Ex-CS Echesa quizzed over Sh40 billion fake military tender -

Former CS allegedly paid Sh11.5m initial ‘consultancy’ fee by Polish company.

Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo.   General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their Oath on Thursday. He said …

Mini Ronaldo! Two-year-old boy shows off his 'insane' football skills as he curls a free kick perfectly into a washing machine

Daisy Webster, 28, from Micheldever, Hampshire, told FEMAIL that talented two-year-old Ted was kicking a football 'as soon as he could walk' - but never expected his mad skills to go viral.

Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows

The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice

Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...

Juve seek Brescia boost as rivals Inter, Lazio face-off

Juventus have never lost at home in the league against Brescia.

Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn

Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...

Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas

Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...

Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery

Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...

Determination of Jonkersberg residents helps nab librarian murder suspect

Community leader Annie Ayford said the town only had 120 residents and they all knew each other, including the suspect.

Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech

The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.

Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas

Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...

Poignant tales of Nyayo House torture victims

Wamwere says the water they drank is the same one they relieved themselves in.

California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently

In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...

JDT's total dominance a double-edged sword

IT’S absolutely ridiculous how gigantic the difference is between Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and other teams in the M-League.

Miss England finalist, 23, left scarred by Ferne McCann's acid thug ex finds love on Channel 4 show First Dates

Sophie Hall (left and right) suffered damage to her shoulders, arms, and face after Arthur Collins (inset) threw acid on her and other clubgoers outside Mangle E8 in Hackney, London in April 2017.

Dutch cruise ship passenger disembarking in Cambodia

The first passengers of Dutch cruise ship Westerdam were allowed to leave the ship during the early hours of Friday morning, Dutch time. The Holland America Line cruise ship docked in the Cambodian

Vicky Kaushal Says His Strangest Fear Is He'll Wake Up One Day And Not Know How To Act

After the stupendous success of his last release, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Vicky Kaushal will be next seen in a horror movie titled, Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship. The actor who is known for his stellar acting, recently opened up about his strangest fear while promoting his latest movie at an event.

Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C

Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.

Homeowner's delight as mural that appeared on his wall overnight is confirmed as a genuine Banksy adding thousands to house's value

The artwork appeared on a rented home in Bristol owned by Edwin Simons, who celebrated his 67th birthday on Thursday.

Concern over raw sewage spill on Fish Hoek Beach

Residents of Fish Hoek have raised concerns after a sewage spill discharged into the lighthouse stormwater outlet on Fish Hoek beach.

Alison Hammond reveals her mother has sadly passed away from liver and lung cancer as she dedicates Valentine's Day to her

Alison Hammond took to social media on Friday to reveal her mother has sadly passed away. 

Madhu Chopra Reacts To Wendell Rodricks’ Death: We Hold No Grudges Against Him

Fashion designer Wendell Rodrick’s sudden demise has left many celebrities shocked and devastated. A few days ago, Wendell Rodrick had slammed Priyanka Chopra’s outfit for the Grammys 2020. Now, Madhu Chopra has responded to the sudden demise of Wendell Rodrick

K-pop moguls make new move with girl groups

Prominent figures from K-pop agencies have been working with girl groups managed by other companies. Lee Soo-man, founder and chief producer of S.M. Entertainment, participated in the production of girl group LOONA’s second EP, “#,” released Feb. 5. The 12-piece act, whose Korean name translates to “Girl of the Month,” is managed by Blockberry Creative, a small entertainment agency. ...

LIVE FEED: Chinese ambassador to SA gives coronavirus update

His Excellency Lin Songtian is hosting a briefing to update South Africans on the progress being made in China to fight the novel coronavirus.

Riara, Zetech look to keep top spots in varsity league

In Pool B, Zetech University top courtesy of their 65-54 win over Strathmore University.

San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity

A Southern California aquarium has successfully bred the rare weedy sea dragon, the lesser known cousin of the sea horse that resembles seaweed when floating.

EuroMillions winner Gillian Bayford who scooped £148m 'attacked her domestic abuse campaigner ex-lover on THREE separate occasions causing head and neck injuries'

The 47-year-old (pictured), from Dundee, who won £148million with her now ex-husband Adrian in 2012, is facing a trial over allegations that she assaulted Gavin Innes while they were dating.

New NIRA board members take oath

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo on Thursday presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed board members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The ceremony took place at High Court in Kampala on Thursday. James Biribonwa, former commissioner of the Electoral Commission is the new board chairperson.  He will …

Bunyoro Kingdom petitions CDF over UPDF involvement in cultural site attack

Bunyoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has petitioned the Chief of Defense forces-CDF Gen.David Muhoozi and the Ministry of Internal Affairs over the alleged involvement of Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers in the destruction of Ssemwema cultural site in Kakumiro district. Addressing the press on Thursday at the Kingdom palace, Andrew Byakutaga, the …

Fodder scam: SC notice to Lalu Prasad Yadav on plea challenging bail

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a plea challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the fodder-scam cases.

Court rejects unions’ application over SAA job cuts

Unions are expected to appeal the decision.

4, including baby, killed, 2 injured in Perak car-lorry collision

SUNGAI SIPUT: Four people, including a baby, were killed when the Proton Saga they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry at Km37 of Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar here, last night.

Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through

Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.

'The bigger the card, the tackier your relationship': Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to celebrate Valentine's Day and emerge with your reputation unscathed

Valentine's Day is the time of year when civil courtship is needed more than ever, according to etiquette expert William Hanson, who recommends an amusing card over a sentimental one.

Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.

Odisha govt announces DA hike for employees

CM Naveen Patnaik today announced a hike of 5% DA for government employees.The decision will benefit around 3.5 lakh state government employees

Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service

Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.

China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections

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

Disruptive scenes that birthed Moi's torture era

The headache set in after release of political detainees, who called for reforms in Kanu.

CRPF jawans memorial inaugurated in Jammu-Kashmir; Umesh Gopinath Jadhav invited as special guest

A year after 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans lost their lives, senior officials of all the wings of the security forces laid wreaths and paid tribute at the newly-inaugurated memorial in Jammu and Kashmir.

Digging in! Incredible moment sand octopus uses its tentacles to burrow into the ocean floor and hide from predators

A sand octopus is seen wriggling its tentacles to create a 20-centimeter burrow in the ocean floor at Port Phillip Bay, Australia. It uses a funnel to shoot jets of water into the sand to create a hole.

British-born woman who moved to Seoul as a child to train as a K-pop star reveals the gruelling reality of no days off, starving to lose weight and being constantly monitored by an 'uncle'

Euodias, 21, from Sunderland, spent two years as a youngster training to be a K-pop star in Seoul. She opened up about the brutal training regime and strict monitoring to the BBC.

Passengers on cruise ship turned away over Covid-19 fears disembark in Cambodia

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia: Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over Covid-19 coronavirus fears started disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.

Entire board of the 'French Oscars' quits two weeks ahead of gala ceremony following outrage over Roman Polanski award nomination

France's Cesar Academy had come under fire after Polanski's new film An Officer And A Spy topped the list of nominations for the February 28 ceremony in Paris (Polanski is pictured).

Watch Hugh Jackman Share An Epic Moment With Wolverine Fan

The throwback video clip shows an epic interaction between the Wolverine fan and Hugh Jackman post a show at a concert.

MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Minister of Education Janet Museveni to appear before Parliament and explain steps taken on the MPs resolution to halt the implementation of the new revised lower secondary curriculum. MPs want Janet Museveni referred to Disciplinary Committee for contempt of Parliament. …

Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt

Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.

Nirbhaya Case: Supreme Court rejects Vinay Sharma's plea challenging mercy plea rejection

Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea, filed by Vinay Sharma, a convict who was involved in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the President of India.

Please assure everyone you have never assaulted a woman, Malema challenges Ramaphosa

EFF leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa, top political party leaders and MPs to stand up and declare ...

Eight new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; tally jumps to 58

SINGAPORE: Singapore detected eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus as of Thursday night, bringing the tally in the republic to 58.

Durban couple tell of harrowing kidnap ordeal by armed hijackers

The couple, aged 27 and 42, were seated outside a house in the man’s Nissan Murano in the Wiggins area of Cato Manor

South Africans describe the pain of unemployment

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

Arvind Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday

Gopal Rai, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi unit, said a letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning.All seven Delhi MPs and eight newly elected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oath-taking ceremony

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

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

Pulwama Attack Anniversary: Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol And Others Pay Emotional Tribute To Martyrs

Last year on February 14, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had lost their lives in the ghastly incident.

As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing

An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.

REAL TALK: Broke men are dateable, too

Money or no money, everyone deserves the headache of relationships.

CBCP-ECMI supports renewal of ABS-CBN franchise

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP ECMI) is for the renewal of the franchise of ABS CBN.

Traffic jams on A4 highway to persist until 2030

Commuters having to deal with traffic on the A4 highway, will have to do so more often and for longer in the coming decade. The widening of the highway that connects Amsterdam and The Hague will only

DOLE lifts deployment ban on HSWs to Kuwait

The Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) announced on Friday the lifting of the deployment ban on household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait.

EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards

EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities Act, which established Kāinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban Development Bill now seeks to do is to position this entity as an urban development authority and endow it with a suite of powers to enable it to undertake urban development at pace and scale.

Don't just watch and record, Atwoli tells workers - VIDEO

He was speaking in reference to a video that surfaced online where a Chinese man was seen assaulting a Kenyan worker.

February 2020 week three fuel price – petrol, diesel up

It's Friday, so time again for the weekly fuel price update, and the coming week will see the price of all fuels going up. In the case of RON 95 petrol,

Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses

Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.

Toyota Mobility Foundation launches City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge with MDEC in Kuala Lumpur

The cities of today are evolving at a rapid rate, and with increases in population in them, this has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and

Bitter Sajid Javid wishes Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' after the Prime Minister forced him to quit as chancellor in savage reshuffle

Sajid Javid today wished Boris Johnson a 'happy Valentine's Day' as the relationship between the two former allies grew increasingly bitter.

