Thursday, 1 January 2015

Aberdeen 2-0 St Johnstone

David Goodwillie and Cammy Smith score as Aberdeen beat St Johnstone to move top of the Scottish Premiership.

Assad Makes Rare Visit To Syria Front Line

The Syrian leader is filmed sharing a meal of baked beans and boiled potatoes with his troops as gunfire echoes in the background.

2014 Deadliest Year In Syria's Civil War, 76,021 Reported Killed


A Free Syrian Army fighter sprays graffiti on a wall prior to the new year in Aleppo December 31, 2014. Jalal Al-Mamo/Reuters



Al Jazeera: Syria's war 'killed 76,021' in 2014 .



WNU Editor: This has been the deadliest year in Syria's civil war .... and the prediction is that 2015 will be even more bloodier.



More News On The Death Toll In Syria's Civil War



Syria's war killed 76,021 in 2014 - monitor -- Reuters

Over 76,000 killed in Syria war in 2014, deadliest year yet: monitor -- AFP

Syrian Conflict Death Toll: 76,021 People Killed In 2014, Report Says -- IBTimes

2014 deadliest year so far in Syrian conflict: monitor -- Deutsche Welle

Monitor: over 76,000 killed in Syria in 2014 -- Al Arabiya

Over 76,000 Killed in Syrian War in 2014: NGO -- Sputnik

Group says 76,021 died in Syrian conflict last year -- RTE

U.S. concerned over detention of Bahraini opposition leader

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has expressed deep concern over the detention of Bahraini opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman, warning that the arrest could lead to more tensions in the island kingdom.


Syria war 'killed 76,000' in 2014

The number of deaths in Syria's conflict hit a record level in 2014 - more than 76,000 - activists say, as figures also reveal a deadly year in Iraq.

Tram delays New Year fireworks

Manchester's New Year fireworks are delayed for several minutes - after a tram pulled into a safety area on the stroke of midnight.

Fan confronts Wenger on touchline

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confronted by a supporter in the dugout during the Gunners 2-0 defeat by Southampton.

Syrian Presidency Releases Video Showing Assad (In A Rare Public Appearance) Visiting Soldiers





Voice of America: Syria's Assad Visits Troops on Front Line Near Damascus



WNU Editor: This conflict is now entering the fourth year and everyone is getting tired of the never-ending war .... he had to show up .... morale is bad enough .... failing to show his face would not be helping the situation.



More News On Syrian President Assad Visiting Soldiers On The "Front Lines Near Damascus"



Syria's Assad visits embattled Damascus district: presidency -- Reuters

Syrian President Bashar Assad makes rare appearance, visits front lines in Damascus -- AP

Assad eats hummus with troops: No one is celebrating the new year, we are in war -- Jerusalem Post

Syrian President visits soldiers in Damascus in rare public appearance -- Euronews

Syria's Assad said to have visited embattled Damascus district -- Jerusalem Post

Assad shares dinner and hugs with his soldiers on New Year's Eve -- Al Bawaba

Smile of a dictator: Syrian president Assad attacks rebels as 'rats' during New Year stunt visiting troops on frontline as death toll from war hits 200,000 -- Daily Mail



Update: The opposition are not impress .... Syria opposition group: Assad must go for any peace plan to work (Haaretz).

Tycoon Elon Musk Divorces British Wife Again

A joint statement said the couple's latest split was amicable and the billionaire would give the actress a $16m settlement.

'Tens Of Thousands' Historical Child Abuse Cases

A Labour MP says there will be too many cases for the state to cope with, and is calling for a national institute to help victims.