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‘We will need somebody else’ Europhile Tory baroness calls for Hammond to REPLACE May

The pro-EU peer said she would also rather see Home Secretary Amber Rudd or First Secretary of State Damian Green lead the Tories rather than Mrs May. She said she wanted to see a Tory government which would steer clear of a “hard” and “deeply damaging” Brexit before endorsing calls for a second vote on the terms of leaving. Speaking on LBC, Baroness Wheatcroft said: “My sort of Conservative government is a one-nation Tory government, it would not be perusing a hard Brexit, which I think is deeply damaging for everybody in this country in the longer term. “It would be addressing the issues that Mrs May talked about when she made her first speech as Prime Minister. GETTY Baroness Wheatcroft said Theresa May's time as Tory leader would soon come to an end My sort of Conservative government is a one-nation Tory government, it would not be perusing a hard Brexit, which I think is deeply damaging Baroness Patience Wheatcroft “There are an awful lot of problems facing this country, not least the NHS, and we’re so bogged down in Brexit now that those issues are going by the board.” She said it would be correct for the Prime Minister to quit her role before the Article 50 deadline in March 2019. She said: “My view is that it will become apparent as we get closer to that deadline that we’re really not making progress towards a sensible deal. “You will have seen David Miliband calling for a second vote, a vote on the terms, I’ve always believed that that’s what we should have and I think that’s what we need to have and I don’t think that Mrs May will be able to oversee that. Theresa May's political career in pictures Tue, April 18, 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to 'build a greater Britain' Play slideshow EPA 1 of 116 Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 05 April 2017. May is visiting Saudi Arabia as part of her Middle East trip to boost diplomatic ties in the region

Islanders' Thomas Greiss: Out again Tuesday

Greiss (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports. That means Jaroslav Halak and Christopher Gibson will be the Islanders' two goalies Tuesday, though who will start is still up in the air. Not that fantasy owners have been clamoring for Greiss' return. He has a 3.84 GAA and an .891 save percentage this season.

BRIEF-Kenedix to buy land located in Yokohama via SPC

AIRSHOW-CDB in talks with Boeing, Airbus ahead of Le Bourget PARIS, June 15 CDB Aviation, the aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, is in talks to place orders with both Boeing and Airbus and could complete at least one of the deals by as early as next week's Paris Airshow, two people familiar with the matter said.

Julius Baer ‍nominates Campbell-Breeden for board seat

ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Julius Baer Group will ‍nominate Goldman Sachs investment banker Richard Campbell-Breeden for election to its board of directors, the Swiss private bank said on Monday. Campbell-Breeden spent 27 years at Goldman Sachs in London, Hong Kong and New York. “His experience in Asia, while based in Hong Kong, will be of particular relevance as Julius Baer further extends its business in China and throughout the region”, it said in a statement. (Reporting by Michael Shields)

Conman arrested allegedly attempt bribe election officials

Delhi police arrested Sukesh Chandrashekhar on Monday for allegedly setting up a bribe for election officials Cash for votes is well known in Indian politics. But on Monday, Delhi police crime branch linked up cash with political party symbol. A top and influential leader of Tamil Nadu has been booked and a tout was arrested by Delhi police. A sensational revelation emerged with the arrest of Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who allegedly have close links with AIADMK deputy general secretary and Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran. Police have managed to intercept 45 minutes audio conversation of Chandrashekhar and Dinakaran in which they were setting a deal to bribe Rs 50 crore to officials of Election Commission of India (ECI) for obtaining party symbol two leaves. Crime branch has also seized Rs 1.5 crore cash and two luxury vehicles, a black BMW and a white Mercedes Benz, during the raid at a south Delhi hotel where Chandrashekhar was staying, on Sunday. Crime branch has booked Dinakaran under IPC sections 170 and 120b and 8 PoC Act. A team will go to Chennai to serve summon in this connection to join the probe. The fight between VK Sasikala and O Panneerselvam has become more bitter with the FIR registered against the key leader of former camp. Crime branch has also seized Rs 1.5 crore cash and two luxury vehicles, a black BMW and a white Mercedes Benz, during the raid at a south Delhi hotel The fight for party symbol between these two camps emerged soon after the demise of Tamil Nadu's most popular leader late J Jayalalithaa and both the camps are desperately after the symbol. 'During brief interrogation at Chanakyapuri crime branch office, Chandrashekher has reportedly revealed about struck deal with ECI officials by paying Rs 50 crore. The money was given allegedly by Dinakaran to influence ECI officials for obtaining the two-leaf symbol. However, the number of ECI involved in the deal is unknown yet,' said a senior official of the crime branch. An official pointed out that Chandrashekher has the history of playing the role of a mediator and he had been arrested once too. He was directly in contact with Dinakaran and Delhi police have strong evidences as well. Dinakaran however, denied knowing Chandrashekher. 'I am not aware of the name (Sukesh Chandrashekher). I have never met him my life. I came to know about him from TV channels,' he said.

James Comey's tell-all book sells 600,000 copies in...

April 24 (Reuters) - Fired FBI director James Comey's memoir that details his private meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump sold some 600,000 copies in all formats in its first week, its publisher said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of best-selling political books. Comey's "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," has so far outpaced Hillary Clinton's campaign memoir "What Happened" and journalist Michael Wolff's behind-the-scenes White House expose "Fire and Fury" in opening week sales, according to industry figures. Publisher Flatiron Books, a division of privately-owned Macmillan, said it has printed more than 1 million copies of Comey's book, which has made national headlines. Flatiron did not say whether the first week sales were global or limited to the United States. Comey has been on a media blitz, sitting for numerous television and radio interviews, while also on a book tour that has seen him appear before sold-out audiences of more than a thousand. The book has drawn Trump's ire as Comey compared the president to a mob boss who stresses personal loyalty over the law and has little regard for morality or truth. Trump dismissed Comey in May last year while the FBI was investigating allegations Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion between Russians and Trump's campaign. Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion. "A Higher Loyalty," which is billed as Comey's thoughts on leadership, was atop Amazon.com's bestseller list for several weeks before its release. Clinton's "What Happened" sold more than 300,000 copies, including hardcover, e-book, CD and digital audio, in its first week after publication in September 2017, according to CBS Corp-owned publisher Simon & Schuster. Wolff's portrayal of a disorganized West Wing filled with strife and aides questioning the president's fitness to lead debuted in January with some 28,000 in sales. Higher-than-expected demand led Macmillan imprint Henry Holt & Co to order up 2.1 million copies in its first week. Wolff's book has sold nearly 975,000 print copies, and Clinton's memoir has sold some 511,000 total print copies, according to NPD BookScan. (Reporting by Eric Kelsey Editing by Tom Brown)

Corbyn under pressure as Labour MPs speak out against party’s EU stance

GETTY Jeremy Corbyn faces pressure over his EU stance The pressure shows no sign of dying down as the Labour party’s annual September conference approaches. One former shadow cabinet minister reportedly said Mr Corbyn was under a lot of pressure from trade unions and the “vast majority” of the parliamentary Labour Party to “move on membership of the single market”. Jeremy Corbyn, however, is in favour of the UK leaving the single market. Labour backbencher Mike Gapes also said there were a “substantial number of Labour MPs, many more than actually voted” who are opposed to the triggering of Article 50 and in favour of remaining in the single market and the customs union. The Labour leadership is also bracing for a push by pro-EU backbenchers to reverse the party’s stance on a second EU referendum, a senior shadow Cabinet member has reportedly said. This is despite the fact that Labour has officially ruled out a referendum on the terms of the Brexit deal. GETTY David Lammy has backed a campaign for Labour to support continued freedom of movement after Brexit Jeremy Corbyn in pictures Tue, July 12, 2016 Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn takes part in a community meeting at the Guru Har Rai Gurdwara Sahib temple Play slideshow Reuters 1 of 36 Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at an anti-racism rally in London Labour MPs Clive Lewis, David Lammy and Geraint Davies have also backed a campaign for the party to support continued freedom of movement after Brexit, arguing that an end to free movement would be “counterproductive”. But Jeremy Corbyn has said freedom of movement "ends when we leave the European Union" and should be replaced by "fair" managed migration. Despite the pressure he faces over his EU stance, Mr Corbyn instead focused on the NHS in a recent speech to 1,000 of his supporters in the village of Pool. GETTY The UK last year voted to leave the EU

Redskins' Josh Norman indicates that he's out four weeks with rib, lung injuries

At 2-2, the Redskins are still very much alive in the crowded NFC East. But if they're ultimately going to emerge as the division's best team, they're going to need to overcome a pretty brutal injury. Star cornerback Josh Norman indicated on Twitter on Friday that he's out four weeks with the rib and lung injuries he suffered Monday night. When the injury happened, Redskins coach Jay Gruden told ESPN's Lisa Salters that Norman was expected to miss a "couple of weeks." So, his timeline just got extended by a couple of weeks. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that Norman is dealing with a rib fracture and small damage to his lung lining. And that means Norman will likely miss the Redskins' upcoming games against the 49ers, Eagles (at Philadelphia) and Cowboys. That's the good news. If Norman is out four weeks, he'll miss only three games due to the Redskins' Week 5 bye. Norman could be available to return as soon as the Redskins' Week 9 date in Seattle on Nov. 5. So far this season, Norman hasn't notched an interception, but according to Pro Football Focus, he has allowed a 60.1 passer rating in coverage -- the 12th-lowest rating in football. So, the Redskins will miss him -- especially considering he won't be available for two NFC East matchups. Alshon Jeffery and Dez Bryant should consider themselves lucky.

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Here are new and returning shows ready to bloom in March

Now that we’re halfway through February, it’s time to look ahead to what’s premiering in March. In the past, tradition held that midseason shows bowed in January (and sometimes February). But with the plethora of TV available nowadays (broadcast, cable, streaming), the equation has changed a bit — hence new shows premiering as the winter months slowly morph into spring. Here’s a look at the prime-time network shows coming down the pike next month. (Hint: time travel is big.) March 1: “Chicago Justice” (NBC) As its title implies, “Chicago Justice” revolves around the prosecutors and investigators at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Stars Philip Winchester, Carl Weathers, Monica Barbara, Jon Seda and Joelle Carter — and is Dick Wolf’s fourth Windy City entry. How long until that logistical nightmare — a “Chicago Justice” crossover episode with “Chicago PD,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago Fire” ­— hits the air? “Chicago Justice” moves to its regular Sunday-night timeslot March 5. March 5: “Time After Time” (ABC) This time travel drama revolves around a young HG Wells (Freddie Stroma) as he tools around in the time machine he created and chases his friend, Dr. John Stevenson (John Bowman) — who’s suspected of being Jack the Ripper. The series incorporates storylines from some of Wells’ novels (he did write “The Time Machine,” after all). “Making History” (Fox) Sitcom that follows three friends from two different centuries as they balance time travel (there it is again) and their everyday lives. Stars Adam Pally (“Happy Endings”), Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl”) and Yassir Lester (“Key and Peele”). “Feud: Bette and Joan” (FX) Eight-episode series about the legendary feud between Hollywood legends Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange). Judy Davis co-stars as gossip columnist (and onetime actress) Hedda Hopper. March 7: “Trial & Error” (NBC) Sitcom about a New York lawyer (Nicholas D’Agosto) who’s transplanted to a small Southern town to defend an eccentric poetry professor (John Lithgow) accused of killing his wife. (He put 911 on hold because the cable guy was calling.) Sherri Shepherd, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer and Krysta Rodriguez co-star. March 9: “Kicking & Screaming” (Fox) New reality competition series teams 10 expert survivalists with “pampered partners” in the Fiji jungle as they face tough challenges together — and compete for a $500,000 cash prize. March 22: “Shots Fired” (Fox) This 10-episode “event series” delves into the aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small Southern town. A-list cast includes Mack Wilds (“The Wire”), Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Helen Hunt (her first TV role in forever), Richard Dreyfuss and Stephen Moyer. THEY’RE BAA-AAACK … Here’s a look at some notable shows returning in March: March 5: “Little Big Shots” and “Shades of Blue” (NBC) “The Last Man on Earth” (Fox) March 7 “The Americans” (FX) March 8 “Underground” (WGN America) “Designated Survivor” (ABC) “Survivor” (CBS) March 9 “The Catch” and “American Crime” (ABC) March 17 “The Originals” (The CW) “Animals” (HBO) March 19 “Into the Badlands” (AMC) March 22 “Empire” (Fox)

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BRIEF-Nankang Rubber Tire was imposed fine of T$189,000 instead of T$2.7 mln

March 30 Nankang Rubber Tire Corp Ltd: * Says it was imposed fine of T$189,000 instead of T$2.7 million by Hsinchu County Government, due to its violation of Water Pollution Control Act * Says the former announcement was disclosed on Aug. 26, 2016 Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ua7Wjz Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)

BRIEF-IDMC starts interim analysis of Mesoblast's phase 3 heart failure trial

March 31 Mesoblast Ltd: * Independent Data Monitoring Committee initiates process for interim analysis of Mesoblast’S phase 3 chronic heart failure trial * Says interim analysis dataset has been locked and will be analyzed and reviewed by trial's independent statisticians * Mesoblast Ltd - throughout review process, co to remain blinded to individual treatment allocation as well as grouped safety and efficacy data * Mesoblast Ltd - IDMC will review and interpret results of interim analysis and provide recommendations shortly Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

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Exclusive: Wal-Mart to tear down walls between store, online buying operations - sources

CHICAGO Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) for the first time will combine its own buying for products sold at its stores with purchases it makes for its website, sources said, a significant move to stamp out duplicate efforts as it consolidates buying operations to better fight Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O). Vendors contacted by Wal-Mart about the change told Reuters the store and online buying teams of the world's largest retailer currently operate independently. Wal-Mart has told some vendors it is seeking to make the buying process more efficient for itself and vendors, and improve coordination between its buying teams. It also wants to apply its bricks-and-mortar expertise in securing the lowest possible prices to its e-commerce business, according to the vendors, who spoke over the last few days. They declined to be identified for fear of disrupting business relations with Wal-Mart. The move is part of a broader push by Chief Executive Doug McMillon and new e-commerce chief Marc Lore to narrow the gap with Amazon and boost Wal-Mart's competitive standing in U.S. e-commerce. Lore, who joined Wal-Mart when it purchased the company he founded, Jet.com, last year, has been charged with revitalizing Wal-Mart's online business and has introduced changes such as free-two day shipping. The company has told vendors it plans to disclose the change at a meeting with suppliers later this week, the vendor sources said. Wal-Mart spokesman Lorenzo Lopez on Monday would say only that the company wants to create "a more efficient process that accelerates how we bring the full assortment of products in stores to Walmart.com." He did not elaborate. The company expects Walmart.com's buying team to focus on expanding the online assortment, Lopez said. Going forward, Wal-Mart's store buying team based at Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters will place combined store and Web orders with suppliers who sell on both platforms. Under the new system, an item available for sale in the store will also be approved for sale online, the sources added. "The way it operated until now was extremely inefficient for us and them," a large consumer goods supplier told Reuters. "For example, they would buy 5 million cases a year for stores and 500 cases (for) online and then make us go through a different buyer for online. It was a nuisance." Wal-Mart's buying team in San Bruno, California, will still deal with suppliers that make products that sell only on Walmart.com, the vendors said. Store suppliers who have items they sell exclusively online will also have to go through San Bruno, they added. The strategy is designed to leverage Wal-Mart's powerful Bentonville purchasing operation, where dozens of vendors have set up offices solely to facilitate sales to Wal-Mart. The move will also help Wal-Mart make items at its nearly 4,600 U.S. stores available online. Many store suppliers still do not sell online because of low sales volumes, the sources said. Wal-Mart has been trying to expand its online assortment. It grew from 8 million items at the start of 2016 to more than 20 million items at the end of last year. This compares with more than 300 million items available on Amazon. The joint buying operation is also designed to address the dichotomy in which suppliers who focused on demands from Wal-Mart's traditional store buyers paid less attention to their online counterparts. "It is hard to make their online buyers a priority. I would get to them when I had a chance," another large consumer products supplier said. (Reporting by Nandita Bose in Chicago; Editing by David Greising and Matthew Lewis)

UFC matchmaker: Fights to make in a crowded yet always exciting lightweight division

