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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Defends Free College for Rich Kids
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent Thanksgiving evening defending the idea of free college for all children in the United States.
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously thought on defense, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to demand once more that other leaders boost their military budgets.
Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.
QC gov’t warns customers not to indulge in ‘extra service’ in spas
Customers patronizing spas offering “extra service” will also be held liable and may face criminal charges, the Quezon City's top police official warned.
Fears Cross Tay Link Road will not reduce congestion
Bridgend, Gannochy and Kinnoull Community Council (BGKCC) question impact
Erdoğan to Macron: Get your own ‘brain death’ checked first
Turkish president also says his French counterpart ‘doesn’t know what the fight against terror is.’
Academic Conference: World Symposium on Investment Research
It is an annual event taking place on the first Sunday and Monday of May in some financial centers around the globe.
Samsung Galaxy S11 release date, price, news and leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S11 is a long way off, but we're already starting to hear things about it.
3 arrested in downtown Vancouver climate protests
Three protesters taking part in a mock funeral procession through downtown Vancouver have been arrested.
People are loving this old video of Anne Doyle and Gay Byrne on The Late Late Toy Show
The former newsreader appeared on the show back in 1986
Ricky Ponting Turns Photographer, Clicks Fan's Picture With Mel McLaughlin
A fan handed over his phone to Ricky Ponting, asking the former Australia captain to click picture with Australian sports presenter Melanie McLaughlin.
World's Cheapest EV Is Russian and It Launches in 2020
While we wouldn’t describe the global electric vehicle market as booming (yet), it is growing steadily and there is demand for vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and of course this includes minute city cars too.
Mayo garda resources lagging behind neighbouring counties
THE Mayo Garda Division lacks the required vehicle equipment compared with neighbouring counties, says Fianna Fáil TD Lisa Chambers.
Conor McGregor returning to face Donald Cerrone in UFC 246
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Conor McGregor is making his return to Ultimate Fighting Championship, with a UFC 246 welterweight bout against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone set for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.
Bargain hunters flock to charity store on Black Friday
More than 100 bargain hunters flocked to a discount charity store on Black Friday.
Samsung Android 10 update roadmap revealed in the Philippines
After revealing Samsung Android 10 update roadmap in Israel, China and India a new report confirms how the update will flow in the Phillippines.
Sensex hits 19 fresh highs in November, gains 665 points
The announcement of corporate tax reduction in the last week of September provided the much-needed trigger that lifted the market by around 4 per cent during the month and a little over 7 per cent till date
Chubarov: Silence about Crimea at Normandy Four summit could look as consent to annexation
Chubarov believes it is necessary to turn to partners, namely French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
How Trump’s Thanksgiving Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps amid extreme security
President Trump surprised troops and news outlets on Thanksgiving morning when he appeared in Afghanistan to thank troops for their service to the country and help serve a turkey dinner -- but doing so required extreme security measures to ensure both safety and to prevent the word from getting out.
Demand in LS to shift private members' business to Wednesday from Friday
BJD member Bhartruhari Mahtab suggested that the day for private members' business be changed from Friday to Wednesday. He said it was the practice in the British parliament
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously thought on defense, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to demand once more that other leaders boost their military budgets.
Shareholders of Singapore-listed POSH told to accept takeover offer by Kuok Group
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Minority shareholders of loss-making Singapore-listed PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd (POSH) have been advised to accept the voluntary conditional cash offer of S$0.215 by the Kuok Group, through its investment vehicle Quetzal Capital Pte Ltd.In a letter to the recommending directors in respect to the offer, independent financial adviser Provenance Capital Pte Ltd said the offer presents shareholders with a cash exit opportunity to realise their entire investment in the shares at a fixed price
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Climate change protesters bring Upper Parliament Street to a standstill in 'march for justice'
Demands were being made to end the use of and investment in burning fossil fuels
Fiscal deficit hits 102% of budget estimate till October
India Business News: The country's fiscal deficit hit 102.4% of 2019-20 Budget Estimate (BE) at Rs 7.2 lakh crore at the end of October. The fiscal deficit or the gap betw
SBI FXTRADE Expands Offering, Adds 8 New JPY Currency Pairs
SBI FXTRADE Co., Ltd. announced this Friday that it is expanding its FX product offering to include eight new currency pairs based on the Japanese yen.