Nirbhaya case: Justice Banumathi faints while adjourning plea

Justice R Banumathi on Friday fainted during the hearing in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case in Supreme Court. She was hearing the submissions made by the Centre on separate execution of convicts in the case.

Nirbhaya: Justice Banumathi faints in SC while adjourning Centre’s plea

Justice R Banumathi on Friday fainted during the hearing in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case in Supreme Court. She was hearing the submissions made by the Centre on separate execution of convicts in the case.

Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Hunted viewers brand pensioner fugitive, 78, a 'legend' after he dons a pink hat for cover, catches the bus and washes his underpants in a stranger's house on day one

Mervyn Little, 78, from Lancashire, was one of ten fugitives on the run from an elite team of former police, military and intelligence personnel in last night's episode of Channel 4's The Hunted.

Sex scandal forces Emmanuel Macron's closest lieutenant to scrap bid to become Paris mayor after video shows the married father pleasuring himself while 'sexting' a woman

Married father-of-two Benjamin Griveaux (pictured) bemoaned 'ignoble attacks endangering my private life' as he quit the race for mayor of Paris today.

Okwiri returns as BFK names squad for Olympic qualifiers

Okwiri is one of the three boxers who represented Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

World Famous Lover: Vijay Deverakonda Not On Talking Terms With Director Kranthi Madhav?

Vijay Deverakonda is currently trending everywhere including on social media sites. His much-awaited film World Famous Lover has finally hit the theatres today and thats the reason why the good-looking actor is in the limelight.

SONA 2020: Ramaphosa is a lame duck, says FFPlus

FFPlus leader Pieter Groenewald called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "lame duck" following his State of the Nation Address.

Explained: What make the bat the deadliest disease carrier

Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. Bats are potentially special in hosting numerous viruses that are extremely harmful when they infect humans and other animals.

paultan.org ACE 2020 at Setia City Convention Centre next month – get the best deals on your next car!

After the massive success that was the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) - where 399 vehicles worth over RM91.5 million were sold over one weekend

Sarb moves to sell stake in African Bank

Sarb sees the disposal process being completed within 18–24 months after a suitable buyer is identified.

No wonder they're single! People share the most toe-curling chat-up lines they've ever heard (and they'll make you cringe with embarrassment)

Taking to Twitter this month, British retailer Missguided encouraged followers to share the worst chat up lines they had experienced - with some shocking results.

KZN Post Office staff on alert after 'dodgy parcel' makes Joburg staff sick

Customers are cautioned that it is illegal to post any illegal, hazardous or poisonous substance

Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage

Skoura, Morocco | AFP |  Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis area of around 40 square …

'Felt bad': Mamata Banerjee on not being invited to E-W Metro launch

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took umbrage at not being invited to the inauguration of the East-West Metro corridor, asserting that her team had to 'shed tears' to sanction the project when she was the railway minister.

Valentine’s Day: Love Mocktail Lead Couple Krishna And Milana Nagaraj Are Dating Each Other

It’s official! The lead pair of the recently released Kannada movie Love Mocktail is seeing each. Krishna and Milana Nagaraj, in a recent media interaction, have confirmed their relationship of five years. The lovely duo first met on the sets of Nam Duniya Nam Style in 2013.

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

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

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W11 EQ Performance debuts as team, Hamilton chase seventh titles in 2020

We're eagerly awaiting the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, which kicks off in Australia on March 15. To whet our appetite, the Mercedes AMG Petronas

44 million South Africans registered on Electronic Health Patient Registration, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fundamental condition for growth and development is a healthy and productive population, ...

Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus

The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday

A love tunnel of trees and giant kissing statues: Ten of the world's lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine's Day

If you don't want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair on Valentine's Day, pay close attention. Here we've rounded up ten lesser-known places linked to love around the globe.

How coronavirus is causing chaos in Chinese football

Ighalo is yet to set foot in the Premier League club's training ground as a precaution against the virus.

Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry

The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.

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

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

U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited

CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

Vice premier stresses stable employment amid epidemic

BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for all-out efforts to ensure stable employment amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Court rejects unions' bid to block SAA job cuts

A bid by two trade unions to block job cuts at South African Airways was rejected by the country’s labour court on Friday.

White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency

The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.

Setting the bar VERY high! US Air Force pilot sends engagement ring into space in out-of-this world marriage proposal

Stuart Shippee, from Missouri, launched an imitation engagement ring more than 90,000ft into the atmosphere attached to a weather balloon to propose to his girlfriend Marie Lisman.

Malema explains EFF's U-turn on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

EFF president Julius Malema says Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will finish her term of office.

Internet of things customers look to create partnerships - IDC

New Zealand's large enterprises seek to build and maintain commercial relationships and partnerships with Internet of Things (IoT) vendors.

100 metres in just 9.55 seconds? Meet Srinivasa Gowda who is already running faster than Usain Bolt

In an interesting series of events, a man in Karnataka, Srinivasa Gowda has reportedly run faster than Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt. Yes you read it right!

SPIED: Ford Puma ST caught completely undisguised

Occasionally, if our spy photographers are really lucky, they manage to capture forthcoming cars completely undisguised. That is indeed the case here,

Enrique Iglesias Welcomes Third Child With Wife Anna Kournikova

Singer-Songwriter, Enrique Iglesias has welcomed his third child with former tennis player and wife Anna Kournikova.

Vidya Balan Supports Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh: The Film Doesn't Glorify Its Central Character

When Shahid Kapoors Kabir Singh released in cinema halls last year, it raked in big box office numbers. At the same time, the film also stirred a controversy and was accused of glorifying toxic masculinity and violence against women. In fact, some of the celebrities from B-town had also slammed the film.

Tunnel collapses at Mozambique ruby mine kill 11 illegal miners

At least eleven illegal miners in northern Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine have died following a series of tunnel collapses over three days.

Someone is responsible for bashed boy

When a four year old boy is so badly bashed that the only two foreseeable options are death or permanent brain injury, then someone must be held accountable.

Church group: Stop prejudice, resentment against Chinese people

The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has called on its members to emulate Jesus’ love for others by helping fight the rising prejudice and resentment against people of Chinese descent amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Cigarette Racing Reunites With Mercedes-AMG for Performance Car and Boat Duo

V8 engine overload.

South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema

South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day the Filipino way

To say that Filipinos love to celebrate any kind of holiday is an understatement.

Witness threatened after speaking in foreign influence on mosques investigation

Hajer Harzi, a board member of the Al Houda mosque in Geleen, received serious threats after she spoke to a parliamentary committee investigating the possible influence of extremist ideology from

Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’

Washington, United States | AFP |  US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered a highly unusual public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president’s tweets were making his job at the Justice Department “impossible.” “I have a problem with some of the tweets,” Barr said in an interview with ABC News, adding: “I cannot do …

Traders suspend imports from China

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Traders who import most of their goods from China say they have been unable to send money for goods or fly to China as most factories supplying them are closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will likely have an impact on the prices of most of the …

World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows

Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.

'Front door opened okay, house hadn't blown down in the storms': Ex-Arrowe Park detainee, 38, laughs off 14-day coronavirus quarantine after returning home (but not before trip to the PUB)

Matt Raw, 38, was the first evacuee from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the centre of the escalating outbreak, and told Good Morning Britain he was happy to be home and thanked staff at Arrowe Park Hospital.

Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO

The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.

Schools liaison police officer, 38, died when she was hit by a train as she faced the sack over convictions for drink-driving and being drunk in charge of a child under seven

PC Lianne Matthews, 38, died just weeks before she was due to face a disciplinary hearing. She had been fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after her convictions.

Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay

The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.

This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid

SAWEA has asked for clarity on the planned sequence, to ensure that momentum is not lost.

Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured

Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.

Hana Financial signs W77b deal to acquire The-K Non-Life

Hana Financial Group said Friday it had inked a sales and purchase agreement with the Korea Teachers’ Credit Union to buy a 70 percent stake in The-K Non-Life Insurance for 77 billion won ($65.1 million). This is the first acquisition deal for Korea’s third-largest banking group since the takeover of Korea Exchange Bank in 2013. The-K Non-Life will become the 14th affiliate and second insurer arm t...

A history of KEF speakers, from the K1 to the Concept Blades

KEF has been making speakers for almost 60 years – and it has a museum packed with classic speakers to prove it

Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade today on weak buying interest due to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) results.

CS summoned over illegal Sh4.9bn contract

Senators want answers on a contract for provision of Health Care Information Technology.

Boris Johnson 'CANCELS trip to US to see Donald Trump' saying he is too BUSY amid transatlantic tensions over Huawei and death of British teen Harry Dunn that risk delaying a post-Brexit trade deal

The Prime Minister is said to have originally planned to visit Washington last month before moving the trip to February. But now the plans have been shelved and they will now meet in June.

A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'

Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.

Lime Asset deliberately deceived investors in awareness of losses: FSS

South Korean fund operator Lime Asset Management and its seller Shinhan Investment deliberately duped investors by concealing their losses and continuing the sale of the related products, the watchdog Financial Supervisory Service said Friday. Based on an intermediary inspection and accounting audit, the FSS estimated that two of the disputed parent funds may suffer losses of up to 730 billion won ($617.5 million). ...

'Stay Alert' call to business as Coronavirus impacts spread across NZ economy - ABC

Importers and exporters should talk to their shippers - both sea and air - and keep informed as knock-on effects of China’s coronavirus hit New Zealand.

NCPB, Mamba put unbeaten streak on the line

Juma chose to focus on the positives from his young charges ahead of the match.

Mohammad Umair, the Pulwama attack planner who trained in Afghanistan

India was quick to avenge the Pulwama attack. While the Balakot air strike was aimed at hitting the Jaish-e-Mohammad facility, security forces also gunned down one of the masterminds behind the attack.

Mohammad Umair, the Pulwama attack planner remains elusive in Afghanistan

India was quick to avenge the Pulwama attack. While the Balakot air strike was aimed at hitting the Jaish-e-Mohammad facility, security forces also gunned down one of the masterminds behind the attack.

Valentine’s Day: Love or business?

Even for poor people, the temptation to outdo themselves during the Valentine’s Day is high.