With apologies to women's strawweight, there may not be another weight class in all of MMA that's as deep, competitive and unabashedly entertaining as the UFC's lightweight division. A trio of recent fights -- which produced victories from new champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to top contenders Dustin Poirier and Kevin Lee -- did just as much to cloud the crowded division's future as the recent noted absences have from some of the biggest names at 155 pounds who sit idle due to injuries and/or indifference. While the exact return date for fighters such as former champion Conor McGregor and injured interim titleholder Tony Ferguson remain uncertain (as does whether Ferguson's title is still a thing), the good news for the division is that there are a plethora of compelling matches for UFC to consider in 2018. Can't get enough UFC? Subscribe to my podcast In This Corner with Brian Campbell where I break down everything you need to know in the Octagon. Let's take a closer look at the best matches to make this calendar year: UFC lightweight championship: Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Conor McGregor: This is the classic matchup of current champion facing the former king who never actually yielded his crown. Only, that's about the least juiciest part of what would make this fight so good. Considering the marketable backstory UFC has found itself in possession of following McGregor's maniacal attack in Brooklyn, New York, earlier this month, it's hard to believe the promotion won't punt on its own moral convictions and cash in. If McGregor were any other fighter, would his reckless actions have led to at least a one-year banishment from the Octagon? Probably. But no one else draws like McGregor and UFC has never been more in need for the kind of grudge match pay-per-view that attracts a crossover audience and challenges revenue records. This would be that type of event, whether it's held at New York's Madison Square Garden or in Nurmagomedov's backyard of Russia. Oh, and it's an incredible style matchup, to boot, with each fighter's greatest strength being the perfect Kryptonite for the other's biggest weakness. UFC interim lightweight championship: Tony Ferguson (c) vs. Dustin Poirier: It's certainly unclear the exact timeline for Ferguson's return from MCL surgery. The same can be said as to whether the 34-year-old will ever be the same fighter until misfortune robbed him from the biggest fight of his career. Should "El Cucuy" bounce back and UFC still chase the money by moving forward with Nurmagomedov-McGregor, his bad luck would only continue. That doesn't mean Ferguson should simply wait around to hold his place in line, however. Fortune of late in UFC has favored the bold but it has also favored those willing to stay the course and defeat anyone put in front of them -- which defines Max Holloway's road to the featherweight championship. Outside of Ferguson, no one at 155 pounds is more deserving of a title shot than Poirier who is 7-1 (1 NC) since his 2014 loss to McGregor and has rapidly matured in terms of focus and poise. The fight would also be hot fire, pairing two explosive strikers with the winner guaranteed the next shot at the full title. Nate Diaz vs. Eddie Alvarez: While fans' desire to see Diaz compete in a major fight will likely never diminish, the feeling that he's deserving of any fight he wishes upon returning slowly has. Diaz, who hasn't entered the Octagon since losing his August 2016 rematch to McGregor, has been more of a ghost to UFC than even his biggest rival, who at the very least returned to face Floyd Mayweather last year in a boxing match which UFC helped promote. Considering the amount of fights Diaz has turned down while waiting for his trilogy bout against McGregor, he could do worse than facing the former champion Alvarez in an extremely marketable fight. Not only has the idea of this fight been explored by UFC in recent past, Alvarez continues to hold a grudge against Diaz that stems from some backstage jawing at UFC 188 in 2015. Kevin Lee vs. James Vick: Lee looked impressive in finishing a stubborn Edson Barboza last weekend despite missing weight and surviving a spinning head kick that left him on skates. Afterwards, he boldly called out Nurmagomedov. Although Lee very much looked the part of a future title contender, he's still one fight removed from an interim title loss to Ferguson and will need to repackage a few victories before jumping the line. Not only is the 6-foot-3 Vick the perfect opponent in terms of someone who appears poised to make that leap from pretender to contender in the top 10, he presents an interesting style matchup to counter Lee's wrestling. Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo: There was a time not so many years ago when UFC frowned against matching these two up in a champion vs. champion bout when each was atop their respective divisions, fighting for pound-for-pound supremacy. Those days are gone, of course, with both looking to regroup and find new life on the other side of 30 after tasting multiple devastating defeats. Why not pair them against each other in a marketable bout that could easily serve as a co-main event? The winner would gain a boost simply from the name value that comes with defeating the man across from him. Edson Barboza vs. Michael Chiesa: While both could badly use a victory, Barboza could simply benefit from some time away from wrestlers who possess a dominant ground game. The Brazilian could also use a considerable break to simply clear his head and heal considering his damaging defeats against Nurmagomedov and Lee came within a span of just four months. With that said, the winner would hold his place within the middle ground of the top 10 in a sneaky-good style matchup between the highlight-reel striking of Barboza and the submission game of Chiesa. Justin Gaethje vs. Donald Cerrone: It's useless to try and stop him; Gaethje is going to fight to the death and empty the jar each time he enters the cage whether it's smarter for him to tuck his chin and wrestle or not. That's just the way "The Highlight" is wired. In fact, Gaethje has openly stated he doesn't plan on having a long career and prefers proving each time out that he's the most violent fighter in the game. If you're UFC, you might as well go with it and match him in fun fights against marketable names. Gaethje is fresh off a pair of hellacious defeats that doubled as fight-of-the-year contenders against Alvarez and Poirier. Because of that, he's going to need some time before he's considered title contender material. Although it has been just over two years since Cerrone has willingly made the cut to 155 pounds, allowing him to meet Gaethje somewhere in the middle would produce nothing but fireworks.

What REALLY happened the night Madeleine McCann disappeared as nanny breaks her 10-year silence

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email A nanny who looked after Madeleine McCann has told how the youngster’s parents were plunged into despair and panic when the ­horrifying truth she had vanished sank in. The former child minder said she is still haunted by the image of dad Gerry desperately trying to find their missing daughter while she tried to comfort weeping mum Kate who cried: “They’ve taken her.” Breaking her silence after 10 years, the witness also claimed the resort from which Madeleine vanished was considered so unsafe nannies were handed rape alarms and told to not go out alone. And she slammed the Portuguese police’s handling of the disappearance, insisting their ­blundering scuppered any chances of finding who had snatched three-year-old Madeleine. (Photo: Getty) Speaking of that dreadful night in May 2007, the ex-nanny –who looked after the girl several times – said: “A parent came to me and said there was something going on, and said someone’s looking for a child, I didn’t instantly think it was Maddie. "A couple of minutes later I walked into Kate crying, friends comforting her, Gerry looking under cars, and it just blew up. I don’t even think she saw me. I just stood next to her and tried to comfort her. “She was pacing up and down. The worst possible thing had just happened to her. “I think I said something like, ‘She’ll be found, these things happen all the time.’ “She was crying, but almost in a catatonic state, and Gerry was very distressed. That’s the one thing I really remember from him, looking under the cars. I can’t forget that. (Photo: Daily Mirror) “We were told to start looking in bins in case her body was in there. It was at that point we realised this was serious.” Along with other staff, the ex-carer, who worked for travel firm Mark Warner at the the Ocean Club resort, sifted by hand in the dark through industrial-sized bins and piping leading into the sea in their hunt for Madeleine. They also walked Praia da Luz’s small, winding streets searching for the missing girl until they were told, against their wills at 5am, that it was time for bed. But the woman, who we are not naming, said she is still furious with local police , who she claimed took 90 minutes to arrive on the scene. (Photo: Daily Mirror) And she told how people were in and out of the apartment where Madeleine vanished from – contaminating a ­potential crime scene. The former nanny added: “I know I didn’t step into that apartment but pretty much everybody else did. So, evidence gone, nothing. There was nobody there to say, ‘We need to lock this off now.’ The police didn’t get there for ages, maybe an hour and a half, so we were looking for her. And at the end of the day, no matter how much you’ve been trained with ­children, we were children, mainly ­teenagers, we’re not police. “That’s why police were trying to get everyone’s timelines, because they weren’t there.” She also told how she was interviewed by officers in the wake of Madeleine’s disappearance and later detectives from ­the Met’s Operation Grange handed her two pages of statements they had retrieved from their Algarve compratiots. (Photo: Daily Mirror) Her original statement was four to five pages long, but the one the Portuguese had been working from was only two pages long – missing a number of details from her interview. The woman claimed “whole chunks of information were missed out”. She added: “I think a lot of things should’ve happened differently. ­Unfortunately the effects were catastrophic.” And the carer told how she was astonished Kate and Gerry were ever deemed suspects in their own child’s ­disappearance. She is still constantly quizzed by people about the case who ask if “the parents did it”. She said: “I tell them no, there’s no way at all. A, timings and B, where it was, their r­eactions, the whole thing. Not a chance.” The woman also told how Madeleine was a favourite among the child minders. Her allocated nanny was Catriona Baker, but others also got the chance to look after her. The carer added: “I remember her character and ­temperament. She was slightly shy, very sweet. Not loud or precocious. (Photo: PA) “We obviously give the same care to all the children, but she was a real cutie and a real sweetheart. If you asked her, ‘Can you just pass me that?’ She’d be like, ‘Sure.’ “She was easy for us, and you were happy to sit and help out this pretty little girl who’s really nice.” While the Ocean Club was clearly popular with British holidaymakers like the McCanns, from Rothley, Leics, the former child minder claimed it was considered an unsafe place for those who worked there. After she arrived she was stunned when a fellow nanny passed on a message from hotel staff to never venture off the site alone. She added: “I just couldn’t get over how different it was to other Mark Warner resorts. “We were told, ‘Here’s a rape whistle, don’t go anywhere by yourself, ever.’ There’d been a girl attacked the year or so before in Praia da Luz. It didn’t sound like a family resort to me. “I just got the feeling the locals didn’t want us there.” It emerged in 2014 that 11 years earlier a 10-year-old British girl had been sexually assaulted “in the heart” of Praia da Luz. (Photo: Daily Mirror) The victim came forward three years ago after a Scotland Yard appeal revealed a string of potentially linked sex assaults on young UK girls across the Algarve between 2004 and 2006. Mark Warner, which operates in resorts all over the world, quit Praia da Luz in 2015. Madeleine vanished as her parents ate with friends at a tapas bar just 40 yards from where she slept next to twin siblings, Amelie and Sean. But the former nanny, who couldn’t face child minding again after the Algarve horror, said dining while kids were in the apartments was “really normal” in such resorts. And she insisted there was no evidence Kate and Gerry would ever neglect their kids. She said: “I remember thinking, even before I knew them, how they were the picture perfect family.” (Photo: The People) Asked if she thinks Madeleine is still alive, the woman said: “Think possibly is the wrong word, but hope. I hope she is still alive. “It’s probably very naive, but the best case scenario of a very horrible situation, is that she was procured and taken for a rich person who didn’t have children. “I can’t go anywhere else in my head. I can read it about other people and know how horrible that seedy world is where children are sold. But my brain won’t go there with her. I just switch off. “But I think the only person who knows exactly what happened is Madeleine. Can I believe it’s 10 years on? Yes and no. (Photo: PA) (Photo: Daily Mirror) No because 10 years seems like a really long time, she’d be nearly 14. “And yes, because sometimes, when I talk about it, it feels like I’m right back there again. “I wonder if she’s alive. Does she even remember? Does she remember her parents? “I’m probably less harrowed by it now, but that’s just because, although it’s awful, it’s become accepted. “‘It’s Madeleine, she’s gone missing but it would just be the best day ever if I could be told that she’s been found.” Operation Grange, which was last month given £85,000 of Home Office funding to extend its probe until September, still speaks to witnesses.

California swimmer dies after being hit by boat propeller

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming with friends in the ocean off Southern California. Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Neil Hove says the unidentified man was with a group Sunday about a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) off Newport Beach when someone backed the boat back toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard. Passengers pulled him into the boat and returned to the harbor, where paramedics pronounced the man dead. The Orange County Register reports (http://lat.ms/2uUqczJ ) police did not cite or arrest anyone. The investigation is ongoing.

Inside plastic-free community with biodegradable coffee cups, glass bottles and bamboo toothbrushes

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email A Welsh village has just been officially recognised as a plastic-free community, swapping plastic for biodegradable coffee cups, glass bottles and bamboo toothbrushes. Local shops in Aberporth are opting for loose leaf tea, rice in a paper box, bread in a wax wrapper and wooden clothes pegs. But the way of life can be daunting for businesses, who used to use plastic every day. That’s the point made by Gethin James, a café owner in Aberporth, who spoke to Wales Online. “The title ‘ plastic-free was a little bit frightening,” says Mr James, as we look out onto the immaculate Aberporth sand from his beach-side cafe. “First of all, our beach here is spotless. I didn’t want Aberporth to be seen as having a huge litter problem. “Secondly, as someone whose business is 25 to 30% takeaway coffee cups, my initial thought was ‘what am I supposed to do?’” (Image: South Wales Evening Post) This reluctance is understandable when one considers the harsh reality of operating a business in a small seaside community. Business might boom come the summer months, but even a mild winter can create a frosty ambience if there’s nobody coming through the door. It is late January and there is nobody here. Asking small business owners who have to cut their cloth with precision to fork out more for non-plastic forks is a difficult task. “I was sceptical,” Mr James admits. “But, once the campaign was explained to me, it made perfect sense.” That campaign was the brainchild of local filmmaker Gail Tudor. She went on a boat trip around the UK last summer and came back with a burning intention to make a difference, and a belief that something could, and had to be done, even in a small community like Aberporth. What Gail discovered was something far more dangerous than simple littering, something that could have a direct effect not just on wildlife and the environment, but on human health. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) “Microplastics is the real problem,” she said. “They collect toxins that end up in fish and then end up in us, in our food chain.” Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that have been degraded from larger plastic debris. One particular type - microbeads - are a more prevalent concern as they live in a number of everyday products and are small enough to pass through water filtration systems, meaning they eventually make a home for themselves in our seas. Upon her return to Aberporth, Gail set about approaching local businesses to change their ways, to make a stand and show the way for the rest of the village, the county, the country. First, people in New Quay took a stand against the potential removal of their all-weather lifeboat, then residents in St Davids fought back against a hotel giant, and now the people of Aberporth are waging a battle against plastic, and, more pertinently, waging a war against a way of life that could have serious implications for generations to come. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) “We’re a feisty bunch in west Wales,” says Gilly Llewelyn, one of those involved in the fight. “I wanted to get people interested,” says Gail. “We set up a steering committee and a Facebook page and approached local businesses. In order to be classed as a ‘plastic-free community’ we had to get three businesses to agree to give up three single-use plastic items. “People were quite keen to get on board - a lot of people turned up to our initial meeting and our MP Ben Lake came down to see us and offered his support.” One gets the sense that although people’s intentions were good, the campaign needed something, perhaps an air of urgency or a semblance of panic. In December, that came. When the final episode of Blue Planet II aired on the BBC in December, it depicted in detail the devastating effect that plastic can have. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) (Image: South Wales Evening Post) Creatures were unknowingly feeding plastic to their young. Viewers were horrified, and the programme’s presenter, Sir David Attenborough, closed the show by saying: “The future of all life now depends on us.” It had an effect across the country, including in Aberporth. “That programme really hit home with people,” said Gethin James. “I didn’t know about microbeads and the sheer volume of plastic in the ocean. “Once I saw this and the plastic-free group explained the reasoning behind the campaign, that was enough for me to get involved.” Gethin, a former county councillor who opened the Cwtch Glanmordy cafe in 2015, has since pledged to use wooden cutlery instead of plastic cutlery, paper straws instead of plastic straws, and he will keep his sauce in glass bottles rather than hand out plastic sachets to his customers. The biggest change, however, is with regards to his biggest seller - coffee. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) “Coffee cups aren’t recyclable - they have a plastic lining and the lids are plastic. “But I’ve now found this product made with a cornstarch lining which is compostable - this is where I can make the bigest impact. “The problem is, what I currently use costs around 9p per unit; the new material would cost up to 25p per unit, so we need to find ways to make it more cost effective. “There should be a levy on plastic products, so the cost is met from there, not at the other end." In the village pub, expensive decisions have been made. Paper straws are being used now instead of plastic ones, despite costing ten times more. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) The man who made that decision has no doubts whatsoever that it’s the correct one; the short-term cost to the pub’s balance sheet paling in significance to the long-term cost to the environment. “When Gail started this, I was all over it,” says Oliver Box, whose parents own The Ship Inn. “When I decided to get involved, I didn’t know anything about the extra cost, but it hasn’t put me off. I want to do the right thing. “I tell my kids not to throw things away. I’ve grown up by the beach and you see chip wrappers and litter everywhere, but it isn’t a littering problem; people put things in bins, but they blow out of the bins. “I’ve seen plastic sachets on the beach and once they’re on the sand they don’t go anywhere, until they end up in the sea. “What has happened here is amazing. I’ve seen cars pull in to the car park opposite the pub, and people get out and clean up the beach.” (Image: South Wales Evening Post) So what is caused this change in behaviour? Why are people in a village with a population of fewer than 2,000 people trying to make a difference? “It’s a Welsh thing,” added Oliver. “People are proud of what they get to see, but I believe you just need people to make it happen, and it has in Aberporth. “It’s made a difference already. I’ve found someone who provides compostable straws that you can put into your food waste, so manufacturers are obviously listening.” London House Stores, which acts as the town’s nucleus, was one of the first and most passionate proponents of the campaign. It’s the very definition of a local shop. You can’t speak to the owner, Mike Allen, for more than 90 seconds without someone coming in to purchase an everyday item. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) The relationship that Mike has built up with his customers since taking over the shop eight years ago has not suffered since he started to sell milk in glass bottles, loose leaf tea, rice in a paper box as opposed to plastic packets, bread in a wax wrapper, wooden clothes pegs, and bamboo toothbrushes. “We’re not forcing people to join the plastic-free revolution,” says Mike. “We’re giving people a choice. People can chose to be a part of it rather than feeling forced into it. But there must be people in Aberporth who are against the campaign? “There’s nobody who’s actively against it,” says Mike. “There’s been some cynicism about being labelled ‘plastic-free’ because it’s impossible to be totally plastic-free, but we’re trying. “We need to deal with our own waste, and we need to be responsible for our own waste. The less we produce, the less there is to deal with.” Mid and West Wales Assembly Member Simon Thomas is proud that a community in his home county has achieved what it has. But, he says, it is just the beginning. He is now calling on the Welsh Government to introduce a levy on single-use plastics, something that he believes will give more people in Wales the opportunity, and the incentive, to make a difference. (Image: South Wales Evening Post) (Image: South Wales Evening Post) “I’m very pleased that the first Welsh community to get this status is in Ceredigion,” said Mr Thomas. “I’ve been really struck by the change in public attitudes. I think people have realised the scale of the pollution problem. “There was interest before, but the Blue Planet programme came along and interest soared. “The 25-year plan is an England-only plan, and recycling in Wales is generally much better, and I’m currently lobbying for a levy to be introduced on single-use plastics, which would hopefully make alternatives more attractive to people.” The powers that be in Cardiff Bay say a “plastic-tax” is a real possibility, and that the idea could be moved forward later this month. “We recognise the strong support for a disposable plastic tax,” a Welsh Government spokeswoman said. “It is one of the four shortlisted new tax ideas, which we are considering as part of the process to test the Wales Act 2014 powers. “We have been exploring all four proposals over the last six months and the Finance Secretary will announce next month which tax idea he intends to take forward to the UK Government to test the Act.” Before leaving Aberporth, a stroll on the beach reveals the regard in which this village is held by the people who work and live in it. There are no wrappers here, no bottle tops, no plastic cutlery, no plastic bags. What lies beyond and below the waves, however, is out of sight. This community is making sure it’s not out of mind.

