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New York Post | Bitcoin proving to be nothing more than a con Bitcoin was trading at about $8,380 on Monday — less than half its highest price. That means there is only $8,380 more to go before bitcoin is fairly priced at...
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Arsenal transfer news: Unai Emery may miss out on Lucas Torreira as claims emerge | Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira could yet sign for someone else
Arsenal boss Emery is keen to sign Torreira, who has caught the eye for Uruguay at the World Cup in Russia.
The 22-year-old is wanted to add steel to the Gunners’ midfield, with reports claiming Emery wants a player in the mould of PSG and Chelsea players Marco Verratti and N’Golo Kante.
Yet Football London have claimed that reports Torreira is already an Arsenal player are wide of the mark.
The player has done little to dispel talk of a move to the Gunners, recently saying: "Arsenal are a good team, one of the most important in the world, but at this moment I am focused on playing for my country."
That has led to some publications to claim the youngster has already signed a Gunners deal. |
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New Sears Hometown Store Opens in Erie | Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. opened its newest Pennsylvania Sears Hometown Store today at 7200 Peach Street in Erie. The Erie location marks the sixth opening of a new Sears Hometown Store this year and the sixth opening of a new store across all of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores formats.
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Developer Woodbridge seeking bankruptcy court OK for deal with SEC | Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC has asked a Delaware bankruptcy court to sign off on its agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission closing a probe that helped push the high-end property developer to file for bankruptcy protection.
Woodbridge sought Chapter 11 protection in December after the SEC in subpoena enforcement actions beginning in September cracked open the company’s books to look into possible fraudulent sales of securities.
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BRIEF-Coty enters exclusive licensing agreement for some Burberry products | April 3 Coty Inc
* Entered agreement to acquire exclusive long-term global license rights for Burberry beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare
* Coty will pay a cash consideration of 130 mln pounds for long-term exclusive global license
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Venezuelans return to streets, roused by ban on opposition leader | Venezuelan flags are seen during an opposition rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Veron
A demonstrator holds up a sign with a picture of opposition leader Henrique Capriles during an opposition rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. The sign reads: 'Vote for your future'. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Opposition leader Henrique Capriles raises his arm as he arrives at an opposition rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A demonstrator throws a petrol bomb towards an office of the Supreme Court of Justice during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Demonstrators barricade the front of an office of the Supreme Court of Justice during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello
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A woman walks away from tear gas during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello
A demonstrator reacts while building a fire on the street during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Demonstrators barricade the front of an office of the Supreme Court of Justice as another throws a petrol bomb during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello
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CARACAS Protesters clashed with security forces during protests in Venezuela on Saturday after a ban on a top opposition leader from office breathed life into a fractured movement and fueled the first sustained anti-government demonstrations since 2014.
Thousands of people, some carrying signs reading "Dictator Maduro!" and "Elections now!" in support of banned leader Henrique Capriles, took part in marches across the country against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro.
Saturday's protests extended a week of unrest sparked by last week's Supreme Court decision in which it assumed the role of the opposition-led congress. The action was quickly overturned, but the global outcry it sparked galvanized the opposition.
Security forces blocked the march in Caracas, as they did during two other protests this week, prompting violent confrontations.
Protesters lobbed rocks and petrol bombs and burned trash in the street while authorities responded with a volley of tear gas.
"The government is afraid. If it were not afraid, it would not close the streets. ... It would not disqualify Capriles," said 27-year-old lawyer Gikeissy Diaz, adding that half of her graduating class has left the country and that she is thinking of doing so, too.
Capriles, a two-time presidential candidate and current Miranda state governor, who was seen by many as the opposition's best chance in the presidential election scheduled for 2018, on Friday was banned from holding political office for 15 years.
The order from the national comptroller's office cited "administrative irregularities" including breaking contracting laws and improper management of donations, according to a copy of the ban.
The ban triggered condemnation from other Latin American countries and the United States, which said it was "deeply troubled by the persecution" of Venezuela's opposition.
"We also reject the rationales the Maduro government proffers for its repressive actions, which, when closely examined are spurious and, politically-motivated, and without basis in domestic or international law," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.
'PATH OF DICTATORSHIP'
Capriles on Saturday said his headquarters in Caracas had caught fire after tear gas was thrown inside.
Around the same time, around a hundred protesters broke into an office of the Supreme Court and vandalized it, throwing construction materials inside and lighting a fire, according to a Reuters witness.
Two people were reported injured by rubber bullets in San Cristobal, an opposition hotbed near the country's border with Colombia.
Capriles had urged a crowd of supporters in Caracas to march to the office of the state human rights ombudsman, whom the opposition says is a puppet of the government.
"The country has chosen the path of dictatorship," he said.
Government critics say Capriles' ban is arbitrary and allows the ruling Socialist Party to sideline popular politicians without due process.
After a recall referendum against Maduro was quashed last year and amid fears that next year's presidential election will not be fair, opposition supporters say they have no option but to take to the street. But after years of marching many are cynical while others are too busy trying to find food.
Venezuela has been pummeled by a brutal economic crisis that has millions skipping meals, unable to afford soaring prices for basic goods and facing long lines for scarce products.
Still, others have been motivated by the escalating political crisis and the opposition coalition is putting on a more dynamic and coordinated front than usual.
"It's been two years since I've been out on the streets," said Richard Morton, a 43-year-old electrical engineer who said shortages make it tough to import medical equipment needed in his work, as he prepared to march under Caracas' hot sun.
"I'm out today because I see people acting in solidarity and the lawmakers are backing us up more. Plus the economic situation is insufferable. No one can live here."
Oil-rich Venezuela is in the throes of what is thought to be a fourth straight year of recession, with roaring inflation and monthly wages stuck at a handful of dollars at the black market rate.
The opposition will protest again on Monday and then on April 19 will hold what leaders described as "the mother of all marches" during a Saturday night press conference.
VP CALLS MARCH 'ILLEGAL'
Venezuela's powerful new vice president, Tareck El Aissami, declared Saturday's march in Caracas "illegal and unconstitutional," because the opposition had not received official permission for it.
Over the last few days, authorities accused the opposition - and Capriles in particular - of fomenting violence and bloodshed by leading increasingly intense protests against Maduro.
"They're seeking a provocation, that will lead to violence," El Aissami said on Friday, adding the march could block crucial services like ambulances.
The opposition says it is security forces who are unnecessarily violent. A 19-year-old man was shot dead in violence around protests on Thursday, and a police officer has
been arrested.
Rights group Penal Forum says almost 100 people have been arrested during protests in the last few days. The opposition says over 100 political activists have been jailed amid a wider crackdown on dissent.
(Additional reporting by Corina Pons in Caracas, Isaac Urrutia in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Anggy Polanco in San Cristobal, Venezuela, Maria Ramirez in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, Luc Cohen in Buenos Aires, Anthony Esposito in Mexico City, Mitra Taj in Lima and Yeganeh Torbati in Washington; Editing by Leslie Adler and Mary Milliken) |
Happy birthday Simbu: Here are five foot tapping numbers of the multi-talented actor | Happy birthday Simbu. Happy birthday Simbu.
Simbu might have been in the news recently for the wrong reasons, but the actor seems to have brought it all together as he is now prepping for his next with Mani Ratnam. However, no one can deny the bundle of talent that Simbu aka STR is. The Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya star can act, sing, dance like a dream and as we recently learnt he can compose songs as well. On his birthday, here are five foot-tapping numbers from the stable of Silamabarasan,
Kutti Pisase:
This high-energy dance beat number from the film Kaalai is still on everyone’s play list due to its infectious energy and mind-blowing dance moves.
Yemmadi:
From the movie Vallavan, another groove-worthy song of Simbu where he is not only joined by two beautiful women but also his father to showcase some dance moves.
Vechukkava:
A remix of Rajinikanth’s song from Nallavanuku Nallavan, the new, remixed version also found huge favour, thanks to Simbu agility.
En Aasai Mythiliye:
While several people were skeptical about Simbu being paired against Jyothika in the film Manmadhan but the duo hit it out of the ball park, just like this song. En aasai is a massive hit that could get people dancing even today.
Pottu Thaku:
A classic in terms of dance numbers, the young, energetic Simbu is joined by an effervescent Ramya Krishnan to break all chains loose in this ‘kuthu’ song.
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49ers' George Kittle: Continues to play second fiddle | Kittle caught two passes (two targets) for 10 yards in Sunday's victory over the Texans.
This was the second consecutive week where we saw veteran Garrett Celek not only out-snap the rookie (61 to 20), but also outpace him in production as well. The developing timeshare was already damaging to Kittle's chances of being a standard league fantasy asset, but it now appears that he has become the clear-cut backup to Celek going forward. |
Nick Viall's former one night stand turns up as a Bachelor contestant | Nick Viall comes face to face with with a woman he once had a one night stand with the new season of The Bachelor - but he doesn't seem to recognise her.
The awkward encounter is revealed in a sneak peek of the upcoming season which airs on ABC on Monday night.
Contestant Elizabeth 'Liz' Sandoz revealed in a confessional interview that she had previously slept with the software sales executive.
The 29-year-old brunette beauty told the camera: 'Before tonight I actually met Nick... and there definitely was a connection and chemistry there and we had sex.'
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'We had sex': Contestant Elizabeth 'Liz' Sandoz revealed she had previously slept with Nick Viall in a new preview released on Monday for The Bachelor
Liz, a doula from Las Vegas continued: 'It was just a fun night.'
She went on to explain that she met Nick at Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert‘s wedding - former Bachelor in Paradise contestants who married in September.
In an interview before entering the Bachelor mansion, Liz added: 'I’m definitely nervous and I’m curious to see if he kind of figures who I am and remembers what happened that night.'
The clip continues to show the stunner as she exits her limo upon greeting the 36-year-old businessman.
'I'm definitely nervous': The clip shows the 29-year-old doula as she exits her limo upon greeting the 36-year-old businessman
'I'm really excited to see you,' she began.
But Nick didn't acknowledge their liaison when he greeted Liz and instead said: 'You look fantastic, that dress is great. I look forward to getting to know you a little bit better and I'll see you inside.'
The pair shared another hug before she headed into the mansion with the other contestants.
'I'm really excited to see you': Liz tried to prompt Nick and see if he acknowledged knowing her previously
'I like a little mystery': But the software sales executive didn't mention anything when he greeted Liz and instead said: 'You look fantastic, that dress is great'
'So that made me feel like he doesn't know who I am, and I kind of like that, I like a little mystery,' Liz later responded. 'I can't wait to refresh his memory a little bit.'
Nick, who's failed to find love on the 10th and 11th series of The Bachelorette as well as on Bachelor In Paradise, will choose from a group of 30 women whose ages range from 23 to 31.
This will be his fourth attempt at love on the Bachelor reality shows which premieres tonight on ABC.
The reality star came in second place on both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe's seasons of The Bachelorette, being dumped just before he was about to propose.
'Can't wait to refresh his memory': The pair shared a hug before she headed into the Bachlor mansion with the other contestants
Nick then competed on Bachelor In Paradise and had a relationship with Jen Saviano, but the pair split in the season finale.
He wasn't always the most popular contestant on The Bachelorette, but fans grew to love him during his time on Bachelor In Paradise.
'Hopefully it'll be more positive,' Nick said on After Paradise when he was announced as the new Bachelor.
Another shot: This will be Nick's fourth attempt at love on The Bachelor reality shows; pictured here on Tuesday
'Honestly, I think I'm definitely ready for it. I'm very excited. I've had an interesting journey throughout this process.'
The decision to cast Nick displeased some fans of the show who believed one of Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher's suitors, namely Luke Pell or Chase McNary, should have been given another chance to find love on the show.
Shortly after the announcement was made, host Chris Harrison spoke on Good Morning America to reveal the show's decision on choosing Nick over fan favorites Luke and Chase.
Nick's pick: The hunk, who's failed to find love on the 10th and 11th series of The Bachelorette as well as on Bachelor In Paradise, will choose from a group of 30 women
'At the end of the day, when we were discussing all of the candidates - and Luke and Chase were definitely on the board - it just got down to that final question of, "Who is the most deserving?"' Harrison, 45, explained.
'"Who is the most sincere? Who have we watched time and time again come on the show to find love and come up short each and every time?" We all just kept coming back to Nick, and it's just crazy enough to work.'
'I think part of his charm that's really come out on Bachelor in Paradise is he's so great with the girls, and not as a romantic interest to all of them, but almost as a big brother or good male friend, ABC exec Robert Mills admitted in an interview on SirusXM's LA Daily. 'And you see he's not really cut out for Bachelorette, where sometimes it's like if you're not a bro, you're not necessarily gonna fit in.' |
Google Yeti: Everything you need to know about Google’s rumoured 'Netflix for Games' | Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
In a bid to break into the gaming market, Google is planning to launch Google Yeti - a device that streams games through the web.
Yeti has been described as the ‘ Netflix for Games’, in which a library of games will be hosted on remote servers, and streamed through a hardware device.
While Google is yet to comment on the project, rumours suggest Yeti could be unveiled this month.
Here’s everything we know about Google Yeti so far.
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What is Google Yeti?
Google Yeti is rumoured to be a subscription-based platform, where users can search through a library of games and play them in real time.
This means that there’s no need to download or purchase the games individually, and instead, the gameplay is transmitted to your device over the internet.
PlayStation already has a similar service, called PlayStation Now, but experts predict that Google could have the edge with Yeti.
A recent report by Reuters said: “The plan that Google has been working on involves the use of its cloud servers to broadcast the games to users over the internet.
“Google has discussed Yeti with game developers, but it is unclear whether any of them will develop a game specifically for Yeti or only make existing streamed games available.”
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When will it be available?
A timeline for the project remains unclear.
However, the Games Developers Conference will take place today, where we may hear more about Google Yeti.
How much will it cost?
Rumours suggest that Google Yeti will be a paid subscription service, much like Netflix.
While the cost remains unclear, it is likely priced somewhere in between the PlayStation Now, which costs £12.99/month, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now, which costs £7.29/month. |
Barcelona Transfer News: Paulo Dybala reveals Lionel Messi problems | Juventus' Paulo Dybala says he struggles to play alongside Lionel Messi
Barcelona have chased Dybala for months and were only blocked from signing him in the summer by a resolute Juventus backlash.
Juve refused to consider selling Dybala, who signed a five-year contract at the Turin club in April.
But Barca remain open to landing the Argentine at some point in order to reunite him with international team-mate Messi at the Nou Camp.
Having Dybala alongside Messi was seen as the optimum strike partnership for Barca, with technical director Robert Fernandez sounding out the 23-year-old.
But the La Liga giants’ interest may wane following comments made by Dybala on international duty. |
Maharashtra: Study finds boys get preference over girls | A study was conducted by the Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences on the differences in child-rearing practices based on the sex of the child among married women in the urban slums of Mumbai.
In all, 900 married women with 1,158 children below five years of age were part of the study. Of them, 42.4% women were from the age group 21-35 years.
Most women were Muslims. Only 12.7% women were illiterate while the majority (87.3%) were educated.
It was observed that, there was significant association between time of initiation of breast-feeding and sex of the child. The number of boys — 56.21% — having early initiation of breast-feeding is significantly more than girls.
