The politicians vying to lead Italy’s next governmentBy FRANCES D'EMILIO - Associated PressDomenico Stinellis - staff, AP FILE - Right-wing party Brothers of Italy's leader Giorgia Meloni addresses a rally as she starts her political campaign ahead of Sept. 25 general elections, in Ancona, Italy, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival. The 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival. Ivan Sekretarev - staff, AP FILE - Italy's Northern League leader Matteo Salvini stands in the Red Square, with St. ENRICO LETTALetta, the 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival.

He upheld his commitment to the Libyan Political Agreement, and as “the supreme political authority” will lead efforts to prepare for a peaceful and democratic transfer of power through presidential and parliamentary elections. Role of the UNMr. Al-Minfi noted positively the UN’s involvement in Libya and envisioned an active role through the country’s new leadership. The President also called for restoring economic momentum and reducing the “power of corruption”. Managing oilTurning to the economy, Mr. Al-Manafi maintained that the Libyan Presidential Council supports every effort to resume oil and gas production throughout all regions of the country. The President expressed his hope that this may alleviate the severity of the economic situation and the ongoing struggle over the executive authority, while also providing a more stable environment for a democratic transformation.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, this year's U.N. General Assembly has a new occupant of center stage: the war in Ukraine. Russia is a key ally of Kazakhstan, and the war in Ukraine has left the former Soviet country in an awkward spot. Antonio Guterres opened the General Assembly by touting Ukraine and Russia's deal — with the help of Turkey — over grain shipments as an example of successful multilateral diplomacy. The voice that won’t be silent, voice that will continue to testify about Russia’s crimes in Ukraine,” she said Tuesday. For more AP coverage of the U.N. General Assembly, visit https://apnews.com/hub/united-nations-general-assembly

The Minister of Economy in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohammed Al-Huweij, said that the oil sector in Libya constitutes about 70% of the gross domestic product (GDP), and contributes to financing more than 90% of the total public revenues in the country. Al-Huweij added in an interview with Al-Jazeera Mubasher TV Channel that the decline in GDP is related to crude production, saying that the decreased oil exports led to a drop in the country's GDP because the Libyan economy is a rentier one. Al-Huweij also attributed the inflation in Libya to the alteration in the exchange rate of the dinar, pointing out that the Government of National Unity started new investments in the oil sector to develop wells. He also said that the government would begin a full partnership with specialized international companies.

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“To this year we came to a total number of about 100 million people forcibly displaced. While many children and adults — usually women — were forced from their homes by drought, food insecurity and armed conflict, there are also 1.5 million children who were born as refugees. (AFP)“That is as a result of conflict, as a result of climate, as a result of a number of reasons. After 11 years of conflict, those displaced by the Syrian war are beginning to become a forgotten cause. “We have about 11 million refugees in 42 countries, which are dependent on food assistance,” Mazou said.

Data indicate that as many as 52% of murders committed in South Africa (where causes could be established) relate to organised crime and inter-group violence. “This is an existential crisis but South Africa has a degree of resilience,” says Mark Shaw, the Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime. The country assessment shows that the majority of 15 crime measures levels are increasing with very few stable. This week’s descent into Stage 6 hell is an example of organised crime at work because Eskom’s entire system of operations has been destabilised. It links three trends: the growth of organised crime, the rise of elite corruption and the erosion of state institutions.

Their first initiative will help get telescopes to astronomy students in Libya. “Astronomy clubs in every country engage in public outreach, educating people while sharing their passion for the cosmos,” said the founder of Astronomy For Equity, Mike Simmons. The Libyan Ministry of Education visited astronomy students to ask them why the students cared about astronomy. It’s giving everybody the same opportunity.”Astronaut Nicole Stott spoke with astronomy students in Libya. So, these small things we can do provide hope.”You can help provide hope to these enthusiastic astronomy students on this Fundrazr page.

| What Led To Clashes Between Hindu And Muslim Groups In Uks LeicesterWhat led to clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in UK’s Leicester? One of the Muslim community leaders told The Guardian that loud chants of “Jai Shri Ram” could be heard from streets away. “That’s when the Muslim community came out and said: ‘We can’t trust the police, we’re going to defend our community ourselves,’” Freeman said. On September 20 (Wednesday), nearly 200 individuals gathered in front of a Hindu temple in Smethwick to stage a scheduled protest. Hindu-Muslim tension in the UK spreads from Leicester to Smethwick – a large number Muslim youths protesting outside a Hindu temple in Smethwick, heavy police presence helped to disperse the crowd.

CAIRO – 21 September 2022: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed aspiration for the European Union’s support to Egypt to ease the negative impacts of food crisis, a statement by the ministry said. In many occasions, Egyptian officials have highlighted the crisis impacts on the local economy, which is part of the world economy. EU, a major partner for Egypt in numerous fields, allocated earlier this year 100 million euros in immediate relief to Egypt amid the global developments. Shoukry and Borrell consulted on containing the global and food crises and reviewed Egypt’s capabilities to achieve strategic partnership with the EU in the field of energy. The geopolitical crisis that has resulted from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict includes global soaring prices of energy, food, and interest rates, Shoukry said.

The firm is providing immersive technology solutions which enhances customer engagement. The firm is leveraging AR with its PICTOFIT end-to-end solution, which digitises commerce operations by providing clothing brands and high-street merchants with an online and in-store virtual try-on platform. Is AR Crucial for Retailers and Brands? During the conversation, Hauswiesner also spoke about the future of AR and try-on technology. Last week, US retail giant Wallmart debuted an AR try-on smartphone application called Be Your Own Model.

America’s gas prices rise for the first time in 99 daysBy Matt Egan, CNN BusinessThe historic streak of falling gasoline prices is over. Another major factor that had been driving gas prices lower: Growing concerns of a global recession that could hurt demand for gas. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the sanctions that followed, that helped to spark the steep rise in oil and gas prices. Gas prices will probably remain relatively close to the current levels in the near term, said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for OPIS, which tracks gas prices nationally for AAA. Yet if gas prices begin to rise that could undermine the Biden administration and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to keep inflation in check.

— 11:38 a.m. Biden hits back at Iran, says US “stands with” protestersUS President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with protesters in Iran during his speech at the UN. Biden also addressed the negotiations over the Iranian nuclear deal, saying the US is committed to returning to the agreement if Iran starts complying with its stipulations again. Much of Raisi’s speech focused on the Islamic Republic’s anger over the Iran nuclear agreement. — 2:32 p.m. Iranian President Raisi meets France's MacronIranian President Ebrahim Raisi met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two discussed the talks over the Iran nuclear deal.

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, the Libyan prime minister of the Tripoli-based government, have used public funds to award his guests with luxurious gifts during his first year in office, the Audit Bureau revealed in a damning report about the Libyan government’s expenditures in 2021. Dbeibeh, who ascended to power last year under UN-backed plan for political transition in Libya, have spent over 12 million Libyan dinars on expensive watches as gifts for his guests, according to the Bureau’s report, which also revealed that Dbeibeh has personally authorized the payments. The Audit Bureau stated that excessive spending for numerous services was charged by the 63-year-old premier’s suite. An example highlighted in the report was a million-dinar bill for food and cleaning services which Dbeibeh spent on November 2021 alone.