Daily Archives: May 11, 2017

Trump-Russia investigation: Michael Flynn ordered to hand over papers

A US Senate panel investigating Russian interference in last year’s election has issued a rare formal demand for documents from President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser. Michael Flynn has failed to voluntarily co-operate with the investigation, the Senate Intelligence Committee says. He was forced to resign in February after failing to disclose the content of his talks with Russian ...

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Liverpool not selling Coutinho

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has quashed speculation linking midfielder Philippe Coutinho with a move to Barcelona in the summer, highlighting the fact the player had put pen to paper on a contract extension until 2020 in January. “When did he sign his new contract?” Klopp told British media. “There are absolutely no plans (to sell). “What our owners say is ...

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CSPR calls on govt to look at plight of retirees

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called on government to strengthen policies aimed at ensuring that retirees in the country are paid on time. CSRP Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says it is worrying that retirees continue struggling to get their hard earned money without being paid on time. Mr. Nshindano laments that some of the retirees even end ...

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JAWUZ accuse govt of dodging negotiations

Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) President Peter Mwale has accused government of dragging on the conclusion of negotiations for increased salaries and improved conditions of service for workers. Mr. Mwale tells Q News that it will be prudent for government to conclude negotiations for improved conditions of service as soon as possible in view of the hike ...

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Real through to Champs League final

Real Madrid inflicted a fourth Champions League elimination on Atletico Madrid in as many years on Wednesday, losing their semifinal second leg 2-1 but progressing to the final 4-2 on aggregate. Atletico had threatened an incredible comeback, Saul Niguez’s powerful header and Antoine Griezmann’s penalty inside 16 minutes cutting Real’s aggregate lead to a solitary goal. The hosts fed off ...

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Govt advised to set up Referendum Preparations Committee

Constitutional Making Expert Simon Kabanda has appealed to government to constitute a Referendum Preparations Committee tasked to prepare Zambians for participation in the National Referendum which he says should be held alongside the 2021 General Election. Mr. Kabanda says the Republican Constitution will only be complete with a complete Bill of Rights when the nation holds a National Referendum to ...

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