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Canada says two citizens safely left Syria after being detained
- February 06, 2018
Two Canadian citizens have safely left Syria, Ottawa said on Monday, though it declined to address a media report the pair had been seeking to arrange the return of two young children from neighboring Lebanon. However, according to the AFP reporter who spoke with Bimbachi shortly after her release near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing from Syria into Turkey, Bimbachi's children were not with her and she did not explain their absence. (more...)
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- February 06, 2018
Two Canadian citizens have safely left Syria, Ottawa said on Monday, though it declined to address a media report the pair had been seeking to arrange the return of two young children from neighboring Lebanon. However, according to the AFP reporter who spoke with Bimbachi shortly after her release near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing from Syria into Turkey, Bimbachi's children were not with her and she did not explain their absence. (more...)
Metal Gear Solid 5's Secret Nuclear Disarmament Cutscene Accidentally Triggered
- February 06, 2018
In that scene, Big Boss and his mercenary cohorts declare that all nukes around the world have been destroyed. In spite of the fact that players have significant reasons to pursue nukes, including deterrence and prestige, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima included a bit of motivation to urge them to destroy their stockpiles. (more...)
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- February 06, 2018
In that scene, Big Boss and his mercenary cohorts declare that all nukes around the world have been destroyed. In spite of the fact that players have significant reasons to pursue nukes, including deterrence and prestige, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima included a bit of motivation to urge them to destroy their stockpiles. (more...)
Modi will go on four days visit to Palestine, UAE and Oman
- February 06, 2018
The Prime Minister will visit UAE and Oman from February 10 to 12. India-Israel ties have visibly warmed since 2014 when Modi came to power. Several threats have been neutralised due to the cooperation between the Indian security agencies and its counterparts, he said without going into any further details. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The Prime Minister will visit UAE and Oman from February 10 to 12. India-Israel ties have visibly warmed since 2014 when Modi came to power. Several threats have been neutralised due to the cooperation between the Indian security agencies and its counterparts, he said without going into any further details. (more...)
Hong Kong's top court strikes down Joshua Wong prison sentence
- February 06, 2018
The ruling meant the three protest leaders walked free on Tuesday. The five judges, including a non-permanent foreign judge, Lord Leonard Hoffmann, said in the judgment that they had "quashed the sentences of imprisonment" by the Court of Appeal. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The ruling meant the three protest leaders walked free on Tuesday. The five judges, including a non-permanent foreign judge, Lord Leonard Hoffmann, said in the judgment that they had "quashed the sentences of imprisonment" by the Court of Appeal. (more...)
Ecuador Voters Seem Set to Block Former President's Return to Power
- February 06, 2018
Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access. That is a victory for its main proponent, current President Lenin Moreno , and a reversal for Mr. The change would prevent former President Rafael Correa , who held office for a decade, from returning to power. Since the passage of the referendum, Correa will no longer be allowed to run for president in the 2021 election. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access. That is a victory for its main proponent, current President Lenin Moreno , and a reversal for Mr. The change would prevent former President Rafael Correa , who held office for a decade, from returning to power. Since the passage of the referendum, Correa will no longer be allowed to run for president in the 2021 election. (more...)
Germany To Pay €2556 Each To 25000 Algerian Holocaust Victims
- February 06, 2018
It is estimated that 25,000 Algerian holocaust survivors are living around the world today; the compensation being available to any Jewish person residing in Algeria between July 1940 and November 1942, and suffered from Nazi persecution. The Claims Conference intends to send direct mail to known survivors in countries other than France explaining the details of their eligibility for compensation. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
It is estimated that 25,000 Algerian holocaust survivors are living around the world today; the compensation being available to any Jewish person residing in Algeria between July 1940 and November 1942, and suffered from Nazi persecution. The Claims Conference intends to send direct mail to known survivors in countries other than France explaining the details of their eligibility for compensation. (more...)
Ben Youngs injury forces Eddie Jones to turn to new options
- February 06, 2018
England will continue their pursuit of a record-breaking third consecutive Six Nations title without Ben Youngs after the scrum-half was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Exeter Chiefs front-rower Luke Cowan-Dickie has also been included. England coach Eddie Jones said it looked as if it was a ligament injury. "And they're only going to get quicker". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
England will continue their pursuit of a record-breaking third consecutive Six Nations title without Ben Youngs after the scrum-half was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Exeter Chiefs front-rower Luke Cowan-Dickie has also been included. England coach Eddie Jones said it looked as if it was a ligament injury. "And they're only going to get quicker". (more...)
