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Waiguru Takes Matiang'i Shopping [PHOTOS]
Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru spent the day at...
Luxury holiday homes look set to be built near Derbyshire village
The plan is to construct them around a big fishing lake
Canberra region tourism winners revealed
Outgoing Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson has been recognised for his individual contribution
Watch: Union minister Babul Supriyo sings ‘Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le’ at the closing ceremony of IFFI
The controversy-prone minister of state was on familiar territory: music.
The Government Has Not Educated The Public Enough About The Importance Of The Year Of Return – Shatta Wale
Multiple Award-winning Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has taken a swipe at the government’s for failing to educate the public on their “Year of Return” initiative. According to Shatta Wale, most Ghanaians are clueless about the initiative and he blames the government for not doing enough to educate citizens on the rationale behind the campaign. “We […]
Council and airport win award for age-friendly initiative
MAYO County Council, in conjunction with Ireland West Airport, took home first prize in the Best Age-Friendly Initiative category at the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards in Dublin.
Sputnik Editor-in-Chief on Outlet Losing Office in Estonia: We Will Work From Home
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has stated that Sputnik Estonia journalists would not be deterred by losing their office, they would work from home.
Anyone for Goulash? Why We Need to Talk About Hungarian Communism
The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has been marked by some very simplistic analysis and lots of sweeping generalisations about the ‘evils’ of communism. A new book, on everyday life in Hungary in the 1970s and 80s, provides some counter-balance to the dominant narrative.
Old Port Henderson Road in St Catherine to be closed permanently
Effective, Monday, December 2, the section of the Old Port Henderson Road, which runs parallel to the Spanish Town Bypass in St Catherine, will be permanently closed. The road will be closed where it intersects Salt Pond Road. Manager,...
Larry Ellison Picks Storied Lake Tahoe Property for Next Nobu Getaway
Robert De Niro and his hospitality team are joining with the Oracle billionaire to remake Cal Neva, owned in its Rat Pack heyday by Frank Sinatra.
DC drops Batman image after claims it supports Hong Kong unrest
Picture trailing new Frank Miller comic showed Batwoman throwing a molotov cocktail against the legend: ‘The future is young’
Varsity magt denies expelling student for impregnating lecturer
Ibrahim said the news flying around was from the imagination of its writer which is tailored towards destroying the image of the school.
7 Homes for Sale in the Most Secluded Parts of the World
Far from neighbors and close to nature, these houses are as stunning in design as they are far-out in their locations
Second World War photos to be preserved in Express & Star online archive
Hundreds of historic photographs dating back to the Second World War will be the next to be preserved for future generations as part of the Express & Star photo archive project.
Photos of the week
A week in photos from award-winning Sydney Morning Herald photographers.
Dusty towns battle drought as federal and state Nationals squabble over Murray-Darling plan
The land is so parched in drought-ravaged parts of NSW that dust storms leave towns blanketed in thick red dirt and residents battling all sorts of health complaints.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Dull, wasteful and overblown - is this the best Australia can do?
The proposed renovation of the Australian War Memorial isn't subtle.
Vatican returns relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger to Holy Land
The thumb-sized relic was unveiled to worshippers at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem.
Emmerdale SPOILERS: Nate reveals he is sticking around in the village TONIGHT
Well that won't be a popular decision...
Trials on to convert diesel engines into electric: Piyush Goyal
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal addressed Rajya Sabha, saying India will be the first country to have an entirely electrified rail network. The government aims at converting diesel engines into electric ones, in its commitment towards environment protection. However, he said it is too early to ascertain the exact cost of the project at this stage.
'Don't mix it with middle-lower ones': Jokowi says Labuan Bajo is 'super premium'
Jokowi has ordered the Tourism Ministry to apply a visitor quota to Labuan Bajo, a tourist destination that is also the gate to Komodo Island.
BARMM to benefit from intensified trade in BIMP-EAGA
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit mainly from intensified trade between the Philippines and its counterparts in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia under the 25-year old Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) corridor.
Phisgoc willing to open sporting events to the public for free – Go
The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) is amenable to any suggestions and will make available to the public, free of charge and subject to availability, the tickets for all the sporting events in the various competition venues, except those for basketball, volleyball, and football.
How People Are Using Our Chicago Parking Ticket Data in Their Research
Close to 1,300 people have downloaded data from our app, The Ticket Trap. We talked with some of them.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29.
