By Michael Onwuka
Enugu Govt. receives COVID-19 vaccines
Enugu State Government on Wednesday received some undisclosed quantity of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to be administered on frontline healthcare workers and elderly persons with underlying illnesses.
The vaccines arrived the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu through Allied Air E.Cargo Flight 5N-JRT that touched down the tarmac by 2:44pm.
The Head of UNICEF, Enugu Field Office, Mr Ibrahim Conteh, who received the consignment, said that he was delighted that the vaccines had finally arrived in the South East.
Conteh said that the vaccines would be used to check the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the area.
He said that the consignment was for the three states of Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra, adding that more were expected soon.
He said that UNICEF had been involved in the procurement, shipment and distribution of the vaccines.
He said that the reception of the vaccines was an indication that help was on the way.
Conteh said that the vaccines would be stored in cold chains and other facilities used for immunization pending their usage.
Also, the Health Specialist , UNICEF Enugu Field Office, Mrs Ifeyinwa Anyanyo, said that the vaccines were meant for frontline healthcare workers in the state.
Anyanyo said that each person would be expected to take two doses at four to 12 weeks interval.
Also, Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Ikechukwu, said that he was happy that the vaccines had finally arrived the state.
Ikechukwu, who took delivery of the consignments meant for the state, said that the vaccines work best with non pharmaceutical measures.
The commissioner said that the first batch of the vaccines were meant for frontline healthcare workers and elderly persons with underlying illnesses.
He said that the distribution of the vaccines would be done in four phases for it to get to every resident of the state.
Ikechukwu, however, said that he had yet to confirm the quantity allotted to the state in the first phase.
He said that the cost of the vaccines was shared between the state government, Federal Government and their partners.
“We commend the efforts of our partners who have been with us since the outbreak of the pandemic,” Ikechukwu said.
Ikengaonline reports that delegations from Anambra and Ebonyi were also on ground to receive their consignments.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar's youth national handball team held their first training session in Algeria yesterday, ahead of their tomorrow's match against Sweden in the U-21 World Cup, which will run till July 30.
Qatar is in Group B along with Sweden, France, Denmark, Egypt, and Slovenia. Group A includes Germany, Norway, Faroe Islands, Hungary, South Korea, and Chile, while Group C comprises Spain, Tunisia, Macedonia, Burkina Faso, and Russia. Group D includes Croatia, Iceland, hosts Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Morocco.
Qatar's second match will take place on July 19 against Slovenia. Two days later they face Denmark, before taking on France the very next day. Their final group game is against Egypt on July 24. Qatar needs to earn one of the top four spots to reach the second round.
Coach Valero Rivera focused on the tactical aspects of the game during the session, working on addressing some of the mistakes the players committed in recent friendly matches against Spain, Tunisia, and Macedonia.
Director of the youth national team, Adel Yaqub, said the team prepared well for the competition, despite falling in the death group. He highlighted that there were four different playing schools just in this group that will face one another — Swedish, Danish, French, and Slovenian schools. He, however, stressed that the Qatari team is highly motivated to do well in the competition.
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The Supreme Court's unanimous order today that former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is entitled to a new trial challenges the U.S. Justice Department's definition of bribery in political corruption cases. The justices said the jury received faulty instructions on what constitutes bribery under federal law, the Associated Press reports
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A bloodstained package also arrived at the Embassy of Ukraine in Spain. The Spanish police surrounded the embassy, an investigation is underway.
'The Embassy of Ukraine in Spain also received a bloodstained package similar to those previously received by our other diplomatic missions. The Spanish police surrounded the perimeter of the embassy for security reasons. Experts are already working on the spot, an investigation is underway,' Oleg Nikolenko, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, told Ukrinform. Read also: ' blood stained packages': ukraine diplomatic agencies continue to receive threats
Earlier Nikolenko said that after the terrorist attack in Spain, the embassies in Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Croatia, Italy, the general consulates in Naples and Krakow, and the consulate in Brno received bloodstained packages containing animal eyes. The packages were soaked in a liquid of a distinctive color and had a corresponding smell.
As reported, in Spain, terrorists sent at least five parcel letters with explosive devices to the addresses of various objects, including the Spanish Satellite Control Center and the Torrejón Air Base. The police are investigating these facts.
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Mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir have been praising the latest bilateral bonhomie between India and Pakistan and have expressed hope that it would be a big relief for the common people.
PDP chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has praised the latest letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his counterpart in Pakistan expressing the desire for furthering the peace process.
It is not only the Mehbooba Mufti but almost all the mainstream political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir who have appreciated the latest developments between India and Pakistan to embark on the path of peace and mutual friendship.
Recently the main political dispensation of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference welcomed the renewed bilateral engagement between India and Pakistan, saying the end of hostilities between the two nations will have a major impact on the furtherance of peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Such expression of furthering peace in the subcontinent shows the deep down anguish among the people of the valley who have been at the receiving end of the situation from the past so many decades.
They have seen death and destruction and also a lot of economic depression due to the hostility between India and Pakistan. People of Jammu and Kashmir would be the primary beneficiaries of any permanent peace between the two neighboring countries.


Tista' taqra bil- Malti.
Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo said that around 5,000 migrants were stopped from leaving Libya to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe. While addressing a press conference related to the budgetary measures for next year, Minister Bartolo said that this was possible due to Malta’s strengthening relationship with Libya during the past months.
Minister Evarist Bartolo also announced that Malta will continue to strengthen its presence in various African and Latin American countries by establishing embassies. The aim is to create stronger political and commercial ties in the two continents.
Regarding the issue of illegal migration Bartolo stated that Malta will maintain a firm stand inorder for all countries members of the European Union to share the burden of illegal migration for those migrants who have the right to seek asylum while does who do not will be repatriated to their country.
During the press conference, the Minister also referred to the earthquake that has hit Turkey and Greece and said that the Ministry has made contact with the Maltese who live in the affected regions.


The brics bloc has officially stated that the upcoming meeting will be used to talk about a standard payment system. Bloomberg said that the economic union would include talks about the growth of payment systems. Promotion and development of local currencies will also be on the agenda for the meeting.
The event is in just one day, and the bloc is getting ready for what could be one of its most significant. Also, many heads of state are expected to be at the meeting along with the group. They may want to join the plans to grow the bloc.
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The BRICS bloc is getting ready for its most important annual meeting ever. More than 60 heads of state have been asked, which could be very important for the event's future. The economic union has told us about an essential part of the meeting that will happen soon.
In particular, the BRICS bloc has stated that talks about a shared payment system will happen at the next summit. Bloomberg said that this would be the main topic of conversation. Also, a technical group is expected to be set up to start thinking about an alternative brics currency .See also binance could leave cyprus due to sec case 2 months ago
Anil Sooklala, the South African minister, also stated that de-dollarization would not happen at the summit. They note that local money is much more critical to the partnership. Also, the possibility of growing is still a big deal. During this two-day event, everyone hopes the rules will be clear.
The group has clarified that it wants to focus on projects that help the Global South. On the other hand, it has made it clear that it does not have the power to be a force against the West. Still, a newly created payment system could set the bloc on the path to becoming its desired option.
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Six patients have died
At least 48 cases of Congo virus were reported in Balochistan this year, officials of the health department said Monday.
The patients, who were diagnosed with Congo virus, are being taken care of, Health Minister Naseebullah Marri said during his visit to Quetta’s Fatima Jinnah hospital.
The doctors told the minister that at least 48 patients were taken to the Fatima Jinnah hospital from across the province, including Quetta. As many as 17 patients were discharged after they were treated, while six patients had died, they added.
The minister expressed concern over the increasing Congo cases in the province and said that provincial departments have been instructed to take precautionary measures.


