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209 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from Sudan in total

A further 89 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan, bringing the total Irish evacuees to 209, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said.The majority of Irish citizens evacuated by air in recent days have been carried on UK flights into Cyprus, the department said.The UK Government said a flight departed from Wadi Saeedna airfield late on Saturday night.

Former UK head of forces in Afghanistan:iit would be travesty' to deport hero pilot

The British former commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan is urging the government to show solidarity and friendship towards an Afghan pilot being threatened with deportation to Rwanda.Backing The Independent's campaign, General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux said it would be a travesty of justice if the airman, who arrived in the UK via small boat, was to be kicked out.
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209 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from Sudan in total

A further 89 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan, bringing the total Irish evacuees to 209, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said.The majority of Irish citizens evacuated by air in recent days have been carried on UK flights into Cyprus, the department said.The UK Government had said its final flight departed from Wadi Saeedna airfield late on Saturday night.
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France calls on Azerbaijan to reopen humanitarian corridor with Armenia

Issued on: 28/04/2023 - 22:34 French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna attends a joint press conference with her Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan following their talks in Yerevan on April 28, 2023.AFP, Karen Minasyan France's foreign minister on Friday urged Azerbaijan to restore "unhindered movement" through the Lachin corridor, the only land link between Armenia and the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.

Equatorial Guinea confirms eight new cases of Marburg virus

Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the "highly virulent" Marburg virus, a deadly haemorrhagic fever with no authorised vaccine or treatment.he World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said that brings the country's total number of cases to nine in the outbreak declared in mid-February.

Equatorial Guinea confirms 8 new cases of Marburg virus

NAIROBI, Kenya - Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the "highly virulent" Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever with no authorized vaccine or treatment.The World Health Organization on Thursday said that brings the country's total number of cases to nine in the outbreak declared in mid-February.
from www.independent.co.uk
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209 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from Sudan in total

A further 89 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan, bringing the total Irish evacuees to 209, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said.The majority of Irish citizens evacuated by air in recent days have been carried on UK flights into Cyprus, the department said.The UK Government said a flight departed from Wadi Saeedna airfield late on Saturday night.

Former UK head of forces in Afghanistan:iit would be travesty' to deport hero pilot

The British former commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan is urging the government to show solidarity and friendship towards an Afghan pilot being threatened with deportation to Rwanda.Backing The Independent's campaign, General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux said it would be a travesty of justice if the airman, who arrived in the UK via small boat, was to be kicked out.

209 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from Sudan in total

A further 89 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan, bringing the total Irish evacuees to 209, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said.The majority of Irish citizens evacuated by air in recent days have been carried on UK flights into Cyprus, the department said.The UK Government had said its final flight departed from Wadi Saeedna airfield late on Saturday night.

France calls on Azerbaijan to reopen humanitarian corridor with Armenia

Issued on: 28/04/2023 - 22:34 French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna attends a joint press conference with her Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan following their talks in Yerevan on April 28, 2023.AFP, Karen Minasyan France's foreign minister on Friday urged Azerbaijan to restore "unhindered movement" through the Lachin corridor, the only land link between Armenia and the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.

Equatorial Guinea confirms eight new cases of Marburg virus

Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the "highly virulent" Marburg virus, a deadly haemorrhagic fever with no authorised vaccine or treatment.he World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said that brings the country's total number of cases to nine in the outbreak declared in mid-February.

Equatorial Guinea confirms 8 new cases of Marburg virus

NAIROBI, Kenya - Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the "highly virulent" Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever with no authorized vaccine or treatment.The World Health Organization on Thursday said that brings the country's total number of cases to nine in the outbreak declared in mid-February.
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NFL insider predicts Patriots will draft a wide receiver in the first round

It is no secret that the New England Patriots need help at wide receiver.And that is just what they will get in the first round of this year's draft, according to NFL insider Peter Schrager.A new mock draft published by Schrager on Thursday - based on "what I'm hearing from my sources around the league" - has the Patriots select Boston College's Zay Flowers at No. 14 overall.
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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel surprised by Julian Nagelsmann's sacking

Bayern Munich have officially presented Thomas Tuchel as their new coach after abruptly showing Julian Nagelsmann the door.In his first ever press conference as the Bavarians' tactician, he touched on the subject of Nagelsmann's sacking."I can certainly empathize with him, but it's not my responsibility", Tuchel said (as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia).

