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23/01/20 06:07 from World News Review
» Italian PM Conte pulls out of Davos trip amid political turmoil
» Venezuela Guaido calls for halt to 'blood gold' flow
» Myanmar leader Suu Kyi says Rohingya 'exaggerated' abuses: FT
» Factbox: WHO expert panel to decide whether new virus is an emergency
» China locks down city of 11 million at epicenter of virus outbreak
» Russian lawmakers back Putin's sweeping reforms in first vote: Ifax
» Canadian waterbomber plane crashes while fighting Australia bushfires, three dead
» Indigenous Australians say traditional land burning could help counter bushfires
» Japan mayor admits receiving improper payment, says he returned it
» World Court to rule on emergency measures in Rohingya genocide case
» Militants set off car bombs, storm army positions in Syria's Idlib: state news agency
» Russia says militants killed up to 40 Syrian soldiers in Idlib attack: Ifax
» Injury cuts short Grand Slam return for India's Mirza
Sania Mirza's return to her first Grand Slam after a two-year break was cut short on Thursday when the former world number one was forced to retire midway through her first round match in women's doubles at the Australian Open due to a c...
» New coronavirus outbreak is a huge concern for the world, British minister says
Britain's business minister said on Thursday that the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China was a huge concern for the world.
» Germany bans neo-Nazi group Combat 18, launches raids
Germany has banned the neo-Nazi group Combat 18 and raided the homes of its leading members across the country, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.
» Lebanon seeking $4 billion - $5 billion in loans for wheat, fuel, medicine: minister
Lebanon is looking to secure $4 billion to $5 billion in soft loans from international donors to finance purchases of wheat, fuel and medicines, Lebanese newspaper The Daily Star cited Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni as saying on Thursday.
» Canadian air tanker crashes while fighting Australia bushfires, 3 dead
» Iran welcomes dialogue with Gulf neighbors: foreign minister tweets
» Japan should ban confiscation of foreign employees' passports, lawyer says
The Japanese government should forbid employers from retaining the passports of their foreign workers, a lawyer said on Thursday after a Filipino woman sued her former employer for refusing to return her personal documents.
» Ukraine PM in Davos: government and prime minister do not plan to resign
Ukraine's government and Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk do not plan to resign and have good relations with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Honcharuk said on Thursday.
» Canadian air tanker fighting Australia bushfires crashes, killing three
» World leaders gather in Jerusalem for Auschwitz forum, without Poland
Dozens of world leaders will convene in Jerusalem on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, amid a backdrop of rising anti-Semitism in Europe and the United States.
» China's latest virus outbreak exposes perils of exotic wildlife trade
A new coronavirus spreading from the city of Wuhan has put a spotlight on China's poorly regulated wild animal trade - driven by relentless demand for exotic delicacies and ingredients for traditional medicine.
» Taiwan says Chinese air force passes to island's south in drills
Chinese air force planes passed through the narrow Bashi Channel to the south of Taiwan on a long-range exercise on Thursday, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, the first such drills near the island publicized since Taiwan held elections th...
» Turkey says it won't send more advisers to Libya while ceasefire is observed: RIA
Turkey does not plan to send more military advisers to Libya while a ceasefire is being observed, Russia's RIA news agency cited Turkey's foreign minister as saying on Thursday.
» Three die after crash of Australian aircraft fighting bushfires
Three people have been killed after an air tanker crashed in a fireball on Thursday while fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region, said Shane Fitzsimmons, the Rural Fire Services Commissioner for New South Wales state.
» Successor to slain Iran general faces same fate if he kills Americans: U.S. envoy
The U.S. special representative for Iran said the successor to Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike, would suffer the same fate if he followed a similar path of killing Americans, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported.
» Successor to slain Iran general faces same fate if he kills Americans: Hook
The U.S. special representative for Iran said the successor to Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian commander killed in a U.S. drone strike, would suffer the same fate if he followed a similar path of killing Americans, Asharq al-Awsat newspape...
» China locks down epicenter of virus outbreak; nearly 600 infected
China is putting on lockdown a city of 11 million people considered the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 people, as health authorities around the world work to prevent a global pandemic.
» Australian air tanker feared crashed while fighting bushfires
Helicopters were searching on Thursday for a C-130 Hercules air tanker feared to have crashed while fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region, authorities said, as soaring temperatures and strong winds fanned blazes across the coun...
» In an Olympic year, Japan faces decision over contaminated Fukushima water
At the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant north of Tokyo, workers in protective suits are still removing radioactive material from reactors that melted down after an earthquake and tsunami knocked out its power and cooling nearly nine years...
» Australian tanker aircraft feared crashed while fighting bushfires
Helicopters were searching on Thursday to locate an air tanker feared to have crashed while fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region, authorities said, as soaring temperatures and strong winds fanned blazes across the country's east.
» China locks down two cities at epicentre of virus outbreak
» China's mask makers cancel holidays, jack up wages as new virus spurs frenzied demand
Chinese face mask manufacturers are reopening factories shut for a national holiday, promising workers up to four times their normal wages as consumers emptied out stock in stores in a race to protect themselves from the new coronavirus ...
» China's Huanggang suspends public transport, closes indoor venues over coronavirus
» Virus fears keep stocks red; ECB gets ready to rethink
» Passengers from China's Wuhan arriving in Rome checked for coronavirus: airport spokesman
» Seattle shooting leaves one dead, seven wounded; suspects at large
A violent altercation that escalated into gunfire in downtown Seattle left one woman dead and six other bystanders wounded outside a fast-food restaurant on Wednesday, and police said they were searching for at least two suspects.
» China suspends shuttle buses, ferries into Wuhan due to coronavirus
» Britain says Huawei alternatives are limited, decision soon: minister
Britain will soon decide what role China's Huawei will have in its 5G telecommunications network but there are only a limited number of alternative providers, business minister Andrea Leadsom said on Thursday.
» Canadian air tanker crashes while fighting Australia bushfires, three dead
» What we know about the new coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 people globally.
» Coronavirus spotlights Japan contagion risks as Olympics loom
An outbreak of a new virus in China has raised fears of a global pandemic, forcing Japan to confront the possibility of deadly contagion and disruption as it prepares to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
» Arrested Hong Kong protesters stuck in limbo as cases grind forward
Derek Tai was arrested outside Hong Kong's Legislative Council building last June, early in the city's anti-government protests, which have seen millions join demonstrations over the past seven months.
» Trump impeachment: What happens next?
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will hear opening arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday, beginning up to six days of presentations on the question of whether Trump should be removed from office.
