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Icy weather and multiple mechanical issues turned an American Airlines flight that was supposed to last for less than an hour into a nine-hour nightmare - before the plane even left the ground . American Airlines flight 382 was supposed to leave Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 1.45 pm on Friday for Oklahoma City , but did n't take off until 10.48 pm . The plane was originally grounded because it was being de-iced , a process that took five hours because of heavy snow . But just as the plane reached the end of the runway and passengers thought they were finally getting in the air , it was revealed there was a mechanical issue with the aircraft . Icy weather and multiple mechanical issues grounded American Airlines flight 382 in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for over nine hours . Passenger Brandon Sullivan tweeted from the scene and said the weather was slowing things down at the airport . Sullivan also tweeted a photograph of flight attendants taking care of a sick passenger and wrote that people were ` becoming ill ' after being stuck in the plane for over seven hours . Passenger Ryan Eccles told Daily Mail Online the plane had problem after problem . ` It was frustrating due to just the number of things that were going wrong , ' he said . ` We had to wait in line to de-ice , wait for take off clearance , then we had a pressure indicator issue and had to return to the gate , and wait for a gate . ' ` Then our parking assist was broken , so then we had to wait for maintenance and start the whole process again . ' Passenger Brandon Sullivan told ABC News the scene on the plane ` got a little chaotic ' as people started raiding the liquor fridge and pulling out drinks . The plane had to be de-iced , a process that was delayed because of heavy snow , and then it was revealed the plane had a pressure indicator issue and a broken parking assist . Just as the plane reached the end of the runway and passengers thought they were finally getting in the air , it was revealed there was a mechanical issue with the aircraft . Eccles said the captain told the plane he had instructed the flight attendants to provide everyone with whatever they wanted to drink . Sullivan tweeted that tempers were ` raging ' after nearly six hours on the plane , and that adults were ` kicking each other 's seats and shouting ' expletives . He also tweeted a photograph of flight attendants taking care of a sick passenger and wrote that people were ` becoming ill ' after being stuck in the plane for over seven hours . Eccles said he also saw a couple of people feeling unwell , and that the crew was attentive and took good care of them . Despite the long hours and the snacks running out fast , Eccles said things went ` pretty well ' and that after awhile he was actually having ' a pretty good time ' with the passengers near him . He credits the flight attendants for making the ordeal a little smoother and said they even volunteered to extend their hours so that the plane could still fly . Passenger Sullivan described the frustration inside the aircraft . He also said the plane got a ` little chaotic ' as people started raiding the liquor cabinet . After eight hours the attendants were up against their daily limit , but no replacement crew was available . Passengers were given two chances to leave the plane for good , and one chance to leave in order to get something to eat . A diabetic man was also given a second opportunity to leave the plane and pick up food . American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller apologized for the incident and said ` extreme weather impacting north Texas ' had made for a ` challenging day ' at the Dallas airport . ` The safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority , ' he said . According to the airline , the nine-hour delay did not violate the Department of Transportation 's three-hour limit because the plane was not actually held on the tarmac . ABC News aviation consultant Stephen Ganyard said de-icing a plane is extremely important , because any ice on the wing could challenge it 's ability to fly . But Ganyard noted that the weather had been bad ` for days ' in Dallas . ` This was not a surprise to American , ' he said . ` They should have been better prepared . | American Airlines Flight 382 was supposed to leave Dallas airport at 1.45 pm for Oklahoma City . But did n't take off until 10.48 pm because of icy weather and issues with both the plane 's pressure indicator and the parking assist . One passenger said tempers were ` raging ' after six hours and that people were shouting expletives at each other . Another passenger said flight attendants volunteered to work extra hours after meeting their daily limit so that the plane could fly . 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The tributes to Leonard Nimoy , who passed away Friday from complications due to lung disease , are pouring in , including from where man once had never gone before . Colonel Terry Virts tweeted a photo of himself holding up the Vulcan salute over the window of the International Space Station on Saturday to mark Nimoy 's passing . Posted without a caption , Virts makes a spread V with his hand , a gesture popularized by the character Spock on Star Trek , which was often accompanies by the phrase ` Live long and prosper . ' Scroll down for video . LLAP : Colonel Terry Virts posted a photo of the Vulcan salute over a window of the International Space Station overlooking Earth . As a NASA astronaut , Virts has piloted the space shuttle Endeavor and currently serves as commander of Expedition 43 aboard the International Space Station . Back on Earth , a small memorial to the actor , who became one of the most recognizable faces on the original Star Trek series , appeared at his star on Hollywood 's Walk of Fame . Trekkies left flowers , notes and even a photo of Nimoy with co-star William Shatner , who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy 's Spock . Fellow cast members , including Shatner and Jonathan Frakes , who played Commander William T Riker on ` Star Trek : The Next Generation , ' left online condolences . Last journey : Nimoy , who passed away Friday , was sent off by fans and colleagues , who were grateful for how he touched their lives . ' #LLAP RIP to the best First Officer , ' Frakes tweeted on Friday , using the abbreviation for ` Live Long and Prosper , ' a popular phrase associated with the show that started with Nimoy 's character . Actor Zachary Quinto , who played the half-human , half-Vulcan character on the Star Trek reboot , posted Nimoy 's photo to his Instagram . ` my heart is broken . i love you profoundly my dear friend . and i will miss you everyday . may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest , ' the caption read . | Colonel Terry Virts tweeted a photo of the Vulcan salute from the ISS . | [[167, 305], [560, 684]] |
A Massachusetts woman is tackling the overwhelming amount of snow in her town by shoveling sidewalks to make them accessible for all -- and she 's doing it all from her wheelchair . Crystal Evans , 33 , of Braintree suffers from a neuromuscular disease , but that has n't stopped her from starting a business or a family , and it is n't stopping her from getting around Braintree , a city just 10 miles from Boston , which has seen more than 100 inches of snow this winter . Evans , a mother who runs a business from home making party supplies , told the Patriot Ledger that she was stuck in her home for three weeks because of the snow and could n't get to the post office to mail packages to her customers . So , she took matters into her own hands . Tackling The Snow : Crystal Evans , 33 , is tackling Massachusett 's overwhelming amount of snow by shoveling sidewalks , making them accessible for all in her town -- and she 's doing it all from her wheelchair . Ca n't Be Stopped : Evans , 33 , of Braintree suffers from a neuromuscular disease , but that has n't stopped her from starting a business or a family , and it is n't stopping her from getting around Braintree . ' I realized I could put the shovel between my wheelchair and footrest and just go with it , and it plows it , ' she said . ` I 'm working to keep the sidewalks successful all winter . ' Since January , Evans has spent more than 100 hours shoveling , making Braintree 's sidewalks passable with piles of snow as high as her head , AOL reports . However , Evans ' efforts are n't just about her . She said there are mothers carrying infants on the icy sidewalks and elderly citizens who live in the area . The Ledger reports that Evans often spends five hours in one day shoveling and even comes out during snowstorms to break down icy paths . Braintree is expected to get three to six inches of snow through Monday , according to AccuWeather . She puts up signs once a sidewalk is clear letting everyone know the path is now an ` accessible shoveled sidewalk . ' Her efforts have not gone unnoticed , her actions have inspired others to help out . Evans said people who drive by and see her working stop to help and once , one man even went and got a snow blower . Hours : Since January , Evans has spent more than 100 hours shoveling making Braintree 's sidewalks passable with piles of snow as high as her head . Evans said she has supplied shovels for the many volunteers who have stopped to help her and she has reached out for more volunteers on several of Braintree 's Facebook pages . ` Some help for a couple minutes ; one kid came for three hours . We got a lot done , ' she told the Ledger . Evans is part of a movement to change the nation 's handicap symbol from a person in a wheelchair to someone in action , boldly taking charge , according to AOL . ` There is so much stigma of what people believe a disabled person is , they do n't expect us to be working . They do n't expect us to be out in the community , ' Evans said . In a letter to the Ledger , Evans wrote that , in the face of excessive snowfall in the area , she hopes people choose to ` stop complaining and take to their shovels . ' ` Ensuring accessibility to our cities and towns is our responsibility , ' she said . Boston : Here , a man shovels snow off of his car in South Boston , the city has seen more than 100 inches of snow this winter . | Crystal Evans , 33 , has spent more than 100 hours since January shoveling the snow-covered sidewalks of Braintree , MA . Evans said she was stuck in her house for two weeks due to the snow and decided to take matters into her own hands . Her efforts have inspired others to help , volunteers help to shovel the sidewalks alongside Evans and one man even once brought a snow blower . | [[0, 100], [753, 770], [794, 872], [1366, 1379], [1382, 1427], [2266, 2313], [2289, 2320], [2294, 2393], [715, 752], [0, 100], [753, 770], [794, 872], [2080, 2126], [2195, 2199], [2202, 2209], [2224, 2243], [2430, 2453], [2458, 2482]] |
More than 250 protesters rallied against Ukip in Margate today as the party 's conference came to a close . Thanet Stand Up To UKIP outnumbered about 50 party supporters who were in the seaside town for the annual two-day spring conference . Scuffles led to one woman being arrested on suspicion of common assault , however it is not clear whether she was a protester or a supporter of the party . Protesters clashed Margate as an estimated 250 people rallied against Ukip , with one woman arrested on suspicion of common assault . Anti-Ukip demonstrators from Thanet Stand Up To UKIP outnumbered about 50 party supporters who were in the seaside town for the annual two-day conference . Scores of protesters could be seen marching along the seafront carrying placards and banners earlier this afternoon . A Kent Police spokeswoman said all protest groups were co-operating with police . ` There have been some very minor verbal exchanges , ' she said . ` No-one has been injured and the protest has generally been conducted peacefully . ` Officers remain in the local area to reassure the public and to respond to any incidents if required . ' Inside the conference , former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney received a standing ovation after delivering an emotional speech . Inside the conference , former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney received a standing ovation after delivering an emotional speech about transgender issues . Delegates gathered inside the conference to listen to Ms Maloney , who was praised by Nigel Farage . Ms Maloney was close to tears as she read a moving poem about a transsexual who committed suicide at the annual meeting in Margate , Kent . The longtime Ukip supporter was also praised by Nigel Farage as proof that his party was ` open to everyone ' . Ms Maloney started her speech by apologising for homophobic comments she made while standing to become London Mayor in 2004 . At the time , the high-profile promoter said she would not campaign in Camden because there were ` too many gays ' . ' I made a terrible mistake in 2004 when I made a derogatory remark about the gay community , and to them I apologise . | More than 250 protesters rally outside the Ukip conference in Margate . Around 50 party supporters were outnumbered by the demonstrators . They were seen marching along the seafront in Kent town earlier today . One woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault . | [[0, 107], [398, 451], [428, 472], [688, 708], [723, 750], [781, 805], [108, 169], [108, 241], [150, 169], [174, 241], [532, 687], [603, 622], [627, 687], [688, 780], [688, 708], [723, 750], [781, 805], [738, 805], [255, 313], [480, 531]] |
The extraordinary extent of King Edward VIII 's flirtation with Hitler and the determined efforts by the post-war British establishment to bury the evidence has been uncovered in a new book by the biographer of Princess Diana . Author Andrew Morton says he spent years working through Nazi files to demonstrate Edward 's true sympathy with the Fuhrer - to the extent that Hitler planned to install Edward as a puppet king on the British throne . Fearing the files were ` an unexploded bomb ' which could bring down the House of Windsor , prominent figures including King George VI , Winston Churchill and even Allied Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower had demanded that all evidence of Edward 's dealings with the Nazis be destroyed . Scroll down for video . A sensational new book claims that Adolf Hitler , right , wanted to install the Duke of Windsor , left , as a Nazi puppet if his forces were able to crush British resistance during World War II . The book claims that the Duke , center , was angered at being forced to abdicate the throne in 1936 because he wanted to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson , left , and was willing to work with Adolf Hitler , right . The Duke of Windsor , right , viewed Winston Churchill , left , as a war-monger and wanted peace with Germany . According to an extract of the Seventeen Carnations - The Windsors , The Nazis and the Cover-Up published in the print edition of The Mail on Sunday , his disloyalty knew no boundaries . Edward - or the Duke of Windsor as he became known after the abdication - thought his brother , the King , was ` utterly stupid , that the Queen was an ` intriguer ' and that Churchill was a ` war monger ' . Only the continued heavy bombing of British cities , he believed , would bring the country to the negotiating table with Germany . As to Hitler himself , the duke thought he was ` a very great man ' and that it would be ` a tragic thing for the world ' if the Fuhrer were overthrown . Morton says the crucial documents in what became known as the Windsor Files were originally contained on microfilm , hidden in a battered metal canister and buried in a remote German woodland . They were recovered by Allied soldiers , dubbed ` the Documents Men ' days after the end of the fighting in 1945 , and despite the best efforts of the British establishment , to suppress them , copies still survive . Morton , who also had access to previously unpublished letters and historical documents , reveals how deeply Edward had felt ostracised and humiliated in the wake of his abdication in 1936 , and had become dangerously outspoken in his criticism of Churchill and the war effort . Military leaders had serious concerns about the Duke of Windsor , right , and his wife Wallis Simpson , left . The couple , pictured , married at a private ceremony on June 3 , 1937 in France and honeymooned in Germany . The Duke , pictured here making his abdication speech , believed Britain could be bombed to submission . Before his abdication , Edward had gone so far as to send Hitler a telegram wishing him ` happiness and welfare ' for his 47th birthday , a month after the dictator occupied the Rhineland in March 1936 . The duke spent his honeymoon in Austria before the war and visited Germany in October 1937 as Hitler 's honoured guest . When he accepted an invitation to take a 12-day visit to the Fatherland . in October 1937 , he controversially gave a Nazi salute to Hitler and other leaders at Berchtesgaden , Fuhrer 's mountain retreat . Morton 's book reports that , encouraged by Edward 's unguarded private utterances , the Germans promised to protect his rented houses and their contents in Paris and Cannes , and hatched a sinister plot to entice the Duke and Duchess to stay in Spain while they invaded and conquered Britain . The Duke would return home as the Fuhrer 's puppet king . Before Edward 's abdication , Hitler had tried to marry him to a young German princess . When that failed , says the book , but he then flooded London with a slew of Nazi supporting aristocrats who were ordered to find out what their Royal cousins were thinking . Wallis Simpson , too , came under suspicion from the British authorities , says the author . It was thought she had conducted an affair with Nazi diplomat Ernst von Ribbentrop , who had sent her seventeen carnations daily , one for each night they had spent together - hence the title of the book . Some even suspected that Wallis was a Nazi spy . Despite concerns , the Duke of Windsor made trips to the War Office , pictured , during the conflict . By September 1939 , Edward and Wallis had been packed off by the British government to France . Morton writes that there is strong circumstantial evidence that loose table talk from the Duke made its made its way from Paris back to Berlin and influenced Hitler 's military strategy . When the former king was ordered to move to Spain , Hitler is said to have offered the former royals a small fortune and a palace in Ronda , in southern Spain , if they would stay there for the duration of the war . Edward was so tempted by the offer he telegraphed Churchill to ask if there was any need for a prompt return to London . Churchill promptly ordered that he be moved to Portugal . Morton says the Nazis were so sympathetic to Edward , they regarded him as a virtual prisoner of the British secret services who longed to escape and join them . German diplomats believed the Duke was ` the only Englishman with whom Hitler would negotiate any peace terms , the logical director of England 's destiny after the war . ' 17 Carnations by Andrew Morton is published by Michael O'Mara , priced # 20.00 . Pre-order your copy at www.mailbookshop.co.uk , p & p is free for a limited time only . | The Duke of Windsor was willing to deal with Hitler to win back his throne . Revelations according to an extract of Andrew Morton 's new book , published in the print edition of the Mail on Sunday . The Nazi leader would put the Duke back on the Throne as a puppet king . However , details of the secret deal were ordered destroyed after the war . Now , after more than 70 years , fresh evidence of this betrayal has surfaced . | [[1129, 1176], [1289, 1382], [1372, 1437], [263, 445], [760, 933], [3811, 3868], [101, 156], [538, 735]] |
BBC political editor Nick Robinson is fighting a rare form of cancer , it emerged last night . The 51-year-old has been diagnosed with a bronchial carcinoid tumour and will undergo lifesaving surgery to have it removed . Located in the lungs ' larger tubes , they are usually slow-growing . But they can spread and trigger cancer elsewhere in the body , becoming fatal . BBC political editor Nick Robinson has been diagnosed with a bronchial carcinoid tumour and will undergo lifesaving surgery to have it removed . In a statement , Mr Robinson 's agent said the broadcaster would be ` taking a short time off work over the next few weeks ' . ` His doctors are aiming to get him back at work in plenty of time to cover the Election campaign proper , ' she added . ` He and his family have asked that they now have the space and privacy he needs in order to rest and recover fully before returning to work . ' Prime Minister David Cameron sent Mr Robinson a message of goodwill , tweeting : ` Sorry to hear you 'll be off for a few weeks . I wish you well -- and a speedy return before the General Election . ' And a BBC spokesman said : ` Everyone at the BBC wishes Nick a speedy recovery . ' Last night Mr Robinson tweeted : ` Thank you for the many kind and generous messages . Here 's hoping to be back reporting the news soon . ' Bronchial carcinoid tumours are different from ` normal ' lung cancer , which forms among the cells that line the lung . Carcinoid tumours are actually cancers of tissues that produce hormones and send messages , called the neuroendocrine system . Prime Minister David Cameron sent Mr Robinson a message of goodwill on Twitter and wishing him a speedy recovery . The Prime Minister tweeted : ` Sorry to hear you 'll be off for a few weeks . I wish you well -- and a speedy return before the General Election ' They can occur in numerous organs . Two-thirds appear in the digestive tract , a quarter in the lungs , and others in the pancreas , kidney , ovary and testes , according to Cancer Research UK . Dr Keith Prowse , medical adviser to the British Lung Foundation , said while bronchial carcinoid tumours were malignant , they tended to be less aggressive than other forms . He said : ` I 've had ten or a dozen patients who have had it removed successfully and are still around , some of them older than I am . The majority are cured by surgery . ` It 's often possible to remove the tumours completely , because they tend to grow inside the air passage rather than into the lung . ' About 70 per cent of patients live at least five years after being diagnosed , he added . But he said if they did spread , they tended to be fairly resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy . Most people with bronchial carcinoid tumours are diagnosed after the age of 60 , although they can have existed for years without any symptoms . Mr Robinson has been the Corporation 's political editor since 2005 , when he was poached from ITN . His illness follows that of his BBC predecessor , Andrew Marr , who suffered a stroke in January 2013 at the age of 53 . After lengthy rehabilitation Mr Marr has made a good recovery . | Agent says Mr Robinson is suffering from bronchial carcinoid tumour . He will have surgery to remove slow-growing tumour from his lung . Mr Robinson hopes to be back at work in time to cover the election . | [[95, 163], [371, 458], [371, 405], [452, 515], [95, 110], [157, 220], [371, 405], [452, 515], [643, 747], [1280, 1331]] |
A driver had to be rescued after getting his car stuck in the mud - and then could only watch as the tide came in and swamped it . Stephen Cooper , 34 , had driven his car along the beach at Weston Shore in Southampton , Hants , when it got stuck at 4.30 pm yesterday . Mr Cooper , 34 , from Eastleigh , Hants , was looking for a spot to fish when his 20-year-old Mitsubishi Pajero fell in a hole on the shingle beach . Submerged : The 4x4 sunk on the shingle beach before the tide came in and quickly swallowed the vehicle , causing extensive damage . Off road : Driver Stephen Cooper had been looking for a spot to fish when his Mitsubishi Pajero became stuck in a hole on a beach in Southampton and the tide came in . As the tide came in , he was taken to safety by Hill Head Coastguard and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service but the car was left in the water . The self employed plasterer said around # 1,500 worth of damage was done to the vehicle . People came from as far away from Portsmouth to help - once the tide went out at 10.30 pm - six hours later , despite advice from the Coastguard . Stephen said : ` I 'm angry and upset that it happened . ' I phoned up a guy I know who said he would come and help and then loads of other people said they were on their way . ` It 's brilliant that everyone came to help . ' To the rescue : Another 4x4 is used to tow the Mitsubishi out of the water after it became stuck on a Southampton beach and the tide came in . Five vehicles arrived at the shore to try to drag the car to safety but Solent Coastguard said only professional recovery teams should rescue a car from the water . A spokesman said : ` We would be concerned for the safety of any persons in or entering the water and we would urge anyone who sees a vehicle going into the water to dial 999 and ask for the coastguard . ` We would urge anyone thinking of attempting to recover their vehicle from the water to seek professional recovery and not attempt to enter the water . ' | Driver went on the shingle beach looking for a fishing spot . He was rescued after the 4x4 car got stuck in a hole . Firefighters could not get to Mitsubishi Pajero before the tide came in . Car was eventually towed after seawater caused # 1,500 damage . | [[131, 145], [153, 203], [270, 301], [312, 342], [562, 621], [0, 65], [607, 720], [1451, 1469], [420, 429], [526, 552], [864, 931], [864, 881], [897, 953]] |
Two coastguard patrol boats blasted each other with water cannon as tensions escalated over the ownership of a tiny group of rocky islands in the South China Sea . The Japanese vessel opened fire on its Taiwanese rival as the ship encroached on the disputed land - which is also claimed by China - earlier today . In a bid to repel the approaching flotilla , they opened fire with their powerful water arsenal . But the Taiwanese boats fired back with their own spray guns sparking a ferocious water fight . Super soakers at dawn : The Japanese coastguard -LRB- top -RRB- exchanges fire with a Taiwanese counterpart -LRB- bottom -RRB- in a ferocious water fight . In the end , the might of Japan proved too strong for their Taiwanese counterparts , who eventually turned on their tails and headed home . It was the latest confrontation over the uninhabited islands Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China . China , Japan and Taiwan all claim the islands , but they are administered by Tokyo , since the Japanese government bought them from private owners two weeks ago . When coastguards attack : A Japan Coast Guard vessel -LRB- right -RRB- sprays water against Taiwanese fishing boats , while a Taiwanese coast guard ship -LRB- left -RRB- also sprays water . The cause of strife : Uotsuri island , a part of the disputed islands in the East China Sea , can be seen on the horizon as Japanese and Taiwanese ships battle . The move , which infuriated Beijing , . was intended by Japan 's government to fend off what it feared would be . seen as an even more provocative plan by the nationalist governor of . Tokyo to buy and build facilities on the islands . In response , China sent six surveillance ships to the area , which contains potentially large gas reserves . There were scenes of violent disorder as anti-Japan protests erupted in China . Japanese . factories were forced to temporarily close in China and expatriate . workers advised to stay indoors after angry demonstrations spilled on to . the streets . Stand off : An aerial view shows a Japan Coast Guard patrol ship -LRB- centre -RRB- spraying water at a fishing boat from Taiwan as Taiwan 's Coast Guard vessel -LRB- top -RRB- sprays water back . Cat and mouse : It was the latest confrontation over the uninhabited islands Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China . There were . violent attacks on well-known Japanese businesses in China , such as . car-makers Toyota and Honda , in the country 's worst outbreak of . anti-Japan sentiment in decades . Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Chikao Kawai , flanked by their aides , held a meeting on the dispute on Tuesday at China 's Foreign Ministry . While both governments appeared publicly to be seeking to calm tensions , gamesmanship around the islands continues . Diplomatic tensions : Around 40 Taiwanese fishing boats were joined by 12 Taiwanese government patrol boats in approaching the islands , and some of them violated Japanese territorial waters , Japanese coastguard officials said . A Japanese Coast Guard helicopter flies near the disputed East China as the ships fight below . The islands contains potentially large gas reserves . In today 's confrontation , around 40 . Taiwanese fishing boats were joined by 12 Taiwanese government patrol . boats in approaching the islands , and some of them violated Japanese . territorial waters , Japanese coastguard officials said . After water cannon were fired on both sides , the Taiwanese boats left Japanese waters , they said . Taiwan 's government-owned Central News Agency said 75 Taiwanese fishing boats , escorted by coast guard ships , entered waters surrounding the islands to assert Taiwan 's sovereignty over the disputed territory . Hard fought : China , Japan and Taiwan all claim the islands , but they are administered by Tokyo , since the Japanese government bought them from private owners two weeks ago . Relations between the two countries deteriorated sharply after Japan bought the islands , which are called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China . The arrival of Taiwan vessels in the . area could complicate the potentially fraught game of cat-and-mouse . being played near the islands , where mainland China has launched an . effort to assert sovereignty by sending government ships into the . disputed waters . China sent its first aircraft carrier into formal service today amid a tense maritime dispute with Japan , a show of naval force that could worry its neighbours . China 's Ministry of Defence said the newly named Liaoning aircraft carrier would ` raise the overall operational strength of the Chinese navy ' and help Beijing to ` effectively protect national sovereignty , security and development interests ' . In fact , the aircraft carrier , refitted from a ship bought from Ukraine , will have a limited role , mostly for training and testing ahead of the possible launch of China 's first domestically built carriers after 2015 , analysts say . But China cast the formal handing over of the carrier to its navy as a triumphant show of national strength - at a time of bitter tensions with neighbouring Japan over islands claimed by both sides . ` China will never tolerate any bilateral actions by Japan that harm Chinese territorial sovereignty , ' Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun said on Tuesday . ` Japan must banish illusions , undertake searching reflection and use concrete actions to amend its errors , returning to the consensus and understandings reached between our two countries ' leaders . ' Chinese boats have also briefly . entered the waters around the islands , but Japanese coast guard vessels . did n't fire water cannon at them . A . coast guard official said Chinese vessels usually exit the Japanese . waters more quickly after verbal warnings , without forcing Japanese . patrol ships to take physical action . The . Taiwan fishing group said their boats would sail around the islands to . reassert their right to fish there and did not rule out trying to land . on the rocky isles . Taiwan Defence Minister Kao Hua-chu told parliament that the military was ready for any contingency , but did not elaborate . Taiwan . has traditionally had friendly ties with Japan , but the two countries . have long squabbled over fishing rights in the area . Beijing deems . Taiwan to be an illegitimate breakaway province , and the two sides both . argue they have inherited China 's historic sovereignty over the islands , . which are near rich fishing grounds and potentially huge oil and gas . reserves . The latest . flare-up in tensions over the islands comes at a time when both China . and Japan confront domestic political pressures . Japanese Prime Minister . Yoshihiko Noda 's government faces an election in months , adding . pressure on him not to look weak on China . China 's . Communist Party is preoccupied with a leadership turnover , with . President Hu Jintao due to step down as party leader at a congress that . could open as soon as next month . Noda . leaves for New York on Monday to take part in the annual gathering of . the U.N. General Assembly , and attention will focus on whether he refers . to the dispute . Worries are . simmering that the row could hurt the economic ties that closely bind . China and Japan . China is Japan 's largest trading partner . In 2011 , . their bilateral trade grew 14.3 percent in value to a record $ 345 . billion . Tokyo 's Nikkei . China 50 index , composed of stocks of Japanese companies with . significant exposure to the world 's second-largest economy , shed about . 1.3 percent on concerns over the dispute . Bank . of America Merrill Lynch said Japanese car manufacturers saw a 90 . percent drop in showroom traffic and a 60 percent fall in sales in the . southern Chinese province of Guangdong , the largest market for Japanese . brands , since the beginning of the anti-Japan protests . | It was the latest confrontation over the uninhabited islands Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China . China , Japan and Taiwan all claim the islands , but they are administered by Tokyo , since the Japanese government bought them from private owners two weeks ago . China unveils its first aircraft carrier in defiant move against Japan . | [[0, 163], [68, 163], [245, 264], [271, 313], [804, 903], [2228, 2327], [4000, 4082], [245, 305], [245, 264], [271, 313], [904, 909], [912, 950], [953, 987], [990, 1008], [996, 1067], [3773, 3819], [3822, 3856], [3859, 3877], [3865, 3936], [4000, 4082], [5167, 5198], [4349, 4453]] |
More than a dozen and a half stolen Italian artifacts , some of them more than 2,000 years old , have been seized by federal investigators and returned to their place of origin . The treasure trove included three frescoes dating back to 63-79AD and a dog statute from 4th century BC that were recovered from the Del Mar mansion of Madeleine Pickens , the ex-wife of oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens . The priceless artworks reportedly had been in the possession of Madeleine Pickens ' previous husband , billionaire Allen Paulson . Precious loot : Three Roman frescos and a dog-figure askos recovered from a private art collection in Del Mar are among 19 cultural treasures that are being returned to the Italian government this week . Cultural treasures : The cache of looted rare goods includes fifth century Greek pottery and items dating back to 300 to 460 BC . Pricelsss : The frescoes and the canine figurine once belonged to a Roman senator living near Pompeii some 500 years before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD . Officials with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement 's Homeland Security Investigations said Pickens did not know anything about the provenance of ancient artifacts , which were discovered under a blanket in the garage of the San Diego-area home in July 2012 . The frescoes and the canine figurine once belonged to a Roman senator living near Pompeii before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD , reported KGTV . The artworks were excavated in the early 1900s and were then stolen from a secure warehouse located near Naples in 1997 . Allen Paulson , an aviation businessman , died from cancer in 2000 at age 78 , about two years after the artworks were stolen . All 19 artifacts recovered by ICE were pilfered from Italy over the last several years , brought illegally into the US and then sold to different collectors . Power couple : The trio of frescoes and the dog figurine were seized in 2012 from the Del Mar , California , home of Madeleine Pickens -LRB- right -RRB- , the former wife of oil magnate T. Boone Pickens -LRB- left -RRB- . The items had been purchased by Pickens ' previous husband , the late billionaire businessman Allen Paulson -LRB- left -RRB- , and the woman said she knew nothing about the provenance of the artifacts . Madeleine Pickens , who divorced her oil magnate husband in 2012 , willingly surrendered the looted artworks , which are now on their way back to Italy along with a 17th century cannon , 5th century Greek pottery and several antique books . ` The cultural and symbolic worth of these Italian treasures far surpasses any monetary value to the Italians , ' said Anthony Scandiffio , deputy special agent in charge of HSI New York . ` HSI remains a committed partner in the effort to ensure that we investigate individuals involved in the illicit trade and objects like these are returned to their rightful owner . ' HSI agents in New York on Wednesday seized six valuable objects , include an ancient Roman marble sarcophagus lid of Sleeping Ariadne nicknamed ` sleeping beauty . ' ` Sleeping beauty ' : ICE agents have seized in New York this ancient Roman marble sarcophagus lid of Sleeping Ariadne . This 17th century cannon was among the 19 artifacts that were stolen from Italy in the past several years . The lid was identified as part of a collection of suspected looted Italian antiquities belonging to a known trafficker who was involved in trafficking archeological items from clandestine excavation sites in Italy . Agents in the San Francisco Bay Area also recovered a pair of stolen Italian books written in Latin dating to the 17th century . The books , ` Stirpium Historiae ' and ` Rariorm Plantarum Historia Anno 1601 , ' were taken from Italy 's Historical National Library of Agriculture and sold to an antiquities dealer in Italy , Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement . The Bay Area buyer willingly surrendered the books to investigators . Eleven investigations nationwide led to the recovery of the antiquities . U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Rome 's force for combating art and antiquities crimes helped Homeland Security Investigations officials in New York , Boston , Baltimore , Miami , San Diego and San Francisco . Reading materials : In this 2014 photo provided by Homeland Security Investigations , two books that federal officials say are stolen Italian books from the 17th century are shown in San Francisco . The book thieves : The books , ` Stirpium Historiae ' and ` Rariorm Plantarum Historia Anno 1601 , ' were taken from Italy 's Historical National Library of Agriculture and sold to an antiquities dealer in Italy . ` This repatriation underscores the strong level of judicial cooperation between the U.S. and Italy , and the great attention that both countries assign to the protection of cultural heritage , ' said Claudio Bisogniero , Italy 's ambassador to the U.S. . The US government has returned more than 7,200 artifacts to 30 countries since 2007 , including paintings from France , Germany , Poland and Austria ; 15th to 18th century manuscripts from Italy and Peru ; and items from China , Cambodia and Iraq , the statement says . | Homeland Security investigators recovered the artifacts from the Dal Mar , Californian , home of Madeleine Pickens in 2012 . The items were linked to her previous husband , late billionaire Allen Paulson , and Pickens said she knew nothing about them . The frescoes and canine figurine once belonged to a Roman senator living near Pompeii . Artworks were excavated in the early 1900s and were then stolen from a guarded warehouse near Naples in 1997 . 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A security breach at cab-hailing service Uber more than nine months ago may . have disclosed the names and driver 's license numbers of about . 50,000 drivers across multiple states , the company said in a statement . In the statement by Katherine Tassi , Uber 's managing counsel of data privacy , posted to Uber 's blog Friday , Tassi said the breach involved current and former Uber drivers . The company has notified attorneys general in states where . those drivers live , including California . ` To date , we have not received any reports of actual misuse . of any information as a result of this incident , ' the company . said . Uber : A security breach at car service Uber more than nine months ago may have disclosed the names and driver 's license numbers of about 50,000 drivers across multiple states . However , the ride-hailing app advised drivers to monitor their credit . reports for fraudulent transactions . Tassi said in the statement that the breach occurred in May 2014 and was discovered in September . Upon discovery discovery of the hack , the company changed database access protocols and began an investigation . An Uber spokesman told the New York Post that the company waited so long -- more than five months -- to disclose the hack because an investigation was being conducted . The spokesman declined to elaborate . A cybersecurity expert for risk consulting firm Kroll told the Los Angeles Times that having access to a driver 's name and license number may not be enough for identity theft , but if used along with other personal information -- like a birth date or credit card number -- it could pose a threat . Breach : The company said in a statement that the breach was discovered in September 2014 , but the actual hack occurred about four months earlier -LRB- stock image -RRB- . Of the 50,000 drivers that may have been affected , approximately 21,000 are based in California , the LA Times reports . The company said a ` one-time unauthorized access ' occurred by a third party in the breach and the company filed a ` John Doe ' lawsuit in a federal court in San Francisco on Friday against the unnamed individual . The lawsuit could be used to help uncover the hacker 's identity . As well as advising drivers to monitor their credit reports , the company is offering those affected a one-year free membership in an identity protection service . India : Uber 's ongoing legal battles in India have sparked protests against the company by those seeking to ban the ride-hailing app in the country . The company has raised more than $ 4 billion from prominent . venture capital firms such as Benchmark and Google Ventures , . valuing Uber at $ 40 billion and making it the most valuable . startup in the United States . However , the multi-billion dollar company has come under much fire recently with allegations that company officials accessed the information of passengers improperly . Also , its ongoing legal battles in India have sparked protests against the company by those seeking to ban the ride-hailing app in the country . | A security breach at Uber may have disclosed the names and driver 's license numbers of about 50,000 drivers across multiple states . The company discovered the breach in September 2014 , patched up the hole in its security , and waited five months to disclose that the hack occurred . The company has offered those affected a one-year membership in an identity protection service . | [[0, 77], [78, 143], [638, 642], [645, 816], [1823, 1841], [1847, 1869], [0, 77], [928, 1026], [961, 971], [988, 1026], [1027, 1063], [1066, 1111], [1141, 1273], [1656, 1736], [2287, 2388]] |
Studio 10 host Sarah Harris and her husband Tom Ward have purchased a luxurious four-bedroom home on the affluent north shore of Sydney . The couple paid $ 2,175,000 for the stunning property in Cremorne , $ 75,000 above the reserve . The totally renovated house was sold amid a flurry of auctions on Saturday - dubbed Super Saturday - which saw a record 800 properties go under the hammer , reports Domain . The yard of the Cremorne property , which Studio 10 host Sarah Harris and her husband Tom Ward purchased on Saturday . After marrying last July , Harris and Ward have been vocal about hoping to start a family , which this spacious abode should be ideal for . Harris , who hosts the Channel Ten morning program , as well as being poised to present new reality series Shark Tank . The totally renovated house was sold amid a flurry of auctions on Saturday , which saw a record 800 properties go under the Hammer . The couple beat five other registered bidders . After marrying last July , Harris and Ward have been vocal about hoping to start a family . The architecturally designed home is built to maximize natural light and leafy views of nearby Grasmere Reserve . This tranquil backdrop can be seen from the large sun-drenched deck used for entertaining and dining . All four bedrooms offer built-in wardrobes and high ceilings , while two offer balconies . The main bedroom balcony overlooks the reserve . The architecturally designed home is built to maximize natural light and leafy views of nearby Grasmere Reserve . The tranquil backdrop of the reserve can be seen from the large sun-drenched deck used for entertaining and dining . The open plan layout of the living room offers an abundance of natural light . The 33-year-old presenter tied the knot with IT specialist Tom Ward in July.Though they 're now based in North Sydney , Harris grew up on the other side of the city . The bubbly blonde grew up in Sydney 's western suburbs , in a housing commission home in Mount Druitt , the eldest daughter of a single mother who gave birth just one week after her 18th birthday . As well as hosting the Channel Ten morning program , she is poised to present new reality series Shark Tank , which puts inventors in front of potential monied investors . In December , Harris spoke to news.com.au about her newfound longing for motherhood . ' I always thought I 'd like kids one day , but it has become quite primal . It 's almost like my ovaries are aching for a child , ' Harris said . ' I always had this small fear when it comes to babies , thinking about my career and juggling taking time off . ' But Harris revealed she is now assured she can make it work . The 33-year-old presenter , pictured on her wedding day with with IT specialist Tom Ward on July 19 . This month , Harris revealed a series of knockbacks in the past had left her second guessing her career . ' A few years back , I was told I did n't have a future in presenting and should focus on something else , ' she told news.com.au . But the 33-year-old said these professional hurdles were the very catalyst for where she is now . ` Sometimes it takes not getting what you want to get what you need , ' she said . | Sarah Harris and her husband Tom Ward paid $ 2,175,000 for the property . The architecturally designed home maximizes natural light and leafy views . Harris and Ward have wanted to start a family since tying the knot in July . The totally renovated house was sold amid a record number of auctions . | [[0, 43], [48, 137], [138, 234], [1061, 1174], [1061, 1094], [1104, 1174], [1418, 1531], [1418, 1451], [1461, 1531], [1649, 1727], [528, 617], [555, 570], [600, 667], [969, 1002], [969, 1060], [996, 1011], [1028, 1060], [1728, 1795], [235, 333], [301, 333], [342, 389], [788, 862]] |
On the outside , the metal box looks like an oversized bread container . But what 's inside could save an abandoned newborn 's life . The box is actually a newborn incubator , or baby box , and it could be showing up soon at Indiana hospitals , fire stations , churches and selected nonprofits under legislation that would give mothers in crisis a way to surrender their children safely and anonymously . Indiana could be the first state to allow use of the baby boxes on a broad scale to prevent dangerous abandonments of infants if the bill , which unanimously passed the House this week , clears the state Senate . Republican state Rep. Casey Cox and child-safety advocates say they 're unaware of any other states that have considered the issue at the level Indiana has . Safe haven : Monica Kelsey , firefighter and medic who is president of Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc poses with a prototype of a baby box , where parents could surrender their newborns anonymously . Cox says his bill is a natural progression of the ` safe haven ' laws that exist in all 50 states and the District of Columbia . Those give parents a legal way to surrender newborns at hospitals , police stations and other facilities without fear of prosecution so long as the child has n't been harmed . Many children , however , never make it that far . Dawn Geras , president of the Save the Abandoned Babies Foundation in Chicago , said safe haven laws have resulted in more than 2,800 safe surrenders since 1999 . But more than 1,400 other children have been found illegally abandoned , nearly two-thirds of whom died . Cox said his proposal draws on a centuries-old concept to help ` those children that are left in the woods , those children that are abandoned in dangerous places . ' Baby boxes , known in some countries as baby hatches or angel cradles , originated in medieval times , when convents were equipped with revolving doors known as ` foundling wheels . ' Choice : Parents can leave children at Indiana fire stations where they will be safely placed with new homes . Unwanted infants were placed in compartments in the doors , which were then rotated to get the infant inside . Hundreds of children have been surrendered in modern-day versions in place in Europe and Asia . The devices are even the subject of a new documentary titled ` The Drop Box , ' which chronicles the efforts of a pastor in Seoul , South Korea , to address child abandonment . Supporters contend the boxes can save lives by offering women who ca n't face relinquishing a child in person a safe and anonymous alternative to abandonment or infanticide . But critics say the boxes make it easier to abandon a child without exploring other options and contend they do nothing to address poverty and other societal issues that contribute to unwanted babies . Expect them soon : These boxes could be showing up at hospitals , fire stations , churches and other selected sites under legislation that would give mothers in crisis a way to surrender their children safely . Some baby hatches in China have been so overwhelmed by abandonments in recent years that local officials have restricted their use or closed them . The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has called for a ban on the boxes in Europe and has urged countries to provide family planning and other support to address the root causes of abandonments , according to spokeswoman Elizabeth Throssell . Whether the U.S. is ready for the boxes is a matter of debate . Geras said many parents who surrender their children at safe haven sites need medical care that they wo n't get if they leave the baby in a box . Handing the child to a trained professional also provides an opportunity to determine whether the mother simply needs financial support or other help to develop a parenting plan . ` If you use a baby box , you have stripped away that option , ' Geras said . Do n't abandon baby : Mothers should not abandon their newborns dangerously and can instead leave them in a baby box where they will be safe . ` There 's a lot of things that need to be done to improve safe haven laws throughout the country , but that 's not one of them . ' A better approach , she said , is for states to spend more money to promote their existing laws . Monica Kelsey , a Woodburn , Indiana , firefighter and medic who is president of Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc. , said the boxes are n't meant to circumvent the laws that already exist . Instead , they 're part of a broader approach that includes increasing awareness about the laws and other options available to new mothers in crisis . ` If these boxes are the answer , great , ' she said . ` We 're trying to come at it from all angles . ' Kelsey , who was abandoned in a hospital shortly after her birth because her mother 's pregnancy was the result of rape , suggested the boxes to Cox and has formed a nonprofit that is working with a Fort Wayne , Indiana , company to develop a prototype . Holes to breath : The boxes are safe for children and have holes so that they can breathe properly . It would be about 2 feet long and be equipped with heating or cooling pads and sensors that would set off alarms when the box is opened and again when a weight is detected inside . The boxes also would include a silent alarm that mothers could activate themselves by pushing a button . ` We 're giving her the power to do what 's right , ' Kelsey said . ` We 're hoping that these girls know that once they push that button , their baby will be saved . ' She stressed that the boxes should be viewed as a ` last resort ' and would include a toll-free number staffed 24 hours a day by a counselor who would first ask the caller to surrender the baby to a person . The state health department would regulate the boxes . Cox 's bill , which covers children up to 31 days old , also would create a public registry listing box locations . Kelsey said the bill expands safe haven locations to include churches and established nonprofits that deal with child-welfare issues to ensure that everyone has access . ` We want these locations to be able to accept a child if somebody ... thinks this is the only thing they can do , ' she said . | On the outside , the metal box looks like an oversized bread container but what 's inside could save an abandoned newborn 's life . The box is actually a newborn incubator , or baby box , and it could be showing up soon at Indiana safe havens . | [[0, 14], [17, 72], [77, 133], [134, 187], [4013, 4049]] |
Actors from privileged backgrounds dominate film and television , the chair of BAFTA Anne Morrison -LRB- above -RRB- has claimed . Actors from privileged backgrounds dominate film and television , the chair of BAFTA has claimed . Anne Morrison said more should be done to ensure underprivileged actors can crack the industry . Ms Morrison , the second woman to take the chair post , is particularly concerned that films will start to reflect just one demographic , as ` supremely talented ' students from poorer backgrounds are missing out . Speaking to the Evening Standard , she said : ` We want a truly diverse industry , we want to hear stories from everybody . ` We should celebrate all people who succeed , privileged or not , but we do need to intervene and help those whose talents would otherwise be lost to us . ' The spat over whether the arts world is dominated by privileged people started after a Labour MP criticised the number of posh actors and musicians in Britain . Chris Bryant , shadow minister for the arts , referred specifically to boarding school stars such as singer James Blunt and Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne in his rant . Mr Bryant , who attended the # 20,000-a-year Cheltenham College , said that ` their ilk ' were creating a ` cultural drought ' . The remarks sparked a furious response from Harrow-educated Blunt , who retorted by calling Mr Bryant a ` prejudiced wazzock ' and blamed him for using the ` politics of jealousy ' to win votes . In a letter to the MP , the You 're Beautiful singer said : ' I happened to go to a boarding school . No one helped me at boarding school to get into the music business . ' I bought my first guitar with money I saved from holiday jobs -LRB- sandwich packing ! -RRB- . ' The spat over whether the arts world is dominated by privileged people started after a Labour MP criticised the number of posh actors and musicians in Britain , including Eddie Redmayne -LRB- above with his Oscar trophy -RRB- . Chris Bryant -LRB- left -RRB- , shadow minister for the arts , caused a furious response from Harrow-educated singer James Blunt -LRB- right -RRB- , who called the Labour MP a ` prejudiced wazzock ' But Mr Bryant hit back at the pop star 's online attack and criticised him further for being ` so blooming precious ' . Other actors have since weighed in on the row . Benedict Cumberbatch raised eyebrows when he said that he was considering moving to the US because he was fed up with being ` castigated ' for his public school background . And Laurence Fox , who also attended Harrow , came out in support of Blunt and said : ` It 's a relief to come out . I 'm a posh British man . And proud . ' But Julie Walters , who was awarded a full grant to study at Manchester Polytechnic , said that working-class children were not represented in the industry . ` It 's really sad . I think it means that we 're going to get loads more middle-class drama , ' she told the Guardian Weekend magazine at the end of January . The You 're Beautiful singer reignited the row with Mr Bryant less than a week later on Twitter and told the MP to give people ' a ladder , not a bow and arrow ' Dame Judi Dench -LRB- left -RRB- and Julie Walters -LRB- right -RRB- have also weighed in on the debate , both supporting the idea that not enough is done to get working class actors into the industry . Dame Judi Dench similarly claimed last year that acting had become elitist , citing that young people could not afford to attend drama school or go to the theatre anymore . The Oscar-award winning star , who attended the private Mount School in York where fees cost # 8,700 a year , blamed financial barriers to training for the problem . Ms Morrison 's comments come just a week after the Oscars and at the same time BAFTA launched its annual scholarship scheme . The scheme is described on the BAFTA website as ` scholarships to UK students in need of financial assistance to take a post-graduate course related to a career in film , television or games ' . Students will be awarded # 10,000 so they can take up a course and will also be given a personal mentor and access to BAFTA events throughout the year . | Anne Morrison said more needs to be done to help underprivileged actors . Weighs into ongoing row about whether arts are dominated by posh people . Chris Bryant MP said ` their ilk ' rule in argument with singer James Blunt . | [[230, 326], [230, 243], [269, 301], [0, 63], [131, 194], [846, 894], [909, 984], [1768, 1816], [985, 997], [1031, 1150]] |
