December Indie World direct will be tomorrow to show new Nindies

Nintendo’s new Nindies will be shown off tomorrow in an all-new December Indie World direct. Starting tomorrow at 18:00 UK time / 19:00 CET, Nintendo will be showing off roughly twenty minutes of new indie games for Nintendo Switch. The Indie World – 10.12.19 livestream will, like always, be livestreamed on the official Nintendo Switch …

Badminton: After winning gold at South Asian Games, India’s Ashmita Chaliha eyes top-50 ranking

The Guwahati shuttler’s season was hampered by an injury but has acquired momentum of late.

Niko Kovac's entourage rubbish rumours he wants to become Arsenal manager

The Croatian was expected to watch Arsenal's clash with West Ham on Monday night.

Kelly Marie Tran sought therapy after 'Star Wars' backlash

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Kelly Marie Tran says she sought therapy after backlash to her Star Wars casting.

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.

‘Businesses in South that use old PCs face productivity loss, security breach’

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South India, using older PCs, are likely to experience reduced workplace productivity and security vulnerabilities, according to a Microsoft study.SMBs using comp

Water released from Shanmuganadhi dam

It will benefit lands in Uthamapalayam taluk

2020 election crucial for US to catch up on climate action

A significant expansion of state, city, and business climate action could reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent by 2030 over 2005 levels even without federal support, according to projections published Monday. The figures were compiled by America's Pledge, a group founded in 2017

Caring alone for two small girls, Texas father grapples with loss

SEGUIN, Texas (Reuters) - Zak Tiemann picked up his daughters from school early this Halloween. Zayleeana, 3, and Zoey, 5, were beaming with excitement as they donned their “Frozen” costumes and went trick-or-treating in their small hometown of Seguin, Texas.

Monsta X to drop all-English album while fans continue global protest over member's departure

K-pop group Monsta X announced their all-English album earlier this month while their global fan base continue to protest member Wonho’s departure from the group due to 'scandal.'

Google Play Movies may soon add support for Dolby Vision HDR content

According to a teardown of the Play Movies app, it looks like Google's service is preparing long-awaited Dolby Vision HDR support.

Is Boris Johnson telling the truth on Northern Ireland border checks?

The UK prime minister has been called out as wrong for saying there will be no checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland after Brexit.

Poverty blighted my childhood. I’m voting to help today’s cold and hungry kids

Boris Johnson’s government is predicted to impoverish hundreds of thousands more children, says author Kerry Hudson

More than 100 Middletown-based soldiers to be sent off to year-long deployment

ST. CLAIR TWP., Butler County — More than 100 soldiers with the 324th Military Police Co. with the Ohio National Guard based in Middletown will soon deploy for a year to support the U.S. Southern Command operations, according to the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department.

Bulls host redemption-seeking Raptors: Preview, start time, and more

Kyle Lowry wants the bull to stop. Toronto has dropped three straight games for the first time in over a year, and a matchup with the young Bulls could be just what the doctor ordered.

Dumbarton council offices turn green for children's charity

Dumbarton Academy building in the town’s Church Street was bathed in green light, to highlight an NSPCC campaign

Here’s what the PS5 controller could look like

Design mock-ups of the DualShock 5 are starting appear.

Xinyuan Real Estate: The News Is Not Good

Results from the last quarter are disappointing.Almost every financial indicator is negative.The ongoing liquidation of TPG's holdings exerted further downward pressure on the stock price.

New Zealand’s Glaciers Turned Red (PHOTO)

Photographer Liz Carlson has shot coloured glaciers at Mount Aspiring National Park on New Zealand's South Island, Science Alert reported. “Our glaciers don’t need any more battles as they are already truly endangered,” Carlson wrote on her blog.

Huawei cancels smartphone launch in Taiwan after being temporarily banned - Gizmochina

News emanating from Taiwan indicates that Chinese tech giant Huawei may have been forced to cancel the launch of its flagship phone and smartwatch in Taiwan after Taipei imposed a temporary ban on some of its products for listing the island as part of China. Huawei was billed to launch the flagship Mate 30 Pro …

Rugby Australia backs CEO Castle amid criticism over Folau case

Rugby Australia (RA) have backed embattled Chief Executive Raelene Castle to continue in the role in the wake of intense criticism over her ...

U.S. Supreme Court rejects inmate's bid for sex reassignment surgery

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a convicted murderer who filed a civil rights lawsuit because Texas prison officials denied her request to be considered for gender reassignment surgery. The justices let stand a lower court's decision to reject the claim by inmate Vanessa

How To Watch Super Bowl Live Stream 2020 Online

Millions are waiting to watch NFL Super Bowl live stream 54 on 2nd February 2020. This article gives you a massive list of channels to watch the biggest American Football event. For Football Fans, …

113 nominations received in Virudhunagar district

Virudhunagar A total of 113 nominations, seven for panchayat presidents and 106 for panchayat ward members, were filed on Monday, the first day for filing papers for the rural local body elections.Aft

Square Stock Has the Only ‘CEO Bro’ We Can Trust

Because of African demographics and economic realities, the opportunity for first-to-market dominance is too lucrative to pass up for Square stock.

iDreamSky in talks to buy Leyou

Mobile publisher would get controlling interest in fellow Chinese outfit with stakes in Digital Extremes, Splash Damage, SNK Playmore

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 …

How Christmas in Uganda has changed over the years

A section of Ugandans born in the 90s who used to feel the Christmas excitement have struggled to relive it today since some of the special things they once regarded...

Review: Author keeps tension high in `Trace of Evil'

"Trace of Evil" by Alice Blanchard (Minotaur)

You Comment On Your Player Of The Week

Based on the performances of the players from this past weekend's ABSA Premiership league fixtures, there were certain players that stood head and shoulders above the rest. We’d like you to comment on your outstanding performers.

Free Christmas parking proposal in Mayo county town not clearcut

A call has been made to introduce some free hours of parking in local authority car parks in Castlebar on the run-up to Christmas.

The Matrix 4 Adds Frozen 2's Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff, who plays the voice of Kristoff in Disney's Frozen 2, has been cast in The Matrix 4 in a mystery role.

If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020

Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Inside Abandoned Death Row Prison Where Inmates’ Bodies Found At Bottom Of Well

Chilling photos taken by an urban explorer show an abandoned Thai prison where a number of inmates are said to have taken their own lives

Kenya story building collapse: 10 dead, 20 inured, 30 missing - Police

Nairobi Police Chief Philip Ndolo said four bodies were recovered from the scene Sunday including that of a child, while a fifth person died in a hospital. According to authorities, that brings the ov

Golden Globes 2020: Netflix dominates the nominations

Marriage Story and The Irishman lead a decent list of nominees that sadly doesn't include Greta Gerwig or Lulu Wang in the writing or directing categories

What lies beneath the surface? The pitfalls of facial eczema

By Julie Roberts, Ravensdown Animal Health Area Manager Western North Island

Random: Remembering When One Company Ruined Christmas For Some NES Owners

A chastity belt, but for your console

Marvin Rees calls councillors' plan to complain a 'fake debate'

“I feel that we’re being ignored," an opposition councillor said

Labour will renationalise water and energy in first 100 days if they win

John McDonnell said 'we're setting our sights higher than any opposition party has ever done before'.

Young woman's murderer attempts suicide

A murder suspect who stabbed 20-year-old university student Ceren Özdemir to death attempted suicide in a high-security prison in eastern Turkey's Van...

Investors lay siege to SEBI office, demand Karvy-like action against BMA Wealth

On Monday, SEBI’s office came under siege as a crowd of 40-50 stock market investors blocked the main entrance of the regulator’s BKC office building. The commotion led to police being called to guard

Black Widow: What We Learned From Reading Every Comic She's Appeared In

The Black Widow's long and complicated history hides a lot of details casual readers may have never known.

How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates

Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.

President Ramaphosa praises Zozibini after Miss Universe win

President Cyril Ramaphosa has released an official statement on Twitter, congratulating Zozibini Tunzi on her Miss Universe win.

Bernie Sanders Staff Member Who Posted anti-Semitic, Homophobic Tweets ‘No Longer With Campaign’

The Republican Jewish Coalition in a statement issued on Friday afternoon called on the Sanders campaign to fire Darius Khalil Gordon

Enchanting Christmas performance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir

The 100-strong Drakensberg Boys Choir made a turn in the city at the end of November, as part of its annual Noel Tour. 

Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND To Include Final Fantasy Characters; Releases Next Month

A new Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND DLC trailer confirmed that Final Fntasy characters will make an appearance. The release date has also been revealed

A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays

Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years

Report: One-third of daycare subsidies goes to kollel families

Daycare subsidies no longer serving original purpose of encouraging women to work in addition to their husbands, report says.

More than 500 drivers caught by Gateshead bus lane camera in three days

A camera on South Shore Road, on Gateshead Quayside, caught 529 drivers within three days but the council warned drivers will now be fined

Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people

"We will have to differentiate between intruders and refugees. Citizenship amendment bill does not discriminate against anyone and does not snatch anyone's rights," he said.

Arsenal: Everyone needs to pump the brakes on Joe Willock

Joe Willock was not good for Arsenal against Brighton, but that doesn't mean that he has disqualified himself as a Premier League player. I don't know why ...

Tata Altroz first drive review

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

Pelosi gets standing ovation at Kennedy Center Honors

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) received a standing ovation at a Trump-less Kennedy Center Honors late Sunday, which largely stayed away from political talk but had moments that alluded to the tense

Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, Massive Wagons, Samantha Fish are more will play the UK festival next summer

Quick tip: How to run Wi-Fi diagnostics on your Mac

There's nothing more frustrating than trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network and something isn't working right. However, macOS comes with tools you can use to diagnose and test your network connection, helping you to get back on the internet.

