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matan4il · 1 month

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Daily update post:

Another Palestinian terrorist attack today, this time we're talking about a shooter, who opened fire at an Israeli minibus, and managed to injure several people, at least one is critically wounded, and 2 are in serious condition. The terrorist has been neutralized after a 5 hour chase, and his identity has been confirmed. His past includes both having served time in an Israeli prison for terrorist activity, and having served in the Palestinian Authority chief's guard. According to the army, he was using a snipers rifle, and had prepared in advance several organized sniping posts.

Iran, the country which funds at least 3 of the terrorist organizations currently attacking Israel (Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis), and which has directly targeted Israelis as well (through cyber and physical attacks), has had its ambassador summoned over Iran's suspected complicity in the attempted synagogue attack by a German Iranian in 2022.

The US brought a resolution to the UN security council, which suggests an immediate ceasefire AND an immediate releasae of all the Israeli hostages. 11 countries voted for it, only Russia, China and Algeria voted against it. But because Russia and China used their veto, the resolution was rejected. Next time you hear an official from Russia, China or Algeria claim to care about the lives of those in this conflict, please remember they could have saved people on both sides of it (including kidnapped Israelis of Russian or Chinese descent), and chose not to. Russia's excuse for it is especially ludicrous. If Hamas had released the hostages immediately, then Israel would have been obligated by this resolution to cease fire, and then there'd be no operation in Rafah.

After Canada, Sweden and Australia, now Finland has announced that it would renew its financing of UNRWA, the UN agency whose employees are complicit in the Hamas massacre, and in having symbiotic ties to Palestinian terrorist organizations. That's while some countries have never stopped funding UNRWA, and Saudi Arabia has even announced an increase in it. And I will mention each one as often as I can, for their complete disregard of Israeli lives, because this IS a STAIN on the so-called morality of these countries.

Speaking of Canada. The same country happy to continue financing an organization complicit in anti-Israeli terrorism, which shows a complete lack of care for the lives of Israeli civilians, has also been doing a lot of posturing as if it's oh so moral, and therefore will no longer sell weapons to Israel. So here are a few reminders of why it's indeed nothing more than posturing:

As I mentioned, Canada is fine with resuming the funding of UNRWA, without this UN agency being properly investigated, and without any assuraance that the Canadian money going to it, won't end up responsible for the murder of innocent civilians in Israel, including ones with Canadian nationality.

Canada has resumed its sales of military-used systems to Turkey, despite the fact that its known these systems have been used against ethnic Armenians, simply because Turkey agreed to Sweden joining NATO, not because it promised to change in any way its use of these systems.

3. Canada isn't actually selling weapons to Israel, it's selling components for weapons, for an annual worth of about 22 million dollars. Meanwhile, Canada is buying weapon systems from Israel at an annual worth of about a billion dollars.

4. According to Israeli reporters, about 99% of Israel's weapons and weapon components are bought from 3 countries, Canada is not one of them. In other words, Canada's sales to Israel don't make up even 1% of Israeli military imports, and make little relative difference for Israel's ability to continue its war, but it does mean that while Canada says Israel has the right to self-defense, in practice it acts like Israel doesn't, which begs the question, why does the Canadian government think Israeli civilians don't deserve to be militarily defended from a genocidal, antisemitic terrorist organization? (to make the below screenshot clear: it shows the countries Israel has bought munitions from between 2019 and 2023, with Canada being just one of the countries that compose the yellow block of 1% of Israel's puchases. See how well you can spot it)

(here's a screenshot slightly zoomed in on the yellow block, to give you kind of a better view)

I'll add to this that Israel has already dealt in the past with full or partial weapons embargo from the US, France and 3 times from the UK. And Israel's still here, still with one of the strongest armies in the world (because we have no other choice). So yeah, that's how likely this embargo is to make a noticeable difference.

5. Here's an interesting op ed, suggesting that the ban was kind of in place anyway, explaining why Canada was selling so little to Israel in the first place, and that this official ban has more to do with internal Canadian politics, than whether Israel deserves the ban or not.

