Nairobi Governor Sonko to face accuser in court

Sonko was convicted in 1998 and sentenced to a six-month jail term or a Sh200,000 fine.

Pastor Kanyari: Plant a seed in order to be blessed

He tells congregation that the rich are blessed because they know how to give.

Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch

The question on many lips now is if chief executive Carrie Lam will reach out.

Special report: We need more than GDP growth (part 1)

Why measuring GDP is not enough.

Cops accused of flouting laws by sourcing unlawful R6.9m donations | The Star

SAPS allegedly received Police Day gifts and sponsorships with the national commissioner’s approval

BBC goes to war with Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister hints the TV licence fee could be SCRAPPED as he says it doesn't 'make sense in the long term'

Boris Johnson said he was looking at whether it made long-term sense to impose a £154.50 annual levy on all homes with TV sets. Dominic Cummings is leading a review of the BBC's funding.

Yediyurappa sustains power ; BJP won 12 out of 15 seats in by election

Chief Minister Yediyurappa can sustain power as BJP sweep out 12 of the 15 seats in by-election In Karnataka.  BJP required six more seats to cross the magic line to form government in the 277 seat state assembly. The party won 12 seats, a whopping majority to form government.

5 Cryptocurrency Trading Tips (By a Trader)

The difference between an unprofitable or slightly profitable trader, and a wildly profitable cryptocurrency trader, are often just a few tiny tweaks to the trader’s mentality and strategy.

Ex-VP Wamalwa’s son dies in Kitale

Family suspects Makali died of diabetes complications.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell 'plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV'

The British socialite (pictured with Epstein) accused of procuring young girls for the paedophile financier, wants to defend the Duke of York after his disastrous Newsnight interview.

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak's Trailer To Release Tomorrow On World Human Rights Day

The Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak is a true-life story based on acid attack survival and has already created a buzz before its release! The trailer of the movie is all set to release tomorrow i.e., December 10, 2019.

Madhuri Dixit To Debut On OTT With Karan Johar’s Family Drama

Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her OTT debut with Netflix show - a family drama, which will be produced by Karan Johar. The actress says that she is extremely excited about it.

Takeover bids intensify for Just Eat food app

Prosus increases its cash offer for the food delivery firm.

Thalapathy 64: Vijay Mania Runs Wild In This Awesome Video From Shoot Location

In an exciting development, a superb video from the shoot location of Vijays eagerly awaited film Thalapathy 64 is going viral for all the right reasons. In it, the Mersal star is seen greeting his well-wishers, giving them a reason to rejoice.

‘Time is ticking for action on antimicrobial resistance’

PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- Korea is hosting an international meeting to fight the rising public health threat of drug resistance.The seventh session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission task force on antimicrobial resistance kicked off Monday in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, to be held for five days through Friday.In 2015, the World Health Assembly adopted a global action plan to tackle the trend of antimicrob...

National Assembly suspends voting on fast-tracked reform bills

The National Assembly decided Monday to suspend voting on fiercely contested fast-tracked bills, including election and prosecutorial reforms, and postpone its plenary session until Tuesday. National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang drew the floor leaders of three major parties -- the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, Liberty Korea Party and minor conservative Bareunmirae Party -- to the agreement, following the e...

I'm A Celebrity: Kate Garraway, 52, shows off her jungle weight loss in a scarlet playsuit after losing a STONE in just three weeks

She admitted to doing a double take when she saw her svelte post-jungle figure. And Kate showcased her impressive one stone weight loss as she greeted the I'm A Celeb finalists.

I'm A Celebrity's Jacqueline Jossa becomes the FIRST winner to cancel ALL live TV interviews amid reports husband Dan Osborne had a 'threesome' (so will this be the end of the road for the couple?)

l'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa has become the first winner to EVER cancel live TV interviews after Chloe Ayling's claims she had a threesome with her husband in 2018.

Volvo XC40 Recharge – EV influenced by Tesla Model 3

Volvo's first electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, wouldn't have been the same if it wasn't for the arrival of the Tesla Model 3. Volvo's chief technology

12 LGUs receive DOH-Calabarzon’s Gintong DALOY award

The Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon recently awarded the first “Gintong DALOY” (Damayan para sa Aksyong Linis, Oportunidad at Yamang pangkalusugan) Award to 12 local government units (LGUs) in Quezon province.

You're kitten me! Hilarious pictures prove how cats can squeeze into the most awkward spaces in the quest for the perfect resting spot

Cats are known to have a mind of their own, and these pictures prove just how determined our feline friends are to get their own way.

Raila: Leave 2022 poll talk out of BBI

He says the top priority for him and Uhuru is to cure electoral anxiety.

Hontiveros renews call for hospitals to comply with anti-deposit law

Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday renewed her call for all hospitals to comply with the anti-hospital deposit law, warning that those who continue violating it would be penalized.

Three things we learnt from EPL

This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.

Three things we learnt from EPL

This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.

PPP forum on exporting smart transport infra to be held

A forum on public-private partnerships for the export of smart technology-based public transport infrastructure is set to be held in Seoul on Thursday, the Seoul City government said Monday.  Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the forum will look at emerging trends in smart transport systems, Seoul’s smart transport policies and the municipality’s support for private companies looking to br...

Betis legend sets new La Liga record

The previous record had stood for 55 years.

Secret love story between Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin takes place in North Korea

The new tvN drama “Crash Landing on You,” starring seasoned actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, features a secret romance across the border between South and North Korea. The fantasy-romance drama begins as Yoon Se-ri, heiress of a South Korean conglomerate, accidently lands in North Korea while paragliding, and meets Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean commissioned officer.  Yoon, played by Son, soon falls in...

Cracks on Njoro interchange worry motorists

KeNHA allays fears that cracks pose danger to motorists.

Consumer Watch: What Consumer Act says about sales of ‘old’ cars | IOL News

It seems dealerships can pretty much do as they please, flouting the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

ONGAJI: Curbing gender based violence starts with us

We should stop this habit of burying our heads under the sand anytime a person is attacked

Chris Panayiotou's father shot dead in Uitenhage, assistant raped | IOL News

Uitenhage police are investigating after the father of convicted murderer Christopher Panayiotou was shot dead in the early hours of Monday morning.

Kenya spent Sh437m in Amina's lobby for AU job

Kenya spent Sh437.7 million in its failed bid to capture the African Union Commission chairmanship.

KITOTO: My wife is a serial cheater but says I don’t trust her

The foundation one lays is key to the performance of any relationship.

Taking shame out of periods for women with disabilities

Lizzie's campaigns aim at making the disabled visible so that their issues can be addressed.

N. Korea blasts Trump's warning, says it has nothing more to lose

North Korea has nothing more to lose, a senior Pyongyang official said Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the communist nation could lose everything if it engages in hostile acts.Kim Yong-chol, a former North Korean nuclear negotiator, made the remarks in a statement carried by the North's Korean Central News Agency, stressing that the U.S. should think about how to keep the two countries from clas...

Man held for raping, smashing head with stone of 5-year-old tribal girl in Maharashtra's Nagpur

The body of the girl, who was missing since December 6, was found on an agriculture farm in Linga village in Kalmeshwar taluka, some 25 kms away from Nagpur.

Brave woman fights FGM in Kwale

Rehema Nandito has campaigned against the illegal practice since 2013.

GALLERY: Aston Martin DBX SUV at St Athan factory

As you've probably read by now, Aston Martin has opened its doors to its new factory in St Athan, Wales, and yours truly was there to provide you with

Indonesia’s export ban can boost nickel exports from the Philippines to China, says GlobalData

Nickel is mined from many sources around the world and is presently used for stainless steel, nonferrous alloys, electroplating, alloy...Read More...

NHS recruitment exec, 39, hanged himself four days before Christmas after developing alcohol problem from drinking socially with friends

Steven Davis-D'Cruz, 39, who earned £80,000 a year recruiting NHS staff, developed an alcohol problem while drinking socially with friends,an inquest in Stockport, Greater Manchester heard.

Hotel pilferers set their sights on MATTRESSES as five-star establishments find luxury 'rain-effect' showers, TVs and artwork are also vanishing along with their bathrobes

The luxury beds are worth so much and are filled with so much technology, like memory foam and temperature controls, that they have become a target for thieves, a survey has revealed.

Abraham emerges as Chelsea's talisman

He already has 11 Premier League goals this season

Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000

Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.

What looming doping ban would mean for Russia

Football and Formula One events in Russia would be exempt.

'Channel 4 want a younger presentation team, so I had to go': Peter Purves, 80, tells GMB he was 'stunned' to lose Crufts presenting role after 41 years as Piers Morgan launches a campaign to keep him on the dog show coverage

Peter Purves (pictured today), 80, found out this week he is to be axed from the nearly 70-year-old British TV show which he has nurtured for more than half its life.