Pope Francis today launched a scathing attack on economic injustice and the ` throwaway culture ' of globalisation . Pope Francis has launched a fresh attack on economic injustice , condemning the ` throwaway culture ' of globalisation and calling for new ways of thinking about poverty , welfare , employment and society . In a speech to the association of Italian cooperative movements , he pointed to the ` dizzying rise in unemployment ' and the problems that existing welfare systems had in meeting healthcare needs . For those living ` at the existential margins ' the current social and political system ` seems fatally destined to suffocate hope and increase risks and threats , ' he said . The Argentinian-born pope , who has often criticised orthodox market economics for fostering unfairness and inequality , said people were forced to work long hours , sometimes in the black economy , for a few hundred euros a month because they were seen as easily replaceable . '' You do n't like it ? Go home then . What can you do in a world that works like this ? Because there 's a queue of people looking for work . If you do n't like it , someone else will , ' he said in an unscripted change from the text of his speech . ` It 's hunger , hunger that makes us accept what they give us , ' he said . His remarks have special resonance in Italy , where unemployment , particularly among young people , is running at record levels after years of economic recession . The cooperative movement in Italy , whose roots go back to 19th century workers ' associations , have long had close ties to the Catholic Church , with credit services , agricultural and building co-ops forming an important part of the overall economy . Pope Francis said they could help find new models and methods that could be an alternative model to the ` throw-away culture created by the powers that control the economic and financial policies of the globalised world . ' Perhaps mindful of a wide-ranging corruption scandal linked to some cooperatives in Rome last year , he attacked those who ` prostitute the cooperative name ' . Pope Francis meets a woman and young girl during today 's meeting with the association of Italian cooperative movements . Pope Francis ' remarks had particular resonance in Italy , which is suffering from high levels of unemployment . Pope Francis receives a present from a well-wisher at today 's meeting at the Vatican . But his overall message was that economic rationale had to be secondary to the wider needs of human society . ` When money becomes an idol , it commands the choices of man . And thus it ruins man and condemns him . It makes him a slave , ' he said . ` Money at the service of life can be managed in the right way by cooperatives , on condition that it is a real cooperative where capital does not have command over men but men over capital , ' he said . | Pope Francis launches scathing attack on ` throwaway ' economic culture . He said the current economic system is designed to ` suffocate hope ' Italy in particular is suffering from record levels of youth unemployment . He claimed economic success should only be secondary to human needs . | [[0, 116], [117, 179], [117, 129], [182, 323], [1821, 1835], [1836, 1870], [0, 116], [2282, 2289], [2296, 2343], [2436, 2541]] |
A Muslim teacher once jailed by . Canada as a security threat has been accused of radicalizing four teenage students who have allegedly fled to Syria to fight with the Islamic State . Four men and two women , aged 18 and 19 , left Montreal in January and February for Turkey and then on to Syria , according to media reports . Adil Charkaoui teaches Arabic and the Quran at two Montreal community colleges , where the teenagers studied before they went missing . Suspending his classes , both schools have accused Moroccan-born Charkaoui of spreading radical Muslim ideals . Charkaoui , an anti-Islamophobia advocate , denied the allegations on Friday , insisting he only had brief contact with one of the six students . Accused : Arabic teacher Adil Charkaoui has been suspended by two colleges after six students fled to Syria . He denies allegations he radicalized the 18 - and 19-year-olds as he says he only briefly met one of them once . He told a press conference on Friday that anti-Muslim prejudice in Quebec is to blame for alienating Muslim students , not his classes , where he said only Arabic , the Koran and ` basic notions ' are taught . Charkaoui was granted Canadian citizenship in July 2014 , 11 years after he was arrested and accused of training with Al Qaeda . After being detained , he was monitored for six years before Canada dropped the case against him . The students are the latest in a string of . young Westerners who have become radicalized and have headed to . the Middle East hoping to fight with Islamic State . Charkaoui said only one of the departed students took a course at . his school , which rented classroom space from two colleges in . the Montreal area . Both colleges have canceled rental contracts . with Charkaoui , accusing him of radicalizing students . ` Having checked the facts , I can tell you that individual . was registered with the school but only attended two classes , . not two months as reported ... after that he left the class , ' Charkaoui told a news conference in Montreal . Fighting with ISIS ? Shayma Senouci is one of the six that are believed to have flown to Turkey then Syria . ` I 'm stunned by the twisted logic of the spokespersons of . the two -LRB- colleges -RRB- and the pseudo-experts that are blaming . radicalization of young people for what has happened , ' he added , . noting that his school does not support Islamic State . Classes proceeded as usual on Friday at the College de . Maisonneuve , a 5,000-student pre-university and technical . college in Montreal where three of the teenagers studied . ' I did n't see anything strange with them . They prayed like . everyone else , ' said student Marwa Durouoch , 18 , who said she . knew the three teenagers . But Durouoch , who wears a head scarf , also expressed deep . feelings of frustration with what she perceives as a lack of . religious freedom for Muslims in Quebec . ` We 're in a prison here . We 're not allowed to practice our . religion ... They 're in the process of copying France , ' she . said , noting that she and many fellow students want to leave the . French-speaking province . Her frustration echoed that of one of the departed students , . Shayma Senouci , who in 2013 called on Facebook friends to sign a . petition against Quebec 's ` Charter of Values ' , proposed . legislation that had sought to prohibit public-sector employees . from wearing or displaying conspicuous religious symbols , . including Muslim headscarves . The legislation died when the nationalist Parti Quebecois , . which spearheaded the Charter , lost power in last year 's . provincial election , but tensions between Muslims and . non-Muslims in Quebec remain . Senouci 's Facebook account included a video of a Muslim . woman being harassed on a Montreal bus with a one-word comment : . ` disgusting ' , and was punctuated with posts last year in support . of Gaza , calling the Israeli action there a ` genocide ' , and . several referencing the Koran . Montreal Police declined to comment on the case of the six . students . Officials at College de Maisonneuve also declined . comment . Canada had tried to deport Charkaoui , an outspoken . Moroccan-born advocate against Islamophobia , arresting him in . 2003 and keeping him imprisoned or under surveillance for six . years under a security certificate , based on classified . information from Canada 's spy agency . Ottawa claimed Charkaoui had trained at an al Qaeda camp in . Afghanistan . The government eventually withdrew its case against . Charkaoui rather than endanger the spy agency 's sources . He was . granted Canadian citizenship in July 2014 . | Adil Charkaoui was jailed in 2003 , accused of training with Al Qaeda . Was monitored for 6 years before case dropped , got citizenship last year . He now teaches Arabic , the Koran and ` basic Muslim notions ' in Montreal . Has been suspended and accused of spreading radicalized ideas . Charkaoui says he only briefly met one of them , blames Islamophonia . | [[1227, 1229], [1247, 1282], [4410, 4471], [1154, 1209], [1283, 1381], [1344, 1381], [4256, 4310], [4486, 4539], [4608, 4651], [327, 405], [1109, 1138], [1141, 1153], [463, 473], [488, 574], [1751, 1760], [1763, 1802], [575, 584], [654, 720], [853, 943], [986, 1078]] |
A rare friendship has blossomed between a convicted murdered who is the only female on death row in Georgia and a retired theologian in Germany . Kelly Renee Gissendaner is awaiting execution by lethal injection at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson for the 1997 murder of her husband in suburban Atlanta . Gissendaner masterminded a plan to stab her husband to death with her boyfriend so she could be with her lover and collect her spouse 's life insurance . The 47-year-old will be the first woman to be put to death in Georgia since Lena Baker , an African-American maid convicted by an all-white jury of shooting her employer after he threatened her in 1945 . Pen pals : Kelly Renee Gissendaner , 47 , a convicted murderer sentenced to be executed by lethal injection , has been corresponding with German-based theologian Professor Jürgen Moltmann for years . However Gissendaner , who admits to her brutal crime , has reportedly turned over a new leaf in prison . After being sentenced to death in 1998 , she enrolled in a theology studies program for prisoners , The New York Times reported . During her studies , Gissendaner became particularly enamored with Christian literary luminary Dietrich Bonhoeffer , who was imprisoned and killed by the Nazis . Gissendaner also enjoyed the work of Professor Jürgen Moltmann , a German theologian ` whose books on hope , suffering and liberation have helped define postwar Protestant thought ' , The Times writes . Gissendaner was shocked to learn that her own teacher knew Professor Moltmann , and asked if she could reach out to him . With the teacher 's blessing , Gissendaner sent Professor Moltmann a paper she had written on Bonhoeffer . Again to her shock , he replied . The two have since become pen pals and have exchanged around 30 letters . Moltmann spoke to The Times from his home in Germany , and said he enjoys discussing ` theological and fath ' issues with Gissendaner . ` And I have found her very sensitive , and not a monster , as the newspapers depicted her , ' he told the newspaper . ` And very intelligent . She has been rehabilitated . She has changed her mind , and her life . ' In October 2011 the two were actually able to meet , after Professor Moltmann was booked to give a lecture in Atlanta and took it upon himself to visit Gissendaner . They had a supervised visit and discussed all the things they would have normally put in their letters , mostly about faith . Gissendaner began her studies at Metro State Prison , near Atlanta . However the program closed , and she was forced to do the course in her cell . A teacher visited her one-on-one for two hours , every Friday , for six months . Gissendander 's requests for clemency were recently rejected - her final appeal . A chaplain who met Gissendaner when she first arrived in prison named Susan Bishop wrote a testimony for the clemency that said : . ` Professor Moltmann , who has been vocal of his own remorse at having fought in the German Army , offered his own of what could happen to Gissendaner after this point . ` If the State of Georgia has no mercy , she has received already the mercy of Heaven , ' Moltmann told The Times . However Gissendaner was still found guilty of a heinous crime . At trial , the court heard details of how she spent months planning to kill her husband , Douglas Gissendaner , with whom she shared a volatile relationship . According to CNN , the two divorced in 1993 , only to remarry in 1995 . On February 7 , 1997 , she dropped the man she had secretly been having a relationship with , Gregory Owen at her home , giving him a baton and a hunting knife . She then went out dancing with friends . Douglass Gissendaner was out with friends as well , so Owen waited inside the house . Murderous partners : Gissendaner -LRB- left in her 1997 arrest photo -RRB- arrived at the woods while her boyfriend Gregory Owen -LRB- right -RRB- was killing her husband and helped set his car on fire to destroy any forensic evidence . When Douglas Gissendaner came home around 11pm , Owen forced him at knifepoint into a car and drove him to a remote area of Gwinnett County . Owen beat the man with the baton in the woods and stabbed him in the neck eight to 10 times . He stole his watch and wallet to make it look like a robbery . Gissendaner arrived at the scene as the murder took place but stayed in the car , the court was told . She did get out however to make sure her husband was dead . Gissendaner and Owen used kerosene she had brought with her to set fire to the car , and the two left together in Gissendaner 's car . Murdered : Douglas Gissendaner and stabbed and beaten to death in woods outside Atlanta . Police found his decomposed body two weeks later . Police found the victim 's car the next day but failed to find the body , and Gissendaner went on television to appeal for information concerning her husband 's disappearance . Police eventually found the body , and Gissendaner and Owen were brought in for question . Their stories soon started to fall apart and Owen eventually confessed to the crime . He then struck a deal with police to testify against his lover and is now serving life in prison . When Gissendaner learned of the plea deal , she started writing letters from prison to bribe someone into confessing they took her to the crime scene at gunpoint . Gissendaner asked her cellmate , Laura McDuffie , to find someone who would make the confession for $ 10,000 , however McDuffie subsequently turned Gissendaner in . The prosecution painted her as a monster who wanted to kill her husband for money . After 25 years in prison , Gissendaner was due to be executed this week , but it was postponed . A decision about her new execution date will be made Monday . Gissendaner has already chosen her last meal - cornbread , two Burger King Whoppers with cheese , two large portions of chips , cherry vanilla ice-cream , popcorn , and lemonade . | Kelly Gissendaner , 47 , sentenced to death for plotting her husband 's 1997 murder with her boyfriend , Gregory Owen . First woman to be executed in Georgia since 1945 and second in history . She has been writing to German theologian Professor Jürgen Moltmann . Gissendaner studies theology in prison . The two have been pen pals for years and discuss their faith . 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A mother-of-five has told of her horror and humiliation after a fellow diner in a McDonald 's restaurant hurled insults at her and her disabled son for making too much noise . Melodie Daly was in the middle of moving houses when she decided to have an early dinner with her five children - including five-year-old Rylee who has severe autism , dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder . Rylee is non-verbal and makes noises to express himself . Wednesday afternoon was no exception . The 28-year-old mother says she was shocked when a middle-aged woman approached her in the diner at Cobram , north of Melbourne , to complain about her disabled son . ` You need to leave ... the noise is too loud . This is a noise complaint , ' the woman told Ms Daly . What then ensued left the mother-of-five disgusted . Ms Daly told Daily Mail Australia that the woman then proceeded to call Rylee : ' a spastic ' and a ` f ****** c *** ' . Scroll down for video . A mother-of-five is appealing for witnesses after her disabled son -LRB- pictured -RRB- became a victim to vile taunts by a McDonald 's customer near Melbourne . Melodie Daly -LRB- pictured -RRB- was in the middle of moving houses when she decided to have an early dinner with her five children , including five-year-old Rylee . The 28-year-old mother says she was shocked when a middle-aged woman approached her to complain about her disabled son -LRB- pictured together -RRB- . It had already been a stressful day for Ms Daly , having to move houses with five children . But that day had particularly been a good one for Rylee . ` I 'm not sure if you 've seen meltdowns by autistic children but that day Rylee was happy , ' Ms Daly said . ` He was in a good mood that day because he was quite animated by a toy . ` So he ca n't help making the noises that he makes . He is non-verbal . He does n't know he 's making those kind of noises . ' Ms Daly says she was at McDonald 's at 4.50 pm with her children for an early dinner . ` Then this family walked in with a little boy who was covering his ears because of the noise Rylee was making , ' Ms Daly said . ' I really did n't think Rylee was being that loud so I saw no reason for this but I just let it go . ' That 's when Ms Daly says a woman , described as being in her 50s , came over to her table and said : ` You need to leave ... the noise is too loud . This is a noise complaint . ' Embarrassed by the confrontation , Ms Daly said she explained to the woman that her son was autistic . ` She then just turned around and walked back to her table with the little boy and another younger woman , to which she started to call Rylee some really horrible thing . ' According to Ms Daly , the woman called Rylee a ` spastic ' and a ` f ****** c *** ' but had her back turned to Ms Daly and her family . ` It was obvious that she was saying it about Rylee , ' Ms Daly said . She then recalled the woman say : ' I ca n't believe you would bring him out in public ' . Ms Daly is hoping that her online appeal will help identify the woman . Ms Daly says she was at McDonald 's in Cobram , north of Melbourne , at 4.50 pm with her children for an early dinner . Rylee who has severe autism , dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder . Rylee -LRB- second left -RRB- with his siblings -LRB- from left -RRB- Lily , 7 , Violet , 18 months , Calen , 8 , and Noah , 4 . This prompted Ms Daly to put her kids back in the car and asked to speak with the manager at the fast food outlet 's drive-thru . ` As I was talking to him the woman came out and walked past us with a smile and waved , ' Ms Daly said . ` It was as if she knew exactly what she had done but just had no remorse . ` But my son , being the beautiful boy he is , smiled and waved back at her . That 's when she and the other younger woman who was with her started laughing called him a `` f ****** spastic '' . ' After reporting the incident to police , the distraught mother-of-five took to Facebook just hours after the incident with hopes that any witnesses may be able to help identify the woman at McDonald 's . Ms Daly says she wo n't be silenced by those who bully her and her son . Ms Daly 's children -LRB- from left -RRB- Noah , Violet , Rylee and Lily . ' I am going to stand up and fight for my son because I know nobody else will do it , ' Ms Daly said . ` This kind of behaviour is just disgusting - I ca n't even begin to say how angry and upset it made me feel , ' Ms Daly told Daily Mail Australia . ' I just would n't treat another person like that . ' I want this woman to feel ashamed for what she has done and that it 's not okay to do this . ' However Ms Daly says this is n't the first incident of its kind , as she is constantly given judgmental looks when she takes Rylee or her other eldest son Calen - who is also autistic - out in public places . ` Sometimes I just want to walk around in a shirt saying `` I have a son with special needs '' because of the kind of looks and snide comments I get when I 'm out with my kids , ' Ms Daly said . ' I would just like people to be more considerate and more aware that although some children may look normal they might have special needs . ` And you know , we are just as welcome to such public places like anybody else . ' So in an attempt to stand up for her five-year-old son , Ms Daly says she wo n't be silenced by those who bully her and her son . ` He ca n't say how he feels so I have to be his voice because it 's never okay to be treated like this , ' she said . ' I am going to stand up and fight for my son because I know nobody else will do it . ' | Melodie Daly was at McDonald 's near Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon . She was with her five children , including her autistic son Rylee . Rylee is non-verbal and makes noises to express himself , Ms Daly said . She says when Rylee was making noises , a woman told her to leave . ` You need to leave ... the noise is too loud . This is a noise complaint , ' the woman in her 50s allegedly told Ms Daly . The woman then went on to call Rylee a ` spastic ' and ` c *** ' , Ms Daly said . The distressed mother-of-five shared her experience on Facebook . She is hoping to help police identify the woman who was at McDonald 's . 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Devastated : Mick Jagger claimed to have suffered a stress disorder after the death of his partner L'Wren Scott -LRB- pictured together -RRB- . One of Britain 's most senior doctors has hit out at colleagues who diagnose rape victims and ex-servicemen with post-traumatic stress disorder at the ` drop of a hat ' . Professor Dinesh Bhugra , a former president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists , suggests the condition is not a true mental illness but instead is being diagnosed as a result of the influence of ` insurance firms and drug manufacturers ' . He claims labelling patients with the term could delay recovery and worsen the problems . Famous sufferers are said to include singer Barbra Streisand , who developed symptoms including panic attacks and social anxiety after forgetting the words to one of her songs while performing in New York in the 1960s . More recently , Rolling Stone star Mick Jagger was claimed to have suffered a ` traumatic stress disorder ' as a result of the suicide of his partner L'Wren Scott , leading to him postponing several tour dates . PTSD comprises a number of psychological symptoms resulting from a distressing , life-threatening event . They must occur for more than one month and include anxiety , insomnia , flashbacks , nightmares , sudden angry or irrational outbursts , an ability to remember parts of the traumatic event , and an avoidance of anything that reminds the sufferer of what happened . The term was coined in 1978 by the Vietnam Veterans Working Group , and is a more modern version of what was dubbed shell shock after the First World War . The new label is included in the latest edition the Diagnostic And Statistical Manual , published by the American Psychiatric Association -- the most influential and widely used reference tool in psychiatry . Rather than being a cohesive , well-defined and meaningful condition such as depression , Prof Bhugra says that PTSD is merely a ` cultural construct that is a reflection of the American healthcare system , which is dictated by insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies ' . He adds : ` In America , which gave birth both to the term PTSD and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual , psychiatrists can not be paid unless there is a diagnosis in the book , leading to a tendency to medicalise every condition . ' The vast array of triggers and degrees of severity are what has led Prof Bhugra -- current president of the World Psychiatric Association -- to doubt the diagnosis . ` The term PTSD is being over-used . It is being applied loosely , and doctors are diagnosing it much more readily than they should -- at the drop of a hat . People assume now that if you have a traumatic event you will get PTSD . People are looking for it . I think it is quite possible that giving a diagnosis like that would hinder recovery . Professor Dinesh Bhugra -LRB- pictured -RRB- suggests condition is not a true mental illness and believes it is being diagnosed due to the influence of ` insurance firms and drug manufacturers ' ` It may send the clinician in the wrong direction because it might be clinical depression or anxiety . The patient then gets given the wrong treatments , like psychotherapy , rather than antidepressants . ' Many argue that talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy -LRB- CBT -RRB- help speed up recovery from PTSD . But Prof Bhugra , awarded a CBE in 2012 for services to psychiatry , is unconvinced . ` Is CBT working because it 's tackling underlying depression ? Or because it is the appropriate treatment for PTSD ? We do n't know , ' he says . ` Inevitably if you give people a label they behave according to the label . Receiving this diagnosis can reaffirm for the patient the idea that he or she remains traumatised and may therefore struggle to believe they will recover , which could become self-fulfilling . ' Prof Bhugra says he has never given a patient a diagnosis of PTSD , but does accept the distress and the existence of mental-health problems following trauma . ` There 's no doubt some people become anxious and experience some of the symptoms described after a traumatic event , but PTSD is a ragbag of experiences , and the only symptom not otherwise described or included in other psychiatric diagnoses is flashbacks , ' he adds . The condition is most commonly associated with soldiers returning from conflict , but it has also been linked with victims of violent crime and even women who have extremely painful experiences while giving birth . Dr Walter Busuttil , director of medical services at Combat Stress , the organisation devoted to the mental health of returning troops , said : ` As a diagnostic category , PTSD is useful as it determines the evidence-based treatment the patient will receive . These may not be delivered otherwise . However , labelling an individual with PTSD when it is not present can harm the patient . ` At Combat Stress we are currently supporting more than 5,600 veterans seeking our help -- of these three-quarters have a primary diagnosis of PTSD . Most have been exposed to multiple military-related psychological traumas , mainly involving combat . The diagnosis of PTSD at Combat Stress is made by a senior psychiatrist and psychologist using clinical assessment , as well as psychometric measurement . ` Treatments are geared towards trauma-focused therapies , which are evidence-based and can reduce or altogether stop symptoms of PTSD and improve function . 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Winter on New Hampshire 's Lake Winnipesaukee means ice fishing , hockey tournaments and , if the ice is strong enough , airplanes . After being grounded by bad ice and worse weather for most of the winter , the Alton Bay Seaplane Base and its ice runway are open . Dozens of pilots from all over the Northeast took advantage of a rare , sunny , storm-free Saturday to touch down on the frozen lake , the only ice runway in the lower 48 states approved by the Federal Aviation Administration . Ice runway : Planes are parked after flying in on frozen Lake Winnipesaukee Alton , New Hampshire Dozens of pilots flew in to the only ice runway in the Lower 48 states approved by the Federal Aviation Administration . ` How many times can a non-amphibian plane land on water ? ' asked pilot Ken Ortmann of Rochester , New Hampshire . Another pilot , Angela Leedy , flew three hours from Pittstown , New Jersey , to try out the runway . The 3,000-foot airstrip is popular with pilots , said airport director Paul LaRochelle , who keeps it plowed when the ice is strong enough . As he directs pilots to park he advises them not to use their brakes : ` You 'll just skid , ' he said . Sometimes there are mishaps . Last March , an experimental plane clipped a snowbank and landed hard . The pilot was unhurt . Inbound : A plane flies in as ice fisherman look for a catch on Lake Winnipesaukee . After weeks of weekend snowstorms pilots across the northeast got a chance to fly onto the only ice runway in the Lower 48 states approved by the Federal Aviation Administration . Organised : Ice runway manager Paul LaRochelle , directs a plane into a parking spot in Alton Bay . Opportunity : Angela Leedy of Pittstown , New Jersey looks for a parking spot after flying three hours to the only ice runway in the Lower 48 states . Prepared : Kenn Ortmann of Rochester , New Hampshire checks with air traffic control before taking off . | Alton Bay Seaplane Base in New Hampshire is open after the long winter . Dozens of pilots took advantage of the sunny Saturday to touch down . Is only one in the Lower 48 states that meets aviation guidelines . Airport director Paul LaRochelle says it is popular with amateur pilots . | [[133, 205], [208, 265], [266, 398], [931, 954], [980, 1017]] |
If you look hard enough you can find spectacular secluded hotels in all corners of the Earth , whether in inhospitable deserts , hidden in mountains , lodged in the frozen wastes or even under the sea . For one of the best ` tune in , drop out ' experiences travellers should visit a Scottish retreat on the road-free shores of Loch Hourn in the North-West Scottish Highlands . Skiary , described as ` Scotland 's Wildest Guesthouse ' , is a remote traditional stone cottage where the last mile of the journey from Fort William or Inverness must be made by boat or on foot . Skiary is only reached on foot or by hiring a boat to navigate Loch Hourn and is the last surviving building of an ancient highland village . The last surviving building of an ancient highland crofting village , Skiary is surrounded only by mountains , sea and sky , with no mobile signal to boot . Popular among hill walkers , nature lovers and those wanting a remote hideaway to unplug from modern life , the onus is on a complete break from modern life . Do n't even think of bringing your laptop -- there is n't even electricity here , so goodbye television and all ` modern ' distractions . Paraffin lamps and tea-lights light your way to bed , and there 's usually a driftwood fire burning in the hearth . To get to Three Camel Lodge on the edge of the Gobi desert you might want to forget your usual mode of transport and use a camel instead . Restored in the 1980s by the owner 's grandparents and decorated in a charming , old-fashioned style , the wood-lined cottage has just three small bedrooms , sitting room and bathroom , with a Rayburn solid fuel stove used to heat water . Three Camel Lodge , Mongolia . It takes an hour to fly to Three Camel Lodge from Ulaanbaatar , the capital of Mongolia , to Dalanzadgad on the edge of the Gobi Desert . From there it 's a one and a half hours by Land Rover , off-road , to reach the ` Lodge ' which is made up of around 20 traditional tents or ` gers ' . It takes an hour to fly to Three Camel Lodge from Ulaanbaatar , the capital of Mongolia , to Dalanzadgad on the edge of the Gobi Desert . From there it 's one and a half hours by Land Rover to reach the ` Lodge ' which is made up of around 20 traditional tents or ` gers ' But despite being located in the middle of the Gobi Desert , Three Camel Lodge boasts some of the trappings of luxury you might not expect to find under canvas : Indoor plumbing , reliable electricity and fresh cuisine within a spectacular setting are on offer in this traditionally styled holiday destination . Each ger has a wood stove is in the centre -LRB- the Gobi is a cold desert , with frost and occasionally snow on its dunes -RRB- and views all round of the desert , which is the fifth-largest in the world and Asia 's largest . Despite it 's location Three Camel Lodge has huts with indoor plumbing , reliable electricity and fresh cuisine cooked by accomplished chefs . Amangiri , Grand Canyon . Amangiri means peaceful mountain and is the name of a luxury resort set amid 600 acres of serene landscape in Canyon Point . Drive 25 minutes to get to the nearest town of Page in Arizona otherwise you wo n't see a sole except those staying in the hotel . It 's a beautifully luxurious resort nestled in southwest USA also known as the Four Corners , where the states of Utah , Colorado , New Mexico and Arizona meet . Amangiri is nestled in southwest USA also known as the Four Corners , where the states of Utah , Colorado , New Mexico and Arizona meet . The region has been home for centuries to the native Navajo and Hopi tribes yet is sparsely populated . The protected valley is bordered by deep canyons and towering plateaus . The spa has a floatation therapy pavilion , water pavilion with sauna , steam room , cold plunge and fitness centre and yoga pavilion . Guest room at Amangiri in the Gran Canyon . The region has been home for centuries to native Navajo and Hopi tribes yet is sparsely populated . Winterlake lodges , Alaska . Situated near the western edge of the Alaska Range , Winterlake Lodge offers a high level of seclusion as well as spectacular scenery . Located 198 miles north west of Anchorage , Alaska , along Alaska 's historic Iditarod Trail , the lodge is made up of five guest cabins and a main lodge , and sits within 15 acres of land . Situated near the western edge of the Alaska Range , Winterlake Lodge offers a high level of seclusion as well as spectacular scenery . Located 198 miles north west of Anchorage along Alaska 's historic Iditarod Trail , the lodge is made up of five guest cabins and a main lodge . The two-mile wide lake it overlooks is used by planes all year round for transporting guests to and from the lodge , and kayaks and other boats are available to hire for guests who want to explore by water . Views of the Trimble Glacier and the Rainy Pass are visible from the lake that is home to nesting loons and swans . Snowmobile , ski or dogsled are the only ways to travel on the historic 1,600 km long Iditarod Trail in Alaska . Fogo Island Inn , Newfoundland . For a sustainably-designed , architecturally stunning hotel in the middle of nowhere , you could do worse than stay at the Fogo Island Inn . One of the farthest outposts in North America , getting there involves getting a flight to the tiny town of Gander , then it 's a one hour and a half drive to the ` Farewell ' ferry which takes travellers across Gander Bay to Fogo Island . The Fogo Island Inn is an architecturally stunning creation on the shores of a small island off Newfoundland . A final trip by car 35 minutes from the port takes you to the door of this remote but uber-stylish modern hotel . Located off Newfoundland 's rocky northeast coast , the minimalist wood-and-glass ` inn ' has 29 guest suites overlooking islets , rocks and shoals . Most of the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the North Atlantic , with over reaching views onto rocky islets and their associated wildlife . Fogo Island is the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland , Canada , just off the northeast coast . The island is around 25 km long and 14 km wide and home to a thriving community of arts and crafts . Above us only sky : The rocky coast of Newfoundland is a world away but worth the journey , say visitors . The textiles and furniture in the hotel are all locally made , and island produce such as caribou moss and pine mushrooms are among some of the dishes on offer . Petit St.Vincent , Caribbean . Accessed only by boat , this privately-owned Caribbean island lies halfway between Saint Vincent and Saint Georges . Petit St.Vincent -LRB- better known locally as PSV -RRB- is all rolling hills spread over 113 acres surrounded by two miles of white sand beaches , and contains 22 discreet yet luxurious cottages . Petit St.Vincent in the Caribbean is a private island with 22 cottages nestled amid rolling hills and white sand beaches . Accessed only by boat , this privately-owned Caribbean island lies halfway between Saint Vincent and Saint Georges . There is no airport , no formal check in , no keys , no televisions or mobile phone signal ; just hoist a flag to attract room service . There is no airport , no formal check in , no keys , no televisions or mobile phone signal , just the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean all around . To attract room service in some of the lodges , guests hoist a small flag on a bamboo pole by their front door . Dunton Hot Springs , Colorado . Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado , this old mining town has become a remote hideaway , particularly suited for romantic breaks . Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado Dunton Hot Springs offers a steamy hideaway in the wilderness . The former mining town is nestled unassumingly among the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado . Surrounded by Ponderosa pine , this rustic holiday spot is situated near the ` Four Corners ' - the area where Utah , Colorado , New Mexico and Arizona intersect in the wilderness . Described by some of its guests as ` unassuming ' the old mining cabins have garnered rave reviews for their isolated location and yet charming decor and vibe . The former gold rush town , an enclave of 400-plus acres , has a range of activities on offer , including hiking , snowshoeing and heli-skiing . | Skiary is only accessed by boat or on foot and is the last surviving building of an ancient highland crofting village . Traditional ` ger ' in the Gobi Desert has indoor plumbing and reliable electricity despite the off road trip to get there . Try a Caribbean private island where guests hoist a small flag up by their front door for room service . Or flee to the mountains of Alaska by sea plane for seclusion and river kayaking . | [[378, 384], [437, 574], [575, 581], [653, 716], [1834, 1898], [2421, 2570], [2806, 2909], [6529, 6621], [6967, 7059], [7153, 7196], [7399, 7463], [4063, 4145], [4390, 4472]] |
Magma and lava from a volcanic eruption in the remote Pacific have formed a new island measuring one square mile in size . Photographs taken of the island of Nishinoshima , since an eruption off its coast in November 20 , 2013 , reveal the landmass is continuing to increase in size in an extremely rare volcanic phenomenon . The eruption off the coast of Nishinoshima island - which is located within the Ring of Fire - initially created an islet but the volcanic discharge has now merged with it to form a single landmass . Scroll down for video . Before : The island of Nishinoshima -LRB- top left -RRB- pictured during the underwater eruption off its coast . After : The two pieces of land pictured today after magma and lava from the eruption eventually cooled and connected the two to form a single landmass . Pictures of the site taken by the Japanese Coastguard show how the two islands have slowly formed into a single landmass over the past 15 months . Initially , scientists were unsure how long it would last because volcanic islets of that type tend to be reclaimed by the sea after a short time . The coastguard said the island is now 52 times bigger than the Tokyo Dome and is expected to continue growing , CNN reported . Early images also revealed remarkable discoloration of the water , caused by volcanic minerals and white puffs of steam and gases . Although the area regularly experiences earthquakes and eruptions , they are rarely as powerful as the latest one . This picture , taken on December 25 , 2013 , shows the new islet in its early formative stages . After erupting for a month , it had formed an islet that just touched neighbouring Nishinoshima . The underwater eruption began -LRB- pictured left and right -RRB- on November 20 , 2013 , and has continued ever since . In fact , the forming of the new island is the first time the phenomenon has happened in almost 30 years . Video footage showed smoke billowing from part of the ocean around the Ogasawara island chain and the Japanese coastguard later confirmed it was coming from the new islet . This chain , located 620miles south of the Japanese capital Tokyo , is made up of over 30 subtropical and tropical islands . Volcanologists claim the temperature of the rocks could have been as high as 1,000 C. Recent images taken by the Japanese coastguard show the islet has now joined the existing Nishinoshima . The island chain in which it is located is 620miles south of the Japanese capital Tokyo and made up of over 30 islands . | The volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean began on November 20 , 2013 . It occurred off the coast of Nishinoshima island , 620miles south of Tokyo . Magma and lava from the eruption have now connected with the island . Together they 've formed a landmass measuring one square mile in size . | [[0, 122], [1681, 1768], [2398, 2485], [0, 122], [452, 482], [490, 525], [452, 474], [479, 525], [671, 747], [0, 122], [74, 122], [452, 482], [490, 525], [452, 474], [479, 525], [663, 668], [671, 693], [770, 815]] |
Snared : Stephen Johnson of the Miami Gardens Police was jailed Friday night during a prostitution sting by the Broward Sheriff 's Office . A South Florida police chief has been arrested for allegedly soliciting two prostitutes . Stephen Johnson of the Miami Gardens Police was jailed Friday night following an undercover sting by the Broward Sheriff 's Office . An arrest report says 53-year-old Johnson responded to an advertisement for escorts on a website and arranged for a liaison with two women at a Dania Beach motel . Once he handed over $ 100 , detectives posing as prostitutes arrested him . Johnson posted bond and was released early Saturday . He blamed his arrest on the pressures of his job , telling reporters , ` The stress overwhelmed me and I made a very bad decision . ' The top cop was immediately fired from the post he had held for less than a year in Miami Gardens , a suburb about halfway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale . During the conversations , Johnson said he allegedly wanted to do ` everything ' . The undercover detectives also asked him if he had any special requests . Johnson said he wanted the women to wear heels since he had a fetish for the footwear , according to the arrest affidavit seen by Local 10 . He allegedly wanted a 30-minute session , which the detective said would cost $ 80 . After negotiating with the cop , the made him an offer of two women for $ 100 . Johnson then went to the unnamed motel and knocked on the door of the room where he believed he 'd find the prostitute . He was then taken into custody after handing over the cash . Recently , Johnson , 53 , has been dealing with the shooting death of a mentally ill man named Lavall Hall by police officer Eddo Trimino . An arrest report says 53-year-old Johnson , pictured being interviewed on TV , responded to an advertisement for escorts on a website and arranged for a liaison with two women at a Dania Beach motel . | Stephen Johnson , 53 , from Miami Gardens police was jailed Friday . Detectives posted an advertisement for escorts on a website in sting . He arranged a ` two-girl special ' and allegedly said he had a ` heel fetish ' Senior cop was arrested when he handed over $ 100 in a Dania Beach motel . Was immediately fired and has since been bailed from jail . Blamed his ` bad decision ' on the overwhelming stress of the job . | [[9, 139], [230, 362], [385, 459], [1814, 1868], [140, 229], [140, 168], [191, 229], [363, 526], [363, 372], [464, 526], [1130, 1192], [1333, 1363], [1366, 1412], [1735, 1744], [1873, 1935], [527, 552], [555, 587], [1534, 1545], [1552, 1594], [1534, 1536], [1541, 1594], [603, 610], [618, 656], [791, 818], [825, 838], [657, 705], [728, 755], [760, 788]] |
A 56-year-old Long Island man caught driving in a carpool lane alone with a fake passenger told police he has been using dummy for at least a month so he could get to his new job on time . Furthermore James Campbell , who was pulled over Friday on the Long Island Expressway at Dix Hills at 6.30 am , said he intends to use the wooden creation again - and did on his way home later that day . Suffolk County Highway Patrol officer Jonathan Abrams noticed the fake , and when he approached Campbell 's car he said that he needed to see the passenger 's identification . ' I saved my chuckling for after I walked away from their car , and they 're not going to believe this one back at the office , ' the officer told CBS New York . Scroll down for video . Sorry not sorry : James Campbell , 56 , was caught in the HOV lane of the Long Island Expressway using this wooden dummy -LRB- right -RRB- as his second passenger , and says he 's not afraid to do it again . Solid : The prop was made by the driver out of wooden panels , dressed up in a grey hoodie . Defiant : Campbell , who drives a two-seat pickup truck , said he created the dummy to get to his new job on time , and intends to keep using it for that very reason . Abrahams added : ` He did n't want to be late to work , so he had assembled this thing and kept it in his car so he could use the HOV lane to get to work faster . ' Campbell was issued summonses for speeding and occupancy violation . However police did not confiscate the dummy . And , speaking with media Friday night , defiantly said he has not been deterred from using it . ' I used it on the way home ! ' he laughed to CBS . ` I 've been using it for months . I think it 's fun . I 'll change the outfits -LRB- for next time -RRB- . ' Having a laugh : Despite being issued summonses for speeding and occupancy violation , Campbell said he is not afraid to pull a similar move - and did on his way home on Friday . Could be better : Police said they noticed straight away the dummy was not an actual person . Officer Abrahams recalled Campbell 's behavior different . ` He was definitely ashamed , ' Abrahams said . Abraham 's reitered what Campbell was caught doing is illegal , and patrol will remain on the lookout for him after the comments . Using dummies in HOV - high-occupency vehicle - lanes has been a problem for police all over the country for years , as dressing up dummies in order to drive in the less-populated corridors became popular . | James Campbell , 56 , pulled over 6.30 am Friday on Long Island Expressway . Police noticed his ` second passenger ' for HOV was fake . Issued with summonses for speeding and occupancy violation . Officers did not confiscate the dummy . Campbell said he used it for his trip home and will again . | [[0, 62], [189, 217], [222, 287], [393, 463], [825, 917], [1960, 2035], [1389, 1457], [1780, 1847], [1466, 1503], [189, 215], [301, 381], [189, 215], [356, 392], [1056, 1063], [1176, 1223], [1603, 1628], [1850, 1941]] |
At less than 8ft wide , there is barely room to swing a cat . But this tiny one-bedroom home - wedged between two shops on a high street - has gone on the market for # 220,000 . And the pint-sized property in Tring , Hertfordshire , has just 479sq ft of space , already has an offer close to the asking price . Wedged : The glass-fronted home on Western Road in Tring , Hertfordshire , pictured , is less than 8ft wide . Bright : Skylights and large windows at the front of the property mean the home is flooded with light . Modern : The one-bedroom bolthole boasts a sleek bathroom , pictured , and high-end fittings throughout . Just 40 miles from London , estate agents said the property could appeal to city workers looking for the perfect bolt-hole . The glass-fronted house , a former kitchen shop , boasts a single bedroom , bathroom , dining room and fully-furnished kitchen . The price tag includes a # 5,000 interior design package which could be used by the buyer to furnish the property . It was converted for residential use by architect Katharine Allen and stands out on the high street with its all-glass frontage - which also allows in plenty of light . Caroline Murgatroyd , director and valuer at Hunters , said : ` It 's quite quirky and could make a nice batchelor pad . ` It was a shop and we are turning it into a house - we are calling it a house because it 's freehold . ` We have justified the price on the fact it is architect-designed , has vaulted ceilings and high-end fittings such as Corian worktops , and it has its own parking space . ' Trendy : The open-plan kitchen-living space stretches back into a single bedroom , pictured in the background . Squeeze in ! Hannah Leeson , of Hunters estate agents , demonstrates just how narrow the # 220,000 home is . Converted : The space , which used to be a kitchen shop , left , has been tastefully redesigned into a home , right . She added : ` In Tring , all these spaces will definitely be snapped up by first-time buyers or investors . ` We are seeing the majority of our buyers coming in from London as prices are very high in London and Tring is particularly popular , it 's one of the top areas . ` It 's the schools here , and obviously the distance to London . The potential for Crossrail to be extended into the area has made an impact . ` It 's a nice , trendy place to be with bars and restaurants , and you also have the reservoirs and countryside giving everything you need for family life . ' To view the Tring property visit www.huntersnet.co.uk . | Pint-sized property in Tring , Hertfordshire has just 479sq ft of space . The glass-fronted house boasts bedroom , dining room and kitchen . Just 40 miles from London , it could be ideal bolt-hole for busy commuters . | [[182, 214], [262, 310], [311, 317], [320, 358], [756, 779], [806, 884], [1001, 1003], [1071, 1128], [1106, 1130], [1142, 1169], [1579, 1650], [659, 755]] |
JetBlue have been fiercely criticised after Tweeting an ill-advised pun referencing the Hindenburg disaster . To its 1.9 million followers on Twitter , the no-frills US airline wrote ` Oh , the Bluemanity ' as it showed of the designs on its aircraft tail . The phrase was a take on when radio announcer Herbert Morrison exclaimed ` Oh , the humanity ! ' in 1937 when he reported on the terrible disaster that left 36 people dead . Although the ill-advised Tweet was removed within minutes , people had already re-Tweeted the item . JetBlue have come in for fierce criticism after referencing the Hindenburg disaster on Twitter . Almost immediately after the poorly thought-out Tweet went live , users rounded on the company expressing their shock at the reference . Twitter user Joey White was quick to point out that while JetBlue were quick to delete , the internet ` never forgets ' while most described the Tweet as ` the ultimate faux pas . ' The Tweet was deleted before 10 minutes had passed , but the seed had been sown . JetBlue spokesman Morgan Johnston told the Daily News : ` We recognized it was an error . It was not well thought out , and we removed it . ' The company then proceeded to reply back to users who had seriously questioned the logic of posting such a message . A total of 36 people died when the Hindenburg airship burst into flames in New Jersey , US . Replying to a shocked Jake Hamilton , JetBlue wrote : ` We got caught up in our own cleverness and did n't think it all the way through . ' The Hindenburg disaster took place on May 6 , 1937 , as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst , New Jersey , US . Of the 97 people on board -LRB- 36 passengers and 61 crewmen -RRB- , there were 35 fatalities -LRB- 13 passengers and 22 crewmen -RRB- . One worker on the ground was also killed , making a total of 36 dead . The disaster was the subject of spectacular newsreel coverage , photographs , and Herbert Morrison 's recorded radio eyewitness reports from the landing field , which were broadcast the next day . The accident , at the time , was considered to be the worst in commercial aviation history . MailOnline Travel have contacted JetBlue and are awaiting comment . | After fierce online criticism , US airline responds back with apologies . Phrase is a pun on famous phrase used by radio announcer at the time . Disaster saw 36 people killed when airship burst into flames in the US . | [[533, 629], [258, 335], [383, 404], [410, 431], [1290, 1375], [1825, 1892], [1893, 1933], [1943, 1963], [1893, 1917], [1936, 1963]] |
Legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee is getting the official biopic treatment , daughter Shannon Lee announced Friday . Despite his untimely death in 1973 at age 32 , Bruce Lee helped to create and popularize a genre that still endures and influences today with roles in films including ` Fist of Fury , ' '' Way of the Dragon , ' and ` Enter the Dragon . ' Bruce Lee Entertainment will produce the project in collaboration with Lawrence Grey -LRB- ` Hope Springs ' -RRB- and Janet Yang -LRB- ` The Joy Luck Club ' -RRB- . Bruce Lee 's family is planning a new film based on the tragically short life of the martial arts icon . In the statement , Shannon Lee said the film will explore her father 's writings , art and philosophies in addition to his martial arts stardom . Neither a star nor a director has been set for the film . At least one film about the star 's life has already been produced . Daughter Shannon Lee said the film would cover areas of Bruce Lee 's life that have not been given their due in previous projects . The 1993 biopic ` Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story ' was based on widow Linda Lee Cadwell 's book . That film , starring Jason Scott Lee as the titular star , was well received by critics and a grossed $ 63,513,743 at the worldwide box office . A 1993 film ` Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story ' starred Jason Scott Lee -LRB- pictured -RRB- and was well-received by critics and covered much of the star 's life in America . Deadline quoted Shannon Lee 's statement : . ` There have been projects out there involving my father , but they 've lacked a complete understanding of his philosophies and artistry , ' she said . ` They have n't captured the essence of his beliefs in martial arts or storytelling . The only way to get audiences to understand the depth and uniqueness of my father is to generate our own material and find amazing like-minded partners to work with ... many do n't know that Bruce Lee was also a prolific writer and a creator of his own unique art and philosophy . ` That 's what we want to show , not just his kick-ass physicality , but the depth of his character and beliefs . ' | Daughter Shannon Lee said the film will explore her father 's writings , art and philosophies in addition to his martial arts stardom . No actors or director has been signed to the project . Lee 's tragically short life was already covered in the 1993 film ` Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story , ' a critical success . | [[629, 645], [648, 774], [902, 975], [1900, 2011], [556, 628], [833, 901], [1034, 1051], [1061, 1129], [1130, 1139], [1189, 1274], [1275, 1288], [1369, 1397], [1275, 1288], [1402, 1447]] |
