makerere University amongst other Colleges. And as such, the School …
Choice of anesthesia may change metastatic process of breast cancer
A new study led by Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers to be published in Nature Communications suggests that the choice of anesthesia may change the metastatic process of breast cancer by affecting the cytokine and microenvironment.
Filipinos in nCoV-hit areas in China are safer if they stay there – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday raised his concern over the government's plan to repatriate Filipinos from China amid the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
It would be a mistake for Malaysia to raise locally assembled vehicle prices – German ambassador
BMW Malaysia exports the G30 520i to the Philippines Last week, the automotive industry received confirmation from the finance ministry that there will be
Drama as lorry crew 'kidnap' Malindi policemen
Hundreds of boda-boda operators followed the lorry on suspicion the driver and loader were Al-Shabaab militants.
Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries than others.
'Murderous' daughter tried to poison mom three days earlier, for R80K policy payout - police
Mpumalanga police say the woman accused of holding down her mother as her boyfriend and another man raped then killed her ...
Terrifying 'bone-crushing' reptile related to modern crocodiles that feasted on dinosaur carcasses 230 million years ago is unearthed in Brazil
Named Dynamosuchus collisensis the creature found in Brazil had a long snout and tail, huge jaws and large, blade like teeth adapted to eating meat - although it was likely a scavenger.
Opposition lingers in Shinhan’s Orange Life merger
Shinhan Financial Group’s plans to merge Orange Life Insurance with its wholly owned life insurance unit seemed to have been working out smoothly. However, trouble persists as minority shareholders continue to demand an increase in their dividend payouts. Small shareholders of Orange began making the demand after teaming up with civic activist group the Korea Stockholders Alliance in November, but Shinhan refu...
Explained: Coronavirus is here to stay, will it become a pandemic?
Earlier on Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as the outbreak continues to spread outside Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the virus.
TUCP urges DOH to provide workers with free face masks
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to provide workers with free standardized face masks.
Bid to bar Kenya from ICJ case flops
Court dismisses petition that noted the consequences of a ruling in Somalia's favour.
Integrate ‘Assemble in India’ into Make in India
Move will boost exports, create 80 mn jobs in next 10 years, survey says.The Survey gives China’s example, where labour-intensive exports between 2001 and 2006 created 70 million jobs
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
Rome bar near Trevi fountain and restaurant in Vietnam ban Chinese customers and Italian music school blocks all East Asian students in 'racist' incidents as coronavirus is declared a global health emergency
A bar in central Rome has put up a sign saying 'people coming from China' do not have access, while a restaurant in Vietnam said 'no Chinese'. An Italian school has also barred East Asians.
Bizarre moment man wearing only his underpants and socks dangles from a second-floor window 'while escaping police' before finally losing his grip and smashing into a car below
The footage is believed to have been recorded by an onlooker in Wallisellen, Switzerland. In the video, the man can be seen dangling from a second-floor window in only his underwear and socks.
Murder charges are dropped against three Russian sisters who killed their 'rapist' father while he slept
Krestina, Angelina and Maria Khachaturyan - aged 19, 18 and 17 when they killed Mikhail Khachaturyan, 57 - claimed they suffered years of 'torture and sexual abuse'.
US issues travel advisory for China
WASHINGTON: The United States told its citizens on Thursday night “do not travel” to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic.
Britain leaves the EU - then what?
The key moments ahead, after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday.
Countries evacuate citizens from China
Foreign governments race to protect their citizens from deadly virus.
Arsenal sign Southampton defender
The 28-year-old will be out of contract in June.
Parth Samthaan Is Curious To Know About His Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan Co-star Niti Taylor's Wedding
Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan actress Niti Taylor recently shared a picture in which she was seen posing in a traditional lehenga. Parth Samthaan, who worked with Niti in KYY, asked her if she is getting married now.
Korea’s semiconductor show canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
Semi Korea, the local organizer of Semicon Korea, on Friday canceled the nation’s semiconductor show due to mounting concerns over the new coronavirus. Semi Korea’s decision came in line with World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ announcement, in which he declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.” Semi Korea added that it is curren...
Blow to Kenyan farmers as agency bans avocado export
Traders accused of shipping immature crop due to high demand.
China to bring home all Hubei residents from overseas
BEIJING: The Chinese government is to send charter planes to bring citizens from virus-hit Hubei province who are overseas back
Chinese airlines to do ferry flights to KK to bring citizens home
KOTA KINABALU: Flights that are still coming from China to Sabah despite the state government’s announcement of temporary cancellation with immediate effect yesterday are meant to fetch home citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
Toll fares on PLUS highways reduced by 18% from Feb 1 – no change in rates until concession ends in 2058
As agreed under the terms of its concession extension, PLUS has announced that it will implement the 18% reduction in toll rates as defined by the
Spain’s ‘Little Britain’ braces for Brexit
Orihuela, Spain | AFP | On the sun-drenched eastern coast of Spain, British retirees, workers and small business owners are braced for an uncertain future after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday. “It is worrying what happens now,” said Karen Watling, 73, who moved to the Orihuela Costa in Alicante province with her husband after …
Dutch extracted from China can be quarantined in their own homes
The Dutch people who will be extracted from the Chinese city of Wuhan over the weekend will be allowed to spend the two weeks long quarantine period - to make sure they are not infected with the new
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
SC dismissed plea challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the Nirbhaya rapist
Today the Supreme Court rejected the plea seeking reprieve by Mukesh Singh one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case. President Ramnath Kovind on January 17 rejected the mercy plea submitted by Mukesh Singh.
Latest on the coronavirus spreading across the globe
A NOVEL coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that began in Wuhan, the capital of China’s central province of Hubei, has spread to more than 9,800 people globally, surpassing the total from the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic. The new virus has killed 213 people.
US GDP reverses rout ahead of gap risk
Higher than expected US GDP growth helped turn a European share rout into a US rally overnight. However a weaker inflation component to the national accounts spurred bonds higher. Industrial commodities fell further, and gold held higher ground, in clear signs of concern. Cautious Asia Pacific trading is possible ahead of key event risk over the weekend.
London is Europe's best city to invest in and Manchester moves into the top 30 on the
London kept second place globally and first in Europe in the annual chart, which measures the attractiveness of major cities around the world for real asset investing.
DepEd to work closely with DOH on nCoV
Following the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed readiness to “contribute to the overall Philippine government efforts for the management of this public health situation.”
To fight nCoV, public urged to gargle with warm water and salt
The public was urged to gargle with lukewarm water and salt to help lower the chances of having different viruses, an infectious disease specialist said Friday.
Use big data, AI to detect fraud at PSU banks
Economic Survey proposes setting up of a PSB Network to enable banks to take more informed decisions on credit underwriting.Banking sector must scale up in tandem with the size of the Indian economy to support growth and development, says the Survey
KDF launch handball league campaign
Oyaro takes over from Kaviti Nyagah who guided the team to a second-place finish last season.
Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts today, court stays hanging until further orders
The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.
Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts tomorrow, court stays hanging until further orders
The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.
Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing
On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress.
A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime
Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...
Why Telegram CEO feels using WhatsApp is dangerous
iPhone of Amazon's Bezos hacked last month .A senior Facebook official blamed the phone's security flaws
More countries publishing ecosystem accounts, considering environment in economic decisions
New research shows that an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
Himanshi Calls Asim Riaz's Proposal Filmy; Fans Feel She Is On Bigg Boss 13 To Clear Her Image!
Recently, Himanshi Khurana re-entered the Bigg Boss 13 house as Asim Riaz’s connection. A few celebrities and fans felt that the Punjabi actress-singer is on the show to clear her image.
Himanshi Calls Asim Riaz's Proposal Filmy; Fans Feel She Is On Bigg Boss 13 To Clear Her Image!
