Government has continued with its efforts of transforming the health sector through constructing and equipping health facilities, particularly in areas that are underserved.
Vice President Inonge Wina said from the time the Patriotic Front (PF) came into power, Western Province has had four district hospital, seven mini hospitals and 100 health centres and posts constructed.
Mrs. Wina said this yesterday when she commissioned Munkuye mini hospital in Nkeyema district of Western Province.
She said government will ensure that projects that are still under construction are complete and opened.
She cited Limulunga district hospital and four health posts as some of those that will be prioritised.
Mrs. Wina said the Munkuye mini hospital will be the main hub for the provision of primary health care services and first level referral services for Munkuye area and surrounding 18 health centres in the catchment areas of Nkeyema district.
The Vice President further said Munkuye mini hospital is well positioned to contribute significantly to reducing delays in emergency care of patients as the need for referral to Kaoma district for complicated conditions will be lessened.
She explained that the achievements scored in the health sector in Western province and the rest of the country clearly demonstrate the commitment by the PF government to deliver on the health targets outlined in the Seventh National Development Plan.
The Vice President added that government has continued to demonstrate the emphasis that has been placed on the health of the people of Zambia.
Mrs. Wina said the overall national aspiration for the health sector was ensuring ‘health for all’ in line with the global health agenda outlined in the sustainable development goals as well as in the PF manifesto that aspires for health lives and well-being for all without leaving anyone behind.
And the Vice President has thanked health workers alongside other frontline staff in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
She said government will continue ensuring that necessary support is given to the frontline workers for them to continue with the safe execution of their duties.
Speaking earlier, Acting Western Province Permanent Secretary Mukwambuyu Katungu said the importance of Munkuye mini hospital cannot be over emphasized as it will be serving an estimated population of about 50, 000 people who used to depend on Kaoma before and after Nkeyema was declared as a district.
Mr. Katungu said he was grateful to President Edgar Lungu for the kind gesture as the mini hospital would service maternity referrals and anyone that would be served at the facility.
And Dr. Jacob Sakala, who represented Western Province Health Director, said it was heartening that Munkuye mini hospital will help reduce referrals to Kaoma.


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Brazil sees 1,139 more COVID-19 deaths
Brazil's COVID-19 death toll on Monday reached 391,936 after registering 1,139 more fatalities in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said, Xinhua reports.
The ministry said that another 28,636 cases were registered, bringing the national count to 14,369,423.
Since the beginning of this year, the country has been facing a new wave of the virus, which has resulted in the collapse of a large part of its healthcare system.
Brazil has vaccinated 41.6 million people against COVID-19.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 21
By Elchin Mehdiyev – Trend:
Azerbaijan may toughen punishment for domestic violence, Trend reports.
Changes are proposed to be made to the Criminal Code in this regard.
Currently, the punishment provides for correctional labour for up to two years, restriction or imprisonment for up to two years.
The proposed amendment to the Criminal Code provides for punishment in the form of restriction of liberty for up to four years, or imprisonment for a period of two to four years.
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KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said the politicians need to show political maturity for the betterment of masses. The Prime Minister said this while talking to Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan and Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Abdul Qadir Halepota at Governor House.
This is Prime Minister’s first visit to Karachi after assuming responsibilities of the office. The Prime Minister said people of Pakistan had high expectations from political leadership and there was a need to come up to their aspirations. He expressed satisfaction over the process of reconciliation which received great response from political forces as well as business community.
“This process will ensure political and economic stability leading towards development and prosperity,” he observed. Both Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad and Chief Minister Abdul Qadir Halepota congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming the office of Prime Minister and winning unanimous confidence in the National Assembly.
They said the process of political reconciliation will help bring change in the quality of life of the people of the country. They also apprised the Prime Minister about the prevailing socio-economic environment in Sindh province.-SANA


The Zamfara State police command has welcomed the development by the federal government on the suspension of all forms of mining activities in the State.
The state commissioner of police, Mr. Celestine Okoye while speaking at the state capital, said the police would do all in its power to ensure that the order is carried out perfectly, as the insecurity situation in the state has caused him a lot of sleepless nights ever since he was deployed to the crisis-stricken state.
“With effective and efficient commitments and operation, we hope to reclaim every public space that was illegally claimed by the armed bandits and notorious kidnappers in the state,” he stressed.
Mr. Okoye stated that stealing of government property such as the gold and other solid mineral resources was a serious public offence.
However, information gathered from members of the affected communities implied that the foreigners who carry out mining activities in the state are being employed by the highly placed individuals in the state who seem to be “untouchable” because of their positions, which may render the ban ineffective.


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Also showing caution was the more than half (52%) who said they were doubtful about the future after the market crash, compared to 29% who were unconcerned and 12% who were confident of the future.
About 31% of those who do not own stocks said that the impact of the market crash would be bad for them, the same percentage as those with more than $3,000 of stocks.
Despite their personal financial concerns, most of those polled were optimistic about prospects for the economy generally. About 65% of those surveyed think the odds are less than 50% that a recession would start in the next 12 months. Even stockholders who lost money in the crash were optimistic, as 64% of them thought the odds were better than 50-50 against a recession.
Of the 19% of those surveyed who own stocks, 46% lost money in the recent decline, 39% broke even, 6% made money and the rest were not sure.


Forest City Paramedic Chief Dale Rayhons attended the Monday afternoon Forest City Council meeting to propose the hiring of a pair of part time paramedics. Since May, the paramedic staff in Forest City has been short handed. The department asked the city to partially fund a potential full time employee who would go through a two year educational program that trained him to be a paramedic. Winnebago County was also asked to do the same.
The department has now put forward two individuals who could work part-time and help fully staff the crew. Forest City Mayor Byron Ruiter explained.


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met federal secretaries, who were recently promoted, and said their promotions were made keeping in view their performances and merit.
“Hopefully, the officers will serve the country at their best,” the premier said.
He said the country was passing through a testing time and bureaucracy has to play an important role in the progress and prosperity of the country.
“Our country is lagging behind from other countries in the region,” he said adding various reasons have added to that situation.
The political leadership and bureaucracy have to decide the future course of the country and a new approach and better governance was need of the hour, Khan said.
The premier said the country has been blessed with a lot of natural and human resources and the bureaucrats should perform their duties to ensure they are utilized in the best possible way.
Imran Khan further said the investors are showing their interest in all sectors of the economy and it was due to the efforts of the incumbent government that a turnaround of economic situation is witnessed.
“The investors and business community have shown faith in the policies of the incumbent government,” he said. “The international organizations have also acknowledged the improvement in the economic situation of the country.”


Pakistani USD250 m loan suspended
(MENAFN) Iran has suspended its USD250 million-worth loan to Pakistan which was part of a pipeline project, according to Tehran Times.
Pakistan intended to build the pipeline to import natural gas from Iran.
Iran"s Deputy Oil Minister Ali Majedi said: "Pakistani officials were told in recent talks that, given the sanctions, Iran is not in a position to finance the construction of a pipeline in another country and has no obligation to do so."
He added that Iran has suggested Islamabad seek assistance from European firms to build the Pakistani part of the pipeline project between them.
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Explosions, noise, and smoke were seen in almost all Cypriot neighborhoods as part of the Eastern celebrations. Neither the pandemic nor the strict measures managed to restrain some people.
In more than 700 cases the citizens called the authorities since they could not sleep due to the noise but also due to concern that they or their property were in danger. In more than 400 cases citizens reported fires while more than 2,000 firecrackers were confiscated.
In some cases even members of the police were attacked by people in hoodies who were vandalizing dustbins in Limassol. Two people have been arrested.
Due to the restrictive measures, the Police, in cooperation with the municipalities were checking areas to prevent the tradition of bonfires.


