Monthly Archives: September 2015

Migrant crisis: Hundreds arrive at Austria station

Hundreds of migrants have arrived by rail in the Austrian capital Vienna after being held for several hours at the Hungarian border. Many of them immediately boarded trains bound for Germany. Austria has also introduced extra checks on road vehicles entering from Hungary after 71 dead people were found in a lorry on Thursday. The number of migrants entering Europe ...

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Palmyra’s Temple of Bel destroyed, says UN

A satellite image confirms that the main temple in the ancient city of Palmyra in northern Syria has been destroyed, the United Nations says. There had been earlier reports of an explosion at the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, which is held by militants from the Islamic State (IS) group. Syria’s antiquities chief had earlier said the basic structure of ...

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Brian McFadden reveals there could be a Westlife reunion

BRIAN McFadden has revealed that a Westlife reunion isn’t completely off the cards. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, the singer spoke about his days spent performing alongside Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan. He said: “The last time all five of us were in the same room was in 2010 when we went out for ...

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De Gea transfer to Real scuppered

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea’s proposed transfer to Real Madrid appeared to be scuppered on Monday night as the move was not listed in the transfers registered by the Spanish Professional League. Madrid seemed set to conclude the long-running transfer saga with a deal that would see the Spanish giants pay up to 30 million euros ($33.5 million, £21.8 ...

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United hamstrung by transfer chaos

With less than 24 hours until the transfer window slams shut, Manchester United once again find themselves playing the unwanted role of the panicked Christmas shopper who realises he’s left it too late to buy the presents he wanted. Despite splashing out £150 million ($230 million) on new signings during his first season in charge and then spending nearly £80 ...

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UPND tips fellow opposition parties

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has tipped other opposition political parties to open their eyes and start preparing for 2016 general election. UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo has told QFM News that the ruling party has already started campaigns for the 2016 elections, the reason why his party has also started campaigning. Mr. Lifwekelo states that the ...

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Lungu urged to give clear constitution roadmap

Republican President Edgar Lungu has been called upon to give a clear roadmap on the constitution making process as he opens Parliament on September 18. Some stakeholders talked to by QFM News feel this is a golden opportunity for President Lungu to tell the nation how the country will come up with a new constitution either before or after the ...

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ECZ prepares to hold 2016 polls alongside constitutional referendum

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has started preparations to hold the 2016 General Election alongside the constitutional referendum. And the commission says preparations for the voter registration exercise have reached an advanced staged. ECZ Public Relations Manager Chris Akufuna has explained to QFM News in an interview that the commission has to prepare accordingly for the holding of the ...

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APC cautions LAZ, Grand Coalition

The opposition All People’ Congress (APC) has advised against maneuvers to block the adoption of the new constitution through Parliament. The APC has cautioned the Grand Coalition on the Campaign for the People Driven Constitution and the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), who intent to go Court against government’s decision to adopt through Parliament the new constitution, to be wary ...

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