» Democrats accuse Trump at impeachment trial of corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine
Democrats accused President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial on Wednesday of a corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine to help him get re-elected and warned that America's global prestige would suffer if the U.S. Senate acquits him.
» Factbox: Here's the team arguing for Trump's removal in the Senate
Starting on Wednesday, seven members of the House of Representatives will try to convince the U.S. Senate that President Donald Trump should be removed from office.
» U.S. Sen. Schumer says Bidens have "nothing to do" with Trump impeachment charges
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday did not slam the door shut on the possibility of Joe Biden or his son Hunter testifying in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, but he said there was no need to hear fr...
» Democrat Schumer: impeachment witness trade involving Hunter Biden "off the table"
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday ruled out a so-called witness trade in which Republicans call witnesses Democrats want in exchange for former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden testifying in President Do...
» Opening of Trump impeachment trial draws 11 million TV viewers
About 11 million TV viewers watched the start of the U.S. Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on Tuesday when lawmakers sparred for hours over witnesses and records for the historic proceedings, according to Nielsen rating...
» Protester shouting 'dismiss the charges' briefly interrupts Trump impeachment trial
A protester burst into the Senate visitor gallery shouting "dismiss the charges" during U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday, only to be quickly subdued and led away in handcuffs by police.
» Factbox: 'They don't have the material' - Quotes on Trump's Senate impeachment trial
Here are some key quotes from Wednesday, the first day the U.S. Senate heard the Democrats' case for removing President Donald Trump from office.
» U.S. senators on 'digital detox' as they hear Trump's impeachment trial
Some members of the U.S. Senate hearing President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, a proceeding following decades-old precedent, said they welcomed at least one of the chamber's anachronistic rules: a ban on cellphones.
» Boeing's new CEO orders rethink on key jetliner project
Boeing Co's new chief executive has sent the aerospace giant back to the drawing board on proposals for a new mid-market aircraft, effectively shelving in their current form plans worth $15 billion-$20 billion that had been overtaken by ...
» Factbox: C-130 Hercules aircraft used as water bombers to fight fires around the world
A Lockheed C-130 Hercules tanker fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region crashed after losing contact with ground control on Thursday, authorities said. Modified versions of the aircraft are used around the world to dump large qu...
» Residents of China's Wuhan rush to stock up as transport links severed
Guards have blocked routes out of China's Wuhan as part of efforts to seal the city and bottle up a new coronavirus as residents scrambled for supplies on Thursday, clearing out supermarket shelves and queuing up for petrol.
» IHG to waive fees for China hotel stay cancellations amid viral outbreak
InternContinental Hotels Group will allow customers to change or cancel stays scheduled up to Feb. 3 across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan at no additional cost, the company said on its official WeChat account on Thursday.
» WHO says will decide on Thursday if China virus is a global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it will decide on Thursday whether to declare a global emergency over the outbreak of a new flu-like virus spreading in and beyond China.
» Singapore's Scoot cancels flight to China's Wuhan over virus outbreak
Singapore Airlines' budget carrier Scoot said on Thursday it had suspended its daily flights to China's Wuhan after authorities locked down the city at the center of a fast-spreading virus outbreak.
» Japan urges citizens to avoid non-urgent trips to Wuhan due to new coronavirus
Japan on Thursday raised its infectious disease advisory level for the Chinese city of Wuhan to two from one, urging its citizens to avoid non-urgent trips to the place considered the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak.
» Explainer: Global airlines on high alert as virus outbreak spreads
Airlines and passengers are on guard against a new flu-like virus that originated in Wuhan, China.
» Chinese listed companies ramp up virus efforts after president's call
A number of Chinese listed companies - ranging from biotech firms, drugmakers, mask producers and thermometer manufacturers - announced efforts in response to a national call to fight the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus.
» Steep losses in China stocks hit Asia, oil tumbles as virus fears grow
Asian shares tumbled on Thursday, led by the biggest slide in Chinese stocks in more than eight months, as investors grew more anxious about the spread of a new flu-like virus in China just as millions prepared to travel for the Lunar Ne...
» Amazon asks court to pause Microsoft's work on Pentagon's JEDI contract
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it filed a motion in court to pause the U.S. Department of Defense and Microsoft Corp from carrying out an up to $10 billion cloud computing deal until a court rules on its protest of the contract award.
» North Korea Appoints New Foreign Minister Hinting At Diplomatic Shift
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The North Korean regime has appointed a new foreign minister, Seoul sources told the South Korean Yonhap news agency Saturday.
» Australia Bushfire Death Toll Climbs To 29
An 84-year-old man in Australia who was being treated for burns sustained in the fires ravaging the country has died, taking the national death toll to 29, the Australian police said Sunday.
» Facebook Apologizes for Translating Chinese Leader's Name to "Mr. Shithole"
Facebook apologized Saturday for the mistranslation from Burmese into English of the name of China's president, which appeared in the automatic transcription as "Mr. Shithole."
» Nadal Looks to Dethrone Djokovic, Barty is Favorite to Win Aussie Open
The Australian Open, which will start Monday, presents an opportunity for world number No. 1 Rafael Nadal to dethrone reigning champion and world No. 2 Novak Djokovic, who has seven titles at Melbourne Park.
» China Reports Another 17 Cases of Pneumonia in Wuhan
China's health authorities said Sunday that 17 new cases of pneumonia caused by a novel strain of coronavirus had been detected in the central city of Wuhan.
» Millions Of Russians Plunge Into Icy Waters To Mark Epiphany
More than 2 million Russians dipped into icy waters for Epiphany, one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most important yearly events.
» Kazakhstan's FM Tleuberdi in Brussels to Advance Kazakh-EU Cooperation
Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi is to arrive in Brussels on Sunday to attend the following day a meeting of the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council to review relations between the parties in the runup to the full entry into force...
» Lotte Group Founder Shin Kyuk-ho Dies Aged 97
South Korean businessman Shin Kyuk-ho, founder of the Lotte conglomerate, died on Sunday aged 98, the corporation said in a statement.
» Keys To Understanding Libyan War
As the International Conference on Libya gets underway Sunday in the German capital, here are some keys to understanding the civil war which started in 2014 and in the last 10 months alone has claimed 1,500 lives.
» Intanon Beats Marin in Riveting Final
Ratchanok Intanon stopped Carolina Marin in her tracks to claim victory in a riveting final of the Indonesian Masters 2020.
