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http://ift.tt/2qEsky0 The world's first operational police robot stands to attention near the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai on May 31, 2017, as a military cannon is prepared to be fired at sunset marking the end of the fasting day for Muslims observing Ramadan. After bringing in Lamborghinis and Ferraris to patrol roads, Dubai police have enrolled a robotic officer, the first in a unit that aims to make up a quarter of the force by 2030. / AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE After bringing in Lamborghinis and Ferraris to patrol roads, Dubai police have enrolled a robotic officer, the first in a unit that aims to make up a quarter of the force by 2030. The robotic cop stood to attention Wednesday night at the foot of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, as tourists and passersby snapped selfie souvenir photos by its side. Wearing a police cap and moving on wheels, the robot features a computer touch-screen on its chest that can be used to report a crime or inquire about speeding ...

http://ift.tt/2qrzNAE A red carpet has been set in the courtyard of the Versailles Palace on May 29, 2017 near Paris, ahead of the arrival of Russia's president for a meeting with his French counterpart. French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in their first meeting since he came to office with differences on Ukraine and Syria clearly visible. / AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN France’s new President Emmanuel Macron was to host Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday in the latest test of his diplomatic mettle after vowing firm stands on Ukraine and Syria. “It is essential to talk to Russia because there are many international issues that will not be resolved without a tough exchange with the Russians,” Macron said at the G7 summit in Sicily which wound up on Saturday. The 39-year-old centrist leader’s meeting with Putin, 64, caps a whirlwind of diplomacy including the G7 talks as well as last week’s NATO summit in Brussels. He told...

http://ift.tt/2pfrWSd The Director-General, NOA, Garba Abari made this known in statement signed by Mr Paul Odenyi, Head Press Unit, in Abuja on Saturday. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, to reflect on the lessons of Ramadan and to pray for the peace, unity and development of the country. The Director-General, NOA, Garba Abari made this known in statement signed by Mr Paul Odenyi, Head Press Unit, in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, Ramadan is a period of sober reflection, self-sacrifice and forgiveness to strengthen our relationship with our Creator. Abari said that all citizens should continue to pray for progress and unity among Nigerians in the interest of national development. He urged the Ummah to always imbibe the virtues of good neighbourliness and charity which Ramadan stands for as reflected in the holy book and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. “Ramadan season is a period for self-sacrifice and stre...

http://ift.tt/2rFTSCO An army bomb disposal unit is parked nearby during a security operation at Springfield Street in Wigan, Greater Manchester on May 25, 2017. The terror attack in Manchester has thrown a spotlight on hardline Islamist exiles among opponents of former Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi who live in the northwestern English city, experts said. JON SUPER / AFP A total of 10 people are in detention in Britain and Libya over Monday’s suicide bombing on a pop concert in the northwestern English city of Manchester by a British-born man of Libyan origin. A teenage boy and a woman arrested by British police this week have since been released without charge, leaving eight in custody on UK soil who were arrested “on suspicion of offences contrary to the terrorism act”. In Libya, killer Salman Abedi’s father and brother are in detention. Abedi reportedly returned from Libya only a few days before the attack which killed 22 people, including several children, but police a...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ilorin – A clergy, Pastor Benjamin Adesanya of Word of Life Church, Amilegbe, Ilorin, has advised the youths to plan and be well focused in life, so as not to waste their youthful years. Adesanya gave this advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview. “Do not be wasteful or careless, do not refuse correction or be shallow minded, do not be easily carried away by anything, obey and support good leadership. “Shun acts of violence and make best use of opportunity that comes your way as you are the future of the country. “Do not be a destructive or a passive youth, be innovative, have a positive attitude and influence on the society, do not just watch things happen, make things happen,” the cleric added. He tasked youths to be productive, resourceful, result oriented and always be available for charitable works in their community. Adesanya also admonished the youths to place value on themselves and assumed purposeful responsibility. The cleric added that the yout...