Man City fan's bitter rant against Liverpool after Pep Guardiola's side fall 14 points behind

One Man City fan is not happy with the VAR decisions that he feels have gone against his team this season

Shiv Sena Monkey Balances On Citizenship Amendment Bill: Announces Support But Says Give No Voting Rights

A move that may embarrass the NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra, the Sena have decided to back the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which the Congress brands as "unconstitutional".

Rohingya refugees demand justice for Myanmar genocide at ICJ

Rohingya genocide hearings at the International Court of Justice start at The Hague as human rights campaigners call for a global boycott of Myanmar to stop violence against the Muslim minority group

Happy bellies: 2020 to be a year of Turkish cuisine

Local cuisine is a significant element of a country's essence that influences many aspects of its culture, lifestyle and people. Turkish cuisine is one...

NBA Rumors: Knicks Should Sign Brandon Ingram To Max Contract In 2020 Offseason, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

Although the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly determined to retain Brandon Ingram as he continues to post career-best numbers with the team, the fact remains that he will become eligible for ...

Watch: Reporter speaks out against man who assaulted her during a live news segment

‘No woman should EVER have to put up with this at work or anywhere!’ said Alex Bozarjian.

Should we start asking our friends if they're in the right 'headspace' to chat?

Are you in the right headspace to read an 900-word feature?

Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls

Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day

Akshay to resume Indian citizenship; netizens react

Mumbai,  Ever since Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced that he is set to give up his Canadian passport and resume Indian citizenship, netizens have been having a field day with reactions.

Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs Signature Just Sold for a Whopping $84,000 at an Auction

The disk was in "fine condition, with slight brushing to the ink."

Samsung Galaxy S11+ To Use An "Exclusive" 108MP ISOCELL Sensor

It seems like Samsung is developing an exclusive, custom 108MP ISOCELL camera sensor for the Galaxy S11+ flagship. At least according to the latest rumor.

PSA: Go to Pokemon Sword and Shield's Stow-on-Side marketplace every day, as early as possible

So there's a few things I've been picking up on since really getting into the Pokemon Sword and Shield endgame. 250-strong Pokedex? Ha! It's 360 now: I basically just need cross-game exclusives, which I'll get from my copy of Shie...

2 men in court for allegedly stealing car worth N2.5 million

Two men, Godwin Amuzie and Godspower Imafidon, who allegedly stole a Honda Accord car valued at N2.5 million on Monday appeared before a court...

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'.

HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes

There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.

Monday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Ousmane Dembele, Arturo Vidal, Gareth Bale

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Monday, December 9 ahead of the January transfer window.

Paragon case: Court extends Saad Rafique, Salman Rafique's judicial remand till Dec 23

Judge Jawadul Hassan also allowed former railways minister Saad Rafique to attend NA

At TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019, six women spoke in line with the theme, ‘Bold + Brilliant’

From discussions on gender bias to videos of animal communication, TEDxNapierBridge Women’s latest edition brought forth the female perspective

‘Increase minimum wage of workers to ₹21,000’

Alleging that the labour laws were being diluted, workers have demanded the revival of the Contract Labour Advisory Board and minimum wage of ₹21,000. ‘Karmika Garjana’ Addressing a ‘Karmika Garjana’

Hungry bears and a legends parade: Monday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

Lithuanian Central Bank Announces Blockchain Collector Coin

The Bank of Lithuania announced that it will release its first digital, blockchain-based collector coin in the spring of next year.

All northbound lanes of Highway 73 at Tobacco Road open after of vehicle crash

All northbound lanes of Highway 73 at Tobacco Road outside Cambridge are open after a vehicle crash, according to a news release.

Stephen Strasburg agrees to seven-year, $245M contract with Nationals

SAN DIEGO — Stephen Strasburg is returning to Washington with a record contract, and fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole could be in line for an even larger payday.

There's 10% off almost everything at eBay once again

Switch for £250! PS4 Pro for £300! More!

Reports: Cristiano Ronaldo regrets Juventus move after Ballon d’Or snub

The latest word around the rumour mill is that Cristiano Ronaldo regrets moving to Juventus from Real Madrid, after he lost out on winning the Ballon d’Or award in both 2018 and 2019.

Bitcoin - Correction Soon To Be Over

Bitcoin has been stuck in a bear market since December 17th, 2017.Its weekly chart is oversold and probably close to a trendchange.Professional money has not yet fully positioned for a new rally.There

Storm Brendan set to batter Scotland as country hot by two weather warnings

The Met Office has put in the alerts for heavy rain and wind for much of the country on Tuesday.

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.

Monday Morning Hangover: What’s next for Alistair Overeem following KO loss at UFC DC?

What’s next for Alistiar Overeem following his bizarre knockout loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik a UFC on ESPN in Washington D.C.?

Marriage Story: whose fault is it anyway? Discuss the film with spoilers

Noah Baumbach’s divorce comedy has hit Netflix, polarising viewers into those who back Adam Driver’s Charlie and those who support Scarlett Johansson’s Nicole

MOBI to Develop Mobility Payments Network for Machine-to-Machine Transactions Based on Blockchain 

MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is exploring blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible. According to reports from Bloomberg on December 8, the non-profit organization is developing a blockchain-based payment network that allows for machine-to-machine transactions.

Are Articles of Impeachment Coming As Soon As This Week?

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler wants to get the impeachment ball rolling. So much so that he hinted on "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Congress may introduce their articles of impeachment against President Trump as early as this week.

School adds laundry room to help struggling students, combat absences

An Arizona school has added a laundry room to its campus to help underprivileged students who didn’t want to come to school because they didn’t have clean clothes.

‘General Hospital’ Monday Scheduling Scoop: ABC Executive Details Plans For December 9 Episode

A new week of drama in Port Charles is about to kick into gear and General Hospital fans are wondering whether they will face any schedule interruptions this week. ABC and many other networks are ...

Netflix dominates Golden Globes noms as 'Marriage Story' scoops six

Hollywood disruptor Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations Monday as its heart-wrenching divorce saga

Trump, Saudi prince pledge cooperation after Florida base attack

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman about the attack Friday at a naval base in Florida, which is being investigated by the FBI as a presumed terrorist attack.

Taapsee Pannu Is Definitely Running: May Now Star In The Hindi Remake Of Run Lola Run- EXCLUSIVE

If all goes well, you will see Taapsee Pannu essaying the lead role in the Hindi remake of the German flick, Run Lola Run

Princess Beatrice Cancels Her Engagement Party In the Wake of Prince Andrew Scandal

Princess Beatrice has cancelled her engagement party following Prince Andrew's scandal, involving sex trafficking and Jeffrey Epstein, over paparazzi fears

Woman surprises mum when long lost friends appear in mirror as she has a haircut

Keanna's mum looked in the mirror at her hair - but behind her were two friends she hadn't seen in years.

WATCH: Valtteri Bottas' rallying on-board!

Recently we brought you the story that Valtteri Bottas had won a rally at Paul Ricard, but we didn't have any footage! But don't fear, we've found you some on-board video of Bottas' skills behind the wheel of his Citroen DS3 as he stormed to victory.

One Million Tiny Plays About Britain review – a nation speaks

Craig Taylor’s jumble of micro-playlets – some just a few seconds long – coalesce into a layered, comic, moving portrait of everyday life in the UK

Ayodhya case: Hindu body opposes land to Muslims, two review pleas in SC

Separately, 40 persons, including rights activists, have jointly moved the top court seeking review of its verdict in the Ayodhya case claiming that the judgement "errs in both fact and law"

Stroppy Frogs

My train service, South Western Rail may be on strike for a month,  blast them, but comfort comes from the fact that we’re not nearly as strike-prone as the French.

Exclusive: PR software firm exposes data on nearly 500k contacts

iPRSoftware exposed data on 477,000 media contacts, including 35,000 user password hashes, to the public internet via an Amazon Web Services repository.

Northerns name former Titans captain to fill Faul's CEO shoes

Northerns Cricket Union announced the appointment of Pierre Joubert as their interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

History of Diving Museum

A unique collection of diving equipment spanning antiquity to the present day.

NDDC: N’Delta Assembly warns against moves to shortchange Delta of MD position

NDDC: THE Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, NDPA, a pressure group in the Niger Delta region, has warned that any attempt to shortchange Delta State from...

Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Vandals slashed the tires of over 160 vehicles and sprayed slogans such as “Arabs=enemies” in a Palestinian neighborhood of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, Israeli police said Monday. Elsewhere, Palestinian residents of the volatile West Bank city of Hebron staged a general strike to protest the construction of a new Jewish settlement there.Masked suspects operated under the cover of darkness to vandalize the cars in east Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood and spray-painted Hebrew graffiti on a nearby wall, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. He said the authorities were treating the incident as criminal with “nationalistic motives.

Chilango confirms plans to launch CVA and exit leases

Embattled Mexican chain Chilango has confirmed that it plans to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) in a bid to secure the future of its business.

Bose’s Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 get their first big discount

Finally, a deal on the latest Bose headphones.

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

Deiga appeals for rehabilitation of Peki Hospital

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Chop-your-own Christmas trees: Dutch park makes festive free offer

HOGE VELUWE, Netherlands: A national park in the Netherlands is making an unusual offer to visitors this holiday season: come and chop down your own Christmas tree - for free.

Michelle Obama headlines YouTube's new 'Creators for Change' series

The special will highlight the work Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance is doing in Vietnam.

Judge accused of having threesome in her chambers with lawyers

A Female judge has been accused of using her courtroom to have group sex with lawyers. Dawn Gentry,38, from Kentucky, US.

