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A dawn attack on a checkpoint in eastern Ukraine has left at least 14 soldiers dead, in the worst loss of life for government forces to date. Heavily armed militants attacked the checkpoint in the Volnovakha area, in one of four attacks reported overnight in eastern Ukraine.

A 25-year-old woman who went missing 10 years ago in California has told police she was forced to marry her captor and have his child. The unnamed woman contacted police shortly after communicating with her sister on Facebook, officers said. Isidro Garcia, 41, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and false imprisonment.

Thailand's military has announced it is taking control of the government and has suspended the constitution. In a TV statement, army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha vowed to restore order and enact political reforms.

Matador Antonio Nazare was the second matador to be wounded at the San Isidro festival launch A major event in Madrid's bullfighting season had to be cancelled after all three matadors were gored by bulls.

Two little boys stole a big bag of Oranges From a neighbor and decided to go to a calm place to share the lot equally. One of them suggested the nearby cemetery. As they were jumping over the big gate to enter the cemetery,

1. The way to a man’s heart is no longer his stomach but the quality of your brain. 2. If your man must be Tall, Dark and Handsome then be ready to be the 2nd best because what you desire, others’ seek too.

Professor Dora Akunyili, the former strong woman of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration Agency caused a stir when she appeared at the National Judicial Institute venue of the ongoing national conference in Abuja on Monday looking very pale and emaciated, a far cry from her usual vivacious self. Many delegates could not recognise her at first glance as they were shocked by her almost ghoulish appearance. Dora who also served as Information Minister and who was a failed senatorial candidate in her native Anambra state, had to introduce herself to some of the delegates who found it hard to recognise her.

Who Is Goodluck Jonathan? Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan ,  GCFR ,  BNER ,  GCON  (born 20 November 1957) is a  Nigerian  politician who has been  President of Nigeria since 2010. Prior to his role as President, he served as  Governor of Bayelsa State  from 2005 to 2007 and as  Vice-President of Nigeria  from 2007 to 2010. Jonathan is a member of the ruling  People's Democratic Party  (PDP). Early and personal life Jonathan was born in what is now  Bayelsa State  to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a  B.Sc . degree in  Zoology  in which he attained Second Class Honours . He holds an  M.Sc.  degree in  Hydrobiology  and Fisheries   biology , and a  PhD  degree in Zoology from the  University of Port Harcourt . Before he entered politics in 1998, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.

These are 24 Words Of Wisdom Said to Me especially to Men who are Married and those Yet to Marry. By a Literary Man, A Father, Mentor, Learnered Professional (Esq), Motivator by Name 'HON. VICTOR OKEZIE EJEAGWU' (LLB,HND,OND,DCA). He Said; 1. My son, if you keep spending on a woman and she never asked you if you’re saving or investing, and she keeps enjoying the attention, don’t marry her. 2. My son, a woman could be a good wife to you,

Who is Dora Akunyili? Dora Nkem Akunyili  (born July 14, 1954 in  Makurdi ,  Benue State ) is the former Director General of  National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control  (NAFDAC) of  Nigeria  and former (December 17, 2008 - December 15, 2010) Nigerian Minister of Information and Communications. She is a pharmacist and governmental administrator who has gained international recognition and won hundreds of awards for her work in pharmacology, public health and human rights. [ citation needed ] Akunyili ran for election as Senator for Anambra Central on the All Progressive Grand Alliance[APGA] platform in April 2011 but was defeated by  Chris Ngige of the  Action Congress of Nigeria  (ACN). She immediately sent a petition to the  Independent National Electoral Commission  disputing the result.

ABSTRACT Handling of cargo has been a circular task all these while in our various ports. And Nigerian Ports Authority (N.P.A) being an organization responsible for seeing to the affairs of our various sea ports in Nigeria, have worked endlessly to make sure cargoes are properly handled without much complain of damage or misplacement. To ease the operation of cargo handling in our sea ports, researcher took up this study by critically understanding the work, procedure involved, analysis of the various steps and at the same time detecting problem in the present system and designing a new system that has solution to the problem of the existing system. The new design is computerized and is subject to modification at any given time. It also have this interaction feature and accurate in it’s output.