Recently, Himanshi Khurana re-entered the Bigg Boss 13 house as Asim Riaz’s connection. A few celebrities and fans felt that the Punjabi actress-singer is on the show to clear her image.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
How individuals decide between self-interest and commitment to a group
In conflicts that occur simultaneously within and between groups, who would, when and why put aside their own interest to stand up for the interest of the social group he or she belongs to? Recent findings ...
BI deports 3 undesirable aliens from US, China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting three fugitives from the United States and China in the wake of their recent arrest.
Incredible moment tiny elephant takes his first tentative steps before tumbling to the ground
Wildlife photographer Caroline Deschuymere, from Belgium, spotted the tiny elephant taking his first steps while exploring the Mwinilunga Safaris in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.
Nonflammable electrolyte for high-performance potassium batteries
Australian scientists have developed a nonflammable electrolyte for potassium and potassium-ion batteries, for applications in next-generation energy-storage systems beyond lithium technology. In the ...
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
Scientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun
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Kenya travel agents urge public to postpone non-essential travel to China
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents urged travellers to put off non-essential travel to parts of China in the face of the deadly coronavirus.
New York pension fund to review investments in coal companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has announced its plan to review investments for 27 thermal coal mining companies.
No masking the best way to avoid the scary coronavirus: Wash your hands
Americans are watching with alarm as a new coronavirus spreads in China and cases pop up in the United States. They are barraged with information about what kinds of masks are best to prevent viral spread. Students are handing out masks in Seattle. Masks have run out in Brazos County, Texas.
US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64
US President Donald Trump had initially said no Americans were hurt.
Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals
The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.
SA treating common flu with suspicion amid coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Friday his department was treating even the common flu with suspicion, as part of ...
Kate Middleton 'misses' her close bond with Prince Harry and 'fears she'll 'never be close to him again,' source tells Us Weekly
Kate Middleton, 38, 'misses' her close bond with Prince Harry, an insider claimed to Us Weekly. The source added that she 'fears she'll never be close to him again.'
'Tick Tock Andy - time to talk!': Virginia Roberts calls on Prince Andrew to 'do the right thing for Epstein victims who deserve the truth' after US lawyers said he has not co-operated with FBI
Prince Andrew has faced pressure since US lawyers accused him of 'zero co-operation' with a probe into Jeffrey Epstein. Virginia Roberts (pictured) today called on Andrew to 'do the right thing'.
How U.S. Christians imagine God contributes to discriminatory hiring practices
How people visualize God can have real consequences to life on Earth, Stanford research has found.
Want to make college more equitable? Start with the board
Most students are familiar with their university's chancellor or president. But what about the people who make up their school's board of trustees?
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water
IrrigationNZ supports the Government’s decision to inject $12.7m into improving Northland’s water resilience.
Democrats hope to pass supplemental spending bill next week
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer sets a date to consider the emergency supplemental spending bill and says they will fight for $4.67 billion against the opposition of the Trump government
Historic Brexit today
After three and half years since 2016 Brexit Referendum the historic divorce of Briton from European Union formally takes place today at 11 pm GMT on Friday. For the next 11 months the UK will remain as the EU member only in name.
Issue of govt deployment goes beyond qualifications and competence
Many directors-general and senior government managers leave the public service in a similar manner, particularly after elections ...
AU reiterates resolve to support Somalia
Somalia is facing a drawdown of AMISOM troops.
8 killed in Ethiopia communal clashes
Around 385 people have been displaced.
Phoenix couple nabbed with drugs, gold AK47 granted bail
Phoenix couple Claude Mariah,35, his wife Celestine,37, and Dean Dhanny, 27, were released on R5000 bail each.
Thiem outlasts Zverev to storm Aussie Open final
He becomes the first player from Austria ever to reach the Melbourne decider.
Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.
Economic Survey: Free medicines not really free for most patients
More than 60% of the patients are still forced to pay for some of the medicines they receive
India’s Supreme Court allows Sarda Mines to resume mining in Odisha
The Supreme Court of India has allowed Sarda Mines to resume mining operations in the state of Odisha if it pays INR933m ($139m) in environmental fine.
Investors get bullish after WHO lauds China's coronavirus response
"For now, the market’s risk lights have shifted from flickering on red to a steady shade of amber."
ING the second Netherlands bank to turn to negative savings interest
Banking institution ING has become the second bank in the Netherlands to charge a negative interest rate on certain savings accounts. Customers will face a -0.50 percent interest rate for any amount
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
South Korean evacuation flight arrives from Wuhan amid tension over quarantine centers
A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday as tensions simmered around quarantine centers where they will be isolated, a plan vehemently opposed by nearby residents.
367 S.Koreans evacuated from Wuhan arrive in Seoul
SEOUL: A charter flight carrying 367 South Koreans from Wuhan, the epicentre of a virus outbreak in China, landed at the Gimpo International Airport on Friday, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Medtronic plc today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt and Crome portfolio of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D).
Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’
A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver.
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications
Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.
AFC Leopards marksman joins Zesco United
He has impressed in the KPL this season.
Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Saturday: government
Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease,” as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan amid concerns about how to deal with the returnees.
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
GlobalData: Brexit deal with EU will change the landscape of medical device industry in UK
In the event of a free trade agreement with the EU, the UK will continue to be bound by current EU laws, thereby adhering to the new Medical Device Regulation. This will significantly change the landscape of the medical device industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Do you struggle to run for a bus because you're unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find
Researchers at Sweden's Department for Global Public Health found that for every 1lb (450g) of weight at birth, fitness levels increased by 34 per cent in adults.
Zidane rules out Bale transfer on deadline day
Bale was left out of the squad to face Real Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey.
ATA urges the Senate to vote 'no' on the Cash Ban Bill
"Some incredibly insightful individuals testified at the Cash Ban hearing on Thursday. The message was clear: any restriction on cash is an attack on economic freedom. Australians should be allowed to make legal purchases with the legal tender of their choice instead of being forced onto the banking system."
A collaborative partnership to understand the impact of music therapies on mental health
The Health and Technology District has partnered with Music Heals and SFU on a new research study using advanced neuroscience and functional brain imaging to understand the neuro-physiological impacts of music therapies on improved mental health.
Atletico signs Belgian midfielder
The club have also been attempting to sign a striker this month.
Brazilians sent to Mexico by US say they don’t understand why
Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.
Onions and garlic may Protect against breast cancer
Scientists advise eating more onions and garlic | THE INDEPENDENT | New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds of other species. Rich in …
Chinese firm applies for construction of 840MW Ayago dam
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Chinese company Power China International Group Limited has submitted an application to construct the 840 Mega Watts Ayago hydropower plant on River Nile. According to the Uganda Gazette this week, the company seeks a license for generation and sale of electricity from Ayago dam on River Nile in Kiryandongo …
John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former congressman was the first Democrat to enter the race.
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors
For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.
Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK hot tea sales are on a downward trend
Following on from the recent news (30th Jan 2020) of Unilever looking to sell their PG Tips and Lipton brands, Arian Bassari, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offers his view on these developments.
Convict's lawyer challenged execution will never happen: Nirbhaya's mother break down into tears
After the Delhi court stayed the execution of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case, Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother, broke down into tears on Friday.Reportedly, the court announced the execution which had been scheduled for February 1 at around 6 am, would be deferred till further orders.
The F-35 Is Still Broken and the F-35A Can’t Shoot Straight
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China's drone army fighting coronavirus: Farm, police and personal drones are repurposed to spray disinfectant over villages and cities hit by killer virus
Drones are currently being used in the coastal provinces of Jilin, Shandong and Zhejiang with individual devices disinfecting an area of 16,000 square metres in a single morning.
Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
STOCKHOLM: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and the global protest movement “Fridays for Future” were nominated on Thursday for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers.