The Chinese and British diplomats accredited to Zambia have described President Sata’s speech in Parliament yesterday as progressive and well-focused.
Reacting to president Sata’s address, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao said he was impressed with the Government’s commitment to infrastructure development.
Mr Zhou said his country would continue to support Zambia in many sectors, especially infrastructure development.
He said as a result of Zambia’s quest to develop, Chinese investment in the country was booming for the benefit of both investors and Zambians.
The envoy said his government would continue encouraging Chinese investment in Zambia as way of helping achieve its aspirations.
British ambassador James Thornton said the speech was rich because it highlighted a number of commitments which would help better the lives of ordinary Zambians.
Mr Thornton said the President’s pronouncements were ambitious and all that remained was for the Government to implement them.
He urged all technocrats to ensure that all programmes were fully implemented. Charge de Affairs at the United States Embassy David Young said the Mr Sata’s vision for the country was motivating.
Mr Young said the speech also outlined challenges in health, agriculture and education sectors which his government was willing to assist.


Wife Aaliya rubbishes 'spying allegations' against Nawazuddin Siddiqui
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui came under the scanner after his name cropped up in a Call Detail Record (CDR) scam.
The actor, who rubbished the accusations, has now found support in his wife, Aaliya Siddiqui.
Refuting the allegations levelled against him as baseless, Aaliya said that Nawaz is a soft target.
It was alleged that Nawaz had hired private detectives to retrieve his wife's call details.
Aaliya took to Facebook to support Nawaz
In an elborate post on Facebook, Aaliya wrote, "A lot has been said about Nawaz in media, be it about our divorce or our separation, but the reports that are doing the rounds lately have shocked both of us."
"I just want to say that all the allegations against Nawaz are baseless. He is a soft target because he is a celebrity," she added.
The CDR racket was busted in January
It was on 24 January this year that the Police nabbed several private detectives who were involved in the illegal procurement and sale of CDRs of individuals including Nawaz's wife.
The arrested accused informed the Police that Nawaz's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui had extracted Aaliya's call details from them.
The cops then issued a summon to the actor, his wife and the lawyer.
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Governor Abdula’ziz Yari of Zamfara State has called on the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to sustain their ongoing operations against bandits operating in the state.
Yari’s call was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the his acting Director-General, Press Affairs, Malam Bashir Kabir.
Kabir said the governor made the call at a meeting with the Force Commander of the Operation Sharan Daji, Maj. Gen. Hakeem Otiki, at the Government House in Gusau on Saturday.
Kabir also said that the governor congratulated the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state for the good work they were doing in trying to check the activities of the bandits.
According to him, reports from the areas where the bandits carried out their deadly acts indicated that efforts to flush out the criminals were yielding fruitful results.
“I am, therefore, appealing for more efforts and sustainability from the security agencies,” he said.
Yari said that the incessant killing of innocent people in the state by the bandits had also resulted in the destruction of property.
“If we recall in 2015, Zamfara was affected seriously by cattle rustling and reprisal attacks by the bandits on our communities and today kidnapping is the order of the day across the state,” he said.
He assured the security agencies that the state government would do its best possible to assist them in their campaign against banditry and other crimes in the state.
Earlier, Otiki who briefed the governor on `Operation Sharan Daji’ being carried out by the Nigerian army, said that the military was carrying out operations at various locations across the state.
He expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation given to the Nigerian Army by the state government and entire people of the state.
According to Kabir, the governor later held a closed-door meeting with the security chiefs in the state, traditional rulers, and local government chairmen.


Rajasthan to be 3rd state to pass anti-CAA resolution? Sachin Pilot answers
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said the government will pass a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Sachin said the Centre government should listen to people protesting against CAA. “We are requesting the central government to reconsider the act. The Constitution has given the right to protest but if someone does it, they are attacked and called anti-nationals,” Pilot, who is also the chief of Pradesh Congress Committee, said on Thursday.


It’s likely that many Americans are spending much more time scrolling through their social media feeds due to the widespread coronavirus-related closures and ‘social distancing’ recommendations happening across the country.
And, according to a recent CivicScience survey of more than 2,000 Americans (ages 13+), it’s also likely that those folks will come across false information about the virus while they’re on social media.
Nearly two-thirds of social media users said they had seen false information about coronavirus on their social media feeds. In fact, only 15% of social media users responded that they had not stumbled upon any misinformation.
While Baby Boomers (ages 55+) are less likely to be on social media overall, the Baby Boomers who do use social media were also less likely than other age groups to report that the content they’re seeing is misinformation. This is of particular interest because coronavirus infections can reportedly be more serious in older patients.
Another area of concern? People who say they turn to social media first to get breaking news updates (about 16% of the general population) were far more likely than others to say that they’ve come across misinformation on their feeds.
Instagram and Twitter users were the specific user groups most likely to report seeing misinformation, but reports were generally widespread across social media platforms:
It seems social media platforms’ policies regarding misleading content — many of which have come under scrutiny in recent months — will certainly be put to the test as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grip the nation.


Some non-essential workers in Spain will be allowed to go back to work on Monday as the country partially relaxes its lockdown measures.
Manufacturing and construction are among the businesses that will be allowed to reopen, as long as they adhere to strict safety guidelines.
Non-essential shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues will remain closed.
Ten million face masks will also be given to those travelling on public transport this week as people start to return to work.
Spain is one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus outbreak – with more than 166,000 confirmed cases and nearly 17,000 deaths as of Sunday. But the number of new infections has been falling.


Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is practically over.
The premier said this while chairing a joint parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allied parties held in Islamabad.
Overall political and economic situation of the country was discussed in the meeting. He took the parties into confidence regarding important government decisions.
PM Imran said that that the opposition was not a threat to the government and that its anti-government movement was also done for.
“The opposition wanted to trap the ruling party in the Election Commission, but has ended up trapping itself,” Imran Khan said
Speaking about the Broadsheet issue, PM Imran said that a commission had been formed that would also fully investigate the Surrey Palace and Hudabia Paper Mill cases.
The premier stressed the participants of the meeting that all the members of the public should put their full emphasis on the Ehsaas Program. He also urged the parliament members to visit shelter homes, provide facilities to the poor.
Meanwhile, the participants of the session discussed strategy for upcoming Senate elections.
The members also apprised the premier about the problems of their constituencies.


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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta says he’s hopeful that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal in the 1-1 draw with Southampton will ease the pressure on the captain.
The captain hadn’t scored in open play in the Premier League since the opening day against Fulham, but he smartly put the ball in the back of the net early in the second half was enough to earn the ten-man Gunners a point.
Despite Aubameyang not having a lot of chances to work his magic, the Arsenal boss took away some positives as the Gunners earned one point against The Saints.
“Hopefully it’s going to change everything dramatically, and he’s going to score every game because this is what we need at the moment,” said Arteta.
“We need the points and in order to do that, we need to score many more goals and be more efficient when we have the chances.
“I think it’s going to make him really good. I’m sure that it’s going to take a lot of pressure off him, and it’s going to release him as well.”


