Iran executes 29 day after protester's hanging
Protesters hold up a placard reading 'Stop Execution in Iran' as they take part in a rally in support of the demonstrations in Iran, in front of the Victory Column in Berlin, Oct. 22, 2022. Norway-based Iran Human Rights said 26 men were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj outside Tehran, while three other men were executed in Karaj's city prison. She said the execution was another instance of Iran using the death penalty as a "tool of political repression to instil fear among the population". The office of the US deputy special envoy for Iran Abram Paley accused Iran of subjecting protesters to "sham trials and forced confessions". Amiry-Moghaddam said that Iran was "exploiting" global focus on the tensions between Iran and arch-enemy Israel by "mass killing prisoners and intensifying the suppression in Iran."
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August 08, 2024 23:51 UTC
Why Kenya Has Organised 'Harmony For Haiti' Concert
Editor's Review The event will feature musical performances by renowned artists from Haiti and Africa. The State Department for Foreign Affairs has organised a concert in solidarity with the citizens of Haiti as Kenyan security agencies lead a peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean nation. According to the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei, the concert will help Kenyans and Haitians connect with the mission. The Foreign Affairs State Department disclosed that the concert will feature musical performances by renowned artists from Haiti and Africa. The event will also feature cultural exhibitions and a panel discussion on the historical and cultural ties between Haiti and Africa.
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August 08, 2024 23:10 UTC
Bucks DA announces charges in multi-million dollar drug ring
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August 08, 2024 22:09 UTC
Witness protection for pupil, and Hawks watch on, after affair with teacher ends in death threats
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August 08, 2024 19:20 UTC
Hamzah Zainudin's son's graft trial to be heard before new judge
KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of Muhammad Faisal Hamzah, a former minister’s son and freelance consultant facing a charge of accepting RM100,000 in bribes, will be heard before a new Sessions Court judge. Judge Rozina Ayob, who has been presiding over the case, announced that she will be transferred on Aug 15, and a new judge will take over the proceedings. "The court has scheduled Aug 29 for the remention of the case,” Rozina said during proceedings on Thursday (Aug 8). Earlier, lawyer Chetan Jethwani, representing Muhammad Faisal, noted that the Thursday’s mention was to finalise the list of lawyers appointed to represent the accused. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) prosecuting officer Selvam T Armugom informed the court that he would handle the case alongside another prosecuting officer, Ikhwan Zaudi Nordin.
Source:The Star
August 08, 2024 18:24 UTC
Jimi Wanjigi's Son Maina Steals Show with American Accent as Police Raid Their Home: "Akona Mtu?"
Jimi Wanjigi's son Maina wows Kenyans with a cute American accent. Photos: Jimi Wanjigi, Citizen TV. Source: UGCHow many children does Jimi Wanjigi have? Wanjigi recently introduced his children to the public during his father, Maina Wanjigi's requiem mass. Jimi Wanjigi's son wows KenyansWell, on Thursday, August 8, heavily armed police officers camped outside Wanjigi's home.
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August 08, 2024 16:30 UTC
Jackson Merrill has 2 HRs, including tying shot, as the Padres hold off Pirates 9-8 in 10
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August 08, 2024 15:30 UTC
Give President time to address your concerns, police commission boss Kinuthia tells Gen Z
National Police Service Commission chairperson Eliud Kinuthia has appealed to Gen Z to shelve their demonstrations and give the government a chance to implement their concerns. He said the demonstrations not only pose a risk to an already ailing economy, but further lead to loss of life and property. “Give the President a chance to implement your demands. Ruto declined to sign the Bill into law and sent it back to Parliament asking the MPs to delete all clauses. The protesters have, however, sustained the street protests demanding for among other issues accountability for the protesters killed during the Occupy Parliament protests.
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August 08, 2024 15:13 UTC
Grace Reid holds nerve to qualify for Olympic final at Paris 2024
The Edinburgh star, 28, nearly quit the sport after a soulless Tokyo experience but is now back firing on all cylinders both in and out of the pool. She qualified in seventh to book her place in today’s 3m springboard final and keep her hopes of an unlikely medal alive. “I’ve realised that when I step out of this pool, I am more importantly Grace the person, and she needs to be taken care of,” she said. “When I’m feeling confident in myself and when I take care of Grace, I dive well. The Scot, who competes in the final this afternoon, added: “If I go in and dive the way I know I can, I will walk away from this pool happy.
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August 08, 2024 15:10 UTC
Standoff as Mwangaza supporters clash with rival group outside Assembly
Chaos erupted Thursday morning outside Meru County Assembly after two factions of supporters clashed. Supporters of Governor Kawira Mwangaza turned up and gathered outside the precincts of the building as security officers kept vigil. Kinya, the deputy majority leader, is the mover of the previous impeachment motion. The tabling of the motion comes amid a debacle between the county assembly members and the governor. On Wednesday last week, Meru High Court through Judge Linus Kassan Poghon said Njuri Ncheke should handle the case.
