Showing posts with label 2017 at 07:57AM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2017 at 07:57AM. Show all posts
Saturday, September 23, 2017
North Queensland Cowboys in another NRL grand final after beating Sydney Roosters 29-16 at SFS
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Selena Gomez’s friend gave her a kidney to help her fight lupus
Selena Gomez underwent a kidney transplant over the US summer, the pop star has revealed in a post on her official Instagram account that showed her in hospital beside her friend, who donated the organ.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Alps deaths: Eight mountain climbers die in three different accidents across Austria, Italy
Eight mountain climbers have died in three different accidents this weekend in the Austrian and Italian Alps.
The Austrian Red Cross said five mountain climbers died on Sunday in the Austrian Alps in Wildgerlostal on Mount Gabler, east of Innsbruck, and a sixth climber was severely injured, the Austrian news agency APA reported.
The six were roped together when they fell in a very remote area of the mountain at an altitude of about 2,000 metres. The lone survivor was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Salzburg and is in stable condition, public broadcaster ORF reported.
Apparently one member of the group slipped and fell on a glacier, bringing the others down with him, said Martin Reichholf, the head of the rescue teams.
The group fell down 200 metres on a steep slope covered with ice and debris.
One of the climbers who died was identified as a 34-year-old man from the German state of Bavaria, and all five of those killed were likely from Germany, the German news agency DPA reported.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
US send 4000 more troops to Afghanistan: Exact opposite of what Trump said 2016!
President Donald Trump has signed off on sending 4000 more troops to Afghanistan, Fox News has reported, citing a senior US official.
Trump will give a prime-time address to the nation at 9pm on Monday (11am on Tuesday AEST) to detail his view of the US role in Afghanistan, an issue that has vexed his two predecessors.
Trump has long been sceptical of how the US is fighting the war in Afghanistan, which was launched by President George W. Bush in October 2001 after the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington.
Trump announced a strategic review soon after taking office in January and has privately questioned whether sending more troops is wise, US officials said.
But Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has argued that a US military presence is needed to protect against a continuing threat from Islamist militants.
Earlier this year, Trump gave Mattis the authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan.
Current US troop numbers are about 8400.
Source: US to send 4000 more troops to Afghanistan: report | SBS News
Friday, August 18, 2017
Barcelona: Las Ramblas reopens as police make fourth arrest over terror attacks
Police shot dead five would-be attackers after confronting them in Cambrils, a town south of Barcelona where hours earlier a suspected attacker drove a van into crowds.
Authorities were continuing an urgent manhunt for the driver of the van that ploughed into crowds on the popular Las Ramblas tourist strip.
Of the four people already arrested, three were from Morocco and one was from Spain, police said.
They were aged between 21 and 34, and none had a history of terrorism-related activities.
Authorities have issued arrest warrants for four further suspects in connection with the two attacks, a judicial source said, declining to give their names.
Monday, August 7, 2017
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
FINA world championships; AUSSIES Jack Cartwright Cameron McEvoy through to final
That is the lesson that every leading freestyle sprinter in the world should have taken from last year’s Olympic 100m freestyle final in Rio where Kyle Chalmers upset them all.
And now there will be another 18-year-old Australian in tomorrow’s 100m freestyle final at the world championships in Budapest.
Brisbane teenager Jack Cartwright, who inherited Chalmers’ spot when he withdrew from this team, will join 2015 silver medallist Cameron McEvoy in the final in Budapest after both qualified in tonight’s semi-final.
French champion Meydy Metella set a huge personal best of 47.65 sec to qualify fastest, just ahead of American pre-race favourite Caeleb Dressel (47.66sec) and 2012 Olympic champion Nathan Adrian (47.85sec).
McEvoy swam a measured semi-final (47.97sec) to qualify comfortably, just ahead of his young teammate.
Source: FINA world championships; Jack Cartwright Cameron McEvoy through to final
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Cardinal George Pell’s legal bills won’t be paid by Sydney Archdiocese, Archbishop says
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney says it will not pay its former archbishop Cardinal George Pell’s legal costs as he returns to Australia to face charges relating to historical sexual offences.