ISLAMABAD: Officials from Islamabad’s Safe City Project have been asked to assist the capital police in combating property crime, Dawn has learned.
The Safe City Project was asked to notify the police if it discovered illegal or suspicious activity in the city and help the police track down and locate the criminals.
According to senior police officers, the Safe City Project has been assisting the police in tracing and identifying the perpetrators at the behest of the activity division and investigation arm.
They also said that Inspector General of Police Qazi Jamilur Rehman had asked the project to play a role in crime prevention.
“The police chief had asked them to warn and notify the police concerned and patrolling workers whenever it spotted any suspicious activity anywhere in the capital through its cameras,” the officers said, adding that “the police chief had asked them to keep an eye on criminals and suspicious elements, besides keeping an eye on roads through the CCTV cameras.”
They also stated that the Eagle Squad of the capital police moves towards Smart Eagle Squad and will be involved in the programme.


Fawad calls for formulation of common agenda during 2020
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday called for the Opposition and government to formulate a common agenda for New Year 2020 for prosperity and development of the country.
Speaking here in the Senate, the minister congratulated the nation and members of the Upper House and said that new year provided an opportunity to write new chapter of consensus and forget the clashes.
Chaudhry Fawad said that it was the prime responsibility of the government and the Opposition to develop consensus on issues of national interests like appointments of Election Commission members, Chief Election Commissioner, accountability and others.
He said that differences emerged between the government and the Opposition during 2019 on various issues and if the same would continue in 2020 then “we could not move forward for the welfare of youth.”
The minister underlined the need for burying the past mistakes of any institution and let start thinking about the future of youth and development of the country. “We should seriously think about the youth who consists of 60 percent of the country’s population and avoid repeating mistakes for strengthening the institutions”, he maintained.
The minister said that the Constitution defines respect for Prime Minister and the government had great respect to the institutions.
Chaudhry Fawad said that there had been four institutions of the country including two Houses of Parliament, army and judiciary while Constitution also defines their limits to maintain balance among them.
He said that all the institutions should focus on the better future of the young generation of the country.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed said that the government had achieved great successes in 2019 and the well reputed institutions of the world were appreciating the government in this regard.
He said that PTI was inherited poor economy but the government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, put it on the track of progress and prosperity.
Faisal Javed said that reform process was underway in Pakistan and all sectors would further improve with the passage of time.
He said the Prime Minister had directed all the ministers and PTI members to focus on the maximum welfare of the downtrodden segments of society, adding that its benefits would reach to the masses gradually.
Senator Faisal Javed said that the government had started several programs for the welfare of masses including Shelter Homes in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, Ehsaas program, Sahat Insaf Card and Ration Card.
He said the government and opposition would have to work together for the welfare of public, adding that 2020 would be the year of common man.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Siraj-ul-Haq urged the government to present report of its performance of 2019 in the House. He said that welfare of the masses should be on top priority of government’s agenda.
Siraj-ul-Haq said that the pubic was looking towards the Parliament as what it had been doing for their welfare and relief through legislation.
He said the country was facing challenges including price hike and unemployment, adding that the government should work for the betterment of common people.
The JI Senator said that longest-ever curfew in the history of the world was underway in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) after illegal suspension of its special status by New Delhi authorities.
He urged the government for taking effective measures which could provide relief to Kashmiris facing atrocities in IOJK by the Indian authorities.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum said that all the political forces believed in democracy and there should be supremacy of the Constitution.
He said that all the institutions belonged to the country and should observe their domain, adding that public was disappointed due the present position of the democracy.
Senator Abdul Qayyum said that the government should take concrete measures on Kashmir issue and both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister should inform the House about the policy on Kashmir.
PkMAP Senator Usman Kakar and JI Senator Mushtaq Ghani criticized the government about their policies and urged for taking measures for the welfare of common man.


Singapore President pays state visit to Egypt
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Singaporean President Tony Tan Keng Yam will make a state visit to Egypt from Sunday to Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The visit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
A Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation encompassing several areas such as public administration, port management, water resources management and education will be signed during the state visit, said the ministry.
A business delegation led by Singapore Business Federation will also visit Egypt in conjunction with President Tan’s visit.
This trip marks President Tan’s first state visit to the Middle East. President al-Sisi visited Singapore last year, also the first such visit by an Egyptian President.


Guangdong Province reported one new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 case on Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
The case was reported in the city of Dongguan, according to the health commission.
Guangdong on Sunday also reported six imported confirmed cases and 11 asymptomatic carriers who had come from abroad.
By Sunday, Guangdong had reported a total of 2,699 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,135 imported ones. Currently, 230 patients are being treated in hospitals, said the health commission.


Kuwait- Info Min. participates in 7th Arab Media Forum for Youth in Cairo
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Information Minister Mohammad Al-Jabri headed to Cairo on Friday to attend and participate in the opening ceremony and meetings of the Seventh Arab Media Forum for Youth.
Al-Jabri said prior to his departure that Kuwait attaches great importance to the youth, praising the support of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for them, which resulted in the establishment of a ministry specialized for their affairs.
The establishment of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs in 2013 came to ensure the development and participation of this segment of society and enable them to assume leadership positions, he added.
The Minister said plans and programs put by Kuwait to help the youth develop their talents and innovations resulted in choosing Kuwait to be the Capital of Arab Youth for the year 2017. This encouraged (our) youth to take up bigger responsibilities towards more work and achievement.
He pointed out that the Forum will focus this year on young Arabs working or seeking job opportunities in the field of media, and ways to increases their experiences, refining their talents.
The Forum will be held on March 10-11 under the patronage of Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit. (end) sss.ysa.nhq
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Samih Elhage has joined Nokia Siemens Networks as its COO.
Elhage, who is also appointed to the company’s executive board, will lead the vendor's global operations.
He was previously a senior advisor to leading private equity and global management consulting firms, focusing on investments and improving the operating performance of companies in the telecommunications sector.
Herbert Merz, who has been leading both Global Operations and Optical Networks for NSN, will focus on the optical business. He remains on the executive board and will continue to lead the company’s Germany supervisory board.


The tax revenues to the state budget of Azerbaijan via the State
Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy grew from January through
November 2022, trend reports on December 9 citing the
According to the service, this figure amounted to 14.7 billion
manat ($8.6 billion).
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Poland has discovered the South African variant of the coronavirus on its territory, the health minister said on Friday.
Poland is already in the grip of the third coronavirus wave, the health minister has said.
The UK coronavirus variant has increased its share of Covid-19 infections in Poland to 9 percent, the health minister has said.
The UK coronavirus variant has started to spread in Poland, the health minister has warned.
The Polish health minister has warned that the number of coronavirus infections is rising, saying that Tuesday’s count was 1,000 more than a week ago.
The government could reinstate Covid-19 restrictions at a regional level, if the pandemic situation deteriorates, the health minister has said.
The SARS-CoV-virus reproduction "R" number for Poland is fluctuating at around 1, which means that one carrier infects one person, health minister said on Tuesday.
The government is preparing legislation that will set up a new system for the treatment of cancer patients, the health minister has said.
Poland is getting the Covid pandemic under control, the health minister said on Wednesday.
Poland's major business lobby has said the reopening of shopping centres was a good idea but insufficient, offering the government advice on how to unfreeze specific economic sectors.


