Haitian police officers deploy in Port-au-Prince as they exchange gunfire with alleged gang members on November 11, 2024. [AFP]The United States on Tuesday banned all civilian flights to Haiti for a month, a day after three jetliners approaching or departing from its gang-ridden capital Port-au-Prince were hit by gunfire. The US Federal Aviation Administration's move came after a Spirit Airlines jetliner arriving from Florida in Port-au-Prince was hit by gunfire and had to reroute to the Dominican Republic. Two planes that left the Haitian capital Monday were also hit, with single bullet holes detected in post-flight inspections in each case, the airlines said. Haiti remained cut off from the rest of the world, with its main airport closed and bursts of gunfire ringing out in several neighborhoods of the capital.

UK Athletics has turned down the chance to host Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track series, choosing instead to focus on building the London Diamond League into a premier event for British athletics. American sprint legend Michael Johnson was hit with a blow after UK Athletics (UKA) declined the opportunity to host a leg of his newly-launched Grand Slam Track series next summer. While Hodgkinson remains central to the Diamond League’s appeal, she is not currently signed up for Johnson’s Grand Slam Track series. Despite the Grand Slam Track series’ promise, UKA expressed concerns over the logistics and timing, especially given the organization’s financial caution. “That [format] seems quite US-centric at the moment, which is fine,” Buckner said of Johnson’s Grand Slam Track series, noting that they had engaged in “a really good discussion” with Johnson’s team.

It was following that trip that Swedish media reported he was being investigated for an alleged rape. Mbappe himself said those reports were "fake news" while his lawyer said the player would take action for libel.

A woman cleans the floor in front of the logotype at the venue for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 11, 2024. [AFP]A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday. The fund was agreed in a historic first at the last United Nations climate summit in Dubai last year to help developing countries rebuild in the wake of climate disasters. Human-driven climate change is making floods, hurricanes and extreme weather events more ferocious and more frequent, scientists say. Some estimates suggest developing countries need over $400 billion annually to rebuild after climate-related disasters.

Donald Trump during his swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2017 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. [VOA]President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, at the United States Capitol in Washington DC. Why Kenyans seem to be excited about a Trump presidencyKenyans are not hiding their excitement over Donald Trump’s return to the White House. She is likely to be the first victim of the Trump presidency as far as Kenya is concerned. Republican politics aside, Donald Trump has been consistent on his ‘America First’ clarion call.

DAP-K party leader Eugene WamalwaDAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa wants US President-elect Donald Trump to withdraw its support to the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti. Wamalwa said Trump needs to revisit the deployment and allow Kenyan police officers to return home to combat criminal activities in the country. Wamalwa further asked the US to conduct an audit of funds allocated to the mission to ensure every dollar is properly utilised. In October 2023, the United Nations Security Council authorised a Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, after a request for assistance by the country’s government and civil society representatives. Between January and May this year, gang violence killed around 3,000 people and left over half a million homeless.

Jared Mong'are/Cyrus OmbatiThe second suspect in the murder of a woman whose boiled bones were found dumped at the Langata Cemetery was Friday produced in court. Mong'are was arrested in Eldoret and several exhibits among them a blood stained panga believed to be the murder weapon recovered. This was a day after CCTV cameras captured the prime suspect (Hashim) leaving the room on October 31. Detectives have also established that the prime suspect was handling the victim's mobile phone or sim card, which he used to call her family members several times. Police have now revealed they will investigate other past murder incidents with Hashim as the prime suspect.

Andy FillmoreFor the Star-BannerA grand opening ceremony Wednesday at the new Coke Florida sales and distribution center in northwest Ocala included a ribbon cutting and a Coca-Cola toast. A local Coke Florida employee has served on the club’s board of directors. The company distributes about 119 million cases of beverages annually, according to Travis Warren with Coke Florida. Products distributed by Coke Florida including Coke Classic, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani water and Smartwater and energy drinks like Reign Storm and Body Armor and Monster. Horner explained the opening of a local facility is a sort of homecoming for many already working with Coke Florida.

[Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024 Doug Engle/Ocala Star-BannerThe crowd that attended the ribbon cutting raises their cokes before the ribbon cutting Wednesday November 6, 2024 at the new Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC’s (Coke Florida) Ocala Sales and Distribution Center at 4800 NW 5th Street, Ocala, FL. The Ocala operations support customers across Marion and Sumter counties, delivering more than 2 million units of Coca-Cola products each year. The Ocala operations support customers across Marion and Sumter counties, delivering more than 2 million units of Coca-Cola products each year. The Ocala operations support customers across Marion and Sumter counties, delivering more than 2 million units of Coca-Cola products each year. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024 Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner

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At the same time, the court ordered that the former assistant minister be buried on Saturday after the family registered consent on Friday morning. Roseangela Nkirote, the former MP's alleged wife, had moved to court seeking to block Opore's burial alleging that she and her two children had been excluded from Opore's burial plans. The court ordered that the DNA samples be then transmitted to the Aga Khan hospital for the purposes of ascertaining the paternity of the Nkirote's two children. The Court directed that Opore's burial should take place at his ancestral home in Riana, Bonchari, Kisii County. Nkirote sued Francis Opore, Vincent Opore, Charles Opore, Emily Opore, Robin Opore and Stella Opore on November 4, 2024.

Which soft drink is better: Pepsi or Coke? There are those who are fanatics of Coke and think it is the superior beverage. Also, if you’ve EVER IN YOUR LIFE had food from McDonald’s and you get a Coke you will never have Coke like it is at McDonald’s. Yes, Taco Bell is a Pepsi beverage holder, while Wendy’s is a Pepsi beverage holder, McDonald’s is a Coke beverage holder, and I hate to say it, Coke has the superior beverages people. But to be honest, after two weeks, it became easier, and I can be around a Coke or Pepsi, and it doesn’t even phase me.

Dana White and Donald Trump are many things to each other, but they are not hydrohomies. Dana White on Trump: I've never seen him drink water, ever. I'm not saying he doesn't drink water, I'm just saying I've never seen it. I’ve never seen him drink water ... ever! Big Macs, Milky Ways, and Cokes.”It sounds like White tried to hook Trump up with some of his pal Gary Brecka’s superhuman protocol ideas, only to get shot down.

Here’s what Dohn, who covers Penn State and every other school’s recruiting efforts, wrote about the school’s interest in Coke. “Penn State wants him,” he wrote. And make no mistake, Penn State wants Coke. “My overall thoughts about Penn State are good,” Coke said. In my process of committing, I’m probably gonna commit before my senior year.”So how does Penn State feel about Coke, from Coke’s point of view?

President William Ruto and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Blair House in Washington DC on May 24, 2024. FILEPresident William Ruto and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday held a telephone conversation on the Kenya-led Haiti Mission. The Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti was mooted by President Joe Biden and there are fears the incoming president may not be keen on it. Ruto said he had a constructive conversation with Blinken on the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Kenya plans to deploy 600 more police officers to Haiti for the mission in the next one year.