As US President Biden continues to berate Israel for not conducting our military operations well enough, obviously based on his extensive experience from his many years of not serving in the army, let alone leading one, I got to hear on TV an Israeli expert on our relations with the US reminisce on about the time when Biden was the Vice President, and in 2010 berated Israel for intending to take over a sailing ship by having IDF soldiers propel down ropes onto its deck. "You guys need to come here and learn from us how it should be done," Biden said, according to this expert. Israel took the suggestion seriously, and prepared a delegation of army seniors, ready to fly to Wasngton, meet up with US army seniors, and learn from them. Not long before the plane was about to take off, they got a phone call. "Don't come. Our apologies, but we've checked, and there's no other way our people would do it, either."

This is 22 years old Libby Cohen Meguri (on the left side of the pic) with her mom, Shelly.

On Oct 7, Libby was at the Nova music festival. Together with friends, she was fleeing the scene in a car, when the terrorists got to them. She managed to call her parents, and tell them that one of her friends is dead already, and she's been shot as well. "My biggest regret," Shelly said in a recent interview that I will never forget, "is that I didn't realize it was the end. I was screaming at my husband to do something, to save her, and that's how my daughter died, hearing me screaming instead of hearing me telling her that I love her. I'm not angry with myself for not understanding back then, because the truth is, I still don't understand. But I do regret it. Libby understood that it was the end. She was calm, she asked to talk to each one of us, to tell us all that she loves us. Then another group of terrorists got to the car. Her body was found outside the vehicle, with dozens of bullets in it. Killing her and her friends wasn't enough, they had to desecrate the bodies, too. But I'm not going to let those terrorists take being Libby's mom away from me. We work and do everything for our kids, so that's what I'll continue to do, I'll keep working to make sure that people know her, know who she was as a person. Libby's sister knew her IG password, so we turned her account into a commemoration page. Please, to anyone listening, go and have a look at it. Remember that such a wonderful girl as Libby existed. It would mean everything to us." I found Libby's IG page here.

(for all of my updates and ask replies regarding Israel, click here)

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lilithism1848 · 7 months

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Atrocities US committed against NATIVE AMERICANS

In 2016, the US army corp of engineers approved a Energy Transfer Partners’ proposal to build an oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, sparking the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests, evoking a brutal response from North Dakota police aided by the National Guard, private security firms, and other law enforcement agencies from surrounding states. The Standing Rock Sioux tribe believes that the pipeline would put the Missouri River, the water source for the reservation, at risk, pointing out two recent spills, a 2010 pipeline spill into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, which cost over billion to clean up with significant contamination remaining, and a 2015 Bakken crude oil spill into the Yellowstone River in Montana. Police repression has included dogs attacking protesters, spraying water cannons on protesters in sub-freezing temperatures, >700 arrests of Native Americans and ~200 injuries, a highly militarized police force using armored personnel carriers, concussion grenades, mace, Tasers, batons, rubber bullets, and tear gas. In November 2017, the keystone XL pipeline burst, spilling 210,000 gallons of oil in Amherst, South Dakota.

In 1975, FBI agents attacked AIM activists on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in the ‘Pine Ridge Shootout’. Two FBI agents, and an AIM activist were killed. In two separate trials, the U.S. prosecuted participants in the firefight for the deaths of the agents. AIM members Robert Robideau and Dino Butler were acquitted after asserting that they had acted in self–defense. Leonard Peltier was extradited from Canada and tried separately because of the delay. He was convicted on two counts of first–degree murder for the deaths of the FBI agents and sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison, after a trial which is still contentious. He remains in prison.

In 1973, 200 Oglala Lakota and AIM activists occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation, called the Wounded knee incident. They were protesting the reservation’s corrupt US-backed tribal chairman, Dick Wilson, who controlled a private militia, called Guardians of the Oglala Nation (GOONs), funded by the government. FBI, US marshals, and other law enforcement cordoned off the area and attacked the activists with armored vehicles, automatic rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, and gas shells, resulting in two killed and 13 wounded. Ray Robinson, a civil rights activist who joined the protesters, disappeared during the events and is believed to have been murdered. As food supplies became short, three planes dropped 1,200 pounds of food, but as people scrambled to gather it up, a government helicopter appeared overhead and fired down on them while groundfire came from all sides. After the siege ended in a truce, 120 occupiers were arrested. Wilson stayed in office and in 1974 was re-elected amid charges of intimidation, voter fraud, and other abuses. The rate of violence climbed on the reservation as conflict opened between political factions in the following three years; residents accused Wilson’s private militia of much of it.