Turkish leaders are disappointed by the European Union attitude to the latest developments in the country and believe that the EU Heads do not wish to understand the reasons, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek told at the annual meeting of Yalta European Strategy.
Why hasn’t the EU noticed that Turkey has saved the democracy? Haven’t they seen how people behaved during the attempted coup? Unfortunately, Europe did not want to watch it, he said.
Deputy Prime Minister said that those who came to Turkey and tried to understand the situation changed their attitude.
Turkey wants the EU to be more attentive and objective, said Şimşek.
Mehmet Şimşek said that the EU has been expressing such an attitude toward Turkey for many years. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this is what has determined the current course of the country.


Saudi-led coalition shoots down Houthi drone
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RIYADH, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- The coalition forces supporting legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and shot down a booby-trapped drone fired by "terrorist" Houthis militias, coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said on Saturday.
Houthis fired the drone towards the Kingdom in a deliberate and systematic targeting of civilian population and properties, he added in a press statement.
Al-Malki noted that the drone was destroyed in the Yemeni airspace. (end)
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Story | Apr 14, 2014 | 2:30 AMLONDON -- European Film Bonds is ramping up its global operation by providing the completion guarantee for a number of major productions, including Sarah Gavron's "Suffragette," along with other new titles including "Bill," "Second Origin," and Julian Jarrold's "Girls' Night Out."


The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) recently said that the Ministry of Health has already done enough and that now it is the time for state governments to implement a subsidised healthcare plan
This follows the suggestion of Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia that the Ministry of Health and other state governments should emulate the Selangor state government’s Peduli Sihat scheme, which provides subsidised healthcare to the poor.
Its president President Dr Ravindran R. Naidu said that the MoH has already been tasked with facilitating public healthcare, and that the task of promoting and cementing public and private partnership depends on each individual state government.
‘‘As the administrator and providers of public healthcare, MOH have done enough. It is now upon other state government to study and implement such schemes,’’ he said.
Dr Ravindran added that MMA doctors who are participating in the scheme are happy as they are able to provide healthcare to the Bottom 40(B40).
“This is because we are providing those who are in the B40 an option for affordable health care,’’ he said.
The programme which sees private clinics providing a service to the people of Selangor and subsidised by the state government was praised by Dr Ravindran as dependable.
“The (Selangor) state government are excellent paymasters as they would pay to participate clinics every two weeks Essentially they are third-party administrators and an are excellent paymasters.
The programme is also important to reduce congestion in public healthcare facilities, said Dr Ravindran.
“Especially with the current economic situation, more and more people are switching to public healthcare. The scheme helped to reduce wait times in these facilities,’’ he said.


President William Ruto has announced plans to double funds allocated to tertiary institutions.
He said the move will help the institutions improve the quality of education.
“From May, we are going to have a new and comprehensive funding mechanism,” he announced.
He made the remarks on Saturday in Laare, Meru County, during the launch of the tarmacking of the Kaelo-Kamukunji-Mutuati Road.
The President said the road will be completed by December this year.
At the same time, the President said the Government is committed to increasing earnings by farmers and creating economic opportunities for all Kenyans.
He said the Government had put in place a new regulation reducing miraa levies to boost earnings.
“Now that we have removed those levies and fees, the miraa business will thrive,” he said.
The President said the new regulation has also unlocked a market in Somalia for the product following negotiations.
Present were Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, Meru Governor Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, and MPs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw’ah.
Later in Buuri Constituency, the President commissioned the Kiirua Buuri Irrigation Development Project which will benefit more than 5,000 farmers.
“It will improve food and nutrition security besides enhancing farm income to Sh400 million a year,” he said.
The President explained that the Government will shift from rains to irrigation-fed agriculture.
“We must make our agriculture commercial and sustainable so that we can break the poverty cycle that is associated with farming.”


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Hendersonville Vehicle Break-ins
The Hendersonville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in combating a growing issue of car break-ins that have been on the rise with the warmer weather.
Over the weekend of June 30th, the Hendersonville Police Department responded to seven car break ins and the common denominator in these cases was that the cars were left unlocked.
Over the past month the Hendersonville Police Department has seen an increase of car break-ins.
They are asking the public to be more vigilant in securing their automobiles.
In the majority of these cases the cars were left unlocked, making it easy for criminals looking for easy opportunities.
The Police Department has made several arrests in many of these cases, and found that the persons arrested target vehicles that are easily entered due to them being unlocked.


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In the study carried out by researchers from the Universities of York and Lincoln in the United Kingdom, it was announced that during the curfew in the pandemic, people were more interested in cats, and therefore cats became more affectionate.
In the study, which was published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and carried out on 5 thousand 323 people, people who have cats and dogs, as well as those who have horses, reptiles, birds and fish were investigated.
While more than 65 percent of people said their pets’ behavior had changed during the quarantine in 2020, overall, many reported an improvement in their pets’ attitudes.
DOGS ARE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED
In the study, which stated that the majority of people who reported that their behavior changed in a positive way, were cat owners, it was reported that dogs were affected most negatively by the pandemic.
“My dog has become much more dependent on me. He howls when I leave the house, even just to take care of the garden,” one of the dog owners said in a statement.
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While 15 percent of the people reported that the animals were more energetic, 30 percent reported that their animals looked more relaxed.
Only 10 percent of the participants stated that the quarantine period negatively affected pets, while 35.9 percent of the people noted that they saw an increase in their love and affectionate attitude.
“Our findings suggest that a poorer health condition can increase attention to one’s pet,” said Emily Shoesmith, a health scientist at the University of York who conducted the research.


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GAZA, Nov 22 (NNN-WAFA) – A Hamas official said yesterday that, the movement is close to reaching a cease-fire agreement with Israel in the coming hours, which will be announced in Qatar.
The official, who wished to remain anonymous, said, the movement had already sent its response to mediators on the cease-fire agreement, and it was waiting for Israel's response.
Khalil Al-Hayya, a member of Hamas's Political Bureau, said in a statement yesterday that, the Egyptian and Qatari mediators were“making significant efforts to reach an agreement,” without providing further details.
Earlier in the day, Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, said in a statement posted on Telegram that, Hamas was close to reaching a truce agreement with Israel.– NNN-WAFA
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Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal on August 28 while addressing media said that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government will soon install WiFi at as many as 6,000 railway stations across the country.
Minister Goyal said, “This facility will not only help passengers to travel with ease but will also aide them to gain additional information pertaining to their profession such as farming, teaching.”
He further said, “I believe that people, especially the ones residing in villages, such as children, farmers, working women will be benefitted because of the Wifi facility at the stations.”
Goyal further added that the ministry will soon roll-out bio-vacuum toilets in train coaches, similar to those installed in passenger airplanes.
While addressing media when asked about Ministry’s plan of starting a helpline service for Railways, Minister Goyal said that the plan is in the pipeline and is being stalled due to some technical issues.