SC notice to Lalu Prasad on CBI plea against bail in fodder scam case

CBI filed a plea challenging Jharkhand High Court bail granted to Yadav in one of the fodder scam cases.The order, given on 12 July 2019, has been challenged on the grounds that it was passed "erroneously"

Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban

Senator Joel Villanueva described as

Echesa in court over fake firearms deal - VIDEO

Prosecution says investigators need to travel to the US to collect more evidence.

You thought YOUR job was bad! Worker has to pull out 50lbs of dung from constipated elephant's rear

The 60-year-old elephant, Boon Peng, was suffering abdominal pains and struggling to walk at his enclosure in Chiang Mai.

Filipinos stranded in Taiwan cannot extend their visa-free stay — Banayo

The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has reminded stranded Filipinos in Taiwan that they cannot extend their visa-free stay in the country.

Academy commander calls for renovation of training facilities

Jinja, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The commandant of Non-Commissioned Officers’ Academy- NCOA, Col. Saad Katemba has stressed the need to renovate dilapidated structures at the college.  The college is comprised of old training halls with leaking roofs and breaking walls which create a poor learning environment for the trainees.  Speaking at the graduation ceremony of …

IBPS SO interview call letter released, how to download

The IBPS SO interview call letter has been released. The same is available on the official website.

Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China are committed to strengthening cooperation and mounting a concerted effort to overcome the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak which has so far killed nearly 1,500 people in the republic.

Secret Codes To Find Your Perfect Valentine's Day Film On Netflix

Netflix within the genres has several secret codes that can help you find the perfect film to watch this Valentines Day.

SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 to be declared shortly

The SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 will be declared today. The same once declared will be available on the official website.

Darshan Is All Set To Star In Director Prakash’s Upcoming Political Film

According to a few media reports, Sandalwood superstar Darshan has given his nod to star in director Prakash’s upcoming political film. The talented actor is well known for extending his help to his industry friends in their political careers. He has previously campaigned for their win irrespective of party affiliation

#TECH: First major tech event of 2020 cancelled over Covid-19 fears

THE Mobile World Congress (MWC) has become the first international tech event cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher gushes over wife Liz while Oti Mabuse hugs husband Marius Lepure in Valentine's Day posts... after THAT 3am nightcap

The actor put on a united display with his wife Liz in a Valentine's Day post on Friday, nearly a week after he was pictured partying until 3am with Oti Mabuse.

In Dawoud Bey’s Photography, the Past Isn’t Past

A new retrospective presents Bey's "American Project."

Asked us to remove undergarments as proof of periods: Bhuj college girls allege harassment

In the times when menstruation taboos are being busted with global campaigns, at least 68 female students and hostel residents of a college in Gujarat's Bhuj were allegedly forced to strip to check who was menstruating.

Meaty increases push up annual food prices - Stats NZ

Higher prices for meat, poultry, and fish contributed to a 3.5 percent increase in food prices for the year ended January 2020, the largest annual rise in food prices in over eight years, Stats NZ said today.

It's NOT about you! Lewis Capaldi reveals his hit song Someone You Loved was inspired by his late grandmother's death... and not his Love Island ex Paige Turley

The Scottish songwriter has revealed the true inspiration for the track was his late grandmother Rosie (pictured), who died following a cancer battle two years ago.

Xiaomi Mi 10: 7 accessories Xiaomi launched with the phone | BGR India

Xiaomi Mi 10 - These are the seven accessories that Xiaomi launched with its new flagship smartphone. Explore more at BGR.in

S. Sudan 'unity' army not ready for peace

Soldiers grapple with deplorable conditions and formal training hasn't even begun.

NZLS Board approves proposed changes to lawyers’ conduct rules - Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society (Law Society) Board has approved draft changes to two sets of rules designed to deliver clear conduct and reporting standards for lawyers to address discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable conduct in the legal community.

Pro-pedophilia activist interview sparks controversy at Dutch broadcaster

Broadcaster NTR sparked massive controversy with the latest episode of NPO program Danny op Straat. In the episode, program maker Danny Ghosen spoke to a pro-pedophilia activist only identified as

NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu

The journalists union, E tū is seeking an assurance from New Zealand First on behalf of its journalist members, that it is not involved in tracking journalists as they go about their work.

China says 6 medics died from virus

Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.

World Famous Lover Movie Review: Vijay Devarakonda Shines In This Emotionally Exhausting Love Story!

World Famous Lover, the Vijay Devarakonda starring anthology romantic drama has finally hit the theatres. Did the movie impress the cine-goers? Read World Famous Lover movie review here to know...

Crop devouring desert locusts sighted in Nwoya Gardens

Nwoya, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nwoya has become the latest District in Acholi sub region to report an existence of the crop-devouring desert locusts, albeit on a small scale.  The deadly insects were randomly sighted in Got Lunyang and Aol ki Lyec villages in Lutuk Parish, Kochgoma Sub County; Obira village in Anaka Sub County, …

USAID, UBA signs a new partnership deal

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. The partnership will ensure that businesses are equipped with the technical and financial …

Cruise passengers land after two weeks at sea over virus fears

Passengers on a cruise ship that was turned away from ports around Asia over fears they could be carrying the new coronavirus finally began disembarking in Cambodia on Friday.

#TECH: Many lonely hearts are still falling for online fake lovers

It’s heartbreaking that so many lonely hearts are still falling for online fake lovers, writes Nur Zarina Othman

Samsung officially introduces 2020 4K QLED TVs

There will be four ranges in Europe

Civilian dies in ceasefire violation at Poonch

In a tragic incident, a civilian was killed in an unprovoked firing during a ceasefire between the borders in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

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

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

Pulwama Attack Helped BJP to Play Its Ideological Game in Kashmir

Pulwama attack reinforced public paranoia and legitimized the Balakot strike that made Modi 2.0 possible.

How multi-party politics changed Kenya's economy

The economy was destabilised and the regime found itself in difficulties.

Cross Country: Moment of truth beckons

Rono had his moment of glory in 2013.

Paula Radcliffe admits controversial hybrid Nike trainers may have given Brigid Kosgei the advantage to beat her women's marathon world record

Paula Radcliffe has admitted the improved tracks and newer trainers worn since her world record marathon win in 2003 may have made beating her record easier.

New Zealands Waitangi Day promotes Nationalism and Militarism - SEG

Every year, New Zealand’s national day attracts wall-to-wall media coverage of events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland, where government ministers, other political leaders, tribal leaders and religious figures give speeches, ostensibly summing up the state of the nation.

Meru MCA dies after short illness

Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.

Car-sized prehistoric South American turtle was built for battle

One of the largest turtles that ever lived prowled the lakes and rivers of northern South America from about 13 million years ago to 7 million years ago - and this car-sized freshwater beast was built for battle.

Secret Life of the Zoo viewers are left 'angry' at BULLYING fish for refusing to let the 'runt' of the aquarium leave the water to feed

Dominant mudskipper Arnie was seen bullying the 'runt' of the aquarium Danny in last night's episode of Channel 4's Secret Life of the Zoo.

Varun Tej Planning To Team Up With THIS Director Again?

Varun Tej is reportedly prepping for his next film which is said to be a boxing drama. The untitled project, which is expected to go on floors pretty soon, will be helmed by the first time director Kiran Korrapati.

Iana and Oryx officially unveiled for Rainbow Six Siege

I'm in space - spaaaaaaaaaace

Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans

There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.

Aditya Narayan Reveals The Truth About Tying The Knot With Neha Kakkar On Indian Idol 11

For a while now, the reports of Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar getting married to Aditya Narayan have been swirling around in the media. And now, in the latest viral video from the sets of reality show Indian Idol 11, the duo is seen gearing up for their ‘wedding’.

Judge rules estranged Muslim wife's Sharia marriage is NOT VALID under English Law in landmark High Court ruling - leaving her a 'limited' claim on his cash and property in divorce row

Nasreen Akhter wanted a divorce from her husband Mohammed Shabaz Khan who she married in a religious 'nikah' ceremony carried out by an imam in 1998.

Presidency responds to Malema's 'GBV challenge'

Responding to Malema on Friday, Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko, said the president had consistently said on the record ...

RBI’s lending push amid inflation to crimp fixed deposit (FD) returns

Soon after the RBI monetary policy review earlier this month, banks dropped their fixed deposit rates. Mint explains the implications of the RBI action

These hilarious Valentine’s Day 2020 memes are totally relatable to Single people

As couples across the world are marking Valentine's Day, for some, it's just another huge reminder that you're still riding that #single train even though you're totally awesome.

Major roading contract awarded

Fulton Hogan have won the road maintenance contract and will officially take over the work in May 2020.

Married NHS consultant, 54, accused of affairs with two patients he treated in A&E is CLEARED of misconduct as disciplinary panel slams 'defective' hospital investigation into the claims

Dr Richard MacCallum, 54, was accused of having sex with two patients who were admitted to A&E at Stirling Royal Infirmary in Scotland, where Dr MacCallum was a consultant.

Walk for Life participants to pray ‘Oratio’ against virus

Participants to the annual Walk for Life which will be held early today, February 15, will join hands in praying the Oratio Imperata against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which has affected thousands of individuals and killed over a thousand people worldwide.

S. Sudan ‘unity’ army not ready for peace as deadline looms

Mapel, South Sudan | AFP |  At a remote and spartan bush barracks in South Sudan, a motley collection of government soldiers and their rebel enemies chanted in unison, raising their mock wooden guns to the sky. “South Sudan! Victory!” they cried out, as women ululated. Troops from both sides of the battlefield broke into song …

Yash’s Blockbuster Entry Scene Makes The Loudest Impact; Ingredient To Hit Films. Here’s Proof!

Superstar Yash has made a huge impact on the entire nation after the super success of KGF: Chapter 1 and the fans have never left a chance to show their love. KGF 2 is in making already and the audiences are very excited to see the next chapter unfold. But, what makes each of his movies more exciting is the blockbuster

Is your Valentine's Day diamond a FAKE? Expert reveals a simple trick to prove your engagement ring is the real deal with a sheet of white paper and a pen

FEMAIL spoke to Tobias Kormind, founder of 77 Diamonds, who revealed how to test a diamond by drawing a black line on a piece of paper and placing it on top to see if the mark shows through.

