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Djibouti beats about-turn in UN Security Council seat race

The Djiboutian government on Thursday appeared to rescind its earlier decision to respect the African Union’s vote to endorse Kenya’s candidature for the UN Security Council seat, signalling lack of faith in a process it took part in three times.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. The City of Copenhagen (Byen København) has a population of 763,908 (as of December 2016), of whom 601,448 live in the Municipality of Copenhagen. The larger urban area has a population of 1,28

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. The City of Copenhagen (Byen København) has a population of 763,908 (as of December 2016), of whom 601,448 live in the Municipality of Copenhagen. The larger urban area has a population of 1,280,371 (as of 1 January 2016), while the Copenhagen metropolitan area has just over 2 million inhabitants. The city is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another small portion of the city is located on Amager, and is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences and armed forces. After suffering from the effects of plague and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Nelson attacked the Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.

Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service sector, especially through initiatives in information technology, pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterized by parks, promenades and waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid Statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.

Copenhagen is home to the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark and Copenhagen Business School. The University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479, is the oldest university in Denmark. Copenhagen is home to the FC København and Brøndby football clubs. The annual Copenhagen Marathon was established in 1980. Copenhagen is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. The Copenhagen Metro launched in 2002 serves central Copenhagen while the Copenhagen S-train network connects central Copenhagen to its outlying boroughs. Serving roughly 2 million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the largest airport in the Nordic countries.

Copenhagen is part of the Øresund Region, which consists of Zealand, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm in Denmark and Scania in Sweden. It is located on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand, partly on the island of Amager and on a number of natural and artificial islets between the two. Copenhagen faces the Øresund to the east, the strait of water that separates Denmark from Sweden, and which connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea. The Swedish towns of Malmö and Landskrona lie on the Swedish side of the sound directly across from Copenhagen. By road, Copenhagen is 42 kilometres (26 mi) northwest of Malmö, Sweden, 85 kilometres (53 mi) northeast of Næstved, 164 kilometres (102 mi) northeast of Odense, 295 kilometres (183 mi) east of Esbjerg and 188 kilometres (117 mi) southeast of Aarhus by sea and road via Sjællands Odde.

The city centre lies in the area originally defined by the old ramparts, which are still referred to as the Fortification Ring (Fæstningsringen) and kept as a partial green band around it. Then come the late 19th and early 20th century residential neighbourhoods of Østerbro, Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Amagerbro. The outlying areas of Kongens Enghave, Valby, Vigerslev, Vanløse, Brønshøj, Utterslev and Sundby followed from 1920 to 1960. They consist mainly of residential housing and apartments often enhanced with parks and greenery.


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Aarhus

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, in the geographical centre of Denmark, 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen and 289 kilometres (180 mi)

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Aarhus

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, in the geographical centre of Denmark, 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen and 289 kilometres (180 mi) north of Hamburg, Germany. The inner urban area contains 269,022 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2017) and the municipal population is 335,684 (as of 2017). Aarhus is the central city in the East Jutland metropolitan area, which had a total population of 1.378 million in 2016.

The history of Aarhus began as a fortified Viking settlement founded in the 8th century and with the first written records stemming from the bishopric seated here from at least 948. The city was founded on the northern shores of a fjord at a natural harbour and the primary driver of growth was for centuries seaborne trade in agricultural products. Market town privileges were granted in 1441, but growth stagnated in the 17th century as the city suffered blockades and bombardments during the Swedish Wars. In the 19th century it was occupied twice by German troops during the Schleswig Wars but avoided destruction. As the industrial revolution took hold, the city grew to become the second-largest in the country by the 20th century.

Today Aarhus is at the cultural and economic core of the region and the largest centre for trade, services and industry in Jutland. The city ranks as the 92nd largest city in the European Union, and as number 234 among world cities. It is also a top 100 conference city in the world. Aarhus is the principal industrial port of the country in terms of container handling and an important trade hub in Kattegat. Major Danish companies have based their headquarters here and people commute for work and leisure from a wide area in Region Midtjylland. It is a centre for research and education in the Nordic countries and home to Aarhus University, Scandinavia's largest university, including Aarhus University Hospital and INCUBA Science Park. Being the Danish city with the youngest demographics, with 48,482 inhabitants aged under 18, Aarhus is also the second fastest growing Danish city, with an average growth of 4,500 people per annum since 2008.

