No. 10 North Carolina overwhelms American 107-55 with 64-point second half
10 North Carolina overwhelmed American in the second half for a 107-55 victory Friday night. North Carolina (2-1) won by more than 50 points for the first time in six years and outscored American 64-21 in the second half. North Carolina: The Tar Heels will want to replicate much of the second half, which had several crowd-pleasing stretches. The Eagles didn’t attempt a free throw until the second half, while North Carolina went to the foul line for 19 first-half attempts. Up nextAmerican stays in the area to play Monday night at High Point, while North Carolina plays at Hawaii next Friday.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 16, 2024 15:43 UTC
When are Northern Ireland's Christmas light switch-ons?
So when and where are public light switch-ons happening across Northern Ireland? Causeway Coast and Glens Borough CouncilThere are Christmas Light Switch On events in the four main towns in the borough. Starting at Bishop Street, it will make its way through the city finishing up at around 20:15 in Guildhall Square at the city's main Christmas tree. Derry City & Strabane District Council Crowds traditionally gather in Guildhall Square in Derry for the Christmas lights switch onFermanagh and Omagh District CouncilThe annual Enniskillen Christmas switch-on takes place on Saturday 23 November. Mid and East Antrim Borough CouncilThere are three Christmas Lights Switch On events taking place: Ballymena - Saturday 16 November Larne - Friday 22 November Carrickfergus - Saturday 23 November.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 16, 2024 15:03 UTC
Turkey expands grip in Libya
Libyan army cadets perform for an audience including the prime minister, the commander of the Turkish training mission, and other dignitaries at their graduation ceremony of in Tripoli, Libya, on Feb. 8, 2022. [Yousef Murad/AP]Turkey is steadily expanding its influence in Libya through a multifaceted approach that includes a significant military presence and ambitious economic projects. The Turkish Armed Forces have been actively stationed in Libya since 2019, following the Turkey-Libya memorandum of understanding. Turkish forces are also present at key airbases like Al-Watiya, Misrata, and Mitiga. Turkish firms are actively pursuing major construction projects, including the new Tripoli airport.
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November 16, 2024 14:23 UTC
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Dozens of local volunteers have stepped up to help rescue what could be thousands of miners feared trapped underground in an abandoned gold mine in the town of Stilfontein in South Africa. Some of the miners had initially refused to come up because they were working illegally and were concerned about arrest or possible deportation. Any rescue operations are likely to be hampered by the mine’s narrow and unstable tunnels that require advanced equipment and expert teams. “We’ve seen in the past few hours volunteers with the community who have come here with ropes and harnesses. “If you just close it, for me, it means just burying whoever is underground,” he told Al Jazeera.
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November 16, 2024 13:02 UTC
Spanish PM expresses gratitude to Morocco for supporting relief operations in flood-affected Valencia – The North Africa Post
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his gratitude to Morocco for its support to relief operations following the devastating floods in the Valencia region. Sánchez highlighted the efforts made by rescue teams from Morocco, Portugal and France, and emphasized their critical role in assisting the affected areas. Morocco was thus one of the first countries to offer aid, pledging to send trucks and operators to support the cleanup and recovery efforts. The Moroccan teams was tasked with the arduous work of removing and transporting vast quantities of mud and debris from affected areas. As put by Morocco’s ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich, this support testifies to Morocco’s firm determination to actively contribute to the rescue efforts in a spirit of mutual aid and fraternity with Spain.
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November 16, 2024 12:40 UTC
Rosebank and Jackdaw fields: Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil and gas
Remarkably they all agree on one basic fact - the Rosebank oil field in the Atlantic and the Jackdaw gas development in the North Sea were approved unlawfully. Among many other requirements, consent was granted on the basis of environmental impact statements submitted by the companies. Shell's lawyer said it was investing £1.1bn in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, employing "at least 1,000" people between 2023 and 2025. PA MediaBoth groups now want the judge to pause work on Rosebank and Jackdaw while the fields' downstream emissions are assessed. It went like this - Labour was committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also recognised the importance of the oil and gas industry.
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November 16, 2024 11:09 UTC
Mali: Environmental crisis deepens as survival needs clash with conservation – The North Africa Post
Mali faces an escalating environmental challenge as tree-planting initiatives struggle against widespread deforestation driven by poverty and energy needs. Former Environment Minister Aida M’bo’s current conservation efforts highlight the complex balance between environmental protection and basic survival needs in one of the world’s poorest nations. Despite being a major gold producer, widespread poverty forces many citizens to rely on forest resources for survival, particularly in rural areas affected by armed conflict and climate change. Recent record-breaking floods underscore the importance of forest preservation for natural disaster mitigation and carbon absorption. The situation exemplifies the broader dilemma facing developing nations: balancing immediate survival needs against long-term environmental preservation.