NCIC focuses on Nakuru ahead of BBI rallies
The commission has cautioned politicians against inciting Kenyans to violence.
'Three-year sentence is insufficient': Hit-and-run case moved to higher court
A magistrate who was expected to sentence Moegamat Rafiek Hayners on two counts of culpable homicide has referred the matter to a higher court.
Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation, publishes new papers on genes and microbiome
January has been an exciting month at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With this surplus of news, we wanted to share three major stories from the past week:
Sun Met: Top international jockey to ride defending champ Rainbow Ridge
The 2020 Sun Met will have a touch of international flavour as Ryan Moore is riding defending champion Rainbow Bridge.
Two dead as new wave of Chile protests break out
SANTIAGO: A young man has died after being hit by a hijacked bus in Santiago, the second fatality in renewed unrest in the Chilean capital, police said on Thursday.
Elon Musk releases his first electronic dance music track 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' and changes his Twitter name to E "D" M — but is scorned by followers who urge him to 'stick to rockets'
The South African billionaire also changed his Twitter name to 'E
PNP tasks units to assist DOH amid nCoV scare, monitor PH entry points
After the first confirmed case of 2019 novel corona virus (nCoV) in the Philippines, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been placed on
Education Minister hails record number of girls who sat UCE
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni said she is happy to hear that more girls sat for the Uganda Certificate of Education-UCE exams in 2019. According to Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB, 169,258 girls registered and sat for the 2019 exams against 168,462 boys. Janet Museveni said …
Trump's trial represents a test for institutionality
The impeachment of the U.S. President has reached a critical phase in the U.S. Senate, at a time when concerns about the transparency and impartiality of a process called for to protect the credibility of democratic institutions are growing.
Man, toddler daughter killed in fiery crash on NSE
KEPALA BATAS: A man and his young daughter were killed when the MPV they were travelling in burst into flames after a crash at Km119.9 of the North South Expressway (NSE) here, early today.
UCE: Half of the candidates fail physics and chemistry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nearly half of the students who sat for the Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE exams failed Physics and Chemistry papers. Results released this morning by the Uganda National Examinations Board indicate that at least 166,530, out of the 333,060 students who sat for the 2019 examinations, scored F9 in …
South Sudan refugees demand audience with Kiir, Machar
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudan nationals living in refugee camps in Uganda have appealed to President Salvar Kiir and armed opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar to visit them and get their views towards achieving a lasting peace in the war-ravaged country. There are over one million refugees from South Sudan, 80 percent of …
Eskom gauges interest in building pebble-bed nuclear plants
South Africa spent R14.47bn trying to develop the technology before abandoning the project in 1999.
Blake Shelton Recalls Gwen Stefani's Sadness When 'The Voice' Ended Last Season
When Season 17 of The Voice ended last year, both Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were sad, and not just because Kelly Clarkson's team member Jake Hoot won the season. The couple was sad because they knew Stefani would not be returning for the upcoming Season 18, due to her ongoing commitment with [...]
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Company Involved in Lakers Star's Death Suspends Operations
Island Express Helicopters — the company that owned the aircraft that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers were on when it crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday — has temporarily suspended its operations. A statement on the company's website revealed that all [...]
Keith Urban Calls Post Malone a 'Pure Global Rock Star'
He might be a country music superstar, but Keith Urban is a fan of other styles of music as well, especially Post Malone's! Urban, who has been known to crossover with other genres in his own music, is praising the rapper for his eclectic music, which is often a daily staple for Urban.'Post has [...]
Tom Brady Posts Cryptic Instagram Photo Amid Rumors of Leaving Patriots
The speculation over Tom Brady's NFL future has now reached the level where every move the star QB makes will be scrutinized and speculated over. The latest is a cryptic photo the superstar added to his social media, giving many fans an emotional feeling over what is possibly his final moments in [...]
Be aggressive on CAA, PM urges NDA partners
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Malkia Strikers draw Brazil, Japan in Olympics
Kenya qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games earlier this month in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Demi Lovato Reveals She Almost Quit Music Following Overdose: 'It Was a Scary Time in My Life'
Demi Lovato made her return to music at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, performing a new song, 'Anyone,' which was written days before her July 2018 overdose. Speaking to Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show Radio Andy on Thursday, Lovato revealed that she wasn't sure if she would return to her [...]
'Little People, Big World' Star Amy Roloff Admits She Will 'Miss' the Farmhouse Upon Move
Amy Roloff may have made the big move away from the farmhouse, but the Little People, Big World star will admittedly miss some major parts about living on the family farm. As the TLC matriarch continues to pack up her longtime home for the new house she shares with fiancé Chris Marek, she took to [...]
My Character Is Like Who I Am In Real Life: Alaya F On Her Character In Jawani Jaaneman
Bollywoods new sensation Alaya F has made debut with Jawani Jaaneman alongside Saif Ali Khan and Tabu. Alayas happy go lucky nature has already garnered a lot of attention.
Meghan Markle Fans Are Convinced Mom Blogger Is the Star's Doppelganger
Meghan Markle has a twin — at least that's what some royal fans are saying after spotting the uncanny resemblance one mom blogger and social media user has with the Duchess of Sussex. Akeisha Land, a mom blogger and influencer from Missouri, had fans wondering if she was the duchess' long list [...]
Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes
A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.
SC agrees to scrutinise Centre's plea on victim-centric guidelines in death penalty cases
The Supreme Court on Friday has agreed to scrutinize the Centre's plea for laying down victim and society-centric guidelines in heinous offence cases where death penalty has been awarded. Reportedly, on January 22, the Centre had moved an application contending that the prevalent guidelines framed by the apex court.
Gender Minister, UN Women agree to step up fight against GBV
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Women Country representative in Kampala has decried the high cost implications of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and warned that it denies Ugandan communities resources they would have put in much-needed development projects. “Uganda is incurring over Shs77 billion in cost or opportunity costs in managing violence …
Africa pushes ahead on the world’s largest free-trade zone
The African Union is backing the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
Minister intervenes after yet more abuses at Dutch slaughterhouses
Minister Carola Schouten of Agriculture is intervening at Dutch slaughterhouses after another undercover video was published showing workers at a slaughterhouse in IJsselstein beating pigs and
Kobe Bryant: Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski Says Lakers Star's Death Led to Shocking Emotional Outburst on Students
Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski says his recent outburst at Duke's 'Cameron Crazies' for a seemingly innocuous chant about Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel was brought on by Krzyzewski's state of mind following the shocking death of Kobe Bryant.During Tuesday's game, fans told [...]
Filipino scientists help confirm nCoV cases
Filipino scientists from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) are lending a hand to health officials in confirming cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in the country.
LOOK: Durban's new R300m promenade 'already cracking'
Less than two months after being opened amid fanfare, the newly extended section of the promenade is already cracking and ...
Truth about Trump economy
Trump may be a good president for the top 1% but he has not been good for everyone else COMMENT | JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | As the world’s business elites trekked to Davos for their annual gathering, people should have been asking a simple question: Have they overcome their infatuation with US President Donald Trump? …
Marcos: Gov’t must be ready for months-long nCoV epidemic
The government must be ready to deal with months-long epidemic of the novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV now that the World Health Organization (WHO) has just declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, neophyte Senator Imee R. Marcos said Friday.
Spread some of the infrastructure spending wider, Feds urges
An increase in central government’s contribution to local authority roading costs should be a priority for some of the $4 billion in unallocated infrastructure spending the Government still has up its sleeve, Federated Farmers says.
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
Police deny Paul Yong rape case closed
IPOH: Perak police today refuted a claim made by a viral social media post that they have closed the case of Perak executive council (exco) member Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who was charged last year with raping his Indonesian maid.
ANC's Supra Mahumapelo insists Public Protector will not be removed
Senior ANC leader Supra Mahumapelo has warned that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not be removed from her position.