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher described Pell — his predecessor in the Archdiocese — as a man of “integrity … high faith and high ideals, a thoroughly decent man”.
“While the Archdiocese will assist with the Cardinal’s accommodation and support as it would for any of its bishops or priests, it is not responsible for the Cardinal’s legal bills arising from these matters.”
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Trump Panama Canal Comment Goes Viral “Trump just took credit for building the Panama Canal”
White House Monday, and one exchange between the heads of state has lit up the internet.
“The Panama Canal is doing quite well,” Trump said as the cameras flashed while he was seated beside Varela. “I think we did a good job building it, right?” It was part of Trump’s opener, according to a White House release.
“Yeah. One hundred years ago,” Varela responded. Trump added: “We did a very good job.”
Even though Trump’s “we” certainly could have been about his pride in U.S. history, and although it’s not clear that he was stating that the Panama canal was recently constructed, the Internet was quick to spring to action. Jokes about history class and other legendary historic figures no longer with us? Twitter had those in boatloads.
The U.S. cut the 50-mile ribbon of water linking the Atlantic to the Pacific across the Central American country, and it opened in 1914. It was expanded in 2015.
“Went to bed last night and woke up this morning to find out it was #Trump that actually built the Panama Canal! Who knew?”
“Trump just took credit for building the Panama Canal.
Now he’s pissed off the ghost of Teddy Roosevelt.”
MORE: Trump Panama Canal Comment Goes Viral With Internet Reactions | Time.com
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Flint water crisis: Michigan officials facing involuntary manslaughter charges
Six current and former Michigan officials have been criminally charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis that was linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that caused at least 12 deaths, the state’s attorney-general said.
Key points:
- Involuntary manslaughter carries a charge of up to 15 years in prison
- Documents show senior officials deliberately did not inform the public of the crisis
- The Flint crisis erupted in 2015 when high amounts of lead was found in blood samples
Five of the officials, including Michigan health and human services director Nick Lyon, were charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from their roles in handling the crisis, Michigan attorney-general Bill Schuette said in a statement.
Involuntary manslaughter is a felony that carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Wednesday’s charges stem from more than 80 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including the fatalities, that were believed to be linked to the water in Flint after the city switched its source to the Flint River from Lake Huron in April 2014.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Bob Dylan delivers Nobel Prize lecture on meaning of his music days before deadline
The Like A Rolling Stone singer took made no public statement after his win was announced in October, and a brief reference added to his website was quickly removed after the media caught wind of it.
Some in the literary world criticised the decision to give it to the musician and the dissent grew louder as Dylan silence continued…
Monday, May 29, 2017
Huddersfield Town gains Premier League promotion with penalty shoot-out win
Aaron Mooy’s Premier League dream has come true with Huddersfield Town edging Reading FC on penalties in a dramatic Championship playoff final at Wembley to secure promotion.
The Terriers ended their 45-year absence from England’s top flight courtesy of Christopher Schindler’s penalty in the tense 4-3 shootout victory — after a goalless draw…
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Schapelle Corby arrives in Australia more than 12 years after drug trafficking conviction
Schapelle Corby has arrived home in Australia, touching down at Brisbane International Airport just after 5:00am today, more than 12 years after she was convicted of taking marijuana into Bali.
Corby made a late switch to travel with Malindo Air, not Virgin Australia as originally expected.
Spokeswoman for the family, Eleanor Whitman, said the family had safely left the airport.
“To all those in Australia and all those in Bali who have been there throughout this difficult journey, your support has not gone unnoticed,” she said.
“Priority and focus will now be on healing and on moving forward.
“In the spirit of humility and the spirit of dignity, we ask all parties to show respect for the family’s privacy during this time.”
Corby was arrested in 2004 carrying more than 4 kilograms of marijuana in her boogie board bag and returns to Australia as a convicted drug trafficker who has served her jail time.
One of Corby’s key defences put forward by her legal team and supporters was that corrupt baggage handlers had placed the marijuana in her bag.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Sydney bus strike causes city chaos as 1,200 drivers walk off job
Sydney workers are facing a chaotic commute as about 1,200 public bus drivers go on strike for 24 hours.