Bombay HC seeks RBI's response on plea against Chanda Kochhar's termination as ICICI MD

A division bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade directed the Reserve Bank of India to submit its reply by December 16. The bench will hear the matter next on December 18

EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce disaster risk

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Composer reveals the real purpose of first PlayStation's jingle

The jingle was designed to be more than just pleasing to the ear

Investigating These Grisly Unsolved Murders In America's Heartland Changed My Life

It took the mother of a murdered child to permit me to forgive myself.

Lichfield Cathedral's illumination event to start next week

Lichfield Cathedral's annual illumination show will pay homage to Notre-Dame when it opens on Monday.

Blackout: BVB’s All Black Kit Causes Social Media Frenzy

Borussia Dortmund sent shockwaves through the footballing fraternity when they debuted their 110th anniversary ‘Blackout kit’

Podcast: Party Discipline, a Walkaway story (Part 2)

In my latest podcast (MP3), I continue my serial reading of my novella Party Discipline, which I wrote while on a 35-city, 45-day tour for my novel Walkaway in 2017; Party Discipline is a story set…

Dudes, This Is How You Clean Your Junk

Growing up, most males are never given a rundown on how or what they should do to keep their penis clean. Beyond washing it with water, is there anything else you need to be doing?...

Minor snow, but big time cold on the way

Drivers need to plan a little extra time for their Monday morning and evening commutes. An area of low pressure will move across southern Wisconsin Monday, bringing precipitation for most of the day. Dense fog and light rain is expected to continue through the morning. Showers will change to light snow in the afternoon.

Release Sowore, others within two weeks or face nationwide protests, CSOs warn FG

CISLAC director, Rafsanjani, urged Nigerians to see the duty of holding government accountable as a collective responsibility.

Jennifer Aniston Accepts She Might Get Another Pet Dog After Losing Dolly, She Had With Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and ex-husband Justin Theroux lost beloved pet dog 'Dolly' in July. Recently in an interview, ‘The Morning Show’ actress accepted that she might get another pet dog after losing her dearest Dolly

Decision on six bus companies in Dhaka by March, says Mayor Khokon

Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon says a decision could be made by March to bring the buses operating in Dhaka under six companies as part of an effort to discipline public transports.

Bankrupt PG&E to take $4.9 billion more charge on wildfire victim claims

(Reuters) - PG&E Corp said www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/75488/000095015719001393/form8-k.htm on Monday it would take a pretax charge of $4.9 billion in the current quarter related to the settlement of claims from victims of some of most devastating wildfires in California's modern history.

Yellow Cake Is A Lower Risk Investment In The Uranium Industry

Yellow Cake is trading at a discount to net asset value and the company has communicated it will rely on share buy-backs if the discount persists.The annual holding cost is expected to be relatively l

Miss Universe on her special relationship with her dad: “I’m a daddy’s girl”

YOU spoke to newly crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, before she left to compete at the Miss Universe competition in Atlanta, USA. In the interview, Zozi reveals the special bond she has with her father.

“Take advantage of opportunities in God’s house”- Bishop

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Rupee darts up 16 paise to 71.04 against U.S. dollar

The rupee pared initial losses and settled 16 paise up at 71.04 against the U.S. dollar on Monday amid softening crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas. Fr

Morrisons giving customers free bags of wonky carrots to help with Rudolph tradition

Morrisons supermarkets across the UK will be giving away 125,000 paper bags of wonky carrots to customers

John McDonnell joins Arlene Foster in attack on PM 'you can't trust'

Shadow chancellor backs DUP leader’s criticism of Boris Johnson as Labour vows to end austerity in February

Stolen ECHO newspaper and plaque on Eleanor Rigby statue to be restored

Parts of the iconic statue were stolen in October

MS Dhoni is a legend, won't impose himself on Team India: Ravi Shastri

India Today Inspiration: In the latest teaser of the much-anticipated episode with Ravi Shastri, the India head coach opens up about MS Dhoni's future which has become a subject of intense speculation.

Joe Edwards ruled out of Plymouth Argyle's Home Park clash against Morecambe

The 29-year-old has been an ever present for the Pilgrims in League Two this season

Forensic officers scour scene of ‘unexplained’ death two days after man’s body was found in Glasgow lane

FORENSIC officers are still at the scene of an “unexplained” death two days after a man’s body was found in a Glasgow lane. Cops confirmed a 40-year-old man had passed away after they were called t…

This stretched, bulletproof Rolls-Royce Phantom costs $3.3 million

So you thought the Rolls-Royce Phantom is the best Roller you can get? You thought it's also quite expensive, didn't you? Well, I'm about to rock your

MMA SQUARED: Alistair Overeem’s response to his gruesome injury is a gift to MMA

Nothing can stop the Reem. Not even the most gruesome cut in UFC history.

European Union permits state aid to develop electric battery giants

The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in the highly strategic sector of electric batteries. The move is part of a major push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as gas combustible engines are phased out over concerns for the environment.

New Zealand volcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption

(Reuters) - A webcam set up on New Zealand’s White Island volcano shows at least one group of tourists were inside the crater moments before it erupted and blanketed the area in a massive ash cloud.

Matt Willey: “A lot of rules about how a magazine looks and behaves are up for grabs”

The British graphic designer talks about becoming a Pentagram partner, creating Killing Eve’s credits and magazines’ “very difficult” few years.

Cyclone alert lifted for French island of Mayotte

The French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte was bracing for a major cyclone.

India needs support from advanced nations to fight climate change: Govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) at the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019 held in New York on September 23.

Nottingham Forest fans have mixed feelings over potential striker transfer

Nottingham Forest transfer news | The Reds have been linked with the Charlton forward ahead of the January transfer window

Winnfield woman accused of selling raffle tickets in holiday scam

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two suspects from Winnfield after for an alleged “holiday scam.”

Turkey Intercepts Almost 3,250 EU-Bound Migrants Over Past Week – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The bulk of the apprehensions were made in regions adjacent to Turkey’s land border with Greece and Bulgaria, as well as Turkey’s western coast, which is a common departure point for migrants seeking to reach the Greek Aegean Islands.

Family's fury over M&S Christmas tree that's getting scathing reviews

Marks and Spencer advertises the £35 tree as a “sparkling surprise”

Backcountry skier killed in northern Colorado avalanche

A 29-year-old woman has died in an avalanche while skiing in northern Colorado, where communities along the Rocky Mountains have seen record or near-record snowfall since September. The unidentified woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide Sunday, authorities said. Other members of

Election 2019: BBC licence could be scrapped, Boris Johnson hints

Boris Johnson has hinted he may scrap the licence fee that funds the BBC during an unscripted question and answer [...]

Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference

ISTANBUL, Turkey: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi attended the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process held in Istanbul on December 9, 2019 under the theme “Peace, Partnership, Prosperity”. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Ministerial Conference Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Distinguished Foreign Minister of Turkey, Honorable Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Excellencies,

Music review: The Libertines, Barrowland, Glasgow

There was a time, between 2004 and 2010 to be exact, when the thought of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reuniting The Libertines seemed about as likely as Mike and Bernie Winters getting back together (there’s one for the teenagers).

Mum wet herself after Vue staff refused to let her use the toilet

Camille James, 36, said she ‘bared her life out’ to four workers at the Vue Acton Park in west London, but they still refused to let her use their toilet.

Priyamani to play Sasikala in Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi

A source says Priyamani, who was last seen in Amazon Prime Video web series The Family Man, has given bulk dates for Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi.

Thieves carry out 'utterly devastating' raid at charity-run farm

The criminals seized a van, cash and equipment from Elm Tree Farm

Supreme Court allows Kentucky abortion ultrasound law to take effect

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal over a Kentucky law that forces health providers to show pregnant women ultrasounds of their fetuses before having abortions.

Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans over January transfers

Chelsea supporters are demanding new signings after a poor run.

Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM

SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The number will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.(Reporting by Ana Mano)

US House Democrat accuses Trump of violating oath of office

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — The head of a US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today accused him of putting himself before his country and violating his oath of office. In a statement kicking off a hearing in the US House of Representatives to weigh the...

Cristiano Ronaldo's son wins Cavour Trophy with Juventus' U9 side

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be proud of his son after winning youth tournament with the Old Lady's Under 9 team where he was also named the best striker.

Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference

She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.

Mayo GAA officer rounds on critics over 'torrent of abuse'

MAYO GAA secretary Dermot Butler has rounded on his critics, and those of his fellow officers, for what he described as the 'torrent of abuse' they have been subjected to in recent months.

Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Review (Switch eShop)

The closing chapter of five years of shovelry

SEA Games a golden revival for Jinq En

NEW CLARK CITY, Dec 9 — Winning two golds and one bronze at the 30th SEA Games here was a revival of sorts for the sporting career of national women’s elite swimmer Phee Jinq En. The 18-year-old said she was happy with her achievement as she had failed to show any improvement in international...

Davido says he was working on a song with Juice Wrld before his sudden death

Davido took to his Instastory channel to mourn the death of American rapper Juice Wrld. He also used the opportunity to disclose that he had a music project in the works with the rapper, before his untimely death.

5 inspiring quotes from Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi

There is no doubt that Queen Zozibini Tunzi’s pearls of wisdom earned her the world’s respect.

Apple TV+ gets its first award nomination via 'The Morning Show'

Apple had been hoping that Apple TV+ would rake in some awards, and it's taken just two months to get its first nomination. But it isn't a huge one.

IITs end first week of placements on a high note, beating last year's show

IIT Kharagpur gets more than 1,000 job offers in a record five days, with 144 companies visiting the campus till Dec 5

France's Sanofi to buy Synthorx for US$2.5 billion

France's Sanofi said on Monday it had agreed to buy Synthorx in a cash deal worth around US$2.5 billion as it seeks to beef up its ...