Labour raises alarm over nation’s rising debt profile
Organised Labour has raised the alarm over the nation’s rising debt profile, saying there is the urgent need for the country to give in to well...
Council and airport win award for age-friendly initiative
MAYO County Council, in conjunction with Ireland West Airport, took home first prize in the Best Age-Friendly Initiative category at the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards in Dublin.
India’s Core Sector Output Shrinks 5.8% In October, Lowest In Over A Decade
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output, indicating the severity of the economic slowdown in India.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Probe complete, Centre seeks SC nod to disband SIT
The SIT was set up by the apex court on January 11 last year to supervise further investigation into 186 riots cases, in which closure reports were filed earlier
Frequently Asked Questions: Euro 2020 finals draw
The lowdown on how the process for next summer's tournament will work.
Pakistani Minister Supports Revocation of Ban on Students’ Union Amid Countrywide Protests
New Delhi (Sputnik): Students and members of civil society in 40 cities across Pakistan are taking part in a Students Solidarity March on Friday demanding the revocation of a 35-year-old ban on students’ unions. Students are fighting to reclaim their right to practice diplomacy, debate, politics, and leadership.
Man held with bullet at Delhi Metro station
Saurabh Kumar, hailing from Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Badarpur metro station on Thursday evening
#IraqiSodaChallenge highlights horrific protester injuries
A new hashtag is encouraging Twitter users to share pictures of themselves holding a can of soda to their head, highlighting the horrific injuries sustained by Iraqi protesters.
CityLife Seven Days
Events from November 29 to December 5
‘Two penises kissing passionately’ – Twitter hammers Crusaders’ logo fail
The franchise had to develop a new one after the mosque shootings in Christchurch earlier this year.
End of Border Violence? Hamas Cancels Gaza Riots for Third Week in a Row
After 20 months of violence, Hamas seems to reconsider this aspect of its violent agenda.
Birmingham gang bosses jailed for smuggling drugs in frozen chicken
Two members of a Birmingham organised crime group who used frozen chickens to smuggle drugs into the UK have been jailed.
Denmark finds three guilty for buying drones for Islamic State
Three men were convicted on Thursday in Denmark on charges of buying drones and other equipment for the extremist Islamic State group to use...
Trade surplus shrinks in October
Exports up 11.9% on a month-on-month basis.
Perth fans run true to form on latest Jailer Tour
Tartan Army crew soak up the success in Cyprus
Black Friday 2019: The best deals online at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more stores, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Black Friday 2019 is here. Save yourself time and enjoy those Thanksgiving leftovers by shopping our researched list of the best deals in real-time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Euro 2020 draw: What you need to know
The Euro 2020 draw takes place on Saturday from 17:00 GMT in Bucharest - live on BBC Two - with England and Wales waiting to discover their opponents.
2020 race now caught in deep freeze
Thanksgiving is over! Christmas is 26 days away!
SC notice to Rajeev Kumar on CBI plea challenging bail
Supreme court issued a notice to IPS officer Rajeev Kumar on CBI's appeal challenging the anticipatory bail.
Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
On the road with Jeremy Corbyn – a photo essay
As the Labour leader fights his second general election, Guardian photographer Sean Smith joins the campaign trail
Meghan Markle is crowned the most powerful dresser of 2019
Global fashion search platform Lyst has named Meghan Markle the most powerful dresser of 2019, and with the many incredible outfits she has stepped out in this year, it is easy to see why.
Swanky cocktail bar The Alchemist eyes up new site in Bristol city centre
It's known for its flamboyant cocktails
Bauchi: Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Abubakar’s bid to quash election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by former Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar,
The Razer Kiyo streaming webcam is $40 off on Amazon right now
One of the best-value webcams is now even better value.
