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South Africa: Roelf Meyer Appointed South Africa's New Ambassador to the U.S.

[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country's next ambassador to the United States.

Regina residents rally against proposed AI data centre set to be Canada's largest

Nearly 200 people gathered at the legislature in Regina Saturday to protest the lack of consultation around Bell Canada's planned AI data centre, set to be built in Sherwood. The rural municipality's council is set to vote on the AI centre's development agree
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Regina residents rally against proposed AI data centre set to be Canada's largest

Nearly 200 people gathered at the legislature in Regina Saturday to protest the lack of consultation around Bell Canada's planned AI data centre, set to be built in Sherwood. The rural municipality's council is set to vote on the AI centre's development agreement on Monday.

Peguis, Fisher River declare state of emergency with flood risk 'a certainty'

Two First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region have declared a state of emergency ahead of a potentially devastating flood.
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Peguis, Fisher River declare state of emergency with flood risk 'a certainty'

Two First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region have declared a state of emergency ahead of a potentially devastating flood.

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations in her h
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Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations in her head, worrying she’d misunderstood or said the wrong thing. Noisy environments distressed her. She watched her peers receive promotions when she didn’t.

Forgotten Frontier

Just minutes from St Mary’s seaside capital of Port Maria, the Frontier (Phase 2) Housing Scheme appears at first glance to be an idyllic residential enclave with its elevated lots gazing out towards Pagee Beach. But a closer look tells a different story
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Forgotten Frontier

Just minutes from St Mary’s seaside capital of Port Maria, the Frontier (Phase 2) Housing Scheme appears at first glance to be an idyllic residential enclave with its elevated lots gazing out towards Pagee Beach. But a closer look tells a different story – uneven roads riddled with potholes break its polished image, street lighting is scarce, and residents have for years been without piped water, and proper garbage collection.

Served and unprotected

After nearly three decades protecting the public, retired Jamaican police officer Marlon Campbell* sits at home, sometimes unable to pay his light bill. He gave his working life to the State, but more than four years after leaving the force, he has not receiv
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Served and unprotected

After nearly three decades protecting the public, retired Jamaican police officer Marlon Campbell* sits at home, sometimes unable to pay his light bill. He gave his working life to the State, but more than four years after leaving the force, he has not received his final pension letter and the full pension he is entitled to remains unpaid. “It’s one of the things where you leave now and you have regrets. It is that bad,” said the retiree, who served over two decades in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) before retiring almost a decade ago.

Consultant rejects blame for report lag

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) did not turn over hundreds of documents that were critical to an operation and turnaround plan it commissioned for millions of dollars, the Canadian consulting firm that was contracted to draft it has alleged
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Consultant rejects blame for report lag

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) did not turn over hundreds of documents that were critical to an operation and turnaround plan it commissioned for millions of dollars, the Canadian consulting firm that was contracted to draft it has alleged. This claim by Williams Pragmatic Services (WPS) comes amid scrutiny of its contract with the UHWI by Jamaican lawmakers. Hodine Williams, chief executive officer (CEO) of WPS, dismissed questions raised publicly about the qualification and competence of the consultants.

NOT MY BILL

Scientific and Medical Supplies has rejected findings by the auditor general that the company benefited from a “misuse” of the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) tax-exemption status for imports, and has signalled it has no intention of repa
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NOT MY BILL

Scientific and Medical Supplies has rejected findings by the auditor general that the company benefited from a “misuse” of the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) tax-exemption status for imports, and has signalled it has no intention of repaying a cent. Managing Director Howard Lau dismissed the audit conclusions outright, maintaining that the shipment of 40 specialised waste bins linked to his company belonged to the hospital and not his company.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Has Harry forgotten all that Charles did for him?

When Prince Harry spoke last week of the need for parents to 'upgrade' from the behaviour of the previous generation, it sounded as though he was pointing a finger at King Charles.
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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Has Harry forgotten all that Charles did for him?

When Prince Harry spoke last week of the need for parents to 'upgrade' from the behaviour of the previous generation, it sounded as though he was pointing a finger at King Charles.

Racing driver is killed after shocking seven-car crash as Max Verstappen pays tribute after taking part in event

Juha Miettinen, 66, died after the incident during the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race on Saturday.
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Racing driver is killed after shocking seven-car crash as Max Verstappen pays tribute after taking part in event

Juha Miettinen, 66, died after the incident during the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race on Saturday.

Air Moana : un quatrième avion rejoint la flotte

C'est une nouvelle étape pour le transport aérien inter-îles. La compagnie Air Moana accueille ce samedi 18 avril son quatrième avion, baptisé Poerava. Un renfort attendu pour améliorer les dessertes locales et répondre à une demande en hausse.
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Air Moana : un quatrième avion rejoint la flotte

C'est une nouvelle étape pour le transport aérien inter-îles. La compagnie Air Moana accueille ce samedi 18 avril son quatrième avion, baptisé Poerava. Un renfort attendu pour améliorer les dessertes locales et répondre à une demande en hausse.

