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Kosovo arrested several suspects Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, while neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations of staging the blast. The explosion Friday near the town of Zubin Potok, which sits in an ethnic Serb-dominated area in Kosovo's troubled north, damaged a canal that supplies water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling systems at two coal-fired power plants that generate most of Kosovo's electricity. As security forces swarmed the area around the canal, whose concrete walls were left with a gaping hole gushing water, Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited the site and announced authorities had arrested several people. Law enforcement "carried out searches" and "collected testimony and evidence, and the criminals and terrorists will have to face justice and the law," he said. The arrests follow a security meeting late Friday, when Kurti pointed the finger at Serbia. "The attack was carried out by professionals. We believe it comes from gangs directed by Serbia," he told a press conference, without providing evidence. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hit back Saturday, denying the "irresponsible" and "baseless accusations". "Such unfounded claims are aimed to tarnish Serbia's reputation, as well as to undermine efforts to promote peace and stability in the region," he said in a statement to AFP. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric had earlier suggested on X that the Kosovar "regime" could itself be behind the blast, calling for an international investigation. The main political party representing Serbs in Kosovo, Serb List, also condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms". AFP journalists at the scene saw water leaking heavily from one side of the reinforced canal, which runs from the Serb-majority north of Kosovo to the capital, Pristina. However, electricity supplies to consumers were running smoothly on Saturday morning, with authorities having found an alternative method to cool the plants, said Kosovo's Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli. Repair work was ongoing, authorities said, while Kurti confirmed workers had managed to restore water flows to 25 percent capacity. The European Union denounced the explosion as a "terrorist attack". "It is a despicable act of sabotage on Kosovo's critical civilian infrastructure, which provides drinking water for considerable part of Kosovo's population and is a vital component of Kosovo's energy system," the bloc's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said in a statement. The United States, France and Turkey joined the international condemnation of the attack. "We call on all parties to exercise restraint to avoid escalation in the region," Turkey's foreign ministry said. The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission for Kosovo likewise called for restraint. "It is important that facts are established and that those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice," it said in a statement. The force is providing security in the surrounding area and has offered logistical, explosives removal and engineering support to the Kosovo authorities, it added. Animosity between ethnic Albanian-majority Kosovo and Serbia has persisted since the end of the war between Serbian forces and ethnic Albanian insurgents in the late 1990s. Kosovo declared independence in 2008, a move that Serbia has refused to acknowledge. Kurti's government has for months sought to dismantle a parallel system of social services and political offices backed by Belgrade to serve Kosovo's Serbs. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday denounced "the act of sabotage on the critical water supply infrastructure in the Iber-Lepenc Canal" in comments on X, calling it "a serious crime that endangers the lives of Kosovo's citizens and undermines the process of normalizing relations in our region." Friday's attack came after a series of violent incidents in northern Kosovo, including the hurling of hand grenades at a municipal building and a police station earlier this week. Kosovo is due to hold parliamentary elections on February 9. ih/ach/giv/jhb/sbkSegall Bryant & Hamill LLC Acquires Shares of 125,867 Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HRTG)WNBA star Sophie Cunningham sets pulses racing in daring outfit... so would YOU wear it?