Exhibition of Andrei Stenin Photo Contest Winners Opens in India on Friday
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - An exhibition of works by winners of the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest opens on Friday in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.
Sri Lanka name Chandimal in squad for Pakistan Tests
Sri Lanka on Friday selected former skipper Dinesh Chandimal in the squad to play a landmark two-match Test series in Pakistan.
What is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?
Following three failed attempts by the Government to force an early election using the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, on Oct 29 Parliament voted in support of a Dec 12 general election.
The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed
We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)Details of a number of vacancies and reservation shall be indicated in the notification
Meet the M3 Medium Tank: It Had Two Main Guns and Was the “Coffin for Seven Brothers”
Was this weird-looking tank among the worst ever?
Black Friday sparks worldwide backlash from politicians, activists
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in
The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs
The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]
Economic Crisis: GDP Growth Falls to 4.5% in July to September, Lowest in More Than 6 Years
India was the world’s fastest-growing economy until last year, posting quarterly growth rates of as high of 9.4% in 2016.
America Cannot Afford to Lose the Technology Race to China
What can be done?
India's fiscal deficit touches Rs 7 trillion, surpasses annual target in seven months
India’s fiscal deficit in the first seven months through October stood at Rs 7.2 trillion, or 102.4 per cent of the budgeted target for the current fiscal year, government data showed on Friday.
Here’s Where to Spend Crypto Online This Black Friday
As Black Friday 2019 gets underway, what are your options for getting the best bang for your Bitcoin?
Rocket Report: Cornwall locals protest spaceport, China’s toxic rocket problem
"Labour against the rocket in Branson's pocket."
UFC News: Canelo Alvarez makes fun of Floyd Mayweather for wanting to box MMA fighters
Floyd 'Money' Mayweather might be coming back in 2020, but Canelo Alvarez is certainly not looking forward to it. #UFC #Boxing
Core sector output shrinks 5.8 per cent in October
The only sector that posted growth in October was fertilizers where production increased by 11.8 per cent year-on-year.
Election of Telangana’s Utnoor ZPTC member declared null and void
Panchayat Raj Election Tribunal finds she had three children after cut off date
Panguru wins new colour coded recycling bins
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru School has today been awarded a set of colour coded recycling and rubbish bins as winners of a national competition to help communities around Aotearoea combat litter and increase recycling.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a 2 billion dollars arms deal.
This LG G8 deal is the best price you'll find for a Snapdragon 855 flagship
Get a great deal on the Snapdragon 855 this Black Friday.
'Ready to go to jail, no problem,' says Shivakumar on I-T case against him
On March 28, Shivakumar held a protest opposing the raids on JD(S) and Congress leaders.
Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
JOHNANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former president Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a $2 billion arms deal.
Ukraine protests visit of Russian propagandists to UN forum
The mission told that persons claiming to be representing Crimea must not be accredited at UN events as part of Russian or any other delegation but that of Ukraine.
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
What Japan's next stimulus package should aim for
The government's challenge will be to put together a spending package that shores up consumer spending and increases the economy's growth potential.
Playing a Broken Record: UK Defence Minister Calls Russia a ‘Threat’
French President Emmanuel Macron earlier argued that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, provoking a wave of comments from world leaders who found his remarks about the alliance’s condition less than stellar, with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stating that the bloc was very much “alive”.
Pinoy-made ocean waste collector and dengue mapper to join the NASA global hackathon
MANILA, Philippines - A deployable, autonomous ocean waste collection system utilizing space data to locate nearby garbage patches built by students from De La Salle University and an automated information portal which correlates dengue cases with real-time data from satellite, climate, and search engines won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge last October 18-20, 2019 in Manila
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
E-tailers jump bandwagon to boost sales with Black Friday offers
From Amazon to H&M, the Black Friday offers flooded people's emails and message boxes on smartphones in the country
Multiple Russia UFO sightings were actually a military ICBM test launch
Strange lights in the sky
Oil mixed amid slow holiday trade before Opec+ meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were up 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, at $58.15 a barrel.
