Sabtu, 30 November 2013

Florida AD Foley backs coach Muschamp again

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley says he's not going to panic after the program's first losing season since 1979.

Thai political protesters clash violently, 1 dead

BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protests in the Thai capital turned violent late Saturday and at least one man was killed and five wounded by gunshots, police said.

NJ canine crowned world's ugliest dog in 2007 dies

SEWELL, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey canine that was crowned the world's ugliest dog in 2007 and later became the topic of a children's book preaching acceptance has died. Elwood was 8.

Chemical watchdog says US to destroy Syria stockpile at sea

The United States will destroy the most dangerous of Syria's chemical weapon stockpile on a ship at sea, the world's chemical watchdog said on Saturday. "The neutralisation operations will be conducted on a US vessel at sea using hydrolysis," the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said in a statement. "Currently a suitable naval vessel is undergoing modifications to support the operations and to accommodate verification activities by the OPCW," The Hague-based watchdog added. The ship operation will destroy what is known as "priority chemical weapons", the most dangerous of Syria's total arsenal and ones that have to be out of the country by December 31 under an international deal agreed to avert military strikes on Damascus.

Alaska plane crash kills 4

A plane crash near the remote western Alaska village of Saint Mary's has killed four of the 10 people aboard, including an infant boy.

Ibu dan Anak Tewas Tertimbun Longsor di Karo Sumut

Seorang ibu dan anaknya tewas tertimbun longsor di Berastagi, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara (Sumut). Jenazah korban ditemukan setelah proses evakuasi yang dilakukan warga.

One killed, at least 10 wounded in Thai political violence - hospitals

One person was killed and at least 10 were wounded after violence flared near a Bangkok sports stadium hosting a rally by thousands of supporters of embattled Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, according to hospital staff. At least five people received gunshot wounds and five others were injured by knives or rocks, officials at the nearby Ramkamhaeng and the Dr Panya General Hospital told Reuters.

Shots fired as Thai anti-government protests turn violent

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Martin Petty BANGKOK (Reuters) - Gunshots were fired and an anti-government crowd attacked motorcyclists and vehicles near a stadium rally by supporters of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday, as tensions boiled over amid attempts to topple her from power. Several people were wounded when shots were fired as chaos erupted in Bangkok's Ramkamhaeng area, where protesters armed with sticks attacked a bus and taxi and badly beat two people, police and Reuters witnesses said. It was unclear who had fired the shots and how many people were injured, Adul Saengsingkaew, national police commissioner-general, told Reuters. With a Sunday deadline set by demonstrators for the ousting of the government, police called for military backup to protect parliament and Yingluck's office, Government House, where protesters tore down stone and razor wire barriers ahead of a planned move to occupy it.

Gunshots fired at Thai political protests

Gunshots were heard at the scene of clashes between government supporters and foes in the Thai capital today night as violence took hold for the first time in a week of demonstrations against the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

8 dead in police helicopter crash onto Glasgow pub

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish police say eight people are now confirmed dead following the crash of a police helicopter into a crowded Glasgow pub.

33 dead in Mozambican plane crash in Namibia

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Mozambique Airlines plane carrying 33 people crashed in a remote border area, killing all on board, officials said Saturday.

Obamacare website faces crucial weekend after technology overhaul

By Roberta Rampton and Sharon Begley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans are getting their first look on Saturday at whether a five-week, round-the-clock technology overhaul has made it easier to use the troubled website that is the backbone of President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare overhaul. The White House had pledged that HealthCare.gov, which has been plagued by errors, outages, and slow speeds since its disastrous October 1 launch - would be working for most people this weekend. Fixing the crisis, one of the biggest of Obama's presidency, has enormous political stakes for the administration and its Democratic allies who are heading into congressional elections next year. The administration said on Saturday that 90 percent of website users can now create an account on the system, which is meant to help millions of people sign up for new health insurance plans.

One person shot dead in Thai political protests

A Thai man was shot dead and three others were injured as political protests in Bangkok turned violent Saturday, police said, after opposition protesters vowed a final push in their bid to topple the government. "A 21-year-man was shot dead by two bullets to his left side," said Boonchuay Pochantong, an official at a police station near a Bangkok sports stadium where unrest broke out earlier.

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Tensions flare as Thai protesters target PM's offices

Tensions escalated in the Thai capital on Saturday as opposition protesters tried to force their way into Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's heavily guarded offices and attacked a bus carrying her supporters. Defiant demonstrators seeking to topple Yingluck's embattled administration have besieged major state buildings in Bangkok in the biggest street protests since mass rallies in 2010 left dozens dead in a military crackdown. The protesters -- a mix of royalists, southerners and the urban middle class sometimes numbering in their tens of thousands -- are united by their loathing of ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck's older brother. While their numbers have fallen sharply since an estimated crowd of up to 180,000 people joined an opposition rally on November 24, the protesters have increasingly sought out high profile targets.