[Graphic News] Majority of Americans see North Korea as enemy: poll

　A majority of Americans view North Korea as an enemy, a recent survey showed, putting the communist nation atop a list of countries in terms of enemy perceptions.　The poll of 1,500 people, carried out last month by the London-based research data group YouGov and the Economist magazine, showed that 56 percent of Americans consider North Korea to be an enemy of the United States, up from 51 percent in August. 　The ...

Not a single citizen will be allowed to turn a refugee due to NRC, CAB: Mamata

Giving assurances that NRC and CAB will be never allowed in Bengal as long as the TMC is in power, Banerjee said NRC and CAB are both two sides of a coin.

WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus

From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.

Let's discuss BBI, not fight

Many Kenyans are simply intolerant of ideas outside their tribal ideology and act on the slightest information.

'Divorce tourism' laws could be scrapped following seven-year legal battle between Scottish aristocrat and his wife after she brought her £10,000-a-month claim to a 'more favourable' English court

The UK Government has been granted permission to intervene in a row over maintenance involving Scottish aristocrat Charles Villiers (pictured with his new partner Heidi Innes), 56, and his wife Emma.

Explainer: Your rights in a PSV

As a PSV passenger you have rights that are enforceable

Beaming Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts chat to pupils in Vietnam ahead of conference on girls' education in Malaysia

Julia Roberts is travelling to Kuala Lumpur with Obama for the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific convening in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

FTC to probe ‘slave’ contracts of Korean esports players

Amid the recent controversy over unfair contracts of young professional esports players in South Korea, the Fair Trade Commission on Monday pledged to comb through the relevant regulations and examine all contracts.Currently, the watchdog is undertaking preliminary inspections of Korea e-Sports Association’s standard contract and a full-fledged review of major esports teams will begin as soon as possible, a FTC...

Prelates hail Tagle’s appointment to a Vatican post

Catholic prelates welcomed the appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle of Manila to a Vatican post, saying it was a

Heat find a Herro in Bulls win

Herro scored 27 points for Miami.

Labour's 100-day plan to take Britain back to the Seventies: John McDonnell boasts party will trigger £200billion mass nationalisation of water, energy, rail and broadband within WEEKS of entering government

John McDonnell is pledging that kicking off huge plans for the state to take ownership of water, energy, rail and even broadband will be a key priority in the party's first 100 days.

WATCH: Rain, floods wreak havoc throughout City of Tshwane | Pretoria News

Many roads are flooded causing traffic congestion and frustration among motorists

Retired cop killed in QC buy-bust

Anti-scalawag operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) killed early Monday morning a recently retired policeman in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City.

Boutique owner is stunned to receive an order for a £111 blue vegan scarf from Buckingham Palace - after it emerged the Queen has shunned fur

Jenny Mason, who runs 100 per cent vegan, PETA approved, The Haven Home Interiors in Cheshire, was thrilled to receive the order from the Palace for the £111 blue faux fur stole.

Yuletide Social Assistance Program to be established for barangay execs, workers

In appreciation of their hard work in providing frontline government services, President Duterte has called for the establishment of a “Yuletide Social Assistance Program” for barangay officials and workers this year.

Extinction Rebellion protesters in hi-vis jackets GLUE themselves to concrete blocks outside Leicester Square tube station as they campaign against air pollution in the latest of their '12 Days Of Crisis' stunts

As part of the group's latest stunt, a number of activists in gas masks, hard hats and hi-viz jackets have glued themselves to concrete blocks, on Cranbourne Street, in central London.

Father, 66, and daughter, 33, enjoy pint together minutes after judge spares pair jail over alcohol-fuelled pub brawl

Robert Stott, 66, and Anne-Marie (pictured), 33, had their celebratory drink in a bar near a Manchester court after they apologised to a judge for threatening a publican who had barred them in Stockport.

‘Public will punish those who go against popular mandate’ PM on Kart’ka bypoll results

‘The people of Karnataka have ensured that the Congress or  the JD(S) will not be able to betray them.’ The words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after BJP whisked of 12 seats of the 15 in the by poll elections   in Karnataka.

Ranveer Singh Kisses Shahid Kapoor On The Cheek And Shuts Down Rumours Of Cold War!

When Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor worked together in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis magnum opus Padmaavat, there was rumours about their on-screen rivalry spilling into real life as well.

Earthquake strikes Tuscany, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing into the streets

Mayors of towns in the area near the Appennine mountains known as Mugello said there were no injuries from the pre-dawn quake but pictures of cracked buildings flooded social media.

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.

Sushmita Sen Returns to Bollywood After 10 Years; Calls It Second Innings

Sushmita Sen took to Instagram on Monday to reveal about her second innings to Bollywood. She is all set to return to the screen after a long break of almost 10 years.

Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'

Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.

Kartik Aaryan: I Have Been In A Relationship And Got Attracted To Someone Else

Kartik Aaryan is indeed in a happy place as both his work and love life are in the headlines! In his recent tete-a-tete with a media portal, when Kartik was quizzed if he has been attracted to someone else, while being in a relationship, he actor rather gave a startling reply and said Yes.

Wa Iria party wants Helb loans waived

Mwangi urges Helb to stop charging interest on student loans.

Flying along Kenyan coastline now risky

Met department warns aviation industry as cyclonic activities take place.

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen on the brink of reaching top spot in Premier League Fantasy Football as he climbs to SIXTH in table of over seven million people thanks to Jamie Vardy and Mohamed Salah

The Norwegian's team, named Kjell Ankedal, has risen to sixth out of 7 million players worldwide after a gameweek where captaining Mohamed Salah paid off with a 26-point return.

Sonko no-show in Voi

Sources at the Voi court also said they were expecting Sonko to appear and face charges

Sonakshi Sinha's Cute Birthday Wish For Father Shatrughan Sinha Proves She's A Daddy's Girl!

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha turns a year older today. On his 73th birthday, his daughter Sonakshi Sinha dropped a cute birthday wish for him on her Instagram page.

Useful tips and tricks to deal with load shedding | IOL News

As South Africans brace for a dark festive season, experts have offered useful tips and tricks to help deal with ongoing load shedding.

Deadline looms for comments on plan to expand paid street parking in Cape Town | Cape Argus

Cape Town residents have been reminded to comment on a proposal to expand the areas subjected to paid street parking.

Nell Gifford who co-founded Giffords Circus dies from breast cancer aged 46 - leaving behind nine-year-old twins

Circus creator Nell Gifford, from Wiltshire, passed away on Sunday 8th December surrounded by family 'both immediate and circus'at the age of 46 after a longstanding battle with breast cancer.

Be a freewheeler! It's 50 years since Easy Rider, but the route the characters rode, from LA to New Orleans, still offers a unique insight into the soul of America

Easy Rider turned actors Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper into the coolest superstars on the planet in 1969. Jeremy Taylor hops on a Harley and rides the road their characters took - the epic Route 66.

Photos: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur And Abhishek Bachchan Party Together

Bollywood heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Abhishek Bachchan were seen partying together at an intimate dinner on Sunday night.

'Top four in sight for Manchester United'

United are unbeaten in five Premier League matches.

Sharmila Tagore's 75th Birthday Celebrations: Saif, Kareena & Taimur Take Her On A Tiger Safari

Bollywoods diva Sharmila Tagore celebrated her 75th birthday yesterday (Sunday) with her family in a rather unique way. The actress rang in her special day in Ranthambore with a jungle safari and we bring you some pictures from the fun trip.

Jo Swinson reveals she has been advised to wear 'lower cut tops' amid fears that the Lib Dem campaign is failing to win over voters

Jo Swinson said the extraordinary tip was among a welter of 'unsolicited advice' she has received on how to revive her flagging campaign.

Cardinal Tagle gets new Vatican post

Pope Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

Russia are banned from all international sport for next four years over doping failures... but they could still farcically be allowed to compete at Qatar 2022 as 'NEUTRALS'

Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

Gauteng's multibillion-rand strategy to end hunger in the province | The Star

MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the strategy will provide solid services that will move them from dependency to independence.

One person, one gun: Govt moves further changes to Arms Amendment Bill

The further amendment to the Bill seeks to provide special status for sportspersons. 'Many suggestions were received. I have moved an official amendment in this regard also,' he said. The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on November 29.

Vijay-Shankar Movie On Cards? Director Opens Up

A film from Vijay-Shankar combo is definitely on cards and the director recently opened up regarding such a possible project

Anti-apartheid activist Ben Turok dies, aged 92 | IOL News

Former anti-apartheid activist and economics professor Ben Turok had died, his family confirmed on Monday morning.

Guardiola: City have to improve

City are 14 points behind leaders Liverpool.