Mass consumerism is destroying our planet. This Black Friday, let’s take a stand
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, we should reject this orgy of consumption, says professor of marketing Alan Bradshaw
Former JSPCA chief executive pleads guilty to fraud
THE former chief executive of the JSPCA has pleaded guilty to defrauding the charity and has been remanded in custody.
Iraq's top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Iraq's top Shiite cleric is warning of civil war after a deadly day of violence in which security forces shot dead 40 people in the capital and the southern provinces, calling on lawmakers who to "reconsider" their support for the current government.
Flamebait Friday Debate: To Black Friday or nah?
Woah, it’s Black Friday! What a wild, random event of hyper-capitalistic nightmares distilled into a single day that always falls after Thanksgiving…a holiday we don’t even celebrate here. Look, I …
French army denies IS claim for deadly Mali crash that killed 13 soldiers
An ambush by Islamic State jihadists did not cause a collision between two French army helicopters which left 13 soldiers dead in Mali, France's military chief of staff said Friday.
Early shoppers beat Black Friday rush
Hardy and deal-hungry shoppers lined up Thursday outside JCPenney at Penn Square Mall, waiting in the cold and occasional rain for the doors to open at 2 p.m. so they could snap up an air fryer or two, various electronics and big-discount clothes. “Honestly, with the Black Friday deals you get on clothes, it makes it worth it, getting a little elbow room,” said Ryan Johnson, who shopped with his wife, Jazzlyn. “Black Friday before too long is gonna start in October.” Black Friday has long been a favorite shopping day for gift-shopping Americans, or in some instances when shoppers sought just to treat themselves to something nice.
Five walking trails to be enhanced with €100,000 investment
MINISTER Michael Ring has approved €100,000 to be invested in the enhancement of five walking trails in Mayo under his department’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Today in 2018 – Efia Odo describes Moesha Bodoung as a cow
Exactly a year today the ‘beef’ between Efia Odo and Moesha Buduong took a different shape. After Moesha’s explanation yesterday that she is in this beef with Efia Odo because she has been stepping on her toes, Efia Odo has also sent back her own reply. In an interview with Ameyaw TV at, AFRIMA the Ghanaian actress and TV presenter throw a major shade a Moesha Buduong to probably keep the heat going. In the interview with Zeinat of Ameyaw TV, Efia Odo stated “Who’s that, what’s that, is that like a cow or something? in a reply to a statement that mentioned Moesha’s name. The actress also added that she was not beefing with anyone. According to her, she is just living her life. “I don’t beef okay. I just spill the truth and make it go. You take it the way you want it”, she said. The Moe-Odo beef started recently after Moesha called out Efia on her video which was posted on Instagram handle purportedly preaching about how true Christians should be loving and forgiving like God. Moesha Boduong then left a comment…
Dark times: Eskom Has A R50 Billion Shortfall
JOHANNESBURG – Eskom on Thursday said it needed to come up with a way to address the R50 billion shortfall it had accumulated this past financial year. The power utility projected that it would lose R20 billion by the end of the year. Its operating costs are over R30 billion. Eskom’s CFO Calib Cassim said […]
Moscow Accuses NATO of Luring Extra-Regional Nations Into Military Activities in Arctic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO increases military and political tensions in the Arctic region through encouraging extra-regional nations to engage in military activities there, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large for international Arctic cooperation, Nikolai Korchunov, said.
Check out Blipshift's Black Flag Friday sale
Blipshift's Black Friday sale features new products like wall clocks and a few new t-shirt designs for automotive enthusiasts.
One of the best SSDs, the Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SSD is now £95 on Amazon
This Black Friday SSD deal is a saving of around £35.
GDP growth slows down to 4.5% in Q2, hits more than 6-year low
India's Q2 GDP Growth 2019: DEA Secretary Atanu Chakraborty and CEA KV Subramnaian said that the fundamentals of India economy remain strong and the GDP growth rate is expected to bounce back in the third quarter of this fiscal
Grimes shares new track from Miss Anthropocene, ‘My Name Is Dark’
Miss Anthropocene arrives on February 21, 2020, via 4AD.