Speaker's use of taxpayer money disgraceful - NZTU
Speaker Trevor Mallard is abusing his office - and taxpayers, says the Taxpayers’ Union in response to the Speaker’s reported use of taxpayer money to fund his defamation defence against a man he alleged was a rapist.
Emmerdale fans unhappy over portrayal of Wendy Posner
She's a divisive character
Nelson Council moves to close reserves due to increased fire risk
Following a continued spell of hot and dry weather Nelson City Council, in collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), DoC, forestry companies and Tasman District Council, is closing access to the following reserves until further notice:- Grampians Reserve- Sir Stanley Whitehead Reserve- Marsden Valley Reserve- Maitai Water Reserve- Brook Conservation Reserve- Roding Water ReserveCouncil makes the decision to close reserves after taking advice from FENZ and monitoring the Build Up Index (BUI), which is an indicator of the difficulty in suppressing a fire that has started. The BUI is now well over 80, the level at which FENZ advises which reserves should close, and is expected to be close to 100 midway through next week.
Blogger's teenage daughter is praised for buying 'no photos' hoodies for herself and her sister, 9, after their 'Instagram famous' mother refused to stop posting images of them online
The anonymous teen, who is believed to be from the US, explained how her mother runs a 'famous' blog which has featured photographs of her and her little sister since they were young.
Amazon set to break record for one-day gain in market cap
Amazon could set a new mark for the biggest single-day gain on record for a US company.
Phone Call Recording May Come to Pixel Phones Soon
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As Coronavirus death toll rises, countries tighten curbs on travel to China
The US and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China.
SC fines retired judge; bans him perpetually from government office
Almost two years after his retirement in 2018, a former Makati City regional trial court (RTC) judge was held administratively liable by the Supreme Court (SC) on four counts of gross ignorance of the law and violation of a High Court order.
City suppliers to wait longer for pay
EACC asks Treasury to suspend payments for an investigation into fraud claims.
Invest or develop at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct - Colliers
A superbly located property at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct is for sale with vacant possession, providing multiple options for developers or add-value investors.
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the "Valley that Changed a Nation"
One of the founders of Wellington’s beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life, and his new book ZEALANDIA: The Valley that Changed a Nation.
India bans export of all kinds of respiratory masks
The move assumes significance as there could be a spurt in demand for personal protection equipments due to coronavirus outbreak.DGFT also bans imports of stock lot papers
Huddersfield defender Florent Hadergjonaj joins Kasimpasa on loan
The Kosovo international has made 73 appearances for the Terriers.
Huddersfield defender Florent Hadergjonaj joins Kasimpasa on loan
The Kosovo international has made 73 appearances for the Terriers.
Thunberg puts climate activist Nakate in media spotlight
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight Stockholm, Sweden | AFP | After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with eco warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was …
Tauranga hospo investment and redevelopment site up for auction - Colliers
An investment property at the heart of Tauranga’s waterfront hospitality district and a CBD fringe redevelopment opportunity will go under the hammer next month.
Huddersfield defender Florent Hadergjonaj joins Kasimpasa on loan
The Kosovo international has made 73 appearances for the Terriers.
Kenya 7s search for elusive Cup semis Down Under
Zealand will start as clear favourites to get the direct Cup semi-final ticket from the group.
Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory
Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...
Travelers at Entebbe Airport ignorant of coronavirus
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Passengers traveling in and out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport are ignorant about novel coronavirus, a new strain of zoonotic diseases that had not been previously identified in humans. The deadly virus, said to have originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has so far killed 213 people in …
Images in photojournalism contest show best and worst of humanity
More than 12,000 photos were submitted to a photojournalism contest run by free-to-use photography app Agora. A self -taught Filipino photographer,@renebernaclaimed first-prize.
As we head out, can you cash in? Old 50p coins marking Britain JOINING the EU can sell for up to £100 thanks to Brexit
Since the 1970s, the Royal Mint has released a number of seven sided coins marking our membership in the bloc. One of them from 1992 is rare and worth a mint.
Nvidia’s next-gen GPUs deliver 70-75% higher performance than Volta
That Nvidia Volta GPU was no slouch...
'The Good Place' Finale Leaves Fans Feeling Emotional, Satisfied With the Series' Ending
Fans are emotional following The Good Place series finale Thursday night. Titled 'Whenever You're Ready,' the final episode of the beloved NBC series is being dubbed a 'perfect ending' that has left many longtime viewers in 'the bad place' now that it is officially over. As the credits rolled for [...]
Immigration officer, two ground handler arrested for extortion at NAIA
An immigration officer and two ground handlers were arrested by operatives of Philippine National Police (PNP) Aviation Security Group at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 when they tried to extort some P60,000 from Royal Air as penalty/payment.
Driver is fined £100 after pulling over for just 26 seconds when he had a sudden sneezing fit
Steven Savage, 37, was fined £100 after pulling over on a road in Norwich, fearing he may cause an accident when he had a sudden sneezing fit. The engineer is appealing the ticket.
Watch Harry Styles and Lizzo surprise fans with a delightful performance of ‘Juice’
'Blue Bloods' Star Donnie Wahlberg Reveals Super Bowl Plans Without the Patriots Involved (Exclusive)
Super Bowl Sunday has usually been a busy day for Donnie Wahlberg, but with the New England Patriots not involved for the first time in 2016, the Blue Bloods star plans to host a party at home with wife Jenny McCarthy. He also partnered with Frank's RedHot Sauce for a unique online Spin the Bottle [...]
Turning up the heat on antibacterial-resistant diseases
Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a proposed treatment for diseases like antibacterial-resistant infections and cancer, but despite over a decade of research, scientists have been unable to find a safe and ...
Rivers are warming at the same rate as the atmosphere
Researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have found that the temperature of Swiss rivers is rising steadily. This situation is straining ecosystems ...
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China says has full confidence, capability to control epidemic
BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- China has full confidence and capability to win the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Rust offers a cheap way to filter arsenic-poisoned water
When water flows deep underground, it often dissolves inorganic substances from mineral deposits in the earth's crust. In many regions, these deposits contain arsenic, a naturally occurring element that ...
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Nevada Copper chooses Redpath to enhance production at US mine
Nevada Copper has selected mining contractor Redpath USA to implement its ramp-up strategy for its 100%-owned Pumpkin Hollow project in Nevada, the US.
Mountains influence the impact of earthquakes
According to the research of Professor Mark van der Meijde, mountains influence the impact of earthquakes. It was already known that the topography of an area has an influence on earthquakes, but the ...
Endoplasmic reticulum found to contact at least two membraneless compartments and influence their behavior
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado has found that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes contact with at least two membraneless compartments in cells and influences their behavior. In their ...
Chemist synthesizes iron coordination polymer with nicotinic acid derivative
RUDN chemist synthesized iron (II) 3-D coordination polymer, the first coordination compound of iron, assembled from substituted nicotinic acid H2cpna. This compound can be used in production of catalysts, ...
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
Shift to hybrid fleet saves money, reduces emissions - Waikato DHB
This month seven hybrid Toyota Prius and Camry vehicles joined the Waikato DHB’s vehicle fleet, adding to the 10 which arrived last November.
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Why is there an uptick of human trafficking during major events?
Human trafficking can occur at any time and at any place throughout the world, but major festivals and events including the Super Bowl are known to result in an increase of human trafficking activity. ...
Municipalities approve Eneco takeover by Mitsubishi despite WWII history
A majority of Eneco's shareholders approved the sale of the energy company to Japanese companies Mitsubishi and Chubu. Now that the municipality of Rotterdam has given the green light, the holders of
Kobe Bryant: Mark Wahlberg Reveals His Favorite Memory With Lakers Legend
Kobe Bryant was one of nine victims who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, and Mark Wahlberg is one of many who have since paid tribute to the NBA legend.'Kobe was always really sweet and could realize the difference between what his job was, who I was a fan of, and the mutual respect that we [...]