Egypt's draft constitution enshrines army role in politics

Egypt's new constitution, according to a draft text completed on Saturday nearly five months after the army deposed an Islamist president, will bolster the military's hand and ban religious parties. The constitution, expected to be put to a referendum in December, is part of an army-planned political transition meant to lead to parliamentary and presidential elections next year. "In the early hours of the morning the assembly (reached) an overall consensus over the constitution articles," its chairman, former Arab League chief Amr Moussa, told a news conference. The 50-member constituent assembly later began voting to approve the draft, article by article, and once this process is complete it will submit the document to interim President Adli Mansour, who will set a date for the referendum.

Americans kick off first holiday shopping weekend

Millions of Americans turned out as the holiday buying season started earlier this year on Thanksgiving Day. But there's still a lot of shopping left.

Hunt for survivors after deadly Glasgow helicopter crash

At least one person was killed when a police helicopter plunged into a busy Glasgow pub, with the death toll set to rise Saturday as rescuers battled to find survivors. The chopper smashed into the roof of The Clutha pub, where more than 100 revellers had packed in to watch a band play on Friday night ahead of St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day celebrating its patron saint. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond called it a "black day" for the nation as emergency service workers tried to make the one-storey building secure enough to permit full access to the scene. Police said 32 people had been taken by ambulance to three hospitals across Scotland's biggest city after the helicopter crashed into the city centre bar at 10:25 pm (2225 GMT).

Mozambican plane wreck found in Namibia, all 33 on board dead

Police on Saturday found the burned wreckage of a Mozambican Airlines plane a day after it went missing in a remote area in northeastern Namibia, saying none of the 33 people aboard from several countries had survived. It is one of the worst accidents on record in Mozambique's civil aviation history. The plane is totally burned," Willie Bampton, a regional police coordinator in Namibia's Kavango region, told AFP. The aircraft, en route from Mozambique to Angola, went down in deserted, swampy terrain in the Bwabwata National Park, where Namibia turns into a narrow strip of land sandwiched between Botswana and Angola.

New Brunswick crash kills 4 teens

Four teenagers are dead after a car crashed in Notre-Dame, N.B., shortly after midnight.

Champlain Bridge 'superbeam' installation causes delays

The Champlain Bridge was supposed to be closed overnight from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., but its reopening has been delayed until noon.

Hidayat Nur Wahid Kalahkan Anis Matta dan Aher di Banten

Pemilihan Umum Raya (Pemira) yang digelar di internal DPW Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) Provinsi Banten menempatkan Hidayat Nur Wahid (HNW) sebagai pemenang. Hidayat mengungguli Ahmad Heryawan dan Anis Matta.

Champlain Bridge 'superbeam' installation causes delays

The Champlain Bridge was supposed to be closed overnight from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., but its reopening has been delayed until noon.

New Brunswick crash kills 4 teens

Four teenagers are dead after a car crashed in Notre-Dame, N.B., shortly after midnight.

Pakistan PM in Kabul discusses Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister said Saturday that the recent release of a senior Taliban leader shows he is committed to helping bring peace to Afghanistan.

Ex-New York Observer editor Kaplan dies at 59

NEW YORK (AP) — The former New York Observer editor who hired a then-unknown Candace Bushnell to write a column called "Sex and the City" has died. Peter Kaplan was 59.

US: American fighters in Syria a security risk

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials say Americans are joining the bloody civil war in Syria, raising the chances they could become radicalized by al-Qaida-linked militant groups and return to the U.S. as battle-hardened security risks.

Ukrainian opposition calls for early elections

Kiev (AFP) - The Ukrainian opposition on Saturday demanded that authorities call early presidential and parliamentary polls after riot police brutally dispersed an opposition rally, reportedly wounding several dozen protesters.

US offers to destroy Syrian chemical weapons

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The U.S. has offered to help destroy some of the most lethal parts of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile at an offshore facility, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical weapons said Saturday.

Benda Mencurigakan di Halte Komdak Ternyata Bantal Bendera Amerika

Tim Gegana mengevakuasi benda mencurigakan yang dicurigai sebagai bom di Jl Sudirman, tepatnya di dekat Halte TransJ Komdak, Jakarta Pusat. Namun benda mencurigakan itu ternyata bukan bom.

Semarak Alunan Angklung dan Lenggok Penari di Indonesia Summer 2013

Ada yang berbeda di Wellington, Selandia Baru, malam ini. Suasana malam yang dingin dihangatkan oleh indahnya ansemble angklung dan lenggak-lenggok penari Indonesia.