You Can Now Purchase Some Of The Most Famous Original Images Of Alleged UFO Sightings
One of the most notorious groupings of alleged UFO images can be yours for the cool price tag of just a few thousand dollars. The images were captured by s
Russia arrests woman suspected of spying for Ukraine in Crimea
MOSCOW, Nov 29 — Russia has arrested a Russian woman in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on suspicion of treason for allegedly stealing military secrets on behalf of Ukraine, the Federal Security Service said today. Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 but Kiev and the West consider it...
Black Friday savings on Samsung, Huawei, Sony flagships at Vodafone UK
The UK mobile operators are getting in on the Black Friday madness, and Vodafone UK has just dropped its range of on-contract deals, which includes big savings on flagship Android phones from Huawei, Samsung and Sony. Among the highlights are the Galaxy S10 5G, Xperia 5 and P30 Pro. Savings across the life of a 24-month contract with the carrier range from £300 to 600. The sale runs...
Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs
Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...
Four in Court After Shooting, Machete Attack in 'Gun-Free' UK
Four men appeared in a UK court this week, charged with their alleged roles in a series of gun and machete attacks in Manchester.
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it's prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.
North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System
The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign: statement
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests.
UK PM promises new visa policy from Jan 2021 to block unskilled immigrants
Johnson called for people to vote for a majority Conservative Party government on December 12 to get Brexit done by the January 31, 2020 deadline
Uddhav Thackeray-led govt in Maharashtra to face floor test tomorrow
Governor B K Koshyari has asked Thackeray to prove majority by December 3
Crew of barge rescued 2 days after drifting off Siaton Point in Negros Oriental
Four crew members of a barge that was swept away by strong current of water while anchored in Sibulan, Negros Oriental were rescued Thursday after two days of drifting in the ocean, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said in a belated report.
Mansory Takes Surprising Approach With Lamborghini Urus
Some things, they say, are better left unsaid. And some cars, by the same token, are better left understate...
The Great Divide: Should MMA welcome boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather and Tyson Fury with open arms?
The Great Divide is a recurring feature here at MMA Fighting in which two of our staff debate a topic in the world of MMA — whether it’s news, a fight, a crazy thing somebody did, a crazy thing...
Twenty people charged over 2015 Paris terror attacks
Salah Abdeslam among those indicted over attacks during which 131 people were killed
Fintech start-up Slice aims 1 million users in tier-II cities by next year
Focussing on millennials between 18 to 29 years of age, Slice started out as a virtual card, but switched to physical card by May 2019
India’s GDP growth slips to 4.5%, slowest in more than six years
The GDP growth rate has now slowed for the sixth consecutive quarter with the previous low recorded at 4.3 per cent in March 2013.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Staffer Spying for Ukraine Detained in Sevastopol - Lawmaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian woman who tried to obtain national secret military information at the request of the Ukrainian Defence Ministry has been detained in Russia's southern city of Sevastopol, the country's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday.
Coolie No. 1 VS Black Widow: Sara Ali Khan Starrer To Clash With Scarlett Johansson’s Superhero Flick!
This morning came in with good news for the Marvel fans as the release date of the much-awaited film Black Widow. While the film has left the fans excited, they are also getting ready for a big Box Of
SEA Games: ‘Super fast’ outing for Malaysian water polo team
NEW CLARK CITY, Nov 29 — The 30th SEA Games in the Philippines will only officially open tomorrow but the national men’s water polo team will be the first (team) to return home early. They lost 7-14 to Indonesia in their third preliminary match at the New Clark City Aquatics Centre here today....
Russia and China deepen ties with River Amur bridge
Russia and China have finished building the first road bridge linking their two countries, Russian officials said on Friday, in the latest sign of warming relations. The bridge across the River Amur will connect the cities of Blagoveshchensk in Russia's Far East and Heihe in northeastern China and
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Experts say best holiday shopping deals no longer on Black Friday
For a lot of people, waking up early to go shopping on Black Friday is still part of a family tradition.