Russian Battlegroup West destroy 121 Ukrainian drones

The Russian military also destroyed four mortars, 19 ground robotic systems, 47 drone control stations, a Starlink terminal and two field ammunition depots
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Russian Battlegroup West destroy 121 Ukrainian drones

The Russian military also destroyed four mortars, 19 ground robotic systems, 47 drone control stations, a Starlink terminal and two field ammunition depots

'One Born Every Minute? They should change the name to one killed every 11 hours': As Channel 4 feel good reality show returns, one mother sums up the anger of the thousands failed by NHS maternity care

One Born Every Minute is making a return to Channel 4, seven years after it was axed.
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Tom Cruise set to pocket Hollywood's biggest-ever payday with £100million deal to return as Maverick in Top Gun 3

Tom Cruise is expected to make about £100 million for his return as Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell - and he'll repeat his producer role in the blockbuster franchise.
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Tom Cruise set to pocket Hollywood's biggest-ever payday with £100million deal to return as Maverick in Top Gun 3

Tom Cruise is expected to make about £100 million for his return as Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell - and he'll repeat his producer role in the blockbuster franchise.

Ex-master arrested on suspicion of historic sex crimes at £53,000-a-year school attended by Richard Branson and Henry Cavill

An ex-master in his 80s, who taught for several decades at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault at the £53,000-a-year school.
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Ex-master arrested on suspicion of historic sex crimes at £53,000-a-year school attended by Richard Branson and Henry Cavill

An ex-master in his 80s, who taught for several decades at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault at the £53,000-a-year school.

The public's overwhelming verdict on Meghan and Harry cashing in by using their titles for commercial gain

The Sussexes suffer a fresh blow today as it is revealed an overwhelming four-to-one majority of Britons are opposed to them using their titles for commercial gain.
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The public's overwhelming verdict on Meghan and Harry cashing in by using their titles for commercial gain

The Sussexes suffer a fresh blow today as it is revealed an overwhelming four-to-one majority of Britons are opposed to them using their titles for commercial gain.

US military 'preparing to board Iran-linked ships in just DAYS' marking huge escalation in Strait of Hormuz arm wrestle

The US military will board Iran-linked vessels and oil tankers in a bid to economically pressure the regime. It's a step beyond the current blockade of all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.
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US military 'preparing to board Iran-linked ships in just DAYS' marking huge escalation in Strait of Hormuz arm wrestle

The US military will board Iran-linked vessels and oil tankers in a bid to economically pressure the regime. It's a step beyond the current blockade of all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.

L'Iran verrouille de nouveau le détroit d'Ormuz, un jour après l'avoir rouvert

Au Moyen-Orient, l'éclaircie aura été de courte durée. Ce samedi 18 avril au matin, l'Iran annonce la fermeture du stratégique détroit d'Ormuz alors que la veille, il avait été complètement rouvert pour les navires commerciaux. Un revirement de Téh
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L'Iran verrouille de nouveau le détroit d'Ormuz, un jour après l'avoir rouvert

Au Moyen-Orient, l'éclaircie aura été de courte durée. Ce samedi 18 avril au matin, l'Iran annonce la fermeture du stratégique détroit d'Ormuz alors que la veille, il avait été complètement rouvert pour les navires commerciaux. Un revirement de Téhéran, en réaction au maintien du blocus américain des ports iraniens.

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on Progress Between DR Congo and AFC/M23 on the Ceasefire Meetings in Switzerland

[State Department] The following statement was released by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement, as well as the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the Afr
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Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on Progress Between DR Congo and AFC/M23 on the Ceasefire Meetings in Switzerland

[State Department] The following statement was released by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement, as well as the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), the African Union Commission, and Switzerland, on the meetings held April 13 to April 17 in Montreux, Switzerland, on the implementation of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

Libya: Joint Statement on Libya Unified Budget Agreement

[State Department] The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
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Libya: Joint Statement on Libya Unified Budget Agreement

[State Department] The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Angola: Isaac Dos Anjos Is Undermining Angola's Credibility

[Maka] Angola's minister of agriculture, Isaac dos Anjos, deserves a peculiar kind of congratulations. By speaking so bluntly, he has done the country a public service: he has stripped away the pretence and exposed the national self-sabotage in which parts o
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Angola: Isaac Dos Anjos Is Undermining Angola's Credibility

[Maka] Angola's minister of agriculture, Isaac dos Anjos, deserves a peculiar kind of congratulations. By speaking so bluntly, he has done the country a public service: he has stripped away the pretence and exposed the national self-sabotage in which parts of Angola's ruling elite still indulge.

US, Israel suffer 'strategic defeat' in conflict — speaker of Iranian parliament

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran does not trust Israel and the United States and is ready to resume combat operations at any moment
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US, Israel suffer 'strategic defeat' in conflict — speaker of Iranian parliament

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran does not trust Israel and the United States and is ready to resume combat operations at any moment

EU calls to observe international law are pinnacle of hypocrisy — Iranian Foreign Ministry

Esmail Baghaei stressed that not a single principle of international law prohibits necessary measures to be taken by Iran as the coastal state to prevent the use of the Hormuz Strait for military aggression against the country
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EU calls to observe international law are pinnacle of hypocrisy — Iranian Foreign Ministry

Esmail Baghaei stressed that not a single principle of international law prohibits necessary measures to be taken by Iran as the coastal state to prevent the use of the Hormuz Strait for military aggression against the country

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