In Nov. 1969, a group of 89 Native Americans occupied Alcatraz Island for 15 months, to gauge the US’s commitment to the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), which stated that all abandoned federal land must be returned to native people. Eventually the government cut off all electrical power and all telephone service to the island. In June, a fire of disputed origin destroyed numerous buildings on the island. Left without power, fresh water, and in the face of diminishing public support and sympathy, the number of occupiers began to dwindle. On June 11, 1971, a large force of government officers removed the remaining 15 people from the island.

From its creation in 1968, The American Indian Movement (AIM) has been a target of repression from law enforcement agencies, and surveillance as one of the FBI’s COINTELPRO targets. This includes the wounded knee incident and the pine ridge shootout.

In 1942 the federal government took privately held Pine Ridge Indian Reservation land owned by tribal members in order to establish the Badlands Bombing Range of 341,725 acres, evicting 125 families. Among the families evicted was that of Pat Cuny, an Oglala Sioux. He fought in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge after surviving torpedoing of his transport in the English Channel. Dewey Beard, a Miniconjou Sioux survivor of the Wounded Knee Massacre, who supported himself by raising horses on his 908-acre allotment received in 1907 was also evicted. The small federal payments were insufficient to enable such persons to buy new properties. In 1955 the 97-year-old Beard testified of earlier mistreatment at Congressional hearings about this project. He said, for “fifty years I have been kicked around. Today there is a hard winter coming. …I might starve to death.”

In 1890, US soldiers killed 150-300 people (including 65 women and 24 children) at Wounded Knee (19-26 people, including two women and eleven children.) on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Twenty-five soldiers also died, and 39 were wounded (6 of the wounded later died). At least twenty soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor. The event was driven by local racism towards the practice of Ghost Dancing, which whites found distasteful, and the Native Americans arming up in response to repeated broken treaties, stolen land, and their bison-herds being hunted to near extinction by the whites.

In 1887, the Dawes Act, and Curtis Act, resulted in the loss of 90 million acres of native-alloted land, and the abolition of many native governments. During the ensuing decades, the Five Civilized Tribes lost 90 million acres of former communal lands, which were sold to non-Natives. In addition, many individuals, unfamiliar with land ownership, became the target of speculators and criminals, were stuck with allotments that were too small for profitable farming, and lost their household lands. Tribe members also suffered from the breakdown of the social structure of the tribes.

Starting in the 1870s, The US army, aided by settlers and private hunters, began a widespread policy of slaughtering bufallo and bison, in order to destroy many tribe’s primary food source, and to starve Native Americans into submission. By 1900, they succeeded; the bufallo population dropped from more than 30 million, to a few hundred. The country’s highest generals, politicians, and presidents including Ulysses S. Grant, saw the destruction of buffalo as solution to the country’s “Indian Problem.” By destroying the food supply of the plains natives, they could more easily move them onto reservations.

Starting in 1830-50, The Trail of Tears was a series of forced removals of Native American nations, including Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, Cherokee people and the African freedmen and slaves who lived among them, from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern United States to an area west of the Mississippi River that had been designated as Native Territory. The forced relocations were carried out by various government authorities following the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830. “Marshaled by guards, hustled by agents, harried by contractors,they were being herded on the way to an unknown and unwelcome destination like a flock of sick sheep.” They went on ox wagons, on horses, on foot, then to be ferried across the MississippiRiver. The army was supposed to organize their trek, but it turned over its job to private contractors who charged the government as much as possible, gave the Indians as little as possible. The Cherokee removal in 1838 (the last forced removal east of the Mississippi) was brought on by the discovery of gold near Dahlonega, Georgia in 1828, resulting in the Georgia Gold Rush. Approximately 2,000-6,000 of the 16,543 relocated Cherokee perished along the way.

In 1848, the California Genocide is a term used to describe the drastic decrease in Native American population in California. The population decreased from ~300,000 in 1769, to 16,000 in 1900.