The U.S. Navy Has a Crazy Plan To Build Monster (But Useless) Battleships
Their construction was a mistake worth avoiding.
Euro 2020 finals draw: what date is it, which teams have qualified and how to watch live
What is happening?
Indian Army Set to Deploy 200 Armoured Fighting Vehicles With Guided Missiles Along Pakistani Border
New Delhi (Sputnik): India and Pakistan have been engaged in a serious border escalation since a cross border aerial strike by the Indian Air Force in February. The two arch-rivals have deployed their troops and military equipment at forward bases to retaliate in case of a misadventure by either side.
Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Join INSTEX Mechanism for Trade With Iran - Finnish Foreign Ministry
Iran considers the European Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a tool set up to help trade with Tehran under the US sanctions, to be weak, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated earlier in November, adding that the system has not been fully implemented so far.
This HP gaming PC is down to just $470 for Black Friday — Fortnite anyone?
Looking for a solid desktop PC that runs Fortnite at smooth 1080p? This HP Pavilion 690 pre-built with dedicated GPU and AMD Ryzen CPU gets the job done at a great price.
Black Friday frenzy goes global—and not everyone's happy
People don't celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.
EUR/GBP retreats from daily highs near 0.8540
The selling pressure around the single currency has forced EUR/GBP to recede from earlier tops in the 0.8540/45 band. EUR/GBP remains focused on the U
Cotton - The Fluffy Fiber Continues To Work Its Way Higher
A recovery to 96.50 cents ran out of steam in June 2018.Cotton falls to just over the 2016 bottom.A bullish pattern since late August.Levels to watch in the cotton market.BAL is the cotton ETN product
Oculus Cyber Monday 2019 deals: Rift, Quest and Go deals live now
Black Friday has technically come and gone, but lucky for you there are still some great deals for Cyber Monday. In fact, the Oculus Go has just dropped even further in price and can be had for just $119.99. A further saving of $30 over the Black Friday price. But be quick as this Lightning…
Russian Jokes Tell the Brutal Truth
In a repressive society, dark political jokes allow regular people to describe what they see with their own eyes.
Court dismisses Jacob Zuma appeal
Zuma is facing fraud and corruption charges from when he was Thabo Mbeki's deputy.
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that shows the industry's dark underbelly
Two K-pop stars have been sentenced to prison for gang raping a drunk, unconscious woman.
Uddhav Thackeray government to face floor test on November 30
The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance claims to have the support of over 170 MLAs.
Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera
New multispectral photodetector could find applications in medicine, food safety and precision agriculture
U.S. planned to separate 26,000 migrant families in 2018
The estimate was revealed by a watchdog report, which also found the U.S. can't calculate how many families it separated due to unreliable data.
Teen who went viral with TikTok hair tutorial tells ITV News people need to know about China threat to Uighur Muslims
A 16-year-old whose hairstyling TikTok tutorial talking about the threat to Uighur Muslims in China has gone viral has told ITV News he and others are using the platform so people understand what's going on in our world. Pavan Shandil Narayan, who lives in Sacramento, California, posted the video on his TikTok channel five days ago. But it went viral on Friday after it was shared by US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Core sector output for October contracts further to 5.8 per cent
The index was dragged down by electricity which reported a de-growth of 12.4% vs -3.7% in Sept.
Top cleric warns of chaos amid worsening crisis in Iraq
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
India’s Fiscal Deficit In October At 102.4% Of 2019-20 Target
The gap between the government’s revenue and expenditure rose to Rs 7.20 lakh crore as of October.
Iraq’s top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday, one day after the burning of an Iranian consulate.
Sebi imposes Rs 2 lakh fine on Unitech for violating Listing Agreement
It was alleged that Unitech made incorrect disclosure about shareholding of some promoters in the quarter ended September 2008 and December 2008.
In Pictures: Unai Emery's 18 months at Arsenal
The Spaniard was sacked by the Premier League club on Friday.