Aarhus is notable for its musical history. In the 1950s many jazz clubs sprang up around the city, fuelled by the young population. By the 1960s, the music scene diversified into rock and other genres. In the 1970s and 1980s, Aarhus became the centre for Denmark's rock music fostering many iconic bands such as TV-2 and Gnags. Aarhus is home to the annual eight-day Aarhus International Jazz Festival, the SPoT Festival and the NorthSide Festival.

In 2017, Aarhus has been selected as European Capital of Culture along with Paphos in Cyprus.

Aarhus is located at the Bay of Aarhus facing the Kattegat sea in the east with the peninsulas of Mols and Helgenæs across the bay to the northeast. Mols and Helgenæs are both part of the larger regional peninsula of Djursland. A number of larger cities and towns is within easy reach from Aarhus by road and rail, including Randers (38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) by road north), Grenå (northeast), Horsens (50 kilometres (31 mi) south) and Silkeborg (44 kilometres (27 mi) east).


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Odense

Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 175,245 as of January 2016, and is the main city of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhu

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Odense

Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 175,245 as of January 2016, and is the main city of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhus and 167 kilometres (104 mi) to the southwest of Copenhagen. The city is the seat of Odense Municipality and was the seat of Odense County until 1970, and Funen County from 1970 until 1 January 2007, when Funen County became part of the Region of Southern Denmark. Odense has close associations with Hans Christian Andersen who is remembered above all for his fairy tales. He was born in the city in 1805 and spent his childhood years there.

There has been human settlement in the Odense area for over 4,000 years, although the name was not mentioned in writing until 988, and by 1070, it had already grown into a thriving city. Canute IV of Denmark, generally considered to be the last Viking king, was murdered by unruly peasants in Odense's St Alban's Priory on 10 July 1086. Although the city was burned in 1249 following a royal rivalry, it quickly recovered and flourished as a centre of commerce in the Middle Ages. After a period of decline, large-scale plans for development were made during the 18th century, which led to the rebuilding of Odense Palace and the building of a canal to the Port of Odense, facilitating trade. In 1865, one of the largest railway terminals in Denmark was built, further increasing the population and commerce, and by 1900, Odense had reached a population of 35,000. Odense's Odinstårnet was one of the tallest towers in Europe when built in 1935 but was destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. The University of Southern Denmark was established in 1966.

In the present day, Odense remains the commercial hub of Funen, and has a notable shopping district with a diversity of stores. Several major industries are located in the city including the Albani Brewery and GASA, Denmark's major dealer in vegetables, fruits and flowers. The city is home to Odense Palace, erected by King Frederik IV who died there in 1730, the Odense Theatre, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, situated in the house that was the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. In sports, Odense has a number of football clubs including OB, BM, B1909, and B1913, the Odense Bulldogs professional ice hockey team, and the city also hosts the H.C. Andersen Marathon. Odense is served by Hans Christian Andersen Airport and Odense station, which lies on the line between Copenhagen and the Jutland peninsula.

Odense is situated in the northeastern centre of the island of Funen. By road, Odense is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Svendborg, 144 kilometres (89 mi) to the south of Aarhus, 167 kilometres (104 mi) to the southwest of Copenhagen, 136 kilometres (85 mi) east of Esbjerg and 69 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Kolding. Suburbs of Odense include Stige to the north, Seden, Bullerup and Agedrup to the northeast, Blommenslyst to the west, Bellinge to the southwest, and Neder Holluf and Højby to the south.

The Odense River flows through Odense, to the south of the main shopping quarter. To the northeast of the city is the Odense Fjord, and to the northeast, along the 165 road to Kerteminde is Kerteminde Fjord. The fjord is accessed through the narrow passage of Gabets, between Hals and Skoven, and is connected by canal to the Port of Odense. The small fishing village of Bregnor lies 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the southeast of the passage. A controlling depth of 11 metres (36 ft) is reported in the northern part of channel between the entrance to the fjord and Lindo Terminal Quay. The bight of Fyns Hoved to the northeast of the harbour curves south to form the approach to Odense Fjord. The eastern side of the bight between Fyns Hoved and Skoven, 5.5 metres (18 ft) to the south, is irregular, with a beach and hills behind it, and to the south of the bight is the small, shallow Korshavn Bay, with the Korshavn Light in the vicinity. Skoven is a bare, rugged peninsula, with Dalby Bay (Dalby Bugt) to the east.

