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Minnesota has positive economic forecast
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) recently announced that Minnesota has a positive economic forecast, which indicated an $825 million surplus for the coming fiscal year.
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Minnesota’s Obamacare failing taxpayers
By State Rep. Mary Franson,
Recently, Democratic legislators have been promoting the “successes” of MNsure, the new bureaucracy created to administer Obamacare in Minnesota. Despite claims that MNsure has nearly 4,000 Minnesotans enrolled, the reality is that zero Minnesotans have been able to successfully complete enrollment in a health plan through MNsure.
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Thompson prepares to lead in state Senate
David Thompson has yet to serve a day in the Minnesota Senate, but he's already been given a big vote of confidence by his colleagues.
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Climate change poses a grave risk to the health: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Climate Change Mushahidullah Khan says the climate change poses a grave risk to the health and well-being of people particularly in developing countries.
In a statement on Sunday, he said that the climate change is most likely to increase the number and severity of heat-wave incidents, which have shown increasing trends in incidents and intensity in recent years in the country.
Mushahidullah Khan said that steady, responsible action to cut carbon pollution, check environmental degradation, control air and water pollution, ensure proper waste management can help protect people’s health and slow the effects of climate change. – Web Desk


The inner story of disagreement between PDM parties has been revealed. According to the report, a meeting of PDM was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Maulana Fazlur Rehman in which members of opposition parties participated.
Talking to media after the meeting, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari attended the meeting through a video link while other leaders of opposition parties attended the meeting.
He said that the current situation of the country and future course of action was discussed in the meeting and it was revealed that today Pakistan is in a serious economic crisis.
He said that the PDM has talked of taking the movement forward, under which consultations were held on holding meetings across the country and a charter was also agreed upon.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that a meeting of the steering committee of the PDM has been convened on November 13 in which all parties will come up with their proposals in the light of which a unanimous decision will be taken, later on, November 14 in Islamabad.
The PDM president said that the meeting condemned the incident in Karachi with Maryam Nawaz and her husband while also condemning what happened to the IG, despite the lapse of three weeks. No investigative report has been released as of yet.


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West Fargo Main Avenue opens to traffic
North Dakota Department of Transportation officials announced Monday, Nov. 9, that the majority of work on the West Fargo Main Avenue project had been completed and both east and westbound lanes were open completely to traffic.
Motorists still should use caution in that area as clean up and some final touches like striping, signal work, seeding and bike path installation are being completed.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 15
A military march was held in Shusha in connection with the anniversary of the liberation of Baku from the Armenian-Bolshevik occupation, Trend reports, referring to the Twitter publication of Meftun Abbasov, the chairman of the Management Board of the State Reserve of the City of Shusha.
"The moment of glory. September 15, the 103rd anniversary of the liberation of Baku from the Armenian-Bolshevik occupation, was marked in Shusha, which was liberated at the expense of the unmatched bravery of our Army. We are proud of our Army," the publication says.
September 15, 2021, marks the 103-year anniversary of the liberation of Baku from the Bolshevik-Dashnak occupation.
On this day in 1918 the Caucasian Islamic Army, which included the Azerbaijani Corps, liberated Baku from the Bolshevik-Dashnak occupation.
The liberation of Baku is an event of exceptional significance in the context of Azerbaijani-Turkish friendship and brotherhood.
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The country has reported 1,84,372 new COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours. With this, total cases have reached 1,38,73,825.
Health Ministry said, till now more than 11,11,79,000 vaccine doses have been administered.
It said, in the last 24 hours, 82,339 people were discharged.
Till now, more than 1,23,36,000 thousand people have been recovered from Covid-19.
The recovery rate is now at 88.92 per cent.
Health Ministry said, 1027 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
The death toll due to Coronavirus pandemic had reached 1,72,085.
The Ministry said, the active cases now at over 13,65,000.


Health officials have been alerted over a protest scheduled to be staged near the Chinese Embassy in Colombo next week.
The protest is being organised by the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection.
Chairman of the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection Ranjith Vithanage told the Colombo Gazette that the protest will be staged on 10 June demanding compensation for Sri Lanka from China for the economic loss suffered as a result of the coronavirus.
Vithanage said that they have a right to protest despite the coronavirus pandemic which is affecting Sri Lanka.
However, he said that as there are guidelines issued by the Health Ministry the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection has alerted the health authorities and sought their opinion with regards to the scheduled protest.
He said that public health inspectors have also been requested to be present and monitor the protest.
Vithanage said that the Police and Colombo Municipal Council have also been alerted about the protest. (Colombo Gazette)


US military reports record 1,300 coronavirus cases in one day
U.S. officials recorded more than 1,300 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 among members of the armed forces on Tuesday, a new record for the military over a 24-hour period, CNN reported.
Officials also told the network that the test positivity rate among the armed forces is now 6.8 percent, lower than the U.S. national average.
A dashboard operated by the Defense Department indicates that more than 69,000 cases have been confirmed among active members of the military, while tens of thousands more have been recorded among contractors and civilian members of the Defense Department.
The new totals come as the U.S. coronavirus outbreak has surged in pace over the last several week, with health officials recording more than one million new cases over the past seven days and the U.S. passing 250,000 deaths from the virus on Wednesday.
News of rising case members among the armed forces also comes a month after an audit was launched by the Pentagon’s inspector general to determine whether the agency allocated funds it received under the coronavirus stimulus CARES Act appropriately.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah and Major General Faisal were behind his assassination attempt. He reiterated to give a call again for the long march to Islamabad as soon as he recovers. Imran asked the people to continue protests until the three resign.
Calling on General Bajwa he said that the army has been a necessity of the country and this was constructive criticism; therefore Major Faisal’s resignation should be taken for proper investigation.
Calling on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) he has said that the responsibility also lies with him as he demands justice. He said that there cannot be justice unless these three resign because the investigators will be under them.
Imran said that he was hit with four bullets. He said that he had reports that he will be attacked one day prior to the attack. Imran said that the anti-Islam narrative was propagated against him as a result of which his assassination attempt was designed. He said that he had told on September 24 rally about the plot. He said that he was shot from down first and then from the front; one of the attackers was arrested but there are still some people involved in it.
He asked General Bajwa if these acts will increase the army’s respect. He said that the people in the army have been raising hatred among the public. He said that the black sheep were causing a negative impact on the army.
PTI Chairman said that Rana Sanaullah was behind Model Town incident. He said that an international report had stated that Shehbaz Sharif had got killed 900 persons by police that was testified by Abid Boxer.
He said that Major General Faisal had given the assurance that he will handle the matter. Shehbaz Gill, Jameel Farooqi and Azam Swati were picked, tortured, denuded and tortured to spread fear.
Imran said that a handler [major general Faisal] was posted in Islamabad who went hard on every journalist speaking in favor of PTI. Party members were threatened and instead of realizing mistakes they were using force to further suppress PTI. He further added that Major General Faisal has done everything to manipulate things against PTI; journalists have been under great pressure since his appointment.
Addressing live from Shaukat Khanum Hospital Lahore Imran said that the way to stop is only one through political stability or else there could be bloodshed. Imran said that his servants were paid for spying, his phones were tapped and people around him were being threatened. He said that CEC, ECP and FIA have told him that they were forced because of pressure from upper ends.
He also asked Dr Faisal Sultan to explain about his injury in detail. Sultan briefed about the x-rays as how and where the bullets had hit inside Imran’s body. Dr Faisal said that Imran’s right leg was hit with bullets. He said that the bullet had hit near artery and due to that the bleeding was hard to stop and there was fracture as well.