According to details, PTI has also decided to move Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against these members for action.
Both Aslam Abro and Shehr Yar Shar were also issued notices by PTI’s central standing committee on discipline and accountability chairman Salman Aftab for making accusations against the party leadership.
The disgruntled PTI leaders had cast their votes against the party’s candidates in the Senate elections as they were not taken into confidence while awarding the tickets.
Muhammad Aslam Abro said that they contested elections on their own and freedom of expression was everyone’s right.
Aslam Abro further said that he had repeatedly asked provincial governor to do development work in Sindh but no federal minister ever visited rural areas of the province.


Lusaka, Apr 18: Zambia reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 57, the country's Health ministry said on Saturday. According to Health Minister ChitaluChilufya, all the cases were from Kafue town, located south of Lusaka, where a massive testing and screening exercise was currently underway.
He said 124 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, out of which, five came out positive. The Minister said the screening and testing exercise will continue in the town. He further said the government will start distributing face masks to citizens, after the wearing of masks was declared mandatory. (UNI)


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The Police have decided to seize vehicles parked on pavements or areas marked as no-parking.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana said that parking vehicles on pavements has resulted in an increase in accidents.
He said that parking vehicles, including motorcycles on pavements is illegal.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that the Police will begin a special operation from tomorrow (Friday) to seize vehicles parked on pavements or areas marked as no-parking.
He said that while legal action will be taken against the vehicle owners they will also need to pay for the cost to tow the vehicle.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that legal action will also be taken if there is any damage to the pavement as a result of a vehicle being parked on the pavement. (Colombo Gazette)


Fifty-four per cent of respondents said they trust the BBC more than the Government over claims about Iraq and weapons of mass destruction. Just 21 per cent said they had greater faith in the Government.
The poll, commissioned by Weber Shandwick, also revealed that 51 per cent said they trusted TV and radio news less now than they did one year ago.
More than half of respondents said they were much more likely (28 per cent) or somewhat more likely (26 per cent) to believe the Beeb on the issue of WMD.
In a further boost to the BBC, respondents said they trust the organisation more than other news organisations.
Of TV broadcasters, 44 per cent trusted the BBC most, ITV News scored 24 per cent and Sky scored just 13 per cent.
The questions were devised by WS's research arm KRC and the poll was conducted by NOP last weekend among 1,000 respondents.


Minister of Growth informs Prime Minister on the new NSRF
The Minister of Growth Kostis Hatzidakis met with the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras earlier in the day an informed him on the new NSRF that…
The Minister of Growth Kostis Hatzidakis met with the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras earlier in the day an informed him on the new NSRF that has been approved by the 28 EU member states.
On his way out from the PM’s office, Mr. Hatzidakis stated that the government will focus its efforts on developing entrepreneurship and to tackle the social consequences of the prolonged recession and crisis.
Mr. Hatzidakis also reported that there is an agreement with the European Commission to expedite any actions involving youth employment and training, setting up businesses, combating poverty and the energy upgrade of homes in 2014.
The Growth Minister argued that the new NSRF will be “the catalyst for the growth that we need” and was confident that the coalition government would achieve its goals for 2015.


Jakarta, Oct 15 (IANS) Indonesia has allowed international visitors from 19 countries, including India, with a Covid-19 positivity rate of less than 5 per cent to enter the country, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said.
Besides India, the other 18 countries are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), New Zealand, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, China, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Hungary and Norway, reports Xinhua news agency.
"This policy only applies specifically to direct flights to Bali and Riau Islands," Pandjaitan added.
They are allowed to enter Indonesia if they test negative for Covid-19, have been fully vaccinated, and have health insurance as well as proof of booking accommodations for a five-day quarantine.
Bali is an Indonesian province with the most international visitors, while Riau Islands, in the west of the country bordering Singapore, is in the second position of foreign tourist arrivals.
Indonesia resumed flights for international visitors in the two provinces from Thursday as the Covid-19 pandemic has been under control.
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(Karachi) Prime Minister Imran Khan said that there are good signs in Pakistan’s economy. He added that because of the government’s long-term policies, the country is stabilizing.
During the check distribution ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, he expressed these views.
He said the government is making efforts in Pakistan to encourage industrialization and trade. “Creating wealth is critical to boosting the country’s economy,” the PM said. “Without creating wealth, the government will be unable to repay debt.”
For the first time in four years, he said the current account deficit was surplus.
He said it is not in Pakistan’s interest to take loans from other countries.
He said tax collection is also critical for boosting the economy and helping society’s poor section. He said the country’s exports are increasing, which is a welcome sign.
PM Imran Khan said the economy of the country was in a bad shape when the government took control of the energy.
He said the financial crisis emerged in the country because a comprehensive strategy was not implemented by the past rulers. He said, “We have had the worst deficit in Pakistan’s history.”
He said that the country is ad-hoc governed, which is a matter of concern.
The prime minister said the country had great potential, but corruption hindered progress.


Fire kills three Syrian women in refugee camp in Lebanon
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- At least three Syrian women were killed in a fire which broke out on Friday in a refugee camp in Akkar district, north of Lebanon.
Lebanese civil defense teams rushed to the camp so as to extinguish the blaze, said National News Agency (NNA) today.
Some camps have witnessed similar incidents over the last period that led to the killing and wounding of some Syrian refugees.
Fire usually breaks out in winter as Syrian refuges use fuel and wood for warming to face harsh conditions in this season.
A large number of Syrian refugees are living in random camps set up around villages and towns in the countryside that lack the minimum level of safety. (end) wsm.hm
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3rd April, 2020
The Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, has admonished wealthy residents to support the state government’s fight against coronavirus pandemic by donating to the poor.
The speaker stated this in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abeokuta.
Oluomo said that the hardship envisaged during the lockdown of the state from 11 p.m on Friday, April 3, remained a sacrifice towards curtailing the spread of the virus in the state.
He said that during the lockdown, the wealthy should support the state government’s fight against the pandemic by supporting the needy.
He noted that the government would distribute relief materials to the less privileged during the period of the lockdown, hence those who had more should also support the government’s efforts.
He pointed out that the government’s relief materials were for the vulnerable, aged, widows and the extremely poor people in the society.
The speaker enjoined residents to be law-abiding by remaining indoors throughout the lockdown, saying that the best way to curtail the spread of the disease was to obey the government’s directives.
Oluomo added that it was important the relief materials reach the nooks and crannies of the state.


