Porbandar: Indian Navy commissions sixth Dornier aircraft squadron

This will give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan

Trump Needs Conspiracy Theories

The president uses them for political and personal ends. The damage he’s wrought along the way won’t be easily repaired.

Manchester United hint at Paul Pogba return date from injury

Paul Pogba has not played for Man United since September 30 but is nearing a return from an ankle injury with fixtures against Tottenham and Man City coming up.

Manchester United send Tahith Chong a message over contract offer

Tahith Chong made his first appearance for Man United in nearly two months at Astana and has just seven months left on his contract.

How People Are Using Our Chicago Parking Ticket Data in Their Research

Close to 1,300 people have downloaded data from our app, The Ticket Trap. We talked with some of them.

He Defended the Confederate Flag and Insulted Immigrants. Now He’s a Judge.

Former state Rep. Mike Pitts made anti-immigrant and racially charged remarks seemingly at odds with South Carolina’s judicial code. He sailed through an appointment process as a magistrate nominee with little scrutiny and no debate.

FBI Investigating Newark Beth Israel’s Transplant Program for Possible Fraud

The bureau is looking at whether the hospital may have defrauded Medicare and Medicaid as it kept a vegetative patient on life support for the sake of its metrics.

The U.S. Navy Would Have Been Stacked with Battleships If 1 Thing Never Happened

Any guesses? 

OKC-based art-rockers The Flaming Lips release their first live album, revisiting 'The Soft Bulletin' with the Colorado Symphony

Flaming Lips fans surprised that the venerable Oklahoma City-based experimental rockers are just releasing their first live album, take heart: Wayne Coyne finds it hard to believe, too. "The other things that we released were like DVDs, so it would be a concert where it's really about the video," the band's frontman said in a phone interview last week from his OKC home. "But it was never a live album where you're just listening to the music." Out Friday, "The Soft Bulletin Recorded Live at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra" not only marks the Grammy-winning band's first live album but also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Lips' seminal 1999 breakthrough release.

Movie reviews for Nov. 29, 2019

'Knives Out' PG-13 2:11 3 1/2 of 4 stars After his polarizing blockbuster trip into space with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," writer-director Rian Johnson turns back to the stylish mysteries of his excellent crime dramas "Looper" and "Brick" with the hilarious whodunit "Knives Out." His deliciously tart Thanksgiving treat mixes the twisty puzzles of Agatha Christie's books, the sharp-edged humor of Mike Nichols' films and Johnson's own audacious storytelling style, which involves subtly seasoning the story with timely commentary on family affairs, class strife and immigration policy. Even better, he has an all-star cast eager to feast on the scenery of his cinematic game of "Clue.

An ugly truth: is cinema finally facing up to Britain's colonial past?

The Nightingale is a rare attempt to depict the brutal reality of British imperial rule. The industry must do more to tell it like it was

Money-Saving Secrets From Ski Bums

To get nitty-gritty, budget-saving tips, we turned to ski-town locals and winter fanatics for advice.

Don't drown in Black Friday sales. Here are 5 unique deals.

These gear picks will make your home, office and free-time hours a little more efficient and fun—plus there's a killer app for when you're ready for a vacation.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Director Slams The Outrage Over Marital Rape Dialogue; Takes A Dig At '3 Idiots'!

When the trailer of Kartik Aaryans Pati Patni Aur Woh dropped on the internet, the film received heavy backlash over a dialogue on marital rape. Following the outrage, the makers have reportedly rectified the dialogue. However, director Mudassar Aziz isnt pleased.

Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map

Lagos, Nigeria | AFP |  John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding specialist laughed as other boats jostled for space between rows of …

UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London .

German Catholic Church Debates Sexuality, Celibacy and Women’s Roles

With the German church’s global influence, a meeting of bishops and laypeople to take up hot-button topics has led to warnings of a new schism, originating in the home of the Protestant Reformation.

Black Friday 2019: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re hitting the stores or buying online from your couch, we’re here to see you through all the doorbuster deals and Black Friday blowouts.

Kalyan Ram Facing the Heat?

There is cut-throat competition between the two biggies coming for this Sankranthi. So, all the publicity and attention are naturally on the two big movies coming from big stars and big production houses. Kalyan Ram's consistency in the past and the director's form could be the reason why there had been no takers for 'Entha Manchivadavura' despite the teaser has got a positive response. As per the above-said report, the makers are worried about the business of the movie, at present.

They Keep Times Square in Order, and a Statue Front and Center

Several Times Square security officers have been doing double duty as “public art ambassadors” for a Kehinde Wiley monument, which ends its New York visit this weekend.

Deal alert: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Tokyo for only $486 CAD

Tokyo is one of the most highly sought-after travel destinations in the world. However, return airfare from Vancouver isn’t exactly easy on the wallet.

Yorkshire Radicals Suggest we "Buy Nowt" to Teach Them Multinationals a Thing or Two

Residents of the city of Bradford are being asked to purposefully avoid the Black Friday madness today, with a campaign asking them to "Buy Nowt" and enjoy a cup of tea with like-minded individuals not currently scouring the internet and going mad from trying to find a graphics card that's genuinely cheaper than it was last month.

Enter an illuminated wonderland with over a million twinkling lights at VanDusen Garden

Step into a dazzling winter wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Garden's annual Festival of Lights with over a million twinkling lights. 

Muntinlupa students win climate and disaster resilience contest

Have you ever thought of having a device that automatically shuts off power when it detects a strong tremor, thereby mitigating the secondary damage from fires brought by a strong earthquake?

Government should nationalize Kenya Airways quickly -CEO

NAIROBI — The government must move quickly to nationalize Kenya Airways as regional competitors seeking to carve out market share pour cash into their national carriers, the airline’s chief executive said.

Never referred to Nathuram Godse as patriot: Pragya Thakur

"I want to say only what I do for the country. On November 27, during discussion on SPG (Amendment) Bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse a patriot (desh bhakt), I did not even take his name. Still if someone is hurt, I express my regret and apologise," Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur she said in Lok Sabha around 3.00 pm.

Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs

Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...

The Bitcoin Man Acquires FortuneZ, Appoints Sydney Ifergan as COO

Herbert Rafael Sim, popularly known as The Bitcoin Man, has acquired crypto-focused business publication company FortuneZ for a sum of $2,500,000.

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF: Exposure To High-Quality Foreign Stocks

VIGI screens for non-U.S. stocks with at least a seven-year consecutive history of increasing the dividend amount.Fund has outperformed some other widely traded foreign stock ETFs in recent years.VIGI

Govt accounts show strong debt position, impact of tax timing changes

Govt accounts show strong debt position, impact of tax timing changes

Swedish economy ups pace in Q3, supports Riksbank hike plans

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s economy accelerated slightly in the third quarter from a tough start to the year, data showed on Friday, providing some support for the central bank’s plan to increase the benchmark rate at its meeting in December.

Sudan repeals Omar al-Bashir-era law regulating women's behaviour and dissolves former ruling party

Sudan's new authorities on Thursday ordered that the party of ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime "dismantled", heeding the call of protesters whose campaign led to the leader's overthrow.

North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System 

The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.

Trump makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, meets Afghan president

U.S. President Donald Trump paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday evening, meeting with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ash

The true story behind The Irishman

As Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman arrives on Netflix, it’s a good time to explain who the real-life gangsters were

Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law

Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.

Uddhav Thackeray: Rise and rise of the ‘Son of the Soil’

From a shy, introvert, temperate wildlife photographer to an astute political organizer and now the Chief Minister of Maharashtra – the rise of Uddhav Thackeray is more than impressive.

Rise in unnatural prison deaths across the country is a worry | Cape Argus

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) says it is concerned about the number of unnatural deaths in prison.

North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.

Health insurance: Hygeia HMO announces 20% discount

HMO, has will today began its first-ever Black Friday sales in health services even as it announced 20 per cent discounts on its health plans for shoppers

Railways saw least number of accidents in last two and half years: Goyal

"The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years", the minister said

Harimau Kudung eyes Amputee Football World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The national amputee football squad in its quest to qualify for the 2022 Amputee Football World Cup, is actively engaged in competitive matches. The Malaysia Amputee Football Association (MAFA) assistant coach, Fakri Raimi, 30, said although the team was only established in...

Launch of the National Emergency Management Agency

Hon Peeni Henare

Van Jaarsveld extends his contract with French club…to remain at Basque side until 2022

WINDHOEK – Namibia’s versatile hooker Torsten Van Jaarsveld has extended his contract with French Pro D2 second tier league club Bayonne, with his newly extended contract keeping him at the Basque club until 2022.

What Blood Tests You Should Ask For Based On Your Family History

When it comes to labs and blood work, it’s difficult to know exactly what to ask for.

In Albania, a race to save lives on ground that keeps shaking

With each piece of rubble pulled off the twisted pile of steel and concrete that used to be a four-story home, Luca Martino and his rescue dog, Foglia, were called into action.

Phisgoc willing to open sporting events to the public for free – Go

The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) is amenable to any suggestions and will make available to the public, free of charge and subject to availability, the tickets for all the sporting events in the various competition venues, except those for basketball, volleyball, and football.

Malta government rejects immunity bid by businessman in journalist murder

Malta govt turned down a request from one of the island’s richest men for a pardon in return for cooperation in the investigation into a journalist’s murder

Banks working with gov’t to track down criminal underworld financial advisors

Four banks teamed up with the Dutch government and authorities to fight against financial service providers who launder money for criminals, Financieele Dagblad reported on Friday based on

South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial

A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charge

Watch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s colleagues napped in Parliament during her speech

Sitharaman was speaking on the economy, on which, in the space of three months, she has changed her stance from ‘all is well’ to ‘there’s a slowdown’.

It took Kaley Cuoco a While to Find Harley Quinn's Voice

Kaley Cuoco detailed her process in finding the right voice for Harley Quinn for the new DC Universe adult animated series.

Table tennis: Sathiyan reaches main draw of ITTF World Cup after wins over higher-ranked paddlers

Sathiyan, the country’s top-ranked paddler, is the only Indian in action at the prestigious season-ending tournament.

More than 55k third country nationals being hosted in temporary shelters managed by Greek armed forces

More 55,000 third country nationals - would-be asylum seekers and irregular migrants from dozens of countries - are now being hosted in shelters operated by Greece armed forces, according to an announcement on Friday by the general staff.

East Asia's political vulnerability

To avoid Latin America-style political crises, East Asian governments must ensure that their economic policies support equitable growth.

We are ‘determined’ to return to winning ways, says striker Afif

Qatar aim to put behind them their disappointing opening match loss against Iraq and come back strongly against Yemen, said striker Akram Afif (pictured).

De Lima lashes at Palace for Midler rebuke, says she was just telling the truth

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on Friday slammed Malacañang for criticizing American Actress Bette Midler who classified President Duterte as among the world’s most detestable leaders.

Stand by my statement calling Pragya Thakur a terrorist: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he stood by his remarks calling BJP MP Pragya Thakur a 'terrorist'.

Wagners secures contract for Adani’s Carmichael mine

Wagners has secured a contract from Adani Mining to deliver a quarry operations package for the Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin.

Unai Emery sacked as Arsenal manager

Former player Freddie Ljunberg set take over fist team responsibility.

Watch: This child’s choreographed routine with her dog is just perfect

A Twitter user called it the ‘best one minute of the day’.

Shopee's Desaauto@KPLB to sell automotive products, aid rural economic growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Following the success of Desamall@KPLB, Shopee, in collaboration with the Rural Development Ministry and ELokal, launches Desaauto@KPLB, an automotive e-store.

Just in: Supreme court removes prominent monarch in Oyo State

The supreme court on Friday removed a prominent monarch in Oyo state, Eleruwa of Eruwa. The Eruwa is governed by a Monarch whose recognized traditional title is Eleruwa which means the owner/ruler of Eruwa. Details later…

Noted Malayalam poet Akkitham wins Jnanpith Award 2019

Akkitham is the sixth Malayalam writer to be conferred the prize.

'Tupperware' knife used in Suncoast dune murders | The Post

Police probe love triangle as motive in couple’s killing

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been fired after 18 months with the Premier League club

LONDON (AP) - Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been fired after 18 months with the Premier League club.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been fired after 18 months with the Premier League club

LONDON (AP) - Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been fired after 18 months with the Premier League club.

Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a political titan who spanned eras, dies at 101

The enduring statesman, who bolstered the military alliance with the U.S. and privatized the Japanese National Railways, led Japan onto the world stage in the 1980s.

Borna Barisic admits Rangers were not good enough in first half

The full-back admitted his side got off lightly after a poor first half against Feyenoord.

Health crisis moves from tragedy to farce

GOVERNMENT has failed to solve its impasse with medical doctors, who have withdrawn services from the country's major hospitals for 89 days today. While the cou...

GDP growth slows down to 4.5% in Q2, hits more than 6-year low

India's Q2 GDP Growth 2019: DEA Secretary Atanu Chakraborty and CEA KV Subramnaian said that the fundamentals of India economy remain strong and the GDP growth rate is expected to bounce back in the third quarter of this fiscal

NAF destroys terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Friday its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists’ gun trucks

Qatar aim to bounce back with a win against Yemen

Having lost their first match of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, Qatar aim to collect full points against Yemen in today’s Group A match at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Doug Ford to meet with Quebec Premier Francois Legault in Montreal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting with his Quebec counterpart tonight, days before all provincial leaders get together in Toronto.

‘Pay attention to issues on poverty not social media’ — CAN knocks n’assembly

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the national assembly to discard and desist from further deliberations on the hate speech bill.

OZ Minerals to begin construction of Pedra Branca mine in Brazil

OZ Minerals has started construction of its Pedra Branca underground copper-gold mine in the southern part of the Carajás in the Pará state of Brazil.

Cebu mayor Labella allows vendors to sell again on city sidewalks

The times they can sell and the size of their tables will be restricted

West Indies names ODI, T20 squads for India tour; Russel, Bravo left out

Senior player Kieron Pollard will continue to lead both the ODI and T20 squads with Nicholas Pooran as his deputy in the shorter format

10 years in, WhatsApp still needs true multi-device support

WhatsApp launched out of beta 10 years ago this month. The app has gained a slew of features in that time, but multi-device support is still MIA.

Rangers in Rotterdam: 42 football fans arrested following Feyenoord clash

DUTCH police have confirmed 42 football fans have been arrested following Rangers’ clash with Feyenoord in Rotterdam. Cops nicked several supporters near to the De Kuip stadium after the alleged di…

2 K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes

The Seoul Central District Court said singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young received a six-year prison term and former boy band member Choi Jong-hoon a five-year term. The court said in a statement that they were convicted of committing “special quasi-raping".

U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Tuesday invited President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing, scheduled for Dec.

Why 8th NASS rejected Buhari’s $30 billion loan request – Shehu Sani

Former chairman, Senate committee on local and foreign debt in the senate, Senator Shehu Sani has explained why the request by Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $30 billion was turned down by the 8th Senate.