» Atletico Madrid Falls 2-0 against 16th-Place Eibar
Atletico Madrid suffered on Saturday from another spell of poor form away from home, losing 2-0 to Eibar on a day when they could have tightened their grip on third place in LaLiga.
» Women's March Brings "A Rapist in Your Path" to the White House
US President Donald Trump was not in the White House on Saturday to see participants in the 2020 Women's March pause in front of the executive mansion for a rendition of "Un Violador en Tu Camino" (A Rapist in Your Path), a performance p...
» Harry and Meghan to Give Up Royal Titles
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, will give up the titles of "royal highness" and are no longer to be paid for royal duties with public funds, Buckingham Palace announced Saturday.
» Man City Stumbles to 2-2 Draw vs. Crystal Palace; Newcastle Stuns Chelsea
Manchester City appeared to have earned a come-from-behind home victory in Premier League action on Saturday against Crystal Palace, but an own-goal by Fernandinho just before stoppage time left the teams knotted at 2-2 at the final whis...
» Casemiro Gets a Brace to Lead Real Madrid 2-1 over Sevilla
Casemiro scored both goals for Real Madrid on Saturday in a 2-1 win against Sevilla that extended the Blancos' unbeaten run to 16 matches in all competitions, while the visitors suffered their 13th straight loss at the Santiago Bernabeu.
» US: Latin America Will Be Mired in Dependency, Debt, Corruption If It Leans on China
President Donald Trump wants Latin America to pursue strong economic and bilateral investment ties with the United States and benefit from its prosperity, the US head of state's top adviser on Latin America said in Peru's capital.
» Eyes on Berlin as Talks to Broker Libya Peace Process Gather Momentum
The United Nations-recognized Libyan government and rebel forces will meet on Sunday in Berlin with international allies Russia, the United States, Turkey, France, Italy and Germany in an attempt to lay the foundations of a peace process.
» Bolivian Firefighters Craft Pouches for Orphaned Koalas, Kangaroos
A group of Bolivian volunteer firefighters has crafted a set of pouches and nests for baby koalas and kangaroos who have been orphaned by devastating wildfires in Australia.
» Putin Honors Victims of Leningrad Siege
Russian President Vladimir Putin honored the heroes and victims of the Leningrad siege on Saturday, 77 years after the devastating events of World War II.
» Marin Beats Bing Jiao to Reach Indonesia Masters Finals
Carolina Marin defeated He Bing Jiao in the semifinal of the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta in two sets 11-21, 19-21 on Saturday to claim a spot in the final.
» Myanmar, China Pen Dozens of Deals but Xi's Projects Not Backed by All
China's President Xi Jinping culminated a historic visit to Myanmar on Saturday by signing dozens of cooperation and infrastructure agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties amid increased international criticism over Nay Pyi Taw'...
» Four New Cases of Pneumonia Linked to Novel Virus Confirmed in China
Four new cases of pneumonia and two deaths caused by a novel coronavirus were confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan, authorities said on Saturday.
» Plague of Locusts Big Enough to 'Cover Sun' Lands in Kenya
Besides the Masai giraffe, zebra, impala and leopard, a new species has made itself at home in a national reserve in central Kenya: the locust.
» Federer, Nadal Not Too Worried About Poor Air Quality at Australia Open
Swiss tennis players Roger Federer (currently ranked as World No. 3) and Spaniard Rafael Nadal (World No. 1) both said Saturday in their respective press conferences ahead of the Australia Open that they weren't too concerned about the p...
» Fireworks Extravaganza Lights Up Traditional Festival in Mexico's Puebla
Rocketeers lit up on Friday the skies of San Cristobal Tepontla, in the San Pedro Cholula municipality of central Mexico's Puebla state, with the burning of monumental bulls made of cardboard, straw and fireworks – the festival's main co...
» Festival Provides Showcase for Works Censored in Bolsonaro's Brazil
A festival that kicked off Friday in Brazil's largest city is serving as a showcase for plays, concerts and other cultural expressions that have been censored or criticized by rightist President Jair Bolsonaro's administration.
» Jean-Paul Gaultier Bids Adieu to the Runway
French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier bade farewell to the runways of Paris on Friday and vowed that the brand would go on with a new concept.
» Spanish Islands Ban Booze Tourism, Balconing
The regional government of Spain's Balearic Islands has banned so-called "booze tourism" and said that guests found practicing "balconing" will be thrown out of the hotels where they are staying.
» Brazil's Culture Minister Sacked after Citing Goebbels
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has fired the culture minister after a video in which he paraphrased Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany's propaganda chief, sparked an international scandal.
» Painting Found in Italian Gallery It Went Missing From Confirmed as Klimt
An artwork that mysteriously disappeared from Italy's Ricci Oddi Gallery in 1997 was on Friday confirmed as a Gustav Klimt.
» Cannabis-Derived Foods to Land on Italian Tables
Italy, well known for its love of food, is adding a curious new ingredient to its recipes: cannabis.
» Tokyo's Rockstar Pastor Saving Souls Through Music
Among the bars, brothels and hourly hotels on the streets of Kabukicho – Tokyo's red-light district – stands a Lutheran evangelical church headed by 39-year-old pastor Kazuhiro Sekino, a long-haired maverick who has spent 14 years trying...
» Oscar Isaac to Produce, Star in Superhero Movie 'The Great Machine'
Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac, who has starred in the latest Star Wars trilogy, will produce and act in "The Great Machine," the film adaptation of superhero comic book series "Ex Machina."
» Honduran Migrants Head North in Search of American Dream
More than 3,500 Honduran migrants were making their way across Guatemala to Mexico on Friday with hopes of eventually reaching the United States.
» The Mysterious Mummies of Mexico's El Carmen Museum
A museum located in the San Angel neighborhood on the southwest side of Mexico's capital, in what was a former monastery school dating back to the 17th century, is home to a group of well-preserved mummies whose exact origin remains shro...
» Trump Adds Veterans of Clinton Impeachment to His Legal Team
US President Donald Trump has turned to two key figures in the effort to impeach and remove Bill Clinton in 1999 to beef up the team that will defend him in his own Senate impeachment trial, set to begin next week.
» How to Get Rid of a Presidential Plane
Selling shares in the presidential plane, trading it for ambulances and even putting it up as the prize in a raffle were some of the options outlined Friday by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador more than a year into his effor...
» Heat to Pose Major Challenge for Teams Competing in Santiago ePrix
Temperatures as high as 35 C (95 F) could present the biggest challenge for the teams that will be competing on Saturday in the Santiago ePrix, the third race of the 2019-2020 Formula E Championship.