Disabled mother, 51, and her nine-year-old autistic son face a homeless Christmas after Hoover tumble dryer blaze destroyed their flat

Lisa Camilleri, 51, from Shenley, Hertfordshire, was waiting for the three-year-old Hoover dryer to finish its cycle last month when she heard a 'loud bang' and her electricity tripped.

Thrifty father-of-three reveals how he saves £2,000 a year and even gets money off his utility bills - just by scanning his supermarket receipts

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Chatfield, 39, from Deal in Kent, funded a family holiday to Disneyland Florida, after saving £2,000 through cashback on supermarket shopping apps and special offers.

Karnataka By-polls Results: 11 rebels labelled defectors by their parties win again on BJP seats

Congress won two seats, Janata Dal Secular (JDS) drew a blank while a BJP rebel won as an Independent candidate.

Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut

Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.

Wada bans Russia from international competitions

The ruling means Russian athletes will still be allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics as neutrals.

The case against Mike Sonko

A breakdown of the specific charges the Nairobi governor faced.

What Christmas at Sandringham is REALLY like: From 'viciously competitive' board games to Prince Philip's 'very strong' cocktails, experts reveal how the royal celebrations are 'wonderfully relaxed'

Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas, which aired last night on Channel 5, revealed that royal celebrations at the Norfolk estate are a lot more relaxed than you might imagine.

'Once bitten twice shy': Arlene Foster warns Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on DUP support after the election as she demands written guarantees there will not be customs checks between the UK and Northern Ireland after Brexit

Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on the DUP's support unless he provides them with cast iron guarantees relating to his Brexit deal.

Moment 'drunken' British tourist steals a coach in Benidorm and goes on a wild two-mile, high-speed wrecking spree

The vehicle was taken from a depot on the outskirts of Benidorm where it had been left for the night before being driven at speed through the holiday resort.

Why Klopp never doubted Keita's quality

Klopp said he never questioned the player's quality.

Extraordinary scenes in court as woman who was drugged and raped while she was asleep is called 's**t' by her attacker's girlfriend

A woman who was drugged and sexually assaulted by her flatmate in her Gold Coast unit was called a s**t in court by her attacker's girlfriend on Monday. 

[Pankaj Mishra] India’s problems bigger than Modi

A new narrative about India is suddenly emerging. Until very recently, India appeared to be a great democracy as well as a rising economic power, a potential partner of the West in its policy of containing China. Writing in Time magazine in 2015, no less a moral and political authority than Barack Obama hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India’s “reformer-in-chief” who “reflects the dynami...

Almarai names Majed Nofal as CEO

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Board of Directors of Almarai Company announced the appointment of Majed Mazen Nofal as the company’s new CEO. The decision will be effective starting from the beginning of January 2020, according to a company statement to …

UPDATE: Five dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano | IOL News

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like ...

Earl of Yarmouth and his wife who were 'evicted' from the family's £85million estate by his aunt and parents reveals he 'regrets' the bitter row because his siblings are no longer speaking to him

The Earl and Countess of Yarmouth have defended their decision to speak out against his family, after claiming they evicted him following a fallout in the summer.

Will Yash Dub For Himself In KGF: Chapter 2's Tamil Version?

Yash will be next seen in KGF: Chapter 2 and the film will be releasing in Tamil as well. Now, audiences are eager to know whether he will dub for himself in the Tamil version of the upcoming well.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Shahpur sector of Poonch district

According to reports, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Shahpur Sector of J&K's Poonch district.

‘Ghost ship' of Sutton Hoo to sail again: Anglo-Saxon vessel found in Suffolk 80 years ago will be rebuilt from 3D computer models to explore the origins of English seafaring

In its Suffolk-based burial mound - thought the resting place of King Rædwald - only the impression of the ship and its iron rivets remained, the timber having long rotted away.

Meet the real-life 'hot priest': Married vicar's rugged good looks wins him 116,500 Instagram followers and comparisons with Fleabag hunk Andrew Scott

Rev Chris Lee (pictured), 36, from London, posts '60-second sermons' to his 116,500 fans. The married father of two is adamant they follow him for the power of the gospels and not due to his looks.

Aspire Mining signs MoU on Ovoot coking coal project in Mongolia

Aspire Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinosteel MECC to develop Mongolia’s Ovoot coking coal project.

A look inside Intare Arena in Kigali

The facility was built to spur Rwanda's meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions (MICE) segment

Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects

We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.

Advanced Petrochemical proposes SAR 0.65/shr dividends

Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Advanced Petrochemical Company has recommended the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 at SAR 0.65 per share, equivalent to 6.5% of the share’s par value. During a …

JNU protest: Police resort to lathicharge after clash with students

Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students during protest march over fee hike.

Boy, two, is regularly mistaken for a DOLL because of a rare condition that causes his skin to shed every day

WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: Michal Winton, from Derby, has harlequin ichthyosis which causes plates of thick dry skin. His mother said strangers are surprised to see he is a real boy when he moves.

Thai cops' high suicide rates prompt reforms

SHOCKING statistics have revealed a high rate of suicide among the police in Thailand.

Shocking moment woman grabs a reveller by her hair and slams her backwards onto the street during furious row outside cocktail bar

The incident took place on Saturday night in Northampton during an altercation between women outside a cocktail bar on Gold Street. A thud is heard as the woman's head hits the tarmac.

Double trouble! Grandmother, 93, and her grandson, 27, take Instagram by storm with hilarious costume scenes including Toy Story and Ancient Rome

Pauline 'Granny' Kana and Ross Smith, from Ohio, have amassed 2.7million Instagram followers and 892,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to their amusing matching costumes.

Move over, Villanelle! Ruth Wilson's His Dark Materials character steals the crown for most stylish TV villain with her vintage-inspired wardrobe full of jewel-tone dresses and luxurious satin

Viewers of BBC1's His Dark Materials have taken to Twitter to praise the wardrobe of chief baddie Mrs Coulter (Ruth Wilson), hailing it 'the best thing on TV'.

OPM gives 28,000 kgs of rice to elderly women, persons living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 1,400 elderly women and Persons Living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu municipality have received 28,000 kilograms of rice from the office of the prime minister. Denis Owachgiu Nono, the Community Services Secretary Gulu Municipal council, says each of the four divisions has 350 beneficiaries. Nono, who is …

Panda mother rocks her two-month-old cub to sleep by simply jiggling her belly

The adorable footage shows female cub Cheng Feng lying on her stomach on top of her mother Cheng Da while dozing off in the steady rhythm at a breeding centre in Chengdu, China.

Piglet study shows probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys

The team from the Universities of Bristol and Reading found that 28-day old piglets produced very different levels of immune cells, antibodies and other immune-associated molecules depending on their sex, contradicting previous evidence suggesting that the difference in immunity begins during puberty.

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: Full list of winners from BJP, Congress, JDS

The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the party after its setback in Maharashtra.

Ataa Educational profits down 5%

Riyadh – Mubasher: Ataa Educational Company reported a 5% year-on-year (YoY) decline in profits during the three-month period ending 31 October 2019. Net profits after Zakat and tax amounted to SAR 16.25 million between August and October 2019, …

Rock collapse at gold mine in South Africa kills four workers

A rock fall at the Village Main Reef’s Tau Lekoa gold mine in Orkney, North West province of South Africa, has claimed the lives of four workers.

Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment

Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment.  Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.

Is Sangathamizhan A Hit Or Flop? Box Office Verdict Is Out!

Sangathamizhan, starring Vijay Sethupathi in lead role was one among the major releases of November. According to reports, the movie has not had a good outing at the box office.

Latest TRP Ratings: Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka Tops The Chart; Bigg Boss 13 And Dance Plus 5 Re-enter

The TRP/BARC ratings for Week 48 are out. Yeh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka has topped the TRP chart while Kundali Bhagya has dropped to the third spot. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has jumped to the second spot.

Almarai to distribute SAR 0.85/shr

Riyadh – Mubasher: Almarai Company’s Board of Directors has recommended distributing cash dividends to shareholders for 2019 at SAR 0.85 per share, equivalent to 8.5% of the share’s par value. The dividends will have a total amount of SAR 850 …

Partition on basis of religion: Amit Shah's jibe at Congress

Introducing the bill, Shah said the Congress 'divided' the country on the basis of religion that is why it was necessary to bring the bill.

Fighting corruption a government priority – Andanar

Fighting corruption remains an utmost priority of the Duterte administration to prevent an abusive culture of extortion and embezzlement as well as oppression of the people, a Palace official said Monday.

Cruel thieves steal a litter of six three-week-old American bulldog puppies worth around £6,000 from the home where they lived with their mother

The six pooches - who are just three weeks old - are too young to be away from their mother and will become ill without her. They were snatched from a property in Rochester, Kent, on Friday.

Tata Altroz first drive review

This is by far Tata’s best vehicle yet with the potential to take the fight to its rivals.

