RCMP in a community north of Calgary are trying to quell an online frenzy of reports of attempted abductions of children, calling them well-intentioned but misinformed and misleading.

A video footage showing a man being brutalised by police in Edo State has emerged. The video which appeared to have been recorded from a car shows about five policemen administering some form of punishment to a man who could be seen sitting on the floor beside the police truck, a Ford pick up truck. […]

Last week’s events at Bidnija are horrifying, to say the least. A person was violently murdered but we all know there are many other layers of meaning laid bare by the homicidal act. We feel that the evil perpetrated affects us as a whole because the crime assaulted our values, our democracy and disturbs our human, civic and (where applicable) Christian conscience. Our dignity has been trampled upon. Not only because a voice was silenced but also because a system, a perverse system, I would add, has given room for this to happen. I am not referring first and foremost to state institutions, lawmakers or politicians. That would perhaps provide us with an easily-available scapegoat. I am referring to a structure of being, which condones a growing intolerance, unable to foster a peaceful and respectful exchange of ideas, resulting in an ever-increasing vertigo of violence, ranging from arguments ad hominem, where the opponent is ridiculed or personally attacked, to character assassinations up to the insanity of physically eliminating the opponent killing him brutally, preponderantly. We ask for justice, not revenge. Delving even deeper in the precipice of violence is solely and...

There are various schools of thought on whether so-called citizen journalism is good or bad. Some say it widens the dissemination of information. Others complain it only serves for fake news to spread like wildfire. In journalism, fact is sacred and comment is free but both are essential ingredients in a well-written article, provided a clear distinction is made. The same can apply to professional and citizen journalism. Citizen journalism can have a very useful function if it serves as an extension of the eyes and ears of professional journalists. News gathering and, especially, confirming its authenticity, is no mean feat. It takes time and energy and can also involve an element of personal risk to the professional journalist working on a story. The job becomes even more difficult, and dangerous when dealing with sensitive issues, in a small and tightly-knit society like Malta, where, as was only pointed out recently, omertà – the code of silence – is practised at both a national and local level. Journalists accepted such risks as hazards of the trade until the unthinkable happened exactly a week ago. Journalist/blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia paid with her life for doing her...

I refer to the article ‘Spain to suspend Catalonia autonomy after threats of formal independence’ (October 20). In view of the attention this newspaper gives to the political situation in Spain and for the sake of accuracy, I would like to help readers understand that autonomy is not to be suspended in Catalonia. What the Parliament of Spain will decide in the coming days is about the restoration of constitutional legality and rule of law in the territory of Catalonia, which is being put in jeopardy by the Catalan authorities. I have taken the liberty to include below the text of article 155 of the Constitution of Spain, which will be activated in defence of legality, on the understanding that autonomy is the rightful situation of Catalonia. I would like to point out that this constitutional instrument is not, in any way, a measure of state of exception or of suspension of autonomy. Article 155 of the Constitution of Spain has practically the same content of article 37 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution states: “1. If an autonomous community does not fulfil the obligations imposed upon it by the Constitution or other...

More than $17,000 in undeclared cash were seized by customs officials stationed at the airport last night. The cash was being carried by an Omani national who arrived in Malta from Benghazi on a private flight. He failed to declare to customs that he was carrying $27,000. When passing through the customs screening area, customs officials found the bundles of cash as well as six cartons of undeclared duty free cigarettes. The excess cash as well as the cigarettes were seized by customs pending investigations by the Police Economic Crimes unit. The passenger will be arraigned in court in the coming days. Customs said this has been a record breaking year for the department in terms of cash control seizures.

A study to analyse structural deficiencies in the legal framework and the checks and balances intended to create the right balance between and within the different organs of the state is being commissioned by the Chamber of Advocates. In a statement this morning, the Chamber referred to the current situation in Malta and the apparent perception of a number of people, including some of its own members, that the rule of law was under unprecedented pressure. It said it believed it was critical in a democracy that all the country’s citizens, without exception and without any shadow of doubt, should have the firm belief that there existed within the state the necessary checks and balances to ensure the supremacy of law. “Any doubts or perceptions that this may not be the case are a serious concern to the chamber and cannot be easily dismissed. These doubts and perceptions can be the product of a number of factors, not least that the infrastructure of checks and balances intended to safeguard the rule of law are outdated and need to be strengthened to meet today’s new challenges; a mentality where anything goes; where profit or pecuniary advantage have priority over other values, such...