British Airways has denied claims that it paid # 1million to staff after it was reported the airline used specialist investigators to spy on cabin crew during a dispute with Unite over strikes . The airline allegedly accessed the private emails and phone messages of 10 members of staff , some of whom were union officials , in 2011 when it faced renewed industrial action . The compensation payment is said to have been made to stop the union suing BA over the alleged surveillance - keeping details of the operation out of court . British Airways allegedly accessed the private emails and phone messages of 10 members of staff , some of whom were union officials , in 2011 when it faced renewed industrial action . Above , file image . The claims were made in The Independent today based on information and documents that have not been seen by MailOnline . They have been categorically denied by the airline . In January 2011 , just months after Len McCluskey was named the new head of Unite , British Airways cabin crew voted in favour of strikes . They were later halted after the airline successfully argued union members had not followed ballot procedures . It was part of an ongoing legal dispute that had started two years previously when BA announced plans to cut staffing levels on jumbo jet flights in a bid to save # 63million a year . While the airline and the union reached an agreement in principle , the dispute became bogged down in knock-on issues about suspension of striking staff and loss of cheap travel perks . It was in January 2011 that British Airways investigators are believed to have started accessing employees ' communication , according to The Independent . The airline 's team of in-house investigators , based at Heathrow , was officially set up to improve passenger safety and security , the newspaper reported . But Unite claimed investigators used their skills to improperly access communication of its representatives at BA . Unite 's vote to take strike action in 2011 was part of an ongoing legal dispute with British Airways that had started two years previously . Above , passengers affected by cabin crew strikes in 2010 . Some of the details uncovered by investigators were described to The Independent as being ` highly personal ' . Unite , Britain 's biggest union , instructed Daniel Taylor , founder of Taylor Hampton Solicitors , to represent members of staff who it claimed had been targeted by their employer . BA maintained that as it owned the mobile phones and computers owned by many of its staff , it had been acting within the law when it took the decision to ` monitor ' communications of some staff . Mr Taylor is understood to have come close to an out-of-court settlement for his client , but he was reportedly dismissed and the Union completed the final stages of negotiations with BA itself . He subsequently decided to sue the former client over unpaid fees . Invoices included in documents filed at the High Court are understood to relate to members of BA staff whose communications were allegedly accessed in 2011 , according to The Independent . Mr Taylor told the newspaper that he had taken the action against Unite ` with a great deal of regret ' but was prevented by a confidentiality agreement from discussing further details . A spokeswoman for British Airways told MailOnline : ` We can state categorically that we have never illegally accessed any telephones or emails of Unite representatives . ` It follows that we made no payment to Unite in relation to any such activity . ' Unite told MailOnline : ` Unite dealt with Taylor Hampton over a variety of member matters . ` The subsequent dispute with Taylor Hampton over justifiable fees is just one of the things that arise in the normal course of business and has since been resolved to Unite 's satisfaction . ' Taylor Hampton has been contacted by MailOnline for comment . | British Airways paid # 1million after it spied on cabin crew , it was reported . Airline allegedly accessed private messages of 10 members of staff . Compensation is said to have been made to stop union suing BA over the alleged surveillance , keeping details of the operation out of court . British Airways categorically denied the claims that were published today . | [[0, 100], [67, 184], [195, 286], [533, 628], [1534, 1689], [1557, 1656], [3015, 3032], [3048, 3079], [375, 407], [426, 532], [375, 399], [408, 532], [2660, 2747], [3113, 3122], [3221, 3299], [0, 100], [859, 911]] |
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev can still be tried in Massachusetts , a US appeals court ruled on Friday as it dismissed his lawyers ' requests to move the case elsewhere . Tsarnaev , then aged 19 , is accused of planting two bombs near the marathon finish line in April 2013 with the help of his brother , Tamerlan . The attacks killed three people and injured more than 260 . His lawyers had urged the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to move the high-profile trial out of Boston , claiming prospective jurors from the area had already made up their minds about his guilt . They had argued the intense media coverage of the case and the high number of people affected by the terror attacks made it impossible for Tsarnaev to find a fair and impartial jury in Massachusetts . Scroll down for video . Suspect : Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev -LRB- pictured -RRB- can still be tried in Massachusetts , a US appeals court ruled on Friday as it dismissed his lawyers ' requests to move the case out of the state . Attacks : Tsarnaev is accused of planting two bombs near the marathon finish line in April 2013 with the help of his brother , Tamerlan . The attacks killed three people and injured over 260 . Above , one of the bombs goes off . But in a 2-1 ruling on Friday , a three-judge panel found that the defense did not meet the standards necessary to have the trial - which features 12 jurors and six alternates - moved out of the region . Chief Judge Sandra Lynch and Judge Jeffrey Howard said any high-profile case would receive high media attention , but that knowledge of such case ` does not equate to disqualifying prejudice ' . ` Distinguishing between the two is at the heart of the jury selection process , ' they wrote . The panel 's ruling followed prosecutors ' claims that Judge George O'Toole Jr 's questioning of prospective jurors had successfully weeded out people with strong opinions on Tsarnaev 's guilt . It was not immediately evident whether Tsarnaev 's defense team could ask the federal appeals court to review the request again before a full panel of six judges , in what is deemed an ` en banc ' review . On Friday , Judge Lynch and Judge Howard said it was not clear and indisputable that the publicity surrounding the former University of Massachusetts student 's case required a change of venue . In court : Tsarnaev 's -LRB- pictured -RRB- lawyers had urged the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to move the high-profile trial out of the state , claiming prospective jurors from the area had already made up their minds about his guilt . Defense : They had argued that the high number of people affected by the terror attacks made it impossible for Tsarnaev to find a fair and impartial jury in Massachusetts . Above , defense attorneys -LRB- L-R -RRB- Miriam Conrad , Judy Clarke and Timothy Watkins arrive at the federal courthouse on the second day of jury selection on January 6 . They added that the ongoing jury selection process did not suggest pervasive prejudice , nor did the defense team demonstrate irreparable harm if the trial was not moved out of Massachusetts . The judges noted that other high-profile terrorism cases such as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui - the man who became known as the ' 20th hijacker ' from the September 11 attacks - occurred in the district where the crimes occurred . But in a dissent , Judge Juan Torruella voiced his support for moving the trial , writing : ` If a change of venue is not required in a case like this , I can not imagine a case where it would be . He added : ` If residents of the Eastern Division of the District of Massachusetts did not already resent Tsarnaev and predetermine his guilt , the constant reporting on the Marathon bombing and its aftermath could only further convince the prospective jurors of his guilt . ' Federal appeals court : But in a 2-1 ruling on Friday , a three-judge panel at the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals -LRB- pictured -RRB- found that the defense did not meet the standards necessary to have the trial moved out of Boston . A spokesman for the US attorney 's office declined to comment on the ruling on Friday . A defense attorney did not immediately respond to an email from the Associated Press seeking comment . Lawyers for Tsarnaev , now aged 21 , had asked O'Toole three times to move the trial . Each time , he had refused , saying bias among prospective jurors could be rooted out through carefult questioning about their thoughts on Tsarnaev and the death penalty . The same jury that will decide on Tsarnaev 's guilt will also decide whether he lives or dies . If he is convicted , the only possible punishments are life in prison without parole or the death penalty . Only jurors who said they will give meaningful consideration to both can be seated on the jury . Dead : Tsarnaev 's brother , Tamerlan -LRB- pictured , left , and , right , on the day of the high-profile bombing -RRB- , is also suspected of being responsible for the fatal twin attacks . He died in a shootout with police after the bombing . Earlier this year , federal public defender Judith Mizner told the appeals court that the local jury pool is ` connected to the case in many ways ' and can not be counted on to be fair and impartial . ` This attack was viewed as an attack on the marathon itself - and an attack on Boston , ' Mr Mizner told the court , adding the trial needed to be moved to maintain public confidence in the judicial system . However , Assistant U.S. Attorney William Weinreb declared that prospective jurors who have strong opinions had ` unhesitatingly admitted ' them , allowing the judge to rule them out as jurors . Tsarnaev 's brother , Tamerlan , died in a shootout with police following the twin bomb attacks . Opening statements in the trial are scheduled for Wednesday . | Dzhokhar Tsarnaev allegedly planted two bombs near marathon finish line . High-profile attacks in April 2013 killed three people and wounded over 260 . Suspect 's lawyers had urged court to move his trial out of Massachusetts . 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The teenage son of a Sheikh led police on a high speed car chase the wrong way through a one way system in his mother 's stolen Mercedes before crashing into a traffic light - but has avoided a driving ban . The 16-year-old , from Kensington , London , who can not be named for legal reasons , careered through red lights with five police cars in pursuit before smashing into the pole and then hitting a taxi . The disturbing incident was caught on video by CCTV cameras in the area and shows the teenager tearing through the streets pursued by police patrol cars - at one point on the wrong side of the road - before he hits a traffic light with such force the pole is knocked over . Scroll down for video . The 16-year-old son of a Sheikh , who can not be named for legal reasons , is pictured driving on the wrong side of the road on a one way system before hitting a traffic light - but he has not been banned from driving . His driving was so erratic the first person to make an emergency call to police told the operator the car 's driver must be under the influence of alcohol . Police have now released CCTV footage of the chase after the teenager was sentenced to a 12 month rehabilitation order and 60 hours community service for his escapade - but no driving ban . Hammersmith Magistrates ' Court heard the teenager stole the car from outside his father 's flat in a multi-million pound home in Kensington , near to the Natural History Museum , on October 19 last year . The boy claimed a friend had driven the car the 10 miles to a house in Kingston-upon-Thames . CCTV footage from that night shows the black Mercedes speeding through the bus lane in Eden Street towards Clarence Street at 3.30 am , before taking a wrong turn into oncoming traffic in Wheatfield Way . Cars were stopped at a red light when the Mercedes smashed into the traffic light . Police released CCTV footage of the chase as the teenager was sentenced to a 12 month rehabilitation order . The out of control 16 year old can be seen on CCTV footage heading towards a traffic island at full speed . One of the five police patrol cars who were in pursuit of the tearaway teenager last November . The teenager hits a traffic light , knocking it over as he tries to escape from the police patrol cars . A police officer ran towards the car and tried to open the door but the teenager was not finished - and he slammed the car into reverse as police officers ran after him . The chase only ended when the Mercedes crashed into a taxi , giving the driver minor whiplash . Police then managed to dive into the car and put the handbrake on . Last month the teenager pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving . At earlier hearings prosecutors said the driver was alleged to have nearly run into pedestrians on three different occasions during the chase , although this was disputed . The youngster also denied driving into a police officer who tried to stop him . His parents accompanied him at his sentencing in Hammersmith Magistrates ' Court , where he spoke of his deep regret and his struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -LRB- ADHD -RRB- . He sat on his mum 's lap at one of the hearings , and kissed her hand at another hearing . His elderly father was also at the hearing , although the boy 's parent 's are now separated . Kingston police sergeant Jim Dicks said at the time of the incident : ` He had done a complete circle of the town while being pursued . One of the five police cars in pursuit arrives at the scene - just as the teen hits the metal pole . Despite hitting the traffic light the teenager immediately put the car in reverse and tried to escape again . Police officers jump out of their patrol cars and pursue the Mercedes -LRB- bottom left -RRB- and its driver on foot . ' I do n't think the driver knew where he was going - he just went round the town centre in circles . ` There were about four or five police cars involved so officers boxed him in . ` The windows got smashed and an officer dived into the car to put the handbrake up to stop him . ' I have not seen anything like this in Kingston for a long time . ' Magistrate Julie Baldwin said she would enforce one of the harshest sentences she could in an aim to both punish and help rehabilitate him . She said : ` It is almost a miracle that nothing worse happened . ` There are a lot of people here rooting for you and a lot of agencies involved in this case . ` You have support from both of your parents and a successful road ahead of you is very achievable if you adhere to your order . ' The teenager told the court : ' I know that someone could have been seriously hurt and I would not have been able to live with myself knowing that I had done something that foolish and stupid . ' However , outside the courtroom after the sentencing the teenager realised his sentence had not included a driving ban . He excitedly shouted to his father that he was ` going to get straight on his moped ' when he got home . It is not the first time he has been in court in relation to a car . The Mercedes belonging to the teenager 's mum shown after the incident - it hit both a traffic light and a taxi . He was given a warning for aggravated vehicle taking in March 2011 , and also has other non-driving related convictions , which were not disclosed in court . He was the subject of a youth rehabilitation order at the time of the crime . Magistrates were asked to lift the anonymity of the boy , on the basis he was a repeat offender who had endangered lives and that the public had a right to know his name . But they ruled that he was a vulnerable youth and revealing his identity was not in the public interest . The teenager was sentenced to a 12 month rehabilitation order and 60 hours community service for his escapade . He was also electronically tagged and will have to adhere to a curfew from the hours of 9pm to 7am for the next three months . | Teenager led police on a high speed car chase in his mother 's Mercedes . Car was stolen from outside father 's multi-million pound home in London . Drove wrong way through a one way system chased by five police cars . Hit a traffic light and tried to reverse away but hit a taxi in the process . Sat on mother 's lap in one court hearing and kissed her hand in another . Court heard he ` deeply regrets ' actions and struggles with ADHD . 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A woman has died in hospital after being pulled from New York 's icy East River in a critical condition on Friday night . Police believe the woman - who is yet to be identified - jumped from a floating ferry pier in Brooklyn . The incident occurred at Kent Avenue near N. 5th Street in Williamsburg at about 7.30 pm . According to The New York Daily News , a ferry was approaching the pier at the time the woman jumped . Scroll down for video . Scene : The NYPD , FDNY , and Coast Guard rushed to a pier in Williamsburg on Friday night after a woman leaped into freezing East River as a ferry approached about 7.30 pm . Here they work to rescuscitate the woman after pulling her from the icy water . Rescue : The NYPD harbor patrol struggled to get the woman as quickly as the could have , with the amount of ice floating in the East River impeding their rescue effort . The NYPD tweeted this photo from the scene . FDNY Battalion Chief Paul Tague told WABC New York the ferry captain saw the woman jump . She was carried by the tide about three blocks south of the dock , the paper reported . Officials at the scene said the water temperature was so cold that it would kill a person after about four minutes . The woman was believed to have been in the water for about 20 minutes . The NYPD , FDNY , and Coast Guard all responded to the area near Brooklyn Bridge . Divers in protective gear entered the water . The rescue effort took longer than usual because of the amount of floating ice in the East River from the Arctic blast , police said . The woman was pulled out in an extremely critical condition . Medics at the scene administered CPR as they rushed her to Woodhull Hospital . She was pronounced dead in hospital . A diver that went into the water was also taken to hospital , but is fine . Frozen : Officials said the temperature of New York 's East River is so freezing , it would kill you in less than four minutes . The woman was believed to have been in the water for 20 minutes before being pulled out . The woman 's name has not been released , pending notification of next of kin . Earlier Friday a man 's body was also pulled from the East River . The body was found near Murray Hills and police said it was badly decomposed . The man was wearing black pants and had no identification on him , according to The New York Post . Police are trying to establish whether there was foul play involved or if the death was accidental . February has officially been the coldest month in New York for 81 years . The average temperature in the Big Apple over the last four weeks has been 24F - 11 degrees below normal . New York joins other metropolitan areas such as Chicago and Pittsburgh , which have also experienced their most frigid February in decades . Duties continue : The tug Arabian Sea pushes a barge through the icy waters of the Hudson River on Friday , near Rhinecliff , in Upstate New York . With the prolonged cold winter weather , the Coast Guard has been busy clearing shipping lanes . | Reports of woman leaping into East River in Williamsburg at 7.30 pm Friday . She jumped from a floating pier as a ferry approached , police said . NYPD harbor patrol struggled to get her out because of floating ice . Was in the water 20 minutes and removed in extremely critical condition . Police said a person would likely die in less than four minutes in such conditions . | [[542, 619], [122, 226], [137, 148], [153, 226], [357, 401], [393, 420], [542, 619], [709, 787], [1412, 1530], [0, 121], [0, 7], [29, 121], [1211, 1282], [1547, 1608], [1931, 2020], [1094, 1210], [1122, 1210], [1883, 1930]] |
These pockmarked shells are all that 's left of what their owners in Debaltseve used to call their homes . The strategic railway hub in eastern Ukraine was stormed by Moscow-backed separatists two weeks ago in one of the most dramatic advances by the rebels since the start of the 10-month-old war . Fighting over the city actually intensified in the days after a ceasefire deal , signed in Minsk on February 12 , was meant to take effect on February 15 . Rebels who had encircled Debaltseve launched a massive assault , routing all Ukrainian forces by February 18 , three days after the truce was meant to come into force . Nearly a week after the retreat of government forces , bodies and body parts still lie uncollected on the streets and outside the city . Scroll down for video . A house ruined by fighting in the city of Debaltseve . The strategic railway hub in eastern Ukraine was stormed by Moscow-backed separatists two weeks ago . The shelling which destroyed this house actually intensified in the days after a ceasefire deal was signed in Minsk on February 12 . The battle for Debaltseve caught civilians , like those who lived here , in the crossfire on a scale not yet seen in the war that has killed nearly 6,000 people . A sofa still with cushions strewn across it is visible through a doorway of one ruined building . In another haunting image all that 's left of a house is one wall with three windows in it , glass long since blown out by the impact of shells . A third house is pockmarked by shrapnel , its residents having long since fled . Debaltseve used to have a population of 45,000 , of whom only around 6,000 now remain . Sergei had the misfortune of living on the outskirts of city near the Ukrainian army 's field camp which was destroyed during the attack , along with the modest one-storey brick houses lining the nearby streets . Sergei 's house was hit on February 18 , right before Ukrainian forces left Debaltseve . Asked by Reuters if he knew which side attacked his house , he replied : ` Of course , it 's clear . I wo n't say it out loud . The other side entered and shelling stopped . Not a single shell landed after that . ' Asked if he thought the rebels were responsible , Sergei answered : ` Of course . But I do n't get it . Why did they do it ? ' A woman walks past a house whose roof has caved in following fierce ighting in Debaltseve . A damaged Ukrainian army tank is left abandoned in a wrecked petrol station outside Debaltseve . A Grad rocket is lodged in the wall of a building in the jail of Chornukhyne , east of Debaltseve . Only four of over 300 inmates are left in the jail after it was evacuated following shelling during the battle for Debaltseve . A petrol station damaged by shelling outside the city in Donetsk region . The price of petrol has doubled in the past two weeks as the Ukrainian currency has taken a plunge . An unexploded shell lies next to a gas bottle in the ruined village of Nikishino , near Debaltseve . Kiev and Western governments have accused Russia of sending troops and weapons to support the separatists in east Ukraine , despite the peace deal agreed in the Belarussian capital Minsk . Moscow has denied this . Separatist commanders said the advance at Debaltseve was necessary to ` straighten the frontline ' and ease communications between their strongholds of Donetsk and Luhansk . The battle for the city caught civilians in the crossfire on a scale not yet seen in the war that has killed nearly 6,000 people . Most residential buildings in the town have been damaged by shelling or are burnt out . Nearly a week after the retreat of Ukrainian forces , bodies and body parts still lay uncollected on the streets and outside the city . In neighbouring Vuhlehirsk some 10 kilometres away , conquered by the rebels before Debaltseve , smashed armoured vehicles with the insignia of the Ukrainian army are visible and there 's heavy damage to almost every building in the town . In the village of Nikishino , also near Debaltseve , the story is similar . Ukrainian military leaders and separatist commanders alike insist they never target residential areas . But rank-and-file fighters from both sides admit they used heavy weapons while fighting over the towns and could have missed targets . The remains of a house in Nikishino , located 20 km from Debaltseve , and abandoned by the Ukrainian military four days ago after separatist forces attacked it for several days . A man tries to salvage something from the ruins of his house in the village . The last battle over Nikishino lasted more than seven hours . Not a single intact house remains in the village , where even the trees are covered with shrapnel . Next to the ruins of Sergei 's house , a rebel gunman nicknamed Shuya was on guard at the destroyed Ukrainian camp , littered with ammunition boxes , pieces of burnt-out vehicles and unexploded shells . ` It was tanks , artillery ... I will be honest , the camp was hit very well , ' he said with a smile . Another separatist fighter , who gave his nickname as Zelya , conceded it was possible they missed targets during the attack . ` Debaltseve is in a lowland . They -LRB- the Ukrainians -RRB- put their artillery there , it was hard to hit right on target , ' he said . The Ukrainian side also used heavy weapons , a member of a Ukrainian artillery crew , who gave his name as Nikolai , told Reuters after the retreat from Debaltseve . ` We got shelled every day , we sat in trenches ... We also fired , of course , ' said the soldier who serves in the 55th brigade . But according to his comrade who used the nickname Prapor , many areas that are now heavily damaged had been unscathed when Ukrainian forces retreated . ` We left Vuhlehirsk without any fighting ... and many villages too . It should be investigated who took advantage of it , ' he said . Government troops began towing artillery away from the front line on Thursday , a sign the truce could at last be taking effect . A bombed out house in Vuhlehirsk , 10km from Debaltseve . Both are now ghost towns after heavy shelling . The front of this Vuhlehirsk home is pockmarked by shrapnel after intense fighting in the town . The kitchen of this home in the town remains relatively intact , but its residents have long since fled . | Debaltseve was taken by pro-Russian rebel assault ending on February 18 . Ukrainian forces humiliated days after Minsk ceasefire supposed to begin . Haunting images show massive destruction wrought by intense fighting . Only around 6,000 people remain in ghost city 45,000 once called home . Nearby town of Vuhlehirsk and village of Nikishino also lie in ruins . | [[107, 299], [841, 942], [578, 624], [1564, 1638], [1621, 1651], [6054, 6101]] |
An Annapolis woman who pretended to have a medical license so she could pose as a physician 's assistant will spend three years in prison . Shawna Michelle Gunter will spend three years in prison after posing as a physician 's assistant . Charges against Shawna Michelle Gunter , 37 , included wire fraud and aggravated identity theft . With her phony credentials , she was trusted to diagnose 137 children and allowed to write more than 400 prescriptions . ' `` Shawna Michelle Gunter fraudulently posed as a licensed physician 's assistant , treating patients and writing prescriptions , although she had no medical training , '' said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein . fraudulently posed as a licensed physician 's assistant , treating patients and writing prescriptions , although she had no medical training , ' U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein said at the sentencing . Her trickery meant her employer had filed false Medicaid coverage claims without knowing they were dong so , and getting back around $ 19,000 . The Baltimore Sun reports that Gunter will also have to pay $ 53,530.39 in restitution as well as six months of home detention . Gunter 's plea agreement detailed how she got the job with a prior acquaintance , a pediatrician , with offices in Centreville as well as Chestertown after lying about having graduated with a physician 's assistant degree from Howard University . Once hired , she was supposed to show a physician 's license , DEA certification , and proof of her education claims . Upon starting in the physician 's office in July 2013 she presented a fake physician 's assistant certificate and license number as well as an altered certificate and a fake diploma . The pediatrician unknowingly filed thousands of dollars in false Medicaid claims through Gunter . Some of her patients included infants and newborns . Prior to coming to that office , Gunter had been fired from her job as a surgical assistant when it was discovered that she 'd stolen a check from the surgeon and forged his signature for $ 14,400 , WJLA reports . She admitted to the forgery upon being confronted , but she also failed to repay $ 7,800 she borrowed . | Shawna Michelle Gunter , 37 , faced charges for wire fraud and identity theft . She was trusted to diagnose 137 children and write more than 400 prescriptons . She had also been caught forging surgeon 's signatures at her past job . | [[239, 277], [285, 336], [366, 457], [460, 485], [544, 587]] |
A 22-year-old fisherman has been sentenced to 18 months ' probation after unsuccessfully trying to produce counterfeit money using three everyday items : napkins , a glue stick and an oven . Cass Alder , from Prince Edward Island , Canada , purchased a packet of table napkins emblazoned with images of his country 's $ 100 bills and cut out the pictures of the money , a court heard . He then pasted the images to pieces of paper using glue , before briefly baking the fraudulent notes in the oven . This was to ensure the bits of napkin were firmly stuck to the paper , it was said . Then , Alder attempted to spend one of the bills at a local convenience store . However , his plan was foiled when a clerk realized that the bill was forged and contacted the police , as Alder fled the scene . Ambitious : Cass Alder , 22 , has been sentenced to 18 months ' probation after unsuccessfully trying to produce counterfeit money using napkins -LRB- pictured : the packet he used -RRB- emblazed with images of Canadian $ 100 bills . Fisherman : Alder -LRB- pictured , left , in his mug shot and , right in a Facebook photo -LRB- -RRB- , from Prince Edward Island , pasted the images of the bills to pieces of paper using glue , before baking the fraudulent notes in the oven . Now , the young man , from Lennox Island , has been handed a suspended sentence for counterfeiting the $ 100 notes . He has also been sentenced to 60 days in jail for another fraudulent scheme . In the latter scam , Alder , who lists his job as a ` lobster fisherman ' on his Facebook page , reportedly cheated H&R Block out of $ 5,267 of CAD -LRB- or $ 4,216.64 in USD -RRB- using a fraudulent tax form . Both of the charges date back to 2013 , according to People magazine . At the time , drugs were said to be a ` serious issue ' in Alder 's life . However , during his sentencing , the former student at Charlottetown Rural High School told the court he has since turned his life around . Posing : Alder -LRB- pictured -RRB- attempted to spend one of the bills at a local convenience store . However , his plan was foiled when a clerk realized that the bill was forged and contacted the police , as the young man fled the scene . ` It took me a long time to realize I deserved better than this for myself , ' said Alder , who is now in a long-term relationship and apparently has a ` strong support network ' in his home community . Alder was one of several people who obtained returns they were not entitled to using the fake T4s , The Guardian reported . Half of the money was paid to the person who gave Alder the form . Alder was ordered by Chief Provincial Court Judge John Douglas to make restitution to H&R Block for half of the amount he received . The remaining half will be paid by the person behind the form . | Cass Alder , 22 , of Lennox Island , Canada , purchased pack of table napkins . Napkins were emblazoned with images of Canadian $ 100 bills , court heard . Alder then cut out the pictures and stuck them to bits of paper using glue . Finally , he baked fake notes in oven to ensure napkins were stuck to paper . Caught out when he tried to spend money at a convenience store in 2013 . Sentenced to 18 months of probation ; jailed for 60 days for another scam . | [[191, 201], [241, 287], [263, 329], [370, 385], [958, 968], [972, 1029], [386, 430], [425, 441], [444, 500], [1030, 1039], [1162, 1211], [1206, 1222], [1225, 1273], [425, 441], [444, 500], [386, 388], [451, 500], [520, 550], [557, 569], [1206, 1222], [1225, 1273], [586, 590], [593, 665], [1976, 2069], [0, 151], [796, 805], [821, 955], [1391, 1468]] |
Anthony Mason , who carved out a reputation for rugged defense over 13 seasons in the NBA , including 5 on the Ewing-era New York Knicks , is dead at 48 . The Knicks organization confirmed Mason 's death , which the New York Daily News reported happened early Saturday morning after a struggle with heart problems . ` We would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt thoughts and strong prayers . Anthony felt each and every one . He fought like a warrior to the very end , ' the Mason family said in a statement . Warrior : Anthony Mason linked up with Charles Oakley on the New York Knicks , providing a defensive mindedness that help the team be a physical presence in the 90s . Mason won a Sixth Man Award with the Knicks and later made the 2001 All-Star team while playing with the Miami Heat . It was the toughness he provided alongside Charles Oakley while surrounding franchise center Patrick Ewing that made him beloved in New York . ` MY MAN MY MAN A. MASON R.I.P , WE GON NA MISS U BROTHER , ' Oakley wrote on Twitter . The 6-foot-7 Mason won the NBA 's Sixth Man award in 1995 with a Knicks team that was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in one of its classic clashes with the Indiana Pacers . Mason also won all-defensive-team honors two years later with the Charlotte Hornets . Mason struggled with heart problems in recent years and never fully recovered after a massive heart attack on February 11 . Recognized : After playing in Turkey and the minors following his college career , Mason wound up in New York , where he won the Sixth Man Award in 1995 and then made the 2001 All-Star team . ` Overnight New York City and the world lost a legend , a friend , a brother ... but more than anything our father , Anthony Mason , ' said his son Anthony Jr , according to the New York Daily News . Knicks President Phil Jackson , who coached the Chicago Bulls teams against the '90s Knicks , said that ` as a competitor , there was none fiercer than Anthony Mason . ' ` Standing on the opposite end of the playing field , coaching in those great Chicago/New York battles , No. 14 in the orange and blue always stood out , ' Jackson added . Mason 's career averages - 10.9 points , 8.3 rebounds - do n't tell the full story of his game . A solid , muscular presence down low , Mason was there to play defense , and on coach Pat Riley 's bruising teams , he could shine . All Star : While playing with the Heat in 2001 , Mason was selected for the All Star Game as a replacement . Mason played for New York from 1991-1996 , and then for the Hornets until 2000 . He made his only All-Star team in 2001 as a member of the Miami Heat , after reuniting with Riley . ` Anthony Mason exemplified perseverance for all players fighting for their chance in the NBA , ' Commissioner Adam Silver said . ` NBA fans and players around the league admired his tenacity on defense and playmaking on offense . ' He was n't all grit , though . Despite his plodding look , Mason was a nimble athlete and deft ballhandler who often showed up for games with words or designs styled into his hair . Mason was drafted in the third round out of Tennessee State in 1988 by Portland , but he never played for the Trail Blazers . After a brief stint overseas , he played sparingly in 21 games for the New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets before he finally caught on with Riley 's defense-first Knicks in 1991 . He was a force for them as they made a run to the 1994 NBA Finals , and clashed with other powerful Eastern Conference teams , including Michael Jordan 's Bulls . He was dealt to Charlotte in a July 1996 trade that brought Larry Johnson to New York . W . ith the Hornets , Mason played three strong seasons in four years , missing 1998-99 due to injury , before Riley brought him to Miami , where he was coaching a Heat team that played with the same style as those Knicks teams with which Mason flourished . At Tennessee State , Mason was dominant , and was the school 's first All-Ohio Valley Conference selection . In the 1987-88 season , he took a school-record 247 free throws . Anthony Mason was born Dec 14 , 1966 , in Miami . He went to high school in the New York City borough of Queens , where his son Anthony Jr would later play for St John 's University before going on to a pro career in the minor leagues and overseas . Another son , Antoine , is at Auburn this season after transferring from Niagara , where he graduated after finishing second nationally with 25.6 points per game last season . | Anthony Mason won the NBA Sixth Man award in 1995 . He also took all-defensive-team honors two years later and got an All-Star Game call as a replacement in 2001 . Mason had lately struggled with heart problems and did not recover from a heart attack suffered February 11 . | [[685, 728], [1034, 1091], [1534, 1537], [1551, 1585], [685, 690], [733, 802], [1223, 1228], [1234, 1308], [1551, 1553], [1590, 1624], [2444, 2505], [2587, 2625], [231, 315], [1309, 1360], [1309, 1314], [1365, 1432]] |
` Radical Islam ' was the pass code for entry into the 2016 presidential tryout held this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference . A mecca for tea party activists , CPAC served as the unofficial kick off to the upcoming presidential contest . Roughly 10,000 conservatives from across the country packed the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor , Maryland , just down the river from the nation 's capitol , to listen to GOP presidential hopefuls clobber the current occupant of the White House over his ` failed ' leadership -- particularly when it comes to fighting terrorists abroad . The cavalcade of the Republicans vying for the Oval Office decried President Barack Obama 's calls for the global community to ignore the religious beliefs of extremists and fought to position themselves as the heir apparent to the office of the executive . SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . ` Egypt and Jordan recognize that they are at war with radical Islam , is n't it about time that our president proclaimed the same ? ' former Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared during a session on Friday morning . ` Bizarre Orwellian doublespeak ' : Texas Sen. Ted Cruz blasted President Barack Obama for refusing to refer to ISIS as an Islamic terror group . ` Egypt and Jordan recognize that they are at war with radical Islam ; is n't it about time that our president proclaimed the same ? ' former Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared during a session on Friday morning . ` We need a commander in chief who will actually stand up and defend the United States of America . We can not defeat radical Islamic terrorism with a president who is unwilling to utter words radical Islamic terrorism , ' fellow Texan Ted Cruz told conference guests on Thursday afternoon while blasting Obama 's ` bizarre Orwellian doublespeak . ' Echoing Cruz , Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker that evening said the country needs a leader ` who stands up and realizes that radical Islamic terrorism is a threat to our way of life and to all freedom-loving people around the world . ' ` We need a president , a leader , who will stand up and say , `` we will take the fight to them , and not wait for them to take the fight to us '' , ' Walker proclaimed . He later suggested , during the question and answer period of his appearance , that his 2012 fight with public sector unions prepared him to handle terrorist threats . ` If I can do that with 100,000 protesters , I can do the same across the world , ' he posited . Asked about the viscous terrorists and what it will take to destroy them during his session , Florida Sen. Marco Rubio quipped , ` They 're not Presbyterian ' before laying out a strategy for victory . ` ISIS is a radical Sunni Islamic group . They need to be defeated on the ground by a Sunni military force with air support from the United States , ' Rubio said , taking a stand against a large deployment of U.S. troops to Iraq . Continuing he said if the U.S. puts ` together a coalition of armed regional governments to confront -LSB- ISIS -RSB- on the ground with U.S. special forces support , logistical support , intelligence support and the most devastating air support possible , ' he said , ` and you will wipe ISIS out . ' Speaking at the conference later that day , Rick Santorum , the 2012 runner up for the Republican nomination for the presidency , said , ` If ISIS wants to establish a seventh-century caliphate , well , let 's oblige them by bombing them back to the seventh century . ' Urging the president to assume a position of leadership in the international community 's fight against the ` genocidal thugs , ' former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin insisted that the religion of radical Islamists can not be overlooked . ` Pretending it 's not there does n't make it go away , ' she said . Calling it something else wo n't make it so . ' Palin , a tease who is not expected to run for president but remains a possible contender , said the State Department , whose spokesperson recently proclaimed the U.S. can not kill its way out of a war with ISIS , is ` naive . ' ` Really ? Tell that to the Nazis , ' Palin remarked . ` Oh wait , you ca n't because they 're dead . We killed them . ' Obama ` has disqualified himself , and shown himself incapable of being our commander-in-chief ' by refusing to characterize savages in the Middle East as Muslims , Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal told a crowd later that day . ` We do n't need a war on international poverty ; we need a war on the evil that is radical Islamic terrorism , ' said Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal . Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the Obama administration has a ` total misunderstanding of what this Islamic terrorist threat is ' ` He says we are not at war with Islam ; well , certainly we 're not at war with Islam , but we are at war with radical Islam , ' he asserted . Ousted Pennsylvania Sen. Santorum , once the upper chamber 's third-ranking Republican , told convention-goers Obama 's ` profound lack of experience ' fueled many of America 's problems at home and abroad . ` Commander in chief is not an entry-level position , ' Santorum said . ` And the Oval Office is no place for on-the-job training , not in times like this . ' The former lawmaker said that unlike Obama , he predicted the ` gathering storm . ' ` In the 1930s we could have known what the threat was . All we needed to do was read their books , and we will know what they want to do to the U.S. ' he stated . Jindal derided the Obama administration for contending that terrorism could be counteracted by diminishing poverty in countries that are hot beds for radical activity . ` We do n't need a war on international poverty ; we need a war on the evil that is radical Islamic terrorism , ' Jindal argued . ` These individuals are going to go straight to hell , exactly where they belong . ' Likewise , Cruz said administration 's jobs for jihadis approach ` utter and complete nonsense . ' Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush , the last in the large group of Republican presidential wanabees to address the gathering , said the Obama administration has a ` total misunderstanding of what this Islamic terrorist threat is . ' That ` is very dangerous because it does n't allow you to have the right strategy to deal with this , ' Bush said . ` We need to heighten awareness of what this threat means and be honest about it , ' he stated , adding that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday ` is going to be really important . ' Retired neurosugreon Ben Carsonsaid ` radical Islamic terrorists all over the world ' threaten to ` destroy ' America . ` He 's going to be able to tell the truth on this , ' Bush said of Netanyahu 's address , which is likely to be critical of the Obama administration 's policies toward Iran , a caliphate state . Retired neurosugreon Ben Carson , a long-shot contender for the presidency ` radical Islamic terrorists all over the world ' threaten to ` destroy ' America and the ` Shia in Iran are every bit as dangerous , perhaps even more dangerous ' than ISIS . ` We could take our eye off the ball as they develop nuclear weapons , ' he warned . Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul told the conservative audience that electing another Democrat of Obama 's ilk , namely Hillary Clinton , would make ` us less safe . ' ` Hillary 's war in Libya allowed thousands of surface-to-air missiles to fall into the hands of radical Islamists . ' Jihadists now ` run amok ' in the country , he said . ` They swim in our swimming pool , ' he added disdainfully . ' I believe Hillary Clinton 's abdication of responsibility , her refusal to provide adequate defense for Benghazi , her dereliction of duty should forever preclude her from high office , ' the freshman lawmaker asserted , denigrating his possible general election foe . ` It 's time for Hillary Clinton to permanently retire . ' | Ted Cruz blasted Obama 's ` bizarre Orwellian doublespeak ' in refusing to label ISIS an ` Islamic ' terror group . ` Egypt and Jordan recognize that they are at war with radical Islam ; is n't it about time that our president proclaimed the same ? ' said Rick Perry . Jeb Bush slammed the Obama administration for having a ` total misunderstanding of what this Islamic terrorist threat is ' Rand Paul said ` Hillary 's war in Libya allowed thousands of surface-to-air missiles to fall into the hands of radical Islamists ' ` We do n't need a war on international poverty ; we need a war on the evil that is radical Islamic terrorism , ' Bobby Jindal argued . | [[1157, 1266], [1700, 1824], [4274, 4296], [4299, 4364], [913, 1002], [911, 929], [982, 1043], [1269, 1335], [1267, 1285], [1338, 1399], [4800, 4832], [4574, 4704], [4608, 4701], [5949, 5977], [6071, 6174], [7357, 7427], [7404, 7473], [4427, 4472], [4475, 4500], [4492, 4500], [4506, 4534], [5637, 5682], [5685, 5710], [5702, 5710], [5716, 5744], [5749, 5764]] |
Apple boss Tim Cook has warned against plans for online snooping on private emails and information in the name of fighting terrorism . Defending people 's ` basic human right ' to privacy , the CEO of the world 's largest technology company said governments and other companies have no right to spy on emails and personal data . He added laws on snooping were not necessary to stop terrorism , but allowing authorities to access sensitive personal data would breach a ` basic human right ' and have ` dire consequences ' . Scroll down for video . Apple boss Tim Cook has warned snooping in the name of fighting terrorism would have ` dire consequences ' Speaking during the last leg of a trip to Europe and Israel , his views contrast those of Prime Minister David Cameron and other governments . After the terror attacks on Paris last month , Mr Cameron pledged to introduce ` more comprehensive ' powers to monitor terror suspects in the UK . He promised a Conservative government after the next general election would introduce new laws to monitor all messages sent by British citizens online . But Mr Cook branded those who insist monitoring laws are needed to fight terror and crime as ` scare-mongerers ' . ` None of us should accept that the government or a company or anybody should have access to all of our private information . This is a basic human right , ' he told The Telegraph . ` We all have a right to privacy . We should n't give it up . ' He added : ` History has taught us that privacy breaches have resulted in very dire consequences . Mr Cook is currently busy with the company 's plans to launch the highly-anticipated smartwatch in April . Mr Cook admitted that we ` must do everything we can ' to stop terrorism , but he refuses to accept that privacy needs to be compromised in order to do so . He added monitoring would only lead to terrorists encrypting their data , so the only people affected would be ` good people ' . In this scenario , he believes the private , financial , health and personal data of ordinary civilians would inevitably ` be taken ' . Mr Cook is currently busy with the company 's plans to launch the highly-anticipated smartwatch in April . Apple has already sent out invitations for a media event in San Francisco on March 9 , about a month before the new Apple Watch hits stores . The world 's largest technology company did not specify what the event will be about in the invitation which reads simply ` Spring Forward , ' a word play on the resetting of watches for daylight saving time . Appel CEO took some time out to take selfies while visiting the firm 's store in Covent Garden , London . The world 's largest technology company did not specify what the event will be about in the invitation which reads simply ` Spring Forward , ' a word play on the resetting of watches for daylight saving time . | CEO Tim Cook spokes out in defence of the ` basic human right ' to privacy . He added laws on snooping were not necessary to fight terrorism . Said allowing authorities access to sensitive data would have ` dire consequences ' | [[0, 134], [135, 187], [1395, 1399], [1404, 1429], [329, 391], [398, 487], [547, 566], [602, 651], [1459, 1467], [1470, 1557]] |
Marijuana use has been in fashion for years but now that it 's becoming legal , the trend is being incorporated into clothing design-that can actually get you high . Hoodie companies VapRwear and Hood Horkerz feature hoodies that have built in pot smoking devices for easy use . Hood Horkerz feature a pipe sweater that has a glass bowl on one end of the drawstring and a mouthpiece on the other . The sweatshirt costs $ 124 each . Scroll down for video . Smoking rivals : The owner of Hood Horkerz says he created the first pot smoking and vape smoking jacket before the VapRwear line ever even came out . Rival company VapRwear features a hood lace with a vaporizer from which you can inhale e-juice , oil , dry herb , or wax . The hpodie usually costs $ 125 but is now on sale for $ 99 . ' I invented the pipe hoodies back in 2011 in Vermont , ' Hook Horkerz owner Sean Oliver told BuzzFeed . ' I was at my buddy 's snowboard shop and he did n't have a pipe to smoke out of and I kinda pulled on my hoodie strings and was like , `` Man ! This would be the perfect place for a pipe ! '' ' Oliver made his way down to Home Depot , built a hoodie , and then brought it to a party . ` Everyone was like , `` Aw man , where can I get one ? '' And I was like , `` Nowhere ... yet . '' ' ` About two weeks after that I invented the vape one , ' the Santa Cruz , California resident said . ' I just decided to go with the pipe one because it cost less money . ' VapRwear : Caribbean native Elvis ` Papi ' Edwards says the vape on his hoodieis kept in a discrete pocket and comes with a USB charger . The hood lace is made out of silicone tubing and outside fire retardant shoe lace material . The ends are made of hand-blown glass , says Oliver . VapRwear owner Elvis ` Papi ' Edwards who is from the Caribbean said he does n't even smoke weed . Edwards ' father was ` in the weed business , ' he says . ` Everybody thought I was gon na be the biggest drug dealer , but I never even smoked weed ! ' he said . Edwards says he only smokes hemp oil out of his vapes . ' I did n't want to get into the weed business because that 's still frowned on in my country , ' he said . New suits : Rappin 4 Tay wore a Hood Horkerz pipe suit to this year 's Grammy 's and may be the hottest new style in LA where marijuana is partially legalized . New ideas : Sean Oliver of Hood Horlerz -LRB- pictured -RRB- says that Elvis ` Papi ' Edwards stole his idea and that he paid for a patent . ` But last 4/20 in Denver , I saw this opportunity . I saw the future . Eight months later , VapRwear happened . ' Oliver claims he invented a vapor sweatshirt first but Edwards says he 's the vaporizer pioneer . Oliver claims he paid a lawyer to make sure no one else had thought of a similar idea , and then filed a patent for both the pipe hoodie and the vaporizer hoodie . He says the vape hoodie has been pending since 2013 but that they will manufacture them this summer . ` If you are a designer and you do n't have a smokable line , you are out of business , ' Papi told BuzzFeed News . ' I swear , next New York Fashion Week , you 'll see VapRwear on the runway . ' ` Oh yeah , smokable clothing is it , ' Oliver echoed . `` ` Everyone will be wearing it soon . ' Both clothing lines . | Hoodie companies VapRwear and Hood Horkerz feature hoodies that have built in pot smoking devices for easy use . VapRwear features a hood lace with a vaporizer from which you can inhale e-juice , oil , dry herb , or wax . Hood Horkerz feature a pipe sweater that has a glass bowl on one end of the drawstring and a mouthpiece on the other . | [[166, 278], [209, 224], [230, 278], [607, 667], [166, 278], [607, 667], [673, 729], [166, 278], [279, 397], [300, 314], [320, 397]] |
There 's now a confidential number to call if you 're questioning your faith in a higher power . But instead of steering you back towards the flock , the volunteers behind the hotline hope to provide a sympathetic ear for your skepticism . CNN reports that Recovering from Religion , a secular group for those who have left or are leaving their faith , launched a hotline Friday for those questioning their religion . Nearly 100 volunteers will take confidential , anonymous calls at 1-84-I-DOUBT-IT on weekends and on weekday nights . Questioning ? : Instead of pushing callers back towards the flock or into the arms of atheists , Recovering from Religion says its hotline will try to provide options and tips for those questioning their faith . Sarah Morehead , the organization 's executive director , said the aim is not to make callers atheists or even provide counseling . Instead , the operators are there to listen and guide callers to other resources , whether that is finding another organization better suited to the caller 's beliefs or referring those struggling with emotional anguish to counselors or a suicide hotline . It was the hundreds of emails and calls that led Recovering from Religion to start the hotline , according to Morehead . Doubts about God and their faith troubled those who contacted the organization , but without anyone to confide in , they experience depression and emotional turmoil . ` Many people feel isolated or rejected when they begin to ask questions , ' Morehead said . ` If churches suddenly started welcoming doubters to their potlucks , the hot line project would n't be necessary . ' The hotline does not use a centralized call center , and instead sends calls to volunteers through a virtual network . Doubters : Sarah Morehead , executive director of Recovering from Religion , said individuals reach out to her organization because skeptics feel excluded at their own churches . International Association of Peer Specialists executive director Steve Harrington says there are more and more groups like Recovering from Religion that provide counseling one on one . Unlike traditional treatment options , peer counseling works to connect individuals with others who have had similar experiences and can offer their own background as instruction . ` Peer supporters ask questions but do n't provide answers , ' Harrington said . ` They help people find their own answers . ' | Recovering from Religion , a secular group for those who have left or are leaving their faith , launched a hotline Friday . 100 volunteers will take confidential , anonymous calls at 1-84-I-DOUBT-IT . | [[13, 96], [240, 309], [257, 267], [353, 417], [633, 747], [13, 96], [418, 480]] |