Court hostage is also part of state capture

Cartels subdue the legislature and pass laws that aim at securing their haven of rotten and unfair advantage to the detriment of the common good.

Saudi military training under review after US shooting

US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.

India police lauded for killing rape suspects

Crowds cheered the men's deaths and lauded "swift justice" by police.

Martires: One out of 40 households has had experience with corruption

Ombudsman Samuel Martires has revealed that one out of every 40 households in the country has had an experience with corruption activities.

Surrey residents are told to keep their windows closed and M3 junction is shut as emergency services deal with chemical spill

Surrey Police said officers were called to a private address in South Farm Lane in Lightwater at around 9am today.

Pensioner, 81, uncovered a Napoleonic sword in the same spot where he buried it as an 11-year-old because he was too afraid to take it back to his care home after discovering it in the woods

Peter Pike, 81, who grew up in a care home in Newton Abbot, first came across the mystery weapon in a scabbard while playing with friends in the woods.

An impressive BJP and a hopelessly divided Congress: Analysing the Karnataka by-poll

However the fact here is that the Congress has yet proven that in Karnataka no one defeats the party, but it ends up defeating itself.

N. Korean airline increases flights to Russia ahead of deadline for repatriation of workers

North Korea's national carrier has increased flights on a route between Pyongyang and Vladivostok as the deadline for the repatriation of North Korean workers draws near, sources said Monday.Air Koryo increased the number of weekly flights connecting the two cities to five from the previous two this week, according to Vladivostok International Airport. The change is set to last until Dec. 20. The increase appare...

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday, in a much-anticipated summit in Paris.

Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992

A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday.

NTV to air acclaimed 'Top Story' show

The show returns for its third season this December

Saudi eateries rid of double entrances

Required entrances for single men and another for women and families now lifted.

Citizenship bill introduced; Bill is not 0.001% against minorities, Amit Shah

He said Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be benefited from the bill as ‘they have not faced religious prosecution’.

SIPCHEM plans 10% share purchase as treasury shares

Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) has recommended purchasing up to 10% of the company’s ordinary shares. The purchased shares will be held by SIPCHEM as treasury shares through cash balances or …

Female miners position themselves as gold mining takes shape in Mubende, Kassanda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Although women play a much bigger role in artisan and small-scale mining in Uganda, they are less recognized and generally get poor remunerations. Women in Mubende-Kassanda gold mines are striving to change the narrative as mining activities take shape in the area. A 2018 study conducted by Global Rights …

Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen

The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.

MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties

Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.

Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro

DAVAO CITY - The Province of Compostela Valley will soon have its new name after majority of its constituents agreed to ratify Republic Act 11297 renaming it to Davao de Oro.

Royal Family's Instagram shares archive footage of the Queen's first televised Christmas speech in 1957 as fans marvel over 'how young' she looked

The Royal Family's Instagram account has shared a throwback to the Queen's first televised speech in 1957. 

Have-a-go hero tries to stop shop robbery gang as they make their getaway - only to learn they were ACTORS making a film

Actors pretending to rob a store in Dorset were 'chased' by a resident who believed the scenes were real. Producers were filming action scenes in the village for the new indie horror film 'Perran'.

'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers

It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.

MUT murder accused: 'Zolile loved me more than her parents' | Daily News

Thabani Mzolo who is facing a charge of murder of Zolile Khumalo

Mother, 25, who was stabbed to death near her home 'while trying to break up a road rage fight' as police quiz man, 27, on suspicion of murder

The victim, named locally as Levi Davis, pictured, who is thought to be a mother-of-two, was knifed in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm.

#changethestory: Retribution poisons well of freedom | Cape Argus

This year was a traumatic year in which every imaginable political nightmare reared its ugly head, writes Lorenzo Davids.

Ayushmann Khurrana & Karan Johar To Team Up For Dharma Productions' Next?

Ayushmann Khurrana is reportedly all set to team up with Karan Johar, for Dharma Productions next venture. Read on...

Replacing the board won't fix crisis at Prasa, says Mbalula | IOL News

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the crisis at Prasa could not be solved by replacing the current board with a new one.

Lata Mangeshkar Is Back Home, Hale And Hearty!

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who was admitted to hospital from the past 28 days, has finally returned home.

These Stunning Clicks Of Kajal Aggarwal Are A Treat For Her Fans

Here is some sweet news for Kajal Aggarwal fans. In an exciting development, a couple of clicks from the Mersal star’s Goa vacation are going viral for all the right reasons. In them, she seen having a blast and living life to the fullest.

Jharkhand assembly polls: PM Modi cautions people against Congress

PM Modi, who was addressing a poll rally at Bokaro, compared Jharkhand to a youth attaining 19 years and its citizens its gaurdian and appealed to the people of the tribal state to vote for the BJP government for the second time in a row.

Samantha Akkineni On The Family Man Season 2: Can't Wait For A New Set Of Audience To See My Work

Samantha Akkineni will soon be playing a key role in Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayees web series The Family Man Season 2, and this has piqued the curiosity. During a recent event, the actress spoke about being a part of the show and said that she is excited about adding a new dimension to her career.

Prabhas Being Considered For Yet Another Pan-Indian Movie?

Reports suggest that Prabhas is being considered for yet another pan-Indian movie, which will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

QC councilors ask for longer work hours for traffic enforcers during Yuletide season

With the traffic congestion expected to worsen further this Yuletide Season, Quezon City officials have asked local traffic authorities to add two hours per shift to the schedules of the city’s traffic field enforcers to help lessen public inconvenience.

Ben Turok made sacrifices that helped SA attain freedom - Ramaphosa | IOL News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has mourned the loss of Struggle stalwart and former parliamentarian Professor Ben Turok.

González anticipates new dialogue between the federal and local governments

Washington Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González thinks the end of the tax benefit should be negotiated

Rate cap: Who between governor and banks will blink first?

Njoroge has a tough task of ensuring that in post rate capping regime, Wanjiku is protected from ravenous lenders

Thalaivar 168: Keerthy Suresh To Play The Female Lead Opposite Superstar Rajinikanth

It’s official now! Actress Keerthy Suresh has been roped in to share screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth in ‘Thalaivar 168’.

Uhuru is for us all, Ruto tells Kieleweke

Ruto asks Jubilee leaders to reject politics of hate, chaos and division.

Saif Ali Khan On Mean Comments During His First Few Auditions: 'People Felt I Looked Like A Girl'

In his latest interview with a leading entertainment portal, Saif Ali Khan opened up about how he had to battle different perceptions which were created for him during his initial days in the film industry.

EXCLUSIVE: Get off my man! Moment Raheem Sterling's fiancée Paige Milian SHOVES woman out the way as she twerks against Man City star at his Great Gatsby-themed 25th birthday

The England footballer was seen enjoying a 'twerk' with a mystery woman wearing a black dress until his fiancee Paige Milian barged the woman out of the way and danced with him herself.

Russia says 'no chance' of winning ban appeal

"This is a tragedy," said Ganus.

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Shahid Kapoor Reveals His Reaction While Watching Nani's 'Jersey': 'I Cried Four Times'

Recently at the red carpet of Star Screen Awards, Shahid Kapoor spoke about his upcoming film Jersey. The Kabir Singh actor also said that he is nervous to begin work on the film after the success of Kabir Singh.

Star Screen Awards 2019: Deepika Padukone Turns Heads In Brand New Avatar; Looks Wow On Red Carpet!

Take a look at the red carpet pictures from the Star Screen Awards 2019 that took place in Mumbai on December 8. Many Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Rekha, Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar made their presence felt at the do.

Inside the I'm A Celebrity wrap party: Chloe Madeley steals Jacqueline Jossa's crown as husband James Haskell calls Caitlyn Jenner his 'jungle wife' while stars let their hair down at boozy bash

The festivities were underway at this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! as the cast popped bottles of champagne and partied as their time in the jungle came to an end.

‘Universal Lego Sorter’ Uses AI to Recognize Any Lego Brick

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Sanofi to acquire US biotech firm Sythorx $2.5bn

Mubasher: Sanofi on Monday said it will take over US biotechnology company Synthorx in a cash deal that valued the latter at $2.5 billion.

New Zealand volcano: Island too 'dangerous' for rescuers | IOL News

New Zealand police said they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption that killed at least five people.

The Kapil Sharma Show: Dipannita Sharma Slams Kapil For Joking About Sanjay Dutt's 300 Girlfriends

The Kapil Sharma Show: Actress and model Dipannita Sharma slammed Kapil Sharma for joking about Sanjay Dutts 300 girlfriends. Tweeple agreed with the actress and lashed out at both Kapil and Sanjay for their insensitive jokes.