BRIEF-Flexion Therapeutics Announces Appointment Of Scott Kelley, M.D. As Chief Medical Officer

Flexion Therapeutics Inc: * FLEXION THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT KELLEY, M.D. AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

BRIEF-Quorum Health Corp files for non-timely 10-K

March 29 Quorum Health Corp: * Quorum Health Corp files for non-timely 10-K * Quorum Health-not able to file annual report on form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2016 due to efforts to amend provisions of existing senior credit facility * Quorum Health- delay in filing annual report on form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2016 is not related to co's previously announced investigation Source text:(bit.ly/2nLeZ4A) Further company coverage:

NY man stabbed while burglarizing Ithaca apartment was cleared of 2003 homicide

A Brooklyn man stabbed Sunday morning during an Ithaca burglary spent time in state prison for having a gun that killed another man in 2003, records show. Tarrant Sheppard was cleared of the most serious charges -- criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter -- during a trial for the October 2003 shooting death of Enrique Chavez. Start the conversation, or Read more at The Post-Standard.

Ant McPartlin 'won't be back in time for I'm A Celeb', reveals TV pal Stephen Mulhern after drink-drive disgrace

The video will start in 8 Cancel Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Ant McPartlin is likely to miss hosting I’m A Celebrity, close pal Stephen Mulhern has revealed. Britain’s Got More Talent presenter Stephen says Ant, 42, needs to be left alone and will hopefully back “next year”. That would end any hope that he will be back in the jungle alongside Declan Donnelly, his TV partner of nearly 30 years. Stephen told Best: “Fingers crossed, Ant will get the treatment he needs and be back to his old self for next year. "But he does need the rest and to be left alone, and given the time to recover.” (Image: ITV) (Image: PA) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now However, a source insisted “no-one has any idea” how long Ant will be off. They said: “He’ll be off for as long as it takes him to get better. Work is not even being discussed with him. The only priority is him getting better.” Ant appeared on Britain’s Got Talent last weekend but the show was recorded in January. It was Ant’s first TV appearance since he was banned from the road for 20 months and fined £86,000 after being caught drink driving in March. ITV confirmed Dec, 42, will host the BGT live shows without him. Stephen said: “I’m going to miss him on the live shows, but Dec will do a great job.”

Kim Jong-un's brother 'planned to DEFECT from North Korea and start new life days before assassination'

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Kim Jong-un's half-brother hoped to defect from North Korea and start a new life in Europe just days before he was assassinated , a documentary claims. Kim Jong-nam said he wanted to become a citizen in Switzerland amid growing fears for his safety, his friends told the BBC. "He [Kim Jong-nam] text me a message saying I’ll see you in Geneva, I’ll be back in 3 days," Mischa Aznavour told North Korea: Murder in the Family. "He felt more safe and more secure here, especially in Switzerland," another friend, Anthony Sahakian said. "Was he worried? Yeah, would he be talking about moving to Europe if he wasn’t slightly worried? Probably." (Image: AFP) (Image: YNA / KCNA) On February 13 this year, Jong-nam died after being attacked by two women with a nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in Malaysia, while travelling from Macau under a pseudonym. The death is under investigation but it is speculated that it was carried out by the North Korean government. Suspects Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, 28, and Indonesian Siti Aishah, 25, are in the custody of Malaysian police and awaiting trial. Kim was the eldest son of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. (Image: Reuters) (Image: REUTERS) He is thought to have fallen out of favour after embarrassing the regime in 2001 with a failed attempt to visit Tokyo Disneyland with a false passport, although Jong-nam said his loss of favour was due to advocating reform. Jong-nam was exiled from North Korea in approximately 2003, becoming an occasional critic of his family's regime. Kim Jong-un, his younger paternal half-brother, was named heir apparent in September 2010.

UPDATE 1-Spain offered "observer status" on new European fighter jet

(Adds details, background, Spanish comment) By Andrea Shalal BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Germany and France have offered Spain “observer status” on a programme to develop a new European fighter jet, but want to keep the project as a binational endeavour for now to ensure it moves ahead quickly, according to a German government source. The new programme, first announced by the French and German governments a year ago, has begun to take shape in recent months, with France set to take the lead on the development of the next-generation combat jet. Spain had sent a letter to its NATO allies asking to participate in the critical industrial undertaking in December, according to the government source and several industry sources. The German and French defence ministries then responded in April, offering Madrid the opportunity to observe the fledgling programme as it took shape, but without the ability to shape its initial parameters. No reply had yet been received from Spain, the government source said. “The reason is not to exclude anyone but to ensure accelerated work on the programme,” said the source, who was not authorised to speak publicly. Spain and other countries would likely be able to participate in later stages of the programme, the source said, a view embraced by the companies involved. The Spanish Defence Ministry confirmed it received the letter and said it was currently assessing the offer. Spain holds a 4 percent stake in European planemaker Airbus, while France and Germany each hold a stake of 11 percent. The new warplane is intended to replace from 2040 the Rafale fighter built by France’s Dassault Aviation and the Eurofighter Typhoon, built by a European consortium comprised of Airbus, Britain’s BAE Systems and Italy’s Leonardo . It is expected to be at the centre of a broader weapons system, capable of commanding a squadron of drones. Dassault and Airbus signed an agreement in April to work together on the new project, but avoided saying which of the two groups would be in charge. The fact that France is now in the driving seat of the project favours Dassault to take charge since most of Airbus’ defence activities are in Germany. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to jointly develop the new aircraft shortly after his election in May 2017, burying past rivalries in favour of tighter defence cooperation. (Additional reporting by Belen Carreno in Madrid Editing by Alison Williams)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan debuts in Beijing

Follow Viknesh Add to circle Mercedes-Benz revealed the new A-Class Tuesday ahead of a debut on Wednesday at the 2018 Beijing auto show. The version shown, known as the A-Class L, has been developed specifically for the Chinese market. An A-Class sedan for the rest of the world will be revealed shortly. It's expected to reach showrooms in the United States this fall as a 2019 model, and when it arrives it should become the Three-Pointed Star's new entry-level option due to an expected starting price of about $30k. 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Enlarge Photo The A-Class sedan is the second of eight body styles planned for Mercedes' new generation of compacts, the first being the A-Class hatchback revealed in February. And despite the addition of the A-Class sedan, Mercedes is planning a repeat of its coupe-like CLA. This model should bow sometime next year. Underpinning Mercedes' new compacts is an updated version of the MFA (Modular Front-drive Architecture) platform used for the outgoing generation. Referred to as MFA2, the updated platform brings weight savings plus the capacity for alternative drivetrains. Compared to the A-Class hatch, the A-Class L sedan has a slightly longer wheelbase: 109.8 inches instead of 107.44. It also sports a Chinese market-specific turbocharged inline-4 engine displacing just 1.33 liters and offering up to 163 horsepower. A turbocharged 2.0-liter mill with 190 hp will be offered later. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is standard across the range. The trunk space meanwhile is about 14.8 cubic feet. 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Enlarge Photo The standard powertrain in the U.S. should be a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 delivering about 224 horsepower to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. All-wheel drive will be available and standard on high-performance models from AMG. This time there is expected to be both 35 and 45 series from AMG, with the latter likely to deliver more than 400 hp. The MFA2-based cars also benefit from a much more advanced interface. Dubbed MBUX, short for Mercedes-Benz User Experience, the new interface features digital screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, much like on the pricier E-Class and S-Class models. However, there's also touch capability for the infotainment screen and you'll also be able to use natural speech to control many vehicle functions. Mercedes is also using the Beijing auto show for the debut of its Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept, which is thought to preview the next-generation GLS. For more from the show, head to our dedicated hub.

Penelope Cruz with Javier Bardem at Goya Cinema Awards

She stars as Donatella in the FX series The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. And on Saturday, Penelope Cruz hit the carpet in a stunning gown with her husband Javier Bardem for the Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid. The 43-year-old actress looked incredible in a long-sleeved white dress with silver accents along her shoulders and torso. Wow: Penelope Cruz hit the carpet in a stunning gown with her husband Javier Bardem for the Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid on Saturday Penelope flashed her toned leg in the carpet-grazing dress, which featured a high-neck and a fitted waist. The eye catching look had a silver beading detail over her torso as well as above her hips, resembling a rib cage. She paired the eye catching number with tousled tresses, adding pink glossy lipstick, smoky eye makeup and bronzed cheeks. The brunette beauty exchanged a kiss on the carpet with her husband of seven-and-a-half years, Javier. Happily ever after: The 43-year-old actress looked incredible in a long-sleeved white dress with silver accents along her shoulders and torso Good looking duo: Penelope flashed her toned leg in the carpet grazing dress, which featured a high-neck and a fitted waist Fancy: The eye catching look had a silver beading detail over her torso as well as above her hips, resembling a rib cage Javier, 48, looked handsome in his black blazer and trousers set, adding a bow tie. Penelope and Javier are parents to two children: son Leo, seven, and daughter Luna, four. The dark haired beauty plays Donatella in The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story alongside Edgar Ramirez, Darren Criss and Ricky Martin. Incredible: The brunette beauty exchanged a kiss on the carpet with her husband of seven-and-a-half years, Javier Gorgeous:She stars as Donatella in the FX series The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story The nine episode series is season two of FX's true crime anthology; it premiered on January 18. The show is based on the book Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, And The Largest Failed Manhunt In U.S. History. Penelope also stars in the upcoming film, Everybody Knows, alongside Javier. The thriller is written and directed by Asghar Farhadi. Flawless: She paired the eye catching number with tousled tresses, adding pink glossy lipstick, smoky eye makeup and bronzed cheeks

UPDATE 2-Soccer-Russian championship results and standings

Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Russian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Anzhi Makhachkala 1 Dynamo Moscow 3 CSKA Moscow 2 Spartak Moscow 1 FC Ufa 1 Rostov 4 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Zenit St Petersburg 5 4 1 0 11 3 13 2 Rostov 6 4 1 1 8 3 13 ------------------------- 3 Lokomotiv Moscow 5 4 1 0 7 2 13 ------------------------- 4 CSKA Moscow 6 4 0 2 11 8 12 5 FC Krasnodar 5 3 1 1 8 6 10 ------------------------- 6 Akhmat Groznyi 5 3 0 2 8 6 9 ------------------------- 7 FC Ufa 6 2 3 1 6 7 9 8 Spartak Moscow 6 2 2 2 8 9 8 9 Dynamo Moscow 6 2 1 3 8 7 7 10 Rubin Kazan 5 2 1 2 7 7 7 11 FC Ural 5 1 4 0 5 4 7 12 FC Tosno 5 1 0 4 3 7 3 ------------------------- 13 SKA-Khabarovsk 5 1 0 4 2 6 3 14 Arsenal Tula 5 1 0 4 3 7 3 ------------------------- 15 Anzhi Makhachkala 6 1 0 5 3 10 3 16 Amkar Perm 5 0 1 4 0 6 1 1-2: Champions League / EC I 3: Champions League preliminary round 4-5: Europa League preliminary round 6: Europa League depending on domestic cup 13-14: Relegation play-off 15-16: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 SKA-Khabarovsk v Rubin Kazan (0800) Lokomotiv Moscow v FC Tosno (1430) FC Krasnodar v Amkar Perm (1700) Zenit St Petersburg v Akhmat Groznyi (1700) Monday, August 14 Arsenal Tula v FC Ural (1630)

Barcelona splash some Neymar cash on former Spurs midfielder Paulinho

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Brazil international Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for 40 million euros (£36.37million). The 29-year-old will now undergo his medical with Barca on Thursday and, if all goes to plan, he will sign his contract and be presented on the same day, the Catalan giants have announced. Barca also said that the former Tottenham midfielder will have a release clause of 120 million euros (£109.1m) in his contract. Paulinho has been playing for Guangzhou Evergrande (PA) The Sao Paulo-born player has spent the last two years in the Chinese Super League after joining Evergrande from Spurs for £9.9m in June 2015. He moved to White Hart Lane in a reported £17m transfer from his hometown club Corinthians in 2013, making 67 appearances for the Premier League club. He also counts Brazilian side Bragantino, Lithuanian outfit Vilnius and LKS Lodz in Poland among his former employers, while he has scored nine goals across 41 appearances for Brazil. Barca confirmed that Paulinho’s contract would be for four seasons.

Dementia Cafe at Home

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Southfield Care Home

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Josh Smith: Cut loose by Seattle

Smith was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers radio network reports. Smith signed a minor-league contract with Seattle over the offseason, but he's been lackluster at best with the Triple-A squad. In four appearances (one as a starter, three as a reliever), he has a 6.10 ERA and a 1.98 WHIP, even with a 14:3 K:BB in 10.1 frames. He has some big-league experience to his name, but at 30 years old, he seems like nothing more than an organizational depth piece wherever he lands.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings

Soccer-Capello targets survival and cup run for new club Jiangsu HONG KONG, June 15 Fabio Capello has set his sights on steering new employers Jiangsu Suning away from the Chinese Super League (CSL) relegation zone and success in the Chinese FA Cup as the Italian prepares for the latest chapter of his long coaching career.

BRIEF-V-cube to sell all stake in unit BRAV International

Dec 12 (Reuters) - V-cube Inc * Says co plans to sell all stake (16.9 million shares) in unit BRAV International Limited (including unit’s Tianjin-based wholly owned information technology unit) to an individual on Dec. 27 * Says transaction price will be decided later Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/F7h7CE Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)

