$40m lotto dispute plays out in court
Factory worker Brendan King had spent thousands of dollars on workplace lottery syndicates. But when his workmates finally hit the $40 million jackpot, the father of five was told he wouldn't receive the life-changing payout he'd been dreaming of. Mr King, who contributed to syndicates for about four years, says he is owed $2.7 million as one of 15 southwest Sydney factory employees who won a Powerball draw on May 5. A NSW Supreme Court has heard workers from the Prysmian factory at Liverpool c..>> view originalHorror end to family's pain
POLICE are treating the deaths of a family of four found inside their north shore home as a murder-suicide as shaken neighbours revealed the Colombian parents’ struggle with two autistic children.Even as Maria Claudia Lutz spoke lovingly of Elisa, 11, and Martin, 10, she confided to neighbours on Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive in Davidson about the burden of bringing them up, along with the sleepless nights.The children were found dead in their home with their mother, 43, and father, Fernando Manriqu..>> view originalAirtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum
Gig economy website Airtasker has heavily revised its recommended hourly rate to exceed the national minimum wage of $17.70 an hour, following allegations on underpayment.The review follows the release of a Unions NSW report that highlighted recommended rates as low as $14.45 an hour after Airtasker had taken a 15 per cent cut for tasks such as cleaning and administration. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide PwC CEO survey: Airtasker The impact of C..>> view originalThe 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied
The ‘Love or Leave Australia’ party logo. Picture: SuppliedTHE founder of Australia’s newest and arguably most controversial political party wants the country’s compassion to “end at our borders”.The anti-Islam and anti-immigration Love Australia or Leave party — which boasts a logo of Australia containing the word “full” — was approved and registered by the Electoral Commission on Friday, seven months after it applied for registration.Party founder Kim Vuga, 48, who unsuccessfully ran for a Que..>> view original'Stabbed and stabbed': Bloody Moe Monday leaves one accountant dead, two injured
Financial planner Carl Richardson, who viciously stabbed his bosses, was a loving dad with no animosity towards his colleagues, a close friend says.Mr Richardson turned up to work at RGM Financial Group in Moe as usual on Monday. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Shocking triple stabbing in Moe Historic Carlton pub gets bulldozed Man dead after triple-stabbing CCTV: Police hunt motorcycle thief Teens stabbed in brawl ..>> view originalNSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott
THE end-of-year distractions buzzing around Malcolm Turnbull include the trademark sledgehammer progress of Tony Abbott through public debate.Mr Abbott appears to be reminding the Prime Minister and the broad electorate he is still around, and doing it in a way which has not been helpful to the government.And he is in danger of wearing out his welcome in both sectors.Mr Abbott is in a clutch of Coalition identities of varying weight and influence — Eric Abetz, George Christensen, Kevin Andrews, ..>> view originalOpposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft
Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft Updated October 18, 2016 00:03:48 The Federal Opposition is questioning Attorney-General George Brandis on whether the nation's second law officer was consulted on the final draft of anti-terror laws. Key points:George Brandis is locked in a public feud with Justin GleesonMr Gleeson alleges he was not consulted on final anti-terror legislationSenator Brandis accuses Labor of "playing ..>> view originalXenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon and Tony Abbott at Parliament House in Canberra.Staff writers, wiresNews Corp Australia NetworkNICK Xenophon has issued a political smackdown to a suggestion made by Tony Abbott that his team may be considering a proposal to change racial discrimination laws.Mr Abbott has flagged support for a private bill to repeal part of racial discrimination laws, as the government again ruled out any changes.The former prime minister tweeted on Monday afternoon if the Nick ..>> view originalPrivate Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank
For thousands of Australians, health insurance is causing anger, distress and frustration instead of providing the peace of mind the providers have long promised, with complaints hitting a record high.The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman received 4416 complaints in 2015-16, nearly double the number a decade ago, according to the Commonwealth Ombudsman's latest annual report. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Medibank accused of secret policy changes: ACCC..>> view original'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report
The Australian government is responsible for the deliberate and systematic torture of refugees on Nauru and should be held accountable under international law, according to a major new report informed by unprecedented access to the secretive island.Amnesty International said it had interviewed 62 refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru, and more than a dozen current or former contract workers who delivered services on behalf of the Australian government, to compile a report it titled: Island of De..>> view original
Friday, November 4, 2016
$40m lotto dispute plays out in court and other top stories.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane and other top stories.
Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane
Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze is embracing the expectation on his star-studded roster as they sit on top of the NBL table. A four-game winning streak coupled with the arrival of former NBA guard Steve Blake this week have long-suffering Kings fans dreaming of an end to their title drought. The Kings haven't been to the playoffs in six seasons and haven't looked like adding to their most recent trophy triumph in 2005. "I'm sure now that with the reputation of some of these players, that people ..>> view originalNorth Terrace to stop 'organised support' at Victory matches - SBS
A statement on the organisation's Facebook page claimed the current situation was "unworkable" and "the values the North Terrace were founded on are no longer reflected in the current culture and environment." The move comes just hours before Victory face Melbourne City in an FFA Cup semi-final derby on Tuesday night. "All fans wishing to continue to support within the designated active areas will not be aligned with the North Terrace identity. All materials and leadership will not be present ..>> view originalLowe won't appeal A-League touchline ban - SBS
Lowe was involved in a heated altercation with match officials, including referee Alan Milliner, during the half-time break in Glory's 3-2 win over City on Friday night. Glory players were protesting after City's Bruno Fornaroli was awarded a penalty, which the Uruguayan converted late in the first half. Lowe then stormed onto AAMI Park also furious with the decision. He was sent to the stands at the break, with his team going on to claim all three points thanks to an Andy Keogh hat-trick. Whil..>> view originalLIVE: Queensland v NSW Shield
New South Wales have moved into the commanding position of 2-229 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland thanks to an unbroken double-century stand between Steve Smith and Kurtis Patterson. Under bright Blue skies at the Gabba, Patterson (109no) reached three figures shortly before the dinner break of the day-night contest, moving ahead of Smith (97no) as the pair went shot for shot through the first two sessions after rescuing the Blues from 2-23. Queensland captain Usman K..>> view originalGiant Whitfield reportedly in ASADA sights
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has reportedly formed the view that Lachie Whitfield and two former Greater Western Sydney club officials should be charged under the AFL's anti-doping code, which draws a maxium four-year penalty. Whitfield is alleged to have breached the AFL's code in 2015 when he stayed at the house of former Giants' welfare manager Craig Lambert. It was reported this week that those two, as well as former GWS football manager Graeme Allan, were set to rece..>> view originalStarc, Hazlewood or bust: McDermott
Steve Smith’s Australian team is in for a bleak summer should new-ball duo Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both break down, according to former fast bowler Craig McDermott. But the ex-Australia bowling coach said it’s not all bad news after he was impressed by the return of rapid paceman Patrick Cummins during the NSW Blues’ successful Matador BBQs One-Day Cup campaign. Hazlewood and Starc were absent during Australia’s disastrous tour of South Africa earlier this month where the tourists wer..>> view originalWatto pushed my head into the toilet: Johnson
While the weekday television program Neighbours was often an afterthought to millions of Australian teenagers following the regular 6pm screening of The Simpsons, to Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson, the gang at Ramsay Street was at the centre of their biggest run-in. The likes of Toady, Harold and Lou weren’t the main cause of the juvenile stoush, but it was during an ad break in 2000 while Watson and Johnson were at the Centre of Excellence that things got heated after the left-arm tearaway ..>> view originalKoroibete odd one out in Wallabies inclusions Today at 5:02 PM International
Marika Koroibete has bypassed rugby’s traditional pathway to make the Wallabies Spring Tour squad but he’s the odd potential debutant out in that raged. The two other uncapped players in the squad - Kyle Godwin and Tolu Latu - have been elevated through their performances in the NRC, though both have been in the Wallabies mix in previous seasons. Koroibete’s inclusion does come at the expense of Force winger Luke Morahan, who has been on the Test fringes this season. Godwin hasn’t ..>> view originalSydney Roosters recruiter Peter O'Sullivan cops indefinite ban from NRL
Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan has copped an indefinite ban after the NRL deemed he wasn't a fit and proper person for registration.The sanction against O'Sullivan, one of the best talent spotters in the game, relates at least in part to his association with notorious punter and brothel owner Eddie Hayson. Big player: O'Sullivan has been credited with bringing exciting fullback Latrell Mitchell to the Roosters. Photo: Getty Images Hayson, who deposited more than $700,000 i..>> view originalIn my corner: Aussie boxing roundup with Grantlee Kieza
AUSTRALIAN boxing has produced some intense rivalries over the last century but none quite as fierce or lucrative as that between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine, who will fight their long-awaited rematch at the Adelaide Oval on February 3.Their first fight 10 years ago at Aussie Stadium in Sydney was the most profitable in Australian history, generating a combined purse of close to $12 million and even now, with both on the wrong side of 40, their rematch is big enough for another huge outdoor ..>> view original
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week and other top stories.
Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week
Aust shares in for a rollercoaster weekAustralian Associated Press12:43PM October 30, 2016SaveThe Australian share market has had a bad ride of late and the rollercoaster is set to continue until the US presidential election.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.2 per cent on Friday and fell 2.7 per cent over the week, its biggest weekly decline since mid-June.It's set to open slightly lower on Monday following a late fall from Wall Street after the FBI announced it was reopening its investi..>> view originalBusiness lobby group questions sustainability of Nationals' payroll tax relief plan
Business lobby group questions sustainability of Nationals' payroll tax relief plan Posted October 30, 2016 10:35:22 The WA Nationals' plan to deliver payroll tax relief through a proposed mining tax increase has been described as the "wrong approach" by the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).Nationals leader Brendon Grylls yesterday outlined his proposal to use revenue from a $5 per tonne tax on BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to raise the payroll tax threshol..>> view originalJobs and investment to flow from RAH site
Australian Associated PressRedevelopment of the existing Royal Adelaide Hospital site will generate more than $1 billion in private investment and sustain 1000 construction jobs for more than a decade, the South Australian government says.The government has revealed its plans for the site which will take up to 15 years to fully transform.It includes handing back almost one third of the seven hectares to parklands as well as developing residential buildings alongside culture and university precin..>> view originalQld premier backs transport minister
Jamie McKinnell and Melissa GrantAustralian Associated PressQueensland's premier has thrown her support behind Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe as he faces intensified calls to resign over a train timetabling fiasco.Annastacia Palaszczuk is instead blaming Queensland Rail (QR) and the previous Liberal National Party government for train driver shortages, which has forced the cancellation of over 100 services.Mr Hinchliffe has also rejected calls for his resignation despite revelations his ..>> view originalUsers mourn as Twitter kills quirky, beloved Vine video app
You can watch any video for six seconds, played on an infinite loop. The funniest ones only get more ridiculous with repetition. That was the beauty of Vine, the simple, pioneering mobile video app that Twitter has decided to kill off. Its loyal users are mourning its weirdness, humor and creativity-boosting constraints. There are alternatives, sure, but nothing as simple as Vine, which did just one thing, and one thing well. Instagram has photos and videos of all sorts. Snapchat keeps expandin..>> view originalMajor gas leak shut down streets
UPDATE: Police report all streets are now open following a gas leak emergency that shut down Wynnum for two hours.Police reported about 2pm that the incident was no longer an emergency situation.Earlier, The Courier-Mail reported police have declared an emergency situation and shut down more than 12 streets due to a major gas leak in a Brisbane suburb.A gas main has reportedly ruptured in Wynnum.Emergency services were called to the “major gas leak” on Walnut St about 11.40am.An exclusion zone h..>> view original
Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities and other top stories.
Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities
The Palaszczuk Government is hunting internationally to attract new biofutures businesses to Queensland. State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told Parliament today that an international recruitment campaign was underway to attract potential biofutures investors and manufacturers to Queensland. “We are determined to develop a number of new or expanded biorefineries,” Dr Lynham told Parliament today. “Queensland has the essentials that make it the ideal location for potential investors: a ..>> view originalApplications open for placements in Chinese tech incubators
The Palaszczuk Government is providing Queensland researchers and entrepreneurs access to expertise and investment opportunities in China through an exciting new program. Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch today announced the opening of the first round of the Queensland Government’s Commercialisation Partnership Program (CPP). The program partnership between the Queensland Government and China’s prestigious Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will see up..>> view originalThe plebiscite is dead!