Hamstring injury rules McGuigan out of Scotland's match against France
- February 06, 2018
First, the No 9 delayed his pass a second too long at the halfway line, allowing opposite number Gareth Davies to intercept and streak away. It's definitely do-able, but we will have to be a step up again. 'They were either passing decisions that put players in hard positions, or some of the set-piece and lineout didn't function as well as we know it can. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
First, the No 9 delayed his pass a second too long at the halfway line, allowing opposite number Gareth Davies to intercept and streak away. It's definitely do-able, but we will have to be a step up again. 'They were either passing decisions that put players in hard positions, or some of the set-piece and lineout didn't function as well as we know it can. (more...)
China Set to Block and Ban Cryptocurrency Exchanges Including Foreign Platforms
- February 06, 2018
In addition to the crackdown on OTC and P2P trading platforms, the government has also issued warnings about foreign trading/exchange services. "ICOs and virtual currency trading did not completely withdraw from China following the official ban", the article said , according to SCMP. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In addition to the crackdown on OTC and P2P trading platforms, the government has also issued warnings about foreign trading/exchange services. "ICOs and virtual currency trading did not completely withdraw from China following the official ban", the article said , according to SCMP. (more...)
Aldi recalls frozen vegetables after rat found inside one pack
- February 06, 2018
Pat Bateman , 60, had just fed her two-year-old granddaughter lunch and was putting the bag back in the freezer when she noticed something "out of place" in the pack. It just looked like half a rat. The grandmother-of-five complained to the German supermarket chain which offered her a meager £30 compensation, before increasing it to £500. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Pat Bateman , 60, had just fed her two-year-old granddaughter lunch and was putting the bag back in the freezer when she noticed something "out of place" in the pack. It just looked like half a rat. The grandmother-of-five complained to the German supermarket chain which offered her a meager £30 compensation, before increasing it to £500. (more...)
Ireland flanker Van der Flier to miss rest of season
- February 06, 2018
Johnny Sexton's last-gasp drop-goal sealed Ireland's dramatic win over Les Bleus, who had almost stolen victory thanks to Teddy Thomas' stunning solo try. Andrew Conway is set to miss this weekend's match against Italy, as he continues to rehab an inflamed knee. Schmidt's men have three home games - against the Italians, Wales and Scotland - before the keenly anticipated match on 17 March against England at Twickenham which could decide the winners of the tournament. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Johnny Sexton's last-gasp drop-goal sealed Ireland's dramatic win over Les Bleus, who had almost stolen victory thanks to Teddy Thomas' stunning solo try. Andrew Conway is set to miss this weekend's match against Italy, as he continues to rehab an inflamed knee. Schmidt's men have three home games - against the Italians, Wales and Scotland - before the keenly anticipated match on 17 March against England at Twickenham which could decide the winners of the tournament. (more...)
Saakashvili may face extradition after losing Ukraine court appeal
- February 06, 2018
The Administrative Court of Appeals said on February 5 that a January 3 decision by another court, which in turn had upheld a previous ruling, remained unchanged. Saakashvili resigned from his post of mayor of Odessa saying he could not fight the enablement of corruption in his district by Kyiv. In July 2017, Poroshenko stripped Saakashvili of his Ukrainian citizenship while he was overseas. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The Administrative Court of Appeals said on February 5 that a January 3 decision by another court, which in turn had upheld a previous ruling, remained unchanged. Saakashvili resigned from his post of mayor of Odessa saying he could not fight the enablement of corruption in his district by Kyiv. In July 2017, Poroshenko stripped Saakashvili of his Ukrainian citizenship while he was overseas. (more...)
Israel starts issuing deportation notices to African migrants amid criticism
- February 06, 2018
On Sunday, Israel handed out eviction notices. Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros is driving the campaign against Israel's plan to deport some 20,000 African migrants, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 4. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
On Sunday, Israel handed out eviction notices. Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros is driving the campaign against Israel's plan to deport some 20,000 African migrants, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 4. (more...)
Hong Kong, China stocks open sharply lower after Wall Street slide
- February 06, 2018
Checking in on some valuation rankings, China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (SEHK:308) has a Value Composite score of 39. The score is also determined by change in gross margin and change in asset turnover. These ratios consist of EBITDA Yield, FCF Yield, Liquidity, and Earnings Yield. China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (SEHK:308) has a current ERP5 Rank of 8498. (more...)
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- February 06, 2018
Checking in on some valuation rankings, China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (SEHK:308) has a Value Composite score of 39. The score is also determined by change in gross margin and change in asset turnover. These ratios consist of EBITDA Yield, FCF Yield, Liquidity, and Earnings Yield. China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (SEHK:308) has a current ERP5 Rank of 8498. (more...)