Airport's Actions Prompt Push to Reexamine Its Governance

click to enlarge matthew thorsen Burlington International Airport Snow frosted the trees across the street from Burlington International Airport last Friday. The sylvan stretch of open land resembles a park, but it's actually the ghost of a neighborhood that was razed under a controversial airport noise-reduction program that has taken 100 homes. Continuing buyouts have led some to question whether Vermont's largest airport is in the right hands. The City of Burlington owns and manages the airport, even though its 950 acres are located in South Burlington. Burlington has operated it since not long after the first plane landed in 1920 on a former cornfield three miles from downtown Burlington. With leadership from aviation buffs and Burlington business potentates, the fledgling enterprise grew and grew. Now Burlington is the largest property owner in South Burlington, and roughly 580,000 passengers fly in and out of the airport annually. But tensions have grown, and not just from the buyouts. A dispute over the property taxes Burlington pays its neighbor for the airport spurred a lawsuit that was just settled last year. And many people in South Burlington are worried about the arrival in 2019 or 2020 of noisy F-35 jets at the airport's Vermont Air National Guard facility. Some South Burlington residents and leaders are fed up with taking orders from Burlington about the airport and adjacent property. While the Burlington City Council has voted on issues related to the buyouts, the South Burlington council has no vote, for example. Earlier this month, South Burlington Councilor Tom Chittenden introduced a resolution that would ask Gov. Phil Scott to form a committee to examine the viability of shifting airport ownership to the state. The proposal also calls for creating a 13-member airport commission with six members appointed by the governor and one member each to represent Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, Williston, Shelburne, Essex and Colchester. The current airport commission has a slot for a South Burlington resident, but the four other seats are Burlington's. The airport is a regional economic engine controlled by just one city, and it's no wonder the arrangement is problematic, said Chittenden. "This is the root of a lot of our conflict and strife," he said. The South Burlington City Council will discuss the proposed resolution February 21. Its text airs many of the complaints that are generating friction: that Burlington pledged to end the home buyout program but extended it with little notice last fall; that airport staff restrict the flow of information from the Federal Aviation Administration to South Burlington; and that the buyout program is eating a hole in South Burlington's affordable housing stock. Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has seen the resolution. He's not a fan. "The City of Burlington has stewarded this institution for decades and decades, and we've done it at some financial risk," Weinberger said during an interview. There would need to be a clear and compelling case to change the governance, and it's not there, he added. "I think the airport is a success story," Weinberger said. "I think it's a real asset to the region." BTV is the only municipally owned commercial airport in Vermont but certainly not the sole one in the United States. Cities own some of the largest airports in the country, including O'Hare International in Chicago. But many airports have outgrown city or town ownership and are now operated by regional governments, county authorities or states. In 2012, when Weinberger was first elected mayor, the airport was struggling with expenses and debts. A committee formed to look at options, including transferring ownership to the state or a regional group. The idea didn't go anywhere. That's partly because city leaders weren't ready to let the airport go, but also because other communities did not seem eager to take on any of the financial risk of shared ownership. "There wasn't a lot of enthusiasm," Weinberger said. Passenger traffic and parking garage use have slumped at BTV as the Canadian dollar has weakened and Plattsburgh International Airport is increasingly competitive. In fiscal year 2016, the airport's operating revenue dropped 2 percent, largely due to continued loss of income at the garage. The hefty grant revenue that BTV gets from the Federal Aviation Administration and other sources helped the airport close a gap of $1.7 million between its operating revenues and expenses last year. Tighter fiscal controls over the past five years have helped turn around BTV's financial health and improve the airport's bond rating in the process. As Weinberger sees it, the airport is in solid shape. It's assessed at $52 million. Burlington would need compensation for a transfer of ownership, Weinberger said. The mayor concedes that Burlington and South Burlington have had "some recent tough issues" involving the airport. "We are in a time of some tension," he allowed. But Weinberger insists the new round of home buyouts will be the last. "We are going to bring the buyout program to a conclusion," Weinberger said. "I want to see it over." click to enlarge matthew thorsen Gene Richards He and airport director of aviation Gene Richards have made similar pledges before — but have not followed through, adding to tensions. Not all of South Burlington's city councilors are convinced that a governance change is the solution. "My initial reaction is, this would take a lot of investigating," said Councilor Pat Nowak, who is South Burlington's representative to the airport commission. She has not taken a position on the resolution but said she has concerns. "There are so many pieces," Nowak said. "Does Burlington want to sell? Does the state want to take it over? Is there interest in the region to do this?" Nowak voted to authorize more home demolitions last May at an airport commission meeting. Her critics claim she failed to communicate the scope of the program to her fellow councilors and constituents. She disputes that she kept anything from anyone and says critics misinterpreted her vote. During a January 23 council meeting, South Burlington patent lawyer and social justice activist James Marc Leas challenged Nowak about what she knew and when she knew it on the new home buyouts. In the wake of that verbal skirmish, Leas decided to run against Nowak in the March 7 election. The airport is a big part of his campaign. Leas has proposed that South Burlington enact a home "replacement tax" that would require Burlington to pay a fee for every home it demolishes around the airport. Burlington, he points out, has a similar program to discourage gentrification through teardowns. Leas compares the South Burlington home buyouts to the urban renewal demolitions that erased most of Burlington's Little Italy neighborhood in the 1960s. It's time for South Burlington to assert itself, according to Leas. "It seems like somebody has plans for South Burlington without consulting South Burlington," he said. "You know, we're not a colony. We're our own city, and we should have some say over it." Leas is not, however, a fan of the change-in-governance resolution. That's partly because he believes it would be easier to press Burlington to do something about jet noise than it would be the state. It'd also be easier to sue Burlington than the state over F-35 noise, he said. The real issue, he said, is the F-35s and the military-commercial nature of the airport. The powerful jets are too noisy and dangerous for a dense population area, and Burlington should be opposing the jets and helping the Air Guard find another location "far away from people," Leas said. He's not the only one who is skeptical about a change in governance. Helen Riehle, chair of the South Burlington City Council, also believes the F-35 noise is the real problem at the airport and that having a different owner wouldn't necessarily address that. But she's open to the discussion. "I'm not ready to say whether I think it's a great idea or not," she said. "I can see some possible good outcomes, but I also can see the potential for really no change." It would be a long road to a takeover in the legislature, predicted Riehle, who herself spent 15 years as a Republican state lawmaker. A few decades ago, Vermont agreed to take over small airports around the state that were ailing, including ones in Rutland, Newport and Shelburne. Some lost money for a while, but federally funded improvements and higher fees helped turn them around. Today, eight of the 10 state airports are operating in the black, according to Guy Rouelle, aviation program administrator at the Vermont Transportation Agency. Riehle noted that BTV's finances would affect any discussion. "I don't think Burlington is interested in giving up ownership," she said. "I say that because I believe at the moment the airport isn't a drain on its finances." If that changed, she added, "Then maybe Burlington would say, 'Huh, maybe we should think about sharing this cost center with the rest of the region,'" Riehle said. She asserted that airport aviation director Richards, a Weinberger appointee, has not worked well with South Burlington. "His job with the community, the host city, has been really lacking," Riehle said. "I don't think he provides the kind of meaningful and sincere attention to, and recognition of, some of the community issues." Richards defends his management. One could argue that the city has a proven track record of managing and growing the airport, while the state has never managed an air facility anywhere near as large or complex, he said. Change would present many unknowns, Richards continued: "It would be taking an asset that Burlington has invested in for a hundred years and just turning it over to somebody, not knowing where we're going." What's the state's position? Gov. Scott isn't pushing for a state takeover of the airport, at least right now. The governor "feels the City of Burlington is doing an incredible job managing the airport, and the city has made no indication it's interested in selling the asset," according to his communications director, Rebecca Kelley. And, for now, it's not clear whether the South Burlington council resolution will be passed. "The state doesn't own it," said Rouelle about the airport. "It's not really our place to get involved unless asked."

Lady Gaga cancels last leg of her European tour

Lady Gaga is undergoing some medical issues. Lady Gaga is undergoing some medical issues. American singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga, cancelled her tour dates for the last leg of her European tour due to health issues. Gaga announced on Twitter that the final ten dates of Joanne World Tour have been canned due to “severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live”. In the statement, it was stated that the musician is undergoing some medical issues and would not be able to perform live. In an accompanying image, Gaga apologized to her fans. She said that she is devastated to have to resort to cancellation. She wrote that her medical team is supporting decision to cancel the shows and stay at home to recover. She justified her decision and said, “All I know is that if I don’t do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music. I love this show more than anything, and I love you, but this is beyond my control. but for now, I need to put myself and my well-being first”. It was also mentioned that the ticket holders will begin to get their refunds on Tuesday, February 6 from the point of purchase. Lady Gaga began her Joanne World Tour on August 1, 2017, in Vancouver, Canada. She performed at a number of locations in North America, South America, and Europe with a total of 60 shows across. It abruptly came to an end with Gaga’s performance in Birmingham, England on February 1, 2018, due to chronic pain. The tour was in support of her fifth album, Joanne. For all the latest Entertainment News, download Indian Express App

Thunder's Russell Westbrook: Won't face league discipline

Westbrook will not be disciplined for his postgame altercation with a fan Thursday night in Denver, Royce Young of ESPN reports. Moments after Denver's Gary Harris hit the game-winning three-pointer, Westbrook was confronted by a fan on the court, and the reigning MVP shoved the fan aside. While the league has disciplined players for similar incidents in the past, Westbrook did not appear to be the instigator in the situation, and he won't be punished. Expect Westbrook to be available in his normal capacity Friday against the Pelicans.

BRIEF-JPMorgan Chase Financial Co Announces Pricing Of Cash-Settled Equity Linked Notes

April 24 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co: * JPMORGAN CHASE FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC ANNOUNCES PRICING OF CASH-SETTLED EQUITY LINKED NOTES LINKED TO THE COMMON STOCK OF VOYA FINANCIAL, INC. DUE MAY 1, 2023 * JPMORGAN CHASE FINANCIAL CO - PRICING OF OFFERING OF $600 MILLION CASH-SETTLED EQUITY LINKED NOTES LINKED TO COMMON STOCK OF VOYA FINANCIAL DUE MAY 1, 2023 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

Argentine prosecutor asks to investigate president over postal service deal

A prosecutor asked to investigate Argentine President Mauricio Macri on Tuesday over a deal to resolve debt the country's postal service incurred with the government when it was owned by Macri's father. Argentine's President Mauricio Macri reviews an honor guard before meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Michel Temer at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil February 7, 2017. Start the conversation, or Read more at Channelnewsasia.com.

Thug, 14, who left grandma needing plastic surgery in brutal burglary attack walks free with just £20 fine

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email A teen thug who left a grandma needing plastic surgery after launching a horrific unprovoked attack has walked free from court with a £20 fine. Wendy Feast, 52, was left with serious injuries to her head, face and hands as she tried to defend herself from the yob armed with a plank of wood with a nail on the end. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of robbery and burglary at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Monday. But Wendy's family have been left furious after he walked free from court with a sentence of just one week of community service. He was also asked to pay just £20 as a 'fine' to the victim, and only when he turns 18 in four years time. (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) Wendy's daughter Lindsey said: "The sentence is disgusting - this person should be getting done for attempted murder. "It sends out a message that people can just go and bash a woman's head in and get away with it - this is soft justice and the sentence is a real joke." The attack happened at Wendy's home in Blackburn, Lancs., on January 5 earlier this year. The robber stole the keys to to the Gill News and Off Licence where Wendy worked and used them to get inside - and steal cash. The crook also took Wendy's mobile phone. (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) Lindsey said her mum had suffered four gashes on her head, an open fracture on her finger and black eyes and was left needing plastic surgery. Describing her mum's injuries, Lindsey said: "She was bleeding and all you could see was blood everywhere. "She was in a serious condition and they managed to stitch her up. "Mum then had to have plastic surgery to the top of her forehead, top of her eyebrow and under her chin." After leaving hospital two days later, Lindsey said mum Wendy eventually returned home - but was forced her to give up her off licence job because she was too frightened. (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) (Image: Feast family / SWNS.com) Lindsey added: "She's been left traumatised by what happened - not just physically but also mentally. "Mum suffers quite bad panic attacks. "She's had to come and stay with me and myself and my partner had to come and stay with her when she did return home." Lindsey says she will continue to 'fight for justice' for her mum and plans to set up a petition against the sentence. She added: "It's not only had a big impact on my mum but also on the whole family - we will continue to fight for proper justice and a tougher sentence."

Australia's Domino's Pizza misses profit guidance, sees slowing growth

(Reuters) - Australian fast-food chain Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMP.AX), the biggest Domino's franchisee outside the United States, missed full-year profit expectations on Tuesday due to sluggish sales in Japan and France, sending shares to a near two-year low. Sydney-listed Domino's also forecast slower earnings growth in the current financial year to June 2018, pointing to moderation in the spectacular growth which has made it a market darling since 2013. The company's underlying net profit rose 28.8 percent for the year ended July 2 to A$118.5 million ($93 million), short of company forecasts for growth of 32.5 percent. It was also below the A$122.4 million average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. The stock plunged 22 percent in early trade to A$39.50, its lowest since 2015. The broader S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.5 percent. The forecast miss was mostly caused by underperformance in France, Chief Executive Don Meij said in a statement. "This was largely due to the delay in rectifying some issues with our online platform in France, and the initial response in H2 to our value range offering in France," he said. Sales in Japan were also weaker than expected, he added, without elaborating. Domino's forecast net profit to rise 20 percent in the 2018 financial year, with same store sales to rise in the range of 7 percent to 9 percent. Domino's shares trade at a lofty price-to-earnings ratio of 51.65, compared with an average of 17.25 across the broader S&P/ASX 200 index , making them particularly sensitive to earnings misses. The company holds the franchise rights for Domino's in seven countries including the Netherlands, Germany and Japan. The Domino's brand is ultimately owned by U.S.-listed Domino's Pizza (DPZ.N). It also announced a A$300 million share buyback.

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Why Jets fans may not be happy with an ambassador Johnson

It doesn’t appear Woody Johnson’s appointment as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom will have any effect on how the Jets, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, are run. Sorry, Jets fans. Trump, who will be inaugurated Friday, on Thursday referred to Johnson as “ambassador’’ during a Washington, D.C. luncheon and also said Johnson is “going to St. James,” a reference to the Court of St. James’s. The U.S. ambassador to the U.K. is known formally as the ambassador to the Court of St. James. “Congratulations,” Trump told Johnson, who served as a vice chairman of the Trump Victory Committee, the joint fundraising committee between the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee, and helped raise millions of dollars for Trump’s campaign. Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer confirmed Johnson’s appointment, which had been rumored for months. The Jets on Thursday offered no comment on the proceedings, but it’s believed Johnson’s brother, Christopher Wold Johnson, who is 12 years younger than Woody, will elevate his role in the organization. The 69-year-old Jets owner was asked by reporters after the season about the possible appointment by Trump, who’s a long-time friend of his, and said “it would be an honor to be considered,” declining to elaborate further. NFL rules do not require Johnson, who bought the Jets in 2000, to sell the team because he will be living in England. Johnson, who serves on three NFL committees and likely will resign those positions, simply won’t be visible at the Jets games, which he almost always attends. There is some precedent with Steelers chairman Dan Rooney having served as the ambassador to Ireland under the Obama administration from 2009 to 2012. Rooney resigned his committee posts and traveled back and forth to some home games, but he relinquished the day-to-day operations to his son, Art Rooney II, the team president.

BRIEF-Fitch says borrowers should prepare for significant shift in global interest rate environment in next few years

Goldman Sachs raises $7 bln for new private equity fund -sources June 14 Goldman Sachs Group Inc has raised around $7 billion for its new private equity fund, near the top of its targeted goal, according to two people familiar with the matter.

China's actions over U.S. radar system to knock 0.2 percentage points off South Korea GDP in 2017 - central bank

SEOUL China's actions aimed against the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile radar system are expected to knock 0.2 percentage points from South Korea's economic growth this year, the central bank said on Thursday. "Considering how China's actions linked to THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) are becoming more materialized, we see GDP lowered by 0.2 percentage points due to worse exports to China and fewer Chinese tourists to South Korea," Chang Min, director general of the Bank of Korea's research department, said at a news conference. (Reporting by Christine Kim and Cynthia Kim; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Bruins' Ryan Donato: Racks up three points in NHL debut

Donato scored a goal on six shots while adding two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. Other than the final result, Donato's NHL debut could not have gone any better. The 21-year-old showed immediate chemistry with David Krejci on the Bruins' second line, and his first career goal was a beauty as he fired home a one-timer from the circle to cap a give-and-go with Torey Krug. Donato may have only gotten his chance due to the rash of injuries hitting Boston's forwards ranks at the moment, but he'll be tough to get back out of the lineup after this explosive introduction to the pros.

Dad calls for baby changing tables in male bathrooms

A father on Twitter is gaining praise after calling out the lack of baby changing tables in men's public restrooms. Clint Smith, a writer and educator studying a PhD at Harvard University, took to Twitter on Sunday to vent about something that has been nagging at him ever since he became a father for the first time. 'Something that’s really bothered me since we had a kid is how few men’s restrooms have changing tables for babies,' he said. Standing up: Twitter user Clint Smith is gaining praise from parents for calling for changing tables in men's bathrooms Myriad of problems: Clint outlines the issues around the lack of tables in his thread, which has been shared by thousands The father went on to blast the apparent norm, saying that it 'further perpetuates the notion that the burden of childcare should singularly be on the woman.' And, he added, it 'assumes that men are never out by themselves with their kids,' causing not only an inconvenience for men, but also one for women. Clint claims that the lack of changing tables available for men is an example of the 'structural impediments' in society that perpetuate the idea that women should be primarily responsible for things like diapers and clothes. 'Becoming a dad has really demonstrated how profoundly our society is both socially and structurally set up to make it so that the burden of parenting falls primarily on moms and is set up to let dads off the hook,' he said. 'It’s million tiny things that continue to add up.' The thread of tweets has been shared more than 3,000 times, with a number of other parents chiming in with support. 'My husband always made the point of finding the manager, while holding our child, and asking what accommodations were being made for fathers who needed to do changes. And the managers were always surprised that any men cared,' wrote one user, while multiple other dads chimed in with: 'Been there.' Dad's change too: Clint argued that only putting tables in the women's bathroom perpetuated the idea that moms should be responsible for diapers and clothing A rare sight: There is no national law requiring businesses to include the tables in the men's, though President Obama signed an act in 2016 requiring them in all federal buildings Of course, Clint isn't the first dad to have come across this problem and voiced his anger. Over the years, numerous fathers have taken the cause to their political representatives. !n 2015, actor Ashton Kutcher launched a Change.org petition urging businesses to add changing stations to their men's rooms after struggling himself while out with his daughter Wyatt. In 2016, President Barack Obama heard the concerns and signed the Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation Act, which required that all federally owned buildings to have changing stations fitted in both men's and women's bathrooms. But things aren't quite there for the rest of the public bathrooms across the country as there is no national law requiring them to be included. New York City is one area currently working on a solution. The city approved a bill in December that requires all new developments to double up on changing tables, installing them in both bathrooms. The bill was inspired when New York City Council member Rafael Espinal spotted a new father changing a baby's diaper over a bathroom sink in a Queens mall. New York is the first major city to have passed such legislation - with no pushback from developers or lawmakers - but legislators like Espinal hope that this is soon to change.