The plebiscite is dead! Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Australian Government Community Equality Law & Safety Political The plebiscite is dead! This week the ALP committed to delivering the numbers needed to defeat it -- meaning that the unfair and unnecessary vote won't pass through the Senate. It's a victory for our community! After months of work, the plebiscite that once seemed inevitable has been stopped in its tracks. We brought almost 100 groups together from around t..>> view originalSenate to explore Australian 'Battery-Boom' potential
Senate to explore Australian 'Battery-Boom' potential Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Australian Government Climate Change Energy & Water Environment Political The potential for an Australian Battery-Boom will be analysed after the Australian Greens established an inquiry into the 'Resilience of Electricity Infrastructure in a Warming World'. "Severe storms have battered the southern states in recent weeks and we've seen the supply of energy in South Australia take a hit..>> view originalCommittee Profile: Andrew Pitcher, Deputy Chair
Committee Profile: Andrew Pitcher, Deputy Chair Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Business Business & Economy Andrew is an independent company director and management consultant based in Australia. He is heavily involved in property development/construction. Andrew is also a member of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Economic Futures Board. Prior to these roles Andrew was the Senior Vice President/General Manager for Financial Services for SAP in Asia, as well as being the ..>> view originalProperty industry confidence in the Pitts under Labor
Property industry confidence in the Pitts under Labor Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Business & Economy Political Queensland Government The latest ANZ-Property Council survey confirmed the Palaszczuk Labor Government is taking Queensland backwards with its anti-jobs, anti-business and anti-investment policies. Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson said Queensland’s property industry has experienced the biggest fall in confidence of any state over the last 12 months. “Confi..>> view originalFair milk price 'logos' bill throws lifeline to dairy farmers
A strengthening consumer campaign to support struggling dairy farmers is being met with a bill to legislate for fair milk price ‘logos’ identifying which milk returns a fair price to dairy farmers. Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth, with the support of Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), will table the Sustainable Queensland Dairy Production (Fair Milk Price Logos) Bill 2016 today. The Bill aims to introduce voluntary region-specific logos to be placed on milk containers, giving consumer..>> view originalUSC stormwater research wins major award
Associate Professor Terry Lucke with the Stormwater Queensland awardCutting-edge University of the Sunshine Coast research into stormwater management has been recognised with a major industry association award. USC’s Stormwater Research Centre was named a joint recipient of Stormwater Queensland’s Excellence in Research and Innovation Award, alongside partners from Drapper Environmental Consultants, SPEL Environmental, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. The award was fo..>> view originalPainting & Decorating Services For Sale
Painting & Decorating Services For Sale $140,000 WIWO Queensland Business For Sale $140,000 WIWO Garden/HouseholdHome BasedMobile Services Painting & Decorating Services For Sale Tired of the daily grind? Like to work in a great small business? Looking for a lifestyle, not just a job? This could be you! Located in Noosa Heads, an established and profit generating business for over 30 years. Owner retiring, many ways for new Owner to grow this business even further. No previous ..>> view original
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt and other top stories.
Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt
It's time for another instalment of 'Apple's Been Patenting Some More Stuff', this week featuring, strangely enough, a t-shirt.Among some of the latest ideas published by the US Patent and Trademark Office is a "wearable display having an array of LEDs on comfortable silicon substrate".While that description is a little vague, the illustrations clearly show a shirt with a flexible display on the front. But this is just one example of endless applications for such technology, and a bracelet is al..>> view originalHolograms, 3D and a Surface PC: what to expect at Microsoft's Windows 10 event
On Wednesday morning in New York (1am Thursday, AEST), Microsoft is expected to unveil future updates to its Windows 10 platform, show off a new transforming all-in-one PC and usher in an era of user-created 3D objects and holograms.The company has been very tight-lipped about what will be shown at the event, with its invitation to media saying only "imagine what you'll do", hinting that the emphasis will be on user creativity. Still, through a combination of leaks and informed guesses, we can ..>> view originalStudy finds that the universe may not be expanding at accelerating rate
By: IANS | London | Published:October 26, 2016 11:52 am It led to the widespread acceptance of the idea that the universe is dominated by a mysterious substance named ‘dark energy’ that drives this accelerating expansion. (File Photo) Challenging a standard cosmological concept, a team of researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist has found that the universe may not actually be expanding at an accelerating pace as was previously believed. Back in 2011, the Nobel ..>> view originalCensus debacle laid bare: Malcolm Turnbull to decide which heads will roll
