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The ride-hailing firm argued it was an information society service - helping people to make contact with each other electronically - and not a cab firm. The case arose after Uber was told to obey local taxi rules in Barcelona. Uber said the verdict would make little difference to the way it operated in Europe, but experts say the case could have implications for the gig economy. An Uber spokesperson said: "This ruling will not change things in most EU countries where we already operate under transportation law. "However, millions of Europeans are still prevented from using apps like ours. As our new CEO has said, it is appropriate to regulate services such as Uber and so we will continue the dialogue with cities across Europe. This is the approach we'll take to ensure everyone can get a reliable ride at the tap of a button."

Meghan Markle’s future sister-in-law, Darlene Blount, has been arrested for an alleged assault,  Us Weekly  can confirm. Blount, who is engaged to Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., was charged with fourth-degree assault on New Year’s Day for an altercation with her fiancé in Oregon. Thomas Markle Jr. previously made headlines when he spoke with The Daily Mail in December about his sister’s future royal wedding, telling them, “I don’t know if [Meghan] gets to invite who she wants. But she’ll reach out if she wants me there. She’ll call me. She knows where to find me. But that’s up to her, there’s no pressure. I wouldn’t mind seeing my little sister have the biggest wedding in the world. That would be incredible.”

The incident occurred when Omani fans rushed to greet their team after their win in the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup final. "The barrier went down due to pressure caused by waves of moving fans," state news agency Kuna reported. Oman beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Jaber al-Ahmad stadium. About 40 people sustained "minor injuries" in Friday's incident, with some fans taken to hospital after being hurt while rushing to celebrate with players following their championship victory, the Kuwait FA wrote on Twitter. Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah visited injured fans in hospital, with images of his visit posted on social media by the Kuwait FA

The State Bank of Pakistan made a  announcement a few days ago. A notice by the bank informed the public that the bank had carried out comprehensive policy related measures to ensure that both private and public sector enterprises could use the Chinese yuan for bilateral trade and investment activities.

Parts of the US are expecting what could be the coldest night in the country's history, with temperatures expected to feel as cold as -35C. The east coast is in the grip of an Arctic blast with a storm that brought more than a foot of snow, hurricane-force winds and coastal floods. In Boston, cars were frozen into the ground after floodwater turned to ice, while conditions were so bad in some places that diggers were needed to rescue people. Sky's US Correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter said "much worse" was forecast for the weekend, including "record-breaking temperatures and strong winds".

Donald Trump calls bombshell author Michael Wolff a 'total loser' in Fire and Fury book row Late on Friday night in the US, Mr Trump said on Twitter: “Michael Wolff is a total loser who made up stories in order to sell this really boring and untruthful book. “He used Sloppy Steve Bannon, who cried when he got fired and begged for his job. Now Sloppy Steve has been dumped like a dog by almost everyone. Too bad!” Among the book’s claims is the suggestion Mr Trump trusts women more than men, his confusion over the Klu Klux Klan’s beliefs and his preference of eating McDonald’s amid fears of being poisoned. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson jumped to the US leader’s defence over Mr Wolff’s allegation that White House staff believed Mr Trump’s “mental powers were slipping”.

UK weather: Britain to be gripped by freezing air as temperatures set to drop as low as minus 19C Britain is set to face severe wind chill as temperatures could drop as low as minus 17C when bitter air from Scandinavia grips the country. Temperatures over the weekend are forecast to plunge up to 5C below average in parts, with overnight values to drop to -4C in the North West and -2C in England and Wales on Saturday. Meanwhile, thermometers could plummet to -13C in the Highlands of Scotland. It will also be a frosty start on Monday morning for the early school run with temperatures hovering around or below 0C widely. But it will feel much colder than this in the brisk north-easterly wind with wind chill values nose-diving as low as -17C in parts of Scotland-

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Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages ‘new bloodshed’ Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging “new bloodshed” in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide the ex-Soviet nation with lethal weapons, while Kiev expressed the hope arms supplies could help contain Russia. The stern Moscow warning came after a new ceasefire deal between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels went into effect from midnight Saturday ahead of the New Year and Orthodox Christmas holidays.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that suspension of U.S. assistance will undermine bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Director General Inter Services Public Relations said suspension of U.S. assistance will not deter the Pakistan's counterterrorism resolve. He said Pakistan never fought for money but for peace. The military spokesman said, “Suspension of security assistance will not affect Pakistan’s resolve to fight terrorism; however, it for sure will have an impact on Pakistan-U.S. security cooperation and efforts towards regional peace.”

