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Bringing Them Home: The Rescue of 11 US Citizens from Northeast Syria

Repatriation of US Citizens​ from ‌Syria

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a news conference at the NATO headquarters on April 4, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

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The United States has successfully brought back 11 American citizens, including five minors, and the sibling of one minor, from northeast Syria. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed this as the most significant repatriation of Americans from that region.

Blinken characterized the operation as a challenging process that required close coo

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“Repression is the only thing the regime knows how to do well”

MIAMI, United States. – At the beginning of April, Cuban-American congressman Mario Díaz-Balart announced the approval of the appropriations law for fiscal year 2024 in the United States. Included in this regulation were some of the proposals presented by Díaz-Balart, together with María Elvira Salazar and Carlos Giménez, which among other points limits the visa to those who contribute to the trafficking of Cuban doctors and prevents possible federal financing for micro, small and medium and small businesses (MSMEs) in Cuba.

Regarding these new policies and the consequences they could have on the Havana regime, CubaNet spoke with Mario Díaz-Balart, member of the Appropriations Committee of the US House of Representatives and one of the main architects of this policy.

The Cuban regime’s practice of exporting medical personnel is considered “modern slavery.” What measures could be applied against foreign officials involved in this phenomenon?

―I agree with you, it is modern slavery and that is what the State Department describes it as, which considers it human trafficking. In the legislation approved a few months ago I was able to put certain very important parts to help the cause of freedom in this hemisphere and particularly in the case of Cuba. Among the new measures, which are now law, it is established that, for example, these officials who are involved in the hiring of slave labor must be denied visas to enter the United States, as well as their family members. . We all know whether it is Mexico, Brazil or another country, those involved are continually entering the United States, as are their relatives. Sometimes they come shopping, and some even have bank accounts here.

This is not permissible. The law says that visas must be denied to those officials who are involved in negotiations, acceptance, etc. The first thing is that there has to be a report on which countries are doing it; So I think this new law will have a valuable impact.

―Under the CMPP program (Cuban Medical Professional Parole Program), previously spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 of eligible individuals could be included in the application. Do you plan to resume some of these benefits?

―This program for doctors seeking asylum throughout the world was created under the administration of President George Bush Jr. It was something tha

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Russia warns of counterattack on British military facilities following comments by British foreign minister regarding aid to Ukraine |

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned on the 6th that if weapons provided by Britain to Ukraine were used in an attack on Russian soil, Russia could counterattack against British military facilities and equipment inside and outside Ukraine. Photographed on 3rd (2024 /Roman Baluk)

MOSCOW/LONDON () – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on the 6th that if weapons provided by Britain to Ukraine are used in an attack on Russian soil, Russia will counterattack against British military facilities and equipment in Ukraine and abroad. warned that it might.

British Foreign Secretary Cameron visited Ukraine on the 2nd and pledged to provide military aid of 3 billion pounds ($3.74 billion) a year “for as long as necessary.” He also indicated that he would not object to the weapons he provided being used inside Russia. See more

In response, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Nigel Casey, the British ambassador to Russia, to formally protest. Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s comments were effectively an admission that Britain would be involved in the conflict, and contradicted previous intentions that long-range weapons provided to Ukraine would not be used against Russia.

Britain, however, denied that Ambassador Casey had been summoned, saying the ambassador held “diplomatic talks” with Russian government officials an

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Ukraine – Russia war, last minute | Ukraine reveals that some soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka

One week after the second anniversary of the beginning of the war in ukrainekyiv forces have announced the withdrawal of their troops from the city of Avdiivka before the advance of the Russian soldiers.

“Taking into account the operational situation around Avdiivka, to avoid the encirclement and preserve the life

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Ukraine – Russia war, last minute | Ukraine reveals that some soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka

Former mayor of Berlin attacked: “Politicians are seen as justified prey”

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Franziska Giffey. — © Popow Methods/imago

Franziska Giffey, former mayor of Berlin, was slightly injured after being attacked. This is yet another victim of political violence in Germany.

The violence against Giffey – who belongs to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD – occurred in the Rudow district, south of the German capital. In a library, Giffey was hit from behind with a full bag on her head and shoulders, police and prosecutors in Berlin said. Federal police opened an investigation and a suspect was arrested.

In a response on social media, Giffey criticized “the culture in which politicians are seen as prey to be hunted.” “Politically active and engaged people in our country are increasingly exposed to supposedly justified and acceptable attacks.”

This is not the first case of political violence in the run-up to the European elections. Last Friday, SPD candidate Matthias Ecke suffered fractures to his face after being attacked by four attackers. The police suspect that a seventeen-year-old young man turned himself in far-right motivations. This also applies to two other suspects who have since been arrested.

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The US calls on Israel not to advance troops into Rafah

US President Biden updated the Israeli Prime Minister on efforts to reach a hostage release agreement including ongoing negotiations in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Israeli soldiers and artillery are deployed near the Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP.