Woman, 25, is attacked by a SEA LION while swimming in Australia and forced to undergo operation on her leg

Elena Precillia was swimming underwater off the coast of Western Australia with a raft of sea lions when one of them lunged for the bottom of her leg.

New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes

Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.

Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan

Julius Malema said Ramaphosa continued to create long-term plans focused on consultations, which have had little results ...

Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones

IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.

KLM apologizes for discriminatory note prompted by coronavirus fear

KLM issued an apology on Friday after a note posted on a toilet door on a flight from Amsterdam to Seoul caused an online uproar earlier this week. The note stated only in Korean that the toilet was

DA assures no ASF in Caraga region

BUTUAN CITY – “No cause for alarm because there is no case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeastern Mindanao due to tighter measures to prevent the contagious disease from entering Caraga region,” stressed Emmylou T. Presilda, regional spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture said.

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Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections

A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.

Just Before Bigg Boss 13 Finale, Old Video Of Sidharth Shukla's Fight With Arjun Kapoor Goes Viral

Just a day before Bigg Boss 13’s grand finale, an old video from Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 has surfaced online, which shows Sidharth Shukla having a massive showdown with host Arjun Kapoor. The video has gone viral on social media.

Varoufakis promises to release alleged recordings of 2015 Eurogroup sessions, after 'snub' by Greek parliament president

Controversial former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who convincingly re-emerged on Greece's political scene after the July 2019 elections as the leader of a small Parliament-represented party, on Friday promised to release what he said are tape-recorded sessions of Eurogroup meetings in 2015.

Tax dept notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes

In September 2019, the govt announced a cut in base corporate tax for existing companies to 22% from the current 30%.The effective tax rate for existing units will be 25.17% as compared to 34.94% now

Oru Kutti Kathai Song: Master Vijay Teaches Us How To Stay Happy

Vijay starrer Tamil film Master’s first single Oru Kutti Kathai song is all set to release today at 5 pm.

SpiceJet reports 21% rise in Q3 profit to ₹78 crore

If the airline had not recognized such ‘other income’, it would have reported a loss of ₹173.19 crore.Expenses at the airline increased by about 56% from a year ago to about ₹3,848.61 crore in Q3

A simple, straightforward approach to protein modification

Proteins are essential parts of organisms; thus, they are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional molecules to their structures is a common and important step in many fields.

Jitters infect trading, Fed withdraws

A large increase in reported coronavirus infected patients saw European and US investors step away from shares in overnight trading. Initial jitters were eased by a WHO official’s statement that the increase was simply a full accounting of cases so far. US indices recovered and made gains, until the US Federal Reserve announced it was tapering its repurchase agreement program, effectively withdrawing liquidity.

Seohyun to face her deepest pain in ‘Hello, Dracula’

Singer-turned-actor Seohyun of Girls Generation is returing to the small screen with JTBC’s new short drama series “Hello, Dracula,” which is slated to air this week. Despite the title, the two-part series is not a fantasy thriller about vampires. It is a realistic but warm story about people of different generations who face their deepest fears to take the next step in their lives. The new drama ...

How The Internet Killed the Meet-Cute

Meet cutes are some of the most iconic scenes in romantic comedies, but now feel like a rarity in real life.

New NIRA board tasked to expedite issuance of identity cards

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice has tasked the newly appointed Board Members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to restore confidence among citizens in the issuance of the National Identity Cards. Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo said several Ugandans have been left in a state of uncertainty by the delays …

I’m the Sex Doctor’s Daughter

On growing up in the shadow of Dr. Drew

Madhubala’s Biopic Is Not Happening, Says Sister Madhur Brij Bhushan

Screen icon Madhubalas sister has revealed that a biopic that was planned on the late star with Imtiaz Ali attached as a director is not moving forward because of familys opposition. Madhubalas sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, said the biopic isnt happening as of now.

CSC offers course on emotional intelligence

As far as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is concerned, emotional intelligence (EI) is needed by government leaders to manage people well.

Palaeolithic rock art 'sanctuary' containing more than 100 fragile carvings of animals and abstract shapes revealed in a Spanish cave

Researchers identified the carvings in a hard to reach cave called Cova de la Font Major, near the village of L'Espluga de Francolí.

Too rich to bribe: Diack tells court in Russian doping graft

The trial is now set to start in June.

Ramaphosa’s speech underscores weak SA credit outlook – Fitch

Fitch says Ramaphosa's speech left important questions unanswered.

Sandiganbayan convicts, acquits ex-DepEd officials of graft, malversation charges

The Sandiganbayan Second Division has convicted former Department of Education (DepEd) Region IX Director Jesus Loretizo Nieves of two counts of graft, while his co-accused, Accountant III Marilou T. Tolosa, has been acquitted of all charges.

Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera

At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.

Assad regime helicopter is shot down for the second time in four days as rebels boost attacks on Syrian government

The Syrian National Coalition shared footage of a burning helicopter crashing to the ground as they announced the aircraft had been downed. Pictured is the first attack.

BIR: Taxpayers should use online tax payment facilities

As the filing of the 2019 income tax returns nears, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked yesterday all taxpayers to make use of the online payment system which is more convenient and easy to use.

Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.

Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings for £1 ahead of Valentine's Day- double last year's figure - but would YOU be brave enough to propose with one?

The discount store offers a range of £1 'Bling Rings' as well as £1 'Man Bands', available across the UK, which are designed to be used as placeholders, but social media users are not impressed.

Rio Tinto and STAS to commercialise aluminium filtration technology

Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Canadian firm STAS to commercialise an advanced compact filtration (ACF) technology for aluminium cast houses.

Russell Dickerson Reveals Romantic Valentine's Day Plans With Wife Kailey

It will be a low-key Valentine's Day for Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey! The couple, who just finished refurbishing a house in Nashville, will spend the day in their new home, preferring to stay in instead of going out.“We love to stay in,” Dickerson told PEOPLE. “We love cooking [...]

Karapatan opposes amendments to Human Security Act

Human rights group Karapatan has strongly opposed the amendments to Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security Act of 2007 saying these would institutionalize fascism, martial law and wholesale violations of human rights.

With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways

The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week.The train will originate from different locations -- north, south, east and west -- so that people from across country can avail its services

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

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

HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously

MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.

'Don't be showing your face at the weekend!': Man called STORM DENNISS gets trolled online by people begging him not to ruin their homes and gardens

Storm Denniss, 24, of Whitby, Yorkshire, was given the name Storm because he was born a particularly blustery night in March 1995.

Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.

Election Commission welcomes apex court order on candidates with criminal record

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

Lakmé Fashion Week 2020: Malaika Arora Looks Splendid On The Runway For Varun Chakkilam

Malaika Arora stunned one and all as she walked down the runway at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020 in Mumbai. She made an appearance as the showstopper for celebrated designer Varun Chakkilam. The model and actress never ceases to amaze us all with her gorgeousness.

Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients

The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...

Kitgum in final preparation for St Janani Luwum day

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district is in final preparation to host the 43rd commemoration anniversary for the former Church of Uganda Archbishop, The most Rev Janani Luwum. This year’s memorial anniversary will be celebrated at Luwum’s ancestral village in Wii-Gweng village in Mucwini sub county, Kitgum district on Sunday, February 16th where …

Japanese airport introduces dog toilet for travelling pets

OSAKA: The Osaka International Airport which serves as a popular tourist spot in western Japan, including Kyoto and Kobe, is set to become the first airport in Japan to be equipped with toilets for exclusive use by dogs.

Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student

Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the

Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans

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Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer

A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.

Woman reveals she ended her 15-year friendship with 'self-absorbed' bridezilla who threatened to FIRE her as bridesmaid if she didn't buy a designer dress or pay $1,500 for the bachelorette party

An anonymous woman, from the US, who was asked to be bridesmaid by a pal, took to Reddit and told how their 15 year friendship ended due to her 'bridezilla' demands.

Another rate cut early March, stimulus package end-February?

KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a monetary policy adjustment, on top of a fiscal stimulus package, to boost Malaysia’s economy soon is getting higher.

Hong Kong pledges nearly R50bn as city seeks to contain spread of coronavirus

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged handouts totalling HK$25 billion to the Hospital Authority and businesses grappling with the coronavirus outbreak.

SC lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi- NCR

The ban was imposed in the wake of high levels of pollution .The order was passed while hearing several matters related to pollution in Delhi-NCR

Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI

Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore

Cheet-ing death! Impala survives after shaking off five cheetahs in Kenya

British photographer Kevin Rooney, 53, captured the miracle escape in the Naboisho Conservancy. The male buck was stalked by a mother cheetah who was then joined by her four cubs.

Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country

KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.

Rashami Desai Reveals Her Learning From The House Of Bigg Boss

Speaking about the long journey coming to an end, Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai is seen engaging in a fun conversation with Asim Riaz and Mahira Sharma.

S. Korean, Canadian FMs agree on efforts to boost bilateral economic ties

The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada agreed Friday to make efforts to expand bilateral economic cooperation and bolster exchanges of high-level officials. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne held talks in Munich on the sidelines of a three-day security forum that opened Friday, according to the foreign ministry. The top diplomats agreed to increase exc...

TRB Ventures targets over RM8bil in property deals this year

KUALA LUMPUR: TRB Ventures Sdn Bhd is targeting over 50 per cent increase in new property sales to 21,000 units worth over RM8 billion this year via its property marketplace platform, MHub.

ISE 2020: Dali showcases Rubicon 2 C active system and in-wall speakers

We spotted Dali's latest active wireless speakers on display at the ISE show in Amsterdam

MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures

KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

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

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

Salman Khan Is Against Sidharth Shukla Winning Bigg Boss 13 Claims Kamaal R Khan

Recently, ex-Bigg Boss contestant Kamaal R Khan claimed that Bigg Boss 13’s host Salman Khan is against the idea of Sidharth Shukla being the winner of the show.

Malaysia's modest GDP growth in line with neighbouring countries: Azmin

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent last year is considered better than some of its neighbours, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space

The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.