» Microsoft Will Incentivize Suppliers to Cut Carbon Emissions
Microsoft plans to create economic incentives for its suppliers to help the tech giant become carbon-negative by 2030, company President Brad Smith said.
» China's CALC Signs Deal with Airbus for 40 New Aircraft
Airbus announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with the China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) for the sale of 40 units of its A321neo aircraft.
» Indian Rape-Murder Convicts to Hang on Feb. 1, Court Says
An Indian court delayed on Friday until Feb. 1 the execution of four men convicted of the brutal rape and murder of a paramedic student that caused widespread outrage in the country seven years ago.
» Tech Giants Turn to Football for Innovation, Streaming Services
Tech giants Microsoft and Amazon have turned to football for innovation and streaming services, respectively.
» Top 5 European Soccer Leagues Ever More Powerful
The five major European leagues are becoming increasingly powerful economically to the point that their clubs' profits account for 75 percent of those of all the first European divisions.
» Pakistan Islamists Get Years in Jail for Protests over Blasphemy Acquittal
A Pakistani court has sentenced 87 members of a radical Islamist group to 55-year prison terms each for their involvement in violent rallies following the acquittal of a Christian woman in a blasphemy case.
» Xi Visits Myanmar to Boost Megaprojects and Strengthen Chinese Influence
China's President Xi Jinping began a historic visit to Myanmar on Friday aimed at boosting the construction of large infrastructure projects, as Naypidaw cozies up the neighboring superpower distancing itself from the West due to critici...
» South Korea Criticizes US Envoy over Remarks on Inter-Korean Projects
South Korea strongly criticized the United States envoy in Seoul on Friday over his "inappropriate" remarks about President Moon Jae-in's efforts on inter-Korean cooperation.
» Carolina Marin: I Am Here and I Am Better Than Ever
Carolina Marin, who is steamrolling through the badminton Indonesia Masters and will play the semifinals on Saturday, says "I am here and that I am better than ever."
» Iran Refuses to Surrender: Khamenei at Friday Prayers
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the Iran people "refused to surrender" as he delivered Friday prayers for the first time in eight years.
» Carlos Sainz Wins Third Dakar
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (Mini) won his third Dakar on Friday by keeping his advantage over Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah (Toyota) and Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel (Mini), in the last timed sector of the rally.
» Venezuelan Foreign Minister Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with China
Venezuelan foreign minister Jorge Arreaza reiterated on Friday his country's comprehensive strategic partnership with China as the two nations share "sincere, frank and mutually beneficial" ties.
» Court Orders Suspension of Japan Nuclear Reactor over Safety Concerns
A Japanese court ordered on Friday the suspension of a nuclear reactor at the Ikata plant in western Japan on safety grounds, revoking an earlier decision that had green lighted its operation.
» Taliban, US Negotiators Discuss Peace Deal Signing in New Round of Talks
Taliban and United States negotiators have resumed their talks that are expected to continue for "several days" in Qatar for finalizing an arrangement to sign a possible Afghanistan peace deal, the militant group said Friday.
» Tragic Clashes in Land Dispute Rekindle Criticism of Vietnamese Regime
The death of an 84-year-old village leader during clashes between locals and police in northern Vietnam has rekindled opposition in the country to Hanoi's Communist regime while highlighting the difficulties it faces in resolving conflic...
» China's 2019 Birth Rate Lowest in 70 Years
China in 2019 recorded its lowest gross birth rate since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, according to official data published on Friday.
» China Confirms 2nd Death from New Coronavirus
China has confirmed a second death due to a new type of coronavirus in Wuhan, health authorities said Friday.
» US Soldiers Injured in Iran's Attack on Iraqi Military Bases
Eleven United States soldiers were injured in the Jan. 8 Iranian bombing of a military base in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani in a targeted strike, the US Central Command said in a statement Thursday.
» Giant Olympic Rings Installed in Tokyo Bay Ahead of Summer Games
Giant Olympic rings have been installed on the Tokyo waterfront as a monument adding to the Japanese capital's urban landscape and atmosphere ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, the capital's metropolitan government announced on Friday.
» Japan Marks 25 Years since Deadly Kobe Earthquake
Japan commemorated on Friday the 25th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake in Kobe that killed more than 6,400 people and is considered one of the strongest and deadliest in the country's recent history.
» China's GDP Grows at 6.1% in 2019, Meets Official Target
China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.1 percent in 2019, meeting the government's growth target of 6-6.5 percent, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.
» Pence Campaigns in Florida among Latinos For Trump and Outraged Puerto Ricans
United States Vice President Mike Pence faced angry Puerto Ricans who called on the US government to alleviate the devastation caused by hurricanes and earthquakes on the Caribbean island during a "Latinos For Trump" event in Florida on ...
» Myanmar Cozies Up to China amid International Rohingya Criticism
China's President Xi Jinping starts an official visit to Myanmar on Friday, with Naypyidaw seeking closer ties to its giant neighbor to the north amid widespread Western condemnation over its brutal repression of the mostly-Muslim Rohing...
» #SuperCoralPlay Social Network Campaign Seeks to Save Coral Reefs
The increase in carbon dioxide emissions and ever-hotter summers have destroyed 90 percent of the coral reefs off the Florida coast, a trend that the #SuperCoralPlay campaign launched on Thursday is seeking to halt along with encouraging...
» Militants, Police Clash in Colombian Capital
Militants, some of them wearing hoods, shut down a main thoroughfare in the Colombian capital for nearly two hours on Thursday, forcing municipal authorities to call in riot police after they announced a protest protocol mandating the de...
» Pinochet Victims Join Chilean Protesters 3 Months into Crisis
Groups of relatives of the victims of the 1973-1990 Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, along with associations of those injured and arrested in the protests besetting Chile since Oct. 18, on Thursday announced that they will join forces with...
» Acclaimed Guitarist Carlos Santana to Launch Cannabis, Hemp CBD Brands
Famed rock guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that he will launch cannabis and hemp CBD brands later this year through an association with Left Coast Ventures, a company whose portfolio includes similar product lines developed in par...
» Formula E Leader Expects Heat to Be a Factor in Santiago Grand Prix
British driver Alexander Sims (BMW i Andretti Motorsport), currently the points leader in the Formula E Championship, expects the heat of the austral summer and a faster pace due to track adjustments to weigh heavily on the outcome of th...