The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has disclosed that the service had recruited more than 33,000 new staff to increase the staff strength.
He added that although the service has suffered some brain drain, its numbers have not been affected.
“Yes, we have lost experienced hands and skilled staff, but we have also instituted measures to ensure that in the next two years, we replace them through training programmes and recruitment,” he stated.
Dr Kuma-Aboagye, who disclosed this during the Minister’s Press Briefing in Accra last Thursday, stated that last year, the service lost about 525 nurses to brain drain, adding that the service has begun replacing these numbers.
He disclosed that maternal mortality, neonatal mortality and under-five mortality have all decreased dramatically over the years, adding that Ghana’s institutional maternal mortality had dropped from 875 deaths in 2018 to 809 in 2022.
Dr Kuma-Aboagye said the public health emergency response system has also improved in response to new and re-emerging outbreaks such as Marburg, Lassa fever and Yellow Fever.
‘’Currently, we have been able to establish e-surveillance which enables us to collect and share information to about 70 per cent of our points across the country to enable them to respond quickly to emergencies and outbreaks at all levels,’ he added.
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Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Aug 6 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday appealed to the people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma.
An official release said that SMS is being sent to the people who have recovered from COVID-19 infection so that they can come forward for plasma donation.
"So far 338 people have given their consent to donate. The Chief Minister said that separate letters should also be sent to such people," the release said.
Presiding over a meeting of Crisis Management Group (CMG) regarding COVID-19 situation in Haryana with the officers of various departments, Khattar said people who have recovered from COVID-19 infection should come forward and motivate those suffering from the infection to put up a tough fight against the pandemic.
The Chief Minister was apprised that free COVID-19 test facility has been made available in all civil hospitals of the state.
The officials informed the Chief Minister that for COVID sample collection toll-free numbers have been setup.
Any person can call on the toll-free numbers for sample collection and a mobile van will be sent for the purpose.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister was apprised that in Unlock-3, a special campaign is being run to motivate people for wearing masks. Hoardings for it have been placed at over 900 public places. (ANI)


THE Fiji Roads Authority needs to prioritise its projects and consider those that will improve the standard of living of rural people.
Verata district representative Ratu Timoci Vesikula said the authority needed to construct roads that would help rural people develop their land rather than those that would not generate income.
Ratu Timoci said many road projects being undertaken in the province did not give proper access to rural people.
Authority spokesperson Jese Morgan Veibuli said one of their major focuses for Tailevu this year was the Nasau bridge in Wainibuka, in addition to plans to conduct maintenance work on the Ratu Kadavulevu Rd.
He said they would also continue to work on the Babavoce bypass.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Boursa price index radically dropped by 114 points to reach 6,203.75 points at 10.48 a.m. earlier on Tuesday.
The session witnessed by then trading 83,03 million shares done through 2752 transactions at the value of KD (USD 18 million around 58.8 million). (end) mka.tb.lb
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Babonneau police instituted traffic checks with a difference on Tuesday by distributing food hampers to motorists.
Inspector Terry Bradley explained that it was the second such activity for the Babonneau Police station.
He disclosed that officers were handing out over 200 grocery packages donated by corporate sponsors instead of asking motorists for driving licenses and insurance documents.
Bradley observed that the Babonneau police have always been working with the community.
“We believe that only when we do so we can make Saint Lucia a better place, particularly in Babonneau we have always had that good relationship with the community,” he told St Lucia Times.
Bradley recalled that from the time of the commissioning of the Babonneau police station, officers have made it their duty to work with people in the community.
“Especially in this time when we have so much gun violence, we believe that if we foster some of those good relations with the community we can eliminate some of those problems,” he said.
And he noted that the food hamper distribution was just one of the ways the Babonneau police intend to forge better relations with the public they serve.


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The Culture Ministry has launched a project 'Life connected with
culture' within the Year of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan, Azernews
As part of the project, the audience will be provided with
opportunities to see photos taken from various cultural and art
events attended by Great Leader Heydar Aliyev in different years,
as well as his remarks made on culture and art.
The project will be available on the ministry's official website
and social media accounts.
Notably, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared 2023 as the
Year of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan.
10 May 2023 will mark the 100th birth anniversary of Heydar
Aliyev, the national leader of the Azerbaijani people and the
founder of the independent Azerbaijani state.
2022 went down in the history of Azerbaijan as the Year of
Shusha. The country's cultural capital turned 270 last year.
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Much to the relief of people of Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal has gone ahead and said that the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit a peak in Delhi, and we may soon see the number of cases falling in the coming days.
He also said that his government was ensuring that the coronavirus cases in the Capital continued to decline and he was sure that with the steps that were being taken in this regard, the cases would come at a minimum very soon. The last couple of days have seen a massive surge in the number of infections in Delhi. But the chief minister has expressed hope that in the coming days, the infections will go down.
He also said that the only way to ensure that the coronavirus cases are tackled well is to ensure aggressive testing. He also said that it was due to massive testing that the number of coronavirus cases in Delhi have gone up. He said that with the steps that his government was taking in order to curb and control the coronavirus pandemic, the coming days would surely see a dip in the cases.
On Wednesday Delhi recorded 3,714 fresh coronavirus cases and the tally of the city as claimed to 2.56 lakh and the death toll has risen to 5,087. The city has so far seen the conduction of over 60,000 coronavirus cases. Delhi presently has 30,836 active cases.


Ghana’s Ministry of Information on Thursday said Ghana and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
The statement came after the Ghanaian National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah’s one-day visit to the neighboring country Ghana.
Kan-Dapaah said in the statement that the two countries reviewed the strong cooperation between them.
“We discussed concrete support that Ghana has advocated for Burkina Faso in the Accra Initiative and Economic Community of West African States, with a call on the West African states to act expeditiously on the matter,’’ the minister.
He said the two countries also highlighted the importance of building resilience in vulnerable communities and aiding those displaced and those who have lost livelihoods, calling for genuine partnerships with the international community for the initiative.
The minister said the two countries reaffirmed their support for a joint fight against terrorism and welcomed the operationalisation of the Accra Initiative to defeat the terrorists.
According to him, the terrorists have brought untold hardship and pain to the people of Burkina Faso.


Srinagar, July 4: National Conference and PDP said that the grouping will jointly contest the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
"We will contest the elections together. There is a political party that said that they have left the alliance. The truth is that they were never part of the alliance. They had come to break us from within,” Farooq Abdullah said.


School District 833 levies pass; bond measure narrowly fails
South Washington County voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly renewed a District 833 operating levy and voted themselves a tax increase to boost local school funding while also rejecting a land acquisition bond by the slimmest of margins.
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THE Government will continue to process district services improvement program cheques for all Members of Parliament specifically for the K2 million funds earmarked for relief supplies.
Finance Minister James Marape said the money will help local MPs buy relief supplies to help their people affected by the El-Nino specifically the drought and frost period.
The Government accounts closed on Monday and will resume operation to pay for Government expenditure on January 4, next year.
Last week, the National Disaster office released information showing that 2.4 million people have been affected by the El-Nino drought.
In the latest NDC disaster report it was also detailed that around 1.7 million seriously required food assistance and access to drinkable
NDC executives said in their report that to date, the Government had provided the much needed food assistance to approximately 40 per cent of the most affected communities.
The report factored rain in many parts of Papua New Guinea and detailed that although some progress had been made in providing water supply to communities that were easily accessible, majority of places facing water insecurity remained without the much needed
The same went to those that desperately needed food supplies.
The report detailed also that the international partners together with civil society organisations and private sector have also positively responded to the government’s call for assistance and have come forward to support in areas such as food security and
But Marape assured the people of PNG that the Government chose to allocate money to districts despite lack of statistics from relevant provincial and national authorities on those affected.