McConnell chomping at the bit' to return as several ailing senators absent from Capitol

Three closely watched ailing senators remain away from the Capitol this week and it's not clear when they will return.One of them, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, has spoken directly with some members of his leadership team and conveyed to them he is doing well and anxious to get back to work.

Natural materials form "seamless connection" between English woodland and nursery

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve.Named Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School, the building is located in a former car park at Staffordshire University and provides childcare services for its students and staff, as well as teaching facilities for its own education department.

Did Davante Adams instagram story hint at Aaron Rodgers future?

Former Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams posted a photo of Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb, thanking them for having a positive influence on his career.It's no secret that Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb are still in close contact with Davante Adams.Adams, for one, is Rodgers favorite career target, while Cobb is the quarterback's best friend.

Ex-Girardi CFO denied bond in $10-million 'side fraud'

The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi's now-shuttered law firm will remain in custody after a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Monday that his steps to liquidate his assets, stash money overseas and purchase a home in the Bahamas increased his risk of fleeing from law enforcement.The onetime CFO, Christopher Kamon, is accused of carrying out a $10-million "side fraud" at Girardi Keese, a long-running scheme that prosecutors say included issuing checks from the law firm to contractors and other similar outfits, then accepting cash kickbacks.

After tumultuous year with Sharks, Rocky Thompson finds home with Philadelphia Flyers

SAN JOSE - Former San Jose Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson, who stepped away from the team in September 2021 after one challenging and turbulent season, has found a welcoming new home with the Philadelphia Flyers.Less than a year after he left the Sharks following one season on the bench with former coach Bob Boughner, Thompson was hired by the Flyers in July to be a part of John Tortorella's staff and is running the team's power play.

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel surprised by Julian Nagelsmann's sacking

Bayern Munich have officially presented Thomas Tuchel as their new coach after abruptly showing Julian Nagelsmann the door.In his first ever press conference as the Bavarians' tactician, he touched on the subject of Nagelsmann's sacking."I can certainly empathize with him, but it's not my responsibility", Tuchel said (as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia).

McConnell chomping at the bit' to return as several ailing senators absent from Capitol

Three closely watched ailing senators remain away from the Capitol this week and it's not clear when they will return.One of them, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, has spoken directly with some members of his leadership team and conveyed to them he is doing well and anxious to get back to work.

Natural materials form "seamless connection" between English woodland and nursery

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve.Named Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School, the building is located in a former car park at Staffordshire University and provides childcare services for its students and staff, as well as teaching facilities for its own education department.

Did Davante Adams instagram story hint at Aaron Rodgers future?

Former Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams posted a photo of Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb, thanking them for having a positive influence on his career.It's no secret that Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb are still in close contact with Davante Adams.Adams, for one, is Rodgers favorite career target, while Cobb is the quarterback's best friend.

Ex-Girardi CFO denied bond in $10-million 'side fraud'

The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi's now-shuttered law firm will remain in custody after a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Monday that his steps to liquidate his assets, stash money overseas and purchase a home in the Bahamas increased his risk of fleeing from law enforcement.The onetime CFO, Christopher Kamon, is accused of carrying out a $10-million "side fraud" at Girardi Keese, a long-running scheme that prosecutors say included issuing checks from the law firm to contractors and other similar outfits, then accepting cash kickbacks.

After tumultuous year with Sharks, Rocky Thompson finds home with Philadelphia Flyers

SAN JOSE - Former San Jose Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson, who stepped away from the team in September 2021 after one challenging and turbulent season, has found a welcoming new home with the Philadelphia Flyers.Less than a year after he left the Sharks following one season on the bench with former coach Bob Boughner, Thompson was hired by the Flyers in July to be a part of John Tortorella's staff and is running the team's power play.
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German Cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, 1st in 26 years

Germany's education and research minister is making an official trip to Taiwan next week, officials said Friday.It will be the highest-level visit by a German official since 1997 to the island that China claims as part of its territory.The March 20-22 visit comes amid growing tensions between China and the West, including over Beijing's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Jimmy Carter to begin receiving home hospice care

Former US President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, according to a statement from The Carter Center on Saturday.After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.

German Cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, 1st in 26 years

Germany's education and research minister is making an official trip to Taiwan next week, officials said Friday.It will be the highest-level visit by a German official since 1997 to the island that China claims as part of its territory.The March 20-22 visit comes amid growing tensions between China and the West, including over Beijing's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Jimmy Carter to begin receiving home hospice care

Former US President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, according to a statement from The Carter Center on Saturday.After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.
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Biden says Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy

Former President Jimmy Carter, who remains in hospice care, has asked Joe Biden to deliver his eulogy following his death, the president said Monday.He asked me to do his eulogy excuse me, I shouldn't say that, Biden told supporters during remarks at a fundraiser in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to a pool report.
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A New High-End Omakase Counter Is Coming to Gardena From Katsu Sando Chef Daniel Son

One of LA's most noteworthy sushi chefs, Daniel Son, has acquired the Kanpachi space in Gardena with plans to finally open his own omakase counter by March or April called Sushi Sonagi.Son, previously of Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, opened casual Japanese convenience store-style sandwich shop Katsu Sando in Chinatown back in July 2020.

Introducing routine chickenpox jabs for children could end risky pox parties'

Adding a chickenpox jab to the NHS childhood vaccination schedule could end risky pox parties, experts have said.New research suggests that about three-quarters of parents would support routine immunisation against chickenpox during childhood.The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, is based on survey results from about 600 parents assessing their attitudes to the jab.

Cal/OSHA Approves Non-Emergency COVID-19 Standard In Time for the Holidays

Seyfarth Synopsis: On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ("OSHSB") approved the long-proposed 2-year "permanent" COVID-19 standard.The new standard will take effect on January 1, 2023, and replace the current Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard ("ETS").

French team to build replica of William the Conqueror's warship

On 27 September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, set sail in La Mora, the flagship of a huge fleet that would invade and conquer England.Now a historical society on France's Normandy coast is going to re-create the ship that launched almost 1,000 years of cross-Channel enmity.The Bayeux tapestry, a 70 metre-long (230ft) embroidered account of the Norman Conquest, depicts La Mora as a Viking-style longship with a striped red and gold sail flying the papal banner on its masthead.

A New High-End Omakase Counter Is Coming to Gardena From Katsu Sando Chef Daniel Son

One of LA's most noteworthy sushi chefs, Daniel Son, has acquired the Kanpachi space in Gardena with plans to finally open his own omakase counter by March or April called Sushi Sonagi.Son, previously of Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, opened casual Japanese convenience store-style sandwich shop Katsu Sando in Chinatown back in July 2020.

Introducing routine chickenpox jabs for children could end risky pox parties'

Adding a chickenpox jab to the NHS childhood vaccination schedule could end risky pox parties, experts have said.New research suggests that about three-quarters of parents would support routine immunisation against chickenpox during childhood.The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, is based on survey results from about 600 parents assessing their attitudes to the jab.

Cal/OSHA Approves Non-Emergency COVID-19 Standard In Time for the Holidays

Seyfarth Synopsis: On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ("OSHSB") approved the long-proposed 2-year "permanent" COVID-19 standard.The new standard will take effect on January 1, 2023, and replace the current Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard ("ETS").

French team to build replica of William the Conqueror's warship

On 27 September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, set sail in La Mora, the flagship of a huge fleet that would invade and conquer England.Now a historical society on France's Normandy coast is going to re-create the ship that launched almost 1,000 years of cross-Channel enmity.The Bayeux tapestry, a 70 metre-long (230ft) embroidered account of the Norman Conquest, depicts La Mora as a Viking-style longship with a striped red and gold sail flying the papal banner on its masthead.
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Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.

Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.A shortage of tomatoes has widened to other fruit and vegetables due to a combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe.

Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.

Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.A shortage of tomatoes has widened to other fruit and vegetables due to a combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe.
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Peel police investigate online threats to 6 high schools in Mississauga, Brampton | CBC News

Peel police say they are investigating online threats made to six high schools in Mississauga and Brampton.In a news release Tuesday, police said officers from its youth criminal investigations bureau were made aware of online threats on social media on Thursday, March 2. The threats indicated someone would go to six secondary schools in Peel Region on Friday, March 10 with the intent to "shoot them up," police said in the release.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder of two teenagers after fatal stabbings in Greenwich

P olice have made two more arrests over the fatal stabbings of two teenagers a mile apart in Greenwich.Charlie Bartolo was found stabbed in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, while Kearne Solanke was found stabbed in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead on Saturday afternoon.Despite the best efforts of medics, both boys sadly died of their wounds.