The Second Seminole War, also known as the Florida War, was a conflict from 1835 to 1842 in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and the United States, part of a series of conflicts called the Seminole Wars. The Second Seminole War, often referred to as the Seminole War, is regarded as “the longest and most costly of the Indian conflicts of the United States.” ~3000 seminoles were killed, and 4000 were deported to Indian territory elsewhere.

In 1832, the Black Hawk War, was a brief 1832 conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader, in Illinois. The war gave impetus to the US policy of Indian removal, in which Native American tribes were pressured to sell their lands and move west of the Mississippi River and stay there. Over 500 Native Americans were killed in the conflict.

In 1832, the Chickasaw Indians were forced by the US to sell their country in 1832 and move to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) during the era of Indian Removal in the 1830s.

In 1813, the Creek War, was a war between the US, lead by the then notorious indian-hunter Andrew Jackson, and the Creek nation, residing primarily in Alabama. Over 1,500 creeks were killed. The war effectively ended with the Treaty of Fort Jackson, where General Andrew Jackson insisted that the Creek confederacy cede more than 21 million acres of land from southern Georgia and central Alabama. These lands were taken from allied Creek as well as Red Sticks. In 1814, Andrew Jackson became famous for his role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, where his side killed more than 800 Creeks. Under Jackson, and the man he chose to succeed him, Martin Van Buren, 70,000 Indians east of the Mississippi were forced westward.

The Red Sticks, a faction of Muscogee Creek people in the American Southeast, led a resistance movement against European-American encroachment and assimilation; tensions culminated in the outbreak of the Creek War in 1813.

From 1785-96, the Northwest Indian War was a war between the US and a confederation of numerous Native American tribes, with support from the British, for control of the Northwest Territory. President George Washington directed the United States Army to enforce U.S. sovereignty over the territory. Over 1,000 Native Americans were killed in the bloody conflict.

In the 1800s, Indian removal was a policy of the United States government whereby Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands in the eastern United States to lands west of the Mississippi River, thereafter known as Indian Territory. That policy has been characterized by some scholars as part of a long-term genocide of Native Americans.

The Texan-Indian Wars were a series of 19th-century conflicts between settlers in Texas and the Southern Plains Indians. Its hard to approximate the number of deaths from the conflicts, but the Indian population in Texas decreased from 20,000 to 8,000 by 1875.

The Indian Wars is a name given to the collection of over 40 conflicts and wars between Native Americans and US settlers. The US census bureau reports that they have cost the lives of about 19,000 white men, women and children, including those killed in individual combats, and the lives of about 30,000 Indians. The actual number of killed and wounded Indians must be very much higher than the number given… Fifty percent additional would be a safe estimate.

From 1500-1900s, European and later US colonists and authorities displaced and committed genocide on the Native American Population. Ward Churchill characterizes the reduction of the North American Indian population from an estimated 12 million in 1500 to barely 237,000 in 1900 as a “vast genocide.. the most sustained on record.

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is asking for urgent help as wildfires continue to burn out of control in his province.

In a news conference Wednesday, Houston said he has reached out to Ottawa and other provinces for all available assistance.

“The list of asks is significant, we know that. But we’ve made the ask,” Houston said.

“It’s time to pitch in with whatever you have… Nova Scotia needs the help right now.”

In a letter to the prime minister, Houston said nearly 20,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and tens of thousands of hectares of land is on fire.

“With only dry weather conditions in the forecast for the remainder of the week, Nova Scotia is a province in crisis,” reads the letter.

Nova Scotia has already received supplies and assistance from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Houston says the province has asked for the Coast Guard to be deployed to Shelburne County. Additionally, 17 firefighters from New York and New Hampshire will start work on Saturday and the 20-member Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) firefighting crew that was assisting with the Northwest Territories wildfires will return late Wednesday night and begin work in Nova Scotia Thursday.

“The province is doing everything within its power to combat the fires and to meet the needs of our people. All emergency services are activated and being used to fight and contain the fires to the extent that is possible with human intervention,” wrote Houston.

Houston said the road to recovery will be a long one.

“As you can appreciate, we need help urgently and would most certainly appreciate coordination across federal departments. Given the scope and breadth of Nova Scotians' needs, I wanted to put all requests in writing and in one place so that they could be addressed directly by you,” reads the letter to the prime minister.