The paper says that Russia is likely to give the entry, Tick Tock, the infamous "nil points". When it comes to the contest itself, the Guardian's analysis is that last year's winners Denmark have "essentially resigned" from the running by entering a song the paper's pundit describes as "the worst noise you have ever heard". The Sun has a full list of the 25 contenders, but says Britain's Molly Smitten-Downes fears she will lose out to the Austrian "bearded lady". Vienna's entry Conchita is actually a drag act, but the paper makes the song 7-2 favourite. The Sun lets people know what to watch out for, including on-stage butter churning from a Polish group, Greeks trampolining and the aforementioned Ms Yaremchuk who will perform in front of a giant hamster wheel. Twitter's servers should brace themselves for a busy night, says the Daily Express. The paper says that 3.7 million tweets were sent during last year's ...

The Daily Telegraph picks up on warnings about patient safety for another hard-pressed group of NHS workers - junior doctors. The paper reports the British Medical Association (BMA) as saying that despite EU working hour rules limiting doctors to a 48-hour week, some are still working 100 hours in a seven-day period. The "soul destroying" shift patterns can happen as the hours limit is only averaged over a 26-week period - with some weeks vastly exceeding the regulations.

One story dominates Saturday's front pages: the opening of the prosecution's case at Rolf Harris's trial for sex offences. The Daily Mirror's stark front quotes from a letter the entertainer is said to have written in which he claimed to "sicken" himself. The trial also leads the Sun. The TV presenter, musician, cartoonist and painter denies 12 counts of indecent assault against four girls.

David Cameron has been photographed eating dinner at a Nando's in Bristol. It follows long line of gastronomic attempts by politicians to connect with the electorate, writes Harry Low. The prime minister became the latest politician to eat in public when he tucked in tohalf a chicken, chips, coleslaw and red wine at the Portuguese eatery.

Bernie Ecclestone, right, faces a maximum prison term of 10 years if he is found guilty A German banker who alleges he was bribed by Bernie Ecclestone has testified for the first time at the corruption trial of the Formula 1 boss. Mr Ecclestone is accused of paying a bribe of $44m (£26m) to Gerhard Gribkowsky to secure the sale of a stake in the F1 business to a company he favoured.

The guidelines says there must be enough nurses to give patients the assistance they need Hospitals in England should be wary about having nurses care for more than eight patients each on wards during the day, draft NHS guidance suggests. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says there is more risk of harm if there is a lower ratio of nurses to patients. But it stopped short of stipulating one to

Singer Chris Brown will serve an additional 131 days in jail after admitting to violating his probation. The R&B star admitted to a court in Los Angeles on Friday that he committed a crime in Washington DC last October.

It is not clear whether the same serviceman is in both pictures. Photographs which appear to show at least one UK serviceman posing with a dead Taliban fighter are being treated "extremely seriously", the RAF says. The pictures were taken after the 2012 attack on Camp Bastion, UK troops' main base in Afghanistan. They first appeared on the

Claudia Winkleman is to become the permanent host of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Sir Bruce Forsyth, the BBC has confirmed. She will team up with regular presenter Tess Daly on the BBC One entertainment show when it returns in the autumn. Winkleman has stepped in for Sir Bruce on a number of occasions, and already co-hosts the Sunday night results show.

Former captain Waqar Younis has been appointed Pakistan coach for the second time, nearly three years after quitting for personal and health reasons. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced in a statement that Waqar had been given a two-year contract. Waqar, 42, said: "My immediate aim is to prepare the team for the upcoming busy season and next year's World Cup."

Warwickshire made it back-to-back Division One wins as they claimed the extra half hour to beat Middlesex by an innings and 37 runs at Edgbaston. After trailing by 297 on first innings, Middlesex lunched at ease on 100-1. But the Bears had the best of the afternoon session, removing captain Chris Rogers (82) and Sam Robson (68). And, from 155-1, the Middlesex collapse continued, Jeetan Patel (4-78) taking wickets in successive balls as the visitors were bowled out for 248.