Exports dip 1.66% in January

The trade deficit was $15.05 billion in January 2019.Imports too declined by 0.75$ $41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $15.17 billion during the month under review

BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws

A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.

WATCH: A roundup of IOL's Top 5 stories this week

From a viral office sex video and swimming snakes to the EFF disrupting SONA, here are the stories that held the attention of our readers this week.

Luke Bryan Reveals Cover of Upcoming 'Born Here, Live Here, Die Here' Album

With a little more than two months to go before Luke Bryan's Born Here, Live Here, Die Here album is released, the singer just revealed the cover of his seventh studio record. The album, which includes both 'Knockin' Boots' and his current single, 'What She Wants Tonight,' will be released on [...]

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

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

Klopp: Break brought welcome respite for players

Klopp said the break will have done his squad the world of good.

ISE 2020: all the news and highlights

We're on the ground at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to bring you all the news and pictures from the world's biggest pro AV show

Here are the 5 best horror games releasing in 2020

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Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive

A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected

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OFF MY CHEST: Open letter to all my exes on Valentine’s

It’s that time of the year again when love is in the air, land and sea.

Light touch on the skin loses its pleasure in people with migraine

A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, builds on the sensorial characteristics of migraine patients.

World Bank questions Uganda’s growth with no jobs

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has said Uganda should ask hard questions on why the country is growing but not creating enough jobs and people incomes remain stagnant. In the Economic update for Uganda launched on Thursday, the international lender said Uganda’s level of per capita income – that is money …

UK's first Muslim Pride festival will be held in London this year after LGBTQI charity raised £10, 000 in crowdfunding campaign - and they insist 'Islamophobia won't stop them'

The UK's first Muslim Pride festival will be held in London on Saturday April 11 this year as Imaan, Europe's biggest charity supporting LGBTQI Muslims, celebrate their 20th anniversary.

Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive

A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.

Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains

Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.

Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea

Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus

PhonePe earmarks ₹800 crore marketing budget to take on competition

It has signed up Alia Bhatt to create awareness.The platform aims add over 100 million users every year

Smelling your romantic partner’s T-shirt improves sleep efficiency

Forget counting sheep. If you really want a good night's sleep, all you may need is your romantic partner's favorite T-shirt wrapped around your pillow.

Wannabe influencer threatens to 'make or break' family-run business online unless he gets free car exhaust... only for garage boss to turn the tables and shame HIM on social media instead

Dave Aspden asked Lancashire garage owner Gary Faulkner for a free exhaust to be fitted on his Vauxhall Cavalier. The garage agreed but Mr Aspden never booked and was told he had to wait.

Singapore teens behind viral 'How to spread Covid-19' video identified

SINGAPORE: The police on Wednesday said that they have identified two youths involved in filming a video in a supermarket in which one of them drinks from two unpurchased drinks and put them back on the shelf. The video has been circulating online.

Elderly woman found dead in Rosmalen apartment; Man in custody

A criminal investigation was underway after the body of a dead woman was found in Rosmalen early Friday morning. Police did not reveal the identity of the woman, but said she likely resided at the

CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting

Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.

Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China

Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.

Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed 'Inspector Clouseau' is spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a rare sighting of the rosy giant

The two-tonne marine beast lives around Lady Elliot Island and a series of stunning photographs were taken by a bemused Finnish photographer called Kristian Laine.

Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission

Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.

Rate him on TRIPAdvisor! Astonishing moment waiter falls over carrying four meals but keeps hold of ALL the plates 

Jamie Shoebridge, 24, was waiting on a table at a steakhouse in Nottingham when he lost his footing and crashed to the ground with four plates in hand.

The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape

Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.

Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts

“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…

Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest

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

Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones

UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.

South African public sector union says wage deal not open for review

Nehawu says the wage agreements are 'sacrosanct'.

QC court issues warrant of arrest vs Trillanes

The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court–Branch 138 on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others in connection with their conspiracy to commit sedition case.

Duane 'Dog' Chapman Claims 'Dr. Oz' Proposal Was 'Not Rehearsed' or Staged

Duane 'Dog' Chapman is defending his proposal to Moon Angell on The Dr. Oz Show as completely genuine amid rumors that he had planned the romantic gesture in order to get ratings on his exclusive interview. The Dog the Bounty Hunter star opened up to Entertainment Tonight in a new interview, [...]

Ex-SC CJ Bersamin named GSIS head

Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is the new head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

Proposed EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of EU GNI, or 1.095 trillion euros

Chairman of EU leaders proposed the next EU 2021-2027 budget at 1.074% of the EU's gross national income (GNI), or 1.095 trillion euros, Reuters repor

Zespri welcomes successful defence of IP rights of kiwifruit growers

Zespri has welcomed the successful result of legal action taken against a former kiwifruit grower who took Zespri’s protected plant material to China where it has continued to spread, as well as the awarding of almost $15 million in damages.

Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One

This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.

Skyrmions like it hot: Spin structures are controllable even at high temperatures

A joint research project of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that previously demonstrated the use of new spin structures for future magnetic ...

Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells

The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast ...

Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages

NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.

Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost

Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...

Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level

For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...

Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles

A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...

How the other half romance! From a £3,000 bouquet to an 'everything is pink supper', Tatler reveals the ultimate status symbols for a SERIOUSLY posh Valentine’s Day

British society bible Tatler has shared its pick of the ultimate status symbols that you'll need if you're trying to woo a well-heeled man or woman this weekend.

FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth

irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget

Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe

AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.

NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system

NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...

Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season

Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...

Crown and Moriori sign a Deed of Settlement - Andrew Little

A Deed of Settlement agreeing redress for historical Treaty claims has been signed by the Crown and Moriori at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced.

Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique

The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...

New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers

Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...

Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion

Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.

Vanessa Bryant honors daughter Gianna by renaming charity ‘Mamba & Mambacita’ after her and Kobe

KOBE Bryant’s heartbroken widow said today that she is renaming her husband’s foundation to honor daughter Gianna, who was also killed in last month’s helicopter crash.

A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state

IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release, IP3Rs integrate signals from different cellular pathways and metabolic states. Not surprisingly, ...

Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr

The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...

Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water

Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.

UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.

Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow

Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...

The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations

For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...

Nuvia Will Challenge Intel and AMD For Hyperscaler CPU Sockets Using Custom ARM Design

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Catalyst deposition on fragile chips

Electrocatalysts can help to obtain chemicals from renewable raw materials or to use alternative energy sources. But testing new catalysts brings challenges.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax

Paris, France | AFP |  Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …

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

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

Corruption and mismanagement to blame for SA poor economy - Cosatu

Reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA, Cosatu warned the government not to outsource its developmental obligations to the private sector.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return for Prince Andrew's 60th family birthday dinner because they 'already have commitments' - but plan to send a video message, royal expert claims

British media correspondent Neil Sean told Fox News it is an 'open secret' that the couple declined the invite to celebrate Harry's uncle's birthday on February 19.

'Drunk' woman slams her BMW into a boulder at 100mph at 2am, flies through the air and then gets out acting like 'nothing happened'

Marisela Ovalle, 27, ripped across 4th Street and Daisy Avenue at 2am Thursday, smashing her 4 Series coupe into a boulder and sending the car flying through Long Beach.

Antibiotic resistance poses a growing risk during pandemics

Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a "superbug" enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.

Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business

The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.

Q&A: Coronavirus likely to infect the global economy

The rapid development of China's coronavirus crisis coincided with the annual idling of much of the country's economic activity due to the Lunar New Year break, which typically runs for a week or two. ...

Uber to open headquarters in Amsterdam's Zuidas

Uber's new international headquarters will be located on the Zuidas in Amsterdam. The company behind the taxi app with the same name plans to move into the monumental Tripolis park in 2022, the

Royal fan who sent a birthday card to Princess Mary of Denmark receives a 'strange' reply telling her the royal does not share photos or autographs ‘on grounds of principle’

Royal enthusiast Katherine from Germany sent Denmark's Crown Princess Mary a card to wish her well on her 38th birthday, but received a 'strange' reply, which she shared to Instagram.

Locust invasion is set to leave East Africa on the verge of famine, UN official warns

A billion locusts are eating their way through farmlands in eastern Africa and their population could increase by 500 times in the next four months - leaving the region facing famine, UN officials warn.

Exports decline 1.7% in January, trade deficit widens to $15 billion

During the first 10 months of the current fiscal, while exports contracted 1.9%, imports shrank 8.1%.Of the 30 major items in India’s export and import baskets, 21 export items and 17 imported goods fell

Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere

Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...

'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change

Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...

Using noise to enhance optical sensing

In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...

Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes

A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...

Lady Gaga Dons Bold Bleached Eyebrows in New Selfie

Lady Gaga fans did a double take Wednesday when the songstress showed off her newly-bleached eyebrows in a makeup-free selfie on Instagram. Gaga, 33, revealed yet another bold aspect of her beauty look while donning a turquoise blue crewneck sweater with her cotton candy pink hair tied into a [...]

Brexit investments paying off for UK mining companies

UK mining sector earnings have increased by over £2bn since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, according to analysis of the latest ONS figures.

Kobe Bryant Public Memorial Details Reportedly Revealed

Plans for Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant's public memorial at the Staples center in downtown Los Angeles are being nailed down, with TMZ reporting that details are set to be released today, a little more than a week before the Feb. 24 service. Although little information has been confirmed to the [...]

School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin

All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.

Mourinho backs Spurs ace in coronavirus video row

Mourinho put the 23-year-old's Snapchat video down to "a young generation" error.

136 million euros to energise Macedonia

Greek City Times Article

Harvey Weinstein was turned on by the 'fear' in his accusers' eyes and thought he was a 'master of the universe' says prosecutor who tells jury his isolation of victims is the 'hallmark of a predator'

In her closing statements on Friday, Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzi told jurors that Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial was all about 'power, manipulation and abuse'.

Online scam reveals a lack of controls

Experts say that the possible theft of $4.1 million in public funds shows problems in public administration systems and that cybercrime continues to accelerate

Gayle King Reacts to Snoop Dogg's Apology Amid Kobe Bryant Controversy

Gayle King has responded after Snoop Dogg apologized to her following comments he made in regards to King's recent interview with former WNBA star Lisa Leslie, during which she asked Leslie about the sexual assault allegations against Kobe Bryant.'I accept the apology and understand the raw [...]