VFW and Ladies Auxiliary receive awards at state convention
The West Fargo VFW and Ladies Auxiliary recently attended the VFW State Convention in Grand Forks, with the Post and individuals receiving several awards.
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More than 3,000 Syrians leave Ghouta to govt lines: Observatory
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) BEIRUT: More than 3,000 civilians fled the eastern Ghouta town of Hammouriyeh into territory held by the Syrian government as the army advanced on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Observatory Director Rami Abdulrahman said it was the biggest group of people to flee the besieged rebel enclave since government forces launched an offensive to recapture it last month.
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87% of Thais more likely to vote for environmentally friendly party: poll
“Environmental” concerns among Thais was rated on top of the list of major concerns about the country, more than any other concern, including rising prices, corruption, congestion, crime and the economy, according to a Marketbuzzz poll.
Marketbuzzz poll interviewed 1,000 people via phone this month.
Bangkok residents said they were most concerned about congestion and air pollution.
Less than half of those interviewed were actively changing their behaviour to help the environment and only half of those interviewed are trying to reduce their energy consumption at home and one third are recycling their waste.
Thais also said it is up to the government as well as the people to address air pollution.
Around 87 per cent said they are more likely to vote for a government which has a tangible plan to tackle the environmental issues.
Marketbuzzz CEO Grant Bertoli said: “No doubt the recent air pollution levels have had an impact on the importance of the environmental issues but awareness and information alone won’t change behaviour. There is no denying that Thais want more done to address the environmental concerns and the onus is on the people and the government to take more responsibility in making sure the environment is looked after before it’s too late”
Bertoli added “We can’t turn away from the environmental issues the country is facing and the study certainly identified them as a priority, but it will take a concerted and collective plan and policy to truly help Thais influence their changes in behaviour. Will the government take a lead on it?”


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CAIRO, 18th December, 2017 (WAM) -- Up to 41 vessels transited the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 2.5 million tonnes.
The north-bound convoy included 17 vessels laden with 1.1 tonnes while the south-bound convoy included 24 vessels carrying 1.4 million tonnes, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority, carried by the Saudi Press Agency.
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Story | Oct 30, 2003Decisions based on football and money have made this a painful year for the Big East Conference. But the end result will be the formation of the biggest, if not the most powerful, basketball conference in the history of college athletics.


Cold front could bring rain, snow
WINCHESTER — Winter is officially more than a month away, but Mother Nature plans a little preview of the coming season today.
Meteorologist Andy Woodcock, with the National Weather Service office in…
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Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (OTCMKTS:CPTLF) ("Company" or "Central") has completed the purchase of the material onshore assets of Magellan Petroleum Australia ("Magellan") consisting primarily of the Palm Valley and Dingo fields near Alice Springs
Central Petroleum Managing Director, Richard Cottee said, "With acreage holdings entirely surrounding the Palm Valley and Dingo gas fields, this acquisition positions Central to step-out and integrate production facilities and pipelines within the region and take advantage of economies of scale created by exploration success"
"Central welcomes Magellan as its largest shareholder with around 39.5 million shares (approximately 11.4%) and in particular Central's board looks forward to benefiting from the expertise of Mr J. Thomas Wilson as a new director (being the director nominated by Magellan)" he said
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Iraq reports more than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases, health ministry say
Iraq on Tuesday recorded at least 2,022 new coronavirus cases, according to the country’s health ministry.
This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in Iraq to more than 81,700 according to the health ministry.
The health ministry also reported at least 95 new Covid-19-related deaths, bringing the total to at least 3,345 deaths across the country.
The ministry also said in a statement that 3,784 cases have recovered Tuesday from Covid-19, and total of 50,782 cases have recovered across the country since the pandemic began.


Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the government is well aware of problems of terrorism, unemployment, poverty and load-shedding and taking effective measures to address these problems.
Addressing Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of new terminal of Multan International Airport on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that the government taken harsh decisions in interests of the country and the people have accepted these decisions.
The Prime Minister said that the government is pursuing the policy of reconciliation and mentioned approval of NFC Award, Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan package and 18th Amendment.
He said that the elimination of menace of terrorism is government’s top priority and the whole world lauded sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army.
On inauguration of new terminal of Multan International Airport, the Prime Minister said that the project to cost Rs. 4.29 billion and it would be completed in two years.


Valley Health part of study that could change heart care
WINCHESTER — Valley Health is participating in its first government-funded research study.
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Hungary condemns EU sanctions on Russia as move toward war
(MENAFN) Hungary has condemned the European Union's sanctions against Russia for Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine, describing them as a counterproductive interference in the crisis that might swiftly convert the EU into an actual "belligerent."
"It's a step towards war, if someone intervenes economically in a military conflict," Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated amid a radio interview on Friday.
"Taking a stand" could quickly amount to "becoming an actual belligerent," he highlighted.
Russia began its military operation in February. It claims to have initiated the operation to protect the pro-Russian populace in the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk from Kiev's persecution.
The two republics split from Ukraine in 2014, refusing to recognize a Western-backed Ukrainian government that had deposed a democratically elected Russia-friendly administration.
Since the start of the war, Western nations, led by the United States, have slapped Russia with a raft of economic penalties and flooded Ukraine with modern weaponry, actions that Russia claims would only prolong the conflict.
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Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo says 1901 stores were burnt in the City Market inferno yesterday.
In a statement today, Katongo said the number of those affected was more than the number of stores burnt as some of them were sub divided.
“Going by the council’s allocated shops, 1,901 stores were burnt in the fire that occurred at Lusaka’s City Market yesterday. Some of the shops were sub divided by owners of the shops meaning that there are more people affected than the given number of shops,” stated Katongo.
“We are still quantifying the total value of property damaged in the fire. All the affected shops were on the southern part of the market.”


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The opposition Democratic Party has asked government to come up with a comprehensive policy framework to guide the implementation of the Parish Developmental Model (PDM).
On October 11, 2022, the government launched the disbursement of the PDM funds at the office of the Prime Minister Robinnah Nabbanja in Kampala.
However, the research conducted by DP reveals that government hurried to roll out the programme when itself and communities were not ready.
Addressing the media at the party’s head offices in Kampala, the press secretary of the party president, Fred Mwesigwa said that their team on ground has established that due to lack of a clear comprehensive policy framework, the programme aimed at driving poverty out of households is bound to fail.
He noted that even communities were not sensitized about the programme, saying that some of the people who have so far reached the funds have resorted to making weddings among other things.
Mwesigwa added that corruption has been witnessed at local governments as several parishes which were supposed to receive the money in the first phase haven’t received any coin.


