Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Trump 'asked acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe how he voted'


Mr Trump asked Andrew McCabe about his political leanings in a meeting last year, US media report.

UK charity closes amid harassment scandal


The club is to close after allegations that hostesses were groped at its men-only charity dinner.

Elton John 'to go out with a bang' on final world tour


The star says he'll stage one final tour as his priority is now his husband and children.

Donald Trump's 'hatred of sharks' benefits conservation charities


Shark conservationists see donations rise after claims the US president hates the animals.

Larry Nassar abuse: What it was like to face 'monster' doctor in court


Three women abused by the former USA gymnastics doctor explain why they testified, as sentencing begins.

Ursula K Le Guin: The 'fearless' author who showed us a different world


The author refused to blindly accept how the world is supposed to work, in both life and fiction.

Falcon Heavy: Big SpaceX rocket lights 27 engines


US firm SpaceX conducts a key test ahead of the debut flight of its new rocket - the Falcon Heavy.

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First monkey clones created in Chinese laboratory http://ift.tt/2E43jzM

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Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa: Mugabe family 'left in peace' http://ift.tt/2E6g8JV

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Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit http://ift.tt/2DA7Ug9

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Disgraced US Olympics doctor jailed for 175 years


Former US Olympic gym doctor Larry Nassar jailed for sexual abuse after emotionally-charged hearing.

Larry Nassar case: The 156 women who confronted a predator


Ex-Olympic doctor Larry Nassar has received a 175-year sentence for abuse. This is his victims' story.

Afghanistan attack: Save the Children suspends programmes


Three of the charity's staff and a soldier are killed in an IS attack on its offices in Jalalabad.

Inside rebel-held Syrian town near Afrin frontline


Mark Lowen visits Azaz, a rebel-held town near where Turkish-led forces are battling Kurdish fighters.

First monkey clones created in Chinese laboratory


Two monkeys cloned using the 'Dolly the Sheep' technique could bring the world a step closer to human cloning.

German far-right AfD politician converts to Islam


The AfD says that the conversion to Islam of one of its members is "no problem" for the party.

Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa: Mugabe family 'left in peace'


Robert Mugabe has been given a "lucrative" package, Zimbabwe's new leader tells the BBC.

Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit


The internet-famous cat had something to smile about after being awarded over $700,000 in court.

'Censorship' or 'insult'? Russians react to The Death of Stalin ban


Russian officials ban British comedy The Death of Stalin but create more hype around the film.

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Paris attacks: 'IS landlord' in first trial over 2015 killings


Jawad Bendaoud previously said he did not know two jihadists who hid at his flat were "terrorists".

Eldest of 13 tortured siblings was bullied, classmate says


A classmate of the eldest Turpin sibling says she looked as though she had been dragged through mud.

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Pope: Bible's serpent spread fake news


Francis denounces "snake tactics" of those who spread fake news, comparing it to a biblical story.

Beijing to demolish thousands of 'illegal structures'


A similar drive in November 2017 saw tens of thousands of migrant workers in the capital evicted.

Two self-drive cars crash in California


A Tesla Model S and a GM Chevy Bolt are involved in separate collisions on California's roads.

China's fledgling hip-hop culture faces official crackdown


After a stellar rise into the mainstream, Chinese rap is now facing a sudden curb from Beijing.

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EU diplomats call for release of seized Hong Kong publisher http://ift.tt/2n66nnY

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Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox http://ift.tt/2DD4HfN

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Face of 9,000 year-old teen girl recreated http://ift.tt/2DF18VG

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In pictures: River Seine bursts banks in Paris http://ift.tt/2DvbtQS

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Elton John to make statement on future


The star, whose Las Vegas residency ends in March, is due to announce what could be his final tour.

Syria war: US strikes on IS headquarters 'kills 150 militants'


The US says it targeted a militant headquarters in the Euphrates valley, in Deir al-Zour province.

EU diplomats call for release of seized Hong Kong publisher


Chinese-Swedish citizen Gui Minhai was reportedly taken on a train while escorted by Swedish diplomats.

Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox


The fiercely competitive Saudi pageant judges camels on their shapely lips and well placed humps.

Face of 9,000 year-old teen girl recreated


The face of a girl whose remains were found in Greece in 1993 has been reconstructed.

In pictures: River Seine bursts banks in Paris


Metro lines and stations have been closed after France's wettest January for more than 100 years.

All the way from Brixton in the UK, the artist Gaika is coming to Malawi for a show at Grittah's Camp on 10 February. Featured artists include Blasto, Homegrown African, Kim of Diamonds and DJ Wayne. Advance tickets are going at K2000 and can be found at N1, Flavours Café, Café Fusion, Cheza Café by Game and Gateway Mall as well as Ad Lib restaurant in area 3.

