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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds men who killed Black jogger guilty of hate crimes

BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A federal grand jury has found the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery guilty on all counts of interfering with the victim's civil rights Tuesday in connection to the deadly shooting of the jogger in Georgia.Tuesday morning, the jury told Judge Lisa Godbey Wood that they found father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan guilty of violating Arbery's civil rights and targeting the 25-year-old man because he was Black. All three men were previously convicted of murder in a Georgia state court and sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting.All three men were found guilty of interference with Arbery's rights and attempted kidnapping.

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Ontario to eliminate license plate stickers, renewal fees: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province is eliminating license plate renewal fees and scrapping the requirement for a license plate sticker.

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Ontario reports 1,038 COVID hospitalizations on Tuesday, 1,064 on Family Day Monday

COVID on Tuesday, with 319 in intensive care units. On Family Day Monday, there were 1,064 people reported to be in hospital with COVID, with 320 in ICUs.Due to the holiday weekend, figures were not released on Family Day and two sets of data were released on Tuesday for both days.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Although the data wasn’t updated on Tuesday, last week showed for hospitalizations roughly 50 per cent were admitted because of the virus, while 50 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For ICUs, 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 1,282 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and 1,335 on Monday, though these are an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to recent testing restrictions.

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Tamara Lich, convoy organizer, denied bail as judge notes ‘grave’ nature of charge

Tamara Lich, one of the organizers of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that blockaded the nation’s capital for three weeks, will remain behind bars after an Ottawa judge denied her bail.“These offences are grave,” said the presiding judge ruling on the bail application.Lich was arrested on Thursday evening as law enforcement in Ottawa began a major push that lasted through the weekend to clear out the convoy blockade following the invocation of the Emergencies Act.In a video posted by the convoy’s official Twitter page, Lich could be seen being led away by officers and saying “hold the line.” Tamara Lich, convoy organizer, arrested amid ‘major’ push to oust blockade The judge referenced that comment during the bail hearing.“You have had plenty of opportunity to remove yourself and even others from this criminal activity but obstinately chose not to, and persistently counselled others not to either,” the judge said, adding that “this community has already been impacted enough.”The Crown is also seeking a non-communication order that would bar Lich from any communications with three fellow convoy organizers and leaders: Chris Barber, Pat King and B.J. Dichter.Barber is charged with counselling to commit the offence of mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobey court order, counselling to commit the offence of obstruct police.He was granted bail on Friday.

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Assembly elections: EC further eases Covid restrictions for roadshows

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Glasvegas postpone first Scots show since 2018 after positive Covid test

Glasvegas have postponed their first live show since 2018 after experiencing a Covid outbreak in the band.

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Maharashtra reports big jump in COVID deaths; 1,080 new cases today

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Missing 'Family Reunion' actress Jaida Benjamin found safe

LOS ANGELES - After she was reported missing in Los Angeles over the weekend, police say "Family Reunion" actress Jaida Benjamin was found safe and is back home with her family. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the 27-year-old was last seen at Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area on Saturday, February 19.Benjamin played Kelly on Family Reunion.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The LAPD did not release details on where she was found.No further information was immediately released. Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop

Melittin and honeybee venom were studied for their anti-cancer properties and showed they decreased the viability of triple-negative breast cancer cells and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, Dr.Ciara Duffy said in her study. (iStock) WOODLAND, Calif. - For a few frenzied weeks, beekeepers from around the United States truck billions of honeybees to California to rent them to almond growers who need the insects to pollinate the state’s most valuable crop.But as almond trees start to bloom, blanketing entire valleys in white and pink flowers, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.Hive thefts have been reported elsewhere in the country, most recently three hives containing about 60,000 bees taken from a grocery chain’s garden in central Pennsylvania.

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Delhi to further relax Covid restrictions in Friday's DDMA meeting

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Tornado Watch issued as severe storms packing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail threaten mid-South

will threaten the mid-South through Tuesday night.NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch valid until 11 a.m. Central time for central and northeastern Arkansas, extreme southern Illinois, western Kentucky, southeastern Missouri, West Tennessee and a small portion of Middle Tennessee.Cities included in the Tornado Watch are Little Rock and Jonesboro, Arkansas; Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee; and Paducah, Kentucky.A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of the mid-South until 11 a.m.

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5-year-old boy murdered execution style in Detroit home, family says, mom and her boyfriend also killed

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A 5-year-old boy is among three who were killed in an unthinkable tragedy over the weekend in Detroit and, according to the boy's, he was shot execution-style.The little boy, named Caleb, was found murdered inside a home Sunday on Evergreen Rd and Fenkell St. along with a man and woman.According to Detroit Police, a family member hadn't heard from Caleb or his mother, Lashon Marshall, went to the home to check on them.