MEDIA-Eurazeo set to take control of private equity firm Idinvest

Dec 11 (Reuters) - * Eurazeo is in exclusive talks with French investment group IDI to take a 51 pct stake in mid-cap private equity firm Idinvest, Les Echos reported on Monday * Idinvest has around 8 billion euros ($9.42 billion)of assets under management, deal could value the group at around 300 million euros, according to the newspaper * IDI is majority shareholder in Idinvest * Eurazeo could not immediately be reached for comment Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.8491 euros) (Reporting by [email protected])

Fitch Affirms Ratings on Avoca CLO VIII Limited

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, August 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed all rating on Avoca CLO VIII Limited's notes as follows: Class A1 (ISIN XS0312372112): affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable Class A2 (ISIN XS0312377772): affirmed at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable Class B (ISIN XS0312378747): affirmed at 'AAsf'; Outlook Positive Class C (ISIN XS0312379984): affirmed at 'Asf'; Outlook Positive Class D (ISIN XS0312380305): affirmed at 'BBBsf'; Outlook Positive Class E (ISIN XS0312380727): affirmed at 'B+sf'; Outlook Positive Class U (ISIN XS0312840746): affirmed at 'BBBsf'; Outlook Positive KEY RATING DRIVERS The affirmation reflects increased credit enhancement (CE) across the capital structure due to the deleveraging of the transaction since October 2016. The deleveraging was mainly driven by the amortisation of the class A1 notes to EUR51.7 million. 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A look at North Korea's past bluster and actual attacks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has a long track record of issuing threats and ultimatums that don’t necessary lead to action. Then again, when it does act — often without warning — it can be fatal. Here’s a look at North Korean bluster, and cases where it’s believed to have made good on threats, though in most of those cases it has denied carrying out attacks. ___ 2015: LANDMINES AND LOUDSPEAKERS Kim Jong Un issued an ultimatum that seemed to bring the Koreas very close to a war footing in August 2015. Tensions had escalated rapidly after land mines maimed two South Korean soldiers along the Demilitarized Zone. The confrontation deepened as the South demanded an apology and re-started propaganda broadcasts over loudspeakers near the DMZ. It was defused at the last minute by marathon talks. ___ 2014: THE SONY HACK Washington claims North Korea carried out this massive hack in 2014 to get revenge against Sony Entertainment for distributing “The Interview,” a black comedy that ended with graphic images of Kim Jong Un being enveloped in a fiery explosion. Pyongyang had warned it would retaliate before the movie’s release, threatening attacks on the White House and other targets in the United States. It has denied responsibility for the hack, but praised the hackers. ___ 2013: A THREAT ON GUAM OVER B-52 BOMBERS In an escalation of threats in March 2013 similar to what is going on now, North Korea warned that Guam was within striking range of its missiles. The threat came as the United States announced a plan to send B-52 bombers over South Korea for military exercises with Seoul. It was considered serious enough to warrant the deployment of missile interceptors, but in the end dissipated without incident. ___ 2010: ISLAND SHELLING On Nov. 23, 2010, the North hammered the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, firing off 170 shells and rockets that hit military and civilian targets and killed four South Koreans. The North claimed the incident was triggered by South Korean artillery drills and the South’s firing of rounds into the North’s territorial waters. It occurred as tensions were unusually high — that same day, the U.S. and South Korea began annual, large-scale military exercises. ___ 2010: SINKING OF THE CHEONAN On March 26, 2010, the South Korean corvette Cheonan sank in the Yellow Sea after being hit by what is believed to have been a torpedo. Forty-six South Korean sailors died. North Korea denied it attacked the ship and refutes the findings of a subsequent international panel. But many saw it as possible retaliation for a clash with the South several months earlier off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula that left two North Koreans dead. ___ 2002: THE AXIS OF EVIL North Korea reacted to President George W. Bush’s claim that it was part of an “Axis of Evil” by issuing a warning through its Foreign Ministry that the U.S. isn’t the only country that can attack its adversaries and said it would “mercilessly wipe out the aggressors.” So far, it hasn’t. Copyright © 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

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Mexico's business chiefs praise Lopez Obrador after prickly campaign

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico’s business elite had warm words for President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday after he assured them he respected private enterprise, a contrast to jibes in his campaign that some tycoons belonged to a “mafia of power.” Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Juan Pablo Castanon, President of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) shake hands during a news conference in Mexico City, Mexico July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril The encounter between the powerful CCE business lobby and Lopez Obrador comes as markets took the election of the self-styled radical in stride. At a news conference, CCE director Juan Pablo Castanon and Lopez Obrador said their meeting was characterized by certainty and trust. “I want to express my satisfaction for the attitude of the business sector,” Lopez Obrador said. “They have acted very respectfully to us, recognizing our triumph.” Since Sunday’s presidential election, Lopez Obrador and his team have focused on soothing market fears, saying he would not ramp up government spending and would respect the central bank’s independence. Mexico’s business community has in turn reached out to try to ease past tensions with the new leader. German Larrea, chairman of miner Grupo Mexico, published a full-page message in a national newspaper congratulating Lopez Obrador and applauding his comments. During the campaign, Larrea warned staff about voting for Lopez Obrador. Claudio X. Gonzalez, whose family owns part of Kimberly Clark de Mexico, said on Twitter he wished Lopez Obrador the best and asked him to be a unifying figure. Former President Vicente Fox, who had a tense relationship with Lopez Obrador when he was mayor of Mexico City and released a video during the campaign titled “how can you support Lopez? Impossible.” also congratulated him. Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador arrives at a meeting with the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) in Mexico City, Mexico July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Lopez Obrador criticized all three during the campaign, in which Castanon also warned voters about the dangers of “populism.” In March the CCE urged Lopez Obrador to stop questioning major planks of the current government’s economic agenda, such as a new $13 billion airport for Mexico City. The leftist slammed corporate defenders of the airport project as “corrupt.” He has since moderated his stance. On Wednesday, Lopez Obrador said even though his coalition will likely have a majority in Congress, he would not impose anything and said he was building an authentic democracy not a dictatorship. Lopez Obrador and Castanon agreed to work together on labor issues for young people, after a campaign promise for apprenticeships funded in part by the government. Lopez Obrador said his youth programs and higher pensions for the elderly would together cost 150 billion pesos ($7.7 billion). Slideshow (2 Images) Investors say they have yet to see how the next president’s pledge to cut excess spending and corruption will pay for his promises. “We have not had any detailed numbers on how this will be achieved or if this will even be possible,” said Graham Stock, emerging market sovereign strategist at BlueBay Asset Management. Mexico’s peso on Tuesday posted its biggest daily increase in over two years, boosted by a global emerging markets rally as well as pledges from Lopez Obrador to not increase spending. The peso and strengthened slightly on Wednesday. Despite uncertainty about what policies Lopez Obrador could put in place, foreign investors have been comforted by the discipline of Mexico’s central bank. “Banxico could teach many central banks in emerging markets a lesson when it comes to monetary policy and how to do it in a credible and appropriate way,” said Paul Greer, a portfolio manager at Fidelity International in London, adding that he expected Mexico’s bonds and peso to do well.

Homeowner finds 9-foot alligator on porch

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch. The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench. State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized. Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.

BRIEF-Kesko sales totalled EUR 856.3 million in July 2017

Aug 14 (Reuters) - KESKO OYJ: * KESKO GROUP'S SALES TOTALLED EUR 856.3 MILLION IN JULY 2017, * Kesko's Sales in Comparable Terms Grew in July * SALES ‍INCREASED 2.7% IN COMPARABLE TERMS IN JULY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)

BRIEF-Flying Financial Service entered into agreement with Bank Of Shanghai Shenzhen branch

April 20 Flying Financial Service Holdings Ltd : * On 18 April company and Shenzhen branch of Bank Of Shanghai, Bank Of Shanghai entered into strategic cooperation agreement * Deal pursuant to which parties shall cooperate to form alliance in developing various financial services for term of 3 years Source text (bit.ly/2oSDZFt) Further company coverage:

Pompeo to face tough questions on N.Korea, Iran - senator

By Lesley Wroughton and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Republican who heads the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, will face tough questions on North Korea and Iran if he is to be confirmed in the role. "There are going to be some tough issues he's going to have to navigate, like Iran, like North Korea, numbers of things, and I'm planning to talk with him privately about those," Senator Bob Corker said ahead of a meeting with Pompeo, the current CIA director. Corker said the meeting was his "beginning assessment" of Trump loyalist Pompeo, who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives before moving to the CIA. Corker said he could not predict whether the 21-member panel would back Pompeo at his nomination hearing in April. One of the committee's 11 Republicans, Senator Rand Paul, has already announced his opposition over issues including his concern that Pompeo would support war with Iran. Although Pompeo was backed by two-thirds of the Senate early last year when Trump nominated him to lead the CIA, his confirmation this time could be more complicated. Even if he is approved by the committee - or if Senate leaders bring his nomination up for a vote without its approval - Republicans hold only a 51-49 Senate majority in the 100-member chamber. Democrats have said it is too early to predict how they will vote on Pompeo before they meet with him or hold his hearing. Earlier on Monday, Pompeo met with outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the State Department. It was the first meeting between Pompeo and Tillerson since Trump's decision to fire the former Exxon Mobil CEO last week following a series of rifts over policy on North Korea, Russia and Iran, a U.S. official said. (Reporting by Lesley Wroughton and Patricia Zengerle Editing by David Gregorio and Alistair Bell)

Five-alarm fire rips through commercial building in Bronx

A five-alarm fire tore through a Bronx commercial building early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The blaze started around 5:30 a.m. inside the building located at 316 East 194th St. in Fordham North. The fire was upgraded to a fifth alarm just around 7:40 a.m., calling in approximately 200 firefighters, an FDNY spokesman said. The building houses several commercial establishments, including barber shops, restaurants and a laundromat. There were no reported injuries.

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When the Giants struck down Goliath: 10 years later

On Christmas Eve, Eli Manning and David Tyree returned to the scene. The star quarterback and the seldom-used former receiver walked to the 24-yard line at University of Phoenix Stadium, coming to a stop when they reached the spot — or, more appropriately, The Spot. Ten years earlier, Tyree leaped at that exact patch of turf in Glendale, Ariz., pinned a football against his helmet and, defying several laws of physics, kept the ball from hitting the ground as safety Rodney Harrison slammed him from behind. Moments later, the Giants completed an epic upset over the previously unbeaten Patriots in Super Bowl XLII in what perhaps is the greatest and certainly is one of the most improbable Super Bowls wins in NFL history. “For me, it was something I had to ensure I got done in a sense of, it’s only going to be 10 years one time,’’ Tyree told The Post. “Obviously we don’t get back to that stadium too often so I just wanted to capitalize on the experience and share that with big E, take a couple of pictures. “Things like that you treasure the more you distance yourself from the game itself. Eli’s still in the thick of it. It was a little favor to pull him away from his routine just to show some love to one of his old buddies. You kind of get a little glimpse into the best moment of my football experience.’’ It was the best moment in all their football experiences, a 17-14 triumph on Feb. 2, 2008, that resonates to this day. Ten years later, Manning, Tyree, defensive end Osi Umenyiora and kicker Lawrence Tynes provided an oral history to The Post, taking us back to what they were thinking, what they were doing and what it all means, 10 years later. Heading to Arizona Umenyiora: “Still kind of in shock about the whole thing, still not really understanding what was happening, it was hard to really process the fact we had made it all the way to the Super Bowl and were playing a team that was undefeated at the time, supposed to be one of the best teams ever. It was almost like an out-of-body experience. I remember feeling really angry. You would turn on the TV and it was just all Patriots. Rightfully so, I guess because they were an undefeated team and set all kinds of records. We were so underestimated. Nobody gave us credit for the things we had done that year. We were almost like an asterisk of some sort. We were really angry about that.’’ Plaxico Burress’ public prediction: Giants 21, Patriots 17 Tynes: “There was a lot of chatter, it was an 18-0 team we were playing, they obviously felt confident, as obviously they should have, they had beaten us at our place five weeks before that. We understood their confidence, but we just didn’t like them. It was the Patriots.’’ Umenyiora: “I was happy Plaxico said that and he was confident. I got even angrier when I saw Brady do his little laugh about how many points they were gonna score, he said, ‘We’re only going to score 17?’ We had a very high level of confidence, and the only reason I say that is because we knew we had the advantage on the line of scrimmage. We had played them the final week and we played them close but we knew we didn’t really show them everything. I talked to [Michael] Strahan, the whole D-line got together and we all said, ‘If we’re going to win this game we’re going to have to perform at the highest level,’ because that was the only place we had the advantage.’’ The fateful Friday practice Tyree: “It has become a legendary worst practice in NFL history. I can remember my teammates saying, ‘Beat ’em up, ball!’ on the sideline after dropping so many passes on Friday. That was about the most attention I got during the week. It was horrific.’’ Tynes: “I’ve never seen anyone drop as many balls, not even in high school. Seriously, it was unbelievable. There was like an uncomfortable silence in practice, and he continued to drop them, I don’t think anyone knew what to say. I mean, rep after rep after rep.’’ Kickoff and beyond Umenyiora: “The very first play we got on the field defensively, me and Barry Cofield just hit Tom Brady. From then on it was almost like a feeding frenzy. I remember not seeing anything quite like that before, it was crazy. It felt different. We were on this man every single time he dropped back to pass. To see that come together like that was amazing.’’ The early fourth quarter Tyree touchdown catch Tynes: “That was the play he dropped like four times in a row in practice. We all saw it and thought, well, that’s the play he dropped in practice, maybe it’s our day.’’ Tyree: “That whole thing was 100 percent Eli Manning. I could have done a better job of cutting, given the corner a little stick out to keep him off of me. I just really ran, looks more like a slant than anything else and Eli drilled it in there. It was just a great call, great timing, guy made a great throw and I made the catch.’’ Tom Brady to Randy Moss, TD, Patriots lead 14-10, 2:45 remaining Umenyiora: “I remember feeling dejected at that point. We had dominated the whole game and to give up that late touchdown and you’re just not sure if you’re going to be able to overcome that, if the offense was going to go out there and score. I remember feeling really sick when we gave up that touchdown. But then it was like, Eli, they had done some amazing things that whole season. Sometimes Eli bailed us out, a bunch of times. Going to the sideline, I was just dejected. I’m not a very optimistic person by nature. I wasn’t like Strahan was, telling people ‘17-14.’ I expect the worst.’’ The helmet catch Manning: “It could have gone differently in so many different ways. It could have been intercepted, incomplete, sacked, thrown away. A lot of bad things could have happened on that play and fortunately we kind of got the one good outcome to happen for us. Not the greatest protection I had on that play. And I love those guys and I think I thanked ’em for blocking nobody. Maybe if they blocked better we get an incomplete or no telling what would have happened. [Richard Seymour] had a good hold on the jersey, but I was able to somehow sneak away.’’ Tyree: “It was just backyard football. If you’re going deep you got to come back and give your quarterback a shot, that’s really what I did, I looked for green grass in the middle of the field. By the time Eli did his best mobile quarterback impression, which was miraculous in and of itself, I think that’s the missed half of the miracle oftentimes. He kind of gave me a shot, Locked eyes a little bit and gave me a shot. “As he pops out of there, as soon as he’s able to set his feet just to throw the ball, it’s up there and in my mind I knew I wasn’t going to be open long. I can remember saying that to myself, ‘Brace for contact.’ As much as I knew I was open I knew it wouldn’t last long. That’s it, ‘Chariots of Fire’ is playing in the background and that’s the moment. “For a split second I got two hands on it, I got the ball, I got the catch and the contact comes and in my mind I’m like, ‘I got this, I’m not letting this go.’ I’m clutching, I’m straining, I never had a clue the ball was on my helmet, I just knew it got loose.’’ Umenyiora: “I saw them grab Eli and as soon as I saw them grab him, my heart just dropped all the way to the floor, because I thought it was over. I lost all hope then. Next thing you know, Tyree is standing up and I didn’t see the actual catch. Only when I saw the replay did I know what happened. I was like man, it was incredible, like how is that even possible what he did?’’ The Plaxico game-winner Umenyiora: “I saw the ball hanging up in the air and I saw it going to Plax, and if there was one person that year you want the ball thrown to in that situation it was him.’’ Tynes: “I was still nursing that kind of foot thing from the NFC Championship so I would go into the facility after I kicked for ice at the Arizona Cardinals facility. I talked to [Burress] personally, we’re pretty good friends, I remember him telling me, ‘I don’t know, Tynnesy.’ I was asking are you gonna play, how you feeling? And he was going ‘I don’t know.’ I knew how hurt his knee was.’’ The confetti Manning: “I think with age you realize how hard it is to get there. It was my fourth year, third year in a row making the playoffs, hadn’t won a playoff game, but just thought that was the norm. The way we got there, I was relaxed as can be, no cares in the world. You don’t know how hard it is until you play long enough and see the ups and downs of the way football can go. It takes a while to kick in. You think, ‘I just won a Super Bowl,’ and what that means. What it means to your family. What it means to your fans and ownership and how it all happened.’’ Tyree: “The only way to explain that feeling is just awe. A …W… E. Awe. There’s so many emotions that are experienced. There’s the jubilation of joy, there’s this, ‘This is a surreal moment,’ when you look at all the minutes you’ve labored with, coaches, families. It’s just so non-real in light of every ambition and goal you can consider from your childhood. I can remember fragments and moments and sharing a laugh, a hug with a number of people here and there. But there’s so much that is lost in the midst of jubilation. It’s a beautiful moment of awe.’’ Umenyiora: “Just disbelief. When you go through a situation like that, when literally nobody gives you a chance to win, to have done it, in that fashion and all of a sudden it was over you don’t know what to do. One of the greatest accomplishments of my life, for sure.’’ Tynes: “Your heart stops. It’s funny, you know you won the game, you’re so happy, you’re hugging people. I grabbed [coach Tom] Coughlin. It’s an amazing, surreal feeling. I don’t think it truly sets in until the next day, when you’re with your team again and it’s quiet and you’re on the plane to go back home. Really, it was the parade, that’s when it truly hits home that you are a world champion. It gives me goose-bumps just talking about it.’’ Ten years later Tyree: “Just considering the speed of life, once you stop playing football it goes by in the blink of an eye and next thing you know you’re talking about 10 years from a climactic moment in your NFL experience.’’ Manning: “No, it doesn’t seem like 10 years. I guess you don’t know how it changes your life. Obviously when you win a championship, just the relationships you have with the guys you win a championship with change. There is always kind of a tightness and closeness with those guys, and I was close with them already, but it is something you keep forever.’’

