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What Future for UN Peacekeeping in Africa after Mali Shutters Its Mission?

What happened? In June, to the surprise of most UN Security Council members, Mali’s government called on the Council to pull UN peacekeepers out of the country “without delay”. Some diplomats briefly considered options for keeping the UN Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in place, but most greeted the news with a resignation verging on fatalism. Although the precise timing of Bamako’s…

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Trying to choose Pretax vs. Roth 401(k)? Why it's trickier than you think, experts say

Prostock-Studio | Istock | Getty Images If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and the answer may be complicated, experts say. While pretax 401(k) contributions reduce your adjusted gross income, you’ll owe levies on growth upon withdrawal. By comparison, Roth 401(k) deposits won’t provide an upfront tax break, but the money can grow…

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2 dead after house fire in Sutton, NH

Two people were found dead after a house fire in Sutton, New Hampshire on Sunday, according to the state fire marshal. Fire officials said the Sutton Fire Department responded to the home on Brown Road North around 8:30 p.m. and found it already fully involved when they arrived. Two people were found dead inside after the flames were put out. Cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. The…

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An Era of Dynamic Catchers Is Upon Us

Gabriel Moreno was at home in Venezuela last Dec. 23 when Ross Atkins, the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, called him. “I thought he was calling to wish me Merry Christmas,” Moreno said this month in Anaheim, Calif., somewhat sheepishly, via an interpreter. Instead, Atkins was calling to say the Blue Jays had traded the promising young catcher to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seven months…

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Bakan Koca: İzmir Menderesteki yangından 12 kişi etkilendi - Son Dakika Flaş Haberler

11.07.2023 01:43 Son Güncelleme: 11.07.2023 01:43 Haber Kaynağı: İHA Bakan Koca Twitter hesabından yaptığı paylaşımda İzmir Menderes’te meydana gelen yangından 1’i ağır olmak üzere 12 kişinin etkilendiğini ve 11’inin orman işçisi olduğunu açıkladı. YARALILARDAN BİRİNİN DURUMU AĞIR Koca paylaşımında, “İzmir Menderes’te gündüz saatlerinde meydana gelen yangından 1’i ağır olmak üzere 12 kişi…

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Water plan

As a resident of Karachi, I have experienced firsthand the impact of the city’s water scarcity problem on the lives of its residents. The lack of access to clean water is a serious problem that affects not only our health and well-being but also our economy and environment. The water scarcity issue is caused by a combination of factors including population growth, climate change and poor…

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Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for areas surrounding Calgary - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Areas surrounding Calgary are no longer under a severe thunderstorm warning. Just before 6 p.m., Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced Rocky View County near Cochrane, Airdrie, Olds and Didsbury could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain. “The line of severe thunderstorms is located from near Cochrane to Olds…

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Antarctic ice levels see 'massive decrease,' global climate researcher says | CBC News

Antarctic sea ice levels reached record lows last month, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday, a development climate change experts described as worrisome. WMO said that Antarctic sea ice levels last month — the hottest June ever recorded — were at their lowest since satellite observations began, at 17 per cent below average. “We’re used to seeing these big reductions in sea…

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Wha is Wimbledon curfew and how is it disappointing fans?

TOPSHOT – Poland´s Hubert Hurkacz gives a thumbs-up to Serbia´s Novak Djokovic after being defeated during their men´s singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2023.—AFP  Fans of Novak Djokovic were left disappointed on Sunday when play was abruptly halted due to Wimbledon’s curfew.…

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What message does the Danielle Smith ‘straight pride’ photo send to Albertans? | Globalnews.ca

A controversial photo of Premier Danielle Smith posing with a man in a “Straight Pride” T-shirt at the Calgary Stampede this weekend is causing a stir. Smith’s office released a statement Monday saying: “The premier didn’t read his shirt and obviously doesn’t agree with its message. “She has always been clear that she supports the LGBTQ+ community and will continue our work to make sure they…

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Oto aksesuar dükkanında çıkan yangında faciadan dönüldü

Zonguldak’ın Ereğli ilçesinde meydana gelen yangında itfaiye erleri iş yerindeki alevleri araçlara sıçramadan söndürerek bir facianın önüne geçti.

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Canadian premiers converge in Winnipeg, kicking off a three-day long agenda - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

The nation’s territorial and provincial premiers convened in Winnipeg today, picking through a three-day agenda to address a number of issues. Top of mind at the day’s meeting was health care, which comes on the heels of a $46 billion funding announcement from the federal government to be used to revamp Canada’s public health care system. Announced in February, the funding puts the onus of…

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Deputy Chief Of Mobilization In Krasnodar Shot Dead While Jogging, Russian Media Reports

Ukrainian forces have continued to make gains in the south, liberating an area roughly the size of the city of Odesa since the start of its counteroffensive, the General Staff of Ukraine’s military said on July 10, as a fresh Russian strike on a town in Zaporizhzhya killed at least four people and wounded at least 13. Live Briefing: Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL’s Live Briefing gives you…

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Justice Dept. asks 5th Circuit to delay judge’s social media order

Comment on this storyComment The Justice Department asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Monday to stay a preliminary injunction that puts extraordinary limits on government communications with social media companies, arguing that the sweeping order could chill law enforcement activity to protect national security interests. The 22-page request came just hours after U.S.…

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UAE based IL T20 releases retention list for second season

ILT20 is a franchise T20 tournament organised by UAE’s Emirates Cricket Board. — Twitter/@ILT20 2023 The UAE based International League T20 on Monday unveiled the retention list for the second season of tournament that will be played in 2024. ILT20 is a franchise T20 tournament organised by UAE’s Emirates Cricket Board. All six teams finalised their retentions and sent it to the league’s…

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Trudeau says cluster bombs 'should not be used' after U.S. sends munitions to Ukraine

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will continue to strongly advocate that cluster bombs “should not be used,” after the United States announced it is sending the munitions to help Ukraine’s war effort against Russian aggressors. Trudeau told reporters in Latvia on the eve of a summit held by the NATO military alliance that Canada abides by an international treaty prohibiting…

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İzmir'de suya yüzde 43 zam yapıldı

İZSU Genel Müdürlüğü Olağan Genel Kurulu, İzmir Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Tunç Soyer başkanlığında Kültürpark Fuar Alanı’nda gerçekleştirildi. Toplantıda ağustos ayından geçerli olmak üzere suya yüzde 43,47 zam yapılması önerisi oy çokluğu ile kabul edildi. İzmir’de geçen yıl 1 Nisan’da başlatılan şebeke suyu tarifesinin Üretici Fiyat Endeksi’ne (ÜFE) göre aylık belirlenmesi uygulamasına…

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