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Nicaraguan journalist flees to Costa Rica, fearing government threats
1 / 2 Journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro, critic of the government of President Daniel Ortega speaks during an interview with Reuters in Managua, Nicaragua December 24, 2018. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas/File Photo By Ismael Lopez MANAGUA, Nicaragua (Reuters) - One of Nicaragua's most influential political watchdog reporters said on Sunday he has gone into exile in Costa Rica after receiving threats from the government, which has led a heavy-handed crackdown on protests against President Daniel Ortega.
Forget the 'border crisis' - it is Trump's shutdown that's made us less safe
TSA employees, who ensure that air travel is safe, are working without pay. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/Reuters President Trump closed the US government over a fabricated border crisis, and in doing so has sparked a real national security emergency. By shutting down the government, Trump has disabled America’s defenses against threats to national security. Trump decided to shut down the government over the claim that America needs a wall to deal with a crisis at the border with Mexico.
Music festivals will have to be licensed in NSW following drug deaths
NSW has announced a new regime for music festivals that will force organisers to apply for a licence and introduce ‘chill-out zones’ staffed with medics. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Music festivals will have to be licensed in New South Wales under new regulations following a string of tragedies.
Trump proposes wall-for-DACA in bid to end U.S. government shutdown
1 / 3 U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on border security and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2019.
Meghalaya mine tragedy: Navy divers search for detected body
Shillong, Jan 19 (IANS) The Navy divers were on Saturday searching for the body of an unidentified miner in a 370-feet flooded coal mine in Meghalayaa's East Jaintia Hills district, an official said. "The Indian Navy is trying to pull the dead body by underwater remotely operated vehicle (UROV). Though photographs were captured but integration was not possible," a rescue operations Spokesperson Reginald Susngi said.
Saudi Crown Prince must be 'dealt with' to improve ties: US senator
Ankara, Jan 19 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become an obstacle in improving the US-Saudi ties and must be "dealt with", US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, said here on Saturday.
Punjab Police busts Army recruitment scam
Chandigarh, Jan 19 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Saturday arrested five people in Ropar district for their alleged involvement in a state-wide Army recruitment scam. An official spokesperson said the police recovered 29 Aadhaar cards, fake document sets of 48 individuals and Rs eight lakh from their possession. Sixty-eight attestation and official stamps were also recovered.
Fake currency valued at Rs 13,000 recovered in UP
Ghaziabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Police here have arrested a person accused of circulating counterfeit currency and recovered fake currency valued at about 13,000 from his possession. Police nabbed the accused -- Vinod alias Vijay Kumar -- on Friday night near Buddh Bazar area and recovered 24 new Rs 500 counterfeit notes, two of new Rs 100 notes and six notes of Rs 10. The accused has been produced before a court and efforts are underway to nab the main culprit on whose behest Vinod was working.
Pope puts Sistine choir under aide's eye after scandal
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has put a close aide in charge of the Sistine Chapel Choir following a funding scandal. The Vatican said Saturday that the all-male ensemble, believed to be the world's oldest choir, would be under the responsibility of Monsignor Guido Marini, who assists Francis during church ceremonies. Francis named another monsignor, Guido Pozzo, to handle the choir's finances.
ED attaches assets worth Rs 16.40 cr in Zakir Naik case
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth over Rs 16.40 crore in its ongoing investigation against Islamic preacher and televangelist Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, the agency said on Saturday. In a statement, the ED said the attached properties were based in Maharashtra's Mumbai and Pune cities and that the action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Spanish rescuers to start drilling for boy trapped in well
1 / 3 An idle drill (bottom) is seen next to diggers and trucks removing sand at the area where Julen, a Spanish two-year-old boy fell into a deep well six days ago when the family was taking a stroll through a private estate, in Totalan, southern Spain, January 19, 2019.
Crystal Palace football club offers rough sleepers a refuge
People using the shelter will be offered a hot dinner, camp bed, breakfast and washing facilities. Photograph: Crystal Palace Football Club/PA Crystal Palace has offered rough sleepers a room inside their stadium to spend the night, prompting a local councillor to call on other Premier League football clubs to follow their lead.
21 killed in Mexico pipeline explosion
Mexico City, Jan 19 (IANS) At least 21 people have been killed and 71 others injured in an oil pipeline explosion in central Mexico, authorities said. It is believed the blast occurred after the pipeline was ruptured by suspected oil thieves in the town of Tlahuelilpan, in Hidalgo state, on Friday night, the BBC reported. According to officials, dozens of people were scrambling around the ruptured pipeline to fill up containers when fire broke out.
21 killed in Mexico pipeline explosion
Mexico City, Jan 19 (IANS) At least 21 people have been killed and 71 others injured in an oil pipeline explosion in central Mexico, authorities said. It is believed the blast occurred after the pipeline was ruptured by suspected oil thieves in the town of Tlahuelilpan, in Hidalgo state, on Friday night, the BBC reported. According to officials, dozens of people were scrambling around the ruptured pipeline to fill up containers when fire broke out.
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