More than 60 women, girls escape escapers in Nigeria |
- More than 60 women, girls escape escapers in Nigeria
- MMO Video: George Town World Heritage Celebration
- California’s drought deepens (VIDEO)
- Defeated Federer pledges Wimbledon return
- NYT Video: California’s extreme drought explained
- US tightens security on electronics at overseas airports
| More than 60 women, girls escape escapers in Nigeria Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:58 PM PDT
Local vigilante Abbas Gava said he had "received an alert from my colleagues... that about 63 of the abducted women and girls had made it back home" late Friday. A high-level security source in the Borno state capital Maiduguri, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed the escape. Gava, a senior official of the local vigilantes in Borno State who are working closely with security officials, told journalists the women escaped when their captors went out to fight. "They took the bold step when their abductors moved out to carry out an operation," he said. Clashes took place between the Islamists and the army late Friday after an attack by the insurgents in the town of Damboa, where more than 50 of them were killed, the army had said. Spokesmen for the armed forces or the government could not be reached yesterday for comment. "It's 83 days today that the girls have been abducted," activist Aisha Yesufu told the press after about 50 members of the Bring Back Our Girls movement tried Sunday to march to the presidential palace in Abuja but were asked by security forces to turn back. "We have been coming out for 68 days and nobody has really listened to us," Yesufu told reporters after the march. That is why the group "decided that we should just take the protest back to the President so that he will know that we are still out there after the 68 days that we have been coming out daily". Security experts say the overstretched and under-resourced military is incapable of fighting an effective counterinsurgency against the Boko Haram militants, who have killed thousands in their five-year campaign for an independent Islamic state in the north. — AFP  |
| MMO Video: George Town World Heritage Celebration Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:49 PM PDT Duration: 1:42, Published 7 Jul 2014 The two-day George Town World Heritage Celebration kicked off yesterday (July 6). The celebration showcases Penang's living legacies through free mini-craft workshops held along roads in the city. The workshops, that take place on mats, include crafts like weaving rattan, making flower garlands, making wayang kulit and many more. — Video by K.E.Ooi |
| California’s drought deepens (VIDEO) Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:47 PM PDT CALIFORNIA, June 7 — The state of California is experiencing the worst drought in its history. All of California is in "severe drought" or worse, according to the US Drought Monitor, with much of the state in "exceptional drought" — the most extreme level. In five months since the drought emergency was declared, Californians have cut their water consumption only 5 per cent compared with recent years, according to state officials. The challenge of persuading urban Californians to cut back is particularly difficult because they do not see the fallow fields and dry reservoirs across the state. Find out just how bad the situation is getting and what it means for you. — New York Times
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| Defeated Federer pledges Wimbledon return Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:46 PM PDT
Federer's bid to win a record eighth Wimbledon men's singles title was thwarted by Djokovic's thrilling 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) 5-7, 6-4 victory yesterday. The 32-year-old would have become the oldest man to win Wimbledon in the Open Era if he had seen off the world number two, but instead his wait for a first Grand Slam title since his last Wimbledon triumph in 2012 goes on. Inevitably, Federer is often dogged by questions about when he will retire as he enters the twilight of his career. But the Swiss legend, speaking in an on-court interview after the match, made it clear he will back at Wimbledon next year. "I felt the love out here, so thanks a lot. See you next year," he said to huge cheers from the packed crowd on Centre Court. Although Federer has won only one Grand Slam in his last 18 attempts, he is convinced his dominant run to this final and his battling display against Djokovic proved he can still compete for major honours despite his advancing years. Asked if he believed he would return to the Wimbledon final in future, the 17-time Grand Slam champion said: "You could have asked me exactly that question in 2003. You don't know. "But I'm very happy to see that with feeling normal I can produce a performance like I did the last two weeks. "That clearly makes me believe that this was just a stepping stone to many more great things in the future." Federer admitted his main regret was not taking his handful of chances yesterday to complete his fight-back after saving a match point and forcing a final set from 5-2 down in the fourth. "I don't feel I necessarily played my absolute very best because I couldn't break for over three sets. For me that was disappointing," said Federer who fired 29 aces and 75 winners. "I couldn't figure out why I wasn't breaking Novak's serve or actually creating opportunities to put him under pressure. "It was only in the fourth set when I was down a break that I started to understand more how to return him, which was a surprise for me because I've played him that many times. "I thought the fifth set was even. I do believe I had my chance there when I had break point. "But credit to him. Unfortunately at the very end he got me. It was a tough finish, but it was extremely close." Awkward royal meeting Federer was captured by television cameras wiping away a tear during the post-match ceremony and he revealed he had an awkward meeting with Prince William and his wife Catherine immediately after leaving the Centre Court. The royal couple had clearly been backing Federer during the match and they were keen to console him, but the devastated Swiss was still coming to terms with the defeat when they met. "Yeah, I did see them afterwards. I wasn't in a great state," Federer said. "I was unbelievably sad at that moment just when I left the court, so it was a difficult moment for I think the three of us. "But they were very sweet to comfort me and wish me well, that they enjoyed the match and all these things. We met previously, so that helped I think." Given an hour or so to compose himself, Federer was more upbeat in his post-match press conference and he insisted the defeat won't pray on his mind for long. "I already have seven (Wimbledon titles). It's not like I need another one. But it would have been awfully nice to have it," he said. "I have good emotions even though it was a rough ending. "I'm very happy to see that I can do it week for week, match for match. It's all right there. — AFP |
| NYT Video: California’s extreme drought explained Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:44 PM PDT Duration: 03:24, Published 7 Jul 2014 The state of California is experiencing the worst drought in its history. Find out just how bad the situation is getting and what it means for you. — New York Times |
| US tightens security on electronics at overseas airports Posted: 06 Jul 2014 05:37 PM PDT
The new measure is part of the TSA's effort announced last week to boost security amid concerns that Yemen-based al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamist Nusra Front, al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria, are plotting to blow up an airliner, US officials said. As part of the increased scrutiny at certain airports, security agents may ask travellers to turn on their electronic devices at checkpoints and if they do not have power, the devices will not be allowed on planes, the TSA said. A US source familiar with the matter said laptop computers are among the devices security screeners may require passengers to turn on. US officials are concerned that a cellphone, tablet, laptop or other electronic device could be used as a bomb. US officials singled out smartphones including iPhones made by Apple Inc and Galaxy phones made by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for extra security checks on U.S.-bound direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The TSA also called for closer checks on travellers' shoes. — Reuters |
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