64 faces from Leigham in the late 90s and early 2000s

We bring back to life the most memorable moments from the Plymouth estate way back in the day

Eversendai 3Q net profit down 89%, hit by high expenses

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Higher operating and administrative expenses pulled down Eversendai Corp Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) by 88.8% to RM1.47 million from RM13.14 million a year ago.Eversendai said the significant increase in the operating and administrative expenses was partly due to higher depreciation expenses and other fixed costs expensed to income statement by its mechanical fabrication, installation and modularisation segment. This was due to the under-utilisation of the Ras Al

Ibrahimovic files ‘hate crime’ complaint after house, statue vandalised

Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic Thursday filed a "hate crime" complaint Thursday after being the target of vandalism and racists threats, police said, a day after the star announced his part ...

Arsenal fires manager Emery amid losing run

Unai Emery was fired by Arsenal on Friday, 18 months after succeeding Arsene Wenger as manager of the Premier League club. The north London team lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to extend its winless run to seven matches

France to summon Turkish envoy over Erdogan’s ‘insults’

ATHENS: The UN refugee agency said Thursday it was encouraging migrants to leave a severely overcrowded Tripoli center, but rejected as “offensive” a British daily report alleging it was “starving” asylum-seekers to force them out. “I find that accusation offensive,” UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi told reporters in Athens. “I don’t know where you read that report. Us, starving

Quadri gets Swedish, Australian opponents - The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has been drawn in Group C alongside Sweden’s Kristian Karlsson and Australia’s Heming Hu in the first round of ITTF World Cup holding

Jagan Government Yet to Ask for Special Status

We all know how Jagan Mohan Reddy used to criticize Chandrababu Naidu for not bringing the Special Status. He was given 22 MPs to ensure that it happens but he successfully pushed the issue into Cold Storage. In fact, Jagan immediately coming to Power, categorically stated that he can only request the Central Government for the Special Status.Jagan Mohan Reddy may be fearing Chandrababu Naidu like repercussions if he dared to defy Modi and Shah by raising the issue. Jagan is trying to erase the issue from the memory of the people with Freebies. With the Ruling Party becoming totally silent, we can safely assume that the Special Status is buried forever.

Troops neutralise 13 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Borno -Army

 The combined troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Chadian forces have killed 13 t

Kid Ink Drops Off A Smooth New Banger "Slide Up"

Kid Ink slides through for a triumphant return. It's been a hell of a day for new music, with releases from Griselda, The Game, Fabolous, and many more. And that's only the tip of the iceberg, with plenty of new singles sliding through to pad the stats. One such drop comes courtesy of fan-favorite K...

"A Stroke Of Bad Luck" Pushed Neanderthals Into Extinction, Says New Study

What killed off the Neanderthals? It’s often posed that the Neanderthals, our heavy-browed cousins that stomped around Europe and western Asia until 40,000

Peter McVerry Trust must show 'due diligence' regarding planning of state's largest homeless hostel - junior housing minister

JUNIOR housing minister John Paul Phelan has said that the Peter McVerry Trust must show due diligence regarding the planning of the State’s largest homeless hostel in Dublin.

Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?

There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.

Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?

There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.

Big challenges for small business debated at APEC Forum next week

The big challenges for New Zealand small businesses, including mental health risks, cashflow and support for women-led businesses will be under the spotlight next week at the APEC SME Productivity and Performance Forum in Wellington.

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney

Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...

The best board games with an app-based twist

Engadget's favorite board games that blend digital and analog play.

Jacques Rudolph chats to Sport24

In an exclusive interview, ex-Protea JACQUES RUDOLPH talks about “CSA needing to take full responsibility”, the best bowler he faced and braaiing for Rory McIlroy.

Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29

In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada … CALGARY — The Flames will practise in Calgary this morning for the first time since allegations surfaced earlier this week that head …

Crafting In Times Of Crisis Helps Critters And Creators

The bushfires burning across Australia are having a devastating impact on our unique native wildlife....

AHEAD MEA winners create "specific experience without feeling like an amusement park"

The best new hotels in the Middle East and Africa take ownership of their unique contexts, say the judges, in this video produced by Dezeen.

Driven to recover, West Herr's Scott Bieler feels gratitude

When Scott Bieler slipped on a rug in his West Falls home, fell, and injured his neck, he was in serious trouble. He couldn't move his ha...

Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29

In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29.

Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29

In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada ...

Dip in rail accidents in last two years: Piyush Goyal

Assuring members that Railways have taken steps to ensure safety and improve infrastructure, he said, "The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years."

AfDB approves $210m to boost electricity transmission in Nigeria

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $210 million to boost electricity transmission in Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, Ndidi Mbah, general manager of public affairs at the Transmission

Trump spends Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, visits with troops

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.

Arsenal fans make Mikel Arteta demand following Unai Emery sacking

Manchester City assistant manager Mikel Arteta is being linked with the vacant managerial role at Arsenal.

Terminal illness and the predictability of pie

It was June 2010 when I first encountered the pie recipe that would change my life. If you are wondering how I can possibly remember the moment in which I found the baked good that I did not even know I had been searching for, it is because of the exterior of my life, which was rattling around like old pennies in a pocket. My father was dying. The year before, he had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, otherwise known as ALS.

Sensex falls 336 points to close at 40,794 ahead of GDP data; Nifty below 12,050

India Business News: Equity indices on Friday ended in red with the benchmark BSE sensex plunging over 300 points ahead of quarterly GDP growth data release. The 30-share

Uddhav's first Cabinet meet discussed house majority not farm relief: Fadnavis

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday attacked the newly formed Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, alleging it preferred discussing proving majority in its first cabinet meet rather than giving relief to farmers, and asked why it then claims to have numbers.

The absolute best Black Friday 2019 video game deals - FIFA for £35, COD for £40

Black Friday 2019 is finally here and if you’re looking for a cheap Xbox One, PS4, or Nintendo Switch then these are the best bargains of the day.

Ghost Stories to stream on Netflix on January 1, 2020

In an announcement video, the filmmakers dropped hints about their respective shorts.

Seán Treacy’s win their fourth West Tipperary junior A football title thanks to an eight-point win over Solohead

Seán Treacy’s won their fourth AIB West Tipperary Junior A Football Championship title when the saw off the challenge of the 2018 county junior B champions, Solohead, in a hugely-entertai...

Vancouver police release photo of suspect in attempted robbery

Vancouver police are looking for help identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery.

Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise

A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.

Emery Out: Arsenal sack Spaniard after dreadful run of results, appoint Ljungberg as interim coach

In a statement put out on Friday, the London club said that ‘the decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required’.

6 forgers of senior IDs nabbed in Recto

Six persons allegedly involved in producing fake senior citizens’ cards in the university belt area in Manila were arrested by police on Thursday.

'We don't ban the rich from public schools, firefighters, or libraries' — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Pete Buttigieg after he says tuition-free public college is too radical

"Just like rich kids can attend public school, they should be able to attend tuition-free public college," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.

Hengyuan’s 3Q net loss narrows on turnaround plan

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd’s net loss narrowed in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 to RM11.43 million from RM122.49 million a year earlier, due to higher revenue.Loss per share fell to to 3.81 sen from 40.83 sen, the group said in a filing today.Hengyuan said revenue for the quarter jumped 56% to RM3.23 billion from RM2.07 billion a year ago, as the refinery recorded sales volume of 10.7 million barrels.For the nine-month period, the

EXCLUSIVE: Boks’ close-out of RWC final … through Eddie’s eyes

An extract from Eddie Jones’s just-released book vividly reveals the England coach’s feelings as the Springboks close in for a famous RWC final kill.

Beats Black Friday 2019 deal: Save $50 on the Powerbeats Pro

If you're after a pair of truly wireless headphones that won't fall out of your ears then you'll want to pick up the Beats Powerbeats Pro - currently $50 off for Black Friday and lowest price yet. Best of all,…

PwC probe finds executives at Tongaat overstated profits, assets

Executives used 'undesirable accounting practices'.

Midnight Diner's 'Chicken Fried Rice' Episode Combines Good Food, Video Games And Family

Midnight Diner is one of those shows I approach like a late night snack; I save it for special occasions, wait until I’m in the right mood, then savour its company. The new season just released on Netflix and as the first episode centred around a game director, I thought it was the perfect episode to explain why you...

Ukraine protests visit of Russian propagandists to UN forum

The mission told that persons claiming to be representing Crimea must not be accredited at UN events as part of Russian or any other delegation but that of Ukraine.

Court annuls sack of FUOYE’s Lecturer, orders immediate reinstatement

Court sitting in Abuja has annulled the sack of Prof. Adeyemi Oluwagbemiga of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), by management of the university.

Pakistani man killed journalist wife for not quitting job

An international trade association says a Pakistani female journalist was shot and killed by her husband earlier this week in the eastern city of Lahore after he demanded she quit her job.

LTFRB to review Grab’s fare structure

Following the P23-million fine imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against Grab Philippines, transport regulators will review the ride-sharing firm's fare setting scheme to determine any violation on existing agency policies.

Maharashtra: Floor test may be just a formality, but the real drama follows later

It may be a mere formality, but the floor test that Udhav Thackeray is likely to take on Saturday would be an interesting one to watch.

Anambra acquires land for honey production, export — ADP Manager

Anambra Government has procured over five hectares of farmland at Igbariam in Anambra East LGA for Bee Plantation and Mass Production of honey for export

Volkswagen South Africa told to pull ‘sexist’ advert for Amarok V6 bakkie...

The Advertising Regulatory Board has called on Volkswagen SA to withdraw a radio advertisement for the Amarok V6 after a complaint branded it "sexist”.

Business Cycle Data And Investor Sentiment Supportive Of Higher Equity Prices

One factor impacting investor sentiment at the moment may be the fact the equity market has generated strong returns to date in 2019.With the strong equity market returns in 2019, investors seem to be

Dettori the first to go back to back as World's Best Jockey

Horse Racing news: Dettori the first to go back to back as World's Best Jockey.

Senate sessions suspended until Dec. 9 to give way to bicam on GAB, SEAG

Sessions in the Senate will be suspended until December 9 in anticipation of an upcoming holiday and road closures in Pasay City for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), as well as the bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed 2020 national budget.

Thanksgiving Just Got Better! The Simpsons Will NOT End After Its 32nd Season

Writer Al Jean has denied the rumours that popular show, "The Simpsons", is coming to an end.There have been several rumours that the award-winning animated series would call it quits after its 32nd

Zimbabwe facing 'man-made' starvation, UN expert warns

Zimbabwe is facing "man-made" starvation with 60 percent of the people failing to meet basic food needs, a UN special envoy said Thursday after ...

Inside the cheapest house on Rightmove in Nottingham right now

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For a Change, She Made Orange Look Stunning

Look at the diva in this shimmery orange outfit teamed up with a blue denim jacket! Isn't she gorgeous with her peachy makeup and nude lip colour? Kiara can easily slip into almost every look and colour. That double-layered orange coloured chain around her neck with a starfish pendant hanging on to her cleavage is the right choice to go with this gorgeous look, isn't it?

INS: 2.1pct drop in the number of building authorizations for residential buildings, in Jan-Oct

The number of building authorizations for residential buildings decreased by 2.1 per cent, in the first ten months of the year, compared with...

Menang Corp posts loss in 1Q due to land clearing and earthworks expenses, corporate exercises

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Menang Corp (M) Bhd posted a net loss of RM503,000 in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, compared with a net profit of RM967,000 in the corresponding quarter last year.In a bourse filing, the group attributed the loss to expenses stemming from land clearing, earthworks and provisions for the costs of proposed corporate exercises.It reported a loss per share of 0.1 sen compared with earnings per share of 0.2 sen last year.Quarterly revenue declined

Marillion are on the cover on the new issue of Prog, on sale today!

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Sudan overturns moral policing law, disbands former ruling party | IOL News

Rights groups say the Public Order Act targets women and is a holdover from the three-decade rule of toppled autocrat Omar al-Bashir.

Red riding in the hood with Rouge Hermès

The Rouges Hermès travelling exhibition makes a stop at India in India, with equestrian-inspired heritage pieces, including saddles, paintings and robes

Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests

A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq's prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis.

Brazil’s president criticizes DiCaprio over Amazon fires

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said actor Leonardo DiCaprio had funded non-profit groups that he claimed are partly responsible for widespread fires in the Amazon . . .

Iraq's top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis

Iraq's top Shiite cleric is warning of civil war after a deadly day of violence in which security forces shot dead 40 people in the capital and the southern provinces, calling on lawmakers who to "reconsider" their support for the current government.

7 Myths About Smartphone Batteries

We've been made to believe some smartphone battery myths - some of which are partially true. Here are 7 smartphone battery myths that are totally untrue.

Pinoy-made ocean waste collector and dengue mapper to join the NASA global hackathon

MANILA, Philippines - A deployable, autonomous ocean waste collection system utilizing space data to locate nearby garbage patches built by students from De La Salle University and an automated information portal which correlates dengue cases with real-time data from satellite, climate, and search engines won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge last October 18-20, 2019 in Manila

Albanians hold mass funeral for earthquake victims

Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake. Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.

Report claims TikTok parent company ByteDance is working with China's Communist Party to spread propaganda on Xinjiang

China has been accused of committing human rights abuses at detention centers in the autonomous western region of Xinjiang.

Jazz xlr8 Launches Xperience Hub – A Cutting Edge Usability Testing Facility

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, has set up a state-of-the-art usability testing lab called ‘Jazz xlr8 Xperience Hub’ (Xperience Hub) at the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Islamabad. The first of its kind facility is a testament to the fact that Jazz always has its 60 million+ customers as its focus. The lab allows for in-depth usability studies and marketing communications testing to enhance the customer experience of products & services. “As digital leaders, we do more than just run a viable business. This lab is proof of Jazz’s customer-first agenda and fulfills our promise of providing ease to our 60 million+ customers,” said Aamir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer at Jazz, after inaugurating the Xperience Hub at the NIC. The Xperience Hub will serve as a center of excellence for testing customer-facing digital platforms using global techniques and will also act as a key facility provided to Jazz xlr8 startups under the company’s group-wide “Make Your Mark”…

Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law

Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law agains...

Why are Iraqi protesters targeting Iranian buildings?

Baghdad, Iraq - As anti-government protests demanding a complete overhaul of the political system continue from the capital to the mainly Shia south, some protesters have focused their anger on official Iranian facilities.

Qatar welcomes another mega ship with 5,800 aboard

Qatar’s cruise season is moving ahead with full steam as yet another mega cruise ship docked at Doha Port yesterday. Qatar welcomed MSC Bellissima which arrived at the port with over 5,800 passengers on-board. It is MSC Bellissima’s, which is operated by global cruise line MSC Cruises, maiden call at Doha Port.

BARMM to benefit from intensified trade in BIMP-EAGA

COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit mainly from intensified trade between the Philippines and its counterparts in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia under the 25-year old Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) corridor.