Irrfan Khan’s faith in God remains unshaken as he undergoes treatment

Irrfan Khan is diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. Irrfan Khan is diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. After posting about his rare disease and his promise to return with his stories soon, Irrfan Khan shared some inspiring words on his Instagram account. The philosophical post of the Piku actor hinted at his faith in the almighty while he fights his battle against his rare disease. Irrfan is diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. In the post, Irrfan shared a Rainer Maria Rilke poem, “God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Don’t let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand #rainermariarilke.” In his earlier tweet, Irrfan also mentioned that he will be leaving the country for his treatment. Since then there have been speculations about where the actor has taken off for his treatment. Irrfan put an end to all the rumours about his health as he tweeted, “The unexpected makes us grow, which is what the past few days have been about. Learning that I have been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour as of now has admittedly been difficult, but the love and strength of those around me and that I found within me has brought me to a place of hope. The journey of this is taking me out of the country, and I request everyone to continue sending their wishes. As for the rumours that were floated NEURO is not always about the brain and googling is the easiest way to do research ;-) To those who waited for my words, I hope to be back with more stories to tell.” A few days back the actor’s wife also took to Facebook to request people to not speculate about her husband’s health and called him a ‘warrior’. Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who has signed the actor for his next, also tweeted and said that he won’t start filming his movie the Irrfan is back after his treatment. He wrote, “Irrfan is a warrior and we know he will conquer this battle. Therefore @deepikapadukone, Prernaa @kriarj and I have decided to reschedule our film and start with renewed energy and celebration when our warrior returns as a winner.” Also read | What is Neuroendocrine Tumour? Abhinay Deo, the director of Irrfan’s upcoming release Blackmail, told PTI, “I met him and he is fine and in good spirits. We all know that he is unwell. He is away for his treatment. We should respect the privacy of the family. We are hoping that he will be with us on April 6, watching the film.” Blackmail releases on April 6. For all the latest Entertainment News, download Indian Express App © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd

Rangers' Matt Moore: Activated from DL

Moore (knee) has been reinstated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Wednesday's start against Seattle, John Blake of the Texas Rangers reports. Moore is scheduled to make his 10th start of the season after returning from a short stint on the disabled list. He'll look to improve on a disappointing start to the season, as he's accrued a 7.99 ERA and 2.02 WHIP with 33 strikeouts over 41.2 innings. Austin Bibens-Dirkx has been sent down in a corresponding move.

BRIEF-Post Holdings Says CEO Robert Vitale's FY 2017 Total Compensation Was $8.6 Mln

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Post Holdings Inc: * POST HOLDINGS INC SAYS CEO ROBERT VITALE‘S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $8.6 MILLION VERSUS $18 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING * POST HOLDINGS INC SAYS CEO ROBERT VITALE'S FY 2016 TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDED $12.4 MILLION OF STOCK AWARDS Source text : (bit.ly/2jt7pfg) Further company coverage:

Murderers, child rapists and drug dealers: Merseyside's 30 worst criminals of 2016 and their mugshots

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email These are some the worst crooks in Merseyside who have been put behind bars in 2016. A rogue's gallery reveals the killers, rapists and drug dealers who will thankfully be spending 2017 locked up in prison for the terrible crimes they committed. They include those who are likely to face the rest of their lives in jail, such as double killers Anthony Showers and Peter Fox. And Clayton Williams, who broke a family's heart when he fatally mowed down policeman David Phillips. The Liverpool ECHO has put together this grim review of the crimes listed below: 1. Anthony Showers (Photo: PA) Shower bludgeoned his ex-girlfriend, her mum and their dog to death with a hammer and was jailed for at least 29 and a half years. He broke into the home of Jade, 28, and Karen Hales, 53, in Anfield at around 7.30am on June 12. The 42-year-old admitted murdering the pair and killing their Staffordshire bull terrier Tyson. He denied bringing the hammer or raping Jade, but a judge ruled he used the weapon to break-in and raped her, possibly after she died. 2. Jake Culshaw (Photo: PA) Three “parasitic” drug-dealers face 88 years behind bars for the brutal shotgun murder of innocent teenager Lewis Dunne. Lewis, 16, was killed by a single shotgun blast as he walked on the Leeds - Liverpool canal, in Eldonian Village, on the night of November 15 last year. Culshaw , 26, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years. 3. Paul Martin (Photo: PA) Martin , 26, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for the murder of Lewis Dunne. Judge Mr Justice Turner slammed the group for lying “again and again” during their trial after setting out “to exact revenge upon members of a rival gang”. He said: “For this purpose you went equipped with a loaded shotgun. As it turned out, your victim was a totally innocent young member of the public, in respect of whose death I am satisfied that you have suffered no remorse.” 4. John Martin (Photo: PA) Martin, 20, was jailed for a minimum of 28 years for his part in Lewis’ murder. Judge Turner said the killers had only “shown pity for themselves”. He said: “To you, the death of Lewis was no more than collateral damage for which you have made the most strenuous efforts to avoid responsibility. To Lewis’ close and loving family the impact has been devastating. It will cast a dark shadow over their lives forever.” 5. Ryan Bate (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Two men were handed life sentences for the murder of teenager Vinny Waddington, who was knocked off a scrambler motorbike and shot on July 14 last year. Bate, 24, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 24 years in prison. 6. Luke Kendrick (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Kendrick, 26, received a 25-year minimum sentence. Judge Mr Justice Timothy King said we would “never know” who was driving the car which struck Vinny and who fired the fatal shot. A statement was read in court from Vinny’s father, Vincent Waddington snr, who said: “When Vincent died I died with him. When I close my eyes the nightmares come.” Speaking from the dock, Kendrick said: “I can’t be a*** listening to all this.” 7. Michael Williams (Photo: Collect) Williams, 29, brutally killed a Liverpool mum then dumped her in an alleyway as he tried to cover his tracks. He will serve a minimum of 22 years after being convicted of the murder of Maxine Showers, 42. Ms Showers’ body was found in an alleyway behind Williams’ home on Monday, September 28 last year. The cocaine and alcohol-fuelled dad-of-one killed her in a “vicious assault”, but claimed she had tried to steal from him and left his house of her own accord. 8. Peter Fox (Photo: Merseyside Police) Fox was locked up for life after strangling his mum to death before repeatedly stabbing and killing his sister. The 27-year-old admitted the manslaughter of Bernadette Fox, 57, and Sarah Fox, 27, at their homes in Bootle in April last year. He will serve a minimum of 12 years and two months while being treated at Ashworth secure hospital until he is well enough to be moved to prison. Judge David Aubrey, QC, said Fox killed his mum before launching a premeditated, “brutal and sustained attack” on his sister with up to two knives. 9. Stuart Tomlinson Tomlinson, 56, was jailed for 12 years with an additional year on licence after admitting raping a baby. Police raided his home in Liverpool to look for indecent images of children on his computer. But as officers examined the sick stash discovered on his equipment, they recognised Tomlinson in a video, which showed him raping the child. Judge Andrew Menary, QC, said Tomlinson spent hours “trawling the internet in order to satisfy your depraved sexual appetite” then took his offending even further. 10. Clayton Williams (Photo: PA) Williams, 19, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for the manslaughter of PC David Phillips after deliberately driving at him in a stolen car. Dad-of-two PC Phillips, 34, was on the central reservation of Wallasey Dock Link Road, deploying a stop-stick tyre puncturing device, when he was struck and killed instantly in the early hours of October 5, 2015. The reckless car thief was also banned from driving for life. 11. Gordon Dean (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Dean, 79, was jailed for 20 years after raping and making a teenager pregnant, then going on to rape the child she gave birth to. The paedophile repeatedly raped, sexually abused and assaulted his first victim when she was aged between 13 and 20. She fell pregnant with his child and after the girl was born, he went on to rape and sexually abuse her from the age of eight to 12. The OAP denied any wrongdoing and only admitted his crimes in the face of irrefutable DNA evidence. 12. Ian Gordon (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Gordon was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years after beating his partner to death then claiming she fell in the shower. Gran-of-four Ann-Marie Cropper, 47, was found dead at their flat in Southport. Gordon, 52, denied her brutal murder in a trial, despite admitting manslaughter. But five days into proceedings - after the jury heard doctors found 100 injuries on his victim - he finally confessed. Judge Clement Goldstone, QC, said he caused her “untold physical and mental suffering” as a result of “ever-increasing violence, culminating in a sustained and ferocious attack”. 13. Daniel Misiolek (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Tattooed monster Misiolek, 41, was jailed for life with a minimum of nine years after admitting a string of offences that saw his victim subjected to horrific humiliation and self-degradation. Heavy set thug Misiolek, whose face is inked with handcuffs, teardrops and the gangster motto “thug life”, held his victim at his home then forced him to insert objects - including a sex toy, a broom handle and a toilet brush - into his bottom. 14. Anna Baszak (Photo: handout) Ninety minutes of the nine-hour ordeal, described in court as “barbaric”, were filmed by Misiolek’s fiancé Baszak. The 27-year-old mum was convicted of kidnapping and two counts of causing a male to engage in sexual acts without consent. Her lawyer described her as vulnerable and slavishly devoted to Misiolek, but she was jailed for 12 years. 15. Dagmara Szary (Photo: PA) The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was initially attacked at a home in Bootle - days after Szary “appeared to have taken offence” to mobile phone photos she claimed to have seen. Szary was convicted of kidnapping. Judge David Aubrey, QC, sentenced the smirking 19-year-old to 15 months in a young offenders’ institution. 16. Steven Cotterill (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Cotterill killed his wife’s lover by hitting him over the head with a wheel brace after catching them together. The 39-year-old, came home early from work and found Matthew Charnock, 35, visiting his wife Natasha, 32. The furious dad confronted his victim in Brinton Close, Widnes and struck him in the head and arm with the weapon. Mr Charnock – whose skull was fractured – died three days later in hospital, having suffered complications due to blood poisoning. Cotterill, who argued he acted in self-defence, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter and jailed for seven years. 17. Anthony Turner (Photo: Liverpool Echo) Turner, 31, repeatedly raped a seven-year-old girl and threatened to kill her and her mum if she spoke out. The paedophile stared across a courtroom at the child’s mother, moments before he was sentenced to 18 years in jail. Furious Judge Denis Watson, QC, shouted: “Don’t look at her – don’t you dare look at her.” Turner was found guilty of four counts of rape of a child under the age of 13. 18. Christopher Davies (Photo: PA) Davies unwittingly smoked the legal high spice before drowning his friend Barry O’Reilly. He killed the dad-of-one after suffering an “extreme reaction” when his pal gave him a pipe containing the substance and cannabis. The work colleagues wrestled at a fishing lake at Claremont Farm in Wirral, before Davies punched Mr O’Reilly and held his head underwater. Davies admitted the manslaughter of the 37-year-old on the morning of Sunday, May 15, on the basis that the “sudden and unexpected outbreak of violence” was a result of a “loss of control”. Davies was handed seven years behind bars. 19. Gary Gilbertson (Photo: Merseyside Police) Drunken heroin addict Gilbertson stabbed a teenager in the neck with a pair of scissors leaving him unable to use his right hand. The 41-year-old lunged at Joseph Giblin, 17, when he tried to stop him attacking another teen in Liverpool city centre. The wound – which just missed a major artery – caused a compressed spinal nerve and the victim may never recover. Gilbertson was jailed for 10 years and eight months and handed an extended five years on licence. 20. Justin Quinn “Cowardly” robber Quinn, who attacked two elderly women, was told he may never be released from prison. He binged on crack cocaine and heroin before trying to snatch the handbag of a 95-year-old woman at sheltered accommodation. After the OAP bravely fought him off, the career criminal tricked his way into the home of an 86-year-old disabled woman and stole her pension. The 47-year-old, of no fixed address, was jailed for 10 years, with an extended five years on licence. 21. Derek Perry Career criminal Perry, 50, was jailed for 20 months after causing a man life changing brain injuries in a one-punch attack. He knocked out 62-year-old Daniel Fay during a drunken struggle near the bombed out church on August 20 last year. Mr Fay suffered bleeding on the brain, which altered his personality and now needs constant care. Perry, on licence at the time for a violent burglary, admitted causing grievous bodily harm on the basis that Mr Fay was the initial aggressor. 22. Andrew Braithwaite Jealous dad-of-three Braithwaite, 51, set the mother of his children on fire after discovering she was having an affair with another man. Catherine Wilcock suffered “life-changing” burns when Andrew Braithwaite doused her in petrol and torched their home in Haydock. The 51-year-old locked front and back doors and removed the fuses from smoke and burglar arms before setting light to their house. His victim wore a protective face mask as Braithwaite was jailed for 16 years after admitting attempted murder. 23. Glynn Robertson Robertson raped one little girl and sexually abused another. The 38-year-old molested his “extremely young and vulnerable” victims for his own twisted sexual gratification. The pervert denied any wrongdoing and forced the children to endure a trial. The judge was slammed Robertson for making his victims “relive their nightmares”, after he was found guilty of nine sexual offences. He was jailed for 14 years. 24. Scott Smith A little girl was left without both of her parents after they were both locked up over gun and drug conspiracies. Smith, 27, was the ringleader of a Widnes-based gang behind drive-by shootings in Speke, Whiston and Huyton. Glock and Browning self-loading pistols and an Uzi were fired in the attacks, one of which saw a man’s spine severed. Smith, of Brookdale Road, Widnes, was jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years. 25. Victoria Galloway His girlfriend Galloway, 32, was handed 12 years in prison – leaving their four-year-old daughter without both of her parents. The mum-of-one had admitted dealing and smoking cannabis but claimed she had never seen any guns at her home. Judge Alan Conrad, QC, said she was “instrumental in arranging the clear up” after the Speke shooting and “continued in the same vein”. 26. David McMullan Fellow gang member McMullan, 31, was also involved in the £20,000 blackmail attempt of a rival drug-dealer. He firebombed a house belonging to his rival’s elderly gran. A jury were played the cries of her terrified daughter and baby grandson, who had to be rescued from the petrol-bombed house. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 12 and a half years. 27. Daniel Hamer Hamer , 25, was jailed for life with a minimum of five years and 10 months after admitting raping a woman in a hostel. The convicted paedophile was described by a judge as “deeply disturbed” after telling probation officers his offences made him feel good and that he was an “alpha male”. Hamer was staying at a hostel in Liverpool after he was released from prison last year and attacked his victim when she fell asleep. 28. John Kirk Cage fighter Kirk knocked out a policeman before running him over – after battering his mum and dad on Christmas Day. The drug dealer, 31, punched PC Matthew Rimmer in the head then drove over the unconscious victim. Witnesses said Kirk’s car “bounced” like the officer was “a speed bump”, but miraculously the policeman only suffered leg and knee injuries. The cocaine and steroid user earlier glassed his dad and punched his mum in the face so she fell into a Christmas tree at their home. Kirk was jailed for 16 and a half years. 29. Thomas Harrison Harrison , 55, was jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of abusing a woman, when she was aged between nine and 13, in the 1990s. The supermarket security guard was found guilty of 11 counts of indecent assault following a trial. He was handed an extended two years on licence and told to sign on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. His victim said she feared he may have abused other young girls and claimed he had told people he was being locked up for grievous bodily harm. 30. Graham Kniveton Kniveton stabbed his cancer-suffering OAP neighbour in an argument over whether the windows on their communal landing should be open or closed. The 61-year-old attacked Francis Evans, 78, at his sheltered accommodation. He was jailed for 10 years with an extended five years on licence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Man wanted for attempted rape, robbery of woman in Queens

A man in a white jacket ambushed a woman on a Queens street Sunday, then dragged her to a fence and tried to rape her before she struggled free, cops said Sunday. The attacker shadowed the 35-year-old victim for several blocks as she walked home, then approached her from behind as she walked towards 74th St. and 37th Ave. in Jackson Heights at about 4:40 p.m. He yanked her by the arms, repeatedly punched her in the back of the head and then dragged her to a nearby fence after she fell to the ground, police said. Start the conversation, or Read more at New York Daily News.

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Loris Karius to remain Liverpool No.1 after Reds were priced out of deals for Alisson and Jan Oblak

Get Liverpool FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe See our privacy notice Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Jurgen Klopp is ready to disappoint – and shock - Liverpool fans by reiterating his faith in Loris Karius as his number one. And the Reds boss is prepared to back the under-fire keeper going into the new season, as he refuses to panic or over-react to the desire amongst the majority of the support to see him replaced. The German coach takes his squad to Chester on Saturday for the first pre-season game of the summer, with Karius pencilled in to start, as new signings Naby Keita and Fabinho are also given a run-out. Klopp understands may fans will be amazed at the prospect of Karius still in goal after his Champions' League final meltdown. But the manager is insistent with NO target he rates currently available, there is no point in plunging into the transfer market just for the sake of it – and he will passionately argue that point with fans. (Image: REUTERS) (Image: Liverpool FC) Liverpool HAVE targeted a keeper this summer. Yet they have simply been priced out of any move Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak, and Brazil number one Alisson. Talks are not currently active over either player, and Roma keeper Alisson looks likely to head to Real Madrid. For Klopp, that means only one thing – patience, and the need to remain calm. It is the approach he adopted when it became apparent he would not land Virgil van Dijk last summer, after talks broke down with Southampton. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) (Image: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) He refused to listen to calls demanding an alternative, which saw him going into the new season without a signing in defence – and that stance was justified when he landed van Dijk in January. Faced with the same situation this summer, Klopp will adopt the same stance...and he is prepared to put his faith in Karius, along with Danny Ward as Simon Mignolet, rather than pay big money for a keeper he thinks is no better. Many fans will be stunned by the manager's position, but Klopp is fully prepared to defend it if challenged. In particular, he will point to the form of Karius for the second half of the last campaign, right up until the Champions' League final. (Image: UEFA/Getty) (Image: REUTERS) Klopp will also express his belief that the German keeper played well in the final against Madrid, UNTIL he was elbowed in the face by Sergio Ramos...a blow that tests later revealed left Karius with a serious concussion which lastest for several days. The manager is known to be patient with players he has placed faith in, as he has shown with Dejan Lovren, who was demonised by fans but has won them over, and he believes the two errors in the final can be explained. And unless things change with one of his main targets – which seems improbable at this stage – then he will go into the season with his current three keepers. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) Liverpool have been linked with Barca's Jasper Cillessen, Dane Kaspar Schmeichel, Jiri Pavlenka of Werder Bremen, Thomas Strakosha and even Gianluigi Buffon, but the club and Klopp maintain they have ZERO interest in any of them. Instead, the manager will refuse to panic and stand by Karius, Ward and Mignolet unless a main target becomes available at the right price.