Also, the timely initiation of complementary feeding is more in boys (64.5%) as compared to girls (35.49%).
There was also a significant association between immunisation status and sex of the child: 91.6% boys were completely immunised compared to girls (74.4%).
Besides, 81% of boys were taken to private clinics for treatment despite considerable higher costs at these facilities compared to 51.9% of girls.
“A preference for children of a particular sex may also affect the treatment of sons and daughters and even their chances of survival. Research studies suggest parents with strong son preference consider their daughters to be less valuable and provide inferior care to daughters in terms of food allocation, prevention of diseases and accidents and treatment of sick children,” the study states.
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Rams' Tyler Higbee: Looks fading in passing attack | Higbee played 34 of 48 offensive snaps but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 43-35 loss to Philadelphia.
After a respectable showing in Week 12 (three receptions for 48 yards) against New Orleans, Higbee has only been targeted twice the past two games. He remains atop the depth chart, but rookie tight end Gerald Everett has been more involved in the passing attack, including catching a touchdown last week against Arizona. While the changing of the guard might not fully happen over the final weeks of the 2017 campaign, the writing is on the wall that Everett will likely leapfrog Higbee for good next season. |
Locations of 14 new garden villages announced | The first wave of garden villages planned to create tens of thousands of new homes in England has been given the go-ahead.
Today we're announcing 14 garden villages & 3 garden towns to help provide the new homes we desperately need https://t.co/MQqSxY3j4H — Gavin Barwell MP (@GavinBarwellMP) January 2, 2017
Ministers have backed 14 bids across the country that will develop new communities with between 1,500 and 10,000 properties.
Larger scale garden towns in Aylesbury, Bucks, Taunton in Somerset and Harlow and Gilston, on the Essex-Herts border, have also been signed off by the Government.
(Ben Birchall/PA)
The plans are expected to create a series of new communities with green spaces, good transport links and high quality affordable homes to help tackle the country’s housing crisis.
Some £6 million in funding will go towards developing the new villages, which could generate 48,000 new homes, while £1.4 million has been earmarked for the towns.
Combined with seven garden towns and cities already announced, the initiative has the potential to deliver 200,000 properties, the Government said.
(David Davies/PA)
Homes are already being built in Aylesbury, Taunton, Bicester and Didcot in Oxfordshire, Basingstoke in Hampshire, Ebbsfleet in Kent, and north Northamptonshire.
Housing minister Gavin Barwell said: “Locally led garden towns and villages have enormous potential to deliver the homes that communities need.
“New communities not only deliver homes, they also bring new jobs and facilities and a big boost to local economies. These places combined could provide almost 200,000 homes.” |
Opinion: Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron embody a two-speed EU | German Chancellor Angela Merkel with French President Emmanuel Macron (AP file photo) German Chancellor Angela Merkel with French President Emmanuel Macron (AP file photo)
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron couldn’t be more different from each other. Merkel has not quite completed her political career but now, after more than 12 years in office, she finds herself eyeing the finish line. Macron, in turn, has only just begun his reign as French president and is full of energy. He wants wealthy Germany to show more solidarity with less well-off European Union countries, including France.
Merkel wants to lead the way
Since 2005, Merkel has steered her party on a decidedly centrist course, opting to phase out nuclear power and abolish compulsory military service. Her liberal open-door policy amid the influx of refugees almost to spit the EU in two, and she forced transition countries to adhere to a strict austerity program. Again and again, she has hinted that she wants one more term in office to solve the many problems that plague the EU today. Merkel wants to lead the way in this process, just like she has been used to.
But there is a problem. Macron has a concrete vision for a new and different Europe, while Merkel does not. And she would struggle to push through her vision, if she had one. Broadly speaking, Macron wants a kind of fiscal equalization system in which richer EU states support poorer ones. Macron’s plan is facing fierce resistance from Merkel’s conservative party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and even Germany’s Social Democratic Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, who has vowed to honor predecessor Wolfgang Schäuble’s commitment to reign in German debt.
Not only that, Merkel also knows that members of the CDU, and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU), have reservations about the EU. Merkel herself has always been more open to European reforms than her own party. In 2005, when German parliament voted on whether to grant Greece a third emergency loan, 63 conservatives voted against the proposal. These days, such a rebellion would spell the end of Merkel’s coalition government. It’s a situation like this that the power-conscious chancellor is keen to avoid. She also faces criticism from two opposition parties in parliament, the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) and far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), both of which are highly EU-skeptical.
Macron now seemingly leads the bloc
The center of power is shifting. Merkel needs to recognize that her influence is waning when it comes to Franco-German cooperation on EU affairs. There is also not a majority in German parliament that supports a genuinely new and progressive approach to the bloc, as Macron envisions. Nor would an increasingly EU-skeptical public back such a project. Now, Macron is increasing the pressure. He’s been waiting — more or less patiently — for Berlin’s take on his vision for the EU. Because up until just a few weeks ago, Merkel was too busy trying to establish a new government.
The future of EU policy-making, what ever it might bring, could well make Macron look like the bloc’s new leader, with Merkel following, or forced to follow, behind him. Or perhaps refusing to do so. Merkel cares deeply about the future of the EU, so she will be very disappointed to lack the political power needed to move ahead. She has never looked this weak before. Maybe she is now paying the price for never having clearly explained to the German public what she plans for the EU. Now, it might just be too late.
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Warriors back Gelling returning to England | Anthony Gelling's Warriors contract will last just one season after he signed a Super League deal with Widnes from 2019.
Gelling has penned a two-year contract, taking him back to England where he enjoyed six productive seasons with Wigan.
The 27-year-old centre has struggled to break into the Warriors' first-choice starting line-up, making six appearances.
He made his third start in last week's loss to Cronulla, when he scored his second try for the club.
The Auckland-born Cook Islands international was a prime target for Widnes according to their interim head coach Francis Cummins.
"He has ability to produce something out of nothing," Cummins told the club's website.
"Players of his quality are few and far between, and we are excited that he will be representing our club."
Widnes, who sacked head coach Denis Betts in May, are bottom of the Super League, having won lost 16 of their 19 league games this season. |
US Supreme Court Justice receives lifetime award in Israel | JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg received a lifetime achievement award from a prominent Jewish organization in Israel on Wednesday.
Ginsburg cited Holocaust diarist Anne Frank among others in a speech at a ceremony in Tel Aviv that touched on her fight for women's rights and quoted from Jewish traditions and history.
Ginsburg, 85, has served on the Supreme Court since 1993. She is just the second female justice and often cites her Jewish heritage as a source for her love of learning and sensitivity to the plight of oppressed minorities.
Ginsburg quoted from a statement she gave years ago when she was asked about how her Jewish heritage fits together with her occupation as a judge.
"I am a judge, born raised and proud of being a Jew. The demand for justice, for peace, for enlightenment runs through the entirety of Jewish history and Jewish tradition," she said. "I hope that in all the years I continue to have the good fortune to serving on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States I will have the strength and courage to remain steadfast in service of that demand."
The Genesis Prize Foundation pointed to Ginsburg's "groundbreaking legal work in the field of civil liberties and women's rights" when it announced the winner in November. The foundation sponsors the annual Genesis Prize - an award informally known as the Jewish Nobel.
The prize recognizes Jewish achievement and contributions to humanity. Previous recipients include former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, actor Michael Douglas, violinist Itzhak Perlman and sculptor Anish Kapoor.
Actress Natalie Portman snubbed the event earlier this year saying she did not want her attendance to be seen as an endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Genesis Prize was inaugurated in 2014 and is run in partnership between the Israeli prime minister's office, the private Genesis Prize Foundation and the chairman's office of the Jewish Agency, a nonprofit group with close ties to the Israeli government. It is funded by a $100 million endowment established by the foundation.
On Thursday, Ginsburg is set to attend a screening in Jerusalem of "RBG," a documentary about Ginsburg that adds to the cultural phenomenon created by the 2015 book, "Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg." The film's story traces her legal work advancing rights for women leading up to her 1993 elevation to the top court, and her role as a justice since. |
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German parties edge closer to coalition with migration deal | BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and their would-be partners, the Social Democrats (SPD), have made major progress in talks on forming a coalition government but remain at odds on issues like labor rules, a senior SPD member said on Friday.
As he emerged from lengthy talks that Merkel hopes will ultimately secure her fourth term and end political impasse in Europe’s largest economy, SPD General Secretary Lars Klingbeil said the parties had taken a “leap forward.”
“But we also saw that we have differences on some topics,” he said.
Senior conservative Peter Altmaier said Friday’s talks had been good and the parties were optimistic but a “very tough stretch of road” lay ahead.
The parties became embroiled in another dispute over migration on Friday, with some SPD members saying they wanted to revisit January’s coalition blueprint that said the parties did not expect annual migration to exceed 220,000 per year because they were annoyed that Merkel’s CSU Bavarian allies seemed to be considering this as an upper limit.
But SPD deputy Ralf Stegner later said the parties had reached a deal. In an apparent defeat for the SPD, the wording of that migration prediction remained the same - as pushed for by the CSU, which calls for a migrant cap.
Stegner said the figure described “expected migration numbers” and beyond that the parties stood by the right to asylum enshrined in Germany’s constitution.
He said the SPD had to make compromises: “We can’t make progress on our issues without giving something in return.”
But he trumpeted an agreement on a “modern and transparent immigration law” as a success for the migrant-friendly SPD. The parties agreed to encourage skilled migration using criteria such as qualifications, age and language skills.
The two camps aim to finalize a deal for four more years of a “grand coalition” by the end of the weekend or early next week, some four months after an inconclusive election plunged Germany into unaccustomed political uncertainty.
But Merkel said, upon arriving for talks, that they faced divisions in crucial areas, adding: “We have goodwill to overcome them, but there is still a lot of work ahead for us.”
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The parties have agreed some eye-catching measures, including a 50 percent tax write-down for fleet electric cars and a 12-billion-euro public investment program to improve sluggish data networks, documents seen by Reuters showed.
In the field of labor rights, where the SPD wants to signal to its members that it has set its stamp on the deal, the SPD and conservatives agreed to the right for employees in companies with more than 45 employees to move seamlessly back and forth between full- and part-time work.
But long lines of text highlighted in yellow showed the parties had yet to decide on the exact wording of that agreement.
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Other agreements included to raise child benefits by 25 euros per child per month. Senior SPD member Katarina Barley said there would be a women’s quota for management in the civil service after the last government focused on this for firms.
The parties also agreed to give German authorities the ability to deprive people with dual citizenship of their German citizenship if they fight abroad for an extremist organization.
They said they wanted to start allowing collective lawsuits. Consumer associations and politicians had called for class-action lawsuits to be made possible during the Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) diesel emissions scandal.
As he arrived for talks, SPD leader Martin Schulz said his party would insist on more progress in labor law and healthcare, where the party hopes to reduce differences in the service experienced by the privately and publicly insured.
They made some progress by agreeing to boost funds for hospitals for restructuring, digitalization and new technologies.
The center-left SPD has sagged further in polls since suffering its worst postwar result in the Sept. 24 election.
Many SPD activists, who must ratify any coalition deal in a postal ballot, would prefer to see their party reinvent itself in opposition rather than join another coalition with Merkel after serving as junior partner from 2013 to 2017.
Several politicians from both blocs suggested they may need until Monday and Tuesday to reach an agreement, with Schulz stressing they were not under time pressure. But Horst Seehofer, Merkel’s Bavarian ally, said: “So far, there is no reason to expect we will need longer than Sunday.” |
BRIEF-NZX Ltd says FY profit attributable down 23.9 pct | Feb 14 NZX Ltd :
* FY revenue from ordinary activities $NZ77.544 million, up 6.0%
* FY profit attributable NZ$9.2 million, down 23.9 percent
* Total 2016 dividend $NZ 0.0600 per share
* " Board has made good progress in its search for a new ceo"
* NZX expects full year 2017 EBITDA to be in the range of nz$27.0 million to NZ$30.0 million
* The NZX board has declared a final dividend of 3.0 cents per share
* "Continuing volatility in the global outlook causes us to take a cautious view on markets at this early stage of 2017"
* See improved outlook for agri business in 2017 as commodity prices pick up after a difficult 2016
* Full year 2017 expected growth in EBITDA of 20% to 33% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: |
Tiger Woods agrees with Jack Nicklaus: Breakthrough coming | DUBLIN, Ohio — On Tuesday, Jack Nicklaus, addressing Tiger Woods not having won a golf tournament since 2013, said he believes Woods needs to “learn how to win again.’’
“We all have to learn how to win again,’’ Nicklaus said.
On Wednesday, the eve of the opening round of The Memorial at Muirfield, where Nicklaus serves as the host, Woods agreed with the man whose major championship record (18) he’s been chasing for more than two decades.
“I think that’s understanding what it takes to finish it off and get a W,’’ Woods said. “I’ve been on runs where it just came pretty easy, getting W’s, and other stretches where it was very difficult. To me, this is a little bit different because I’m coming back off of not really playing for a while.
“I remember the feelings when I was at Valspar (in March), when I had a chance to win there (and) finished second. It really felt comfortable. Hopefully, I can just shoot the low round when I need it.’’
Woods, who’s playing in his ninth official PGA Tour event this season in his return from back surgery, is playing The Memorial for the first time since 2015, when he shot a stunning 85 in the third round, his highest score as a pro. But he’s won The Memorial five times, so there’s still some mental and muscle memory.
“It’s great to be back,’’ Woods said. “I obviously haven’t played in a few years and have a lot of great memories here. I’ve always enjoyed playing Jack’s place, and this year is no different. It’s just great to be back playing a golf course that I’ve always loved.’’
Woods’ last tournament was the Players Championship at Sawgrass, where he finished tied for 11th after playing the weekend in 10-under par.
“I took a couple weeks off and was able to recharge and get ready for this stretch through the US Open,’’ Woods said. “I got a chance to play Shinnecock the last couple days, take a look at it.’’
Nicklaus chatted with Woods for a few moments during Wednesday’s pro-am practice round (which Woods played alongside Peyton Manning) and complimented him on how far he’s come in his latest comeback attempt.
“He was saying that my swing’s starting to look a little bit better,’’ Woods said. “I said, ‘Yeah, I’m really not that far away,’ and he totally agreed. He just kept urging me to be patient with it because he could see that I’ve made some pretty big strides this year and not far away from putting it all together.’’
Said Nicklaus: “I like what he’s done with his golf swing. I think Tiger’s swing right now is probably better than it was. He didn’t win his tournaments with his long game. He won his tournaments because he could figure out how to get it out of trouble, get it somewhere around the green, and his short game has always been fantastic and it’s still fantastic. So I think that if Tiger can just play reasonably well tee to green, with his short game, he will be in contention.
“He has got to get through the barrier of not having done it (win) for a while,’’ Nicklaus went on.
“When you haven’t won, that always happens, and that’s human nature. But when you got a guy that’s as good as he is and as competitive as he is, he’ll break through that barrier. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised to see Tiger win this week, not at all. He’s playing well, he loves the golf course, he’s always played well here, and his remembrance of what he’s done here will come back into his head. That will help him play better.’’ |
PCMC mulls lifting water from Bhama Askhed, Andhra dams | WITH THE Rs 400 crore Pavana water pipeline project remaining a non-starter, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is exploring the possibility of lifting drinking water directly from Bhama Askhed and Andhra dams.