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WINCHESTER — Local police are seeking information about a car that was reported stolen Thursday and later turned up burning in an apple orchard.
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According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, the state will provide HUF 4 billion to support the development, which will create 122 new jobs.
This will include an expansion of capacity at the company’s Miskolc parts production plant, the construction of which was announced last year as the company’s first greenfield investment outside China.
“The technological development advantage the West had in the past has somewhat evaporated; the financial strength behind Eastern companies has increased significantly, and they have always been better off than us in terms of labor,” he said.
Szijjártó said that it was extremely important to announce the strategy of opening up to the East, which is now clearly a success story, as it has opened up new markets and development resources. Hungarian exports to Eastern countries have increased by 45 percent, trade has grown by 48 percent, and in the last three years, most investments have come from the East, he said.
The FM further noted that the value of Hungarian exports increased by 20 percent to 2.5 billion dollars, while total trade turnover grew by 11 percent to a record USD 12 billion, a trend that has continued this year.
He underlined that in Hungary, nearly 300 Chinese companies now employ around 20,000 people, which is a great benefit for the domestic economy in all aspects.
Finally, the minister stressed that the countries that will be successful in the future are those that are able to attract investment in the new era of the automotive industry, and Hungary is one of the leaders of the European electric car industry, a position that will be further strengthened in the future.


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South African business leaders and the government have committed to assist small firms, already impacted by the downturn in the economy, that have now been dealt a double blow due to the recent unrest in the country.
This was one of the resolutions made during a meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa convened with more than 100 industry leaders across economic sectors, to discuss the current security crisis and assess the impact on infrastructure and operations.
“The meeting discussed areas where government and business could work together to rebuild the country in the aftermath of the crisis,” acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told journalists on Wednesday afternoon.
The premiers of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng and several ministers in the government’s economic cluster, joined the meeting on Tuesday.
“The business sector was represented by organised business including those representing informal businesses and SMMES, and CEOs from various sectors of business. In the meeting, business leaders and government committed to rebuilding the country and ensuring that poverty and inequality are addressed speedily,” Ntshavheni said.
“Business leaders and government committed to assist small businesses that were already negatively affected by the downturn in the economy as a result of the pandemic. Business leaders said that in their engagements with their international counterparts, they would communicate a message that South Africa was rising to rebuild and do business with the rest of the world,” she said.
President Ramaphosa called for a partnership with a shared national purpose among all role players now and in the years ahead.
“The meeting agreed on the need to rebuild an economy that is far more resilient, sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive. We want to reassure all South Africans, the SADC region and the international community in general that the situation in our country is now stable and economic activities have returned to normal. We want to thank the SADC community and the international community in general for supporting South Africa through this difficult time,” she said.


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Minnesota FFA bestows 27 honorary degrees
MINNEAPOLIS -- Teachers, elected officials and agri-business leaders are among the 27 people and businesses who will receive honorary FFA degrees during the organization's annual convention at the University of Minnesota.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, June 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Eng. Mutlaq Abu-Rguba said Thursday the interconnection project, linking Iraq's power grid to the GCC one, is a big stride in the regional Arab strategy.
The project is an important part of the vision of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) for regional integration, he told KUNA ahead of the inauguration of the project.
Eng. Abu-Rguba noted that the project will bring great economic and technical benefits for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries.
It will support the GCC power emergency response system and help avert any partial or total blackouts in the future, the minister explained.
The project, with a total length of 1,050 km. spanning from the State of Kuwait in the north to the Sultanate of Oman in the south, will provide essential backup to the regional power grid, he added.
The inauguration ceremony of the project will be held later tonight in Al-Dammam city, to the east of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Governor of the Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadhil and ministers of electricity of the GCC member states, including Kuwait's Abu-Rguba. (end)
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Kenya's Cheruiyot eager to return to form in Oregon
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Former world 5,000m and 10,000m champion and Olympic medallist Vivian Cheruiyot seeks a return to form when she competes in her first track race in nearly two years at the Pre;s two-time world indoor champion, Genzebe Dibaba on Friday.
"The Ethiopians have always been my tough competitors," said Cheruiyot, whose on-track rivalry with Dibaba's elder sister, Tirunesh, and her compatriot Meseret Defar helped to light up the women's distance running in the past.
Cheruiyot will compete in Eugene, fresh from her victory in the inaugural women's FNB 12km race in Cape Town on May 17.
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Giridih: Gelatine sticks and detonators were on Thursday seized during search operation by the police in Maoist-affected Giridih district.
The police team intercepted two bikes and seized 125 detonators and 150 pieces of gelatine sticks, the police sources said here.
The two bike-borne men were arrested, the police said, adding they were being questioned on their alleged possession of explosives, reason and its destination.
The police sources said the arrested duo was identified as Raju Kumar of Saria village and Baidyanath Sao of Bagodar of the district.
The police were searching on the Giridh-Saria road, they said.


Dancers first at Melrose quad
The Alexandria dance team finished first in the jazz and kick competitions at the Melrose quadrangular on Monday night.
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The recruitment process for the new board-level social care position at the Department of Health began yesterday, the government has announced.
The government has described the new director general role as the top job in social care.
The role has been created to give added prominence to social care following the joint social care and health white paper published last month.
Whoever is appointed will be responsible for providing national leadership of social care and co-ordinating social care policy across government and with reforms to the DH.
The announcement comes after Andrea Rowe, chief executive of Skills for Care, alleged that there was a lack of social care expertise in the department last August. Rowe said that the “decimation” of the DH’s social care knowledge base had left it reliant on the sector’s national bodies, such as her own, for help with policies.
The government has also launched a television campaign this week to try to attract more people to work in social care.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Monday copies of the credentials of Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mohammad Nazrul Islam, and Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines Lillibeth Velasco Pono.
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassadors success in their duties, assuring them of providing all support to promote the relations between Qatar and their respective countries to closer cooperation in various fields.
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(MENAFN) South Korea has announced its plan of providing Philippines with USD500-million loan for typhoon relief, according to Qatar News Agency.
The South Korean Finance Ministry discussed the aid plan with the Philippines' National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila.
The long-term aid will be provided by Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and aims to help the Philippines restore damages.
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The incident occurred just hours after Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson resigned after the department of justice said that the police department and the court system of Ferguson were racially biased.
Jackson's announcement had led to protests near the police headquarters. However, the police said that the shooting took place after the protesting crowd had thinned.
St Louis County Police said in a news conference that the attack was an ambush.
One of the two injured officers was shot in the face but the
police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Police said the shots had not come from the protesters and the police officers were shot just because they were police officers.
Ferguson has been on the boil ever since the shooting of an unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by a white policeman in August last year.