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AMMAN, Sept 22 (NNN-PETRA) – The 2023 Amman International Book Fair, opened in Jordan's capital yesterday, with the participation of some 400 international publishing houses.
The 10-day fair, jointly organised by the Jordanian Publishers Association, the Ministry of Culture, and the Greater Amman Municipality, will feature cultural interacting activities, such as symposiums and seminars.
Jordanian Minister of Culture, Haifa Najjar, said that, the fair is a platform for dialogue and idea exchange, highlighting, it offers cultural activities for Jordanian families, schools, university students, cultural institutions and bodies, and visitors to Jordan.
Qatar is selected as the guest of honour participating in the current exhibition, with a high-ranking official delegation, including a number of Qatari writers, novelists, and researchers.– NNN-PETRA
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KARACHI: Prime Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah called Governor Imran Ismail on Sunday amid Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Karachi tomorrow (Monday), ARY News reported.
During the meeting, issues related to the visit of Prime Minister Imran to Karachi and the steps to solve the problems of the people of Sindh were discussed.
“The welfare of the people of Sindh is the main agenda of Prime Minister Imran,” he said, adding that the federal government was taking all necessary measures to solve the problems facing the people of Sindh.
Murad Ali Shah on the occasion said that the broadcast of Sindh can be resolved through dialogues.
It should be noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Karachi on a one-day visit to hold meetings with allies on Monday (tomorrow).
Sindh’s prime minister and the governor will receive the prime minister at the airport, sources said.
A meeting is also expected between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prime Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah tomorrow, at which Governor Imran Ismail will also be present, sources said.
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The prime minister is also expected to hold a separate meeting with I.G. Sindh Kaleem Imam police.
Prime Minister Imran Khan will attend an information session on the Karachi Package and federally funded projects in Sindh, sources said.


(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) In a major search operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting search operations against Khalistani terrorists and their associates across the country, officials said.
The searches are being carried out in in more than four dozen locations in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and in surrounding areas of Delhi.
"The search operation is underway at locations belonging to suspects associated with Khalistani terrorists, supporters, and related banned organisations," a source said.
The raids started early Wednesday morning and are currently underway.
As of now, the NIA has not officially commented on the matter.
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The President has said that measures have been taken to improve the nutrition in people in the same way democratic rights were established after eliminating suspicion and fear from their minds.President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed these views addressing the inaugural function of the 2011 International animal husbandry and feeding fair at the BMICH. After inaugurating the fair the President viewed the stalls and the model farm. Number of countries including India, Pakistan and Australia participate in the fair. Expressing his views the President said that the government has been able to implement techniques successfully to protect agriculture and livestock.
The President said that the country has to be developed and that is why sectors such as habours, airports and expressways are being developed although some have misgivings in this regard. He said that the government has taken over the responsibility of developing livestock industry amidst all these activities as it forms a part of the journey towards becoming the Wonder of Asia. It is proper to say that an agricultural revolution is taking place. He said that the parents should make sure that their children are intelligent, virtuous, healthy and strong in order to create a powerful nation.
Minister Arumugam Thondaman and Deputy Minister H. R. Mitrapala also addressed the gathering. Senior government officials were also amongst the invited guests.


Akola: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday heavily lashed out those questioning the link between the scrapping of Article 370 and Maharashtra elections.
“For political gains, some are trying to defend that there Article 370 has nothing to do with Maharashtra Assembly polls. I want to tell such people that Jammu and Kashmir and its people are also sons of Maa Bharati,” said Modi while addressing a rally in Akola in Maharashtra.
“The thinking of political opportunists hurts me from within. How can they ask what Maharashtra has to do with Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Prime Minister conveyed that the nation is extremely proud of the sons of Maharashtra who sacrificed for Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi praised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and said that Maharashtra has been witnessing development under his leadership.
“Before Fadnavis, you have seen a government who have had only one aim- their own progress and the progress of their families. But today, you have seen that the BJP government has only one aim -Maharashtra’s progress and the progress of the people,” he said.


by Kevin Caruso
October 13, 2005
According to a recent Gallup Poll of Hurricane Katrina survivors, the most difficult thing that survivors had to cope with was the loss of everything that they owned.
Out if the 1,510 survivors who were polled, about a third were homeless, a quarter were unemployed, and a fifth were separated from at least one loved one.
Some 60 percent of the respondents said that they had trouble sleeping and felt depressed, and about two-thirds said that they were coping with anxiety.
Over half said that they feared for their life during the storm, and about 40 percent said that they went without food for at least a day after the storm.
About 60 percent said that they needed financial help.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the survivors. May they receive the help that they need. God bless them all.


LEH, (LADAKH), Apr 29 :- BJP State general secretary and party senior leader, Dr. Narinder Singh, while addressing the enthusiastic party leaders, here, today said that BJP is the only party that has devoted itself for the development of the entire nation. He said that it is only under the leadership of BJP leaders at the regional, State as well as the national level that the Ladakh region has witnessed unprecedented development in the last five years.
On the occasion prominent social and political personalities joined BJP in the presence of Dr. Narinder Singh and other senior leaders at party district office, Leh.
Panch Tsering Chodol, Skalzing Angdus, Urgain Dorjey from Taru along with their supporters joined BJP in a crucial time when the party is seeking support from all the residents of the region for the Parliamentary elections 2019.
Dr. Singh, asked the new entrants, that the BJP welcomed them on in the party with a belief that their services will be useful for the betterment of the common masses and the nation. He appealed them to devote their whole time securing vote and support for the party candidate Namgyal stressing that the young energetic leader has a will to give pace to the development works in the region.
Dr. Narinder, further added that their joining have further strengthened the organization at the grass root level in the region which will facilitate the more active interaction of the party leaders with the general masses. He also maintained that the people of Ladakh have full faith in the leadership of BJP and they fully support the policies of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for the welfare of the people.
The new entrants pledged their whole hearted support to the BJP for the grand victory of party’s MP candidate, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and assured the senior party leaders that they will work day and night to achieve the feast of victory of BJP in the Ladakh for the greater good of the region.
They also added that whole of the Ladakh region have a strong sense of faith in the Modi Government and people of the region will vote enmass for the victory of party candidate.


Investments of PepsiCo in Egypt worth USD1bn in last two years
( MENAFN ) The investments that PepsiCo has issued in the past two years have reached USD1bn, as proclaimed the firm"s general manager.
Accordingly, the firm denominates 55 percent of the fizzy drinks market in the country, whereas ChipsyCo reached 60 percent of the salted potato products market.
In addition, the company is working on cutting its expenses by looking for substitute fuel sources rather than the traditional fossil fuel.
On the other hand, it will also depend on marketing through social media, particularly in light of the high cost of products in Egypt amid last period.
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Hackers have launched a sprawling, multifaceted cyber-attack against the state of Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The attack infested many of the state’s agencies with sophisticated malware, including one type known as Trickbot, according to the two people, who requested anonymity because they aren’t authorized to talk to the media.
The attack has already lasted more than a week, but it has yet to significantly affect state operations even while exposing flaws in the state’s security apparatus, the people said.
The cyber-attack didn’t impact the state’s election systems. Nonetheless, coming nearly a month ahead of November’s ...