The team was deputed on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam met him and told him about the problem, the sources said.
Tamil Nadu has witnessed a spurt in the dengue cases and the state government has been trying measures to control it.
Panneerselvam, after meeting Modi, told reporters that the prime minister gave a patient hearing on the steps taken by the state government to check the spread of dengue.
"PM has been apprised about the steps taken by the government and he has ordered a central government's medical team to visit the state to assess the situation," he said.
As part of efforts to control the spread of dengue, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to undertake a 15-day cleanliness drive in the state.
It has warned of action against owners whose unclean premises could lead to mass breeding of mosquitoes spreading the disease.


Public schools in Kenya have been shut by the government in response to the three-week teachers’ strike.
A Kenyan court has ordered a pay rise of at least 50%, but the government is challenging this.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said that teachers are well paid already and a salary increase would damage government finances.
Teachers argue that a pay deal struck in 1997 has only been partially fulfilled.
But President Kenyatta disputed this, insisting that “the award has been settled in full”.
Schools have now been closed since the beginning of the month and teachers insist that the government should abide by the court’s decision.
Private schools have also been told to shut but some have defied the order, reports the BBC’s Odhiambo Joseph in Nairobi.


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BERRYVILLE — Clarke County officials are floating a plan aimed at encouraging more business development in Waterloo by taking the edge off costly water hookup fees.
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He has also thanked the people of all three constituencies for showing their love and trust to SDF party in this by-election.
He expressed that although the party has not been able to win any seat in the by-poll but SDF party has delivered its serious responsibility in the democracy by given candidates in all three seats.
He also expressed his commitment to continuously work for Sikkim and its people as a constructive opposition.
Addressing a press conference at SDF head-quarter in Gangtok on Thursday afternoon, SDF president SDF president thanked all workers and supporters of SDF party for their support in the election.
He also congratulated all three candidates of BJP-SKM alliance on their victory in the by-poll.
Chamling stated that SDF party believes on the democracy and has fulfilled its serious responsibility by given candidates in all three constituencies.
On the same, he said that although the people have chose BJP-SKM alliance but SDF party registered its presence in the by-poll.
He also mentioned that it was difficult for opposition to win the by-poll as the people do not wants to go against the ruling party.
SDF president alleged that the mandates of the people have been taken forcefully in Poklok-Kamrang constituency and added that its consequences would be seen in the future.
He stated that SDF would deliver the role of a constructive opposition in the State.
Chamling said that the people of Sikkim brought SDF party in the power for five consecutive times in the State with a historic mandate.
He added that even in the last election the people gave more votes than the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party. On the same, he stated that it shows the love and trust of the people on SDF party.
He expressed that SDF party wholeheartedly accepts the decision of the people wholeheartedly in this election.
SDF president expressed that the politics without the principle and value was very dangerous for Sikkim.
He stated that ongoing trend to brand the people with the political party was not healthy.
He said that nothing was non-political in Sikkim which shows there was no civil society in the State.
He added the intellectual society needs to stay neutral and to give their opinion on different issues to lead the society on the right direction.
Chamling stressed that the ruling party should protect the democratic and fundamental rights of the people of Sikkim.
He stated that a democratic environment was very important for the people of Sikkim.
He said that now after the election the government should work for the protection of every person irrespective of any party.


DUP have to face up to the responsibility of political leadership
Sinn Féin Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness MP today said that ‘it was vital progress was made in the coming period and that the DUP had to face up to the responsibility which comes with political leadership‘.
Mr McGuinness said:
“The two governments have already indicated that significant progress has to be made in the coming period. Efforts in regard to this will continue in the coming days.
“The current situation where we have an Assembly which has never met and British Direct Rule Ministers taking bad decisions is unsustainable and unacceptable.
“It has long since past the time when the DUP begin to stop hiding behind rhetoric and begin to accept the responsibility which is demanded from those in political leadership.” ENDS


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KUALA LUMPUR: The one-off Cukai Makmur (prosperity tax) announced during Budget 2022 is expected to generate more than RM3bil for the Treasury, according to Deputy Finance Minister Yamani Hafez Musa.
He explained that the government’s plan to impose the one-off tax was aimed at companies that prospered during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the tax was also among the measures to increase revenue.
“As these companies have gained high profits, we feel they should contribute to the recovery efforts,” he said in Parliament yesterday. Yamani Hafez also noted the RM33bil loss when trading on Malaysia’s stock market opened yesterday morning.“Many analysts said those who quit the market were short-term investors. We should give it a few days for the long-term investors to come in and then only will the share market be competitively priced,” he added.


THE work of Bridgend Lions went on show in a special open day.
Group members held the event in the Evergreen Hall, Bridgend, to show they do more than just organise an annual book fair.
Stands highlighted the Lions’ achievements, while there were also stalls for charities and community groups helped by the Lions, including Yellow Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support and Every Link Counts.
Bridgend Lions’ spokesman David Jones said the event was held to show everyone who donates to the Lions what their money goes towards.
“What we were trying to do was have an open day and awareness day about the Bridgend Lions to remind the community what we are all about,” he said.
“We are involved in lots of community projects and we help a number of organisations locally.
“Lots of people in Bridgend know us for the book fair and lots of people have given us their pounds and we wanted to show them that this is what we do with the money.”


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 25th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Ambassador Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh today met Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Mikhail Bogdanov, who extended his condolences on the death of his father, Yemen's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The Russian diplomat lauded the role played by the late Yemeni president in strengthening Yemeni-Russian relations across the years, stressing that the Russian government is in contact with all parties concerned with the Yemeni crisis to reach a settlement to the Yemeni issue.
He stressed the role that can be played by the General People's Congress to reach a resolution in Yemen, reiterating Russia's humanitarian support for the Yemeni people in their suffering.
Ambassador Saleh expressed thanks to the Russian people and leadership for their keenness to help Yemen survive the current crisis.
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State says sales tax campaign working
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has collected $278,700 in the first year of posting a list of Minnesota businesses that have failed to file and/or pay sales tax posted on the agency's website.
The effort aims to bring delinquent debtors into compliance and inform the public that these businesses cannot make taxable sales.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In the Ashirate area of Lower Chitral, a tragic accident occurred when a Datsun carrying passengers plunged into a deep ditch, resulting in the loss of eight lives and leaving thirteen individuals injured.
According to Rescue 1122, the vehicle was en route from Upper Dir to Lower Chitral when the accident happened due to brake failure at Kochhangul. The deceased and injured individuals are reported to be members of the same family.
Immediately following the incident, the rescue team swiftly arrived at the scene and promptly transported the deceased and injured individuals to the District Headquarters Hospital in Chitral.
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Rescue personnel stated that five people, including two children and two women, lost their lives on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries at the District Headquarters Hospital in Chitral.
Expressing concern, rescue officials mentioned that the death toll could potentially rise, as some of the injured individuals are currently in critical condition.
It is important to note that the continuous heavy rains and floods in the upper and lower areas of Chitral have caused significant damage to the roads, resulting in such accidents occurring frequently in the region.
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The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Monday commenced the building of a 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport Road, with a pledge to ensure the project is completed within the next 15 months.
The disclosure was made by the state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Adebowale Akinsanya, who added that the project was in line with the state government’s commitment to transform the entire axis.
The commissioner further said that the state government took it upon itself to undertake the reconstruction of the road, being one of the busiest roads in the state with vehicular volume average of 50,000 daily.
He added that the dilapidated state of the road is totally unacceptable for the status of the state as the fifth largest economy in Africa and the nation’s commercial hub.
Akinsanya said some of the fences along the corridor had been identified to be within the right of way, adding that government would minimise the impact of the project on property owners.
“To fast-track the project, three groups of workers will work on the project and they will work day and night, while upon completion, the project will be linked to the Oworonshoki Reclamation Project, which is also ongoing,” he said.
NAN quoted the commissioner as saying that a stakeholders’ meeting would hold on Thursday to sensitise people of the area about the project.
He urged the residents and motorists to cooperate with the state government while the construction would last, saying that the intention was to transform the area.
“There will be some minor inconveniences, but we are going to mitigate the impact. The work will be accelerated.
“The project is to make life easier for everybody. We just want to appeal to people to cooperate with us.
“We will be here to talk to the people in case of any issue, and we are also working with our partner, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),” Akinsanya said.