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LAHORE: THAAP in collaboration with the Documentary Association of Pakistan and The Eqbal Ahmad Project organised the screening of acclaimed documentary film “All That Breathes.” The film’s screening followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring eminent actress Nadia Jamil, Project Curator Siraj Ali, and leading social development professional Quratulain Bakhteari who participated via video link. This event brought together a diverse audience to explore critical themes of environmentalism and inter-species coexistence, as beautifully depicted in the film directed by Shaunak Sen. The short film was explored as part of The Eqbal Ahmad Year of Tribute 25 years on festival. “All That Breathes” has garnered prestigious accolades, including awards at the Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and the Peabody Awards, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film chronicles the inspiring journey of two brothers, Nadeem and Daud, who dedicate their lives to rescuing the black kite, a vital species in the ecosystem of New Delhi. Their efforts underscore the urgent need for environmental stewardship in the face of escalating ecological challenges. Following the screening, the panel discussion allowed for an engaging dialogue among the esteemed speakers. Siraj Ali, Nadia Jamil, and Quratulain Bakhteari addressing key themes of the film, and their personal and political legacies of Eqbal Ahmad. The poignant discussion following the film and audience contributions resonated deeply with attendees. Prompting reflections on their roles in promoting the environment and social responsibility. The event was hosted by Prof. Pervaiz Vandal, who in addition to be a long term supporter of The Eqbal Ahmad Project, has sought to foster a sense of community among participants, encouraging them to engage actively in the pressing issues of our time Prior to the screening, a compelling video collage featuring insightful lectures by revolutionary thinker Eqbal Ahmad was showcased, setting the tone for the evening’s discussions. This event was organised by The Eqbal Ahmad Project as part of series of electronic and in person commmnity collaborations around the world this year to commemorate Eqbal Ahmad. The Eqbal Ahmad Project , which aims to honour the legacy of Ahmad a visionary whose insights into social justice and international solidarity continue to inspire change. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
The party isn’t over just yet at Party City . The New Jersey-based party supplies retailer is holding a going out of business sale with up to 50% off products storewide before closing its over 850 stores, according to a Facebook post the company shared on Saturday, Dec. 21 . In a letter published on the store’s homepage , the company encourages shoppers to visit its stores in the coming weeks to purchase last-minute items during the sale. “We invite you to hurry in right away to stock up on everything — from holiday and New Year’s Eve decorations to birthday party supplies and beyond — while the selection is best!” Party City team says in the letter . Party City announced its plans to go out of business and close its stores on Dec. 20, and laid off its corporate staff as of Friday. Twenty-five of the stores that are closing are located in New Jersey. The company was not able to resolve its financial struggles despite exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023 , paying off $1 billion in debt and closing over 60 locations. “Like many retailers, we’ve been operating in an immensely challenging environment with inflationary pressures on both costs and consumer spending, and while we did everything we could to navigate these headwinds, our very best efforts were ultimately not enough to overcome these challenges,” the company’s letter explains . Party City, which was founded in East Hanover in 1986, quickly became a popular one-stop shop for party necessities, especially Halloween costumes, in more than 70 countries. Now based in Woodcliff Lake, it became the largest party supplies retailer in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. If you want to visit a Party City store before the company goes out of business, here are the remaining New Jersey locations you can shop at now: Bridgewater Clark Clifton Delran East Hanover Eatontown Edgewater Hazlet Howell Jersey City Kenilworth Mays Landing Millville Mt. Laurel North Bergen Paramus Princeton Rockaway Sicklerville South Plainfield Trenton Voorhees Watchung Wayne You can find all the Party City locations before they close here . More Major Retailer Closings Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Victoria Rosenthal can be reached at vrosenthal@njadvancemedia.com . Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips .
Cerity Partners LLC Acquires 44,282 Shares of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR)Boston Bruins 2021 first round pick Fabian Lysell was called up from Providence on Saturday to make his NHL debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the TD Garden. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney initiated the transaction following the Bruins 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets in the opener of the home-and-home series on Friday night at Nationwide Arena. “He is going to make his debut tonight, he will be in the lineup tonight,” said Bruins coach Joe Sacco in his pregame press briefing. “He’s played well in Providence and talking to our coaching staff down there and our management, we feel he deserves an opportunity.” Lysell, 21, is a 5-11, 188-pound, right wing from Gothenburg, Sweden who has scored five goals and 12 assists this season for the Baby B’s. Lysell has recorded 34 goals and 70 assists for 104 points in 136 AHL games. Sacco said Lysell would skate the right flank on the line with Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau. “It’s exciting obviously and anytime you get your first game in this league it is a special event and a memorable day,” said Sacco. Sacco said that right wing Oliver Wahlstrom and center John Beecher were healthy scratches from the lineup, freeing up a spot on the bench for Lysell. “It is an opportunity for Fabian to get into a game,” said Sacco. “You get rewarded for your good play down in Providence and it’s an opportunity for us to do it for him. “His strength is tilted toward the offensive side. But when you come up here you have to play with and without the puck. He might get some power play. Our power play needs help and he’s a guy we feel can lift it.” More Bruins contentBEIJING , Dec. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the end of 2024, we take a look back at the Chinese economy's performance this year. China's domestic GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, 4.7 percent in the second quarter and 4.6 percent in the third quarter this year, with an average growth rate of 4.8 percent in the first three quarters. Since September, as a package of incremental policies continues to yield its effects, China's economy maintains an upward trend. Overall, we are fully confident in achieving our economic growth goal this year. The country's economic performance has been hard-won. Externally, transformations around the world unseen in a century are unfolding at a greater pace, with global economic growth remaining sluggish, and the complexity, severity and uncertainty of the external environment on the rise. At home, domestic demand is insufficient, social expectations remain weak and there are difficulties associated with structural adjustments. The situation is severe and complex, and the task is difficult and weighty. However, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, Chinese localities and government agencies are more confident and are taking solid steps to deliver outcomes. The results underscore that "fundamentals of the Chinese economy, and favorable conditions such as a vast market, strong economic resilience and great potential remain unchanged." Huge market, vast space Markets are the scarcest resource. The modernization achieved by 1.4 billion Chinese people has resulted in the addition of a new super-large market larger than those of all developed countries combined. The new development paradigm will enable China to fully unlock its market potential and create greater demand for other countries. With a new car rolling off production line on November 14 , China's annual production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassed the 10 million milestone, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Behind the number is China's robust supply and demand. In the first 10 months, China's production and sales of NEVs grew by 33 percent and 33.9 percent year-on-year, respectively. China continues to take the lead in the electrification and intelligence transformation of the automotive industry, which is attributed to the supply, policy support and demand advantage in the ultra-large market. Markets bring valuable business opportunities. Take cars for example. By the end of June, China had 345 million cars, but the country's car ownership level per 1,000 residents is less than half of that in developed countries. Additionally, China's NEV ownership is only 24.72 million, which means continuous demand in the future. Markets breed competition advantages. China's vast market contributes to the formation of "economy of scale" and "economy of scope," which generates greater profits for enterprises and reduces innovations costs, and also helps provide a large number of application scenarios and boost the large-scale application of innovations. China leads the world in batteries, motors and electronic control technologies, while its intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving are internationally advanced. Thanks to the benign interactions between supply and demand, the industrialization of new technologies and new products is speeding up. Strong resilience, solid basis Resilience strengthens self-belief. China has come to where it is today after overcoming all kinds of difficulties and challenges. Foreign trade is an important barometer in this regard. In the first 10 months of the year, China's foreign goods trade rose by 5.2 percent year-on-year to reach a new high compared with the same period historically. The improvement in the quality and efficiency of the country's foreign trade against the backdrop of shrinking external demand reflects China's economic resilience. This resilience originates from China's solid manufacturing basis and industrial chain advantages. "We could not do what we do without them," Apple CEO Tim Cook said of Chinese suppliers during his third visit to the Chinese mainland this year, as over 80 percent of Apple's 200 major suppliers have set up factories in China . China has the world's most comprehensive industrial categories and a well-rounded industrial system, with the scale of manufacturing industry ranking top for 14 consecutive years. The high-end, intelligent