Shots heard at clash of Thai political protesters

BANGKOK (AP) — Gunshots were heard at the scene of clashes between government supporters and foes in the Thai capital Saturday night as violence took hold for the first time in a week of demonstrations against the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Egypt panel begins vote on draft constitution

CAIRO (AP) — A panel in Egypt has begun voting on a series of constitutional amendments, a milestone in the country's transition to democracy after a July coup.

Ukrainian demonstrators converge outside monastery

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — About 10,000 anti-government demonstrators angry about Ukraine's refusal to sign a pro-European Union agreement converged Saturday on a square outside a monastery where protesters driven away in a pre-dawn clash with police were taking shelter. Some opposition leaders called for nationwide strikes.

Hamilton police probe fatal downtown stabbing

One person is dead after an early morning stabbing in downtown Hamilton.

More than 700 homeless youth in Hamilton, say support groups

There are more than 700 homeless youth in Hamilton right now, activists say. And until recently, Alex counted himself amongst them.

Sectarian tensions mount in C. African Rep. town

BOUCA, Central African Republic (AP) — About a dozen Muslim armed fighters rolled up to the Catholic mission in their pickup truck and delivered an ominous message to the hundreds seeking refuge on church grounds: Leave the premises by morning or face death.

Australia gun for Rugby League World Cup revenge over Kiwis

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia will be gunning for revenge when they clash with defending champions and trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Kiwis won the last World Cup in 2008 with a shock 34-20 victory in Brisbane over the Kangaroos, who have dominated the 13-man code having won nine previous editions. New Zealand are defending Four Nations champions after also beating Australia in Brisbane. Kiwi coach Stephen Kearney was more than happy to accept that the Kangaroos, who have not conceded a single try in their four matches since their opening 28-20 pool win over England, were favourites.

Gegana Evakuasi Benda Mencurigakan di Halte TransJ Komdak

Benda mencurigakan membuat geger warga yang ada di sekitar Jalan Sudirman, tepatnya di dekat halte TransJ Komdak, Jakarta Pusat. Namun untungnya polisi sigap mengevakuasi benda yang diduga bom itu.

Police in Egypt clash with protesters in Cairo

CAIRO (AP) — A top Egyptian government official strongly denounced a new protest law Saturday as police fired tear gas and used batons to beat back stone-throwing demonstrators in Cairo.

Troubled Vatican bank names consultant as manager

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The troubled Vatican bank announced its new top manager Saturday, promoting an outside consultant who had stepped in when the bank's top two managers resigned amid scandal last summer.

S.Africans call online for Zuma's ouster after report on spending

Thousands of South Africans on Saturday called online for the impeachment of President Jacob Zuma, after a newspaper revealed a government document detailing the use of public funds for lavish upgrades to his private home. The Mail and Guardian weekly said on Friday a provisional report by South Africa's top anti-corruption watchdog found Zuma had derived "substantial" personal gain from a $21 million "security upgrade" to his home, including a swimming pool and a cattle enclosure. The leaked document by the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, entitled "Opulence on a Grand Scale", recommended that Zuma repay some of the public funds from the improvements to his compound at Nkandla in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal province. The report of Madonsela's investigation sparked outrage on social media, with prominent campaigner Zackie Achmat setting up an online petition calling for Zuma's ouster that had garnered 8,200 supporters a little over 24 hours after the news broke.

Four killed in clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli

By Nazih Siddiq TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) - Four people were killed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli on Saturday in exchanges of fire between neighborhoods which support rival sides in Syria's civil war, security and medical sources said. The dead - including a teenage schoolboy and a man in his 30s - were from the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tabbaneh district, whose residents overwhelmingly support the Sunni Muslim rebels battling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Thirty people, including five soldiers, were wounded in the shooting between gunmen in Bab al-Tabbaneh and the adjacent Alawite neighborhood of Jebel Mohsen, which supports the Alawite Syrian leader. Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, a Sunni Muslim from Tripoli, held talks with the interior minister and other security officials in the Mediterranean city to discuss how to end the violence, which erupted despite the deployment of soldiers in both rival districts.

Senator Patrick Brazeau: Bring on the RCMP charges

Suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau tells CBC Radio's The House that he will fight any charges laid by the RCMP and the he is currently looking for another job so he can support his family.

Senator Patrick Brazeau: Bring on the RCMP charges

Suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau tells CBC Radio's The House that he will fight any charges laid by the RCMP and the he is currently looking for another job so he can support his family.

NKorea says American apologizes for 'hostile acts'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea state media claimed Saturday that an elderly U.S. tourist detained for more than a month has apologized for alleged crimes during the Korean War and for "hostile acts" against the state during a recent trip.

Shark kills teen body boarder off Australian coast

SYDNEY (AP) — A shark killed a teenager off Australia's east coast Saturday in the nation's second deadly attack this month, police said.