Between November 23 and December 25, the rail-mounted environment shelter was moved from its position flush against the vertical engine test stand to the center of the concrete apron. Tire tracks are visible on the concrete apron and in front of the vehicle garage on both dates. While there appears to be no activity at the stand’s fuel/oxidizer bunkers, this absence of activity has not been a reliable indicator for rocket engine test preparations in the past. The exact reason for the recent movement of the environment shelter and the presence of tire tracks is unclear. As noted in previous reports, the shelter has been moved to its current position on the concrete apron either to permit the receipt and preparation of rocket engines prior to testing or to unload them after a test. Both color and near-infrared imagery, however, show no indications that an engine test has taken place since November 23, suggesting that if the current activity is test related, it is likely preparations for ...

“We are not alone,” Mr. Asif (Pakistan ​Foreign Minister ) said. ISLAMABAD—The U.S. failed to behave as an ally and turned Islamabad into a “whipping boy” for its own shortcomings in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s foreign minister said, after the Trump administration suspended security-related aid to the country. “We do not have any alliance” with the U.S., Khawaja Muhammad Asif said in an interview Friday. “This is not how allies behave.” Washington said Thursday that security assistance to Islamabad was on hold until the Pakistani government took “decisive action” against terror groups on its territory, including the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network. The announcement followed a tweet from President Donald Trump earlier this week alleging that Pakistan gives “safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan.” Islamabad denied his claim and has long decried similar allegations. Mr. Asif said Pakistan’s recent counter-terr...

The Pakistan Navy has reportedly carried out a live weapon firing of its indigenously built Harbah naval cruise missile in the North Arabian Sea. The naval cruise missile is a surface-to-surface weapon that possesses land attack capabilities. It is said to have been launched from the Navy’s recently commissioned fast-attack craft, PNS Himmat.

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inaugurated its newly built main operating base (MOB), PAF Bholari. In his inauguration speech, the PAF’s Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman stated that the new base would enable the PAF to support the Pakistan Army “more efficiently.” The CAS added that PAF Bholari will also “augment and supplement” the Pakistan Navy’s operations. Located in Thatta District in Sindh, northeast of Karachi, construction of PAF Bholari began in December 2015. At that time, the current CAS of the PAF had implied that PAF Bholari’s focus would be on the “conventional threat” – i.e. the PAF’s traditional focus on India.

Canada added 79,000 jobs last month, blowing past expectations and pushing the jobless rate to its lowest level since 1976. The jobless rate was pushed down two-tenths of a percentage point to 5.7 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. That's the lowest on record since comparable data became available 42 years ago. Economists polled by Bloomberg were expecting a flat showing, with about 2,000 jobs added. Every province added jobs during the month, but more than half of the new jobs came in Alberta and Quebec, with each adding more than 26,000 jobs. "Quebec was probably the most compelling story throughout the year, with job growth running strong and the unemployment rate plunging to a record low [of 4.9 per cent]," Bank of Montreal economist Robert Kavcic noted in a report to clients. The loonie jumped on Friday's news, gaining almost three-quarters of a cent to change hands at 80.74 cents US shortly after the numbers came out at 8:30 a.m. eastern tim...

6 Disadvantages and Risks of Coffee Drinking   Bad coffee can be toxic. Bad quality coffee can have a lot of impurities in it, which can cause sickness, headache or a general bad feeling. This can happen if your coffee is made from beans that have been over ripped or otherwise ruined. Even one ruined bean can make your cup toxic. If you invest and buy high quality, speciality coffee you don’t have to worry about this. Coffee can kill you. Yes, if you drink 80-100 cups (23 litres) in a short session. This dose is lethal and will amount in 10-13 grams of caffeine within your body. Before you reach this point, however, you'll be vomiting most of it out since 23 litres of any liquid is a lot. Even drinking 23 litres of water can kill you. Coffee can cause insomnia and restlessness. Again, it's the caffeine working here. Your recommended maximum amount of caffeine is 400 milligrams, roughly the amount that you’ll get from 4 cups of coffee. If you’re caffeine-sensitive, be ...

Dozens of flights heading eastward are being cancelled well into the afternoon at Montreal Trudeau airport. As of Thursday morning, more than 40 departures bound for New York, Halifax, Moncton, Boston, Philadelphia and others had been cancelled. Airlines are, however, warning people flying east to check their flights. Environment Canada has issued snowfall, winter storm , and storm surge warnings for much of southern and eastern Quebec.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif today alleged that US President Donald Trump's recent remarks against his country showed that he was "talking in the language of India". Briefing the Parliamentary Committee on National Security about tension between Pakistan and the US following Trump's remarks, Asif said the US is making Islamabad a scapegoat for its failure in Afghanistan. Trump had accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but "lies and deceit" in return for $33 billion aid.

According to the Indian sources the MIG 29 of IAF crashes in Goa. The aircraft was on routine training mission when plane goes off from runway. The pilot of the plane successfully ejects and survive.