Two Saudi policemen shot dead in Jeddah
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman,Oct.8 (Petra) -- Two Saudi Royal guards have been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Jeddah, an official statement late Saturday said.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the security spokesman for the Interior Ministry as saying that the attacker exited a vehicle and opened fire on the western gate of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah early Saturday morning, killing two guard members and wounding three others.
The gunman was shot dead on the spot, the SPA said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- More than half of the respondents in a UPI-Zogby International poll said they oppose the war in Iraq.
Some 45 percent of those asked said they strongly opposed the war and 8.8 percent said they were somewhat opposed. Meanwhile, 29.5 percent said they strongly support the war and 15.7 percent said they somewhat support the U.S.-led action.
Very little of the support came from Democratic respondents, 2.9 percent of whom said they strongly supported the war and 3.2 percent of whom said they somewhat supported it. Fully 83.5 percent of Democrats were strongly opposed to the war and 10 percent were somewhat opposed.
Republicans weren't quite as ardent in the other direction but still 59.9 percent of that poll subset said they strongly supported the war and 27 percent somewhat supported it. Some 7.1 percent said they were strongly opposed and 4.5 percent said they were somewhat opposed to the war.
The Zogby interactive poll, with 7,081 U.S. residents participating, was carried out Sept. 7-10 and has a margin of error of 1.2 percentage points.


http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AIRLINE_SECURITY?SITE=MELEE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT The government is expected today to instruct airport security screeners and state, local and federal law enforcement officers to give greater scrutiny to electronic devices that might be used in a terrorist attack, the Associated Press reports. Authorities will be asked to pay special attention to cameras, flash . . .
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Skipping into the holiday season in DL
Though a cool, brisk wind was blowing through Detroit Lakes Monday evening, the weather was much more cooperative for the official launch of Detroit Lakes' holiday season than it had been in previous years.
With more than 20 entries (plus a few last-minute additions), Santa's Grand Parade of Lights was a hit.
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According to Morang CDO Ram Prasad Acharya, the assembly hall (at the district coordination committee building) has been made ready for the maiden meeting with painting and other decorations.
However, some minor preparations are still going on.
He added that the office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers has also been established. He further shared that the office for the various ministries have also been prepared and officials for the Ministry were being deputed.
Preparations are also being made for live broadcasting of the first meeting. The province has a total of 93 members in the state assembly.


(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Written By: Tabasum Nasiry
Heather Barr, the head of the Women's Rights Watch, has stated that a society without the presence of women is“discouraging.” According to her, many women in Afghanistan are behind bars, while only a small number of them have been reported.
The head of the Women's Rights Watch, on Thursday, stated in a report published on her social media platform X that these women have been detained“arbitrarily.”
She called on the global community to stand alongside the women who risk their lives in Afghanistan to raise their voices.
Earlier, members of the Afghan women's activists' movement, including Neda Parwani with child and husband, Manizha Seddiqi, were detained by the Taliban forces.
A statement from Human Rights Watch, citing a family member of the detained women, mentioned that they often hide the true situation of the detained women in the hope of“freeing the detainees.”
Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Representative for Women and Human Rights in Afghanistan, and Richard Bent, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, have both called for the release of women's rights activists in response to their detention.
Previously, the“Women's Freedom Protest Movement” also protested against the detention of women's rights activists and emphasized that Afghanistan, to flourish and be stable, needs to establish a democratic and people-driven government, ensuring meaningful roles for all segments of society, especially women.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Women's Section of the United Nations have expressed concern about the mental and physical health of imprisoned women in Afghanistan, highlighting the negative impact of incarceration on their lives.
In a joint statement, these organizations noted that many detained women in Kabul prisons have not committed“violent crimes.”
So far, the Taliban officials have not responded to the statements made by Heather Barr, the head of the UN Women's Rights Watch.
According to statistics provided by the Taliban administration's Prison Regulation Authority, approximately 500 incarcerated women in the country are held in prisons due to criminal offences, corruption, and abduction.
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Hellertown Police announced Monday that they are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver responsible for a Jan. 29 hit-and-run accident that occurred at the intersection of Washington and Ackerman streets.
In a press release, police said the owner of the car that was struck--a dark grey Nissan Altima--reported that it was parked at that intersection when it was damaged.
Police said the car's driver's side fender was reportedly damaged.
The accident is believed to have occurred between 10am and 3pm on Jan. 29, 2013, according to authorities.
Anyone with information related to the accident is asked to contact the Hellertown Police Department at 610-838-7040.


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday opposed the proposed sale of US drone missiles system to India as the move will disturb the balance of power in the region, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria informed media.
In his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said that the onus is on the international community to ensure the balance of power in the region before going into any such agreement with the neighboring country.
He said Pakistan has also informed the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his visit to Pakistan lately about the ongoing atrocities against Kashmiri people at the hands of the Indian army.
“Pakistan raised its concerns over ongoing violation of human rights in India held Kashmir,” Zakaria added.
He said that the top US diplomat was also told about Pakistan’s initiatives in the war against terrorism, adding that Tillerson appreciated and recognized Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts.
Moreover, he affirmed Pakistan’s moral and diplomatic support to the people of India held Kashmir.


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Uzbekistan hydocarbon production to rise by 9 percent
(MENAFN - The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Uzbekistan will increase production of hydrocarbons by 9 percent in the coming five years, the state oil and gas company said on Tuesday.
Uzbeknefetgaz announced the increase on 2014 production at the opening of an annual energy conference aimed at attracting foreign investment and modern technology.
Natural gas production will increase to 2 percent over five years. Uzbeknefetgaz produces 60 billion cubic meters of gas annually.
The state program for 2015-2019 will allow the country to raise its fuel reserves to 468.7 million tons, including 365 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 31.7 million tons of liquid hydrocarbons, Uzbekneftegas said in a statement.
The program also includes the construction of a fourth branch of the Uzbekistan-China gas pipeline, which is a part of the Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline that runs through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan claims to be the third biggest gas producer among former Soviet states, after Russia and Turkmenistan, and eighth largest in the world.
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Agra, Dec 21 : With 20 fresh cases reported in the past 24 hours, Agra's Covid-19 tally has breached the 10,000 mark, officials said on Monday.
The number of active cases was now only 268.
District Magistrate P.N. Singh said the recovery rate was an encouraging 95 per cent plus.
The total number of deaths since March is 169.
So far, 4,07,203 samples have been tested in the district.
Singh said the total number of cases since March, was now 10,048, while the number of deaths is 169.
He said: "With adequate support from all government departments in the district along with active involvement of social service organisations and the public at large, we have been successful in containing the Covid-19 infection spread."
The recovery rate has gone up to 95 per cent plus and the number of active cases has come down.
Meanwhile, it has been decided by the health department that 16,800 health workers will be the first to receive the vaccine.
The second phase will include those with comorbidities and senior citizens.
Work has already begun on the registration of volunteers and vaccine storage points. Health officials are hopeful that the process of vaccination could begin early next year.