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MEDIA ADVISORY MINISTER KUBAYI-NGUBANE TO SPEAK AT THE REGIONAL GENDER SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP IN KWAZULU-NATAL The Minister of Communications, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will tomorrow, 25 January 2018 address the Regional Gender Sensitization Workshop at Zimbali Fairmount in Durban. The workshop is hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. The purpose is to develop strategies to increase Women’s role in Parliaments, Legislatures and other highest decision making bodies in societies in the African Region. The CPA Africa Region in its last sitting in 2016 in Accra Ghana, resolved to organize a Regional Gender Sensitization Workshop in KwaZulu-Natal. This workshop will be held under the theme, “Mechanism to Strengthen Gender Equality”. The theme of the workshop is in line with Goal 3 of the Millennium Development Goals which seeks to “Promote Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women”. The main concern of the CPA Africa Region is the lack or slow progress made in societies regarding the significant gaps that exist, for example in the labor market and general participation of women in key decision making areas in both the public and private sectors. Members of the media are invited to the event. Date: 25 January 2018 Time: 08h00 – 16h30 Venue: Zimbali Fairmount N.B: Transport to the venue will be provided and it will depart from the Playhouse in Durban City. Media RSVPs and accreditation: Wesley Canham on 0833767299 Interview request may be directed to Ireen Mmatlou Magwai on 082 440 5676 Issued by Government Communication and Information System 24 January 2018

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MEDIA ADVISORY MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS TO OUTLINE PROGRESS IN FIGHT AGAINST RHINO POACHING The Minister Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, will report back on the progress of the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Management Approach of Rhinoceros at a media briefing in Pretoria tomorrow, 25 January 2018. The Minister will be accompanied by the Minister of Defence, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Minister of State Security, Mr Bongani Bongo. The Approach was adopted by Cabinet in August 2014. This is the South African government's multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary strategy to combat the threat posed by rhino poaching. Details As Follows: Date: 25 January 2018 Time: 10am Venue: GCIS Media Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Frances Baard Street (corner Festival Street), Hatfield, Pretoria NB: Journalists from Cape Town will be able to join the media conference at Imbizo Media Centre in Parliament. To RSVP contact: Khomotjo Phaladi Tel: 012 399 9908 / 082 621 1880 E-mail: kphaladi@environment.gov.za Or Nthabiseng Moroane C: 082 512 1094 Email: GMoroane@environment.gov.za Or Eleanor Momberg Cell: 083 400 5741 Email: emomberg@environment.gov.za For media queries contact Albi Modise on 083 490 2871 Issued by Government Communication and Information System 24 January 2018

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Save the Children offices in Afghanistan hit by attack


Gunmen detonate explosives then storm the offices of the charity in the city of Jalalabad.

Brazil poised for Lula appeal verdict


Judges will decide whether to uphold a prison term handed to ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Syria war: Row over Turkey using German-made tanks


German politicians speak out over the reported use of Leopard tanks against the Kurdish YPG militia.

Ursula K Le Guin: US fantasy author dies at home in Oregon


She melded dragons and wizards with spaceships to tackle earth-bound issues of gender and class.

Antarctica's Weddell Sea 'deserves protected status'


Scientists have called for special status to protect coral, penguins and other wildlife in Antarctica.

Ex-UK minister opens up on brain cancer


The former Labour minister on living with brain cancer and campaigning on treatment for others.

Undercover reporter: Hostesses 'groped at men-only event'


Financial Times reporter Madison Marriage went undercover as a hostess at a men-only charity auction

Venezuela: Maduro ready to stand in early presidential poll


The Constituent Assembly says vote must be held before May, as the weakened opposition regroups.

US senator to be first to have baby in office


Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth is expecting her second daughter in April, making Senate history.

Stripe to ditch Bitcoin payment support


Volatility, high fees and longer transactions mean the payments firm will dump the cryptocurrency.

#KnitForJacinda: New Zealand PM's pregnancy sparks knitting movement


An "average knitter" gets New Zealanders' needles clicking in the name of the pregnant PM.

Robot bartender: The bar where machines mix drinks


You can order a cocktail and a pair of robot arms will mix it for you while you wait.

British men prepare to fight Turkish-led forces in Syria


Among those fighting with Kurdish militia is a 24-year-old from Manchester, known as Huang Lei.

Oscars 2018: Five ways women made a mark in nominations


Greta Gerwig is only the fifth woman to be nominated for best director in Oscar history.

K'Nex builds toys rollercoaster you can ride in VR


K'Nex creates a toy rollercoaster kit that children build and then "ride" in virtual reality.

Aleppo's bakery reopens after six years


The ovens of the Bab Al-Nasr bakery in Syria are running again after six idle years.

Cerebral palsy is my motivation, says Somali YouTuber Abdi Omar


Motivational speaker Abdi Omar says his cerebral palsy has made him "stronger and wiser".

How historical Afrin became a prize worth a war


Rich in history and natural splendour, Afrin has been coveted for centuries, writes Diana Darke.

Swiss farmers become landscape gardeners


The UK wants to pay farmers for "public goods" after Brexit. Could the system in non-EU Switzerland be a blueprint?

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Malawi: Mid Year Budget Review Meeting 2017/18 Financial Year will take place from 5th February to 2nd March, 2018. This is the 2nd Meeting of current 47th Session.

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African Bible College will administer Entrance Exams on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at College of Medicine. Lilongwe Entrance Exams will be on March 10, 2018 at the ABC Campus. ABC offers Bachelor's of Arts Degrees in Mass Communication, Christian Education, Business Administration, Biblical Studies, and Community Development. Requirements: MSCE with six credits or the equivalent Bring 1 passport size photo and K5000 Entrance Fee. Starting time is 8:00 am. If you qualify, please just come to the center and registration will take place on the same day. Contacts: admissions@abcmalawi.org 0995396159

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Vacancy Research Assistant To conduct desk archival research in Zomba & Blantyre. Must be a resident of Zomba City or surroundings. University degree, preferrably in History or Anthropology or Theology. Must be currently unemployed. Contact Brian Tingo @ 0888712709 Email CV to: cchatepa@yahoo.com Closing date of applications: Sunday 28-01-2018 Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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