Heartbreaking video shows 'suicidal' deaf pensioner, 77, describe his desperate loneliness as he watches other residents talk and laugh at care home where he cannot make himself understood

John Skinner, 77, wants to be sent to a specialist homes for deaf OAPs in the UK but his local council have refused the request to move him from Oak Court Residential Care Home, Wolverhampton.

African governments struggle to turn around loss-making airlines

However, Ethiopian Airlines has bucked the trend.

16 Days of Activism: The effects of intimate partner violence | Cape Argus

Physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner is the most common form of violence experienced by South African women.

Man captured on video killing jumbo arraigned

Prosecutor requests court to deny the suspect cash bail.

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having …

Leading Saudi banks to maintain strong profitability – Moody’s

Riyadh – Mubasher: The three largest banks in Saudi Arabia, namely: National Commercial Bank (NCB), Al Rajhi Bank, and Saudi British Bank (SABB), are expected to maintain strong profitability and efficient cost structures, according to a report by …

Prosus increases its offer for Just Eat, with a new twist

The latest offer makes more sense and increases the chance of success.

Bitok gives ultimatum to Malkia Strikers trio

The qualifiers are set for January 2 to 10 in Cameroon.

Inside Video: What Break Up? Kartik Aaryan & Sara Ali Khan Are All Comfy At The Star Screen Awards

While no body knows the exact relationship status of Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, these latest inside videos from the Star Screen Awards will surely leave you rooting for them.

Palace cites Miss Universe PH bet for bringing ‘pride and glory to Filipino nation’

Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados has brought pride and glory to the Filipino nation despite failing to bag the Miss Universe crown, Malacañang said Monday.

New team to tackle stalled public transport services in Khayelitsha | Cape Argus

The Khayelitsha Development Forum has appointed its former chairperson Michael Benu to lead a task team to look into the state of public transport.

Hankook Tire CEO indicted on charges of bribery, embezzlement

Cho Hyun-bum, chief executive of Hankook Tire & Technology, South Korea's largest tire maker by sales, was indicted for taking bribes and embezzling corporate funds, prosecutors said Monday.Cho is suspected of receiving kickbacks worth around 600 million won (US$503,778) from subcontractors and siphoning off some 200 million won from Hankook's affiliated companies, according to the prosecutors' office. In January...

Dorcas Ajwang's burial set for December 20

The ceremony will take place at her home in Waondo, Suba North.

Task force submits 2nd set of proposed constitutional amendments to House panel

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Constitutional Reforms (Task Force CORE) insisted its proposed constitutional amendments will strengthen political parties as public institutions, prohibit turn-coatism (balimbing), make the anti-political dynasty provision of the Constitution self-executing, advocate for finance reform through the creation of a democracy fund, and extend the terms of local government officials to five years with one reelection.

'You can cut the atmosphere with a knife!' This Morning viewers accuse Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield of acting 'awkward' as they appear on TV for the first time amid feud claims

This Morning viewers have suggested hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby seemed 'awkward' as they appeared on TV for the first time amid feud claims.

The Daily Mail's annual wine awards: Thousands of bottles, whittled down by our expert panel to the 60 best-value wines on the high street right now

British drinks expert Matthew Jukes revealed the winners of this year's Daily Mail Wine Awards as selected across 20 distinct categories.

Man who threw tear gas in Wajir gets bail

His three accomplices are still at large.

Moment an out-of-control car screeches off the road before smashing into a wall and barrel-rolling into a front yard - but the driver escapes with only minor injuries

A black Ford Focus skidded off the road, flipping through the air before landing in a garden on a 30mph residential street in Redhill, Surrey, on Saturday. Witnesses are asked to come forward.

Tottenham Hotspur's £65,000-a-week football star Davinson Sanchez Mina must pay £276 after being caught speeding in his Land Rover

The Colombian defender (pictured), 23, was clocked on a speed camera driving his three-litre diesel Land Rover over the speed limit in London on February 2.

Task team established to fight congestion at Cape Town port | IOL News

Western Cape MEC for economic affairs David Maynier said he has established a task team to solve ongoing congestion in the Cape Town port.

'I'm disturbed by nightmares and pain': One of Joseph McCann's 11 victims tells how 'psycho' robbed her of life as a 'thriving' 25-year-old professional woman who dreamt of a family - as he's jailed for 30 years for rape rampage

The woman, who was snatched off the street at knifepoint in north London after getting off the Tube, was raped repeatedly by McCann during his two week long drug and alcohol fuelled rampage.

New Zealand volcano eruption kills 5

The island volcano eruption also left 18 injured and several others stranded.

'Hour of Code' Demystifies Computer Programming for Kids

'Hour of Code' is a fun way to introduce children (and even adults) to the world of computer programming. So, how do you get involved?

Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress

Washington, United States | AFP | The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the House Judiciary Committee convenes a hearing expected to result in specific charges against the Republican leader. Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine …

P3.4-million shabu seized from street-level pusher

Some P3.4 million worth of shabu was seized from a woman drug peddler in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City Sunday night.

WADA banned Russia from international sports event for 4 years

 Russia banned from international sports event for four years by the world Anti-Doping Agencies (WADA). Russia would likely to be banned from international sports events including 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Food ball world cup in Qatar and 2022 winter Olympics in Beijing.

Father, 26, who lost his right hand and both of his legs to meningitis as a child will get a bionic arm just in time for Christmas to help him look after his baby

Danny Florence, from Durham, has lived without his hand and both legs since he was five. But after the birth of his son Joshua, he realised he was missing out on caring for him.

Man is arrested after scrawling 'Epstein didn't kill himself' in red lipstick on empty wall where $120,000 duct-taped banana exhibit was displayed at Miami's Art Basel

Roderick Webber, 46, from Massachusetts, wrote on the same wall where a performance artist grabbed and ate a $120,000 banana at Miami's Art Basel: 'Epstien (sic) didn't kill himself.'

Robredo report on administration’s drug war not meant to disparage anyone

Vice President Leni Robredo has no intention to discredit anyone from the administration upon the release of her findings on the drug war after the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, her spokesperson assured.

Teacher in court for killing pupil, baby

Eric Otieno was facing charges for defiling the 13-year old girl.

Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease

Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units - even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.

Betway to sponsor SJAK tourney

The tournament is open to all journalists.

Lacson files resolution honoring Misamis Oriental hero cop

Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, chairman of the Senate National Defense and Security Committee, acknowledged Monday the selflessness showed by the late Police Senior Master Sergeant Jason Magno who used his own body to shield innocent lives in a school in Misamis Oriental from a live grenade, and said that he should be emulated not only by the Philippine National Police but by the entire country.

Kalki Koechlin Talks About The Crazy Fluctuations In Her Content Cravings During Her Pregnancy

Kalki Koechlin is expecting her first child with boyfriend Guy Hershberg. The actress recently got talking about the fluctuations she has been having in her content consumption over the last few months. She says that pregnancy has been surreal for her but it has played a number on her likes and dislikes.

Prabhas To Shelve Jaan And Announce A New Movie? Shocking Rumour Goes Viral

According to a leading website, Prabhass well-wishers have asked him to drop the Hindi-Telugu bilingual Jaan and take up a new project.

Study shows safety of palbociclib for advanced breast cancer patients with unique gene alteration

Women who receive palbociclib (Ibrance) to treat their advanced breast cancer and have a gene alteration that can lead to a condition known as benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN), can safely receive the drug without major concerns of developing infections associated with neutropenia, or low white blood cell counts, say Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.

Boris Johnson casts fresh doubt on '£100billion' HS2 rail project saying it will cost 'an awful lot of money'

Boris Johnson hinted at a rethink on the massive scheme - which would affect his own Uxbridge constituency - saying the government would review whether funding could be 'better spent'.

Machete wielding thugs raid Nuns’ Convent, steal unspecified money

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Metropolitan Police have launched a hunt for four machete-wielding thugs that raided the convent of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Bunamwaya, and robbed an unspecified amount of money. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that the thugs raided the convent at 2 …

We did it! Malaysia wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has won the Best National Costume title at the 68th Miss Universe 2019 pageant for the first time ever.

SACP set to rally behind Ramaphosa's ANC leadership | IOL News

The SACP looks set to rally behind President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership of the ANC.

Billionaire Phones4U founder John Caudwell warns that 'every wealthy person in the UK' will LEAVE if Labour wins general election as he savages John McDonnell's 'frightening' tax hikes

John Caudwell said 'nearly every wealthy person I know is thinking of leaving the UK including me if Labour get in' as he challenged John McDonnell during a face-to-face meeting.

Cape couple go from Mr and Mrs to Dr and Dr Bam at PhD graduation ceremony | Cape Argus

It’s an all-round celebration for Doctors Wouter and Louzanne Bam, a husband and wife couple who received their PhD degrees in Engineering.

Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line

More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case.

Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court

Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.