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November 16, 2024 10:42 UTC
Grizzlies maul North Iredell in playoff opener
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November 16, 2024 10:26 UTC
Women call for end to violence, demand peace talks inclusion
A group of women have issued a declaration calling for an immediate end to violence in their country, and demanded their full inclusion in peace processes meant to silence guns. And those who survived have said the world needs to stop the war and save the vulnerable and their generations. They voiced concerns at the meeting convened by the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu. So far, mediation efforts in Sudan, which have all failed to lead to ceasefire, have not included women. A third track of civilian movements has also tried to influence the warring factions, but it is also predominantly male-led.
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November 16, 2024 09:43 UTC
K Faculty Member Co-Edits Queer Contemporary Art Book
Anne Marie Butler, assistant professor of art history and women, gender and sexuality at Kalamazoo College, co-edited a new book, Queer Contemporary Art of Southwest Asia North Africa (Intellect Press, 2024), with Sascha Crasnow, assistant professor of art history at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Part of the Critical Studies in Architecture of the Middle East series, the book presents new perspectives on queer visual culture in the Southwest Asia North Africa (SWANA) region from artists and scholars. “Obviously, it’s a resource for people to learn about queer visual culture in the region and at diaspora, but Sascha and I very much don’t want this book to define that field,” Butler said. “We are more interested in the book generating questions, responses and new inquiry than marking off a territory. “Especially since this is about contemporary art, we wanted to have those artists’ voices represented.
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November 16, 2024 08:16 UTC
Patriotic Pathway Celebration honors veterans
Jacksonville, TX (75766)TodayOvercast. High around 75F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightPartly cloudy skies this evening will give way to occasional showers overnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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November 16, 2024 08:05 UTC
Defense Treaty Between North Korea and Russia Raises Alarm Over War Escalation
A military treaty, basically the same one as the one between the Soviet Union and North Korea, a sign back in July 1961. So this is a major escalation and a message to the world that Putin and Kim are in the same boat. And of course, Kim has promised not only the delivery of tens of thousands of containers filled with perhaps some 10 million North Korean artillery shells and ballistic missiles, but also human lives, North Korean troops. Kim Jong Un, the North Korean dictator, likes to resort to calculated escalation provocation, including limited but lethal attacks on the peaceful south. And that, of course, is a cause for concern for the United States, which is a staunch ally of South Korea and also Japan, a major player in the region.
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November 16, 2024 06:51 UTC
UTSA 48-27 North Texas (16 Nov, 2024) Game Recap
SAN ANTONIO -- — Owen McCown threw for 379 yards and two touchdowns and UTSA took control rom the outset in a 48-27 win over North Texas on Friday night. On North Texas' (5-5, 2-4) following drive, Zah Frazier intercepted Chandler Morris to set up a short field for UTSA. Shane Porter ran for 193 yards on 13 carries and had touchdown runs of 79, 43 and 39 yards for the Mean Green. UTSA outgained North Texas 681-480 in total yards. UTSA and North Texas met for the 13th time, the third-most-played series in Roadrunners history.
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November 16, 2024 06:29 UTC
World Rugby Elections: Sport Is A Global Business – President Of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah
“Global rugby is at a cross roads, Rugby is competing for attention and resources alongside other major sports. We require leadership that understands the necessity of evolving our approach.” stated by President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah. The President of Rugby Africa is a candidate for a position on the World Rugby Executive Board in the upcoming elections on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Stressing the urgency for change, President of Rugby Africa declares, “It cannot be business as usual. Global rugby is at a cross roads, Rugby is competing for attention and resources alongside other major sports.
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November 16, 2024 06:02 UTC
Burden of Diabetes, Untreated Diabetes Increased From 1990 to 2022
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The global burden of diabetes and untreated diabetes increased from 1990 to 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The Lancet. The researchers found that an estimated 828 million adults had diabetes in 2022, representing an increase of 630 million from 1990. The age-standardized prevalence of diabetes increased from 1990 to 2022 in 131 and 155 countries for women and men, respectively, with a posterior probability of more than 0.80. Low-income and middle-income countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean had the largest increases. Diabetes treatment coverage increased from 1990 to 2018 in 118 and 98 countries for women and men, respectively, with a posterior probability of more than 0.80.
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November 16, 2024 04:49 UTC