PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2017
GENERAL SITUATION: A COLD FRONT CURRENTLY ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THIS MORNING THEN QUICKLY MOVES INTO THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS BY TONIGHT.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR MODERATE RIP CURRENT ALONG NORTH AND EAST COAST BEACHES.
NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY TO OCCASIONALLY OVERCAST AND WINDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY THROUGH TONIGHT
ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS BEHIND THE FRONT AND SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS AHEAD OF THE FRONT OVER OPEN WATERS.
SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET BEHIND THE FRONT AND 4 TO 6 FEET AHEAD OF THE FRONT
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AND HOT WITH THE CHANCE OF AN ISOLATED SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM TURNING PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AT TONIGHT
ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT SHOULD BE ALERT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER SEAS IN OR NEAR HEAVY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS.
WINDS: SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS OVER OPEN WATERS.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET OVER THE OCEAN.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE: 88 °F 31 °C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE: 75 °F 24 °C
SUNRISE: 7:13AM SUNSET: 6:34PM
MOONRISE: 12:05PM MOONSET: 11:09 PM
LOW TIDE: 5:50AM & 6:44PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:12PM & 12:36AM THU
EXTENDED FORECAST: (FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS) THE COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH TO THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN AND STALL BY FRIDAY
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY
WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WINDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS MAINLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY TURNING FAIR AND A BIT COOL AT NIGHT
WINDS: NORTHWEST TO NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS, 15 TO 25 KNOTS IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS, SOUTHWEST TO WEST 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS, 5 TO 8 FEET IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS AND 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY
WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WINDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS MAINLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY TURNING FAIR AND A BIT COOL AT NIGHT
WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS, 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS AND EASTERLY 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS AND 4 TO 6 FEET IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: A BROAD AREA OF LOW PRESSURE CENTERED NEAR THE EAST COAST OF NICARAGUA IS PRODUCING DISORGANIZED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LAND IS LIKELY TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM FOR THE NEXT DAY OR TWO. THIS SYSTEM HAS A LOW CHANCE OF 10 PERCENT FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION THROUGH 48 HOURS AND A MEDIUM CHANCE OF 50 PERCENT THROUGH 5 DAYS.
Rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino, dead at 89
Fats Domino, whose piano-driven R&B hits more than 60 years ago helped define rock and roll, has died in New Orleans. He was 89.
Domino died Wednesday morning, surrounded by family and friends, according to his daughter.
Born Antoine Domino, Jr. in New Orleans, he was nicknamed "Fats" early on in part due to his portly stature. He began playing professionally while still in his teens, and recorded his first record, "The Fat Man," in 1949. Four years later, it had sold a million copies, believed to be the first early rock and roll record to achieve that milestone.
But Domino is best known for his string of classic hits that began in 1955 with "Ain't That a Shame," which combined blues, R&B and classic boogie woogie into Domino's signature style. "Ain't That a Shame" reached the pop chart top-ten, though a more mainstream cover by white singer Pat Boone reached #1.
Domino's most enduring hit came in 1956 with a cover of the 1940s pop song "Blueberry Hill" -- it sold over five million copies worldwide. Hits like 1957's "I'm Walkin'," "I Want to Walk You Home" in 1959, and 1960's "Walking to New Orleans" followed.
In all, Domino recorded dozens of albums and released dozens more singles. His signature sound influences countless other artists, including Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Domino largely retired from traveling in the 1980s, remaining in New Orleans and declining to leave even when he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, and received the National Medal of the Arts from President Bill Clinton in 1998.
Domino lost nearly all of his possessions when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, including his gold records, though the RIAA replaced them.
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The 2017 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show starts on October 25.
The 2017 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show begins tomorrow and will be home to the best automobiles from across the globe. However, the Tokyo Motor Show is also the mainstay for local Japanese automakers to showcase all-new production cars for the local and global markets, to superior concepts that preview what the future of motoring will look like. The press days for the Tokyo Motor Show starts tomorrow, which is when manufacturers will be break cover on all the major concepts and launches. While we've already seen a few concepts in images and the teaser to the others, we eagerly await to have a look at them in flesh. As the 45th Tokyo Motor Show starts tomorrow, here's what to expect from manufacturers at the annual event.
(Honda Sports EV Concept teaser)
Honda teased the Sports EV Concept and the model will be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Honda's teaser sketch gave a glimpse of the model, including a sporty coupe-like roofline and squared taillights. The two-door concept is expected to get an all-electric powertrain that will be paired to the automaker's Artificial Intelligence technology. In addition, the Japanese auto giant will also showcase a host of new and upgraded models in the production ready version. The fifth generation Honda CR-V will now feature two motor hybrid technology, while the Urban EV Concept that won a lot of love at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year will also be in attendance. The Honda NeuV mini electric concept car from CES Expo this year, will also be in attendance. Also making an appearance will be Honda's self-balancing motorcycle concept at Tokyo.
(Toyota GR HV Sports Concept)
Toyota has quite an illustrious line-up planned for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Headlining the Toyota pavilion though will be the GR HV Sports Concept that takes inspiration from the TS050 Hybrid racing car from Toyota Gazoo, which races in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in a way previews the successor the very popular Toyota GT-86. The concept, despite oddball retro looks has us curious with a hybrid motor and a Targa roof. Also previewed is the Toyota TJ Cruiser van/SUV crossover concept that gets squared proportions, albeit with knobby tyres and a bold front grille.
In addition, Toyota will be revealing the new Crown Concept Saloon that has been developed at the Nurburgring circuit. There will also be the new generation Toyota Century limousine that competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8, but keeps the retro Japanese looks intact on the outside. The cabin, on the other hand, is full of all the creature comforts you would expect.
toyota i ride concept
(Toyota i-ride Concept)
In contrast, Toyota will also showcase the very little Concept i-Ride in Tokyo that has been described as a vehicle designed for the urban environment, specifically for the shrinking cities. The two seater runs on electric power and has a range of 100-150 km on a single charge. Lastly, also watch out for hydrogen fuel powered Fine-Comfort concept that previews the company's fuel cell technology, while the JPN Taxi will make its public debut at the show even though sales for the model have already begun in Japan.
(Lexus LS 500h at this year's New York Auto Show)
The Lexus brand made its entry in India earlier this year and we certainly have our hopes up from Toyota's luxury arm. The automaker will exhibit the new LS luxury saloon in Tokyo, ahead of its production debut in 2018. The interesting model that is speculated to be showcased is the seven-seater version of the RX SUV. The SUV is currently available as the RX 350 and RX 450h, the latter is sold in India. If true, the new longer three-row versions will competing with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Range Rover models.
However, Lexus is rumoured to have an all-new concept that will break cover at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Details on this concept are under wraps, so it will be a major surprise that we look forward to.
(Suzuki e-Survivor Concept)
Much like Toyota, Suzuki too will have an elaborate setup of concepts on display at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. However, the Suzuki e-Survivor concept will be headlining the event as an all-electric off-roader. The concept boasts of a rugged minimal bodywork coupled with an electric powertrain and permanent four-wheel drive. The e-Survivor will also come with a retractable roof similar to the X-90 mini SUV. In addition, there will also be the XBEE compact crossover wagon making its public debut while also expect to see the Suzuki Swift Sport making an appearance.
The new generation Suzuki Jimny will finally break cover in Tokyo this week showcasing its boxy new design and and rugged appeal. The Jimny is expected to get a host of improvements over its predecessor and will be catching a lot of attention at the show. In addition, Suzuki will also reveal the SV650X concept, which is based on the SV650 middleweight offering. The concept previews the production model that gets retro styling with modern mechanicals.
(Nissan Leaf Nismo Concept)
Nissan has some very interesting models set to make an appearance in Tokyo this week, with a lot of models inclined for the performance lover. The seventh generation Nissan Z car is expected to make its debut this year and will be succeeding the 370Z in the company's line-up. While the model is yet to make an appearance, it is suggested that the new Z shares its underpinnings with the Infiniti Q60, while powrer will come from a twin-turbo V6. A hybrid version with over 500 bhp is also rumoured to be in the works.
Nissan will also reveal the Nismo performance version of the new generation Leaf in Tokyo. The standard model debuted earlier in the year and will get improved performance output will retaining a range of 378 km from the base Leaf model. There are also rumours of Nissan revealing an all-new SUV at this year's Tokyo Motor Show that is said to be an all-electric offering. However, we will have to wait till the show for all the details
Mazda
(Mazda Product Concept will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show)
Mazda has two concepts that we look forward to see in flesh in Tokyo. The company will showcase the next stage of the RX-Vision concept in the form of the Design Vision Concept car, which is a four-door coupe and continues the brand's Kodo design language. The other car will be the Mazda product concept with new Sky-Activ compression ignition technology, and is said to preview the new Mazda3 hatchback.
(Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept)
Mitsubishi is looking to make a holistic comeback in the auto world and will be revealing the new e-Evolution concept, which is said to be an electric SUV. The company will be bringing the iconic Evolution badge with the new offering, which was synonymous with its rally and road cars. Mitsubishi will also unveil the Emirai 4 concept which showcases the brand's autonomous technology and has an augmented reality display, HUD unit, interior camera and much more. We will be looking forward to learning about these concepts at the show.
Yamaha
yamaha sports ride concept
(Yamaha Sports Ride Concept)
Japanese motorcycle maker will be showcasing 19 products at this year's Tokyo Motor Show with two stunning new concepts. The manufacturer will be revealing the Sports Ride concept, which is a small capacity sports car of sorts. The new concept comes as a spiritual successor to the Sports Ride concept that was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Yamaha will also be revealing a radical Motoroid concept with Artificial Intelligence at the show. The electric motorcycle has the ability to interact with the rider and recognise him/her as well.
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Twitter promises more ad transparency
Twitter has pledged to make advertising more transparent as it attempts to fend off proposed new regulations.
It said it would be clearer about who funded ads and to what end, especially those pushing a political agenda.
The company, like several tech firms, is keen to show it can self-regulate after it was found that Russian-backed groups were exploiting its ad platform.
Several key senators, from both sides of the US political divide, have backed measures clamping down on online ads.
The Honest Ads Act would regulate ad sales on social networks, search engines, websites or apps that have more than 50 million US visitors each month for the majority of months in a year.
The rules would bring it closer in line with restrictions and disclosures required when placing political messages on TV or radio stations.
Twitter hopes its own measures, announced on Tuesday, will be at least partly enough to convince senators it is capable of tackling the problem itself.
Senator Mark Warner described the changes as “a good first step”, adding: “Online political ads need more transparency and disclosure.”
Twitter’s new measures include:
An Advertising Transparency Center that will allow users to view what advertising campaigns are currently active on the site
A special label for ads funded by political campaigns, including details on who the ad was targeted at
Unspecified penalties for marketing firms that push political ads without being transparent about their origin
More shared information about how long an ad campaign has been running
Twitter, Facebook and Google face a Senate hearing next week in which they will be expected to describe and explain the extent in which Kremlin-backed accounts abused the sites’ advertising platforms.
At a hearing held last month, Twitter was criticised for not doing enough research into the matter. Senator Warner, who sits on the committee investigating Russian interference in last year’s presidential election, said Twitter’s appearance was “deeply disappointing”, and consistently mainly of information already divulged by Facebook.
That information included details about more than 400 Facebook profiles that the company found were likely being run by so-called “trolling farms” in Russia.
These farms would employ people to trawl the internet to post inflammatory comments - often focusing on a particular issue, like race or immigration, rather than a specific candidate.
Analysis of the activity has suggested the efforts were targeted at US swing states, i.e. areas where the election race is tight.
Google has said it discovered a small amount of ad buy - $4,700 - linked to Russian government groups. However, that does not include advertising and accounts on YouTube, something Google is still investigating, it said.
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PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT
GENERAL SITUATION: A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE BAHAMAS GRADUALLY WEAKENS AND SHIFTS EASTWARD AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE ALERT FOR THE POTENTIAL OF WATERSPOUTS.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY AND WARM WITH THE CHANCE OF A FEW STRAY SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS...TURNING PARTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS.
ADVISORY: EXPECT GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER SEAS IN OR NEAR HEAVY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS
WINDS: SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS OVER OPEN WATERS IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS...& EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE CENTRAL & SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET OVER THE OCEAN.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 88 °F 31 °C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE 73 °F 23 °C
SUNRISE: 7:13AM
SUNSET: 6:35PM
MOONRISE: 11:16AM
MOONSET: 10:21PM
HIGH TIDE: 11:28AM & 11:48PM
LOW TIDE: 5:57PM & 5:50AM WED
EXTENDED FORECAST:THE COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO DRIFT ACROSS THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS EARLY ON WEDNESDAY WITH WIDESPREAD CLOUDINESS, INCREASED SHOWER CHANCES AND COOLER TEMPERATURES...THE FRONT WILL MOVE OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS ON THURSDAY AND WEAKEN.
WEATHER OUTLOOK
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY
WEATHER: MOSTLY CLOUDY AND BREEZY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM MAINLY IN VICINITY OF THE FRONT IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS...PARTLY SUNNY AND WARM WITH A FEW SHOWERS ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE BAHAMAS.
WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS AHEAD OF THE FRONT...SHIFTING NORTHWEST TO NORTH AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS BEHIND THE FRONT IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE CENTRAL & SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET AHEAD OF THE FRONT, INCREASING 5 TO 8 FEET BEHIND THE FRONT IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS...2 TO 4 FEET IN THE CENTRAL & SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY AND A BREEZY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONT OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS.
WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS AHEAD OF THE FRONT...& NORTH TO NORTHEAST AT 15 TO 20 KNOTS BEHIND THE FRONT.
SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET IN THE NORTHWEST & CENTRAL BAHAMAS...2 TO 4 FEET IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: AN ELONGATED LOW PRESSURE AREA LOCATED OVER THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA, NEAR THE NORTHEASTERN COAST OF NICARAGUA, IS BEING MONITORED FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT...THIS SYSTEM HAS A 50% FORMATION CHANCE THROUGH THE NEXT 5 DAYS.
Steph Curry consoles opponent's 9-year-old nephew whose father was killed
Beloved NBA star Steph Curry took a moment before his game against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night to console a young boy who had just lost his father in a car accident.
In fact, the boy was the nephew of one of his opponents from Monday night, Mavericks guard Devin Harris.
In video posted to Twitter Monday night, you see the Warriors superstar hug and speak with the boy prior to the game. The 9-year-old boy, Brayden, has his head down, still grieving.
Speaking with reporters after the game, Curry explained what he told the boy.
"It's obviously ... hard to find the right words to say in that situation, because it's such a tough blow to the family," Curry said. "At that age, I can't imagine what he's going through. But best thing I could say was to lean on his family to give him that strength to get through this tough time."
The NBA champ added that his brother told Curry of the situation in the locker room.
"Him being here and being a big fan of me and our team [I did it] to try and lift his spirits the best we can," Curry said. "There's no right thing to say in that situation, but you just try to show him that there are a lot of people thinking about him."
Harris, who did not play Monday night, addressed his brother's death last Thursday.
"It's been a tough week," Harris said. "The family is taking it pretty hard, as you would expect them to. Probably the toughest thing I've had to deal with, dealing with myself, trying to explain it to his kids, my kids - it's just been tough."
Harris added about his brother, "He touched a lot of people, whether it was here in Dallas or Milwaukee. He had a big heart and was a great father and a great brother. I think we'll try to display that when we remember his name."
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Emmy-winning Benson star Robert Guillaume, dead at 89
Robert Guillaume [gee-OHM, "gee" as in "ski"], who won Emmys for playing the dry-witted butler Benson Du Bois on the TV shows Soap and Benson, has died due to complications from prostate cancer. He was 89. In a statement provided to ABC News, his wife says she is "deeply saddened by his passing."
Guillaume created the character of Benson on the 1977 series Soap, which won him a supporting actor Emmy. The character was spun off onto his own show in 1979, which earned Guillaume a lead actor Emmy in 1985, the first black actor ever to win the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy.
Benson went off the air in 1986. Guillaume starred in another sitcom, 1989's The Robert Guillaume Show, but that only lasted four months.
Guillaume, born Robert Peter Williams, also provided the voice of Rafiki in The Lion King, and appeared on the 1998 ABC series Sports Night as producer Isaac Jaffe. After being sidelined by a stroke, he eventually returned to the show, which incorporated the stroke into his character's storyline.
Guillame appeared in films like Spy Hard, First Kid, Big Fish, Columbus Circle and Satin. His other TV appearances in recent years included guest roles in 8 Simple Rules and CSI, but he also lent his distinctive deep baritone voice for animated children's movies and video games.
Robert Guillaume's survived by his wife, TV producer Donna Brown Guillaume, a son and three daughters.
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Kelly Clarkson denies she "contemplated suicide" because she was forced to be thin
Kelly Clarkson is denying that she felt suicidal because she was forced to be skinny.
In the British magazine Attitude, Kelly was quoted as saying, "When I was really skinny, I wanted to kill myself. I was miserable, like inside and out, for four years of my life. But no one cared, because aesthetically you make sense.”
The magazine also quoted her as saying, "It was a very dark time for me. I thought the only way out was quitting. I wrecked my knees and my feet because all I would do is put in headphones and run. I was at the gym all the time."
But Kelly is now explaining that her weight was a result of her unhappiness -- it wasn't the cause of it.
"Just to clear something up. I wasn’t ever miserable because I had to be thin. I said I was miserable & as a result I became thin," she tweeted.
She quoted a headline saying she wanted to kill herself because she was forced into being thin, and wrote, "NOT TRUE. I’ve never contemplated suicide because of my weight. I said people had no idea I was unhappy oddly enough because I appeared healthy."
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Saudis plan to build $500bn mega city and business zone
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a new city and business zone - a project that will be backed up by more than $500bn (£381bn) in investment.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the 26,500 sq km (10,232 sq mile) NEOM zone will be developed in the north-west, extending to Egypt and Jordan.
It will focus on nine sectors including food technology and, energy and water.
The crown prince has been leading a drive to move Saudi Arabia away from its dependence on oil revenues.
Is Saudi Arabia on the cusp of change?
In August, the Gulf kingdom launched a massive tourism development project to turn 50 islands and other sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts.
However, the extremely ambitious nature of Mohammed bin Salman's vision is sure to raise questions about how realistic it is, the BBC's economics correspondent Andrew Walker says.
Saudi officials said NEOM would be financed "over the coming years" by the state as well as local and international investors.
"NEOM's contribution to the kingdom's GDP is projected to reach at least $100bn by 2030, in addition to its per capita GDP - projected to become the highest in the world," a statement said.
"It is set to become a new vibrant destination" on the coast of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, linking Asia, Africa and Europe.
The announcement came at an international business conference in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.
Egypt and Jordan are yet to comment on the new project.
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Kurds freeze independence result
Iraqi Kurds have frozen the results of a recent disputed independence referendum, offering a ceasefire and dialogue with Baghdad.
The Kurdistan Regional Government said in a statement that it was "obliged to act responsibly in order to prevent further violence and clashes".
The statement proposes an end to "all military operations" in the region.
It comes after a landmark vote last month on independence for the region from Baghdad.
"Continued fighting does not lead any side to victory, but it will drive the country towards disarray and chaos," the government statement adds.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi last month demanded that the Kurdistan Regional Government "cancel" the outcome of the referendum on independence.
He said the vote was a threat to the "peaceful co-existence among Iraqis, and is a danger to the region", adding that he would "impose Iraq's rule" in the area.
People living in northern Iraq voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence for the Kurdistan Region in the controversial referendum.
The electoral commission said 92% of the 3.3 million Kurds and non-Kurds who cast their ballots supported secession.
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