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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain...

Six arrested on suspicion of Berlin half marathon plot.

Berlin authorities said they arrested six people Sunday over an alleged plot to carry out a “violent crime” at the German capital’s half marathon which attracted 36,000 runners. Prosecutors and police said in a statement they had received “isolated indications that those arrested (Sunday) between the ages of 18 and 21 may have been involved in planning a violent crime in connection with this event”. The security authorities said that on that basis and after a deadly van rampage on Saturday in the western German city of Muenster, they decided to mount the raids against the suspects. “Due to the still ongoing investigation, no further information can be provided at this time,” they said. The statement spoke only of “several” arrests and searches of flats and two vehicles in Berlin. But a tweet by the police mentioned six arrests carried out by special forces. The half marathon went off early Sunday without incident, drawing large crowds amid warm summer sunshine....

French rail strike resumes as government warns it won’t back down.

French rail workers launched their latest two-day strike on Sunday over plans to overhaul the heavily indebted train operator SNCF, the biggest test yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s drive to reform the country’s economy. Neither side appears ready to back down, with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warning that the government would not be deterred despite union pledges for three months of rolling stoppages, and possibly more. “I get messages from people who support the government, saying we need to carry this through all the way. And that’s what we are going to do,” Philippe told the Parisien newspaper Sunday. Just one in five high-speed TGV trains were operating and similar disruptions were expected Monday, when roughly one-quarter of Eurostar and Thalys trains, serving London and Brussels, will be cancelled, the SNCF said. On some main lines just one in six trains will be running Monday, and only one in three regional trains, including the heavily used lines ser...

Turkey deports hundreds of Afghan migrants after influx.

Turkey was on Sunday deporting hundreds of Afghan migrants back home on special flights, in a major operation after thousands illegally entered the country in recent weeks. Early Sunday morning 227 Afghan migrants boarded a charter flight from Erzurum in northeastern Turkey back to Kabul, the Dogan news agency said. It said a total of 691 Afghan migrants would be deported this week with two more flights expected from Erzurum to Kabul later. The flights are being provided by an Afghan airline. Dogan news agency quoted migration officials in Erzurum as saying Turkey planned to deport all 3,000 Afghan migrants who were currently in Erzurum. In Kabul, officials denied that the refugees were being deported, insisting they were coming back home at their own choice. “A number of Afghan refugees are coming back to the country of their own will,” said Islamuddin Jurat, spokesman for the ministry of refugees and repatriations. “They are the ones who wanted to use Turkey ...

"Wind Blew Cocaine Into My Handbag" - Florida Dancer Tells Police.

A Florida dancer who was busted with cocaine last month told officers the wind must have blown it into her purse. Kennecia Posey, 26, was one of two passengers in a car that was stopped by Fort Pierce police after it was seen swerving in the roadway on March 21. When officers approached the vehicle, they detected the smell of marijuana coming from inside the car. Officers later found cocaine and marijuana inside Posey's purse. According to police, Posey admitted the marijuana was hers, but denied having any cocaine. “I don’t know anything about any cocaine. . It’s a windy day, it must have flown through the window and into my purse,” Posey said, according to police. She was arrested and booked into the county jail. Culled from;  https://www.torimill.com/2018/04/wind-blew-cocaine-into-my-handbag-dancer-tells-police.html

2018 World Cup: Elite Referees To Earn 57,000 euros.

Referees are used to being under pressure, particularly at the World Cup as will be the case in Russia, and that's why they will be paid substantially.A total of 36 referees and 63 assistant referees will be present, with Mateu Lahoz representing Spain at the tournament. Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte has published the salary that the referees will earn, which is not the same for all.FIFA designates referees into different categories according to their experience and their career progression. The top referees, such as Felix Brych (Germany), Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey) and Nestor Pitana (Argentina) will be paid 57,000 euros for refereeing in Russia, with a further 2,500 euros for each game refereed.Assistants will be paid 20,000 euros plus an extra 1,600 euros per game.