The Prime Minister's special adviser on cyber security has told the Senate the denial of service attacks on the census website were small and predictable and should not have brought it down on census night.Malcolm Turnbull now has the report Alastair MacGibbon conducted on behalf of the Prime Minister to determine "which heads will roll and when" as a result of the the debacle. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide IBM and ABS share census blame VCE Engli..>> view originalPSN DOWN: PlayStation Network Status not working following PS4 maintenance
PSN DOWN UPDATE: Network Service IssuesThe PlayStation Network is still down two hours after the initial PlayStation Network maintenance period was meant to have finished.Sony currently list ALL their core online services as offline and below you can see what in more detail as to what services are affected.According to Sony you may have some difficulty signing in or creating an account on PlayStation Network, launching games, applications or online features, streaming PlayStation Now games, a..>> view originalAAA welcomes ACCC market study
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) market study into the new car retailing industry. The organisation believes the study heralds an important step in safeguarding the right of consumers to choose the vehicle repairer of their choice. AAA chief executive Michael Bradley believes the market study has allowed the ACCC to unearth whether or not independent repairers have had critical access to diagnostics. “Access to ..>> view originalWorld of Final Fantasy review: Fluffy fan service done right
reader comments 28 Game detailsDeveloper: Tose Publisher: Square Enix Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Vita Release Date: October 25, 2016 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Price: $60 / £34 (PS4), $40 / £27 (Vita) Links: Amazon | Official websiteThere are times when World of Final Fantasy does nothing but annoy you. Its visuals are so saccharine you can practically feel your teeth decaying and your brain melting as you play; the voice acting is performed at a pitch only dogs can hear; and the fan ser..>> view originalToyota expands Australian, global airbag recall
Study finds strict speed limit enforcements could be detrimental to public safety
Researchers from the University of Western Australia monitored the peripheral vision of 84 participants under various speed limit enforcement scenarios (Image: AAP) Strict enforcement of speed limits could be having a detrimental impact on public safety according to a new Australian study. University of Western Australia researchers put 84 participants through a driving simulator and tested whether reducing penalties for speeding meant they paid more attention to the road ahead. Participants we..>> view original
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
ASIC gagged on life insurance review and other top stories.
ASIC gagged on life insurance review
ASIC gagged on life insurance reviewAustralian Associated Press4:21PM October 14, 2016SaveThe corporate regulator knows of two life insurers that pay staff partly according to how many claims they deny - but is not able to publicly name them.Fronting a House of Representatives standing committee on economics on Friday, officials from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission were repeatedly asked to reveal which insurers had the highest rates of rejected claims, and those that link re..>> view originalFantastic agrees to $361m takeover
Discount furniture retailer Fantastic Holdings has agreed to a "compelling" takeover valuing it at $361 million from the acquisitive South African owner of the Freedom and Snooze furniture chains.Steinhoff Asia Pacific Holdings' $3.50-a-share bid is 43 per cent above the stock's last trading price. It has the support of Fantastic's two key shareholders, chairman Julian Tertini and former finance director Peter Brennan, as well as the board in the absence of a superior offer and subject to an ex..>> view originalPassers-by nab alleged Perth bank robber
Australian Associated PressA 63-year-old alleged armed robber has been charged over two separate thefts on the same street in central Perth one week apart.Police say the man demanded money from a teller at a bank on Murray Street on Friday morning after indicating he had a weapon.The teller refused and was pushed by the man, who grabbed cash and ran from the bank but was held by two passers-by until police arrived and took him into custody.The man also allegedly stole a cash tin from a business ..>> view originalNew trading hours a 'big win' for Qld
MAJOR southeast Queensland stores will be able to open longer with the state’s industrial relations commission unanimously granting an extension of trading hours. The changes, which will come into play on December 1, will mean major retailers can open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday.The National Retail Association (NRA) cited independent economic research during the hearing that suggested the move could add $111 million to the state’s economy and create 1000 jobs.“It allows consumers the choi..>> view originalBrexit fallout sends pound to 168-year low
The fallout from the United Kingdom's Brexit vote has led to the British pound falling to its lowest level against the Australian dollar in three years and, on one measure, to its weakest position in 168 years. The sterling has dropped to 31-year lows against the US dollar and slipped 15 per cent against the euro since Britain's shock vote in June to the leave the European Union. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Post Brexit pound sparks a tourism boom ..>> view originalBHP Billiton, bank stocks send ASX lower for the week
The Australian sharemarket ended the week underwater, led down by mining and bank stocks as investors prepare for an interest rate hike in the US and investment banks turned negative on miners.News from the US, including a fiery presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as well as the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve that pointed to an imminent rate hike influenced the market, as well as local pessimism towards the prospects for resources and energy stoc..>> view originalIron ore edges higher, but BHP, Rio hit by rating cut
The new resources boom - is the party over already?