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August 08, 2024 15:04 UTC
Jindal Steel and Power reduces dependence on Australian coking coal by 50 pc
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelNew Delhi: Jindal Steel and Power Ltd ( JSPL ) on Thursday said the company has diversified its coking coal sourcing, thus reducing dependence on Australia for the key raw material by over 50 per cent. The initiative will aid in reducing the overall cost involved in manufacturing steel, the company said in a regulatory filing.The development assumes significance as the government was making efforts to reduce India's dependence on a select group of countries for meeting coking coal requirements. Indian steel players were making bulk purchases of coking coal from Australia due to unavailability of coking coal in the domestic market. Alternate sources will improve its timely availability and reduce logistic costs.This initiative has significantly reduced the company's consumption of Australian coking coal by more than 50 per cent, the company said. "By reducing reliance on Australian coking coal imports and increasing intake from other regions, we've strengthened our supply chain and improved cost efficiency," Pankaj Malhan, Executive Director in charge of Jindal Steel Angul, said.The coke oven plants successfully blended these coking coal, JSPL said, adding that it is looking for further diversification in the coming months.Jindal Steel and Power owns and operates two steel mills in Odisha and Chhattisgarh having a combined capacity of 9.6 million tonnes (MT).As per industry estimates to produce every 1 tonne of crude steel, around 1.5-2 tonne of iron ore and 0.700 tonne of coking coal are needed.
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August 08, 2024 14:50 UTC
'New Coke': One of the biggest flops in marketing history
"At the time, it became clear that people preferred the sweeter taste – or seemed to prefer the sweeter taste – of Pepsi over Coke." (Credit FOX TV Stations)While Coke remained the world’s best-selling soft drink, the appetite for the soda was slipping, according to the Coca-Cola website. (Credit FOX TV Stations)In response, Coke decided it was time for a change, and thus New Coke was born. (Credit: KTVU)Classic Coke returnsExecutives at Coca-Cola quickly remedied their latest marketing blunder and brought back the original Coke recipe and called it Coca-Cola Classic. New Coke was rebranded as Coke II before it was eventually discontinued in the early 2000s.
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August 08, 2024 14:46 UTC
Trisha Goddard kept incurable cancer diagnosis quiet as she ‘wanted to be me’
Goddard, 66, who had recovered from breast cancer some years earlier after a 2008 diagnosis, revealed to Hello magazine in February that she had been diagnosed 19 months prior with secondary breast cancer, also known as stage four cancer, for which there is treatment but no cure. Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB) about why she “kept it quiet”, she said: “I was grappling with how to deal with it myself. Trisha Goddard talks about living with breast cancer and why she kept her diagnosis a secret for so long. Trisha Goddard attending the launch of Dancing On Ice 2020 (Ian West/PA)Discussing why she does not want to be the ‘poster girl’ for cancer she added: “It’s not who I am, it’s what I’m living with. She is a correspondent/commentator for multinational news channel CNN, and hosts the TalkTV show Trisha Goddard at the weekend.
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August 08, 2024 14:46 UTC
Kasmuel McOure Runs Away from Police Into Nation Media House to Avoid Arrest During Protests
Activist Kasmuel McOure narrowly avoided arrest during the Nane Nane protests in Nairobi CBD on Thursday, August 8Kasmuel, a key figure in the anti-government movement, was targeted by anti-riot police but managed to escapeA viral video showed the activist eluding a police officer and seeking refuge at the Nation Media houseActivist Kasmuel McOure narrowly escaped arrest during the Nane Nane protests in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Kasmuel McOure narrowly escapes arrest in Nairobi. Photo: Kasmuel McOure. Kasmuel, known for his prominent role in the anti-government protests, made a bold appearance in the streets, where he quickly became a target for anti-riot police. @JapheKoech:"Olympic champion"Is Kasmuel McOure eying for a political seat?
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August 08, 2024 14:33 UTC
Coke arrest at Paris 2024 Olympic Games forces apology from athlete
Coke arrest at Paris 2024 Olympic Games forces apology from athleteOlympic Games hockey player Tom Craig, from Australia, was forced to apologise after being released from custody following an arrest for allegedly buying cocaine in Paris. Olympic Games hockey player Tom Craig, from Australia, was forced to apologise after being released from custody following an arrest for allegedly buying cocaine in Paris. He was released with a warning and did not get a conviction and has already been removed from the athlete village at the Olympic Games after Australia’s exit from the hockey competition. I’m truly sorry.”The Parisian prosecutor’s office said an individual was arrested on Tuesday for buying cocaine. He will lose his Olympic Games privileges.
Source:The Star
August 08, 2024 14:24 UTC