Nuneaton Town manager Brian Reid has made his first signing by bringing in defender Ben Starosta. The 6ft former Poland Under-20 right-back, who has signed a one year deal, subject to international clearance, played league football with Brentford, Bradford City and Aldershot.

Warwickshire's director of cricket Dougie Brown says Sam Hain's Championship debut was a "massive tick" for the club. Batsman Hain, 18, made 42 in his first innings for the Bears in their convincing win over Middlesex. "We knew he had ability but, until you get the chance to play at this level, you don't know what that ability is going to be," Brown Said.

Goalkeeper Lee Burge has pledged his immediate future to Coventry City after agreeing a new three-year contract with the League One club. Burge, 21, has been a regular in the Sky Blues' Under-21 side throughout 2013-14 and has come through the club's academy system. "We believe that Lee has

Chairman Brian Lee says the Football Conference will resist the Football Association commission's B-league plan. FA chairman Greg Dyke aims to improve opportunities for young English players by creating a new tier between the Conference and League Two. Lee fears the idea will harm the lower leagues and doubts it will go ahead.

The tree is one of the oldest in Britain, according to experts. An ancient pear tree which could be felled under plans for a high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham is to have its DNA collected. The tree, near the village of Cubbington, in Warwickshire, is one of the oldest in Britain, according to experts.

An academy school in Warwickshire has been branded "inadequate" and placed in special measures by Ofsted. The report into Nuneaton Academy - formed in 2010 to replace Alderman Smith School and Manor Park School - was released on Thursday. William Branney, appointed principal in January, accepted the result was "deeply disappointing".

A dentist who refused to give a patient her dental records has been struck off by the General Dental Council for misconduct. Nigel Moss, who practised at Hearsall House in Coventry, did not examine the patient properly and lied about treatment records, the hearing heard.

Former Victorian manor house, Copsewood Grange, is due to be turned into 17 flats Coventry City Council has served a notice protecting two historical buildings in Coventry from being demolished. An emergency protection notice was served by the council for Copsewood Grange and Copsewood Lodge in Binley.

Deeley Properties bought Belgrade Plaza and surrounding land for development in 2007 Coventry City Council has said it is "incredibly frustrated" by land in the city centre that has been left undeveloped for seven years. The authority said it hoped the owner of Belgrade Plaza and surrounding land would sell part of the site. Deeley Properties bought the plot in 2007 and said financing its development had "not been ea

Police have released images of two men it says may have "vital information" Detectives investigating the murder of a Coventry woman have released CCTV footage of two men they want to talk to.

Coral Millerchip punched, kicked and spat on Joginder Singh A woman who carried out a "sickening" unprovoked attack on a pensioner has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Coral Millerchip, 20, punched 80-year-old Joginder Singh to the ground in Coventry city centre, before kicking him and spitting on him.

The FAA has allowed some hobby and law enforcement drone use in US airspace A drone almost collided with a US commercial flight in March, an official with America's flight regulatory agency has revealed. Jim Williams of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) unmanned aircraft systems office said it showed the risks posed by such aircraft.

The average price of petrol in the UK is about £1.29 a litre or £1.36 for diesel - but how much you pay can vary from street to street and town to town. So how much do you pay and how does it compare with the national average or what people are paying in other countries? In order to see this content you need to have Java script enabled.

Fuel price calculator: How much do you pay? Over the past 10 years petrol and diesel prices have almost doubled - rising well above inflation. According to the AA, some drivers have had to pawn possessions to pay for car fuel. Here are some simple steps to cut the costs of motoring. 1. Know your motor To improve fuel consumption by up to 2%, check your tyre pressures regularly” The RAC Before you start taking fuel-saving measures it's worth finding out exactly what your consumption and costs are right now. Your car is likely to be less economical than the manufacturers claim. There are various apps or websites that can help you get a more accurate picture. As a basic way of working out your costs fill your tank to the top and zero your trip meter. On your next visit to the fuel station, fill up again and divide the total cost by the mileage you've clocked up to get your cost per mile. 2. Get it cheaper Check out websites like PetrolPrices.com or Whatgas.com to c...