Residents of North Hollywood, Los Angeles, told police about a shooting that happened there recently. When the police got there, they saw that people were hurt and that real shots had been fired. Even though there were a lot of people at the scene, police were able to get things under control and separate those who were hurt from those who were not.
The person who was hurt was taken to the hospital while the police looked into what happened. As a result of the shooting, there were some people who got hurt. Stay tuned as we tell you more about what happened.
The police said that they were told about the shooting that happened in the North Hollywood neighborhood. It was said that the shooting happened around 8:10 p.m. at the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Hart Street.
The police said that gunshots were heard at this time, when the neighbors were paying attention and told the police about the shooting that happened there. Because of the shooting that happened here, three people were hurt and one died. When the police came, they found three of them lying on the ground.
During this shooting, police said that some people were hurt and others were shot. One of them died at the scene of the shooting, but the other two were still alive and were taken to the hospital and given care.
Even though the police said that the two victims who were still alive were taken to the hospital and were being treated there, they did not say how they are doing now, nor did they say where the hospital is. Even though people who live in the area said there were ambulances at the scene of the accidents when the police called for help, no one was hurt.
Even though a lot of people who heard the gunfire and told the police about it gave a lot of details, there is still no report at all about the shooter or the suspect in this case. Since the police are still looking into the matter, they haven’t released an account or description of what happened.
Officers concluded that they were still looking into the shooting and would say who was shot and why as soon as they knew more about it. In the meantime, where the shooting happened is closed because police are looking into it, and there may be evidence here.
When the police are done with their investigation, the area will be open to the public. While the two victims recover from their injuries, the police might also talk to them and move forward. Anyone who hears gunshots or sees suspicious people in their area is encouraged to call the police. While anyone who knows anything about the current shooting should tell the police, because it will help a lot.


State outlines steps to help oil counties following public meetings
BISMARK-- North Dakota will soon have a state energy impact coordinator to monitor local issues in the oil- and gas-producing counties and to report on the region's progress, the governor announced today.
State officials released a report summarizing the feedback they received last month during public meetings in 14 western North Dakota oil cities. The report also outlines state efforts to provide help.
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Kharar (SAS Nagar, Mohali):
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday lashed out at opposition for raising questions over his second marriage and said that the tyrannical days of these selfish politicians are over and now every decision is being taken for the well being of the state and its people.
He said that while these people had worked overtime for their own interests, he is working dedicatedly for the people of state.
The Chief Minister said that the hug between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Bikram Singh Majithia reflects the fact that they people are bereft of any ideological commitment and can join hands anytime for securing their political interests. He said that these leaders were trounced badly by the AAP legislature Dr Jiwanjot Kaur due to which they have been now forced to hug each other. Bhagwant Mann quipped that outburst of Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa against young MLAs reflect his frustration as throughout life he had vied for getting chairs but had not succeeded, due to which he is now not able to digest that young people that too from common families have been elected by people.
Describing the entire opposition as a ‘coterie of rejected politicians’, the Chief Minister said that in dearth of any issue against the state government, these leaders are stooping too low by leveling personal allegations against him. He said that his government has locked their shops for looting the people so they have joined their hands to stop a common man from serving the state and its people. Bhagwant Mann dared that the gimmicks of these politicians will not work as people are well aware of their dubious character and they had already given a befitting reply to them by ousting them in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-poll.
Earlier, he dedicated the 35th mother and child care centre to the people within a year.
Addressing the gathering after dedicating mother and child care centre here at, the Chief Minister envisioned that this newly constructed hospital at a cost of Rs 8 crore will act as a catalyst to impart quality health care to the pregnant women and newly born child. He said that the move is aimed to ensure that people get quality health services in these hospitals. Bhagwant Mann said that so far 35 hospitals have been dedicated out of total 45 to the people in the last one year adding that more such hospitals will be constructed across the state in coming days.


(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) The financial landscape is currently undergoing a significant shift, with digital currencies and asset tokenization playing pivotal roles in this transformation.
In this article, we will delve into the synergy between these two transformative trends, examining Polymath's contribution to asset tokenization through its blockchain-based platform, and the global impact of China's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the Digital Yuan.
Within this evolving landscape, Yuan Pro Ai stands out as a notable player, further influencing the changing financial landscape.
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Health merger hits cost bump
The merger between the Ministry of Health and National Heath Services has hit a speed bump.
The Minister of Health, Tuitama Dr. Talalelei Tuitama, said the merger will continue to be delayed as they try to find funds to meet the projected $10 million cost.
The merger was to be implemented last month but it is now unclear when it will happen.
The Minister told TV1 that there are also pay increases approved by Cabinet as far back as 2013 that have not been implemented.
"We need to clean up these things that have been postponed for a long time so it doesn't bog us down in future," said the Minister.
He added that severance pay for those who will lose their jobs in the merger will be about $US1.9 million.
The Minister said there has to be a change in the current law and that has to be tabled in Parliament along with a budget for the planned move.
He said the changes are expected to be tabled in Parliament in March.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Iran Space Program is on the upper trajectory as the sanction-laden nation went on to launch a satellite with Russian assistance. The 'Pars 1' remote sensing and imaging satellite was sent into orbit from Russia on Thursday. Iran and Russia are subject to economic sanctions from the West and they have now come together to assist each other.
IRNA news agency disclosed the details about the anticipated satellite launch. The event took place in Russia's Vostochny which is an important launch base for the Russian space agency. Vostochny base is located approximately 8,000 kilometers from the Russian capital Moscow.
The Iranian Telecommunications minister heaped praise on Iran's space program which has done well in the past few months. Iran launched 12 satellites into orbit in the past two years while the January launch showcased the progress as three satellites were simultaneously launched.
Western countries, especially the US, have repeatedly warned Iran of such satellites which could be used for Tehran's weapons program. West feels that the frequent launch of satellites from Iran is being done for the ballistic missiles program and nuclear program.
Iran claimed that the space program and rocket programs are being conducted for civil purposes and defense purposes. Russia and Iran through the satellite launch on Thursday have defied the West-initiated sanctions and are likely to draw a newer set of economic sanctions.
Russia had previously assisted Iran in launching the Khayyam satellite into orbit from Kazakhstan in August 2022. The remote-sensing satellite sparked debates over the collusion of Russia and Iran that could initiate deeper problems for the West.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Tehran: Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tehran today with Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of Iran HE Dr Ali Bagheri.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and the latest developments at the regional and international levels, especially the latest developments in the negotiations on the nuclear agreement.
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Ten innovation scholars, two writers, and two artists who are part of the In-Residence Programme of Rashtrapati Bhavan called on President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, Wednesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the in-residence artists, writers, and innovation scholars were special to us because they have innovative, sensitive and imaginative minds which transcend the boundaries of time, place and surroundings.
Mukherjee hoped that when the participants go back to their native places, they will develop a new dimension in the way they look at their own country India and the manner in which they can make their contribution towards its well-being and prosperity.
Secretary to the President, Ms. Omita Paul said that on assuming office, the President had a vision that innovation should become a movement in the country. She said that it was heartening to see that his vision was being realized.
The participants of the In-Residence Programme also expressed their views and said that they were determined to contribute to the welfare of the society in their own way.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - A knifeman was shot dead by Russian authorities after a stabbing attack caused injury to eight people in the Siberian city of Surgut on Saturday.
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition, said state-funded news agency, RIA Novosti.
The attack happened around 10:20 a.m. local time. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the incident via its news agency, AMAQ.
claims stabbing attack in , , was carried out by "soldier of the caliphate." 8 people injured, attacker shot dead
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The assault occurred two days after , where 14 were killed and at least 100 people injured.
These two incidents were not the only murders happened this week. On Friday, two people were killed and others were injured after at two markets squares in the Finnish city of Turku.
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The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) says insecurity has affected development projects across the country and that among 6,000 projects 100 of them have not even begun.
Isa Qudrat, the Deputy Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development said that efforts are underway to consult with the people who have challenged the projects and resolve the issue.
The Ministry, however, said that currently, 6,000 development projects were being implemented; among them, more than 100 projects have been completed which could serve seven million people in the country.
“The leadership of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Ministry make efforts to pave the ground for economic growth, develop the rural areas and reduce the level of unemployment and hunger in the country,” said Mujib-ur-Rahman Karimi, the Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development.
MRRD also said that the ministry has spent 97 percent of its development budget this year which through it has provided 3.6 million working days to 100 thousand workers in the country.


