Canadien d'origine tchadienne, Mbaï-Hadji Mbaïrewaye a dit être honoré d'assumer le poste de chef intérimaire de Démocratie-Québec. Depuis son arrivée, il s'implique activement dans les affaires municipales. Lire la suite »
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Search for missing NC girl intensifying near her home
Mariah Kay Woods, 3, of Jacksonville, was reported abducted, according to an Amber Alert issued on Monday. But on Wednesday, authorities said they have confirmed that the child in the picture is not Mariah and that the woman has no connection to her disappearance. Lire la suite »
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan Hails Wizkid On His MOBO Award Victory
Award for Best International Act is a significant career growth for Wizkid as he joins the likes of Drake , Rihanna, Nikki Minaj, Eminem and co. on the list winners of that category. The senator wrote: "Dear wizkidayo , I've been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980 and one of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best International Act at the well done". Lire la suite »
Surin Pitsuwan, former secretary general of ASEAN, dies
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his death was a great loss for the country. Surin was born on October 28, 1949, in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, in southern Thailand and graduated from Claremont College in California in political science in 1972 and earned a master's from Harvard University. Lire la suite »
Corée du Nord : Trump annonce des "sanctions supplémentaires" mercredi
M. Trump "a souligné la détermination des Etats-Unis à se défendre et à défendre (ses) alliés face à la menace croissante posée par le régime nord-coréen", poursuit le communiqué. Un dangereux camouflet pour Donald Trump qui avait assuré que le développement de telles capacités "n'arriverait pas". Le président américain Donald Trump a appelé mercredi la Chine à faire plier Pyongyang après le nouveau tir de missile nord-coréen, promettant l'adoption d'" importantes sanctions supplémentaires ... Lire la suite »
Russia, Egypt in Talks to Sign Airbase Deal
In an apparent snub to the Trump administration, Russian Federation said on Thursday that it had reached a preliminary agreement with Cairo that would allow its military jets to use Egyptian air bases and airspace, The New York Times reports. Lire la suite »
As N Korea Fires Missile, Trump Brings Up "Little Rocket Man" Again
Xi said China would like to maintain communications with the US and all other affected parties and jointly push the nuclear issue in a peaceful direction that leads to settlement through dialogue and negotiation, the Xinhua report said. Although China-North Korean relations continue to deteriorate, Beijing has no interest in sanctioning North Korea to the point of regime collapse - at least not yet. Lire la suite »
One man dead in early morning crash near Bolton
The driver of the SUV, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to media reports, the man was driving home from after watching the TFC playoff game at BMO Field. Lire la suite »
Glyphosate : l'UE vote une autorisation pour cinq ans de plus
Cette façon, par ailleurs d'une rapidité surprenante, de souligner au grand jour le caractère inopérant de la décision d'une instance européenne à laquelle la France vient pourtant de prendre pleinement part, au seul motif que son avis ne l'a pas emporté ( Brune Poirson n'avait pas hésité, de son côté, à déplorer sur France Info le "concours de lâcheté " des Européens s'apprêtant à autoriser le renouvellement) promet de nouvelles empoignades, nationales et internationales, bien avant ... Lire la suite »
Sadiq Khan ditches planning rules to allow for more high-density housing
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has proposed a raft of changes to the capital's planning rules in the latest draft London Plan. Khan believes increased numbers of homes should be built on sites near town centres or good public transport, reducing the need for vehicle parking spaces within developments. Lire la suite »
When NYT Opinion Twitter handle lobbied against Donald Trump's tax policy
John McCain and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.; Sen. "But to start putting telephone numbers and to move to advocacy and actually call not just the senators" office, but the districts and they're putting out hashtags to do this, that's just new stuff, ' the former Republican lawmaker complained. Lire la suite »
Heavy rain continues in Kerala as cyclonic storm 'OCKHI' intensifies
It is likely to intensify into severe cyclone storm moving towards Lakshwadeep islands in the next 24 hours. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert of heavy rainfall in the town and several other places in Tamil Nadu. Heavy winds with speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely along and off Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai coasts. Lire la suite »
Real Madrid close to January move for Spanish starlet