Trump 'disappointed' by McFarland ambassador nomination…
- February 06, 2018
Former US deputy national security advisor KT McFarland withdrew her nomination to be ambassador to Singapore, in a move that left President Donald Trump "disappointed". McFarland, a former Fox News personality, made no mention of the situation in her letter to Trump requesting her withdraw her nomination. "K.T. served my administration with distinction". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Former US deputy national security advisor KT McFarland withdrew her nomination to be ambassador to Singapore, in a move that left President Donald Trump "disappointed". McFarland, a former Fox News personality, made no mention of the situation in her letter to Trump requesting her withdraw her nomination. "K.T. served my administration with distinction". (more...)
Military helicopter disappears off Taiwan east coast
- February 06, 2018
The helicopter arrived at Orquideas from the city of Taitung, located in the southeast of Taiwan, at 11.09 p.m., and took off at 11.48 p.m., but lost contact three minutes later. A pilot who is familiar with the terrain near Lanyu said there was a lot of turbulence in the area, which made taking off and landing hard. Family members of some of those on board witnessed the helicopter lift off and then suddenly plummet into the sea. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The helicopter arrived at Orquideas from the city of Taitung, located in the southeast of Taiwan, at 11.09 p.m., and took off at 11.48 p.m., but lost contact three minutes later. A pilot who is familiar with the terrain near Lanyu said there was a lot of turbulence in the area, which made taking off and landing hard. Family members of some of those on board witnessed the helicopter lift off and then suddenly plummet into the sea. (more...)
Italy promotes under-21 coach to run national team
- February 06, 2018
The Azzurri have been without a coach since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked following a playoff loss to Sweden in November that ruled out of the World Cup for the first time in six decades. "As Conte reiterated the other day, he wants to continue working as a coach on a day-by-day basis at club level for at least the next 18 months, the length of his Chelsea contract, so he has pulled out of the running". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The Azzurri have been without a coach since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked following a playoff loss to Sweden in November that ruled out of the World Cup for the first time in six decades. "As Conte reiterated the other day, he wants to continue working as a coach on a day-by-day basis at club level for at least the next 18 months, the length of his Chelsea contract, so he has pulled out of the running". (more...)
J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade at army camp in Pulwama
- February 06, 2018
Sources said the terrorists attacked the Rashtriya Rifles camp in Kakpora with a grenade around 8.30pm. The Indian soldiers have retaliated to the attack. However, the grenade hit the outer-wall of the camp and exploded without causing any damage. "The module has confessed to having carried out grenade attacks in Pampore and Awantipora areas of Pulwama district", said a police officer, who doesn't want to be identified. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Sources said the terrorists attacked the Rashtriya Rifles camp in Kakpora with a grenade around 8.30pm. The Indian soldiers have retaliated to the attack. However, the grenade hit the outer-wall of the camp and exploded without causing any damage. "The module has confessed to having carried out grenade attacks in Pampore and Awantipora areas of Pulwama district", said a police officer, who doesn't want to be identified. (more...)
Father and son arrested transporting $1 million in drugs
- February 06, 2018
The sheriff's office said the men were arrested about 10 a.m., following a search of their truck prompted by what was described as suspicious behavior. With a warrant in hand, authorities did a more thorough search of the contents of the truck. A subsequent search Sunday afternoon found 210 pounds of raw marijuana, 5 pounds of THC wax or shatter (a processed, concentrated form of the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) and 8 grams of methamphetamine. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The sheriff's office said the men were arrested about 10 a.m., following a search of their truck prompted by what was described as suspicious behavior. With a warrant in hand, authorities did a more thorough search of the contents of the truck. A subsequent search Sunday afternoon found 210 pounds of raw marijuana, 5 pounds of THC wax or shatter (a processed, concentrated form of the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) and 8 grams of methamphetamine. (more...)
German Police Group Calls for Decriminalizing Cannabis
- February 06, 2018
Given that, the BDK calls for the "complete decriminalization of cannabis use", Schulz said. Mr Schulz argues that this stigmatizes people and "allows criminal careers to start". "For safety reasons, driving a motor vehicle must not take place in an alcoholic or any other intoxicated state", the official concluded. In March past year, German authorities partially authorized the use of marijuana for medical purposes but explicitly underlined that this does not mean legalizing it for other ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Given that, the BDK calls for the "complete decriminalization of cannabis use", Schulz said. Mr Schulz argues that this stigmatizes people and "allows criminal careers to start". "For safety reasons, driving a motor vehicle must not take place in an alcoholic or any other intoxicated state", the official concluded. In March past year, German authorities partially authorized the use of marijuana for medical purposes but explicitly underlined that this does not mean legalizing it for other ... (more...)
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