The world 's oldest working barmaid has died aged 100 after pulling more than two million pints during her 74-year career behind the bar . Great-great grandmother Dolly Saville began her first job at a Buckinghamshire public house in 1940 , when a pint cost just eight pence . Over the last seven decades she has pulled millions of pints and served many famous faces , including James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan , former Prime Minister Ted Heath , footballer Stanley Matthews , singer Vera Lynn , ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn and actress Elizabeth Taylor . Mrs Saville at work in the beer garden in The Red Lion in 1949 -LRB- left -RRB- and last year still working three days a week -LRB- right -RRB- has sadly passed away . Until six years ago , she was still working at least six hours a day , six days a week at The Red Lion Hotel in Wendover and has only ever had two weeks sick leave her entire life . She had to reduce her shifts to three hours a week , but still spent time working on her feet clearing tables , serving customers and polishing glasses . At her 100th birthday party in April last year , she 'd had no plans to stop working . ` They will have to carry me out from the Red Lion , ' she said . ' I love the people , that 's what keeps me going . Dolly Saville had served a number of celebrities in her 74-year career including with James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan , pictured at the Red Lion . ' I did n't think I would stay for such a long time but I 've never thought about leaving . ' Sam Hughes , the pub 's deputy manager , said at the time : ` She 's full of energy and has a good sense of humour . She keeps us all in check half the time . ` It 's a shame we do n't have more people like her . ' The pensioner , who leaves behind three grandchildren , three great-grandchildren . and one great-great granddaughter , even had the bar she works at . named ` Dolly 's ' in her honour . Mrs Saville , whose two children are both retired , said last year : ' I love my work and I love the people , it keeps me going and it 's better . than sitting around . ' I . never thought I would be here this long , but I 've loved every minute of . it . My family keeps asking if I want to stop , but I have no plans to . retire . ` My boss is lovely and if he asked me to work an extra shift I would say yes as he has been so kind to me . ' Born in Eton , Berkshire , Mrs Saville left school at 14 and went into service as a house maid . She married in her late teens and her daughter Anne was born soon after , followed by her son Roland . When war broke out several years later , her husband joined the RAF and Dolly had to get a job to support the family . Despite the fact that both her children are both retired , Mrs Saville had not wanted to give up work at the Red Lion in Wendover . She . had never done bar work before but was offered a job in the hotel by . the landlord who spotted her walking past one day with her children . She said : ` The . landlord asked if I would like to work there , but I said no as I had n't . worked in a bar before and I never thought anymore about it . ` Then . he saw me up the High Street and asked if I 'd thought anymore about it . I said I had n't but he said ` why do n't you give it a try ' so I said I . would . ' I started just washing up glasses in the saloon bar . Then , . after I 'd been there about five or six weeks he said I think you could . serve . ' I said ` Oh I do n't think so , I 'd give them the wrong change ! ' But I did , and I got on very well . ' When Mrs Saville first started the 16th Century hotel had three bars , a public bar , a saloon bar and a cocktail bar , and she would work in all three . Her children , who were three and five at the time , would be left to play in the staff room or the beautiful hotel gardens . Dolly Saville , aged 3 , in 1917 , with her mother -LRB- right -RRB- and her brother Fred . Another celebrity pal : Dolly Saville with footballer Sir Stanley Matthews in 1982 , one of the many celebrities she met during her time as a barmaid at The Red Lion . She said : ' I worked in all three bars and over the years I 've also cooked in the kitchen , done the bedrooms , the reception and the teas . I 've done the lot . ` It has always been great fun and sometimes after a long shift I would be tired but we would go out dancing . ' ` Even after the hotel , which has historical links with Oliver Cromwell and Robert Louis Stevenson , was closed five years ago for six months refurbishment Dolly refused to give up work . Instead she went to the nearby King and Queen pub in Wendover , and continued working at the bars . She said : ' I was so sad when they closed for six months . ` But I went to the King and Queen instead , they asked me if I would go there and I quite enjoyed that I must say ! -LRB- Left -RRB- Dolly Saville in 1979 , the year that the smallpox virus was eradicated , and Dolly Saville aged 27 in 1941 -LRB- right -RRB- . Mrs Saville 's granddaughter Kim Leemans said : ` We tried to get her to retire years ago but she said no , so we gave up the fight and let her carry on ' ' I get very bored if I 'm sitting too long . I must be doing something and working keeps my brain active . ' I think that comes from when I left school at 14 and I went into private service . You had to work then , there was no nonsense , and if you did n't do it properly you did it again . ' The pensioner had just started working at the bar and was just 26 . King George VI was on the throne , Winston . Churchill was Prime Minister and Britain was in the grip of World War . Two . The battle of France began , and the Dutch official surrendered to the German forces . Paris was eventually bombed and invaded , while the French Resistance began their preliminary planning for guerrilla counter-attacks . Later , the ` Battle of Britain ' began , with the Nazi Luftwaffe consistently bombing London , and several parts of England , Scotland , Wales and Ireland , at strategic points , such as docks and aeronautical manufacturing plants . This led to a period called the Blitz -LRB- a result of the British ` blackout ' -RRB- a pattern of strategic bombings by Nazi planes over populated areas . The draft of around 16 million men began in the U.S , prior to their involvement in the war . Also , Bugs Bunny made his debut in the Oscar-nominated cartoon short , A Wild Hare . Mrs Saville , who became famous herself for being such a long-serving bar maid , also served many celebrities . ' I served Pierce Brosnan when he had lunch at the hotel while he was filming one of the Bond films , ' she said previously . ' I also made tea and toast for Ted Heath when he came in on a chilly afternoon . ` Vera Lynn has also popped into the hotel several times for lunch . I think everyone in the village knows me now . ' Mrs Saville 's daughter Anne Edwards , 79 , from Wendover , said until she was 94 her mother would work a morning shift , come home for lunch , then go back again in the evening . ` When she started the job it was out of necessity , but I think it gradually became her life , ' she added . Mrs Saville 's granddaughter Kim Leemans said the family had tried to get her to retire but she would hear none if it . Robert Hynes , deputy manager , said last year : ` She is amazing and the customers absolutely love her . She has told me she does n't want to leave until the day she dies . ` The younger members of staff aspire to be like her and think she 'd brilliant . I think the job keeps her going and gives her something to look forward to . ` We get regulars who come in especially to see Dolly and in the run up to her birthday they 've been travelling from further afield to see her . ' Hideko Arima , from Japan , was formerly the world 's oldest bar maid . She worked at her tiny bar , Gilbey Ai in Tokyo 's Ginza district for 52 years until she was 101 , and died in 2003 . | Dolly Saville , from Buckinghamshire , had been a barmaid since 1940 . During her long career she pulled millions of pints and served celebrities . 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A North Carolina man sporting a ' 666 ' tattoo on his forehead has been charged with first-degree murder for fatally stabbing another man in a church , police say . William Everett Long , 53 , stabbed George provost , 61 , Thursday after the two got into an argument while making sandwiches at Duck United Methodist Church as part of a charity program in the small town of Duck , WTKR reports . The murder is the first in the tiny , seven-mile , seaside community in Dare County with a population of 379 . The town was founded in 1668 as part of Currituck County . Scroll down for video . Charged : William Long , 53 -LRB- photographed -RRB- has been charged with first-degree murder for stabbing a homeless man in a church , the man sports a ' 666 ' tattoo above his left eyebrow . Church : Long and George Provost , 61 , argued while making sandwiches at the Duck United Methodist Church -LRB- photographed -RRB- , Long stabbed Provost with a kitchen knife . ` This tragedy does n't just hit the church , it 's hit our community very hard , ' Sergeant Jeff Ackerman told WTKR . Ackerman said that the two argued and Long pulled a knife out of a kitchen drawer and attacked Provost . The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 8.40 am , according to CBS . Long , who has a lengthy rap sheet , is being held without bond . Ackerman said that police are also looking in to the man 's unusual ' 666 ' tattoo which , in a biblical context , is associated with the Antichrist . No other guests or volunteers were injured in the incident , The Outer Banks Voice reports . Pray : The homeless-based charity program , OBX Room in the Inn , posted on its Facebook page asking people to pray for the homeless in the area . Tattoo : Sergeant Jeff Ackerman -LRB- photographed -RRB- said that police are also looking in to the man 's unusual ' 666 ' tattoo . The two were staying at the church as part of the OBX Room in the Inn program , a church-based homeless assistance program providing food and shelter to the area 's homeless population . The church released a statement saying ` In the midst of this tragedy , we remain prayerful . ' The program , which is in its seventh year of operation , too released a statement about the incident on its Facebook page , requesting privacy as an investigation into the incident is conducted . | William Long , 53 , has been charged with first-degree murder for stabbing George Provost , 61 , in a church in Duck , North Carolina . The two homeless men were staying at the church as part of a charity program and Long allegedly attacked Provost with a kitchen knife . The murder is the first in the tiny town of Duck , that has a population of 379 . | [[0, 137], [109, 149], [165, 185], [193, 215], [232, 266], [165, 231], [273, 354], [599, 723], [165, 185], [193, 215], [232, 266], [165, 231], [273, 354], [599, 723], [917, 960], [1080, 1184], [1099, 1161], [1099, 1106], [1118, 1122], [1166, 1184], [1884, 1961], [395, 505]] |
A suspected US drone strike Saturday in central Yemen killed three men believed to be al-Qaida militants , security officials said . The officials said the attack took place in the town of Bijan in Yemen 's Shabwa province and that the nationalities of the men killed had not been established . They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief journalists . The United States has described the Yemen-based Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula -LRB- AQAP -RRB- as the deadliest branch of the global extremist network -LRB- file photo of the group -RRB- . Saturday 's drone strike reportedly killed three men believed to be al-Qaida militants in the town of Bijan , in Yemen 's Shabwa province . The U.S. has launched several strikes in recent weeks , reflecting Washington 's resolve to keep fighting the militants despite Yemen 's political paralysis . The Shiite Huthi militia effectively placed President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi under house arrest in January but last week he escaped to the southern city of Aden . Despite the turmoil , President Barack Obama vowed on January 25 not to let up in the US campaign against jihadists in the strife-torn Arabian Peninsula country . Within a week , a U.S. drone strike killed Harith al-Nadhari , a senior Al-Qaeda figure , and three other militants in Shabwa province , the jihadist network said on Twitter . Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula , as its Yemeni affiliate is known , is considered by Washington as the network 's most dangerous franchise . Meanwhile Saturday , the Shiite rebels who control Yemen 's capital , Sanaa , signed an agreement with Iranian authorities in Tehran to set up direct flights between the two countries , the nation 's official news agency reported . President Barack Obama said on January 25 that the United States would not let up their campaign against jihadi extremists in Yemen despite the country 's political turmoil -LRB- file photo -RRB- . The memorandum of understanding between aviation officials from the two countries calls for 14 flights per week from each side , according to the SABA news agency , controlled by the Shiite rebels known as Houthis . Officials also discussed training for Yemenis in the aviation sector , it added . The rebels , who stormed into the capital , Sanaa , last September , are widely believed to have support from regional Shiite power Iran . Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi managed to escape Sanaa and house arrest at the hands of the rebels and has established a base in the southern city of Aden , from where he says he is still the country 's rightful ruler . Also Saturday , Bahrain announced it was relocating its embassy in Yemen to Aden , a move aimed at supporting Hadi . Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have done the same since Friday . Thousands of anti-Houthi protesters also marched in five provinces -- Taiz , Ibb , Dhamar , Sanaa and Hodeida . | Officials said drone attack took place in Bijan in Yemen 's Shabwa province . Nationalities of men who where killed have not been released . US has launched several drone strikes in Yemen in recent weeks . President Barack Obama said they will keep fighting militants despite Yemen 's political paralysis . Shiite Huthi militia placed Yemen President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi under house arrest in January but last week he escaped to southern city of Aden . Shiite rebels also signed an agreement on Saturday with Iranian authorities in Tehran to set up direct flights between two countries . | [[133, 294], [152, 222], [581, 720], [133, 294], [232, 294], [721, 774], [788, 879], [1066, 1206], [1759, 1948], [1801, 1890], [880, 987], [992, 1043], [2136, 2172], [2394, 2502], [2394, 2434], [2496, 2558], [1527, 1545], [1548, 1565], [1605, 1659], [1660, 1710]] |
A deadly avalanche and heavy snowfall in Afghanistan has now killed more than 230 people , officials said today . The death toll is expected to rise as desperate rescue crews to try to gain access to rural villages buried under deep snow drifts . Isolated villages in the north-east of the war-torn country have been cut off for days because of the extreme weather conditions . Isolated : Heavy snowfall following the avalanche has made rescue attempts extremely difficult . Desperate : Locals stand on their roof tops following the avalanche in the Panjshir province , where 184 people died . Struggle : The national death toll has now risen to more than 230 people , with heavy snowfall cutting off villages in the north-east of the country . Heavy : A view of a snow storm in areas hit by avalanche in Paryan district of Panjshir province . Heavy machinery has now been moved into the region to help clear roads buried beneath at least three feet of snow . Today , army helicopters continued to distribute food , blankets , medicine and other essentials to desperate villages that have been cut off for days . Mohammad Aslam Syas , deputy chief of the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority , said 186 people have been confirmed dead alone in the hard-hit Panjshir Province , 60 miles northeast of Kabul . Speaking on television , Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that he would postpone a trip to neighboring Iran to remain behind and try to help with the recovery . In an emotional address , he said : ' I ca n't leave my countrymen and my home alone right now ' . Nationwide , the death toll from the avalanche rose to at least 235 people killed , said Mohammad Daim Kakar , general-director for the National Disaster Management Authority . Search : Members of the Aghanistan police and army have been desperately searching for survivors in the worst-affected areas . Help : Heavy machinery has now been moved into the region to help clear roads buried beneath at least three feet of snow . Thankful : Helicopters are distributing food , blankets , water and other essentials to desperate villages that have been cut off for days . He added that after Panjshir province , Badakhshan province had 35 people killed , Parwan province had 15 dead and Nuristan province had 11 dead . Severe weather has affected at least 21 of Afghanistan 's 34 provinces and more than 1,000 houses are destroyed or damaged . Extremely cold temperatures were expected in many parts of the country in coming days , the U.N. 's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs -LRB- OCHA -RRB- said . Military : Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that he would postpone a trip to neighboring Iran to remain behind and try to help with the recovery . Stuck : Survivors wait to receive aid near the site of an avalanche in the Paryan district of Panjshir province , north of Kabul , Afghanistan . Unreachable : An Afghan national army helicopter delivers emergency items after an avalanche in the Paryan district of Panjshir province , north of Kabul , Afghanistan . Afghanistan has suffered through some three decades of war since the Soviet invasion in 1979 . But natural disasters such as landslides , floods and avalanches have also taken a heavy toll on a country with little infrastructure or development outside of its major cities . Among recent major natural disasters in Afghanistan was a massive landslide in May that killed hundreds . Some estimates suggest that 2,700 people died , although there has never been a definitive count . Another landslide in 2012 killed 71 people . | Rural villages in north of war-torn country cut off after extreme weather . Entire regions cut off from help because of freezing conditions . Army helicopters flying in essentials as locals remain desperate . Afghan President cancels Iran trip , saying ' I ca n't leave my countrymen ' | [[247, 377], [378, 386], [389, 474], [674, 744], [968, 972], [1057, 1112], [2095, 2150], [2423, 2508], [247, 377], [378, 386], [389, 474], [674, 744], [968, 972], [1057, 1112], [2095, 2150], [960, 965], [968, 1078], [2021, 2116], [2907, 3029], [1346, 1483], [1484, 1507], [1510, 1517], [1522, 1578], [2610, 2747]] |
Comet Lovejoy has made a surprise appearance in an image taken by the world 's most powerful digital camera . The comet sprung up in a photo snapped taken by the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera as it was scanning the southern sky . At the time this image was taken , the comet was passing about 51 million miles -LRB- 82 million km -RRB- from Earth . It appeared as a burst of green light against sky full of stars . The comet sprung up in a photo snapped taken by the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera in December as it was scanning the southern sky . At the time this image was taken , the comet was passing about 51 million miles -LRB- 82 million km -RRB- from Earth . It appeared as a burst of green light against sky full of stars . Each of the rectangles represents one of the 62 individual fields of the camera . ` It reminds us that before we can look out beyond our galaxy to the far reaches of the universe , we need to watch out for celestial objects that are much closer to home , ' wrote the team on the Dark Energy Detectives blog . The Dark Energy Camera is sensitive to light up to eight billion light years away , and so was able to capture the view in incredible detail . The Dark Energy Survey -LRB- DES -RRB- is designed to find out why the expansion of the universe is speeding up , instead of slowing down due to gravity . It is currently looking into the mystery of dark energy , the force believed to be causing that acceleration . he comet 's centre is a ball of ice roughly three miles -LRB- 5 km -RRB- across , and the visible head of the comet is a cloud of gas and dust about 400,000 miles -LRB- 640,000 km -RRB- in diameter . Pictured is a shot taken by an amateur astronomer earlier this year . Comet Lovejoy was first spotted by Australian Terry Lovejoy on August 17 and in recent weeks has been dramatically captured on camera by amateur astronomers around the world . The comet 's centre is a ball of ice roughly three miles -LRB- 5 km -RRB- across , and the visible head of the comet is a cloud of gas and dust about 400,000 miles -LRB- 640,000 km -RRB- in diameter . The comet 's distinctive green glow comes from molecules of diatomic carbon - two carbon atoms joined together - and cyanogen fluorescing in the ultraviolet light from the sun . Its tail takes on a blue tinge due to the carbon monoxide it contains . Comet Lovejoy was first spotted by Australian Terry Lovejoy , who has a prolific record among amateur astronomers , and he named the comet . To date , Mr Lovejoy , from Queensland , has discovered five comets , all using relatively simple equipment compared to what 's found at a professional observatory . It was first spotted on August 17 and in recent weeks has been dramatically captured on camera by amateur astronomers around the world . The comet 's centre is a ball of ice roughly three miles -LRB- 5 km -RRB- across , and the visible head of the comet is a cloud of gas and dust about 400,000 miles -LRB- 640,000 km -RRB- in diameter . The comet 's distinctive green glow comes from molecules of diatomic carbon - two carbon atoms joined together - and cyanogen fluorescing in the ultraviolet light from the sun . Its tail takes on a blue tinge due to the carbon monoxide it contains . Comets are essentially piles of rock , gravel , and dust held together by various kinds of ice - essentially water and carbon dioxide ice . As the comet nears the sun , its icy tail turns into a gas and blows away - due to pressure from the solar wind and sunlight . They also release dust and gravel which tend to follow the comet around the sun - and if the Earth 's orbit intersects this material it results in annual meteor showers . The comet 's distinctive green glow comes from molecules of diatomic carbon - two carbon atoms joined together - and cyanogen fluorescing in the ultraviolet light from the sun.Its tail takes on a blue tinge due to the carbon monoxide it contains . | Comet sprung up in a photo snapped taken by the Dark Energy Camera as it scanned the southern sky . At the time this image was taken , the comet was passing about 51 million miles -LRB- 82 million km -RRB- from Earth . The camera is sensitive to light up to eight billion light years away , and so was able to capture it in detail . The Dark Energy Survey -LRB- DES -RRB- is designed to find out why the expansion of the universe is speeding up . | [[0, 56], [110, 148], [133, 232], [418, 456], [441, 552], [233, 249], [268, 351], [553, 569], [588, 671], [1047, 1128], [1047, 1069], [1138, 1189], [1190, 1344], [1190, 1228], [1241, 1344]] |
He will always be best-known for his pointy ears and devotion to logic as Mr Spock - one of science fiction 's towering characters . But the warp engine of Leonard Nimoy 's on-screen ability in the Star Trek movies has sent more than just his own career into orbit . After the star died this Friday at the age of 83 , and tributes poured in , some credited the sci-fi legend with helping them secure a life among the stars . Scroll down for video . Unlikely start : Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall posted this picture of her appearing in Star Trek VI : Undiscovered country as a female Vulcan crewmember , alongside Leonard Nimoy 's Spock . The quotation is taken from Shakespeare 's Anthony and Cleopatra , in which Cattrall starred onstage . RIP : Nimoy died on Friday from lung disease , his family said . He is pictured about in 2013 at the premiere of Star Trek : Into Darkness . Moving on : Cattrall , right in 2010 , did not take her famous Sex and the City Role , left , until years after her turn on Star Trek . Kim Cattrall led the way , posting on Twitter that Nimoy had been her ` mentor , champion and friend ' . It was accompanied by a picture of the pair , dressed in Federation uniform , onscreen in ` Star Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country , ' which premiered in 1991 . Cattrall played Valeris in the film , a Vulcan protege who was taken under Spock 's wing - but turned out to be an assassin who betrayed the crew . Years later Cattrall was cast as Samantha in ` Sex and the City , ' which began in 1998 , a role which eventually won her a Golden Globe . Other stars to have received a career mind meld from Nimoy include Cheers actress Kirstie Alley , most famous for her role as Rebecca Howe in Cheers . Alley played Saavik - a Vulcan officer and precursor to Cattrall 's Valeris - in the iconic ` Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan . ' Another one : Nimoy is pictured above in Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan , alongside Kirstie Alley , who went on to win an Emmy in Cheers . Off the Enterprise : Alley is pictured above at a Broadway premiere in January of this year . The role was her first in a feature film , and came years before the move to her Emmy-winning Cheers role . Others best-known from beyond the Star Trek universe to share credits with Nimoy include Christopher Lloyd , who played Doc Brown in the Back to the Future films . Lloyd appeared as ` Klingon Commandrer Kruge in Star Trek III : The Search for Spock ' a year before the first Back to the Future film . Nimoy directed The Search for Spock , as well as appearing briefly on-screen . Dozens of other celebrities also paid tribute to Nimoy - including erstwhile co-stars William Shatner and George Takei . Shatner , who played Captain Kirk , said : ' I loved him like a brother . We will all miss his humor , his talent , and his capacity to love . ' Spock to the future : Christopher Lloyd , who played Doc Brown in Back to the Future , right , played a Klingon warlord , left , in Star Trek III : The Search for Spock , which Nimoy directed . Takei , who played Hikaru Sulu , tweeted : ` Rest in peace with the stars , my dear friend . ' Zachary Quinto , who took up the character of Spock in the recent Hollywood reboot of Star Trek , also posted a touching message . He wrote : ' I love you profoundly my dear friend and I will miss you everyday . ' Even President Barack Obama got involved . In a White House statement , he said : ` Leonard was Spock . Cool , logical , big-eared and level-headed , the center of Star Trek 's optimistic , inclusive vision of humanity 's future . ' I loved Spock ' . Old-school : Nimoy 's classic screenmates , including William Shatner , center as Captain Kirk , paid tribute to him . Nimoy 's son Adam Friday confirmed the actor , adored by Trekkies all over the world , died at his home in Los Angeles . He said the cause of his father 's death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . Nimoy was catapulted to fame for his portrayal of the pointy-eared science officer Mr Spock in the cult TV series , first launched in the 60s and followed by a string of films . His half-human , half-Vulcan character was the calm counterpoint to William Shatner 's often-emotional Captain Kirk in a series that attracted a worldwide fan base . Although Nimoy followed the original 1966-69 Star Trek run with a notable career as an actor , director , writer and photographer , in the public 's mind he would always be Spock . The actor left a poignant final message for fans on his Twitter account last Sunday , including a reference to his famous sign-off ` Live Long And Prosper ' . | Star Trek legend , 83 , died on Friday from lung disease - prompting tributes . Kim Cattrall reminded fans that she appeared in 1991 Star Trek movie . 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We are officially a nation of potty mouths , with the average Britain using up to 14 swear words a day , according to new research . From Kim Sears furious four letter tirade at the Australian open to Stephen Fry 's risqué and foul-mouthed comments at the Baftas , obscenities have become more commonplace than ever . Rather than watching our language Britons are turning the air blue with expletives making up at least one in every 1,700 words used in both spoken and written British English . Our favourite curse is bloody followed by f *** ing , f *** , bugger and bastard , according to the Times . Andy Murray 's girlfriend Kim Sears , pictured left , wore this Parental Advisory jumper after unleashing a string of expletives at the Australian Open . Stephen Fry , pictured right , used foul language whilst hosting this years Baftas . But people are not swearing like sailors in spoken words , authors are also getting in on the act . According to the study one in every 170,000 words published is f *** and the average person uses between four and 14 swearwords a day . The research comes after Andy Murray 's fiancée Kim Sears hit the headlines after the usually poised 27-year-old appeared to hurl a string of expletives towards Czech player Tomas Berdych . As tensions boiled over , the devoted supporter was caught on camera appearing to mouth ` F ***** g have that , you Czech flash f *** ' , or ` Take that , you flash f**k ' . Actress Sheridan Smith famously mouthed ` f ***** g hell ' when accepting her Bafta for Leading Actress at the 2013 ceremony for her title role in Mrs Biggs , followed by : ` Is this a wind up ? Is this for a real ? You should n't cry , you look like a k ** b. Oh f *** , sorry . ' And just this week Kanye West delivered an expletive filled performance as he debuted his new single , All Day , at the 2015 BRIT Awards . Kanye West 's delivered an expletive filled performance as he took to the stage at the BRIT awards . The controversial rapper was heard using the N-word at least three times . But it would appear not everyone is okay with bad language , the BBC received 293 complaints after Stephen Fry hosted the Baftas this year . At one point the comedian told the audience it was ` p *** ing down with stars ' inside , while later he introduced Tom Cruise as ` Tom f *** ing Cruise ' when the Mission Impossible star came on stage to present an award . British English . Bloody : 221 . F *** ing : 130 . S *** : 120 . British teenagers . F *** ing : 968 . S *** : 816 . F *** : 658 . Bloody : 598 . Business English . Bloody : 109 . F *** ing : 50 . S *** : 21 . F *** : 10 . Source : Cambridge English Corpus , Cambridge University Press . Also last year Russian president Vladimir Putin reportedly signed a new law which banned swearing in Russian plays , films and books . The new data was produced by Michael McCarthy , emeritus professor of English at the University of Nottingham , after studying a database of transcripts , sound recordings , and books . ` The biggest change of all , in recent decades , has of course been the frequency of the taboo words in film and broadcast media , ' he said , according to the Times . ` Almost anything goes : the C-word occurred in a recent episode of Wolf Hall . ' | Britons use on average between four and 14 swear words a day . Expletives make up at least one in every 1,700 spoken or written words . Bloody was named as the nation 's favourite curse , according to study . Come after Kim Sears foul-mouthed comments at Australian Open . Stephen Fry also turned air blue whilst hosting the Bafta awards . Expert says biggest change is use of taboo words in films and TV . | [[50, 90], [82, 102], [1015, 1077], [390, 444], [427, 464], [495, 575], [603, 628], [657, 756], [1103, 1207], [2100, 2179], [3015, 3040], [3067, 3142]] |
A mother-of-two is desperately trying to raise # 6,000 for medical treatment to stop her nine-year-old daughter 's constant hiccups . Trudi Veremu 's daughter Eden , aged nine , from Brixton in South London , began suffering from a bout of ` super-charged hiccups ' in November last year -- and she has not stopped hiccuping since . Eden is believed to be one of only 50 people in the world to suffer from diaphragm disorder Mycolonus Diaphramatic Flutter , which is also known as ` Belly Dancer 's Syndrome ' . Mother-of-two Trudi Veremu 's daughter Eden , aged nine , -LRB- pictured -RRB- from Brixton in South London , began suffering from a bout of ` super-charged hiccups ' last year -- and she has not stopped hiccuping since . The hiccups are so strong that it makes Eden 's speech vibrate and causes an involuntary punctuation in each word she speaks . The condition means she suffers from quick-fire spasms in the lungs and throat causing sharp intakes of breath . However , she has not yet been formally diagnosed and her worried family want to take her to see a specialist in the United States for diagnosis and treatment . ` We are 99 per cent sure she has it , but it 's matter of confirming that , ' her mother told MailOnline . Now Ms Veremu , 37 , is campaigning to raise # 6,000 so Eden can be taken to Colorado Children 's Hospital in an attempt to beat the debilitating condition . Her mother says she needs to be treated as quickly as possible before the illness becomes life-threatening . If Eden is diagnosed with the illness she will be the first person in Britain to have it . Trudi Veremu -LRB- centre -RRB- has launched a fundraiser to pay for her daughter Eden 's -LRB- left -RRB- treatment in the U.S . Ms Veremu said : ` It has been relentless and I am so worried for my girl . ` The attacks came out of the blue and have not stopped for months . ` When they are most severe , she is in excruciating agony and unable to talk at all . ' Ms Veremu , who runs a music management company , added : ` The pain , stress and migraines it causes knocks her out for days - only for the same to happen again . ` The NHS have been great but we do not have time on our side and given how rare this disorder is , we have to go to where it 's known best . ' Eden is due to travel to the United States in March for treatment at Colorado Children 's Hospital . Children from Eden 's primary school in Kennington are among the hundreds of well-wishers who have so far raised more than # 2,630 towards the total # 6,000 needed for the trip . To donate visit the Go Fund Me page . Mycolonus diaphragmatic flutter - or Belly Dancer 's Syndrome - is very rare . Only about 50 people in the world have been diagnosed with it . It was first discovered by Antony van Leeuwenhoek in 1723 . The condition sounds like a short-breathed hiccup . These muscle spasms can recur dozens of times per day . The rate of diaphragmatic contraction ranges between 35 and 480 contractions per minute , with the an average rate of 150 . No single treatment has proven effective , but most involve the blocking or crushing of the phrenic nerve . One notable case is Chaz Moore of Colorado Springs , Colorado - he tried several medications , but says only medical marijuana worked . | Eden , 9 , has been suffering from ` super-charged hiccups ' since November . Debilitating illness is constant and causes schoolgirl 's voice to ` vibrate ' Mother Trudi Veremu says Eden is often in ` agony ' and unable to talk at all . Family want to raise # 6,000 for formal diagnosis and treatment in the U.S . | [[0, 133], [59, 133], [134, 158], [166, 175], [178, 206], [134, 158], [209, 287], [512, 550], [558, 567], [512, 550], [570, 575], [622, 688], [861, 973], [881, 939], [734, 847], [2794, 2845], [1876, 1903], [1906, 1948], [0, 133], [1028, 1134], [1601, 1682], [2513, 2552]] |
The tributes to actor Leonard Nimoy - who passed away aged 83 on Friday from complications due to lung disease - are pouring in , including from where man once had never gone before . Colonel Terry Virts tweeted a photo of himself performing the Vulcan salute over the window of the International Space Station overlooking the Earth on Saturday morning to mark Nimoy 's passing . Posted without a caption , Virts makes a spread V with his hand - a gesture popularized by Nimoy 's character Spock on Star Trek , which was often accompanied by the phrase ` Live long and prosper . ' Just hours later , Italian-born astronaut , Sam Cristoforetti tweeted a photo of herself performing the infamous salute while looking up and donning a blue T-shirt adorned with the sci-fi series ' logo . Scroll down for video . Tribute : Colonel Terry Virts tweeted a photo of the Vulcan salute - a gesture popularized by Nimoy 's character Spock on Star Trek - over a window of the International Space Station overlooking the Earth on Saturday . Another tribute : Just hours later , Sam Cristoforetti tweeted a photo of herself performing the same salute while donning a blue T-shirt adorned with the Star Trek logo . She also took the image on the space station . She captioned the image , which was also taken on-board the ISS : ' `` Of all the souls I have encountered . . his was the most human . '' Thx @TheRealNimoy for bringing Spock to life for us . ' Cristoforetti , who is the first Italian woman in space , has been living on the space station since November . The 37-year-old astronaut and Air Force pilot , will remain there until May this year . Meanwhile , Virts , a 47-year-old NASA astronaut , has piloted the space shuttle Endeavor and currently serves as commander of Expedition 43 aboard the ISS . Back on Earth , a small memorial to the actor , who became one of the most recognizable faces on the original Star Trek series , appeared at his star on Hollywood 's Walk of Fame . Trekkies left flowers , notes and even a photo of Nimoy with co-star William Shatner , who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy 's Spock . Fellow cast members , including Shatner and Jonathan Frakes , who played Commander William T Riker on Star Trek : The Next Generation , left online condolences . Spock : The Vulcan salute was often accompanied in the sci-fi series by the phrase ` Live long and prosper ' Memorialized : A fan touches the star of Leonard Nimoy with his hand in the Vulcan salute that the character Spock used in the show and later iterations of Star Trek . ' #LLAP RIP to the best First Officer , ' Frakes tweeted on Friday , using the abbreviation for ` Live Long and Prosper , ' a popular phrase associated with the show that started with Nimoy 's character . Actor Zachary Quinto , who played the half-human , half-Vulcan character on the Star Trek reboot , posted Nimoy 's photo to his Instagram . ` my heart is broken . i love you profoundly my dear friend . and i will miss you everyday . may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest , ' the caption read . Memorials have appeared throughout the world and online . Nimoy 's death has elicited both grief and fond farewells for an actor who has touched many lives . A small memorial to the actor , who became one of the most recognizable faces on the original Star Trek series , appeared at his star on Hollywood 's Walk of Fame . Vulcan funeral : Players gathered together around a fountain on Vulcan in Star Trek Online as a way to memorialize Nimoy , as reported by the site Massively Overpowered . In memoriam : A cyclist stopped and touched Nimoy 's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as flowers , notes and photographs were arranged around it by mourners . Trekkers : Jameelah Threet gives the Vulcan salute next to a wreath placed at the memorial site for Nimoy . Do n't grieve , Admiral : After Star Trek , Nimoy starred in several of the franchise 's films , including The Wrath of Khan , where Spock sacrifices his life to save the crew of the Enterprise . Trekkies left flowers , notes and even a photo of Nimoy with co-star William Shatner , who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy 's Spock . ` Trekkie ' is the popularly used term for the obsessed fans of the show , though Nimoy himself preferred the term ` Trekker , ' according to the New York Times . Fans from around the world even gathered together for a memorial on Star Trek Online , a free-to-play role-playing game based on the franchise . Players captured images of characters gathered around a fountain on Vulcan , the home planet of Spock , which were passed online on sites like Reddit . His half-human , half-Vulcan character was the calm , rational counterpoint to William Shatner 's emotional Captain Kirk on one of television and film 's most revered cult series . Passed on : Nimoy , pictured with his wife Susan in October told fans to ` live long and prosper ' in his final tweet posted on Monday . Message : Nimoy , pictured with his wife Susan in October , had been in and out of hospital for months receiving treatment for the illness . Nimoy 's earned three Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal as Spock during his 1966-69 run in the original Star Trek . Though he followed up that part with a long career as an actor and director , he remained Spock to the world . Nimoy 's own ambivalence to the role was reflected in the titles of his two autobiographies , ' I Am Not Spock ' -LRB- 1975 -RRB- and ' I Am Spock ' -LRB- 1995 -RRB- . Nimoy , who was first cast in the role in 1966 , suffered from COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center after a 911 call on February 19 . But he suffered from COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center after a 911 call on February 19 . He was first cast in the role in 1966 and starred in the series until 1969 . He then appeared in eight subsequent feature films and a number of spin-offs . Leonard Nimoy -LRB- pictured in February 2014 -RRB- was taken to UCLA Medical Center on February 19 after suffering severe chest pains . His wife Susan Bay confirmed he passed away at his Bel Air , Los Angeles , home on Friday morning . Nimoy , a Boston native , had been in and out of hospitals multiple times over recent months , following his announcement that he suffered from the potentially fatal lung disease . He took to Twitter in 2014 to share his diagnosis , and gave his followers some advice , saying : ' I quit smoking 30 years ago . Not soon enough . I have COPD . Grandpa says , quit now !! LLAP -LSB- Live Long and Prosper -RSB- ' . On January 28 , his declining health became increasingly evident when he was pictured being whisked through a New York airport in a wheelchair following a trip to the Caribbean . The former science fiction star was an avid user of social media and used it frequently until just days before his death . His last message to fans on Twitter posted on Monday read : ' A life is like a garden . Perfect moments can be had , but not preserved , except in memory . LLAP ' | Legendary actor died Friday at 83 following long battle with lung disease . Originated the character of Mr Spock in Star Trek series , starting in 1966 . Played Captain Kirk 's calm counterpart onboard the Starship Enterprise . Colonel Terry Virts tweeted photo with Vulcan salute from ISS Saturday . 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As apartment construction continues to boom across the east coast of Australia , the suburbs that are getting the most attention from buyers have finally been revealed . Victoria landed five spots in the top 10 most searched suburbs for off-the-plan apartments in the country , according to the latest research from realestate.com.au . Only 3km from Melbourne 's CBD , it 's no surprise that Collingwood took the top spot as the most viewed suburb for brand new and unbuilt units . Collingwood in Victoria was the suburbs most searched for brand new and unbuilt off-the-plan apartments . The suburb , only 3km from the Melbourne CBD , features numerous exclusive homes such as this one . Victoria landed five spots in the top 10 most searched suburbs for off-the-plan apartments in the country . It was followed by the waterfront suburb of Hampton , but third and fourth place went to the wealthy coastal New South Wales suburbs of Lane Cove and Mosman . Almost 50 per cent of the exclusive residential Sydney suburbs ' properties are apartments and units , with Lane Cove offering harbour views to home owners in the right location . Melbourne 's CBD scooped up fifth place , while the last two spots went to Carlton and Richmond . Aside from the location 's close proximity to the CBD , off-the-plan homes are understood to be particularly popular in Victoria due to the stamp duty savings they present . Apartments directly in Melbourne CBD -LRB- pictured -RRB- , Hampton , Carlton and Richmond were also in the top 10 . This drawn up design shows how The Fifth apartments in Melbourne CBD are predicted look once they are built . The site will offer homes from between $ 379,000 and $ 822,000 depending on the number of bedrooms . ` When you buy an off-the-plan apartment in Victoria , you get stamp duty savings that are more significant than other states . For example , purchasing an off-the-plan apartment for $ 500,000 can save you up to $ 25,000 , ' Evan Cathcart from 360 Property Group said . ` There are parts of Collingwood that are only one km or a 10 minute walk from the CBD . From my experience , most people buying off-the-plan in Collingwood are predominantly young professionals . ` With Collingwood , they 're close to their white-collar jobs in the city and have bustling cafes , bars and restaurants at their doorstep . Third and fourth place went to the wealthy coastal New South Wales suburbs of Lane Cove -LRB- pictured -RRB- and Mosman . This apartment block 's website states : ` Construction for Bay Pavilions is well underway , so buy now and possibly move in at the end of the year ! ' It also offers apartments for between $ 615,000 and $ 1,045,500 . ` When we sold our first projects three to four years ago Collingwood was quite grungy and now it 's more gentrified . ' Unexpectedly , the inner-western suburb of Rhodes and Wollongong , an hour and a half from Sydney , were in the top 10 most searched suburbs . Brisbane , at 6th place , confirmed that the demand for central locations was an overriding factor in the demand for off-market apartments . Unexpectedly , the inner-western suburb of Rhodes and Wollongong -LRB- pictured -RRB- , an hour and a half from Sydney , were in the top 10 most searched suburbs . ` When you buy an off-the-plan apartment in Victoria , you get stamp duty savings that are more significant than other states , ' Evan Cathcart from 360 Property Group said . Brisbane , at 6th place , confirmed that the demand for central locations was an overriding factor in the demand for off-market apartments . | Victoria landed five of the the top 10 most searched suburbs for off-the-plan apartments in the country . Collingwood , only 3km from Melbourne 's CBD was the most viewed . Stamp duty savings of up to $ 25,000 are believed to be the reason off-the-plan properties are more popular in Victoria than other states . In NSW Lane Cove , Mosman , Rhodes and Wollongong were most popular . | [[0, 25], [81, 169], [170, 275], [482, 587], [688, 795], [1135, 1174], [1289, 1361], [2820, 2869], [2905, 2947], [3104, 3159], [3210, 3252], [369, 481], [1289, 1361], [1735, 1787], [1790, 1816], [1877, 1940], [1944, 1955], [3253, 3305], [3308, 3334], [854, 954], [2422, 2465], [2820, 2869], [2905, 2947], [3104, 3159], [3210, 3252]] |
It has become one of the worst kept secrets in technology - with everything from models to the real thing being spotted and posted online . Now it appears one of Samsung 's own ads has been leaked , revealing the two handsets the firm hope can topple the iPhone . Samsung 's Galaxy S6 is expected to appear in a radical Edge version with curved screens when it is unveiled on Sunday , while the standard version looks like an iPhone 6 . Scroll down for video . A leaked Samsung advert reveals the two new Galaxy handsets , the S6 and the S6 Edge - which are not being officially announced until Sunday . CNET Korea also revealed these images , which it claims show the final Galaxy S6 Edge . Previous leaks said the Galaxy S6 will feature a Quad HD 5.5-inch display . Other reports claim the screen will measure a smaller 5.1 inches . It is expected to have an octa-core processor and 16MP rear-facing camera . More recent rumours suggest the firm will also unveil an Edge version of its flagship phone . The S6 Edge is said to have a curved screen that covers both sides . The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple . And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung 's Note Edge . Both handsets are expected to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress on 1 March . Both phones will be revealed at a special event in Barcelona before the Mobile World Congress begins there on Monday . A ` verified employee ' on Reddit called iamdenden posted the following teaser revealing the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge , the latter with its curved display . A series of photos from CNET Korea also claims this is the official handset . The images were posted to the xda-developer website . No other information about the handsets was posted . Another user also posted pictures of the standard version of the handset on the same forum . ` Ca n't say where it 's from but it 's from AT&T directly , ' the poster said . ` Obviously a prototype or test model and it says not for sale on the package . ` Obviously a phone , I was scared to play with it much but seems a glass back and front with metal on the sides . ' ` Our source , who has seen Samsung 's new devices in person , tells us that the mid-level 64GB curved Galaxy S6 will cost carriers $ 949 -LRB- $ 1,076 -RRB- , with the top-end 128GB model priced at $ 1,049 -LRB- $ 1,189 -RRB- -- around $ 50 more expensive than the comparable iPhone 6 Plus . ' The same source also said the firm is having yield issues for the curved display , which could mean the handset is in very short supply when it launches . Reports claim the ground breaking handset could be prohibitively expensive - and that Samsung is struggling to make the screen . According to a source at one of Samsung 's mobile carrier partners in Europe who spoke to Ars Technica under the condition of anonymity , Samsung is launching both the curved and normal Galaxy S6 at high price points . Samsung 's new Galaxy S6 handsets are revealed in this image , it has been claimed . is expected to appear in a radical Edge version with curved screens when it is unveiled on Sunday , while the standard version looks like an iPhone 6 . The Standard version of Samsung 's Galaxy S6 , which will be revealed on Sunday . The firm has been showing off the curved screen in teaser adverts , but is believed to be struggling to manufacture them in large quantities . For the non-curved Galaxy S6 , European pricing is $ 749 -LRB- $ 849 -RRB- , $ 849 -LRB- $ 963 -RRB- , and $ 949 -LRB- $ 1,076 -RRB- for the 32GB , 64GB , and 128GB models respectively - $ 100 cheaper than the curved version . The site warns that these high prices could dent the phone 's popularity . ` The pricing of both the normal and curved versions of the Galaxy S6 , however -- if carriers pass the price hike onto consumers -- could be problematic unless the hardware is truly sensational . ' Samsung is set to unveil the handset in Barcelona on March 1st . The Galaxy Edge will have curved screens on each side , and the Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple . Created by designes Ivo Marić and Jermaine Smit , the new renders show both expected versions - a standard one and an ` Edge ' with both sides having curved displays . Both phones are also expected to have all-metal bodies , in a move away from Samsung 's current plastic range , and 5.1-inch screens . The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple . And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung 's Galaxy Note Edge . However , the S6 Edge will have the ability to work in a left or right-handed mode . Users will have an option to choose favourite contacts and an ability to assign specific colours to them . Both phones are also expected to have all-metal bodies , in a move away from Samsung 's current plastic range , and 5.1-inch screens . The handsets are also set to include wireless charging capabilities . And now the Korean firm has heavily implied the device - or multiple new devices - will come with wireless charging built-in . Many current phones need specially-designed cases and accessories to charge wirelessly , but Samsung 's next-generation models could add the feature within the handset on a single chip . In a blog post by Seho Park , principal engineer in Samsung Electronics ' IT and mobile division wrote : ' 2015 will be a landmark year for the growth of wireless charging . The S6 is expected to look similar to Apple 's iPhone 6 handset . It will also include a rumoured 20 megapixel camera . ` With our upcoming Galaxy smartphones , users will be able to enter a new wireless world like never before . ' The use of the plural ` smartphones ' adds further weight to the fact Samsung will unveil at least two handsets at this year 's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March . These are expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S6 , and the S6 Edge that is rumoured to have a curved screen that covers both sides . Until now , many phones and other products have predominantly used the ` magnetic-inductive ' method of charging . This involves pairing a device with a dock and is used from phones to electric toothbrushes and shavers . There are three wireless charging organisations including the Wireless Power Consortium -LRB- WPC -RRB- , and its Qi standard , the Power Matters Alliance -LRB- PMA -RRB- and the Alliance for Wireless Power -LRB- A4WP -RRB- . Samsung is a member of all three groups . This means that manufacturers have to choose which standard they use , and not every standard is supported across different charging points , for example . However , last year , components that support multiple standards on a single chip were released and in January , the PMA and A4WP announced they would join forces to offer better wireless charging features . The S6 wo n't be the first phone to have wireless charging built in - the Nokia Lumia 920 already offers this feature - but the Lumia 920 runs on the Qi standard . The concept video shows both handset designs . Until now , many phones and other products have predominantly used the ` magnetic-inductive ' method of charging . This involves pairing a device with a dock and is used from phones to electric toothbrushes and shavers . There are three wireless charging organisations including the Wireless Power Consortium -LRB- WPC -RRB- , and its Qi standard , the Power Matters Alliance -LRB- PMA -RRB- and the Alliance for Wireless Power -LRB- A4WP -RRB- . Samsung is a member of all three groups . This means manufacturers have to choose which standard they use , and not every standard is supported across different charging points , for example . However , last year , components that support multiple standards on a single chip were released . Samsung 's next Galaxy phones are expected to be the first to support these multiple standards on a built-in chip . Samsung 's next Galaxy phones are , however , expected to be the first to support multiple standards on a built-in chip . This means they will be more versatile to take advantage of public charging ports being introduced across retailers such as McDonalds and Starbucks . It will also beat main rival Apple to introducing the technology . Samsung surprised audiences at the Berlin-based trade show IFA in September when it unveiled its original curved device . The screen was described by Samsung 's David Park at the event as working like a ` ticker ' , with notifications and news scrolling along it . The Galaxy Note Edge 's unique curved touchscreen provides quick access to frequently used apps and alerts . The curved screen displays notifications at the top and bottom , while viewing a video without disruption , for example . Earlier this month , in the face of stiff competition , and following a consecutive drop in profits , Samsung announced plans to curb the number of phones it makes each year . Instead of releasing handset after handset and saturating the market with Samsung devices , the firm has decided it needs to concentrate on making fewer handsets , better . The South Korean manufacturer is also expected to ramp up production of its remaining models so they can be sold more cheaply . The use of the plural ` smartphones ' in the blog post adds further weight to the fact Samsung will unveil at least two handsets at this year 's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March . Samsung 's invite -LRB- pictured -RRB- hints at a curved device and the firm is expected to announced the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge . The strategy was unveiled during a presentation in New York by Samsung 's head of investor relations , Robert Yi . He said the company would reduce the number of smartphone models in 2015 by between a quarter and a third . Executives at the South Korean firm said it would overhaul its lower-tier line-up to boost price competitiveness , and use higher-quality components to set its devices apart . ` The mid-to-low end market is growing rapidly , and we plan to respond actively in order to capitalise on that growth , ' said Samsung Senior Vice President Kim Hyun-joon during a conference call with analysts . In a rare acknowledgement , Mr Yi added that Samsung had lagged behind changing market conditions . The company 's response ` was not quick enough , ' said Mr Yi . Both phones are expected to have all-metal bodies , in a move away from Samsung 's current plastic range , and 5.1-inch screens . The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple . And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung 's Note Edge -LRB- pictured -RRB- . | Set to come in standard and edge varieties when revealed on Sunday . Galaxy S6 Edge will have curved screens on both sides . Both handsets are expected to be unveiled in Barcelona in March . 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An Australian CEO of a Bitcoin exchange company has been killed in a motorbike accident while holidaying in Thailand . Adam Tepper , 34 , died when he collided with a pole on the island of Phuket . It was reported by local media that he was not wearing a helmet . Mr Tepper , CEO of digital currency business Independent Reserve , died on Thursday , his colleague Adrian Przelozny confirmed . The identity of an Australian man killed in a motorcycle smash in Thailand has been identified at the CEO of Independent Reserve , Adam Tepper -LRB- pictured -RRB- . The 34-year-old was n't wearing a helmet when he crashed into pole in Phuket , local media reported , citing police . The Australian expat reportedly suffered from fatal head injuries , according to Thai media reports . Thai police confirmed he died on impact as the crashed occurred . He was in Thailand on holidays , according to media reports . ` Mr Tepper was not wearing a helmet and struck his head on the sign -- he died instantly , ' said Capt Thada Sodarak of the Chalong Police . ' I believe he was moving very fast at the time of the crash , as part of the sign pole was buried a metre underground , and it was pulled out by the impact . ' Mr Tepper , a keen sailor , had relocated from Melbourne to Sydney after founding Independent Reserve in 2013 . ` He will be sorely missed by his family , friends and bitcoin community , ' Mr Przelozny said in a statement . ` He lived his life by the beat of his own drum . ' Mr Tepper was a well-known member of the community in Phuket , particularly for his bright orange Lotus Exige S sports car , The Age reports . The spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs told Daily Mail Australia that it was providing consular assistance to Mr Tepper 's family . A view of one of Phuket 's many beaches - this one being Laem Sing beach on the western coast of Phuket Island , Thailand . Phuket is a particularly popular destination for Australian tourists . | Adam Tepper was reportedly found dead on Wednesday night . Independent Reserve CEO died from fatal head injuries , Thai media reports . The 34-year-old smashed into a parked trailer and died instantly . He was n't wearing a helmet at the time , according to Thai police . | [[677, 742], [677, 697], [745, 778], [845, 847], [878, 906], [779, 833], [801, 844], [979, 996], [234, 263], [559, 658], [909, 943]] |