President Biden also reiterated America’s position that it does not support an Israeli ground operation in Rafah without a plan to protect hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in this area. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister agreed to ensure that the Kerem Shalom border gate will continue to be open so that humanitarian aid can be transported to the people.

The phone call between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister took place just a few hours after Israel asked Palestinians to evacuate some areas in Rafah.

Meanwhile, the White House said it was reviewing Hamas’s response to the ceasefire prop

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Will the parties in the RS take part in the elections announced by the CEC? “Will be considered” | Info

The President of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, Nenad Stevandić, told Srna that the decision of the Central Election Commission /CIK/BiH on the conduct of local elections in BiH will be considered by the political parties that make up the ruling coalition in Srpska.

Source: Srna/Borislav Zdrinja

“Since the Election Law of Republika Srpska has not yet entered into force, we will discuss the said decision of the CEC of BiH in the coalition of political parties that make up the ruling majority,” said Stevandić, who is also the president of United Srpska.

The CEC of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced today the local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina for Oc

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“We stay, it’s our land, our future”

2024-05-08 08:00:10

REPORT – In an enclave of three Christian villages located on the “blue line”, still relatively untouched by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the inhabitants are working hard to cultivate their vines and stay out of the conflict.

Special envoy to Rmeich

«Bwelcome to Rmeich.” On an overhanging hill, a monumental sign announces the arrival in this enclave of three Maronite Christian villages – 15,000 inhabitants at most

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Проф. Валери Стефанов: В реалния свят викаш „Мутри, вън!“, но те седят насреща и ти се присмиват! – 2024-05-08 12:36:01

етия ⁣години, дали все още⁢ разбираме истинския й смисъл?

Може би ⁢трябва да се върнем към корените ‌си, ⁢към⁢ истинската си вяра и вярност. Може би трябва‌ да се обърнем към ‌любовта​ и смирението, към‍ състраданието ‍и ⁢прошката. Само ⁤по този⁣ начин можем ‌да намерим пътя към истинското спасение, към истинската свобода.

Нека не забравяме, че всяка ⁣кралица има своя кръст. Нека не забравяме,​ че⁣ всяко ⁣страдание​ има своя смисъл. Нека не забравяме, че всяка жертва има своя цена. Нека не забравяме,‍ че всяка ‌любов има‌ своя вечност.

И така, в този нов‍ свят ⁢на безумие и разруха, нека запазим‍ в сърцата ‍си светлината на вярата и надеждата. Нека бъдем като звездите ⁢на небето,⁢ които винаги са​ там, дори когато не ги виждаме. ⁤Нека‌ бъдем като кръста на кръста, който винаги ни напомня за ⁣истинската жертва​ и любов.

тия, дали⁢ все⁣ още разбираме истинския й смисъл и ценност?

Може би трябва да се върнем⁣ към корените си, към древните уроци на мъдростта и⁤ любовта. Може ​би⁤ трябва да се обърнем към вътрешния‌ си свят и да открием истинската си същност. Само по този начин можем да се избавим от оковите на потребителското общество и да намерим истинското си щастие и свобода.

Нека се вдъхновим от примера на изкупителната жертва на кръста и да следваме пътя ‍на истинската любов и смирение. ⁣Само ‌по този начин можем да преодолеем предизвикателствата на съвременния свят ⁤и да намерим истинския си път.

, дали все още разбираме​ истинския​ й смисъл и ценност?

Може би трябва ‌да се⁢ върнем⁢ към⁤ корените си, ​към древните ценности на любовта, смирението и справедливостта. Може би трябва да се откажем⁣ от⁤ повърхностните илюзии и да потърсим истинското си предназначение.

Нека не ‌забравяме, че всяко време има ​своя смисъл и урок за⁣ нас. Нека се стремим към по-добро бъдеще, към ‌по-човечно и състрадателно общество. Нека запазим вярата си в доброто ‍и ​във възможността за промяна. В този свят на хаос ​и ‍разрушение,‌ нека‍ бъдем светлина и ‍надежда за другите.

на хората и да им даде⁣ светлина и ‍надежда. Дано сме способни⁢ да се върнем към ‍този символ и да намерим пътя към истинската си същност, към любовта и смирението.

Нека се надяваме, че ⁢в този нов свят на изкуствените илюзии и контролирани емоции, все​ пак ще намерим пътя към истинската си същност⁢ и⁣ ще се превърнем в по-добри ⁤хора, способни да⁢ обичаме и да бъдем обичани. Нека се надяваме, че в този свят на тъмнината, все ‌пак ще намерим светлината и ще я разпространим наоколо,‌ за да осветим пътя‍ си и на другите.етия⁤ години, дали все още можем да⁢ я разберем и да я приемем?