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Man found shot multiple times inside vehicle in Fishtown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after he was found shot multiple times inside a vehicle Monday in the Fishtown section of the city. The incident happened at approximately 7:48 p.m.

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‘Insecure’ actress Jaida Benjamin missing: Mental health crisis feared

sometimes worked as Jaida-Iman Benjamin, was last spotted at the intersection of Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area on Saturday, February 19, according to a flyer by the Los Angeles Police Department. Benjamin, who reportedly suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is listed at 5-foot-3 and was seen wearing a purple crop top, pink jogging shorts and a pair of white sneakers.

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Protest organizers arrested in Ottawa

Mike Armstrong details the latest developments from Ottawa as key protest organizers are arrested.

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US Soccer, USWNT members settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

FILE - Rose Lavelle #16, Alex Morgan #13, Christen Press #11 and Megan Rapinoe #15 of Team United States celebrate following their team's victory in the penalty shoot-out after the Women's Quarter Final match between Netherlands and United States on U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.The U.S.

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Mumbai reports 135 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours

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From out of service to back in service; SLTB adds 200 renovated buses to fleet

COLOMBO (News 1st); 200 buses that were taken out of service were repaired and re-added to the passenger transportation under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat premises on Tuesday (22).The project was implemented based on a concept of State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry Dilum Amunugama and under the guidance of Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi.The importation of buses was also suspended along with the restriction on the importation of vehicles.Accordingly, steps were taken to repair the dilapidated buses as a solution to the shortage of buses and in order to save foreign exchange.Under the first phase of the project, 273 buses were repaired and added to the bus fleet in December 2020.Under the second phase, 200 buses that were completely out of service at 107 depots across the country were repaired at a cost of Rs. 136 million.The project is being carried out by Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) depots and Lakdiva Engineering Company with the full support of the Sri Lanka Public Transport Employees Union.The President inspected the standard of the buses, engaged in conversation with the SLTB employees.

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Queen Cancels Virtual Meeting As Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Persist

Queen Elizabeth will miss a planned virtual engagement on Tuesday because she is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19, a spokesman for Buckingham Palace said.

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Bail decision for ‘freedom convoy’ organizer Tamara Lich expected today

Tamara Lich, one of the leading organizers behind protest against COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government on Parliament Hill.Lich, who was arrested last Thursday and charged with counselling to commit mischief, appeared before Ontario Court Justice Julie Bourgeois in a bail hearing on Saturday.During that hearing, Lich promised to give up her advocacy of the protest and return to Alberta. The judge reserved her bail decision on Lich.Patrick King, another prominent figure connected to the demonstrations, is also scheduled for a bail hearing today in Ottawa.King, 44, was arrested on Friday and faces charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobeying a court order and counselling to obstruct police.

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AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you

known as 5G — AT&T and other telecom companies are also moving to shut down old networks in an effort to free up bandwidth for newer, and potentially more profitable, services. This week, AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network. T-Mobile will shut down its 3G network by summer and Verizon in December.The years-in-the-works process has also prompted calls for a delay because many products still rely on the old 3G standard.

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Queen Elizabeth Cancels Virtual Duties While Battling COVID-19

Queen Elizabeth II is prioritizing her health while battling COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, and on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that she would not participate in several pre-planned virtual events «As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement.

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Hong Kong to enforce mass Covid testing

Hong Kong will roll outcompulsory testing for Covid-19 starting in mid-March for its 7.4 million residents, leader Carrie Lam said, as university researchers predicted new infections could peak at a staggering 180,000 a day next month.

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Finnish skier suffers frozen penis during event at Beijing Olympics

Remi Lindholm of Finland in action competes during the men´s 15km classic cross-country skiing during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at The National Cross-Country Skiing Centre on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/ BEIJING - A Finnish skier competing in a men's cross-country skiing race at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing suffered damage to his equipment on Saturday, but just not what you might expect, according to a report.Remi Lindholm, 24, of Finland, spent over an hour traversing the shortened men's 50km mass start free race in brutal temperatures and howling winds, causing his penis to become frozen, Reuters reported."You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished ...