AUD/USD loses recovery momentum ahead of 0.6800, trades around 0.6780
The AUD/USD pair continued to push lower during the Asian trading hours on Friday and touched its worst level since mid-October at 0.6762 but staged a
Court rejects Jacob Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
The ruling paves the way for Zuma's long-awaited trial to start in February 2020.
Owan West receives LG dev awards - The Nation Newspaper
Owan West Local Government Area, Edo state will Friday evening in Abuja join other local governments in the country to receive the 2019 Nigerian Local...
UPS workers snagged in decade-long drug smuggling scheme
A handful of United Parcel Service employees were among 11 men arrested in the past two weeks for their alleged roles in a decade-long drug smuggling scheme, multiple news outlets reported.
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
Star Wars: Another Original Trilogy Staple May Return in Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars posted a BTS Rise of Skywalker video featuring Warwick Davis seemingly reprising his role as the Ewok Wicket.
Nathuram Godse remark: Sadhvi Pragya tenders second apology agreed upon by all parties
A mid opposition ruckus, BJP member Pragya Thakur on Friday made a fresh statement in Lok Sabha, apologising for her remarks on Nathuram Godse, even as she asserted that she never described Mahatma Gandhi's assassin as a patriot.
Best Black Friday UK deals 2019 as Currys, Argos and Amazon launch new offers
Black Friday 2019 is here and incredible deals on everything from Nintendo Switch bundles to smart home speakers, and even loo roll are coming out thick and fast. Here are all the best deals released so far
SOPHIE, Actress and Eartheater announced for Re-Textured 2020
Re-Textured takes place on April 2 - 5, 2020 across various venues in London.
What is the Green New Deal?
Maya Goodfellow explores what the green new deal is and how would it work
Eight core sector industries shrink 5.8% in October
Electricity generation declined by 12.4 per cent in October, 2019 over October, 2018. Its cumulative index increased by 1.5 per cent during April to October, 2019-20 over the corresponding period of previous year
Slowdown impact? Core sector output shrinks 5.8% in October
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in October
Taliban confirm informal talks with the US
The Taliban has confirmed a claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington has resumed informal talks with the Afghan armed group nearly two months after peace negotiations were abruptly suspended.
Atari VCS enters final stages of pre-production following series of delays
"Atari will always prioritise delivering a high-quality product over a self-imposed deadline," says Atari VCS COO
In pictures: Unai Emery’s Arsenal career
The Spaniard was sacked by the Premier League club on Friday.
New industrial code bill will lead to 'jungle raj' in the industry: BMS
The Narendra Modi government introduced the Industrial Relations Code Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday
Best Selfie Camera Phones of 2019 Picked by DxOMark - Gizchina.com
Here are the Best Selfie Camera Phones of 2019 according to renown camera-focused website DxOMark. The list includes the Samsung..
In pictures: Unai Emery’s Arsenal career
The Spaniard was sacked by the Premier League club on Friday.
Fiscal deficit for April-Oct at 102.4%, crosses full year target
The revenue gap for the April-October period stood at Rs 5.46 lk cr showing the weakness in tax collection.
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that shows the industry's dark underbelly
Choi Jong-hoon of FT Island was sentenced to five years and Jung Joon-young of Drug Restaurant was given six years by Seoul Central District Court.
In pictures: Unai Emery’s Arsenal career
The Spaniard was sacked by the Premier League club on Friday.
The Startling Low Bar to Ace a Fingerprint Examiner’s Proficiency Test
One wrong match could send an innocent person to prison or see a killer go free. But it doesn’t take much to qualify as an expert.
Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven
Five of nine tigers that narrowly survived a grueling journey across Europe will be moved to a new home at an animal refuge in Spain after spending weeks recovering at zoos in Poland.
MHP leader: No turning back from presidential system
There is no turning back from the presidential system as it is the only path to true democracy and stability in the country, said the head of the...
Liverpool will always support families of Hillsborough victims – Jurgen Klopp
On Thursday the 1989 FA Cup semi-final’s match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of Reds fans who died.