U.S. officials 'repeatedly lied about Afghanistan war for 18 years and hid the fact it was unwinnable', according to bombshell Washington Post report dubbed 'the Pentagon Papers of today'

In a lengthy article published on Monday, the Post claims that top officials knew the military's chances were slim but that they routinely hid the grave reality.

Athletes have better-tuned brains that can block out distractions and 'help them process sounds such as calls from teammates to pass the ball'

Athletes are more able to reduce 'brain noise' to process external sounds. Researchers at Northwestern University said this makes them more aware of their surroundings.

She's decked the halls AGAIN! Christmas-mad grandmother, 77, kits out home with £30,000 festive decorations for 10th year running (after promising real-life Scrooge husband a year off)

Betty-Ann Jones, 77, of Pontadawe, near Swansea, pledged that last year would be the final time she took out her £30,000 collection of baubles, trees, Santas and reindeer.

Miss Universe contestants put on a colourful display in the swimsuit segment before Miss South Africa is crowned winner and admits 'people with my skin and hair were never considered beautiful growing up'

Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, has been crowned the Miss Universe 2019 winner after beating runners-up Puerto Rico's Madison Anderson and Mexico's Sofia Aragon in the final three.

Kenyans rule Martial Arts Championship in Mombasa

Kenya have emerged winners since the inaugural edition in 2013.

Bhumi Pednekar Says ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’ Is The Best Script She Has Read In A While

Bhumi Pednekar’s film choices have always been about pushing the envelope. With her next project, ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’, Bhumi is set out to do the same. Bhumi says that she is proud to be part of a women-led film such as this, and is one of the best scripts she has read in a while.

#Showbiz: 'Forgive Mama and Abah sayang' - Abby Abadi

KUALA LUMPUR: After 70 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Sungai Buloh Hospital, the premature baby of actress and singer Abby Abadi, Muhammad Danial Firman, drew his last breath last Saturday night.

I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa puts her wedding ring back ON and quaffs champagne after insisting she's 'absolutely fine' amid Dan Osborne cheating claims

Jacqueline Jossa put her wedding ring back on in a defiant display on Monday after her husband Dan Osborne's alleged cheating scandal.

Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence

Yesterday's events also show another serious problem in Puerto Rico: the lack of gun control on the island. The recurrent use of assault and automatic weapons in attacks in public places increases the probability of deaths in a single incident.

Swedbank rejigs management structure; Baltic banking head leaves

Mubasher: Swedbank announced on Monday that its chief risk officer will leave, in the framework of the Swedish lender’s plan to revamp its structure.

Airasia sees non-airline segment as top earner

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd (AirAsia) believes the non-airline businesses under its subsidiary RedBeatVentures have the potential to outperform the airline business in the next two to three years.

Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.

Eye in the sky: how satellite positioning could help Australian mines

New satellite technology could be worth A$6bn to the Australian economy; we speak to Geosciences Australia about the technology’s potential in mining.

Nakuru MCAs pass bill to promote tourism

The Bill which has been forwarded to Governor Lee Kinyanjui for assent.

China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns US bill | IOL News

People held in camps in China's Xinjiang region have now "graduated" and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said

Join Dorsett's carnival to raise funds for children in need

Dorsett Hospitality International with its group of hotels is hosting the TLC Carnival Day on Dec 14 and 15 at Dorsett Grand Subang, to raise funds for children in need of long-term medication.

WATCH: Rescue operation underway after 700 shacks swept away in Mamelodi flood | Pretoria News

Acting MEC for Social Development Panyaza Lesufi said they are assisting with emergency vehicles, food and blankets

#Showbiz: I'm still Finas CEO, says Ahmad Idham

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri refused comment on speculations that he had been asked to take leave from carrying out his duties as chief executive officer of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

Yanga win Chapa Dimba Coast Region title

Both winners took home Sh200,000.

Activist: How many classes must we skip for world to know we're suffering? | IOL News

Youths from developing countries are concerned about the planet's future and their respective governments' inadequacy at combating climate change.

Lebanese entrepreneurs think digitally if given space to grow – Arabnet Report

Mubasher: Lebanon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem flourished making the country among the major assets for digital innovation across the MENA region, following the implementation of Circular 331 of the Central Bank of Lebanon back in August 2014. …

Baguio cools down to 11.8 degrees Celsius

Baguio City’s temperature dropped to its lowest this month at 11.8 degrees Celsius Monday morning.

Works restart at Forrestania Nickel Operation in Western Australia

Nickel mining firm Western Areas has resumed normal operations at its Forrestania project in Western Australia, following a bush fire incident last week.

‘Tisoy’ retired as name of tropical cyclone

Destructive typhoon “Tisoy” (international name: Kammuri) will soon be retired by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) from its list of tropical cyclone names due to the cyclone's massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92

Volcker was called on to devise a successor to the gold standard, a cure for runaway inflation and a response to the housing-market collapse.

Responsibility over privilege, public schools teachers told

The continued clamor of teachers groups for more government support does not sit well with a group of private schools - noting that if they truly want to contribute to achieving quality education, public school teachers should “focus more on responsibility rather than privilege.”

Bigg Boss 13 Day 64 - Will Madhurima And Vishal Give A Second Chance To Their Broken Relationship?

Bigg Boss 13 - Post the entry of season 11’s mastermind Vikash Gupta, housemates are trying to bond to him. Vikash reveals to Sidharth and Shehnaz that their friendship is adored by viewers and the hashtag given to them is ‘Sidnaz’.

MMDA announces reactivation of Pasig River ferry

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reactivated the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) on Monday as an alternative means of transportation that can help ease the traffic congestion in the metro.

No holiday truce with NPA — Lorenzana

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has rejected the idea of declaring a ceasefire with the New People's Army (NPA) in the spirit of the Christmas season.

Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence

People have the right to enjoy entertainment spaces as part of the characteristics of a society that aspires to improve its quality of life

Gatchalian urges DTI, DA to closely monitor prices of basic goods

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to closely monitor the prices of basic goods and commodities this month as Filipinos celebrate the Yuletide season.

Mike Sonko gets 2 more nights in cell

Ahead of a bond ruling, prison authorities will confirm his claims of being sick.

EBRD invests $4m in Turkish bus-ticketing service firm oBilet

Mubasher: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an equity investment of $4 million in Turkish online bus-ticketing service provider oBilet.

IRUTI: The luminous essence of English literature

A teacher of literature should be widely read to understand and appreciate the various cultures of their students

China’s solar PV market grows despite US tariffs - GlobalData

The global solar PV market is expected to see a 13% growth in installations

City Stars maintain lead in NSL

City Stars beat AP 3-1 at the weekend.

Buffalo City: SA's rarest tourist bouquet | IOL News

Little explored by fellow nationals and citizens from the rest of the world, Buffalo City is arguably one of South Africa’s rarest tourist bouquets.

Dalat Hasfarm said to have raised $70m from Lombard Investments

International private equity firm Lombard Investments said to have invested $70 million in Vietnamese floriculture company Dalat Hasfarm in lieu of a majority stake.

Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think

The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.

Shuttler Kisona seals surprise gold in Sea Games

S. KISONA was only named for the Sea Games women’s singles event when defending champion Goh Jin Wei had to withdraw from the Philippines edition following a surgery.

Meghan Markle chose the white borders on photos and the exact shade of blue for the Sussex Royal Instagram account and knew all about algorithms from her blogging days, expert reveals

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have a 'hands on approach' to the Sussex Royal Instagram page, royal reporter Omid Scobie has claimed.

Bette Midler faces a backlash for sharing a snap of three teenage girls looking at their phones in an art gallery - and told she's being 'creepy' for trying to shame them

Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler, 74, shared an image to Twitter of three girls sitting on a bench at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saying 'What's wrong with this picture?'.

No more survivors from New Zealand volcano eruption

As many as two dozen tourists are feared dead.

Nzioki wins Chairman's Prize at Machakos

Nzioki carded an impressive score of 37 points.

Junior golfers to benefit from European Tour donations

Junior Golf Foundation was humbled by the gesture.

In a spot of trouble! Nerve-racking moment photographer finds himself face to face with a hissing leopard cub after it comes to take a closer look

Game ranger Dillon Nelson was filming mother and daughter leopards in Sabi Sands nature reserve, South Africa, when the cub spotted his boot and approached to investigate.

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.

Corporate appetite in MENA grows in 5 years – Arabnet Report

Mubasher: The entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been grabbing global and regional attention, with higher investor appetite and interest in the region’s startups, according to Arabnet report. The “State of …

Passengers on board Australia's biggest cruise liner caught up in New Zealand's volcano tragedy describe the horror of watching the injured be brought back to the ship

Australians are believed to be among the visitors on Whakaari from a nearby cruise ship, the Ovation of the Seas, which originated in Sydney.