QL Resources 2Q net profit up 15%

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Poultry farmer QL Resources Bhd saw its net profit rise 15.1% to RM69.68 million in its second financial quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (2QFY20) from RM60.52 million a year ago, mainly due to higher sales from its marine product manufacturing (MPM) segment.This resulted in a higher earnings per share of 4.29 sen for 2QFY20 compared with 3.73 sen for 2QFY19.Revenue for the quarter rose 16.6% to RM1.07 billion from RM920.26 million a year ago.In a

8 original gift ideas for family and friends across the North East this Christmas

From personalised keepsakes to exciting experiences, there is lots of choice

Mayar Fund's Q3 2019 Letter To Partners

We invest globally in great businesses that have durable economic moats, favorable customer economics, consistent financial results, high and stable returns on capital, strong cash flow generation, an

Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law

Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.

Police detain 42 people around Feyenoord-Rangers match

The police arrested or detained a total of 42 people around the football match between Rotterdam's Feyenoord the Glasgow Rangers on Thursday. In addition to the fans who went to watch the match in De

In Delta, opposition parties, ruling PDP not enemies, says Otuaro, dep gov

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has said that opposition political parties in the state were not foes to the ruling PDP

Unai Emery sacked as Arsenal manager — after 18 months in charge

Arsenal Football Club has sacked Unai Emery has manager for poor performance.

What the Moomins can tell us about fighting climate despair

These books were written in the 1940s, but they can be read as parables of today's climate catastrophe

What Women Want On 104.8 Ishq Season 2 Trailer OUT! Kareena Kapoor Khan Is Back With A Bang As Our Fave RJ

She was bold, she was fierce & she was anapologetic! Kareena Kapoor Khan, who donned the RJ hat with much ease and flair in the first season of What Women Want on 104.8 Ishq, is back on the mic wi

SHOCKING! Caitlyn Jenner & Khloe Kardashian Haven’t Spoken In 5 Long Years

Reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner hasn't spoken to Khloe Kardashian in "five or six years", despite them being "really close" when Khloe was growing up.During an episode of UK reality show 'I'm

Arjun Kapoor's bromance with Ranveer Singh has him declaring he is Deepika Padukone's "souten"

We all know of Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh’s close friendship. The two best buds always know how to pack on the ‘Bromance’ every time they come tog

Five-year-old boy dies in Bacolod fire

BACOLOD CITY – A five-year-old boy died in a fire that razed four houses at Purok Sigay, Brgy. 2 on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Best advent calendars for children and adults in 2019, from Harrods chocolate to LEGO

Like many of the popular Christmas practices we engage in today, the tradition of counting down the days until Christmas is of German origin.

An Alpine Village has come to the Trafford Centre - with Yorkshire pudding wraps, a Big Wheel and more

The family-friendly village features children's rides and huts selling festive food and drink

Cree's CEO Talks About His Firm's Big 5G and Electric Car Opportunities

During a talk with TheStreet, Cree CEO Gregg Lowe shared plenty of details about the growth opportunities in front of his firm's Wolfspeed power semiconductor and materials unit.

How Woman Made History During Uhuru's Swearing-in Ceremony [VIDEO]

As President Uhuru Kenyatta was being sworn in as the fourth president, history was being written by...

Experts seek clarity on data protection bill amid WhatsApp spyware row

The PDP bill creates a need for the data fiduciary to repeatedly obtain consent from the data principal for every step of the processing activity.

Sensex plunges 336 points ahead of GDP data release for September quarter

The top gainers on the Sensex were Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and NTPC.

A blockchain/IoT combo could reduce food fraud by $131B in five years

Blockchain is gaining ground in the supply chain arena, verifying not only the provenance of goods, but enabling suppliers of meats and produce to verify their origins and ensure regulatory rules are met.

How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump

Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.

Is virtue signalling a perversion of morality?

Virtue signalling has been called out for its alleged hypocrisy. But is it, in fact, a true sign of morality?

Manchester United manager Solskjaer claims Brandon Williams has benefited two teammates

Brandon Williams was the only senior teenager who did not travel with the Man United squad to Astana and he could return to the XI vs Aston Villa.

Russian Jokes Tell the Brutal Truth

In a repressive society, dark political jokes allow regular people to describe what they see with their own eyes.

How to Actually Promote Diversity in STEM

The future depends on a robust scientific workforce, but millions of minority students are massively underrepresented in these fields.

Five Common Misconceptions About the Electoral College

Defenders of the Electoral College argue that it was created to combat majority tyranny and support federalism, and that it continues to serve those purposes. This stance depends on a profound misunderstanding of the history of the institution.

49ers, Ravens use highly effective, but very different, rushing attacks to excel

The 49ers and Ravens have both ridden devastating rushing attacks to the top of the NFL. We break down how they've been effective.

The Aramco IPO And The OPEC Meeting Could Support The Price Of Crude Oil

The Saudis want to sell a piece of Aramco.Watch the OPEC meeting for clues.Iran provides support for the energy commodity.U.S. energy policy could shift.UCO and SCO are tools for those who do not trad

Act Fast! Here Are 20+ Sephora Black Friday Deals That Knock Up to 50% Off

Sephora's Black Friday deals are here, and all types of beauty goodies are included . . . um, even La Mer face cream and Sunday Riley skincare treatments?!

Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor

Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.

Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor

Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.

Party lines: five writers' verdicts on the election manifestos

Time for ‘real change’? ‘Unleash’ Britain’s potential? And what does ‘Wales, it’s us’ mean? Five writers tear apart the party manifestos to show what they’re actually saying

Older veterans show how fitness intensity boosts health

Bill Myka enjoys polka dancing, chopping wood and tinkering around the house, but at 85, he wishes his balance was a bit better. He fears...

Pakistan keen to further enhance its brotherly ties with Oman: President

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its fraternal relations with Oman, and is keen to further enhance these brotherly relations in all spheres. Talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Oman K.K. Ahsan Wagan at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday, Dr Arif Alvi however said that the current volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Oman does not commensurate to the true potential. The president said that Pakistan has the potential of exporting food items, construction materials, leather and surgical goods to Oman. In this regard, he said that the ambassador-designate should endeavor to promote our economic and commercial interests in Oman and utilize existing institutional mechanisms. President Arif Alvi highlighted that the presence of Pakistani community in Oman is a living bridge between the two Countries. He said that we take pride that the Pakistani community has been making valuable contribution to the development of Oman.

Romania’s 1989 revolution generation await ex-president’s trial

Bucharest, Romania | AFP |  On the morning of December 22, 1989, Bogdan Stan drank his usual cup of coffee and went to join the wave of protests against Romania’s communist regime. Shortly after that, he was shot and killed in front of the public TV building. Almost 30 years later, his mother Elena Bancila is …

China Seeks To Root Out Fake News and Deepfakes With New Online Content Rules

Chinese regulators have announced new rules governing video and audio content online, including a ban on the publishing and distribution of "fake news" created with technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. From a report: Any use of AI or virtual reality also needs to be clea...

Industrial Relations Code 2019: Balance tilts in favour of industry; makes trade unions jittery

Trade unions have raised several serious objections in the bill: from discretionary power of the executive to raising the threshold for lay-offs to making it virtually impossible to strike legally, restricting outsiders in the unorganised sector and extending fix term employment to the entire industry

Spill It: How much a 32-year-old fashion buyer from Hitchin drinks in a week

'Stumble in at 1.15am… remember to down two pints of water, take two ibuprofen and set three alarms for work tomorrow… this should be fun!'

DA demands Mbalula apologises to Judge John Hlophe over 'Mickey Mouse' remark | IOL News

DA has called on Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to apologise to Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe for criticism ...

Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...

Dickson attributes eight years in office to divine intervention

Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has attributed the landmark achievement of being the first governor to successfully complete a second term

Bicol prepares for Typhoon Kammuri

Governor Francis Bichara suspends classes in all levels in private and public schools in Albay on December 2 and 3

Court rejects Jacob Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial

The ruling paves the way for Zuma's long-awaited trial to start in February 2020.

'I don't think Australia wants to become a place where we just watch others play sport'

Back in her role in development after a few months as acting head of team performance, Belinda Clark maps the road ahead for grass roots cricket in Australia | ESPNcricinfo.com

Maltese govt refuses immunity request in murder probe

The Maltese government has turned down a request from one of the island's richest men on for immunity in return for his cooperation in the investigation into a journalist's murder, after freeing a top official he was said to implicate.

In The Cauvery Basin, Hope Floats Like A Butterfly, Stings Like A Bee

With hardly any water in Hassan, rural festivals like ‘jatres’ aren’t happening. 

Inside the cheapest house for sale on Rightmove in Derby right now

It's on the market for less that half the average price of a terrace house in the area

Boris Johnson defends 1995 remarks that children of single mothers are 'ignorant, aggressive and illegitimate'

BORIS Johnson has defended disparaging remarks he made about single mothers, telling a voter they were made before he was "even in politics".

Love, crime and blackmail - a novel take on life as Dubs star

A FORMER county footballer who played against some of Ireland's top GAA stars has recreated the atmosphere of big games in a novel about sports, crime, love and the pressures facing you

Ask an expert: 'My toxic boss is causing my panic attacks'

Q: I am 27, with a good career and a wonderful husband. But my work life is a mess.

At last! Proper police officers are back on Metrolink and people love it

GMP officers posted this picture on Facebook - brilliant

Central African Republic seeks a salve for the scars of war

Conflict-ravaged country hopes trials at new court in Bangui will at last punish those responsible for massacres and rape

UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please keep out of election

"What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the December 12.

10 top tips for buying a drone this Christmas

Drone technology is increasingly popular, and many people may be looking forward to getting a drone this Christmas. But many are also unaware of the rules governing drones.

Amazon workers strike on ‘Black Friday’

Hundreds of Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the US online retailer kicked off its "Black Friday" sales bonanza, escalating a long-simmering battle for better pay and working conditions.

Hit and run driver kills two vigilante operatives in Anambra, guns removed

Two members of Obosi Central Vigilante Group in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State yesterday lost their lives

Witness to Laquan McDonald’s fatal shooting settles lawsuit

CHICAGO — A woman who witnessed the fatal 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer has settled her lawsuit against the city. Alma Benitez alleges in the federal lawsuit filed in 2016 that investigators tried to pressure her into changing her account of the shooting. Benitez was in a fast-food drive thru …

Reprieve For Customers As Co-op Bank Scraps Balance Enquiry Charges

The Co-operative Bank has announced that it is scrapping all balance inquiry charges to its customers.In a statement posted on it social media pages, Co-op Bank said the move was as a result of cu

Hyderabad vet was educated, why call sister not police? Telangana minister blames murder victim

Speaking to India Today TV, Telangana Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali said the "doctor was educated" and it was "unfortunate" that the deceased veterinary doctor dialled her family and not the police.

The dark side of Black Friday: Counting the real cost of deals and bargains

It's great for consumers, but Planet Earth and High Street businesses could pay a heavy toll for our greed.

Qatar rejects false accusations by Eritrean Information Ministry

The State of Qatar has totally rejected false accusations contained in a statement by the Eritrean Ministry of Information, stressing that Qatar has nothing to do with any factions or groups in Eritrea, a matter which the Eritrean government knows very well.

Griselda: The Second Coming Of That "Classic Shit"

Few can go bar-for-bar with Griselda, Buffalo's tight-knit rap crew that is giving an old sound new flavor. There’s a scene from Francis Coppola’s The Godfather that is widely considered to be one of the trilogy’s defining moments. In the aftermath of the attempt on his father&rsqu...

Telecom Italia aids 5G surgery in Italy

Telecom Italia enabled remote surgery over a 5G connection in Italy, allowing the medical procedure ...

Everton might be searching for a new manager - but first they must work out what they really are

Ask any Everton fan demanding the end of Marco Silva’s reign why they want him out and where they want the club to be over the next few years and you hear the same responses.

Antisemites to the left, Islamophobes to the right … election misery continues

Low-quality debate and a wilful disregard for the truth have made this the most depressing poll ever

Qatar signs MoU with APU to promote peace

The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday with the African Parliamentary Union (APU).

S. Korean firm sues BAT over alleged trademark infringement

Vitabon, a South Korean venture firm, said Friday it has launched a trademark infringement suit against tobacco giant British American Tobacco.Vitabon claims that its nicotine-free aromatherapy device, named Sense, and BAT's hybrid e-cigarette product, glo sens, confuse consumers due to their similar names.  Vitabon said it has filed the lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court, demanding 110 million won ($...

Tonto Dikeh: I wouldn’t be the MAN I’m today if not for my past mistakes

Tonto Dikeh, Nollywood actress, says her mistakes in the past have helped her become the "man" she is today.The controversial actress took to her soc

UPS workers allegedly trafficked 1,000s of pounds of drugs, cash, and fake vapes across the country

"They've been doing it for so long that they were truly comfortable that they were never going to get caught."

Britain will leave EU by January 31 – Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that Britain would leave the EU by Jan. 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party wins a majority...

China Mobile International launched first ever global shared service center in Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR: China’s telecommunication giant China Mobile, through its overseas subsidiary China Mobile International (CMI), has officially launched the group’s first ever global shared service senter (SSC) in Cyberjaya marking a new chapter in CMI’s ambitious plan for expansion in to the region.

Tennis star Chung Hyeon eyes first Olympics appearance at Tokyo 2020

South Korean tennis player Chung Hyeon said Friday he hopes to compete at his first Olympic Games next summer in Tokyo."All athletes want to play at the Olympics," the tennis star said at a press conference held after a fan event in Seoul. "If I were given a chance, I hope to make the national team and win a game at the Olympics." For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifications, players are required to...

Photo showcase of Shirley Park to encourage more families to visit

Local group of volunteers have launched a 2020 calendar as part of their drive to promote the "oasis of wildlife" and tackle negative perceptions about the Green Flag site.

Zuma loses bid to appeal high court's ruling in graft trial but can still petition SCA | IOL News

Jacob Zuma has lost an application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, but he still has an option to petition the ...

Black Friday 2019 Shoppers Stay Away From Stores, Spend Online, Analysts Say

Early discounts saw a dip in the numbers lining up at stores across the country, according to consultants.

'It makes you realise how special it is what Munster has. It's very hard to replicate'

Tommy O’Donnell explains how his family have helped him to develop resilience.

Why every vote matters

Nidhi Sinha of #WeStandTogether explains why it is important everyone exercises their right to vote on December 12

Customers are slamming Macy's, Best Buy, and Target for opening stores on Thanksgiving

"Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, not a day for corporate capitalism," one person wrote on Twitter this week.

Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry

Drilling boreholes gives temporary reprieve.

Children across the UK go on strike to demand action on climate

Pupils to declare December vote a ‘climate election’ as data highlights urgency of crisis

Appeal Court validates Lalong’s election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday affirmed the victory of Governor Simon Lalong in the state governorship election

On The Road with Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

We went to Holcomb's show at Gramercy Theater and it did not disappoint.

Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims

A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn. Mohammedi Durbar, 85, wants to plant nearly 50,000 trees along the entire 80-km (50-mile) pilgrimage route between Iraq

Tennis: Sumit Nagal registers first Davis Cup win as India race to a 2-0 lead against Pakistan

Ramkumar double-bageled (6-0, 6-0) 17-year-old Muhammed Shoaib in just 42 minutes in the opening singles match.

Best Black Friday TV Deals – Huge 4K TV price cuts now live

Whether you're after an affordable telly or a proper HDR 4K set-up, we've got you covered with today's best Black Friday TV bangers.

Dell's Black Friday sale rolls on with big discounts on laptops, desktops and monitors

Updated Friday with new desktop, laptop and monitor deals for the US and UK!

Boris Johnson wants ‘exuberant’ media after Channel 4 debate row

A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4’s public service broadcasting position.

81-year-old man dies in Ecija mishap

SAN ANTONIO, Nueva Ecija -- An 81-year-old man on a bicycle was killed after he was hit from behind by a speeding L-300 van Thursday morning.

Ruiz Jr Vows To Break Down Anthony Joshua In Saturday Rematch

Andy Ruiz Jr has threatened to beat Anthony Joshua "even faster" in their upcoming rematch, saying that the Brit fought "something he’s never seen before" in their first meeting.

Court dismisses Jacob Zuma appeal

Zuma is facing fraud and corruption charges from when he was Thabo Mbeki's deputy.

Boris Johnson wants ‘exuberant’ media after Channel 4 debate row

A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4’s public service broadcasting position.

How To Fix An iPhone That Won’t Ring

If your phone won't ring, follow our guide as we are going to show you how to fix iPhone not ringing problem.

Arsenal fires coach Unai Emery over poor results..Freddie Ljungberg takes over

Popular English Premiership side Arsenal have sacked their  coach Unai Emery and his technical team. In a statement, the London based club

Nokia 2.3 (TA-1206) passes certification in Egypt before the official launch

Before its expected launch on December 5, the Nokia 2.3 has been appearing in various certifications including Malaysia and Canada recently. The Dual-SIM variant TA-1206 that we have originally seen appearing in FCC certification and a distributor database has now passed certification in Egypt.

Bottas fastest in second practice for Abu Dhabi GP

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was fastest in the second practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and was also involved in a crash on Friday.

Knives Out Movie Review: This Daniel Craig-Chris Evans Starrer Makes For A Decent Watch

Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig and Chris Evans, is out in theatres. Read the Knives Out movie review to know if the film is as good as expected.

Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn.

Are supporter liaison officers giving fans a say in their football clubs?

All 91 league clubs employ someone to address fans’ concerns, but not all of them have enough power to change things

NECO : Ogun cancels November sanitation exercise

Ogun Govt has cancelled the monthly sanitation exercise ,to enable secondary school students across the state to take part in the NECO examinations.

Did KZN Catholic priest quit the church to marry a nun? | IOL News

A Catholic priest on the KZN south coast has reportedly quit the church to marry a former nun with whom he allegedly has a 21-year-old daughter.

Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!'

"It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.

Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: ‘My dude, get out the street!’

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Watch an orchestra perform the ‘La La Land’ soundtrack in Camden

Cast your mind back to 2016. It was the year Beyoncé released ’Lemonade’, Bridget Jones finally got her happy ending and Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling made a pret

Tajik Woman Makes Her Feet Do The Hard Work

Saodat Khojaeva, 40, from southern Tajikistan, was born with only one deformed arm. She uses her legs to do house chores, including cooking, cleaning, and looking after her three children.

Ulinzi keeper crowned KPL player of the month

A mean streak in goal has seen Ulinzi concede just five league goals.

Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law

Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.

Duopharma Biotech's 3Q earnings jump 21% on higher product demand

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Duopharma Biotech Bhd has reported a 21% jump in net profit to RM14.86 million for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, from RM12.29 million a year ago.The pharmaceutical company said in an exchange filing today revenue rose 13.5% to RM142.86 million, from RM125.84 million in the year-ago third quarter.Duopharma Biotech's group managing director Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar said the improved results reflected increased demand for the group's pharmaceutical products from the private and public

Hear the flutter of wings

What started as a four member group sharing a common passion has grown into the 500-strong Bengaluru Butterfly Club

Sri Lanka name full-strength Test squad for Pakistan tour

Pakistan will host Tests for the first time in a decade next month, and their opponents Sri Lanka will be at full strength.

Lowry And Taylor Included In Longlist For RTÉ Sportsperson of Year

The 26 top Irish performers from across the sporting world this year have been longlisted for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award 2019.

Italy: Annual GDP in Q3 grew 0.3% as expected

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Italy expanded by 0.1% on a quarterly basis in the third quarter and came in at 0.3% on a yearly basis with both r

China seeks greater LNG cooperation with Qatar: Ambassador

China, the world’s largest LNG consumer, is seeking to expand its LNG cooperation with Qatar, the world’s largest LNG producer, which has just recently announced its plans to further increase its LNG production capacity by 64 percent to 126 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from the current 77mtpa by 2027.

Governor Ngilu Pays Dearly After Clashing With Senators

Appearing before the senate PAIC committee, Governor Ngilu failed to provide necessary documents as requested by the committee leading to....

54 ECHO readers genius ideas inspired by Elf on the Shelf

Sudan approves new law 'dismantling' Omar al-Bashir's regime

Sudan's transitional authorities approved a law late on Thursday to "dismantle" the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, including the dissolution of his political party and confiscation of all its properties - in response to a key demand of protesters that helped overthrow his government in April.

Amazon workers strike on ‘Black Friday’

Hundreds of Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the US online retailer kicked off its "Black Friday" sales bonanza, escalating a long-simmering battle for better pay and working conditi...

'Why didn't She Call 100?' Telangana Minister Blames Victim in Gruesome Rape and Murder Case

"This is an unfortunate incident. But why didn't she call up 100? She was an educated woman," the minister said.

Colombia protest leaders push Duque on dialogue

Protest leaders in Colombia on Thursday urged President Ivan Duque to include them in negotiations aimed at ending demonstrations that have rocked his right-wing government.

Cotton - The Fluffy Fiber Continues To Work Its Way Higher

A recovery to 96.50 cents ran out of steam in June 2018.Cotton falls to just over the 2016 bottom.A bullish pattern since late August.Levels to watch in the cotton market.BAL is the cotton ETN product

Jennifer Lopez's "Modern Take" on Classic Hollywood: Stylist Shares Secrets Behind Her Red Carpet Fashion

The 'Hustlers' actress and producer delivers in show-stopping outfits with help from styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel  Haenn.

UK Election: Why Jeremy Corbyn Is Surging Against Boris Johnson

It's possible that Jeremy Corbyn could soon be prime minister. In no small measure, Boris Johnson has Donald Trump to thank for that.

Daimler to cut 'thousands' of jobs by 2022 to fund electric vehicle shift

"Daimler aims to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022," the Mercedes-Benz maker said in a statement, adding that it intended to save 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in staff costs

Evolution Mining's Red Lake Mine Acquisition - A Bet On Exploration Success

Newmont Goldcorp will sell the Red Lake mine to Evolution Mining for $375 million, plus contingency payments of up to $100 million.Evolution will invest $100 million to improve the mine operations and

'Natural genius is to be respected': inside Cleveland's space for teen poets

Intergenerational incubator and creative writing program Twelve Literary Arts seeks to to inspire young people to participate in democracy

Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who was part of the apex court-appointed mediation panel in the Ayodhya dispute case, on Friday expressed confidence that the proposed Ram temple will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between communities.

Black Friday 2019: Sheets, Pillows And Bedding Sales

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your bedspread for the year ahead. There are currently a stack of deals going from the likes of Sheridan, Morgan & Finch, Cotton House and stacks more. Here are the best online bargains you can get right now, including 60% off fitted sheets, $150 off quilts and 45%...

Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Asked how he envisages the proposed Ram temple to be, Ravi Shankar said, "Which will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between both the communities. Work has started towards the realisation of the dream the country harboured for a long time of having a grand Ram temple."

Centre to come out with permanent solution to stubble burning: MoS Agriculture

"A meeting was chaired by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) secretary. A committee has been formed to formulate a new scheme" for a long-term permanent solution to stubble buring by farmers, he said. The MoS said that the new committee will come out with a new scheme within one or two months.

Vancouver Santa Claus Parade: All the road closures in effect this Sunday

The Vancouver Santa Claus Parade takes place this Sunday and features marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups.

CONFIRMED! Shilpa Shetty To Play A Glamorous Role In 'Hungama 2'

Shilpa Shetty is all set to make her comeback in Bollywood after 13 years with Abhimanyu Dassani-Shirley Setias Nikamma. And now, we hear that the actress has signed another film. Shilpa will be seen in a glamorous role opposite Paresh Rawal in Priyadarshans Hungama 2.

Quick and easy ideas from ECHO readers inspired by Elf on the Shelf

HSBC and Santander customers to get £8m in refunds over overdraft breaches

'We are very sorry that some customers in certain circumstances were not sent the required overdraft alerts'

Air quality improves in Delhi, light rains predicted

The Air Quality Index stood at 79 on Friday

Missing person found in Panmure

The 60-year-old man reported missing in Panmure has since been found safe and well.

Centum Group half-year profit quadruples

The income was realised mainly as a result of net gains on disposal of three companies.

W Resources begins tungsten and tin production at La Parrilla mine

Mining firm W Resources has commenced tungsten and tin concentrate production for sale at its La Parrilla mine located in Spain.

Heartfelt tribute to St Paul's community leader with "great humour" who spent his life helping others

“He was someone who worked tirelessly for improved opportunities and quality of life in our neighbourhood.”

UK PM Boris Johnson To Donald Trump: Don't Interfere In Our Election

Trump -- who visits London for a NATO summit next week -- has already waded into the upcoming December vote, however.

Johnson wants 'exuberant' media after Channel 4 row

A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4's public service broadcasting position after it replaced Mr Johnson with an ice sculpture when he refused to take part in a climate change debate.

Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US

President Donald Trump statement indicated progress, though spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid's statement suggested roadblocks remain. "It is way too early to talk about the resumption of talks for now," the insurgent spokesman told AFP in a WhatsApp message, adding that the Islamist group would give an official reaction later.

Saturn Cloud Inc. Launches Breakthrough Parallel Computing Technology to Accelerate Big Data Analytics

Saturn Cloud's Python-native parallel computing product is released one month after closing $4 million seed round

WATCH: Retailers increase security around Black Friday shopping | Cape Argus

As people jostle each other to get their hands on Black Friday specials, customers are warned to keep their valuables safe from pickpockets.

UK PM Johnson implores Trump: Please keep out of election

LONDON (Nov 29): Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if US President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain's upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week."What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the Dec 12 election."The best (thing) when you have

Wall Street Breakfast: Black Friday In Full Swing

Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here and 165.3M A

Meet Dogor, the 18,000-year-old puppy found in Siberia

Scientists have discovered the perfectly preserved body of a puppy believed to be more than 18,000 years old in a remote part of northeast Siberia.

How To Be A Great Investor, Part 5: Think Probabilistically

Outlines how to think probabilistically about the chances of a new factor’s or a new strategy’s success.Discusses the problems of optimization.Explains why it’s a mistake to estimate an “expected retu

Report: Israel renews talks with Hamas for long-term deal

Lebanese newspaper reports Hamas and Israel have renewed talks, with UN envoy slated to meet Hamas officials in push to reach deal.

I-League: Former Champions Aizawl and Mohun Bagan to Square Off in Season Opener

Two former champions, Aizawl Football Club and Mohun Bagan will square off in the opening match of the 13th edition of the I-League.

FM's remarks on economy disappointing in extreme: Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant Sinha said the root cause of the current economic crisis is "death of demand" in the country. He alleged that the government ignored the agriculture distress in the country. Sinha also raised questions over the data for calculating GDP numbers. He added that companies after companies are facing bankruptcy and the govt has stated that it would have to close Air India.

DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - DC Comics yanked an ad campaign for "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child," which shows a black-clad Batwoman preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray takes over as CM, ruling alliance to face floor test tomorrow

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has appointed NCP MLA Dilip Walse Patil the interim Speaker for the trust vote.

Cosmic Girls go over their moves in 'As You Wish' dance practice video (fixed cam version)

Cosmic Girls have revealed a look at their dance practice for "As You Wish".In their 'fixed cam version' above, the Cosmic Girls go over the…

OPINION: Blackpool’s squad needs some extra strength for a promotion push

When Simon Grayson added the finishing touches to his squad during the summer the boast was loud and clear: ‘look how impressive Blackpool’s strength in depth is’.

Week 13 NFL game picks, schedule guide, playoff scenarios and more

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for Week 13.

PM Narendra Modi Graces Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Actress Mohena Singh-Suyesh's Wedding Reception

Mohena Singh and Suyesh Rawat got married on October 14, 2019 in Haridwar. Almost a month after their wedding, Suyesh threw a grand wedding reception in Delhi yesterday (November 28). Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced their wedding reception.

Robben Island Museum board member resigns citing outside interference | Cape Argus

A member of the Robben Island Museum (RIM) board resigned from his position citing outside interference in the board’s affairs.

Debate This: These Are the Deadliest .308 Rifles in the World

Better take a step back.

Knives Out does what so many of the best mysteries do: Carve up the rich

The new film by Rian Johnson has a radical class politics — just like Agatha Christie's stories or Columbo

Bose QC35 II Noise-Cancelling Headphones are $70 Off for Black Friday

The legendary Bose QC35 II noise-cancelling headphones are currently $70 off on Amazon for Black Friday, bringing the price down to $279.

IHH Healthcare posts RM236m in 3Q net profit on stronger contribution from its operations

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): IHH Healthcare Bhd reported a net profit of RM236.34 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) compared to a net loss of RM104.07 million a year ago.The regional healthcare group said the quarterly profit was driven by sustained organic revenue growth at existing operations.The boost to earnings also came from Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital and Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, both opened in March 2017. In addition, Amanjaya Specialist Centre and Fortis Healthcare (“Fortis”),

QFFD grants $4.2m to Jordan Refugee Health Fund

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $4.2m grant agreement with the Government of Jordan to contribute to the financing of Jordan Refugee Health Fund in order to alleviate financial pressures on the Jordanian Ministry of Health budget as a result of the large influx of refugees.

A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2009 – the first quantum computer

Michael Banks looks at the Physics World 2009 Breakthrough of the Year and how research in quantum computing has moved on

I gave Spurs the 'best of me', says former boss Pochettino

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he had given the Premier League club "the best of me" during a 5-1/2-year tenure which ...

This story has legs: Cambodia 'bug cafe' serves up insect tapas

Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a "bug mac" -- Cambodia's first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy ...

What's new on Netflix this weekend?

Can these new releases tempt you from the Late Late Toy Show?

What's new on Netflix this weekend?

Can these new releases tempt you from the Late Late Toy Show?

Will Barcelona star end up staying at the Camp Nou beyond January?