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Wooden relic of Jesus manger on pre-Christmas display in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth went on display in Jerusalem on Friday, ahead of its transfer to Bethlehem for the official launch of the Christmas season.
Volkswagen South Africa told to pull ‘sexist’ advert for Amarok V6 bakkie...
The Advertising Regulatory Board has called on Volkswagen SA to withdraw a radio advertisement for the Amarok V6 after a complaint branded it "sexist”.
Prophet Cosmos Walker makes shocking prophecy about Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Popular Ghanaian prophet His Grace Cosmos Walker Affran has made a yet shocking prophecy about the Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
Multiple Russia UFO sightings were actually a military ICBM test launch
Strange lights in the sky
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
Festivities come to Tiverton Hospital thanks to Christmas craft fair
The League of Friends at the Tiverton and District Hospital hosted their festive craft fair on Saturday, November 23
Whats Going On Here,?Mapostori Shrine shocks London Locals
Mapostori Shrine shocks London Locals after they spotted a sight they are not too familiar with,Members of the Apostolic sect were having a prayer service.
Students invent ‘smart’ dustbin to identify, collect trash
This prototype of the 'smart dustbin' has been developed by students of the first semester who are now working towards adding a more features like a built-in camera, a mechanical hand/holder, and additional sensors.
Vatican returns relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger to Holy Land
The thumb-sized relic was unveiled to worshippers at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem.
Lifts and staircase to be built inside Statue of Unity as authorities struggle to clean world's tallest statue
A new lift and staircase will be used as emergency exits in future for the people at the viewing gallery inside the Statue of Unity.
Vatican returns relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger to Holy Land
The thumb-sized relic was unveiled to worshippers at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem.
Revered relic of the Nativity heads back to Bethlehem
A wooden fragment said to be from the crib of the infant Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on Friday on its way back to Bethlehem after a millenium-long absence.
Relic of Jesus’ crib returns to Holy Land after over 1,000 years
After spending more than 1,000 years in Rome, a wooden fragment worshipped by Catholics as part of the crib in which Jesus was born will be welcomed back to the Holy Land on Friday. The fragment...
Weston-super-Mare toilets used by prostitutes and drug dealers to close
The loos will be demolished as part of a major town centre regeneration programme
Brothers In ‘Arms’: Why Uttarakhand And Haryana Should Walk Together Using Gita Mahotsav, For A Larger Hindu Cause
Last year, Haryana’s partner for this event was Uttar Pradesh.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Lagos, Nigeria | AFP | John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding specialist laughed as other boats jostled for space between rows of …
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada ...
TECT sole sponsor of region’s Rescue Helicopter
TECT, a longtime supporter of the Bay of Plenty Coastal rescue helicopter service, have recently become sole naming right sponsor.
Grow up New Zealand
It’s time for us to grow up and move on as a country. That is why I support changing our flag and becoming a republic.
College and council join forces to launch courses in the community
New scheme will see West Lothian College offer courses in the community in partnership with West Lothian Council
Tap O The Brae swoop the Ayrshire Post's Pub of the Year award
The popular Annbank boozer is family-run and owned by Danny and Marion Sloan.
Stirling Castle Esplanade car parking subject to review following complaints
Stirling Castle’s operators Historic Environment Scotland this week confirmed they are reviewing visitor parking provision at the site.
Polish firm’s drones, from lifesaver to invisible model, take to the skies
MIKOLOW (Poland), Nov 29 — Silently the eight propellers of the Hermes V8MT drone begin to spin and the large yellow aircraft rises up, locates its direction and moments later disappears into the sky in southern Poland. Today the drone is making a successful 8.5-kilometre test flight near the...
Why Did The Sloth Cross The Road? To Pose For This Year's 'Capturing Ecology' Photo Contest
The British Ecological Society has announced the winners of its annual ecology-themed photo competition. From boas, birds, and birches, through to a three-toed sloth trying to cross the road, this year’s crop is a wondrous celebration of our planet’s remarkable diversity.
Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, says he’ll be relocating to Africa in 2020
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, says he would move to Africa for a momentary stay in 2020 as the continent would "define the future."
Now United Search For New Member in Middle East/North Africa Region
Now United are on the lookout for a brand new member for their international group and are looking in the Middle East/North Africa region.
Ironbridge cooling towers to come down next week
The cooling towers at Ironbridge power station will be demolished on Friday next week in a controlled explosion at 11am.