Last week, the PCMC standing committee had approved a proposal for appointing the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran as a consultant for the project. While Bhama Askhed dam is located in Khed taluka, the Andhra dam is located in Maval. Both are about 45-50 km from Pimpri-Chinchwad. The consultant has been directed to find out the possibility of lifting water through a closed pipeline from these two dams.
Committee chairperson Seema Savale said the population of Pimpri-Chinchwad has gone up in the last five-six years, but the civic body was lifting the water as per the norms fixed in 2011. “Though PCMC has been allowed to lift 370 MLD water from the Pavana dam, it is lifting 470 MLD. It has to pay the fine for extra water,” she added.
Savale further pointed out that the Pavana dam does not have the capacity to take care of Pimpri-Chinchwad and its neighbouring areas. Besides, the work on Pavana pipeline has also remained uncertain.
“In these circumstances, there is a need to look for other sources to get water. Since Bhama Askhed and Andhra dams are the nearby sources, we are exploring the feasibility of lifting water from them. And, therefore, have been appointed a consultant,” she added.
Savale said, among other things, the consultant has been told to work out the cost and the route for laying the pipeline and acquisition of suitable land.
The Rs 400-crore Pavana pipeline project has remained a non-starter for five years, following a farmer protest which had claimed lives of three farmers.
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China says no tariffs on U.S. goods before U.S. tariffs on China goods | BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s finance ministry said on Wednesday it will not fire the first shot on implementation of tariffs in a trade dispute with the United States.
The ministry, in a statement, said it would not implement its tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect on July 6 before the United States imposes its tariffs on Chinese goods. |
BRIEF-Fullshare Holdings Ltd Says Trading In Shares Of Co Halted | April 25 (Reuters) - Fullshare Holdings Ltd:
* TRADING IN SHARES OF CO HALTED PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS OF HONG KONG Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: |
Vishing racket busted, seven arrested in Mumbai | The Mulund police on Tuesday arrested seven persons formerly employed with an insurance company for allegedly making calls to people and cheating them. So far, police have found 22 alleged victims of the vishing calls by the accused, who also ran a small call centre in Navi Mumbai from where they made the calls.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (zone 7) Akhilesh Singh said, “We have busted a racket run by youngsters who were earlier employed with an insurance company. After quitting work they took the details of customers with them. Using these details they would call up people. They would demand money saying they were due for a bonus but would need to pay a certain sum to avail of the bonus.”
Police inspector Prashant Warke said, “As the callers had details of the insurance policies, people did not suspect anything amiss. In the first FIR registered with us, a doctor received a call confirming all the insurance details, including the policy number. Then the fraudster told the doctor that he would be eligible for a bonus of Rs 9 lakh but would have to pay Rs 50,000 to avail it. The doctor made the payment but later realised he had been cheated.”
Assistant police inspector Mahedra Puri said the accused earlier worked at call centres of the insurance company. Rakesh Shinde (31), who was their team leader at the company, is the alleged mastermind. “The accused took a flat on rent in Ghansoli from where they would call up customers,” he said.
“We are sure there are more victims. So far police have recovered Rs 1.7 lakh from the accused, some gold ornaments in addition to mobile phones and debit cards they used in the fraud.”
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BRIEF-Reichhold to sell manufacturing facility in France to Ashland | NRG Energy's GenOn unit files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del., June 14 NRG Energy Inc's GenOn business filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday with an agreement with bondholders to cut $1.75 billion of its debt and restructure the power generator as a standalone business, according to a securities filing. |
Trump to hold town hall meeting with about 50 business leaders | WASHINGTON, April 3 President Donald Trump plans to hold a town hall meeting with about 50 business leaders on Tuesday at the White House to talk about ways of improving the business climate, his administration said on Monday.
The meeting, which will include the chief executives of Citigroup Inc, Blackstone Group LP, JetBlue Airways Corp , Mastercard Inc and the New York Stock Exchange, will involve four discussions on infrastructure, modernizing government, workforce development and creating a pro-business climate.
White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters said the town hall was an "opportunity to discuss policies to create a pro-business climate with top Partnership CEOs from all industries." (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Peter Cooney) |
Dame Joan Bakewell weighs in on Theresa May | The 84-year-old veteran Labour peer said Theresa May was a 'capable woman'
Dame Joan Bakewell has chided Theresa May for wearing skirts that are ‘a bit short’.
The 84-year-old Labour peer described the Prime Minister as ‘a capable woman’ but added: ‘I think her skirts are a bit short. Please don’t make a thing of that.’
The veteran broadcaster presented the BBC’s Late Night Line-Up in the late 60s and admitted that sexism was rife when she was starting to carve out a career for herself.
When asked if she was leered at by her male colleagues, she told the Radio Times: ‘Yes, of course. It was a way of life. There was no man who didn’t leer, or think of it. It was the tenor of the times, which is why, strangely enough, no one bothered with Jimmy Savile. He was just a strange man. There were plenty of them around.
‘The mood was there was nothing very offensive about it. As someone who was quite pretty in those days, you got pinched everywhere and, in a way, the thing was not to let it matter.’
The mother of two, who famously had an eight-year affair with the playwright Harold Pinter while she was married to producer Michael Bakewell, also spoke of never feeling guilty during her years of infidelity.
Dame Joan told how she deceived her husband by telling her she needed to be away filming. She said: ‘I went to Heathrow and got a flight to Paris to spend the day with Harold, who was filming there. I was back in time to cook supper for the children.
‘Guilt was something I had to deal with quite early on. I remember thinking, “If I’m going ahead with this, I’m not going to be racked by guilt...” ’
Dame Joan Bakewell worked at the BBC during the 60s and admitted it was rife with sexism
In fact, 50 years on, the veteran broadcaster looks back fondly on her relationship with Pinter. The playwright, who died in 2008, based his play Betrayal on their romance. Dame Joan is releasing her own account of their affair called Keeping In Touch.
Last month, Theresa May’s legs were at the centre of controversy after the Daily Mail ran the headline ‘Never mind Brexit, who won Legs-it!’ alongside a front-page picture of Mrs May and Nicola Sturgeon both wearing short skirts at a meeting in Glasgow. Left-wing politicians complained it was sexist, but Mrs May dismissed the complaints and called it a ‘bit of fun’. |
Boozy CBB after party sees snogs, stumbles and a selfie-ready Ann Widdecombe as stars reunite to celebrate Courtney Act's win | Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Celebrity Big Brother's after party was never going to be a quiet affair.
So it's not too surprising that the pictures show the former housemates making the most of the boozy night out in Elstree, with some staying out until 5.30am.
Even runner-up Ann Widdecombe , who donned ear muffs during her interview with Rylan on Bit On The Side, turned up to have some fun.
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Last night, RuPaul's Drag Race star Courtney Act was crowned the winner of CBB - much to the delight of many fans of the Channel 5 show.
Shane Lynch , Jess Impiazzi and Wayne Sleep came third, fourth and fifth, respectively during the grand final.
Among those in attendance were CBBOTS presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and The Voice judge Olly Murs.
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Rylan got particularly animated and was seen hollering at someone as he held a drink in his hand.
Meanwhile ex-MP Ann was spotted sporting a rare smile as she stopped for selfies with a member of the public.
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Dapper Laughs, aka Daniel O'Reilly, was in a very good mood as he enjoyed a laugh with Andrew Brady and Shane Lynch.
The comedian, 33, also enjoyed a kiss with his fiancee Shelly Rae, who he proposed to after being evicted from the house .
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Daniel got down on one knee to the mother of his child with a paper ring made by rapper Ginuwine and left model Shelley in floods of tears.
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Elsewhere, Genuwine was seen getting into a taxi WITHOUT Ashley James as the rest of the housemates partied it up until the early hours of the morning. |
BRIEF-Amalphi Announces Capital Measures | March 19 (Reuters) - Amalphi AG:
* BOND MATURING ON MARCH 18, 2018 IN AMOUNT OF USD 1.25 MILLION FULLY REPAID
* AT THE SAME TIME ISSUES NEW USD BOND IN THE SAME VOLUME WITH THREE YEARS TERM
* INTENDS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL IN APRIL 2018, TO ISSUE C. 380,000 NEW SHARES Source text - bit.ly/2DBUZpe Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom) |
Queen’s loyal aide receives a third gong | The Queen’s right-hand man, Sir Christopher Geidt, is said to feel ‘very bruised’ after being ousted following ten years’ loyal service.
To heal the rift, the Queen has given her most trusted courtier a fitting send-off.
When Sir Christopher, 56, stepped down as her private secretary on Thursday, HM bestowed yet another knighthood on him — his third in six years — during a private audience at Balmoral.
The Queen’s right-hand man, Sir Christopher Geidt, is said to feel ‘very bruised’ after being ousted following ten years’ loyal service
In addition to his Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO), and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath KCB, Sir Christopher now bears the highest insignia in the Royal Victorian Order, the Knight Grand Cross (GBE), given to those who have served the monarch ‘in a personal way’.
Sir Christopher is thought to have fallen out of royal favour amid chaotic power struggles as Prince Charles and the younger royals take on more of the Queen’s duties under ‘Operation Handover’.
Sources say Prince Charles and Prince Andrew dislike Sir Christopher because of his influence over their affairs. Following a clash in May, Charles reportedly spoke to the Queen and said: ‘Geidt has got to go.’
Sir Christopher denied he was forced out, but is said to feel that the Queen failed to support him. The former Army intelligence officer is recovering from his bruising treatment by climbing in Austria and tending his sheep on his farm in the Outer Hebrides.
Sir Christopher's honours... KCVO: Given in 2011 for personal service. Prince Harry holds one KCB: Awarded in 2014 by the Government, its motto is ‘I serve’ GBE: Awarded this week and nominated by the Queen herself
The power struggle between the Queen’s household at Buckingham Palace and Prince Charles’s court at Clarence House has triggered a wave of departures of senior palace officials.
Since Sir Christopher fell on his sword in July, the Queen’s assistant private secretary, Samantha Cohen, and Prince Charles’s private secretary, Mark Leishman, have quit too.
Rebecca Deacon, the Duchess of Cambridge’s right-hand aide, resigned in March, and the Keeper of the Privy Purse, Sir Alan Reid, will retire at the end of the year.
One courtier said: ‘You could describe it all as a right royal shambles.’
Prince Harry’s favourite nightclub is undergoing a dramatic makeover. Tonteria, the Mexican-themed hotspot in Chelsea, owned by Harry’s close friend Guy Pelly, will re-launch next week with a very modern addition: transgender burlesque dancers. ‘They are taking the club to the next chapter through an evolved outlook, new layout and new interiors,’ says a spokesman for the club.
Grace Kelly girl’s a match for grandma
Hollywood icon Grace Kelly was once considered one of the most beautiful women in the world and there is no denying her granddaughter, Camille Gottlieb, is a chip off the old block.
The 19-year-old daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Jean-Raymond Gottlieb, a former palace guard at the Palais Princier in Monaco, made waves this week by posting a picture of herself online showing off her newly dyed blonde locks.
Hollywood icon Grace Kelly was once considered one of the most beautiful women in the world and there is no denying her granddaughter, Camille Gottlieb, is a chip off the old block
Sharing her fair hair and blue eyes with the Oscar-winner, who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III and who died in a car crash in 1982 at 52, Camille also posed with a cigarette in her mouth - echoing Kelly in a scene from her 1954 Hitchcock film, Rear Window.
When she’s not sharing racy bikini snaps with her 25,000 followers online, Camille enjoys helping animals and last year visited Sri Lanka’s Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
How heiress Jemima’s ‘OCD’ filing helped clear ex Imran
Heiress Jemima Goldsmith is thrilled her ex-husband Imran Khan has been cleared of fraud and money laundering charges in his native Pakistan. She had to track down 15-year-old bank statements to help prove his innocence. ‘Lucky I’ve got an OCD [Obsessive-compulsive Disorder] filing system and could locate a statement from 2003 from a bank that has since closed,’ she says.
Despite Jemima’s support for the cricketer-turned politician, whom she divorced in 2004 after nine years of marriage, there’s no hope of a romantic reconciliation. In 2015, Goldsmith gave a teddy to her godson for his first birthday, and was told by the child’s mother the bear was a ‘transitional object’. Goldsmith, 43, replied: ‘My transitional object was Imran Khan.’
Is Tom Bradby no longer setting the agenda at ITV?
First the News At Ten anchor had to see off a challenge from the The Nightly Show. Now The Agenda, his political chat show, has been replaced by After The News, another ‘new live ITV topical discussion programme’.
Does Bradby, who introduced a new conversational tone to the 10pm bulletin, need a conversation with his ITV bosses? |
Toronto house prices, listings surge in April but sales dip | OTTAWA May 3 Toronto home prices and new listings surged in April from a year earlier while sales fell, the Toronto Real Estate Board said on Wednesday, suggesting the market may be starting to rebalance after new housing rules were put it place amid fears of a bubble in Canada's largest city.
The industry group said the average home price rose 31.7 percent in April from a year earlier, while new listings rose 33.6 percent and sales dipped 3.2 percent.
Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario, which announced a foreign buyers tax late in April in a move expected to dampen demand.
"It was encouraging to see a very strong year-over-year increase in new listings. If new listings growth continues to outpace sales growth moving forward, we will start to see more balanced market conditions," said Jason Mercer, TREB's director of market analysis.
"It will likely take a number of months to unwind the substantial pent-up demand that has built over the past two years. Expect annual rates of price growth to remain well above the rate of inflation as we move through the spring and summer months," he added. (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins Editing by W Simon) |
Airport stops 29 passengers smuggling gold in their rectums | On Sunday, 29 people hiding gold in their rectums were discovered by Indian customs authorities at a southern airport in India.
More than 22 pounds of the metal were found on at least 37 passengers aboard the two flights flying into Madurai international airport in Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, authorities reported.
Though not all were hiding the gold on their person – some stashed the nuggets in their hand luggage or children’s strollers – the “ingenious way of concealment,” as India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) calls it, was how most passengers tried to sneak the precious metal into the country.
The rectum gold was discovered upon “thorough examination,” the DRI said. Once the nuggets were found, they were confiscated by authorities. In total, the DRI confiscated over $46,000 in gold.
The haul was large, but no individual smuggler was caught carrying enough gold to meet the criminal threshold and were allowed to go free.
Gold is the country’s second-largest import after crude oil. However, gold can fetch high customs fees, which makes smuggling seem desirable to some.
A spokesman for the DRI said Sunday’s haul was far from the largest – a 2015 operation netted almost 141 pounds of gold smuggled by three entire planeloads of passengers, The Guardian reports.
“The uniqueness of this case is that huge numbers of people concealed the gold in their rectums,” the spokesman told The Guardian. “Rectum concealment by this many guys is a first.”