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The UN condemned the education center suicide bombing in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that left at least 23 fatalities, including students who were taking mock exams.
The UN Security Council members vehemently condemned the terrorist attack on the Kaaj education center in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul.
They extended their condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims. They also wished those who were injured, a speedy and full recovery.
The Security Council reiterated that one of the major threats to global peace and security is terrorism in all of its manifestations, underlining the imperative to hold the perpetrators of the attack accountable.
Meanwhile, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), also condemned the attack that targeted a Hazara-minority area of Kabul, extending condolences to the mourning.
The attack also solicited condolences and condemnation from the UN International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). In a tweet on Friday, September 30, UNICEF stated that it is“appalled” by the“heinous” attack on the Kaaj education center.
At least 23 students were killed and more than 32 were severely wounded in the explosion that occurred at the Kaaj education center on Friday, in Kabul's Hazara neighborhood.
Reactions from across the nation and the world have been triggered by this explosion. Many Afghan civil society activists, poets, writers, artists, and students have joined the hashtag“Stop Hazara Genocide” to protest the continuation of the attacks against the Hazaras.
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RAWALPINDI, June 9: A protest rally and shutter-down strike organised by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) against electricity loadshedding will be held on Benazir Bhutto Road on Sunday.
The PML-N asked all its MPAs belonging to Rawalpindi to return to the district from Lahore after the budget session to bring maximum number of people to the rally to show the strength of the party after Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) held a public meeting in the city last month.
Interestingly, the home secretary had visited the city last week and requested the local PML-N legislators to cool down the angry people against loadshedding to avoid law and order situation.
But the ruling party in the province itself launched the protest campaign just to get political gains and utilise the high tempers of the people against the PPP-led federal government which has failed to resolve the energy crisis for the last four years.
The PML-N has also managed to include Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in the protest.
The chamber president on Saturday announced its decision to back the protest and said traders and industrialists would join hands with the PML-N in its protest against the energy crisis.
According to the party plan, the PML-N workers and supporters will take out the rally from Marir Chowk to Faizabad and close traffic on Islamabad Expressway and Benazir Bhutto Road. It also directed its traders association to shut their shops.
“We will stage a peaceful protest demonstration on Benazir Bhutto Road on Sunday, as electricity and CNG are vanishing from the country due to wrong policies of the federal government,” said former MNA Haji Mohammad Pervaiz, the PML-N general secretary, while talking to Dawn.
He said traders had been asked to open their business centres till afternoon and take part in the protest in the evening to avoid any untoward situation.
Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Jawed Akhtar Bhatti said the shutter-down call had been communicated to the business community and they had been asked to reach Liaquat Bagh at 3pm.
He said the energy crisis had destroyed the local industry and the business community was forced to come out against the non-serious attitude of the government towards the issue.


Board member of the restructured Premier League and respected BBC sports analyst Durosimi Thomas has disclosed that Ports Authority and FC Kallon who were champions and runners up in the last premier league competition are expected to start this year’s league.
He also disclosed that during the match the winner will also receive the Super Cup trophy and at the end of the 90 minutes if the game is a draw both teams will receive one point each and if there is a winner that team will receive three points.
Duromsi also stated that in the meeting with the 14 premier league clubs they have agreed that the league will be played on one round instead of two rounds because of the rainy season.
He also mentioned that the Board has been given the power to determine which teams will be going to the provinces and which team will be playing each other.
Further Durosimi informed journalists that during the meeting those who were representing the clubs in the provinces also appealed to the premier league board to have some of the bigger teams playing in the provinces so that they will able to have a better gate taking from these matches as this will help them to improve on their finances and be able to run their clubs.
Also in the meeting, he said they spoke about the rules and regulations that will be governing the league and he also mentioned that they have also given them the mandate to look at the protest sent by the Police football team against Kambui Eagles and they are going to look at it before the start of the league.
About 10 teams have confirmed their registration and during the coming days the other clubs are expected to complete their own registration he said.
The date for the start of the league is expected to have been agreed at the meeting yesterday (after press time) but the premier league Board member disclosed that they have already secured the sum of 185 million leones to start the league.
He also mentioned disclosed that there are certain clauses in the contact that they are going to look at keenly before signing inorder not to make any mistake that will affect the league. This new contract he said will be for a period of one year and by next year they will expect bids from companies and individuals who are interested in sponsoring the league.


Jammu: Prominent social personalities including family members of Army personnel joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina accompanied by BJP NEM & headquarter Incharge Priya Sethi, Mahila Morcha President Sanjita Dogra, Mahila Morcha NEM Updesh Andotra and other party leaders welcomed the new entrants into the party fold.
Manju Parmar, Veena Parmar, Lata Chib, Chancal Padha, Bharti Gupta, Renu Jamwal, Kamlesh Singh, Rajni Gupta, Puja, Radha Jasrotia, and others were among the prominent to join the BJP on the occasion.
Ravinder Raina while welcoming the new entrants on the occasion said that the people of J&K including those who joined the BJP have a firm belief in the policies adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government. He said that the common people have built up strong faith that only the BJP can dedicatedly work for the progress and development of the region while defending the National interests both within and outside the borders.
Raina also said that it gives the party workers an immense pleasure to welcome those hailing from Army backgrounds and it gives us further boost to serve the Nation with dedication after having learned that those who protect our borders have full faith on us.
Priya Sethi also welcomed the new entrants and said that the Nations belong to the brave and it is our duty to serve the Nation with all our capacities. He lauded the decision of the new entrants and said that now they will surely feel themselves to be more empowered to serve the Nation.
Sanjita Dogra said that the party welcomes them with open arms and expressed her firm belief that their presence will further strengthen the party.


