Updated 3:51 am CDT, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-12', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 12', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Antonio Calanni, AP Image 1of/12 CaptionClose Image 1 of 12 A view of the Morandi highway bridge that collapsed in … [Read more...] about The Latest: Death toll in Italy bridge collapse rises to 37
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as 'attack on family culture' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/widow-blasts-lambeg-drum-order-as-attack-on-family-culture-37217297.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37217593.ece/beefa/AUTOCROP/h342/erritt%20Family%20%2009.jpg Email A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. Kelley Sterritt (44) was stunned when officials from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council hand-delivered a noise abatement notice to her Markethill home. She said it severely restricted her children's ability to carry on a family tradition and keep the memory of their late father - a renowned … [Read more...] about Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’
Putin ready to meet North Korea’s Kim at ‘early date’: KCNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "at an early date", the North's state media reported on Wednesday (Aug 15), amid a rapid diplomatic thaw on the peninsula. Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "at an early date", the North's state media reported Wednesday AFP/Pavel Golovkin Putin invited Kim and the South's President Moon Jae-in in June to an economic forum in Vladivostok next month although it is not known whether the North Korean leader responded to the invitation. In a message to Kim on the North's National Liberation Day - marking the end of Japanese rule over Korea at the end of the Second World War - Putin reiterated his intention for a summit. "I affirm that I am ready to meet you at an early date to discuss urgent issues of bilateral relations and important matters of the region," Putin said in a message carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. … [Read more...] about Putin ready to meet North Korea’s Kim at ‘early date’: KCNA
Storm Bebinca to cause heavy rains in northern region
Storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year, will result in downpours in northern and north central regions from the night of August 15 to August 17. Storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year, will result in downpours in northern and north central regions from the night of August 15 to August 17. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said the rainfalls may be 300-400mm, even 500-600mm in some areas in northern localities and Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. He also warned of risks of flash floods and landslides in the mountainous provinces of Yen Bai, Ha giang, Lai Chau, Son La and Hoa Binh. The storm, with complicated developments, is forecast to reach China’s Leizhou Peninsula on August 15 night and enter the Tonkin Gulf on early August 16, directly affecting the Vietnamese localities. Earlier, the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca to cause heavy rains in northern region
International artists pull together to treat Norfolk boy with Leukemia
PUBLISHED: 09:30 15 August 2018 | UPDATED: 09:30 15 August 2018 Bethany Wales Henry at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Photo: Sarah Cannell Sarah Cannell More than 300 artists from all over the world have donated works to raise money to send nine-year-old Henry Thomas on an ‘end of treatment’ adventure. Henry at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Photo: Sarah CannellHenry was diagnosed with acute Lymphoblastic Leukamia in 2016 aged seven. His mother Sarah Cannell is hoping money raised by the “Henry’s Odyssey” exhibition of postcard sized artworks will allow Henry to fulfil his dream of visiting Legoland in Denmark, as well as helping other children affected by cancer through charity Childhood Cancer UK. The joints in Henry’s hands were weakened as a result of chemotherapy and playing with lego was a fun way to keep them strong. He hopes that by raising money for research other children can access less aggressive … [Read more...] about International artists pull together to treat Norfolk boy with Leukemia
Tây Ninh sentences three defendants for drug trafficking
The People’s Court of Tây Ninh Province sentences Đinh Văn Hùng and Trần Thị Hồng to life in prison, while Nguyễn Văn Dương was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking. VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News TÂY NINH— The People’s Court of Tây Ninh Province on Tuesday sentenced Đinh Văn Hùng, 35, and Trần Thị Hồng, 39, to life in prison while Nguyễn Văn Dương, 31 was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking from Cambodia to Việt Nam. According to the indictment, Hùng lived nearby the casino area in Cambodia and was acquainted with a Cambodian woman named Dì Bảy. On January 10, Hùng was hired by Dì Bảy to transport 2.9 kilograms of methamphetamines from Cambodia to Việt Nam. At 9am the same day, Hùng hid the drugs in a motorbike and transported them through the Mộc Bài … [Read more...] about Tây Ninh sentences three defendants for drug trafficking
Cool stay of the week: a fairytale treehouse in Oxfordshire woodlands
For this week's Cool Stay of the Week, we retreat to the deepest depths of Oxfordshire’s enchanting country landscapes to find a storybook treehouse. Perched among the canopy of the majestic Shotover Country Park, Cedar Hollow Treehouse is the perfect long weekend escape. The wooden treehouse blends into its surroundings - but contains a few modern touches. Traverse the swinging rope bridge and climb amongst the treetops, heading down the slide and gathering around the firepit. Play tennis in the mornings and light the BBQ at noon, dining alfresco in the pavilion and cooling off in the indoor pool. Inside, the treehouse has a warm, studio design boasting soaring vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. Handcrafted woodwork hides state-of-the-art mod-cons. With CS Lewis’ house as your nearest neighbour, subtle hints of Narnia are even dotted across the living area. You'll find a sumptuous king-size bed up the steep wooden staircase is a cosy mezzanine hub with … [Read more...] about Cool stay of the week: a fairytale treehouse in Oxfordshire woodlands
The Latest: Turkey court rejects appeal for pastor’s release
Updated 1:24 am PDT, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this Friday, May 4, 2018 file photo, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, looks at his phone during a ceremony in Istanbul. Erdogan said Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2018, that his country will boycott U.S.-made electronic goods amid a diplomatic spat that has helped trigger a Turkish currency crisis. Showing no signs of backing down in the standoff, Erdogan suggested that Turkey would stop procuring U.S.-made Iphones and buy Korean Samsung or Turkish-made Vestel instead. less FILE - In this Friday, May 4, 2018 file photo, Turkey's … [Read more...] about The Latest: Turkey court rejects appeal for pastor’s release
Shares decline, food stocks maintain uptrend
Shares declined towards the end of the Wednesday morning trading session as many heavyweight stocks lost value. Thirteen of the total 20 stock groups tracked by vietstock.vn declined and seven gained on Wednesday morning.-Photo cafef.vn On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index inched down 0.23 per cent to 976 points by the end of the morning session. Meanwhile, the HNX-Index on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange was down 0.49 per cent at 109.25 points. The market breadth was negative as the number of losing stocks overwhelmed gaining ones by 253-154. Another 354 closed unchanged. Thirteen of total 20 stock groups tracked by vietstock.vn decline and seven gained, including real estate, retail, food-beverage, rubber, household utilities, seafood processing and machines and equipment. Bank stocks, which drove the momentum in the previous rallies, continued to slump. Seven of 13 listed banks decreased while only three advanced. VPBank (VPB) slipped 1.5 per cent. Vietcombank (VCB), … [Read more...] about Shares decline, food stocks maintain uptrend
Lam Dong province develops agritourism
A site selling local farm produce in Lam Dong (Photo: Vietnam Agriculture) Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is home to 35 agrotourism sites, a figure expected to rapidly increase in the years to come. Visitors can experience various activities in the local farms. For example, the Long Dinh Joint Stock Company in Lam Ha district welcomes 80-100 tourists per day to its organic tea farm, with 700 coming on some holidays. Meanwhile, DL Nature farm tourism complex in Da Lat city provides visitors with services to explore local fruit and vegetable gardens, stores selling Da Lat specialties and cafes. Each day, it serves 150-200 visitors. Kien Huy farm tourism company in Lac Duong district offers super fruits and vegetables grown using high technology. Cau Dat company in Da Lat city allows sightseers to visit its 220 hectares of tea, a more than 100-year tea processing plant and a vegetable garden applying smart technology. Annually, the company serves more … [Read more...] about Lam Dong province develops agritourism