Despite a late-night ruling by the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission that their action was illegal, the drivers walked off the job at midnight.
They are protesting against the Berejiklian Government’s planned privatisation of services, primarily in Sydney’s inner west.
Routes affected:
- 401, 406, 407, 408, 412, 413, 415, 418, 422, 423, 425, 426, 428, 430, 431, 433, 436, 437, 438, 439
- 441, 442, 444, 445, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 466, 470, 473, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 483, 487, 490
- 491, 492, 493, 495, 502, 504, 508, 526, L23, L28, L37, L38, L39, M20, M30, M41, X04, X25
- All school services in the inner west and Sydney south
- If travelling to Sydney Airport, the 400 (Bondi Junction to Burwood) is impacted. Please catch the train.
Modified services:
- The following services will be available along Parramatta Road in the peak period between 6.00am and 10.00am and 3.00pm and 7.00pm
- 438 – Five Dock to Railway Square
- 461 – Burwood Depot to Railway Square
Industrial action will stop all bus routes and school runs in the inner west, and also bus routes in the south of Sydney.
Transport Minister Andrew Constance said he was unhappy about the move.
“The message I would say very clearly to drivers today is ‘no work, no pay’ and you’ll stand condemned if you leave schoolchildren on bus stops and commuters are left hanging,” he said.
Commuter Kate Duthie said she had not heard or seen anything warning of the strike.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election, defeating Marine le Pen
What you need to know right now:
- Centrist Emmanuel Macron is France’s new president, solidly defeating far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen.
- With the bulk of votes counted, Mr Macron has about 65.5 per cent to Le Pen’s 34.5 per cent, a gap wider than the 20 or so percentage points than predicted.
- Mr Macron, 39, has become the youngest president of France’s Fifth Republic, and the youngest French leader since Napoleon.
- The former investment banker won the election after an unpredictable campaign that divided the country.
- The two candidates offered voters starkly different visions of France: Mr Macron, is a strong supporter of the European Union (EU), while Ms Le Pen campaigned on a France-first, anti-immigration program.
- In his victory speech, Mr Macron vowed to heal the social divisions exposed by France’s acrimonious election campaign and bring “hope and renewed confidence” to the country.
- Ms Le Pen told her supporters the vote confirmed her National Front party and its allies as the leader of France’s opposition.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Mosul bombing survivors: house packed with civilians became death trap
Survivors and witnesses of a US airstrike in Mosul that killed more than 100 civilians have told journalists the building they were living in was not an Islamic State group target.
Key points:
- Coalition aircraft bombed Al Jadidah, in western Mosul, on March 17
- Survivors say the building was full of families taking refuge
- The UN says more than 1,590 residences have been destroyed in western Mosul
The bombing was the deadliest single incident in the months-long battle for the Iraqi city.
After the strike, US officials suggested Islamic State group militants may have crammed the building with people, booby-trapped it with explosives, then lured in an airstrike by firing from the roof.
“Armed men in the house I was in? Never,” Ali Zanoun, one of only two people in the building to survive the March 17 strike, told the Associated Press.
He spent five days buried under the rubble of the building, drinking from a bottle of nose drops, with the bodies of more than 20 members of his family in the wreckage around him.
Increased use of bombardment has made the fight for Mosul’s western sector, which began in mid-February, dramatically more destructive than fighting for its eastern half.
More than 1,590 residential buildings have been destroyed in western Mosul, based on analysis of satellite imagery and information from local researchers, the UN said last week.
Airstrikes killed 1,254 people in western Mosul in March and April alone, according to Iraq Body Count, an independent group documenting casualties in the war, cross-checking media reports with information from hospitals, officials and other sources.
In comparison, an estimated 1,600 civilians were killed or wounded from all causes during the 100-day campaign to recapture Mosul’s less densely populated eastern half, which ended in mid-January.
Official casualty figures from the Pentagon are far lower — it said over the weekend that it had confirmed coalition airstrikes killed at least 352 civilians in Iraq and Syria combined since the campaign against IS started in 2014.
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