In the southwestern part of the Odense Fjord are the islands of Vigelsø and the 21 hectare Tornø, although the latter is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre (980 ft)-long causeway. Vigelsø is the largest island in the fjord at 132 hectares and is an important breeding ground for migratory birds. It is part of the Special Area of Conservation No. SPC 94, Odense Fjord under the EU Habitat and Birds Directives and has been subject to close monitoring, with the target to reach at least "good" ecological status by 2015. The island is low-lying, the highest point of Østerhoved only reaching six metres above the sea. There is a 25 hectare forest on the northern part of the island while the southern part consists of coastal meadows.


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Aalborg

Aalborg, also spelled Ålborg, is an industrial and university city in the North of Jutland, Denmark. It has an urban population of 112,194, making it the fourth most populous city in Denmark. With a population of 210,316 (as of 1 January 2016), the Munic

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Aalborg

Aalborg, also spelled Ålborg, is an industrial and university city in the North of Jutland, Denmark. It has an urban population of 112,194, making it the fourth most populous city in Denmark. With a population of 210,316 (as of 1 January 2016), the Municipality of Aalborg is the third most populous in the country after Copenhagen and Aarhus. By road Aalborg is 64 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of Frederikshavn, and 118 kilometres (73 mi) north of Aarhus. The distance to Copenhagen is 412 kilometres (256 mi).

The earliest settlements date to around AD 700. Aalborg's position at the narrowest point on the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle Ages, and later a large industrial centre. Architecturally, the city is known for its half-timbered mansions built by its prosperous merchants. Budolfi Church, now a cathedral, dates from the end of the 14th century and Aalborghus Castle, a royal residence, was built in 1550. Today, Aalborg is a city in transition from a working-class industrial area to a knowledge-based community. A major exporter of grain, cement, and spirits, its thriving business interests include Siemens Wind Power, Aalborg Industries, and Aalborg Portland. These companies have become global producers of wind turbine rotors, marine boilers and cement.

With its theatres, symphony orchestra, opera company, performance venues, and museums such as Aalborg Historical Museum and the Aalborg Museum of Modern Art, Aalborg is an important cultural hub. The Aalborg Carnival, held at the end of May, is one of the largest festivals in Scandinavia, attracting some 100,000 people annually. The major university is the University of Aalborg, founded in 1974, which has more than 17,000 students. The University College of Northern Denmark is one of seven new regional organisations while the Royal School of Library and Information Science (RSLIS) provides higher education in library and information science. Trænregimentet, the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel, is also in Aalborg. Aalborg University Hospital, the largest in the north of Jutland, was founded in 1881.

The football club Aalborg BK, established in 1885 and based at Nordjyske Arena, won the Danish Superliga in the 1994–95 season, the 1998–99 season, the 2007–08 season and the 2013–14 season. Other sports associations include the icehockey club Aalborg Pirates, the mens handball team Aalborg Håndbold, the rugby club Aalborg RK, and Aalborg Cricket Club. Aalborg Railway Station, on John F. Kennedys Plads has connected the city to Randers and the south since 1869. Aalborg Airport is just 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of the city centre, and the E45, a European route from Karesuando, Sweden, to Gela, Italy, passes through Aalborg.

The European Commission has concluded that the citizens of Aalborg are the most satisfied people in Europe with their city.

Aalborg is in North Jutland (northwestern Denmark), at the narrowest point of the Limfjord, a shallow sound that separates North Jutlandic Island (Vendsyssel-Thy) from the rest of the Jutland Peninsula and connects Aalborg to the Kattegat about 35 kilometres (22 mi) to the east. Aalborg is 118 km (73 mi) north of Aarhus, 82 km (51 mi) north of Randers, and 64 km (40 mi) southwest of Frederikshavn. It is 414 km (257 mi) by Great Belt Fixed Link to Copenhagen, 150 km (93 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Göteborg ferry to Gothenburg in Sweden, and 363 km (226 mi) by the Frederikshavn-Oslo ferry to Oslo in Norway.