(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Tehran April 27 - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised his country's relations with Austria describing them as historic close and based on mutual respect and common interests.
In a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz held here today Zarif welcomed the development of talks between Iran and Austria over the various issues and the expansion of those talks adding that Iran is ready to receive the Austrian president.
He explained that the region's peoples are suffering from circumstances that came as a result of the bloody violence noting that he talked with his Austrian counterpart on elections in Afghanistan and Iraq.
For his part the Austrian Foreign Minister confirmed that the Austrian-Iranian relations have common denominators hoping that his visit would help serve the development of relations between the two countries.
He added that Austria's stances are transparent and confirms the right of Iran to benefit from its nuclear right expressing the hope that the ground would be paved for the removal of the sanctions imposed on Iran due to its nuclear programme.
Kurts said Germany has been looking forward to establishing good economic relations with Iran explaining that his countries was economically harmed due to the sanctions imposed on Iran.
Kurts arrived in Tehran on Saturday evening at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart.
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The Ghana Police Service has announced it has retrieved one of the excavators which were reported missing from the Ellembelle District Assembly.
The excavator was found by the police on September 6, 2022, in a forest within the Ellembelle District through an intelligence operation, the police said.
The development led to the arrest of four persons including the Ellembele District Chief Executive (DCE), Kwasi Bonzo.
The police report that “While the team of police officers were escorting the excavator to Takoradi, at the Axim Junction, the DCE of Ellembelle, Mr Kwasi Bonzo organised and led some thugs to attack the police and obstruct the operation. The DCE and three others were therefore arrested accordingly.”
The police are now on the quest to find the other excavator.
The DCE had earlier alleged that the two excavators went missing while in the custody of the Ellembelle police.
This, was disputed by the police with the indication that the DCE and two others were under investigation over the issues surrounding the excavators.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini


Punjab government to provide 2.77 lakh private job to youths: CM Mann
Says AAP government has so far provided more than 29,000 jobs to the youths in various departments of the state government
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said after providing state youth with over 29,000 government jobs in the past one year, the state government will now ensure 2.77 lakh jobs to them in the private sector also.
In a message to the youth of the state, the chief minister said it was a matter of pride and satisfaction that the state government has hitherto provided over 29,000 jobs to the youth in various departments of the state government.
He said it is a record as none of the previous governments had given so many jobs to youth especially in the first years of its terms. Mann said merit and transparency have been the twin pillars on the basis of which jobs have been given to youth across the state.
However, the chief minister said the state government is also making stern efforts to generate new jobs in the private sector. He said so far, investments worth around ₹48,000 crore have been seen in Punjab.
Mann said this will generate 2.77 lakh new jobs for the youth thereby channelising their unbounded energy in a positive direction.
The chief minister said these jobs will give major fillip to economic activity in the entire state besides making youth an active partner in the socio-economic growth of the state.


The Information Minister stated this after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.
The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Wednesday said that the number of internet users in Nigeria has risen from 200,000 in 2000 to more than 48 million by the end of 2012.
The minister added that more than one million hits were recorded monthly by the Ministry of Information on social media reporting in the country.
He underscored the need to develop the social media as an outreach, stressing that “the administration of President Jonathan will always encourage the media to thrive’’.
The minister said regulation was one of the major challenges of the ministry.
According to him, while government will not seek to control the media, there is the need for some level of regulation for the industry to conform to international standard.
He said that regulations and enforcement of ethics were necessary for professional growth, quality, balance and the development of the media on sustainable basis.
Reviewing the activities of the ministry in 2012, Maku said that it embarked on public sensitisation to the need for deregulation of the petroleum downstream sector.
The minister said that the ministerial platform organised by the ministry also assisted in sensitising the public on government projects and programmes.
Maku added that the on-going National Good Governance Tour which started in 2012 had created healthy competition among states.


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The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a traffic diversion on Salwa Road from August 18 for six weeks.
The closure in co-ordination with the General Directorate of Traffic is to enable the works of the new junction. During the closure, traffic will be shifted at the under-construction Mebaireek Interchange in the direction of Doha to a parallel road of three lanes.
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Madam Speaker, the government continues to roll out programs with a lack of controls. We saw that recently in the Auditor General's report, as more than $32 billion went to people who were not able to apply for programs or who need to be investigated. That was due to a lack of controls in pandemic programs.
We know that the Governor of the Bank of Canada said that inflation is homegrown. We know that the Parliamentary Budget Officer said that hundreds of billions of dollars that went out the door during the pandemic were not for pandemic programs.
Again, will the government stop its wasteful inflationary spending so people can put food on their tables and heat their homes?


- Morocco World News) Rabat – Tunisian authorities prevented approximately 70 Moroccans from entering Tunisia via Algeria. The 70 passengers were stranded at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algeria on Saturday, June 16.
Algerian television channel Ennahar TV reported that the group of Moroccan men were heading to Tunisia via Tunisian airline Tunisair to renew their residence permits in Tunisia.
The Algerian TV channel reported that Tunisian authorities informed the agency that organized the trip for the 70 Moroccans at the Algerian airport to not allow the group of Moroccans into Tunisia without giving further details.
The group of Moroccans work in Algeria and typically go to Tunisia every three months to renew their residence papers.
'We are traveling to Tunisia to renew our residence permit in Algeria, but we were surprised when the transit director told us that Moroccans are not welcome on a Tunisian plane,' a passenger told Ennahar TV.
Algerian news outlet said that at least 2,000 Moroccans live and work legally in Algeria, particularly in the housing sector.
To date, Tunisian authorities have not explained why the Moroccans were prevented from entering Tunisia.
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London, Aug. 13 (ANI): Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has said his side's hunger and desire is as strong as ever to win the Premier League title again.
The defending champions will start the new campaign as third favourites behind Chelsea and Manchester City to win another title.
According to the Daily Star, the exit of Sir Alex Ferguson and the failure to sign new players have raised doubts about United's chances of continuing to dominate English football.
In spite of all the challenges, Vidic said that the team would rise to the challenge once again.
He said that the team was trying to train hard. The players have trained well, they want to win trophies and are still hungry to win
He added that the team still can show that it can compete for the big trophies again, the Champions League and Premier League.
He said that the team does not like to fight for place in the media, but like to fight on the pitch.
Vidic added that the team was just focused on winning the title and were not bothered about what people say. (ANI)