Нека ‌се надяваме,‌ че в сърцата ни все още има място за любов, смирение и прошка.⁣ Нека се борим срещу злото⁢ и⁢ да ⁢търсим⁢ светлината в себе си и в ⁣другите. Нека не забравяме истинските ценности⁢ и да се стремим към по-добро утре.

В ⁤този свят ⁤на хаос и разруха, ​нека запазим вярата си и да ⁤продължим да вярваме в ‍доброто и ⁣във ⁣възможността за‌ промяна. Нека бъдем светлина в ‌мрака⁣ и да вървим напред с‌ надежда ‌и смелост. Това е‌ нашата мисия ‌в този свят, който ‍се нуждае от любов и разбирателство.

а хората и да им даде светлина и ⁤надежда за бъдещето. Нека се върнем към този символ ‌и ⁢да търсим в ⁣него ​смисъла на нашето съществуване, дори и в тези ⁣трудни времена.

ниращата обида).

Въпросът‍ е какво има зад мълчанието на Трифонов – нарцистично високомерие, ново политическо⁤ прозрение, укрита управленска немощ, страх от отговорност? Има все⁤ повече индикации,‌ че​ мълчанието, което съдейства за успешната кампания, ‍е на път да⁣ се разобличи като ‌паника от настъпилата ситуация. Между енигматичното мълчание на „народния бард“ и паническото мълчание на незнаещия какво да ‌прави крачката е само една. Дано не става дума точно за нея.

– ​Вие общувате с млади хора като преподавател. Виждате ‍ли‍ в резултатите от Парламентарни избори 2021 сблъсък на поколенията? Отчетлива‍ разлика във визиите за‌ света на различните поколения? Какво искат младите българи, което сега не получават?

– Не мога ​да видя подобен сблъсък. Независимо от поколенческите разлики има антропологически константи ‌и те са важните. Казано простичко –⁤ всеки иска да живее ‌добър живот,​ да има самочувствието на гражданин в една демократична държава, да ⁤разчита на ‍справедливост…
Младите хора ‍на България наистина ‍искат‍ по-добър свят за ‍себе ‌си, но същото желаят ⁣и възрастните. Затова всички бяха‌ при изборните урни, ‌затова се вълнуваха от резултатите. Няма⁣ сблъсък⁢ на​ поколенията, има сблъсък на ценностно ниво, на ⁣морална ‌плоскост. Гражданинът отива при урната‌ със собствения си глас, ​за да си „купи“ ⁤надежда. Политическите брокери отиват с купения и режисиран вот, за да⁣ откраднат и капчицата колективна надежда. Това не е България ‍на бъдещето, това е вулгарната България на днешната ⁢политическа реалност.

– Морал в политиката, промяна, справедливост или възмездие ‍желае⁣ един значителен дял ‌от българското общество?

– Всичко това, което споменавате. ⁣Надеждата има дълбоките си‌ корени ⁣във видението за преображение.⁢ Досега светът⁤ е⁤ бил такъв, ⁢но от утре ще стане друг‍ – ще ⁢настане промяната, ще‍ просветне‌ новото небе…

Въпросът какво желаем е важен, но той е следван от дтолкова много грехове​ и разрушения, ‍дали все още можем да се ⁢надяваме на спасение?

Може би‍ трябва⁤ да се​ обърнем към вярата и да търсим ⁢вътрешния си ​покой в моментите на ​криза. ​Може би трябва да ⁢се върнем към основните ценности на‌ човечеството и да се стремим към ⁣по-добро⁣ бъдеще ⁢за​ всички нас.

Нека⁢ се надяваме, че в края на този път към ⁣Армагедон, ще намерим светлината и⁢ спасението, които търсим. Нека ⁣се ⁤надяваме, че любовта и смирението ще ни водят към по-добри дни ‍и че ⁢ще успеем да преодолеем всички предизвикателства,⁣ които ни очакват.ега, това е само моят оптимизъм, моята вяра. Всеки трябва да намери

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Проф. Валери Стефанов: В реалния свят викаш „Мутри, вън!“, но те седят насреща и ти се присмиват! – 2024-05-08 12:36:01

Can the washing machine eat socks?

There are people who collect individual socks. Not because of a crazy passion for collecting, but because pieces keep getting lost during washing in a seemingly mysterious way.

Claim: Socks get lost in washing machines.

Rating: This is partly true, socks dissolve in some devices.

Facts: If socks get into the seal on the door during their rounds in the drum, in some devices they can be pulled into the interior of the washing machine through a gap in this rubber lip, explains Joshua Jahn, project manager for energy advice at the Brandenburg Consumer Center. This is why some washing machines actually eat socks.

According to Jahn, the socks and other very small items of clothing inside the device then get caught in the machine’s heating coil. Their rescue is usually hopeless: due to heat and friction, the material dissolves compl

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