» Koala Toys Invade NY in Fundraising Campaign for Fire-Ravaged Australia
Plush koala toys perched on lampposts, traffic signals, trees and scaffolding at different spots around New York City these days are calling attention to the raging wildfires in Australia and the need for contributions to help the many a...
» Trump's Impeachment Trial in Senate Officially Begins
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump officially kicked off on Thursday in the Senate with the reading of the charges that the United States' lower house approved last month.
» Model Gigi Hadid Ruled Out as Weinstein Juror
The selection of the jury that will decide in a New York court whether Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is guilty of sexual abuse proceeded on Thursday with the elimination of about 60 prospective jurors, including supermodel Gigi Had...
» US Senate Ratifies US-Mexico-Canada Trade Pact
The Senate ratified on Thursday the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, helping President Donald Trump to keep his promise to replace NAFTA, the 1994 treaty that many in the US blame for massive job losses.
» UN: Global Growth in 2020 Anemic amid Urgent Need for Energy Transition
The global economy will remain sluggish after its worst year in a decade with "anaemic" growth rates in China and the United States expected in 2020, the United Nations said Thursday.
» Dakar Rally: Inflation System and Punctures Key to Winning
The tire inflation system has proved to be crucial among Mini buggies and Toyota 4x4s in the 2020 Dakar Rally cars category.
» Federer Drawn into Djokovic's Half at Australian Open
Swiss great Roger Federer and defending champion Novak Djokovic could square off in the semifinals of the Australian Open, tennis' first Grand Slam event of the season, the draw released on Thursday revealed.
» The Petro, Venezuela's Answer to Bitcoin?
Venezuela's embattled incumbent Nicolas Maduro has ordered the sale of millions of barrels of oil and the collection of public services in Petros, a "cryptocurrency" he launched two years ago and that so far has failed to bolster a flail...
» Midfielder Wu Lei: Joining Espanyol Was Right Move
Espanyol midfielder Wu Lei said on Thursday the decision to move to the Spanish club "was a very good one" and that he has enjoyed "his time a lot."
» Lebanese Journalists Protest Police Use of Excessive Force
Lebanese journalists on Thursday staged a rally outside the ministry of interior in Beirut to protest the anti-riot police's use of excessive force against demonstrators in recent days.
» Russians React to Political Earthquake
Following the political earthquake that has rattled the Kremlin, Russians debate on the streets, in lounges and on the subway with two opposite stances emerging: a firm belief those wielding power know what they are doing, and a blunt re...
» EU Offers to Help in Probe into Ex-Official Suspected of Spying for China
The European Commission said on Thursday it would assist with an investigation being carried out by German authorities into a former EU diplomat suspected of spying for China.
» Russian MPs Back Putin Nominee Mikhail Mishustin as New PM
The Russian parliament endorsed on Thursday Vladimir Putin's nominee, Mikhail Mishustin, for the role of prime minister following the resignation of the government a day before.
» Prince Harry in 1st Public Appearance Following Stepping Back Announcement
Prince Harry has put in on Thursday his first public appearance since he announced last week that he and his wife Meghan would be leaving their positions as senior members of the UK royal family.
» Iran Enriching More Uranium Than Before Deal, Rouhani Says
Iran is enriching more uranium than it was before signing a nuclear deal in 2015, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech on Thursday.
» Widodo: 'Indonesia's New Capital City Will Have Only Autonomous, Electric Vehicles'
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Thursday that the country's future capital – to be built on the Borneo island – would be the first city in the world to use only electric and autonomous vehicles.
» Residents Return to Slopes of Taal Knowing Home Will Never Be the Same
Teresa Aquino was with a group of tourists on one of the Taal's craters in the Philippines when the volcano erupted five days ago.
» Venezuela and China Stage Unshakeable Relationship
Venezuela's foreign minister Jorge Arreaza and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Thursday in a bid to find a political solution to the South American country's crisis at a time when both socialist republics claim to have an unshakea...
» Taliban Ready to Reduce Violence for Afghanistan Peace, Pakistan Says
Pakistan said on Thursday the Taliban insurgent group was ready to reduce violence in Afghanistan for a breakthrough in peace negotiations with the United States.
» EU Firms Call for Greater Transparency in China's Belt and Road Initiative
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I am looking for this person who disappeared on the 17/08/2008 because I want to file for divorce from him. I cannot be granted a divorce unless I can prove I've done all I can to find him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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Authors: Inga Ozola (Latvian Radio), Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting)
On August 7 at 5 PM the personal exhibition of sculptor Egons Peršēvics will be opened at Liepāja Museum. The exhibition, titled мāксла - from the Latvian for art or perhaps aяt as Latin letters are mingled with the Cyrillic script in the name, will be open until September 13, reported Latvian Radio on Friday.
The name isn't everything that's bound to stir up emotion, well, if you're Latvian anyway. In the garden of the museum, Milda, the woman-symbol whom you may recognize from the Latvian Freedom Monument, is sitting in a lotus position.
The central work of the exhibition - a 10-meter square box filled with pebbles with a metal ship in the middle - is titled simply "Here" and refers to the city of Liepāja, invoking symbols such as the sun, the sea, the peace and the metal, all associated with the city.
During the opening, Ukrainian trumpet player Oleksiy Demchenko will play a specially composed fanfare.
Among with several recognized works, the sculptor will be showcasing his newest works of art.
"This is my first personal exhibition, and I want to show the works that are currently my most important. Perhaps that's why the exhibition will be, in terms of themes, quite dense, and perhaps even oversaturated," said Peršēvics.
The Liepāja Museum had some explaining to do to the State Language Center (VVC) for the Cyrillic used in naming the exhibition, though the artist makes a point that if people can go to festivals such as Positivus and Summertime, there's nothing wrong with a completely Latvian word in the Cyrillic script.
Latvians are very picky about naming things recently, as the debacle over naming an eatery at Latvian National Library recently showed.
Egons Peršēvics has graduated from the sculpture department of Latvian Academy of Arts and obtained a master's degree there in 2013. He is a noticeable participant in exhibitions and art happenings since 2006.
In 2008 Peršēvics represented Latvia in the Sculpture Quadrennial Riga. In the last few years, his works have being shown outside Latvia as well - in Ukraine, Finland and Lithuania.
From autumn 2010 he has been working on his sculptural projects in Liepāja. He is a teacher at the Liepāja Design and Art College.
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The Sandpiper Studio opened in 2007 and we are pleased to have had many renowned artists from the UK and abroad sharing their tips and techniques with our students. These visiting artists are specialists in their field and provide an exciting range of workshops and demonstrations to instruct and inspire.