...Continuation If you pay by cheque or through online banking, the seller will probably wait for the payment to clear before parting with the car. You can also pay using a banker's draft. You won't have to wait for it to clear but you will have to pay a fee to your bank. Either way, always remember to get a signed and dated receipt. It should include the buyer and seller names and addresses along with the vehicle details and price. If your car comes from an internet business, under the Distance Selling Regulations you have a 7-day cooling off period to change your mind about the deal. 7. After you've paid Extra tips Keep copies of any advertisement or description of the car in case it's needed at a later date Do not agree or sign anything unless you are absolutely sure you want to go ahead with it. If the deal is subject to finance, neither party is legally bound until the finance agreement has been signed by both Beware of signing any document that states yo...

There are more complaints about used cars than any other purchase - 84,000 in the past year according to Citizens Advice. Usually the problem is a fault which needs essential repair. About 7% of the time the car needs to be scrapped. Here are some steps you can take to minimise the chances of nasty surprises down the line. 1. What to buy Review your budget and work out what you can afford and what you can get for that price. Do your research by checking adverts on websites and magazines to get an idea of the market. If you have a specific model in mind, you can estimate prices on websites like What Car?or Parkers. Cars with bigger engines may seem relatively cheap, but bear in mind the running costs (especially fuel, tax and insurance) may be higher. 2. Buying from a dealer Trade associations Check the dealer for a trade association sign. If the business is a member, they have to follow a code of practice. If you're not sure if the sign is genuine, you can check their m...

Buying a car can be exciting, but it can also be quite a headache. One of the big choices facing buyers is whether to get something new, or a used model with a few miles on the clock. But would you believe me if I told you that sometimes it is possible to get a new car for the price of a second-hand model?

The abductions have sparked worldwide protests, like here in South Africa US Secretary of State John Kerry says a specialist team is set to start work in Nigeria to help find more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by militants. He said the US team, working with the Nigerian government, would do everything possible to free the girls.

President Putin led a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on Thursday Russia is poised to hold its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square amid a surge of patriotism kindled by its annexation of Crimea.

Beats is best known for its headphones which have been gaining popularity Technology giant Apple is in talks to buy headphone maker and music-streaming service provider Beats Electronics, according to various media reports. The reports claim Apple could pay as much as $3.2bn (£1.9bn) and a deal could be announced next week. If completed, it will be Apple's biggest ever acquisition. It is being seen as move by Apple to get a stronger foothold in the phone and music accessories business and bolster its online music offerings.

You can now renew your Startimes subscriptions with ease and convenience and never again miss out on your favourite programmes. Quickteller has simplified the payment process for Nigerians by making it easy for you to pay your Startimes bill on quickteller.com, at the ATM or on the Quickteller app. It's so easy. How To Renew Startimes Subscriptions At QuickTeller.com     ==>Visit Quickteller.com     ==>Click on the Make Payments tile     ==>Click on the Select a Service Category drop down arrow     ==>Select Cable TV Bills     ==>Click on the Startimes tile     ==>Enter your Smartcard Number, Email, Mobile Number and the Amount     ==>Click “Continue” and continue payment

At least nine students have died during days of protests in Ethiopia's Oromia state, the government has said. However, a witness told the LaNUBlog that 47 were killed by the security forces. She said the protests in Ambo, 125km (80 miles) west of Addis Ababa began last Friday over plans to expand the capital into Oromia state.

The start of the match was delayed while officials spoke to fans Three Napoli football fans were injured by gunfire in Rome before the Italian cup final between Napoli and Fiorentina, Italian media report.

Remember that old washing machine you bought back in the 1980s? The one that seemed to go on for ever? And then there was the one you bought only a couple of years back, which seemed to give up the ghost more quickly than an ultra-fast spin cycle.

US federal corporation tax is 35%, while the UK's rate is 21% and is due to be cut to 20% in 2015. But Ms Self added that a significant tax gain for the UK would be unlikely. "All it will mean is moving a few senior people here and having a few board meetings here.