Barcelona manager brought Ivan Rakitić back into the fold against Dortmund Ivan Rakitić is one of the best midfielders in the world. But unfortunately f...

KCB, Kabras clash in blockbuster tie

The two sides met last during the Kenya Cup final on May 18.

Abhimanyu Mithun Claims Five Wickets in One Over Including a Double Hat-Trick in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Mithun became the only cricketer to claim hat-tricks in Ranji Trophy,Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Teacher charged with murder in Embu

Kiamuringa Secondary School principal and three others are accused of killing a muguka farmer.

Halting of UK orders likely the end for GM developed Opel Mokka X

The Mokka X is expected to feature the same drivetrain options, meaning the inclusion of both petrol and diesel engines together with the aforementioned electric motor

Costco extends its Thanksgiving day promotions after its website crashes for several hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "I just want to spend my money on your site... why is it so hard?" one Costco shopper wrote on Twitter on Thursday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Costco extends its Thanksgiving Day promotions after its website crashed for several hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals

"I just want to spend my money on your site... why is it so hard?" one person wrote to Costco on Twitter on Thursday.

Flughafen Zürich AG wins bid for new airport near New Delhi

LUCKNOW, India — An Indian official says Flughafen Zürich AG has been selected to design, develop and operate a new airport near the Indian capital after outbidding Indian companies. A spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh state government, Mritunjay Kumar, says state authorities have acquired 5,100 acres (2,063 hectares) of land and obtained environmental clearance for …

Intel Blames Qualcomm Bullying And Anticompetitive Practices For Modem Exit

Today, we're learning that Intel is placing direct blame on Qualcomm for its modem development problems which resulted in its unplanned sale. In

Liverpool want to host GAA matches as club unveils plan to increase Anfield capacity

Liverpool have unveiled plans to expand their Anfield Road stand by adding 7,000 seats in a new scheme which will take the ground's capacity up to 61,000 - and the club has plans to hos

GAA say there are no plans to bring gaelic games to Anfield despite Liverpool announcement

THE GAA say there are no plans to bring gaelic games to Anfield or any other English football stadium despite an announcement from Liverpool that they intend to host GAA events after th

I thought I had glandular fever on my gap year, but it turned out to be leukaemia

It was meant to be the start of Tom Hunt’s gap year – a fortnight in eastern Europe with five school friends.

Camera maintenance: how to clean your camera and equipment

Camera maintenance can save you heartache, missed shots and pricey repairs. Angela Nicholson explains how to keep your kit in top condition

PolyU blockade lifted; police find 4,000 gas bombs in two days

Hong Kong police on Friday said they had seized nearly 4,000 petrol bombs, 1,400 pieces of explosives materials, 600 items containing corrosive liquids and 570 weapons during the two-day evidence-collection procedure at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which was reopened at about Friday noon after being occupied by rioters for 13 days.

Begum Of Bollywood Is Back With The Season 2 Of What Women Want On 104.8 Ishq

Kareena Kapoor Khan, who donned the RJ hat with much ease and flair in the first season of What Women Want on 104.8 Ishq, is back on the mic with yet another exciting season.

New Orleans’ jazz musicians to play in Havana

American jazz musician Jon Cleary and his trio will debut in Havana during two concerts with Cuban pianist Ernan Lopez Nussa, according to organizers

School bullies 'held a knife to a boy's throat'. Two weeks later the school can't say what's happened to them 'because of GDPR' and his mum hasn't heard back from the police

'He's just meant to put on a brave face. To top it all off the police haven't even phoned me'

The Outlanders Update: General Changes Analysis

The new patch is wild, with all the positive and maybe some negative connotations this word implies. As such, we are trying to be extremely cautious when discussing it so that we don’t unnecessarily invoke some misguided disenchantment from the community.

Clark Handicap in Kentucky and Matriarch in California top weekend horse racing

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Nasty weather played havoc on horse racing on both coasts Thanksgiving Day, but the remainder of the holiday weekend promises some top-shelf contests, including the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs and the Matriarch at Del Mar.

"Lived a hell in Scotland": What the foreign press had to say about Celtic's victory over Rennes in the Europa League

It was another fantastic night for the Hoops in Europe, as Neil Lennon's Celtic put Rennes to the sword in a 3-1 win.

Johnson 'did not keep word' to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Other dual nationals also in jail because of UK failure to repay debt to Iran, says husband

Olympic champion Mo Farah to make track comeback in 10,000

LONDON (AP) - Olympic champion Mo Farah is returning to the track and wants to defend his 10,000-meter title at next year's Tokyo Games.

Olympic champion Mo Farah to make track comeback in 10,000

LONDON (AP) - Olympic champion Mo Farah is returning to the track and wants to defend his 10,000-meter title at next year's Tokyo Games.

Panel of experts to pick first WBBL Team of the Tournament

Seven experts have been chosen to select 12 players to make up the first official WBBL Team of the Tournament

The best portable Bluetooth speaker

The best portable Bluetooth speaker for most people is the UE Wonderboom 2.

Kevin Greenard: Ten reasons to be cautious with Canadian equity ETFs

An ETF is a commonly used abbreviation for Exchange Traded Fund. Canada was the first country to launch an ETF in 1990 with one provider. Known as the S&P/TSX 60 Index, it essentially held the . . .

Raspberry Pi 4 Wi-Fi problem: Firmware update will fix your screen resolution bug

Mysterious glitch causes Wi-Fi to stop working when Raspberry Pi 4 outputs to HDMI at higher resolutions.

What Racial Discrimination Will Look Like in 2060

As biracial people become increasingly common in America, bias based on perceived rather than actual identity will too

Meet the M3 Medium Tank: It Had Two Main Guns and Was the “Coffin for Seven Brothers”

Was this weird-looking tank among the worst ever? 

Normalizing Cannabis Retail With Nicole Fox (Podcast Transcript)

Nicole Fox is founder and CEO of Aeon Botanika, a wellness cannabis company in LA, and has been a cannabis activist since 2003. She co-founded two of the first dispensaries in LA, serves on the board

The Frugal REIT Investor

Wealth is not the same as income. Wealth is what you accumulate, not what you spend. Thomas Stanley.The foundation stone of wealth accumulation is defense. Thomas Stanley.Investors must select stocks

Politics And The Markets 11/29/19

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or news, and please avoid personal insults!

Meet three female philosophers you have probably never heard of in the field of big consciousness

We have to ask ourselves why the philosophical ideas of Mary Calkins, May Sinclair, and Hilda Oakeley have been largely forgotten.

Swift Operations Forum Europe 2019, Amsterdam - Day 2 report

With the accelerating pace of transformation in financial services, day two of SOFE 2019 explored the direction of travel financial institutions should embark on in order to thrive in this new world.

Manchester United preparing three formations for the return of Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba is set to be fit again for Man United soon and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has three teamsheets in mind when the Frenchman is back from injury.

CityLife Seven Days

Events from November 29 to December 5

'My wallet or my health': Saskatchewan patients call for insulin pump funding

"This sounds weird, but I really don't have a Plan B if it fails," he admitted. "I don't know what I'd do."

Anna Jones’ squash recipes

Try butternut, onion or crown prince squash in these savoury pancakes and a salty-sour roast squash caponata

'Allocate a chill-out zone': how to keep the family peace at Christmas

Lawyers, therapists and hostage negotiators explain how to defuse festive conflicts

Eyes Wide Shut review – chilling secrecy, quaintly soft-porn sex

Stanley Kubrick’s last film, starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise as a warring, sexually obsessed couple, is fascinating and disquieting

Abiodun visits rainstorms victims, promises succour

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has visited the people of Ibefun in Odogbolu Local Government Area, who were affected by a rainstorm

Travel: The many charms of Rincon de Guayabitos

Toss a handful of sand in Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico at any time between November and March and it may well hit someone from Saskatchewan.

Roger Federer Joins On as an Investor

The Swiss tennis legend joins the Swiss running shoe company as an investor, contributing product designer, and representative.

The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs

The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]

Rocket Report: Cornwall locals protest spaceport, China’s toxic rocket problem

"Labour against the rocket in Branson's pocket."

Two hurt, one seriously, in sunken ship rescue mission; Search halted over weather

Two rescue workers were injured during a search and rescue mission for a sunken fishing cutter and two missing sailors from Urk on the North Sea on Thursday. One of the two rescuers sustained

Irish teacher in Brazil: ‘Miss, there’s a poisonous snake’

‘Living in Brazil is an adventure. The laws change hourly and nothing is done in a rush’

Springboks will have a new coach by Christmas

Rassie Erasmus' successor as Springbok coach will - hopefully - be named by the end of the year.

'He has left behind a great legacy': Ramaphosa's eulogy for Xhosa king | IOL News

The full eulogy delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of His Majesty, King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcau.

10 Years In, WhatsApp Still Needs True Multi-Device Support

Paul Sawers, writing for VentureBeat: WhatsApp launched out of beta 10 years ago this month, and the messaging behemoth is now a completely different beast from the one that quietly arrived for iPhone users way back in November 2009. After Facebook shelled out around $20 billion to acquire the app i...

CHR recognizes role of women human rights defenders in nation-building

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday has urgently called for the imposition of more stringent measures to further promote women’s rights and recognize their invaluable contribution in nation-building in yesterday’s celebration of the International Women’s Human Rights Defenders Day.

Iraqi PM To Resign After Deadly Protests

Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has condemned the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters and also urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism.

New Media as future of the newsroom: Myth or reality?, by Edward Dickson

The new media is the translation of Marshall McLuhan’s prediction in his seminal 1964 book, Understanding Media: Extensions of Man,

Bia Marvels At Rihanna's "Best On Earth" Co-Sign In "Between The Lines"

Bia breaks it down on 'Between The Lines.' Today marks the arrival of a new Between The Lines, which features 'Best On Earth' rapper Bia. By now, you've likely caught up with her viral Russ collaboration (which earned itself a co-sign from none other than Rihanna), as it has been close to inescapabl...

Maharashtra episode will have bearing on Jharkhand polls, Cong will form govt: Gourav Vallabh

Denouncing BJP's claim of winning "65 seats" in Jharkhand, Vallabh reminded people of BJP's similar claims in Haryana and Maharashtra.

‘Best Playmakers in World’ rankings: Three LFC stars named & Firmino 4th

The The International Federation of Football History & Statistics, or IFFHS, has named Lionel Messi as the world’s best playmaker 2019 – and rightly so. Kevin de Bruyne is no.2 with…

Don't count out the Dallas Cowboys yet: Why they could make an NFL playoff run

A soft remaining schedule. A down division. And an offense that will play better. The Cowboys could still make some noise.

The Rams have major salary-cap issues. Is their title window already closing?

Los Angeles projects to have more than $100 million in cap charges allocated to five players, and the team has little flexibility.

Former Maguindanao town mayor acquitted of perjury charges

Former Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS) Mayor Lester Seismundo Sinsuat of Maguindanao has been cleared by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division of perjury charges due to the reportedly false declarations made in his Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the years 2011 and 2012.

India's Sep-quarter GDP growth slips to 4.5%, the lowest in over six years

Q2 growth numbers fell, in line with economists' expectations, mainly on account of a weak manufacturing, falling consumer demand and private investment, and a drop in exports due to a global slowdown

Pushpa Joshi - Grandmother From Ajay Devgn's Raid Passes Away!

If youve watched Ajay Devgn starrer Raid , you must be aware of Pushpa Joshi, who played the role of Saurabh Shukla‘s mother. As sad as it sounds, the 85-year-old actress breathed her last on Tuesday (November 26, 2019). Her grandson Abhas Joshi earlier took to social media to inform that she was put on life support.

The top 20 F1 drivers of the 21st century: Who comes out on top in our rankings?

Who is the best Formula One driver of all time?

Clear-Up Continues In Albanian Quake Village

The clear-up following a devastating earthquake in Albania, which killed at least 49 people, is continuing. In the village of Thumane, 23 fatalities have been confirmed so far. Unsafe houses are being demolished, while displaced residents continue to live in tents. Fran Dodaj, one of the village residents, spoke to RFE/RL.

Here’s Where to Spend Crypto Online This Black Friday

As Black Friday 2019 gets underway, what are your options for getting the best bang for your Bitcoin?

Deal alert: You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Dublin for only $536 CAD right now

While it is one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, a flight from Vancouver to Ireland isn’t always affordable.

Uncle Murda Takes Counts His Blessings On "God I F*ck With You "

Uncle Murda is back. Uncle Murda's back with his new single, 'God I Fuck With You' in anticipation of his forthcoming project. The rapper takes more of a laidback approach on this as he reflects growing up, making it in the trap, struggling with poverty but still making it out alive in ruthless envi...

Rishi Kapoor's Advice For Budding Actors: Focus On Acting Like Ranbir, Vicky & Not On Building Body

From a child actor to one of the sought-after actors in 80s and early 90s, Rishi Kapoor has many successful films in his career. In fact, the veteran star has managed to stay relevant with time and he believes that its because he build his mind as an actor and not the body.

Selfie Expert Strikes Again! And It's The Best End-Year Gift Ever[VIDEO]

You ever wanted to take a look at one of your photos, pull that shy smile and say to yourself, I look good. Well...

Taoiseach calls for more ethnic diversity among gardaí

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for greater ethnic diversity in An Garda Síochána.

Grimes – “My Name Is Dark”

Miss Anthropocene, Grimes' long-awaited follow-up to Art Angels, is finally arriving in February. We've already heard early tracks "Violence" and "So Heavy I Fell Through The Earth" — along with last year's "We Appreciate Power," which was initially billed as the first single but won't actually end up included on the album. And now, following yet another week where Grimes has been in the news for reasons other than making music, she's shared another new song. That song is "My Name Is Dark," a dark and gritty electro-rocker that may or may not be the "very not pg13 ethereal shadow of colossus demon nu metal song abt insomnia" that Grimes first teased on Twitter over a year ago. "I don't need to sleep anymore/ That's what the drugs are for," she sings on the track over a menacing guitar riff and gathering clouds of noise. Listen to "My Name Is Dark" below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZe7cbC2Jp8 wanna drop song soon ish so wud u pref super dark heavy ballad about fighting balrog in

EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel

Europe will become more "assertive" on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, has vowed as he took over from Donald Tusk.

Is Vietnam too cautious when setting economic development goals for 2020? - VietNamNet

Many economic targets set for 2020 are lower in comparison with real implemented levels.

The Floating Voter: 'I was told I'd be shot by the big boys over sulky racing regulation proposal' - Mattie McGrath

INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has revealed he received a death threat after he proposed legislation which would regulate sulky racing.

These 30+ Mini Gifts From Sephora Will Bring Big Smiles

Gifts don't need to be expensive to be good. And, anyway, good things do come in small packages . . . and we're not just talking diamonds. These present ideas

Vernon Kay denies split from Strictly's Tess Daly

The TV host has kept under the radar for quite some time as Tess spends her weekends fronting Strictly Come Dancing on BBC

The Weeknd's New Song 'Bright Lights' is Here!