Houston has formally requested the following assistance from the federal government:

military firefighters when the fire reaches the sustained attack stage

ignition specialist personnel and ignition equipment

firefighting foam

assistance in securing a base camp that can house 250 firefighters, as well as an incident command post infrastructure to support all on the ground.

5,000 lengths of 1 ½ inch 100 ft. length quick connect coupling hose

Nomex or equivalent wildland firefighting clothing

12 4X4 trucks

four helicopters (intermediate or above) certified to drop water

50 per cent cost share on modular housing for those who have lost homes due to the fires

commitment of advanced payment through the Disaster Financial Assistance Agreement administered by Public Safety Canada.

commitment to match any Red Cross donations

commitment to collaboration between the Nova Scotia Office of the Superintendent of Insurance and Federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Intuitions to ensure any Nova Scotian impacted by the fires has timely access to decisions by their insurance company, and an expedited pathway to address situations where individuals are denied coverage

access to any under utilized military housing for displaced individuals while rebuilding takes place

a commitment of skilled trades people from military, federal agencies, and departments – via special secondments to the private sector through CANS. Additionally, a commitment under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program that the situation in Nova Scotia will be classified as a natural disaster under the Exceptional and Unforeseen Events - Provincial Agreements (R204{c} - T13) allowing employers to by-pass a Labour Market Impact Assessments if there is a provincial letter of support for certain trades (eg. constructions, trades and other labourers)

mobile resources to supplement and complement those already deployed

support for critical infrastructure for telecommunications.

a Temporary Leave Benefit that would provide wage replacement and/or funding to support for buying necessities such as food and clothing. The funding will be advertised through social media and disbursed through Labour, Skills and Immigration’s Nova Scotia Works Centres

support to restart agriculture businesses that were in evacuation areas

for tourism operators (and other businesses/employers impacted by the fires), ACOA could play an active role by funding and streamlining distribution of funds for the eventual rebuilding and pivoting of businesses to recover as quickly as possible

“You know your resources best and know what can help in a situation like this. Given the seriousness, any other resources at the disposal of the federal government that we haven’t mentioned but could help, please send. We ask for your common sense and support,” wrote Houston.

Earlier Wednesday, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party Zach Churchill issued a statement saying “Nova Scotia has yet to make a formal request to Ottawa for additional resources.”

“The province needs to pull all available levers to ensure Nova Scotians are kept safe and we receive more help to contain this escalating situation. That must include calling on the federal government to help,” Churchill said.

During Wednesday’s news conference, Houston said it was “absolutely not true” that Nova Scotia was refusing offers of help.

“Those that spread the rumours that Nova Scotia hadn’t asked for help — these are ongoing discussions… Officials have had ongoing conversations with counterparts,” Houston said, referring to municipal, provincial and federal governments.

Houston added the rumours are “not helpful when we’re in a crisis like this.”

#nova scotia #nova scotia wildfires #canada

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Iran has executed a man for allegedly injuring a security guard with a knife during mass protests that have swept the country in recent weeks, the first country’s first known execution during the demonstrations, according to state media.

The Mizan news agency, which is run by Iran’s judiciary, reported that Mohsen Shekari was arrested and sentenced to death for blocking a street in Tehran and intentionally wounding a security guard with a machete during the protests.

Mass demonstrations have swept the country after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran’s morality police, who detained her for allegedly improperly wearing her hijab.

The protests have grown into calls for the downfall of the Iranian regime, and Tehran has sought to suppress the protests with thousands believed to have been arrested.

“The Iranian regime’s inhumanity knows no bounds. #MoshenShekari was sentenced & executed in a perfidious summary procedure because he disagreed with the regime. But the threat of execution will not suffocate people’s desire for freedom,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote on Twitter.

Mizan’s report also alleges that the executed protester was offered money by an accomplice if he attacked an agent. He was arrested on Sept. 25 and appeared in court on Nov. 10, according to Mizan.

The Biden administration has responded to the protests by sanctioning some officials and entities involved in suppressing the protests, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers have called for a more forceful response from Biden and the international community, including additional sanctions.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts in Australia, Canada, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom on Thursday released a joint statement condemning Iran’s violence against women protesters.