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Long COVID symptom: This sensation on skin can bother you for months

Long COVID risks are real and such complications will be a part of our future regardless of which variant one has been infected with, World Health Organisation (WHO) has clarified last week. And as studies are being conducted on the topic, more facts regarding its symptoms and severity are coming to light. Recent researches have revealed that post-COVID complications increase the risks of heart ailments, vasculitis and other severe diseases. Apart from symptoms like brain fog, shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste that are commonly known, many patients are also complaining of skin-related issues that might be a cause of concern.

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Philadelphia carjackings: Officials to discuss deadly incidents, possible connection

PHILADELPHIA - Local, state, and federal authorities will gather in Philadelphia Tuesday to discuss two recent deadly shootings they say may be connected to a local carjacking operation. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, District Attorney Larry Krasner, and U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier-Williams will be among those joining Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at an 11 a.m. press conference, among others. The first incident happened back on Feb.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Western nations to impose sanctions against Moscow

MOSCOW - Russia set the stage for a quick move to secure its hold on Ukraine's rebel regions on Tuesday with new legislation that would allow the deployment of troops there as the West prepares to announce sanctions against Moscow amid fears of a full-scale invasion.The new Russia bills, which are likely to be quickly rubber-stamped by the Kremlin-controlled parliament, came a day after President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the regions in eastern Ukraine. The legislation could be a pretext for a deeper move into Ukrainian territory as the U.S.

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Who is looking after the Queen as she recovers from Covid at Windsor Castle

Her Majesty the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now isolating at Windsor Castle.The news came just days after Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, reported a positive test.Thankfully, the Queen is only tackling ‘mild cold symptoms’, according to the palace. And our stalwart monarch is ‘determined to carry on’ doing light duties despite being struck with the illness. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.” But who’s looking after our monarch and making sure she makes a speedy recovery? For all the latest royal stories, sign up for OK! 's daily newsletter here.To set her on the path to a speedy recovery, the Queen has her own dedicated doctor.

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Queen cancels today's planned engagements as she experiences mild Covid symptoms

The Queen has cancelled her planned engagements today on 22 February as she continues to experience Covid symptoms. Buckingham Palace released a statement explaining that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms".

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Kate Garraway burst into tears as Derek hugged son Billy, 12, for first time since Covid

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper activated a movement based on emotion for the first time since his health battles started from Covid-19. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. Since then, he's been receiving round the clock care from his Good Morning Britain presenter wife, 54, their two children Darcey, 15, and Billy, 12, as well as care workers.

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California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs gloats over light sentence in jailhouse phone calls

LOS ANGELES - Explicit Los Angeles jailhouse recordings of Hannah Tubbs, the 26-year-old trans child molester who received a slap on the wrist last month after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old in 2014, depict her admitting it was wrong to attack a little girl but gloating over the light punishment.She boasted that nothing would happen to her after he pleaded guilty due to Democrat District Attorney George Gascón's policies and laughed that she won't have to go back to prison or register as a sex offender. She also made explicit remarks about the victim that are unfit to print.The county's top prosecutor said in a statement that he became aware after Hannah Tubbs' sentencing about "extremely troubling statements she made about her case, the resolution of it and the young girl that she harmed."Hannah Tubbs began identifying as female after being arrested in connection with a 2014 child molestation case, according to prosecutors.

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Mistaken identity leads to 2 weeks in jail for the wrong Bethany Farber, lawsuit against LAPD

LOS ANGELES - A woman is planning on suing the Los Angeles Police Department after she claims a case of mistaken identity left her in jail for nearly two weeks. Bethany K. Farber says her wrongful arrest led to two weeks in jail, during which time her grandmother suffered a stress-induced stroke and died.

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Police: Fight inside Roxborough apartment complex escalated to shooting that left 1 dead

Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting inside the Henry on the Park Apartments. PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Roxborough Monday night around 10:30 p.m.According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, police responded to a 911 call about a shooting inside the Henry on the Park Apartments on the 7900 block of Henry Avenue at the Henry on the Park Apartments.When authorities arrived on the scene and entered the apartment, a 24-year-old man was found lying in the hallway on the fifth floor, police say.He was shot multiple times and pronounced dead on the scene at 11:01 p.m., Small said.Fifteen shell casings were found in the hallway, most of which were close to the victim's body.Witnesses told police the 24-year-old was not a resident of the building and that he came to see family and an ex-girlfriend when a fight broke out and escalated into a shooting.Police say the shooter fled the scene, but the person has been identified to police. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Bob Beckel, former co-host of FOX News' 'The Five,' dies at 73

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Co-host Bob Beckel attends FOX News' "The Five" at FOX Studios on February 26, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) Bob Beckel, a Democratic strategist and former co-host of "The Five," has died at age 73.Beckel first joined Fox News in 2000 as a contributor providing political analysis and rejoined the network in 2011 as one of the original hosts of "The Five."Columnist Cal Thomas posted on Facebook about Beckel's death. Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.When "The Five" premiered in July 2011, it was only supposed to have a five-week run to temporarily fill the timeslot.