Real Madrid let a number of stars go in the summer, including Pepe, Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez. He has become a rock at the back for Bilbao, despite their lowly position in the La Liga standings. Keylor Navas has been an outstanding player for the Spanish giants but at 30 years old it's clear that he isn't considered the future. Multiple offers of a contract renewal have not been accepted by the Spanish global and once January 1 has passed he will be able to talk to foreign clubs ... Lire la suite »
LNP pushes Strelow to third in Rockampton
Ms Strelow had been widely tipped to win the seat on the minority party's preferences. OPPOSITION leader Tim Nicholls has once again called on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to rule out doing deals with minor parties, while at the same time avoiding questions on the same topic. Lire la suite »
Toyota FT-AC Concept Debuts
Sharing the same boxy, traditional SUV look as the FT-4X presented earlier this year in NY, the muscular design of the larger FT-AC is further enhanced by large, black wheel arches, 20-inch wheels shod with all-terrain rubber, skid and rocker plates and a unique roof rack. Lire la suite »
Microsoft Edge for Android and iOS launches out of preview
For some inexplicable reason, the final version is still called Microsoft Edge Preview, but stand assured you'll be downloading the stable version when you hit the Play Store link . Edge for iOS, meanwhile, is available in the US, China, France, and the UK. "We are committed to empowering people and organizations to achieve more". Lire la suite »
WFAA report: State asks Richardson couple about daughter's injuries in CPS hearing
The adopted girl was missing from 7th October. Assistant District Attorney Denise Hale asked both Ms. Sini Mathews and then Mr. Wesley Mathews a series of questions about Sherin, her health throughout this year and the circumstances surrounding her death. Lire la suite »
Father of Android on leave after "inappropriate relationship"
Rubin's case , however, stems from a relationship between a manager and subordinate, which violates Google's policy. Following that, HR is said to have recommended that Rubin face disciplinary action, though it isn't clear if that was meted out. Lire la suite »
At least 800 civilians killed by coalition strikes in Iraq, Syria
The figures are in the coalition's monthly civilian casualty report , which it released on Thursday. The US-led coalition has admitted that at least 801 civilians have been killed in air strikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Lire la suite »
Grieving father detonates grenades at son's killer's murder trial, injures 7
Police in Nikipol said the father "died on the spot after the explosion". A number of court staff were also hurt in the carnage. Two people were killed when a grieving father of a murder victim detonated two grenades in a courtroom in Ukraine. Lire la suite »
L'ex-Premier ministre candidat à la présidentielle de 2018 — Égypte
Chafiq dans une vidéo transmise aux médias. Pour rappel, Ahmed Chafiq avait déjà postulé à l'élection présidentielle de 2012 en Egypte, qui avait été remportée par le conservateur Mohamed Morsi. M. Chafiq, un haut-gradé de l'aviation, avait été nommé Premier ministre au cours des derniers jours au pouvoir de Hosni Moubarak, chassé par un soulèvement populaire en 2011 après 30 ans à la tête du pays. Lire la suite »
Le ministre Coiteux demande la tête du numéro deux de l'UPAC
Il est chargé d'évaluer la probité des entreprises souhaitant participer aux marchés publics. Il a invité M. Forget à "arriver lui-même à la conclusion" qu'il n'est pas "l'homme de la situation". " [Celles-ci feront] en sorte que la transparence de l'institution elle-même, puis la confiance envers l'UPAC, vont s'en trouver rehaussées", a fait valoir le ministre libéral. Lire la suite »
NYT Reports More White House Shakeups Ahead
Pompeo, 53, served as a congressman from Kansas before heading the Central Intelligence Agency. In October, NBC News reported that Tillerson considered leaving the job and called Trump a "moron" during the summer . While Tillerson's exit has been speculated on for months, it was generally reported that he was expected to finish out the year. The newspaper quoted unnamed senior administration officials as saying Trump had soured on Tillerson and was ready for a change at the State ... Lire la suite »
2017 hurricane season officially ends Thursday
During a typical hurricane season, the Atlantic gets 12 named storms, six of which develop into hurricanes and three into major hurricanes. The National Weather Service said 2017 was the busiest storm season for the Atlantic since 2005. In June, tropical storm Cindy, while making landfall along the Texas/Louisiana border, caused two tornado warnings in the Stephens Co., GA, area but no touchdowns were reported. Lire la suite »
Verizon launching 5G wireless broadband in 2018, first up is Sacramento
Verizon has been testing 5G residential broadband in 11 American cities for a good while, and the service is apparently ready for prime time. So the new service will come to your doorstep via radio signals. Details of that launch, and the announcement of additional markets, will be provided at a later date. Verizon estimates the market opportunity for initial 5G residential broadband services to be approximately 30 million households nationwide. Lire la suite »