That GameCube style Smash Ultimate controller will be re-released in 2020

Official Switch GameCube remotes can go for upward of $80. You know the drill. Nintendo releases a limited run of something, scalpers go crazy, Nintendo drags their feet on reprints and the world continues to turn. It's been a while since w...

Russia, Ukraine leaders agree on cease-fire, prisoner exchange by year's end

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a cease-fire Monday, moving the two countries closer to ending a standoff in the Donbas region.

Trick out your Versa 2 with these cool products

Get even more out of your Fitbit Versa 2 with some of these awesome accessories.

Trump to meet with Russian foreign minister Tuesday

President Donald Trump is planning to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday in Washington, an encounter that is sure to draw significant scrutiny amid several ongoing controversies involving Trump and Russia.

Preston woman hosting bumper raffle in aid of Lostock Hall hospice that cares for her dad

A Preston woman is hosting a raffle with more than £1,300 worth of prizes in aid of the Lostock Hall hospice that cares for her dad.

Wild weather in New Zealand leaves 1,000 tourists stranded

Almost 1,000 tourists were stuck in the New Zealand tourist town of Franz Josef on Monday after torrential rains closed roads.Several washouts a

Jaguar's I-Pace software update boosts the range by 12 miles

Your luxury EV has learned something from its time on the track.

The Open Rights Group wants answers on General Election data use

Privacy of the ballot box

W Series sees growing sponsor interest in women's sport

LONDON (Reuters) - The all-female W Series, which announced its first major sponsor at the weekend, is talking to several global brands amid increased interest in women’s sport at boardroom level, according to chief executive Catherine Bond Muir.

Nadler: Trump put himself before country

House Judiciary Committee Democrats argued President Trump put himself ahead of the interests of the country by seeking Ukraine’s help investigating Joe Biden and the Democrats.

Manuel Pellegrini insists West Ham's position is not "critical" ahead of Arsenal clash

The Hammers have won just one of their last ten games heading into Monday's meeting in Stratford

Lizzo Twerks In A Thong At LA Lakers Game And Sparks Controversy — See The Revealing Video

Is Lizzo going too far with her message of body-confidence? Some say yes after she twerked in a thong and revealed a good portion of her backside at

Wrestling: Baliyan, Sheoran win gold on final day as India end South Asian Games with perfect record

India achieved a unique feat with its grapplers finishing at the top of the podium in all 14 categories.

Farm.One

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows hundreds of unique herbs in a high-tech urban oasis.

Australian Model Olivia Mathers Sizzles On The Beach In Cheeky, Mesh Bikini

Olivia Mathers is showing off her incredible bikini body again on Instagram, much to the delight of her fans. On Monday, the Australian model shared a sizzling new snap to her feed that was an ...

Alia Bhatt’s Multi-Hued Saree Is The PERFECT Fit For Your Reception Night!

Alia Bhatt is on cloud nine as her character, Safeena from Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy has won the best actress award at Star Screen Awards 2019. Gully Boy won 11 awards last night and the team has not ju

WATCH: Unbelievable Heart-Rending Scenes Of Flooding As Centurion Goes UNDERWATER In South Africa

Heavy rains have devasted South Africa's Gauteng Province after massive flash floods resulted in parts of the City of Centurion going underwater.

Robbie Williams is up for I'm A Celebrity 2020 - but wants a record breaking fee

The singer teased that he hopes to bag a record appearance fee worth of millions to sign up as he chatted to jungle hosts Ant and Dec

Jamaican stars Chris Martin, D Major and Future Fambo light up Nairobi in a fun filled Concert [Photos]

Not even rain could stop them!

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. 

Strictly's Bruno Tonioli 'reshoots' line over fears he would offend the audience

He didn't want to offend anyone

Turkey alone on Palestine but will keep supporting oppressed, Erdoğan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined that Turkey will continue to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and never stop defending the Palestinian cause

Packaging Forum urges Gov support to advance war on plastic

The country’s leading packaging member-based organisation is eager to work with Government to bring an end to plastic waste in New Zealand.

AC Milan hold meeting with Barcelona as they consider swoop for €10m-rated starlet

Catalan giants could opt to offload talented youngster...

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.

US SEC Re-Opens Infamous Bitcoin Scammer Case

According to recent documents, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes that the case against the serial Ponzi scammer, Renwick

World-leading animal trainer wows Zoo staff

Hamilton Zoo hosted a training event of a unique kind from 27-29 November, led by internationally renowned animal trainer, Peter Giljam from Zoospensefull, currently based in Sweden.

Skechers' 'cool' value gives it room to run like Nike: Barron's

Shoemaker Skechers USA is expected to post earnings growth on pace with Nike over the next three years, giving its relatively low valuation a ...

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.

Reputation Cost

What’s the value of a congressional reputation? You’d think it would be pretty low these days but that doesn’t mean that legislators don’t think highly of themselves.

59 mn added under PM Jyoti Bima Yojana, 154 mn under Suraksha Yojana: Govt

The PMJJBY offers life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh in case of death due to any reason to people in the age group of 18-50 years having a bank or post office account

How To Thrive During The Holidays As An Empath, According To A Psychiatrist

During this holiday season, give yourself the gift of quiet spaces.

Hundreds spend the night in sleeping bags on Times Square

Jim O’Shea and Dan Niland sat atop a bright blue mat inside a secured pedestrian plaza in Times Square on Saturday, playing cards as they prepared for the night ahead.

I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa doing 'fine' after 'tough time' in jungle

I'm A Celebrity runner-up Andy Whyment has praised his co-star and series winner Jacqueline Jossa for how she coped in the jungle

Sri Lanka’s state broadcaster to air ‘Matir Projar Deshe’ on Dec 15

Sri Lanka’s state-owned Independent Television Network or ITN will broadcast a Bangladeshi film, ‘Matir Projar Deshe’.

Clearwater High School students spread message of unity, create January Unity Walk

Some kids in Pinellas County are hoping to inspire other kids their age.

Why Karnataka bypolls will give battered BJP some confidence

The BJP was looking battered following the Shiv Sena's Maharashtra machinations and a threat to repeat the feat in neighbouring Goa. Karnataka bypolls victory has given the BJP a shot in the arm in the middle of Jharkhand Assembly election.

Significant gender pay gap still evident at Solihull Council

Latest figures show that the chasm is narrowing, but the latest averages included in the annual summary are still ahead of what other West Midlands authorities reported last year.

Fans react as Philip Schofield shares video of Holly Willoughby amid feud

"Any response to the outcry? Are you not ashamed?"

NSW fires: state faces 'lethal' conditions as temperatures forecast to soar past 40C

RFS commissioner says despite lower wind speed on Tuesday, high temperature and low humidity will make it a ‘difficult day’ with the New South Wales bushfires

Sponsored Content: Keep it Quiet: Overcoming the Latest Challenges in EMC Regulation

Consumers and companies alike require high quality electronic equipment to support everyday lives and more of these devices are now wireless enabled, writes ROHDE & SCHWARZ.

Electric Car Users May Have Found a Use for Google Assistant

The thing on your phone you only ever open by accident may soon become a thing you occasionally open on purpose, should you be the owner or potential owner of an electric car. This is thanks to EV charge point specialist Zap-Map adding access to most of its database of chargers via the "OK Google" voice search, making it straightforward to find a charge location without getting done or publically shamed for looking at your phone while driving.

Chong: Sugar supply liberalisation will benefit consumers in the long run

KUCHING, Dec 9 — The liberalisation policy on sugar supply in Sarawak will not result in an immediate effect to the price of the commodity but will definitely benefit consumers in the long term, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said today. He said the policy,...

Sensex falls 70 pts in early trade; banking stocks drag

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday fell over 70 points in early trade, dragged mainly by losses in financial and banking stocks amid persistent foreign fund outflows. The 30-share index was

NCT's Haechan sings of last goodbyes in video teaser for 'STATION X' holiday single 'Coming Home'

NCT is only a few days away from the release of their special holiday single for SMTOWN's 'STATION X'!On December 9 KST, a day after Doyoung's …

Woman opens shop selling black dolls as a way to cope with grief

She's hoping to make male dolls too.

Explained: How govt proposes to regulate the dismantling of ships

Under the proposed law, ships will be recycled only in authorised recycling facilities. An application to authorise such a facility must be submitted to the Competent Authority notified by the central government, along with a ship recycling facility management plan and the prescribed fee.

Tiger skin, foetuses found in Indonesia poacher case

The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.

India Steps Toward Making Naturalization Harder for Muslims

A bill establishing a religious test for immigrants has passed the lower house of Parliament, a major step for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist agenda.

Met Office warns of power cuts when high winds hit Derbyshire

Winds could reach up to 60mph

NZD/USD consolidates last week's gains, trades above mid-0.65s

The NZD/USD pair registered one of its largest weekly percentage gains last week as it added more than 140 pips to close at 0.6563. However, with inve

Valfaris free ‘Full Metal Mode’ update is now available for download

Big Sugar has announced that the free 'Full Metal Mode' update for heavy metal action-platformer Valfaris is now live on the PC.

Photo: Can you recognize Deepika Padukone in THIS childhood picture

Fans just can't get enough of Deepika Padukone and her Instagram handle updates, they just keep on wanting more. Not just her Insta updates but specia

Fans from 29 different countries come together to gift CL with 'GZB fan version' of her new song '+DONE161201+'

CL's GZBs [her fan club] are celebrating her long-awaited return in a big way!On December 8 KST, her fans came out with a parody version of t…

Kanye West covers entire body in silver for new opera, 'Mary'

Kanye West debuted the new original opera Mary at the Miami Marine Stadium.

Ganduje appoints Sanusi as new Emirate Council chair for two years

Ted Odogwu, Kano Kano State governor, Dr  Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday appointed Emir Mohammed Sanusi, as the pioneer Chairman of the new State Council of Emirs for a period of two years. The...

