Lottery supporting community groups set to beginTickets are now on sale for a lottery scheme in part of Leicestershire that will support community groups. The first weekly draw of the North West Leicestershire Community Lottery will take place on 24 August at 20:00 BST. It has been set up by the district council aiming to raise money for charities and good causes in the area. Tickets are available to buy online at a cost £1 each, and players are able to choose which good cause 40% of their ticket sale goes to.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 20, 2024 21:39 UTC
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A wave of Saharan dust from northern Africa was moving over South Florida Saturday and heading northwest. The disadvantages: It impacts the air quality and local heat index. The high humidity was certain to send the heat index up to 108 degrees in some areas Saturday afternoon. The chance of showers increases on Sunday when a tropical wave approaches South Florida. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the dry Saharan air layer affects people with underlying lung conditions and chronic cardiopulmonary diseases.
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July 20, 2024 18:03 UTC
On Friday, the Houthis claimed they fired an Iranian-made drone that hit near the US consulate in Tel Aviv. That came just days after the Iranian-backed rebels fired on two oil tankers in the Red Sea, hitting the MT Chios Lion and causing a 25-mile oil spill. And if so, it’s highly likely Tehran ordered the attack. US CENTCOM can expect more of the same — and for Tehran to keep trying to expand the playing board in and around the Red Sea. Iran is pushing to secure a Red Sea naval port in Sudan and has been supplying the military regime of Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan with drones.
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July 20, 2024 16:42 UTC
The World Bank has launched a new Sweden-funded Trade Facilitation Support Program (TFSP) in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that aims to streamline trade processes, reduce costs, and enhance connectivity, thereby boosting regional and international trade. By aligning with international standards and focusing on inclusive growth, the TFSP is designed to boost economic development, reduce poverty, and create opportunities across the MENA region. Its key features include simplified border processes, transparency and predictability, economic recovery and development, inclusive growth and strengthening collaboration among MENA countries. By reducing barriers and enhancing cross-border trade, the World Bank’s TFSP aims to foster economic growth and create better job opportunities in the region. The program’s focus on streamlining trade processes will help the MENA region better respond to global crises and ensure the swift delivery of essential goods.
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July 20, 2024 16:36 UTC
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July 20, 2024 15:56 UTC
By EuronewsFirefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia. ADVERTISEMENTAt least 20 wildfires have continued to burn in parts of North Macedonia’s mountainous south, even after 10 days of a state of emergency. Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests for help by the government of North Macedonia. Health officials reported a rise in calls to emergency responders due to heat-related health problems. The extreme heat that has afflicted many southern and eastern countries this month is partly driven by a wave of hot air from North Africa.
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July 20, 2024 14:37 UTC
Despite the theoretical growth of the Athenian tourism industry, it still faces significant challenges. [Nikos Kokkalias]City hotels are experiencing perhaps the best summer in the history of Athenian tourism. Moreover, the heat affects city tourism more and impacts older tourists, who usually spend more.” In the first five months of 2024, Athens hotels reported an average occupancy rate of 72.3% compared to 68.9% in 2023. The ingrained culture of lack of control and general impunity also poisons Athens’ tourism product. The recent corruption case within the Municipal Police, involving Culture Ministry employees, explains much about the outrageous things we see on the streets of Athens.
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July 20, 2024 14:32 UTC
Morocco’s police officers arrested an Interpol-flagged British National at Marrakech Menara Airport on Thursday. The 31-year-old British citizen was subject to an international arrest warrant based on his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, Barlamane news website reported, citing a security source. The suspect is accused of illegal drug trafficking, including cocaine, cannabis resin, and synthetic drugs such as diacetylmorphine, and amphetamines, according to the security source. He was remanded into police custody pending further investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office. The Interpol Bureau in Rabat will notify the relevant British authorities of his detention before initiating extradition procedures.
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July 20, 2024 11:32 UTC
Breach Notification , Cybercrime , Fraud Management & CybercrimeBreach Roundup: North Korean Hackers Target macOS UsersInterpol Arrests 300, Seizes $3 Million From West African Financial Crime GangImage: ShutterstockEvery week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week, North Korean hackers targeted macOS users, Bassett Furniture suffered a ransomware attack, Interpol arrested 300 and seized $3 million, new details emerged about Designed Receivable Solutions, Repligen reported a cyber incident, and MarineMax reported a data breach. See Also: OnDemand | The Cost of Underpreparedness to Your BusinessNorth Korean Hackers Target macOS UsersNorth Korean state-sponsored hackers are targeting macOS users with a new variant of their BeaverTail malware, spreading it through a malicious version of the video-calling service Microtalk. Designed Receivable Solutions UpdateCalifornia-based healthcare revenue management provider Designed Receivable Solutions further updated the number of individuals affected by a January data breach from 498,686 to 585,000 individuals. MarineMax Reports Data Breach Affecting 123,000 IndividualsMajor boat and yacht retailer MarineMax is notifying over 123,000 individuals about a data breach stemming from a ransomware attack earlier this year.
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July 20, 2024 10:08 UTC
The second Moroccan-Libyan Business Forum and Exhibition will be held from 12-14 September in Tangier, Morocco. The event will be held in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, the Libya General Authority of Fairs and the African Export Observatory.Several meetings held at the Moroccan Libyan Business Forum held from 1 to 3 November at Tangiers, Morocco (libyaherald.com)LBC and Tangiers Chamber prepare for Moroccan Libyan Business Forum – 1 to 3 November in Tangiers, Morocco (libyaherald.com)President of General Union of Chambers of Commerce participates in Arab Food Security Conference in Morocco (libyaherald.com)After a 9-year closure, Morocco appoints two new Consuls to Tripoli and Benghazi – reopening expected this summer (libyaherald.com)Tangiers Chamber of Commerce visits Libya seeking to strengthen economic relations (libyaherald.com)Casablanca Public Works Company visits Tripoli Chamber – invited to invest in Libya (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Chamber to lead delegation to Morocco – 28 May to 1 June (libyaherald.com)Morocco delegation visits Tripoli in preparation for reopening consulate after eight-year closure (libyaherald.com)Aldabaiba visits Morocco – seeks reactivation of Maghreb Union (libyaherald.com)
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July 20, 2024 10:04 UTC
BRAINERD — Officials with North Star Manganese and Electric Metals recently visited the Brainerd area to provide updates on test drilling on a manganese deposit near Emily. However, largely because of its volcanic origins, the Emily manganese deposit proved too compacted and dense. Later in 2019, Crow Wing Power reached an agreement with North Star Manganese to evaluate the site near Emily. According to previous reports, the Emily lode is possibly the largest manganese deposit in all of North America and specifically in the United States, which imports 100% of its manganese from Africa, Asia and South America. About the Emily depositThe Emily deposit is a manganiferous iron deposit.
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July 20, 2024 09:59 UTC
Morocco was elected on Friday in the person of Nadia Annouz, Vice-President of the National Authority for Probity, Prevention, and Fight against Corruption, as a member of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) for a 6-year term. The election took place during the 45th session of the AU Executive Council held in Accra, Ghana. This election testifies to the model expertise of Moroccan profiles in the fight against corruption at national and continental level. Morocco is represented at the AU Executive Council 45th ordinary session by a delegation led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The Executive Council is also expected to adopt the AU budget for 2025.
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July 20, 2024 08:42 UTC
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July 20, 2024 06:43 UTC
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July 20, 2024 05:40 UTC