The area close to the waterfront is low-lying, with an elevation averaging about 5 metres (16 ft), but there are many hills in and around city, some reaching over 60 m (200 ft). Nørresundby, on the northern side of the sound, is also a hilly area. Villages to the south of Aalborg from west to east include Frejlev, Svenstrup, and Gistrup (which contains extensive woodland to the south as well as a golf club). Klarup and Storvorde lie to the southeast along the 595 road, which, flanking a stretch of the Limfjord known as Langerak, leads to the town of Hals. Nibe, with a harbour on the Limfjord, is 21 kilometres (13 mi) to the southwest, past the village of Frejlev. The Nibe Broads (Nibe Bredning) in the Limfjord not only has the largest eelgrass belts in Danish waters but is an important sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds. To the north of the city, villages include Vadum, Aabybro, Vestbjerg, Sulsted, Tylstrup, Vodskov, and Hjallerup. There is an extensive plantation, Branths Plantage - Møgelbjerg, immediately north of Vodskov.

The Himmerland region to the south still has a number of moors which once formed a vast area of heathland extending 35 km (22 mi) to the Rold Forest near Arden. Rebild Hills in the Rold Forest stretch over 425 acres (172 ha) of rolling heath country about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Aalborg. Lille Vildmose, to the southeast, is reported to be the largest raised bog in north-western Europe.


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Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is a part of the Capital Region of Denmark. It is formally an independent municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, but is typically treated as a part of Copenhagen. It occupies an area of less than 9 km2 and had a population of 103,192 in 2

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Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is a part of the Capital Region of Denmark. It is formally an independent municipality, Frederiksberg Municipality, but is typically treated as a part of Copenhagen. It occupies an area of less than 9 km2 and had a population of 103,192 in 2015. Frederiksberg is an enclave surrounded by Copenhagen Municipality and there is no clear border between the two. Some sources ambiguously refer to Frederiksberg as a quarter or neighbourhood of Copenhagen. However, Frederiksberg has its own mayor and municipal council, and is fiercely independent.

Frederiksberg is considered to be an affluent, or "posh", area and is characterised by its many green spaces, such as the Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken. Some institutions and locations that are widely considered to be part of Copenhagen are actually located in Frederiksberg. For example, Copenhagen Zoo as well as several stations of the Copenhagen Metro (the stations Forum, Frederiksberg, Fasanvej, Lindevang, and Flintholm) are located in Frederiksberg. The Copenhagen S-train system also has several stations in Frederiksberg, including Peter Bangs Vej station and Flintholm station.

Frederiksberg, which lies west of central Copenhagen, is completely surrounded by boroughs forming part of the city of Copenhagen – the result of an expansion of the Copenhagen Municipality's boundary in 1901, which nevertheless did not include Frederiksberg in the list of municipalities to be incorporated in the enlarged area. Frederiksberg is thus effectively a municipal island within the country's capital – a unique phenomenon in present-day Europe. Other than administratively, however, it is largely indistinguishable in character from the districts of Copenhagen city which surround it.

Frederiksberg has several stations on the Copenhagen Metro system, and is home to the tallest residential structure in Denmark and the second tallest residential building in Scandinavia: the 102-metre high Domus Vista.


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Sky turns bright orange over Far Eastern Russian city (VIDEOS)

A dust storm approaching from China and Mongolia has turned the sky over the Far Eastern Russian city of Blagoveshchensk bright orange Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sky turns bright orange over Far Eastern Russian city (VIDEOS)

A dust storm approaching from China and Mongolia has turned the sky over the Far Eastern Russian city of Blagoveshchensk bright orange Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine censoring information – US State Department

Ukraine should relax its stringent censorship to allow more hard truths about the conflict to reach the public, a senior US official says Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ukraine censoring information – US State Department

Ukraine should relax its stringent censorship to allow more hard truths about the conflict to reach the public, a senior US official says Read Full Article at RT.com

Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ireland has described Israel’s assaults on Gaza as a “blatant” violation of international humanitarian law on a large scale Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ireland has described Israel’s assaults on Gaza as a “blatant” violation of international humanitarian law on a large scale Read Full Article at RT.com

Horror as knifeman, 22, goes on 20-minute bloody rampage in suburban Illinois killing four people including teen girl, 15, and mailman and injuring seven more in terrifying attack that kicked off with a burglary

Four people are dead, including a 15-year-old girl and a 49-year-old mailman, after a deranged knifeman went on a brutal rampage through a sleepy Illinois suburb on Wednesday afternoon.
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Horror as knifeman, 22, goes on 20-minute bloody rampage in suburban Illinois killing four people including teen girl, 15, and mailman and injuring seven more in terrifying attack that kicked off with a burglary

Four people are dead, including a 15-year-old girl and a 49-year-old mailman, after a deranged knifeman went on a brutal rampage through a sleepy Illinois suburb on Wednesday afternoon.