Dollar holds ground as central bank meetings loom, pound jumps

LONDON, Dec 9 — The dollar held its ground today thanks to last week’s stronger-than-expected jobs data, although worries about US/China trade talks kept gains in check, while Britain’s pound jumped on the latest polls ahead of this week’s election. Sterling hit a fresh 2-1/2 year high...

This epic food tour features Vancouver’s best coffee, brunch, donuts and BEER

Dine Out Vancouver Festival, the annual 17-day food and drink extravaganza, takes place from January 17 through February 2 across Metro Vancouver.

Jeremy McConnell Reveals The Name Of His Baby Girl Following Adorable Family Photoshoot

Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell has revealed his baby girl's name is Storm.

Star Screen Awards 2019: From Shahid Kapoor To Kiara Advani – Best & Worst Dressed Of The Night!

Another much anticipated glamour event of the year, Star Screen Awards 2019, took place in the city yesterday. From Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, to Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Ranvee

Japan PM Abe discussing Japan visit by Iranian President Rouhani

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Tokyo is in discussions about a visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to resolve Iran’s nuclear impasse with the United States.

Paul Reubens going on ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ 35th Anniversary tour

Classic '80s comedy Pee-Wee's Big Adventure turns 35 in 2020 and to celebrate, Pee-Wee creator/alter-ego Paul Reubens will be taking the movie on cross-country road trip where he'll show the movie, tell stories about it, and answer audience questions...

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.

Delhi pollution: SC partially lifts ban on construction, allows work only during day time

Earlier in November, the apex court imposed a ban on all kinds of construction work in view of the rising pollution levels in Delhi. This is the longest construction ban that has been enforced in winter months for the past few years.

Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online by Hum TV

Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online Another addition to the hit dramas of the year 2019 is Ehd-e-Wafa which is not a romance-tale but covers the remarkable journey of four friends. The drama is ISPR sponsored production and its theme is about how the four fellows strive to make their lives. The main characters of the drama include Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Wahaj Ali and Ahmed Ali Akbar. Ehd-e-Wafa has been written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hassan. This serial is being on-aired on Hum TV every Sunday at 08:00 pm. You can also watch it on PTV Home and YouTube.

Yes Bank yet to approve Blackstone's buyout of Coffee Day's tech park

Shares of Coffee Day extended decline to as much as 14.5% in Mumbai, which is the biggest drop since July 31.

Bolton Muslim Girls School can expand to take extra 150 pupils

It's already the best-performing school in the district

Chiefs coach Middendorp unhappy with defence despite Celtic win

Kaizer Chiefs beat Bloemfontein Celtic 5-3 in a league encounter over the weekend but coach Ernst Middendorp wasn’t pleased with his defence.

Top headlines: SBI's MCLR rate cut, Lodha India's richest realtor and more

This is the eighth cut in MCLR in this financial year and follows a 5 bps reduction last month

Trouble brews in post-election Sri Lanka

Two weeks after the election of hardliner Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka, the prospects for justice and reconciliation between the different communities on the island lie in tatters. The victory of Gota, as he is commonly known, sent shockwaves across the Tamil-dominated northeast - where memories of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's brutal presidency, marked by mass atrocities and enforced disappearances, remain fresh. 

Emotional Context In Decision Design

The following blog post, unless otherwise noted, was written by a member of Gamasutra's community. The thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not Gamasutra or its parent company. Adding Personal Perspective To Interactive Travel Literature Wanderlust Travel Stories is an anthology of interactive travel literature we published in fall 2019, and it’s the first release of our small studio called Different Tales. Before going indie, my business partner Jacek and I worked in lead roles on both AAA and mobile titles, and applying the things we learned over the last dozen years to our own product was an experience both fascinating and humbling.

Probe underway into $3.3M fraud at Telenor bank

Several employees at Telenor’s Pakistan-based Microfinance Bank were accused of helping scam the operation out ...

SoftBank plans AI institute to aid businesses

SoftBank and The University of Tokyo teamed on a project to boost development of AI ...

'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Reacts to Golden Globe Nom: "I'm the Loner Throner"

The Hollywood Reporter speaks with the erstwhile Jon Snow about representing the HBO drama: "This feels full circle."

Inheritance Tax rules could be changing. Here's 10 facts you need to know...

With potential changes in inheritance tax rules on the horizon, Ian Lowes, managing director of Lowes Financial Management, offers some advice

Fear over future of disabled people's day centre

Parents have learned of plans to close ROC Creative in Paignton

Steven Universe Future Reveals Pink Diamond Was Even Worse Than We Thought

The Steven Universe Future episode "Volleyball" contains revelations about Pink Diamond's sordid past and the crimes she never truly answered for.

China's Plan for 6 Aircraft Carriers Just 'Sank'

China reportedly is slowing its plan to acquire two aircraft carriers for each of its regional fleets. Instead of speeding ahead with the development of a six-carrier fleet -- two each for the

Carroll's slide tackle and Saint-Maximin's warm up: Newcastle United moments you might have missed

Here are the Newcastle United moments you might have missed as the Magpies took a 2-1 win against Southampton to move into the top ten

PICTURES: More than 600 Santas take to streets of Perth for charity run

A sea of red and white flowed through the streets of Perth at the weekend as hundreds took part in the annual Santa run.

Congress Opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Terms it ‘Unconstitutional’

Congress leader Manish Tewari said the foundation for the two-nation theory was laid in 1935 in Ahmadabad by Savarkar in a Hindu Mahasabha session and not the by Congress.

15 People Were Killed during Protests in Baghdad

Iraqi security and health officials said unidentified gunmen fired shots at protesters at the Khilani square in Baghdad, killing 15 people and injuring dozens, the Associated Press reported. At least two of those killed are police officers.

The numbers that matter ahead of Britain's general election on Thursday

Voters head to the polls across Britain on Thursday for the third general election in four and-a-half years. Here are some of the key numbers:

Xiaomi Smartphone Patent With Horizontally Sliding Design Leaked

Seems Xiaomi is obssessed with the idea of making a sliding screen Xiaomi smartphone. At least, a new patent shows such an approach.

Official: China hopes for US trade pact as tariff hike nears

BEIJING (AP) - A Chinese official says Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington.

Kim Kardashian Threw a 4th Birthday Party for Saint West and Gave Out Yeezy Party Favors

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son, Saint, just turned four, and the Kardashian-Wests threw a dinosaur-themed party to celebrate—complete with Yeezy party favors.

How people in leprosy colonies are fighting stigma for a life of dignity

While leprosy is curable and early treatment checks disabilities, the stigma associated with the disease continues to run deep. In 2017, there were 2.1 lakh new leprosy cases registered globally — India accounted for over half of them, according to the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP).

Game Set Match For Yediyurappa Government: BJP To Get Simple Majority In Karnataka As Party Sweeps Bypolls

BJP leads in 12 out of 15 seats, Congress-JD(S) routed

It's the end of the road for Google Glass Explorer Edition

Out to Glassture

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.

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.

NSE asks investors to be careful in executing PoA with stock brokers

The latest communication comes against the backdrop of Karvy Stock Broking Ltd unauthorisedly transferring securities worth Rs 2,300 crore of more than 95,000 clients, into its account

Rapper Zlatan begs Anthony Joshua to leave DJ Cuppy alone

Popular Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has called on Nigeria's talented professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, to leave billionaire's daughter Ifeoluwa Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, alone.

Pound-New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Fighting to Hold 2.0 Level

There is a distinct possibility that GBP/NZD does in fact go lower as foreign exchange markets engage in 'buy the rumour, sell the fact' behaviour on the election result.

Tactical voters could keep seats for Labour

Two key marginal seats in the Black Country could be held by Labour with the help of tactical voting, research has suggested.

Christmas TV guide: What to watch, from Gavin & Stacey to Dracula

After gorging ourselves on mince pies, drinking too much, pretending to be delighted at rubbish gifts and fighting about Brexit – a lot of us just like to curl up on the sofa and watch television at

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Eric Dier: 'Jose Mourinho has special mentality'

Eric Dier claims that Jose Mourinho has a special mentality after Tottenham beat Burnley 5-0 in the Premier League to make it four wins out of five since his arrival.

Turkey repatriates 11 suspected Daesh members to France

Eleven terrorists of French nationality have been repatriated as part of Turkey's newly-introduced process of deporting former Daesh members who have taken...

Climate protests across Europe as COP25 summit enters second week

Madrid, Paris, Brussels and London are among the European capitals to host climate change protests

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

Man captured on video killing jumbo arraigned

Prosecutor requests court to deny the suspect cash bail.

Report: Newcastle showing interest in Charlton striker Macauley Bonne

Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing Championship striker Macauley Bonne. According to talkSPORT, the Magpies are ‘slightly ahead’ of the likes of Leicester City and Fulham for the 24-year-old, who has been in impressive form recently. Bonne has six Championship goals so far this season, and has caught the eye since replacing the injured […]Newcastle United are reportedly leading the chase over striker Macauley Bonne, who has made a big impression at Charlton Athletic since signing.

Man caught trying to enter Parliament building, detained

He was detained by the security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police.

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe says he feels 'really terrible' for Meghan Markle because of the scrutiny she faces, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Radcliffe said the media attention he faced while filming "Harry Potter" is just a fraction of what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are going through.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Man Receives Testicle Transplant From Twin

A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his identical twin brother during a six-hour operation performed early last week in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of surgeons.

Helen Jenkins: Two-time world champion targets racing return in 2020

Two-time world triathlon champion Helen Jenkins announces a return to racing after more than three years.

Crews working to contain industrial fire in Schomberg

Crews are working to contain a fire that broke out in an industrial building in Schomberg early this morning.