TNB's 'Ceria ke Sekolah' helps students
KUALA LUMPUR: IN smiles and chatting animatedly with other pupils around them, 750 students from six schools could barely contain their excitement to receive donations of school supplies from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) last week.
Eskom suspends planned power cuts in Mangaung Metro
The power cuts would have impacted Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Dewetsdorp, Wepener, and Van Stadensrus.
READERS’ LETTERS: Untrue to say Royal Navy warships will be built in an independent Scotland
Sir, – In a recent interview Nicola Sturgeon blithely stated that, in the event of Scotland becoming independent of the rest of the UK, warship building for the Royal Navy would continue to be undertaken on the Clyde and at Rosyth.
Swanky cocktail bar The Alchemist eyes up new site in Bristol city centre
It's known for its flamboyant cocktails
AWACS, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft And More: DAC Clears Defence Procurement Worth Rs 28,000 Crore
The green light has been given for acquisitions for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force as well as the Coast Guard.
Zebra gives birth to second foal at Taiping Zoo
TAIPING, Nov 29 — Taiping Zoo & Night Safari created history again today when its zebra gave birth to a second foal within one year. The zoo’s director Dr Kevin Lazarus said the foal was born between 3am and 4am this morning and would become the latest attraction in the country’s oldest...
Tonto Dikeh: I wouldn’t be the MAN I’m today if not for my past mistakes
Tonto Dikeh, Nollywood actress, says her mistakes in the past have helped her become the "man" she is today.The controversial actress took to her soc
Shrewsbury restaurant wins top award
A Shrewsbury restaurant has won a top award in a national competition.
Liverpool Could Be Set To Host Gaelic Games At Anfield
Discussions are underway to expand Liverpool's Anfield Road Stand with the club also teasing the possibility of hosting a GAA match at the iconic stadium.
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - DC Comics yanked an ad campaign for "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child," which shows a black-clad Batwoman preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Buckingham Palace is hiring a 'Director of Royal Travel' to make sure the royals take cost-effective, environmentally-friendly trips, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The position within the royal household comes with a generous salary of up to $110,000, according to the job advertisement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Child's body recovered from sewage pit in Oman
PACDA said in a statement
Low-pressure area watch in South as fog and cold descend on North
Heavy rain forecast for South including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
NZ training for Saudi Arabian air traffic control graduates
New Zealand training for Saudi Arabian air traffic control graduates
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Rangi Ruru Students Launch Book - “Spoonful of Spice”
Rangi Ruru Students Launch Book - “Spoonful of Spice”
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Confirms Relocation To Africa In 2020
The co-founder and CEO of microblogging platform, Twitter, Jack Dorsey, says he would be relocating to Africa for a momentary stay in 2020.
Philippines' Duterte calls for probe after chaotic SEA Games build-up
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a probe into the preparations for the Southeast Asian Games, which start on Saturday after a ...
Winsborough extends leadership footprint
Elaine McCaw, a leadership luminary, joins Winsborough Limited this month as an Independent Director of the Board.
Royal Navy sailors' frontline heroics to be recognised by the Queen
Queen’s Gallantry Medal, Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, OBE and Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service among awards be handed out
Party like a spy: Spookstock is intel world's hush-hush bash
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sometime earlier this year, one of the most elite social events in Washington took place, but without any fanfare or news coverage.
TTD to utilise services of retired employees for welfare of pilgrims
No emoluments will be paid to them, says Additional EO
A date with treasures from Keeladi
People from across the country are lining up to catch a glimpse of the life of ancient Tamils in the State Government’s exhibition of precious findings from the excavation site
Will ensure water for every acre in A.P.: Anil Kumar
‘Government committed to completing pending irrigation projects’
‘King’ arrives in Vizag zoo after five years
Asiatic lions brought from Gujarat released into enclosure for public viewing
Liverpool want to host GAA matches after Anfield expansion
Liverpool have announced proposals for extending the capacity of Anfield to over 61,000, while the club is also aiming to host GAA and NFL matches at the
The U.S. Navy Has a Crazy Plan To Build Monster (But Useless) Battleships
Their construction was a mistake worth avoiding.
Garda graduation to take place in Templemore
The latest cohort of probationer gardai will graduate from the Garda College Templemore this afternoon following eight months of training. The passing out ceremony of Intake 191 will begin short...