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to expand his cabinet in 3 days
The Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa looked to be heaving a sigh of relief now after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday evening in New Delhi. Soon after the meeting at Parliament House, The Karnataka CM announced that the BJP high command has given him permission to expand his six-month.
US consumer spending cooled last month, core prices picked up
Income growth in the US slowed to 0.2%.
'Counting On' Amy Duggar Shows off Post-Pregnancy Body 4 Months After Giving Birth
Amy Duggar is celebrating her post-pregnancy body and urging other mamas to do the same! The Counting On cousin gave an unfiltered look at new mom life four months after welcoming son Daxton Ryan with husband Dillon King on Oct. 9, posing in a black sports bra and no makeup as she sent a message [...]
Priyanka Chopra Has A Disney Princess Moment With Sister-In-Law Danielle Jonas
Priyanka Chopra received quite the backlash for her dress at the 2020 Grammys but she also received a lot of support from the industry. Sister in Law, Danielle shared a picture calling her a Disney princess.
Watch Tom Brady and more NFL stars read horribly mean tweets about themselves on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
CPC Cine Awards 2019: Virus And Kumabalangi Nights Bag Top Honours!
CPC Cine Awards 2019, the highly prestigious film awards by the popular Cinema Paradiso Club has been announced. Virus and Kumbalangi Nights bagged the top honours.
Saif Ali Khan Reveals Plans On Sharing Screen Space With Daughter Sara Ali Khan!
Ever since Sara Ali Khan made her debut with Kedarnath, fans have been eager to see her share screen space with her father Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, Saif spilled the beans on working with Sara some day, and what kind of roles he wouldn’t do with her.
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Calculating Hawking radiation at the event horizon of a black hole
A RUDN University physicist has developed a formula for calculating Hawking radiation on the event horizon of a black hole, which allows physicists to determine how this radiation would be changed with ...
Making simulated cosmic dust—in the microwave
Cosmic dust is the key to the chemical evolution of stars, planets, and life itself, but its composition is not well understood, and we can't currently collect samples for analysis. A few examples have ...
Lcal digital spending to grow 2.7 times in a market worth US$9.1 bil locally
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital spending in Malaysia is expected to grow 2.7 times in 2025 in a market estimated to be worth US$9.1 billion.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
Saline solution kills China coronavirus? Experts refute online rumour
Multiple posts on Weibo, Twitter and Facebook shared in January 2020 claim that a top Chinese respiratory expert has told people to rinse their mouths with salt water solution to prevent infection from a new virus outbreak.
Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, the first to break the mythic two-hour mark, and Vivian Cheruiyot will lead the Kenyan marathon team for the Tokyo Olympics in August. Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the country expected a drug-free Olympics and hoped the selected athletes will run clean. “In …
City Stars face Bidco in top-of-the-table clash
Stima are third with 39 points.
Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars
The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes).
Exploring strangeness and the primordial Universe
Physicists believe that in the Universe's first ten microseconds free quarks and gluons filled all of spacetime, forming a new phase of matter named 'quark-gluon plasma' (QGP). Experimental and theoretical ...
Top Remainer Tony Blair says the UK must now 'make the best of' Brexit as he blames Britain's departure from the EU on the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour leadership
Tony Blair today said the UK must 'make the best of' Brexit as he blamed Jeremy Corbyn and the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of the Labour leadership for facilitating Britain's split from Brussels.
8-Core x86 CPU From China Goes Up for Sale
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Senate poised to acquit Trump
Republican advantage in Senate means a very likely acquittal for Trump.
Caterpillar’s 2020 outlook adds more gloom to virus-shaken markets
The outlook signals headwinds for machine sales, which fell the most in nearly three years in December.
Student, 24, who funds her degree by lap dancing insists it's not 'seedy' and claims her mother encouraged her to 'use her assets' - and she can earn up to £2,000 a WEEK
EXCLUSIVE: Emma Parker*, 24, from London, told FEMAIL lap dancing has helped ease her student debt - but admitted it's difficult to resist spending her extra cash on clothes and shoes.
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Postcard News co-founder heckled at Mangaluru Airport
The co-founder of website 'Postcard News', Mahesh Vikram Hegde, on Friday was allegedly heckled by Congress functionary and social activist Kavitha Reddy and two other women at Mangaluru International Airport, he was asked to sing 'Vande Mataram' to prove his patriotism.
Prince Philip, 98, goes to Sandringham estate shooting party just weeks after hospital stay as son Prince Charles drives to join him
Prince Charles drove a truck to a shoot this morning on the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, while Philip (pictured) was seen later on being driven to visit the Queen.
Dow plunges 500 points amid coronavirus fears after outbreak is declared a global health emergency and death toll reaches 213
The World Health Organization declared the epidemic a global emergency on Thursday after the fast-spreading virus killed more than 200 people in China and infected thousands.
Tongaat shares back to JSE trading on Monday
It suspended trading on June 10 after revelations of accounting irregularities that saw its share plummet some 75% last year.
The CIA’s Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a ‘Final Clue’
"Even once it’s cracked, it’s gonna be a riddle, something that’s still controversial and hard to figure out," the creator of the Kryptos puzzle sculpture says.
Nike's controversial Vaporfly shoes ESCAPE a ban by World Athletics to leave runners free to use them at the Olympics... but Eliud Kipchoge's two-hour marathon Alphaflys are banned
From April 2020, any shoe must have been available for purchase by any athlete on the open retail market for a period of four months before it can be used in competition.
Waititu a 'sacrificial lamb': Ruto allies
They claim the grand plan is to "finish" the DP politically.
Las Pinas City donates P1-M to victims of Taal eruption
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda T. Aguilar announced on Thursday that the city government will donate P1 million as financial assistance to the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption in the municipalities of Agoncillo and Lemery in Batangas.
Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Chemists simplify the synthesis of antitumor compounds
A RUDN chemist in collaboration with colleagues from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry and N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology (IDB), RAS have developed a new method for the synthesis ...
Level 3 water restrictions introduced for Hastings
Level 3 water use restrictions are being introduced in Hastings today, meaning a sprinkler ban is now in force with only hand held watering still permitted.
Otumuheke maintenance begins next week
A small area of the Otumuheke Stream bathing area will be closed next week for maintenance on a part of the surrounding rock structure.
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
Independent operational review of NZ International Conference Centre fire underway
The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway.
Makarora-Lake Hawea Road reopened in Makarora, Queenstown Lakes
Makarora-Lake Hawea Road has been reopened following yesterday's fatal collision.
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Exploring the school-age social, emotional, and behavioral health landscape
How you interact, how you feel, and how you act: The three basic tenants of social, emotional, and behavioral health are simple concepts, yet they can be some of the strongest predictors of well-being ...
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
Baguio cancels Panagbenga, related events as nCov precaution
Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the novel coronavirus or the 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease (ARD) as a global health emergency, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced Friday the cancellation of the famed Panagbenga Festival’s opening parade on Saturday (Feb. 1).
Our journalist's near death experience while crossing the raging Mzinyathi River
Wading into danger, reporter Thami Magubane and photographer Doctor Ngcobo experienced first-hand the perils that pupils ...
New cobalt complex could reduce the cost of hydroformylation
A team of researchers from Louisiana State University and ExxonMobil Chemical has found a way to replace the rhodium catalysts used in the hydroformylation process. In their paper published in the journal ...
Lotto splash again on AK X-Country
Vincent Rono will take on the pack in men’s 10km contest.
Using pension funds to boost Eskom is our red line, says Solidarity
Trade union Solidarity said it was mandated to protect worker's pension money and it would "strongly oppose" any attempts ...