A Brisbane couple have n't been able to have ` pain-free sex ' for the nine years they 've been married , due to the wife 's rare medical condition . Michaela , 38 , and James Reece , 34 , have launched an online appeal with hopes to raise treatment funds for vaginismus , which they say is n't available in Australia . Mrs Reece was diagnosed with the condition after experiencing what she described as ` excruciatingly pain ' the first time she tried to have sex with her husband during their honeymoon . The disorder causes the vaginal muscles to involuntarily tighten . Medical experts say there is no cure for the condition which affects a woman 's ability to engage in any form of vaginal penetration including sexual intercourse . Michaela , 38 , and James Reece , 34 , have launched an online appeal with hopes to raise treatment funds for vaginismus , which is n't available in Australia . Mrs Reece was diagnosed with the condition after experiencing what she described as ` excruciatingly painful ' the first time she tried to have sex with her husband during their honeymoon . The couple have shared how they ` fell madly in love ' when they first met but waited to have sex . ` Jimmy made a decision at the age of 14 that he would wait for his wedding night to have sex with his wife , ' they wrote on Go Fund Me . ` We met , fell madly in love and dated and waited for 21 months before we got married . ' The couple continued to explain how they were ` very excited for our honeymoon ' , considering Mr Reece was 25 and a virgin . ` Imagine our heartbreak when sex was excruciatingly painful - to the point of impossible - and ended up in infection , ' they wrote . ` This has been our reality ever since . Three years and many specialists and misdiagnoses would pass before we would finally be given a name for this condition . ' The couple are hoping to have ` pain-free sex ' for their 10 year anniversary in December . Mrs Reece 's has told of her frustrations of ` never being able to have sex ' with the person she loves . ` Imagine being with the one person you love but never being able to have sex with them , ' she told the Courier Mail . Dr Geetha Venkat told MailOnline that many women have vaginismus , a common but rarely discussed condition . The disorder causes the vaginal muscles to involuntarily tighten and is often dubbed ` vaginal panic attacks ' . It affects a woman 's ability to engage in any form of vaginal penetration , including sexual intercourse , insertion of tampons and gynaecological examinations . She says vaginismus is the result of an involuntary reflex contraction of the pubococcygeus muscle , which supports the vagina . It is estimated that millions around the world suffer from it , but Dr Venkat says women should not suffer in silence . Treatment usually includes seeing a sex therapist or a cognitive behavioural therapist to find the triggers behind this problem . While the condition can never be cured completely , it does improve with treatment . One recent development is using Botox injections to relax the muscles in the area . ` Every birthday , every anniversary , every new year that goes by means I still ca n't be with my husband properly and it 's torture . ' Mrs Reece describes vaginismus as ` an involuntary muscle spasm which causes any penetration to be excruciatingly painful . ' Medical experts say it is estimated that millions around the world suffer from it , explaining that vaginismus is the result of an involuntary reflex contraction of the pubococcygeus muscle which supports the vagina . But for Mr and Mrs Reece , they 've travelled across Australia but failed to find the right sort of treatment for this disorder . ` It has broken us . Brought us to tears . And eventually became a thing we just did n't talk about . Until now , ' they wrote on their fund-raising page . So when they came across a vaginismus support page on Facebook , they discovered that other women suffering from the same condition flew to New York for treatment at the Women 's Therapy Centre . The couple wrote that the treatment and travel costs will total to about $ 25,000 but are hoping to raise $ 15,000 . ` Our 10 year anniversary is coming up in December this year , ' they wrote . ` It 'd be lovely if this was the year that we could be together in `` that way '' for the first time . ' They hope to travel to New York for two weeks of treatment in October . | Michaela and James Reece have been married for nine years . The couple say they 've we have never had pain-free sex . Mrs Reece was diagnosed with vaginismus after suffering from infections after sex . The disorder causes the vaginal muscles to involuntarily tighten . 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The devastated family of a three-year-old boy who died after walking out into sub-zero temperatures have been joined by hundreds of strangers at his funeral . Elijah Marsh was found in a backyard on February 19 - six hours after leaving his grandmother 's Toronto apartment wearing just a T-shirt and diaper as temperatures plunged to -4 F - the wind chill made it feel like -16 . The little boy was rushed to hospital but police announced his death several hours later . The service on Saturday began at 11am at St. Matthew 's United Church in Toronto . The seats inside filled up quickly so many were forced to listen from outside . Devastated : Pallbearers carry the casket of three-year-old Elijah Marsh , as his mother Georgette Marsh -LRB- right -RRB- walks behind the procession , following his funeral at St. Matthew 's United Church in Toronto . The youngster died after walking out into sub-zero temperatures in Toronto on February 19 . Comfort : Members of the procession surround the child 's mother following the service . Many were forced to listen to the service from outside the church as seats quickly filled up inside . A statement on the chruch 's website said the boy was baptized in the same church in 2012 and his family had been part of the community for years . A stream of people also attended a visitation for Elijah on Thursday - some had never seen the boy or met the family before . Elijah 's story captured hearts around Canada and the United States . The news was a ` gut-wrenching moment ' for Justin Kozuch , 36 , a Toronto reporter with two children - so he decided to launch a fundraising campaign on Tilt.com for the boy 's family . Tears : Pallbearers put the casket of three-year-old Elijah Marsh into the hearse , as his mother Georgette Marsh -LRB- right -RRB- and grandmother Claudette Marsh -LRB- left -RRB- walk behind the procession . Distraught : Mrs Marsh looks on as her son 's body is moved into the vehicle and taken to be buried . Clubbing together : Pallbearers carry the coffin out the hearse at the end of the service . Strangers donated $ 150,000 to a campaign set up in his name after news of his death spread . Devastated : A woman holds her hand up to her face as she leaves the church on Saturday . Strangers clubbed together to raise more than $ 150,000 for the child 's family so they could organize the funeral . The boy 's family woke at about 7.30 am to find he was missing . They had last seen him when they put him to bed wearing a T-shirt and diaper at about 9.30 pm . Security footage from the building shows Elijiah pushing his way through the apartment building 's front door at 4.05 am . He was last seen on camera on the apartment 's driveway at 4.20 am before wandering off . The youngster was discoverred six hours after leaving his grandmother 's Toronto apartment wearing just a T-shirt and diaper as temperatures plunged to -4 F . The wind chill made it feel like -16 . Tribute : A young boy lays flowers at a memorial for Elijah Marsh following his death last week . At 4.20 am , the temperature in the area was -2 F , and with windchill it felt more like -18 F . The boy was found ` tucked away in the corner ' in the backyard of a home at 10.20 am . He was taken to North York General Hospital in life-threatening condition and later died . There is no indication as to why the boy left his apartment or where he was trying to go , police said . More than 100 officers took part in the search for Elijah and volunteers came from all over the city . Toronto Mayor John Tory offered support for Elijah 's family . ` As a father and as a grandfather , you just ca n't imagine what that family is going through dealing with this whole thing - from beginning to wherever it ends , ' he said . | Elijah Marsh was found in a backyard on February 19 in Toronto . He had been exposed to temperatures as low as -4 F for six hours . Youngster left his grandmother 's home wearing just a T-shirt and a diaper . Many well-wishers had to listen to service from outside after church filled . A campaign by strangers raised $ 150,000 for the family after his death . | [[159, 222], [25, 45], [50, 99], [159, 222], [237, 337], [311, 356], [2876, 2906], [159, 171], [223, 273], [237, 337], [2802, 2888], [593, 634], [1036, 1101], [2073, 2114], [2104, 2166], [2257, 2336]] |
Camilla Kerslake says she and Chris Robshaw -LRB- pictured together -RRB- are on the ` same page ' and plan to get married in the near future . As England 's redoubtable rugby captain , it 's likely Chris Robshaw will be feeling the pressure when he steps out for this afternoon 's Six Nations match in Dublin . But even though the crucial game with Ireland looks set to be the championship decider , the rugged 28-year-old may well see it as blessed relief from the pressure he is under to make an honest woman of Camilla Kerslake , his opera-singing girlfriend of four years . He has n't actually proposed . But as Camilla makes clear today , that 's no obstacle at all . ` Chris and I are on the same page and we definitely plan to get married in the near future , ' the 26-year-old tells The Mail on Sunday in her first interview about her famous boyfriend . ` Some people call it a pre-engagement . It 's all about timing -- at the moment we 're both so busy with work . ' I even had to spend Valentine 's Day outside in the cold sandwiched between hordes of angry men as I cheered Chris on during his game . ' ` Pre-engagement ' is a growing trend , with thousands of couples now choosing ` promise ' rings ahead of a formal proposal . Camilla , though , has her eye on the real thing , and has been spotted scouting engagement rocks at Tiffany . So far , her hulking 6ft 2in boyfriend has been notably reticent when friends have quizzed him on the subject . But Camilla appears undeterred . ` It 's tricky now as I 'm currently locked away in the studio recording my third album and Chris is obviously incredibly busy and focused on his rugby and the Six Nations . But he gets back from England camp in April and the Six Nations boys have some time off in May and weekends off in June , so we 'll have more time to ourselves then . As soon as things calm down for both of us work-wise , we 'll start making plans . ' But she 's keen to point out there 's no pressure . ' I am not pushing him , ' she adds . ` Nor are our mums , but all his friends are teasing him all the time . We 've been together for four years and are both each other 's serious long-term relationship . I expect that is why everyone is asking , but our futures are definitely together . We both agree on that . ' Four years ago British-born Camilla -- who has a Welsh mother and Kiwi father and spent much of her childhood in New Zealand -- was riding high with a successful operatic career . Chris asked for her number within two minutes of meeting her at a rugby event where she was singing . ` My manager who was with me said I should n't give it to him , ' Camilla confesses . ' I said , ` Of course I will . Just look at him , he 's gorgeous . ' But it took a month before we met . ` At the time he was in England 's second team , while I was working on my second album and my career was on a great trajectory . We decided to be monogamous when we started going out . ' England captain Chris Robshaw in action for England during a Six Nations match against Wales . If the first test of their compatibility was tolerating the demands of each other 's careers , the next was both more serious and challenging . ` My mother Deborah was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2011 , just after my second record came out and I was about to tour the country , ' Camilla says . ` It was followed by various complications so I cancelled the tour and all my singing engagements to look after her . I absolutely adore her . ` In 2012 Chris suggested I move in with him as he only lived a mile away from my parents ' home in Kingston upon Thames . It meant I could go to look after her easily every day . ` We moved in together before we had been dating for a year , which would have strained lots of relationships but it did n't with us . He is easy to live with and there is no way I would have made it through without him . He was absolutely my rock . ' He was equally supportive when the family finances were in a poor state and Camilla tried to get back to work . ` When my mother was ill my parents ' income dropped by half , ' she reveals . Here the couple are pictured at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in December 2012 . ' I helped out but I was n't earning either and in 2012 I was bankrupt in all but name . It was n't easy . The music industry moves on very fast and agents and people in the business who had been desperately asking me to do various concerts suddenly would n't take my calls . It was awful and I also discovered that many of the friends I thought I had were just celebrity hangers-on and were no longer interested in me . ' Despite the lack of a formal proposal , the couple have discussed in detail how they want to live their lives including , she says , the wedding . ` When we first got together Chris told me he wanted children before he was 30 , ' she recalls . ` He is 29 in June so that might have to change . ' That is also the month her album is out , which should leave them free , she says , to think about wedding plans . ' I do n't want a big wedding but Chris is quite keen , ' she insists . ` So I think it will be low-key but pretty . I have my hair and make-up done every time I am on stage and wear ball gowns as a uniform , so it is not that important for me to dress up . For me , it is more about family and friends . ` It 's every girl 's dream to have the perfect white wedding , but I think on her wedding day the bride should wear whatever she wants to make her feel special . ' Refreshingly confident about her own appearance , she continues : ` For some , if that means showing cleavage then so be it -- especially if you 've got something to show . ` If I do reveal any cleavage in my dress at least they 'll be real , not fake like some people assume they are . Whenever I get my boobs out they always seem to spark raging debates about whether they 're real or not . I can tell you , they are completely natural . ' Is she worried about female fans trying to steal Chris away ? Not at all , she says firmly . ` Obviously he is gorgeous , a complete catch and I am very lucky to have snatched him , ' she says , smiling . ` Equally luckily , he is not that type of man . He is kind , generous , humble and believes in loyalty . ` Loyalty is particularly important when you play for England . ' | Camilla Kerslake says she and Chris Robshaw are on the ` same page ' The couple are ` pre-engaged ' , meaning he has n't yet popped the question . 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A delapidated house with no working toilet inside the house has unexpectedly sold for $ 2.17 million at auction , $ 570,000 over reserve price . 268 Doncaster Ave , Kensington , in Sydney 's south-east , was sold to an investor on Saturday afternoon after belonging to the same family for 50 years . ` The place was very run down . To say it was in a liveable condition would be kind , ' estate agent Joe Recep , of NG Farah Real Estate told Daily Mail Australia . Scroll down for video . 268 Doncaster Ave , Kensington , in Sydney 's south-east , was sold to an investor on Saturday for $ 2.17 million . The four-bedroom house , which had peeling paint , mould in the bathroom , unkempt lawns , and renter 's clothing around the yard , went under the hammer with 27 registered bidders , reported The Daily Telegraph . ` There were four male university students renting the property and they were a bit messy , which did n't make our lives very easy , ' he said . The reserve price for the property had been set at $ 1.6 million , slightly lower than other houses in the area due to the smaller land size . The deceased estate had been used as a rental property for eight years , and due to it 's close proximity to the University of New South Wales , the house had already garnered significant interest prior to the auction . Mr Recep said that the auction had gotten off to a slow start , and they had to enter a vendor bid to prompt the bidding . The deceased estate had been used as a rental property for eight years . The four-bedroom house had peeling paint , mould in the bathroom , untidy lawns , and clothing around the yard . The new owner reportedly had no inspections done on the property . ` At one point it looked like the property was n't going to sell at all . Then the bids started going up by $ 50,000 , then $ 20,000 , then $ 10,000 , ' he said . ` Then it went to $ 2.17 million , to an investor who had n't even seen the property until today . ' The new owner reportedly had no inspections done on the property . Siblings Victor Bubba and Rosina Vaccarella grew up in the Kensington property , and said that the sale price blew them away . ' I was thinking we 'd maybe get $ 1.8 million , but then when I saw the state of it this morning I doubted that . I never would have thought it would got for more than $ 2 million , ' Mrs Vaccarella said . Siblings Victor Bubba and Rosina Vaccarella grew up in the property , and said the price blew them away . The reserve price for the property had been set at $ 1.6 million , slightly lower than other houses in the area due to the smaller land size . ` There was no display furniture like we normally have , and there were old lounges around the house . The double lock-up garage is being used as a gym and there are cricket bats and surfboards around the place , ' Mr Recep said . ` But at the end of the day it 's in a great location . Coogee Beach is only five minutes away , the biggest university in Australia is a few hundred metres walk , and there are plenty of good schools in the area , ' he said . ` The market is very strong at the moment and it 's all about supply and demand . What 's expensive today will be cheap tomorrow . ' | 268 Doncaster Ave , Kensington , in Sydney 's south-east sold for $ 2.17 mill . The house was listed with a reserve price of $ 1.6 million and 27 bidders . It sold for a whopping $ 570,000 over reserve price after 30 bids . The four-bedroom , two bathroom house was extremely run down . The house had no working toilet inside and had rotting couches in the yard . ` At the end of the day it 's in a great location ' , said agent Joe Recep . | [[0, 144], [145, 175], [197, 299], [489, 519], [541, 604], [1866, 1898], [1901, 1915], [605, 734], [737, 785], [964, 1075], [2474, 2585], [0, 144], [605, 734], [737, 785], [0, 24], [302, 331], [605, 734], [737, 785], [605, 734], [788, 818], [1523, 1545], [1566, 1635], [25, 59], [0, 144], [1523, 1545], [1566, 1635], [2678, 2719], [2832, 2847], [2854, 2871], [2876, 2903]] |
Zimbabwe 's president marked his 91st birthday celebrations with a terrifying speech in which he threatened to seize land and animal sanctuaries owned by white people . Thousands of loyal supporters attended the $ 1million party at the lavish resort town of Victoria falls near the world-famous waterfall . In the televised address , Robert Mugabe vowed to ` invade ' the farms and animal sanctuaries still owned by whites - who he claims still own vast amounts of the country 's land . He added : ` Zimbabwe has lots of safaris but very few are African . Most are white-owned . In our region , we have the most safaris and animals . Our people can not keep suffering . ' Scroll down for video . Oppressive : Zimbabwe 's President Robert Mugabe threatened to evict white farmers from their lands during a speech on his 91st birthday party . Living in luxury : Mugabe addressed thousands of loyal supporters at the $ 1million party at the lavish resort town of Victoria Falls . Celebration : The youth officials who organised the elaborate affair encouraged Mugabe to hold his position as president until he dies . Threats : In the televised address , Robert Mugabe vowed to ` invade ' the farmland and animal sanctuaries still owned by white people . When the country gained independence in 1980 , white farmers who made up less than one per cent of the population owned around 70 per cent of the best farming land . But in April 2000 , Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party pushed through controversial land reform which allowed the government to confiscate white-owned land and distribute it to black farmers without having to pay them compensation . Now the Commercial Farmers Union which represents white farmers in the country says fewer than 300 , out of the previous 4,500 , remain one land following the purge . During the hour-long speech on February 21 , Mugage said he would allow whites to keep their animal sanctuaries if the United States removes sanctions imposed on him , his wife and members of his inner circle . Flanked by his two deputies , senior government officials , his children and wife Grace , he added : ` We can do things for ourselves . We do n't need the white man to continue to guide us . ' His impassioned performance at the age of 91 dispelled any speculation the ageing dictator is slowing down , following the widely-mocked fall he suffered at Harare airport . Aggressive : During the hour-long speech , Mugabe said he would allow white people to keep their animal sanctuaries if the United States withdrew the sanctions imposed on him . Passionate : Mugabe 's controversial and robust performance in front of thousands of ZANU-PF supporters dispelled speculation the leader was slowing down following his fall at Harare airport . Outrage : He was flanked by his two deputies , senior government officials , his children and wife Grace as he launched into a tirade against Western nations . Dictator : The controversial leader - who has led the country since its independence in 1980 - said white people still own the majority of land in the country . Change : In April 2000 , Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party pushed through controversial land reform which allowed the government to confiscate white-owned land and distribute it to black farmers . The Zimbabwean leader has self-proclaimed himself as a ` champion of post-colonial Africa ' but has faced constant and robust condemnation from Western nations and human rights groups who claim he crushes dissent with violence , torture and death . He was among a handful of African leaders - including South Africa 's former president Nelson Mandela - who fought white domination in their countries . But while Mandela served a single term in office before retiring , Mugabe has tightened his grip on Zimbabwe 's leadership since assuming office in 1980 . The youth officials who organised his birthday party have encouraged him to hold the position until he dies . This year , he became chairman of the 54-nation African Union . He also heads a regional group of 15 southern African nations . Freedom fighter : Mugabe was among a handful of African leaders - including South Africa 's former president Nelson Mandela - who fought white domination in their countries . Loyal support : Mugabe turned 91 on the 21st of February to become the worlds oldest leader with his supporters saying they will back him to run his full term until 2018 . In an interview on state television on Friday , Mugabe said he would not pick a successor to his ruling ZANU-PF party . He said : ' I do n't choose my successor , never . I was not appointed successor by anyone , ' Mugabe said . ` The successor can come from any level of the party . It may be either of the vice presidents , but it 's up to the people . ' Last December ZANU-PF re-elected Mugabe , making him candidate in the next election in 2018 when he will be 94 . Mugabe denies media reports he is suffering from prostate cancer and maintains his several trips to Singapore are for routine medical checks and to fix a recurring eye problem . | Zimbabwe president celebrated with $ 1million party at lavish Victoria Falls . Became world 's oldest leader on February 21 when he gave angry speech . He threatened to invade farmland and animal sanctuaries owned by whites . Condemned US sanctions against him in the hour-long televised address . His ZANU-PF part violently evicted hundreds of white farm owners in 2000 . 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The two-year-old who tragically died after a 30-metre gum tree fell on his home when wild thunderstorms swept through Melbourne has been identified . Eli Marnock was asleep in his bedroom at The Patch in the Dandenong Ranges , east of Melbourne , just after 11pm when the tree - which had been reported as unsafe by the toddler 's grandfather to the council - crushed the home , the Herald Sun reported . Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save Eli who tragically died in his cot . Scroll down for video . The two-year-old crushed by a gum tree in Melbourne 's east has been identified Eli Marnock -LRB- left -RRB- . Seven family members were in the home at the time , including Eli 's five-year-old sister Nicola , who was watching television when she sustained injuries to her leg chest and face . Nicola was rushed to the Royal Children 's Hospital and is now in a stable condition . Neighbours have expressed their frustration at the Yarra Ranges Council as they had not acted on earlier complaints to remove the tree that fell . One neighbour saying Eli 's grandfather , John Surridge , had recently made multiple requests to the council to check trees on the property . Emergency services rush to the scene where a large tree fell on a family home with seven inside . Neighbours say the council should have torn the trees down after earlier safety concerns . Geoff Davis , Ambulance Victoria 's acting Group Manager , says the large tree fell causing severe structural damage to the home . ` Two Urban Search And Rescue trained paramedics crawled under the tree to find the young boy and unfortunately he had died , ' Mr Davis said in a statement . The tragedy was one of three storm related incidents involving falling trees as winds during the Saturday storm howled at up to 130 kilometres per hour . Ambulance Victoria reported a 50-year-old woman in South Yarra and a 40-year-old man from The Basin also sustained minor leg injuries during the storm . Emergency services were inundated with almost 1,300 call outs for assistance between 8pm and 2am . The falling tree caused major structural damage to the home , injuring five-year-old Nicola and killing two-year-old , Eli . The Victorian State Emergency Service says it received nearly 1,300 call-outs across the state after the wild storm hit . | A 30-metre tree has fallen on a home in The Patch , east of Melbourne . Seven family members were inside the house at the time of the tragedy . Eli Marnock died in his cot while he sleeping just after 11pm on Saturday . Neighbours report the council had ignored requests to pull the tree down . | [[0, 16], [43, 149], [1226, 1235], [1242, 1296], [1388, 1399], [1447, 1518], [640, 689], [640, 660], [692, 705], [1226, 1235], [1242, 1296], [150, 224], [405, 423], [460, 504], [910, 1025], [985, 1044], [1057, 1096], [1115, 1127], [1133, 1198]] |
Is this Jihadi George ? Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary could be one of the so-called ` Beatles ' alongside Mohammed Emwazi . A London rapper who fled to Syria could be Jihadi George - the second of the ISIS hostage-taking cell known as ` The Beatles ' . Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary slipped out of Britain to join the barbaric extremists in 2013 and may have done so alongside Mohammed Emwazi , who was unmasked as Jihadi John earlier this week . Bary , dubbed the ` hip-hop jihadist ' , and Emwazi grew up just streets apart in west London and one expert last night claimed it made sense for both men to be part of the sick ` Beatles ' kidnap group . The two militants are believed to know each other and it is possible that Bary is one of the captors known as George , the Daily Telegraph reported . Released hostages have previously revealed that their kidnappers were known as the Beatles because of their British accents . Haras Rafiq , managing director of the Quilliam Foundation , a counter-extremism think tank , said : ` It would make sense that Bary could well be George . ' The security services long-suspected that Emwazi was not the only Briton among the terrorist group . Bary was a rising talent in London 's hip-hop scene - performing under the name L Jinny - before leaving his parents ' # 1million home in Maida Vale to fight in Syria . Last year many believed he could be ISIS executioner Jihadi John - the masked terrorist who has appeared in a number of the extremists ' sickening beheading videos who is now known to be Emwazi . Although Bary shares many similar facial features with Emwazi , security officials ruled him out as the terrorist ringleader using voice recognition software . Bary -LRB- left -RRB- , dubbed the ` hip-hop jihadist ' , was initially suspected to be Jihadi John - unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi -LRB- right -RRB- - because of their similar facial features . Rapper : Bary -LRB- pictured -RRB- , ` dubbed the hip-hop jihadist ' , and Emwazi grew up just streets apart in west London . Fighter : After travelling to Syria in 2013 , Bary posted pictures online showing him wielding machine guns . Pictures of Bary before he fled from the UK show him wearing western labels such as Adidas hoodies as he raps in a studio , while another shot shows him squaring up to riot police . But once he reached Syria , pictures emerged of him wielding a machine gun , an AK-47 and an M16 assault rifle while wearing military fatigues . Many of the images came from a Facebook page dating back to 2012 which has since been deleted . In posts alongside the images he attacks ` western propaganda ' and wrote : ` Shame on you Muslims that are embarrassed of mujahids/jihads ... ' In another post he added : ` Those who strive to defend the lives and freedom of helpless women and children are branded as blackguards , extremists , Islamists and terrorists . ' Bary also posted sickening images online of himself posing with the severed head of a Syrian soldier , accompanied by a joke . A former friend said : ` People have got into his head - it 's transformed a talented young guy into a vengeful extremist . ' Bary was last said to be in Raqqa , a Syrian ISIS stronghold believed to be near where some of the beheading videos have been filmed . Both Emwazi and Bary left Britain in 2013 , meaning it could well be possible that they travelled together . Bary also posted sickening images online of himself posing with the severed head of a Syrian soldier . Both Emwazi -LRB- pictured -RRB- and Bary left Britain in 2013 , making it possible that they travelled together . Emwazi first tried to leave Britain in 2009 , claiming he was going to Tanzania on safari with a group of friends . He was sent back to the UK after security officials feared he was attempting to join terrorist group Al-Shabaab in Somalia . Emwazi tried to leave Britain for Kuwait in 2010 and 2013 , but was stopped by security officials once more . He disappeared from his parents ' home a week later , with his parents reporting him missing after three days . They claim it was four months before police arrived at their home and said they had information he was in Syria . A source who claimed to have met Emwazi in Syria told Channel 4 News that he was a member of one of the earliest groups from London who travelled to fight for the establishment of an Islamic caliphate . | Londoner Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary could be Jihadi George , expert says . Bary believed to be part of ISIS hostage-taking cell known as the ` Beatles ' He may have travelled to Syria with Jihadi John - Mohammed Emwazi . The terrorists lived just streets away from each other in west London . Bary was a rising talent in London 's hip-hop scene before he fled country . 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Shy : Kirsten Farage said she has to stay at home and look after their children because husband Nigel 's job running Ukip means she is effectively a single mother . Her husband is never shy of a photo opportunity and revels in the limelight . But Kirsten Farage is keen to shun the ` sad ' role of a traditional party leader 's wife . The 48-year-old , who is seldom seen in public , said she has to stay at home and look after their children because husband Nigel 's job running Ukip means she is effectively a single mother . As she made a rare appearance at the party 's spring conference in Kent yesterday , German-born Mrs Farage said she keeps a deliberately low profile . Asked if she would be joining her husband on stage to embrace and kiss him after his speech , she replied : ` No . Definitely not . That 's really quite sad . ' Party sources say Mrs Farage is ` brilliantly intelligent ' and a key figure behind the scenes , but she insists she will not be playing a more high-profile role during the General Election campaign . ` I work from home and Nigel is never there , so I am a single mother in many ways , ' the mother-of-two joked . ` Someone has to be there and take the children to school . ' In a clue to their domestic arrangements , Mrs Farage revealed that her husband did not even know where basic household equipment was kept . ` He just called me and asked where do we keep the ironing board as he needed to iron his shirt , ' she said . ` I 'm not that surprised . It is a bit worrying . ' Mrs Farage said that she finds public interest in her ` mad ' , but added that people only recognise her when they read her name badge at events . She said : ` There are a lot more interesting people than me . ' Mr Farage met his second wife in Frankfurt in 1996 , while he was on business shortly after his divorce from his first wife Grainne , the mother of his two grown-up sons . ` She was a stunning government bond broker whose brisk efficiency at first sight belied her ethereal appearance , ' he has said . ` She could have stepped into a pre-Raphaelite painting , no questions asked . ' Mr Farage married Kirsten in 1999 . They have two daughters aged nine and 14 . Asked about the contradiction of having a German wife while railing against immigration , Mr Farage has previously deflected the question by joking that their marriage is proof he loves Europe . His gruelling schedule as party leader means that he gets up at 5am and works seven days a week , travelling on average eight hours a day to speak at meetings across the country . Mr Farage has previously admitted that he has not spent enough time with his children . He said : ` In an ideal world children benefit from having some sense of stability with preferably two parents and not one . ` And that really , for more than the last decade , has not been the case with me . ` Men tend to be more single-minded and selfish in terms of the choices they make and the effect it has on their families . ' Busy man : Nigel Farage 's gruelling schedule as party leader means that he gets up at 5am and works seven days a week , travelling on average eight hours a day to speak at meetings across the country . Mrs Farage 's stance contrasts with that of David Cameron 's wife Samantha and Ed Miliband 's wife Justine Thornton , who traditionally appear on stage at party conferences . After Mr Miliband 's speech last year , there was an embarrassing mishap as he moved in to kiss Miss Thornton -- but missed . Nick Clegg 's wife Miriam has repeatedly shown her independent spirit at Liberal Democrat conferences . Rather than going up to the podium to fawn over her husband , she waits for him to come off stage to join her . Dressed as Nazis and accompanied by a tank , dancers from a production of The Producers gatecrash Ukip 's bash in Margate yesterday . | German-born Kirsten Farage prefers to stay out of the public glare . Says wives who join their political leader husbands on stage are ` sad ' Reveals husband Nigel is away so much , she plays role of two parents . Was speaking at Ukip 's spring conference in Margate , Kent . | [[528, 609], [612, 678], [247, 334], [3276, 3295], [3333, 3371], [6, 79], [335, 350], [384, 442], [528, 609], [612, 678]] |
' I know how hard people work just to make ends meet ' : Billionaire Jeff Greene , 60 , and wife Mei Sze . A billionaire hedge fund manager who sparked outrage for telling Americans to lower their expectations so they have ` less things ' in life now says he was misquoted . Jeff Greene also says he wants to continue the fight against inequality - even if it means being the ` poster boy for the insensitive upper class ' . Greene , a self-made businessman worth around $ 3 billion , spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , last month , reportedly saying he believes people in the United States need to stop aiming so high and start living with less . ` America 's lifestyle expectations are far too high and need to be adjusted so we have less things and a smaller , better existence , ' he was quoted in an interview with Bloomberg . The 60-year-old , who ran for the Democratic Senate nomination in Florida in 2010 , was lambasted not just for his words , but for flying into the Swiss conference on a private jet , with his 19-year younger wife , Mei Sze , children and two nannies . Now , in trying to clear up the debacle in a piece for CNN , the investment banker says ` the quote was credited to me and I know that I never said it ' . Greene goes on to defend himself and the wealthy against suggestions they only care about themselves and their money . ` But what bothered me most in all this was how this whole incident fed a narrative that the wealthy are detached , that they just do n't care . ` In fact , the people I spoke with while I was -LRB- at the World Economic Forum -RRB- were without exception concerned about the struggles of individuals and families affected by globalization , disruptive technologies , and most of all the long-term challenge of economic inequality . ' I can say these things from experience - I have often talked about this issue , calling for policies to bolster the middle class and even expressing support for increasing taxes on the wealthy . ` As a guy who grew up in middle class Worcester , Massachusetts , I know how hard people work just to make ends meet and how years of stalled income growth can drain people of their hope and optimism . ' I saw it myself growing up when my father lost his business . Correction : Jeff Greene claims he never said controversial comments attributed to him last month , and has offered advice for America 's future economy and the detructive employment sector . He is seen here with his wife , Mei Sze , and his son . This is ` living with less ' ? : Billionaire property investor Jeff Greene was quoted saying the ` lifestyle expectations of Americans is far too high ' and is the owner of America 's most expensive home - this Beverly Hills estate - which is listed for $ 195 million . ` As a result of what I have seen and experienced growing up and as a businessman I have continued to the problem of inequality many times and voiced support for education , investment in infrastructure , and economic policies to aid those who are middle class and those who aspire to be . ' Greene goes on to say that ` elected leaders ' are not doing enough to prepare for future changes in industry that will lead to job busts . He references the introduction of cab-hailing app Uber and the effect it has had on car services and cab drivers . He also cites developments like 3D printing as something that will put many people out of work in the future . ` These developments pose a profound challenge to the United States , and we 'll need a comprehensive strategy that draws on the best ideas available to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed , ' Green wrote in the CNN op-ed . Controversial : Property developer and investor Jeff Greene was quoted saying America should rethink its high lifestyle expectations after arriving by private jet to Switzerland , but says he never made the comments . ` Unfortunately , the policies we need will not emerge from a media-driven debate that starts with the premise that uncaring rich guys are n't concerned about others . ` We are going to have to trust each other , drop our assumptions , and make a commitment to open and accurate debate . ` I 'm willing to do so , even at the risk of being cast , unfairly , as the poster boy for the insensitive upper class . ' Greene made his fortune betting against sub-prime mortgage securities . He says he manages about $ 2 billion in financial investments , more than $ 750 million in real estate and at least $ 1.5 billion in assorted property development projects . And he does it all on his own , without investors or partners , he says . Home sweet home : Greene is currently selling the sprawling $ 195 million estate where he married his wife Mei Sze , who is 19 years his junior . Mike Tyson , one of his ` best friends ' served as best man . Greene continued : ` Our economy is in deep trouble . ' ` We need to be honest with ourselves . ` We 've had a realistic level of job destruction , and those jobs are n't coming back . ' Greene owns a $ 195 million palace in Beverly Hills , which has 23 bathrooms and a rotating dance floor and considered the most expensive house ever listed for sale in the United States . In 2013 , Greene spoke of owning a $ 2 million Cessna Caravan seaplane that he said saved him valuable time commuting between his homes in Palm Beach , Florida , and the Hamptons and New York City , where he conducts much of his business . He told The Real Deal that the plane cut a journey of more than three hours to just 35 minutes , employing two full-time pilots . He said he and his wife Mei Sze Chan used it around 40 to 50 hours a month for themselves and friends . Mr Greene , who is ranked the world 's 687th richest man by Forbes , said he was inspired to buy the plane after musician Jimmy Buffett was landing his own plane on the same bay near his home . Jeff Greene -LRB- pictured , left , with former New York Governor David Paterson -RRB- is worth about $ 3 billion . High expectations ? Mr Greene 's Sag Habor estate is pictured . Previously he has revealed he and his family live between the Hamptons , Beverly Hills , Palm Beach and Malibu where they own multiple properties . | Jeff Greene made a fortune betting against sub-prime mortgage securities . He was quoted as saying last month : ` America 's lifestyle expectations are far too high and need to be adjusted ' Now claims he was misquoted but has always fought against inequality . ' I know how hard people work just to make ends meet , ' he said . Greene is in the process of selling his $ 195 million Beverly Hills estate - it is the most expensive property currently on the US market . 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It is New York 's best kept secret - apparently . According to newly revealed records , Neir 's Tavern is the oldest bar in the city . The rustic gin hall in Queen 's opened in 1829 , is said to have hosted Mae West 's first ever performance and numerous movies including a scene in Goodfellas . It means McSorley 's Old Ale House in the East Village - whose motto is ` we were here before you were born ' - is pushed into second place , having opened in 1854 . Scroll down for video . New York 's best kept secret ? According to newly revealed records , Neir 's Tavern is the oldest bar in the city . Pushed into second place ? McSorley 's Old Ale House in the East Village claims to be the oldest . However , Gregory de la Haba , publican of McSorley 's , refuses to relinquish his grip on the accolade . McSorley 's is credited as the city 's oldest Irish pub , and was ` men only ' until 1970 when it was forced to admit women . He insists theirs was the only bar to serve New Yorkers through the prohibition . ` McSorley 's is the oldest continuously operating bar in New York City , ' he told the New York Daily News , adding , ` and it 's the most authentic -- hands down . ' ` What you are looking for is authenticity and not age . ' Neir 's opened as The Blue Pump Room by the owner of a racecourse which was then across the street . Claim to fame : Robert DeNiro filmed part of Goodfellas in the Queens-based bar Neir 's . Now , 180 years after opening as a racecourse watering hole , it has a new set of regulars . Authentic : The place was renovated to restore the original mahogany work put in by Louis Neir in 1898 . It has original art framed on the wall , around the floor where Mae West allegedly first performed . Celebration : Local historians are excited about the newly-revealed documents that bring pride to the area . History in writing : Documents that chart the history of the bar are now framed on the walls . Understated : The bar claims to ` quietly serve cold beer ' rather than boasting about their heritage . In 1835 it was renamed The Old Abbey . According to Neir 's website , the racecourse went through a bumpy financial patch , and the bar became known as a ` notorious rumseller ' for ` black legs , thieves , housebreakers -LSB- and -RSB- fighting men ' . It was bought in 1851 by a politician who maintained it for 40 years , before a man named Louis Neir arrived in 1898 . Neir 's Social Hall , as he dubbed it , was extended to include a ballroom , bowling alley , and hotel rooms . It was sold in 1967 and renamed the Union Course Tavern , which closed in 2009 . The current owners finished constructing Neir 's mahogany bars , and reopened as Neir 's Tavern . Battle of the bars ? McSorley 's , a favorite among Manhattanites , has long been touted the oldest in New York . People flock to clink ale tankards around the distinctive round wooden tables surrounded by pictures . Knees-up : A waiter clutches 10 pints as he makes his way around the tables of customers . Enjoying themselves : A group of guys chew fat over drinks with historic newspapers framed around them . It was one of the last ` men only ' bars in New York until it was forced to admit women in 1970 . One of the bar 's mottoes is said to be ` We were here before you were born ' Another of the mottoes inscribed above this cabinet is ` be good or be gone ' Every piece of paraphernalia and memorabilia ever hung on the walls remains , including badges and boards . Atmospheric : The Irish pub still has a rustic feel to it , which New Yorkers relish in the winter . According to the Queens Tribune , Robert DeNiro , Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta became regulars at the watering hole while filming Goodfellas and harboring a deep affection for it . Ben Stiller 's 2011 movie Tower Heist also featured scenes in the bar , causing the owners to close down for four days . Queens Historical Society 's Richard Hourahan , who read through the archived documents , told the Daily News : ` I 'm really excited about what this means for Queens . ` It shows some of our cultural and social history . ' The owners of Neir 's appear less fussed about fighting their corner for the title . The bar 's website states : ` While many older bars tout how old they are , Neirs has remained true to itself , quietly serving cold beer to our local customers for over 180 years . ' | Neir 's Tavern opened in 1829 , hosted Mae West 's first performance . A scene from Goodfellas was filmed there as well as Tower Heist . Strips McSorley 's of the title , East Village pub claims to be the oldest but it opened in 1854 . | [[135, 181], [184, 295], [1679, 1688], [1695, 1703], [1714, 1731], [135, 181], [184, 295], [1359, 1432], [296, 298], [438, 461], [629, 700], [629, 674], [682, 700], [2724, 2735], [2771, 2816]] |
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield 's old flight suit turned up in a Toronto thrift shop , but how it ended up on sale for $ 40 , not even the former commander of the International Space Station knows . ` That 's a mystery to me as to how it got there , ' Hadfield wrote to the woman who discovered the suit , Dr Julielynn Wong , CBC reports . Wong says she was browsing a vintage clothing store on Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto when she came upon a true gem . Finders keepers : Dr Julielynn Wong , pictured in her own flight suit from her work at Ontario Science Centre Challenger Learning Centre , purchased Hadfield 's suit on markdown . Found : Astronaut Chris Hadfield 's old flight suit turned up in a Toronto thrift shop , but how it ended up on sale for $ 40 , not even the former commander of the International Space Station knows . ' I thought , wow , what is a flight suit like that doing up there ? ' she told the CBC , but when she read the name , she got a shock . ` My jaw just dropped . I said , `` I ca n't believe it . '' ' In the universe of modern space exploration celebrity - if such a thing exists - Chris Hadfield 's star shines the brightest . The first Canadian to command the International Space Station , Hadfield racked up over 1million Twitter followers with breathtaking photos shot from space of the planet below . He also shot to viral fame through short videos filmed on the space station , including a cover of David Bowie 's Space Oddity . Wong bought the flight suit for $ 40 , a markdown from $ 80 , and wrote Hadfield on Facebook , having trained in space medicine at the same Texas facility where Hadfield worked in 2012 . Mission complete : Hadfield -LRB- left -RRB- , pictured with Soyuz Commander Roman Romanenko -LRB- center -RRB- and Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn , works to spur interest in space exploration through his social media accounts . ` He started asking questions , ' Wong said , such as ` Well , does it have a puncture marks in the badge ? ' After Wong said the suit matched several detailed descriptions that Hadfield offered of the suit , he declared it the real deal , though he could n't explain how it had wound up in a Toronto thrift shop . ` Maybe it inadvertently got put in a donations bag or something . I 'll ask my family and staff , ' he wrote to her , according to the Toronto Star . ` Glad you ended up with it -- especially on sale . ' Wong , who has her own flight suit from the Ontario Science Centre Challenger Learning Centre , where she once worked running Mars mission simulations , is thrilled to have a piece of history . ' I can bring it out and share it with people . They can touch it and take `` selfies '' with it , ' she told the Star . ` It 's nice to be able to inspire the next generation of space pioneers . ' | Dr Julielynn Wong bought the flight suit for a 50 percent markdown . She was shocked when she read the name and saw it belonged to Hadfield . Wong trained in space medicine and designs exhibits at the Ontario Science Centre Challenger Learning Centre . The former commander of the International Space Station has over 1million Twitter followers and photos and videos from the station went viral . He told Wong over Facebook he had no idea how suit ended up for sale . | [[488, 503], [627, 667], [2438, 2442], [2449, 2531], [963, 985], [988, 1005], [1260, 1335], [1374, 1376], [1382, 1421]] |
As a thoroughly modern prince , William has been credited with bringing the Royal Family into the 21st Century . But the second in line to the Throne was only too happy to play the role of ancient tyrant when he dressed up as one of Japan 's most notorious Samurai warlords . The Prince looked positively imperious when he donned the glittering helmet and red and gold tunic of Toyotomi Hideyoshi the formidable 16th Century warrior who ruled Japan with a rod of iron . Scroll down for video . The Duke of Cambridge was transformed into a samurai warlord during a visit to the set of a long-running Japanese television drama . Prince William wears traditional costume during the visit to the set at NHK Public Broadcasting Studios during the third day of his visit to Japan . William smiles as he sports a jingasa - a war hat traditionally worn by Samurai and usually made of iron , copper or leather . The Duke was transformed into Toyotomi Hideyoshi , the famous Japanese warlord who unified his country in the 16th century . William donned the costume while on a visit to the set of Taiga , a long-running TV period drama which tells stories from Japan 's past . Hideoyshi is regarded as one of Japan 's ` great unifiers ' but his rule was characterised by a draconian clampdown on individual liberties . He introduced laws which meant only the Samurai could carry weapons and he ordered the crucifixion of 26 Christians in a bid to stop the spread of the religion . But the Prince could n't help but laugh when he saw his completed look . He asked ` How do I look ? ' and when he was given his own replica weapon , he joked : ` I feel ready for action . I feel there should be a sword in my hand . ' However William refused to wear the traditional Samurai ponytail wig because he said his younger brother Prince Harry would ` never let him forget it ' . When he first arrived at the studios of Japan 's public broadcaster NHK he was greeted by a long line of actors dressed as soldiers and actress Mao Inoue , who was dressed in a traditional kimono . He asked one of the senior staff , ` Is it a show like EastEnders ? ' before being taken on to the set depicting a chaya , or tea house , which Samurai warriors used as a members ' club . Prince William is presented with a toy for Prince George during a visit to the set of a Japanese historical TV drama . Mao Inoue , the female star of Hana Moyu and who plays a character called Humi Sugi , presented the Duke with a bouquet of flowers . William aslo watched three geisha actresses dance , while another played a three-stringed guitar-like instrument called a shamisen for him . Before dressing in his Samurai gear , the Prince watched three geisha actresses dance , while another played a three-stringed instrument , called a shamisen . At the end of the performance he tried strumming it himself and said , ` It 's a wonderful noise ' . William also proved to be something of a clown prince when he joined Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on a visit to the Smile Kids ' Park in Koriyama . The Prince delighted children and politicians when he showed off his impressive juggling skills . The Prince began a four-day visit to Japan on Thursday , and will travel on to China today . Prince William intently examines a Geisha wig while backstage at the TV studios in Tokyo , Japan . When the Duke first arrived at the studios he was greeted by a long line of actors dressed in traditional Japanese soldier garb . Prince William meets NHK mascot ` Domo-Kun ' during a visit to NHK Public Broadcasting Studios on day three of his visit to Japan . As he left the building William laughed at Domo Kun and was delighted to receive a stuffed Domo toy to give to his son Prince George . The Duke told Domo : ` George my son would love you . Are you hot in there ? How long have they had you in there ? ' A large crowd of locals wait for the Duke of Cambridge to arrive at the Tsutaya bookshop in Tokyo , during the third day of his trip to Japan . Prince William shakes hands with fans upon his arrival at the Tsutaya bookstore Daikanyama in Tokyo today . A dog dressed in a Union Jack coat patiently waiting for the Duke of Cambridge to arrive at the British bookshop . Hundreds of screaming Japanese fans greeted William when he toured a bookshop , where he later played with a group of small children . William was cheered by shoppers waving the Union Jack as he toured an exhibition of British products at the mall . Prince William and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe -LRB- blue tie -RRB- play with children as they visit Smile Kid 's Park in Tokyo today . The Duke of Cambridge and the Japanese Prime Minister appeared to be having just as much fun as the children in the ball pit . Prince William smiles at a small boy as the officials meet a large group of clearly very happy children at a children 's park . The Duke of Cambridge and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet a little girl who appears to be introducing herself . The Duke of Cambridge and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wearing ` yukata ' kimono-style pajamas before a dinner in Koriyama . William smiles awkwardly as he sits down for dinner at a traditional Japanese Inn in Koriyama , Fukushima prefecture . The group visited the inn which is located just over 50 kilometres west of the tsunami ravaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant . | The Duke of Cambridge was transformed into a samurai warlord when he visited the set of a Japanese TV drama . Toured the studios on day three of his visit to Japan - which resulted in some rather unusual photo opportunities . He was transformed into Toyotomi Hideyoshi , the Japanese warlord who unified his country in the 16th century . Also met TV station 's mascot Domo-Kun and laughed as it bowed to him and offered him a hand to shake . Later on her visited a British book store in the heart of Tokyo where he was greeted by hundreds of screaming fans . | [[494, 626], [586, 590], [591, 626], [627, 775], [903, 951], [1028, 1091], [2244, 2362], [627, 775], [3471, 3502], [3516, 3585], [276, 432], [397, 432], [437, 469], [903, 951], [954, 981], [986, 1027], [3471, 3502], [3516, 3585], [3855, 3952], [3888, 3952], [3955, 3978], [3999, 4106], [4164, 4221], [4222, 4299]] |
