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Thursday, 8 February 2018
French minister Nicolas Hulot denies harassment allegations http://ift.tt/2C5kNcy
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Thalys attack: Lawyer criticises Clint Eastwood film http://ift.tt/2E9xpkJ
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Canada's MPs sing new gender neutral anthem http://ift.tt/2BhTnTV
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Venezuela opposition weighs election run after talks end http://ift.tt/2Eahnai
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US boy trapped in Florida stuffed toy arcade machine http://ift.tt/2BhjJWg
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Syria war: Assad's government accuses US of massacre
US bombers killed an estimated 100 pro-government fighters in Deir al-Zour overnight.
US House set for budget battle ahead of shutdown deadline
Both parties in the US House of Representatives have raised doubts about a Senate budget deal.
French minister Nicolas Hulot denies harassment allegations
Nicolas Hulot fends off rumours of sexual harassment, weeks after a colleague is accused of rape.
Bermuda first country to repeal gay marriage
It is 'not be appropriate' to intervene in Bermuda's decision, a foreign office minister said
Thalys attack: Lawyer criticises Clint Eastwood film
She says her client, accused of a foiled terrorist train attack in France, will not get a fair trial.
Canada's MPs sing new gender neutral anthem
The new lyrics are sung by MPs for the first time- listen out for "all of us command” instead of "all thy sons".
Venezuela opposition weighs election run after talks end
Opposition parties are debating whether to run in presidential elections set for 22 April.
US boy trapped in Florida stuffed toy arcade machine
Mason crawled in to get a stuffed toy before being rescued by his local fire department.
Philippines drugs war: ICC announces initial inquiry into killings http://ift.tt/2H1qMTw
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Bermuda first country to repeal gay marriage http://ift.tt/2GZ86DD
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Twitter posts its first quarterly profit as ad sales rise http://ift.tt/2EcYCao
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Bogotá holds its nose as bin strike drags on http://ift.tt/2sgh7Vz
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Philippines drugs war: ICC announces initial inquiry into killings
The ICC announces initial inquiries into alleged crimes in the Philippines and also in Venezuela.
Twitter posts its first quarterly profit as ad sales rise
The social media company posts a maiden quarterly profit, sending the share price up 18%.
Bogotá holds its nose as bin strike drags on
Rubbish is piling up across the Colombian capital a week into a strike by bin collectors.
No longer all the president's men
The photo of five former White House aides that just won't go away
Plastic pollution reaches 'pristine' Arctic http://ift.tt/2Eab3j6
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Nigeria's Dana Air blames passenger after door falls off http://ift.tt/2H03gWW
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Olympic team orders 15,000 eggs by accident http://ift.tt/2C4nxXK
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Katie’s story: Riding high to Olympic debut http://ift.tt/2BgoNKC
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The influential sister of North Korea's leader http://ift.tt/2EM6NY1
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Plastic pollution reaches 'pristine' Arctic
Plastic waste is increasing in the supposedly pristine wilderness of the Arctic.
Strawberry tycoon in poll race against Putin
Russia confirms a rich strawberry farmer and six others to run against President Putin.
Nigeria's Dana Air blames passenger after door falls off
Passengers dispute the airline's suggestion that someone tampered with the emergency exit door.
Olympic team orders 15,000 eggs by accident
Norway's Winter Olympics team chefs blame a translation error, but could it be just a typo?
Katie’s story: Riding high to Olympic debut
Meet Katie Ormerod, the Team GB athlete hopeful of taking part in Big Air - the Winter Olympics' spectacular new event.
The influential sister of North Korea's leader
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is to attend the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.
Italy cycling team head arrested in doping investigation http://ift.tt/2C5GWr1
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Lucas Warren: Baby with Down's becomes face of Gerber http://ift.tt/2nSITSR
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Top Democrat Nancy Pelosi breaks record in eight-hour speech
The congresswoman shares stories of undocumented immigrants in an unprecedented talkathon.
Italy cycling team head arrested in doping investigation
Several officials at top amateur team are suspected of encouraging cyclists to take banned drugs.
Lucas Warren: Baby with Down's becomes face of Gerber
Lucas Warren is the first baby with Down's syndrome to be selected as a Gerber model.