IGP: Police know where Riduan is
SEPANG: The police have information on the whereabouts of K. Pathmanathan, the ex-husband of kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi, who has been missing with their daughter for the past 11 years.
Sapcorda releases unique data service for high precision GNSS in USA and Europe
SAPA - Safe And Precise Augmentation
Venture capital has no guesses as to what 2020 has in store
There appears to be no consensus on trends or sentiment.
Synchronized interfaith moment of prayer to be held on Feb. 6
The nationwide synchronized interfaith moment of prayer will be held on Feb. 6, Thursday, at exactly 12 noon, said PasaLord Prayer Movement founder, Mrs. Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, wife of the late Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. and Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III.
Waitangi Day marked by community events - Ardern
New Zealanders will come together at community events across local marae, parks, schools and atop maunga to commemorate Waitangi Day, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern said today.
Making waves! The Splash Challenge is the latest social media trend that sees users 'jumping' off the surface of a body of water
More than 2,000 people have already uploaded their attempts at the Splash Challenge. The aim is to reach backward and touch the surface of the water before landing safely back on the ledge.
High Commissioner to Tuvalu announced - Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Matt Howell as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Tuvalu.
Landcare Research: How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?
New Zealand’s land cover is constantly changing. This week sees the release of version 5 of New Zealand’s Land Cover Database (LCDB), which details these changes, helping us to understand how the way we are using our land is changing.
Study: Brexit referendum did not lead to more radical Euroskepticism elsewhere
Following the result of the UK Brexit referendum in June 2016 many Euroskeptic parties across Europe celebrated, contending that the vote could pave the way for similar referendums in other countries. ...
Head teacher apologises for posting pictures of pupils on notice board showing their progress after students complained it would damage their mental health
Abbey College in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire was trialing a new method of encouraging Sixth Form students to behave by introducing a 'rating system'.
Desperate single man, 30, who is looking for a girlfriend buys massive £425 billboard asking for applicants
Mark Rofe (pictured), 30, from Sheffield, said he has been single for more than a year and has noticed all his friends are getting married while he is struggling to get a date.
PH, US soldiers conduct joint counter-terrorism training
Amid President Duterte's planned abrogation of the Visiting Forces of Agreement (VFA), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) looks to further strengthen its the military ties with the US.
Homophobic driver who spat at cyclist in pink Lycra and called him 'gay boy' is jailed after he is traced using the DNA from his saliva
Faisal Alizada, 23, from Shepherd's Bush abused Philip Howard from his car while they waited at traffic lights at Notting Hill Gate (file photo).
Locust plague decimating east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, is getting worse and threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, UN warns
The insects are munching their way through farmland across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Dijibouti and Eritrea, putting 12 million people into acute food insecurity. The UN has called for action.
Thrifty homeowner transforms the empty cupboard in her hallway into an 'inspirational' glam station - using purchases from eBay and Ikea
Hannah Maria Clark, from Dundee, took to Facebook group DIY On A Budget Official and told how she transformed the empty cupboard in her hallway into a glam station
Cosatu to present R254bn Eskom rescue plan
The plan could reduce Eskom's debt by more than half.
Gully Boy Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi Has A Promising 2020 With Multiple Projects!
Siddhant Chaturvedi had an amazing 2019 with the cult hit Gully Boy where he shared the screen alongside Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The actor made his way into peoples hearts and also grabbed the attention of millions across the nation. The actor is all set to own 2020 with a line up of multiple projects.
Bungling burglar is caught on CCTV falling over a garden fence into a flower bed before smashing a window and stealing hundreds of pounds
The well-dressed suspect can be seen on security cameras landing head first into a flower bed after tumbling over a garden fence at a property on Stratford Road in Hall Green, Birmingham.
They’re earning shed loads! Ex-PMs David Cameron and Theresa May rake in hundreds of thousands of pounds for media appearances after leaving office - and Boris Johnson is not doing too badly either
Mr Cameron earned £150,000 before quitting over his failure to see off Brexit, but that was small fry compared to his current income. And Mrs May has made almost £400,000 since leaving No10 in July.
German police find explosives in car; Dutch man arrested
Police in Hünxe, Germany said that explosives were found during the search of a car at a filling station there. The 25-year-old Dutch driver of the Volkswagen Golf, with license plates from the
The great electric pickup production race
GM's Hummer revival is set to compete with Tesla's Cybertruck.
Thousands of Instagram passwords exposed online after follower-boosting app Social Captain is found to be storing them online them in plain text
Instagram users that signed up to the Social Captain site to boost their numbers had to link their accounts and a weakness in the site
US DENIES entry to any foreign national who has visited China over the past two weeks, while United joins Delta and American Airlines in suspending ALL flights to China due to coronavirus
The Trump administration on Friday declared the coronavirus a public health emergency, and banned foreign nationals who have been to China in the past two weeks from entering the US.
DAR exceeds 2019 targets in training, supporting farmer beneficiaries
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) trained 467,890 agrarian reform beneficiaries last year, greatly exceeding its targets for the enhancement of their human, financial, and physical capital.
Confusion over whether masks are necessary amid coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Dutch with a death wish: Around 10,000 over-55s in the Netherlands have a serious desire to die, government research finds
Yesterday, Health Minister and Christian Democrat MP Hugo de Jonge, revealed to the Dutch parliament that 0.18 per cent of people over the age of 55 have a serious desire to die.
The Co-operative Bank accredited as a living wage employer
The Co-operative Bank has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
'Peppa Pig' Star Harley Bird, 18, Stepping Down From Role After More Than 10 Years
Harley Bird, the actress who voiced children's cartoon character Peppa Pig for over 10 years, is stepping down from the role at age 18. Bird, who is in her final year of A-levels, has been starring on Peppa Pig for 13 years and won a BAFTA for the role in 2011. She also performed songs for Peppa's [...]
2020 Proton X70 CKD to get 7-speed wet DCT – shared with Volvo, torque up 15 Nm, 7.5 litres per 100 km
Proton is gearing up for its first big launch of the year, the locally-assembled 2020 X70. Ahead of its impending unveiling, the national carmaker has
Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT: more efficient than VW DSGs, >350k km lifetime, meets Volvo standards
Proton has recently confirmed that the locally-assembled 2020 X70 will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ahead of its impending
2020 Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT – “dry clutch reliability and smoothness issues are in the past now”
With Proton set to introduce a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in its locally-assembled 2020 X70, questions will no doubt be asked about the
TriEye’s Infrared Camera Helps Autonomous Cars See Through Haze
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Now that really IS TV gold! World's most luxurious TV with 100in screen and 24-carat gold-plated stand goes on sale at Harrods for over £100,000
The Aquavision DB100 has a 100
SA wine industry promotes sober drinking habits through new code
The South African wine industry on Friday announced that it has joined other liquor industries in introducing a new code ...
Saudi int’l reserves record three-year high in 2019
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s foreign reserves grew by 0.59% year-on-year in 2019, recording its highest level in three years. Saudi international reserves rose to $499.54 billion in 2019, compared to $496.59 billion in the year-ago period. It …
'The Crown' to End With Season 5 on Netflix, Imelda Staunton Set to Play Final Queen
It's been announced that The Crown will end with Season 5 on Netflix, and with actress Imelda Staunton set to be the show's final Queen Elizabeth. According to The Hollywood Reporter, creator and showrunner Peter Morgan issued a statement on the news, admitting that while they imagined six [...]
Turkana University College principal kicked out
Prof Thomas Akuja defied a directive to reinstate two sacked staff.
Boris Johnson seems to lets slip HS2 WILL get the green light admitting that the government is 'in a hole' over the £100billion high-speed rail project but will 'keep digging'
Boris Johnson seemed to confirm the go-ahead for the controversial £100billion project in an interview with a 10-year-old on Sky News.