Parliament approves ship recycling bill passed in RS today

Parliament on Monday approved a legislation to regulate recycling of ships with a view to make India an attractive ship breaking destination to create employment while at the same time ensuring it does not become a dumping ground of the world. The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Redefines Success; Says ‘Successful Films’ May Not Be Remembered Over Time

Nawazuddin Siddiqui thinks movies which are successful at the box office do not rule the business of cinema anymore. The films which are recognized for their content, have an international audience and eventually make money on digital platforms. The real success of films depends on whether they will be remembered.

Even light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk

In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks.

Ranbir Kapoor And Tiger Shroff To Come Together For Yash Raj Film’s Next?

Yash Raj Films is gearing up for its golden jubilee anniversary next year. The production house is lining up a string of star-studded movies as a part of its 50-year celebrations. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Aditya Chopra may also be planning a big-budget action movie with Ranbir Kapoor and Tiger Shroff

'A little frigate fit for a king to board': Erotic guide to Victorian London's brothels and prostitutes disguised as a wallet goes on sale for £500

The copy of 'The Man of Pleasure's Illustrated Pocket-Book for 1850' provides an eye-opening insight into the the capital's red light districts during the 19th century.

Terrifying moment huge wheel breaks off a tractor and bounces into the windscreen of a passing car in Russia

The incident took place in Belgorod, southern Russia as the tractor navigated icy roads at a moderate speed. An unlucky car passes the tractor just as the tractor's wheel breaks free from the axle.

Great British Bamboo invasion: Gardeners urged NOT to grow the marauding oriental plant as it invades neighbours' land and threatens house foundations

The persistent plant, favoured by pandas and conjuring up images of idyllic gardens, led to one gardener in Reading having to excavate the entire garden to get rid of it.

Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health

Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.

Dad blogger who had the Christmas number one last year with a charity single about sausage rolls is making ANOTHER bid for the top spot with a second tribute to the pastry treat

Mark Hoyle, 31, AKA LadBaby, from Nottingham, is back with a new single I Love Sausage Rolls, set to the tune of I Love Rock 'n' Roll, and he hopes to hit the number one spot again.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece reveals a rare glimpse inside stunning Manhattan townhouse as she shares a snap of daughter Princess Olympia decorating a huge Christmas tree

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 51, revealed a rare glimpse inside her Manhattan townhouse in New York, showing off enormous windows, ruched silver blinds and elegant wooden floors.

Samy Vellu's son seeks court order to determine his father's mental health

KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu’s son has filed a legal proceeding to determine his father's mental health which allegedly has been deteriorating over the last two years.

Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is associated with reduced suicidality, shows study

When an adolescent is acutely suicidal and cannot safely remain in the community, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is the traditional intervention.

Poachers kill 2 southern white rhinos

This comes after six years of successfully keeping all rhinos in the conservancy safe.

Researchers use machine learning to better understand conversations about death

Some of the most important, and difficult, conversations in healthcare are the ones that happen amid serious and life-threatening illnesses.

Revealed: The most popular tourist attractions for Uber passengers in 2019 - and it's the Empire State Building that tops the list, with Buckingham Palace 9th

The cab-hailing app has been keeping track of the most-visited attractions by its drivers in 2019. In second place is the Freedom Tower in New York while in third is Toronto's CN Tower.

Eskom announces stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm | IOL News

Eskom announced on Monday that the power utility will move to stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm.

Grandmother, 60, is jailed for more than two years for blackmailing man in his 60s out of £30,000 over brief 'sexual encounter' that cost him his marriage

Lorraine Cox (pictured), 60, was jailed for two and a half years at Newcastle Crown Court following the cruel blackmail.

Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees

When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.

Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

There are up to 26 species of penguins in the world, most of whom mate for life, and while none of them can fly, they swim like Olympic champs.

Obese children have a thinner region of their brain which controls decision-making as scientists warn it may 'make them less likely to say no to junk food'

Eighteen different regions of the cortex - including the prefrontal cortex (purple) - were thinner in overweight children, according to the results of the University of Vermont study.

Woman, 24, died after battling with anorexia for ten years while being treated by the NHS, inquest hears

Maria Jakes (pictured), 24, who died last September, was one of five anorexia patients in the east of England to die during NHS treatment between 2012 and 2018.

OZY Media sees "exponential growth" from MENA in entertainment, media

Mubasher: The global media pioneering company, OZY Media, said it will increase its focus on the entertainment and media industry across the MENA region.

Algerian ex-politicians face jail terms

Two Bouteflika-era prime ministers are among those facing 20-year sentences.

Hope for treating triple negative breast cancer: New drug 'starves' tumor cells by killing off the protein that fuels their growth

Triple negative breast cancer is the hardest form to treat and most fatal version of the disease. Mt Sinai researchers discovered a protein that May fuel the cancer and a drug to stop it in animals.

'Peloton wife' Monica Ruiz speaks out for the first time to say she feels 'really lucky' that people have been 'so nice' since the controversial ad aired as she says the SNL skit that mocked the 'sexist' commercial was 'hilarious'

California-based actress Monica Ruiz was seen walking her dog in Los Angeles on Sunday, left. She played the wife in the controversial Peloton holiday commercial, right.

Policeman 'thrashed baton in violent, uncontrolled and dangerous manner' before hitting student on head during London protests leaving him needing emergency surgery, tribunal hears

Alfie Meadows, 29, said he saw an officer 'thrashing around' with the weapon before he was struck exactly nine years ago in London, when he suffered a head injury requiring emergency surgery.

HRD Ministry not likely to interfere in JNU fee hike issue, may facilitate resolution

The government is unlikely to make a direct intervention to resolve the issue between JNU administration and students protesting against hike in hostel fees, official sources said on Monday. The HRD Ministry may 'facilitate' a resolution but will not issue any 'directive', they said. 'Issuing a directive may be und

Drunk raccoon is shot dead after staggering through a German Christmas market and passing out under a bin when it 'helped itself to mulled wine'

At noon on Saturday, amused shoppers at the Erfurt Christmas market in central Germany saw the raccoon stumbling across the tram tracks after drinking from discarded mulled wine mugs.

Bald patches in flower beds and lawns are GOOD for garden wildlife like pest-eating spiders and should be left bare, says Royal Horticultural Society

A study by the Royal Horticultural Society has found areas of low vegetation such as bald lawn patches will support some important garden invertebrate - including spiders.

LIFE BY LOUIS: The high school pep-talk

I have been trying to encourage my friend that the school is quite good and the boy will turn out just fine

‘War crime’: Gov’t slams use of child soldiers after clash kills 16-year-old rebel

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday denounced rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such an act is a war crime and

Rustenburg withdraws from R650m mall project over alleged exploitation | IOL News

The Rustenburg municipality in North West has pulled out of a R650 million shopping mall project in Geelhout Park, citing ...

Did someone GLUE them on? 'Cowboy' pigeons sporting tiny stetsons are spotted in Las Vegas parking lot

Footage of the stetson- wearing pigeons, filmed in Parkway Villas, Las Vegas, was shared with the caption 'just another day in the neighborhood'. The hats do not move as the pigeons peck around.

No, Mr Bond, I expect you to buy! Paradise Jamaican villa on 007 author Ian Fleming’s GoldenEye estate goes on sale for £3.6million

The villa, called Strangeways, is located on the 15 acres of land the author bought in 1946 on Jamaica's north shore. It sits on top of a cliff and has views of the Caribbean Sea.

Policeman accused of rape flees to Tanzania

Police suspect someone is leaking information on their search for him.

Dubai Airports prepares to cut single-use plastics

UAE – Mubasher: As the clock is ticking towards the self-imposed deadline to ban single-use plastics, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is actively laying the groundwork to eliminate plastic cutlery and drinking straws. In June 2019, Dubai …

DOJ: Gov’t ready to run water supply if water concessionaires bail

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra assured the public on Monday that the government is ready to take over the water supply duties for Metro Manila in the event that the two water concessionaires Manila Water Co., Inc. and Maynilad Water Services decide to halt their services.

Spec Comparo: KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300

The Himalayan is the most affordable in the comparo while the Versys-X 300 is the priciest

Samih Sawiris speaks out on personal & business habits during RiseUp

By: Ingy ElSafy Cairo – Mubasher: A lot of people lack the presence of a role model or mentor in their lives to take after and aspire when it comes to both personal and business matters. The Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris has opened up before …

Minister Senzo Mchunu announces massive cuts to ministers' perks, expenditure | IOL News

Public service and administration minister Senzo Mchunu announced wide amendments to the ministerial handbook.

Ookla Data Reveals Which Americans Are Stuck With Satellite Internet

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Post-mortem report vanishes from court

Three police officers have been accused of murder.