Panos urges Parliament to reject proposed cyber laws Lusaka, 8th February 2018: Panos Institute Southern Africa is calling on the Zambian Parliament to seriously reflect on the proposed cyberlaws and their potential negative effect on citizens’ use of online platforms to seek, receive and share information. In 2017, the government announced, through the Minister of Transport and Communication, plans to table the Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bill, the Data Protection Bill and the E-commence Bill. While the Minister has indicated that the government intention through these bills is to support productive use of the internet and social media, we are concerned that the bills may achieve the opposite. As members of the Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information and Communication Technologies continue with their sittings to review information and media policies in Zambia, and to discuss the digital migration programme, we reiterate that Zambia does not need new laws to stop any criminal activity using social online media and ICTs. Panos is of the view that the current laws in the Penal Code, the Computer Crimes and Misuse Act and the Copyright and Performance Rights Acts and the acts of private companies in protecting their privacy and data banks are enough to stop any cyber-crime from being planned and committed in Zambia. Instead of introducing new laws, we encourage Parliament to review and clean up the existing pieces of legislation to make it easier for citizens to use ICTs and online tools to access and share information. Panos therefore calls on Parliament, through its Committee on Media, Information and Communication Technologies to reject the proposal to introduce new laws, as these may hinder online communication, discourage free flow of information and hinder access to publicly held information. The people of Zambia look up to Parliament to keep checks and balances on the executive arm of government, and we have full confidence in the committee exercising this oversight in a manner that will address our concerns. ENDS/// Issued by: Lilian Saka Kiefer Executive Director, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) Email: general@panos.org.zm, Tel: +260978778148
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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia guilty of corruption http://ift.tt/2nLIWAK
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Germany's Daimler issues 'full apology' to China over Dalai Lama http://ift.tt/2nKCcTC
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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia guilty of corruption
Khaleda Zia was given a five-year jail sentence for corruption as her supporters and police clashed.
Germany's Daimler issues 'full apology' to China over Dalai Lama
The Mercedes car maker was heavily criticised in China after an Instagram post quoted the Dalai Lama.
MEDIA ADVISORY Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 The Statistician-General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke, will release the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 in Pretoria. The media briefing will be held as follows: Date: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 Lock-up: 11H00 Embargoed until: 11H30 Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria) (NB! There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town RSVP: Felicia Sithole Tel: (012) 339 2401 Cell: 0764300693 E-mail Felicias@statssa.gov.za Gift Madiega Tel: 012 337 3404 Cell: 073 248 1083 Email: GiftMad@statssa.gov.za For media enquiries contact: Ms Lesedi Dibakwane Tel: (012) 310 8578 Cell: 082 805 7088 lesedid@statssa.gov.za Issued by Government Communication and Information System 08 February 2018
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Syria conflict: US in rare counter-strike after Deir al-Zour attack http://ift.tt/2C3OGtS
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Pro-EU campaign secures £400,000 from George Soros http://ift.tt/2nR4zig
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World Club Dome put on the world's first zero-gravity rave http://ift.tt/2Ea1j8C
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North Korea military parade ahead of Winter Olympics
The parade marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army.
Couple marries 400ft in the air above a Utah canyon
Ryan Wenks and Kimberly Weglin said their wedding vows to each other on a suspended space net.
Syria conflict: US in rare counter-strike after Deir al-Zour attack
Up to 100 pro-government troops were killed attacking anti-IS forces, US officials say.
Nancy Pelosi tells US House immigrant stories for eight hours
Nancy Pelosi spends eight hours sharing immigrant stories in the House - in a record-breaking speech.
Reddit bans deepfake porn videos
The discussion site bans all faked pornography that uses people's faces without their permission.
Pro-EU campaign secures £400,000 from George Soros
Group fighting against Brexit secures donation from billionaire investor's foundation.
Woman alleges husband stole her kidney to cover 'unpaid' dowry
An Indian woman says her kidney was taken after a long-running dispute over a dowry.
Inside Afghanistan's only high security mental institution
Afghanistan has been at war for nearly forty years. The conflict has claimed over two million civilian lives and the cost to the nation’s mental health has been enormous.