Easter getaway scramble begins: Drivers face 'carmageddon' on the roads with 14 million trips planned over four-day weekend as Port of Dover warns of 'rough' seas and rail passengers brace for closures

Some 14million getaway trips across the weekend are set to cause gridlock on the UK's roads, with the RAC and Inrix warning some journeys expected to take twice as long as normal.
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Easter getaway scramble begins: Drivers face 'carmageddon' on the roads with 14 million trips planned over four-day weekend as Port of Dover warns of 'rough' seas and rail passengers brace for closures

Some 14million getaway trips across the weekend are set to cause gridlock on the UK's roads, with the RAC and Inrix warning some journeys expected to take twice as long as normal.

Keir Starmer boasts Labour is on track for power as he launches local election campaign - and joins Angela Rayner heaping praise on Boris Johnson's 'Levelling Up' drive

Keir Starmer insisted 'Britain wants change' as he kicked off a push for the May 2 contests alongside Angela Rayner in the West Midlands.
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Keir Starmer boasts Labour is on track for power as he launches local election campaign - and joins Angela Rayner heaping praise on Boris Johnson's 'Levelling Up' drive

Keir Starmer insisted 'Britain wants change' as he kicked off a push for the May 2 contests alongside Angela Rayner in the West Midlands.

Posh and decks! David Beckham trades £5million yacht for a £16MILLION upgrade as former England ace sets sail in Miami

The retired Manchester United and England midfielder was joined by wife Victoria as they relaxed aboard an enormous yacht off the coast of Miami on America's east coast.
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Posh and decks! David Beckham trades £5million yacht for a £16MILLION upgrade as former England ace sets sail in Miami

The retired Manchester United and England midfielder was joined by wife Victoria as they relaxed aboard an enormous yacht off the coast of Miami on America's east coast.

The Gogglebox stars lost over the years: Famous faces on Channel 4 hit no longer with us remembered in the wake of George Gilbey tragedy

MailOnline has taken a look back to remember all of the famous faces of the Channel 4 hit show who are no longer with us following George Gilbey's shock death.
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The Gogglebox stars lost over the years: Famous faces on Channel 4 hit no longer with us remembered in the wake of George Gilbey tragedy

MailOnline has taken a look back to remember all of the famous faces of the Channel 4 hit show who are no longer with us following George Gilbey's shock death.

'What happens if my kids get electrocuted?' Mother of 3 delays moving into Tengah flat with leaky cooling system

Mother of three Dianah received the keys to her new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Tengah after a year-long delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But the 36-year-old coordinator, who declined to give her full name, said she will not be moving in anytime soon, af
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'What happens if my kids get electrocuted?' Mother of 3 delays moving into Tengah flat with leaky cooling system

Mother of three Dianah received the keys to her new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Tengah after a year-long delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But the 36-year-old coordinator, who declined to give her full name, said she will not be moving in anytime soon, after being left «speechless» by water leaking from the centralised cooling system in her five-room unit.   «The leaks are near to the electrical switch area,» Dianah said. «Will SP be responsible if anything happens to my family?» She said that SP Group, which manages the cooling system in Tengah town, allegedly assured her that her new home would not be affected by an issue prevalent among many residents there.  Plantation Village resident Dianah said that she received her keys on Feb 19, but has yet to move into the flat. She said that, like many of her neighbours, is concerned about leaks stemming from the centralised cooling system.

Waste management: UN launches Challenge Fund for circular economy businesses in Seychelles

Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund launched on Thursday. During her address a
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Waste management: UN launches Challenge Fund for circular economy businesses in Seychelles

Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund launched on Thursday. During her address at the launching ceremony, the United Nations resident coordinator for Seychelles and Mauritius, Lisa Simrique Singh said, «The Challenge Fund aims to support businesses working towards diverting the volume of waste being landfilled by opting for reuse, recycle, or reduce wastage. By promoting these 3Rs, the Fund will help not only in creating new jobs for women, youth and disabled but also reduce the reliance of Seychelles on imports.» The Challenge Fund, which is worth $150,000, will be divided into five small grants of $5,000 and six large grants of $15,000 to $20,000. Applicants can find more information at http://www.mofbe.gov.sc/blue-economy The selection will include several components and criteria. Singh clarified that «the candidates whose projects are shortlisted for the Challenge Fund will receive training from UNECA and UNFPA during a boot camp to enable them to better their business pitch for the final round of the Challenge Fund, or to other potential financing partners.» This fund is part of a bigger project that aims to promote a circular economy for waste management in Seychelles. In April 2022, a two-year project entitled «Contributing to establishing an enabling environment to promote sustainable Green and Blue Economy in Mauritius and Seychelles» was awarded by the UN Joint SDG Fund to advance the country's Green and Blue Economy agenda. In Seychelles, the focus is on solid waste management in line with government priorities, which poses a significant challenge. The launching ceremony was held on Thursday. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: CC-BY  The country generates an average amount of 80,000 tonnes of waste annually, with the primary landfill expected to reach full capacity by 2025. Faced with the problem of scarcity of land, the country will need to adopt a sustainable solid waste management system. To address this problem the Fund will support the government to promote a circular economy to reduce the amount of waste flowing to the landfill along with a financing strategy and strengthen the partnership between the public and private sectors. The project is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), International Labour Organisation (ILO), International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). At the launch, a validation workshop also took place where many stakeholders from different sectors discussed the Seychelles Circular Economy Roadmap and Action Plan. Singh described the Challenge Fund as a catalyst for innovation in this field, that it will help raise awareness about this concept of circularity to the people and the communities through the award of grants to medium and small enterprises. «It is obvious that our current take-make-dispose approach to production and consumption is not sustainable. This inefficient approach is pushing our planet to the brink, driving the climate crisis, and depleting the resources we need to support more equitable and thriving communities in the future. Addressing these challenges will require a transformative shift to a circular economy - a system that puts sustainability at its core and where waste becomes input,» he added. «For instance, transitioning to the circular economy can help to reduce global CO2 emissions by more than 80 percent by 2060 and the annual volume of plastics flowing to the oceans by over 80 percent. In addition, the circular economy can be a driver of economic growth with the potential of creating 7 to 8 million new jobs worldwide. Ultimately, it would boost resilience, by lessening the dependence on strategic imports and enhance self-sufficiency,» said Singh Seychelles' Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Jean-Francois Ferrari, emphasised the importance of staying on track. «As we gather here today, let us lose sight of our ultimate goal – to create a circular economy that fosters sustainability and inclusivity. Through the development of micro, small and medium enterprises, we aim to empower our communities and drive economic growth that leaves no one behind,»  he said.

Somalia, Emirates dismiss reports of a near miss between Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government and Emirates separately denied media reports that an Emirates Boeing 777 and an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX narrowly avoided a collision while flying over Somaliland this week.
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Somalia, Emirates dismiss reports of a near miss between Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government and Emirates separately denied media reports that an Emirates Boeing 777 and an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX narrowly avoided a collision while flying over Somaliland this week.

Russia vows punishment for all those behind Kiev regime’s crimes — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, the report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights comes as no surprise to the Russian side
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Russia vows punishment for all those behind Kiev regime’s crimes — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, the report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights comes as no surprise to the Russian side

Share of cashless payments in Russia hits 73% despite failure of foreign payment systems

The research was triggered by reports of a failure in the operations of the Huawei Pay payment application as its users, who hold UnionPay cards, found they were unable to pay for purchases with a smartphone or smartwatch
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Share of cashless payments in Russia hits 73% despite failure of foreign payment systems

The research was triggered by reports of a failure in the operations of the Huawei Pay payment application as its users, who hold UnionPay cards, found they were unable to pay for purchases with a smartphone or smartwatch

Putin discusses terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall with South African leader

Cyril Ramaphosa «wished strength to the next-of-kin of those killed and a speedy recovery to the injured»
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Putin discusses terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall with South African leader

Cyril Ramaphosa «wished strength to the next-of-kin of those killed and a speedy recovery to the injured»

Russia honors $120 mln Eurobond coupon payment — Finance Ministry

Payments were made in accordance with the decree of the president of the Russian Federation on the temporary procedure of honoring state debt liabilities of the country to residents and foreign creditors
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Russia honors $120 mln Eurobond coupon payment — Finance Ministry

Payments were made in accordance with the decree of the president of the Russian Federation on the temporary procedure of honoring state debt liabilities of the country to residents and foreign creditors

