TPS to be redesignated for Haitians Haitians already in the U.S. are now eligible for extended Temporary Protection Status (TPS) after the Department of Homeland Security considered the ongoing crisis in the Caribbean nation.

June 29, 2024 14:53 UTC

Key events in the war in northern EthiopiaFILE PHOTO: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed takes oath during his incumbent ceremony at the Parliament building in Addis AbabaNAIROBI (Reuters) - A nearly two-year-long war in northern Ethiopia has killed thousands of civilians, left millions of people needing food aid and displaced millions more. June 29, 2021 - Tigrayan forces take control https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eritrean-forces-no-longer-visible-ethiopian-town-shire-2021-06-29 of Mekelle, after months of battles in the surrounding countryside. Oct. 11, 2021 - Ethiopia launches a ground offensive to push Tigrayan forces out of Amhara and Afar. Nov. 2, 2021 - Ethiopia declares a six-month state of emergency after Tigrayan forces gain territory and say they are considering marching on the capital Addis Ababa. Aug. 24, 2022 - Fighting between Tigrayan forces and government forces erupts around the town of Kobo, ending a months-long ceasefire.

June 29, 2024 09:39 UTC

Or that prosecutors will let Boeing plead guilty and avoid a trial. A plea agreement would hide the truth,” Riffel says. He played sports in school and worked as a technician for the California Department of Transportation in Redding. Back in California, Susan Riffel answered the phone when it rang on that Sunday morning. On the other end, someone from the airline told them their sons had been on a plane that had crashed.

June 29, 2024 09:09 UTC

Cafe Bereka ready to serve Ethiopian coffee, treats at new location in Portage LakesA brand new coffee experience is getting ready to open in Summit County. Cafe Bereka, known for its mobile carts, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

June 29, 2024 09:03 UTC

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Cafe Bereka to bring Ethiopian coffee, food to Akron area with first location | First LookA brand new coffee experience is getting ready to open in Summit County. Cafe Bereka, known for its mobile carts, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

June 29, 2024 03:38 UTC

Addis Ababa — A delegation led by the Executive Director for Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Jafar Bedru participated in a high-level international conference in Shanghai, China from 27-28 June 2024. The Executive Director IFA, Jafar Bedru in his Key Note address stressed the urgent need for further China-Africa Cooperation. He underlined that Ethiopia has been benefiting from China-Africa relations, especially in green transitions with the subsequent construction of Industrial parks. He also, stressed that Ethiopia is the Chinese gateway to Africa. Other Ethiopian think tanks such as the Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute (PSI) and the Addis Ababa University Institute for Development Research (IDR) were also in attendance.

June 29, 2024 01:08 UTC

The 48th "Sheger derby" is upon us, as Ethiopia Coffee target back-to-back wins over eternal rivals St George. However, the star attraction will only have pride at stake as St George and Ethiopia Coffee are both out of title contention. Ethiopia Coffee are currently in fourth place on 50 points, while St George are fifth with 44 points. His first match was the reverse fixture of the "Sheger derby" against St George Kedus which Coffee won by a lone goal scored by Chala Teshitas. If Ethiopia Coffee get three points from St George, they will certainly finish the season in third place.

June 28, 2024 23:43 UTC

Ike Riffel fears that instead of putting Boeing on trial, the government will offer the company another shot at corporate probation. He played sports in school and worked as a technician for the California Department of Transportation in Redding. The Justice Department reopened the possibility of prosecuting Boeing last month, when it said the company had breached the 2021 agreement. Together, they have pressed the Justice Department, the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress to make sure that aircraft are as safe as possible. "We want to find some meaning in what happened to our loved ones," Ike Riffel says.

June 28, 2024 21:51 UTC

Some customers of popular fast fashion brand PrettyLittleThing are not happy after the company abruptly banned them from ordering. YOUR CLOTHES ARE POOR QUALITY, SEE THROUGH AND INCONSISTENT SIZES.”Another banned customer chimed in with the other commenters on the post. PrettyLittleThing responded to the backlash in a statement in a new Instagram post, but turned off comments on that post. PrettyLittleThing also addressed concerns from banned customers about fees they pay to be a part of the company’s Royalty Rewards Loyalty program, as well as those who have gift cards and store credit. “We are working through this and are aiming to have royalty refunds issued to customers whose accounts have been closed.

June 28, 2024 19:39 UTC

I read that if the TV was on in your home as a kid then it was probably a soccer game playing. Naomi Girma: My dad loved soccer and that started with his childhood in Ethiopia, just playing with his friends after school. Girma: On Saturday mornings, we would all gather at a local park and it was very fun and informal. His coming to the U.S., barely speaking any English, and then getting an electrical engineering degree and becoming an electrical engineer for most of my life was really, really inspiring. I think for me to be able to take that into the Olympics would be just a really, really special feeling.

June 28, 2024 19:08 UTC

The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance June 20 issued Directive No. 1006/2024, providing a list of specific goods and services eligible for VAT exemptions. The directive includes: 1) a list of goods and services that are exempt from VAT; 2) that except for specified goods, all goods and services previously exempted by the various directives or decisions will be subject to VAT from the date the directive enters into force; and 3) that VAT exemptions for goods and services under international agreements or VAT payment arrangements will remain unaffected by the provisions of sub-article 2 of the relevant article. The directive ...

June 28, 2024 18:24 UTC

The people of East Wollega Zone have been longing for peace, hoping for a return to normalcy to continue their daily activities, primarily subsistence agriculture. Shimelis Abdissa, Oromia president planting tree seedling in Lalo Qile district of Qellem Wollega zone (Photo: OBN)Officials attribute such endeavors to a significantly improved security situation in conflict-ravaged Western Oromia. Another farmer, Habtamu Kebede, who resides in the Abay Choman district in the village of Migiru in Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, confirmed Tolosa’s account. Measles has killed more than 30 people and affected over 800 in the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone. Malaria is also spreading in the districts of Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, and there is a shortage of tablets to treat it,” Habtamu asserted.

June 28, 2024 17:34 UTC

Girma's Ethiopian pride influences love of soccerUSWNT defender Naomi Girma talks about her parents' sacrifices, the lessons she has learned from them, and how her upbringing influenced her love of soccer.

June 28, 2024 17:31 UTC

Former school officer Adrian Gonzales also was indicted on multiple similar charges, the Uvalde Leader-News and the San Antonio Express-News reported. The Uvalde newspaper reported that District Attorney Christina Mitchell confirmed the indictment. Arredondo, who was the on-site commander during the attack, and Gonzales are the first officers to face criminal charges. The indictment charges Arredondo with failing to protect survivors of the attack, including Khloie Torres, who called 911 and begged for help, telling a dispatcher, “Please hurry. Some of my teachers are still alive but they’re shot.”The state jail felony charges carry up to two years in jail if convicted.

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