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Building fire extinguished at Sydney's Circular Quay
- February 15, 2018
Pitt Street is closed southbound between Alfred and Bridge Sts. THE City Circle train line was plunged into chaos this morning with no trains stopping at Circular Quay, St James or Museum stations due to a huge construction fire. The fire broke out in Circular Quay at about 8.45am. "We could feel the heat and explosion through the window", he said. "The building was completely on fire and they were trying to put it out when I heard three explosions", she said. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Pitt Street is closed southbound between Alfred and Bridge Sts. THE City Circle train line was plunged into chaos this morning with no trains stopping at Circular Quay, St James or Museum stations due to a huge construction fire. The fire broke out in Circular Quay at about 8.45am. "We could feel the heat and explosion through the window", he said. "The building was completely on fire and they were trying to put it out when I heard three explosions", she said. (more...)
Barack Obama unveils painted presidential portrait
- February 15, 2018
Art critics have also celebrated Obama's artist choice as it introduces contemporary work and diversity to the famed gallery. In the meantime, everyone on Twitter has an opinion about the paintings. "Thanks to Kehinde and Amy, generations of Americans - and young people from all around the world - will visit the National Portrait Gallery and see this country through a new lens". (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Art critics have also celebrated Obama's artist choice as it introduces contemporary work and diversity to the famed gallery. In the meantime, everyone on Twitter has an opinion about the paintings. "Thanks to Kehinde and Amy, generations of Americans - and young people from all around the world - will visit the National Portrait Gallery and see this country through a new lens". (more...)
Arguably football's most exciting prodigy reveals interest in joining Chelsea
- February 15, 2018
Former Holland striker Patrick Kluivert says his highly-rated son Justin should stay at Ajax for at least a year. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was pictured talking to Kluivert after the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final in Stockholm last May. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Former Holland striker Patrick Kluivert says his highly-rated son Justin should stay at Ajax for at least a year. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was pictured talking to Kluivert after the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final in Stockholm last May. (more...)
UK Charity Commission launches probe into Oxfam scandal
- February 15, 2018
In some of the most explosive allegations yet against the charity, Helen Evans accused her bosses of ignoring her evidence and her pleas for more resources, forcing her to quit in despair. Evans also spoke about the "inappropriate conduct" towards teenage volunteers working in Oxfam's United Kingdom charity shops. In a statement on Friday, Oxfam neither confirmed nor denied The Times newspaper report but said its misconduct findings had "related to offences including bullying, ... (more...)
- February 15, 2018
In some of the most explosive allegations yet against the charity, Helen Evans accused her bosses of ignoring her evidence and her pleas for more resources, forcing her to quit in despair. Evans also spoke about the "inappropriate conduct" towards teenage volunteers working in Oxfam's United Kingdom charity shops. In a statement on Friday, Oxfam neither confirmed nor denied The Times newspaper report but said its misconduct findings had "related to offences including bullying, ... (more...)
Why Lucknow University has declared Valentine's Day a holiday
- February 15, 2018
The university rolled out the "advisory" for 14 February under the guise of saying that the institution would remain shut for Maha Shivaratri. In a curious decision, Lucknow University has asked students to stay away from campus on Valentine's Day or else face disciplinary action. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
The university rolled out the "advisory" for 14 February under the guise of saying that the institution would remain shut for Maha Shivaratri. In a curious decision, Lucknow University has asked students to stay away from campus on Valentine's Day or else face disciplinary action. (more...)
With 177 cr asset,Chandrababu richest CM, Manik Sarkar poorest
- February 15, 2018
The differences between the parties came to the fore after Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu told a journalist in January that his party is ready to chart its own course if BJP is not keen to continue with the alliance and he was following coalition dharma by reining in his party leaders to not to make any statements. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
The differences between the parties came to the fore after Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu told a journalist in January that his party is ready to chart its own course if BJP is not keen to continue with the alliance and he was following coalition dharma by reining in his party leaders to not to make any statements. (more...)
Iran To Discuss Farzad-B Gas Field, Chabahar During Rouhani's Visit
- February 15, 2018
During the meetings, Rouhani and Indian leaders will discuss "the latest regional and global developments and the finalisation and exploitation of Chabahar port as soon as possible that can be very effective for bilateral trade in the region and mutual access of Afghanistan to regional and worldwide markets", according to the media report. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
During the meetings, Rouhani and Indian leaders will discuss "the latest regional and global developments and the finalisation and exploitation of Chabahar port as soon as possible that can be very effective for bilateral trade in the region and mutual access of Afghanistan to regional and worldwide markets", according to the media report. (more...)