Read more here...

BI on the lookout at airports for OFWs bound for Iraq

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente ordered yesterday immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports to rigidly screen Filipinos traveling to Dubai to stop them from going and working in Iraq which is already the subject of a deployment ban due to the peace and order problem there.

GDP growth slips to 4.5% in September quarter, slowest expansion in 26 quarters

The slump was mainly on account of a weak manufacturing and a drop in exports.

Harley Quinn: For the Record, Batman Does Not [BLEEP] Bats

In the Harley Quinn series premiere, the fan-favorite anitheroine insists -- twice! -- that the Caped Crusader has a ... special affinity for bats.

Labour Making 'Pure Bermuda Triangle' Claims That NHS Can be Sold Off to the US, Boris Johnson Says

UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn previously revealed a 451-page packet of documents allegedly showing how the Conservatives had tried to "sell" the country's National Health Service (NHS) to US companies.

Knives Out Takes Several Jabs At Donald Trump

Knives Out includes some subtle slams against Donald Trump, his political policies and America's divided political landscape.

The misunderstood Ms Isabelle Huppert

The veteran French actor speaks her mind and people often confuse her with the ‘scary women’ she plays on screen. But there’s another side to her, as we find out at the International Film Festival of India in Goa

Second place in focus as hockey season ends

Wazalendo coach Fidhelis Kimanzi said the end result will count for nothing.

SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages

A separate unit will be established to finance, manage and operate the national water infrastructure.

Publisher says he's hearing interest in nonprofit turn

NEW YORK (AP) - The publisher of the nation's first daily newspaper to be granted nonprofit status says he's since heard from a "few dozen" lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune's approach could work elsewhere.

PIB sets up fact-checking unit to tackle spread of fake news related to government

The government urged the public to send across any information that they wanted verified.

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises

Newly-hatched tortoises take their first steps at a Bangladesh conservation park, their feet barely visible under hard shells that carry the weight of the species on their backs.

‘These Characters Are Beloved’: Kim Fields Talks About the Possibility of a ‘Living Single’ Reboot

Kim Fields was a guest on the "Tamron Hall Show" on Thursday for the show's "Throwback Week," where she promoted her Lifetime movie "You Light Up My Christmas," set to air Dec. 1. But she also talked about a "Living Single" reboot, the sitcom that centered on four black women who shared a brownstone in New York City.

Fabinho injury a serious concern for Klopp as Liverpool embark on frantic run of fixtures

The 26-year-old Brazilian has emerged as one of the unsung heroes of Klopp’s team, who have a comfortable eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.

Best Dyson and Vacuum Cleaner Black Friday deals – Top offers available right now

Now is the time to pick up a discounted Dyson or vacuum cleaner in the Black Friday sale with tons of models, old and new, available for less.

Report: Arsenal make contact with Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, he is first choice

Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed on his official website that Arsenal have made contact with Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and that the Portuguese gaffer is first choice. Unai Emery was sacked by Arsenal on Friday morning after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League, despite Pierre-Emerick […]Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to lure Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo to The Emirates, he is first choice.

Agbami parties invest N5.8bn on scholarships, education infrastructure

Agbami parties had invested a total of N5.8bn on the Medical and Engineering Scholarships, AMEPs on merit for Medical students .

‘Don’t destroy their future for aesthetic values’ — Kate Henshaw tackles women who use bleaching cream on babies

Kate Henshaw, Nollywood actress has called out women who subject their children to skin lightening procedures with the intention of glowing their skins.

India’s economic growth falls to 4.5% in July-September quarter – the slowest in over six years

This is the sixth straight quarter of slower growth. The GDP grew just 5% in the April-June quarter.

Arsenal sack Emery: Gunners must make 'adventurous' appointment after missing out on Mourinho

Alan Smith thinks Arsenal should be bold in their pursuit of a replacement for Unai Emery and ignore a "safe pair of hands".

December fuel price prognosis - a mixed bag for motorists | IOL Motoring

Petrol prices are set to increase slightly in December, while diesel is set to go down, according to month-end data.

Get the limited edition signed Marillion/Mark Wilkinson Bundle issue of Prog - on sale now!

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Lukoil: Solid Q3 Results Ensure High Yields

Lukoil performed better than expected in Q3 2019.I expect Lukoil to generate strong FCF in the medium term.Lukoil is one of the best quality stocks in the Russian stock market.

Terry de Havilland, the 'rock’n’roll cobbler', dies aged 81

East London shoemaker designed iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show heeled boots

Op-ed: Assuring women, young girls a life free from violence should be everyone’s business

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Equities Slip While Investors Mark Time

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ian Bailey’s poetic justice

Ian Bailey still lives under the shadow of a crime he has never stood trial for here, but was found guilty of in absentia in France. He now writes verse to battle a fear of extradition he tells Michael Clifford.

Kanye West Releases “Closed On Sunday” Music Video

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GDP growth plunges to 4.5%, lowest since 2012

Official says fundamentals are strong, numbers will pick up.

Single dad adopts baby with Down's syndrome after she was rejected by 20 families

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Need to change people's perception about police: Amit Shah

"When we are sitting here and talking about narcotics control, smuggling, terrorism, Naxalism, fake currency and routine law and order, perhaps we do not know that the success that we are looking at has been at the cost of sacrifice of more than 35,000 jawans," he said.

Bauchi: Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Abubakar’s bid to quash election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by former Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar,

TNB's 'Ceria ke Sekolah' helps students

KUALA LUMPUR: IN smiles and chatting animatedly with other pupils around them, 750 students from six schools could barely contain their excitement to receive donations of school supplies from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) last week.

Millions of Kenyans to get access to digital post boxes | IOL News

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Godse remarks: Congress MLA from MP threatens to burn alive Pragya Thakur, apologises later

Govardhan Dangi later claimed that he meant the people of Rajgarh district will boycott her.

How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?

Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?

Mudajaya back in the black after 13 straight quarterly losses

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Birthday celebration turns deadly as two students die in road mishap at Hyderabad's PVNR expressway

The tragedy took place when a group of nine boys sneaked out of campus at Madhapur for a birthday celebration and were on their way back to college in an SUV.

Abhimanyu Mithun takes 5 wickets in an over in Mushtaq Ali Trophy semifinal

Abhimanyu Mithun becomes the first player to take a hat-trick in all three of India's top-tier domestic level tournaments - the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Briefly on farming and agribusiness

From around the country, a collection of brief news on developments in farming and agribusiness

Sonko Appoints Ex-Convict Ally to Government

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Slow cities of Turkey: Göynük

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San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral is home to a 100-ft-tall celestial light beam

A free artwork by George Zisiadis

Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.

Qaim Ali Shah moves IHC for pre-arrest bail

Qaim Ali Shah moves IHC for pre-arrest bail.

‘Freedom of expression has its limits’: Watch Angela Merkel address German parliament

German chancellor Angela Merkel’s speech has sparked an age-old debate.

Q2 GDP: Fiscal deficit of 3.9% realistic, says Uday Kotak

The just released GDP data for the second quarter (July-September) shows that the growth has gone down to 4.5 per cent (the lowest in six years) from 5 per cent in the first quarter (April-June)

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Recently, Kangana Ranaut was quoted as saying, I had to take mild doses of hormone pills to look different. This statement of Kangana has outraged many netizens. Rangoli was quick to defend her sister Kangana Ranaut and said shes a good actor.

Where to find the cheapest Apple iPad deals on Black Friday 2019

You can get a brand new iPad for as little as £284 with a handy voucher code

Reports: President Trump’s ‘No Quid Pro Quo’ Call With Sondland Never Happened

Following weeks of compounding evidence and testimony implying that President Donald Trump made congressionally-approved aid to Ukraine contingent on a politically advantageous investigation, the President and his GOP supporters’ primary defense has been an alleged Sept. 9th phone call during which the President told E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland he wanted “no quid pro quo.” But a Friday report by JustSecurity, supported by a Wednesday report from the Washington Post, appear to show that no such call ever took place.

Oil to be stuck in a rut in 2020 as slowing demand fuels glut

Opec unlikely to opt for deeper output cuts.

Uganda asks more Asians to grab available investment opportunities

Uganda’s Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi has called upon Arab Countries mostly people from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to rush and grab the plenty of investment opportunities that the country beholds. This was during the 5th Edition of the UAE – Uganda Trade and Investment Forum that was held at Sheraton Hotel and organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce. It attracted over 22 companies from UAE who came to look for trade and investment opportunities in Uganda. Alex Onzima, a Minister of State in the Vice President’s office highlighted the need for trade performance between the two sister countries while representing the Vice President Sekandi. “We believe that what Ugandans and Africans need to develop is Trade, foreign Investments and access to markets but not Aid.

Galaxy S11 may come with a "Bright Night Sensor" for low-light photography

Samsung has filed a new trademark application for a new image sensor that it is calling “Bright Night Sensor” with the EUIPO. It is possible that the sensor could be used in the company’s upcoming Galaxy S11 series phones.

Queen is beyond reproach and distinct from royal family, UK PM Johnson says

LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked if the monarchy was beyond reproach after the scandal involving Prince Andrew.

Two friends killed in early morning crash near Lipis

KUANTAN: A road trip to Kuala Lumpur ended in tragedy for three friends when two of them were killed in an accident at KM86 of the Central Spine Road (CSR) near Lipis early this morning.

Manchester United fans make Paul Pogba demand ahead of injury return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that the Man Utd midfielder could be back soon, possibly in time for the Premier League fixture vs Tottenham.

Movie reviews: 'Knives Out' breathes life into creaky whodunit genre

CTV movie reviewer Richard Crouse shares his take on four movies this week: 'Knives Out,' 'The Two Popes,' 'Queen & Slim,' 'Dark Waters,' and 'Lady and the Tramp.'

This Made Hitler Mad: Why Allied Commandos Stormed Nazi-Occupied Norway to Destroy Fish Oil Factories

The raid at Vågsøy was planned with an unusual target in mind: fish oil factories. The Nazis were interested less in the dietary benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids, so much as the oil’s ability to

Here are the Black Friday deals you really shouldn’t miss

You can take the stress out of holiday shopping by just picking up a bunch of great offers right now at Black Friday prices. These nine options are all significantly discounted from their regular price, with many over 90 percent off. 

Take a roll in the hay

This is her third run after a lay- off so she should be in peak condition and is undoubtedly the runner to beat.

Dell Cuts Full Year Forecast Due to Intel Supply Challenges

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JUST IN: Freddie Ljungberg named as Arsenal interim boss

Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery after the Premier League club’s worst run in more than a quarter of a century.Following Emery’s sack, ...

Black Friday running watch deal: Garmin Forerunner 645 Music 45% off

If you're after a top-notch running watch that can play music, you don't want to miss out on this Black Friday 2019 saving on the excellent Garmin Forerunner 645 Music. It's an incredible $204.30 off, bringing it down to just $245.69 a price that's never been lower from Amazon for Garmin Black Friday. [amazon-pa title="Amazon:…

A festive ghost walk, Victorian banquet and Santa's grotto - why you should visit Rochdale this Christmas

Enjoy all the essential festive fun without travelling into the city centre

Ronan Farrow: ‘Reporters ultimately don’t stop’

The investigative journalist on #MeToo and the perils of taking on the powerful

'If children's hospices like this one didn't exist, I don't know how we'd cope'

"It’s been an emotional day, but a joyful day,” reflects Tamara Taylor, the 115-times capped England Women’s Rugby World Cup winner.

#IraqiSodaChallenge highlights horrific protester injuries

A new hashtag is encouraging Twitter users to share pictures of themselves holding a can of soda to their head, highlighting the horrific injuries sustained by Iraqi protesters.

'Not a Single Leaf of Aarey Will be Cut': Uddhav Thackeray Puts Metro Car Shed Construction on Hold

"Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut," Thackeray said while addressing a press conference.

Kakamega Hombeoyz stun Mathare United

The win takes Homeboyz to second on the log with 20 points from 11 matches.

Trade surplus shrinks in October

Exports up 11.9% on a month-on-month basis.

Is Black Friday still a big deal?

Black Friday's star on the retail calendar has dimmed a little in recent years, but it is still very important to stores -- and shoppers.

Official: Arsenal sack Unai Emery

Arsenal have officially issued a statement confirming that they have relieved Unai Emery of his managerial duties at the club with immediate effect. #ArsenalFC #Emery

DP Ruto Breaks Silence on BBI Referendum Debate

The deputy president, who had chosen to remain silent on the matter, stated that it would be wise to...

The Curious Case Of Demolition And Restoration Of Guru Ravidas Temple

In its initial years, the judiciary undertook a very principled interference with the decisions taken by the legislature or the executive. Due to failures of successive governments, and more...

The Alphies 2.0 - Behind The Idea's Best Of 2019 (Podcast Transcript)

For our 100th episode, we take a look back on the year that's been.We pick out favorite guests, ideas, and stories from 2019 and see if there are any lessons to take away.We also share an important an

‘Peak Pakistan fielding’: Shaheen Afridi kicks ball for boundary

Wasim Akram slammed Shaheen Afridi for a misfield vs Australia. "Yasir Shah and Shan Masood were probably yawning. That's the problem with Pakistan cricket," he said.

Norovirus outbreaks confirmed in South Devon

Cases have been confirmed at hospitals and care homes in the area

Unai Emery: what went wrong at Arsenal? – video

The Spaniard replaced Arsène Wenger and was in charge for an 18-month spell that saw Arsenal lose a Europa League final to Chelsea and fail to qualify for this season’s Champions League

Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in

The images revealed shifts in the daily hunting habits of carnivores, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes, when humans disturbed their habitat.

Euro-Dollar Gets No Joy from Inflation Gains as German Politics and U.S. Tariff Threat Loom

The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today

Austin Butler is Joined by 'Elvis' Co-Star Olivia DeJonge at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019

Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge attend the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards together on Thursday night (November 28) in Sydney, Australia.

Enugu state teachers seek 65 years retirement age

The Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria , Enugu state Wing, has called for the extension of retirement age in the state.

‘Winter is coming’: Synergy, transformation crucial for growth, says BI

Reiterating the President's notable Game of Thrones analogy, the Bank Indonesia governor stressed that structural transformation was vital to facing the coming "winter" in the global economy.

Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...

BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .

Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...

BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .

Queen is beyond reproach, distinct from royal family - UK PM Boris Johnson | IOL News

Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime ...

LEGO flagship store opens in Amsterdam

A LEGO flagship store opened on Kalverstraat in Amsterdam on Friday - the second LEGO store and first flagship store in the Netherlands. In addition to a complete range of new products that can only

UK PM Johnson: Will keep no-deal Brexit preparations in a state of readiness

While responding to a question from a reporter about dropping no-deal Brexit preparations, "Many of those preparations will be extremely valuable as w

‘Two penises kissing passionately’ – Twitter hammers Crusaders’ logo fail

The franchise had to develop a new one after the mosque shootings in Christchurch earlier this year.