In 2017 alone, the DRI has recovered over 660 pounds of smuggled gold and made dozens of arrests. |
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Brexit fears used by Spanish headhunters to steal away UK STEM graduates | GETTY Headhunters are believed to be taking aim at graduates in science, technology, engineering and maths
Officials from an NGO attempting to keep skilled workers in the region are set to target UK-based Basques who migrated to the Britain to seek out greater salaries and shorter working days. The head of Bizkaia Talent, Ivan Jimenez claimed it is the "civic duty" of Basque citizens in the UK to return to their homeland. The Spanish region is one of the EU’s biggest producers of successful students. Speaking to the Telegraph, Mr Jimenez said: "You can absolutely say it is their civic duty to come back, but we are also offering them incentives.
"One of them is quality of life. “We can't pretend that we can compete with the UK on salaries but we can offer a better quality of life. "We also have an excellent education system, and another benefit is that they are able to live in their home country and raise their children there also."
Spain crisis: Protest outside the Catalan High Court Fri, September 22, 2017 Pro-Independence Associations called for a meeting in front of the Catalan High Court building demanding release of the 14 officials arrested yesterday during a Spanish Police operation in an attempt to stop the region's independence referendum, due to take place on October 1, which has been deemed illegal by the Spanish government in Madrid Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 8 People demonstrate in front of the Catalan High Court building
Headhunters are believed to be taking aim at graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Telegraph also reported that Mr Jimenez recently delivered a plea to 45 Basques in London to come back to prevent a “crack” in the Spanish region. But UK-based Basques were less than keen to give up their lives in Britain.
Queen Letizia of Spain in pictures Tue, September 19, 2017 Queen Letizia of Spain in pictures. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 130 Queen Letizia of Spain wears a monochrome optical illusion dress
One asked: "In the UK we have got lots of opportunities, we have got headhunters coming to us, so why would we want to go back?" A second added: “I am happy here...I work eight hours a day...if I go back I could be working 12 hours...they may even send me to Mexico or India...but here I have routine and stability." The headhunters have developed an app for upcoming graduates that allows them to be matched with relevant Spanish firms.
GETTY Mr Jimenez recently delivered a plea to 45 Basques in London to come back to Spain
The region has resorted to targeting second year students as many third years stay in the country where they received their education. The conjuring of Brexit fears has converted many UK graduates to consider a move back to Spain. One graduate said: "I always thought the UK was very welcoming but after Brexit things changed, I was very concerned by the attacks on Polish people for example.”
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World Cup 2018: Danny Welbeck on Arsenal injury nightmare and England | REUTERS Danny Welbeck is in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup
The Arsenal striker’s problems started with a knee injury in March 2015 which eventually led to an operation six months later. Six months after that he finally made his comeback, only to suffer a hyaline cartilage problem at the end of the 2015-16 season which kept him out a further eight months. Even this season, he has battled against groin problems and a hip injury. But the darkest days came after he went under the knife – and as he struggled even to stand up, Welbeck confined himself to barracks. “People might get bored but, for me, with all the injuries, I went through a period of not even leaving my house,” he said. “Then, after six weeks, when I went back to training, I was literally going just there and then straight back home.
REUTERS Danny Welbeck could get a game in England's friendly with Nigeria on Saturday
You can see in training how intense it is Danny Welbeck
“I had so much time on my hands. Straight after surgery, I couldn’t put weight on my leg for two months so I was just sitting around reading and stuff like that. I read more books then than I did when I was in school.” From the various sports psychology tomes and autobiographies, ‘Relentless’ by Tim Grover stands out alongside ‘Undisputed Truth’, the Mike Tyson autobiography. Does Welbeck see himself as a fighter, he is asked as he sits on an incongruous leather armchair that has been set up in the middle of the aerodrome-like futsal hall at St George’s Park. “I’m not just a fighter, I like to give love as well,” Welbeck grins. “I’m a lover too.”
GETTY Danny Welbeck has endured a string of injury problems at Arsenal
With that wide, confident smile the mood of the whole arena relaxes. As one of the more senior members, you sense that Welbeck is a dependable presence at the heart of Gareth Southgate’s squad. He may be perfectly comfortable with the mental intensity of a major tournament training camp, but others are not. Footballers, as a rule, exude nervous energy and some are going to struggle with being cooped up this summer. Who, for instance, would be the biggest nightmare to be stuck with in a lift? “It’s out of Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford,” Welbeck replies with barely a moment’s thought. “I can handle them for a small period of time but then if it goes on too long... “Marcus was in my room the other night and I just wanted to go to bed – ‘Just get out of my room!’ I think he wanted to stay!”
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The magazine-style questioning continues as Welbeck offers up some rare insight into life the other side of the curtain. Who, for instance, would win a foot race? “We’ve never had a race,” Welbeck prevaricates initially. “How far are we talking? I mean there’s Mo Farah and then there’s...” Suddenly, he commits to the task. “Over 100m?” he says, transitioning into full David Coleman mode. “Raheem would be rapid out of the blocks, say for the first 10 yards, then there are a few boys that would catch him up and take him. Marcus is quick, Kyle Walker...there are a lot of quick players in the squad. “With football it is different because you don’t see players running 100m – perhaps Kyle when he comes from the back and goes on an overlap. I haven’t seen Ruben Loftus-Cheek really go for it yet, he might be quick. “Football is more about agility and stuff in tight spaces. There are a lot of players who are quick over 10 yards or a longer distance. “Put it this way, there are a lot of players who would back themselves, we just haven’t had a race. We’ll have to wait till then to see if I get a medal.”
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Uber halts testing after self-driving vehicle kills pedestrian in Arizona | The Associated Press
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving vehicle testing, including operations in Toronto, following a fatal pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Arizona.
In addition to Toronto, self-driving vehicle testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe said Monday the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully co-operating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
The company started testing its vehicles on Toronto streets last year. The vehicles do not operate on Uber's ride-hailing service. |
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Bhima Koregaon shadow over death of Dalit witness | Puja (in photo). Her brother with a relative. (Express Photo: Sandip Daundkar) Puja (in photo). Her brother with a relative. (Express Photo: Sandip Daundkar)
MYSTERY SURROUNDS the death of a 19-year-old Dalit girl who witnessed the caste violence in Bhima Koregaon near Pune in January. Puja Sakat, whose house was also set on fire at the time, was found dead inside a well in the village three days ago.
While police have claimed that it is a case of suicide, her family members blamed the death on their former neighbours with whom they had an ongoing “land dispute”.
“They feared that my daughter would speak against them in court. So I suspect my daughter was kidnapped and killed. However, the police have registered a case of suicide,” said Suresh Nanasaheb Sakat, Puja’s father.
Police have arrested two persons, 60-year-old Vilas Vedpathak and his son Ganesh, and booked seven more, all from the same village, for abetting the suicide. A case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was also registered against them. A post-mortem of the body concluded that the death had been caused by drowning.
Read | Day after Dalit girl found dead in Koregaon Bhima, cops suspect suicide
The family’s house, on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway, had been burnt by a mob on January 2, a day after the area witnessed widespread violence when lakhs of people assembled for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.
Puja and her brother Jaideep, who witnessed the burning, approached the police station the same day to register a complaint. Police recorded the brother’s statement, in which he had identified five people amidst a mob of about 150.
Read | Girl who became homeless after Koregaon Bhima violence, found dead
Jaideep was later arrested by the Pune rural police on charges of attempt to murder in a separate case filed a policeman who got injured on January 1. Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote is among the 30 accused in that case. “I was falsely arrested because I filed a complaint against those who set our house on fire,” Jaideep claimed.
Sakat, whose family now lives in a rented accommodation, said his daughter had been “highly disturbed” and under “depression” after having seen her house burn down. “Police refused to record her statement when she went with her brother (to the station)… we were thinking of taking Puja to court to record her statement. But before that, they killed my daughter,” he said.
Puja’s father alleged that the Vedpathaks, who lived next door at that time, had been trying to evict his family from their house, and he had registered a police complaint in this regard in November last year. He alleged that the Vedpathaks had taken advantage of the violence on January 1 to burn their house down.
“If it had anything to do with the Bhima Koregaon violence, my house would have been burnt down on January 1, when there were riots. This took place on January 2, when there were prohibitory orders in place. A big mob came to my house and burnt it down,” he said.
Sakat said that his daughter, who had recently appeared for the final examination of Class XI, was not a witness in any case related to the caste violence.
Puja had gone missing from her home in the afternoon of April 21, when only her mother and sister were at home. The family registered a complaint in the evening at the Shikrapur police station. The next day, her body was then recovered from the well about 100-200 metres from her house.
Sakat said the accused Vilas Vedpathak used to claim the land on which their burnt-down house was built. “But we are living here for 15 years. My ration card, Aadhaar card, PAN card, everything is on this address,” he said.
Shobha Vedpathak, the wife of the accused, claimed that her family was being harassed. “Suresh Sakat used to operate a tea stall on our land. Later, he started living there illegally. We moved against him in civil court. We never had any intention to hurt him or his family. The case lodged against my husband and son is false. My husband is a senior citizen and physically handicapped,” she said.
A senior police officer said, “Prima facie, the incident has a background of a land dispute. But we have not stopped probing other reasons and possibilities.”
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2 states could declare porn a public-health emergency | (SLTRIB) — Utah’s most prominent anti-porn lawmaker wants to give people the ability to sue pornographers in an attempt to prove that watching their product causes emotional and psychological damage.
It is one of two related bills being drafted by state Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, who received national attention for leading the 2016 resolution declaring a public health crisis caused by pornography, a first in the United States. Weiler is working on a second bill that he says would close a loophole requiring public libraries to filter out pornography on wireless internet connections, not just wired connections.
He not only wants to limit access to sexually explicit material to children and teens, but he believes pornographers should be held liable for the impacts their products have on adults.
“Right now porn is available without any warnings and labeling, without any protections online,” Weiler said. “This would just open the valve for a cause of action. Let these attorneys go after these cases.” |
Dick's Sporting Goods raises profit forecast, shares soar | (Reuters) - Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS.N) on Wednesday topped analysts’ estimates for quarterly results and raised its full-year profit forecast, sending its shares surging 28 percent and on track for their best day since the 2002 initial public offering.
The retailer of camping supplies, sporting goods and guns reiterated that its tighter gun sales policy would pressure its hunt business, but said the decision was attracting more customers to stores.
“There’s been a number of people who have started shopping (with) us. They said they’re going to shop (with) us more because of the policy,” Chief Executive Edward Stack said on a post-earnings call with analysts.
Dick’s was one of the first retailers to bar selling of guns to people under age 21 and ending the sale of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines following a massacre at a Florida high school in February.
The move, however, has soured relationships with firearm suppliers, Stack said.
Dick’s raised its full-year profit forecast by 12 cents to $2.92 to $3.12 per share, betting on higher margins from selling more goods at full price and cutting back on inventories.
Analysts on average were expecting a profit of $2.94 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The company maintained its annual same-store sales growth target of between flat to a low single-digit decline.
“We continue to believe that Dick’s remains well positioned to see its comparable store sales inflect to positive in the next quarter or two,” Telsey Advisory Group’s Joseph Feldman wrote.
Dick’s reported first-quarter earnings of 59 cents per share, above analysts’ average estimate of 45 cents.
Sales of $1.91 billion in the three months ended May 5 also exceeded estimate of $1.88 billion, despite a 2.5 percent decline in same-store sales due to colder weather that hurt purchases of hunting gear and electronics.
The company's shares have gained 6 percent this year, outperforming the near 4 percent gain for the S&P 500 index .SPX. |
What is the two-state solution? | For the better part of half a century, successive US governments, both Republican and Democrat, have backed a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The idea of a Palestinian state existing alongside Israel has been the basis of decades of international efforts to end the conflict.
After new US President Donald Trump's administration said it is no longer wedded to the so-called two-state solution, here are some questions and answers about the idea and the possible alternatives.
- Which two states? -
The two-state solution envisions independent Israeli and Palestinian states coexisting side by side peacefully.
This means creating a Palestinian state on the rough basis of the situation before 1967, when Israel occupied east Jerusalem and the West Bank in a war with its Arab neighbours.
The so-called Green Line demarcates the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem, which the Palestinians see as their capital.
In 1988, then Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat unveiled a declaration of independence which, for the first time, referred to "two states for two peoples."
Jewish settlements in the West Bank
This recognition is endorsed by the Palestine Liberation Organisation, which includes most Palestinian movements.
Islamic Jihad and Hamas, which runs Gaza, are not included and do not recognise Israel.
The UN partition plan from 1947 also proposed two states, one Arab and one Jewish, with Jerusalem placed under separate international control.
- Who supports it? -
Senior Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi says there is "a global consensus" that the two-state solution is the best route to peace.
The United Nations, at which the State of Palestine has observer status, has endorsed it, as has the European Union.
The 2012 Arab Peace Initiative, which calls for the creation of a Palestinian state in exchange for recognition of Israel by Arab States, is also based on two states.
In December 2016, outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry said that it was the only way to lasting peace.
But since his inauguration Trump has signalled a different approach, and on Tuesday a White House official said Washington would not seek to dictate the terms of any eventual peace settlement.
The comments, which were seen as a break from support for the two-state solution, sparked condemnation from the Palestinians.
In 2009, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech for the first time publicly endorsing the idea of a Palestinian state coexisting with Israel.
Six years later, however, he said during an election campaign that he would not allow an independent Palestinian state.
Today he heads the most rightwing government in Israel's history, dominated by ultra-nationalists and supporters of annexation of the West Bank.
He says the Palestinians must recognise Israel as a "Jewish" state, which the Palestinian leadership refuses to do.
- What alternatives? -
According to recent polls, support for the two-state solution is falling among Palestinians and Israelis.
In September a survey showed that half of all Palestinians and 41 percent of Israelis were against the idea.
Another poll in December found only 31 percent of Palestinians saw the two-state solution as viable.
Some, mostly in Israel, argue for a single, binational state, where Palestinians and Israelis would be equal under law.
But this option leaves open demographic concerns as Israelis worry about preserving their country's Jewish character. |
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Priests should report abuse confessions, recommend Australian investigative authority | Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a religious confession would not be exempt from the law. (Representational image) Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a religious confession would not be exempt from the law. (Representational image)
Priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse during a confidential religious confession, Australia’s most powerful investigative authority recommended today. Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the nation’s highest form of inquiry recommended that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offense for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting.
Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a religious confession would not be exempt from the law. “The right to practice one’s religious beliefs must accommodate civil society’s obligation to provide for the safety of all and, in particular, children’s safety from sexual abuse,” the commission wrote in a report released Monday. “Institutions directed to caring for and providing services for children, including religious institutions, must provide an environment where children are safe from sexual abuse. Reporting information relevant to child sexual abuse to the police is critical to ensuring the safety of children.”
Current laws on reporting knowledge of crimes vary across Australia. In some jurisdictions, information received during religious confessions which are considered highly confidential by churches is considered privileged, and thus exempt from mandatory reporting requirements. The royal commission has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades. The reporting requirement it urged Australia to adopt was one of 85 recommendations it made in a report aimed at revamping the criminal justice system to ensure fairer treatment of victims of child sexual abuse.