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BRIEF-Blackstone/Gso Senior Floating Rate Term Fund announces extension of reinvestment period

New U.S. funds would mimic ADRs but cut currency risk -filing NEW YORK, June 14 An investment company is planning to offer a novel kind of fund that would offer U.S. investors direct access to foreign stocks, while tamping down the risk of currency declines, regulatory filings showed on Wednesday.

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UPDATE 3-Nestle takes food price rises in its stride ZURICH, Aug 9 Nestle expects pressure from the rising price of ingredients for its products such as chocolate bars, coffee and soup to ease, helping it meet its target for increasing sales despite tough markets.

Sidmouth Day Club

About Sidmouth Day Club Sidmouth Day Club, run by Alzheimer's Support, offers 8 places for people with dementia each day. The award-winning club pioneered our formula of small group activities for those that wish to join in, a high degree of social stimulation and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. High staff and volunteer rations (one to two members) mean individual preferences can be met. Activities can include vegetable gardening, photography, painting, cooking, mosaic making, live music, singing, drama therapy, reminiscence via iPad, helping with lunch and pet therapy with resident whippets Higby and Dave. Alzheimer's Support operate a waiting list system for their day clubs.

Delhi High Court junks Air France report clearing former officer of sexual harassment

The court said the inquiry by the ICC was not conducted in the matter “according to principles of natural justice”. (Express photo: Ravi Kanojia/File) The court said the inquiry by the ICC was not conducted in the matter “according to principles of natural justice”. (Express photo: Ravi Kanojia/File) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed as invalid a report of an internal complaints committee (ICC) set up by Air France to look into sexual harassment charges against a former senior officer of the airline. A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla directed the French national carrier to reconstitute its ICC within 30 days “in strict compliance with the requirements under law” and ordered the panel to conduct a fresh inquiry. The court set aside the report exonerating the official, a French national, who was handling its cargo business in India, Nepal and Bhutan in 2013, of all charges, observing that the “Vishaka guidelines are to be taken seriously, and not followed in a ritualistic manner”. The court said the inquiry by the ICC was not conducted in the matter “according to principles of natural justice”. The bench also noted that the sudden termination of employment of the the complainant — an Indian woman staffer — “also raises concerns regarding there being bias in the proceedings of the ICC”. For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App

Celebrities embrace avant-garde challenge at 2017 Met Gala

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Model Karlie Kloss. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - (L-R) Actress Dakota Johnson, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele, actress Salma Hayak and CEO of Kering Francois-Henri Pinault. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Evan Rachel Wood. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Actor and singer Donald Glover. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Sasha Lane. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Mary J. Blige. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Actor Riz Ahmed. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Socialite Kim Kardashian. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Model Gigi Hadid. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - 01/05/17 - Singer Rihanna. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson NEW YORK On a night when celebrities can let loose on their fashion choices, pop princesses and Hollywood actress took it up a notch in the avant-garde department at New York's Met Gala on Monday. The 2017 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute ball was themed "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between," an homage to highly structured creations of the Japanese designer and her avant-garde label. Pop singer Katy Perry, a co-chair of the ball, lived up to the theme's challenge with a custom Maison Margiela "Artisanal" ensemble by John Galliano, an imperial red tulle dress and a veil embroidered with the word "Witness." Eric Wilson, fashion news director at InStyle, described this year's theme as "extremely challenging" compared to years past and agreed that Perry's outfit was courageously on point. "I think she's without a doubt the hit of the night so far," Wilson said. "It's very brave to wear something that disguises who you are so much on the red carpet." Rihanna was no slouch either, embodying Kawakubo’s penchant for dramatic silhouettes in a custom Comme des Garçons floral dress with cutouts and oversized ruffles. The singer earned the most mentions on social media, said Kellan Terry, an analyst at the social media monitoring company Brandwatch. "Happy" singer Pharrell Williams in jeans and leather jacket, and star couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in matching silver helped fashion maven and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour host the annual fundraising gala, which is sometimes referred to as "the Oscars of the East Coast." Reality TV star Kim Kardashian went against the theme, sporting a white dress by Vivienne Westwood with no clutch, no jewelry and no Kanye West, her fashion-loving husband. Sister Kendall Jenner dared to be bare, wearing a sheer slip that left little to the imagination, both in front and back. Donning a beige Ralph Lauren trench coat gown paired with big silver hoop earrings, actress Priyanka Chopra dropped jaws and turned heads. Tennis star Serena Williams also served up drama with a baby bump under her green Atelier Versace dress. Actress Zoe Kravitz went with a strapless pink and black Oscar de la Renta gown with an off-the-shoulder train, receiving much praise on social media, where the hashtag #MetGala was top trending. Wilson said an added plus to Kravitz's dress is that it "looks comfortable." "Some of these pieces are gorgeous on the red carpet," Wilson said. "But I'm assuming that a lot of these celebrities are going to be changing once they get through that door and sit down to dinner." (Reporting by Melissa Fares and Alicia Powell in New York; Editing by Mary Milliken)

Trump's response to Charlottesville killing 'needed to be MUCH harsher', says Scaramucci

The American financier, who enjoyed a 10-day stint as White House communications director, bashed the billionaire tycoon after he was accused of failing to denounce neo-Nazis following the death of a woman at a far-Right rally. Speaking to ABC News, he branded Saturday's violence “terrorism” after the woman was killed when a car rammed into a crowd protesting against the rally in Virginia. He said: “I think he [President Trump] needed to be much harsher as it related to the white supremacists and the nature of that and I applaud [US National Security Advisor] General McMaster for calling it out for what it is. “It is actually terrorism, whether it’s domestic or international terrorism. With the moral authority of the presidency, you have to call that stuff out.”

When You're an Entrepreneur on a Mission, Anything Is Possible

Episode 3 of Ambitious Adventures is all about the mission. Why do entrepreneurs do what they do? Hosts Greg Rollett and Brandon T. Adams discover that a real entrepreneur's mission is bigger than doing something for yourself. A great mission is about creating something for the impact it will have on others. During this adventure, they talk to New York Times bestselling author Joel Comm from Do Good Stuff about the transformation of his mission over time. They also hear from construction entrepreneur Derreck Stratton, whose mission changed after his daughter was born, and Christina Kalsan, whose mission revolves around taking inventors' ideas from light bulb to launch. Finally, they catch up with the next generation of entrepreneurs when they hear about the moonshot missions of YouTube star Jake Paul and 15-year-old speaker and author Caleb Maddix. What's your mission? Find out how to make it even bigger in this episode of Ambitious Adventures. Related: Why Some of the Best Entrepreneurs in the Country Work in Des Moines, Iowa Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre. EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices. Click here to become a part of this growing video network.

Pakistan disappointed at India for not issuing visas to 500 pilgrims

In January, 192 Pakistani pilgrims could not participate in the Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi due to the non-issuance of visas by India, the Pakistan government said. In January, 192 Pakistani pilgrims could not participate in the Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi due to the non-issuance of visas by India, the Pakistan government said. Pakistan on Monday expressed disappointment at India for not issuing visas to more than 500 Pakistani pilgrims for visiting the famed shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, which New Delhi said could not take place in view of the prevailing circumstances and absence of requisite security clearances. The visit was to take place under the 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines and is a regular annual feature, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The statement further said that it was “ironic” that India failed to issue visas on the occasion of Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, who for centuries has been the symbol of bringing communities closer to each other. “Pakistan notes with deep disappointment the non-issuance of visas by India for the visit of the 503 Pakistani zaireen (pilgrims) to participate in the Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti (RA) at Ajmer Sharif, India from 19-29 March, 2018,” the statement said. Sources in New Delhi maintained that such visits were facilitated, promoted and visas granted after following due processes. “From time to time, such visits cannot take place in view of the prevailing circumstances and absence of requisite security clearances. There have been instances in the past when such visits did not take place from both sides,” the Indian government sources said. In January, 192 Pakistani pilgrims could not participate in the Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi due to the non-issuance of visas by India, the Pakistan government said. For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App

Bid to break monopoly of road mafia: Maharahstra govt tweaks tender norms for public work contracts

Even as a probe continues into allegations of corruption in road contracts awarded in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has quietly tweaked the process for awarding public work contracts in a bid to break the monopoly of a few contractors. The system of awarding such contracts only to firms licensed with the government has been discontinued. Open tenders will now be floated for all works, Chandrakant Patil, Minister, Public Works, said on Monday. The government is hoping that the modification, which basically allows all contractors to participate instead of only a pre-determined group, will bring in more transparency in the bidding process. Allegations of a powerful contractor-official-politician nexus have been rampant in road and building work contracts allotted by the public works department for several decades. After taking over in Maharashtra, the Devendra Fadnavis government has already planned Rs 1.06 lakh crore of public works in the road and building construction sector. Of this, Patil said about Rs 60,000 crore worth contracts had already been allotted. Another Rs 30,000 crore works are being planned on an annuity basis, Patil said. The multi-crore contracts had been a game for a handful of contractors. “The condition that permitted participation of only firms licensed with the department had been discouraging industry giants from taking up public contracts. An oligopoly of sorts had been created,” said a senior state official. “The tenders will now be open for everyone eligible,” announced Patil. The revised norms have been applied for road, bridge, building construction, and maintenance contracts allocated by the public works department. The government has also devised a standard bidding document to avoid deviations from the norm. “The fact that most bids are now floated online has already created some transparency. The revised tendering norms will aid the process further,” said another senior official. Fresh guidelines have been issued regarding steps to be taken by authorities during the pre-bid conference, floating of the bids, shortlisting of the contractors, and awarding of the contracts. The government has mandated its officials to publish the tenders on the government’s web portal. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had run an election campaign for the Mumbai civic poll where he had promised more transparency in road and public contracts. For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App now

Police: Dad leaves baby in car at Gabriel Brothers in Boardman

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman police arrested a man for child endangering after they say he left his son inside a vehicle unattended. Officers were called about 6:37 p.m. Tuesday to the parking lot of Gabriel Brothers on Route 224 where they found a child unrestrained inside a running vehicle. Police located the child’s father, later identified as Shawn Hamlett, 21, of Youngstown, inside the store where he was arrested. Hamlett told police he only left the child in the vehicle for a few minutes while he returned something, according to a police report. Police noted that the air conditioner in the car was running and the driver’s side window was partially rolled down. Hamlett could not give officer’s his son’s date of birth but thought that he was almost two years old. Attempts to reach the mother of the child were not successful. The child was turned over to another family member and Mahoning County Children Services was contacted. Hamlett was issued a summons and is scheduled to appear in court June 15.

What Kate and Wills want people to get their new royal baby as a present

Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email The new royal baby is less than 48 hours old, but it's fair to assume he's probably already got everything he could possibly need. But there will still be lots of people who want to buy the new prince a little present to welcome him to the world. Normally, you would buy a new baby a cuddly toy or a cute baby grow - but what do you buy the fifth in line to the throne? Well it turns out people don't need to worry about that any more, as Prince William and his wife Kate have revealed what they actually want people to get him as a gift. (Image: AFP) A statement has been published on the official Kensington Palace website, thanking people for their generosity at this time. But the Duke and Duchess believe people's kindness should be directly to people who really need it. So the couple have asked people not to buy presents for the new royal baby, and to donate to charity instead. The statement says: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are extremely grateful for the support and goodwill being expressed at this happy time. (Image: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror) (Image: Getty) "However, Their Royal Highnesses do not wish to encourage the sending of gifts to them on this occasion, and feel that any generosity of spirit felt by individuals should be directed to those more in need. "As such, they would be grateful if people wishing to give gifts look to provide their support in one of two ways" "By donating to a children’s charity which is local to them (i.e. to the gift giver) as a way of marking the birth of Their Royal Highnesses' third child; or, alternatively, by donating to Evelina London Children's Hospital . (Image: DAILY MIRROR) (Image: Daily Mirror) (Image: DAILY MIRROR) Under the royal family's rules, gifts from commercial organisations can't be accepted and they must be returned to the sender. Kate gave birth to her third child, a healthy boy weighing 8lbs 7oz, just after 11am on Monday in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. She left the hospital that evening, but not before Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrived at the hospital to meet their new little brother.

49ers' Adrian Colbert: Ruled out Sunday

Colbert (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Colts. It was an easy decision for the 49ers to rule the safety out after he failed to practice in any capacity this week. Once he heals up, Colbert will see most of his duties on special teams, as he had yet to receive a defensive snap in any of the Niners' first four contests.

Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds: Picks from proven model on 37-16 college basketball run

College hoops fans get an early Saturday afternoon treat when the Oklahoma State Cowboys visit the Kansas Jayhawks at noon ET in a nationally televised showdown on CBS. Kansas is favored by 12-points, down a half-point from the open. In a crucial Big 12 basketball showdown that features two teams looking for a conference victory, you need to see what SportsLine's Projection Model has to say. This model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, completely crushed its top-rated college basketball picks during the 2016-17 season, returning a profit of almost $6,600 on $100 bets for anybody who followed them. That wasn't a fluke, either. The model entered this week on a scorching 37-16 run on its top-rated college basketball picks -- a cash rate of 70 percent. Anybody who has been following those picks is way, way up. Now it has simulated Oklahoma State vs. Kansas 10,000 times and came up with some surprising results. We can tell you Devonte' Graham and Malik Newman are projected to be the leading scorers for the Jayhawks with 13 points each, and Michael Weathers will pace the Cowboys with 15 points in 26 minutes. The model also has a strong pick against the spread for this matchup, saying you can back one side nearly 60 percent of the time. And you can only see that over at SportsLine. The model has taken into account Kansas' strong recent performances. The seventh-ranked Jayhawks have won seven of their past eight games, including back-to-back double-digit victories. They've done it thanks to an efficient offense. The Jayhawks, who have scored 70 or more points in 14 consecutive games, are averaging 83.1 points. And Kansas is 7-3 in its past 10 games against the Cowboys, which includes three consecutive victories. But just because Kansas has had success against Oklahoma State doesn't mean it will be able to cover the large spread at home. Oklahoma State is 12-5 ATS in its past 17 games on the road. So what side of Oklahoma State-Kansas do you need to be all over? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Oklahoma State-Kansas spread is cashing almost 60 percent of the time, all from the model that has crushed college hoops, and find out.

Night Watcher burglar pointed gun at my head, says victim

Surrey Police issued CCTV stills of the man during an armed raid of a house in Maidenhead The intruder struck in November 2016 after secretly surveying the house and working out the movements of those living there. The Night Watcher, who police believe could be a serving or former soldier because of his methodical way of operating, has taken property worth £1million in seven burglaries across the Home Counties. Reliving the nightmare, the unnamed woman, who lives near Sevenoaks, Kent, said: “It was a very ordinary Tuesday evening. My daughter and I had something to eat and she went upstairs to do her homework. “I came into the study to finish some emails for the day. Then I became aware of the dog barking aggressively, which was unusual, so I went out to see what was alarming him.”

Chelsea Transfer News: Antonio Conte made mistake selling star- Lampard

That is the view of pundit and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, who thinks Chalobah could have been a key part of the Blues’ first-team squad this season. The former England under-21 international completed a permanent switch to Watford last month for an undisclosed fee, with some reports claiming it to be worth £6million. It has been a turbulent summer for Conte at Chelsea and he saw his nine-man side suffer a shock 3-2 defeat to Burnley in their first Premier League game of the season yesterday. The Italian manager named a number of youngsters on the bench and gave 20-year-old academy graduate Jeremie Boga his first league start for Chelsea.

