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Swedish clothing giant H&M today said it had withdrawn from sale a green hoodie with the inscription "coolest monkey in the jungle" after an ad featuring a black child triggered racism accusations. The company apologised on its Twitter account and said it would investigate the online shopping ad which sparked outrage among observers on social media. "We've not only removed the image from our channels, but also the garment from our product offering," the group said. "We understand that many... Читать дальше...

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has refuted media reports linking his government to a militia group operating at Arufu, a town between Benue and Taraba states. The governor made clarifications in a statement sent to NAIJ.com

Abukar Ibrahim of Burlington pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges following accusations he attacked a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

NEW YORK (AP) — Target leveraged its stores as delivery centers, helping to boost sales during the critical holiday period. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Tuesday that sales at stores open at least a year jumped 3.4 percent in November and December, with heavy traffic on the company's website and in stores. Target stores played a part in 70 percent of online volume during the last two months of the year, accounting for about 80 percent of the company's same-store sales growth. The stores were... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Target leveraged its stores as delivery centers, helping to boost sales during the critical holiday period. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Tuesday that sales at stores open at least a year jumped 3.4 percent in November and December, with heavy traffic on the company's website and in stores. Target stores played a part in 70 percent of online volume during the last two months of the year, accounting for about 80 percent of the company's same-store sales growth. The stores were... Читать дальше...

Kyle Mizokami

Security,

A real tragedy. 

Kursk had suffered two massive explosions and sank in 354 feet of water at a twenty-degree vertical angle. An explosion had ripped through the front of the hull, tearing a terrible gash along the upper bow. Still, at least twenty-three of the 118 crew had survived the sinking, as a note penned by one of the ship’s senior officers, Lt. Capt. Dmitri Kolesnikov, indicated. The note was dated exactly two hours after the initial explosion. Читать дальше...

Le système informatique de communication d'Urgences-Santé est tombé en panne mardi matin pour la deuxième fois en trois jours.

The US Navy says the port visit is a demonstration of the "shared" US-Ukrainian "commitment to promote security and stability" in the region.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homes were swept from their foundations and residents were unaccounted for while others were rescued as mud and debris from wildfire-scarred hillsides flowed through neighborhoods and onto a key Southern California highway during a powerful winter storm that dropped record rain across the state. Helicopters were being used even during the downpours because roads were blocked, Santa Barbara County spokeswoman Amber Anderson said. "The primary issue right now is access. We've got trees and power lines down," she said. Читать дальше...

Quelque 3700 personnes ont été arrêtées lors du récent mouvement de contestation qui a secoué l'Iran, affirme un député de la République islamique, avançant du coup un chiffre beaucoup plus élevé que ceux évoqués jusqu'ici.

Theresa May's inability to convince members of her cabinet to move jobs demonstrates her lack of leadership abilities and the weakness that has dogged her premiership.

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U.S. President Donald Trump told key lawmakers Tuesday that he would sign whatever legislation they agreed upon to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from being deported and to improve security along the country's border with Mexico. In an extraordinary televised meeting at the White House, Trump said that comprehensive immigration reforms could be dealt with later. He said he still believed a wall needed to be built along at least part of the 3,200-kilometer (1,990-mile) U.S.-Mexico border... Читать дальше...

America will be blamed for the unrest anyway. Why not speak up?

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting Tuesday with key lawmakers on immigration policies, but no breakthrough appeared imminent on how to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from being deported. The immigration talks at the White House are occurring as Trump and Congress face a January 19 deadline to reach agreement on U.S. government spending through the end of September, after they already were forced three times to agree on  temporary budget plans when they were unable to reach a longer-term deal. Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Democrats nationwide encourage Oprah Winfrey to seek the presidency in 2020, those closest to the media mogul are sending mixed messages about her political intentions. Her best friend, CBS News host Gayle King, said Tuesday that Winfrey is "intrigued" by the idea of a White House bid. "She loves this country and would like to be of service in some way, but I don't think she's actively considering it at this time," King said, noting that she spoke to Winfrey at length the night before. Читать дальше...

Before Christmas, Championship promotion hopefuls Bristol City caused a major upset when they beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter finals.

Gab Marcotti assesses the latest transfer rumours, including Barcelona's pursuit of Palmeiras' Yerry Mina and the ongoing drama at Arsenal. The FC panel delve into all of Arsenal's shortcomings - from the squad selection to player performances - in their FA Cup defeat at Nottingham Forest. After Arsenal bowed out of the FA Cup, Craig Burley and Alexis Nunes question how Arsene Wenger & Co. treated the match at Nottingham Forest. The transfer window is heating up! Transfer Talk... Читать дальше...

Romelu Lukaku spoke out against H&M's advert. Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined NBA star LeBron James in condemning a H&M advertisement showing a black child wearing clothing, carrying a slogan reading "coolest monkey in the jungle." H&M issued an apology on Monday after complaints that the image was racist, and Lukaku was one of a number of high-profile athletes who criticised the retailer. The Belgian striker shared a picture on Instagram showing the same black model... Читать дальше...

Romelu Lukaku spoke out against H&M's advert. Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined NBA star LeBron James in condemning a H&M advertisement showing a black child wearing clothing, carrying a slogan reading "coolest monkey in the jungle." H&M issued an apology on Monday after complaints that the image was racist, and Lukaku was one of a number of high-profile athletes who criticised the retailer. The Belgian striker shared a picture on Instagram showing the same black model... Читать дальше...

Airlines can be pretty persnickety about who they fly and where they seat them.

UGA has a crowded QB depth chart.

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason is expected to transfer to Washington “barring a last-minute change of heart,” the Seattle Times reported Tuesday.

The sophomore was Georgia’s backup for almost the entire 2017 season, which ended in a National Championship loss to Alabama on Monday. Eason is a former five-star recruit and was the No. 2 quarterback prospect in the class of 2016. (The only guy rated ahead of him, Shea Patterson, recently announced a... Читать дальше...

Sexual abuse, abuse of power, workplace harassment, what comes next? Apparently, spiritual abuse. One count of it has just been registered in Britain, after a disciplinary tribunal held by the Church of England.

Building around the superstar center won’t get any easier from here.

There are a lot of reasons to be upset as an Edmonton Oilers fan right now. The team is sixth in the Pacific Division and eight points out of a wild card spot midway through the season. Postseason hopes are running on fumes. A Stanley Cup seems almost entirely out of reach.

That’s never where you want to be when you have Connor McDavid, the reigning league MVP and arguably the best player in the league. Usually... Читать дальше...

Corey Whelan – Yeovil Town Under-23 captain, Corey Whelan became the first Liverpool player to leave the club on loan this January. The versatile defender joined up with League Two side Yeovil Town earlier this week and made his debut during their FA Cup match on Saturday. Yeovil comfortably beat Bradford City 2-0 in the third round of the cup and game was all but over by the time Whelan made his entrance as an 85th-minute substitute. Yeovil are struggling in the league, however, and find themselves in 21st position. Читать дальше...