They are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays and cover specific subjects and mediums. The workshops are suitable for all abilities unless otherwise stated, with the emphasis on having fun while learning. A selection of teas, coffee and biscuits are included along with a buffet lunch during a full day workshop.
The studio can accommodate up to 14 students with a desk each in a workshop and approximately 30 students when watching a demonstration.
For students travelling long distances and in need of local accommodation, a wide range of hotels, guest houses and travel lodges can be found within a few minutes drive from the studio. Contact Julie for more information.
Please fill out the enquiry form on your chosen workshop to contact Julie for availability and payment. A £20 deposit is required for each workshop and the full payment is required for a demonstration when booking. We accept cash, cheque or bank transfer as payment, more details and important information can be found at the end of the programme.
This workshop will give you an insight into how versatile acrylic paint can be. You will learn how to combine acrylic inks and acrylic paint in multiple layers to create a painting of 'River and Reflections' using expressive colours and mark making techniques.
Robert's second workshop this weekend will once again explore how versatile acrylic paint can be. You will learn how to combine acrylic inks and acrylic paint in multiple layers to create a painting of woodland trees using expressive colours and mark making techniques. You can choose any season as the subject matter of your painting.
Robert will start the workshop with a demonstration of a snow scene in watercolour, he will then help students with composition, colour mixing and painting techniques when creating their own pictures. Robert always has plenty of reference material or students can bring their own.
Robert is quite happy for students to use a different medium other than watercolour.
Continuing the theme of snow for this weekend of workshops, Robert will demonstrate another snow scene then help students create a picture of their own. He will give plenty of one-to-one tuition on composition, colour mixing and painting techniques. Robert always has plenty of reference photographs or students can bring their own.
Using vibrant colour and expressive brush strokes, Jake will help you paint simple, bold, exciting animal portraits in watercolour. He will start with exercises and plenty of demonstrations before helping students create their own image of a 'Graceful Cheetah.' Jake will provide all photo references.
Using vibrant colour and expressive brush strokes, Jake will help you paint simple, bold, exciting animal portraits in watercolour. He will start with exercises and plenty of demonstrations before helping students create their own portrait of giraffes. Jake will provide all photo references.
Kitty is one of the most talented and popular painters in Holland, her work has taken her all over the world and can be found in many private collections. We are pleased to welcome her back to the UK for a weekend of watercolour workshops at The Sandpiper Studio. She will demonstrate her unique style of painting with brush and cotton wool to achieve loose, soft focus images of watercolour flowers. Kitty uses fresh flowers, silk flowers and photographs as reference material which will be available to students. Students can also bring their own flowers to paint from and a vase would be helpful.
Kitty is one of the most talented and popular painters in Holland, her work has taken her all over the world and can be found in many private collections. In this second workshop with Kitty, students will learn how to paint loose, soft focus images of watercolour flowers using brush and cotton wool. Each demonstration that Kitty does is unique so that students who attend both days will not be repeating an exercise. Kitty will give plenty of group and one-to-one tuition. She will be using fresh flowers, silk flowers and photographs as reference which will also be available to students. Students can also bring their own flowers to paint from and a vase would be helpful.
Valerie Briggs is an award winning wildlife artist and popular tutor, providing excellent tuition alongside a thorough knowledge of her subject. In this 2 day workshop students will learn how to use layers of watercolour to create the iridescence of Peacock feathers and head portrait. Val will provide some photographs and worksheets but students can also use their own reference material.
Robert Brindley is a regular visitor to The Sandpiper Studio and a very popular artist and tutor whose workshops fill very quickly. He will begin the workshop with a demonstration of a coastal scene in watercolour, he will then help students create their own paintings with hints and tips on composition, colour mixing and painting techniques. There will be plenty of one-to-one tuition and students can work at their own pace. Robert always has plenty of reference photographs or students can bring their own. He is quite happy for students to use a different medium other than watercolour.
Robert will begin the workshop with a demonstration of a coastal scene in watercolour, he will then help students create their own paintings with hints and tips on composition, colour mixing and painting techniques. There will be plenty of one-to-one tuition and students can work at their own pace. Robert always has plenty of reference photographs or students can bring their own. He is quite happy for students to use a different medium other than watercolour.
Skies and water are a popular choice for workshops and David Bellamy is an expert in creating atmospheric seascapes in watercolour. He will begin with a demonstration of a complete painting while discussing composition, colour mixing and special techniques. David will then help students create their own picture with plenty of one-to-one tuition. Students are advised to bring their own photographs and/or sketches to work from. David's workshops are very popular and early booking is advised.
A deposit of £20 is required for each workshop when booking with the balance due at least 6 weeks prior to the date of the workshop. Please note that reminders are not given and you may forfeit your place on the workshop if the balance is not received by the correct time.
Lunch and all refreshments are included, please advise us of any particular dietary requirements when booking.
The full cost of a demonstration is required when booking.
The images used in this programme represent the artist's style of work and may not be the same painting used in the workshop or demonstration.
Payments can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to The Sandpiper Studio), debit card or bank transfer.
Payments will only be refunded if The Sandpiper Studio has to cancel a workshop or demonstration.
We recommend that students take out their own cancellation insurance and personal accident cover. We cannot accept any responsibility for illness, damage to personal possessions or losses other than caused by our proven negligence. You are responsible and liable for any breakages or damages to the studio or its contents.


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2.1 These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.
2.2 The Order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase the Goods in accordance with these Conditions. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that they understand the details of the goods being offered on the website. No other detail or specification is relevant to the Order.
2.3 The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the Supplier issues a written Sales Order Confirmation and the Customer pays for the Goods, at which point the Contract shall come into existence. There is no minimum order value.
2.4 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. The Customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance or warranty made or given by or on behalf of the Supplier which is not set out in the Contract or on the website.
2.5 Any samples, photographs, descriptive matter, or advertising produced by the Supplier and any descriptions or illustrations contained on the Supplier's website are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Goods described in them. They shall not form part of the Contract or have any contractual force.
2.6 A quotation for the Goods given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer. A quotation shall only be valid for a period of 30 Working Days from its date of issue.
3.1 The Goods are as described on the Supplier's website.
3.2 The Supplier reserves the right to amend the description and/or specification of the Goods if required by any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
3.3 All goods featured on the Supplier's website are subject to availability. Garment sizes are approximate only and the Supplier accepts no liability for any issues regarding the sizing of Goods. The Customer shall inspect samples of the Goods to ensure the sizing is correct before ordering.