Income Tax Department busts ₹2000 crore black money racket in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Searches conducted by the department earlier this month covered more than 40 premises.Chandrababu Naidu’s associate was covered in the search operation

Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...

The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems

Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...

Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization

Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.

AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration

Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.

Gwyneth Paltrow Admits She Made Her Daughter Cry While Teaching Her How to Drive

Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, is 15, which means she's learning to drive, though lessons with her mom didn't go so well. During a visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Paltrow opened up about her daughter's milestone, revealing that she made Apple cry during one outing.According to Paltrow, [...]

Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites

Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...

Teranga secures approvals to acquire stake in Massawa Gold Project

Teranga has secured approvals to proceed to conclude the previously announced acquisition of a 90% stake in the Massawa Gold Project in Senegal, Africa.

EU says India has taken steps to restore normalcy in Kashmir, calls for swift withdrawal of remaining curbs

The European Union spokeswoman said we recognise the serious security concerns, but it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.The comment comes after the 25 EU diplomats visited Kashmir on Wed and Thu and ahead of a meeting of the envoys with India’s NSA Ajit Doval

Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns

Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...

How we're preparing for our fiery future

New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.

Using big data to combat catastrophes

In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...

Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell

A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.

Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells

Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.

Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain

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

Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique

A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...

Child sexual abuse images just 'three clicks away', warns UK authorities

Paedophiles can access child abuse images online in just three clicks, the National Crime Agency in Britain warned.

Image: Bolivian highland heart

For Valentine's Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical formation in the dramatic landscape of the southern highlands of Bolivia.

Experts call for halving fatal road accidents by year 2030

Over 1.3 million people die in traffic accidents every year. Consequently, traffic accidents are the most common cause of death in certain age groups. The world's experts are now gathering in Stockholm ...

ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report

ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.

Improving cybersecurity is imperative

As the custodian of the people's property and their most confidential information, the government has the responsibility to have secure and safe cybernetic systems, with maximum internal controls and administrative protocols that effectively prevent any fraudulent action.

Status update: OSIRIS-REx Osprey Flyover

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft safely executed a 0.4-mile (620-m) flyover of the backup sample collection site Osprey as part of the mission's Reconnaissance B phase activities. Preliminary telemetry, however, ...

NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots

Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.

Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China

It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi's boyfriend: classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing.

Dhanush Locks Another Film With Karnan Director Mari Selvaraj?

Dhanush is working with director Mari Selvaraj for the very first time and the shooting for their film Karnan is already happening at a brisk pace. The movie went on floors last month and later Dhanush even shared a still from his film on his Twitter account.

B/Gen. Bathan of ‘Traslacion’ snafu promoted twice in a week

The Philippine National Police (PNP) bared on Friday another round of reorganization in its rank, including the promotion anew of a general who confiscated a journalist's phone during the

China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients

China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment

Study: Survival rates have improved after kidney transplantation during childhood

An analysis of information from Australia indicates that survival after kidney transplantation during childhood has improved drastically over the last 40 years, led by decreases in deaths from cardiovascular disease and infection.

Dreadbox NYX 2 review

Dreadbox NYX 2 review

Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies

Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.

Tax service suddenly halts thousands of provisional tax refunds; MPs want explanation

The Tax Authority suspended the provisional tax refund of 124,000 people in January, a significant increase compared to the between 79 thousand and 82 thousand halted in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott, 79, shuns the cameras and avoids interviews as he picks up knighthood at Buckingham Palace amid backlash over his conviction for assaulting ex lover

The convicted domestic abuser shunned all media while picking up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today. The 79-year-old was found guilty of beating up Margaret Moore in 1996.

China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected

BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.

Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies

Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’

DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers

CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.

#Showbiz: 'I choose what my heart tells me even if people think it is wrong' — Diana Danielle

KUALA LUMPUR: Actress and TV host Datin Diana Danielle may despise toxic people but at the end of the day, she always chooses to forgive.

Lakme Fashion Week: Tabu Walks The Runway For Gaurang Shah Whilst Narrating A Poem On Womanhood

Day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020 witnessed the showcasing of a stunning collection from designer Gaurang Shah named Garam Masala. Bollywood powerhouse Tabu was seen walking down the runway in a gorgeous black saree made using Kanjeevaram and Patan patola fabrics.

3 suspected NPA rebels killed in Ilocos Sur encounter

STA. LUCIA, Ilocos Sur – Three suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) died after a brief firefight with joint operatives of the army and police in Barangay Namatican, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur on Thursday evening.

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

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

Stock investors say Ramaphosa’s speech was too light on details

Market participants will look for answers in the budget speech.

Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground

Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.

Why women are going braless at work: Relaxed dress codes is driving a trend for female employees to ditch their underwear - but would YOU be brave enough to do it?

A growing number of ladies around the world are ditching their underwires altogether, even at the office. Here FEMAIL brings you a selection of women who have gone bra-free.

Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79

Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.

Sanford reveals first-of-its-kind electric chiller van

Kiwi seafood company Sanford is putting New Zealand’s first fully electric chiller van on the road.

London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus

Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.

Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First

The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.

Chinese husband escorts his doctor wife to work by driving behind her to ensure he doesn’t catch coronavirus from her… as she walks through the rain at 3am

The female paediatrician, who works in a hospital treating coronavirus patients, had been staying away from home out of concerns that she could catch the disease and pass it onto her partner

Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount

BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).

Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson

Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today that Tairāwhiti rangatahi will benefit from an investment made by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme.

2012 Delhi gang rape case: SC rejects Vinay's plea against rejection of mercy petition by President

The Delhi High Court, on 5 January, had given all the four death-row convicts one week to exhaust their legal options in the case.The date of execution, initially fixed for 22 January, was postponed and later fixed for 1 February

Kobe Bryant Public Memorial Tickets: Reported Price Holds Significance for NBA Legend and Daughter Gianna

Event organizers are putting special thought into the details of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant's upcoming public memorial. Set to take place almost a month after the fatal Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed their lives as well as the lives of seven others, the price of tickets [...]

Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus ‘dirty team’

The 38-year-old volunteered to join staff on isolation wards -- dubbed

'Stranger Things' Season 4 Teaser Trailer Released, Major Character Returns

Everyone's favorite chief of police is back — though he's not in Hawkins anymore. On Friday, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 4, and the 50-second clip holds a major clue about the fate of one long-thought dead character. That’s right, David Harbour's [...]

Jeremy Vine is left stunned after a caller called him a 'c***' live on air during Valentine's Day phone in

Jeremy Vine was left lost for words after a caller told him he was a 'c***' live on air during a Valentine's Day debate phone in on Friday morning.

‘Bikoy’ set to post bail

Peter Joemel Advincula alias “Bikoy” is set to post bail next week over the conspiracy to commit sedition case he is facing before the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC).

Joe Jonas Posts Valentine's Day Message to Reportedly Pregnant Wife Sophie Turner

Love is in the air for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner as the Jonas Brothers artist and Games of Thrones star celebrate Valentine's Day while allegedly expecting their first child together. Just one day after the couple's baby news was first reported by Just Jared and Us Weekly, Jonas shared a [...]

Kontra Daya prods Comelec to resolve complaints against Cardema

Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to already resolve the pending complaints against the Duterte Youth party-list of disqualified nominee Ronald Cardema.

Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath

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

Ramaphosa plan no quick fix for SA’s energy woes

Industry experts are looking for timelines.

Goldman Sachs-backed intel analytics co Cyfirma raises funds from Z3Partners

The firm has raised $8 million till date.Funds to be used to enhance its predictive capabilities

Numsa vows to appeal after court rejects bid to block SAA job cuts

An application by two trade unions to block job cuts at struggling state-owned airline SAA was rejected by the country's labour court.

Forest fertilization with paper mill residues

Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...

Aerial locust spray unsustainable- Expert

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Government’s proposal to use aerial spraying against desert locusts is unsustainable, an official from the Desert Locust Control Organization for East Africa, DLCO- EA has revealed. Mehari Tesafayohannes, the Chief Information and Forecasting Officer-DLCO-EA told local government leaders drawn from Acholi, Karamoja, Lango and Teso that the aerial spray …

Duterte promotes local tourism amid COVID-19 scare

President Duterte has urged Filipinos to travel with him around the Philippines amid growing concern over the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.

Flight centre resumes sales of SAA tickets

The insurer linked to flight centre reinstated insolvency cover for SAA.

Arrest in Wairoa overnight

A 29-year-old Black Power Frasertown prospect was arrested last night following a short fleeing driver incident and foot chase by Wairoa Police.

David Harbour returns from the dead as Jim Hopper in the season four trailer of Stranger Things

The first trailer for Stranger Things' fourth season is here. And the 50-second teaser has fans talking, as the fate of series favorite Jim Hopper is revealed.

Zimbabwe battles to clear huge passport backlog

Country seeks to clear more than 400,000 passports dating as far back as 2018.

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

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

New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species

Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...

What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'

The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.

'The Walking Dead' Actor Josh Turner Arrested in Tennessee on Outstanding Assault Warrant

Actor Josh Turner, who is best known for his work on The Walking Dead, was arrested Wednesday in Newport, Tennessee, on an outstanding warrant from Oregon on an alleged assault. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office told Knoxville News that Turner is still behind bars on Thursday as he awaits [...]

Gisele Bundchen Shares Photo and Her and Tom Brady Eating Cake and Fans Are Concerned

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are known for staying in shape and being healthy. However, when Bundchen recently posted a photo of her Brady and their son Benjamin eating cake, fans were a little concerned with the star NFL quarterback. Bundchen took to Instagram to post a photo of the three eating [...]

'Love Island' Season 2 Premiere Date Announced

Love Island USA is coming back! CBS made an aptly timed announcement on Valentine's Day to announce that Season 2 of Love Island will premiere Thursday, May 21, setting up a summer full of wild twists, turns and — of course — romance. The network announced that host Arielle Vandenberg and [...]