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington - Predictions and Picks

One of the biggest UFC cards of 2019 goes down this weekend, as three title fights are set for UFC 245.

iPhone 12 could deliver another increase in battery capacity

Apple’s upcoming 2020 iPhone refresh could bring a slight increase in battery capacity thanks to a smaller battery protection circuit that eliminates the need for a holder case. The Elec said Monday that Apple’s custom custom battery protection module in...

Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky Abortion Law

 A Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions was upheld Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Google's new depth feature makes its AR experiences more realistic

Seeing virtual objects behind real-world ones makes them more lifelike.

Andy Ruiz Jr.'s trainer critical of fighter's preparation for rematch with Anthony Joshua

Asked about Andy Ruiz Jr's preparation for his rematch with Anthony Joshua, Manny Robles said:

Top 5 gift ideas in the Amazon Last Minute Christmas deals event

Amazon's Last Minute Christmas deals are live now and these are the best ones if you are looking for a Christmas gift

Pakistani FM, Saudi envoy discuss regional issues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army spokesperson on Monday rejected media reports suggesting that Pakistani and Iranian security forces conducted joint border patrolling. “News published by Dawn today ('Pak-Iran Forces jointly conduct border patrolling') is factually incorrect,” Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, said in a tweet. He added

African governments struggle to turn around loss-making airlines

However, Ethiopian Airlines has bucked the trend.

Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion

With the onion prices touching Rs 180 per kilo in retail market, people have been making a beeline to the Rythu Bazaars where the government is selling onions at a subsidised price of Rs 25 per kilo.

Bitcoin Price Shows ‘Uncanny Resemblance’ to 2018 Breakout Pattern

BTC has hovered between bullish and bearish attitudes. But one chart analyst sees a possible scenario, as the bitcoin price action in the past months

UMIDIGI A3S - Galaxy A10 competitor is on Global sale for $59.99 - Gizmochina

UMIDIGI is always known for its affordable smartphone devices. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer doesn’t disappoint when it comes to discounts and offers on its smartphone devices. Similarly, as per the aspirations, the UMIDIGI has announced the Global Sale of UMIDIGI A3S at $59.99. The ultimate Galaxy A10 competitor is available for a much lesser price …

‘Time to toughen up our laws’ - Motorists call for drink-drive limit to be cut across UK

Four out of five Scottish drivers believe the rest of the UK should bring its drink-drive limit in line with that north of the border.

Deep Dive: Serving Up Better Customer Service With Enhanced CRM

A data-rich Deep Dive that analyzes how QSRs are embracing AI- and ML-enhanced solutions to boost sales, personalize services and spare workers from monotony

Different types of neighbors you are likely to meet in your neighborhood

Nisaidie na chumvi kidogo, yangu imeisha tu sahii!

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

Australia vs New Zealand: Steve Smith confident over state of MCG wicket for Boxing Day Test

Australia superstar Steve Smith is confident there will be a "good" wicket at the MCG in time for December 26.

Tom Brady, New England Patriots, booed off field by their own fans during Chiefs game

The New England Patriots were booed off their home field Sunday as they headed off for halftime down 13 to the Kansas City Chiefs, reports said.

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region

The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM

Salzburg vs Liverpool Match Preview and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Salzburg vs Liverpool Match Preview and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Water wars escalate as Victoria slams Murray-Darling power shift

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has criticised plans for the Murray-Darling inspector-general's role, ahead of a crunch meeting next week.

Celtic hero Fraser Forster's Rangers heroics emulate keeper's fantastic display

The Great Wall's display in the Betfred Cup final was incredible, but 24 hours earlier, another goalie was working wonders of his own.

Ryan Tannehill is doing MVP-like things during the Titans' winning streak

Tennessee is a factor in the NFL playoff picture thanks in part to the play of its quarterback, who is doing things only Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson have done in the league.

Driving a Jeep Cherokee to Rocky Mountain National Park | Behind the Wheel S01 // E06

In this episode of Behind the Wheel, Senior Producer Christopher McGraw drives the 2019 Jeep Cherokee to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Massif Capital - Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.

Diamond has been a painful investment for our portfolio.We invested too early in the cycle for offshore equipment, and the trough of the cycle has been extended beyond our modeled scenarios.We will ai

Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Patoranking failed to perform at Cardi B’s concert

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R Kelly’s former manager set to testify about the singers marriage to Aaliyah

The singer is reportedly set to be prosecuted for bribery

2 Turkish Soldiers Killed while Defusing Bomb

At least two Turkish soldiers were killed and seven others were wounded on Monday while attempting to defuse an improvised explosive device, officials said. The device exploded in a village near the town of Idil, in the mainly-Kurdish populated Sirna

Premier League table: Liverpool maintain leadership with 8 points over Leicester City

Premier League table after matchday 16 shows Liverpool are runaway leaders of the table. The Reds have opened an eight points lead over Leicester City who are second on the log. Man United have risen to fifth on the table

A school for food

Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms

Record Black Friday for Livingston Designer Outlet as sales hit highest levels in 19-year history

A West Lothian shopping centre has cheered a record-breaking Black Friday weekend following a multi-million-pound refurbishment and re-brand.

‘373 punches, inspirational Fela’ — how streetwise Joshua defeated Ruiz

Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia, was the coming of age for Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua. It was either a win to retrace his steps or a loss to become Samuel Peters 2.0,

iDreamSky in Talks to Buy Gaming Company Leyou for $1.4 Billion

iDreamSky has entered negotiations for the takeover of Leyou Technologies and has reportedly submitted a $1.4 billion bid.

Ooh la la! Hollywood Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Advertises Vibrator in Goop Christmas Ad

In 2008, she launched a weekly lifestyle newsletter and years later this endeavour turned into a company called Goop, which sells products, clothing, accessories and what not for a pretty penny. Paltrow's company has been repeatedly criticized for selling medicinal products with questionable value and was even taken to court for false advertising.

Inside the Archive of Often Overlooked Street Photographer Shirley Baker

A new book, edited by Lou Stoppard and published by MACK, uncovers the extraordinary and extensive legacy of one of Britain’s most prolific street photographers, Shirley Baker

The UK’s First Ever Yorkshire Pudding Festival Launches Next Year

The ‘first ever’ Yorkshire pudding festival is coming to the UK, and you don’t even need to pay anything for the privilege

Shah Rukh Khan speaks about the impact of the #MeToo movement

The film industry has continued to render its support to the Me Too Movement ever since it started over a year ago. While the movement has been around longer, it impacted the Indian film industry only a while back. Talking about how the West influenced victims to speak up, superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts over the movement and its impact. He said, “It started from there… in the West and it gave voice to women to come out and talk about something that may have happened some years back… It gave them enough support to come out with their stories.”

Chahatt Khanna: A divorcee with two children is still a ‘liability’

"This stigma will always be there, stemming from the mindset of 80 per cent of our population. That is a truth of life, whether you like to admit it or not," said Chahatt Khanna.

Take that, Elvis! Robbie equals UK album chart record

Robbie Williams equalled Elvis Presley's record for the most UK number one albums by a solo artist, with his new collection of festive songs.

Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-Series Super Duty Over Safety Risks

The Explorer may be all-new for the 2020 model year, but it’s recalled once again, for the umpteenth time. Vehicles built at the Chicago Assembly Plant between January 18th and July 17th are involved in this campaign, along with the Lincoln Aviator from January 15th to July 17th.

Can Avocado Oil Enhance Your Beauty?

Here is how avocado oil helps you glow and get rid of skin problems.

Deputy PM Turcan: Romanians could be living 'like abroad', if country development wasn't blocked by corruption

The Government makes a

In First Meeting With Putin, Zelensky Plays to a Draw Despite a Bad Hand

The presidents of Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face for the first time, seeking to end the war in their border region. It appeared to be a draw, rather than the Putin domination some had feared.

Preview: Brentford vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Brentford's meeting with Cardiff City in the Championship on Wednesday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

There’s No Scare In NSO’s Consumption Data; It’s All About Falling Costs Of Food And Health Services

Falling costs of food and healthcare seem to have contributed to the fall in rural household expenditure.

Chiefs win AFC West, end Patriots' 21-game home win streak

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs held off a late rally Sunday to snap the New England Patriots' 21-game home win streak and clinch the AFC West.

ISL 2019, Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score Streaming: When and where to watch

Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score Streaming, ISL 2019 Football Live Score Streaming Online: Chennaiyin will have new manager Owen Coyle in the dugout for the first time.

Huddersfield reportedly lead the chase for Tommy Smith signature

Championship club Huddersfield Town lead the chase for the signature of former Ipswich Town favourite Tommy Smith, reports The Telegraph.

2023: Don’t Expect Us To Hand Over To You, Arewa Youths Tell Southwest

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has said the South-West should not expect the North to hand over power to the region. 

Manchester United legend admits Virgil van Dijk ‘maybe even better’ than he was

Former Dutch international and treble winning Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has lauded Liverpool’s no.4 Virgil van Dijk, labelling his countryman as ‘maybe even better’ tha…

New Apple products predictions 2020

We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.

Telecommunications: The bright spot in a fragile economy

The positive momentum in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued into the month of October

No Politics in Balayya’s Ruler

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‘Old man’ Trump is ‘bluffing’ says North Korea: KCNA

North Korea on Monday slammed US President Trump for "bluffing" and called him "an old man bereft of patience" as Pyongyang ramps up pressure on Washington over stalled nuclear talks.

Byte Me #10: Very old dildos, deadly lipstick, and a tanned asshole

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Ulefone Shares 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Armor 7 For Christmas

Ulefone is very proud of its Armor 7 handset. The company announced that phone a while back, and is now sharing reasons why you should consider getting

General Election not just about Brexit, says Scottish Labour leader

Richard Leonard has urged voters to also consider issues such as investment in public services.