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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Morocco's Cherifien Office of Phosphates ( OCP ) has agreed to explore a joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the UAE to build two fertilizer production plants, one in Morocco and one in the UAE .
The agreement follows a December deal in which ADNOC, the world's greatest sulphur exporter, agreed to provide the resource to OCP, the world's greatest sulphur importer.
The joint venture will assure the two firms' global market reach and will accelerate the execution of both ADNOC and OCP's international strategies.
ADNOC CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said, 'The agreement builds on the expanded partnership model we announced last year, as we open our entire value chain to reliable, value-adding, long-term partners, who can complement our capabilities and resources, and enhance our market access.'
ADNOC said the proposed joint venture will build on both companies' competitive advantages. ADNOC specializes in sulphur production, ammonia, gas and shipping, while OCP has large phosphate resources, fertilizer expertise and a marketing network.
The approach will enable ADNOC to increase its production by 50% from its current level of 7 million tons of sulphur a year, and hopes to increase both its gas production and sour gas production.
OCP has engaged in a large-scale development program that will enable it to capture a share in the world's growing demand for fertilizers. The first phase of the program was achieved this year and has brought the group's existing fertilizer capacity to 12 million tons and its phosphate rock export capacity to over 18 million tons.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The death toll from cooking gas cylinder blasts during a marriage function in India's western state of Rajasthan Saturday rose to nine, officials said, reported.
A total of 21 people were injured in the blasts.
Two cylinders exploded Friday night, causing a building to collapse at Beawar town of Ajmer district, about 185 km west of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
"The death toll in the cylinder blasts has risen to nine and 21 others were also injured," an official at district office Ajmer said. "The injured, some of whom are critical, are undergoing treatment in Beawar, Ajmer, Bhilwara and Jaipur hospitals."
According to police, the blasts were triggered due to leakage in one of the cooking gas cylinders used during the marriage function to prepare food.
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Guinea Bissau was warned on Saturday to prepare for a possible increase in coronavirus cases by the head of its response commission, as a team of Cuban health workers arrived to help the nation tackle the pandemic.
Almost all cases (94%) have been recorded in the capital Bissau.
Former health minister Magda Nely Robalo, who was appointed to take charge of the response, urged people to continue preventive measures as she welcomed the 23 Cuban doctors and health workers who came at the request of the Bissau government.
Robalo said Guinea Bissau was facing major challenges due to the weakness of its health system.
Over 170 of Bissau's 2,000 health workers have contracted coronavirus, according to the World Health Organisation, while health authorities have raised the alarm over a lack of oxygen to treat patients.


Dehradun (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): Dehradun District Magistrate Ashish Kumar Srivastava has ordered community surveillance in Bhagat Singh Colony and Kargi-Grant areas after five people, who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, tested positive for coronavirus.
Six more coronavirus positive cases were reported in Uttarakhand on Saturday, taking the total count in the state to 22.
A total of 350 Tablighi Jamaat members have been put under quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"Six more COVID-19 positive cases -- five in Nainital and one in Haridwar -- were reported in Uttarakhand today taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 22. Till now, 350 Tablighi Jamaat members have been put in quarantine in the state," said state health department.
The Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi has emerged as a hotspot for COVID-19 after several positive cases from across the country were linked to the gathering. There also have been deaths in some states among those who attended the event.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India climbed to 3,072 today, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This include 2,784 active cases, 213 patients cured or discharged and 75 deaths. (ANI)


PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has said that unfortunately the country was run by puppets.
Addressing the workers in Hajiabad area of Faisalabad, Rana Sanaullah said that people would come out against this incompetent government and large processions would come out from every constituency.
He said that a historic meeting would be held at Dhobi Ghat Ground.
PML-N Punjab President further said that PDM alliance is very much needed at this time, it is needed by PML-N, the two parties that have left have left PDM themselves.
He said that four years ago today, Pakistan was developing, the country was free from load shedding and terrorism.
Rana Sanaullah also said that Shahzad Akbar has gone missing nowadays, it has been said that thousands of dollars worth of property has been found.
He said that a big fraud was committed against the nation by climbing on the container, green gardens were shown to the people, unfortunately the country was run by puppets.
The PML-N leader further said that if C-Pack had been completed, people would have really come here today to look for jobs from outside.
He said that when Maryam Nawaz said that he was running the government with Jantar Mantar, he was very angry.
Rana Sanaullah said that after all the experiences, only the honor of the vote will change the destiny of the country.


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Obama said that the new commitment to clean energy could lead to more than 800,000 new jobs by 2012.
Aside from the fact that it’s just not true — the Spanish have already discovered this the hard, expensive way — haven’t we had enough of bogus stimulus job numbers with bogus deadlines? It’s not wise politically for Obama to say such things. I can already see the ads that will run when the jobs don’t materialize. Doesn’t he care about getting re-elected?


Government has little to show: Dr Raheeq Abbasi
Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, Secretary General of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has said that the people of Pakistan have been exercising patience since the death of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whereas the Prime Minister is taunting them for being impatient instead of admitting the failures of his government. He said that if this practice of the ruling elite continued, the country was sure to be afflicted with bleak future.
Dr Abbasi expressed these views on the current situation in the country while talking to a group of scholars of Farid-e-Millat Research Institute. He asked the political class who has been misusing the people for their political ends such as sit-ins, political rallies, that if the people ran out of patience, they would sweep them in the flood of their anger. He said that the statement of the Prime Minister was tantamount to smarting the wounds of people.
He said that the government had little to show in terms of performance for the people. The political wheeling and dealing for the sake of power was the sum total of the government’s output. He said that both ruling and opposition political parties did not have existence in the country. Therefore, it was important for the people to launch peaceful struggle against the corrupt system.
Dr Raheeq Abbasi said that the system strengthened the political elite, who after enjoying political power and economic advantages that came with it, transferred the blame on the people of the country. He said that without sending the present political system packing, the so-called political elite would continue to play havoc with them and their rights would be denied.
Dr Abbasi asked the people to join the ranks of MQI if they did not want to spoil their present and future through the repeat of their past. He said that when the people would get back their rights usurped by 2% of the powerful minority, the political class would not be able to accuse them of being impatient. He said that


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Srinagar: Voicing its serious concern over the continued bloodshed in the Indian occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Democratic Freedom Party has urged the international community to help stop systematic genocide of Kashmiri youth by the Indian occupation forces.
In a statement issued from Srinagar a spokesman of the DFP while condemning the recent killing spree of youth in Srinagar, Shopian and other areas of the valley said, “Innocent and highly educated were being targeted killed during siege and search operations while residential houses were put on fire deliberately to destroy Kashmiris’ economy”.
Terming it a part of India’s conspiracy he said that the systematic genocide of Kashmiri youth by the Indian forces was meant to convert the Muslim-majority status of Kashmir into a minority. Reiterating Kashmiris’ pledge to take the ongoing liberation struggle to its logical end he said that such mean tactics by the Indian government would not deter the valiant people of Kashmir from pursuing their collective cause for which they have rendered matchless sacrifices.
Urging the global community to help-stop the bloodbath of innocent civilians in the restive region, he said that the fast deteriorating situation in the region poses a serious threat to Kashmiris’ existence.