Prince William and Kate Middleton Taking Break From Royal Duties Amid Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Exit

Prince William and Kate Middleton will be taking a brief break from their royal duties as they spend more time with children Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4, as they take their half-term break from Thomas's Battersea school in London between Feb. 17 and 21. The family, which also [...]

Betway Cup: Has the domestic competition lost its allure?

Most games are played in Machakos with very few fans attending due to travel logistics.

Pune session court transfers hearings of Elgar Parishad case to NIA court

A Pune sessions court on Friday allowed the transfer of the politically sensitive Bhima Koregaon case to an NIA court in Mumbai after Uddhav Thackeray-led-Maharashtra government gave a nod by giving 'No Objection' to the NIA taking over the probe.

Cosatu says SA seeks to cut 30 000 state jobs, freeze pay

That’s part of the state’s proposal to reduce its wage bill, according to the union.

Storm Dennis and spring-like temperatures in NL on Sunday

Storm Dennis is on its way and expected to hit the Netherlands during the early hours on Sunday morning, followed by a stormy day with unseasonably mild temperatures, according to Weeronline. Dennis

Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.

Ethiopian MPs ratify law criminalising hate speech

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

PAN to become inoperative after 31 March if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax department

The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on 31 March, 2020.Till 27 January, 2020, over 30.75 crore PANs have already been linked to Aadhaar.

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

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

How the Hell Did This Live Frog Get Inside a Green Pepper? An Investigation

A way too deep investigation into how a frog found its way into a Quebec couple's whole bell pepper.

Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …

The Queen wants Princes William and Harry to put on a 'united front' when the Sussexes return to London for Commonwealth Day in March, source tells Us Weekly

A source told Us Weekly that there's still 'tension behind closed doors', but the Queen is hoping for a united front when Meghan and Harry return to the UK for the Commonwealth Day service in March.

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

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

Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad

Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi would also address a gathering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Motera.The seating capacity of the sprawling stadium is 1.10 lakh and over a lakh people are likely to be present at the gathering

National Treasure returns to Flemington

Black Caviar will honour the race day named in her highest esteem.

SC threatens contempt against Bharti Airtel, Voda over non-payment of dues

The Supreme Court on Friday threatened contempt proceedings against top executives of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom firms for failing to comply with its directive to pay an estimated Rs 1.47 lakh crore in past dues, and asked whether there was no law left in the country.

EXCLUSIVE: This is the private $500k grave where Kobe and daughter Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side, decorated with Lakers colored flowers, pinwheels and rosaries placed on their headstone

Kobe Bryant and Gianna were laid to rest side-by-side last Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, California, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show.

Sick of fake tan stains? Laundry expert reveals how to keep your whites sparkling - from banishing yellow underarm marks to tinting them BLUE

Deyan Dimitrov, CEO of Laundryheap, a dry cleaning and laundry service operating across the UK, has shared his top tips for keeping your whites sparkling with FEMAIL.

'My friends thought I was dead': Clubber, 23, reveals her shocking injuries after she was hit in the face with a wine bottle that left her with a fractured jaw and smashed front teeth

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING. Cheyenne Mottishaw, 23, was outside Honeycomb nightclub in Sheffield during the attack which left her with a fractured jaw, split lip and smashed front teeth.

China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals

Beijing to punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing the deadly virus.Anyone returning to Beijing will be required to submit travel plans to their community in advance, the notice said.

Low turnout marks KVF league opener in Nyeri

Only five men's teams out of 12 and three women’s clubs honoured their league matches.

Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.

Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.

Nigerian prince, 62, turns his back on royal life back home where his brother is The Paramount Ruler of Odo-Ayandelu to spend his days hunting leaks for Thames Water in London

Akeem Adenuga, 62, comes from the state of Lagos, Nigeria, where his brother is Royal Majesty Oba Asunmo Ganiyu Aderibigbe Balogun, Jamade 1, Paramount Ruler of Odo-Ayandelu.

Motorists to pay more for fuel

Super petrol and diesel prices go up Sh2.67 and Sh2.13 respectively.

ESO telescope sees surface of dim Betelgeuse

Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. The stunning new images of the star's surface ...

National Squash championship | Saurav Ghosal and Joshna enter final

Pradhan prevails over Sandhu; Tanvi gets past Sunayna

Collision between a vehicle and a child on Memorial Drive, Hamilton

Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton.

Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed

Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered ...

Tiny, erratic protein motor movements revealed

The smallest proteins travel in our cells, completing deeply important tasks to keep our molecular mechanisms moving. They are responsible for transporting cargo, duplicating cells and more. Now, a research ...

'Grey's Anatomy' Teases How Justin Chambers Is Being Written out of Series

Grey's Anatomy is preparing to officially say goodbye to Dr. Alex Karev following actor Justin Chambers’ exit from the series, and Thursday night’s newest episode provided the best clue yet as to how his character will be written off the ABC medical drama. Given that Chambers had been a staple [...]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Lay off 15-Member London Staff Amid Royal Exit

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently residing in Canada after announcing their royal exit in January, and the couple has reportedly made a major change to their life in the U.K., letting go of all 15 staff members who served their office in Buckingham Palace.The Daily Mail reports that [...]

Kenya Cup play-off spots up for grabs

Oilers hope to beat the Deejays.

SPCA prosecutes man after he kicks and kills partner’s dog

A Christchurch man has been prosecuted by SPCA for kicking his partner’s dog so hard, she bled internally and died from her injuries.

Shaquille O'Neal Admits Kobe Bryant's Death Was 'Very Hard' to Fathom Ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend

The death of Kobe Bryant has been hard for all current and past NBA stars as he made a huge impact while playing. One of the most notable former players taking it the hardest is his former teammate, Shaquille O'Neal. Along with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson who are all hosts on [...]

Cruise ship passenger causes coronavirus scare in Sydney

Australian health officials tested a passenger onboard a cruise ship docked in Sydney harbor for a “respiratory illness” on Friday, causing passengers to fret about the potential of another shipboard outbreak of the coronavirus.

Luke Bryan Reveals Track List for 'Born Here, Live Here, Die Here'

Only a few hours after Luke Bryan revealed the cover for his upcoming Born Here, Live Here, Die Here album, the 43-year-old just shared the track list for his new record! The 10-song album, which will be released on April 24, includes only three songs that were written by Bryan.The album's title [...]

'Stranger Things' Season 4 Teaser Trailer Has Netflix Fans Freaking out Over What Was Revealed

Fans were sent into a frenzy on Friday after Netflix released the first teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 4. While the 50-second clip contained plenty of clues about what’s to come in the upcoming season, it wasn’t the fact that the series isn't in Hawkins anymore that sent social [...]

Watch Cam Perform 'Till There's Nothing Left' on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

Talk about a way to celebrate a new single! Cam just dropped 'Till There's Nothing Left,' from an upcoming new album, which she celebrated by performing the song on Late Night With Seth Meyers. 'Till There's Nothing Left' was inspired by Cam's feelings for her husband, Adam Weaver, especially [...]

Headteachers raise concerns before rollout of lower Secondary curriculum

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Curriculum Development Centre – NCDC moves to roll out the new lower secondary curriculum on February 17th, 2020, headteachers are raising several issues which they think should be addressed urgently. Their ignorance of the new curriculum could easily be seen on Thursday during a meeting with NCDC …

NCP chief Sharad Pawar faults Uddav Thackeray over transfer of Bhima-Koregaon case

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday in his first criticism of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after the alliance government formed in Maharashtra in November last year, said that the CM has made a wrong decission by letting the NIA take over the probe into the Elgar Parishad case.

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Major upgrade of Constellation Bus Station begins

Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.

British Tesco executive, 50, dies while paddle boarding off of Lanzarote

Ofer Deshe, 50, was pulled out of the sea by surfers after getting into difficulties off spectacular Famara Beach.

Shell Singapore employees instructed to work at home over coronavirus concerns

Shell instructed a number of its Singapore employees to work from home for the time being after the company confirmed that one employee was in close contact with someone who tested positive for

MTUC takes Kulasegaran to task over remarks against Solomon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has taken Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran to task over the latter's remarks against the congress’ secretary-general, J. Solomon.

New York prosecutor says disgraced Harvey Weinstein abused his power

New York prosecutors told jurors that Harvey Weinstein abused his power and lacked empathy in a closing argument.

Nigeria's Odoh on course to win Kitante Open

Kasozi on the other hand shot level par 72.

Israeli missile attack on Syria kills 7 fighters: monitor

A missile attack launched from Israel on military targets near Damascus overnight killed three Syrian and four Iranian fighters, a war monitor said Friday.

Dr M to announce economic stimulus package on Feb 27

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will announce an economic stimulus package on Feb 27 to mitigate the adverse external economic impacts brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak.

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

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

'Insatiable' Gets Canceled at Netflix After Two Seasons

It's been announced that Netflix has canceled the Debbie Ryan dark comedy series Insatiable after just two seasons. According to TV Line, the show will not be returning for a third season. The outlet confirmed the news after series actress Alyssa Milano eluded to it previously. When a Twitter [...]

Siddhant Chaturvedi Is On A Roll; A Year Since Gully Boy The Actor Has Signed Three Films

A year ago, on this day, one of Bollywoods iconic movies, Gully Boy hit theatres, presenting the debut of a powerhouse talent, Siddhant Chaturvedi. A year since Gully Boy, he claims his life has changed in a way that he could never imagine. Siddhant is on a roll in his acting career, having signed three films.

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

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

Malaysian Advertisers Association conference shelved over Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Council members of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) have postponed the MAA Marketer Conference 2020, which was scheduled for March 27.

KBL injects Sh40 million into Kenya Open

Karuku added that the continued partnership offers the brand an opportunity to interact with their consumers.

PBAPP warns of looming water crisis in Penang, Kedah

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has issued a third alert of a looming water crisis in the northern states after Kedah's Muda Dam water level dropped to a critical 7.44 per cent yesterday.