AHEAD MEA winners create "specific experience without feeling like an amusement park"
The best new hotels in the Middle East and Africa take ownership of their unique contexts, say the judges, in this video produced by Dezeen.
Qatar welcomes another mega ship with 5,800 aboard
Qatar’s cruise season is moving ahead with full steam as yet another mega cruise ship docked at Doha Port yesterday. Qatar welcomed MSC Bellissima which arrived at the port with over 5,800 passengers on-board. It is MSC Bellissima’s, which is operated by global cruise line MSC Cruises, maiden call at Doha Port.
The untold story of multitalented Johannes Peter “Pele” Damaseb…noted political activist, academic, athlete and trendsetter
Namibia’s serial road accidents have not only claimed the precious lives of some of the country’s valuable citizens, it has also cut short the blossoming careers of dozens of local athletes, footballers in particular.
The feminist history of the cardigan
Once upon a time, this autumn wardrobe staple was a symbol of female empowerment
Why this hurry to discuss my reincarnation, I am quite well: Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama himself has said in the past that it is not necessary that the tradition should continue
Porbandar: Indian Navy commissions sixth Dornier aircraft squadron
This will give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan
The New Popemobile Is A Dacia Duster Cheap SUV
Dacia has donated a purpose-built Duster to the Pope equipped with a removable glass superstructure and with a ground clearance 30mm lower than normal.
Failing private school in Exeter is visited for third time this year by Ofsted
Some windows leading onto the roof were not secured consistently and a hazardous cleaning agent was found unlocked and accessible to pupils
PICS:Black Friday Settings in Zim…..Customers flood Edgars since 3am
Black Friday Settings in Zim.....Customers flood Edgars since 3am
Hamilton is the place to play!
Hamilton City Council was recognised at the New Zealand Recreation Awards held last night (Thursday 28 November) for its innovative Play Strategy which focuses on making Hamilton a great place for everyone to play.
DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite
The Department of Conservation has scrapped plans to expand its campsite at Lake Ianthe/Matahi, in Westland after strong objections from conservation groups and locals.
Scots guide dog puppies celebrate first birthday party before starting school
Taking a morning break from their specialist training seven of the group of nine pups enjoyed a birthday cake made specially for dogs.
FG Embarks On Moves To Retrieve Nigeria’s Stolen Artefacts
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has launched the campaign for the return of Nigeria’s stolen Artifacts from around the world.
Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE
The Wright brothers – Orville and Wilbur – are considered two American aviation pioneers. They are credited with inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. However, Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (809–887 A.D.), also known as Abbas Ibn Firnas, is regarded as the one to make a first successful attempt...
Bring a book, help a child
Bring a new or gently used book to the opening of the Global Child Literacy Centre tomorrow at Evangel Church in Kelowna.
Jubilant scenes at depots as RTC workers resume duty
Crew faced staring trouble as most buses had flat tyres, drained batteries
Baragur stresses on need for uniform education policy
Writer says this will help ensure equality among children
Clemson University students mentor elementary school kids through nonprofit work
Clemson Hope is a nonprofit and student-run organization that provides mentoring, tutoring and annual Christmas gifts to in-need students in Oconee County.
The battle for the Brexit-backing north
Will Britain’s election be decided in the Labour heartlands? Matthew Engel reports
Russia Should Fear What France Will Do to Protect Its Satellites
Space lasers are not off the table.
Will Britain Lease Its New Aircraft Carriers to the U.S. Navy?
To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is considering whether to lease a carrier to the Americans, according to British media. The instigator of the scheme? The British Army,
Creche operators given more time to submit fire safety assessments
A decision to defer a deadline for creches to submit a fire safety assessment has been welcomed, ...
Manila bishop asks public to rally behind Filipino athletes seeing action in SEAG
A Catholic prelate has asked the public to support the Filipino athletes competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Yesterdaze: Tough on grease, strong on gangs
Simon Bridges has ditched the greased-up look for a Trump-type bouffant, and that's not the only Trumpian tack he's taking. James Elliott on the news of the week. My recommended read of the week was a piece by broadcaster-turned-lawyer Linda Clark, published here at Newsroom. It was a plea for the continued civility, relatively speaking, in New Zealand’s public discourse. It comes at a time when politics around the world has become infected with division, anger and tribalism, the symptoms of a “polarising virus” that began with patient zero, Donald Trump. As New Zealand starts to look ahead to a general election in 2020, Linda makes a reasonable request as to how we should respond to the political positioning and posturing that lies ahead: “If it looks even a bit like Trump, or if it sounds even a bit like something Trump would say, press delete.” Enter Simon Bridges and National’s new law and order policy – tough on the worst youth offenders, tough on murderers and especially tough on gangs.
Problem with sewer shuts down Wellburn's Market grocery store, barbershop
Wellburn’s Market, a grocery store at Cook and Pandora that's been downtown for more than a century, was forced to close its doors Friday morning after a sewage line problem in the building. . . .
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests
DC Comics pulled its ad campaign for an upcoming Batman comic book after Chinese fans claimed Batwoman looked like a Hong Kong protester and accused the company of supporting the city’s anti-China demonstrations.
Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: ‘My dude, get out the street!’
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Inside the cheapest house for sale on Rightmove in Derby right now
It's on the market for less that half the average price of a terrace house in the area
Francis Gallery takes up permanent residence in a Georgian townhouse in the UK’s Bath
After a temporary stint in London’s Marylebone last year, Francis Gallery has set up shop in its permanent home – a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Bath. Cereal magazine co-founder Rosa Park founded the gallery, which fuses minimalist Korean and English influences and was designed in collaboration with designer Fred Rigby. View this post […]
Wirral hands Borough of Culture crown to Sefton
Fantastic year for Wirral
Party like a spy: Spookstock is intel world's hush-hush bash
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sometime earlier this year, one of the most elite social events in Washington took place, but without any fanfare or news coverage.
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Greystones plan proposes new town square, a boardwalk and less car dominance
Co Wicklow town commissions study to improve the ‘public realm’
New Zealand Crusaders to keep name, change logo after Christchurch massacre
New Zealand's Canterbury Crusaders announced Friday that the team will retain its name but change its logo after a review sparked by the deadly mosque...
Inside Career of Uhuru's New Millionaire Nominee
President Uhuru Kenyatta's nominee is also a holder of a PhD from the University of...
‘We are not ready for it to disappear’
“In a fast changing Seattle, we are not ready for it to disappear.”Children of the late Bob James, who six decades ago designed the downtown Macy’s Christmas star“It was not...
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Time to move e-scooters off footpaths
The decision to ban certain brands of e-scooter doesn’t mean the remaining e-scooters are safe, says the car review website dogandlemon.com.
Sanyeri Lauds Baba Suwe’s Contribution Towards Growth Of Comic Actors
Yoruba actor, Sanyeri has commended his senior colleague, Baba Suwe for his immense contribution in paving ways for comic acts in the industry.
Council urged to ‘explore every option’ to improve Ardee street
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Publisher says he’s hearing interest in non-profit turn
NEW YORK — The publisher of the nation’s first daily newspaper to be granted non-profit status says he’s since heard from a “few dozen” lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune’s approach could work elsewhere. Tribune publisher Paul Huntsman learned earlier this month that the Internal Revenue Service had approved the …
Imran Khan showing anger after getting embarrassed: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Imran Khan showing anger after getting embarrassed: Marriyum Aurangzeb.
The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed
We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.
Ransomware: Big paydays and little chance of getting caught means boom time for crooks
File-encrypting malware is proving to be extremely lucrative for cyber attackers, who can continue large-scale ransomware campaigns – making hundreds of thousands of dollars – almost risk-free.
Best of luck to pinoy athletes
HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez wished the Filipino athletes and coaches competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) the best of luck.
Publisher says he’s hearing interest in non-profit turn
NEW YORK - Utah’s Salt Lake Tribune is taking an intriguing approach toward survival by successfully petitioning the IRS to let it become a non-profit. That
It’s not elementary, my dear social media
To all the overnight Sherlocks who bloomed gloriously online over the last month…
Refuge plots three fundraisers in Berlin, Bristol
Featuring Gideön, Leif, LNS and more, the events will all take place before the year is out.
Relic of Jesus’ crib to return to Holy Land after over 1,000 years
A wooden fragment said to be from the crib of the infant Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on Friday on its way back to Bethlehem after a Millenium-long absence.
Wooden relic of Jesus’ manger returned to Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Christians on Friday celebrated the return to the Holy Land of a tiny wooden relic they believe was part of Jesus’ manger nearly 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the
Fears Kerry bus and cark park will ruin picturesque village
The project has already received approval for significant Government grant aid – but without proper consultation with businesses and locals, a council area meeting heard in Killorglin.
Forecast: Breezy trade winds with more showers over the weekend
High pressure will build north of the state during the next couple days, increasing the trade winds to breezy and locally windy levels over the weekend.
Amazon hit by Black Friday strikes and protests across Europe
UK protestors are demanding an end to 'appalling' working conditions while German staff are striking for better pay.
Book about experiences of people in direct provision centres to be launched in Co. Tipperary town this weekend
The Carrick-on-Suir launch of Correspondences an anthology of writing about the experiences of people who have lived in direct provision centres for asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland, takes ...
Dezeen named Editorial Brand of the Year
Dezeen has been named Editorial Brand of the Year at the International Building Press Awards 2019 for its "well-planned and original content".
Shura Council Speaker: Qatar views Africa a promising continent
Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, has underlined the interest of the State of Qatar under the leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to deepen partnerships and open new horizons for relations with brotherly and friendly countries and regional and international groupings, particularly African countries and organisations to build solid strategic relations based on the principle of constructive cooperation to serve common interests.
Premier League consider the future of incoming chief executive David Pemsel following allegations made about his private life
The Premier League is considering the future of incoming chief executive David Pemsel following allegations made about the organisation’s new leader’s private life this week, Telegraph Sport understands.
Student sit-ins and Black Friday crowds: Friday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs
Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs
Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.
Riverdale: Where Is Archie's Hometown Actually Located?
Archie, Jughead and the rest of the Archie Comics gang have always lived in Riverdale, but the precise location of their town has remained a mystery.
Russia aims to 'modernise' its nuclear arsenal as they test launch new Ballistic missile RS-12M Topol
The Russian military is on a mission to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.They have now tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the RS-12M Topol. True to its nature, the Kremlin has revealed very little details about the missile's potential. The test was conducted at the Kapustin Yar military range in southern Russia and that the missile hit the designated target about 2,100 kilometres away in Kazakhstan. The visuals of the launch offer an exciting view of the launch which took place at night.
Obaseki applauds Cambridge's Jesus College for return of Benin cockerel statue
With the confirmation by Jesus College of Cambridge University of the return of 'Okukor' statue, one of the artifacts looted from Benin in 1897,...
Goa students to get lessons in harmony, road safety
Under the scheme, schools and colleges will have to establish civic clubs to promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood, especially among students, transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities, Rao said.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
LAGOS (Nigeria), Nov 29 — John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding...
Pakistan keen to further enhance its brotherly ties with Oman: President
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its fraternal relations with Oman, and is keen to further enhance these brotherly relations in all spheres. Talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Oman K.K. Ahsan Wagan at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday, Dr Arif Alvi however said that the current volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Oman does not commensurate to the true potential. The president said that Pakistan has the potential of exporting food items, construction materials, leather and surgical goods to Oman. In this regard, he said that the ambassador-designate should endeavor to promote our economic and commercial interests in Oman and utilize existing institutional mechanisms. President Arif Alvi highlighted that the presence of Pakistani community in Oman is a living bridge between the two Countries. He said that we take pride that the Pakistani community has been making valuable contribution to the development of Oman.
Oddest book title prize: Dirt Hole Variations beats War on Artisan Cheese
Guide by the late Charles L Dobbins, known as the father of modern trapping, sees off polemical defence of traditional dairies
Party lines: five writers' verdicts on the election manifestos
Time for ‘real change’? ‘Unleash’ Britain’s potential? And what does ‘Wales, it’s us’ mean? Five writers tear apart the party manifestos to show what they’re actually saying
'Natural genius is to be respected': inside Cleveland's space for teen poets
Intergenerational incubator and creative writing program Twelve Literary Arts seeks to to inspire young people to participate in democracy
Twitter Users Mock AP for Piece Suggesting Designated Rooms and Moderators for Impeachment Talk on Thanksgiving
The AP spoke to etiquette coach Elaine Swann in an article titled “On the Thanksgiving menu: Turkey, with a side of impeachment.”
Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who was part of the apex court-appointed mediation panel in the Ayodhya dispute case, on Friday expressed confidence that the proposed Ram temple will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between communities.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Code for Africa, a South Africa based NGO wants to put Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria on the map using drones.
French Company Renault introduces Safety+ Edition Trucks in Uganda
French Multinational Automobile Manufacturer Renault, through their authorized distributor in Uganda Victoria Motors Ltd, has introduced Renault Trucks codenamed Safety+ Edition Trucks on to the Ugandan Market. The French Company, that started production in 1899, has introduced the Safety +Edition Trucks that come with additional and enhanced features like High Power Retardation, Neutral Inhibition while at slopes, Hill-start Anti-runaway parking brake, all aimed at enhancing the truck driver experience while improving on safety. The features ensure a high level of safety for the driver, other road users and at the same time improving productivity and revenues for business owners. According to Dickson Mwesigwa the Victoria Motors Uganda Sales Manager, the introduction of the Safety+ Edition Trucks is to purely respond to safety issues on the road. “Its introduction is basically to improve safety on the roads as well as being fuel economic. Most accidents are always as a result of human errors.
East Kilbride Debenham's worker raises almost £200 for Kilbryde Hospice after his legs are waxed
Iain raised £200 getting waxed in front of his colleagues.
Gravestones to be inspected by Perth and Kinross Council
The programme will begin in Perth and Blair Atholl
Frantz Fanon was literally the brain behind modern-day black emancipation – Here’s why
When Robert Nesta Marley asked Africans and people of African descent to “emancipate yourselves from mental slavery”, one would argue the Rastafarian prophet was channeling his inner Frantz Fanon. In fairness, many Pan-Africanists channel their inner Fanon without actually knowing much or anything about Fanon. To many minds, he is the 20th century’s best black...
Africa is “cradle of mankind” and these are some of the continent’s oldest tribes
A good number of indigenous African tribes are believed to be the direct descendants of the earliest man and carry unique DNA markers. This feeds into the widely held belief that humans evolved from Africa millions of years ago. Throughout European civilization some Africans dropped some of their cultures and have taken up some westernised...
Vatican returns relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger to Holy Land
The thumb-sized relic was unveiled to worshippers at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem.
Site C taking shape
BC Hydro has released a new video of construction progress at Site C on the Peace River outside Fort St. John.
Proposal to have Tenkasi Collectorate at Aayiraperi triggers heated argument
Opposers say it will be difficult to access for people from northern parts of the district
Thrissur woman adjudged Mrs. United Nations World
Saritha Ram Menon, who represented Australia, is the first South Asian woman to win the title
Woman's fury at being unable to find train station car park spot - at 6.40am
Julie Camlin, from Huddersfield, spends hundreds as a season ticket holder at the St George's Square car park which has cut a number of its car parking spaces in recent months
Guwahati: Army thinks green, lays 1km road from plastic waste
The plan is to ascertain how durable the road is before replicating the model in other cantonments and military stations across India.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos.
New Pilots Join Red Arrows Ahead Of 2020 Display Season
The trio join the aerobatic team after four pilots stepped down following a combined 17 display seasons of service.
Hike in Onion Price? Thieves in West Bengal steal onions instead of Cash
With the hike in prices of Onion up to Rs 100 per kilo in West Bengal, onions have seemingly become more alluring for thieves than cash
Minister Simataa calls for patience as ECN verifies results
-Information and Communication Technology Minister Stanley Simataa says messages doing the rounds on social media about a demonstration over the delayed results is likely to threaten peace.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada … CALGARY — The Flames will practise in Calgary this morning for the first time since allegations surfaced earlier this week that head …
Community fights back
A group of north end Kelowna residents are mobilizing after a tent city was moved from Leon Ave. in downtown Kelowna to two locations in their neighbourhood.
Company Asks Female Employees To Wear ‘Period Badges’ To End Stigma
A company in Japan is asking its female employees to wear a badge to signal when they’re on their period to beat the existing stigma
Flags of competing nations raised
THE presence of all 11 competing nations in the 30th Philippine SEA Games was formally recognized on Friday morning during simple flag-raising ceremonies held at the plaza of the Athletes Village at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.
Expert wildlife tracker featured in documentary seeks aid
The Irula tribesman, Bomman, is struggling to make a living and has appealed to the government for a pension
Check your property design with drones
Real estate is going hi-tech and with a single click, accurate mapping, survey and measurement can be done. By M.A. Siraj
Last 2.5 years have been the safest in Railways’ history, says Piyush Goyal
The entire rail network will be electrified in India which is the only country in the globe that is experimenting to convert diesel engines into electric, he said.
Is Bury St Edmunds getting a new Italian restaurant?