Ankara, Oct 18 (IANS) Turkey on Sunday confirmed 24,114 new Covid-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 7,654,277, according to its health ministry.
The death toll from the virus in Turkey rose by 186 to 67,623, while 24,403 more people recovered in a day, Xinhua news agency reported.
A total of 341,426 tests were conducted over the past day, it said.
Turkey started mass Covid-19 vaccination on Janaury 14.
More than 54.85 million people received their first doses of vaccines, while over 47.3 million had their second doses.
Turkey has so far administered over 113.97 million doses including third booster jabs.
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Prisoner protest causes damage to cells
Irate prisoners have damaged the prison cells they are being kept in, including pulling down ceiling fixtures, and damaging toilet bowls, as they protested inhumane conditions and failure to be taken to court.
The protest was said to have taken place at the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Center.
LoopTT was told that prisoners were “fed-up” of the conditions which were kept in, which they alleged included receiving contaminated food, and not being allowed to “air out”.
However, when they were not taken for their court matters yesterday, something which prisoners alleged was a common occurrence, they decided that enough was enough, and took action.
Prison officers at the Center responded and the matter was said to have been contained.
It was emphasised that in no way was there a riot at the Center, but rather a group of prisoners who were expressing their perceived dissatisfaction with their treatment.
The matter has been reported to the executive members of the Prison Service, and LoopTT was assured that the damages, and complaints made by the detained men, would be addressed.


Julitta Onabanjo, the United Nations Population Fund regional director for East and Southern Africa, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Donatille Mukabalisa.
Dr Onabanjo is in Rwanda for the Africa Health Forum.
During her visit to Parliament, she pointed out the importance of having policies that empower the youth.
“We commend Rwanda for the efforts and priorities the leadership has taken to empower the young people and to ensure that they are not only healthy and educated but also have opportunities to engage in development,” Onabanjo said.
Mukabalisa said that she looks forward to strengthening partnership with UNFPA.
Dr Onabanjo’s visit to Parliament also aimed at assessing how Rwanda was implementing the Reproductive Health law that was enacted in March last year.
“I wanted to hear how it’s being implemented and how parliament is doing its oversight role to ensure that implementation takes place,” she said.


Prime Minister Imran Khan has put the Corona Tiger Force on high alert keeping in view the implications surfacing after the government has decided to ease the lockdown across the country.
Addressing the Corona Relief Tiger Force today (Friday), the prime minister said that the government had registered almost one million tigers out of which almost 175000 tigers worked along with the government to combat the spread of COID-19 pandemic.
He said that it was because of the efforts of the tiger force that the government kept the mosques open amid coronavirus pandemic in Ramzan. Despite opposition’s objections no surge in cases was reported due to the opening of the mosques, he said adding that that now other countries in the world are also opening the mosques but with SOPs.
He said that the situation in Pakistan is still better than that of many other developed countries and we can avoid any unwanted situation if the tiger force succeeds in getting the SOPs implemented.
He said that from now onwards the government will guide the volunteers of the tiger force on daily basis about the areas which are affected the most by the coronavirus.
There is a possibility that the areas where the pandemic would hit the most may be locked down, he said and added that at that time the volunteers of the tiger force would work along with the government and the local administration.
Addressing the volunteers, he said that your foremost duty is to create awareness among the people and if you succeed in making people aware of the effects and implications of this pandemic, this virus will not spread speedily.
He made it clear that coronavirus will spread and nobody can stop it. He also said that by locking down the country this spread can be halted for a specific period of time but cannot be stopped permanently.
He said that the world is realising now that it should have opted for smart lockdown as America is forced to distribute food among its poor people while lockdown in India has crushed the poor to death.
He said that Asian Development Bank has praised the Government of Pakistan by saying that no other country but Pakistan has distributed this much amount among the poor people in such a short time.
He said that it is very important now to make people adopt the SOPs properly because Pakistan cannot go back to the lockdown option now. He added that the implications of the lockdown are so horrible that the government cannot afford to impose it again in the country.
He said that by making people observe the SOPs properly the doctors and hospitals would also be under less pressure.
He said the government will issue identity cards to the volunteers of the tiger force and thus it will be easy for the administration to work them.
He also said that the government would engage the tiger force in two more sides: (i) locust attack, (ii) Clean and Green Movement. The volunteers would be engaged along with the administration in taking measures in these areas.


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Saudi- KSRelief Center Launches Emergency Food Aid Campaign, in Syria
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Aleppo and Idlib, Jumada I 16, 1439, February 02, 2018, SPA -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched an emergency food aid campaign for displaced people, from Aleppo and Idleb villages.
The campaign has been launched, last Saturday, included food aid for 14,106 displaced people.
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Parents of students of the Film and Televsion Institute of India (FTII) today appealed to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a speedy resolution to the agitation by students against the appointment of actor Gajendra Chauhan as the institute's chairman.
As the strike at FTII continues, parents of some them have written a letter to both the President and Prime Minister in which they have expressed their "disappointment" at the way government has been treating the long drawn protest.
The parents in their letter have said that the present situation at FTII has left them worried about their children's physical, emotional and mental well-being.
Three students at FTII have also gone on an indefinite hunger strike seeking Chauhan's removal.
The parents appealed to the President and Prime Minister to intervene and reassure them that there will be a dialogue with students to resolve the issue without any delay.
The parents also requested that the government should declare FTII as an institution of national importance on par with IITs and IIMs. The letter also urged that FIRs against some of the students should be withdrawn.
The parents also spoke to representatives of the media here where they said they were worried about the situation.
One of the parents A Thotathri Raman said he felt the "unfortunate situation would not have got prolonged so much had the government engaged with the students".
Meanwhile, the students said that they would carry on the protests in India and also abroad in support of their demands.
The stalemate over the appointment of Chauhan whose credentials to head the institute, have been questioned by the agitating students, continued on the 94th day today with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry maintaining its silence.
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Karachi: Law enforcement agencies have blocked 47,000 social media accounts sharing provocative content along with national integrity.
Law enforcement agencies have received complaints from citizens as well as government agencies that there are more than 50,000 accounts on social media that are sharing content against sensitive organizations. Sharing of provocative content through accounts is also going on, due to which some kind of unpleasant incident may happen.
47 thousand 674 such accounts have been blocked after being pointed out by the citizens as well as the government institutions, which were spreading inflammatory content related to sensitive institutions.
Along with this, hateful content against other sects was being spread from these accounts, followed by 35 thousand 376 on Facebook, 5 thousand 890 on YouTube, 5 thousand 764 on Twitter, 7 on Daily Motion, 89 on Instagram, 6 accounts on Sneek Video, 60 on Likey, 183 on Tik Tok and other social media sites have been blocked.
Legal action is also being taken against the lawbreakers who have hacked these accounts. According to sources, there are still 10,000 accounts on social media from which provocative content against sensitive institutions is being shared.


Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has told the Birmingham Mail that the team's confidence has improved since Tim Sherwood took over.
Villa have won their last three matches on the bounce and Benteke believes that morale has been raised in camp, as a result.
"It’s great the confidence is there now," he said. "It’s higher than before and we have to take it into the next game.
"The situation Tim Sherwood came into was hard and he needed time. But now we are doing his stuff and we have to keep it going.”
When Paul Lambert was in charge, Villa had appeared a team bereft of confidence and they seemed frightened to attack.
However, Sherwood has managed to already increase their threat going forward and their display against Sunderland last weekend was their finest of the season so far.
Villa won 4-0 at the Stadium of Light, with the quality that they have in their squad finally starting to show through.
The Claret and Blue have masses of pace to utilise, whilst they also have a lot of steel, and Sherwood is showing just how far they were off their optimum performance levels they were under Lambert.
Unfortunately for the side, they are still not entirely safe. Despite their mini-revival, Villa are still only three points above the drop-zone and they will need to ensure that they maintain their current standards if they are to retain their Premier League status.


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Doha, Qatar: McDonald's Qatar, fully owned and operated by Al Mana Restaurants & Food Company, has launched its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) umbrella, Rahlatuna.
The platform was officially revealed during a press conference before the Qatar CSR Summit 2023, where McDonald's Qatar also announced its bronze sponsorship for this year's summit. Rahlatuna is an all-encompassing platform that brings together all of McDonald's Qatar's CSR initiatives over the last three decades, demonstrating the brand's steadfast commitment to the community of Qatar.
Aligned with the Human Development and Social Development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030, Rahlatuna aims to build, celebrate, and give back to the community. The platform's name, Rahlatuna, which translates to“Our Journey”, signifies the collective journey embarked on by McDonald's Qatar and its community, towards a brighter future.
The platform's quick service restaurant has raised more than QR250,000 for the 'Educate A Child' program.
Commenting on the launch of Rahlatuna, Mithqual Abunasser, General Manager of McDonald's Qatar, said“With decades of stellar service through more than 70 restaurants across the country, we have forged a strong connection with our community. Rahlatuna is more than a CSR umbrella, it's our unwavering commitment to strengthening Corporation (HMC) for a blood donation drive, championing local athletes, and organizing beach clean-up activities to care for the environment.
In recognition of its efforts, McDonald's Qatar was awarded, for the fourth time, the“Responsible Leadership CSR Award” at Qatar University's CSR National Program 2023. This dedication will continue through Rahlatuna, a promise at the core of McDonald's Qatar.
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(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Avurudu events will require prior approval from the authorities, the Police said today.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said last year Avurudu festive events were prohibited due to the coronavirus pandemic
He said however, special events for the Avurudu will be permitted to be hosted this year.
DIG Ajith Rohana said those hosting special events for the Avurudu will be required to obtain prior approval from the health authorities and the Police.
He said the events can only be hosted after receiving necessary approvals, while the management should strictly adhere to the quarantine regulations at all times.
The Police Spokesman further said the public have also been permitted to celebrate the Avurudu festival at their homes.
DIG Ajith Rohana said people can celebrate the festival with their immediate family and close relatives at their residences.
He urged the public to strictly follow the quarantine regulations while engaging in the festivities.


Describing state Congress Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as a ‘chornic liar’, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday slammed him for misleading the people by his erroneous, malafide and mendacious statements.
In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that Raja Warring is trying to hoodwink the facts just for scoring brownie points before the media. He said that the state government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court to secure the interests of the state. Citing the affidavit, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has submitted that the incentives by the Central Government for a period of 40 years had led to the adoption of the cultivation of paddy in the state which is providing remunerative pricing under minimum support price.
The Chief Minister further said that the affidavit has further submitted that in order to divert and diversify cropping pattern from paddy to other crops, assured minimum support price and other incentives will have to be provided to the farmers to make it viable for them to adopt other crops. Thus, he further said that the state government had pleaded that a sustainable campaign will be required for changing the behavioral pattern of the farmers. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government had submitted that the implementation of these measures will go a long way in management of crop residue.
The Chief Minister said that instead of this Raja Warring is quoting some affidavit from his own ‘whims and fancies’ which reflects the non-serious attitude of the Congress MLA. He said that the state Congress chief must remember that there is a huge difference between writing a letter for bodies of Buses and that of securing interests of state in Apex court. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this non-seriousness and hastiness has sunk the ship of Congress party.


Panaji, Sep 18 (IANS) Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave positive signals about revival of tourism in the state and lauded Goa for 100 per cent coverage of the first Covid vaccine dose, Goa Ports Minister Michael Lobo urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to restart the casino industry in the state.
"Goa economic activity will increase with (re-opening of casinos) whether it is taxis, super markets, etc. Our request is that the casino activity should start as soon as possible in the interest of tourism in the state of Goa," Lobo told reporters in the presence of the Chief Minister, soon after end of Modi's virtual interaction with the people of the state.
The Chief Minister however said that while the resumption of the casino industry would help boost tourism in the state, he also added, that the government would take a decision on the matter soon.
Lobo also said that leisure boats will operate at 60 to 70 per cent capacity in a few days, after monsoon-hit seas become calmer.
"We will start catamarans at 60 to 70 per cent capacity. Permissions have been given. The sea is expected to be a bit rough over the next three to four days. All these activities can start, once the roughness in the sea calms down," Lobo said.
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Sandy’s Donuts adding downtown Fargo store
The West Fargo favorite Sandy’s Donuts and Coffee is quickly expanding, but it will remain a staple in West Fargo’s downtown.
Ostlund said the downtown Fargo site will be a retail store.
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif says the government is fully committed to eliminate the scourge of terrorism.
He stated this while addressing a meeting with the representatives of the Christian community in Lahore on Wednesday.
Shahbaz Sharif said the worst act of terrorism took place in Lahore, has shocked the whole nation.
He said that the terrorist wanted to create rifts and division among the nation and to ignite communal riots in the country.
The Chief Minister said that the counter-terrorism National Action Plan (NAP) is being enforced to curb terrorism and it is yielding productive results.
The chief minister said that the assassins who are involved in the killing of innocent persons by burning them alive would be brought to justice and would be awarded exemplary punishment as per the law.
Shahbaz Sharif appreciated the tremendous services of the Christian community for the development of the country. DNA


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NEW YORK, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir's representative, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly meetings here Sunday.
The meeting correlated both nations' consolidated relations as well as interests in strengthening and developing them, in addition to issues on the Assembly's agenda.
The encounter was attended by Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah Permanent Delegate of the State of Kuwait to the UN Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi. (end)
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Bandi Sanjay Hoists Independence Day Flag at Party Headquarters
Hyderabad, Aug.15 (Maxim News): BJP state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar today hoisted the national flag at the state party headquarters in the presence of the party leaders.
Speaking on the occasion he paid the tributes to the freedom fighters. He said that the Prime Minister of the country was going ahead by taking inspiration from the freedom fighters.
He claimed that Modi had protected the people of the country from Covid virus and added that Modi had instilled patriotism among the youth of the country.
He urged the people of the country to stand by the Prime Minister of country .(Maxim News)