Kobe Bryant Public Memorial: Venue Taking Extra Efforts to Cut Down on Ticket Scalping

The memorial service for Kobe Byrant and Gianna Bryant will take place on Feb. 24 and the details of the event will be released shortly. However, the one thing we do know is scalping tickets will be very hard to come by. TMZ is reporting that the Staples Center — the location of the memorial [...]

Girl, 13, who claimed ten-year-old boy had fathered her unborn child admits she LIED… but says it was to hide the fact she had been raped in Russia

The 13-year-old girl, known only as Darya, has allegedly told police that a 15-year-old boy forced her to have sex after threatening to brand her a 'whore' on social media if she refused.

Pasig City partners with ARTA for first-ever LGU anti-red tape unit

The Pasig City government was the first local government unit (LGU) to forge a partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for the creation of a specialized unit against bureaucratic red tape.

Carrie Underwood's Son Isaiah Calls Maddie & Tae's Madison Marlow His Valentine

He might be only 4 years old, but Carrie Underwood's son, Isaiah, is already smitten with someone –- and it isn't his mother! Underwood shared on social media a humorous exchange she had with her firstborn, where she asked a question and got an unexpected, yet humorous, answer.This morning I [...]

Meru medics threaten strike

They will issue a notice next week as talks with the county have failed.

Meghan McCain Lays Into Joy Behar on 'The View' Over Donald Trump Comments: 'He Is President, Move On'

The View turned a bit more confrontational than usual on Valentine's Day when Meghan McCain laid into Joy Behar while the panel was discussing the upcoming presidential election. When Behar brought up Democratic presidential hopeful Mayor Michael Bloomberg, McCain argued that Behar and the media [...]

Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech, stocks flat

South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Celebrate Valentine's Day With Vacation to Dollywood

It might seem like an unlikely choice, but Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman celebrated Valentine's Day with a getaway to Dollywood! Urban, who just wrapped up hosting his seventh All for the Hall, shared a photo of the couple on social media, in a heart-shaped frame, made out of logs.View this post [...]

SUPERGIRL Ends With May's #42

Do do believe a girl can get cancelled?

WFP worried about impending food shortage in refugee settlements

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | World Food Programme-WFP is worried about the impending food shortage that is expected in May this year. The UN agency is running out of both food and monetary aid to support refugees in different parts of the country. WFP supports 1.2 million refugees in Uganda with food and monetary …

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

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

Vijay-Sangeetha, Ajith-Shalini & More: Star Couples Who Set Major Couple Goals This Valentines Day!

This Valentines Day, let us have a look at the most popular star couples of Tamil cinema who set major couple goals with their strong bonds. Read on...

Italy's most famous porn star, Cicciolina, 68, launches political party after government cut her pension - three decades after she was elected as an MP

Between 1987 and 1991 she served as an MP with the Radical Party and made headline-grabbing policy pledges, such as offering to have sex with Saddam Hussein in return for peace in Iraq.

QC mayor supports ABS-CBN’s bid for fresh franchise deal

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has strongly supported the pursuit of television network giant ABS-CBN for a fresh 25-year franchise deal to operate.

Dettol comes clean on Coronavirus 'cure' claims

Consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser, said they have not had access to the latest strain of the Coronavirus and were ...

Kenya in must-win tie against South Africa

In Friday’s matches, Tanzania's Juma Hamisi lost to Kenya's Peter Munuve.

Female elephant dies of acute poisoning

LAHAD DATU: An adult female elephant was found dead at the Bagahak 1 plantation, here, on Wednesday. It is believed that the elephant died from acute poisoning.

Indonesia cracks down on Valentine's Day celebrants

MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities.

The moment Sir Ernest Shackleton set off in a rowing boat to save his men: Photo capturing adventurer's last-ditch bid to save his crew on 1915 Antarctic mission is among set now up for sale for £40,000

Photographer Frank Hurley captured the reality of everyday life after Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance became stuck in ice during a 1914-17 expedition to Antarctica.

Charles Barkley Addresses Kobe Bryant's Controversial Past Ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend: 'You Have to Tell the Picture in Totality'

Ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend, the team from TNT’s Inside the NBA — Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson — sat down with Today show's Craig Melvin to share their thoughts on the late Kobe Bryant. At one point, the conversation came around to Bryant's [...]

After SC's warning, govt orders telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm tonight

After Supreme Court threatened contempt proceedings against top executives of of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom firms, the telecom department on Friday began issuing orders, asking firms to clear past dues immediately. The government has also asked telecom companies to pay their dues by 11.59 pm tonight

IMF and World Bank say poverty-stricken Somalia is eligible for debt relief

The IMF and World Bank have said that Somalia is eligible for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.

Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase

Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...

Kiir says will not change position on 32 states

Juba, South Sudan | AFP |  South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday dismissed international calls for compromise with his foes to break a deadlock that threatens a ceasefire in their six year war. Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are under increasing pressure to resolve their differences by February 22 and form a unity …

NSTP visit an eye-opener for Meiji University students

KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to expose undergraduates to the working world, six exchange students from Meiji University, Tokyo under the Summer School Programme paid a visit to The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (NSTP) yesterday.

Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning

Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...

DILG chief tells LGUs to ramp up ASF prevention efforts

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Friday asked all local government units (LGUs) to tighten up African swine flu (ASF) prevention efforts and similar control measures in their respective turfs.

Teams train sight on maiden varsity 7s trophy

The Cougars, on the other hand, have been drawn against familiar foes Chuka, University of Embu and Pwani.

This is what it feels like to have Covid-19 coronavirus

FOR one Covid-19 coronavirus patient at ground zero of the outbreak, the journey from infection to recovery was a nightmare scenario that entailed multiple hospital visits, symptoms so severe he thought he would die and quarantine under police watch.

CHEGE: It’s time to give young women a chance to lead

We not only like to pull women down but we also rationalise their success.

OCHIENG: Acronym comes from first letters of full words

I need hardly remind any child that each word has only one initial.

Drunk stag do reveller, 33, is fined £600 after telling Ryanair stewardess she was a 'F***ing b***h' because she would not give him another drink then refusing to put on his seatbelt for landing

Gary Watters, 33, was travelling on a Ryanair flight from Majorca to Edinburgh when he verbally abused air stewards. He had been drinking before getting on the flight in May last year.

Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable

Partnerships between government and the private sector should focus on creating a conducive environment where citizens could ...

KYALO: Forgiveness must be part of national talks

Vocal Moi supporters want whoever he wronged to forgive him in the same week he died. Why?

Audacious and Boots Hearingcare partner to support people with hearing loss

Innovative new mobile network Audacious has partnered with Boots Hearingcare to collaborate on their shared mission of supporting people living with hearing loss.

The earth moved! Bizarre moment the ground wobbles under a walker’s feet as he jumps up and down

Denis Kislitsyn, 21, was shocked when the ground started to tremble in Moscow Oblast, Russia. He is standing on a quaking bog where plants form a firm layer over a pond, lake or swamp.

Cathy Kelley Announces She's Leaving WWE After NXT Takeover: Portland

Cathy Kelley is moving on from WWE. On Friday, Kelley, who is a backstage interviewer for the company, announced that she will be leaving WWE with NXT Takeover: Portland being her final show, which will be on Sunday. She announced the news on Twitter.'I've typed out and deleted about 20 times over [...]

Tiger Woods Hits Eerie 'Kobe Bryant' Putt

Golfers taking to the green at Riviera Country Club Thursday at the Genesis Invitational found many ways to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, but it was his close friend Tiger Woods who, either by supernatural intervention or a major coincidence, paid the ultimate tribute with his 'Kobe Bryant [...]

Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s

A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.

Colin Kaepernick Reveals He Still Wants to Play in NFL, Says 'I'm Ready to Go'

Colin Kaepernick hasn't played a down in the NFL in nearly four years. However, he continues to train as if he will be signed by an NFL team very soon. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback spoke with Jarrett Bell of USA Today and he revealed he still wants to play in the NFL.'My desire to [...]

Iron Age temple discovered at Tel Motza near Jerusalem calls into question the Biblical claim that Solomon's Temple was the only temple in the ancient Kingdom of Judah

According to the Bible, the Jewish people were prohibited from worshipping outside of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem - and the other 'high places' of worship were destroyed.

Solskjaer backs Ighalo to make instant United impact

The death toll from the outbreak neared 1,400 on Friday.

Davao Del Norte bettor wins over P36 M Lotto 6/42 jackpot

The over P36 million jackpot of Lotto 6/42 was bagged by a lone bettor from Tagum City, Davao Del Norte during Thursday night's draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.

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

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

AWS Can Be A DevOps’ Best Friend. This $30 Training Takes You Behind The Scenes.

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Inside Susan Boyle's humbled Scottish home: Star, 58, offers a glimpse of the modest abode she's lived in since birth with a sleek kitchen, religious artefacts and plenty of snaps with the stars

The singer, 58, still makes a modest home in a remote Scottish village, which is covered with religious artefacts and snaps from her meetings with various big stars.

No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship

A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered

Duterte stands by Espenido on drugs list issue

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

Panelo: Duterte pursuing independent foreign policy, nixes reliance on other countries

The Philippines can survive even without military support from the United States, a Palace official said Friday following the move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the western power.

Hunt is on after Special Task Force Constable killed in Western Cape

The National Commissioner of Police General Khehla John Sitole has instructed the police in the Western Cape to hunt down ...

Son of Congo president not charged in France

Paris, France | AFP | A son of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has not been charged in a French probe into the assets in France of the families of several African leaders, his lawyer said Friday, although his name has been cited in the investigation. A lawyer in the case had on …

'The View': Meghan McCain and Joy Behar's Explosive Argument Gets Spirited Response From Fans

After a heated argument between Meghan McCain and Joy Behar took over The View on Valentine's Day, fans of the political talk show took to social media to react. The argument began when Behar discussed Democratic presidential hopeful Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who McCain said Behar and the media [...]

Varun Dhawan’s Uncle Anil Dhawan Says The Family Wants Him To Get Married Soon

Recently Varun Dhawan clarified rumours of his wedding with longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal, and said that they were no such plans at present. However, Varun’s uncle Anil Dhawan said in a recent interview that the family really wants Varun to get married soon.

Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations

‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.

First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt | AFP |  Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …