A thick blanket of smog envelops the Indian capital, as it does every winter, as the cold air traps dust, emissions, and smokeShrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this yearTraffic passes on a road as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turned "severe" due to alarming air pollution, in New Delhi, India, Nov 18, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisTraffic passes on a road as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turned "severe" due to alarming air pollution, in New Delhi, India, Nov 18, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisA thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. India's pollution control authority said the national capital territory's 24-hour air quality index (AQI) reading was at 484, classified as "severe plus", the highest this year. Despite the polluted air, many residents continued their daily routines.

BAKU, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Nations return to deadlocked UN climate talks Monday, with hopes that G20 leaders meeting on the other side of the world can rally support behind a deal for poorer countries. They account for 80 percent of global emissions," Guterres said, calling on the group to "lead by example." - Hosts under pressure -The conference opened in the shadow of Donald Trump's re-election in the United States, and efforts to shore up support for the global climate fight took another knock when Argentina's delegation withdrew from the summit. They also want wealthy emerging economies not obligated to pay climate finance -- most notably China -- to share the burden. The European Union is the biggest contributor to international climate finance but faces political and budget pressure, and could be left exposed should the US refuse to pay up under Trump.

55 people, including eight children, are injured as a Russian missile hits a nine-storey residential building in SumyTwo children among 10 killed in Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine saysEmergency services work at the scene after a Russian missile hit a residential building, according to local prosecutors, in this screengrab from video with a location given as Sumy, Ukraine, Nov 17, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERSEmergency services work at the scene after a Russian missile hit a residential building, according to local prosecutors, in this screengrab from video with a location given as Sumy, Ukraine, Nov 17, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERSTwo children were among 10 people killed when a Russian missile hit a residential building in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy, Ukrainian officials said, while another missile strike left the region's administrative centre without power. Fifty-five people, including eight children, were also injured when the Russian missile hit the nine-storey building in the city late on Sunday, the city council of Sumy said on the Telegram messaging app. The military administration said another missile hit critical infrastructure, leaving the city without power.

Leaders and activists of the ousted party chanted slogans saluting Sheikh Mujib and Sheikh Hasina and denouncing the interim governmentMore than a hundred leaders and activists of the Awami League have brought out a procession to protest the mass arrests and murder cases against Sheikh Hasina and other party leaders. They marched from Institute of Engineers in Ramna to the International Crimes Tribunal premises on Monday. The leaders and activists chanted slogans saluting Sheikh Mujib and Sheikh Hasina and denouncing the interim government, calling it 'illegal.' "We condemn the illegal, unconstitutional government, the unconstitutional complaints at the illegal and unconstitutional tribunals, naming Sheikh Hasina in illegal cases, scrapping Mar 7 Day and National Mourning Day on Aug 15, removing Bangabandhu's photo from the Bangabhaban, and the mass arrests of Awami League leaders and activists alongside the cases against them. The people Bangladesh do not abide by your decisions," said Md Zahurul Islam, member of the central sub-committee of the Awami League.

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China's Xi says to 'enhance' ties with Brazil as arrives for G20: state mediaRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he was seeking to "further enhance" ties with Brazil as he arrived Sunday for a state visit and a G20 summit, state media said. Xi is due to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the visit, which will last until Thursday. Both Brazil and China have sought to position themselves as mediators in the conflict in Ukraine, while declining to sanction Russia for its invasion. A visit this year by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to Beijing was seen as paving the way for Brazil to join China's massive Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure project. A number of South American nations, including Peru, have signed up to the initiative which is a central pillar of President Xi's bid to expand China's clout overseas.

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Guardian Shari Zeman, left, of the Village of St. Catherine, cheers as Don Simms, center, an Oxford resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, embraces his wife, Shirley Simms, after arriving from the flightless Villages Honor Flight.

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GAZIPUR, Nov 17: The National University has announced that written tests will be reintroduced for admissions to its honours programme in the upcoming academic session.This decision aims to improve the quality of education and the standards of degrees across its affiliated institutions. "Those who have passed the HSC [Higher Secondary Certificate] exams this year will now have to take a written test for admission," said the university's Vice Chancellor ASM Amanullah during a gathering held on Saturday morning in Bogura's Shibganj Upazila, with participation from students, teachers, and local dignitaries.Earlier, admissions to the National University were based on the results of the Secondary School Certificate, or SSC, and HSC exams.The VC also discussed plans to enhance the quality of degrees offered by the university and to further develop the industry-academia connection for students.—bdnews24.com

I wish to share my public appreciation for all the professionals involved in our Carroll County Drug Treatment Court system that assists citizen offenders in their recovery. My attendance over the years as a public official (commissioner/delegate) at the Drug Court’s graduation ceremonies, so graciously hosted by Carroll Community College, gives me peace and solace. Seeing individuals whose lives were completely consumed by the destructive vice of addiction turn their lives around is something all of us must praise and respect. For us to ignore the addict on the sidewalk does us no good and only adds to the long-term harm. Christopher Eric Bouchat, a Republican, is a state delegate representing District 5, covering Carroll and Frederick counties.

Students packed Bailey Hall to welcome actress and advocate Lana Condor for an engaging Q&A session on Friday evening. But we’re here!”Leaderboard 2The evening turned to meaningful discussion, with Condor reflecting on the shift she has seen in Hollywood regarding opportunities for Asian-American actors. “I actually do believe the needle has moved in a much better way than it has before,” Condor said. Newsletter Signup“That was not part of the narrative for what Hollywood was trying to bring to me,” Condor said. “Our stories became something that Hollywood was really excited to tell — they should have always been excited to tell them,” Condor said.

DHAKA, Nov 17, 2024 - (BSS) – The Bangladesh Army-led Joint-forces today arrested 15 miscreants while conducting a joint raid in Ganaktuli City Colony area of Hazaribagh here today, according to a release of Inter-Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR). Based on secret information, the joint-forces led by 46-infantry brigades of the Bangladesh Army also recovered different types of sharp weapons, contraband drugs, mobile phone sets, Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards and Taka in cash from their possessions, it said. The arrestees along with the seized weapons and goods were handed over to the police and representatives of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC). This special drive is being carried out by the Bangladesh Army as a part of regular patrolling and operations in different places under 'In Aid to Civil Power' to implement the directives of the Interim Government, the release added.

Eight Asian nations are guaranteed to qualify for the World CupChina's renewed confidence will face the ultimate test on Tuesday as Branko Ivankovic's side host Japan looking to build on consecutive World Cup qualifying wins against the team that dished out a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing in September. "This isn't an easy group," said Brankovic after Zhang Yuning earned the Chinese victory over Bahrain on Thursday. "Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia are perhaps one level higher but we tried to compete against them. Eight Asian nations are guaranteed to qualify for the World Cup, with the first two finishers in the three groups advancing while the third and fourth-place teams advance to another round. The Jordanians occupy second place on goal difference and travel to Kuwait while Oman host Iraq.

Students warn of major blockades if their demands are not met within the time frameRangpur students demand advisor appointment within 3 days, threaten to cut off northern BangladeshStudents of Rangpur have threatened to sever connections with capital Dhaka if an advisor from northern Bangladesh is not appointed to the interim government within the next three days. Despite two advisors visiting Rangpur recently, no discussion on the matter was held, further increasing dissatisfaction among the people of North Bengal. Infrastructure development: North Bengal has been deprived of adequate development for over 15 years, making an advisor from the region crucial. Agricultural progress: Despite contributing to food production, farmers in North Bengal have seen little improvement in their livelihoods. The leaders believe that appointing an advisor will help calm the growing frustration in Rangpur and North Bengal.