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BRUSSELS: Moroccan midfielder Sofian Kiyine was transported to the emergency room of a local hospital after a car crash near the Belgian city of Liege, his club said Friday.
Belgian soccer club OH Leuven said Kiyine's life is not in danger without elaborating on his condition. The accident happened on Thursday night when, according to local media reports, Kiyine lost control of his car at high speed with the vehicle ending up crashing into a sports hall.
"There were fortunately no other vehicles or persons involved in the accident,” the club said in a statement.
Born in Belgium, Kiyine has played for the Morocco U20 and U23 national teams.
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The Palestinian death toll from Israel's deadly offensive against the Gaza Strip since October 7th, 2023, has now soared to 33,037, medical sources confirmed on Thursday.
Sources added that at least 75,668 others have also been injured in the onslaught.
At least 62 people were killed, and 91 others were injured in Israeli attacks that took place in the last 24 hours, they added.
The sources said that many victims are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are still unable to reach them.
At least four civilians today were killed, and several others were wounded in Israeli airstrikes targeting different areas in the Gaza Strip.
Medical sources reported that two civilians were killed, and others were injured in a raid launched by Israeli warplanes on the Nuseirat camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip.
Another artillery shelling was witnessed in the Al-Matahen area south of Deir Al-Balah.
Meanwhile, dozens of civilians sustained injuries as result of artillery shelling those targeted homes in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood and the outskirts of the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City.
In Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, Israeli fighter jets fired shells in the vicinity of Nasser and Al-Amal Hospitals, west of the city, resulting in the injury of several causalities.
Meantime, Israeli warplanes also opened heavy gunfire towards citizens' homes in the Al-Qarara area, northeast of Khan Yunis.
In Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, civil and ambulance crews managed to recover the bodies of many people from under the rubble after an Israeli warplane targeted a house for the Abu Daraz and Nasr families in the El Geneina neighborhood, east of Rafah.
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The Rashid Khan Foundation, founded by Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan Arman, is reportedly constructing shelters for 25 families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes in Paktika province, in southeast Afghanistan.
The construction of shelters for the earthquake-stricken, impoverished people of Paktika has reportedly begun in the Barmal district of Paktika, according to some local media reports from Saturday, August 6.
These 25 families, according to reports in the local media, now live in the open after losing their homes in this area to the earthquake almost one month ago.
The locals, who have suffered the wrath of nature and lost loved ones, houses, and property, have welcomed and appreciated the Afghan cricketer's warm-hearted and generous gesture.
In several parts of the provinces of Paktika and Khost in southeastern Afghanistan, where a catastrophic earthquake occurred last month, there were numerous fatalities and significant property damage, and many displaced people are still living in the open.
The kind move comes at a time when the Taliban has allegedly distributed the allocated aid intended for the earthquake victims in the province to their own members.
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Three bomb blasts kill dozens in northern Nigerian city
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Two explosions at two markets and a third blast at a bus station killed at least 41 people in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Saturday, witnesses and the local government said.
Ttwenty-one people died when a female suicide bomber blew herself up at the Baga Road fish market, councilman Abubakar Modu told dpa.
Another 16 people were killed in a separate attack a short time later at the city's Monday Market and four more at a bus terminal, said Ali Ibrahim, a lawmaker with the ruling state party All Progressives Congress.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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NEW YORK: Prime Minister Imran Khan will take the case of Kashmir tragedies to the UN General Assembly today to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Indian occupied Kashmir.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will give a policy statement regarding the situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir during his upcoming visit to Azad Kashmir on Friday, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday welcomed the United Nations Security Council on its decision to address the situation of occupied Kashmir in its meeting.
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Wednesday announced a fresh challenge for India over its recent power-play that escalated tensions between the two nuclear powers.


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Ontario reported 2,417 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 more deaths on Sunday.
Toronto has 785 new cases, Peel Region has 404, York Region has 215, and Niagara Region has 121.
The number of people in hospital has declined by 65 and now sits at 1,436.
The number of people in the ICU is down by three and now sits at 392, while the number of people on ventilators has increased by two and is now 301.
A total of 225,046 COVID-19 cases have been marked as resolved, a number that increased by 2,759 since Saturday.
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province’s network of labs completed more than 48,900 tests in the past 24 hours.
As of Saturday evening, 280,573 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, Elliott said in a tweet.
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About 38 officers have had personal information put online
by Adam Shaw
Dozens of federal law enforcement officers in Portland have had their personal information posted online by individuals who have also encouraged protesters to go to those officers’ homes, officials said Tuesday.
Federal Protective Service (FPS) Deputy Director of Operations Richard Cline said at a press conference that approximately 38 law enforcement officers had been doxed as he explained why officers had had name badges removed.
“We are going to convert their name [tags] to their badge number as about 38 of our officers that are out there have been doxed and their personal infomation has been put online,” he said.
The Department of Homeland Security has previously said that “violent anarchists” in the area have on multiple occasions released personal information to the public of those officers in Portland, but Cline gave an indication of how widespread the practice is.


Muslim Tamil National Alliance (MTNA) leader Azath Salley has decided to file legal action against the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS).
Salley said that he will go to court against the Budhist organization for making defamatory statements against the Quran.
He said that among the points he expects to raise in court are the statements made by the monks on Muslims wearing the traditional head dress, customs they follow when consuming food and the halal issue.
Salley said that he will also raise in Court some of the actions of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary the Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara thero.
He said that he will submit evidence in court to substantiate his claims against the Bodu Bala Sena. (Colombo Gazette)
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The Police said that Gajendran and two others were arrested for violating the quarantine regulations.
A heated exchange took place when Gajendran attempted to defy Police warnings and commemorate Thileepan.
The Police eventually dragged the MP into a Police jeep and took him away.
Two others who attempted to obstruct the Police were also arrested.
All three were eventually released on bail. (Colombo Gazette)


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3 more deaths over the deadly Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been recorded in South Korea.
However health authorities said they were cautiously optimistic the worst was over as the number of new cases was falling.
According to Kwon Jun-Wook, a senior health ministry official, the plasma therapy is still under clinical testing but is now being used on two MERS patients at two different hospitals.
He further added that the health ministry has approved the experimental therapy on the advice of doctors and experts
In the meantime, 4 new cases were also confirmed today (Tuesday), bringing the total number of cases to 154, including 19 deaths.
Over 5,500 people are in quarantine while some 3,500 others have been released.
Reports say most of those who have died had pre-existing health problems.
According to the health ministry, of the 135 non-fatal cases, 17 have recovered and been released from hospital, while 16 of the 118 MERS cases still being treated are reported as being unstable.
The number of new cases has however been gradually declining from 12 on Friday to 4 on Tuesday, sparking hope the outbreak might be showing signs of easing.
Meanwhile, Jun-Wook said the health ministry has approved the experimental therapy on the advice of doctors and experts.