“Iranian authorities have continued and even escalated their brutal suppression of protestors, including through their use of technology-facilitated gender-based violence,” they said.

“Women and girls have faced targeted online harassment and abuse by Iranian authorities, their apparatuses, and institutions as they demand respect for their human rights and fundamental freedoms,” the statement continued. “We condemn this ongoing violent crackdown on protestors, including on digital platforms and through Internet restrictions.”

#nunyas news #did anyone actually believe them #when they said they were going to #try to chill tf out

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Daily Wrap Up September 28, 2022

Under the cut:

The National Guard of Ukraine reported on Sept. 28 that its service members, along with the 81st airmobile brigade, had liberated Novoselivka, a village in Donetsk Oblast

Sweden’s security service has opened a “gross sabotage” investigation regarding the incident at the Nord Stream pipelines, the agency said in a statement Wednesday, adding that it cannot be ruled out “that a foreign power is behind it.”

Russian annexation of Ukraine territory expected within days

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 in Donetsk Oblast

“The National Guard of Ukraine reported on Sept. 28 that its service members, along with the 81st airmobile brigade, had liberated Novoselivka, a village in Donetsk Oblast, with a prewar population of 1,200 people.

During the operation, the Ukrainian military also captured a Russian armored vehicle, according to the National Guard.

The operation is likely part of Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive in the northeast of the country.”-via Kyiv Independent

“Sweden’s security service has opened a “gross sabotage” investigation regarding the incident at the Nord Stream pipelines, the agency said in a statement Wednesday, adding that it cannot be ruled out “that a foreign power is behind it.”

The unit has taken over the preliminary investigation from the Swedish Police Agency, according to the statement. “The crime classification is currently gross sabotage,” Sweden’s security service said.

“The security service takes over the investigation because it may be a serious crime that may at least partially be directed against Swedish interests. Nor can it be ruled out that a foreign power is behind it,” it added.”-via CNN

“Moscow was poised on Wednesday to annex a swath of Ukraine, releasing what it called vote tallies showing support in four partially occupied provinces to join Russia, after what Kyiv and the West denounced as illegal sham referendums held at gunpoint.

On Moscow's Red Square, a tribune with giant video screens has been set up, with billboards proclaiming "Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson - Russia!"

President Vladimir Putin could proclaim the annexation in a speech within days, just over a week since he endorsed the referendums, ordered a military mobilisation at home and threatened to defend Russia with nuclear weapons if necessary.

The Russian-installed administrations of the four Ukrainian provinces on Wednesday formally asked Putin to incorporate them into Russia, which Russian officials have suggested is a formality.

"The results are clear. Welcome home, to Russia!," Dmitry Medvedev, a former president who serves as deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Telegram.

Russian-backed authorities claim to have carried out the referendums over five days in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine that makes up around 15% of the country's territory.

Residents who escaped to Ukrainian-held areas in recent days have told of people being forced to mark ballots in the street by roving officials at gunpoint. Footage filmed during the exercise showed Russian-installed officials taking ballot boxes from house to house with armed men in tow.

"They can announce anything they want. Nobody voted in the referendum except a few people who switched sides. They went from house to house but nobody came out," said Lyubomir Boyko, 43, from Golo Pristan, a village in Russian-occupied Kherson province.

Russia says voting was voluntary, in line with international law, and that turnout was high. The referendums and notion of annexations has been rejected globally, as was Russia's 2014 takeover of Crimea from Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought to rally international support against possible Russian annexations in a series of calls with foreign leaders, including those of Britain, Canada, Germany and Turkey.

"Thank you all for your clear and unequivocal support. Thank you all for understanding our position," Zelenskiy said in a late-night video address.

The United States said it would in coming days impose economic costs on Moscow for the referendums, adding to several tranches of sanctions since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February that has destroyed cities and killed thousands.”-via Reuters

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 in Donetsk Oblast.

A further 10 people were wounded over Sept. 27 in multiple Russian attacks on civilians in the region, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko.

In Kharkiv Oblast, civilian areas in Kupiansk district were heavily shelled, with five wounded.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the front-line town of Huliaipole was struck by three Russian S-300 missiles, destroying a historical building, with casualty figures yet to be confirmed.