3.4 The Supplier will not accept the return of any goods that the Customer has modified or customized in any way.
4.1 The Supplier shall ensure that:
(a) each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note which shows all relevant Customer and Supplier reference numbers, the delivery address, the type and quantity of the Goods (including the code number of the Goods, where applicable), and special storage instructions (if any). Outstanding balances of Goods will be notified in writing in advance or on the day of delivery wherever possible.
4.2 The Supplier shall process the order for the Goods to the delivery location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree (Delivery Location) on day of ordering until cut off time that shall be published on the Suppliers website from time to time.
4.3 Delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the Goods' arrival at the Delivery Location.
4.4 Any dates quoted for dispatch are approximate only, and the time of dispatch is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in dispatch of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
4.5 If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods for any reason other than one which is caused by a Force Majeure Event its liability shall be limited to the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods not delivered. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event a third party Carrier or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
4.6 If the Customer fails to take or accept delivery of the Goods within three Working Days of the Supplier attempting to deliver the Goods, then, except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Supplier's failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract:
(a) delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have been completed at 9.00 am on the third Working Day after the day on which the Supplier first attempted to deliver the Goods; and
(b) the Supplier shall store the Goods until delivery takes place, and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses (including insurance).
4.7 If ten (10) Working Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not taken or accepted delivery of them, the Supplier may resell the Goods or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods and, after deducting reasonable storage and selling costs, account to the Customer for any excess over the price of the Goods or charge the Customer for any shortfall below the price of the Goods.
4.8 The Supplier may deliver the Goods by instalments, which may be invoiced and paid for separately. Each instalment shall constitute a separate Contract. Any delay in delivery or defect in an instalment shall not entitle the Customer to cancel any other instalment.
5.1 The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery.
5.2 Title to the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until the Supplier receives payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods and any other Goods that the Supplier has supplied to the Customer in respect of which payment has become due, in which case title to the Goods shall pass at the time of payment of all such sums;
5.3 Until title to the Goods has passed to the Customer, the Customer shall:
(a) store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier's property;
(b) not remove, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the Goods;
(c) maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition and keep them insured against all risks for their full price from the date of delivery;
(d) notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 7.2; and
(e) give the Supplier such information relating to the Goods as the Supplier may require from time to time.
5.4 If before title to the Goods passes to the Customer the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 7.2, then, without limiting any other right or remedy the Supplier may have:
(a) the Supplier may at any time:
(i) require the Customer to deliver up all Goods in its possession which have not been resold, or irrevocably incorporated into another product; and
(ii) if the Customer fails to do so promptly, enter any premises of the Customer or of any third party where the Goods are stored in order to recover them.
6.1 The price of the Goods shall be the price as specified on the Suppliers website in force as at the date of delivery, subject to any promotional discounts.
6.2 The Supplier may, without notice, increase the price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost of the Goods that is due to:
(a) any factor beyond the Supplier's control (including foreign exchange fluctuations, increases in taxes and duties, and increases in labor, materials and other manufacturing costs);
(b) any request by the Customer to change the delivery date(s), quantities or types of Goods ordered, or the Specification; or
(c) any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions.
(d) any increase in operating costs or costs of the goods.
6.3 The price of the Goods is exclusive of the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer at time of purchase unless the Order is valid for a FREE promotional delivery discount. Details listed on the website which may vary from time to time.
6.4 The price of the Goods is exclusive of amounts in respect of value added tax (VAT) unless the Customer chooses the VAT inclusive option when purchasing. The Customer shall pay to the Supplier such additional amounts in respect of VAT as are chargeable on the supply of the Goods at Checkout.
6.5 The Customer shall pay the invoice in full and in cleared funds in advance by PayPal, debit/credit card, bank transfer or Euro cheque. Returned cheques are charged at €35.00 EURO to cover bank administration costs. Credit Accounts are not available.
6.6 If a Customer wishes to make a payment by Bank transfer from overseas he should email the Supplier hi@coup365.com for IBAN and BIC numbers which must be used when sending your payment. All payments must be in Euro. When transferring monies, the Customer should ensure that the Supplier receives the FULL amount requested in settlement of Customer Order confirmation/invoice. The Customer's order will not be shipped until the full amount is paid. The Customer is responsible for any additional bank charges applied by that bank. The Customer should make this clear to that bank when organizing the transfer.
6.7 If the Customer fails to make any payment due to the Supplier under the Contract by the due date for payment, then the Customer shall pay interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 4% per annum above HSBC Plc base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment. The Customer shall pay the interest together with the overdue amount.
6.8 The Customer shall pay all amounts due under the Contract in full without any set-off, counterclaim, deduction or withholding (except for any deduction or withholding required by law). The Supplier may at any time, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, set off any amount owing to it by the Customer against any amount payable by the Supplier to the Customer.
Termination and suspension
7.1 If the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 7.2, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer.
7.2 For the purposes of clause 7.1, the relevant events are:
(a) the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts, or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts, or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being an individual) is deemed either unable to pay its debts or as having no reasonable prospect of so doing, in either case, within the meaning of section 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;
(b) the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than (where the Customer is a company) where these events take place for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;
(c) (being a company) a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the Customer, other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;
(d) (being a company) an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or if an administrator is appointed over the Customer;
(e) (being a company) the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the Customer's assets has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;
(f) a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the Customer's assets or a receiver is appointed over the Customer's assets;
(g) (being an individual) the Customer is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or order;
(h) a creditor or encumbrancer of the Customer attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of its assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;
(i) any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the Customer in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clause 7.2(a) to clause 7.2(f) (inclusive);
(j) the Customer suspends, threatens to suspends, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business;
(k) the Customer's financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the Supplier's opinion the Customer's capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy; and
(l) (being an individual) the Customer dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing his or her own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health legislation.
7.3 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may suspend provision of the Goods under the Contract or any other contract between the Customer and the Supplier if the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 7.2(a) to clause 7.2(l), or the Supplier reasonably believes that the Customer is about to become subject to any of them, or if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment.
7.4 On termination of the Contract for any reason the Customer shall immediately pay to the Supplier all of the Supplier's outstanding unpaid invoices and interest.
7.5 Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties' rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities that have accrued as at termination.
7.6 Clauses which expressly or by implication survive termination of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect.
Claims and returns policy and procedure
8.1 The Customer shall inspect the Goods forthwith upon delivery or deemed delivery and shall within 3 days of such delivery (and time shall be of the essence) notify the Supplier in writing of any matter or thing by reason whereof the Customer alleges that the goods are not in accordance with the contract.