77 Percent of Indians Concerned About Looming Danger of War, Survey Reveals
New Delhi (Sputnik): A series of steps taken by the Indian government, such as the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and the Balakot airstrike in February, among other things, have brought things to a head in the region, according to a Paris-based global market research and consulting firm.
Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced his resignation on Friday after the country’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for a government rocked by weeks of deadly anti-establishment unrest.
EU's new Green Deal slammed as 'half-baked' before launch
Greenpeace have accused the incoming European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen of preparing draft new climate and environmental laws whose measures are "too weak, half-baked or missing altogether".
6,000 notices issued for harbouring mosquito breeding sites
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says some 6,000 notices have been served on persons for failing to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their properties. Tufton made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the Ministry...
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
As Juncker bids farewell, new EU executive begins with scrutiny over Luxembourg tax
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials from the new European Commission will discuss an International Monetary Fund study that lists Luxembourg as a world-leading tax haven just days after the former leader of the Grand Duchy departs the EU executive’s helm.
Nvidia boosts Quake 2 RTX with brand new ray tracing features
A revitalised classic now looks even more stunning.
'Maha-like experiment needed in Goa to oust BJP'
Former BJP ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Friday said it favours Maharashtra-like political experiment in the state to get rid of the "anti-people" government led by Pramod Sawant.
Russia aims to 'modernise' its nuclear arsenal as they test launch new Ballistic missile RS-12M Topol
The Russian military is on a mission to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.They have now tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the RS-12M Topol. True to its nature, the Kremlin has revealed very little details about the missile's potential. The test was conducted at the Kapustin Yar military range in southern Russia and that the missile hit the designated target about 2,100 kilometres away in Kazakhstan. The visuals of the launch offer an exciting view of the launch which took place at night.
Govt. orders land acquisition for last leg of river linking project
TIRUNELVELIThe Tamil Nadu Government, which is keen on commissioning the Tamirabharani – Karumaeniyar – Nambiyar linking project by December 2020, has released the government order for acquiring lands
Liverpool will always support families of Hillsborough victims – Jurgen Klopp
On Thursday the 1989 FA Cup semi-final’s match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of Reds fans who died.
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Taobao's cargo ship with items from 11.11 sales sank deep into the ocean
This must be a really devastating news to some of the fanatic buyers during the 11.11 sales. It is reported that over 879 tonnes of cargo shipped from China sunk into the open ocean after encountered a collision. The cargo mainly consists of products purchased from Taobao during the sales. The repercussions of this incident involved not only Taobao and its consumers, but also the lives of the ship’s crew members.
China Orders Hong Kong to 'Sober Up' and Obey 'the Motherland'
China's state propaganda outlet Global Times warned that now should be the time "Hong Kong society sobers up" to defend from America.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi submits resignation amid protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government
Thursday’s Geoff Rickly: “I Wasn’t A Natural Singer. For Years People Used To Call Me ‘Tone Geoff’”
Geoff Rickly discusses the life and times of Thursday, heroin addiction, recovery and the potential return of No Devotion…
Liverpool will always support families of Hillsborough victims – Jurgen Klopp
On Thursday the 1989 FA Cup semi-final’s match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of Reds fans who died.
Liverpool will always support families of Hillsborough victims – Jurgen Klopp
On Thursday the 1989 FA Cup semi-final’s match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of Reds fans who died.
Jurgen Klopp and Kenny Dalglish pledge support to Hillsborough families
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has assured the families of the 96 Hillsborough victims the club will always support them. On Thursday the 1989 FA Cup semi-final’s match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of Reds fans who died at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground. Margaret Aspinall, whose 18-year-old son James died in the disaster, labelled the decision “a disgrace.” “The most important thing is our thoughts and love is with the families and we are there for them,” said Klopp. “It is a big disappointment, a big frustration and sadness, of course, that this looks like the final verdict.
The 15 best beauty deals in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 sales
Black Friday is here, and while you may balk at the the idea of whipping people into a spending frenzy, if you're clever you can make considerable savings on your tried & trusted beauty favourites, as well as bagging a few strategic gifts ahead of the Christmas rush.