Home Top Stories Deadly Mahdia fire: Teachers will travel to communities to teach affected students
President Dr Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner on Sunday evening at State House for the families of those who perished and students who were in the dorm of the Mahdia Secondary School during the horrific fire that ended the lives of 19 children.
During the engagement, the President spoke individually to the families in attendance as he listened to their concerns and asked them about ways that the Government could enhance their lives.
Among the areas were housing, small business ownership and educational support in the communities.
Many of the students who escaped the fire also spoke about wanting to return to school. Some are hoping to do so within their own communities and close to their families.
The President said that in the interim, teachers will travel to the communities where the students live to teach them until efforts are made to construct special facilities in those communities.
The President also announced that counselling specialists from overseas will be brought to Guyana to work with the local counsellors.
Meanwhile, he said that students in need of specialised surgeries will be sent to Cuba.
“What we are going to do is to give you support,” the President told the gathering.


Warren jail taking shape
FRONT ROYAL — Members of the RSW Regional Jail Authority got a preview Thursday of the new jail that will house up to 375 inmates and employ about 140 people when it opens in 2014.
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Leader Xi urges for improved French collaboration in China
(MENAFN) In a recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China's desire for enhanced collaboration with France. President Xi urged for increased investments from French companies in China and sought assurance from France regarding a fair and non-discriminatory trade environment for Chinese businesses. This move comes as part of China's efforts to fortify its relationship with France, a key European trading partner, following Macron's visit to China in April.
Chinese state television reported that President Xi expressed China's commitment to maintaining a robust level of trade with France, welcoming the entry of more French products into the Chinese market. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation frameworks between China and France within the United Nations and other multilateral institutions. Notably, China currently holds the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month.
As the European Union investigates China's support for electric cars and plans to launch another inquiry into its steelmakers, President Xi acknowledged the concerns raised by European countries regarding the ambiguous laws and rules applied to foreign companies operating in China. Despite these challenges, he emphasized China's openness to collaboration and trade with France.
President Xi called on France to play a constructive role in fostering positive developments in China-European Union relations. Tensions have arisen due to various issues, including the EU's efforts to reduce dependence on China's supply chain and geopolitical events such as the conflict in Ukraine.
During the phone call, the two leaders also exchanged views on the situation in the Gaza Strip. They agreed on the importance of avoiding further escalation and preventing a more severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Nakuru County Governor, Lee Kinyanjui, has warned that public hospitals within the county may not be able to admit more Covid-19 patients amid an uptick of cases in the last three weeks.
Kinyanjui noted that the latest survey in most health facilities revealed that private facilities were already full, adding that already public hospitals are at 80 percent and rising.
According to the governor, in a few weeks, hospitals will be unable to contain the rising numbers calling on residents to observe the laid down guidelines by the Ministry of Health.
He warned that continued causal behavior by members of the public of not wearing masks and observing social distancing was spreading the virus further.
Kinyanjui said that they are mulling on imposing restrictions within the county to ensure the rising cases are brought down.
He urged locals to take the disease seriously, saying disobedience could have serious ramifications for individuals and the county.
On the Building Bridges Initiative, Kinyanjui said the county had already formed a committee of experts and lawyers to analyze the report and give a verdict as a county.
Kinyanjui said that there had been a lot of opposing forces even before the report was released. He called on Kenyans to read the document and form their own views.
According to Kinyanjui, the report brings about inclusivity which will end perennial conflicts.
On his part, Principal Secretary State Department of Housing Charles Hinga also called on Kenyans to read and understand the report.
The PS said that the report is citizen-based, adding that the President wishes well for the country.


Kano confirms monkey pox suspect still under investigation
Kano State Commissioner for health, Dr. Kabiru Getso, has confirmed a suspected case of monkey pox in Kano.
Addressing journalists at the Ministry, yesterday, the Commissioner said the ministry was informed about the suspect at Bebeji General Hospital, in Bebeji local government area, about 40 kilometres away from Kano city.
Kabiru, who insisted that the case suspect’s symptoms appear more of chickenpox, which are similar to that of monkey pox, said the suspect’s case has not been ascertained.
Although the Commissioner said the suspect has not travelled, he hinted that government has already traced over 60 persons, who had established contact with the suspect.
The Commissioner revealed that the state government has already deployed a team of emergency response investigation to the local government area, while the suspect has been admitted at the isolation centre to curtail further spread.
He explained that the suspect’s sample has already been taken for investigation at Darka, Senegal.
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A report by the Transparency International (TI) has said Ghana has been rated as the second most corrupt country in Africa, followed by Nigeria, with South Africa perceived as the most corrupt nation on the continent.
The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) noted about 71 per cent of people living in Ghana saying corruption had increased over the last 12 months.
The report revealed how people on the continent perceived their countries as far as corruption was concerned and what their leaders were doing to minimise the unpleasant act.
It noted that the act of corruption was so endemic that all the respondents wished that the leaders in their various countries would acted swiftly to end the canker.
Most governments across Africa were also seen as failing in their duty to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals.
The majority (58 per cent) of Africans in the surveyed countries said corruption had increased over the past 12 months.


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Story | Jul 19, 2014 | 12:30 AMZURICH (Reuters) - Roche plans to steer clear of the wave of big takeovers sweeping through the healthcare industry and focus instead on small acquisitions and partnerships, the Swiss drugmaker's chief executive said in an interview published on Saturday.


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In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of social media. Social media has been credited with providing individuals with the opportunity to connect with their peers and family members from around the world, as well as providing a platform to engage in discussions on topics of interest. Similarly, research suggests that social media can have a positive effect on mental health.
A growing body of research has shown that social media can be an effective tool for managing stress, improving mood and increasing feelings of connectedness. In particular, social media can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. It can also provide a sense of belonging and connectedness to one’s peers, while also providing an opportunity to express oneself and share experiences with others.
Social media can also serve as an effective outlet for those struggling with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. It can be a safe space in which individuals can share their thoughts and feelings, and it can provide a sense of support and understanding from peers. Furthermore, studies have found that individuals who are more active on social media are more likely to seek help for mental health issues.
Additionally, social media can provide an opportunity for individuals to learn from others’ experiences and gain knowledge that can be used to help manage mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Through social media, individuals can access information from mental health experts, support groups, and other individuals who are sharing their own stories and advice.
Finally, social media can be an effective tool for promoting self-care. Through social media, individuals can access resources that can help them take care of their mental health, such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises. Moreover, social media can help raise awareness of mental health issues, which can encourage individuals to seek help when they need it.
In conclusion, social media can be an effective tool for managing mental health. It can provide a sense of connectedness and understanding, as well as offering an opportunity to learn from others’ experiences. Additionally, social media can help raise awareness of mental health issues, which can ultimately lead to individuals accessing the help they need.


Government Executive recently reported that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $1 billion grant program to identify innovations that both improve medical care and create jobs.
In a press conference, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the Health Care Innovation Challenge and said that “in recent weeks, Congress has failed to act on the full jobs agenda, so we will continue to do what we can.”
She went on to say the grants will be disbursed over three years to innovators who demonstrate new ways of delivering high-quality health care and lower costs. Sebelius said health care jobs are the key to sparking the economy.
The grants will be given to the projects that allow health care providers to hire, train and deploy new types of workers at a rapid pace.


