A UN-brokered ceasefire for Yemen's Hodeidah governorate will go into effect at midnight on Tuesday, a UN source told The National, as clashes between rebels and the government continued in the area.
The UN source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that the ceasefire deal was originally supposed to go into effect as soon as it was announced last Thursday but noted that implementation will take more time.
A Yemeni official also confirmed to The National that the ceasefire will go into effect on Tuesday night.
The delay in implementing the cessation of hostilities comes amid renewed clashes on the outskirts of Hodeidah city on Sunday-- the third round of fighting between warring parties since the ceasefire deal was first announced.
Houthi rebels on Sunday launched an attack on positions controlled by the pro-government Al Amalikah brigades in the Al Tahita district, south of Hodeidah, a member of the Al Amalikhah force told The National.
He said clashes lasted for more than three hours before pro-government fighters pushed rebels back.
Earlier on Saturday night, fighting erupted in the districts of Al Durayhimi, Al Heiss and Al Tahita, the deputy governor of Hodeidah, Walid Al Qudaimi said.
A commander with pro-government forces, Mohamed Al Houmaidi, told The National that a number of Houthi rebels were killed in clashes near the Al Hulaika market. He did not specify how many.
He also said that pro-government forces foiled an attempt by rebels to break a siege imposed by pro-government forces on the Al Durayhimi district, south of Hodeidah.
The district, widely regarded as one of the gateways to Hodeidah, was cleared of rebels in August.
He said that clashes first started on Friday night, only one day after the Hodeidah deal was announced.
A pro-government military source told AFP that at least 29 fighters, including 22 Houthi rebels, were killed on Saturday night in clashes and air strikes in Hodeidah province.
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A spokesman for pro-government forces in Hodeidah also posted a video on Twitter purporting to show Houthi rebels planting explosive devices on the outskirts of the 7 July neighbourhood in Hodeidah city on Saturday. The National could not independently verify the authenticity of the footage.
In comments to the Al Bayan newspaper, the deputy governor of Hodeidah also accused rebels of continuing to kidnap civilians suspected of co-operating with the government. He said that Houthis kidnapped a lawyer and two of his security guards in Hodeidah's 7 July neighbourhood, despite a prisoner exchange agreement brokered between the two sides in Sweden last week.
In comments to The National, Mr Al Qudaimi accused rebels of looting vehicles and goods from the port of Hodiedah and transferring them to the rebel-held cities of Sanaa and Sadaa.
The deputy governor said Houthis looted 1,500 cars and 4,000 containers of goods from the port in the last couple of days, before their anticipated withdrawal from Hodeidah.
"All the goods and the cars looted by the Houthis are owned by traders from different provinces, they were supposed to be handed over to them but all the vehicles and the goods were looted by the rebels before the UN takes control over the port," Al Qudaimi said.
He also accused rebels of stealing official documents from state-run institutions in Hodeidah, including rosters that list the names of public employees.
Rebels have also issued orders to their fighters to disguise themselves in the uniforms of government security forces, in an attempt to feign compliance with the terms of the ceasefire deal, Mr Al Qudaimi said.
The Hodeidah ceasefire deal was announced on Thursday at the end of a week of negotiations in Sweden, the first talks between the two sides since 2016.
The agreement called for an immediate cessation of hostilities across Hodediah governorate and called on all armed forces to withdraw from the port city and its key harbours as part of the deal.
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The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
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What is a robo-adviser?
Robo-advisers use an online sign-up process to gauge an investor’s risk tolerance by feeding information such as their age, income, saving goals and investment history into an algorithm, which then assigns them an investment portfolio, ranging from more conservative to higher risk ones.
These portfolios are made up of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to indices such as US and global equities, fixed-income products like bonds, though exposure to real estate, commodity ETFs or gold is also possible.
Investing in ETFs allows robo-advisers to offer fees far lower than traditional investments, such as actively managed mutual funds bought through a bank or broker. Investors can buy ETFs directly via a brokerage, but with robo-advisers they benefit from investment portfolios matched to their risk tolerance as well as being user friendly.
Many robo-advisers charge what are called wrap fees, meaning there are no additional fees such as subscription or withdrawal fees, success fees or fees for rebalancing.
Going grey? A stylist's advice
If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”
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DMZ facts
- The DMZ was created as a buffer after the 1950-53 Korean War.
- It runs 248 kilometers across the Korean Peninsula and is 4km wide.
- The zone is jointly overseen by the US-led United Nations Command and North Korea.
- It is littered with an estimated 2 million mines, tank traps, razor wire fences and guard posts.
- Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un met at a building in Panmunjom, where an armistice was signed to stop the Korean War.
- Panmunjom is 52km north of the Korean capital Seoul and 147km south of Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital.
- Former US president Bill Clinton visited Panmunjom in 1993, while Ronald Reagan visited the DMZ in 1983, George W. Bush in 2002 and Barack Obama visited a nearby military camp in 2012.
- Mr Trump planned to visit in November 2017, but heavy fog that prevented his helicopter from landing.
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What is graphene?
Graphene is extracted from graphite and is made up of pure carbon.
It is 200 times more resistant than steel and five times lighter than aluminum.
It conducts electricity better than any other material at room temperature.
It is thought that graphene could boost the useful life of batteries by 10 per cent.
Graphene can also detect cancer cells in the early stages of the disease.
The material was first discovered when Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were 'playing' with graphite at the University of Manchester in 2004.
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
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F1 drivers' standings
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 281
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 222
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 177
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 138
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 93
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 86
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 56
Top New Zealand cop on policing the virtual world
New Zealand police began closer scrutiny of social media and online communities after the attacks on two mosques in March, the country's top officer said.
The killing of 51 people in Christchurch and wounding of more than 40 others shocked the world. Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, was accused of the killings. His trial is ongoing and he denies the charges.
Mike Bush, commissioner of New Zealand Police, said officers looked closely at how they monitored social media in the wake of the tragedy to see if lessons could be learned.
“We decided that it was fit for purpose but we need to deepen it in terms of community relationships, extending them not only with the traditional community but the virtual one as well," he told The National.
"We want to get ahead of attacks like we suffered in New Zealand so we have to challenge ourselves to be better."
Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
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Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
