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President Donald Trump is not just overseeing America’s longest government shutdown ever, he also “made history” in another way this week.

The 432-to-202 vote to reject May's proposal was the biggest defeat in the House of Commons for a prime minister in recent British history

By presenting this smorgasbord of promises the ANC did little to create certainty for investors, which is desperately needed to create economic growth, writes Melanie Verwoerd.

Expressing concern over recent Chinese actions taken out of step with international norms, the Pentagon has said One Belt and One Road (OBOR) investments could create potential military advantages for China, should it require access to selected foreign ports to pre-position the necessary logistics support to sustain naval deployments. In a report titled "Assessment on United States Defence Implications of China's Expanding Global Access", the report states that Department of Defence is concerned... Читать дальше...

Happiness can be conveyed using 17 different facial configurations, according to scientists who found that out of over 16,000 expressions only 35 can be recognised across cultures around the world. While human beings can configure their faces in thousands and thousands of ways to convey emotion -- from anger to sadness to riotous joy -- the number of ways our faces can convey different emotions varies. Disgust, for example, needs just one facial expression to get its point across throughout the world. Читать дальше...

In the latest episode of Kundali Bhagya, the judge asks Monisha to come in the witness box. Monisha says she is engaged to Karan but Rithvik was her good friend. She testifies against the Luthras and frames the entire family.

The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed the pleas of five states seeking modification of its order issued last year on selection and appointment of director generals of police (DGPs). The apex court was hearing applications of various state governments, including Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar, seeking implementation of their local laws regarding selection and appointment of DGPs. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that the earlier directions of the court on selection... Читать дальше...

After a shaky start, the ASX 200 consolidated gains and climbed higher in late trade, finishing up 20 points or 0.35% to 5,835.

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday served a notice to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Jagat Singh for allegedly using objectionable language during poll campaigning here.The assembly election in the Ramgarh constituency was postponed after the sudden demise of BSP candidate Lakshman Singh on November 28. The voting is now scheduled for January 28.In the letter, the poll body alleged that Singh violated the Model code of conduct by using objectionable language thrice while addressing the... Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court will hear next week a plea filed against M Nageswara Rao's appointment as interim director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The plea, filed by an NGO, Common Cause, and social activist Anjali Bhardwaj, sought quashing of the January 10 order stating that duties of former CBI Director Alok Verma were to be handed over to Rao as an interim measure.The plea also sought transparency in the process of short-listing, selection and appointment of the CBI Director.The petition... Читать дальше...

A professor teaching at a private institution here along with his cousin were shot at by a group of unidentified men on Wednesday.The incident took place while the victims were on a rickshaw en route to their respective homes in Yusufpur from Hajipur railway station.While Angad Kumar died on the spot, professor Anil Kumar was rushed to the nearby medical centre for treatment. He is said to be in a critical situation.Police suspect it to be a case of robbery. However, a detailed investigation is being... Читать дальше...

Allah seems to be unable to protect Its House anymore.

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is all set to play a boxer in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's next directorial 'Toofan'.Reportedly, Farhan will not only act in the film but also back it with Ritesh Sidhwani. The 'Rock On 2' actor took to his Instagram account to share the news."Thrilled to share that 6 years after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, @rakeyshommehra and I are reuniting to create #Toofan .. a heartfelt story of a boxer. ?Hope for your best wishes as we embark on this new journey. Love," he wrote along with... Читать дальше...

Benchmark NSE Nifty50 index was up 25.50 points at 10,912.30 while the BSE Sensex was up 79.51 points at 36,397.84 around 11:59 am.

Charlotte Rampling will be joining American actor Timothee Chalamet in the upcoming remake of 'Dune'.The Oscar-nominated actress will play the role of "Reverend Mother Mohiam, the emperor's truthsayer, a person who can divine intentions, suss out lies, and manipulate people's emotional states," according to The Hollywood Reporter.Moreover, along with Charlotte and Timothee, Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson and Stellan Skarsgard are also the part of the project.The shooting for 'Dune' remake will be... Читать дальше...

DENVER — Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors weren’t trying to send any sort of message or make any kind of statement against a team they were chasing in the Western Conference. “They know who we are,” Durant said. Still, message received. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each scored 31 points as the Warriors, […]

At least 15 people have lost their lives in the deadly terror attack as of Wednesday, as law enforcement claimed that the country is now "secure".Chaos and destruction ensued when four gunmen, armed with rifles and grenades, stormed the Dusit D2 compound here on Tuesday. Scores of Kenyans and people of other nationalities have been evacuated from the scene after a nine-hour operation in the wake of the assault.Quoting the US State Department, Xinhua reported that an American citizen is amongst those... Читать дальше...

According to a new study published in Diabetologia, a journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine say that lifestyle and health factors that are good for the heart can also prevent diabetes.According to the Centers for Disease Control diabetes is a growing problem in the United States, with nearly a third of the population living with diabetes or prediabetes.Dr. Joshua J. Joseph's latest work looked at how cardiovascular... Читать дальше...

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel thanked national coach Stephen Constantine for his contribution to Indian football.Constantine, who had taken over as the head coach of the senior men's Indian national team in February 2015, announced his decision step down after India bowed out of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.In his statement, Patel said, "It's been a wonderful journey. We have travelled a long distance together, and the world has seen it all. I would like to wish Stephen all the very best for the future... Читать дальше...

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the Congress MLAs who are in Mumbai are constantly in touch with him and assured that the three legislators will come back.Speaking to media here, Kumaraswamy reaffirmed that the Janata Dal (Secular)-Congress coalition is going on smoothly in Karnataka."MLAs (Congress MLAs in Mumbai hotel) are unreachable to the media, not to me. I am in touch with everybody and I am speaking to everybody, they will come back. Our coalition is going on smoothly. Читать дальше...

Die britische Premierministerin Theresa May muss sich nach der herben Brexit-Niederlage im Parlament am Mittwoch einem Misstrauensvotum stellen. Oppositionschef Jeremy Corbyn hatte den Antrag unmittelbar nach der Ablehnung des mit Brüssel ausgehandelten Deals gestellt. Die EU bekräftigte indes ihr Nein zu Nachverhandlungen, die Vorbereitungen auf einen Austritt ohne Abkommen laufen.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech announced that he would be retiring from professional football at the end of the current season.The 36-year-old, who had signed his first professional contract 20 years ago, was of the view that it was the right time to retire. He further stated that he would be aiming for one more trophy for Arsenal by the end of the season before looking forward to what life has to offer "off the pitch"."This is my 20th season as a professional player and it has been 20 years since I signed my first professional contract... Читать дальше...

The Pentagon report identified 17 cases in which Chinese investment and project financing bypassed regular market mechanisms

Daniel Evans is out of the Australian Open after a second round defeat to third seed Roger Federer.