Brielle Biermann Says She's 'Completely Different' After Removing Lip Filler, Dying Hair
Brielle Biermann is embracing a whole new look after dissolving her lip fillers and going darker with her signature blonde locks! The Don't Be Tardy daughter, 22, took to Instagram to show off her new look in a sweet selfie, captioning it, 'Brunette Brielle is completely different than Blonde [...]
Online videos are breaking the silence over domestic abuse in Senegal
For Senegalese activist Fatou Warkha, online videos play a vital role in her campaign to expose and end violence against ...
Brooklyn Nets Honors Kobe Bryant and Gianna With Empty Courtside Seats With Flowers
Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were honored on Wednesday night by the Brooklyn Nets at the team's game at Barclays Center, with the team paying tribute to the late father and daughter ahead of their matchup with the the Detroit Pistons.The Brooklyn Nets pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, [...]
Remembering the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake
The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake reshaped Hastings and its impact on the district will once again be remembered at the annual commemoration service being held this Monday, February 3.
Here Are the Most Common Airbnb Scams Worldwide
Nearly 1,000 people flooded our inbox with their stories. We found some patterns.
MMDA extends Pasig River ferry free ride until Feb. 29
The free ride of the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will be extended for the whole month of February, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday.
Legal challenge is launched to block Moscow's attempt to roll out facial recognition - as 175,000 cameras are installed in the capital
Activist Alena Popova and politician Vladimir Milov launched the challenge in Moscow's court, saying the camera's will affect people's privacy. Moscow has 175,000 cameras already installed.
'We allowed to wear what we want': ANC defends female youth leader's 'short' dress
ANC leaders defended the youth league leader, but ANCYL task team convenor Thandi Mahambehlala, said it did not mean women ...
Science and Mathematics to be taught in English again
KUALA LUMPUR: Science and Mathematics subjects will once again be taught in English.
'Every time I'm in here, I think I'm going to die': Blogger who passed away from cancer aged 24 breaks down in tears over how 'quickly her life has gone' in heartbreaking hospital footage filmed before her death
A documentary set to air at Dublin Film Festival in March, follows the last months of blogger Jayda McCann, 24, from Ireland who died from rare leiomyosarcoma in October 2019.
50 liters of breast milk donated to Batangas babies
Fifty liters of pumped and pasteurized breast milk were formally turned Friday by the office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano and the Taguig city government to the Batangas Medical Center for the benefit of babies affected by the Taal volcano eruption.
Prosecution objects to Najib, family examining items seized by police
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution is opposing an application by Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his family for permission to physically inspect items allegedly purchased using funds siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) which were seized from them shortly after the 14th General Election (GE14) .
Vanessa Bryant Shared Video of Daughter Gianna's Fierce Plays, With Dad Kobe Coaching Weeks Before Helicopter Crash
Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday and it has been tough for Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, and the rest of the family. Vanessa made her Instagram account public shortly after the death of Bryant and Gianna, and one of her Instagram posts fans can [...]
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Kobe Bryant Public Memorial: Service for NBA Star, Daughter Gianna and All Helicopter Crash Victims Might Be Weeks Away, Sources Say
Many have been wondering when a public memorial service will be held in honor of NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all of the helicopter crash victims, but a new report has indicated that it might be weeks away. According to CNN, sources with the Los Angeles Exposition Park sports [...]
#Showbiz: Formidable contenders at upcoming AJL34
PHYSICALLY, they are the smallest of the 12 artistes who are competing in Anugerah Juara Lagu 34 (AJL 34) on Feb 9. But Aina Abdul, 27, and Ernie Zakri, 28, are certainly no “pushovers” in the TV3’s annual song contest.
AFC Leopards unveil five signings on transfer deadline
Leopards face Ulinzi Stars in the league on Sunday in Nakuru.
Botswana registers first case of 'suspected' Coronavirus
Botswana registered its first "suspected" case of the coronavirus on Thursday, the government said
Rand tumbles to 11-week low as coronavirus, power cuts weigh
The rand fell by nearly 4% over the week.
Business as usual at PBA Holdings despite criminal case on shareholder
GEORGE TOWN: PBA Holdings Bhd (PHB), which owns Penang water supply company Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) Sdn Bhd, today said the on-going criminal case involving a PHB shareholder has no effect on the standing and operations of the company.
Wealthy are to be offered huge tax breaks by Uruguay’s new president to lure them to the country’s coastal resorts and help boost the economy as other South American countries crumble
Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to offer residency to up to 200,000 by slashing the minimum amount of property foreigners need to buy to qualify.
Not the best timing! Budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak tweets out '#happyfriday!' promotion... hours after two guests were confirmed as UK's first cases
The budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak sent out an ill-timed tweet promotion...just hours after it confirmed two of its guests were the UK's first cases of the disease.
Abdul Jalil succeeds Hamzah Bakar as Sapura Energy's chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has appointed Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed as its non-independent non-executive chairman, succeeding Datuk Hamzah Bakar, effective February 1.
Inside the NHS hospital where Britain's first two coronavirus patients are quarantined and hazmat-clad nurses treat sufferers through a protective TENT to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases
The two family members, believed to be Chinese nationals, fell ill at a hotel in York on Wednesday. They were rushed into isolation at a specialist unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Inter's title challenge boosted as Conte gets his way
MILAN: Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte is not easily pleased, but even he was satisfied with the club’s performance in the transfer window with three new arrivals to boost their Serie A title challenge.
CHEGE: In Kobe Bryant, fathers of girls have found a shining
In her short life, Gianna learnt a lesson that many take a lifetime to realise.
OCHIENG: If not people what else makes a population?
Both population and people come from the Latin populus and the Greek populos — ordinary folk.
KITHINJI: UoN crisis rooted in decades of meddling
Successive governments have sought to control universities with varying degrees of success.
Pensioner demands R37K refund after builder 'ran away with money'
A Lotus River pensioner is demanding her money back after a builder allegedly “ran away” with her money.
Budget process: What CSOs want
The organisations want the public given more time to make recommendations.
Seagull Centre diverts more waste from landfill
The Seagull Centre in Thames is set to divert more items from going to landfill with its new Resource Recovery Park, which was officially opened today by Thames Ward Councillor Martin Rodley in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Hangings of Delhi gang-rapists postponed
Some of the men still have legal options to appeal their sentences.
Farm for sale but the locals are WILD! Animal park available for £1.5m comes complete with monkeys, porcupines, meerkats, goats, sheep and cattle
As well as native Scottish wildlife such as Highland cattle, goats and sheep, Auchingarrich Wildlife Park near Comrie, Perth and Kinross is home to several more exotic creatures like lemurs (pictured).
Here Are The Best Laptop And Chromebook Deals Around At Up To $500 Off
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IGP fully supports move to strengthen drink driving law
SEPANG: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador welcomes the government’s decision to impose heavier penalties for offences related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.
Billy Crystal and Wife Janice Attend First NBA Game in Staples Center Following Kobe Bryant's Death
Billy Crystal and wife Janice attended the first NBA game held at the Staples Center since Kobe Bryant's sudden death. The couple were among the attendees as the Los Angeles Clippers took on the Sacramento Kings Thursday night at home, in an emotional evening for basketball fans. Longtime Clippers [...]
BBC radio chief James Purnell says corporation must invest in specialist music stations a decade after bosses tried and failed to axe 6 Music
James Purnell, director of radio and education, said the BBC had to adapt to changing listener habits. He said podcasts, music streaming and archive content are all increasingly important.
Auckland is still New Zealand’s most traffic congested city - TomTom
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today released the results of its TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities and 57 countries around the world in 2019. Auckland took the top spot in New Zealand as the most congested city with drivers expecting to spend an average of 31% extra travel time stuck in traffic, worsening by 2% compared to the previous year result of 29%. This works out to be an additional 9 minutes for a 30 minutes trip. Wellington takes the 2nd place with a congestion level of 28%, followed by Hamilton (25%), Christchurch (21%), Tauranga (20%) and Dunedin (20%)
PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV
After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.