Waste management: UN launches Challenge Fund for circular economy businesses 

Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund launched on Thursday. During her address a
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Waste management: UN launches Challenge Fund for circular economy businesses 

Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund launched on Thursday. During her address at the launching ceremony, the United Nations resident coordinator for Seychelles and Mauritius, Lisa Simrique Singh said, «The Challenge Fund aims to support businesses working towards diverting the volume of waste being landfilled by opting for reuse, recycle, or reduce wastage. By promoting these 3Rs, the Fund will help not only in creating new jobs for women, youth and disabled but also reduce the reliance of Seychelles on imports.» The Challenge Fund, which is worth $150,000, will be divided into five small grants of $5,000 and six large grants of $15,000 to $20,000. Applicants can find more information at http://www.mofbe.gov.sc/blue-economy The selection will include several components and criteria. Singh clarified that «the candidates whose projects are shortlisted for the Challenge Fund will receive training from UNECA and UNFPA during a boot camp to enable them to better their business pitch for the final round of the Challenge Fund, or to other potential financing partners.» This fund is part of a bigger project that aims to promote a circular economy for waste management in Seychelles. In April 2022, a two-year project entitled «Contributing to establishing an enabling environment to promote sustainable Green and Blue Economy in Mauritius and Seychelles» was awarded by the UN Joint SDG Fund to advance the country's Green and Blue Economy agenda. In Seychelles, the focus is on solid waste management in line with government priorities, which poses a significant challenge. The launching ceremony was held on Thursday. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: CC-BY  The country generates an average amount of 80,000 tonnes of waste annually, with the primary landfill expected to reach full capacity by 2025. Faced with the problem of scarcity of land, the country will need to adopt a sustainable solid waste management system. To address this problem the Fund will support the government to promote a circular economy to reduce the amount of waste flowing to the landfill along with a financing strategy and strengthen the partnership between the public and private sectors. The project is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), International Labour Organisation (ILO), International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). At the launch, a validation workshop also took place where many stakeholders from different sectors discussed the Seychelles Circular Economy Roadmap and Action Plan. Singh described the Challenge Fund as a catalyst for innovation in this field, that it will help raise awareness about this concept of circularity to the people and the communities through the award of grants to medium and small enterprises. «It is obvious that our current take-make-dispose approach to production and consumption is not sustainable. This inefficient approach is pushing our planet to the brink, driving the climate crisis, and depleting the resources we need to support more equitable and thriving communities in the future. Addressing these challenges will require a transformative shift to a circular economy - a system that puts sustainability at its core and where waste becomes input,» he added. «For instance, transitioning to the circular economy can help to reduce global CO2 emissions by more than 80 percent by 2060 and the annual volume of plastics flowing to the oceans by over 80 percent. In addition, the circular economy can be a driver of economic growth with the potential of creating 7 to 8 million new jobs worldwide. Ultimately, it would boost resilience, by lessening the dependence on strategic imports and enhance self-sufficiency,» said Singh Seychelles' Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Jean-Francois Ferrari, emphasised the importance of staying on track. «As we gather here today, let us lose sight of our ultimate goal – to create a circular economy that fosters sustainability and inclusivity. Through the development of micro, small and medium enterprises, we aim to empower our communities and drive economic growth that leaves no one behind,»  he said.

EU Fact Sheets - The Court of Auditors - 27-03-2024

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is in charge of the audit of EU finances. As the EU’s external auditor, it contributes to improving EU financial management and acts as the independent guardian of the financial interests of the citizens of the Union.
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EU Fact Sheets - The Court of Auditors - 27-03-2024

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is in charge of the audit of EU finances. As the EU’s external auditor, it contributes to improving EU financial management and acts as the independent guardian of the financial interests of the citizens of the Union. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

French strongly fear new terrorist attacks – poll

People in France strongly fear that a terrorist attack could happen in the country in the coming weeks or months, a poll has shown Read Full Article at RT.com
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French strongly fear new terrorist attacks – poll

People in France strongly fear that a terrorist attack could happen in the country in the coming weeks or months, a poll has shown Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany probes prosecution in Russian tycoon’s case – Bild 

German investigators are facing criminal probes over illegal searches at sites belonging to Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov  Read Full Article at RT.com
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Germany probes prosecution in Russian tycoon’s case – Bild 