The reporting mandate would apply to people who failed to tell police that they knew, suspected or even should have suspected that an adult associated with their institution was sexually abusing a child. If such a law was actually imposed in Australia, priests would ostensibly have to choose between following criminal law or canon law, which forbids them from revealing anything they hear during confession. In its report, the commission acknowledged the significance placed upon the confidentiality of religious confessions, particularly by the Catholic Church. But the commission also said it had learned of cases in which abusers had confessed to clergy that they had sexually assaulted children and then went on to re offend, before seeking forgiveness yet again.
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Corbyn uses toxin-pumping diesel car while he preaches about air pollution | The Ford Galaxy waited on a double yellow line outside his north London home for 40 minutes on Tuesday before making the six-mile journey to Westminster. Mr Corbyn lives in Islington and is also the Labour MP for Islington North. Last week Islington Borough Council, along with neighbouring Hackney, proposed a ban on diesel cars with drivers flouting the air pollution crackdown facing £130 fines. Despite styling himself as an eco warrior, complaining that air pollution is “killing children”, the DVLA database reveals Mr Corbyn’s mode of transport emits a hefty 189g of carbon dioxide, putting it in the fourth highest vehicle tax band. The 2.2 litre engine can only manage 36mpg on average, the same as a 17-seat Ford Transit minibus.
It’s clear Mr Corbyn is one of the few not the many whom he lectures Andrew Bridgen
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen last night accused Mr Corbyn of “breathtaking hypocrisy”. “He’s like one of the old Soviet leaders, riding around in his Zil while the rest of his comrades are on bicycles,” he said. “Once again it’s a case of do as I say, not as I do. It’s clear Mr Corbyn is one of the few not the many whom he lectures.” The shiny five-door silver car arrived at the Left-wing Labour leader’s three-bedroom terrace home just before 9am on January 30 but the populist politician left the driver waiting for 40 minutes on double yellow lines. A traffic warden in a high-visibility vest approached but immediately appeared to recognise the car and did not issue a ticket. Mr Corbyn emerged from his home just after 9.32am, placed his bag in the back and walked off to the shops while the car remained parked on double yellow lines before returning five minutes later.
CAMILLA TOMINEY Mr Corbyn preaches about air pollution but uses a toxin-pumping diesel car
DVLA records reveal the licence number, which we are not disclosing for security reasons, belongs to a Titanium Tcdi Auto which falls into the J tax band, costing £280 a year. The grace and favour car is sufficiently polluting to qualify for Labour London mayor Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emission Zone charge from April 2019, when diesel vehicles which do not meet Euro 6 standards will be charged £24 to drive into central London. A keen cyclist who does not own a car, Mr Corbyn was offered a chauffeur-driven car by the Government Car Service when he became Leader of the Opposition in 2015. In a TV interview during the leadership contest he refused to say whether he would take up the perk, fearful it would appear to contradict his anti-austerity “man of the people” persona. It is understood he was advised to give up his bike for security reasons and accept the official driver, even though he lives less than half a mile from a Tube station and could commute to Westminster on the Underground in 30 minutes.
CAMILLA TOMINEY Mr Corbyn lives in Islington and is also the Labour MP for Islington North
Driving during rush hour can take up to one hour and five minutes and incurs a £12.50 congestion charge. Alternatively he could catch a bus from his road straight to Trafalgar Square, which is just a mile from his parliamentary office. Former Tory MP Andrew Percy criticised the move at the time, saying: “Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters on Twitter are trolling people about privilege but at the first sniff of a perk, Jeremy Corbyn succumbs to a taxpayer-funded car. He should do what the rest of us do – get a standard rail ticket or walk.” Mr Corbyn, 68, courted controversy in 2016 when he claimed he had been forced to sit on the floor of a “ram-packed” Virgin Train, posting a video of his plight on the London to Newcastle upon Tyne journey. The rail operator disputed the claim and released CCTV footage of Mr Corbyn walking past free seats beforehand.
PARLIAMENT TV Jeremy Corbyn has frequently commented on air pollution
The self-styled environmentalist, who was applauded last year in the Greenpeace area at Glastonbury Festival, has frequently commented on air pollution, tweeting last April: “Air pollution is now so bad our children are suffering while the Tories just run our country down.” Mr Corbyn said at the time that there were “terrible levels” of air pollution in certain parts of the country which had to be “dealt with”. He suggested there needed to be a policy on the “phasing-out of diesel” but it would have to be done in a way that ensured “you don’t punish people”. Labour has vowed to bring in a new Clean Air Act, including a network of “clean air zones” if it is elected. On National Clean Air Day last June, Mr Corbyn tweeted: “Labour reaffirms commitment to tackling illegal air quality.”
Jeremy Corbyn at Glastonbury Mon, June 26, 2017 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke to vast crowds from the Pyramid stage and the Left Field stage at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival Play slideshow PA 1 of 15 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in the Greenpeace area at Glastonbury Festival |
Indian-origin woman pleads guilty in H1B visa fraud scheme | An Indian-origin woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an H1B visa fraud scheme under which foreign workers were recruited by two IT firms at New York. (Representational Image) An Indian-origin woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an H1B visa fraud scheme under which foreign workers were recruited by two IT firms at New York. (Representational Image)
An Indian-origin woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an H1B visa fraud scheme under which foreign workers were recruited by two IT firms at New York but were not employed full time or paid according to federal rules. Hiral Patel, 34, of Jersey City pleaded guilty before US District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court to an information charging her with conspiracy to obstruct justice as part of a scheme to fraudulently obtain foreign worker visas, US Attorney Paul Fishman said.
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Patel faces a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a USD 250,000 fine when sentenced in June. Patel was the human resources manager for two information technology companies SCM Data Inc and MMC Systems Inc, which offered consultants to clients in need of IT support.
Both companies recruited foreign nationals, often student visa holders or recent college graduates, and sponsored them for visas under the H-1B program that allows businesses in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers with specialised or technical expertise in a particular field, such as accounting, engineering or computer science.
Patel’s conspirators recruited foreign workers with purported IT expertise who sought work in the US.
They sponsored the foreign workers’ H-1B visas with the stated purpose of working for SCM Data and MMC Systems’ clients throughout the US.
When submitting the visa paperwork to the US Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS), the conspirators represented that the foreign workers had full-time positions and were paid an annual salary, as required to secure the visas.
However contrary to these representations and in violation of the H-1B programme, the conspirators paid the foreign workers only when they were placed at a third-party client who entered into a contract with SCM Data or MMC Systems.
The conspirators told the foreign workers who were not currently working that if they wanted to maintain their H-1B visa status, they would need to come up with what their gross wages would be in cash and give it to SCM Data and MMC Systems so the companies could issue payroll checks to the foreign workers.
The conspirators asked the foreign workers to submit bogus payroll checks to USCIS as proof that the workers were engaged in full-time work despite the fact that they were not working for the companies.
As the US Department of Labor (USDOL) launched an audit of SCM Data and MMC Systems, the conspirators fabricated leave or vacation slips to USDOL for the time periods that the foreign workers were not working to conceal the fact that they were not paid during those time periods as required by federal law.
Patel, who was the human resources manager for SCM Data and MMC Systems, admitted that in February and March 2015, she was involved in preparing false leave slips for the foreign workers on behalf of SCM Data and MMC Systems.
The case comes amid a strong criticism of the abuse of the H1B visa programme, which US lawmakers say is used to bring in cheap labour from foreign markets like India and replace American workers.
US President Donald Trump has vowed to reform the immigration system to ensure Americans dont lose their jobs and are given priority by companies before bringing in foreign workers. |
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F1 news: Daniel Ricciardo reveals tactics to topple Lewis Hamilton | Daniel Ricciardo is hoping to take the challenge to Lewis Hamilton this year
Ricciardo has seen his star rise quickly at Red Bull, although he finished fifth in the F1 standings last year.
Hamilton remains the man to beat and the Mercedes driver is seeking a fifth world title, which would put him just two behind the all-time record set by Michael Schumacher.
Ricciardo enjoyed a productive pre-season testing with Red Bull as he finished third overall on the timesheet.
And the Australian has admitted he will take an aggressive approach to challenge Hamilton this season.
“In the end, you have to just pull the trigger,” Ricciardo told The Guardian. |
Australia shares dragged lower by financials; NZ down | (Updates to close)
By Nikhil Nainan
July 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended lower on Wednesday, erasing nearly all their gains from the previous session with financials bearing the brunt of the losses.
The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.4 percent to 6,183.4 at the close of trade, below Tuesday’s finish at 6,210.2.
Shares fell despite retail sales data for the month of May coming in slightly higher than expected, rising 0.4 percent.
Still, annual growth in retail sales slowed to a sombre 2.5 percent, well below the 5 percent-plus that used to be considered commonplace.
“The retail sector has been under sustained pressure for many years,” said Michael McCarthy, chief strategist at CMC Markets and Stockbroking.
Financial stocks accounted for around a half of the losses on the benchmark as investors booked profits, with the main financial index down 0.7 percent.
Platinum Investment Management, which has investments in China, was the top percentage loser, closing about 9 percent lower to a near 11-month nadir as trade war concerns weakened Chinese asset prices.
Among the “Big Four” banks, National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia were the biggest drags, falling 1.3 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.
A slight recovery in commodity prices helped steady the resources sector after China’s central bank assured markets it would keep the yuan stable.
BHP pared earlier losses to close flat, while Rio Tinto fell 0.8 percent. The metals and mining index closed 0.1 percent lower.
The benchmark gold index climbed 1 percent, supported by gold prices hitting a one-week high as the U.S. dollar softened.
New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.3 percent, or 27.95 points to finish the session at 9,025.64.
a2 Milk Company was the worst performer on the index, falling 3.4 percent after strong gains in the previous session when its supply contract with Synlait Milk was extended. (Reporting by Nikhil Kurian Nainan in Bengaluru; additional reporting by Mensholong Lepcha Editing by Shri Navaratnam) |
North Korea uses CHINESE trucks to display missiles in parade | The parade to mark the 105th birth anniversary of founder president Kim Il-sung, North Korea displayed six Pukkuksong submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) for the first time, towed behind trucks painted in North Korean navy camouflage, photographs showed. And, the logo of Chinese firm Sinotruk can be clearly seen on the vehicles, in a move that could infuriate US President Donald Trump after he urged China to solve the "North Korea problem" in exchange for a trade deal. He wrote on Twitter: "I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the U.S. will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem! "North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! U.S.A."
Getty In the photos, the logo of Chinese firm Sinotruk can be seen on the vehicles
Last year, North Korea was using Sinotruk HOWO trucks to display a new mobile artillery system. However, a Sinotruk sales official said on Tuesday he was not aware the company's trucks had been used in this year's parade. An official, who only gave his surname as Gu, said: “From my understanding, we haven't had any business with the North Korean market since last year; North Korea has never been a major focus of ours. "It may have been from before then and they refitted it themselves."
Getty North Korea used Chinese-made trucks to display missiles
Getty Donald Trump could be furious over North Korea's close ties to China
Since 2006, it has been against UN sanctions to ship military hardware into North Korea. But control of equipment and vehicles that have "dual-use" military and civilian applications has been far less stringent – while dual-use vehicles are also much harder to track. Pyongyang state media has in the past released images of Sinotruk chassis and cabins in propaganda related to construction or mining.
Getty The parade was to mark the 105th birth anniversary of founder president Kim Il Sung,
A UN report which noted the use of the trucks in the display of mobile artillery last year did not name Sinotruk, but said that the Chinese seller had included a "clear clause" in its deal with the North Korean buyer that the trucks were to be for civilian use only. Kim Jong-un’s reclusive state also appeared to reveal two new types of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during Saturday's parade. One was mounted on a large off-road truck which was identified in an earlier UN report as being of Chinese origin. |
Supreme Court asks U.S. government for views on Synopsys patent dispute | The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday signaled it may hear software maker Synopsys Inc’s appeal of a $36 million verdict it was ordered to pay in a patent fight with rival Mentor Graphics Corp.
The high court requested the views of the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office on a petition for writ of certiorari filed in November by Synopsys, which argued the trial judge improperly instructed the jury on how to calculate lost profit damages and also erred in barring Synopsys from raising certain defenses based on assignor estoppel, which prevents the inventor of a patent or a related entity from later attacking its validity.
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Changing equations | Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang (Source: Twitter/@TRZeliang) Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang (Source: Twitter/@TRZeliang)
With political parties in Nagaland coming out of election-boycott mode, political equations have begun changing. On Saturday, the BJP announced its decision to forge an alliance with the newly formed Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) headed by Lok Sabha member and former chief minister Neiphiu Rio. While doing so, the BJP parted ways with its 15-year-old alliance partner, the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) which has headed the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN).
In Kohima, BJP state spokesman K James Vizo said the party’s alliance with NDPP was finalised at a meeting between Rio and party national president Amit Shah late Friday evening in New Delhi.
Former chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who was originally with the Congress, had quit the party in 2002 after accusing then chief minister S C Jamir of allegedly blocking the way for a peace settlement with the NSCN(IM). He then joined the NPF and was later made chief minister. In 2014, he resigned as CM to contest the Lok Sabha elections and handed over charge to T R Zeliang. Between 2014 and 2018, however, he had at least three public fall-outs with Zeliang. He was suspended from the NPF twice – first in May 2015 and then in August 2017 – for alleged anti-party activities. In January, Rio joined the NDPP that had been set up by his supporters a month earlier.
For the Congress, which does not have even one MLA in the outgoing House despite having originally won eight seats in 2013, it is going to be an uphill task to make a comeback even as an Opposition party.
The party had in 2003 emerged as the largest party by winning 21 seats, with the NPF coming second with 19. It was then that the NPF, then headed by Rio, formed DAN, cobbling together an alliance with the BJP (7), JD-U (3), National Democratic Movement (5) and Samata Party (1).
In 2008, the Congress won 25 MLAs and the NPF 26. Thus, the NPF formed DAN-2, again a post-poll alliance with the BJP (2), NCP (2) and Independents (7) joining it against 25 MLAs of the Congress.
In 2013, however, the NPF bagged 37 seats in the 60-member House. But to make sure there were no mass defections, as is common in Northeastern states with small assemblies, the NPF took no chance and constituted DAN-3 with the BJP (1), JD-U (1), NCP (4) and all nine Independents as partners, thus taking the ruling front strength to 52. In November 2015, however, all the eight Congress MLAs joined the BJP, thus taking the DAN strength to 60 with no member in the Opposition.
“We have been out of power for long. Moreover, we don’t have money to fund our candidates the way the NPF, BJP or NDPP does. But despite that, we hope to make a comeback, and will look for a post-poll alliance with secular forces, because Nagaland is definitely heading for a hung assembly,” said K Therie, president of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee.
Therie also described the alliance as an opportunistic one. “The NDPP is nothing but a bunch of disgruntled NPF leaders with a new name,” he said.