Priyanka Chopra Reveals How She Avoided A Wardrobe Malfunction In Her Dramatic Grammy’s Outfit!
Whatever one thought of Priyanka Chopra’s neck-to-navel gown that she wore for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, it cannot be denied that she carried it with utmost panache, avoiding a much dreaded wardrobe malfunction. In a recent interview, Priyanka revealed how she was so secure in the gown throughout.
Young people putting music to the crisis: The role of music as a political expression
Songs that Sing the Crisis: Music, Words, Youth Narratives and Identities in Late Modernity is the title of a special issue of the journal Young (Nordic Journal of Youth Research) to be published on 1 ...
Measures in place to tackle coronavirus
60 under observation in Kasaragod
Black history month is not just a time to celebrate marches and martyrs
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. While many people are familiar with iconic figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman, there are many other lesser known ...
Canadian YouTuber admits he FAKED his girlfriend's death as a 'prank' after holding a memorial service for her - as he claims he only did it to 'help her become famous' online
Toronto-based Jason Ethier, who is known as ImJayStation on YouTube, said girlfriend Alexia Marano was killed by a drunk driver. He has since admitted it was a hoax.
Mexico returns migrants heading to US
Mexico foreign ministry deports migrant 'troublemakers' heading to US.
Nanospirals that form as molten metals solidify could be key to new materials—and invisibility
Humans have been cooling metal mixtures from liquid to solid for thousands of years. But surprisingly, not much is known about exactly what happens during the process of solidification. Particularly puzzling ...
Vanessa Bryant Shared Photo of Kobe, Gianna and Mamba Teammate Alyssa Altobelli Weeks Before Deaths
Vanessa Bryant recently unlocked her Instagram account, which has led to fans looking back at the photos she shared of husband, Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna. On Sunday, Kobe and Gianna were two of the nine people who died in a helicopter crash. Another victim in the crash was Alyssa [...]
Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station
The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them
Simplifying simple sequence repeats
Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...
#Showbiz: 'Parents with special children are so blessed' - Chef Wan
KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail always has a heart for the less fortunate, including handicapped children.
How supercomputers are helping us link quantum entanglement to cold coffee
Theoretical physicists from Trinity College Dublin have found a deep link between one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics—quantum entanglement—and thermalisation, which is the process ...
Makwata-less Leopards face Ulinzi at Afraha
Otieno is wary of their "stubborn" opponents.
Man City defender Angelino seals last minute transfer
Manchester City defender Angelino has been subject to last minute transfer interest from RB Leipzig.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
Indian killed after taking hostages at daughter's party
The youngest hostage was six months old, authorities say.
Bigg Boss 13 Day 124 Synopsis: Himanshi Reveals Why She Is Not Confessing Her Love To Asim
Love has taken over the otherwise belligerent Bigg Boss house. Asim is head over heels in love with Himanshi but she appears to be a bit reluctant. Rashami and Vikas notice this and confront Himanshi. Himanshi opens up to Rashami and reveals that someone close to Asim has asked her not to confess her love to him.
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Hicks Bay
Police can now confirm one person has died in a motorcycle crash this afternoon.
Scientists make cosmic dust in a MICROWAVE to study the chemical origins of stars, planets and life itself
Creating our very own 'cosmic dust' to study on the Earth had been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process - but a method from British scientists is set to change that.
2 Chinese passengers from Boracay referred to RITM
Two arriving passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 asked the help of the airport medical staff Thursday because they were both suffering from cough and high fever.
Indiza, Snow get Johnnie Walker goodies
Snow and Indiza currently hold the top two positions in the 2019-2020 Safari Tour Golf Series.
Princess Diana's scarlet Jasper Conran suit that was bought at auction for £50,000 goes on public display for the first time to showcase her unique style of 'tradition with a twist'
A striking scarlet suit custom- made for Diana, Princess of Wales, by designer Jasper Conran, has gone on public display for the first time at her former home, Kensington Palace.
Corporate clients could provide a lower-cost path to electric vehicles
A U.K. startup landed a $400 million order for 10,000 electric UPS trucks.
House panel chair admits helplessness in scheduling ABS-CBN hearing
Despite the desire to quickly resolve the ABS-CBN franchise issue, the chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises has admitted that his hands remain tied and could not schedule congressional hearings to decide the fate of the network giant.
Mahesh Babu's Father Reacted To His Movie Sarileru Neekevvaru And This Is How The Actor Replied!
Superstar Mahesh Babus Sarileru Neekevvaru released on 11th January 2020 and the action-comedy film instantly caught the attention of many and left everyone speechless with the superstars astonishing performance.
'Hey pretty ladies, put on your masks!' China’s drone army tackles coronavirus by ordering people to wear protection or return home and spraying disinfectant over villages and cities
Vigilantes and government officials are reportedly using the drones to warn individuals about the dangers of coronavirus. The videos are believed to have been filmed in Inner Mongolia, China.
Pimentel: Temporary travel ban on trips from China ‘reasonable’ amid nCoV threat
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Primary schoolboy, six, walks a mile home through busy traffic after school staff lose him during road safety lesson
Primary school pupil Perry Parsons, aged 6, from Essex wandered alone amid heavy traffic for 30 minutes after he was bullied by other children and no one spotted him making off.
EDITORIAL: The bad apples in the police service must go
Ordinary citizens’ rights are violated by the police but nobody raises a finger.
EDITORIAL: Go Kenya, go for medals
We congratulate the team but point out that the task ahead is enormous.
All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership with joint venture agreement
Strategic partnership aimed at providing customers with enhanced flight connectivity and access to a wider network.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Duane Chapman's Kids Reportedly Furious Over Moon Angell 'Proposal'
Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman's kids were left reeling by his proposal to Moon Angell in a clip of the upcoming Feb. 3 episode of The Dr. Oz Show, a source close to the family told TMZ, despite their previous report that the proposal did not end in an engagement. Duane 'Dog' Chapman's [...]
Coronavirus: 14 students who returned from Wuhan to Maharashtra tests negative
Fourteen students who were studying at the epicenter of novel coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan in China, have returned to Akola district in Maharashtra in the last two weeks and the health officials said on Friday none of them had symptoms of coronavirus.
Man's body found naked and decomposed on yacht off Jamaica coast
The body of a British window cleaner has been found on a yacht off Jamaica after he embarked on a solo voyage around the world.
Gig Workers Have Nowhere to Pee
"We’re spending more money at restaurants than a customer would spend on the same order, and many of us would just like to wash our hands when we pick up food."
DOH considers extending travel ban to cover other Chinese provinces
After its recommendation to implement a travel restriction on travelers coming from Hubei province, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is looking at expanding the recommendation to other provinces of China.
Mysterious Russian spacecraft has maneuvered into orbit right behind a $4 billion US spy satellite - and the Pentagon is worried it could be preparing for an attack
Between January 20 and 23, Russian spacecraft Cosmos 2542 made several maneuvers to end up in the same orbit as the American spy satellite USA 245, and is now closely following it.
Man, 35, is charged with murder of two women whose bodies were found in a freezer at an east London flat last year
Zahid Younis, 35, has been charged with two counts of murder following the discovery of the bodies in a freezer in Vandome Close, Canning Town, east London last April.
Opera singer, 30, is arrested after Secret Service opened fire on her when she 'danced on the roof of her SUV and then crashed it through two security checkpoints at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Hannah Roemhild, 30, was taken into custody following the ordeal near Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida on Friday just hours before the President was due to arrive.
The Story of a Baltimore Panhandler Murdering a Woman Made National News. The Truth Didn't
Baltimore's most powerful institutions put a bizarre story to use for their purposes, shedding light on who counts in the city, and why.