VP Biden trying to show US still focused on Asia

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's up to Vice President Joe Biden to show that the U.S. effort to focus more on Asia hasn't fizzled out.

Iran nuclear deal hits gas pedal for carmakers

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The nuclear deal struck by Iran and world powers will put the rubber to the road for automakers in the Islamic Republic that have been stalled by sanctions.

Aid workers in Afghanistan increasingly under threat: U.N.

Aid workers in Afghanistan are increasingly under threat, the United Nations said on Saturday, calling it a worrying trend as most U.S.-led troops prepare to leave the country at the end of next year. "I am extremely concerned with this trend at a time when the country is in the midst of a difficult transition that may lead to increased humanitarian needs," U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, Mark Bowden, said in a statement. Bowden's comments followed the execution of nine aid workers in two separate incidents in Afghanistan this month. According to the Aid Worker Security Database, 73 humanitarian workers have been killed, kidnapped or injured in Afghanistan since the start of the year, more than recorded for the whole of 2012.

Jumat, 29 November 2013

Russia seeks 9-year sentence for Bolshoi dancer over acid attack

Russian prosecutors Friday demanded a nine-year jail sentence for a Bolshoi ballet dancer accused of masterminding an acid attack that nearly blinded the troupe's artistic director, Sergei Filin. The long prison term sought for former soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko marks the latest twist in a headline-grabbing case that has captivated the ballet world and revealed deep fissures at the legendary theatre. The prosecution also asked the court to sentence Dmitrichenko's suspected associate Yury Zarutsky to 10 years for flinging the sulphuric acid in the face of Filin outside his Moscow apartment building on January 17. It sought a further six years for Andrei Lipatov, who is accused of driving Zarutsky to the artistic director's home.

2 people in van killed in Ohio Turnpike crash

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says two people riding in a van were killed when it was struck by a car that sped down the Ohio Turnpike at more than 125 mph.

Demi Bantu Sang Ayah, Siswa SMP Ini Ciptakan Alat Pembuka Galon

Melihat ayahnya yang selalu kesulitan saat membuka galon air mineral, dua siswa SMPN 6 Malang ini pun tergerak. Mereka kemudian membuat sebuah alat khusus pembuka galon yang praktis dan aman.

Kanwil BPN DKI Sebut Ahok Masih Butuhkan BPN

Wakil Gubernur DKI Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) sempat memberi pernyataan agar Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) dibubarkan. Kepala Kantor Wilayah DKI BPN RI Djamaluddin telah menemui Ahok untuk meluruskan pernyataan tersebut.

BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: Naysayer couldn't resist deal

The holiday shopping season kicked off much earlier this year, as several retailers began offering deals on Thanksgiving Day. As a result, things appeared calmer Friday morning, though there were scattered reports of fights and other problems. Many people complained about the early start and the mad rush for deals — but they went out shopping anyway.

China sends fighters to ID flights by US and Japan

BEIJING (AP) — China launched two fighter planes Friday to investigate flights by a dozen U.S. and Japanese reconnaissance and military planes in its newly established maritime air defense zone over the East China Sea, state media said.

'If/Then' brings new life to DC's National Theatre

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington theater with a long history of incubating Broadway-bound shows is getting a rebirth of its own while hosting a new world premiere from the creative team behind "Next to Normal" and the star power of "Rent."

Egypt Islamists rally despite protest law

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces fired tear gas Friday to disperse hundreds of Islamist demonstrators defying a new protest law that has drawn widespread criticism from the international community and democracy advocates.

Scott Jones attack inspires Don't be Afraid campaign

The story of a Nova Scotia man who was brutally stabbed last month has sparked an awareness campaign encouraging people to speak up against homophobia.

8 Mobil yang Diamankan KPK Diambil dari Cempaka Putih dan Cipanas

Delapan mobil kembali diamankan penyidik KPK terkait perkara kasus korupsi dan pencucian uang Akil Mochtar. Mobil tersebut diambil dari kawasan Cipanas, Jawa Barat dan Cempaka Putih.

BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: Officer suffers broken wrist

The holiday shopping season kicked off much earlier this year, as several retailers opened their stores on Thanksgiving Day. Many shoppers didn't like that, but went out anyway. The sales continued through Friday. Things were mostly calm, though there were scattered reports of fights and other problems.

Wenger says match fixing 'may never be eradicated'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday he feared match-fixing would never be eradicated completely, as English football was forced to confront the issue head-on. Two men with Singaporean nationality suspected of fixing matches in lower-league English football were remanded in custody by magistrates on Friday. The men, alleged to be members of a Singapore-based betting syndicate, were among seven people arrested this week in an investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Wenger was confident the huge wages on offer to players in the Premier League were a deterrent to fixing, although he accepted there could be a problem in English football's lower divisions.