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World No Tobacco Day: VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh highlight deadly consequences of smoking | Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo gives the final touch to his sand sculpture created to mark ‘World No Tobacco Day’, in Puri, Odisha. (Source: PTI) Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo gives the final touch to his sand sculpture created to mark ‘World No Tobacco Day’, in Puri, Odisha. (Source: PTI)
On World No Tobacco Day (May 31), former India cricketers VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag all brought attention to the deadly side-effects of the habit which takes thousands of lives each year. One of the most common form of addiction, tobacco continues to rage its head even as the number of warnings to its detrimental effect is on the rise. The addiction is responsible for more than 1 in 10 fatalities globally with India featuring among top four users of tobacco – about 11.2% smokers worldwide are Indian.
IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad’s mentor VVS Laxman took to his Twitter account and wrote, “Smoking leaves an unseen scar, It fills your insides with toxins and tar. Put it out before it puts you out,” with the campaign hashtag “#WorldNoTobaccoDay”. Sehwag, mentor with Kings XI Punjab and an explosive batsman in his time, wrote, “Tobacco companies kill their best customers. Please don’t consume tobacco, you are not a truck to emit smoke. Do yourself and your loved ones a favour , quit tobacco.” Meanwhile Chennai Super Kings bowler Harbhajan Singh wrote, “This #WorldNoTobaccoDay I urge you all to quit smoking and chewing tobacco. Only you have the power to change your lifestyle. Be strong! #KickTheButt 🚭”
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The use of tobacco not only results in cancer but is also leading to Type-2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes as seen in adults. Research has thrown up a staggering number – smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop diabetes as compared to non-smokers. The risk gets doubled with the number of packs of ciagrettes smoked a day.
A Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-2) report shows India is the second largest consumer of tobacco products with 28.6 percent of the population addicted to it in some form. Of this, 10.7 percent smoke, and 21.4 percent use SLT (smoke-less tobacco). Of the 346 million global SLT consumers, India alone has 152.4 million consumers with a substantial increase across all age groups.
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Woman cut from car after crash closes Chatham Street in Reading | Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A woman was taken to hospital after being cut out of a car following a crash in Reading on Monday, January 2.
Firefighters cut the woman out of a silver Vauxhall Corsa after it was involved in a collision with a taxi in Chatham Street at around 12.08pm.
A South Central Ambulance spokeswoman said the woman was trapped in the car and had to be freed by firefighters.
She added: "The woman, in her 40s, suffered minor head, chest and back injuries.
"She was treated at the scene and then taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital."
Chatham Street was closed between Eaton Place and Bedford Road while emergency services were on the scene.
Drivers faced delays and queues were backed up onto the IDR during the road closure.
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The road reopened around 2pm once both vehicles had been recovered.
Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone with information should call the non emergency number on 101 and quote the URN 378 2/1.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
Big Ben Te'o to strike against Italy as England boss Eddie Jones seeks Six Nations revenge | Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Ben Te'o is under orders to go “fox hunting” on England’s payback mission to Italy.
Worcester and 2017 Lions centre Te'o starts his first England Test this weekend since Italy outsmarted the Six Nations champions for much of his full debut in the reverse fixture at Twickenham last year.
Red Rose coach Eddie Jones was furious with the Azzurri’s “ruckless” strategy — a tactic which the visitors dubbed ‘The Fox’.
The Australian labelled it “anti-rugby” and threatened to walk away from the sport if it was repeated.
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At the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, Jones comes face to face with his tormentors for the first time since that awkward afternoon.
He has demanded his players are “brutal and absolutely ruthless” in exacting revenge.
Central to his thinking is that cross-code import Te’o will run straight and hard and take no prisoners in the Italian midfield.
“The Six Nations is a massive physical contest,” said Jones. “It’s not played with the pace of other tournaments partly because of the weather. You’ve got to have that combative mindset and we want to set the tone early – with line speed in defence and hole-punching in attack.
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“We want to run through them, create space, smash them at the clean-out, get on the front foot. So when they get the ball they see this white line of jerseys coming at them and there’s nowhere to go.”
Without principal ball carriers Billy Vunipola and Nathan Hughes through injury, Jones needs rookie No.8 Sam Simmonds and the experienced Te’o to make the hard yards.
“I’ve always wanted to play Ben at 13,” he admitted. “We played him against Italy last year but ‘The Fox’ got him. It got him big time.
“So he wants to go fox hunting this week.
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“We want to see him carry the ball and hit the line hard. If there are no foxes out there, he might have a chance.”
To make room for Te’o, Jones has had to sacrifice Jonathan Joseph — scorer of an 18-minute hat-trick the last time England were in Rome.
Te’o has not started a match of any kind since October due to injury, but so impressed was Jones by how he played for the Lions in the 31-year-old's native New Zealand that he has brought him in at the first opportunity.
“He was outstanding in the first Test,” said Jones.
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“He went at Sonny Bill Williams and did some really good things. He had a significant impact and looked like a player who can win Test matches for you.”
England are 1/25 with the bookies to maintain their 100 per cent record in the fixture, and evens to complete a first-ever hat-trick of outright tournament wins.
* MATT DAWSON has paid tribute to the England scrum-halves set to remove his name from the record books.
Ben Youngs starts his 56th Test on Sunday, overtaking the World Cup winner’s record for the most by an England half-back.
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Danny Care will then equal Dawson’s landmark for most caps as England scrum-half if-and-when he comes off the bench to win his 77th cap.
“I couldn’t think of two more deserving players to be England’s most-capped and most starting scrum-halves,” said Mirror columnist Dawson.
“Primarily I’m proud to call them both my friends, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching them help drive England’s current success.
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“In such a contact-driven sport, their guile and mind for the game at the highest level is world-class and I’ve the utmost confidence the pair of them will taste even more success in the next year or so.
“It’s a record I’m sure they would have been quietly targeting as I know how immensely proud I was to hold it. Their dedication to the game is incredible, but the journey is not yet over.
“They are desperate for the main goal of World Cup glory and I back them the whole way.” |
Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates: Chelsea’s Ox swoop, Sanchez bid, Ozil wants Barcelona | Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Follow below for updates from the Emirates
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05:30: Chelsea are reportedly ready to splash the cash on their top three targets, starting with a bid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Antonio Conte has been vocal about his displeasure with the size of his Chelsea squad and his desperate to add more bodies.
Chelsea missed out on Romelu Lukaku to rivals Manchester United while Jose Mourinho’s side also nabbed Nemanja Matic from Stamford Bridge.
But the Daily Mirror claim Roman Abramovich is ready to back Conte in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
The Blues have been linked with a move for Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain recently but it is said Chelsea are now ready to offer £35m for the England international. |
Sunshine Beach Surf Club blitzes state competition | CONGRATS: Clubs Queensland Awards Asahi sales general manager Shane Walsh (centre) presents (from left) Warick Redwood, Travis Corcoran, Craig Law and Peter Brewer from the Sunshine Beach Surf Club with the hall of fame award.
THE Sunshine Beach Surf Club is so fantastic it's been forced to leave a competition so other clubs have a shot at being crowned the winner.
On March 28, the Sunshine Beach Surf Club was inducted into the Keno and Clubs Queensland Award for Excellence hall of fame for taking out top honours in best surf life saving supporters club (small club) three years in a row.
Club manager Tim Johnson said clubs that have consecutive wins are prevented from entering in the same category for following years, and are instead entered in to the hall of fame.
"After you've won the category three years in a row, you get excluded from that category for three years,” Mr Johnson said.
"There's only been two other surf clubs that have done that, only about 18 clubs that have ever made the hall of fame.
"We're thrilled, it's recognition of the great staff we've got, the position, a whole range of things.”
More than 1100 guests from across the state attended the awards ceremony at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre event to see Queensland clubs recognised for their successes.
Clubs Queensland chief executive officer Doug Flockhart congratulated Sunshine Beach Surf Club on its previous awards success and ongoing commitment to its community.
"On behalf of Clubs Queensland, I welcome the Surf Club Sunshine Beach in to our hall of fame,” Mr Flockhart said.
"Having secured the prestigious best surf life saving supporters club (small club) awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016, Surf Club Sunshine Beach continues to offer members and patrons outstanding facilities and services.” |
Iran’s tech startups are doing great despite sanctions | LONDON – Low on cash but high on hope, Iran’s technology entrepreneurs are learning to live with revived hostility in the United States and growing suspicion – or worse – from hardliners at home.
Their startups and e-commerce apps are flourishing, driven by government infrastructure support and young Iranians educated both in the country and abroad. Some are even drawing foreign investment in a way that Iran’s dominant oil industry has yet to achieve since most international sanctions were lifted early last year under a nuclear deal with world powers.
Life remains tough despite the easing of Iran’s international isolation. The atmosphere in Washington has soured again, with President Donald Trump signing legislation tightening domestic US sanctions on Iran and threatening to pull out of the nuclear accord.
On top of this, Google and Apple have withdrawn some services temporarily or indefinitely for Iranian users in recent months for reasons including the US sanctions.
Still, the absence of US giants such as Amazon and Uber has allowed their Iranian equivalents Digikala and Snapp to grow rapidly. Many other local internet firms are following suit.
Ramin Rabii, chief executive of Turquoise Partners, which facilitates foreign investment in Iran, said Trump’s rhetoric could paradoxically help the tech sector.
“If he keeps talking about sanctions, that would increase the risk of investment in Iran, but at the same time it will keep a lot of competition out,” he told Reuters in a telephone interview from Tehran. “Major global players are not here.”
No figures are available on foreign investment in Iranian tech firms. Rabii, however, estimated it at hundreds of millions of dollars since the nuclear deal came into force.
By contrast, an expected rush into Iran’s huge energy reserves has yet to materialize. French group Total is investing in a gas project but Tehran has yet to seal any major oil deals with international partners.
Foreign investment in Iranian tech remains modest compared with regional mega-deals such as Amazon’s purchase in March of Dubai-based retailer souq.com. Amazon did not reveal the price but beat off a rival offer worth $800 million.
Still, Rabii sees a bright future. “Many foreign investors ask me what is the best performing sector in Iran for the next decade. I always name e-commerce and the tech sector,” he said.
Local Incarnations
After the relative isolation of the international sanctions era, the tech sector has attracted many young Iranians back from the United States, Canada and Europe. They hope to marry their experience of the startup scene with locally-educated talent.
Reza Arbabian left Canada, where he went as a teenager, to join his family textile business in Iran. But in 2012 he launched Sheypoor, the Iranian answer to Craigslist, a US classified advertisements website.
Sheypoor now employs 200 and recently marked its fifth anniversary. Cash, however, remains tight.
“Many foreign companies are still hesitant and Iranian investors don’t understand the value in e-commerce. They cannot accept that they need to wait for five years for a startup to make profits,” said Arbabian.
Some outside Iran, especially in Europe where the sanctions net is not quite so tight, are nevertheless willing to take the plunge. Swedish-based Pomegranate Investment, for instance, has taken a 43 percent stake in Sheypoor.
On a larger scale, Sarava, Digikala’s main shareholder, is 45 percent-owned by foreign investors. These include Pomegranate, which raised its stake to 15 percent with a 41 million euro ($48 million) investment in 2016.
Following the Amazon model, Digikala has grown into Iran’s biggest internet company with a market share of 85-90 percent, according to Pomegranate. Staff numbers have leapt in the past two years from 800 to more than 2,000.
Infrastructure
Iran came late to mass internet access but has invested heavily under President Hassan Rouhani, hoping to attract foreign cash and create more jobs.
According to the Measuring Information Society of Iran, a government-linked portal, more than 62 percent of households were connected to the internet by March 2017. This was up from only 21 percent in 2013, the year Rouhani took office.
Smartphone ownership has also rocketed. Iran, a country of 80 million people, had only two million smartphone users three years ago but the number hit 40 million in 2016.
Such developments encouraged Kamran Adle, an Iranian born and raised in London, to move to Tehran last year.
“Iranian infrastructure has dramatically improved in recent of years. 3G and 4G is much more commonplace than it was a couple of years ago,” said Adle, whose firm Ctrl+Tech invests in early stage startups and helps them to develop apps.
Some Iranian apps are copies of foreign equivalents, made out of the reach of international lawyers. But the years of isolation also forced domestic talent to be more innovative and Adle says there is no shortage of app developers.
One such is Farshad Khodamoradi, who has designed the app for a job-hunting startup being launched this month. Unlike traditional sites, “3sootjobs” will use an algorithm-driven matching system to connect candidates with the right employers.
Khodamoradi complains about difficulties in accessing foreign tech services, many of which are US-based. “The main problem is that the global services Iranian startups are using can be cut off overnight,” he told Reuters from Tehran.
He cited Google’s Firebase, a platform used to generate push notifications – such as messages to passengers that a taxi has arrived to pick them up – without their having to open the app.
This was unavailable in Iran on a number of occasions in June and July, disrupting startups including taxi-hailing apps, he said. Google did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.
Although technology firms can gain exemptions from the sanctions, US corporations appear unwilling to risk involvement in Iran. In August, Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi threatened to take legal action over Apple’s removal of Iranian apps from its app stores. Apple did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.
Message from Obama
All this seems in contrast to US promises after the nuclear deal. In March 2016, in a message to the Iranian people, then President Barack Obama said ending international sanctions “would mean more access to cutting-edge technologies, including information technologies that can help Iranian startups.”
Since that message, anti-US Iranian hardliners have followed the growth of startups suspiciously, branding them as vehicles of enemy infiltration. Two foreign-based tech investors have also ended up in prison.
Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese information technology expert with permanent US residency, was jailed in 2016 for 10 years for collaborating against the state. He had attended a conference in Tehran the previous year at the invitation of one of Iran’s vice presidents, only to be arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as he was going to the airport to leave the country.
Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi also got 10 years in 2016 on charges of cooperating with the United States. While under arrest, Namazi appeared in an Iranian documentary seen by Reuters in which he said his mistake had been to accept money for his startup from an organization linked to the US Chamber of Commerce.
The Revolutionary Guards, a military force that runs an industrial empire, largely control telecommunications in Iran.
However, tech entrepreneurs say the environment is generally supportive. “We haven’t come across any of those governmental push-backs,” Adle said.
In the longer term, the sanctions would make using the souq.com model to cash in on Iranian investments much harder.
But Eddie Kerman, of London-based Indigo Holdings which links retail investors to Iranian tech firms, is optimistic.
“American companies like Amazon might not be able to enter the Iranian market, but there is a significant possibility that European or Asian companies buy the larger Iranian players,” he said. |
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Game of Thrones used £40 Ikea rugs as capes for Jon Snow and the Night's Watch | Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Epic fantasy drama Game of Thrones Season 7 is in full swing with more bloody murders, evil scheming and fire-breathing dragons.
But what we've just heard about the costume department could be one of the most interesting stories to come out so far.
It's emerged capes worn by Jon Snow and the Night's Watch are actually made from £40 Ikea rugs.
The show's head costume designer Michele Clapton confessed to the wardrobe secret at a talk in Los Angeles. She revealed: “These capes are actually IKEA rugs.
“It’s a bit of a trick. We take anything we can. We cut and we shaved them, and we added strong leather straps and then break them down."
Since news of the rug trick spread, hundreds of fans have been flocking down to their local stores to pick up their own.
And many have been sharing snaps of themselves draped in the "SKOLD" sheepskin rug, which comes in dark brown and is sold as being "soil-repellent and hard-wearing."