'I made excuses': music industry frets over becoming carbon neutral

Coldplay and Massive Attack have pledged more environmentally sound tours this week – but given the financial and artistic importance of touring, the industry faces tough challenges

Block B's U-Kwon teases tracks on upcoming reggae single album 'Rise Up'

Block B's U-Kwon has revealed teasers for the tracks on his upcoming reggae single album 'Rise Up'.U-Kwon's single includes "Rise Up&quo…

Fact: Both Presidential Front-Runners Have Previously Called for Cuts to Social Security

Cutting Social Security benefits isn't too popular with the public, but some level of outlay reductions may be necessary to strengthen the program.

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF: A 'Better Than Cash' Alternative

MINT is a low-risk bond-based exchange-traded fund with a focus on capital preservation and liquidity while offering yields above Treasuries through a monthly dividend.Actively managed strategy is uni

Newcastle boss provides line up and injury news ahead of Man City fixture

The Magpies stunned Manchester City last season at St James' Park and will be looking for more of the same on Saturday.

Iraq Protests

Iraqi officials say four protesters were killed amid ongoing violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, hours after Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced his intention to resign. Security and hospital officials say one protester was killed and 18 wounded Friday by security forces who fired live rounds

Sasol scores ‘own goal’ as climate pressure mounts in SA

Company could face legal challenges if it continues to refuse votes on the issue.

The battle for the Brexit-backing north

Will Britain’s election be decided in the Labour heartlands? Matthew Engel reports

Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, says he’ll be relocating to Africa in 2020

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, says he would move to Africa for a momentary stay in 2020 as the continent would "define the future."

Iraq PM Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will resign

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would present his resignation to parliament so lawmakers could choose a new government, according to a statement from his office.Abdul Mahdi&#39

Bharti Airtel to seek board nod on December 4 for raising funds

The board will also evaluate raising of funds through debentures, non-convertible debt instruments along with warrants, convertible debentures , securities or any other equity based instruments including through qualified institutions placement or rights issue, or through any other permissible mode

Turkish, UN officials discuss repatriation of Syrian refugees in Ankara

A Turkish government delegation met with representatives of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the capital Ankara to discuss the voluntary...

Listen: The Weeknd Returns W/ Retro Sounds On New BLINDING LIGHTS Song

Canadian singer The Weeknd is back on his music grind. The award-winning crooner has come through with the new, retro-sounding "Blinding Lights" audio gem. List

"Start Wearing Purple" as sung by Sesame Street's Count

This. is. amazing. Purple Count singing Gogol Bordello’s “Start Wearing Purple” — the entire song! Someone spent a long time making this mashup video but we don’t know who e…

Why Arsenal axed Unai Emery

Emery axed as Arsenal boss after worst run in decades London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal manager on Friday after less than two years in charge and with the club without a win in seven games, their worst run since 1992. The 48-year-old Spaniard was fired following the 2-1 …

Can injury-ridden Dembélé ever be a success at Barcelona?

The commencement of Dembélé's Barcelona career was a sign of things to come On his very first start for Barcelona, Ousmane Dembélé suffered a hamstri...

With typhoon ‘Tisoy’ approaching, Legazpi bishop calls on faithful to pray for Bicol

Amid the possibility of a typhoon hitting the Bicol region, Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon has called for prayers.

Questions Raised After Jowie Deletes Maribe's Photos While in Jail

Joseph Irungu alias Jowie surprised his fans after photos of former Citizen TV news anchor Jacque Maribe were...

Appeal Court victory a validation of people’s will — Gov. Lalong

Lalong in a statement on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Macham said that the affirmation of his victory was yet another...

ForMin Aurescu welcomes Ambassador Klemm on his farewell visit, reiterates interest in Visa Waiver

Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu has welcomed at the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) headquarters, on Friday, Ambassador of the U.S....

Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals

A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.

Make your own NFC data cufflinks

What do you get the person who has everything this Christmas? How about a pair of NFC data cuffflinks? Build your own with this tutorial from Sophy Wong

AI can increase people's wellbeing but potential dangers remain

A delegation of members of the European Economic and Social Committee visited three Finnish technological hubs to assess the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence for our society.

Number of children requiring treatment for cannabis misuse failed to improve in the last 3 years

Public Health England has today revealed that a staggering 12,702 young people entered treatment last year because of problems with cannabis.

Mamangam Special Promo: Achuthan Set To Stun Everyone As Chandroth Chanthunni!

Mamangams special promo has come out in online circuits and it features a series of practice sessions of Achuthan, who plays the character named Chanthunni in the film

We are in a virtual free-fall: Congress on GDP growth slip

'India's GDP has collapsed to an abysmal 4.5%. We are in a virtual free-fallWe are in a virtual free-fall. This is the lowest GDP quarter in 6 years. But why is the BJP celebrating? Because their understanding of GDP (Godse Divisive Politics) suggests double digit growth levels. All in the perspective,' he said on Twi

Jennifer Lopez Enjoys A Quiet Evening With Fiancé Alex Rodriguez And Their Kids As They Celebrate Thanksgiving

Hustlers star Jennifer Lopez chose to have a quiet Thanksgiving this year and she celebrated it with her kids Emme and Max, her fiancé Alex Rodriguez and his kids Natasha and Ella. She took to Instagram and shared lovely snaps of the family with her fans

One Nucleus reveals finalists of annual BioNewsRound Award

One Nucleus reveals the finalists of its annual BioNewsRound Award, recognizing life science companies that have announced exciting developments for patients and the sector. The finalists will present at Genesis 2019 where the winner will be announced.

Mobile boutique can zip from waterfront to Lower Lonsdale

Lower Lonsdale clothing boutique Double the Love now has twice the locations after the City of North Vancouver council voted unanimously for it.

World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat

BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a "Black Friday" sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.

Sri Lanka name Chandimal in squad for Pakistan Tests

Sri Lanka on Friday selected former skipper Dinesh Chandimal in the squad to play a landmark two-match Test series in Pakistan.

PODCAST: Wider attention must be paid to PrEP for HIV/Aids prevention - professor | IOL

Professor Salim S Abdool Karim, the director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, speaks to Kuben ...

PSD decries PNL's social experiments with establishing minimum wage

The Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) argues that the calculation model proposed by National Liberal Party (PNL) for establishing the minimum...

Premier League consider the future of incoming chief executive David Pemsel following allegations made about his private life

The Premier League is considering the future of incoming chief executive David Pemsel following allegations made about the organisation’s new leader’s private life this week, Telegraph Sport understands.

Woman who is 4ft tall and can't put rubbish in bin faces court action as a result

Tia Goldsmith has been fined for not recycling her cardboard and could face prosecution

Daimler to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs by 2022 to fund electric shift

Frankfurt am Main, Germany | AFP | Luxury automaker Daimler on Friday said it was scrapping “thousands” of jobs to help fund the switch to electric vehicles, in the latest layoffs to hit the stuttering German car industry. The Mercedes-Benz maker said it wanted to save 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in staff costs as …

Is Jo Swinson's election campaign punching below its weight?

Lib Dem leader’s ratings have slipped just three weeks after she aimed straight for No 10

College football picks, Week 14: Alabama, Ohio State win Playoff-caliber Rivalry Week games

Sporting News offers our picks for several high-profile Rivalry Week games, headlined of course by Alabama-Auburn and Ohio State-Michigan.

Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research

Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.

Duo fight for survival after Arsenal sack Emery

But who is next in line for the chop?

EXCLUSIVE! Rashmika Mandanna On Fighting Trolls: We Have Found Our Voice

Rashmika Mandanna attended the recently-held 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2019) in Goa and added a new dimension to her career. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with FilmiBeat, she spoke about dealing with trolls and said that actresses have found their voice.

MP CM Kamal Nath attacks BJP, Pragya Thakur over remarks on Godse

Amid opposition ruckus, Thakur on Friday made a fresh statement in Lok Sabha, apologising for her remarks on Godse. 'I want to say only what I do for the country. On November 27, during discussion on SPG (Amendment) Bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse a patriot (desh bhakt), I did not even take his name. Still if some

Cricket: DDCA ombudsman approves Rajat Sharma’s resignation as president

Sharma’s resignation was stayed by DDCA ombudsman Ahmed but has finally been accepted on Friday after a fresh request.

Iraqi families mourn their dead after protests' 'bloodiest day'

Baghdad, Iraq - Hundreds of people in southern Iraqi cities of Nasiriya and Najaf have taken to the streets to bury their dead and demand justice a day after at least 52 protesters were shot dead by security forces in the country's south in what was described as the "bloodiest day" in the weeks-long anti-government demonstrations.

Eskom suspends planned power cuts in Mangaung Metro

The power cuts would have impacted Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Dewetsdorp, Wepener, and Van Stadensrus. 

What if a Progressive President Cut U.S. Defense Spending Dramatically?

What would the United States need to do to significantly cut its defense budget?  The question is complicated, and the answers are difficult.

Black Is Still the Only Color for Pierre Soulages

An exhibition at the Louvre will celebrate the French painter’s 100th birthday. The only other artists given shows there during their lifetimes were Picasso and Chagall.

Despite growth in govt expenditure, GDP slowdown continues

The economic activities which registered growth of over 4.3 per cent in Q2 of 2019/20 over Q2 of 2018/19 are 'Trade, Hotels, Transport, Communication and Services related to Broadcasting' 'Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services' and 'Public Administration, Defence and other services'

Manila bishop asks public to rally behind Filipino athletes seeing action in SEAG

A Catholic prelate has asked the public to support the Filipino athletes competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

End of Border Violence? Hamas Cancels Gaza Riots for Third Week in a Row

After 20 months of violence, Hamas seems to reconsider this aspect of its violent agenda.

The extension fiasco: Who won, who lost?

Once this issue hits the parliament floor it could reveal the true colours of the opposition parties

Okowa to Revenue Board: Carry out reforms to enhance revenue generation

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged the state’s Board of Internal Revenue to carry out reforms that would enhance revenuet.

Sex and violence: what has changed for women since In the Cut?

In the two decades since Susanna Moore wrote her ‘hot and scary’ novel, women’s sexuality is still used against them. She talks to Olivia Sudjic about misogyny and desire

Jealous lover stabs rival to death in Bayelsa 

A jealous boyfriend has reportedly stabbed a love rival to death in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.Saturday Vanguard learned

Ginger snap gin and lime cocktail recipe

The lime syrup here will make more than you need but is ideal for a second batch.

Mango and passion-fruit sorbet recipe 

Don’t panic about the liquid glucose.

Our fear of China is not loathing

Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.

Blood-orange and lime spritzer non-alcoholic cocktail recipe 

The lime syrup recipe here makes enough for two batches of this non-alcoholic cocktail.

AI Takes on Popular Minecraft Game in Machine-Learning Contest

The MineRL competition encourages coders to devise programs that learn by example

The tech you need to stay warm this winter

Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.

The tech you need to stay warm this winter

Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.

Doctor Doom Rumored to Be the Villain in BLACK PANTHER 2

An interesting rumor has surfaced regarding the villain in Black Panther 2 . According to Charles Murphy , "trustworthy sources" have told him that the villain of Black Panther 2 will be Doctor Doom. Obviously Marvel has not confirmed this, so we need to treat this as a big fat compe

Dull, wasteful and overblown - is this the best Australia can do?

The proposed renovation of the Australian War Memorial isn't subtle.

You judge: who is Victoria's Cop of the Year?

An off-duty cop who risked his life, a detective who cracked the Dark Web to trap a drug dealer and a policewoman whose local knowledge helped solve a murder.

Rise of the machines: Why Australia's miners are racing for automation

An aerial picture from Jimblebar, one of BHP's biggest mines in the Pilbara, sums up its push to cut costs and increase productivity as iron ore demand falls.

The ultimate festive feast to serve up this Christmas

Spice up the traditional Christmas meal with a three-course feast that riffs on Asian and Italian flavours.

Farewell to the unkempt koala who took on the cultural establishment and won

Clive James was not a modest man though in truth he had a lot to be immodest about.

Cashing in on the crisis

Is the Westpac scandal an ethical deal-breaker or a rare opportunity for investors?

Slow Q2 GDP growth: Weak credit, manufacturing need fixing, say experts

The rate of economic expansion was the lowest in more than six years; it slipped from 5 per cent in Q1 this year and 7.1 per cent in Q2 of FY19

Canberra region tourism winners revealed

Outgoing Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson has been recognised for his individual contribution

Boxing: Back in the amateur circuit, Vikas Krishan looks to roll back the years going into Olympics

The 27-year-old put his professional career on hold in pursuit of a third Olympics campaign.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Franzese on "The Mafia" Only Existing in Italy, US is "La Cosa Nostra"

Michael Franzese opened up to VladTV about why the mafia only exists in Italy, and he explained that the U.S. has a similar organization called La ...

'Have a one-night-stand with a dress': the fashion rental revolution

Instead of buying a new dress for each event, join the sustainable fashion movement and hire your outfit instead

Who are we writing for? Investigative storytelling for grannies and lawmakers

"Broadcast journalism forces you to think very differently," reporter Harry Karanikas tells us in our monthly Meet The Investigators series.

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Time for Labour to get its house in order

The Labour Party has an opportunity to get its house in order and look forward to the election after a dismal couple of years. Laura Walters writes that might be a job best suited to a woman. The Labour Party will want to use the election of its new president to get its house in order and move on from almost two years of mismanaged sexual assault controversies. This weekend, the Labour Party will converge on Whanganui for its annual conference. The AGM will have all the usual components, including campaign workshops, a guest speaker, socialising opportunities, and speeches from top dogs Grant Robertson, Kelvin Davis and Jacinda Ardern. But Ardern’s brief opening address on the Friday evening is expected to include more than self-congratulations and an optimistic throw forward to next year’s election.

Better Buy: Square vs. American Express

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Sudan adopts law to dissolve Bashir party, ‘dismantle’ regime

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Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to the portrayal of a six-kilometer private road project as government-owned by Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing.

Shooting: Angad Bajwa pips Mairaj to win gold in skeet nationals, Saniya Sheikh bags third title

Angad held off his senior and fellow Tokyo 2020 quota winner Mairaj Ahmad Khan of Uttar Pradesh, shooting a clean 60 to equal a record.

Why We Should All Care About the Return of Toys "R" Us

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The winners will find a profitable niche.

Seven Chinese universities in top 10 of QS Asia Rankings

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a London-based higher education analyst firm, released on Wednesday its latest assessment of Asia’s 500 best universities

Actress Abduction Case: Supreme Court Rejects Dileep's Plea!

The Supreme Court has rejected Dileeps plea to access a copy of the memory card containing the visuals of the actress, who was assaulted in a running car in 2017.

Mo Farah halts marathon career and returns to track to defend Olympic 10,000m title

Mo Farah has halted his failed mission to conquer the marathon and announced a return to the track to defend his Olympic 10,000-metre title at next year’s Olympics.

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The state Home Minister lauding the efficiency of Telangana police claimed it works diligently to ensure a "drastic reduction in the number of crimes" reported in the state.