As a Consumer, you have 14 days from the day after receiving your order in full to notify us in a written format that you wish to send them back to us for a full refund.
8.2 The return of any Goods will not be accepted unless the Supplier or its authorized representative shall first have had the opportunity of considering the Customer's reasons for returning the Goods and to accept the return thereof. If the Customer shall fail to give notice as aforesaid the Goods shall be deemed to be in all respects in accordance with the contract and the Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Goods.
8.3 No exchanges will be given.
8.4 As a Business to Business Customer all Delivery Charges are non-refundable.
As a Consumer Standard Rate Only Delivery Charges will be refunded.
8.5 Returns are subject to the following conditions being met:-
A returns authorization note must be obtained prior to return of Goods.
The Customer must return all goods in their original condition and packaging in a suitable state for resale.
Business to Business Customers: Goods can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery for a refund.
Consumers: Goods can be returned to us within 28 days of delivery for a refund.
Return postage is at the customer's expense.
The Supplier will not take any responsibility for any variation in shade, material or composition shown on the Suppliers website. The Supplier has the right to refuse to accept a return or a cancelled order for any reason, and as such the Customer is responsible for all costs and the value of all goods deemed non-returnable for any reason.
Returns of Goods for Replacement or Refund will not be authorized if the Customer or Consumer has customized or altered the garments in any way.
9.1 Nothing in these Conditions shall limit or exclude the Supplier's liability for:
(a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents or subcontractors (as applicable);
(b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
(c) breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979;
9.2 Subject to clause 9.1:
(a) the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatever be liable to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any loss of profit, or any indirect or consequential loss arising under or in connection with the Contract; and
(b) the Supplier's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the price of the Goods.
(c) Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission on the Suppliers website, in their sales literature, catalogue, price list, or other document issued by the Supplier shall be subject to correction without any liability on the part of the Supplier.
(d) Where Goods have been sold under a Consumer transaction your statutory rights are not affected.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under the Contract to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event means any event beyond a party's reasonable control, which by its nature could not have been foreseen, or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable, including strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving its own workforce or a third party's), failure of energy sources or transport network, acts of God, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, interference by civil or military authorities, national or international calamity, armed conflict, malicious damage, breakdown of plant or machinery, nuclear, chemical or biological contamination, sonic boom, explosions, collapse of building structures, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, loss at sea, epidemics, pandemics or similar events, natural disasters or extreme adverse weather conditions, or default of suppliers or subcontractors.
11.1 Assignment and other dealings.
(a) The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract.
(b) The Customer may not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights or obligations under the Contract without the prior written consent of the Supplier.
11.2 Notices.
(a) Any notice or other communication given to a party under or in connection with the Contract shall be in writing, addressed to that party at its registered office (if it is a company) or its principal place of business (in any other case) or such other address as that party may have specified to the other party in writing in accordance with this clause, and shall be delivered personally, sent by prepaid first class post or other next working day delivery service, commercial courier, fax or email.
(b) A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause 11.2(a); if sent by prepaid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the [second] Working Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier's delivery receipt is signed; or, if sent by fax or email, one Working Day after transmission.
(c) The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.
11.3 Severance.
(a) If any provision or part-provision of the Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.
(b) If [one party gives notice to the other of the possibility that] any provision or part-provision of this Contract is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend such provision so that, as amended, it is legal, valid and enforceable, and, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.
A waiver of any right or remedy under the Contract or law is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
11.5 Third party rights.
A person who is not a party to the Contract shall not have any rights to enforce its terms.
11.6 Variation.
Except as set out in these Conditions, no variation of the Contract, including the introduction of any additional terms and conditions, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Supplier.
11.7 Governing law.
The Contract, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
11.8 Jurisdiction.
Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
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Q: Tracerouting www.nasa.gov from different places yields different ip destinations - why? I was trying the other day to do a traceroute on www.nasa.gov.
I tried doing this from a couple of different sites (found @ www.traceroute.org) and they all exhibit similar behaviour: when connecting to www.nasa.gov, instead of connecting to one of nasa.org's cannonical names, it tries to connect to another IP address, generally from the same country the traceroute site I'm using is from. Even worse, it seems that for each country there are a couple of different IPs associated with www.nasa.gov.
Example:
  traceroute to www.nasa.gov (203.106.85.57), 30 hops max, 40 byte packets
 1  gx-kmi-e1-a.mdn.nusa.net.id (202.162.192.254)  0.266 ms  0.265 ms  0.432 ms
 2  gw-kmi.mdn.nusa.net.id (202.162.199.238)  1.430 ms  1.433 ms  1.416 ms
 3  112.215.16.1 (112.215.16.1)  32.137 ms  32.143 ms  32.149 ms
 4  112.215.5.249 (112.215.5.249)  32.155 ms  33.083 ms  33.069 ms
 5  icore-sgp.ge-1-3-0.bb.xl.net.id (202.152.254.62)  130.189 ms 202.152.245.186 (202.152.245.186)  130.134 ms icore-sgp.ge-1-3-0.bb.xl.net.id (202.152.254.62)  130.178 ms
 6  tm.net.my (58.26.179.213)  65.494 ms  66.277 ms  66.039 ms
 7  203.106.85.57 (203.106.85.57)  64.707 ms  64.693 ms  65.792 ms

where 203.106.85.57 is an IP from malasya.
At first I thought this could be related with mirrors, but I am not so sure now. Even for trace sites of small countries, it seems there are several IPs, and I have my doubts that a site such as www.nasa.gov generates that much traffic to need to be replicated on so many places, even for small countries.
What is the reason of this? Is my racionale wrong?
Thanks

A: This is an effect of Content delivery network (CDN)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_delivery_network
Akamai is one of the biggest CDN.
Explain: CDN have a lot of servers around the world, which serves as caching reverse proxy (this is not a proxy for user; but a proxy just before to server, to lower number of request). To make access to site faster, CDN should connect each user with nearest server.
To select a nearest server, a special DNS server is used. When you want to connect some webserver, e.g. www.abc.com, your browser must find an IP address of server with DNS. Normally, DNS should return some fixed address for any client, but akamai and other CDN DNS will act differently.
They will return different server IPs based on IP of client (IP from which DNS request is sent). Such special DNS have a database of geolocation for any IP and database of akamai servers with needed content. DNS reply will redirect your browser to nearest server.
Another technique is Anycast - the IP of server is the same for any client; but IP packets will be routed differently to some set of servers (to any of some server group).

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