India's employment ratio is pathetic compared to China, says Rahul Gandhi
- February 15, 2018
Amit Shah has rejected allegations of corruption against his son Jay Shah , who has filed a criminal defamation suit against the news portal which claimed his business fortunes had zoomed after BJP came to power in 2014. "With an RSS functionary posted as an officer on special duty in every central ministry, the BJP's parent organisation is guiding the NDA government in framing policies and programmes for the country", Gandhi said at an interaction with entreprenuers and businessmen in north ... (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Amit Shah has rejected allegations of corruption against his son Jay Shah , who has filed a criminal defamation suit against the news portal which claimed his business fortunes had zoomed after BJP came to power in 2014. "With an RSS functionary posted as an officer on special duty in every central ministry, the BJP's parent organisation is guiding the NDA government in framing policies and programmes for the country", Gandhi said at an interaction with entreprenuers and businessmen in north ... (more...)
Bitcoin energy use in Iceland set to overtake homes, says local firm
- February 15, 2018
Nevertheless, Bitcoin mining in Iceland still consumes enormous amounts of energy. Johann Snorri Sigurbergsson is a spokesperson for Icelandic energy company HS Orka and he estimates that electricity use at bitcoin mining data centres is likely to exceed that of every single home in the country. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Nevertheless, Bitcoin mining in Iceland still consumes enormous amounts of energy. Johann Snorri Sigurbergsson is a spokesperson for Icelandic energy company HS Orka and he estimates that electricity use at bitcoin mining data centres is likely to exceed that of every single home in the country. (more...)
50 people rally for Colten Boushie in Red Deer
- February 15, 2018
Boushie's family is also in Ottawa and met with government ministers this morning including Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. "I live in the country", Sheila Bork, a Terrace, B.C., resident told Checkup . Among those speaking out publicly against the verdict is Perry Bellegarde, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations . (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Boushie's family is also in Ottawa and met with government ministers this morning including Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. "I live in the country", Sheila Bork, a Terrace, B.C., resident told Checkup . Among those speaking out publicly against the verdict is Perry Bellegarde, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations . (more...)
Injured Climber Airlifted Off Mount Hood; More Stranded
- February 15, 2018
The climber who died was airlifted from via helicopter the mountain earlier Tuesday afternoon, but was pronounced dead on arrival upon reaching the hospital. Officials say conditions are treacherous on the mountain with rocks and ice falling. "I don't know that any advice has been given (to them) yet", Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue told the Associated Press. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
The climber who died was airlifted from via helicopter the mountain earlier Tuesday afternoon, but was pronounced dead on arrival upon reaching the hospital. Officials say conditions are treacherous on the mountain with rocks and ice falling. "I don't know that any advice has been given (to them) yet", Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue told the Associated Press. (more...)
United States provides Jordan with 6.375 bln dlr aid over four years
- February 15, 2018
The United States has agreed to send aid worth over $1.2 billion a year for the next five years to Jordan despite US President Donald Trump's threats to punish countries that do not agree with US policy in the Middle East. "We may take different approaches but we consult and we know that what we're trying to achieve at the end is still the same". "And I think this again illustrates why Iran's presence in Syria is only destabilizing to the region", Tillerson said on February 14 at a news ... (more...)
- February 15, 2018
The United States has agreed to send aid worth over $1.2 billion a year for the next five years to Jordan despite US President Donald Trump's threats to punish countries that do not agree with US policy in the Middle East. "We may take different approaches but we consult and we know that what we're trying to achieve at the end is still the same". "And I think this again illustrates why Iran's presence in Syria is only destabilizing to the region", Tillerson said on February 14 at a news ... (more...)
Dutch minister quits after lying about Putin meeting
- February 15, 2018
He caused an even bigger stir Monday, admitting he made the whole thing up . In his original version of the story, Zijlstra, who worked for Shell at the time, claimed he had been a back room in the dacha when he heard Putin define " Greater Russia " as "Russia, Belarus , Ukraine and the Baltic states.' Putin then added that 'Kazakhstan was nice to have". (more...)
- February 15, 2018
He caused an even bigger stir Monday, admitting he made the whole thing up . In his original version of the story, Zijlstra, who worked for Shell at the time, claimed he had been a back room in the dacha when he heard Putin define " Greater Russia " as "Russia, Belarus , Ukraine and the Baltic states.' Putin then added that 'Kazakhstan was nice to have". (more...)