The Nkukula Second Grade Magistrate Court at Lumbadzi in Lilongwe on Monday started hearing a case of 40 year old woman (Name withheld) who was some few days ago allegedly harrassed, stripped naked and seriously... The post Guilty! Three women convicted on their own plea over harassment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Members of staff for the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have returned to work after management agreed to raise their perks by twenty-six percent of the thirty percent they were demanding. But... The post LUANAR staff call off strike, get 26% salary hike appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

The Society of Medical Doctors (SMD) has said   it has gathered no evidence from the health facilities in the ‘vampirism’ hotspots  that anyone has adequate clinical evidence to support claims by some individuals in... The post Doctors in Malawi say ‘bloodsucking’ claims purely mass hysteria caused by ‘delusional’ individuals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

“Arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence. Not a pretty cocktail of personality traits in the best of situations. No sirree. Not a pretty cocktail in an office-mate and not a pretty cocktail in a head of state.... The post Crossing the Red Line: Pay back for DPP but MCP should not get too much intoxicated with 5-1 victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president and leader of opposition in parliament, Lazarus Chakwera, has said it is sad that a few superstitious individuals and communities have chosen to “tear the fabric of our society apart”... The post Chakwera calls for ‘bloodsucking’ inquiry:  ‘Superstition shouldn’t tear fabric of Malawi society’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Kenyans should not destroy the country because of political power, EAC secretary-general says.

Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka says government appreciates the role private colleges play in ensuring that deserving students access higher education. Speaking on Sunday when he presided over the ninth congregation of... The post 504 graduate from Malawi Adventist University: Education Minister commends private colleges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court will Tuesday rule whether former Blantyre Water Board (BWB) employee, Brian Makote, charged with  conspiracy, theft by public servant, forgery, uttering false documents and money laundering involving K128 millionshould be released... The post Magistrate Viva to rule on bail bid for fraud suspect Makote: Forged State House cheques appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Silver Strikers have confessed that it would be tough to have a realistic chance of winning Malawi’s top flight league, TNM Super League following a dismal performance over the weekend. Silver were fluffed a chance... The post Title bid out of our hands — Silver Strikers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

In the New Kingston offices of Centennial Legis Solutions Limited, there are as many as 75 Jamaicans hard at work in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry on any given day.Their main daily tasks do not involve answering phones and...

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will investigate allegations by a retired physician that systematic doping took place in Chinese sport during the 1980s and 1990s, the international anti-doping agency said in a statement.

The Commission on Elections has started the decryption and printing of ballot images from three pilot provinces for the recount in connection with the poll protest of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. against Vice President Leni Robredo.

Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) national president George San Mateo on Tuesday got into a shouting match over the accusation that the transport group he leads is affiliated with the Communist Party of the Philippines.

The House Committee on Justice on Tuesday declared «moot and academic» the impeachment proceedings against former Commission on Elections chairman Andres Bautista.

TWO live-in partners were arrested for extortion in an entrapment operation involving donations to Marawi City, a spokesman for the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Ricardo Simbulan, 63, and Mitus Mamaid, 39, were arrested on October 19 by combined elements of the Office for the Internal Security (OIS-DILG) and the intelligence unit of Makati City [...] The post 2 arrested in Makati over Marawi aid scam appeared first on The Manila Times Online.

More consumers will be encouraged to use and accept contactless payments in the UAE, Apple Pay head tells Khaleej Times

Management of the Ghana Water Company has introduced an electronic billing system to tackle challenges such as delays in billing, non-billing, others.

WeCare youth organization has rolled out an initiative dubbed ‘Send them 20 Campaign (ST20)’ with an aim to support students who fail to pursue secondary education because they cannot afford tuition fees and basic necessities.... The post Youth organisation in campaign to assist needy and vulnerable students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Mchinji District Commissioner (DC) Rosemary Nawasha has expressed concern over persistent land disputes the district is currently registering. Nawasha said women account for 80 per cent of Malawi’s food producing population, but they often do... The post DC worried over persistent land disputes inMchinji appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Zomba based non -governmental organization, Youth net and counseling (Yoneco) has   urged students from University of Malawi’s Chancellor College to stay away from behaviors that may put them at risk of contracting HIV and AIDS.... The post Yoneco challenges Chanco students to desist from risky behaviours to prevent HIV infection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Central Region Beach Soccer Committee has appointed Allie Mwachande as the new Central Region Beach Soccer Committee Chairperson. National Beach Soccer Committee General Secretary Davies Sado confirmed the appointment in an interview with Nyasa Times.... The post Reshuffle at National Beach Soccer Committee: Mwachande takes over as CR Chairman appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

Chikwawa District Council has re-elected Councilor Dyson Manjolo as its Chairperson for another term of one year up to October 2018. Manjolo, who is councilor for Chimwanjale Ward under Chikhwawa West Constituency, once served as... The post Councilor Manjolo re-elected chairperson of Chikwawa Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi.

The papers were printed by Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing in Dubai.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is relishing the "luxury" of the multiple attacking options he hopes will enable the club to compete across all competitions this season.

Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe has likely played his final game for the team, general manager Ryan McDonough told reporters on Monday.  

Interior and Local Government officer-in-charge Catalino Cuy commended Tuesday the police officers who arrested a man armed with an unlicensed firearm and claiming to be a freelance journalist who went to a hotel where ASEAN delegates are billeted.

Mag-asawang senior citizen, nilooban ang bahay sa Caloocan City; P150K halaga ng gamit natangay