Before we all get too excited about an emerging commodities boom Mark 2 - be aware that the smart money is already calling it over.In the last week, headlines screamed about the deficit-improving, economic-boosting prospects that we will enjoy thanks to surging prices for our minerals. But don't bank on the resources stock dividend trickle turning to a flood just yet. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Fracking now 'safe' Caulfield newcomer with 'uniqu..>> view originalOff-the-plan settlement risk rising, RBA warns
An inner-city apartment glut in Melbourne and Brisbane threatens to squeeze property developers, the Reserve Bank has warned, amid signs some off-the-plan buyers are already facing difficulties settling on their purchases.In its latest check-up on the banking system, the Reserve says risks in the apartment market are "coming to the fore," especially in inner-city Melbourne and Brisbane, which face the greatest increase in housing supply from a building boom. Construction in Docklands, a ho..>> view original
Monday, October 24, 2016
Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too and other top stories.
Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too
The prejudices that have shaped the policy and practices for policing non-white communities run deep in America—and black cops have been complicit too.As the first images of Charlotte protesters flashed across the television screen, I sat straight up and balled my fists into my chest as I began to rock and cry—for the scene unfolding Wednesday night, for the centuries-long injustices that have divided cities and towns like it across the country, and for the death of another reportedly unarmed bl..>> view originalISIS lashing people for smuggling alcohol
Butchered for boozing: Now ISIS are lashing people just for having a tipple ALCOHOL smugglers and thieves are giving ISIS warlords a headache – but that's nothing compared to the punishments they get. MATTHEW ACTON/GETTY HARSH: ISIS are lashing people for smuggling booze People found with alcohol face 80 lashes and those caught stealing lose their right hand.The regime is eager to prove it is not losing grip of its lands by still seizing cases of contraband booze and carrying out pun..>> view originalSouth Korea Reveals Plans to Assassinate Kim Jong-un to Avoid Nuclear War
At a parliamentary meeting Wednesday, South Korean defense minister Han Min-koo was asked if the military has a special forces unit prepared to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. “Yes, we do have such a plan,” Han responded, according to CNN. “South Korea has a general idea and plan to use precision missile capabilities to target the enemy’s facilities in major areas as well as eliminating the enemy’s leadership,” Han added. It probably did not come as much of a surprise to many that ..>> view originalSuspected passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok, Thai police say
Suspected passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok, Thai police say Updated September 24, 2016 20:09:12 Three men belonging to a suspected passport forgery ring in Thailand have been charged after police found them with drugs, guns and a dismembered body stashed in the freezer of a Bangkok building.Police said none of the three English speakers — who were found with multiple passports — were Thai nationals, but said they were working to confirm their nat..>> view originalCascade Mall shooting: people shot dead in US shopping mall
A shooting at a mall in Burlington in the US state of Washington left four women and one man dead and the police searching for the gunman on Friday night, the Washington State Patrol said.The gunman killed four women in the cosmetics department of the Macy's store at Cascade Mall, according to spokesman for the patrol, Sergeant Mark Francis. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Police respond to US mall shooting Stage set for first presidential debate ..>> view originalChinese outrage over 'ugly' restoration of Great Wall
Beijing (AFP) -- Chinese social media users were in an uproar Friday over restoration of a 700-year-old section of the Great Wall that has been covered in concrete, turning it into a smooth, flat-topped path. Known as one of the most beautiful portions of the "wild", unrestored wall, the eight-kilometre (five-mile) Xiaohekou stretch in northeast Liaoning province was built in 1381 during the Ming Dynasty. Photos posted online showed that its uneven, crumbling steps and plant growth had been repl..>> view originalKids in spotlight for royals' Canada tour
September 24, 201612:25pmThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children are likely to steal the limelight when the family of four arrives in Canada tomorrow for its first official tour.The public's first chance to glimpse the three-year-old future king, Prince George, and his 16-month-old sister, Princess Charlotte, will arise after the Royal Canadian Air Force jet carrying the royals lands in Victoria.It has been reported George and Charlotte will make an appearance when the Cambridges attend a c..>> view originalLabour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn wins convincing victory over Owen Smith
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to “wipe the slate clean” after winning a convincing victory in Labour’s bitter leadership battle, securing 62% of the vote. Labour leadership election result: Corbyn appeals for unity - Politics live Speaking after the result was declared in Liverpool, Corbyn thanked his rival, Owen Smith, and urged the “Labour family” to unite after the summer-long contest. “We have much more in common than that which divides us. Let’s wipe that slate clean from today and get..>> view original
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