Pill testing trial 'successful' at music festival, evaluation finds

An evaluation of an Australian pill testing trial has found that the service improved participants' harm reduction knowledge, their trust in health providers and their stated intentions around drug use.

Shah Rukh Khan Gives Sweetest Reply to Indonesian Actor Who Thanked Him After Grabbing Best Actor Award - Watch Viral Video

Shah Rukh Khan is winning hearts on the internet with his sweetest reply to the Indonesian actor.

A global view of future energy at Newcastle University

Newcastle University's new Centre for Energy seeks to work towards a new way of thinking about energy systems

Shaun Goater explains how Man City squad will react to Pep Guardiola reality check

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City can't compete with the best teams in the Premier League and Champions League.

Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment exam on December 22

All candidates who qualified the physical efficiency test (PET) have been directed to report at the venue by 9 am, the spokesperson said, adding that call letters have been sent to the candidates.

Man in ‘serious’ condition after being hit by car on busy Dunfermline road

A man is said to be in a "serious" but not life threatening condition after being struck by a car on a busy Dunfermline road on Sunday evening.

Michelle Obama visits Mekong Delta, promotes girls' continued education - VnExpress International

Former US first lady Michelle Obama visited the Mekong Delta Monday, stressing the importance of continued education for girls and young women.

A North Korea Crisis for Christmas

Gordon Chang: "There will be a year-end crisis this year, but it will be one that takes Pyongyang by surprise. All Kim needs to do is ask Xi Jinping what happens when Trump gets frustrated and loses

GitHub keen to open subsidiary in China

Beijing wants Chinese developers to engage more with open-source software, says executive

Crowded House reunion tour 2020: tickets, presale details and date for the Manchester concert

For the first time in over a decade, iconic Aussie rockers Crowded House will be touring Europe with a reunion show in 2020.

IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign

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Beyonce Flaunts Her Booty In A High-Cut Bodysuit

Beyonce’s latest Instagram upload didn’t leave too much to the imagination. Beyonce put her world-famous curves on full display in a jaw-dropping new shot posted to her Instagram account ...

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It was The Nutcracker, all right, but not as anybody knew it. Except conductor John Mauceri, whose brainchild The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was, and who conducted the world premiere performance with the RSNO and one Alan Cumming as narrator.

Pakistan’s population growth rate highest among neighboring Countries

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Assembly was told that with population of 218.326 million (projected) in 2019, Pakistan has become the 5th most Populous Country in the world, and its population growth rate is the highest among the neighboring Countries. In reply to a question by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) MNA Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination told that in 2017, Pakistan was the 6th Most Populous Country in the world. The minister told that according to Housing & Population Census Report 2017, Pakistan’s population was 208.7 million, with population growth rate of 2.4% per annum. The national health services minister further told that on basis of the World Bank (WB) Report ‘Pakistan@100-Sharing the Future 2047’ published during March 2019, the Country Director World Bank claimed that with the present growth rate, Pakistan’s population will be 376 million after next 28 years, i.e. in 2047. Also Read: About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform…

Paul A. Volcker, Fed Chairman Who Waged War on Inflation, Is Dead at 92

Mr. Volcker helped shape American economic policy for decades, notably by leading the Federal Reserve’s brute-force campaign to subdue inflation in the 1970s and ’80s.

Kanye West covers self in silver paint for opera

American rapper, Kanye West, on Sunday covered himself in silver paint for his opera performance, Mary, which he showed in Miami. The 42-year-old rapper was spotted wearing a baggy silver outfit...

Google Calendar app gaining ability to move events between calendars

If you have multiple calendars on your Google Calendar app on your phone, then you'll know the pain of not being able to move events between calendars.

European Space Agency to launch space debris collector in 2025

Robotic junk collector will be first mission to remove item of debris from orbit

Annihilation: Scourge Proves Why Reed Richards Is Marvel's Dumbest Genius

Mr. Fantastic might be one of the smartest men in the Marvel Universe, but Annihilation: Scourge proves that the super-genius can be pretty dumb.

Don’t Let China Win the Green Race

America should be leading the way on clean energy, not falling behind.

Who set fire to Stanley Park? Hunt on for Blackpool arsonist after firefighters douse flames in toilet block

The gent's toilet block inside Blackpool’s Stanley Park was torched deliberately, investigators believe.

Minet Wins Insurance Brokerage of the Year Award

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Insurance brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has been voted the Best Insurance Brokerage Company of the year for 2019 at this year’s Think Business Insurance awards. The firm was also awarded the

Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway

The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.

Save $100 with this Apple HomePod deal just in time for the holidays

This Apple HomePod deal can save you $100 - grab your new smart speaker for just $199

Challenge to democracy to counter Russia, China

We have entered a new era of great power competition between authoritarian and democratic states. Western powers need to recalibrate accordingly.

SEA Games: Indonesian Maria Londa considers retiring after almost 20 years of competing

The 2019 Philippines Games was Maria’s sixth SEA Games, and the gold was her 12th SEA Games medal.

VladTV's Biggest Interviews of 2019

2019 has been a major year for VladTV. With almost 200 interviews being filmed, the fight for the top spots was competitive. We interviewed r...

Roger Daltrey Recalls Horror of Who Fan Stampede

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend took part in a December 2019 documentary about a 1979 fan stampede in which 11 Who fans died.

New 1.0 turbo-petrol engine to power Renault Triber, upcoming HBC SUV

Renault-Nissan will roll out its new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in India in 2020. Click to know engine details and more.

Golden Globes 2020: Saoirse Ronan nominated for best actress

Irish actor picks up fifth nod, for Little Women. Andrew Scott named for Fleabag

Talent gulf: Lack of depth in badminton women’s doubles worries Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy

Even though Indian badminton has scaled new heights in the last few years, not much has moved on the women’s doubles front.

How much do workers in Switzerland earn - and which jobs are the best paid?

Wages are high in Switzerland - which is just as well due to the sometimes prohibitive cost of living. But how much on average do Swiss people actually earn - and which jobs are the best paid?

Near Space Labs releases high-resolution imagery API

Near Space Labs unveiled an application programming interface Dec. 9 offering access to high-resolution imagery captured by cameras on weather balloons.

Stefano DiMera is back! The most famous villain from 'Days of Our Lives' makes his return!

TV's most famous villain is making a return...

Dietitians Say to Meal Prep These 3 Plant-Based Proteins on Sunday to Lose Weight All Week

A dietitian recommends these three plant-based sources of protein to meal prep on Sundays.

Giants injury update: Daniel Jones will miss more than just Eagles game with ankle injury | Latest prognosis

Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones was already ruled out for Monday night’s game in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Saturday, but Jones’ absence could be prolonged due to a right high-ankle sprain.

Father of ex-police minister granted bail over alleged hit-and-run

The father of former police minister Troy Grant has been granted bail after allegedly killing a pedestrian while drink driving.

21 Tips to Make Google Docs, Sheets and Slides Work for You

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have evolved to become very component online productivity tools, enabling you to churn out documents, spreadsheets and presentations from any computer (with other collaborators, if necessary). But are you taking full advantage of everything these web apps have to offer? These 21 tips will save you time, improve your work, and help you do more with these apps.

Netflix Orders Cheerleading Docuseries Cheer from Last Chance U Director

Navarro College's cheerleading squad is followed in a new Netflix docuseries.

School teacher fights for job in court battle with principal

A teacher at Malek Fahd Islamic School is suing the school for allegedly taking action against her for raising security concerns after the Christchurch massacre.

Fashion Police: What Miss Universe 2019 wore on her crowning night

South Africa’s newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s conviction, grace and enchanting beauty is one of a kind ... and the universe is in agreement too.

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.

Hormel: Great Dividend Grower, But Significantly Overpriced

HRL is a dividend aristocrat, with 50+ consecutive years of annual dividend increases.However, the company posted negative EPS growth in 2019 and analysts expect that trend to continue into 2020.HRL h

The Critical Hit Best of the Year Awards 2019 – Best Indie Game

Once again, the year that was 2019 was a showcase for the scene that rolled out hit after hit with nary a break to catch your breath between each release. Here’s a look at the best indie games of 2…

Christmas 2019: Best festive movies to watch at home

From the best of the crop to plenty of festive cheesiness

Ulta Beauty: A Truly Beautiful Story For Investors

The company's financial performance was solid during the quarter, driven by new product management.Skincare and fragrance were particularly strong, in our view.With shares reacting well to the earning

CCXP 19: New details revealed for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and WandaVision

Marvel’s Kevin Feige spilled some beans on the stories for upcoming Disney+ shows The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision and how they will tie into the future of the MCU. Plus, som…

Aldi is selling Prosecco for just £3.99 a bottle

Rude not to...

FC Goa back to winning ways

Manvir Singh came off the bench to score the match-winner as FC Goa edged past Hyderabad FC 1-0 in the Hero Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi

Shoppers go wild for Lidl's melting dark chocolate and salted caramel cottage

Christmas treats don't come much better than this!

Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha: Parties in favour of and against the legislation

While Congress and TMC led the charge against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill inside the Lok Sabha, the MPs of Indian Union Muslim League and All India United Democratic Front demonstrated in the Parliament premises and at Jantar Mantar.

Scientist Replicates Mars' Conditions in Chamber, Finds That Life Thrives

The researcher found that complex organisms could survive well on the Red Planet.

New £70,000 play area opens after 'huge team effort' from villagers

Children in a Suffolk village finally have a place to play - after the community worked together to secure a new £70,000 playground.