Meet Ruti Olajugbagbe, The Winner Of The Voice UK 2018 (Photos)

Nigerian Ruti Olajugbagbe wins The Voice UK 2018 (Photos) A Nigerian lady Ruti Olajugbagbe has won the 2018 edition of The Voice UK. 18-year-old Ruti Olajugbagbe was crowned the winner of The Voice 2018 on Saturday night beating runner-up Donel Mangena. Ruti broke down in tears after host Emma Willis announced her as the winner, with her coach Sir Tom Jones gushing earlier in the show that is a ‘wonderful, magical, sincere’ singer. Speaking after her victory Ruti said: ‘I wasn’t expecting this… I didn’t expect to get to the blind audition, I don’t know what to say!’ Ruti Olajugbagbe won £100,000 prize, as well as a deal with Republic Records. Ruti Olajugbagbe's first single is already available. It became available as soon as the Voice final finished on Saturday night. https://lailasnews.com/nigerian-ruti-olajugbagbe-wins-the-voice-uk-2018-photos/ lalasticlala

If Saving Some Bucks For Boeing 787 Dreamliner That Cost (£55,800)..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15_6z9xryo?t=4 The commercial Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft can usually carry between 240 and 335 passengers but the purpose of this special model is a little bit different. This insanely luxurious private jet has been fully renovated to include market-leading technological innovations, including remote-controlled blinds and furniture, dimmable lighting, and an extra spacious shower. It also comes with high-tech amenities, a master bedroom, and enough room for 40 people, is truly one-of-a-kind - and it cost an estimated £230 million to produce. This commercial-aircraft-turned-private-jet is the only one of its kind and costs around N27m (£55,800 or $74,000) an hour to hire. 1) Passengers enter the plane into a "lobby" which leads to a dark wood-panelled corridor. 2) The lounge has a capacity of 16 travellers thanks to its collection of lazy boy armchairs, chaise longs, sofas, and even a bean bag. 3) The main lounge also features two ...

Why Your Partner Might Be Suffering from Infertility Syndrome..

When couple are having difficulty to conceive after several years of marriage, most of us usually point accusing finger at the wife as if she is the creator. The mother-in-law won't stop at anything to make life unbearable for the wife. Interestingly, researches have shown that the male folks are responsible for about a third of Infertility in couples. This is worth considering so that next time your wife is going for fertility checks, you will do well to accompany her to do a check on yourself too. The following are the common causes of Infertility in males: 1.Sperm delivery trouble There are a number of things that can keep sperm from getting to its destination. Premature ejaculation, a blockage in the testicles, a varicocele (a blockage in the tube coming out of the testicle that delivers sperm) and even a blockage of the vas deferens can all cause problems with sperm getting where it needs to be. 2. Health and lifestyle concerns Obesity, alcohol use, improper nutrition an...

Lady Sent Away From Church In Onitsha For Wearing This Dress (Photos).

A lady has been left displeased after she was sent away from a church in Awada area of Onitsha, Anambra state for wearing this outfit. According to Mbanefo Nkiru Angel, she was sent back by the church warders who told her to wear a jacket or a scarf to cover her ''Unclad'' outfit. The unhappy lady took to Facebook to share what happened. She wrote; Today that I decided to go to church. My look to church today in awada onitsha. The church warders sent me back. They refused me entering the church saying I should go and look for a jacket or a scarf to cover my shoulder. Shouting that I'm Unclad. I didn't even talk to them. I just jejely and happily carry my legs and go back. let me go and sleep biko. Nonsense and ingredients. Ndi over do... Below is how Facebook users reacted to after she shared her story online. Source;  https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/04/lady-sent-away-by-warders-for-wearing-this-outfit-to-church-in-onitsha-photos.html 1 Like  1 Share ...

Ruti Olajugbagbe Wins The Voice UK 2018 (Photos, Video) .

The Voice is over for another year with 18-year-old Ruti Olajugbagbe crowned the 2018 champion. Ruti battled her way through the semi-finals to make it to the grand final and with the support of her coach Tom Jones she was crowned the winner. She is a student and part-time carer from South-end-on-Sea. Ruti lives with her mum, dad and little brother Femi and currently attends the Youth Creation Performing Arts School in Stanford-le-Hope. She was crowned the winner on April 7 after seeing off the challenge of Donel Mangena on the final night. The teenager, who was on Tom Jones’s team, sang her way to victory, beating Donel Mangena, Belle Voci and Lauren Bannon. After performing one song and a duet with their coach, the vote was frozen and Belle Voci and Lauren were eliminated after receiving the lowest number of votes. It was then down to Ruti and Donel to go head-to-head, with them both performing one more song – and Donel’s grandma even reprised her performance from the Blind Auditio...