German investigators are facing criminal probes over illegal searches at sites belonging to Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov  Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington turns to Ankara to ramp up shell production – Bloomberg

The US seeks to secure a supply of Turkish explosives to boost domestic production of artillery shells, sources have told Blomberg Read Full Article at RT.com
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Washington turns to Ankara to ramp up shell production – Bloomberg

The US seeks to secure a supply of Turkish explosives to boost domestic production of artillery shells, sources have told Blomberg Read Full Article at RT.com

'This was my last resort,' Ottawa-area woman says of experimental phage therapy to treat infection

Thea Turcotte believes her life was likely saved by an experimental treatment developed in Winnipeg for a chronic artificial joint infection.
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'This was my last resort,' Ottawa-area woman says of experimental phage therapy to treat infection

Thea Turcotte believes her life was likely saved by an experimental treatment developed in Winnipeg for a chronic artificial joint infection.

A settlement in a U.S. lawsuit could upend the cornerstone of real estate industry: commissions

A landmark deal in the U.S. may lead to enormous changes in how real estate agents are paid. In Canada, two lawsuits filed against various real estate bodies want the courts to come to the same conclusion and force wholesale change in the way Realtors charge
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A settlement in a U.S. lawsuit could upend the cornerstone of real estate industry: commissions

A landmark deal in the U.S. may lead to enormous changes in how real estate agents are paid. In Canada, two lawsuits filed against various real estate bodies want the courts to come to the same conclusion and force wholesale change in the way Realtors charge their fees.

Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups

Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose.
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Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups

Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose.

Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning

Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system.
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Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning

Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system.

Kiev fears destabilization, puts police, military on alert

Social networks will be monitored separately for «spreading disinformation, provocations and other content aimed at destabilizing the situation in the capital»
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Kiev fears destabilization, puts police, military on alert

Social networks will be monitored separately for «spreading disinformation, provocations and other content aimed at destabilizing the situation in the capital»

Russia not part of consultations on Ukraine mentioned by Scholz — Kremlin

Earlier, replying to a question about any potential talks on Ukraine, the German chancellor said that currently a number of countries, including Ukraine, «are discussing at the level of security advisers what something leading to a peace process may loo
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Russia not part of consultations on Ukraine mentioned by Scholz — Kremlin

Earlier, replying to a question about any potential talks on Ukraine, the German chancellor said that currently a number of countries, including Ukraine, «are discussing at the level of security advisers what something leading to a peace process may look like»

China-Russia-Iran drills in Gulf of Oman not directed against other countries — top brass

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on March 14 that warships from the Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies had wrapped up the active phase of their joint naval exercise Maritime Security Belt 2024 in the Gulf of Oman
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China-Russia-Iran drills in Gulf of Oman not directed against other countries — top brass

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on March 14 that warships from the Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies had wrapped up the active phase of their joint naval exercise Maritime Security Belt 2024 in the Gulf of Oman

Kiev’s army command prods rural residents to front, while city dwellers pay them off — POW

The captive Ukrainian soldier also mentioned that during combat other Ukrainian units began to retreat without warning, which was evident from radio communications
TASS

Kiev’s army command prods rural residents to front, while city dwellers pay them off — POW

The captive Ukrainian soldier also mentioned that during combat other Ukrainian units began to retreat without warning, which was evident from radio communications

Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule

Justice Redson Kapindu has set April 2, 2024 to deliver ruling on Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s application for more disclosures, in a case he is being accused of receiving unsuspecified amount of money to influence award of contracts to businessman Z
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Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule

Justice Redson Kapindu has set April 2, 2024 to deliver ruling on Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s application for more disclosures, in a case he is being accused of receiving unsuspecified amount of money to influence award of contracts to businessman Zunneth Sattar. The ruling will be delivered at 2pm in an open court at the Lilongwe […] The post Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations

Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. The bill met a stiff opposition from other members of the August House including Leader of the H
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Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations

Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. The bill met a stiff opposition from other members of the August House including Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda, Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and other members of DPP […] The post Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks

President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of the USA Congress consisting of five Senators, on Wednesday. Highlighting significant contributions across various se
Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi

Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks

President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of the USA Congress consisting of five Senators, on Wednesday. Highlighting significant contributions across various sectors including education, agriculture, and healthcare, President Chakwera emphasized the pivotal role of US support in addressing pressing issues such as […] The post Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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