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Neanderthal-inherited genes influence severe COVID infections. Experts explain how. Read here

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Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vax protesters

New Zealand anti-vaccine protesters pelted police with a "stinging substance" sending three to hospital with injuries early today, as tension spilled over in an angry weeks-long protest.

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Health groups urge delay to ending mask mandate

Six national groups representing medically vulnerable people say the ending of mandatory mask wearing by the Government should be delayed.

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A route back to normality or 'absolutely crazy'? Division on Greater Manchester's streets over Boris Johnson's Covid plans

All remaining coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted, starting from this week.

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The Government will consider a proposal to end almost all remaining health restrictions next week.

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BTS’ V makes full recovery from COVID-19

Big Hit Music has shared that BTS member V has recovered from COVID-19 and is now out of quarantine.Earlier today (February 22), the agency shared a notice on fan community site Weverse about the health status of the 26-year-old singer. V had diagnosed with COVID-19 last week after experiencing mild respiratory symptoms.“We would like to inform you that BTS member V has made a full recovery from COVID-19 and his quarantine has concluded as of today, February 22,” wrote Big Hit.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon to give update to parliament

Nicola Sturgeon is set to lay out her new strategic framework for dealing with covid later today.

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Omicron 75% less likely to cause death than Delta COVID-19 variant: South Korean data

Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75% less likely to develop serious illness or die than those who contract the Delta variant, real world data released on Monday by South Korea’s health authorities showed.A study by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) of some 67,200 infections confirmed since December showed the Omicron variant’s severity and death rates averaged 0.38% and 0.18%, respectively, compared with 1.4% and 0.7% for the Delta cases.The KDCA classed severe cases as people who were hospitalised in intensive care units. COVID cases exceed 400 million globally as Omicrons spreads Around 56% of 1,073 people who died over the past five weeks were either unvaccinated or had received only one dose, the study showed, with people aged 60 or older accounting for 94% of deaths.More than 86% of South Korea’s 52 million population have been double vaccinated and nearly 60% have received a booster shot.South Korea had kept cases and deaths relatively low thanks to widespread social distancing measures and aggressive testing and tracing.The Omicron variant has led to a surge in cases — daily new infections topped a record 100,000 last week — but authorities have pushed ahead with slightly easing social distancing rules amid the lower fatality rate and ahead of a presidential election next month.Contact tracing and mandatory isolation for vaccinated people was scrapped in favour of self diagnosis and at-home treatment to free up medical resources.

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Victims of Point Grey murders identified

Police aren’t saying much about their investigation into the shooting deaths of two women in Vancouver’s Point Grey neighbourhood on Sunday morning. As Rumina Daya reports, we do know the identiy of the victims.

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B.C. to table provincial budget Tuesday

Tomorrow is budget day here in B.C. The provincial NDP government is playing out its plan for our province’s financial books, but just what are we expecting them to spend on? Richard Zussman has more.

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Putin orders ‘peacekeeping operation’ in two breakaway regions of Ukraine he recognizes as independent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to “maintain peace” in the eastern Ukraine regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, areas he now recognizes as independent. As Jackson Proskow reports, Putin is only stoking fears he’s preparing for a full-blown invasion.

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(PICTURES) Global Digital Platform (GDP) by NSF launched

COLOMBO (News 1st); The global digital platform (GDP) prepared by the National Science Foundation for Sri Lankan expatriates and emigrants in the world was launched on Monday (21) at the BMICH.The National Science Foundation (NSF) embarked upon constructing an instrument with technical support from the SLASSCOM to harness this potential, and a state-of-the-art global digital platform with the requisite capabilities and features to mobilise the expatriates for national development has now been developed.More than 950 Sri Lankans around the world are currently connected to this network.The GDP of the NSF will facilitate effective harnessing, mobilising, and channeling intellectual assets at home and abroad ― the most precious and treasured resource in a knowledge economy –– for development.This will enable Sri Lanka to address and resolve high-priority national needs and concerns while making the most of the opportunities and natural resources available in order to transform Sri Lanka into a developed nation.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also signed between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) for a broader purpose, including enhancing higher education and its capacity building, enhancing educational collaboration and research collaboration.

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