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Global Courant 2023-04-28 18:09:35 This Q&A was originally published on Reddit and has been edited for length and clarity I am Hiba Morgan and I have been on the ground in the Sudanese capital since fighting broke out on April 15 between two rival Sudanese generals. I have been a reporter for Al Jazeera for over eight years and have been a reporter for Sudan since 2009. My reports come from the middle of the war zone; a city so dangerous that the US has difficulty evacuating Americans. Ask me anything: Lost_Fun7095: According to an Al Jazeera reporter, is the conflict a symbol of deeper flaws and the inability of African nations to unite for a common good? Hiba Morgan: The conflict is the result of a lack of checks and balances in an institution like the military. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) originated from the Janjaweed (government-backed militia), which killed and terrorized (people) in Darfur during the war years. There was no question about how they were recruited, how they
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Global Courant 2023-04-29 04:13:08 It was the ultimate chip war that never was: German officials denied that Berlin was planning to stop exporting specialty chemicals for chip manufacturing. Reuters reported April 27 — a day after Bloomberg News claimed Olaf Scholz's administration was "in talks" on the subject, presumably under Washington's urging. Share prices of BASF and Solvay, the largest makers of the specialty products, plummeted Thursday after the Bloomberg report came out, but rallied strongly on Friday following the government's denial. More than one dozens of chemicals including acids, bases and solvents are indispensable to etch microcircuits onto silicon wafers, and a supply interruption would cripple China's manufacturing capacity. Restricting these chemicals would escalate the chip war far beyond the scope of the Biden administration's Oct. 7 controls on semiconductor devices and design software for the most advanced chips, used in advanced
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Global Courant 2023-04-30 07:58:48 The five detainees, with family ties to each other, had police records and also had minors among their clients. A gang that was dedicated to drug dealing, and which was made up of three women and two men linked to each other by family ties, was disrupted this Saturday by personnel from the Córdoba Anti-Drug Police Force, in the city of Villa Allende. According to sources in the case, the five detainees used minors to sell drugs. The investigations began after different calls to the Anonymous Complaints Center and led to a series of raids that were carried out in Espiritu Santo at 1,500 and in Salomón s/n, both houses located in the Las Polinesias neighborhood. Within the framework of these operations, as officially reported by the Córdoba Public Prosecutor's Office, the closure of four points of sale of narcotics was completed and the arrest of the defendants was carried out, who had police records and also destined part of the drugs to minors. I
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Global Courant 2023-04-18 07:52:48 San Pedro Sula, Honduras. an earthquake magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale was registered this Monday in the central region of Honduraswithout causing personal or material damage, reported the Secretary of State in the Offices of National Risk Management and Contingencies. The epicenter of the tremor took place in the department of Comayaguacentral region of Honduras, at a depth of two kilometers, the institution indicated. The brief report from the civil protection agency on Twitter adds that the telluric movement occurred at the coordinates 14 degrees North and 87.7 degrees West. The Secretary of State in the National Risk and Contingency Management Offices indicated that, according to reports from the Fire Department, no material damage or victims were reported from the earthquake. The Central American country is located in a region with a lot of seismic activity, although most tremors are registered in the Pacific, with a higher incidence in El Sa
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Breaking News Operation Swift Retort: A Victory for Pakistan Air Force Donald Trump Keeps SAG-AFTRA Retirement After The day to remember Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan and Indian Illegal Occupation Whose Death Squad is After Sikh Leaders? Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A; A blatant violation of International law and UN resolutions Africa Region East Africa News East Africa Embrace and combine expertise throughout all industries – Baryomunsi 2 weeks ago East Africa Opera is restarting Live Scores feature in Opera Mini to provide 3 days ago East Africa To reconstruct Turkey, rebuild its democracy 2 weeks ago East Africa Acronis recognized for growth on Frost Radar 7 days ago Africa News All Countries edit East Africa Sierra Leone: time to see the glitz and green of the lion Banana Island, off the coast of Yawri Bay, southwest of the Freetown PeninsulaFREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 17, 2023 -/African Media Ag
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Global Courant 2023-04-18 05:48:10 BEIJING - A deadly price war has broken out on the largest car market in the world. Within a week in March, Volkswagen's Chinese joint venture slashed the prices of its ID.3 electric cars by 18 percent. Changan Automobile, one of China's state-owned automakers, offered US$3,000 (S$4,000) cash rebates, free charging stations and other incentives for its electric vehicles. BYD, the country's largest electric car maker, has announced a second round of price cuts for some of its older models in a month. In the midst of declining car sales, car brands are going to great lengths to stay competitive, offering giveaways and deep discounts. More than 40 automakers have discounted electric and gasoline cars in China this year. The discounts amounted to several hundred dollars for cheaper models and tens of thousands of dollars for more expensive offerings. "The severity of this cycle of price cuts is something I've never seen before,"
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Global Courant 2023-04-18 03:08:51 "To me, it's outrageous to think that the Chinese police would try to establish themselves, you know, in New York, let's say, without proper coordination," Wray said. "It violates sovereignty and circumvents standard judicial and law enforcement cooperation processes." The FBI is making arrests for suspected secret Chinese https://globalcourant.com/the-fbi-is-making-arrests-for-suspected-secret-chinese/