An empty bank in Bury St Edmunds town centre may become an Italian restaurant.
Kate Middleton Completed Top Secret Work Experience at a London Hospital
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton recently underwent two days of work experience at a busy London hospital, and the whole thing was kept a secret.
The U.S. Navy Would Have Been Stacked with Battleships If 1 Thing Never Happened
Any guesses?
Frog & Scorpion: Gaza Envelope Communities Plan Industrial Zones to Employ Thousands of Gaza Arabs
While the talks between Israel and Hamas are currently being conducted at a rapid pace, at least the Israeli side is optimistic (see: Al Akhbar: Israel Renews Talks with Hamas about Truce, Returning Soldiers’ Bodies), another initiative is being formed, which aims not only to stop the shooting war, but to also establish a true […]
Vatican returns relic from Jesus' manger to Holy Land
Christians are celebrating the return to the Holy Land of a tiny wooden relic they believe was part of Jesus' manger nearly 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the pope.
Andy Murray Opened Up About The Dunblane Massacre In Amazon Prime's Newest Doc
The life of the biggest name to emerge from British tennis is at the centre of Amazon Prime's latest documentary. Throughout his massively successful sporting career, Wimbledon champ Andy Murray has primarily become known for his impressive…
Rare glimpse inside derelict 300-year-old building that's up for sale
The building could be brought back into use
Exhibition of Andrei Stenin Photo Contest Winners Opens in India on Friday
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - An exhibition of works by winners of the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest opens on Friday in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
How Supergirl's Leviathan Differs From the Comics
Both The CW's Supergirl and DC's Event Leviathan are utilizing the same villain, but the two versions are radically different.
Japanese department store under fire over 'period badges' for female employees
A Japanese department store is under fire over a controversial policy enabling female staff to wear special red badges when they are menstruating.
Teaching unions criticise Tory plan for snap Ofsted visits
Party has proposed longer inspections carried out at no notice for schools in England
Ferrari Wants To Tap Into New Customer Base With Roma
Ferrari hopes that its new Roma grand tourer will attract new customers previously intimidated by high-performance supercars.
Man shares how he was ‘healed’ from HIV, miraculously by God
A man identified as King D has shared an extraordinary news with people, thanking God for healing him from HIV. According to King D, he had HIV last year and had been living with it until
Philippines’ Duterte apologises after chaotic SEA Games build-up
MANILA, Nov 29 — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologised and pledged a probe into the troubled run-up to tomorrow’s opening of the South-east Asian Games after a rush of logistical problems and last-minute construction. Complaints over transport, accommodation and food stacked up as...
POINT OF VIEW: ‘BEF’ reshaping Nigeria visual art
The arts industry in Nigeria, visual arts precisely, has begun to attract attention. This is as a result of efforts made by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF)
Minister: Creche operators were aware of fire safety regulations before now
Childcare operators have said they are not prepared for new fire safety regulations and inspections at creches, but the Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said they were aware of them before now.
Liverpool want to host GAA matches as club unveils plan to increase Anfield capacity
Liverpool have unveiled plans to expand their Anfield Road stand by adding 7,000 seats in a new scheme which will take the ground's capacity up to 61,000 - and the club has plans to hos
Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!'
"It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.
New school site approved
West Kelowna is closer to getting a new secondary school after Agricultural Land Commission approval of a site on Webber Road.
Great SEA Games
CLARK, Philippines (AFP) - President Duterte has called for a probe into the preparations for the Southeast Asian Games, which start tonight after a messy build-up marked by last-minute construct
PCSO welcomes PACC probe of corrupt employees
PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Marzan-Garma welcomed the result of the probe conducted by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) into the alleged corruption involving some of the agency’s officials.
Bong Go: Give away free tickets to most SEA Games events
SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go suggested making the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games free to the public to encourage more local support and attract a bigger local crowd to watch the games.
DTI gives equipment to 5 Bataan coops
BALANGA City, Bataan -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) awarded on Thursday food processing equipment to five cooperatives in Bataan.
We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame
We can’t say we didn’t know.Reports of the repression of Muslims living in northwestern China have been leaking out for years in drips and drabs. Satellite photos picked up the construction of massive prison facilities in the Xinjiang province. The BBC was even invited into one of the “thought transformation
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn. Mohammedi Durbar, 85, wants to plant nearly 50,000 trees along the entire 80-km (50-mile) pilgrimage route between Iraq