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A look at attacks where vehicles have been used as weapons | A rented van that drove along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15, is apparently the latest example of a driver using a vehicle as a weapon in recent years. Some of the attacks were orchestrated by extremist groups, others by unstable individuals with unclear motives. Radical groups have urged supporters to use any weapons at hand, including cars, a tactic that presents a major challenge for security forces around the world.
Here's a look at some other attacks:
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A van with a damaged front-end sits idle on a sidewalk after the driver drove down a sidewalk crashing into a number of pedestrians in Toronto, Monday, April 23, 2018. The van apparently jumped a curb Monday in a busy intersection in Toronto and struck the pedestrians and fled the scene before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Oct. 31, 2017
A Halloween attack on a bike path in New York City killed eight and injured 11 others. Authorities say Sayfullo Saipov of Paterson, New Jersey, was inspired by the Islamic State group when he mowed people down in rented truck near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.
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Aug. 17, 2017
A rented van veered into Barcelona's crowded Las Ramblas promenade, swerving along the walkway and killing 13 people. Armed with an ax, knives and false explosives belts, attackers then drove a second vehicle to the boardwalk in the resort town of Cambrils early the next day, fatally injuring one person. Five of those attackers were shot to death. Authorities said a cell of at least nine extremists plotted to combine vehicles and explosives in a direct hit on tourists. Islamic State claimed the group as its own.
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Aug. 12, 2017
A car slammed into a crowd protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing 32-year-old legal assistant Heather Heyer. The driver of the car, James Alex Fields Jr., described as an admirer of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, was photographed with white nationalist demonstrators before the deadly crash. Fields is charged with murder and other offenses. Two Virginia state troopers also died in the crash of their helicopter, which was monitoring the rally.
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June 19, 2017
A van attack on a crowd of Muslim worshippers near two north London mosques killed a 51-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant and injured nine other people. The worshippers were spilling out of the mosques following Ramadan prayers. British authorities charged Darren Osborne, an unemployed man from Wales, with murder and attempted murder. Police characterized the incident as a terrorist attack directed at Muslims.
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April 7, 2017
A man drove a stolen beer truck into a crowd of afternoon shoppers outside the upmarket Ahlens store in Stockholm, killing four and injuring 15 others. An Uzbek man, Rakhmat Akilov, was later arrested and pleaded guilty to a terrorist crime for ramming the truck into the crowd.
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March 22, 2017
A man identified by police as Khalid Masood ran his rented SUV into pedestrians on London's Westminster Bridge. Four people were killed. Masood was eventually shot and killed by police, but not before stabbing a police officer to death on the grounds of Parliament. Police say Masood was inspired by extremist ideology, but that there's no evidence he had direct links to the Islamic State group or al-Qaida.
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Jan. 20 , 2017
A man with a history of mental health and drug abuse issues drove into a street crowded with pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring around 15 others. The 26-year-old man was arrested, and police said the incident had no links to terrorism.
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Jan. 8, 2017
A Palestinian truck driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Israeli soldiers at a popular Jerusalem tourist spot, killing four people and wounding 17 in the deadliest single attack of more than a year of Israeli-Palestinian violence. It was the latest in a string of stabbings, shootings and vehicle ramming attacks in a wave of violence that erupted in the fall of 2015.
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Dec. 19, 2016
A young Tunisian rammed a truck into a crowded Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 and injuring dozens in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. It was the first mass casualty attack by Islamic extremists carried out on German soil. Attacker Anis Amri, who had been denied asylum in Germany, was later killed by police in Italy after an international manhunt.
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Nov. 28, 2016
Eighteen-year-old Somali-born Abdul Razak Ali Artan drove a car into a crowd of students at Ohio State University. Artan then attacked bystanders with a knife before he was shot and killed by OSU police officer Alan Horujko. Thirteen people were injured in the attack.
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July 14, 2016
A Tunisian residing in France plowed a refrigerator truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day on the Mediterranean beachfront in Nice, killing 86. Attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group, was killed by police. Cities around the world beefed up measures to prevent vehicle attacks in response.
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December 2014
A motorist injured 13 pedestrians in the French city of Dijon. A day later, a man ran over pedestrians at a Christmas market in Nantes in western France, killing one and injuring nine. Both suspects, who survived, had histories of mental illness.
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Oct. 20, 2014
A 25-year-old man drove his car into Canadian Air Force members near Montreal, killing one and injuring another. Authorities said the driver was a convert to Islam and had been flagged for jihadist ambitions. He was later shot dead by police. |
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What Happened To County Kilburn? | They used to call it Ireland's 33rd county. Kilburn went 'green' in the mid-20th century when Irish migration to north west London hit its peak.
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Salisbury poisoned spy probe 'one of largest and most complex investigations undertaken' by British counter terrorism cops | Get politics updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Investigators say the probe into the Salisbury spy poisoning is one of the 'largest and most complex' ever carried out by British counter terrorism cops.
Around 400 witnesses have so far given statements, and officers are trawling through 4,000 hours of CCTV in the search for vital clues.
Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia remain in a critical condition after they were poisoned with a nerve agent in the Wiltshire city two weeks ago.
The Metropolitan Police, which is leading the investigation, said 250 counter terrorism officers are working around the clock, supported by a "full range" of experts.
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A statement from the force said: "This is one of the largest and most complex investigations undertaken by British counter terrorism policing and we thank the public for their continued support.
"The investigation is highly like to take many months and, where it is operationally possible, updates will be issued to the media."
Around 800 exhibits have been seized, and police will interview more possible witnesses in the coming days.
The statement continued: "Searches are ongoing in the Salisbury area and at this stage it is not possible to put a timescale on how long these may take to conclude.
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"Specialist search officers wearing protective equipment continue to carry out a meticulous, systematic search for evidence to support the investigation.
"That search is being carried out based on expert scientific advice to assist detectives in understanding the specific locations that are of most relevance to their lines of enquiry."
The probe was described as "an extremely challenging investigation" with officers faced with a number of "unique and difficult" issues.
It comes as a top aide to Vladimir Putin today thanked Britain for "helping" him win a landslide victory as President.
Andrei Kondrashov boasted the diplomatic war over a nerve agent attack had raised the pressure "exactly when we needed" it ahead of yesterday's Russian elections.
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The campaign spokesman hit out as Putin won a six-year term that is set to make him the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has accused Russia of a "haystack of lies" over the attack.
And the EU issued a hard-hitting statement this morning giving "unqualified solidarity" with the UK against the "reckless and illegal act".
But Mr Kondrashov told Ruptly, owned by state-funded Russian broadcaster RT: "We were preparing for a little more than 50%, hoping for 60% [turnout].
"Now the number of people who voted is higher than we expected, around 8-10% higher.
"I can tell you that we have to thank Great Britain for this.
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"They have miscalculated Russian mentality, again.
"They have started to put pressure on us exactly when we needed to increase mobilisation.
"This is because each time when Russia is blamed with no proof and they scare us with sanctions, all the Russian people do is to unite around the centre of power.
"The center of power is, of course, Putin. So thank you, Great Britain, for raising the percentage of voters so unexpectedly high." |
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Malin Andersson spends £7k on surgery for Instagram | She shot to stardom on dating show Love Island and was seldom seen without wearing much more than just her bikini.
But unbeknownst to viewers at home, Malin Andersson had many insecurities about her body that later prompted her to go under the knife.
Indulging in a boob uplift, a bum lift and liposuction around her stomach, the reality star, 24, has overhauled her image and admits she was tempted to indulge in cosmetic surgery just so she could look good on Instagram.
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Overhauling her image: Malin Andersson, 24, has revealed she spent £7000 on cosmetic surgery - including a boob uplift, a bum lift and liposuction around her stomach
Speaking about her new look in an interview with Heat magazine, Malin claimed that while she may have looked confident onscreen during Love Island's second series, she was often pining after the figures of her co-stars.
'All the girls had sick t*ts,' she said. 'Every time the camera moved, I'd be adjusting my bra and shoving stuff down there.'
She revealed that negative comments about her assets had prompted her decision to have them lifted, as they had made her feel like she always needed to cover up in pictures that she uploaded online.
Praising her new shape, she said: 'Now I can wear everything tight I'll be like, "Damn!" and I'm taking selfies left, right and centre.'
Insecurities: The Love Island star admits she wasn't happy with her body - despite shooting to fame in a bikini on the ITV2 dating show - and it's something she has always wanted to 'fix'
Accentuating her assets: The make-up artist reveals negative comments about her bust had prompted her decision to have them surgically uplifted
Work in progress: Despite her already expensive bill, Malin has said she is set to undergo more surgery later this year
Asked whether her motivation to cosmetically alter her looks had been social media, Malin admitted it had and claimed she no longer wanted to feel 'self-conscious' about her body.
But despite already planning to have more work done, the make-up artist has insisted she knows when to draw the line when it comes to surgery.
She claimed that asides from lip fillers she hasn't touched her face and insisted: 'My body is something I've always wanted to fix, so I'm happy I've had it done.'
Malin made her Love Island debut last summer - after originally appearing on Paddy McGuinness' Take Me Out.
Social media beauty: When asked if the motivation behind her cosmetic work had been to look good on Instagram, she admitted it had as she didn't want to be 'self-conscious' of her body in photos
'I'll be like, damn!': The raven-haired beauty admits she used to cover up in over-sized clothes but is now embracing her streamlined figure in tighter and more revealing ensembles online
Left untouched: While her body may have gone under the knife, Malin insists she hasn't touched her face asides from lip fillers
Fans saw her strike up a romance with latecomer Terry Walsh and the pair had been the first couple of the series to make their romance official.
The duo had seem besotted with each other, but were forced to go their separate ways when Malin was voted out of the show by the public.
At the time, Terry had insisted he would leave with his then-girlfriend, but in the end decided to stay and later appeared to split with Malin on camera.
The reality star then got together with Tom Powell's ex-girlfriend Emma Jane Woodhams when she arrived at the Love Island villa and the couple shocked viewers by daringly having sex without using the duvet to shield them.
In a dramatic twist, Malin then made a shock return to the villa to call out her former beau for his actions. She blasted: 'You led me on Terry, you played a game and everyone can f**king see it.
Happier times: She had struck up a romance with Terry Walsh on Love Island's second series - they were the first couple to make their relationship official in the villa
All over: After Malin had been voted out of the villa, Terry soon turned his attentions to Emma Jane Woodhams and dated her instead
'You're muggy as f**k. You cheated on me in there and you disrespected me.'
He claimed that Malin was 'possessive' and 'created rows' and taking a swipe at his ex-flame, he told her that Emma had been the 'best thing that happened to him' on the show.
On his exit from the villa, Terry shared his thoughts on his reunion with Malin, but told host Caroline Flack he wouldn't apologise to his ex after she claimed he was playing a game.
'I can understand [why she was upset]... but what can I do?' He said.
'I knew it wasn't going to be nice for her [to see him moving on], but I wasn't going to stay with someone for the wrong reasons. Life goes on.'
Explosive reunion: Malin had confronted her ex-beau on camera over his behaviour and blasted Terry for being 'muggy as f**k' for cheating on her
Malin vented: 'You led me on Terry, you played a game and everyone can f**king see it - You cheated on me in there and you disrespected me'
'I am sorry, but I'm not going to apologise to someone that calls me fake.'
Terry had continued his relationship with Emma on the outside and the pair had dated for eight months - even moving in together.
They confirmed their split in February.
Malin, meanwhile, had been romantically linked to Emma's ex Tom in March - following his split from Love Island's Sophie Gradon. |
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Zverev taking Bob Dylan road to greatness - Wilander | By Julien Pretot
PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - If Mats Wilander is to be believed, Alexander Zverev is a potential superstar who bears comparison not only with his fellow German Boris Becker but also the great American singer Bob Dylan.
The 21-year-old has yet to make it past the last 16 at a Grand Slam, but three-times French Open champion Wilander believes Zverev possesses something most players tipped as successors to Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal do not have - including Austrian Dominic Thiem.
"He's a superstar. The difference is that (Grigor) Dimitrov, (Milos) Raonic, (Kei) Nishikori, have a record of something like one win and 12 losses against Nadal, against Federer, and they have played maybe 30, 40 Grand Slam tournaments and the winner has been Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal while Zverev has played less (12) so he hasn't experienced the locker-room with Nadal winning, Federer winning," Wilander, Eurosport's leading tennis consultant, told Reuters.
"Thiem is not at all like that. (Zverev) is a mini Boris," he added, referring to Becker who won six Grand Slam titles between 1985 and 1996.
"Thiem doesn't have 'it'. Zverev has. Thiem I think has experienced it (Nadal and Federer winning) too much as well but these young guys, (Stefanos) Tsitsipas, (Denis) Shapovalov -- don't have any fear. Shapovalov doesn't worry about Nadal, Zverev is the same, I think that's their biggest advantage, they haven't been beaten up so many times."
The lanky Zverev dug deep on Wednesday to reach the third round in Paris against Serbian Dusan Lajovic, coming from behind to secure a five-set victory.
"He will feel that he was that close to go out so potentially that could have been the most important match of his career so far today," said Wilander, who believes Zverev has what it takes to win more than 10 majors.
"He came in as second seed and was struggling a bit against a player who mixed it up nicely, and he figured it out. He thought his way through and won convincingly in the last two sets and that's what you look for in a future superstar and grand slam champion.
"I think today he delivered. I would rather him win a match like that today than in three easy sets because that wouldn't tell me anything. When you pull that out like that today, that tells me we are seeing someone who belongs at the top and will keep improving."
According to Wilander, Zverev has improved massively since his third-round exit at the Australian Open.
"It's night and day," the Swede said, adding that Zverev's creativity should be preserved.
"He's growing every day. Zverev made the important decision to let go of the super coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Young players like them, like Boris or Nadal was, you cannot try and tell these young players how they should play," he explained.
"It's like telling Bob Dylan how to sing country music. He went his own way. Zverev is going to go his own way. He is on a path that no one else has ever been on and that's the way to go." (Reporting by Julien Pretot, Editing by Ed Osmond) |
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The former heavyweight champion was suspended for a year in January by the USADA for a positive drugs test and was no longer on the UFC roster.
Now MMA Fighting reports Lesnar has told the UFC of his retirement.
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Woman cut child from neighbour's womb, US prosecutors say | A US woman who earlier admitted killing a pregnant neighbour to get her baby did it by cutting the baby from the mother’s womb as she faded in and out of consciousness, prosecutors said.
North Dakota woman Brooke Crews, 38, was sentenced to life in prison without parole in a hearing that for the first time detailed the August death of Savanna Greywind, 22, of Fargo.
Ashton Matheny, the baby’s father, said learning how his baby was born and his girlfriend died “tore me apart”. Ms Greywind’s mother, Norberta Lafontaine-Greywind, fought back tears, but said she was satisfied with the sentence – the toughest Crews could have received.
Prosecutors said the two women argued, and Ms Greywind was pushed and briefly knocked out before Crews began cutting her. Ms Greywind eventually bled to death, they said.
East Central District Judge Frank Racek cited the predatory and cruel nature of the crime in handing down the maximum sentence.
Crews, wearing orange prison clothing and cuffed at the wrists, cried as she read a statement of apology. She said she wished she could take the family’s pain.