Comstock Metals (CVE:CSL) Sets New 12-Month Low at $0.02

Shares of Comstock Metals Ltd (CVE:CSL) hit a new 52-week low on Monday . The company traded as low as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02, with a volume of 100000 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at C$0.02. The firm has a market cap of $1.39 million and a P/E ratio of -0.30. […]

Regina Pats beat Red Deer Rebels at their own game

The Regina Pats defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-2 on Saturday night at the Brandt Centre to win the season series with a 3-0-1 record.

Things Are Going from Bad to Worse for Aurora Stock

Does Aurora Cannabis stock offer an intriguing, compelling trade? Yes. However, realistically getting to that point is a major problem.

Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) Receives Neutral Rating from Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The brokerage currently has a $18.00 price objective on the stock. MGTA has been the subject of several other reports. ValuEngine cut Magenta Therapeutics from a hold rating to a sell […]

NHS staff in Wales can get free Uber rides or Uber Eats meals this Christmas

The offer is available during Christmas week (December 23-27) when doctors, nurses and support staff continue to work around the clock

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.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus blasts 'Saturday Night Live' for 'sexist' environment when she worked there

Julie Louis-Dreyfus is opening up about her negative experience working on "Saturday Night Live" years ago.

Amy Jackson Shares A Picture Of Her ‘Chubby Chops’ Son Andreas And It Is All Things Cute

Today, Amy Jackson took to her social media to share an endearing picture of her ‘Chubby Chops’. The 2.0 actress shared a picture of son Andreas lying down which is surely adorbs

NASA unveils stunning photo of Geminids Meteor Shower ahead of peak this weekend

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is this stunning photo of the Geminids Meteor Shower, which was snapped in Chile in 2013

HINAPIA unveils official fan club name and signature color

HINAPIA has decided on a name and color for their fandom!On December 9 KST, the girl group announced that the fan club's official name is…

CEOs want urgent action to boost economic growth

Chanticleer's annual survey of 40 CEOs has uncovered some sage advice for government on how to kick-start the economy.

Amazon’s blowing out Anker charging accessories at rock-bottom prices for Green Monday 2019

Green Monday doesn’t stir up anywhere near as much buzz as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But once you see the deals Amazon is offering this year for Green Monday 2019, you’re definitely…

Becoming a Great Business Leader: 7 Communication Secrets

Good leaders are excellent listeners and know how to convey their message clearly and confidently.

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.

Lizzo Shares NSFW ‘Hustlers’ Photos & Jennifer Lopez Receives Golden Globes Nomination

Lopez was last nominated in 1998.

Just less than 100, 000 Nigerians are sympathetic to Sowore—Adesina

FEMI Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Monday says less than 100, 000 Nigerians are actually concerned about continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, contrary to popular believe that Nigerians are dissatisfied with actions of the Federal Government and the Department of State Security (DSS).

India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks

India and Australi deliberated on prevailing regional security concerns and explored ways for cooperation in field of defence industry and technology, said the Defence Ministry

Jose Mourinho explains Sir Alex Ferguson talks after Son Heung-min's stunning solo goal

The South Korean forward has been in sensational form since Mourinho's appointment and scored a goal of the season contender in the win against Burnley

Pakistan, Asian Development Bank sign loan agreement worth USD 1.3 billion

On Friday, the bank said it has approved a USD 300 million policy-based loan that will help Pakistan to address financial sustainability, governance, and energy infrastructure policy constraints in country's energy sector.

Latest on armed police response to 'gunman on the street' report

Police received an anonymous call about 'someone with a gun in the street'

India U-17 women to host Sweden, Thailand in Mumbai

India is all set to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next year and the preparations and build-up are in full swing.The Mumbai Football  arena will play

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.

Climate risk legal advice coincided with military capability warning

Top-shelf legal advice warning company directors have a duty to act on climate change risk was studied by the federal government as recently as June

Pakistan eves eye maiden ODI win against England

The Pakistan eves would aim to keep their chances alive for securing direct qualification in the ICC Women's Championship while their England

Courier readers can donate £5 to charity for chance to win jewellery worth £1,200+

Courier readers are being offered the chance to own treasures they helped harvest in a nationwide charity appeal which has already raised over £20,000.

Anambra Business and Investment Roundtable seeks to shape the future

The 3rd edition of the Anambra Business and Investiment Rountable (ABR) took place on November 25, 2019; the theme was “Beyond Infrastructure

Foreign capital inflows into telecoms rise by $659.03m

The country’s desire to deepen broadband penetration nationwide is hinged on capital investment into the telecom sector. IFE OGUNFUWA examines how the sector has fared in investment in the past two...

Want to be fit for spring? Here’s why winter training is key to summer success

Building and maintaining your fitness throughout the winter months can be an arduous and appreciably tough exercise but if you stay motivated you’re sure to come out the other side a stronger and fitter rider

‘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...

Donald Trump Has Toilet Problems

U.S. President Donald J. Trump is having some toilet trouble—extremely normal toilet trouble that happens to all of us on a regular basis. Like how we sometimes have to flush 10-15 times before it all goes down, and that is totally due to wacko liberals demanding environmentally friendly toilets....

Pakistan Foreign Secretary’s remarks at 35th SAARC Charter Day Ceremony

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A Ceremony was organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Islamabad on Monday in connection with the 35th SAARC Charter Day. The Ambassador from SAARC Member Countries and Senior Officials at MoFA attend the event. The Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood and Ambassador of Maldives Ahmed Saleem addressed the Ceremony. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood’s remarks at the 35th SAARC Charter Day Ceremony Excellencies,

Tanni Grey-Thompson on attitudes towards pregnant disabled women

Ex-Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson speaks to the BBC about the attitudes and issues she encountered during her pregnancy.

FMBN has low capital base – MD

The FMBN does not have a strong capital base and this is affecting the availability of low-cost housing in Nigeria.

Watch: Olga Tokarczuk’s powerful Nobel Lecture

In it, she touched upon her childhood, the need to narrate a story well and the problem that we are facing now.

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.

Staff on two Paris metro lines extend strike to Friday

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers and maintenance staff on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend their strike against the government’s planned pension reforms until Friday, a Reuters witness said.

Benue: ICPC Arraigns Ortom’s Aide Over Alleged N4.7b Contract Scam

Stephen Amase, the principal private secretary to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, and a former Commissioner for Works, Manger T Emmanuel, have been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged N4.7billion fraud.

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.

Daniel Sturridge posts classy message after lighters thrown on pitch during Trabzonspor win

Positive message in response to unsavoury incident...

Anil Kapoor Greets Hollywood Star Couple Catherine Zeta-Jones And Michael Douglas At An Event In New Delhi

A few days ago, Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’ dance with Anil Kapoor on Om Shanti Om took the Internet by storm. Now, pictures from the event showing Anil Kapoor with the Hollywood star couple Catherine and Michael Douglas have surfaced, check it out!

Climate change destroyed my home and washed away everything I owned

After the typhoon, fishing was impossible as dead bodies floated in the sea for a long time afterwards.

Jose Mourinho reveals why he took the match ball off Son Heung-min

A class gesture from Mourinho.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa breaks down as she's reunited with daughters

The mum-of-two had been desperate to get back to her girls.

All the times Dia Mirza impressed us with her fashion

As Dia Mirza turns a year older, we take a look at her best fashion moments.

AEDC: We cannot avoid VAT from meter cost - The Nation Newspaper

Following the complaint about the surreptitious manner in which the Abuja Electricity Company (AEDC) has raised the cost of meters, the power firm's ...

It looks like Minecraft’s “Better Together” cross-platform update is finally coming to PlayStation 4

Last year, Mojang (owned by Microsoft) released the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. Based on the code from the Pocket Edition, Bedrock unified the code for the game across al platforms, even allowing…

Top CEOs call out CompCom over #DataMustFall

Telkom’s Sipho Maseko and Johan van Zyl of African Rainbow Capital argue that the competition watchdog’s decisions on data prices will do more harm than good.

One Gift Idea With Mental Health Benefits You Probably Haven't Thought Of

This holiday season, the gift of therapy is now one of the easiest to give.

LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today

December 09: Pakistan and Qatar formalize a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and Free trade agreement (FTA) to improve bilateral trade and ties between two nations. Read More

8 tips to help your firstborn adjust to a new sibling

Encourage your child to observe the baby closely with you. Get your older one to describe the baby's actions or watch the baby when sleeping.

Man accused of rehearsing mass shooting, pointing guns at pedestrians outside San Diego hotel

Police arrested the suspect and seized his 14 registered firearms, not wanting to take any chances the rehearsal could become reality.

Will Algeria disrupt internet access as election day nears?

With protesters taking to social media to spread information about what is happening on the ground, the Algerian authorities repeatedly resorted to disrupting access to networks and social media platforms.

Corbyn's Labour 'Worst Global anti-Semitic Incident,' Simon Wiesenthal Center Says

'No one has done more to mainstream anti-Semitism' than Corbyn, the Jewish human rights group says

Cecafa – Harambee Stars Coach Francis Kimanzi Banned For ‘Unsporting Behaviour’

Harambee Stars coach Francis Kimanzi has been handed a two-match ban by the Organizing Committee of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup for "unsporting behaviour."His deputy Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno, on

8 soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The best and worst regional housing markets

CoreLogic names the best and worst performing regions in the country.

Vietnam CEO reveals that work for the race is 80% complete

The 2019 season may have only just come to its conclusion, but preparations for the 2020 edition are still going on. The CEO of the new Vietnam Grand Prix has revealed that 80% of the work is done.

Youths stop Rep’s speech at PDP woman leader’s burial

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, Mr Zacharias Idris, has decried his rejection at the burial of the Peoples Democratic Party’s woman leader, Salome Abu...

Chinese library burns religious and pro-democracy publications

Scholars concerned for safety as online criticism removed from all websites in China.A library in Gansu, China announced in October that it would begin to examine its collections and remove publications that encouraged thoughts against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).