A dress believed to be the custom gown taken from Lupita Nyong ` o 's hotel room earlier this week has been recovered , a sheriff 's official said on Friday . Los Angeles sheriff 's spokeswoman Nicole Nishida says the dress found on Friday afternoon at a West Hollywood hotel ` greatly resembles ' the pearl-adorned Calvin Klein dress Nyong ' o wore to Sunday 's Academy Awards . And it seems the thief had a change of heart after realizing the pearls on the dress were fake , not realizing the estimated $ 150,000 cost of the gown was more a reflection of the couture-quality work that went into its creation and not in fact the baubles adoring it . Scroll down for video . Returned : Lupita Nyongo 's ' $ 150,000 Oscars dress has been returned to her West Hollywood hotel , pictured at the Academy Awards . Lupita 's dress was found stashed in a bathroom at The London hotel in West Hollywood . The thief called TMZ to say he had returned it after claiming the pearls it was made of are fake . Police recovered the dress and are investigating the case . Furthermore , neither Nyong ` o , her stylist Micaela Erlanger or Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Copsta ever said the gown was adorned with real pearls . Speaking about the discovery on Saturday , Nyong ' o said to Women 's Wear Daily : ` I 'm happy that it has been potentially recovered . It 's a timeless and priceless piece of art . ' Meanwhile , the Los Angeles sheriff 's spokeswoman adds that detectives are attempting to verify the recovered dress is the same one Nyong ' o wore . ` We do have possession of a dress that greatly reassembles the dress that was stolen but I do n't think at this time we can 100 percent say it 's that dress , but it greatly resembles it , ' Nishida said . One of the actress ' representatives reported the dress was stolen from Nyong ` o 's room at the London Hotel in West Hollywood late Wednesday . Authorities said it could have been taken during a broad time frame earlier in the day . Authorities placed its value at $ 150,000 , although experts say it could have fetched more on the black market . A special dress : The custom Calvin Klein gown reportedly featured 6,000 pearls and was taken from Lupita 's room at the London Hotel sometime on Tuesday . The recovery of the dress was first reported by celebrity website TMZ , which wrote in a post that a person claiming to have taken the gown gave them information about where to find the dress . The thief had removed two of the pearls from the dress and taken them in to be valued when they learned they were fake . The dress recovered on Friday afternoon was found in an abandoned bathroom at the London Hotel , sheriff 's officials wrote in a press release . Nyong ' o won an Oscar in 2014 for her role in Twelve Years a Slave and was a presenter at Sunday 's ceremony . Her publicists declined comment on Friday evening . The 31-year-old actress has become a darling of Hollywood 's red carpets in the past two years , with commenters and fans praising her fashion choices . She accessorized the dress with Chopard diamond drop earrings and three Chopard diamond rings . Before the awards ceremony , Nyong ' o told The Associated Press on the red carpet , ` I 'm just wearing my diamonds and pearls . My homage to Prince , ' referring to a popular song by the musician . ` There are a lot of collectors out there who are very private and have private collections of stolen merchandise , ' said style expert and fashion commentator Mary Alice Stephenson . ` Some of these dresses have global fame as big as any Van Gogh . ' Scene of the crime : TMZ reported that the dress was likely taken from The London Hotel between 8am and 9pm while the actress was out on Tuesday . The dress had been reported missing on Tuesday , with Lupita telling police it must have been taken from her room between 8 am and 9 pm , while she was out . The London also confirmed the incident , saying : ` This is a terribly unfortunate situation , and we are working with law enforcement on their investigation . ' On Wednesday the actress shared a timelapse video of her pre-Oscars prep which shows her with her style team in her hotel room getting her glammed up before the big event . And the morning after the Oscars , Lupita shared a snap of her beautiful accessories she 'd worn for the night and captioned : ` That was cool ! #Oscars 2015 #DiamondsAndPearls ' Laid out on top of her frock were some stunning Chopard jewels and satin Nicholas Kirkwood heels alongside a silver box clutch . Lupita returned to the Oscars after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress last year for her work in 12 Years A Slave . ` This year the pressure 's off , ' Lupita told E! host Ryan Seacrest during the E! red carpet show . She added : I can just dress up and enjoy the show ' The actress was recently attached to the film Queen Of Katwe based on the true story of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi . What a collection : The morning after the ceremony Lupita shared a snap of the beautiful accessories she 'd worn and captioned : ` That was cool ! #Oscars 2015 #DiamondsAndPearls ' | Thief put the dress in a garbage bag and returned it to The London hotel in West Hollywood on Friday . He called news site TMZ to say that he sent the dress back because the pearls it is made from are fakes . 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A senior Iranian cleric made a vow to ` raise the flag of Islam over the White House ' in retaliation for an attack that did not involved American troops . Ali Shirazi , an aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , the nation 's supreme leader , reportedly made the threat in comments published by the nation 's feared Revolutionary Guard . He said the takeover of Washington would be part of a ` resistance front ' led by Iranians in revenge for the deaths of its soldiers , and members of the militant group Hezbollah . Threat : Iranian cleric Ali Shirazi made the remark . He is pictured above in 2005 speaking in front of a picture of the nation 's supreme leader , Ali Khamenei . New flag ? Shirazi conjured an image of an Iranian-led ` resistance front ' that would overwhelm the West . The men were reportedly killed by Israeli attack helicopters in the Golan Heights , which contains the border between Syria and Israel . According to the Jerusalem Post , Shirazi was speaking at a ceremony for the dead guardsmen . He said : ` The resistance front led by Iran would retaliate from the global arrogance of killing -LSB- Iranians -RSB- and Hezbollah men ... we will raise the flag of Islam over the White House ' . The Jerusalem Post reported that the men killed in the chopper attack were establishing a terror base from which to bombard Israel with rocket fire . Although the U.S. appears to have had no role in the attack , it is often mentioned in the same breath as Israel because of its financial and diplomatic support for the nation . Similar : ISIS press officer Abu Mosa made similar claims last year - but was killed by an air strike soon after . His words echo similar threats made by ISIS , even though Iran is at war with the terror group . In behind-the-front-lines footage obtained by Vice News last year , Islamic State press office Abu Mosa can be seen making the exact same boast to the camera during a battle with Syrian soldiers . He said : ` I say to America that the Islamic Caliphate has been established and we will not stop . Do n't be cowards and attack us with drones . ` Instead send your soldiers , the ones we humiliated in Iraq . We will humiliate them everywhere , God willing . And we will raise the flag of Allah in the White House . ' However , just a few weeks after the video aired , it was reported that Mosa had been killed in an air strike by Syrian forces . | Ali Shirazi , an aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , made threat in a speech . Was speaking after Revolutionary Guardsmen reportedly killed by Israel . Said ` resistance front ' led by Iran would one day overwhelm the West . | [[0, 115], [156, 167], [237, 275], [522, 566], [784, 851], [384, 404], [407, 464], [687, 749], [716, 726], [727, 783], [716, 751], [757, 783]] |
Landfill workers called police after seeing Oregon 's disgraced former first couple dumping trash after learning they would be the subject of a federal investigation . John Kitzhaber , who resigned as the state 's governor last week , and his fiancée , Cylvia Hayes , were seen at the Knott Landfill Site in the city of Bend . With federal investigators looking into the scandal that forced Kitzhaber to quit , employees alerted authorities after the pair paid a visit . Kitzhaber bowed to pressure following months of news reports alleging Hayes used her relationship with him to land clients for her consulting business . The probe is looking into possible corruption and financial crimes including wire or mail fraud , bribery and tax evasion . Controversial : John Kitzhaber , who resigned as Oregon 's governor last week , and his fiancée , Cylvia Hayes , were spotted dumping trash into a landfill site in the midst of a federal probe . Stepped down : Kitzhaber bowed to pressure following months of news reports alleging Hayes used her relationship with him to land clients for her consulting business . Deschutes County sheriff 's deputies poked through the couple 's trash for about an hour , Timm Schimke , director of the county 's solid waste department , told the Bend Bulletin . The Knott Landfill is located just outside Bend , where Hayes owns a home . ` They looked like any other people who were cleaning out their garage or cleaning out a rental . It was just stuff , ' Schimke said . ` They were n't manipulating the stuff . They were just tossing it out , and they were only in there for two or three minutes and then they left . ' Their trash included old campaign signs for Hayes , who ran for the Legislature more than a decade ago , and a mattress or box spring , Schimke said . Kitzhaber resigned last week under pressure over Hayes ' work for advocacy groups with an interest in state policy . Federal authorities are investigating . Kitzhaber has denied the couple did anything wrong . ` It just seemed strange that they were at a transfer station dumping waste so soon after him resigning and them being under investigation , ' Schimke said . Darryl Nakahira , legal counsel at the Sheriff 's Office , is forwarding all questions and requests for information to the FBI , which does n't respond to inquiries involving ongoing criminal investigations . Alert : Employees at The Knott Landfill Site in Bend , Oregon , called the police after noticing the couple . Hayes -- at the center of an ethics scandal that forced the resignation of Gov. John Kitzhaber -- has launched a legal fight to keep her private emails out of the public eye . The lawsuit came to light Thursday , the same day that Oracle Inc. , the tech giant that built Oregon 's botched health insurance exchange , filed a lawsuit against several of Kitzhaber 's former campaign advisers . The company accuses Kitzhaber 's advisers of orchestrating the abandonment of the Cover Oregon website to help his re-election effort . Oracle also served notice that it may sue Kitzhaber and his former chief of staff . The flurry of lawsuits keeps alive two controversies that weighed on Oregon 's once-popular governor . Hayes , who is engaged to marry the former Democratic governor , filed a lawsuit Wednesday against The Oregonian asking a judge to rule that she is not required to turn over her emails to the newspaper . She 's resisting an order from the state Department of Justice that says emails from her private email accounts that concern state business must be provided to The Oregonian , which requested them under the state 's public records law . | John Kitzhaber and fiancee Cylvia Hayes arrived at The Knot Landfill site . Spotted near Bend , Oregon , near where Hayes owns a home . Suspicious landfill workers called police after they dumped tracks . Pair are subject to probe following Kitzhaber 's resignation last week . Was pressured to step down as a result of ties with advocacy groups . | [[168, 182], [239, 250], [260, 326], [1336, 1340], [1349, 1368], [0, 112], [411, 470], [0, 16], [98, 167], [168, 182], [189, 232], [764, 778], [785, 825], [1804, 1920], [1804, 1920]] |
Captain Brandon Bocian , pictured , is the US Marine whose injury prompted Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey to launch his death-defying rescue attempt . A US Marine who was saved by a paratrooper who became the first living Briton to win the Victoria Cross for his service in Afghanistan can be revealed today . Captain Brandon Bocian was on his second tour of the war-torn country when he was shot under intense fire in Helmand Province by the Taliban . Briton Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey , 27 , ran through a hail of insurgent machine gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades three times to save the injured comrade . Speaking about the event for the first time yesterday , Captain Bocian said : ` I had n't met Lance Corporal Leakey prior to that day but am grateful for his actions . ` The fact that he chose to leave his position to help me speaks to his courage and character . ` I am happy to hear that he is being formally recognised . He deserves it . ' Captain Bocian , who has been serving in the US Marines since 2009 , is an infantry officer currently serving as an instructor for entry-level Marine officers teaching leadership and combat skills . He had been on his second tour and was over half way through when he came went out on his first combined operation with UK forces , including 1 Para . He said : ` I was part of the command element on a hill in an overwatch position for a UK/US clearing operation . ` Our position began receiving effective enemy fire and we maneuvered to a different position . ` Along the way , enemy fire intensified , we took cover behind terrain and I began directing fire onto the enemy . ` That 's when I was hit ' . As he lay on the ground in agony , Lance Corporal Leakey showed ` complete disregard for his own safety ' and ran to the wounded officer despite being under attack from 20 Taliban . ` Lance Corporal Leakey arrived at my position and immediately started tending to my wound . ` With the bleeding under control , he assisted me to a hasty landing zone and stayed until I was loaded on the medivac helicopter . ` That was the last time I saw him . ' Lance Corporal Leakey became the first living soldier to be awarded the VC , the highest military decoration for valour , in ten years and only the second since 1969 , in a ceremony held at Lancaster House in London on Thursday . His cousin Sergeant Nigel Gray Leakey was a posthumous recipient of the VC in November 1945 for his gallantry while fighting in Africa in 1941 during the Second World War . Lance Corporal Leakey , who joined 1 Para in 2007 and has served three tours of Afghanistan , said he was ` deeply honoured ' but played down his heroism . ` The only thing I was really scared of was letting my cap badge down , ' he said . Afterwards he said : ' I am just a normal bloke . I happen to be in The Parachute Regiment and on that particular day at that particular time I was in that place ' . He insisted the award was ` going to be worn on behalf ' of everyone in his regiment and battalion . ` It is very humbling that this has happened to me , ' he said . He will receive his medal for the role he played during a combined UK and US assault on a Taliban stronghold in August 2013 . Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey , pictured , received the Victoria Cross for rescuing Captain Bocian . According to the official citation , the 1 Para hero showed ` complete disregard for his own safety ' as the force came under attack from around 20 insurgents armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades in Helmand province . The firefight lasted for around an hour . ` Displaying gritty leadership well above that expected of his rank , Lance Corporal Leakey 's actions single-handedly regained the initiative and prevented considerable loss of life , allowing a wounded officer to be evacuated , ' the citation said . The US Marine Corps captain was shot and wounded and the force 's communications had gone down . First , Lance Corporal Leakey dashed across a barren hillside which was being raked with enemy fire and undeterred by the ` very clear and present danger ' , he gave first aid to the wounded officer . But with the ` snap and crack ' of enemy fire all around him , he realised that two of his group 's machine gun teams had been surrounded . Despite being the most junior member of the force he took control of the situation and began the casualty evacuation . He went back up the hill and took control of one of the machine guns -- with bullets ricocheting off the gun 's frame -- before running down again , drawing enemy fire . His ` courageous ' action spurred those around him to fight back with renewed ferocity . But the firefight continued . Lance Corporal Leakey , ` with the full knowledge of the dangers ' , exposed himself to Taliban fire once more . Weighed down with 60lb of equipment , he ran to the bottom of the hill , picked up a second machine gun and climbed back up the hill . Drawing the majority of enemy fire , with rounds flying past his head , he opened fire . Then he handed over the machine gun to a comrade and supervised the evacuation of the wounded officer . During the battle 11 insurgents were killed and four wounded . The Marine officer made a full recovery . Lance Corporal Leakey , from Hampshire , is single with no children . His father was in the RAF . He said : ` It 's part of the very nature of being in the Army , and especially the Parachute Regiment , that we have to adapt to situations you do n't expect to happen . ` That 's why I joined the Army -- to be a paratrooper -- I was n't interested in doing anything else . ` In my mind the biggest fear is letting the side down , letting your regiment down and not doing your cap badge proud . ' | Captain Brandon Bocian was shot by the Taliban in August 2013 . Wounded , Captain Bocian was pinned down by heavy Taliban fire . Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey saw the danger and took immediate action . 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He was arguably the most recognisable face of the cult classic Star Trek film series . So when Leonard Nimoy died at his Bel Air , Los Angeles home on Friday , aged 83 , following a long battle with lung disease on Friday , the outpouring of grief was constant . And so it is only right we take a look at some of his best moments as Mr Spock in Star Trek . William Shatner -LRB- pictured left as Captain Kirk in the original series -RRB- paid an emotional tribute to former Star Trek co-star and friend Nimoy -LRB- right -RRB- , saying he ` loved him like a brother ' Although Leonard Nimoy followed his 1966-69 Star Trek run with a notable career as both an actor and director , in the public 's mind he would always be Spock . He earned three Emmy Awards for the role , meaning he could land almost any television or movie role he wanted . But Nimoy 's ambivalence to the role was reflected in the titles of his two autobiographies , ' I Am Not Spock ' -LRB- 1975 -RRB- and ' I Am Spock ' -LRB- 1995 -RRB- . His half-human , half-Vulcan character was the calm counterpoint to William Shatner 's often-emotional Captain Kirk on one of television and film 's most revered cult series . Nimoy , pictured with his wife Susan in October told fans to ` live long and prosper ' in his final tweet posted on Monday . Despite his struggle , the actor maintained his connected to his fans right up until his death , urging them to support the franchise . Nimoy , who was first cast in the role in 1966 , suffered from COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center after a 911 call on February 19 . But he suffered from COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center after a 911 call on February 19 . Nimoy , a Boston native , had been in and out of hospitals multiple times over recent months , following his announcement that he suffered from the potentially fatal lung disease . Message : Nimoy , pictured with his wife Susan in October , had been in and out of hospital for months receiving treatment for the illness . He took to Twitter in 2014 to share his diagnosis , and gave his followers some advice , saying : ' I quit smoking 30 years ago . Not soon enough . I have COPD . Grandpa says , quit now !! LLAP -LSB- Live Long and Prosper -RSB- ' . On January 28 , his declining health became increasingly evident when he was pictured being whisked through a New York airport in a wheelchair following a trip to the Caribbean . He was first cast in the role in 1966 and starred in the series until 1969 . He then appeared in eight subsequent feature films and a number of spin-offs . Leonard Nimoy -LRB- pictured in February 2014 -RRB- was taken to UCLA Medical Center on February 19 after suffering severe chest pains . His wife Susan Bay confirmed he passed away at his Bel Air , Los Angeles , home on Friday morning . The former science fiction star was an avid user of social media and used it frequently until just days before his death . His last message to fans on Twitter posted on Monday read : ' A life is like a garden . Perfect moments can be had , but not preserved , except in memory . LLAP ' | Legendary actor died aged 83 following long battle with lung disease . Was first cast in the role of Mr Spock in Star Trek in 1966 . Played Captain Kirk 's calm counterpart on board Starship Enterprise . | [[131, 134], [160, 167], [131, 157], [170, 221], [1447, 1452], [1459, 1468], [1474, 1493], [1447, 1452], [1463, 1493], [2510, 2547]] |
A Ukrainian man believes he has the longest eyelashes in the world - and credits the incredible growth to a special food which he keeps a close-guarded secret . Valery Smagliy , 58 , from Kiev , says he noticed their increased length after changing his diet and thinks the key to their transformation could earn him a fortune . He has kept the amazing-looking lashes until now as he enjoys the attention they attract from women - but says he has finally decided to trim them . Secret recipe : Valery Smagliy saw his eyelashes grow to an enormous length after changing his diet and he says he wants to keep the food item responsible for the growth a secret . Mr Smagliy said : ' I started eating something and noticed that my eyelashes really started growing quickly at the same time , and I 'm thinking of marketing it so I 'm not giving away the secret of what it is . ' After noticing how jealous women were of the natural enormous eyelashes , he realised his secret could end up being lucrative . He added : ` Women would stop me in the street and ask me what the secret was , they can see that they are real and not fake . ` And whether it 's man or woman , most people do n't seem to pay much attention when I 'm talking to them because they 're always looking at my eyelashes . ` But to be honest they are just heavy now and my eyelids are getting sore . And it 's also difficult to see properly with huge grey eyelashes in front of my eye . Before trimming them he plans to visit the local registry office of the Guinness Book of Records to have them officially measured . The lashes currently stand at around 3cm long but Smagliy has decided to trim them as he has tired of the reaction they provoke . According to the Guinness Book of Records , the longest eyelash ever recorded was 6.99 cm -LRB- 2.75 in -RRB- long and belonged to American Stuart Muller 's left upper lid . The eyelash was measured in Gainesville , Florida , USA on 7 December 2007 . Pondering on his decision to have them cut , Mr Smagliy added : ' I suppose I could go for the world record , but to be honest what 's the point ? ' I prefer to be able to see better and I plan to get them cut in a professional salon so I reckon they will still look pretty good afterwards . ' The director of the National Registry of Records , Lana Vetrova said they plan to announce the official length of the eyelashes next week . | Valery Smagliy saw his lashes grow to enormous length after changing diet . 58-year-old , from Kiev , is keeping food item responsible for growth a secret . He believes his method for growing lashes could be marketable to women . At 3cm they are short of world record - and he has decided he will cut them . | [[161, 180], [195, 327], [493, 552], [512, 576], [658, 673], [678, 815], [0, 120], [106, 120], [130, 160], [581, 657], [328, 330], [434, 476], [1626, 1694], [1974, 2003]] |
Extremist : Haitham al-Haddad 's speech has been pospon . An extremist preacher is still set to speak at Jihadi John 's former university after this week 's talk was postponed due to ` security concerns ' on the day the Islamic State executioner was unmasked . Haitham al-Haddad was set to visit the University of Westminster on Thursday , despite more than 3,000 people signing a petition - launched by the lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex -LRB- LGBTI -RRB- society - opposing the event . Last night , the Islamic Society -LRB- ISOC -RRB- said it has no links with Mohammed Emwazi - the Londoner revealed to be Islamic State 's merciless executioner Jihadi John - and is not associated with any extremist organisations . But in a statement , the society said : ` The ISOC will not be going back on the decision to invite Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad to our event , nor will we apologise for doing so . ` We are more than happy to invite our esteemed teacher to provide us with beneficial knowledge once again , and have no qualms with looking to invite him again in the future . ' The visit was postponed due to ` increased sensitivity and security concerns ' after Jihadi John 's true identity was revealed . Today , a spokesman for the university told MailOnline : ` All Student Union events with external speakers or any events that have been deemed sensitive have been suspended . ' Earlier this week , former student Raheem Kassam claimed the University of Westminster was a ` hotbed of radicalism ' where students ` celebrated 9/11 ' . Mr Kassam , who now campaigns against extremism at British universities , said the conditions at the university are right for the radicalisation of someone like Emwazi . He said : ` I did not know him , he would have been two years behind me , but I am utterly unsurprised . ` The university was nothing less than a hotbed of radicalism when I was there . ' I once walked into a meeting of the Islamic Society where they were clapping and cheering the events of 9/11 . ` Universities across the country , the University of Westminster in particular , are being targeted by radical recruiters . ' Scroll down for video . Petition : Haitham al-Haddad was set to speak on Thursday but the event was postponed afer it was revealed ` Jihadi John ' studied computer programming at the university . Unmasked : ISIS executioner ` Jihadi John ' was this week identified as Mohammed Emwazi , 26 , from London . In 2012 , the Student Rights - an organisation set up to combat extremism in universities - found a number of videos featuring convicted terrorists and members of terrorist organisations overseas had been shared with students at the university via Facebook . According to the Henry Jackson Society - a think tank which works alongside Student Rights - only last year Murtaza Khan was invited to speak at the Islamic Society 's annual dinner . The title of his speech was The Day of Judgment . Khan has a history of encouraging communal division , once asking : ` For how long do we have to see our mothers , sisters , and daughters having to uncover themselves before these filthy non-Muslim doctors ? ' It 's claimed he has also encouraged British Muslims to turn their back on our customs and rituals . It has been reported this week 's planned speaker , Dr al-Haddad , said gays should be outlawed , terror boss Osama bin Laden will go to heaven , Jewish people are descended from ` apes and pigs ' , and has also spoken out in favour of female genital mutilation , but he has claimed in the past his comments have been misinterpreted . He serves as a judge for the Islamic Sharia Council and is chairman of the Muslim Research and Development Foundation . This organisation says it is ` devoted to the articulation of classical Islamic principles in a manner that provides a platform for Islam to be the cure of all humanity 's ills ' . It has been reported Dr Al-Hadda said gays should be outlawed , terror boss Osama bin Laden will go to heaven and has also spoken out in favour of female genital mutilation , but he has claimed in the past his comments have been misinterpreted . The statement from ISOC said the event - entitled Who is Muhammad ? - would have been a lecture on the Prophet Muhammad and no LGBT topics were scheduled to be discussed . ` We have invited him because , despite the bad press he continually receives , the malignant rumours and misquotations gleefully spread about him , he is one of the most knowledgeable Islamic figures in the UK , and the ISOC is honoured to invite him to speak for us , ' it added . ` Individuals who are upset and believe Shaykh Haitham supports FGM -LRB- female genital mutilation -RRB- and is a virulent homophobe have been suckered in by the aforementioned scaremongering carried out against him , a man who has given up a massive portion of his life simply to the betterment and education of a much-maligned , ostracised and pressured Muslim community in the UK . ' But the university has also been criticised for segregating male and female students during talks by Islamic scholars . It was one of 21 university institutions which were found to promote gender segregation . ' I did not know him , he would have been two years behind me , but I am utterly , utterly unsurprised , ' Mr Kassam said . ` The university was nothing less than a hotbed of radicalism when I was there . ` Are the conditions at Westminster right for the radicalisation of someone like him ? The answer is yes , 100 per cent . ' I once walked into a meeting of the Islamic Society where they were clapping and cheering the events of 9/11 . It was at that moment in my life I realised I wanted to set up an organisation in my life to tackle it . ` Having been brought up in a Muslim household and then seeing that happening is pretty galling stuff . ` Universities across the country , the University of Westminster in particular , are being targeted by radical recruiters . These guys -LSB- students -RSB- are being professionally radicalised . They tried it with me and they try it with any Muslim . ' I remember very vividly how I would get cornered by three or four Somali guys - students in the class with me who were dressed in non-western clothing -- and they would say I must come along to the Islamic Society meetings otherwise I 'm not a proper Muslim . ` When you are 18-years-old and a practising Muslim you feel inclined to go . I went along and saw what was happening and it absolutely disgusted me . ' A spokesman from the University of Westminster said : ` We take these allegations very seriously . We condemn any behaviour that promotes terrorism and violence on any of our campuses . ` We have strict policies to promote tolerance among our 20,000 student community , who come to study from over 150 nations . ` Any student found to be engaging in radicalised activity would be referred to disciplinary procedures . ` As a London-based university operating in a diverse multi-cultural city , we are fully aware of all the influences within this international city . With other universities in London , we are working together to implement the Government 's Prevent strategy to tackle extremism . ` We strongly encourage anyone who is concerned about radicalisation to speak out and contact the Student Support and Well-being team . The safety and security of our students is our foremost concern . ' Research by Student Rights - a group which aims to prevent extremism at universities - said that from September to March 2013 , 46 events at 21 separate institutions were found to have been segregated . At the University of Westminster , at least two events were found to have been advertised as ` women only ' . But the university claims it does not allow gender segregation and it will ` not tolerate this type of prejudice ' . ` The university strictly complies with the Equality Act 2010 the Human Rights Act 1998 , ' a spokesman said . ` The events concerned were not gender segregated events . ` The Islamic Society is one of many societies that are part of the University of Westminster Students ' Union which is an independent body . The university does not control its activities but does monitor that it is legally compliant . ' MailOnline contacted Dr al-Haddad for a comment but received no reply . Former pupil Raheem Kassam , who campaigns against extremism at British universities , said the conditions at the university are right for the radicalisation of someone like Emwazi . | University of Westminster Islamic Society asked Haitham al-Haddad to visit . It has defended decision and said it will not apologise for inviting him . Muslim extremist 's talk on Thursday postponed due to ` security concerns ' Jihadi John - unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi - graduated from institution . A former student has claimed the university is as a ` hotbed of radicalism ' | [[261, 337], [818, 878], [745, 759], [762, 778], [783, 830], [144, 202], [1097, 1173], [2361, 2391], [2394, 2442], [1403, 1420], [1423, 1489], [1403, 1420], [1423, 1429], [1460, 1518], [8328, 8354], [8361, 8412], [8328, 8354], [8415, 8510]] |
Life can be exhausting for new mothers , especially those with several mouths to feed . After welcoming two pups to the world , new meerkat mum Akili , from Werribee Open Ranges Zoo in Victoria , was left a little tired . Footage from the zoo 's ` burrow cam ' shows the sleepy mum falling asleep in quite a dramatic fashion , toppling over from sheer exhaustion after a long day of looking after the lively pair . The young meerkats , who were welcomed to the world in mid-January , are now six weeks old and very used to feeding while their mum sleeps . New meerkat mum Akili , from Werribee Open Ranges Zoo in Victoria , was left a little tired from feeding . The young meerkats , who were welcomed to the world in mid-January , are now six weeks old . The underground video camera allows Werribee 's zoo keepers to carefully monitor the new additions , who generally spend the first few weeks of their life in the burrow . As their sight and hearing develops , they start to explore their surroundings before venturing out of their home into the open plan zoo enclosure . When the pups were first born , Akili reportedly spent a few sleepless nights making sure her babies were well fed , but soon leant how to sleep through the process . ` As the days went on -LSB- Akili -RSB- became more relaxed and mum very quickly perfected the skill of being able to sleep and nurse at the same time , ' Denny Burgoyen , a zookeeper at Werribee . The underground video camera allows Werribee 's zoo keepers to carefully monitor the new additions . In the footage , taken two days after the pups were born , Akili falls fast asleep while the pups are suckling . In the footage , taken two days after the pups were born , the new mum falls fast asleep while the pups are suckling and even the impact of the fall does n't wake up the exhausted meerkat . The zoo has reported that the pups are growing well and that Akili has recieved lots of support from the other meerkats in the enclosure . The pups will be named once their gender has been identified by zoo keepers , which is still a few weeks away . ` The pups are a lot more confident and are now often spotted playing together in the sand , ' Ms Burgoyne said . The pups will be named once their gender has been identified by zoo keepers . The zoo has reported that the pups are growing well and that Akili has recieved lots of support . Out in the wild , meerkats will live in clans of between ten and 20 . ` They 're growing up quickly and Akili is receiving lots of support from the rest of the group , ' she said . ` It 's quite incredible to see how the adults work together as a team , with each taking turns as sentry to watch over them . ' Out in the wild , meerkats will live in clans of between ten and 20 , and are native to countries in the south west of Africa . A female leader is in charge of each smaller family unit , and the animals spend a large part of their day foraging for food , including beetles , flies , spiders , crickets , and moths . | New meerkat mum Akili was feeding her pups at Werribee Zoo in Victoria . ` Burrow cam ' shows the exhausted mother toppling over from exhaustion . The two pups keep feeding while their mum is sleeping . The pups are now six weeks old and growing well . They will be named in several weeks after their gender has been identified . | [[88, 125], [128, 165], [185, 221], [88, 125], [128, 165], [185, 221], [222, 258], [261, 370], [267, 281], [327, 414], [415, 433], [520, 555], [415, 435], [484, 514], [663, 683], [732, 755], [1871, 1896], [2314, 2339], [1984, 2028], [2210, 2254]] |
As nasty as the polar vortex was , it made for some spectacular sights . One of the best was the hundreds of beach ball-sized ice boulders that washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan . The incredible winter phenomenon , which was captured by many YouTube videos , takes place when the water temperature falls to just below freezing . Scroll down for video . Wow : Hundreds of beach ball-sized ice boulders washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan this week . According to park ranger Annie Lipscomb , the balls , weighing up to 75 pounds , form when chunks of ice break off the large sheets of ice on the lake . The motion of the waves then smooth and round the edges of the ice , molding it into spheres similar to how stones are shaped , Lipscomb added to mlive.com . AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Jim Andrews added : ` It 's possible that the ice is accreting like a snowball or like a hailstone , and that they keep growing . ' Ice formations : According to park ranger Annie Lipscomb , the balls , weighing up to 75 pounds , form when chunks of ice break off the large sheets of ice on the lake . The wind pushes the boulders to the shore and they do n't sink because solid ice is less dense than liquid water . The result somewhat resembles a giant bowl of Cocoa Puffs along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and has drawn the attention of photographers and tourists alike . And while the process does require extremely chilly conditions , it 's definitely not the first time such ice balls have appeared , Andrews said . s . Suttons Bay photographer Ken Scott knows this well . He told mlive.com that he was seen the boulders appear periodically for years , and loves to brave the wintry weather to capture them . This year was no different . He pulled on his warmest wear and hiked a half-mile from the road to where he had a good view . Unsurprisingly , he had the whole shore to himself following the storms brought on by the polar vortex . ` That 's when some of the best shows are , ' he said . In warmer weather : While the ice balls are not uncommon in specific weather , Lake Michigan generally looks like this . A Coast Guard helicopter flies along the Hudson River in New York , which is full of ice floes , on Thursday . Go with the floe : A ferry makes its way through the ice on the Hudson . The recent cold spell was caused by a polar vortex descending from the Arctic . America has finally begun to warm up after being in the icy grip of the polar vortex . But the chilling news does n't stop , because it 's estimated that the extreme cold weather has cost the U.S economy about $ 5billion . It brought about the biggest economic disruption delivered by the weather since Superstorm Sandy in 2012 , said Evan Gold , senior vice president at Planalytics , a business weather intelligence company in suburban Philadelphia . While the impact came nowhere close to Sandy , which caused an estimated $ 65 billion in property damage alone , the deep freeze 's impact came from its breadth . A barge makes its way up the icy Mississippi River on the St. Louis riverfront on Wednesday . Barging through : A boat makes its way up the icy Mississippi River past St. Louis ' Gateway Arch . The barges on the Mississippi River have to muscle their way through the ice . ` There 's a lot of economic activity that did n't happen , ' Gold said . ` Some of that will be made up but some of it just gets lost . ' Still , Gold noted his $ 5 billion estimate pales in comparison with an annual gross domestic product of about $ 15 trillion - working out to maybe one-seventh to one-eighth of one day 's production for the entire country . ` It 's a small fraction of a percent , but it 's still an impact , ' Gold said . According to the weather database , America is experiencing far fewer extreme cold spells than it used to . An Associated Press analysis of daily national winter temperature - averaged into one figure for the Lower 48 states - shows that since 1900 cold extremes like this week 's happen about once every four years . Until recently . Government meteorologist Greg Carbin created a database of the winter daily national temperature average going back to 1900 . And Monday was the first time since 1979 that the national average temperature dropped below 18 degrees . In 27 distinct cold snaps over 115 years , that 's by far the longest the U.S. has gone without getting this frigid . | The balls , weighing up to 75 pounds , form when chunks of ice break off the large sheets of ice on the lake . The motion of the waves then smooth and round the edges of the ice , molding it into spheres similar to how stones are shaped . Experts say the extreme cold weather has cost the U.S economy $ 5bn . | [[109, 138], [144, 186], [461, 539], [934, 948], [1005, 1029], [614, 637], [654, 680], [614, 637], [683, 739], [2494, 2525], [2528, 2625]] |
The city of Cleveland has come out against the family of a 12-year-old boy who was killed at the hands of a police officer . Tamir Rice was shot dead by an officer just two seconds after the cop encountered the boy , who was holding a gun , playing in a park with his sister on November 22 . The initial call of complaint came from someone who told the dispatcher the gun was ` probably fake ' and the gun ultimately turned out to be a non-lethal pellet gun . His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit and now the city has responded by saying the young boy failed ` to exercise due care to avoid injury . ' Scroll down for video . The city of Cleveland has issued a response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Tamir Rice -LRB- above -RRB- . Tamir , 12 , was shot dead -LRB- above -RRB- by a police officer two seconds after arriving on the scene even though the boy was holding a pellet gun . The city has said that Tamir -LRB- above -RRB- failed ` to exercise due care to avoid injury ' when he was shot by police officer Timothy Loehmann . The city also stated in their response , obtained by Cleveland.com , that Tamir died because of ` the conduct of individuals or entities other than Defendant . ' The Defendant is police officer Timothy Loehmann . Also named as a plantiff in the family 's suit in Tamir 's sister Tajai , 14 , who was tackled by an officer as she ran towards the body of her brother screaming ` my baby brother , they killed my baby brother . ' The officers then handcuffed the young girl and threw her in the back of a squad car . At no point was Tamir given medical attention until an FBI agent on a nearby bank detail arrived , almost five minutes after the shooting . The entire incident , from the moment police arrive on the scene to when Tajai is taken down and handcuffed to the arrival of the agent who provided first aid , was caught on video which the city was initially reluctant to release it to the public . Tamir 's family -LRB- above -RRB- filed a wrongful death lawsuit in January . A police union official at the time said the officers thought the gun was real and that they did n't know Tamir , who was 5 ' 7 '' and weighed 195lbs , was so young . Police were also not told that the call of complaint came from someone who told the dispatcher Tamir was a child and that the gun he had was ` probably fake . ' The city in their filing also claimed to have no knowledge of Loehmann 's checkered pass and reports he had used excessive force numerous times in the past . Despite the city 's response , the family 's attorney , Walter Madison , said on Friday ; ' I do believe that a 12-year-old child died unnecessarily at the hands of Cleveland police officers and I do believe that certain officers should n't have been entitled to wear the uniform . ' | The city of Cleveland has issued a response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Tamir Rice . Tamir , 12 , was shot dead by a police officer two seconds after arriving on the scene while he was holding a pellet gun . The call of complaint also stated that the gun was ` probably fake ' Officers on the scene also tackled Tamir 's sister Tajai , 13 , as she ran towards her brother 's dead body and then handcuffed her . The city has said that Tamir failed ` to exercise due care to avoid injury ' when he was shot by police officer Timothy Loehmann . | [[0, 74], [460, 501], [631, 704], [678, 758], [1964, 2041], [54, 74], [79, 124], [125, 214], [187, 291], [759, 764], [767, 769], [772, 823], [836, 863], [876, 910], [332, 339], [344, 405], [2331, 2341], [2346, 2367], [1347, 1351], [1356, 1424], [1487, 1530], [1714, 1724], [1741, 1849], [54, 74], [79, 124], [125, 214], [506, 586], [543, 556], [564, 604], [759, 764], [767, 769], [772, 823], [836, 863], [911, 987], [934, 957], [965, 1003], [988, 1003], [1006, 1059]] |
With her arms outstretched as she plunges helplessly to the seabed , this is Les Miserables star Samantha Barks ` drowning ' in a controversial new campaign which claims it 's cruel to eat fish . Animal rights activists Peta says the striking image tries to give a sense of the suffering fish go through when they are taken out of water . Vegetarian Samantha , 24 , right , who took the role of Eponine in the 2011 film musical , said : ` I have a fascination with fish but I think that people see them as lesser than other animals . ' A dog looks like they 're going to cry when they 're upset and you ca n't help but empathise with them . ` But fish feel pain just the way other animals do . ' A Peta spokesman added : ` Fish ca n't scream as we can , but they certainly suffer . ' Some experts have found evidence that fish can feel pain . One landmark study by scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that trout experience pain in ways comparable to higher mammals . However , biologist Dr Bruno Broughton , who advises the fisheries industry , said : ` Biologically , it has emphatically not been proven that fish feel pain . ` They lack the advanced part of the forebrain -- the neocortex -- that deals with pain recognition . ' | Samantha Barks features in a new disturbing advertisement for Peta . The actress is trying to convince people that fish feel pain when caught - but experts dispute whether this is the case . Biologist Dr Bruno Broughton said this has not been proven scientifically . | [[991, 1019], [1059, 1063], [1066, 1140]] |
John Bercow has been accused of ` rank hypocrisy ' after pocketing thousands of pounds from ` second jobs ' outside Westminster . Commons Speaker John Bercow has been accused of ` rank hypocrisy ' after pocketing thousands of pounds from ` second jobs ' outside Westminster -- while criticising other MPs who do the same . Mr Bercow infuriated Tory MPs last week by appearing to back Labour plans to crack down on MPs being allowed outside earnings on top of their Commons work . He said that ` a lot of members of the public would expect MPs to do a full-time job ' . But this newspaper has established that before becoming the # 142,800 - a-year Speaker in 2009 , Mr Bercow himself earned large sums from ` outside earnings ' as a backbench MP . The MPs ' register of interests shows Mr Bercow had a job worth up to # 40,000 a year advising a firm in the Priory Group , the mental health treatment company behind the well-known Priory ` rehab ' clinics . Based on his declarations , Mr Bercow began the work in November 2008 but gave up the job in June 2009 when he was made Speaker . He also declared income for providing ` communications training ' to staff of Chase Manhattan Bank between 1998 and 2002 but no further details were given . And in 2002 and 2003 , he was also a paid non-executive of energy firm Kent and Essex Wind Energy . Mr Bercow , who has been MP for Buckingham since 1997 , gave up his outside interests when he took the Speaker 's chair in 2009 . The promotion led to his basic MP 's salary being more than doubled while he and his family also moved into the taxpayer-funded , ` grace-and-favour ' residence in the Commons . Last night , Tory critics said Mr Bercow had no right to criticise MPs , who earn a basic # 67,000 , for having second jobs . Tory MP Michael Fabricant said : ` Given that the Speaker used to have outside jobs , many people will think his comments against them are rank hypocrisy . Former Conservative Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind , pictured , told undercover reporters that he had a usual fee of between # 5,000 to # 8,000 for a half-day 's work for representing private companies . It is pretty rich for him to talk about MPs ' extra earnings as he lives in a grace-and-favour house , gets paid as much , if not more than , the Prime Minister and also has a very generous pension . ' Mr Fabricant also pointed out that Mr Bercow , who has previously been accused of ` Labour bias ' , made his latest remarks ahead of an attempt by Ed Miliband to change Commons rules and bar MPs from paid directorships and consultancies . Mr Bercow 's remarks on the long-established practice of MPs having second jobs , but having to declare them , came after two former foreign secretaries , Tory Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Labour 's Jack Straw , were embroiled in a ` cash-for-access ' row . He said : ` People should not be in Parliament to add to their personal fortune . ' Last night Mr Bercow declined to comment on the ` hypocrisy ' claims . But his spokesman said : ` The Speaker has held no paid position outside his office since his election to the chair in 2009 . Details of his salary and pension are matters of public record . ' | Commons Speaker has been accused of ` rank hypocrisy ' after appearing to back Labour plans to crack down on MPs being allowed outside earnings . Said that ` members of the public would expect MPs to do a full-time job ' But he 's pocketing thousands from ` second jobs ' outside Westminster . | [[0, 48], [51, 129], [130, 194], [197, 273], [384, 417], [480, 564], [493, 564], [0, 48], [51, 129], [130, 194], [197, 273], [569, 747], [666, 675], [684, 725], [728, 747]] |
A vengeful former employee who leaked sandwich franchise Subway 's secret recipes in a suspected $ 35 million extortion attempt has avoided all criminal charges and a potential multimillion dollar compensation pay out . The Victorian Supreme Court found the accused , Melbourne man Arun Singhal , responsible for uploading videos online in August which revealed the franchise 's recipes , known within the company as ` The System ' . Subway had accused Singhal of intending to destroy the company 's reputation and commercial viability for his own profit with his smear campaign , according to Sydney Morning Herald . The 31-year-old self-titled ` entrepreneur maintained that he was being unfairly targeted by company , who he refers to as the ` sandwich mafia ' . However , despite the Supreme Court ordering Singhal to pay damages to the company Subway has chosen not to continue with its compensation claim . Singhal was hired in January 2014 to run Subway 's Oakleigh store in Victoria as a franchisee . However his contract was terminated on April 28 due to ` breaches ' , understood to be disagreements regarding the operation of the business . In court documents , the global corporation alleged that 31-year-old Singhal sent an email in May demanding $ 35 million from the company for his ` silence ' . He threatened to release the ` The System ' online , filmed with his running commentary , to expose what he claimed are the company 's ` shocking ' and misleading marketing tactics . Following the threat , Subway was granted an emergency restraining order against Mr Singhal by the Victorian Supreme Court which prohibited certain information from being released . Despite the injunction a website was set live , titled ` Faith Killer Subway ' and videos were distributed . Melbourne man Arun Singhal , responsible for uploading videos online in August which revealed the franchise 's recipes , known within the company as ` The System ' Mr Singhal vehemently denies releasing the information and any plot to blackmail Subway and claims he is the victim of the ` Sandwich Mafia ' . Last year , he told Daily Mail Australia that he was forced to declare bankruptcy after the company allegedly duped him into closing his store by promising could open a new one elsewhere . No new store became available . ` After they took my authorisation to close the store and I closed the store , then they completely changed their words , ' he told Daily Mail Australia . ' I was told that they do n't have any new location right now and I might have to wait for two to three years for a new location . ' He blames what he calls ` Subway 's as usual deceptive behaviour ' . ` Here a family man lost $ 350,000 in Subway 's investment . They left me with no option then to declare bankruptcy . I told the `` Sandwich Mafia '' that if you do n't compensate me for the loss of business , I am going to media to tell everyone about my story -LRB- sic -RRB- . ' A spokesman for Subway told SMH that they are pleased with the result . ` We were forced to take action against this former franchisee after he attempted to extort money from the company for his own gain , ' he said . ` That is unacceptable to the company and to the dedicated franchisees that are in their restaurants every day servicing customers and working to build their businesses . ' | Former Melbourne franchisee Arun Singhal created videos revealing the sandwich giant Subway 's secret recipes . Subway accused him of trying to blackmail them for $ 35 million . He claims he did n't release the video , blaming the theft of his stolen laptop . A court found him guilty of uploading the videos online in August and ordered him to pay damages . Subway chose to drop the case and wave the fees , meaning Singhal will avoid all charges and payments . He maintained his innocence , blamed what he calls ` the sandwich mafia ' | [[0, 26], [31, 127], [0, 209], [340, 346], [353, 386], [913, 920], [947, 1008], [1858, 1864], [1871, 1904], [0, 26], [31, 127], [165, 219], [1173, 1307], [3028, 3030], [3043, 3144], [3095, 3157], [268, 277], [297, 346], [784, 848], [1786, 1795], [1815, 1864], [0, 209], [841, 912], [711, 718], [728, 761], [1950, 2048], [1950, 1960], [2042, 2089]] |