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Ukrainian judge frees Saakashvili from detention

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian opposition figure Mikheil Saakashvili was freed from detention on Monday, after a Ukrainian judge turned down the prosecutors’ request to place him under house arrest - the latest twist in his dramatic standoff with the authorities. Ukrainian opposition figure and Georgian former President Mikheil Saakashvili (L) waves to supporters after he was released from detention in Kiev, Ukraine December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich President of his native Georgia for nine years until 2013, Saakashvili moved to Ukraine after a popular uprising there and served under Poroshenko as a regional governor from 2015-2016, before falling out with the Ukrainian leader. The 49-year-old accuses the Ukrainian authorities of widespread corruption. Prosecutors wanted him placed under house arrest while investigators look into accusations he assisted a criminal organization, charges he says were trumped up to undermine his campaign to unseat Poroshenko. “The prosecutors’ petition ... is dismissed,” Judge Larysa Tsokol told the court. A crowd of several hundred supporters, who had remained outside the courthouse throughout the eight-hour hearing, cheered the judge’s decision. “The judge is good. She did everything correctly and in accordance with the law,” Saakashvili said. “It means not everything is lost in Ukraine.” The case against him remains open. Speaking after the ruling, which was attended by several prominent opposition lawmakers, including former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, Saakashvili said he planned to continue his political work. Ukrainian opposition figure and Georgian former President Mikheil Saakashvili (C) reacts after he was released from detention in Kiev, Ukraine December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Together with other opposition politicians he will “prepare for a peaceful but very important and necessary change in leadership in Ukraine”, he said. Saakashvili, who launched a hunger strike to protest against his detention, sang the Ukrainian national anthem at the beginning of the hearing. The courtroom was so packed with journalists and Saakashvili’s supporters that his lawyer asked the judge to move the session to a larger room. Slideshow (5 Images) The investigation provoked violent clashes between protesters and riot police last week, while on Sunday several thousand people attended a peaceful rally in central Kiev to support Saakashvili and call for Poroshenko’s impeachment. “While the protest does not represent a significant risk to government stability at the moment, it will likely attract the attention of Ukraine’s international supporters and donors,” London-based research firm Teneo Intelligence said in a note. Saakashvili is also facing the threat of possible extradition to Georgia, where he is wanted on criminal charges. Justice Minister Pavlo Petrenko told Reuters the extradition request was being considered but no final decision had yet been made. He denied the case was politically motivated. “Every person who lives in Ukraine must respect the basic laws,” he said. “Unfortunately so far we only see things that are unworthy behavior of such a person.”

Columbus studio releases teaser for a Sgt. Stubby: An America Heroa

Columbus-based Fun Academy Motion Pictures on Wednesday released its first teaser trailer through Movie Pilot for its animated film, "Sgt. Stubby: An America Hero." Start the conversation, or Read more at Ledger-Enquirer.com.

FCA launches a crackdown on high-cost credit and overdraft fees

Millions of households who use overdrafts and high-cost credit could gain greater protections after the watchdog today announced a crackdown on lenders. The changes proposed by the FCA are designed to create a ‘rebalancing in favour of the customer’. The watchdog is proposing massive reforms following a wide-ranging review into the market, including bank overdraft charges, rent-to-own, doorstep lending, catalogue credit and store cards. It called for a ‘fundamental reform’ to the way banks operate and charge for overdrafts. Improvements: Consumers in persistent debt will gain greater protections under the new proposals Immediate overdraft proposals will save customers up to £140million a year, it said. These include mobile alerts warning people of potential overdraft charges, stopping the inclusion of overdrafts in the term ‘available funds’ and making it clear overdrafts are credit or borrowing. However, beyond these quick fixes, the FCA is proposing even more ‘radical’ options, which could save borrowers even more money, such as a ban to fixed fees and ending the distinction between arranged and unarranged overdraft prices. At the moment, banking customers are often stung with even higher fees on overdrafts when they are labelled 'unarranged', rather than 'arranged'. Overdraft fees can be a huge drain on the finances of millions, especially those who ‘live in their overdrafts’ – rarely managing to dig themselves out of the debt, while fees continue to build up every month. However, it stopped short of making these changes immediately and said they would be consulted on as part of another review later this year. Firms made an estimated £2.3billion in revenue from overdrafts in 2016, according to the FCA. Of this, 30 per cent was from unarranged overdrafts, the majority of which was paid by only 1.5 per cent of customers who each paid around £450 a year in fees and charges. The rent-to-own sector also came under scrutiny. The FCA said it had seen examples where people had paid over £1,500 for essentials like an electric cooker, which could be bought on the high street for less than £300. The regulator said that so high was the potential harm identified to financially vulnerable consumers that it is considering a cap on the sector. A similar cap already exists on payday lending: since new rules were introduced in 2015 payday lenders can only charge customers twice as much in fees and interest as the initial size of the loan taken out. A cap on the rent-to-own sector could operate in a similar way, although the FCA did not set out how it would operate and at what level the cap would be set. People with catalogue credit and store cards are also set to receive more help with avoiding persistent debt. The changes could save consumers up to £27.5million a year, it said. The cost of debt: The FCA calculated how much a fridge freezer would cost if paid for using different types of credit. A community lending scheme would be around £346.60 while a rent-to-own purchase would be up to £1,241.76 However, some consumer experts believe the moves announced today do not go far or quickly enough. Gareth Shaw, of consumer publication Which?, said: 'Just last week we revealed that unarranged overdraft charges can still be more than seven times more expensive than a payday loan. It's wrong that the regulator continues to delay taking action, leaving consumers affected by this unfair practice trapped in debt. 'Last summer, the FCA expressed serious concerns about how unarranged overdrafts work, and now almost a year later it is still refusing to take action. High cost: Consumers owe £4billion in catalogue debt, with an average of £1,300 outstanding 'As the FCA continues to drag its heels, the Government must urgently intervene to ensure unarranged overdraft charges are brought into line with arranged overdrafts, to finally help all those struggling from these rip-off fees.' John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury, said of the review: 'We want to do everything we can to help people with the cost of living, and tackling high-cost credit is a vital part of this. 'That's why we gave the FCA the power to bring in tough new rules - and that's what they are proposing today. 'It's often the most vulnerable who get stung by these dodgy deals, and today's new rules will go a long way in helping people to look after their hard-earned money.'

Juventus show interest in Jack Wilshere as Arsenal midfielder looks to prove form and fitness in U23s

Get Arsenal FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Juventus are interested in Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, according to multiple reports in Italy. The midfielder, who has struggled with injury, appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates. He will be in action tonight in Premier League 2 as Arsenal’s Under-23s take on Derby U23 after not making the team sheet for the first team’s season-opening thriller against Leicester. Both Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttomercatoweb claim the Serie A champions are looking into signing the 25-year-old. (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty) He has also been connected with interest from Roma, AC Milan and recently Sampdoria. Wilshere’s form was at times impressive at Bournemouth, when he was injury free. With just one year left on his contract, the Gunners don’t appear keen to extend.

Samantha Akkineni to star in Tamil remake of Kannada hit U-Turn

Samantha to star in U-Turn remake Samantha to star in U-Turn remake Tollywood star Samantha Akkineni will be playing the lead role in the Tamil remake of Kannada blockbuster film U-Turn, which had Shraddha Srinath as the protagonist. Director Pawan Kumar, who directed the original Kannada film, will also helm the remake. Pawan has established himself as a bankable filmmaker in the Kannada film industry by delivering back to back hits. He made his directorial debut with Lifeu Ishtene, which brought him the much-needed recognition from the media and fans. He further cemented his position in the industry with Lucia, which was also the first crowdfunded film in Kannada. The 2013 psychological thriller was also a big hit in the film festival circuit and at the box office. Pawan’s winning streak continued with U-Turn. The film follows an investigation led by a female journalist relating to an accident-prone junction, where people die when they try to violate traffic rules. It was a career-defining film for Shraddha. After watching the film, Samantha decided to remake the film in Tamil. The shooting of the untitled flick will start from January 2018. Samantha is currently shooting for her upcoming Tamil film, which is directed by Ponram. Billed as a romantic flick, the film is set in a rural backdrop and has Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. Interestingly she also plays the female lead in Tollywood star Ram Charan’s period drama Rangasthalam, which is also a village-based film. Samantha is also part of several interesting films including bilingual Mahanati. She was last seen in Vijay’s Mersal, which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films this year. For all the latest Entertainment News, download Indian Express App © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd

BRIEF-Alpine Immune Sciences Appoints Chris Peetz To Its Board

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Bryan Cranston lends familiar dark humor to ‘Sneaky Pete’

Bryan Cranston seems to be everywhere (Movies! TV! Broadway!) And in the case of “Sneaky Pete,” that’s definitely a good thing. The award-winning actor (“Breaking Bad,” Broadway’s “All the Way”) co-created and appears throughout this new Amazon series, in which a con man (Giovanni Ribisi) tries to outwit a New York mobster to whom he’s indebted. The pacing is quick, the plotline interesting and there’s even a touch of Walter White/“Breaking Bad”-type humor (read: dark) courtesy of Cranston. And with a supporting cast featuring Margo Martindale (“The Americans,” “The Good Wife”) and Peter Gerety (“Mercy Street,” “Public Morals”), “Sneaky Pete” is off to an auspicious start. The games begin when con man Marius Josapovic (Ribisi) — sprung from prison after three years — is warned by his partner-in-crime brother, Eddie (Michael Drayer), that mobster Vince (Cranston) intends to collect the $100,000 from the job that landed Marius in the slammer. That intention comes with a warning: if Marius doesn’t cough up the dough, Vince will chop off Eddie’s fingers … one by one. And he always keeps his word. What’s a con man to do? Desperate to score a quick-hit windfall to save his brother (and himself), Marius assumes the identity of Pete Murphy, his still-incarcerated cell mate. Pete, estranged from his family for 20 years, passed most of his time in prison yakking to Marius about his long-lost idyllic childhood at the family farm in Connecticut — run by his wealthy grandparents who were “in bonds.” Shortly thereafter, Marius materializes at the farm as “Pete,” re-introduces himself to astonished grandparents Audrey and Otto (Martindale, Gerety) and gets a rude awakening: the “bonds” to which Pete referred is the family’s floundering bail-bond business in Bridgeport, run by Audrey with assistance from Pete’s cousin, Julia (Marin Ireland). Before long, Marius/Pete joins the family business and meets the extended family, which includes cousin Taylor (Shane McRae), a goofy Bridgeport cop (with shades of DEA agent Hank Schrader from “Breaking Bad”) and his sharp teenaged daughter, Carly (Libe Barer, “Parenthood”). The “Sneaky Pete” back story is fleshed out in Episode 2, where we learn much more about Vince (and that $100,000) and about Marius’ romantic history — while Grandma Audrey continues to have her doubts about Pete’s real identity as he develops feelings for Cousin Julia. “Sneaky Pete” was originally intended for CBS, which passed on the pilot before Amazon snatched it up. The series was co-created by David Shore (“House,” “Battle Creek”), who ceded the showrunner reins to Graham Yost (“Justified,” “The Americans”). It all sounds like an elaborate, Hollywood-style switcheroo that might have been pulled by Marius — but, in this case, it’s the real deal. And that’s no con.

Rafael Nadal enters familiar territory with records looming

Spectators watch Rafael Nadal train ahead of the Monte Carlo Master in Monaco on Monday. (Source: Reuters) Spectators watch Rafael Nadal train ahead of the Monte Carlo Master in Monaco on Monday. (Source: Reuters) Rafael Nadal, the fourth seed at the Monte Carlo Masters, has a chance to win three different clay court tournaments 10 times. He has nine titles at Monte Carlo, Barcelona and at Roland Garros. If he triumphs at Roland Garros, he will become only the second player to win a single Grand Slam singles title at least 10 times, the other being Margaret Court with 11 titles at the Australian Open. Another clay-court crown would be Nadal’s 50th on the surface, breaking the tie he is in with Argentine legend Guillermo Vilas over the Open Era. Nadal’s last title was at Barcelona, 2016. Djokovic is the leader in terms of the ATP Masters 1000 titles with 30. But Nadal is just two behind. If he makes a clean sweep of crowns — in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome— he can go ahead. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App now

More than 300 killed in Sierra Leone mudslide

At least 300 have been killed and 2,000 left homeless after a mudslide sparked by heavy rain crashed through part of Sierra Leone's capital. Homes were swept away in Regent, in the outskirts of Freetown, while roads turned into rampaging rivers as the mudslide struck. Relatives dug through the mud in search of their loved ones and a morgue overflowed with bodies after heavy rains and flooding. Shocking pictures on social media have emerged online showing bodies piled up in the mud and people wading through mud. At least 300 have been killed after a mudslide (pictured) sparked by heavy rain crashed through part of Sierra Leone's capital The mudslide came crashing down a mountain side amid torrential heavy rain in the area Local media reports also said that a section of a hill in the Regent area of the city had partially collapsed. Pictures showed people wading through deep water and cars submerged in the flooding Bodies were spread out on the floor of a morgue, Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster. 'The capacity at the mortuary is too small for the corpses,' he told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp. Kamara urged the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four. Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted its regular programming to show scenes of people trying to retrieve their loved ones' bodies. Others were seen carting relatives' remains in rice sacks to the morgue. Military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing, officials said. Homes were swept away in Regent, in the outskirts of Freetown, while roads turned into rampaging rivers as the mudslide struck Military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing, officials said Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during the West African country's rainy season. Vice President Victor Foh said: 'It is likely that hundreds are lying dead underneath the rubble. 'The disaster is so serious that I myself feel broken,' he added. 'We're trying to cordon (off) the area (and) evacuate the people.' People cried as they looked at the damage under steady rain, gesturing toward a muddy hillside where dozens of houses used to stand, a Reuters witness said. Videos posted by local residents showed people waist and chest deep in water trying to traverse the road Images obtained by AFP showed a ferocious churning of dark orange mud coursing down a steep street, while videos posted by local residents showed people waist and chest deep in water trying to traverse the road. Other images showed battered corpses piled on top of each other, as residents struggled to cope with the destruction. Local media reports also said that a section of a hill in the Regent area of the city had partially collapsed. Freetown, an overcrowded coastal city of 1.2 million, is hit annually by flooding during several months of rain that destroys makeshift settlements and raises the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera. Flooding in the capital in 2015 killed 10 people and left thousands homeless. Sierra Leone was one of the west African nations hit by an outbreak of the Ebola virus in 2014 that left more than 4,000 people dead in the country, and it has struggled to revive its economy since the crisis. About 60 percent of people in Sierra Leone live below the national poverty line, according to the United Nations Development Programme.

Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona: Jordan Henderson says he can't change Liverpool gem's mind

GETTY Jordan Henderson says he cannot influence Philippe Coutinho's (right) desire to leave Liverpool Liverpool have already rejected two bids from Barcelona for star man Coutinho. The Brazilian is out of tomorrow’s Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim through injury. He also missed the 3-3 draw against Watford over the weekend. But Henderson insists Barcelona’s pursuit is not impacting on the rest of the squad. “It’s a difficult situation for Phil,” Henderson said. Philippe Coutinho: Players Liverpool could target to replace Brazil ace Fri, August 11, 2017 Who could Liverpool sign to replace Philippe Coutinho if he joins Barcelona? Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 8 Renato Sanches I don't think I can influence the situation Jordan Henderson “Whatever I say probably won't help. As players were are fully focused on the job in hand. “As players you expect in transfer windows for this to happen. You have to focus on what's important, to stay together. The game tomorrow is the big focus for the team. That's what we will do. “It shouldn’t have an effect at all. “We want Phil to stay because he's a world-class player. “It's a difficult situation but yeah, if you ask anyone in the team of course we want him to stay.” GETTY Philippe Coutinho (left) is keen to join Barcelona

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Liz Hurley strips down to stunning turquoise bikini

Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Liz Hurley sent temperatures soaring as she slipped into a stunning turquoise bikini on latest sun-soaked getaway. The actress and model has jetted off to the Maldives, but it's not known whether she's been joined at the idyllic couples holiday favourite with her mystery man. 52-year-old Liz admitted earlier this week that she's embarked on a new relationship with a secret celebrity, but declined to give his name. Despite her coyness, it was business as usual for Liz as she stripped off into a stunning halterneck top and tiny pants that showed off her sensational figure. (Image: Instagram) Matching her swimwear with the crystal clear blue waters behind her, Liz posed on the stairs of her luxury beach hut after taking a dip in the ocean. It's not known whether Liz was accompanied by her new fella on her trip or even if he was the one chosen to take her sexy snap. After previously saying she'd given up on dating to focus on her work, this week Liz gushed that she was in love once again. (Image: Splash) Speaking to Grazia magazine, Elizabeth - who was previously with Shane for two years before their break-up, and married to Arun Nayar between 2007 and 2010 - said it's hard to hold down a relationship with someone who's not in the same industry. "We've all lived out of suitcases our entire professional lives, passport in our bags the whole time, all of us in the public eye, we just get it," she said. "You never have any ties in our businesses, you can never commit. If I had to fly to New York tomorrow to work I'd go in a heartbeat. People who aren't in that life can find it very difficult to adapt." When questioned whether that was a hint she was back off the single market, Elizabeth replied: "I'm not saying anything because it wouldn't be fair. I've made a vow, unless I'm engaged to somebody, I don't talk about anybody. Sorry, I know that's boring." (Image: FilmMagic) But the model and actress certainly got fans talking with her bikini snap which racked up 38,000 'likes' on Instagram within three hours of being uploaded. Liz, who is famed for her bikini snaps, revealed she's always looking for volunteers to help with the camera work - after her son Damien, 16, admitted it wasn't his favourite task. "Damian's starting to get a lot of ribbing from friends," a source reportedly told Heat magazine. (Image: Instagram) "He's at the age where everything his mum does is embarrassing, and he just can't understand why she can't cover up a bit more. "But Liz is extremely proud of her youthful looks and she told him there's nothing wrong with a woman her age being sexy."

White Sox's Avisail Garcia: Strain mild to moderate

Garcia's hamstring strain is mild to moderate, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. Garcia's recovery timeline is unknown. He'll be ineligible to return from the disabled list before May 4. Garcia is hitting just .233/.250/.315 through his first 18 games.