UK drugs firm AstraZeneca has rejected the new takeover offer from Pfizer The US company had earlier raised the priceit was offering for AstraZeneca to the equivalent of £50 a share, valuing the firm at £63bn. But Astra saidthe new terms offered were, "inadequate, substantially undervalue AstraZeneca and are not a basis on which to engage with Pfizer".

The new Application developed by a British psychiatrist aims to cure a fear of spiders. Sadly it's arrived more than a century late for poor James Payn. Author Jeremy Clay tells the shuddersome tale of the man trapped in a darkened train teeming with tarantulas.

The scene here is pretty desolate and distraught. The families who survived, a few hundred people, are at the top of the valley. The women and children sit on the open hillside where they spent the night. The men are lining up for aid and trying to secure their shelter.

Rescuers in Afghanistan have given up hope of finding any more survivors in a double landslide that is feared to have killed more than 2,500 people. They have stopped digging through the earth and mud that swamped a whole village in the remote north-east province of Badakhshan on Friday.

Onlookers rushed to help put out the flames that engulfed Kamruzzama Fauji An Indian regional politician has died of burn injuries five days after he was targeted during a TV election debate by a man who had set himself on fire. Kamruzzama Fauji, the local leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh state, was taking part in the recorded debate on Monday.

Richard Hammond was almost killed in a "catastrophic" crash during filming in 2006. The presenter was driving at 288mph in a rocket-powered dragster when the front tyre disintegrated and it spun out of control. He was airlifted to hospital and treated for swelling to the brain and bruising, but eventually made a complete recovery.

Top Gear is one of the BBC's most popular and profitable series, but it has a history of controversy. The close-to-the-knuckle humour and high-octane stunts are all part of the attraction to the show's 6.5 million viewers. But it has also landed in hot water for a series of inappropriate comments, misfiring stunts and production errors.

The use of the word - which is a derogatory term for people of Asian descent - led to complaints and the threat of legal action from Equal Justice, a law firm specialising in discrimination cases. Share this story

Clarkson says he was 'horrified' when he watched the leaked video The BBC says it has left Jeremy Clarkson "in no doubt about how seriously" it takes allegations he used racist language while filming Top Gear. Clarkson has apologised and asked for forgiveness after a clipof him reciting the nursery rhyme Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe was published by the Mirror. Although he mumbles the offending word, the presenter clearly begins by saying the letter "n".

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson says the BBC has told him he will be sacked if he makes "one more offensive remark, anywhere, at any time". Writing in the Sun, Clarkson insisted he did not use a racist word while reciting the nursery rhyme Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe in an out-take from the show that was published by the Daily Mirror.

Pro-Russia supporters in the Ukrainian city of Odessa have voiced their anger a day after 42 people were killed. Friday's clashes culminated in a major fire at a trade union building where most of the deaths occurred. Hundreds of people gathered there on Saturday.

Gerry Adams is being questioned for up to 17 hours a day by detectives investigating the murder of Jean McConville, a source close to him says. The Sinn Fein leader, who denies any involvement in the killing, is spending his fourth night in police custody. Police have until 20:00 BST on Sunday to charge or release Mr Adams.

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Paying attention to a common, highly treatable, but often overlooked symptom could help doctors more easily identify people at increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, two new large studies suggest. This symptom—frequent daytime drowsiness brought on by sleep problems—is so ubiquitous that many people don’t recognize it as a potential health threat that warrants discussion with their medical provider, says Amy Doneen, ARNP, medical director of the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center in Spokane, WA. The new research may help solve a medical mystery: Why heart attacks and strokes frequently occur in people without conventional risk factors. Only about half of strokes can be explained by such well-established risks as smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine .

Your "check engine" light is your car's means of sitting you down for an intervention. It's trying to tell you that something's wrong and that you need to take action before it gets worse. If your "check engine" light could talk, it might want to hurl obscenities at you for ignoring it when it's only trying to help you out. If you're like many of us, you're just going to hope that little LED bulb burns itself out so you can go about your business. After all, how bad could it really be? You'd hear something, right? Then you could search "car banging noise" on YouTube and watch an instructional video on how to fix it yourself.