The mother of a missing newborn found dead earlier this week has been charged with murder . Yolo County sheriff 's deputies discovered 20-day-old Justice Rees near wetlands along the Sacramento River in Knights Landing , California on Wednesday after a night of searching following a call from the boy 's mother Samantha Green , who reported him missing and claimed the two had been abducted . Now , Green , who was found in wetlands nearby bruised and crying , has been charged with murder and was picked up Saturday at around noon by authorities . Saddening : Police found the body of 20-day-old Justice Rees -LRB- left -RRB- in swampy land near the Sacramento River after he and his mother , Samantha Green -LRB- right -RRB- , 23 , were reported missing . Green was arrested around noon on Saturday and charged with murder . The charges against Green were announced by Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto at a news conference , according to the Los Angeles Times . He did not give any information as to why they decided to charge Green , but did say that authorities were not able to substantiate claims that she had been abused . ` At this point here , we do n't have anyone else that was involved , ' said Prieto . ` No stone was left unturned . ' News 10 reported that Ricardo Villaseñor came upon Green shortly after that call , wet and shouting for help near the Ridge Cut slough . Villaseñor said although Green seemed disoriented , she explained to him she and the baby had been abducted in town , but that she had no idea how she 'd wound up next to the river . ` She was badly bruised , ' said Villaseñor . ` She had no shoes . She was kind of left for dead , it seemed like . ' She told him she knew her baby was dead , having frozen to death , and though she said she did n't know the exact location of Justice , she said he was somewhere in the slough . Police arrived around 5:30 pm and found her 2011 Chevy Tanverse on the other side of the slough , separated from where the mother was by trees and brush . Sheriff 's deputies launched a search that lasted through the night and into the morning , combing water and vegetation before finally finding Justice 's remains shortly before 10am Wednesday . Scene : Search crews looking through the Ridge Cut Slough for hours through the night before finding Justice 's body in the brush . Scene : Investigators flagged the spot where Justice was found by search crews . A spokesman for the sheriff 's and coroner 's office Captain Larry Cecchettini said the boy was ` located in a thicket of brush right off the slough . ' The plan was for officers ` to cut a path to get in there to remove the body , ' according to Cecchettini , his voice faltering in his announcement . Green was admitted to Woodland Hospital and has since been released . Green 's father , Randy , told the Sacramento Bee that he 'd spoken to her last on Saturday before she was planning to bring Justice to the house for a visit . Randy Green said that his daughter did not show up that day , and on Monday her mother and her sister reported her and the baby missing . Mother : Green had given birth to Justice only 20 days before she turned up next to the slough , crying and seeming disoriented . Family : Justice 's grandfather said the boy 's parents , Green and Frank Rees -LRB- right -RRB- , were loving and fussed over the little baby . Loss : The grandfather , Bill Rees , also said that he was having a hard time believing Justice was dead , as his house - where Justice had been living with his parents - was filled with baby clothes and a bassinet . On Tuesday , Justice 's father , Frank Rees posted on Facebook begging Green to come home with the baby . ` If anyone sees my beautiful fiancé -LSB- sic -RSB- please tell her that EVERYONE is worried sick about her and Justice , ' he wrote . ` We love you Samantha . Just come home babe . I miss you and our son sooooo much . Whatever it is you want different we can fix . I love you momma . ' After police identified the body as Justice on Wednesday , the family of the little boy mourned , still in disbelief . ` They loved baby Justice , ' said paternal grandfather Bill , whom Justice and his parents had been living with in Woodland . ` Frank just loved to carry him around at night when he was , he was fussing . Samantha , gosh , I understand she 's crushed . ' ` It 's like it 's not real for me , it 's like I ca n't imagine you know , ' Rees added . ` This whole house is full of baby clothes , bassinet , all that stuff . ' | Samantha Green , the mother of 20-day-old Justice Rees who was found dead in a swamp of Wednesday , has been charged with murder . Police found the body of Justice in an area called the Ridge Cut Slough in Knight 's Landing , California on Wednesday . His mother , Samantha Green , phoned police Tuesday in a panic over not being able to find Justice after both had been reported missing . Green , 23 , was found shortly after , wet and crying , near the slough . Police searched the area overnight , finding Justice 17 hours after his mother called 911 . 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The final moments of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov as he walked across a Moscow bridge with his girlfriend before being shot in a ` contract hit ' were caught on CCTV revealed today . The 55-year-old former deputy prime minister was gunned down on Great Moskvoretsky Bridge on Friday in a ` politically motivated ' attack which has sparked outrage and public mourning . Footage of the killing has surfaced , with Russian media reports claiming the killer emerged on foot after loitering on the bridge waiting for Mr Nemtsov . A clip purports to show the killer appear moments after Mr Nemtsov and Anna Duritskaya walk along the bridge which overlooks St Basil 's Cathedral . Scroll down for video . CCTV footage of the moment Boris Nemtsov was murdered on Great Moskvoretsky Bridge has emerged , with Russian media reporting his killer was driven away in a getaway car -LRB- above -RRB- after appearing on foot . Mr Nemtsov , 55 , -LRB- right -RRB- had been out for dinner with his Ukranian model girlfriend Anna Duritskaya , 23 , -LRB- left -RRB- when he was shot in front of her on Friday night . He appears to get into a passing car shortly before midnight . Mr Nemtsov 's bullet-ridden body was removed from the scene hours later . It comes after a spokesman for Vladimir Putin said on Saturday the shootings had ` all the hallmarks of a contract hit ' . Critics have attributed blame for the murder to the Russian President , claiming his government feared that an incriminating report Mr Nemtsov had been working on would be made public . The findings are said to present evidence linking Putin 's regime to the Ukrainian crisis which has seen thousands slaughtered . Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko fingered the Russian leader as the culprit of Mr Nemtsov 's death , with mourners at the scene where he was shot also alluding to his murder as having been politically engineered . Placards reading ` Je suis Boris ' and ` We are all Nemtsov ' in Russian were among mounds of flowers with critics likening the father of two 's death to the murder of Charlie Hebdo journalists . A handful were killed by Islamic Extremists in January at the political magazine 's Parisian office . The attack was widely described as an affront on free speech . Earlier it was claimed Mr Nemtsov was killed in a drive-by shooting with his assailants making off in a white vehicle . The footage revealed by Russian website TBU however suggests his murderer may have been waiting for him on foot before being driven off in a getaway car in a seamless , organised hit . The married politician is understood to have had dinner with his 23-year-old Ukrainian girlfriend on Friday in the hours before his death . The pair were seen walking across the bridge , just feet away from the Kremlin , before Mr Nemtsov was shot four times . The white car -LRB- pictured -RRB- that carried the assassins has reportedly been found by police not far from where the leader was murdered . Footage released on Sunday suggested his shooter may have been on foot and driven away after the killing . The father-of-four was shot four times by assailants previously reported as having been in a white car as he walked across a bridge over the Moskva River . Mr Nemtsov was seen speaking on his mobile phone at a radio station , just hours before he was killed . Mourners laid flowers at the site on Saturday afternoon as critics of the Russian president alleged Mr Nemtsov 's murder was politically motivated . Among mounds of flowers and candles left on the bridge in central Moscow are signs reading ` Je suis Boris ' and ` We are all Nemtsov ' in Russian claiming the 55-year-old was killed for openly criticising Putin in an attack on free speech . Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko -LRB- left -RRB- said he thought Mr Nemtsov was killed because of a report he had been working on which incriminated Putin -LRB- right -RRB- in the Ukrainian crisis . Ms Duritskaya was questioned by Russian police extensively following the killing having escaped unharmed . Weeks ago Mr Nemtsov told of how he feared for his life after identifying himself as a staunch critic of Putin 's government . The 55-year-old said he was certain the Russian President would kill him in a February 10 interview . His 87-year-old mother warned him against publicly lambasting the leader . On Saturday she received a telegram from Putin in which he described her son 's murder as ` vile and cynical ' . A spokesman for the Kremlin denied it had any involvement in Mr Nemtsov 's death but said it had hallmarks of a ` contract hit ' . An investigating committee said it was pursuing several lines of inquiry including one which claimed the murder was designed to drum up support for an anti-government rally Mr Nemtsov was due to attend . It claimed he may have been made a martyr for the opposition party 's cause , thought his has been dismissed by protesters maintaining Putin is to blame . Speaking of the report Mr Nemtsov had been working on , President Poroshenko said : ` Somebody was afraid of this , Boris was n't afraid . Killers and executors were afraid . ' Meanwhile opposition activists also blamed the Russian President for his death , claiming they were in ` no doubt ' it was politically motivated . ' I have no doubt this was a political killing . The only threat to his life came from his political activity . He had no foes other than political ones . ' , ' said Ilya Yashin . Among placards left on mounds of flowers were some reading ` je suis Boris ' , ` Putin killed my friend ' and ` we are all Nemtsov ' . World leaders have insisted on transparency as investigations into Mr Nemtsov 's death continue . David Cameron described the murder as ` callous ' , while Ban Ki-moon said it was ` brutal . ' Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in Moscow at the age of 55 . Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in Moscow at the age of 55 . His 87-year-old mother Dina had a premonition that her son would be killed , according to the politician . He told earlier this month how his mother warned him : ` When will you stop cursing Putin ? He 'll kill you for that . ' Nemtsov studied physics at State University of Gorky and earned a PhD in Physics and Mathematics . In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster , Nemtsov organised a protest movement in his hometown , which prevented the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the region . The liberal reformer rose to prominence under Boris Yeltsin and became a fierce critic of Vladimir Putin . Nemtsov first gained an international profile after being spotted by former British premier Margaret Thatcher as a future leader of Russia . She praised his market reforms after visiting Nizhny Novgorod where as governor in the early 1990s he led spearheaded reforms . The father-of-four , 55 , was Deputy Prime Minister of Russia from 1997 to 1998 during Boris Yeltsin 's presidency . He was sentenced to 15 days in jail in January 2011 after being arrested at a New Year 's Eve protest rally for ` disobedience towards police ' . The politician founded a number of opposition movements after leaving the Russian parliament in 2003 and he had served as the co-chair of the opposition Republican Party of Russia - People 's Freedom Party since 2012 . He was a prominent and vocal critic of Mr Putin and wrote a number of reports in recent years linking Putin and his inner circle to corruption . It has been reported that Nemtsov angered Putin 's government two years ago when he charged that billions of dollars had been stolen from funds designated for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi , his hometown . He has written more than 60 academic publications about quantum physics , thermodynamics and acoustics and designed n of antennas for space apparatuses . Jewish advocacy website AJC named Nemtsov as one of the most prominent Jews in Russia thanks to his mother 's heritage . In his 1997 memoir , The Provincial Man , Nemtsov revealed that he was baptised Russian Orthodox in secret . He leaves behind his wife Raisa Akhmetovna and four children . | Boris Nemtsov was gunned down on Great Moskvoretsky Bridge on Friday . CCTV footage of moment the 55-year-old was shot four times has emerged . It purports to show gunman making escape in organised getaway car . Russian media reports the killer had been waiting for Nemtsov on foot . 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Former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos is set to seek damages for libel from The Sun newspaper over claims that she dealt cocaine . The N-Dubz singer has lodged a High Court application in Dublin for permission to sue Rupert Murdoch 's News Group Newspapers , publishers of The Sun , The Sunday Times and The Times . The Sun on Sunday used undercover reporter Mahzer Mahmood -- also known as the ` fake sheikh ' for his habit of disguising himself in Arab clothes -- to pretend to be a Bollywood producer who tried to get the X Factor judge to star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in a new movie . The reporter then set up a cocaine deal . Legal action : Tulisa Contostavlos -LRB- pictured -RRB- has lodged a High Court application for permission to sue Rupert Murdoch 's News Group Newspapers , publishers of The Sun , The Sunday Times and The Times . But the criminal case against Ms Contostavlos was thrown out by Judge Alistair McCreath after a year-long criminal investigation . In the meantime , she lost her job , reportedly worth # 470,000 a series , as an X Factor judge , as well as endorsement contracts worth more than # 725,000 a year . After the criminal case against her was thrown out , Ms Contostavlos claimed to have been abandoned by some of her friends , to have lost a stone in weight and to have attempted suicide . Ms Contostavlos , 26 , failed to bring a case for libel against News Group Newspapers within a 12-month deadline for such cases in the UK . However , an extension to that deadline can be obtained in Ireland , where The Sun , which has a daily circulation of 2.2 million , sells around 60,000 copies a day . It is this extension that Ms Contostavlos has asked for from the court and her request will be heard later this month . Damages : The case against Ms Contostavlos was thrown out after a year-long investigation but she lost her X Factor job reportedly worth # 470,000-a-year during that time . Libel damages in Ireland are considerably higher than in other jurisdictions and the law is much more favourable to plaintiffs . The star 's Belfast lawyer , Paul Tweed , has represented a string of celebrities who chose to sue for libel in Ireland rather than in their own countries , including Britney Spears , Whitney Houston , J-Lo , Harrison Ford , Reese Witherspoon and Nicolas Cage . A spokesman for The Sun declined to comment . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | The former X Factor judge to seek damages for libel from the Sun newspaper . Undercover reporter known as the ` fake sheikh ' set up a cocaine deal with her . But the criminal case was thrown out after a year-long criminal investigation . During that time Tulisa Contostavlos lost # 470,000-a-year job on hit TV show . She claims her friends abandoned her and she even tried to commit suicide . | [[0, 134], [0, 41], [49, 97], [343, 377], [386, 442], [596, 637], [855, 981], [1148, 1198], [1201, 1270], [1773, 1852], [982, 997], [1000, 1016], [1857, 1882], [1148, 1198], [1201, 1270], [1201, 1216], [1304, 1335]] |
Madera -LRB- left -RRB- and owner Ed Davis in Ester , Alaska . Ed Davis never expected to see his dog alive again after she wandered off on February 6 . When his pooch , a blind 11-year-old Labrador retriever named Madera , strayed from home in Ester , Alaska , a cold front had dropped the temperature to 40 degrees below zero . Madera , who is completely blind because of an autoimmune disease , usually would come right back inside when it was that cold . For some reason she stayed out and got lost , the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported . Davis ' wife was home at the time . When Davis returned from his job at the trans-Alaska oil pipeline on February 19 , he was not hopeful about finding Madena . He said : ` My best hope was to walk those trails and look for a track that might be hers . ` My best hope was to find a frozen dog . ' He never did find Madena , but another man did - and she was alive . Constantine Khrulev was on a trail about a half mile away from Davis ' house with his own dog last week . Khrulev 's dog was wearing a bell and when Madena heard it ring , she let out a loud whine . After venturing about 100 yards off the trail , Khrulev found Madera under a tree , a location where she ` was not going to be found accidentally ' , according to Davis . Madera was healthy but she did lose about 14 pounds . Davis was offering a $ 100 reward for Madena . Khrulev asked for the money to be given to the Fairbanks Animal Shelter Fund and Davis ended up donating $ 250 because he was impressed by the request . | 11-year-old Labrador retriever Madera strayed from home in Ester , Alaska . When she left home on February 6 , temperature was 40 degrees below zero . Madera had lost 14 pounds by the time she was found last week . Fairbanks Animal Shelter Fund got $ 250 donation from owner Ed Davis . | [[170, 208], [224, 250], [153, 208], [260, 329], [63, 71], [87, 152], [153, 208], [260, 329], [1306, 1336], [1465, 1536]] |
Rising numbers of ` massive ' babies born by caesarean section are driving Britain 's obesity epidemic , by allowing infants to thrive that would never have survived in the past , according to a controversial expert . Natural selection is being written out of the equation by the operation , claims Dr Edward Archer . Speaking to The Mail on Sunday , he said : ` When a mother is inactive and obese , their baby grows massive . The baby ca n't get through the birth canal , and the doctor has to perform a C-section . ` That allows both the mother and foetus to survive , when previously they would have died . ' Dr Edward Archer , pictured , wrote that obesity is hard-wired into babies while they are still in the womb . Dr Archer claimed that in the past both the obese mother and baby would have died -LRB- file photograph -RRB- . His comments follow an article in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings by Dr Archer , suggesting obesity is not just a matter of genetics , or eating too much and exercising too little . Rather , it is hard-wired into the children of fat mothers while they are still in the womb . With girls of C-section mothers more likely to have caesareans themselves , the effect has snowballed over the generations , he said . ` The evolutionary consequence is we are getting much bigger children than ever in the history of mankind . ' Caesareans account for more than one in four UK births -- up from nine per cent in 1980 -- with the figure continue to climb , leading to ` sky-rocketing ' numbers of extremely obese people , Dr Archer , of the University of Alabama in the US said . Dr Daghni Rajasingam , spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , agreed women who had a higher body mass index were more likely to have caesareans . And babies born by caesarean did have higher rates of cardiovascular disease and obesity in later life , she noted . But while there was a ` complex association ' between the two , that did not necessarily mean cause and effect existed . And she stressed : ` I do n't know of any obstetric data that relate being inactive in pregnancy directly to growing a big baby . Very small women who are very active can also have very big babies . ' She also emphasised that caesareans were carried out for a variety of reasons , and not just to deliver big babies . | Dr Edward Archer said C-sections remove the chance of ` natural selection ' Caesarean sections now account for one in every four births in Britain . Babies born by C-sections have higher rates of cardiovascular disease . | [[218, 289], [1360, 1414], [1789, 1891]] |
When people move house they often refer to ` entering a new chapter of their lives ' or ` turning a new leaf ' . For Jim and Maureen Franks , either expression could n't be more apt , as the couple are now leaving a former library they have lived in for almost 40 years . And it 's not just any old library . Fitzroy House , their Victorian Gothic revival home , was built by the most eminent and fashionable architect of the time , Sir George Gilbert Scott , the man who also created the Albert Memorial , the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office , all in London . He was commissioned to build the memorial library for Lewes MP Henry Fitzroy by his widow Hannah in 1862 , and it was used by the town until 1958 and later turned into offices . Striking : The Victorial Gothic revival property 's clock tower , right , and left , the large octagonal atrium . It then faced demolition in the 1970s before locals moved to preserve the building , and quantity surveyor Jim Franks saw an opportunity to save the structure while turning it into his family home . But now , in their mid to late 80s , the pair are finding the huge , 2,800 sq ft two-storey home right in the centre of the historic town of Lewes , East Sussex , just a little too much to cope with , and are looking to downsize while staying in the town . Fitzroy House is on the market for offers in excess of # 1 million . ` It was extraordinarily run-down and had been empty for six or seven years , ' says the Frankses ' daughter , Eleanor Austin . With her brother and family friends , she helped her parents with the extensive restoration , which was to take five years after they bought it in 1976 . Sir George Gilbert Scott was commissioned to build Fitzroy House in 1862 . Pictured , the octagonal atrium . ` There was a tree growing in the area that is now the atrium . My father had to design the new roof and decided on an octagonal glass one that floods the atrium with light . Indeed , we 've always considered it as our internal garden , ' says Eleanor , a teacher , whose former husband did much of the carpentry work on the renovation . Creator : Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott . The room she 's referring to is the magnificent 36ft-high octagonal reception room , which has a stunning balcony running around it on the first floor , and a large fish pond as its centrepiece on the ground floor . ` Yes , that created a lot of debate within the family , ' says Eleanor . ` Some of us wanted it to be a small swimming pool but my father won that one . But lots of our children have ended up in it anyway , so I suppose it 's doubled up in its use . ' Eleanor 's father kept a weekly diary of his work restoring the library , which he sent to his daughter while she was away at university , and later wrote a book about his work , Building And Saving Fitzroy Library , which is published by Pomegranate Press . The flexible layout could accommodate four bedrooms . There 's an L-shaped kitchen/diner , four bathrooms , a large first-floor lounge , and various snugs , nooks and crannies , as well as a clock tower and a fabulous 18ft-high entrance hall with original vaulted ceiling , pillars and tessellated tiled floor . ` That 's my favourite place , ' says Eleanor , who also lives in Lewes . ` The ceiling is incredible . ' The house is at the heart of Lewes , on the river Ouse and now part of the South Downs National Park . The town 's world-famous bonfire celebrations happen right outside the front door , with the various societies parading by every November 5 . ` That has always been one of the highlights of the year and we have a lot of friends then , ' laughs Eleanor . Price # 1 million . Location Lewes , East Sussex . Bedrooms Four . Unique features Former library built by Sir George Gilbert Scott , octagonal atrium with balcony and fish pond , clock tower with bell . ` And it goes on very late , so that was always a party night , but , because of its size and where it is , the house has always been a big party venue . ' A bookshelf , two tables and two librarian stools are all that 's left of the original library , and now the property is ripe for another renovation as it 's in need of updating . ` It 's a real one-off , ' says Eleanor . ` We 've made it a family tradition to visit other George Gilbert Scott buildings to see what else he created , and we 've found our tiles and some wrought iron work and certain colours he used at his more well-known buildings at our home , and that has made it very special . ` But now it 's time for someone else to put their mark on what is one of the landmark buildings in the town . ' Graves Son & Pilcher , 01273 321123 . | Sir George Gilbert Scott was commissioned to build Fitzroy House in 1862 . Asked to create memorial library for Lewes MP Henry Fitzroy by his widow . Scott was the most eminent and fashionable architect of the time . 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A man who forced a boy , 12 , to hold paint buckets while standing outdoors in 90-degree heat for hours as punishment has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 50 years . Omar Andrew Pitts , 32 , of College Park , Georgia pleaded guilty on Friday to murder in the death of his girlfriend 's brother , Jay ` tavious Mahone , according to Fulton County District Attorney 's Office . When paramedics arrived at the scene around 3.40 pm , they tried to revive Mahone , who was also made to wear a dress and makeup , and suffered from a heat stroke outside of his home on June 17 , 2010 . He later died from blunt force trauma to the head while in hospital , according to a medical examiner . Pitts also pleaded guilty felony murder , child cruelty , aggravated assault and aggravated sexual battery . Omar Andrew Pitts -LRB- above -RRB- , 32 , of College Park , Georgia pleaded guilty on Friday to murder in the death of his girlfriend 's brother , Jay ` tavious Mahone , according to Fulton County District Attorney 's Office . Mahone , 12 , -LRB- above -RRB- was made to hold paint buckets while standing outdoors in 90-degree heat while wearing a dress and makeup for hours as punishment because he took off his shoes when he was asked not to . Mahone was reportedly being punished because he took his shoes off after being told not to , and was also kicked by Pitts after he collapsed in the sun , according to District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. . During the punishment , the boy frequently complained of thirst and fatigue before he collapsed and passed out in the sun , according to the DA 's office . He was then kicked several times by Pitts which left bruises and bumps all over his body , according to the AJC . Mahone 's sister , Sabrina Powell -LRB- above -RRB- , was also arrested following his death , and remained in Fulton County jail during Pitts ' sentencing as she awaits trial . Neighbor Hakim Deen , who captured the assault on video from an upstairs window , said he saw Pitts kicking Mahone in the head . He said : ` Eight or nine times , he kicked him . The boy got up and then passed out . ' Mahone was taken to the South Fulton Medical Center where he was pronounced dead . His older sister , Sabrina Powell , was also arrested following his death , remained in Fulton County jail during Pitts ' sentencing as she awaits trial . | Omar Andrew Pitts , 32 , of College Park , Georgia pleaded guilty on Friday to murder in the death of Jay ` tavious Mahone . Boy , 12 , was made to also wear makeup and a dress while standing outdoors in sweltering temperatures in 2010 and suffered from heat stroke . Pitts also kicked him repeatedly leaving bruises on his body - Mahone died from blunt force trauma to head . His older sister , Sabrina Powell , was also arrested following his death and remains in Fulton County jail as she awaits trial . Pitts pleaded guilty to murder , felony murder , child cruelty , aggravated assault and aggravated sexual battery . | [[217, 301], [861, 883], [894, 945], [0, 22], [30, 103], [0, 27], [104, 173], [459, 465], [472, 512], [438, 442], [519, 577], [1042, 1047], [1097, 1132], [1042, 1059], [1139, 1219], [587, 654], [1247, 1253], [1292, 1294], [1344, 1398], [1606, 1617], [1625, 1647], [1606, 1608], [1618, 1647], [1642, 1647], [1654, 1676], [1897, 1916], [1979, 2025], [2026, 2033], [2036, 2075], [1720, 1736], [1774, 1811], [1720, 1736], [1739, 1746], [1818, 1896], [2198, 2214], [2234, 2271], [2198, 2214], [2274, 2352], [217, 301], [691, 696], [702, 799], [861, 883], [894, 945]] |
The mother of Baby P is planing to move in with a woman convicted of an appalling sex attack once both are released from jail , it was reported today . Tracey Connelly formed a close bond with Toni Hewitson while both were serving time at HMP Low Newton in Durham and would reportedly ` sneak off to each other 's cells ' . Despite being separated when they were moved to different prisons , they have kept in touch through letters and are hoping to set up a home together soon . Setting up a home : The mother of Baby P , Tracey Connelly -LRB- left -RRB- , is planing to move in with Toni Hewitson -LRB- right -RRB- who was jailed in 2008 for torturing a woman with learning difficulties . A prison source told The Sunday People : ` Tracey knew she would be a marked woman once she was released , and Toni and her talked about getting a place together . They make a formidable couple . ' Hewitson , 39 , was jailed in 2008 for torturing and sexually assaulting a woman with learning difficulties , while part of a gang of four . The victim , who was 25 at the time of the attack , was strapped to a chair , gagged , slashed and raped during the ordeal , and also had her head shoved down a toilet . She was handed an indeterminate sentence for the public 's protection and was told she would serve a minimum of five-and-a-half years . Tragic : Tracey Connelly was jailed for r allowing her lover Steven Barker and his brother Jason Owen to torture her 17-month-old son Peter -LRB- pictured -RRB- to death in Haringey , North London , in 2007 . But she is now thought to be preparing for her release and believes she will be out in the next 12 months thanks to good behaviour . Connelly , 34 , is thought to be awaiting a Parole Board hearing at the women 's jail HMP Styal in Cheshire . She was jailed again for breaching the terms of her licence by trying to sell pornographic pictures of herself to perverts transfixed with her notoriety . Her offence came less than 18 months after she was released following a five-year jail term for allowing her lover Steven Barker and his brother Jason Owen to torture her 17-month-old son Peter to death in Haringey , North London , in 2007 . Breached terms of licence : Connelly was jailed again after she was caught trying to sell pornographic pictures of herself to perverts transfixed with her notoriety . Pictured right , her ex-lover killer Steven Barker . The Mirror source added : ` Lots of the women have flings and they go from one woman to another and the ones in for sex crimes or other stomach-churning offences seem to gravitate towards each other . ` Tracey and Toni spent a lot of time together in the exercise yard and then would sneak off to each other 's cells . ' The source claimed that while sex between inmates is against the rules , many officers turn a blind eye to relationships within prisons . | Tracey Connelly met Toni Hewitson when both were inmates at Durham jail . Sick pair became close and would often sneak into each other 's cells . Connelly first jailed for letting lover torture her son Peter to death in 2007 . Now serving time again after trying to sell pornographic pictures of herself . Hewitson was jailed in 2008 for helping to torture vulnerable woman , 25 . | [[152, 167], [213, 263], [152, 206], [287, 319], [2606, 2623], [2678, 2723], [1433, 1469], [2094, 2130], [1788, 1942], [1788, 1791], [1848, 1942], [2213, 2351], [580, 616], [621, 690], [889, 897], [900, 902], [905, 996], [1030, 1079], [1082, 1105]] |
Vicky Rockingham , 43 , left , has been told that she must show her tumour is growing or else she will be denied the # 4,500-a-month life-prolonging drug , with husband Adam , and sons Hector , 8 , and Inigo , 11 , right . Desperate cancer patients have been put in the ` bizarre ' position of hoping their conditions deteriorate so they can get a drug that will soon be withdrawn from the NHS . A type of life-prolonging pill called regorafenib is to be denied to patients from later this month to save money -- but sufferers who have already started the # 4,500 - a-month treatment before then will be allowed to stay on it . Mother-of-two Vicky Rockingham , 43 , is one of the patients who must show her tumours are growing before March 12 if she is to be eligible for the drug . She said : ` The drug I 'm on at the moment allows me to lead a near-normal life . But it could stop working any day now . ' Her current medication , sunitinib , has been stalling the tumour 's growth , but cancer usually develops resistance to the drug over time , requiring a different prescription . Mrs Rockingham 's doctor told her she has to ` fail ' on her current drug before the cut-off date if she is to qualify for regorafenib . Speaking from her home in Stockport , Greater Manchester , she said : ` It feels terrible . If my tumours are growing , I will say to my consultant , `` Let 's quickly apply for regorafenib . '' It 's a bizarre situation . ' Regorafenib is one of 16 drugs being cut from the list of medicines available from David Cameron 's # 280 million Cancer Drugs Fund for all but the most exceptional circumstances . The radical cost-cutting drive will affect thousands of patients with advanced cancer across England . Mrs Rockingham , who holds down a full-time job with the Environment Agency , suffers from a rare type of cancer known as ` GIST ' -- gastrointestinal stromal tumour . But the change will also hit those with breast , bowel and prostate cancer , as well as leukaemia and lymphoma . Studies show regorafenib could double average survival times , from about nine to 17 months . Some patients live far longer . Another GIST patient in the same situation is Richard Bassett , a 27-year-old PhD meteorology student , who also fears he is starting to become resistant to sunitinib . Mr Bassett , from Strawberry Hill in South-West London , said : ` If sunitinib works less effectively for me , the next -- and indeed only -- treatment remaining is regorafenib . To find this will no longer be available through the Cancer Drugs Fund is highly stressful . ` Living with this disease is worrying enough without having this added stress that regorafenib , which is proven to be successful for GIST treatment , will no longer be available . ' His girlfriend Victoria James , 28 , added : ` The Government seems to view people like Richard as dispensable . If his cancer starts growing after March 12 , the fact that they are removing this drug will be a death sentence . ' The cuts are being made because the Cancer Drugs Fund has become a victim of its own success . Set up in 2010 with a # 200 million - a-year budget , about 60,000 patients have benefited so far . But it overspent its budget by # 30 million last year -- in part because or more applications -- but also , say critics , because it has allowed drugs firms to keep charging sky-high prices . Its budget has been raised to # 280 million for this financial year and will be raised again to # 340 million in April . Professor Peter Clark , chairman of the Cancer Drugs Fund , said : ` These are difficult decisions , but if we do n't prioritise the drugs that offer the best value , many people could miss out on promising , more effective treatments that are in the pipeline . ' The cuts are being made because the Cancer Drugs Fund is so successful and costing more than expected . | Vicky Rockingham has been told she must show her cancer is growing . Otherwise she will be denied a # 4,500-a-month life-prolonging drug . If she misses the March 12 deadline , she will be stuck on an inferior drug . | [[0, 16], [24, 28], [31, 222], [673, 688], [693, 714], [0, 16], [24, 28], [31, 222], [396, 495]] |
Outspoken Tasmanian Senator , Jacqui Lambie , says she ` will not be intimidated ' as she receives a troubling letter threatening to behead her , unless she converts to Islam and implements Sharia law in Australia . The letter , which was received last week , has reportedly been referred to the Australian Federal Police after it was found to contain 3 images of a man being beheaded . It cautions the senator , she has now been identified as an enemy of the Islamic State Group . Scroll down for video . Senator Lambie says she ` will not be intimidated ' as a personal security assessment is underway following the threats . ` By the powers invested in me by Allah , I sentence you to death , ' ABC News has reported the letter says . ' I will take the honour in beheading you ... when you are least prepared ; my men and I will take your office by surprise . ' Senator Lambie , who 's been a vocal critic of Islamic Sharia law since her debut in Australian politics , maintains she will not be intimidated by the letter and will continue to advocate for harsher penalties intended for those fighting with the Islamic State . The letter received by Senator Lambie 's office on Friday along with three images of a man being beheaded . ` Obviously someone is trying to intimidate and scare me . I will not be intimidated or scared . ' I will continue to advocate for a ban on Sharia Law , unnecessary face coverings in public and tighter regulation of Halal certification fees in Australia - and to have those Australian Citizens who assist Islamic State in any way , charged with the high crimes of Sedition or Treason . ' A personal security assessment is currently underway to ensure the safety of Senator Lambie following the threats . Police are currently investigating ` two lines of inquiry ' . Firstly , that the letter was sent from a person opposing the erection of a mosque in Adelaide 's northern suburbs , alternatively the threat may have been issued by Islamic State group members or supporters of the Sydney siege gunman , Man Haron Monis . The threat follows Senator Lambie 's controversial statements about her intentions to overhaul the Australian citizenship oath and reintroduce death penalty for those accused of treason . Teenage defector Abdullah Elmir , from Bankstown in south-western Sydney , is among those who have taken up arms for terror groups and would be put to death under Senator Lambie 's plan . ` It 's time we adopted a much tougher approach to people who are Australian citizens and have fought or are now fighting alongside our enemies , or assisting them , ' she said . ` In those cases the Australian laws are very clear . Australian citizens who take up arms against members of our ADF -LRB- Australian Defence Force -RRB- are guilty of treason . ' The former Palmer United Party member 's campaign comes at a controversial time with politicians , such as Abbott and Bishop , publically condemning the death sentence handed down to convicted drug smugglers , Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaram . Australian 's awaiting death : Andrew Chan -LRB- pictured right -RRB- and Myuran Sukumaram -LRB- pictured left -RRB- have been sentenced to death by firing squad despite pleas from the Australian government to spare their lives . Ms Lambie believes revoking citizenship or trying to rehabilitate ISIS fighters returning to Australia is a waste of time , and more importantly , dangerous for the Australian public . ` Part of my solution to help defeat ISIS is to re-introduce the death penalty as a sentencing option for Australian juries who find our citizens guilty of treason , ' she said , specifying the crime as taking up arms against Australian military personnel . Ms Lambie is pushing for treason charges to be laid against all ex-Australians who have taken up arms with terror groups such as ISIS . ` Putting terrorists and would-be terrorists in jail will only turn our prison systems into recruiting centres for Islamic extremism . ' ` We need to get rid of them permanently . Mr Abbott needs to support the reintroduction of the death penalty for treason and terrorism . ' Senator Lambie has called for Prime Minister , Tony Abbott , to support her campaign as she believes putting ` would-be terrorists in jail will only turn our prison systems into recruiting centres for Islamic extremism ' | Jacqui Lambie receives threatening letter with images of a beheading . ` Obviously someone is trying to intimidate and scare me . I will not be intimidated or scared . ' Threats come after Lambie calls for the death penalty to be reintroduced in Australia for acts of treason . 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Former Labour Foreign Secretary and party donor David Owen has been exposed as having invested in a tax avoidance scheme -- in a major embarrassment for Ed Miliband . Lord Owen has been ordered to repay around # 50,000 after an investigation by the tax authorities . He is a supporter of Mr Miliband and last year he gave # 7,500 to the Labour party . HMRC investigators will this month insist the 76-year-old settles within 90 days or face legal action . Lord Owen has been ordered to repay # 50,000 following an investigation by HMRC in an embarrassing development for the Labour party . Leader Ed Miliband has in the past taunted the Tories over having ` dodgy donors ' His tax avoidance arrangement appears to have undermined Mr Miliband 's ` dodgy donors ' taunt hurled at the Conservatives in the wake of the HSBC tax scandal . Lord Owen served in the Callaghan government as Foreign Secretary between 1977 and 1979 . He left Labour in 1981 -- one of the Gang of Four who formed the SDP . He now sits in the Lords as an independent Social Democrat . In 2010 , he ploughed almost # 70,000 into a business partnership called the Cumberland House BPRA Property Fund . Investment advisers Downing claimed it offered ` attractive taxation incentives ' under the Business Premises Renovation Allowance . One expert estimated that Lord Owen 's original sum would have ` grossed up ' to around # 130,000 -- leaving him with an avoidance bill of ` between # 50k and # 60k ' . Lord Owen said : ` My accountants are instructed to be completely open with HMRC and to pay what is due . ' Last night , the Labour party did not respond to our requests for a comment . | Former Labour Foreign Secretary took part in large tax avoidance scheme . David Owen was ordered to repay around # 50,000 following investigation . The 76-year-old former politician is a long-term donor to the Labour party . David Miliband has in the past taunted the Tories over ` dodgy donors ' | [[0, 166], [0, 58], [76, 120], [167, 266], [167, 176], [194, 266], [456, 589], [456, 465], [483, 589], [590, 624], [616, 670], [730, 833]] |
The co-founder of a Mormon women 's group , who was excommunicated last year , has lost her final appeal to regain membership to a Utah-based church . Kate Kelly of Ordain Women said she learned on Saturday that the highest authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had rejected her appeal . Kelly was found guilty of apostasy , defined as repeated and public advocacy of positions that oppose church teachings . Kate Kelly , co-founder of a Mormon women 's group , who was excommunicated last year , has lost her final appeal to regain membership in the Utah-based church -LRB- Kelly pictured with her husband Neil Ransom during a vigil in June 2014 -RRB- . Kelly of Ordain Women said she learned on Saturday that the highest authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had rejected her appeal -LRB- above her Twitter post after receiving the news -RRB- . The faith 's governing First Presidency , comprised of church President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors , Henry Eyring and Dieter Uchtdorf , is the final avenue for excommunicated Mormons . Her appeal was earlier denied by regional church leaders in Virginia , where she used to live , as she now resides in Kenya . Kelly 's husband , Neil Ransom , now plans to resign from his Mormon membership , according to The Salt Lake Tribune . The couple was married in 2006 or ` sealed for eternity ' in the Utah church . However , under Mormon teachings , her excommunication and his resignation would nullify that law . Kelly was excommunicated last summer and said she was punished by the church , but her husband , who did many of the same things she was accused of committing never received punishment . Ordain Women 's Executive Board Chair Debra Jenson said she was deeply saddened by the choice of the First Presidency to uphold the excommunication -LRB- above the group posted a Twitter post on Friday that said they were concerned about the State of Women in Utah -RRB- . Her group Ordain Women was founded in 2013 to push for women to be allowed in the all-male lay clergy . The group staged demonstrations outside two church conferences in Salt Lake City , drawing criticism from church leaders . ' I am disappointed in the outcome , but not surprised since the disciplinary process has been entirely opaque and inequitable from the get-go , ' Kelly said in a statement . ` Fortunately , men do not control my happiness , nor do they control my connection to God . ' I am proud of what I have done . I am proud of the women and men who have taken a stand with me in this struggle for gender justice . We will continue to act with integrity and courage . Mormon women and their legitimate concerns can not be swept under the rug or summarily dismissed by one ` Court of Love ' , ' she added . Church officials said church discipline is a private matter between members and their local leaders . The faith 's governing First Presidency , comprised of church President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors , Henry Eyring and Dieter Uchtdorf , is the final avenue for excommunicated Mormons -LRB- above Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Utah -RRB- . Ordain Women 's Executive Board Chair Debra Jenson , said : ` We are deeply saddened by the choice of the First Presidency to uphold the excommunication of our sister , Kate Kelly . ` We are profoundly troubled by a definition of apostasy that seems to include members asking sincere questions of our leaders . We reaffirm our commitment to faithful action and our hope for gender equality in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . ' In early February , a Mormon man who gained notoriety for running a website that offers doubting Latter-day Saints a forum to chat was kicked out of the religion . John Dehlin of Utah became the second high-profile church member to be excommunicated in the past year in what Mormon scholars consider to be the faith 's way of keeping dissenters in line . | Kate Kelly , co-founder of women 's group Ordain Women , was told highest authority of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints rejected appeal . She was found guilty of apostasy , after pushing to open church 's priesthood to women . Her husband , Neil Ransom , plans to resign from his Mormon membership . | [[0, 41], [79, 150], [151, 310], [183, 310], [432, 442], [520, 603], [678, 884], [705, 892], [1091, 1101], [1114, 1159], [311, 345], [1217, 1233], [1250, 1296]] |
Rebekah Brooks has moved to America to lead Rupert Murdoch 's hunt for new online investments , it can be revealed . The former News of the World editor has made the permanent switch from Oxfordshire to New York , with husband Charlie and three-year-old daughter Scarlett . She has been put in charge of finding promising internet start-ups for News Corp to invest in . It ends a period out of the public eye after the phone - hacking scandal . An insider said : ` She is still trusted and very much held in high regard by Murdoch . Rebekah Brooks -LRB- pictured -RRB- has moved to America to lead Rupert Murdoch 's hunt for new online investments , it can be revealed . ` This is a high-status job at the top of the business . ' News Corp declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline . In November speculation Brooks was to rejoin the company were rife after she was seen at its New York offices . Staff confirmed the former editor had visited the Sixth Avenue site as she continued to ` explore her future ' in the news industry . ` She and her family are here in the United States for a visit , reconnecting with friends and meeting with businesses as she explores and considers her professional future , ' a spokesman for the company told the Guardian last year . While the company has not publicly confirmed her new position sources claimed Ms Brooks had already moved from London to Manhattan with her family . It comes after bosses Rupert Murdoch and Robert Thompson boasted of the company 's digital acquisitions at its Annual Meeting in November . An insider said the former editor of News of the World is still trusted and very much held in high regard by Rupert Murdoch -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Addressing shareholders , Murdoch , 83 , said : ` The creation of the new News Corp has given us an opportunity to innovate . ` We are purposeful in our pursuit of new businesses and have the potential to change the world as we know it . Thompson , who was reportedly overheard by an Australian journalist last year speaking of ` another redhead I 'll have to worry about , ' added : ` We told you on our investor day that we would become more digital and global and resolutely kept that vow . Brooks , 46 , was cleared of charges of phone hacking in 2014 . ` We acquired for a very modest price the world 's leading social news agency for video , Storyful . . and are now integrating Harlequin Books at Harper Collins . ' ` Tomorrow we are due to close on our acquisition of Realtor.com . This will give us a remarkable opportunity to profit from the digitization of the US real estate market . ` We are absolutely intent on fashioning an ever more rewarding future for our audiences , our employees and for you our investors . ' In December the company announced it had acquired Indian education start up Big Decisions after taking a large share in the real estate company , Proptiger . It is understood to have bought Storyful for $ 25million while its acquisition of Realtor.com 's operator Move Inc is said to have cost $ 950million . In June Brooks was sensationally cleared of charges in the high-profile phone hacking investigation which saw other News International employees jailed . During the trial she revealed a six-month affair with co-defendant Andy Coulson who was sentenced to 18 months behind bars . After rising through the ranks of Murdoch 's media organisation Brooks became the youngest ever editor of News of the World when appointed in 2000 aged 32 . Three years later she was moved to the helm of the Sun and promoted again in 2009 to an executive position . When several of the organisation 's journalists were arrested on suspicion of phone hacking and making illegal payments , Murdoch rushed to her side in the UK , reportedly describing the flame-haired 46-year-old as ` his top priority ' . She resigned from News International in June 2011 two days before being quizzed by police herself . After being acquitted in June 2014 following a 138-day trial at the Old Bailey , she told reporters gathered outside her London home : ' I am innocent of the crimes I was charged with . I feel vindicated by the unanimous verdicts . ' Brooks and Rupert Murdoch in 2011 some weeks after the flame-haired journalist was arrested on suspicion of phone hacking . During the sensational trial of News of the World journalists much focus was afforded to how Brooks was able to rise so quickly through the ranks of Murdoch 's organisation . Having started work as as a newsroom secretary , many are said to have questioned her abilities when the 83-year-old Australian appointed her editor of the now defunct News of the World in 2000 aged 32 . Even the criticism of his son , James Murdoch , is said to have been ignored by the media mogul . What Brooks brought to the organisation was an uncanny ability to schmooze . Having wormed her way into the Chipping Norton Set - a group of high placed politicians and businessmen and women living in Oxfordshire - she became a regular fixture at dinner parties given privately by prime ministers . At her 2009 wedding to old Etonian Charlie Brooks , a racehorse trainer , David Cameron and Gordon Brown were among guests . She had already charmed the showbiz set through a failed marriage to EastEnders actor Ross Kemp whom she was accused of giving a fat lip in an explosive domestic tiff which ended in Brooks being arrested . So close was the Cheshire-born Brooks to David Cameron the politician ended text messages with ` LOL ' . It is unclear whether he meant ` lots of love ' or ` laugh out loud ' in his cryptic sign-offs . But while politicians and public figures distanced themselves from Brooks after her 2011 arrest and subsequent trial , Murdoch remained a loyal fan and confidante . He is said to have rented a property near the Old Bailey for the 46-year-old and her legal team . So undeterred was her tendency to preside over others that even as her ` car crash ' personal life was revealed in open court , the harem of lawyers working around Brooks referred to her as ` HM ' - Her Majesty . And while details of her ` car crash ' personal life were agonised over in court - jurors were told of her struggles conceiving a baby and were read an excruciatingly personal letter to her former lover , co-defendant Andy Coulson , Brooks remained defiant . Upon her acquittal she told reporters she had been ` vindicated ' by the trial 's outcome but insisted on learning ` valuable lessons ' . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Rebekah Brooks moved to New York with her family for a job at News Corp . Former News of the World editor will lead hunt for new online investment . It ends a period out of the public eye after the phone - hacking scandal . An insider said she was still held in very high regard by Rupert Murdoch . | [[117, 211], [1317, 1420], [0, 93], [274, 354], [533, 647], [370, 444], [419, 424], [427, 444], [445, 460], [463, 532], [1561, 1690], [1637, 1707]] |
Victoria Cross winner Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey has been told by top brass that he and his family face a kidnap threat from British-based Islamic terrorists . The heroic soldier and his close relatives have duly stepped up their security . They made the changes following a review carried out before last week 's announcement that he had won the top medal . A Defence source revealed : ` His life will never be the same . For this reason we have to be very careful . The soldier and his family have embraced the changes . ' Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey and his family face a kidnap threat from British-based Islamic terrorists after his Victoria Cross win , say military top brass . L/Cpl Leakey 's parents Rosie and Mark have had to have had to step up their security after the announcement of their son 's VC award . L/Cpl Leakey 's actions as part of a joint UK/US mission to attack a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan in August 2013 included saving the life of a US Marine wounded in a gun battle . He is also credited with displaying outstanding leadership after insurgents surrounded US troops and destroyed their communications . A Ministry of Defence spokesman said : ` Security arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure the appropriate security of staff . ' L/Cpl Leakey comes from a distinguished military family . His cousin won a Victoria Cross in the Second World War and his father is a former RAF Wing Commander . His uncle is Lieutenant General David Leakey , who is now Black Rod , the Queen 's representative in Parliament . The US Marine Corps confirmed last night that no process had started for L/Cpl Leakey to be decorated in the United States . Mother of Victoria Cross hero tells of her tears when she heard of his award and says he told her : ` I 'm fed up of reading about wars , I want to be in one ' By Tim MacFarlan . Victoria Cross Joshua Leakey gave up his military history studies just weeks into the course as he was ` fed up of reading about wars ' and wanted to ` be in them ' instead , his mother said . The para brought tears to his mother 's eyes when he told her he had been given the British armed forces ' highest military decoration . Rosie Leakey said she always knew her eldest son was going to sign up , and she recalls the phone call in which he told her about the life-changing decision . Left to right : L/Cpl Leakey 's uncle Lieutenant General David Leakey , the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod , brother Ben Leakey , mum Rosie Leakey and dad Mark Leakey . He was in his first term studying military history at the University of Kent , having spent years reading about the topic after a childhood of playing soldiers . Mrs Leakey said : ` He always wanted to , but he was at uni studying war studies and he rang me after eight weeks of being at uni , and said `` Mum , I 'm fed up of reading about wars , I 'm going to go and be in them '' , and that was it . End of conversation . ' The 1 Para man 's father Mark said when his son told him about the VC award he was speechless . ` He just came straight to the point . He said `` Dad , you need to know that I 'm going to be awarded the Victoria Cross '' , and it was as simple as that . There was a sense of unreality about it . I felt I was in a bit of a dream . ' Younger brother Ben , 24 , who is doing an MA in terrorism , security and society , said he remembers playing soldiers with his sibling and ` running around in the woods all day ' and Mrs Leakey recalls that ` sticks were always guns or swords ' . Ben said : ` That 's all he 's ever wanted to be is to be a soldier . ' | Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey , 27 , told by top brass he faces kidnap threat . Heroic soldier and his close relatives have duly stepped up their security . Changes made after last week 's announcement he had won top medal . Won VC for bravery in attack on Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan in 2013 . Mum Rosie has said her son , then a military history student , told her on phone : ` I 'm fed up of reading about wars , I want to be in one ' | [[0, 161], [83, 161], [527, 629], [162, 242], [686, 724], [734, 821], [329, 360], [822, 939], [1675, 1778], [1729, 1732], [1756, 1810], [1813, 1832], [1950, 1952], [1959, 1987], [1950, 1952], [1994, 2016], [2260, 2342], [2812, 2859]] |