'I didn't want to become a celebrity'
Robert Kelly's famous interview has propelled him to global stardom and he's "photographed everywhere".
This US couple decided to move to Canada after Trump became president
Robin and Heather Vargas are settling into their new Canadian home in Halifax.
World Club Dome put on the world's first zero-gravity rave
The rave took place in a specially converted A310 aircraft.
Villagers still waiting for share of $6.5m diamond
The villagers who dug up Sierra Leone's $6.5m "peace diamond" say they are still waiting for a share of the sale.
The only woman to light up Bollywood films
Hetal Dedhia on how she broke barriers to become the head of lighting on Indian film sets.
North Korea 'charm offensive shows sanctions work'
Japan's foreign minister says North Korea's recent overtures show that global sanctions have worked.
Rakhine state: Hatred and despair in Myanmar's restive region
The people of Myanmar's Rakhine state, which has been plagued by sectarian violence, say they feel abandoned.
Yemen: The mother who lost four sons to war
In a city accustomed to loss, Umm Riyadh’s personal death toll has shocked residents of Taiz.
Macedonia: Why the row with Greece over the name runs so deep
There is hope that Macedonia and Greece can finally leave their 27-year-old fight over a name behind.
Facebook moderator: I had to be prepared to see anything
A former moderator for the social network recalls some of the content she had to tackle.
North Korea's athletes at the Winter Olympics
North Korea has sent 22 athletes to the Winter Olympics, but what do we know about them?
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Nancy Pelosi tells US House immigrant stories for eight hours http://ift.tt/2EtP3Dd
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Inside Afghanistan's only high security mental institution http://ift.tt/2EnnICJ
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'I didn't want to become a celebrity' http://ift.tt/2EtSyt8
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Villagers still waiting for share of $6.5m diamond http://ift.tt/2nS7xTl
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The only woman to light up Bollywood films http://ift.tt/2nJKmLP
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North Korea 'charm offensive shows sanctions work' http://ift.tt/2EaChKi
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Yemen: The mother who lost four sons to war http://ift.tt/2EsqvdS
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Macedonia: Why the row with Greece over the name runs so deep http://ift.tt/2FVfrTt
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Stockholm prepares for ban on sexist adverts http://ift.tt/2Bihd2b
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Economic collapse: The real message of the fall of Troy http://ift.tt/2EN00gH
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Economic collapse: The real message of the fall of Troy
What Homer's tale of the fall of Troy can teach us about our own 21st Century interconnected world.
North Korea to hold military parade ahead of Winter Olympics http://ift.tt/2EtIYGT
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Woman alleges husband stole her kidney to cover 'unpaid' dowry http://ift.tt/2FVNbAc
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Iowa: Time-lapse footage shows multi-car pile-up http://ift.tt/2EMo3MM
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Iowa: Time-lapse footage shows multi-car pile-up
Around 70 cars were involved in a multi-car crash that has left one person dead and dozens injured.
White House aide Rob Porter quits as ex-wives allege abuse http://ift.tt/2Eanj7k
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US suicides 'spiked after Robin Williams's death' http://ift.tt/2nP6HXA
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Syria war: Death toll mounts after new raids on Eastern Ghouta http://ift.tt/2nTeOCm
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Why one man in South Africa challenged homophobia http://ift.tt/2BK1GZI
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White House aide Rob Porter quits as ex-wives allege abuse
The White House staff secretary denies emotionally, physically and mentally abusing his ex-wives.
US suicides 'spiked after Robin Williams's death'
There were 10% more US suicides than expected in the five months after the actor's death.
Syria war: Death toll mounts after new raids on Eastern Ghouta
At least 23 civilians are reportedly killed in new government air strikes on the Eastern Ghouta.
Germany coalition deal: A marriage of convenience, not love
The deal between Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left SPD was the least bad option for both sides.
Why one man in South Africa challenged homophobia
Oratile Keith challenged homophobia online to highlight the prejudice that LGBT people still face in Africa.
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The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.
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Stoke City are well beaten by newly promoted Wigan Athletic as the winless Championship start goes on for Gary Rowett's Potters.
