New Delhi: Two Indian engineers abducted in South Sudan by rebels earlier this month have been released, following intervention by the Indian government. News of the release was tweeted on Thursday night by Ajay Raja, Production Operator at Dar Petroleum Operating Company, South Sudan, who thanked External Affairs Minister for the release of the two Indians. "Thank you @SushmaSwaraj mam for your efforts to release the two Indians Midhun and Edward in South Sudan. My friends are back. Thank you," he tweeted. On March 9, Raja had appealed to Sushma Swaraj for her intervention following the abduction. "Our 2 Indians kidnapped by criminals @SouthSudan while in field work since March 8, 17. @K6270096Midhun @J1100553Edward @SushmaSwaraj. Help mam." The two men, Midhun Ganesh, 25, and A. Edward, 40, were abducted by the Sudan People's Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) on March 8 when they were on field work. They are employed in the Operations and Maintenance Department of Dar … [Read more...] about Two Indians kidnapped in South Sudan released
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South East Melbourne Phoenix just comes up short as experience shines through for Perth Wildcats
Keen to avoid a repeat of the 31-point demolition job they suffered at the hands of Perth Wildcats last month, South East Melbourne Phoenix looked the better team for three quarters, but this was one of those games where championship experience won out. Stream over 50 sports Live & On-Demand with KAYO SPORTS on your TV, computer, mobile or tablet. Just $25/month, no lock-in contract. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > Looking anything but fresh after leaving it all out on the floor in a stunning demolition job of the ladder-leading Sydney Kings on Friday night, the Wildcats had to scrap to stay in touch. Even superstar guard Bryce Cotton uncharacteristically missed a pair of free throws in the first quarter, gifting free cheeseburgers to the delighted Melbourne Arena crowd. But that’s what they do, and have done, for many years under coach Trevor Gleeson. And then, of course, they have Cotton. The lightning fast import caught fire after halftime, … [Read more...] about South East Melbourne Phoenix just comes up short as experience shines through for Perth Wildcats
Car crashes in three days leave 12 dead in New Zealand
Video PlayerClose WELLINGTON, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- A total of 12 people have died in car crashes across New Zealand since Friday, according to the New Zealand Police. On Sunday, three incidents took three lives. A person died on Wainui Rd near Whakatane, Bay of Plenty at 5:15 a.m. local time Sunday after their vehicle rolled. A motorcyclist died on Broadlands Rd, Reporoa, near Rotorua, after a crash at 1:30 p.m. also on Sunday. A child was killed after being hit by a car just before 3 p.m. in a driveway on Hams Rd, in rural Waikato. On Saturday, Two people died in a car after it was struck by a train at the intersection of Piako Rd and State Highway 26 at 4:10 a.m. local time. A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in South Auckland also on Saturday. The crash happened at 12:30 a.m. local time. A family of five was on holiday in New Zealand when their vehicle collided with a truck on State Highway 1 between Station and Kiwa roads at Hapuku, in South Island at about 3:15 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Car crashes in three days leave 12 dead in New Zealand
Victorian man accused of sexually abusing a girl multiple times in a Sydney hotel room
Detectives nabbed the 22-year-old Victorian man about 10pm yesterday at a hotel in Chatswood on the city’s lower north shore. He was taken to the local police station and charged with 11 counts of intentionally sexually touching a child, five counts of having sexual intercourse with a child and two counts of intentionally doing a sexual act with a child. “Police will allege that on five separate occasions the man arranged via social media to meet the girl at a hotel in Chatswood and engage in sexual activities with her,” NSW Police said in a statement today. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation at the weekend. Picture: iStockSource:istock In NSW, those found guilty of sexual touching offences involving children face up to 10 years behind bars. Having “sexual intercourse” with a child carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ jail if the victim is aged 14 to 16, which jumps to 16 … [Read more...] about Victorian man accused of sexually abusing a girl multiple times in a Sydney hotel room
NRL grand final ‘six again’ call to form part of end-of-year review, ARL Commission chair Peter Beattie says
Email Updated October 07, 2019 15:00:30 Video: NRL exec says right call was made in grand final (ABC News) Related Story: Last-gasp NRL grand final try sees Roosters go back to back, as it happened Related Story: Roosters sneak past Raiders to win successive premierships in controversial fashion Related Story: NRL stands by controversial six-again and sin-bin calls in grand final Related Story: 'Six again': Two words this NRL grand final will forever be remembered for Map: Sydney 2000 The NRL will hold an end-of-season review including the controversial "six again" decision that was the biggest talking point from the Sydney Roosters' grand final win over Canberra Raiders on Sunday. Key points:The Canberra Raiders and their fans were left angry and frustrated with a big call that went against them in the NRL grand finalShortly after referee Ben Cummins reversed a decision to give Canberra six more tackles in attack, the Sydney Roosters scored the winning try at the … [Read more...] about NRL grand final ‘six again’ call to form part of end-of-year review, ARL Commission chair Peter Beattie says