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Global Courant 2023-04-17 02:55:52 Bay Area rapper and longtime Warriors fan E-40 released a statement this weekend denouncing "racial bias" after security removed him Saturday night from an NBA playoff game between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors. Video footage of the event shows E-40 communicating at court with security guards who then escort him out of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center. After the rapper spoke out, the Kings told The Times that the team "takes these allegations seriously" and is "looking into the facts and circumstances surrounding the situation, as we do when such an allegation is made." In a statement obtained Sunday by the Associated Press, E-40 said other attendees harassed him during the game. The "Choices" performer, whose real name is Earl Stevens, added that he dealt with a heckler "in an assertive but polite manner" before security kicked him out of the arena. In a clip shared on Twitter, se
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Breaking News Operation Swift Retort: A Victory for Pakistan Air Force Jorge Sampaoli arrives at Flamengo to change his The day to remember Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan and Indian Illegal Occupation Whose Death Squad is After Sikh Leaders? Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A; A blatant violation of International law and UN resolutions Top Stories Top Store SpaceX has permission from the FAA to launch the first orbital 2 hours ago Top Store WATCH: Game of the Day: Meet the Yuba City Police Department 4 hours ago Top Store Dem Rep. Tony Cardenas accepted bans 6 hours ago Top Store Suspect in secret documents leaks first 8 hours ago World edit South America Jorge Sampaoli arrives at Flamengo to change his By Robert Collins 9 mins ago edit Africa Central Montana lawmakers vote to ban popular social media https://globalcourant.com/
Global Courant 2023-04-13 00:58:12 The French leader says his country should not get caught up in the escalation between the US and China. Macron on Taiwan: 'An ally, not a vassal,' says Next Big Thing in Public Knowledg https://globalcourant.com/macron-on-taiwan-an-ally-not-a-vassal-says/
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Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has won a major political victory after the country’s Supreme Court ordered the government to hold snap polls in the politically crucial Punjab province on May 14. Khan, who was removed from power in April last year after losing a confidence vote in parliament, says he is confident of victory for his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in forthcoming provincial as well as national elections, due by October this year. In an interview with Al Jazeera at his Zaman Park home in Punjab’s capital, Lahore, Khan discusses his plans in an election year as he also looks back at the tumultuous 12 months gone by. Al Jazeera: In January, your party dissolved the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which it controlled. What is your plan of action in case the government continues to delay elections in the provinces? Imran Khan: When I dissolved my two assemblies, we got the top lawyers. We looked at the constitution.
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Discovering Africa: A Comprehensive Exploration of its History, People, Countries, Regions, Maps, and Fascinating Facts Africa Region: A Discovering and Comprehensive Continent Africa is a continent that has long fascinated the world with its diverse cultures, rich history, and beautiful landscapes. It is the second-largest continent in the world and is home to 54 sovereign states, including some of the fastest-growing economies globally. Despite its beauty and vast natural resources, Africa is a continent that has faced several challenges that have hindered its development. Geography and Demography Africa is a vast continent that spans approximately 30.3 million square kilometers, making it the second-largest continent globally after Asia. It is situated south of Europe and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Indian Ocean to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Africa is home to over 1.3 billion people, making it the second most populous continent globall
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Islamabad has so far opposed New Delhi's proposal to renegotiate a six-decade-old water-sharing deal as the effects of climate change intensify and water security becomes a rising issue in both Pakistan and India. According to Pakistani policymakers, New Delhi is menacing Pakistan with unilateral treaty amendments if Islamabad doesn't give in to its aspirations and plans on the Indus River and its tributaries. The Indian strategy is extremely hazardous and may result in conflict with long-term consequences for both India and Pakistan. Indus Water Treaty is a unique water distribution agreement that has prevented major wars between two states but India and Pakistan are now facing several challenges and complexities. It is considered a remarkable effort since it has encountered several tensions in the South Asian region while providing the basis for the headway of irrigation and hydropower for more than 50 years. It is an agreement between India and Pakistan signed over six decad
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Quick word association: I say “club” and you say … what? “Comedy?” “Fitness?” “Strip?” Ten and 12 decades ago, your answer would have been very different: clubs like the Rosecrans or Friday Morning Club, or — if you were flush with money, white, male and invited — California or Jonathan. A couple of hundred private clubs flourished in Los Angeles in the 1920s, more than a dozen of them along the beachfront. Some of them date to the 19th century, and a few of those are still with us. The new ones tend to be “lifestyle” clubs, second homes for fitness, food, recreation, serene workspaces and the company of like-minded and prosperous people. Come to think of it, if you substitute hot yoga and Kingsman suits with smoking jackets and the noble game of billiards, present-day “lifestyle” clubs are not too unlike the London men’s club culture of gaslight and Mycroft Holmes —Sherlock’s older, smarter brother, unfailingly found at the Diogenes Club. The L.A. of 1900, 1910, 1920 didn’t go in for

Debunking The Myths Around Balochistan’s Share In The National Budget

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The propaganda machines working against the national integration of Pakistan over the period of time have tried to make it a confirmation bias that Balochistan is deprived from provincial funds. Hostile elements have tried to push this narrative among common people that being largest province of the country Balochistan is not getting adequate share of funds. But other side of the story is, Balochistan is the largest province with smallest population in Pakistan. Therefore, the budget allocation is made after calculating the per capita ratio in comparison with other provinces. Malicious intentions and pernicious activities of hostile agencies specially RAW in the region of Balochistan are not hidden from anyone. Any step taken for the progress of this province face malefic challenges. On the other hand, an information war to create a discord between the people of Balochistan and national institution is also part of the enemy’s strategy. All such tactics are used to keep the truth hidden