Peel police investigate online threats to 6 high schools in Mississauga, Brampton | CBC News

Peel police say they are investigating online threats made to six high schools in Mississauga and Brampton.In a news release Tuesday, police said officers from its youth criminal investigations bureau were made aware of online threats on social media on Thursday, March 2. The threats indicated someone would go to six secondary schools in Peel Region on Friday, March 10 with the intent to "shoot them up," police said in the release.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder of two teenagers after fatal stabbings in Greenwich

P olice have made two more arrests over the fatal stabbings of two teenagers a mile apart in Greenwich.Charlie Bartolo was found stabbed in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, while Kearne Solanke was found stabbed in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead on Saturday afternoon.Despite the best efforts of medics, both boys sadly died of their wounds.
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WHO Maintains Public Health Emergency Alert For Mpox - Towleroad Gay News

(Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said mpox remained a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, citing continued transmission in some countries.Mpox - which spreads via close contact and tends to cause flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions - was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022.

Beijing adds new COVID quarantine centers, sparking panic buying

A resident carries her groceries at a supermarket in Beijing, on Friday.Residents of China's capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps as the city government ordered accelerated construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals.Ng Han Guan/AP BEIJING (AP)  Residents of China's capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city government ordered accelerated construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals.

WHO Maintains Public Health Emergency Alert For Mpox - Towleroad Gay News

(Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said mpox remained a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, citing continued transmission in some countries.Mpox - which spreads via close contact and tends to cause flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions - was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022.

Beijing adds new COVID quarantine centers, sparking panic buying

A resident carries her groceries at a supermarket in Beijing, on Friday.Residents of China's capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps as the city government ordered accelerated construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals.Ng Han Guan/AP BEIJING (AP)  Residents of China's capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city government ordered accelerated construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals.
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Cheerful stories from this week to put a smile on your face

I t's been a big week with some even bigger stories.From Prince Harry leaving our jaws dropped with the latest revelations in his memoir Spare, to more strike action in the capital it's been a lot to take in.So if you're looking for stories that will bring a smile to your face, you've come to the right spot.
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Strep A: London's scarlet fever hotspots revealed as parents urged to stay vigilant for symptoms

Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that boroughs in the two regions of London had the highest rates of the illness, which is a manifestation of Strep A infection.There were comparatively very few or no cases at all in areas of East and North London, according to the data.

Ambulances won't respond if elderly fall during strikes, health secretary warns

Ambulance paramedics will not respond to a fall at home by an elderly person when they go on strike later this month, the health secretary has warned.Steve Barclay said talks are only beginning now to decide which incidents will trigger a call out during the walkouts  but indicated category three calls, including falls, would not.

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, Health Secretary says

There is no shortage of antibiotics, the Health Secretary has said, as he urged parents to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A. Steve Barclay said checks within the Department of Health had not revealed an issue with supply of the medicines after the National Pharmacy Association said there were blips in the supply chain of liquid penicillin, which is often given to children.

Strep A: London's scarlet fever hotspots revealed as parents urged to stay vigilant for symptoms

Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that boroughs in the two regions of London had the highest rates of the illness, which is a manifestation of Strep A infection.There were comparatively very few or no cases at all in areas of East and North London, according to the data.

Ambulances won't respond if elderly fall during strikes, health secretary warns

Ambulance paramedics will not respond to a fall at home by an elderly person when they go on strike later this month, the health secretary has warned.Steve Barclay said talks are only beginning now to decide which incidents will trigger a call out during the walkouts  but indicated category three calls, including falls, would not.

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, Health Secretary says

There is no shortage of antibiotics, the Health Secretary has said, as he urged parents to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A. Steve Barclay said checks within the Department of Health had not revealed an issue with supply of the medicines after the National Pharmacy Association said there were blips in the supply chain of liquid penicillin, which is often given to children.
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Davis and Dotson placed in NBA's health and safety protocols

Washington Wizards guards Johnny Davis and Devon Dotson have been placed in the NBA's healthy and safety protocols.Both are currently on assignment with the Capital City Go-Go.Davis averaged 12.8 points per game in nine appearances for the Go-Go.Dotson is averaging 12.6 points per game in nine appearances for the Go-Go.

Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case Jack

The role of the civil service in Scotland is being re-examined following the Supreme Court's ruling last week, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said.Cabinet Secretary Simon Case and senior civil servants are discussing the issue with John-Paul Marks, the Scottish Government's permanent secretary, the minister said.
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