Brooke Crews leaves Court in Fargo, North Dakota. Picture: AP
“There is no excuse. There is no rationalisation. There is nothing,” she said. Later, she showed no emotion as the judge passed sentence.
Crews’s boyfriend, William Hoehn, faces a May trial in the case. He has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors had cited his pending trial in withholding public details of Ms Greywind’s death earlier.
Prosecutors asked for a sentence of life in prison with no parole. Defence lawyer Steven Mottinger had asked for less, pointing out Crews admitted guilt without any promise of leniency.
“Acceptance of responsibility is important,” Mr Mottinger said in court. “It has to mean something.”
Ms Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August, sparking extensive searches. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river. The baby was found alive in the apartment Crews shared with Hoehn.
Norberta LaFontaine-Greywind, one of four family members to give statements during sentencing, said that what Crews did was “beyond evil”, and said she was suffering horrific nightmares. Her husband, Joe Greywind, said the family is trying to heal, “but we find it nearly impossible”.
Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd earlier called Ms Greywind’s death a “cruel and vicious act of depravity”.
Crews initially claimed that Ms Greywind gave up her newborn daughter, but she later admitted taking advantage of the woman to get the child, according to court documents.
Hoehn told police he came home on August 19 to find Crews cleaning up blood in their bathroom. Hoehn said Crews presented him with an infant girl and said: “This is our baby. This is our family.” Hoehn told police he took garbage bags containing bloody shoes and his bloody towels and disposed them away from the apartment complex.
A bill in Congress aimed at protecting Native American women and girls from violence, abduction and human trafficking is named for Ms Greywind. Savanna’s Act, introduced by Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp would improve tribal access to certain federal crime information databases and create standardised protocols for responding to cases of missing and murdered Native Americans.
It also would require an annual report that would include statistics on missing and murdered Native American women.
“You would never wish this suffering on anybody, on anybody’s family, on anybody’s sister or daughter or mother,” said Gloria Allred, attorney for the Greywind family. “But the only good that will come out of it … is more attention to change on this issue for other Native American women in the future.”
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Huawei P20 case leak reveals triple rear camera setup, iPhone X-like notch | Huawei will launch the P20 lineup on March 27 in Paris. (Image credit: Evan Blass/Twitter) Huawei will launch the P20 lineup on March 27 in Paris. (Image credit: Evan Blass/Twitter)
A new alleged Huawei P20 case leak appears to back up previous claims about the high-end smartphone – including a triple rear camera setup, as had been speculated for months. A case maker in China (via SlashLeaks) has leaked an image of a brand new case made for the Huawei P20, showing off a triple rear camera setup and an iPhone X-like notch on the top.
The leaked case for the Huawei P20 looks somewhat promising and matches up to a leak shared by Evan Blass about the device. The P20 doesn’t look its predecessor in terms of style and looks. The flagship device appears to sport the display with almost no bezel, like a modern-day high-end phone. Aside from a tiny notch on the top, the full-screen display dominated the front. Forbes speculates that this version could be the top-of-the-line model under the company’s P-series.
This model is also rumoured to feature a new 3D camera dubbed the “Point Cloud Depth Camera” that will rival Apple’s True Depth camera on the iPhone X. The Chinese company first revealed the details of its upcoming Face ID competitor at the launch of the Mate 10 View in London late last year. Huawei’s facial recognition system will use fringe projection instead of a laser. The system will create a map of elevations and depressions of a face to measure 300,000 points in 10 seconds. It is said to be more precise and accurate than Apple’s Face ID. We cannot see a fingerprint scanner on the P20 and that could under the display, similar to the recently released Vivo X20 Plus UD.
As rumoured for a while now, the P20 will come with a triple camera setup on the back. A new image of the case gives us a clear indication that triple rear cameras will be coming to smartphones and the P20 will be the first phone to support it. According to a previous report, Huawei’s triple rear camera will have a resolution of 40MP and 5X hybrid zoom co-developed with Leica. The front camera for the P20 will be a 24MP unit.On paper, at least, this should be a great camera.
A second case for the P20 has also been leaked without the notch, but includes a fingerprint scanner. Given that Huawei is yet to announce the devices officially, we should take these cases with a pinch of salt, as there’s a chance they may have been created based on various schematics making the rounds online.
Huawei is preparing to launch three variants of the P20: the standard model, the P20 Plus, and P20 Lite. The world’s third-largest smartphone maker will launch the phones on March 27 in Paris. Previous reports have claimed that Huawei will launch the P20 lineup at the Mobile World Congress in late February.
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Colin Wilson contemplates future with Predators | The Nashville Predators cleaned out their lockers Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena, and some players, like Colin Wilson, wondered if it was for the final time. "It's in the back of my mind right now, you know.
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Firefighters Brace For Second Week Of California Wildfires | LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Southern California enters its second week engulfed in flames, fire officials anticipate more growth and danger due to continued strong wind gusts, no rain and decades-old dry vegetation.
A powerful flare-up on the western edge of the largest and most destructive wildfire sent residents fleeing Sunday, as wind-fanned flames ripped down hillsides toward coastal towns northwest of Los Angeles. New evacuations were ordered as the fire sent up an enormous plume near Montecito and Carpinteria, seaside areas in Santa Barbara County.
“The winds are kind of squirrely right now,” said county fire spokesman Mike Eliason. “Some places the smoke is going straight up in the air, and others it’s blowing sideways. Depends on what canyon we’re in.”
Southern California’s gusty Santa Ana winds have long contributed to some of the region’s most disastrous wildfires. They blow from the inland toward the Pacific Ocean, speeding up as they squeeze through mountain passes and canyons.
Gusts of up to 40 mph are expected through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Containment increased Sunday on other major blazes in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties. Resources from those fires were diverted to the Santa Barbara foothills to combat the 270-square-mile fire that started Dec. 4 in neighboring Ventura County.
As of late Sunday, the Thomas Fire had destroyed 790 structures and damaged 191.
Fires are not typical in Southern California this time of year but can break out when dry vegetation and too little rain combine with the Santa Ana winds. Though the state emerged this spring from a yearslong drought, hardly any measurable rain has fallen in the region over the past six months.
“This is the new normal,” Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown warned Saturday after surveying damage from the deadly Ventura fire. The governor and experts said climate change is making wildfires a year-round threat.
High fire risk is expected to last into January.
The air thick with acrid smoke, even residents of areas not under evacuation orders took the opportunity to leave, fearing another shutdown of U.S. 101, a key coastal highway that was closed intermittently last week. Officials handed out masks to residents who stayed behind in Montecito, the wealthy hillside enclave that’s home to celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges and Rob Lowe.
“Our house is under threat of being burned,” Ellen DeGeneres tweeted at midday Sunday. “We just had to evacuate our pets. I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters.”
Everyone in the Montecito area is checking up on each other and helping to get people and animals to safety. I’m proud to be a part of this community. I’m sending lots of love and gratitude to the fire department and sheriffs. Thank you all. #ThomasFire — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2017
Ojai experienced hazardous levels of smoke at times and officials warned of unhealthy air for large swaths of the region. The South Coast Air Quality Management District urged residents to stay indoors if possible and avoid vigorous outdoor activities.
In San Diego, which is 130 miles to the south, the Lilac Fire was 75 percent contained. The flames erupted suddenly Thursday in the Fallbrook area, known for its avocado groves and horse stables in the rolling hills.
The fire swept through the San Luis Rey Downs training center, where it killed more than 40 elite thoroughbred race horses, and destroyed more than 100 homes — most of them in a retirement community. Three people were burned trying to escape the fire that continued to smolder Sunday.
Despite the size and number of wildfires burning in the region, there has only been one confirmed death: A 70-year-old woman, who crashed her car on an evacuation route, is attributed to the fire in Santa Paula, a small city where the Thomas Fire began.
Most of last week’s fires were in places that burned in the past, including one in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel-Air that burned six homes and another in the city’s rugged foothills above the community of Sylmar and in Santa Paula.
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Playa-Round at This New NYC Spot Serving More Than Just Açaí | The first time I ordered an acai bowl on GrubHub, I was startled and mildly confused when it arrived. I was starving, and I was staring down at what looked like a frozen smoothie in a Styrofoam bowl that definitely did not feel like $15 worth of sustenance.
What was I expecting? I had no idea, but at the time I was working with a trainer who recommended them, and I can promise you I was not expecting this. For me, meals are not meals unless they’ve got a solid protein in them, and this felt like, at best, a snack you consumed out of hunger and desperation on a hot day when if it’s the only thing around.
So, when I was invited to check out Playa Bowls, a major hit down at the Jersey Shore that was opening its first NYC location, I thought, okay, why not, I’ll bring one of my vegetarian friends and give it another go.
After my previous experience, I figured I’d order four bowls (thankfully, there was a Nutella option to top each bowl), which I hoped might be sufficient for us.
What I was served wasn’t a tiny frozen smoothie in a small bowl. It was kind of a masterpiece of colors and textures artfully placed inside of a decent-sized container.
Playa Bowls started as a “hot dog cart on the side of the road” in Belmar, New Jersey, as co-founder Abby Taylor describes it. She and her co-founder, Rob, cut a deal with the owner of the pizza shop they lived above to sell bowls on their patio. After numerous explanations of what an Acai bowl was and stories of their surfing expeditions, they began to draw a small crowd, armed with only a fridge, two blenders, and a patio umbrella, until, one day, the line snaked around the corner. Now, there are 25 locations in operation, with the most recent outpost landing in the West Village’s MacDougal Street.
“Acai bowls are as healthy or unhealthy as you make them,” Taylor says, referring to the option to add Nutella. “But in itself, [acai] is a superfruit with a ton of health benefits and packed with magnesium, fiber and antioxidants designed to serve as a meal replacement that gives you a ton of energy throughout the day.”
The Pitaya (dragonfruit), chia, and coconut bowls have similar properties.
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Of course, in the age of Instagram, visual appeal is key, which is why Taylor tells her employees never to hand off a bowl that they wouldn’t personally Instagram.
So what’s on the menu? Here’s a taste: the Pura Vida bowl is acai topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, and honey; while the Electric Mermaid Pitaya bowl is topped with coconut flakes, honey, kiwi, mango, pineapple, and granola. The toppings tend to be similar, fruits, granola, healthy grains, and a little sweetness.
As for how it will hold up when temperatures cool and people may be looking for warm and hearty to eat indoors rather than refreshingly cool to eat in the nearby Washington Square Park, Taylor says that she’s confident the bowls will endure throughout the season.
“We have a Jack O Lantern Bowl, a Candy Apple Bowl and a Harvest Bowl, and offer steel cut organic Oat Bowls that are super filling and are working on organic soups.”
Sounds like they’re prepared to stay in it for the long haul. Once you’ve gotten your acai fill, try another superfruit. |
British gay woman denied spousal visa, launches rights appeal in Hong Kong | Immigration law does not explicitly mention gay couples, but states that only the “spouse” of a person permitted to work in the territory may apply for a dependant visa. (For representation only) Immigration law does not explicitly mention gay couples, but states that only the “spouse” of a person permitted to work in the territory may apply for a dependant visa. (For representation only)
A high-profile gay rights case in Hong Kong went to appeal on Thursday, closely watched by campaigners who say the socially conservative city is lagging in equal rights. The British woman fighting the case is known to the court
only as QT and was refused a spousal visa because she is in a same-sex partnership.
Major international companies including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse last week made an application to submit evidence to the Court of Appeal, saying they wanted to give a “more rounded picture of the issues”, emphasising their commitment to diversity and desire to hire top talent from around the world. But the court refused their request, saying evidence they put forward was likely to repeat grounds already being presented by QT’s legal team.
Human rights barrister Dinah Rose argued on Thursday that even though gay marriage is not recognised under Hong Kong law, that did not mean same-sex couples in a civil partnership or married in a foreign jurisdiction should be denied the rights of heterosexual married couples. Heterosexual spouses are eligible for “dependant” visas which allow them to enter Hong Kong and to work.
Rose characterised such treatment as “a form of discrimination” that goes against the city’s core values and the principle of equality. “We are dealing with real people, who have a real relationship and who have suffered a significant disadvantage because of their sexuality,” she said.
QT came to Hong Kong in 2011 after she entered into a civil partnership with a woman known as “SS” in Britain. SS was moving to Hong Kong for a new job. But QT was denied a dependant visa and was given instead a visitor visa, which does not allow her to work. She was later granted a 12-month visa under exceptional circumstances which did allow her to work, Rose said, but added that was still “less favourable” treatment.
QT lost a legal challenge at the High Court last year after a judge ruled that equating same-sex unions to married
status was “not permissible” under Hong Kong law. Rose said that people in polygamous marriages are allowed
to bring in one of their spouses as a dependant, even though such relationships are not recognised in Hong Kong. Immigration law does not explicitly mention gay couples, but states that only the “spouse” of a person permitted to work in the territory may apply for a dependant visa.
Judge Andrew Cheung said on Thursday gay people were treated “differently” in Hong Kong because of current marriage law. “I’m of course not saying gay people are not protected in Hong Kong,” he told the court. “All I’m focusing on is in terms of the right to marriage.”
Rights campaigners in the region were galvanised last month when a court in Taiwan ruled in favour of gay marriage. The hearing continues and is due to last for two days.
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Love is in the air on India's first LGBT radio show | MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Outspoken Indian gay rights activist Harish Iyer is used to fighting for equal rights but over the last month he has turned into a messenger of love.
He is the host of "Gaydio", the first radio show dedicated to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in India, where homosexuality is a taboo and gay sex can be punished with up to 10 years in jail.
"As an activist, it is in my DNA to stand up for a cause," Iyer, 38, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
"You hear heart-warming love stories during your activism, but you are busy being the savior. But on this show, I look at the softer side."
India's penal code bans "sex against the order of nature", which is widely interpreted as homosexual sex, and transgender people face widespread discrimination even though the Supreme Court has enshrined a person's right to identify as transgender.
The weekly show on commercial radio channel Ishq, which means love in Urdu, was launched in mid-July and is aired every Sunday in the cities of Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata.
Iyer's guests on the two-hour Sunday show included a Sikh-Muslim male couple who spoke about how they met, their coming-out experience and still going strong after 12 years.
In another episode, a mother spoke with her son's ex-boyfriend and in the latest airing, a heterosexual man and his transgender wife shared their story.
Iyer, who hit headlines in 2015 when his mother posted a "groom wanted" matrimonial advertisement in a leading English-language newspaper, said people on his show have shared their stories openly.
"The unique religion, caste, gender and familial bonds in these stories are part of the narrative," Iyer said.
There is no official data on the LGBT population in India, but the government estimates there are 2.5 million gay people, reflecting those who have declared their sexuality to the health ministry.
Campaigners say real numbers are far higher as many individuals conceal their identity fearing discrimination in a country where most marriages still take place within the boundaries of caste and religion.
Shivangini Jajoria, national operations head at Ishq, said the radio station wants to break down boundaries and feature all kind of relationships.
"When the Muslim and Sikh couple shared their coming out story, it made it easier for others to come out," said Jajoria. "People are also understanding the LGBTQ community better through these stories." |