Labour raises alarm over nation’s rising debt profile

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Crossbow killer, 51, who shot his heavily pregnant ex-wife in 'evil' revenge attack jailed for 33 years 

A crossbow killer has been jailed for 33 years for shooting his heavily pregnant ex-wife in a "brutal and evil" revenge attack.

Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched

 Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.

Q2 GDP, core sector data may push RBI to cut rates in December: economists

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Psychiatric experts have got together to declare that smartphone addiction appears to be a very real thing, with research backing this up by identifying symptoms of "problematic smartphone usage" and behaviours mirroring those of addicts in nearly a quarter of young people. But will they still turn out OK and like normal adults?

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Speaking at the National Economy Conclave, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury referred to the recent GDP numbers and said, "This is the New India. This government wants a Hindu Rashtra which they want to do keeping states at bay."

U.K. prime minister skips climate debate so TV station replaces him with block ice

The broadcaster's head of news and current affairs, Dorothy Byrne, described the prime minister as "a known liar" in a major industry speech in August.

Aarey Colony: Uddhav Thackeray stops work on car shed after taking charge as Maharashtra CM

The Bombay High Court had last month dismissed petitions asking it to give Aarey the status of a forest, and stop cutting the trees.

‘Let’s grow old together’— AY celebrates 11th wedding anniversary with his wife

Ayo Makum, Nigerian comedian better known as AY, has celebrated his 11th anniversary with Mirabel, his wife.

Gynaecologist Questioned By Police After Woman Finds Her Examination On Porn Site

Police in Ukraine have questioned a gynaecologist after a female patient discovered her examination had been uploaded to a porn site.

‘Christian Resistance’ leader arrested for alleged terrorism plot

Harry Johannes Knoesen allegedly planned to target informal settlements, key points and malls and had an 'explosives factory'.

Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters

Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest.

Will Jason Garrett be fired by Cowboys? Without key playoff wins, a contract extension won't come

There are three factors at play when it comes to the Dallas coach's job security: Jerry Jones' frustration, Garrett's contract situation and his largely pedestrian record.

SA’s gift to the world … brilliant cricketers

So how the hell is our own back yard in such shambles?

Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters

Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest. Adel Abdel Mahdi, who took up the post of premier last year, said he would submit to the parliament a formal letter requesting my resignation to "preserve the blood" of Iraqis.

4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum

The 4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum–Zurich brings together more than 250 attendees including 150 leading high-net-worth capital allocators from Switzerland and beyond.

2019 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year longlist announced

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Stag Arms: The Go-To Manufacturer for AR-15s or Just Awful?

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Torquay United snap up QPR 'pocket rocket' Amrit Bansal-McNulty

'He is a proper rocket - only small in stature, but he has a big heart, a good brain and he can run all day. QPR have high hopes for him'

Humana: Patience Will Likely Achieve A Lower Buy Price

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Everyone’s favourite 1980s extra-terrestrial has returned to Earth, making a stop in North Vancouver.

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From a helicopter flight and vegan cooking class to wine blending and whale watching, Airbnb Experiences offer a host of exciting gift options for employees.

CEO of Crypto Exchange IDAX Global Disappears, Experiences “Impeded Withdrawals”

An opaque cryptocurrency exchange IDAX Global has reported that its CEO has disappeared. The news comes at a time when the exchange was experiencing "channel c

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Graham Potter urges Brighton to "embrace the challenge" of facing Liverpool

The Seagulls boss accepts Liverpool will need to have an 'off day' if they are to enjoy success at Anfield on Saturday.

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Why run yourself ragged trying to find a million different presents for all your friends and family when you can just invest in a giant gift set and divide up

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Baker Boy, the adored Indigenous hip-hop artist promoting "positive blackness", and Tones and I, the former busker who's had the longest-running No. 1 song in ARIA chart history. Plus: Trent Dalton and Adut Akech Bior.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Music / fashion / literature

Baker Boy, the adored Indigenous hip-hop artist promoting "positive blackness", and Tones and I, the former busker who's had the longest-running No. 1 song in ARIA chart history. Plus: Trent Dalton and Adut Akech Bior.

This story has legs: Cambodia ‘bug cafe’ serves up insect tapas

Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a

Why did she call sister instead of police, asks Telangana minister about murdered vet

After the comment triggered a controversy, Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali said he was ‘deeply saddened by the mishap’.

Syed Modi International: Srikanth knocked out by Son Wan Ho; Sourabh, Rituparna advance to semis

Sourabh Verma and Rituparna Das were the only two Indian shuttlers left in contention at the Super 300 tournament.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Business

The corporate heavyweights speaking up on social issues: Atlassian boss Mike Cannon-Brookes, Qantas head Alan Joyce and retiring BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie. Plus: our whistleblowers, and Melanie Perkins.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education

Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education

Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Health

Joe Ibrahim: the geriatric medicine specialist exposing the "astonishing" truth behind some nursing-home deaths. Plus: David Caldicott and Wendy McCarthy.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Health

Joe Ibrahim: the geriatric medicine specialist exposing the "astonishing" truth behind some nursing-home deaths. Plus: David Caldicott and Wendy McCarthy.

Lion Industries posts fourth straight quarterly loss of RM110.6m

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Lion Industries Bhd reported a net loss of RM110.62 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (1QFY20) versus a net profit of RM19 million a year ago, including a lower margin of its steel division, and higher loss from associated companies and joint ventures.This marks its fourth consecutive quarterly loss.As a result, it registered a loss per share of 16.25 sen from 2.79 sen for 1QFY19, Lion Industries said in a filing with

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Science

Akshay Venkatesh: this Perth-raised mathematician and Stanford professor is "one of Australia’s greatest minds". Plus: Lisa Harvey-Smith and Jacques Miller.

CEA Subramanian sees GDP picking up in Q3, says fundamentals remain strong

India's economic growth slowed to 4.5 per cent in the September quarter from 7.1 per cent in the corresponding period of last year

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E.ON SE (OTCPK:ENAKF) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 29, 2019 03:30 AM ET Company Participants Carsten Thomsen-Bendixen - Interim Head of Communications and Political Affairs Group Spokesma

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics

Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.

Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics

Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Khoi-San act into law | IOL News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act into law, his office confirmed.

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Is Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman based on a true story?

The characters are real, but some details are subject to debate.

National Emergency Management Agency to replace MCDEM

National Emergency Management Agency to replace Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Iraqi prime minister says he will resign

BAGHDAD, Nov 29 — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said today he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests. Abdul Mahdi’s decision came in response to a call for a change of...

IRR for Magna Carta of the Poor beats House deadline

The proposed implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta of the Poor Act just beat the buzzer at the House of Representatives.

Thanksgiving is Here – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]

Thanksgiving is a secular holiday with Jewish religious roots.

Liverpool FC confirm Fabinho injury blow amid Man City title race

Manchester City are battling Liverpool for the Premier League title and Jurgen Klopp's side have suffered an unfortunate injury setback.

Australian students kick off global climate change protests

SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.

UK PM Johnson: Queen is beyond reproach and distinct from royal family

LONDON, Nov 29 — Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today when asked if the monarchy was beyond reproach after the scandal involving Prince Andrew. “The monarchy is the queen and...

Junk mail tips woman off that her home was stolen and sold by scammers | IOL News

The first small clue that the home Rohina Husseini owned for nearly a decade was no longer hers was a piece of junk mail that most of us ignore.

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 13 lineup advice, matchups, DFS picks

It's Thanksgiving week -- and your last chance to sneak into the fantasy playoffs. We have Week 13 lineup advice to help you make the right start 'em, sit 'em calls and DFS picks.

RJ-Actor Mantra On Working With Ashutosh Gowariker In Panipat: “A Long-Cherished Dream Is Fulfilled”

Well known Anchor-Actor-RJ Mantra, who will be seen playing the role of Najib ad-Dawlah in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming historical drama "Panipat", says it was his dream to work with the Oscar-nomina

'Anger and frustration' - QPR feeling the pain ahead of Derby County clash

Derby County preview | The Rams return to Sky Bet Championship action at Pride Park on Saturday when they host Queens Park Rangers

The Three Amigos

Zak Foreman is an artist at Epic.

College Football Playoff scenarios: How each contender makes the top four

Which teams have the best route to the CFP? The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down all the possibilities.

Families of Mexico massacre victims suffer backlash over cartel row

MEXICO CITY - Members of a US-Mexican religious community who lost relatives in a gangland massacre this month have come under fire from supporters of Mexico’s government for pressing the United States to declare drugs cartels terrorist groups.

Controversial new Littleborough housing estate given go-ahead despite flooding fears

Rochdale Council's planning committee approved the 96 home scheme

After Zynga deal, Empires & Puzzles maker is an inspiration for Finnish game industry

After Zynga bought Small Giant Games last year for $560 million, the Empires & Puzzles maker became an inspiration for Finnish game industry

Iraqi Prime Minister Announces He'll Resign Amid Continuing Violence

Adel Abdul-Mahdi's statement comes a day after security forces killed more than 40 anti-government protesters in 24 hours.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Rosehill on Saturday

Racing heads back to the Gardens on Saturday with the Festival Stakes, ATC Cup and Ranvet Handicap headlining proceedings.

Watch: Fireboy DML Drops Joker-Inspired Video For “Scatter”

Fireboy DML has released the video to "Scatter", a track off his recently released debut album "Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps".

Mark your calendars: ‘PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure’ is coming to SA

'PAW Patrol' will make its South African debut in April 2020.

Greater balance in Christchurch industrial sector - Colliers

Christchurch’s industrial sector is recalibrating to a more balanced demand and supply profile, as construction activity dips slightly and local businesses expand and absorb existing space.

Uber Pitch 2019 paves way for a National Winner

KARACHI, Pakistan: Uber Pitch 2019, a nationwide competition to enable budding entrepreneurs, has come to a close for the year with the announcement of MimAR as the national winner. The winning startup MimAR was chosen from a large pool of contestants across Pakistan. Five startups came out on top for the in-car finale to pitch their ideas to industry leaders Saad Naveed Pall, GM Uber, Yusuf Hussain, CEO Ignite and Misbah Naqvi, Managing Partner i2i Ventures. The panel of judges met each startup in-car and rated them on their journey. Speaking at the competition’s conclusion, Saad Naveed Pall said, “It has been truly inspiring to see the brilliant startups that came forward in Uber Pitch 2019, just as they do every year. Uber is committed to building a startup culture that not only supports but also empowers digital startups to get on the road to opportunity and move their ideas forward.” The application process began for digital startups from all over Pakistan in August 2019. The launch event was attended by…

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Actor Arjun Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming period movie "Panipat", says the makers have "pretty much" followed the timeline of history in the film.The actor Arjun was reac

KOYO return with brand new single Ostracised

Young UK prog rockers will release second album in 2020...

Top news today evening: India’s GDP slips further, Pragya Thakur’s apology and more

From India's GDP slipping to a 26-quarter low of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter to Pragya Thakur issuing apology in the Lok Sabha over Godse remarks, here are the top news of today evening.

Half an operating system: The triumph and tragedy of OS/2

From the archives: IBM doesn't make consumer desktop OSes anymore for a reason.

Metro Vancouver bus stop stabbing victim on his incredible survival story

It was a cold night in December 2011 and the then-19-year-old, an avid transit user, was about to board the 701 bus, his last transfer to Maple Ridge.

12 Media Celebrities You Didn't Know Are Siblings

Media celebrities are always making headlines, be it on newspapers, websites, TV or radio but ...

Nokia 2720 Flip available on Amazon India before official launch

In a good news for Nokia fans, the smart feature phone Nokia 2720 Flip 4G  has become available on Amazon India. It is a bit surprising as the HMD has to launch it officially yet, but one can now buy the device in India.

Canada: Economy grew at annualized rate of 1.3% in Q3 vs. 1.2% expected

The Canadian economy expanded 1.3% on a yearly basis in the third quarter supported by higher household spending and business investment, the data pub

Ufone Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Tournament: 21 City Champions decided in Qualifiers

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Ufone Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Tournament’s City Qualifiers have concluded in all the 21 Cities. The City Champions from Swabi, Chitral and Bannu have been decided in addition to Swat, Buner, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Upper and Lower Dir, Nowshera, Charssadda, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Mansehra, Haripur, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan and Malakand. The 21 City Champions will face each other within their four regions of Hazara, Malakand, Peshawar and Kohat in the eliminators and eight teams (two from each region) will qualify for the Super8 stage. The Super8 stage, semifinals and the final will be start from December 13 at Tehmas Khan Football Stadium in Peshawar. At the City level, DFA Veteran FC was defeated by DFA Chitral FC in a one sided match which DFA Chitral won by 4-0. The match was played at Government School Parade Ground. Rasool scored two goals in the first half of the match to solidify the lead for his team. Later on, his team mates Zia and Izhar scored two more goals…

Conor McGregor returning to face Donald Cerrone in UFC 246

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Conor McGregor is making his return to Ultimate Fighting Championship, with a UFC 246 welterweight bout against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone set for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.

Enphase: All Cats Love Fish But Fear To Wet Their Paws

Enphase Energy surprised us with victories it made this year. Revenue and operating income broke all records.The company offers us unprecedented growth, progressive technology of solar energy inversio

Silva and Pellegrini fight for Premier League survival after Arsenal sack Emery

Arsenal's decision to sack Unai Emery turns a harsh spotlight on Everton boss Marco Silva and West Ham's Manuel Pellegrini, who are running out of time to save their Premier League jobs.

November Portfolio Update - Prefs And Finance

This month saw a smaller amount of overall investments, mostly going into finance, some oil/energy, preferred stock, and other debt instruments.FX is somewhat improved, but still at prohibitive levels

SAA dropped by leading travel insurer

The decision prompts Australian travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group to stop selling tickets for the airline.

Watch: Union minister Babul Supriyo sings ‘Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le’ at the closing ceremony of IFFI

The controversy-prone minister of state was on familiar territory: music.

Mulpha International suffers big losses, dragged down by RM315 million impairment in 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): The whopping RM315.38 million impairment on its investment in an Australia-listed associate, AVEO, widened Mulpha International Bhd's net loss substantially to RM299.32 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) from RM6.65 million in the previous corresponding quarter.The hefty impairment offset the improved performance in the hospitality and property divisions, said the company in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.The company’s loss per share swelled to 93.69 sen for 3QFY19 from 2.08 sen for

Sherri Hrycay finds timelessness in designing women's hats

Hrycay was invited for a third year to make a hat for the London Hat Week, an exhibit with 200 milliners chosen from around the world.

Liverpool’s Fabinho ruled out until New Year with ankle injury

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will be out for more than a month after suffering ankle ligament damage during this week's Champions League clash with Napoli, the club said on Friday.

Artist Anne Hardy on Her Pagan-Inspired Tate Britain Winter Commission

As Anne Hardy’s transformation of Tate Britain’s façade is unveiled, the artist reveals how she created the installation for the storied institution