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Turkish Airlines to stop asking for negative PCR tests for local flights
(MENAFN) According to the Turkish Airlines announcement on Saturday, travelers do not have to show negative PCR test results for local flights on the airlines anymore.
Based on the general manager of the national flag carrier, Bilal Eksi post on Twitter, the firm had gotten rid of the constrain “in line with the decision taken by competent authorities.”
The official also mentioned, “submitting the HES Code will be sufficient,” mentioning Turkey’s Covid-19 program of detecting potential contacts.
His declaration came after a new announcement by the Turkish Interior Ministry stating that unvaccinated citizens and those who didn’t receive their full vaccinations do not have to give PCR test results to enter transport facilities, public events, workplaces as well as schools.
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Hyderabad: Urging the Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh and AICC Chief Ms Sonia Gandhi to induct the AICC general secretary Mr Rahul Gandhi into the Union Cabinet immediately, by bringing pressure on him to know the tantrums of the governance to become Prime Minister in 2014, the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has opined that the nation needed youth leadership at this juncture.
Speaking to the media at CLP office here on Friday along with MLC Mr Paladugu Venkat Rao, Tadipatri MLA Mr JC Diwakar Reddy said that the Congress party was weak in some states even though it was working efficiently. He said that every one in the Party were unanimousl in favour of Mr Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister, and it was high time for Mr Rahul to become the Union Minister to get acquainted with governance. ‘Otherwise, the nation will be destructed’, he said. He said that Mr Rahul Gandhi has to take part in the Cabinet, accepting the minister post, to implement his views. It was not correct to criticize him saying that the candidates lost their election where Mr Rahul participated in the election campaign, he said and added that four or five meetings will not influence the voters.
Responding to another question, Mr JC said that the present leadership was offering efficient services, but not offering effective services. He opined that ‘corruption’ existed on earth when it was evolved. He said that the young leader like Mr Rahul was needed to face politics in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. He said that even in Andhra Pradesh, aggressive leadership was needed to face the YSR Congress party Chief Mr YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Mr Venkat Rao said that the Madhya Pradesh former Chief Minister and right hand man of Ms Sonia Gandhi, Mr Digvijay Singh has said that it was time to Mr Rahul to take part in the governance. Mr Rahul has to fulfill the interests of youth by taking part in the governance, he said and added that the present youth were expecting active and aggressive governance.


Blasphemous comics have hurt Muslims' feelings: Rehman
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Rehman Malik, speaking exclusively to ARY News, said that the feelings of billions of Muslims around the world were hurt when the French magazine Charlie Hebdo published the blasphemous comics.
Earlier, members of the National Assembly had approved a resolution against blasphemous caricatures in the session on Thursday whereas the Parliamentarians also held a march to register their protest.
The former interior minister also said that strict action needs to be taken to defeat terrorism in the country.
Ex-Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf stated that the country has to remain united against terrorism.


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The Rockville City Police Department has announced the recruitment of its first mental health specialist, a move aimed at improving the department’s response to mental health crises and reducing the number of arrests and hospitalizations of individuals experiencing mental health issues.
The specialist, who has a social work and mental health counseling background, will work closely with police officers to provide on-scene assessments and interventions for individuals in crisis. The specialist will also work to connect individuals with community resources, such as mental health clinics and support groups, to help them receive ongoing care and treatment.
According to Rockville City Police Chief Victor Brito, adding a mental health specialist to the department is part of a broader effort to improve public safety and address the root causes of crime and disorder in the community. “We recognize that many individuals who come into contact with law enforcement are struggling with mental health issues or other underlying problems,” said Brito. “By providing specialized services and support, we can help to prevent these individuals from entering the criminal justice system and ensure that they receive the care and treatment they need.”
The mental health specialist will partner with other city agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Rockville Crisis Center, to support individuals in crisis and reduce the burden on emergency services and hospitals.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
The recruitment of a mental health specialist by the Rockville City Police Department comes at a time of growing concern about the impact of mental health issues on public safety and the criminal justice system. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, individuals with mental health conditions are overrepresented in the criminal justice system, with an estimated 2 million people with mental illness booked into jails each year.
Many law enforcement agencies nationwide have recognized the need for specialized training and resources to respond to mental health crises and reduce the number of arrests and hospitalizations of individuals with mental illness. In recent years, programs like Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) have been implemented in communities across the country, providing police officers and other first responders with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to mental health crises and connect individuals with appropriate care and support.
The recruitment of a mental health specialist by the Rockville City Police Department is a positive step towards addressing the mental health crisis and improving public safety in the community. By working together with mental health professionals and community organizations, law enforcement agencies can help to
prevent individuals with mental health issues from becoming involved in the criminal justice system and ensure they receive the care and support they need to recover and thrive.
The Rockville City Police Department’s decision to recruit a mental health specialist also recognizes that law enforcement agencies can play a critical role in addressing the mental health crisis. Police officers are often the first responders to mental health crises, and their response can significantly impact the outcome for individuals in crisis.
By providing specialized training and resources for police officers and partnering with mental health professionals and community organizations, law enforcement agencies can help to ensure that individuals with mental health issues receive the care and support they need to recover and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
The recruitment of a mental health specialist by the Rockville City Police Department is a positive step towards achieving this goal and improving the safety and well-being of the community. It is hoped that other law enforcement agencies nationwide will follow suit and recognize the importance of addressing the mental health crisis through specialized training and resources for police officers and partnerships with mental health professionals and community organizations.


KHARTOUM, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the visiting Ethiopian rime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, have agreed to strengthen economic relations between their neighbouring countries and to contribute their parts towards regional economic integration.
Abiy and President al-Bashir held discussions at the National Palace here Wednesday and later told journalists of their commitment to boost the comprehensive relations between the two countries.
Abiy noted that the demographic and geo-political position of the two countries determined their decisive roles and comprehensive development in promoting changes in the region. He appreciated the growing economic co-operation registered between the two countries and called for further growth in economic relations.
He mentioned the trans-boundary joint development activities and co-operation in development of power and transport infrastructures and called for more enhanced co-operation in various sectors.
The governments of the two countries need to co-operate in meeting the needs of their peoples and strive to co-operate in resolving their problems through their collective efforts, he added.
The two leaders also agreed to strengthen the ongoing strategic co-operation between their countries and their joint commitments to ensure peaceful development for Africa.
Although considerable levels of success have been registered over the previous years, the two countries have agreed to work together as there is still more which to be done in promoting the strategic relations to meet the needs of the peoples of the two countries in ascertaining peaceful development and security, Abiy emphasized.
Abiy also emphasized the need to strengthen the ongoing people-to-people relations between the two countries. He said the relations between the two countries and governments is equated through their relations and brotherhood between the peoples of the two countries on the common use of the Nile River, and express his gratitude for Sudan’s position on the tripartite negotiations regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) being built across the Blue Nile.
President al-Bashir said that the two leaders hade agreed to work together to strengthen the comprehensive relations between the two countries to a higher level. He noted that the economic relations between the two countries are growing on a promising level.
He said that the two leaders had agreed to redouble efforts to promote and complete projects such as railways and electricity.
The president noted that Sudan expects to benefit from the construction of GERD, which will become Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam when completed and believes that the project will play a vital role in mutual development of the three countries and support the tripartite meetings that Ethiopia is conducting with his country and Egypt.
Abiy was later scheduled to visit various agricultural projects in Sudan.
Source: Nam News Network


Afghan President meets British FM in Kabul
Jun 27, 2018
Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has met British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson
?in Kabul? and exchanged views on matters pertaining mutual interests including the war on terror and situation in Afghanistan, an official statement said on Tuesday.
The recent ceasefire between Afghan government and Taliban which was ended by Taliban on June 17 and government efforts to extend it were also discussed at the meeting, a Presidential Palace statement was quoted by Xinhua news agency.
"Britain welcomes the recent interim ceasefire between Afghan government and Taliban militants, and we will remain committed with the people and government of Afghanistan," the statement quoted British Foreign Minister as saying.
Britain will continue its military and non-military support to the people of Afghanistan, Johnson said at the meeting, according to the statement.