UAE: Al Fardan Exchange, Ripple cooperate to offer international payments
(MENAFN) Al Fardan Exchange, money transfer firm, is collaborating with American blockchain tech firm Ripple to give immediate cross-border payments, as trade houses join efforts with FinTechs to find fresh clients and level up their business deals.
The deal will let Al Fardan's clients to send money globally in real time, stated the firm on Tuesday.
Hasan Al Fardan, chief executive of Al Fardan Exchange, reported that “we are well into a digital future and payments powered by technology, which is becoming key in the region.”
He added, “This partnership underscores our commitment to offer new channels and opportunities for people to remit money more securely, with more flexibility and convenience.”
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Islamabad: At least one Pakistan soldier was killed today while another soldier and two civilians injured when two bombs planted on the roadside exploded, military said.
The incident occurred in Mohmand tribal agency region on the Afghan border.
A military official said that two civilians were also injured in the early morning attack.
He said the two bombs were planted on Mamad Gat-Nawapass road.
No group took responsibility for the bombings, that are often blamed on the Taliban.


The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) has already been mentioned as one of the most “eye-catching” campus buildings in Canada – now a large addition is being planned.
The National Gathering Place for Recognition includes a water feature, a gathering and events area, stained glass, and a short wall encompassing everything.
Mark Dockstator is the president of the FNUniv and he said the wall would include all the names of everyone in Canada who attended residential schools.
“So that people can come and remember, they can celebrate, they can mourn, and they can do all the things that they need to do so there’s a spot in Canada where their names aren’t forgotten.”
Dockstator said the FNUniv was built in response to residential schools to allow first nations to people to control their own education. He said part of that going forward is to recognize those who went to residential schools.
Dockstator said it will be a place where people can recognize the past, but also look to a bright future.
On Monday, the FNUniv announced a campaign to raise the $15 million for the project.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Oman on Thursday extended a nightly lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with movement and commercial activities to be restricted between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. until further notice, the government said, Trend reports with reference to Reuters .
Cases in the country of around 4.5 million people, which has continued to impose movement and commercial restrictions on and off through the pandemic, have started to rise again after showing a steady fall since mid-June.
Oman has in the past two months accelerated what had been the slowest vaccine rollout in the Gulf.
By mid-April, Oman had given at least one dose to around 5% of the eligible population. This had increased to 35% by July 8, according to health ministry data.
Oman had on Wednesday recorded 295,535 coronavirus cases and 3,802 deaths.
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(MENAFN) Qatar Charity finished two projects on offering help to needy families and allocating zakat in Gaza Strip as part of a campaign of Ramadan projects.
Accordingly, the Charity proclaimed that 660 poor Palestinian families gained a one-time fiscal help to cover their needs, especially as Eid Al Fitr is near.
Additionally, the zakat project aimed 770 poor and orphan families in order to ease their economic burdens ahead of Eid Al Fitr.
Recently, Qatar Charity offered Eid clothing for 264 children from the age group of 6-11 years from both genders.
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Gov't retains consultant for proposed National Health Insurance Plan
Information Minister Ruel Reid has indicated that the government has retained a consultant to look into the feasibility of establishing a National Health Insurance Plan.
Reid told a post-Cabinet press briefing today that Cabinet has approved a contract to Sanigest International valued at more than $722,000.
He said the project will run for six months.
Asked about the government’s vision for the health scheme, the information minister said it would be premature to disclose any information at this time.
The government is currently working on developing a framework to address the issue of funding for public healthcare.
Jamaicans currently enjoy free health care and many have criticised the policy arguing that it has created greater financial burden on the public health system.


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Forget the Oscar — the Nobel Peace Prize is where it’s at, and environmental advocate and former Vice President Al Gore may soon add one to his trophy case. That’s according to the predictions of a number of Nobel experts who did some handicapping for Reuters.
But even if Gore doesn’t get the nod, expect the environment to take center stage at the ceremony. So say the tea leaves, and several prominent Norwegian Nobel enthusiasts.
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“I think they are likely winners this year,” said Stein Toennesson, director of Oslo’s International Peace Research Institute (PRIO) and a long-time Nobel Peace Prize watcher.
“It will certainly be tempting to the (Nobel) committee to have two North Americans — one the activist that personifies the struggle against climate change, raising awareness, and the other who represents some of the victims of climate change.”
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Two Tunisian policemen stabbed outside parliament
(MENAFN)Tunisian authorities have arrested a young extremist who stabbed two policemen on Wednesday in front of the Tunisian parliament, and injuring one of them, the authorities said.
The early morning attack happened outside an entrance to parliament, next door to the famed National Bardo Museum that deadly Daesh terror group attacked in 2015.
The attacker sat upon the policemen with a knife at around 8:00am (0700 GMT) stabbing "one in the back of the neck and another at the level of his eyes." Said Sofiene Sliti, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office.
The wounded officer had to undergo an operation in hospital and remain in an intensive care, a medical source told AFP.
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Explain subsidy removal-PS tells workers
Chipata, June 10, 2013, ZANIS…Eastern province permanent secretary
Bert Mushala has advised civil servants to explain the removal of
subsidies on fuel and maize to people in the province.
Speaking during a provincial monthly meeting Mr Mushala said there was
need to make people understand the importance and benefits of the
removal of subsidies.
He explained that the subsidies previously benefitted big business
entities such as the millers and the mines and not the poor who were
in need of them.
Mr Mushala said that though the subsidies were intended to benefit the poor
such incentives however did not trickle down to the poor.
Mr Mushala explained that the millers maintained high prices even
after being subsidized adding that most people in the province did not
buy mealie meal as they depended on grinding mills.
He stated that with the removal of subsidies, resources could be
diverted to needy sectors such as education and health.
The permanent secretary also observed that the Farmer Input Support
Programme (FISP) was intended to help small scale farmers for only three years
after which they should be able to support themselves.
Mr Mushala noted that it was sad that the farmers who were supposed to
graduate from the programme had continued to receive the subsidies
even after the three years had expired.
Mr Mushala also stated that civil servants who were not intended to
benefit from the programme accessed the inputs under the FISP.
“It is for this reason that government decided to remove the
subsidies, the move will see development in infrastructure, schools,
health and other critical areas that can help enhance development in
the country,” he said.


Foreign Minister Receives Envoy of French Foreign Minister
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Jeddah, Muharram 11, 1439, Oct 1, 2017, SPA -- Adel bin Ahmad Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received here today Envoy of the French Foreign Minister Emmanuel Bon.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed issues of common interest.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
16:48 LOCAL TIME 13:48 GMT
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Muhammad Atif Khan said on Saturday that Information Technology was playing vital role for the development of the country and the provincial government was taking measures to extend it across the province.
He was addressing an E-Pakistan conference at Sarhad University of Information Technology (SUIT).
The minister said that the KP government has established 500 IT labs so far and Rs1.5 billion had been allocated for 500 more IT labs which would be established by next year.
He said that there were total 180 labs before PTI led coalition government adding that their government would establish 1300 IT labs till the end of their government.
The minister appreciated the role of SUIT to extend the project from E-Peshawar to E-Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion Vice Chancellor Dr Saleemur Rehman said that SUIT is giving modern education to the students and such student would become a beacon for the welfare and prosperity of Pakistan.