Four security personnel killed in Quetta terrorist attack
- February 15, 2018
However, the attackers escaped from the spot after the attack. Naseebullah Khan, Senior Superintendent of Police, told Reuters "The four men were shot in the head". According to the initial investigation into the terror incident, three to four armed assailants attacked the law enforcers. Hours later, the Taliban-linked Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Al-Almi militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
However, the attackers escaped from the spot after the attack. Naseebullah Khan, Senior Superintendent of Police, told Reuters "The four men were shot in the head". According to the initial investigation into the terror incident, three to four armed assailants attacked the law enforcers. Hours later, the Taliban-linked Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Al-Almi militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. (more...)
Ice Hockey: American woman sets Olympic record for fastest goals
- February 15, 2018
Lamoureux-Davidson not only topped Canada's Caroline Oullette, who scored twice in 16 seconds on February 11, 2006, in a 16-0 rout of Italy at Turin, but also the men's mark of 8 seconds apart held by Carl Goran Oberg of Sweden in 1960 at Squaw Valley. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Lamoureux-Davidson not only topped Canada's Caroline Oullette, who scored twice in 16 seconds on February 11, 2006, in a 16-0 rout of Italy at Turin, but also the men's mark of 8 seconds apart held by Carl Goran Oberg of Sweden in 1960 at Squaw Valley. (more...)
Turkish coast guard vessel rams Greek patrol boat off Imia
- February 15, 2018
Italy's Foreign Affairs Minister Angelino Alfano held talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu here on Tuesday amid efforts to end the blockade by Turkish military vessels of a drill ship belonging to the Italian oil and gas firm Eni in waters off Cyprus. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Italy's Foreign Affairs Minister Angelino Alfano held talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu here on Tuesday amid efforts to end the blockade by Turkish military vessels of a drill ship belonging to the Italian oil and gas firm Eni in waters off Cyprus. (more...)
Husband and wife curling team create Olympic history
- February 15, 2018
Admirers on Twitter have compared her to some of the world's most attractive women including Adriana Lima, Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie . It's all Anastasia Bryzgalova's fault. The curler, participating as part of the " Olympics Athletes From Russia " team, was competing with partner and husband Aleksandr Krushelnitckiy , 25, in the mixed doubles bronze medal match on February 13 in PyeongChang , per the New York Post . (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Admirers on Twitter have compared her to some of the world's most attractive women including Adriana Lima, Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie . It's all Anastasia Bryzgalova's fault. The curler, participating as part of the " Olympics Athletes From Russia " team, was competing with partner and husband Aleksandr Krushelnitckiy , 25, in the mixed doubles bronze medal match on February 13 in PyeongChang , per the New York Post . (more...)
All 62 NY counties to offer early voting leading up to election
- February 15, 2018
Cuomo's revised spending plan would also "de-couple" the state income tax law from federal law, to avoid socking New Yorkers with even higher state taxes. Cuomo's original budget proposal included legislation for early voting, but assumed that counties would pick up the cost, which was then estimated at $6.4 million. (more...)
- February 15, 2018
Cuomo's revised spending plan would also "de-couple" the state income tax law from federal law, to avoid socking New Yorkers with even higher state taxes. Cuomo's original budget proposal included legislation for early voting, but assumed that counties would pick up the cost, which was then estimated at $6.4 million. (more...)
AARP warns of online Valentine's Day scams
- February 15, 2018
The Better Business Bureau, BBB, recently released a study that shows around 1 million Americans have fallen victim to romance fraud scams . The common denominator for victims is that they believe in true love, and they believe they have found it, the report said . (more...)
- February 15, 2018
The Better Business Bureau, BBB, recently released a study that shows around 1 million Americans have fallen victim to romance fraud scams . The common denominator for victims is that they believe in true love, and they believe they have found it, the report said . (more...)
Team drops French rugby players after Edinburgh 'incident'
- February 15, 2018
These inquiries have established that no crime has been committed". The flight, which was due to leave at 11am, eventually took off from Edinburgh Airport at 1pm with all the players believed to be on board. Reports had suggested that police became involved after an incident in the Tigerlily bar on Edinburgh's George Street. The decision to drop Thomas means that there is not one player in the France squad that has scored a try this championship, with the wing netting all three tries ... (more...)
- February 15, 2018
These inquiries have established that no crime has been committed". The flight, which was due to leave at 11am, eventually took off from Edinburgh Airport at 1pm with all the players believed to be on board. Reports had suggested that police became involved after an incident in the Tigerlily bar on Edinburgh's George Street. The decision to drop Thomas means that there is not one player in the France squad that has scored a try this championship, with the wing netting all three tries ... (more...)
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