Pervaiz Khattak has said that the Chaudhary brothers are standing with us.
According to the details, former defense minister and provincial president Pervez Khattak while talking to the media at the residence of Saleh Muhammad Khan said that there is chaos in the country.
He said that after the Prime Minister’s meeting with Nawaz Sharif, there is hope that a good decision will be taken regarding the important appointment.
Pervez Khattak also said that the long march is already successful, all of Pakistan has come out, we will bring the results when we go to Islamabad.
The former defense minister said that our only demand is to hold a clean and transparent election, all the parties should jointly determine the date of the new elections so that the separation of people from the country ends.
He also said that these cases are made on political basis, what kind of storm are we going to bring, arrest warrant is a normal thing and bail will be done soon.
The former defense minister said that the Chaudhary brothers are standing with us, rumors should not be spread, they will appeal to the Supreme Court on Imran Khan’s FR tomorrow.
He also said that the Governor’s rule cannot be imposed, the signature of the President is mandatory, there is no way, we are going to Islamabad empty-handed, we are not going with any cannons.
Former defense minister and provincial president Pervez Khattak further said that after ten days, at any time, Imran can make a call that he has reached Islamabad.


While in Churchill last week to celebrate the restoration of rail service, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took time to address climate change and what that will mean for Manitobans.
Trudeau said that communities like Churchill know firsthand what climate inaction looks like, and that starting in 2019 Manitobans will directly receive a climate action incentive.
He said that the incentive will help Canadians adjust to an economy in which pollution isn’t free, and that the average family of four in Manitoba will receive around 339 dollars per year,
The Prime Minister added that the rest of the money collected will be used for energy efficiency projects in schools, hospitals businesses and Indigenous communities.
He said that this will allow the country to protect the environment while continuing to strengthen the local economy.


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Uyo -The Akwa Ibom Government says 52 persons with active cases of coronavirus are currently in isolation centres across the state.
Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the COVID-19 Committee, made this known on Tuesday in Uyo.
Ekuwem said that the state recorded 176 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, with 121 discharged and three deaths.
He said that the state government was committed to ensuring that the spread of coronavirus was curtailed.
He further said that the state government had carried out sensitisation campaigns
on safety measures and protocols to contain the virus to the grassroots.
The SSG noted that the government had tasked the 31 local government council chairmen to ensure total compliance to the COVID-19 protocols in their areas.
Ekuwem said that the COVID-19 committee had met leaders of trade associations in the state to impress on their members that wearing of face mask was compulsory, especially in the market for sellers and buyers.
He added that “as a way of ensuring that the message of COVID-19 gets to the grassroots, we met with all the 31 local government chairmen.
“We impressed it on them the need to intensify and enforce the social distancing requirements, practice the guidelines and safety protocols that have been put in place by the state government, NCDC and WHO.
“Let me reiterate that citizens and residents in the state are expected to comply with all guidelines — frequent washing of hands with soap and clean water or use alcohol based sanitizer, maintaining social distance, use face mask in public, avoid crowded areas and ensure respiratory hygiene.
“For the avoidance of doubt, curfew in Akwa Ibom begins from 8 p.m. till 6 a.m.


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KUWAIT, Aug 3 (KUNA) -- The representative of Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Khadhemi, Minister of Planning Khaled Battal Al-Najem, and his official delegation arrived on Tuesday in Kuwait on an official visit.
The Iraqi delegation was received by Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Mubarak Al-Harees and Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD) Dr. Khaled Mahdi. (end)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that the prime ministers of the Visegrad Four countries - the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary - reached a common position on helping and supporting Ukraine, despite some differences of opinion.
Ukrinform reports this with reference to radio prague international.
Fiala also stated that it is necessary to provide the Ukrainian government with financial support.
It is noted that the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland were holding their first such summit in over six months.
Prior to the meeting, Fiala said that this meeting at the level of heads of government could show whether the Visegrad Four had a future.
As reported by Ukrinform, the prime ministers of the Visegrad Four countries — Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary — met in Kosice, Slovakia, on November 24.
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Mr. Speaker, in British Columbia, as in the case of all other provinces where legal agents were appointed, suggested names for appointment were sent to the regional offices of the Department of Justice where they were vetted. We asked the regional justice offices whether they were satisfied the persons under consideration were competent for the work that was intended.
In the case of the agents under discussion, as in the case of all others who were appointed, the regional offices expressed their view that the individuals were competent for the work that was intended to be given to those lawyers.
If the hon. member will look at the record of agents appointed across the country he will find that in many cases agents appointed during the last regime are still doing work. Their appointments have been continued by the government because we thought they were appropriate to carry on the work in those cases.


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Addressing India-Malta Business forum in Valletta yesterday evening, Mr Naidu said that transformative vision is making India one of the most favourite investment destinations in the word. He said that the Indian economy, growing at around 8%, currently is one of the fastest growing major economies of the world.
Vice President said that India is projected to become a five-trillion-dollar economy by 2025, making it the 3rd largest consumer market in the world. Referring to Jan Dhan Accounts and GST, he said that the number of economic reforms has been undertaken by the government.
VP Naidu said India is rapidly expanding its infrastructure and the policy initiatives taken by the government are opening up new opportunities.
Vice President said that Maltese companies could consider investing in India in health, maritime transport, films, pharmaceutical, travel and tourism sectors.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas said that our nation is ready with two vaccines for the protection of humanity and the world is not only waiting for them but also watching how the country runs the globe’s biggest vaccination programme.
During the address, Modi lauded India’s fight against COVID-19 and said we are among the countries with the lowest fatality rate and the highest recovery rate. He also said the way the country stood together during the pandemic was unparalleled.
“Being the pharmacy of the world, India has supplied important medicines to all those in need in the world and continues to do so”, he said.
In his dialogues with several heads of state, Modi said he got to know how the Indian community overseas has helped in the countries they live in and have provided leadership in extending assistance even in these difficult times.
“When India got Independence it was said that such a poor and under-literate country will disintegrate and democracy was impossible here”, he said, adding that India’s democracy is now “the strongest, most vibrant and lively”.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 23
By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend:
The State Service for Geological Control of Turkmenistan keeps records of underground water wells,Trendreports referring to the State Service.
Well owners using underground water are required to provide all the necessary data including water intake and chemical composition for inclusion in the database of the State Water Cadastre of Turkmenistan.
The order, which was made public in accordance with the current legislation of Turkmenistan, is addressed to all enterprises, institutions and organizations of the country regardless of their form of ownership.
Telephone for information: 8 00137 3-51-96
The Turkmengeology State Corporation has previously stated that it issues appropriate permissions to individuals and legal entities that carry out work on drilling production wells to extract groundwater.
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NORMAN — Lincoln Elementary School was under a brief lockdown Monday afternoon while police responded to a call from a nearby residence that a man had a knife and was threatening to harm himself.
Capt. Tom Easley said the episode lasted less than an hour and was peacefully resolved.
School officials said the elementary school at 915 Classen Blvd. was locked down while police officers responded to the call but that the lockdown was so brief that the school district didn’t have time to get a message to parents before it was called off.
The call came in about 2:30 p.m., Easley said, and by 3:30 p.m. the lockdown had been lifted.