Warning : Sir John Sawers said Russia posed a ` state to state threat ' and dealing with that would require defence spending . Russia has become a danger to Western nations and Britain must be prepared to take steps to defend itself and its allies , the former head of MI6 said yesterday . Sir John Sawers , who recently retired after five years as chief of the Secret Intelligence Service , said Russia posed a ` state to state threat ' and dealing with that would require defence spending . He said he was disappointed at how , after the Cold War , Russia 's and Europe 's paths had failed to converge . ` The one level in which Russia and America are equals is at the nuclear level , ' he said . ` We should n't kid ourselves that Russia is on a path to democracy because it is n't . ' He said we lived in a much more dangerous world . ` The stability that we had during the Cold War , or the predominance of the West that we had in the decade or two after the Cold War , that is now changing ... and there are real dangers associated with that . ' Sir John told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that Russia had always been a concern for the Security Services . ` Europe and Russia are not converging with one another so we 're going to have to find a new way to co-exist . ` This crisis at the moment -- it 's focused on Ukraine but Ukraine is a symptom . It 's not the real problem . ` The real problem is how we live with a Russia which feels very exposed . Putin 's actions are ones of a leader who believes his own security is at stake . And here , we 've got nuclear bombers approaching the Cornish coast . ' Speaking on Radio 4 , Sir John said : ` Putin 's actions are ones of a leader who believes his own security is at stake . And here , we 've got nuclear bombers approaching the Cornish coast ' On the threat posed by Islamic extremists , Sir John said there were several reasons why people became radicalised . The first was that Muslims ` are less well integrated ' into UK society ` and there are a number of social and economic factors that are related to that ' . Secondly , he said , the Islamic religion ` as a whole ' was not geared to reviving and modernising itself . ` So there 's a big political challenge which can only really be taken up by leaders in the Islamic world ... it ca n't be imposed by the West , ' he added . | Sir John Sawers recently retired as chief of the Secret Intelligence Service . Claimed ` we should n't kid ourselves that Russia is on a path to democracy ' Speaking on Radio 4 , also offered reasons for Muslims being radicalised . Said Islamic religion not geared towards reviving and modernising itself . | [[290, 305], [312, 389], [701, 766], [1808, 1821], [1852, 1892], [1852, 1855], [1866, 1924], [2082, 2090], [2093, 2100], [2103, 2190]] |
Hours before flying to Washington to try to scuttle an emerging US nuclear deal with Tehran , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a high-profile visit to Jerusalem 's sacred Western Wall . Wearing a black skullcap , he rested his hands on the Wall on Saturday while praying briefly , before he made remarks expressing his respect for US President Barack Obama . This is amid tensions with the White House caused by his acceptance of an invitation by Republicans to speak on Tuesday at Capitol Hill , as Netanyahu stands firm on his bid to persuade Congress to fight Obama 's Iran plans . Scroll down for video . Hours before flying to Washington to try to scuttle an emerging US nuclear deal with Tehran , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a high-profile visit to Jerusalem 's sacred Western Wall -LRB- above pictured on Saturday in Jerusalem at the holy prayer site -RRB- . Wearing a black skullcap , he rested his hands on the Wall -LRB- above -RRB- while praying briefly , before he expressed his respect for US President Barack Obama . This is amid tensions caused by his acceptance of an invitation by Republicans to speak on Tuesday at Capitol Hill . ' I want to take this opportunity to say that I respect US President Barack Obama , ' he said . ' I believe in the strength of the relations between Israel and the United States . That strength will prevail over differences of opinion , those in the past and those yet to come . ' Netanyahu 's visit to the Western Wall is his first to the sacred site before a US trip since he became prime minister for the second time in 2009 , according to The Jerusalem Post . It was followed by a visit to his father 's grave two days prior . The Prime Minister said his father , Benzion , who passed away in 2012 and often gave him advice during crucial moments in his life , told him to ` always look at the threats endangering our people ' . Netanyahu reiterated that in his position as prime minister , it is his job to be concerned about Israel 's security , and to also identify dangers in time and do whatever possible to try to stop them from occurring . Netanyahu said : ` As prime minister of Israel it is my duty to care for the security of Israel . ` That is why we strongly oppose the agreement emerging between Iran and the world powers which could endanger our very existence . ' The Prime Minister referred to previous leaders , David Ben-Gurion , Levi Eshkol , and Menachem Begin , who he said all took action when they believed it to be necessary , even though they went against strongly-stated US policies . His planned speech has caused 34 Democrats -LRB- 30 House Members and four Senators -RRB- , including Vice President Joe Biden , to boycott his speech during the joint session of Congress next week , according to CNN . The Israeli Prime Minister said that he ` respects President Obama ' and that he ` believes in the strength of the relations between Israel and the US ' -LRB- above President Obama -RRB- . But even a Republican is planning to miss the speech as US Representative Jan Schakowsky released a statement on Thursday and said she will also not be in attendance . Schakowsky , the only Jewish member of Illinois ' Congressional delegation , said she agrees with the criticism of Republican House Speaker John Boehner 's decision to invite Netanyahu without consulting Obama , according to The Chicago Tribune . She also reportedly said she is more concerned about his speech scuttling negotiations with Iran to stop it from building a nuclear weapon . And earlier this week , National Security Adviser Susan Rice came out saying the Prime Minister 's decision to give the speech ` was destructive to the fabric of the relationship ' between the US and Israel . Netanyahu is set to give his speech on Tuesday at 11am , which will be followed by lunch with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders before he returns to Israel . Secretary of State John Kerry will leave at the weekend for Switzerland for another meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif . The pace and intensity of the talks have increased as global powers gathered under the P5 +1 , a group of six world leaders , have sought a deal with Iran to stop it acquiring a nuclear weapon - something Tehran denies trying to do . A March 31 deadline for a political framework for the deal is looming , with negotiators saying they will aim to pin down the final technical details by June 30 . Israel believes the sides are likely to reach an agreement that eases international sanctions on the Islamic republic without applying sufficiently stringent safeguards to stop it developing nuclear weapons . During his US visit , the Prime Minister , who arrives on Sunday accompanied with his wife and top advisers , will also give a speech at American Israel Public Affairs Committee 's annual conference on Monday . Netanyahu 's trip to Washington comes two weeks before Israel 's March 17 general election in which he is seeking a third consecutive term in office . HOUSE MEMBERS . Rep. Earl Blumenauer -LRB- Ore. -RRB- . Rep. G.K. Butterfield -LRB- N.C. -RRB- . Rep. Andre Carson -LRB- Ind. -RRB- . Rep. James Clyburn -LRB- S.C. -RRB- . Rep. Steve Cohen -LRB- Tenn. -RRB- . Rep. Peter DeFazio -LRB- Ore. -RRB- . Rep. Diana DeGette -LRB- Colo. -RRB- . Rep. Donna Edwards -LRB- Md. -RRB- . Rep. Keith Ellison -LRB- Minn. -RRB- . Rep. Raúl Grijalva -LRB- Ariz. -RRB- . Rep. Luis Gutiérrez -LRB- Ill. -RRB- . Del. . Eleanor Holmes Norton -LRB- D.C. -RRB- . Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson -LRB- Texas -RRB- . Rep. Barbara Lee -LRB- Calif. -RRB- . Rep. John Lewis -LRB- Ga. -RRB- . Rep. Betty McCollum -LRB- Minn. -RRB- . Rep. Jim McDermott -LRB- Wash. -RRB- . Rep. Gregory Meeks -LRB- N.Y. -RRB- . Rep. Beto O'Rourke -LRB- Texas -RRB- . Rep. Chellie Pingree -LRB- Maine -RRB- . Rep. Charles Rangel -LRB- N.Y. -RRB- . Rep. Cedric Richmond -LRB- La. -RRB- . Rep. Jan Schakowsky -LRB- Ill. -RRB- . Rep. Bennie Thompson -LRB- Miss. -RRB- . Rep. John Yarmuth -LRB- Ky. -RRB- . Rep. Danny Davis -LRB- Ill. -RRB- . Rep. Elijah Cummings -LRB- Md. -RRB- . Rep. Jim McGovern -LRB- Mass. -RRB- . Rep. Kathleen Clark -LRB- Mass. -RRB- . Rep. William Lacy Clay -LRB- Mo. -RRB- . SENATE MEMBERS . Sen. Tim Kaine -LRB- Va. -RRB- . Sen. Patrick Leahy -LRB- Vt. -RRB- . Sen. Bernie Sanders -LRB- I-Vt . -RRB- . Sen. Brian Schatz -LRB- Hawaii -RRB- Source : CNN . | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Jerusalem 's sacred Western Wall on Saturday . He said strength of relations between Israel and US will prevail over differences of opinions in past and in times to come . Tensions rose between White House and Netanyahu after he accepted invitation by Republicans to speak at Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning . He stands firm on bid to persuade Congress to fight Obama 's Iran plans . 34 Democrats have confirmed they will not be attending his speech during joint session of Congress next week , along with one Republican . | [[0, 33], [94, 192], [623, 656], [717, 826], [788, 890], [1279, 1360], [1361, 1415], [1418, 1445], [1450, 1459], [2815, 3003], [2893, 3003], [373, 415], [400, 472], [1077, 1142], [3287, 3324], [3337, 3381], [514, 546], [539, 542], [547, 598], [2596, 2722], [2725, 2793], [3008, 3056], [3008, 3025], [3038, 3125], [3060, 3092], [3130, 3171]] |
An Ohio police chief is accused of pointing a gun at an employee 's head , refusing to investigate a sexual assault claim against another officer and lying to investigators about both incidents . Put-in-Bay Police Chief Robert ` Ric ' Lampela was charged with four misdemeanor counts by the Ohio Attorney General 's office after a misconduct investigation . Lampela is facing one count of aggravated menacing , one count of dereliction of duty and two counts of falsification , according to documents filed yesterday . Put-in-Bay Police Chief Robert ` Ric ' Lampela -LRB- pictured left and right -RRB- was charged with four misdemeanor counts by the Ohio Attorney General 's office after a misconduct investigation . Lampela is accused of pointing a gun at an employee 's head and refusing to investigate a sexual assault claim . According to investigators , Lampela refused to investigate the sexual assault claim because he wanted to ` prevent negative publicity for the Put-In-Bay Police Department ' -LRB- pictured above -RRB- . Put-in-Bay , which has close to 500 residents , is one of about 20 islands located in the shallow western end of Lake Erie . According to investigators , Lampela refused ` to allow police reports to be filed or an investigation to commence after two employees reported another employee allegedly sexually assaulted them ' because he wanted to ` prevent negative publicity for the Put-In-Bay Police Department ' . That alleged incident occurred in 2003 . Lampela is also accused of pointing a gun at police officer Jeff Herald while the two discussed the Bill of Rights in 2012 , the Mansfield News Journal reported . An officer who observed the incident was so concerned for Herald 's safety that he unstrapped his holster in case he had to draw his gun . It is believed that Lampela 's gun was unloaded at the time . The Attorney General 's Office believes Lampela made false statements about both incidents to an Ottawa County Sheriff 's Office investigator . He said ` the sexual assault was never officially reported to him ' , the Sandusky Register reported . Lampela is due to attend a hearing on March 25 in Ottawa County Municipal Court . It is unclear if Lampela is still running the Put-in-Bay Police Department . Village Councilman Jeff Koehler said the charges against Lampela are serious even though they are misdemeanors . He said : ` Anything in this capacity of alleged wrongdoing usually results in a suspension . ' No other officers were charged and no further charges will be filed unless more evidence surfaces . Lampela -LRB- left -RRB- and other officers from the department work in a building with a clocktower in Put-in-Bay -LRB- right -RRB- . Lampela is accused of pointing a gun at officer Jeff Herald while the two discussed the Bill of Rights in 2012 . Special prosecutor Margaret Tamaro called the conduct of others within Lamepla 's department unprofessional , but not criminal , The Blade reported . She wrote : ` The professionalism of the Put-in-Bay Police Department often fell far short of what should be expected . ` However , it is not a crime to be unprofessional . ` There appeared to be a pattern of inconsistency in the enforcement of the laws at Put-in-Bay and disparate treatment of individuals . ' The department has a small year-round staff but hires a number of seasonal officers to deal with the busy summer tourist season . Put-in-Bay , which has close to 500 residents , is one of about 20 islands located in the western end of Lake Erie . According to the department website : ` Put-in-Bay is a summer resort , and has been for over 100 years . ` Today , Put-in-Bay is a vibrant tourist resort complete with taverns , gift shops , hotels , boating , fishing , a national monument , caves and other island attractions . ` Under the command of Chief Robert Lampela , the police department has progressed into a department that the community can count on . ' The department advises visitors ` what you might think is fun now , may be costly later ' and ` use common sense , do n't do something here that you would not do at home . ' Lampela 's Facebook page contains numerous postings from someone named Bruce Kroger . It has been alleged that Kroger was actually created by Lampela . In a post from August 2014 that appears on Lampela 's page , Kroger wrote : ` This guy Mark Mathys has been quoted in the Sandusky newspaper that the police are corrupt . ` Well , a simple google search found a recent arrest of his in FL . ` How dirty is the pool he 's swimming in ? Of course criminals will think the police are corrupt . ' | Police Chief Robert ` Ric ' Lampela of Put-in-Bay , Ohio is facing four charges . Charged with aggravated menacing , dereliction of duty and falsification . Sexual assault claim was in 2003 and Bill of Rights incident was in 2012 . Authorities say Lampela made false statements about both incidents . Put-in-Bay is one of about 20 islands in shallow western end of Lake Erie . | [[196, 226], [233, 357], [590, 716], [196, 226], [233, 357], [358, 475], [411, 475], [478, 518], [1446, 1486], [0, 20], [75, 195], [1851, 1994], [1891, 1994], [1033, 1043], [1081, 1107], [1091, 1157], [3405, 3415], [3453, 3479], [3463, 3521]] |
An ` American airplane pilot ' with ` Latino roots ' has been detained by Venezuela 's government , accusing of spying and recruiting citizens to stage a coup , President Nicolas Maduro declared . The President said the pilot , who has not been named , was part of a group of six U.S. nationals arrested in the state of Táchira , near the Colombian border , in the last few days . Addressing a rally on Saturday , Maduro said the man had ` documentation ' that suggested he was involved in ` espionage ' and ` recruitment ' . It comes after four missionaries were questioned over alleged ` spying ' after running a medical assistance campaign in the coastal town of Ocumare de la Costa . Scroll down for video . Claims : President Nicolas Maduro claims an American pilot has been detained in Caracas suspected of spying . A spokesman for the U.S. embassy in Caracas said he was unable to comment , citing a lack of any official diplomatic communication with the Venezuelan government . Maduro , Hugo Chavez 's left wing successor , has waged a bitter war of words against the U.S. in recent weeks . Last week he accused the White House - which he dubbed ` arrogant Yankees ' - of trying to overthrow him . The Obama administration vehemently denied the charge . In his latest attack , Maduro said his government will prohibit some U.S. officials from entering Venezuela in retaliation for a similar measure by the government of President Barack Obama against a group of Venezuelan public officials . He said U.S. tourists will also be subject to hefty visa fees - akin to those Venezuelans must pay to visit America . The two countries have not exchanged ambassadors since 2010 . Nonetheless , they have continued to exchange diplomatic staff . On Saturday , Maduro said the U.S. has far more officials in Venezuela than his socialist government has in the U.S. ` They have 100 diplomats and we have 17 , ' Maduro said . In an address that all Venezuelan television and radio stations were required to carry , Maduro addressed Obama directly , saying the U.S. president has ` arrogantly ' refused to engage in talks to resolve the issues between the two countries . ` I 'm very sorry , Mr. President , that you have gone down this dead end , ' he said . Maduro asked that the changes regulating diplomats be implemented immediately , within the limits of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations . Among other things , U.S. diplomats will be required to seek approval from the Foreign Ministry for meetings they conduct here . Unrest : A supporter of Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma holds a poster of him with chains during a protest demanding his release in Caracas last Friday . He was accused of plotting against President Maduro . The news comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela and a surge in anti-government protests in the capital , Caracas . He recently called on other Latin American nations to form a coalition to investigate America for ` human rights violations ' . It is not clear if the pilot is one of the six U.S. nationals arrested recently , all accused of espionage by President Nicolas Maduro . The head of a Venezuelan evangelical organization on Friday said a group of four missionaries had been called in for questioning after participating in a medical assistance campaign in the coastal town of Ocumare de la Costa . That pastor , Abdy Pereira , on Saturday said in a telephone interview that the four had left the country for Aruba after having been questioned for several days about alleged involvement in espionage . Pereira said the group had been coming to Venezuela 14 years and denied they were involved in espionage . | ` Pilot ' with ` Latino roots ' detained in Táchira , border with Colombia , in the last few days , President Nicolas Maduro claims . 5 other U.S. nationals and 4 missionaries have been detained recently . All accused by Venezuelan government of ` espionage ' and ` recruitment ' Comes as tensions rise between the two nations , Maduro accused the U.S. of trying to overthrow him . There has been a recent surge in anti-government protests in Caracas . | [[0, 97], [0, 50], [100, 142], [161, 196], [3137, 3230], [0, 50], [100, 142], [381, 411], [414, 509], [440, 453], [461, 521], [535, 687], [3082, 3136], [1147, 1205], [2738, 2859], [2738, 2859]] |
The 19-year-old man charged with murdering a Las Vegas mother in a neighborhood gunbattle suffered a fractured skull as an infant - an injury that lawyers said could become a factor in the case . Erich Milton Nowsch 's father pleaded guilty in 1996 to child abuse for the injury , according to archived Clark County District Court . He later killed himself in 2010 at 39 when his son was 14 . Attorney Augustus Claus said he wants to investigate the extent and effect of the injury on Nowsch before deciding whether to use it in his client 's murder defense . Scroll down for video . Erich Nowsch Jr. appears in a Las Vegas courtroom for his initial court appearance Monday , Feb. 23 . Nowsch 's lawyer Augustus Claus may use a fractured skull he suffered as an infant at the hands of his father in his defense . ` Obviously , an injury like that has potential for long-term consequences , ' Claus said . Nowsch also is facing attempted murder and weapon charges in the Feb. 12 shooting that killed Tammy Meyers and involved her 22-year-old son , Brandon Meyers . The case received international attention after family members said she was the victim of road rage while giving her daughter a driving lesson . Road rage was later revealed to be less a factor than originally thought . Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson will consider Nowsch 's childhood injury while deciding whether to seek the death penalty against him . David Stanton , the chief deputy district attorney handling the case , declined to comment . Dr. Jeffrey Max , neuropsychiatric research director at Rady Children 's Hospital in San Diego , said a doctor evaluating Nowsch would consider the severity of the injury , Nowsch 's personal and family psychiatric history , evidence of defiance , mood swings and violent or impulsive behavior , and even his family income level . His father 's actions would also come into play , Max said . ` The head injury could be one component of multiple risk factors , ' Max said . ` It could suggest he had a multitude of factors himself , and a genetic risk toward violence . ' Nowsch Sr. acknowledged in court in 1996 that he dropped the boy on the garage floor while getting out of his truck , recalled Brent Bryson , the father 's defense attorney at the time . The baby was taken to University Medical Center in Las Vegas and diagnosed with a right parietal skull fracture , severe bruising on his back and a handprint bruise on his left buttock , according to an Oct. 9 , 1995 , police report . Nowsch Sr. had separated from the boy 's mother by the time he was arrested in May 1996 on a felony child abuse causing substantial bodily injury charge , according to the court record . He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor child abuse and neglect and was sentenced to three years ' probation . He worked as a flooring installer before killing himself . The Clark County coroner said the father had cocaine and over-the-counter cold medication in his system and died of carbon monoxide intoxication . Tammy Meyers , 44 , was shot in the head in what initially appeared to be a road-rage incident involving Nowsch . Robert Meyers watched in court as his wife 's alleged murderer made his first appearance earlier this week . Several doctors said they would need to talk with the defendant and review school and juvenile justice records along with his behavior growing up before linking his injury -- or the effect of his father 's suicide -- to the fatal wounding of Meyers . ` Just having a skull fracture , you ca n't draw any conclusion from that , ' said Dr. Dale Carrison , head of the emergency department at University Medical Center in Las Vegas . Dr. Stephen Reich , a New York lawyer and psychologist , called it crucial to learn if Nowsch at times in his life lost emotional control or acted out , and equally important to consider whether he has the ability to identify right and wrong . Seattle forensic psychiatrist Dr. Richard Adler , a medical expert who has testified in death penalty trials in at least nine states , said the father 's suicide may have had a profound effect on the son . Meyers , 44 , was shot in the head after a series of roadway encounters beginning with an altercation heading home from a late-night driving lesson with her 15-year-old daughter . The story changed dramatically following the revelation that Meyers fetched her 22-year-old son , Brandon Meyers , and his gun and drove around the neighborhood looking for a motorist who frightened her . Meyers ' husband , Robert Meyers , later said his wife knew Nowsch , at least in passing , and that Nowsch had been to the Meyers family home several times in the past . Meyers did n't respond this week to messages . | Erich Nowsch of Las Vegas , Nevada has been charged with murder of Tammy Meyers , 44 , a mother of four and grandmother of one . His lawyer Augustus Claus may use a fractured skull he suffered as an infant at the hands of his father in his defense . This after Claus claimed Nowsch had smoked pot before surrendering to police after standoff at his home . A local resident recently told Daily Mail Online he believes drugs were actually behind the murder . District Attorney said there is ` speculation ' about drugs but says case is all about ` interactions ' on one night . | [[0, 89], [0, 19], [62, 141], [686, 812], [726, 743], [747, 812], [2284, 2292], [2349, 2448]] |
Kim Kardashian is the most well-known of the reality TV family . Sex tapes , scandals , selfies , screaming matches and diva-driven dramas both real and imagined ... it is the heady mix which has helped turn the Kardashians into the most successful TV family ever . The Klan , as they call themselves , at once the most reviled and loved dysfunctional family in the world , last week signed a record $ 100 million deal to keep their show Keeping Up With The Kardashians on the E! channel for another four years . In just seven years -LRB- it feels longer -RRB- , the Kardashian girls -- headed by ` tiger mum ' Kris -- have transformed themselves from , frankly , a rather tacky bunch of seemingly talentless nobodies into a global franchise reportedly valued at $ 1 BILLION . But while they have turned being ` famous for being famous ' into a lucrative art form -- using their name to flog everything from pillows to perfume -- everyone has heard of them , even if they 're not sure what they do . Prime Minister David Cameron recently admitted he ca n't fathom ` why everyone is interested in Kim Kardashian ' . A show insider said : ` When the Kardashians started out , they were a laughing stock . But no one is laughing now . ` They may have no discernible talents but they have ambition and drive in spades and they all work incredibly hard to build their brand . ` Underneath all the drama they are a family who truly love each other and that 's what fans relate to . The boobs and bottoms might be fake but the family drama is real and that is the secret of their success . They are also oddly aspirational . If the Kardashians can make a fortune , dress in designer couture and carry $ 10,000 handbags there 's hope for us all . ' The show now airs in more than 100 countries with Kim 's derriere so famous it has its own Twitter feed . So who ARE the women who have stormed reality TV -- and how KAN they be the most famous family on the planet ? Khloe : The normal one . Who is she ? Battling with her weight and insecure about her looks , sensible middle sister Khloe , 30 , stars in her own spin-off reality shows Kourtney And Khloe Take Miami and The Hamptons . A disastrous marriage to drug-taking basketball player Lamar Odom only boosted her popularity . Reportedly worth $ 22 million thanks to property deals . Plagued by rumours she is OJ Simpson 's illegitimate child . Has fiercely denied all such claims . Kringe Factor : In a 2013 episode of Kourtney & Kim Take Miami , Khloe was the judge in a competition between Kim and Kourtney so vulgar it is unrepeatable in a family newspaper . Khloe and Kim : Khloe is known as the sensible middle sister while Kim hit fame for her explicit 2007 sex tape . Kim : The queen of selfies . Who is she ? Paris Hilton 's one-time assistant is famous for her explicit 2007 sex tape , ample derriere and being married to husband number three , rapper Kanye West . The second eldest daughter of Kris and Robert Kardashian , Kim is the star of the family reality TV series and worth $ 45 million , according to Forbes . Kringe Factor : In 2013 , Kim surpassed herself when she straddled and simulated sex with then fiance Kanye West in music video Bound 2 . It went viral and was much parodied . The ` selfie ' queen also treats her 27 million fans on photo-sharing website Instagram to the occasional ` belfie ' or bum selfie . Last year she balanced a champagne glass on her buttocks . Kris : The mastermind . Who is she ? Known as the ` momager ' , Kris masterminds her daughters ' every move . A former airline stewardess , Kris , 59 , is creator , star and executive producer of the reality show , has her own collection on QVC and has just released a cookbook . Her late ex-husband and father to Kim , Khloe and Kourtney was lawyer Robert Kardashian , who represented OJ Simpson . She divorced second husband Bruce Jenner , father to Kendall and Kylie , last year and recently moved toyboy Corey Gamble , who at 33 is 26 years her junior , into her California mansion . Kringe Factor : Last year , Kris donned her tightest Lyrca catsuit and most vertiginous heels for a pole-dancing class . Is open about plastic surgery and her ` amazing ' sex life . Mother and daughter : -LRB- L-R -RRB- Kris masterminds her daughters ' every move . Her eldest is Kourtney . Kourtney : The Earth mother . Who is she ? The oldest of the Kardashian girls at 35 , Kourtney is considered by many as the ` boring one ' . Has several spin-off shows and is reportedly worth $ 20 million . Along with sisters Kim and Khloe , Kourtney owns upmarket US boutique Dash and clothing line Kardashian Kollection , sold though Dorothy Perkins in UK . Kringe Factor : Kourtney allowed the cameras to keep rolling for Penelope 's birth in 2012 . Was even shown pulling the little girl out with her own hands . Kendall : The supermodel . Who she is ? Model of the moment , Kendall has managed to carve out a career away from her half-sisters ' TV antics . The 19-yearold was queen of New York Fashion Week last month . She is also the new $ 5 million ` face ' of Estée Lauder and counts fellow model Cara Delevingne as a best friend . Kringe Factor : Surprisingly scandal free . Once dated Harry Styles but refuses to discuss it publicly . Has taken the mature decision not to bare all on the show . ` Kendall is determined to have a proper career as a model , ' a friend says . ` She 's the one to watch . ' Younger sisters : -LRB- L-R -RRB- Kendall , the model of the moment , and Kylie , the baby of the Klan . Kylie : The baby . Who is she ? The baby of the clan , but no shrinking violet , Kylie is reportedly worth $ 2 million . The 17-year-old will this year design a collection for Topshop and is already CEO of several businesses including Kylie Hair Kouture . Has her own collections with OPI Nail Polish and US shoe ` king ' Steve Madden . Kringe Factor : Hangs with the Hollywood ` brat pack ' headed by Justin Bieber . Has an on-off relationship with rapper Tyga , 25 , who reportedly left the mother of his child for her . Reports of late-night partying have been swirling around of late . After divorcing Kris last year , 1976 US Olympic gold decathlete Bruce Jenner is focusing on ` transitioning ' into a woman . P.S. Meet the man of the house -LRB- until he has a sex change -RRB- . Who is he ? After divorcing Kris last year , the 1976 US Olympic gold decathlete is focusing on ` transitioning ' into a woman . Once he has completed his gender reassignment , Bruce Jenner will reportedly be known as Belinda . He will be sharing his ` journey ' into womanhood in a documentary but the series was recently put on hold while Bruce deals with the legal repercussions of a tragic car accident in which a woman died . Kringe Factor : In a 2013 episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians , Kris admitted she and Bruce had once made a sex tape . Unlike his daughter , the former Olympian had the sense to erase it afterwards . | Klan last week signed record $ 100 million deal to keep show on E! channel . Family have turned ` famous for being famous ' into a lucrative art form . In seven years they have transformed themselves into $ 1billion franchise . Show now airs in more than 100 countries ... So who are they ? | [[266, 274], [277, 284], [374, 504], [787, 863], [513, 538], [563, 583], [611, 661], [664, 717], [723, 776], [1741, 1806]] |
John Prescott 's junketing has pumped more than 24 tons of carbon into the atmosphere . Lord Prescott 's return to frontline politics as Ed Miliband 's ` climate change adviser ' has already hit turbulence -- after research uncovered the size of the junketing peer 's own carbon footprint . The former Deputy Prime Minister has enjoyed an astonishing 23 foreign trips in the course of this Parliament , amassing more than 181,000 air miles and depositing an estimated 24 tons of carbon into the atmosphere . Lord Prescott , 76 , says his new role will involve helping a future Labour government broker international agreements on reducing emissions , which campaigners claim are pushing up global temperatures . Aviation will be one of the key areas for discussion : activists have called for higher taxes on air travel after calculating that environmental pollution from planes has increased by more than 80 per cent since 1990 . However , this has not deterred Lord Prescott from taking enough junkets since 2010 to fly seven times around the globe . The Mail on Sunday has established that since joining the House of Lords in July 2010 , he has flown -- at someone else 's expense -- to China -LRB- seven times -RRB- , India -LRB- four times -RRB- and America -LRB- twice -RRB- , as well as Russia , South Africa , Cuba , Norway , Iceland , Mexico , Japan and Germany . According to his declarations in the Lords ' Register of Interests , he has also visited France twice , although it is unclear whether he flew or took the more environmentally friendly Eurostar . Six of the trips were funded by Globe International , an organisation which gathers parliamentarians from different countries together to discuss climate change issues . The bills for all his other junkets were either met by quangos , private companies or the UK Government . Lord Prescott , who served as the EU 's lead negotiator at the Kyoto talks which led to the first global agreement on cutting carbon emissions in 1997 , said he was taking the new frontbench role under Mr Miliband ` to raise ambition on this crucial issue and ... to help the man I hope will be the next Prime Minister so that together we can help the next generation ' . But critics claimed the job was just an excuse to bring Lord Prescott back in order to beef up Labour 's media performances in the run-up to the Election . It was also seen as an attempt to stop the haemorrhage of both working class votes to Ukip , and environmentalist votes to the Green Party . Mr Miliband said that he had given Lord Prescott the job because he ` knows how to knock heads together ' . Lord Prescott first developed a reputation for ` junketing ' during the 13 years he spent as Tony Blair 's deputy . Lord Prescott , left , has jetted around the world to discuss and highlight the issue of climate change . Ed Miliband is believed to have given Lord Prescott , pictured , a job to secure working-class votes . Shortly before leaving the Government in 2007 , he embarked on a seven-day ` farewell tour ' of America and the Caribbean which was estimated to have cost taxpayers as much as # 50,000 . Prescott and his eight-strong team stayed in luxury hotels in Philadelphia , Baltimore , Jamaica and Barbados as part of a visit to highlight his ` interest in urban planning and the end of slavery ' . Last night , Conservative MP Julian Smith said : ` It is not surprising that `` Two Jags '' Prescott is completely hypocritical on climate change -- saying that he wants to save the planet while jetting off to far-flung parts of the globe . ` The surprising thing is that Ed Miliband thinks hard-working taxpayers should have to pay John Prescott 's bills again . ` It would be a disaster if the John Prescott global vanity tour was allowed to obscure the important task of tackling climate change . ' Lord Prescott did not respond to a request for comment . | Lord Prescott has made trips to China , India , the US , Russia and France . He also travelled to South Africa , Norway , Iceland , Japan and Germany . He is being brought on board because he can ` knock heads together ' | [[1053, 1372], [1442, 1474], [1053, 1372], [2531, 2617]] |
The married British diplomat accused of conducting a sordid prison affair with a convicted drug dealer has broken her silence about the scandal , telling friends it was ` a huge error of judgment ' on her part . But despite confessing her naivety in forming a friendship with the man known as Bali 's ` Mr Big ' , Alys Harahap also feels the Foreign Office has ` thrown her to the wolves ' . Harahap , a mother of two , was suspended by officials last month after she befriended Julian Ponder , the British-born ringleader of a drug-smuggling syndicate , who claimed that he and the Cambridge graduate were in love . She denies their relationship was intimate , branding Ponder 's claims of secret prison trysts as ` malicious , nasty and ridiculous ' . Alys Harahap has told friends she did not have an affair with convicted drug dealer Julian Ponder when she visited the Bali prison where he was being held on behalf of the British Consul . As vice-consul , Harahap met Ponder , 44 , when he and three accomplices -- including British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford -- were jailed at the island 's Kerobokan prison . Yesterday family friends of Harahap , who is described as ` a brilliant academic but hardly street-wise ' insisted : ` Ponder was depressed and Alys worried he might harm himself . She responded by empathising with him . She felt sorry for him and tried to reassure him that she too had felt the same at times in her life . But she never hugged him or made any sort of physical contact . ` Now she realises in her effort to try to help him she was terribly naive . She exchanged far too much personal information with Ponder . ' Friends insist Harahap is now living in fear of her life and has become so stressed that she has twice been admitted to hospital . One friend even questioned why she was ever allowed to visit antiques restorer Ponder unaccompanied . ` Alys had no previous experience in consular work , no proper training and no support or guidance , ' he said . ` To allow Alys to visit these prisoners on her own was absurd . We all believe the Foreign Office showed an extraordinary lack of care and welfare for her . Its actions put Alys 's safety at risk . ` Alys was -- and still is -- forbidden by them to speak out and yet her silence has been wrongly misconstrued as guilt . Meanwhile , Ponder has continued to harass her . Presumably the Foreign Office has to investigate any allegations made against a diplomat . But in not robustly defending her as it should have done , it has simply thrown her to the wolves . ' Allegations that Alys is ready to leave her Indonesian husband to be with Ponder are nonsense , said the source . ` Alys is a happily married young woman with two children . There is no way she would have even entertained an affair with a convicted criminal . ' Harahap visited Kerobokan Prison in Bali to see Ponder when she was working for the British Consul . The revelations are the latest twist in the story of ` death-row grandmother ' Lindsay Sandiford , 58 , who was sentenced in 2013 and whose execution by firing squad is believed to be imminent . The former legal secretary from Cheltenham was caught smuggling cocaine worth # 1.5 million from Thailand to Bali in 2012 . She claims she was forced to act as a drugs mule by a syndicate who threatened the lives of her sons in England . The other gang members convicted include Paul Beales , 41 , and Ponder 's partner Rachel Dougall , 41 -- sentenced to four years and one year respectively . Ponder was sentenced to six years . Harahap took up her position as vice-consul in Bali in February 2014 . Part of her role involved visiting and helping British people in jail over there , although , according to the source , Sandiford did n't want any help and always refused to see Harahap or anyone else from the British Consul . The Foreign Office first investigated Harahap 's relationship with Ponder last March after the prison complained to the British Consulate that she had been caught kissing and embracing Ponder on a visit . The mother of two with her Indonesian husband Teguh Umara . ` It was not appropriate for them to act like that , ' the prison governor told The Jakarta Post . Harahap , who was questioned in London , denied any wrongdoing and remained in her job . She was suspended only last month when the Foreign Office became aware of tape recordings said to reveal intimate conversations between the two . Last week , however , friends of Harahap continued to deny there was even so much as an embrace between the pair . The friend took up her side of the story : ` In March Alys accompanied Ponder to a local hospital for a routine check up . ` He is a convicted criminal , a drugs lord , and yet she was put in the vulnerable position of expecting to take him to hospital by herself . ' It was during this visit , claims the friend , that Ponder began threatening Harahap . ` This is a job primarily where she was to offer support and she wanted to help people who found themselves in prison in a foreign country , ' said the source . ` And wanting to help , she chatted to Ponder . ` Whether or not he became infatuated with Alys , we do n't know . But he began calling her every day . ` He constantly messaged her , saying she was duty-bound to visit a prisoner if requested . ` When she said she was too busy , he became extremely upset . Certainly she realised how naive she 'd been when Ponder told her he 'd recorded conversations they had shared and was planning to sell them to the press , as taken out of context these could have given the wrong impression . ` He also said he knew of people who could impersonate her voice on the phone and would doctor recordings . ` She realises she should have told her superiors but , then again , this was a new job and she was anxious not to give the wrong impression . ` She was terrified . Ponder said he knew where she lived . She was beside herself with worry for the welfare of her children and husband if she did not agree to his demands . ' Fearful , Harahap asked for extra security at her home but was told she 'd have to fund it herself . Friends said Harahap felt let down by the Foreign Office who she felt should not have allowed her to visit Ponder alone . The friend further alleges : ` Over the next few weeks three mobiles belonging to Alys were stolen along with her bank cards . She now wonders if Ponder was behind this . ` Certainly Ponder became obsessed with Alys , and wanted her to visit him every day in prison . If she did n't visit , he would fly into a terrifying rage . She refused . But she simply did n't have the nous to be able to cope . ` While her husband and close friends knew the affair allegation was rubbish , Alys was devastated , ' said the friend . ` By now even Ponder had confirmed in writing to her superiors that they 'd never had a romantic or physical relationship and she 'd cut off all contact with him . ` Alys has never ever said anything of an explicit or sexual nature to Ponder . Bizarrely he even sends her texts now -- which she never responds to -- apologising for his lies . He just seems to be totally obsessed with her . ` Before this nightmare Alys had a promising career with the Foreign Office . She has won a consular excellence award and has been praised for her high standards , support and guidance . Yet in her bid to do the job to the best of her ability she has made errors of judgment . ` But so have others with far more experience , and yet she finds herself being the only one singled out , the person who is being blamed . ' | Alys Harahap has told friends she never had an affair with Julian Ponder . Ponder is part of a group of Brits convicted of drug offences in Bali . Harahap visited him in prison on behalf of the British Consul several times . She admits being naive in forming a friendship with man known as ` Mr Big ' But insisted the pair did not have sordid trysts as he previously claimed . | [[754, 851], [784, 884], [869, 942], [2818, 2918], [216, 283], [1539, 1582], [754, 851]] |
Peering over a classmate 's shoulder during a game of chess , this is the boy who would become the merciless terrorist butcher Jihadi John . The image , exclusive to The Mail on Sunday , shows ten-year-old Mohammed Emwazi in his last week at St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school in Maida Vale , West London . The London schoolboy , who moved to the capital from Kuwait when he was six , was revealed this week to be the vicious killer known as Jihadi John who has featured in six ISIS beheading videos . Scroll down for video . Mohammed Emwazi is pictured here playing with a classmate as a 10-year-old in his last week at St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school , west London . A former classmate said : ' I was horrified to find out the Mohammed I spent years with was this person . ' I do n't know what happened in his life to turn him into this . This was the last week of Year 6 and we were having fun before going our separate ways . ' It has been claimed he was ` never the same ' after suffering a serious head injury when he ran into a goal post as a child , according to a former classmate . The executioner agreed with Hitler 's massacre of Jews and called them ` f *** king pigs ' , another said . While some former peers say they are struggling to believe the quiet boy they knew turned into one of the world 's most notorious killers , others have spoken of a boy with extreme beliefs and a thirst for blood . Mohammed Emwazi appears as a picture of innocence in this school photo . After moving to London , he appeared to embrace British life - playing football in the affluent streets of West London while supporting Manchester United . But a former classmate at St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school in Maida Vale , West London , told LBC : ` We were in the playground and Mohammed was running away from someone , I think he was just about to get into a fight . ` And as he was running , another guy blocked his path . And he ran into a goal post and hit his head on a metal goal post and fell to the floor . ` This was Year 6 - we did n't see him for six weeks . He was not the same ever since that brain injury . I am telling you one million per cent . He was not the same ' . A former friend of the terrorist , who met him in 1999 when they both attended Quintin Kynaston Community Academy in St John 's Wood , North London , said he found out Emwazi was a Nazi sympathiser during a Year 9 lesson . The 27-year-old told the Daily Mirror : ` The teacher told us the Nazis drew up plans to get rid of all the Jews . ' I heard Mohammed mutter `` Good , they deserved it '' . I thought he was joking but later he told me that he hated all Jews and blamed them for the plight of Muslims . ' The school friend said that if they ever walked past a house in Golders Green that Emwazi knew was owned by a Jew , he would shout obscenities such as ` f *** king pigs ' . These anecdotes appear to be reinforced by what details have emerged of Emwazi 's adult life . Just over a decade after the picture of him at school was taken , he was pictured attending a hate-filled rally where one of the killers of Drummer Lee Rigby gave a speech . Emwazi is said to have attended the demonstration outside the Harrow Central Mosque in North-West London in 2009 to ` celebrate ' the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks . During the rally , which attracted at least 1,500 people , Michael Adebolajo spoke to the crowd of his contempt for ` unbelievers ' . Adebolajo - who is in prison for Rigby 's murder - said : ` They are pigs . Allah says they are worse than cattle . Do not be scared of them . And do not turn your back to them . Do n't be scared of them , or police , or the cameras . ' Onlookers said they also saw a tall Kuwaiti man , believed to be Emwazi , masked with a scarf , and holding aloft a black flag with the Islamic testimony of faith in Arabic . The flag is usually associated with extremists and jihadis . Mohammed Emwazi -LRB- pictured left , and right as executioner Jihadi John -RRB- was seen in 2009 attending a hate-filled rally where one of the killers of Drummer Lee Rigby gave a speech . Pictured is a man believed to be Mohammed Emwazi waving a ` jihadi flag ' at the rally where one of drummer Lee Rigby 's murderers spoke to the crowd . Fusilier Lee Rigby -LRB- left -RRB- was murdered by fanatics Michael Adebolajo -LRB- right -RRB- and Michael Adebowale . Adebolajo spoke at the radical 2009 rally which was attended by Emwazi . Scarce details of Emwazi have emerged in the past week after he was named as the notorious ISIS killer , but together , they paint a picture of a man tormented by run-ins with British security services as he became increasingly radicalised . It has now emerged Emwazi was involved with a violent street gang who targeted the wealthy residents of Belgravia with stun guns , and was a member of a secret Osama Bin Laden sleeper cell based in Britain called The London Boys , which planned to carry out atrocities in the West . Other members of Emwazi 's cell include Ibrahim Magag , a Somali-born former train conductor from London involved in arranging ` financial support for Al Qaeda ' . Magag was put under a control order to stop him fleeing overseas to join a jihad . But on Boxing Day 2012 he vanished . Officials believe he went to join British jihadis in East Africa . All this occurred amid his beliefs he was being harassed by security services when detained at Heathrow Airport . In a series of remarkable emails with Mail on Sunday journalist Robert Verkaik , he comes across paranoid that his every move is being shadowed by British intelligence officers . The emails , sent in 2010 and 2011 before Emwazi travelled to Syria , offer a remarkable insight into his state of mind at a time when he was already deeply immersed in extremism . | Peering over a classmate 's shoulder , this is ISIS killer Jihadi John aged 10 . The Kuwaiti schoolboy moved to London along with his family aged six . Just over a decade later , he was pictured at a hate-filled 9/11 ` celebration ' Mohammed Emwazi was seen holding a ` jihadi flag ' at the extremist rally . Claiming harassment by intelligence agencies , he emailed MoS journalist . 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An apparent joke between a mother and son has ended in criminal charges after the boy 's father failed to see the funny side of receiving a photo of the child with his face covered in duct tape . Tiffany Ennis , 31 , of Sandusky , Ohio , sent a text message with a picture of her 8-year-old son with his forehead , eyes , and mouth duct-taped to the boy 's father , Rudy Yado , on Monday . No message was attached to the photo . The estranged couple exchanged angry texts before Ennis put the phone down on Yado . Tiffany Ennis sent her son 's father this picture of their 8-year-old boy with his forehead , eyes , and mouth duct-taped . Tiffany Ennis , 31 , has pleaded not guilty to two charges of child endangerment . Fearing for his son 's safety , Yado contacted Sandusky police and asked officers to check on the boy at Ennis ' home . Ennis told police she was playing around with duct tape with her friend and their kids and that she had wrapped tape over her son 's eyes and mouth because they both thought it was funny , according to the police report . Only the boy 's nose was left uncovered . She also taped up the head of an 11-year-old girl , according to the police report . The report did not identify the parents of the girl . Ennis said it was not meant to be hurtful and they were joking around , the report said . Estranged couple : Tiffany Ennis and Rudy Yado exchanged angry texts before Ennis put the phone down on her son 's father . Detective Sgt. Dana Newell of the Sandusky police department went to Ennis ' home on Feb. 19 with Erie County Child Services to check on the children . ' I think somebody made a bad judgement , ' he said . Ennis was subsequently arrested for duct-taping the children 's heads and eyes , and transported to the Sandusky police department . She signed herself out , he said . Ennis was charged with two counts of child endangering . She pleaded not guilty to the charges and is due back in Sandusky Municipal Court for trial on May 30 . Video : Ohio mom pleads not guilty to duct-taping kid 's faces . Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames . | Tiffany Ennis sent the father of her son a photo of the 7-year-old with his face covered in duct tape . The couple exchanged angry texts and a brief call about the incident . The boy 's father involved the police and Ennis has been charged with child endangerment . She has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court in May . | [[164, 195], [196, 228], [238, 257], [429, 513], [1353, 1457], [0, 95], [638, 651], [654, 656], [659, 720], [638, 651], [654, 656], [659, 720], [1889, 1926], [1889, 1892], [1931, 1992]] |
Major Laura Nicholson was the captain of a Chinook launched to rescue and provide urgent medical assistance to a critically-injured member of the US Marine Corps in Afghanistan - the same day she helped save an Afghan mother and her four children . Major Laura Nicholson has become the first female pilot to win the Distinguished Flying Cross in Afghanistan after rescuing a family caught in crossfire between US Marines and the Taliban . The Army Air Corps officer , 39 , defied rockets and rifle rounds to land her helicopter in a war-torn village and save an Afghan mother who had been shot in the head . During the mission on December 3 , 2013 , Maj Nicholson 's Chinook helicopter was struck at least three times . One bullet passed through a 1in gap between armour plates -- which are supposed to protect the cockpit -- wounding one of her colleagues . At the time , RAF Sergeant Chris Purkiss was sitting just behind her and manning a M134 machine gun . The impact of the round threw the gunner forwards and he struck an ammunition container perched in front of him . As Maj Nicholson , from Salisbury , recalled : ` When Chris was hit I had this horrible sinking feeling . He 's only a young lad and it was his first tour of Afghanistan . ` In the back of the helicopter I had the mother and her four distraught children . ` They had been travelling in a car which had driven between the Taliban and the Marines . The vehicle was riddled with gunfire . ` I felt responsible for all but as captain I had to let the medics do their job on the casualties and concentrate on climbing back up to a safe height . ` While Chris was being treated , the co-pilot and I assessed the engine temperatures and pressures for signs of leakage . ` We made it back to our base . Then I had to tell the engineers that we 'd broken the helicopter , which was amusing . ' I also realised just how lucky we 'd been to get out of there . The Afghan mother was treated in hospital but I do n't know what happened to her after that . ' The action for which Maj Nicholson was decorated occurred during her fourth operational tour of Afghanistan . In a separate incident on the same day , she also rescued a US Marine who had suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen during clashes with the Taliban . | Army Air Corps officer and Chinook pilot Major Laura Nicholson , 39 , rescued a family caught in crossfire between US Marines and the Taliban . Got helicopter back to base under fire with injured colleague on board . Rescued injured mother and four distraught children who had been shot at . In separate incident on the same day , she rescued a US Marine who had suffered gunshot wound to his abdomen during clashes with the Taliban . | [[192, 248], [249, 381], [358, 438], [1740, 1769], [192, 248], [358, 438], [439, 465], [554, 607], [1247, 1267], [1279, 1330], [0, 21], [74, 191], [2130, 2168], [2171, 2174], [2180, 2199], [2180, 2199], [2204, 2281]] |
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