and green development of the manufacturing sector continues to strengthen the stability of the country's industrial and supply chain. In the first three quarters, the manufacturing industry contributed 32.2 percent to the country's economic growth, up 11.2 percentage points. China moved up to 11th place in the ranking of the world's most innovative economies. The basis is solid, and risks and challenges are not to be feared. Resilience also comes from excellent policy adjustments. The nation has been strengthening counter-cyclical adjustments, accelerating the implementation of major national strategies and the development of securities capabilities in key areas while supporting large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-in policies for consumer goods with robust measures, boosting the stabilization of the property market and galvanizing the capital market. The government has also put forward a package of measures to dissolve local government debt risks. This year, a series of existing policies continue to produce effects and incremental policies are being effectively implemented, jointly helping the economy stabilize. Vast potential, strong momentum China's economy has vast potential and many advantages and favorable conditions for sustaining long-term development momentum. China has been the world's second-largest economy for many years, but still has vast development potential in terms of per capita and structure. China's per capita GDP remains relatively low, and the country's amount of infrastructure per capita is only 20-30 percent of that of developed countries. In 2023, China's urbanization rate, which measures the ratio of permanent urban residents relative to the total population, reached 66.2 percent by the end of 2023. Estimates show that each percentage point increase in the urbanization rate could drive 1 trillion yuan ( $137.55 billion ) in investment. Currently, both China's fiscal deficit ratio and government debt ratio are low, and the country's policy toolbox remains well-stocked. The potential also lies in elementary resources. China's human resources in science and technology ranked first in the country and the average length of education received by new entrants into the workforce has increased to 14 years, turning the demographic dividend into a talent dividend. In addition, overall sufficient social capitals, vast room for the highly efficient use of land and the vast unleashing of the potential of digital elements provide solid foundational support. This potential also comes from the huge market. The country's population of over 1.4 billion and middle-income population of over 400 million support a large-scale, diverse and huge domestic market. Accelerating the building of a unified national market will improve overall economic operation efficiency and continuously unleash the potential of domestic demand. Overall, China is a country with vast territory, a large population and unbalanced and uncoordinated development. This is a shortcoming, but also represents potential and a driving force for future development. Sparking vitality and building synergy through reform is essential to continuously unleashing development potential. From implementing regulations for fair competition reviews, accelerating the legislative process of the law on the promotion of the private economy and formulating normal communication mechanisms between governments and enterprises, to releasing a new national negative list for foreign investment and removing all market access restrictions for foreign investors in the manufacturing sector, China's reforms in key fields continue to deepen this year and high-level opening-up advances in an in-depth way. The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted the Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization. Driven by reform of the economic system, China is correspondingly boosting reform in other fields, and the internal development momentum and vitality will continue to strengthen. Reviewing allows a clear understanding of the situation and better moving forward. While some major economies experience low growth rates and high inflation this year, China is expected to achieve its economic growth target of around 5 percent, and continue to contribute around 30 percent to world economic growth. This stable performance underlines the fact that China's economy will continue to remain on a positive trajectory over the long run. The story was originally published on the front page of the People's Daily on December 8, 2024 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-peoples-daily-article-says-favorable-conditions-for-chinas-economic-development-remain-unchanged-302325568.html SOURCE Global Times
Harris puts up 24, Southern Miss defeats Milwaukee 66-65IND vs AUS: How Can India Win Boxing Day Test Match After Conceding 105-Run Lead?Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said. "President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," the 78-year-old's deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton "remains in good spirits." Clinton was previously hospitalized for five nights in October 2021 due to a blood infection. In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation after doctors found signs of extensive heart disease. He had stents implanted in his coronary artery six years later. The health scare motivated him to make lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, and he has since spoken publicly about his efforts. Clinton's health last made headlines in November 2022 when he tested positive for Covid-19. He said at the time that his symptoms were "mild" and he was "grateful to be vaccinated and boosted." Clinton, who led the United States for two presidential terms from 1993-2001, is the second-youngest living US president, after 63-year-old Barack Obama. He was born mere months after fellow former US president George W. Bush and President-elect Donald Trump. Though his prosperous time in office was marred by scandals, he has enjoyed a second life in the two decades after his presidency, which has seen him venture into numerous diplomatic and humanitarian causes. bur-jgc/aha
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