Cyclist, 51, brings festive cheer to the streets of London by riding a 79-mile reindeer-shaped route on his Strava fitness tracker

Anthony Hoyte, 51, of Cheltenham, cycles long distances around different UK cites using intricate routes so that they appear in the shape of animals on his Strava fitness tracker.

The far-Right 'weirdo' who stored bomb cache in his camper van: Machinist, 42, is caught with home-made explosives, 85 knives, an axe and three SWORDS

Simon Flint (pictured brandishing a broadsword in an image he posted online), 42, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to two charges of having an explosive substance on June 28 and 30.

Teen potheads caught smoking in police car

While most drug users would run away or cringe in fear at seeing a police car, this group of marijuana users in Quezon City turned one into a hotbox for their pot session.

Play it cool! Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield put on united front at launch of Dancing On Ice – after viewers claimed they looked ‘awkward’ on This Morning following feud rumours

The This Morning hosts, 38 and 57, put on a united display during the Dancing On Ice launch at Bovingdon Airfield on Monday, just hours after viewers accused them of acting awkward on TV.

Some of the world's most vital fresh water reserves are DRYING UP as scientists predict climate change and population growth will to lead to a 30 per cent increase in demand over the next 30 years

More than 30 of the world's leading scientists say mountain regions, which supply a quarter of the world's population - around 1.9 billion people - with freshwater, are drying up.

Status symbols for a new decade! Tatler reveals the all-new badges of honour that prove you're upper class - including owning several passports and a £1,425 BBQ loved by Meghan Markle

Some people just can't help wanting to keep up with the Joneses, and if you're eager to take stock of your social standing, Tatler has produced a list of the new must-have status symbols.

Election campaign turns nasty: Labour activist 'PUNCHES Matt Hancock's adviser at Leeds hospital where sick boy, four, was pictured lying on floor' - hours after Boris Johnson was confronted with the image by ITV reporter

An aide to Matt Hancock was alleged punched by a Labour activist as the Health Secretary visited a hospital at the centre of a storm about a sick child who was forced to lie on the floor.

China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people

China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue

Anifah to apply for stay order in Kimanis by-election

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Anifah Aman's counsel will be applying for an urgent stay order to prevent Election Commission from holding the by-election for Kimanis parliamentary seat.

Mafia relaxes laws on homosexuality as long as gay men don't 'parade it' | IOL News

The mafia have relaxed their rules on homosexuality, a top Italian prosecutor has revealed.

Former Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers admits he 'hasn't had a full night's sleep for two years' since being fired over anti-Semitism row involving Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz

Journalist Kevin Myers has spoken about the impact being fired from his role at the Sunday Times and the backlash surrounding his column has had on his life. 

Sun salutations! Lemurs' hilarious yoga-like pose as they welcome the morning sun wins National Geographic's children’s photography award

Amelia Jane Balls, eight, from Norfolk, won the top prize with her photograph Lemurs Doing Yoga. The winner of the People category is Athina Whetstone, 11, for Every Drop in the Ocean Counts.

Jeremy Corbyn launches a vicious attack on Donald Trump at a mass rally in Bristol as the Labour leader desperately tries to repeat his 2017 general election surge

Jeremy Corbyn desperately tried to get his campaign back on track today with a vicious attack on Donald Trump as the Labour leader looked to repeat the party's 2017 general election surge.

Over-egg-cited! Restaurant diner tries her hand at egg flipping trick - and brings the ceiling crashing down

Claire Logan, 30, enthusiastically attempts the trick and manages to shoot the egg straight into the ceiling, causing a panel to fall down, at the Japanese restaurant Hanahana in Newcastle.

Ronnie Liu gives statement over event commemorating Hat Yai Peace Accord

KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Pelek assemblyman Ronnie Liu has given his statement to police over his attendance at the 30th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace Accord last week.

Owaisi rips the Citizenship bill in LS saying it seeks to make Muslims ‘stateless'

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Union government in Lok Sabha over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, saying it was aimed at making Muslims 'stateless' and will lead to another partition. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, Owaisi said he was called Mahatma after he tore the discriminatory

E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads

The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.

Lookin' for puppy love? Canadian photographer creates 'online dating profiles' for dogs on Instagram to help them get adopted by showcasing their unique personalities

Rachael Rodgers, 36, from Canmore, Alberta, takes dogs from shelters and foster homes and has outdoor photo shoots with them.

JUST BRENDA: Should I stay with him?

We both know that when a man starts acting like this, he is done

Outgoing papal nuncio asks Filipino faithful to give Tagle to ‘Universal Church’

Outgoing Papal Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia on Monday asked Filipinos to give Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the Universal Church with open arms.

Pictured: Tour leader killed in New Zealand volcano horror as questions are raised over whether tourists should have been allowed onto island – and fears grow for second guide

The victim's brother, Mark Inman, confirmed his death and said Mr Marshall-Inman had 'passed away doing the one thing he loved' after the New Zealand eruption.

Boy is thrown head-over-heels when sewer EXPLODES under his feet after he sticks a match down a manhole

The boy in China's Hebei Province escaped serious injuries after being blown into the air and flung 360 degrees by the force of an exploding sewer. He had ignited trapped methane from the sewer.

Kenyan government sued for 'failing to protect' sex trafficking victims | IOL News

A charity group says the government's decision to make the women testify against their alleged traffickers had caused them psychological harm.

Mother tells inquest of moment she was told her daughter, 14, wouldn't survive MRI scan anaesthetic hours after they happily played cards together

Alice Sloman had the scan at the Torbay Hospital in Devon. But when it became clear something was wrong during the procedure Alice was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital for critical care.

UNICEF wants countries to prioritise children in climate action policies | IOL News

UNICEF and the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have called on countries to sign a declaration that will ensure children ...

Vietnam ministry may cut some tariffs on U.S. agriculture

Under pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on some American agriculture products, from chicken to apples.

Load Shedding: Here is the City of Cape Town's guide to Stage 6 and beyond | Cape Argus

Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding on Monday, and had everyone frustrated and scrambling to check their schedules.

TASI ends Monday at three-month high

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) maintained its rising trend for the third consecutive session and ended Monday’s trading in gains, reaching its highest level since last August. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) added 0.26% …

Inquest into death of Somali schoolgirl, 12, could probe whether she was forced into river where she drowned

Shukri Yahya Abdi, who was born in Somalia before moving to the UK, drowned in the River Irwell in Bury, Greater Manchester, on June 27 this year.

Is THIS Banksy getting into the Christmas spirit? CCTV shows 'elusive artist making festive reindeer mural on Birmingham wall'

The reindeer mural, painted on a brick wall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is thought to be the work of Banksy. It is designed to draw attention to homelessness.

Bong Go: Manila Water should be held liable for failing to construct sewer, wastewater system

Administration ally Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Monday that Manila Water Company, Inc. should be held liable for environmental damage because of their failure to construct a sewerage and wastewater system as stated in their contract.

The Cambridges and Sussexes will need to 'raise their game’ and ‘put in a lot more work’ to support the Queen after Prince Andrew's sacking, royal commentators claim

Royal commentators have suggested that Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 37, as well as Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, will have to 'put in a lot more work' next year.

Revealed: Juice Wrld died after 'swallowing painkillers to HIDE them from cops' after private jet pilot alerted Chicago police that rapper was flying in with 70 pounds of marijuana, hand guns and armour-piercing bullets

Police and federal agents had been waiting inside the Atlantic Aviation hangar for the 21-year-old's flight to arrive from Los Angeles at 1:30am Sunday, following claims drugs and guns on board.

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 Day 57 Written Update – Chandana Is The New Caption Of The House

The latest episode of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 begins right after Raksha Somashekhar’s eviction. Chaitra Kottoor is seen sobbing after having survived the elimination. The housemates are seen consoling her. She believes that she is letting her supporters and well-wishers down.

Lata Mangeshkar’s Hospital Pictures Go Viral; Dilip Kumar Is Happy That His ‘Choti Behen’ Is Better

Lata Mangeshkar was discharged from the Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday, after she spent 28 days there because of pneumonia. Pictures from Lata’s hospital visit are now going viral on the internet, and it has her looking frail. Veteran actor Dilip Kumar posted a touching note rejoicing the news of Lata’s recovery.

Good Newwz Song ‘Maana Dil’ Will Tug At Your Heartstrings! Watch Video

Having already released two chartbuster tracks, ‘Chandigarh Mein’, and ‘Sauda Khara Khara’, the makers of Good Newwz dropped its third track, ‘Maana Dil’ today. We must say, it will touch your hearts! Good Newwz stars Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh.

Tabu’s Picture With Mira Nair During Lucknow Shoot Of ‘A Suitable Boy’ Goes Viral

Mira Nair took to Twitter to share a picture with Tabu, taken on the last day of Lucknow schedule of A Suitable Boy. Mira Nair and Tabu are seen sitting on a cart, having a good laugh together along with two more members from the movie crew.