In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets were struck with artillery and rockets, with extensive damage but without casualties.

#Daily Update #Ukraine #Russia #War in Ukraine #donetsk #luhansk #Zaporizhzhia #kherson #Sweden

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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges in the Security License Application Process

Obtaining a security license is a crucial step for individuals pursuing a career in the security industry. However, navigating the application process can present various challenges, requiring a thorough understanding of the requirements and potential hurdles.

The process for acquiring a security license involves fulfilling specific criteria set by regulatory bodies, such as completing mandatory training, meeting age and citizenship requirements, and passing background checks.

One common challenge is ensuring compliance with the stringent guidelines set forth by licensing authorities. Any discrepancies or incomplete documentation can delay or even hinder the application process. Seeking guidance from experienced professionals or consulting agencies specializing in security license application can help individuals navigate these complexities.

Additionally, meeting the educational prerequisites and undergoing the necessary training within designated timeframes poses another hurdle. Managing time efficiently to complete the required courses or certifications is essential to avoid delays in the application process.

Understanding the specific requirements based on the type of security license being pursued, whether for a guard, private investigator, or armoured car personnel, is imperative. Tailoring the application to meet these specific criteria enhances the chances of a successful license acquisition.

By proactively addressing these challenges, staying informed about the application process, and seeking guidance when needed, aspiring security professionals can navigate the complexities and secure their licenses effectively.

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The post about Chevreuse being more NKVD than NYPD is almost right on the nose from my understanding—just replace NKVD with GIGN instead.

In several translations the Gardes are instead translated as Gendarmes, referring to the Gendarmerie which “is a military force with law enforcement duties among the civilian population” (per Wikipedia)*. The French Gendarmerie are also the direct successors to the real-life Maréchaussée, having been renamed as a part of the French Revolution, which has interesting lore implications for the in-game Marechaussee Hunters.

The GIGN, then, is to the French Gendarmerie as the Special Surveillance and Security Patrol is to the Maison Gardiennage, with them both being specialized, elite formations within already military law enforcement forces that engage in counter-terrorism, surveillance, bodyguard service for public officials, and the like—stuff the U.S. handles with its alphabet agencies, or which the Soviet Union handled with the NKVD and later KGB.

*Anglophone countries don’t have Gendarmerie, the closest concept would probably be the National Guard in the U.S., but Gendarmes are federal rather than state-level and would sit somewhere between National Guard and civilian police in terms of equipment—plenty of guns and explosives and APCs and the like beyond what even the most militarized of civilian police would have access to, but no tanks or planes or anything like the National Guard has.

Well I’ll be damned. I’m glad to hear someone with knowledge of French stuff could weigh in because my knowledge of on this topic is limited to Canada, the US, and the USSR...

To your point about anglophone countries and armed police, I would just point out that you are kind of describing what the RCMP/Northwest Mounted Police were created to be. But unless you’re Canadian or a very specific kind of fascist, you probably would know about them.

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"WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH OUR VISITING CROOKS?," The Ottawa Journal. October 16, 1933. Page 5. --- In the extraordinary picture all of us form of civilization as it exists in the United States, from what we see and hear and read, nothing is so foreign to our experience as the attitude of that country towards crime and criminals. We consider with amazement the new wave of kidnapping into which the illicit liquor industry seems to have thrown its resources, the operations of gangs and gangsters and the inter-gang wars in which the law is little more than an innocent bystander, pay-roll and bank robberies, the free use of machine guns by cool crooks, the acknowledged association of low politics with high crime. And all the other elements in an effect which is deplored most of all by thoughtful citizens of the United States who wonder what will be found at the end of this red trail.

Also fitted into the picture are the prolonged and dramatic trials of criminals acclaimed almost as public heroes, the surprise with which these "public enemies" sometimes find themselves in jail and the ease with which many of them break out, and not least of all the picture of the "humanitarian" prison which has gone soft over reform to lose all its terrors as a place of punishment for the evil-doer.

Separated by only an imaginary line from the astounding country where these things are an accepted part of the human comedy - or tragedy - it must appear to many in Canada that we are perched precariously on the very rim of a volcano. They must wonder what will happen if and when this trained army of criminals takes a notion to cross the border, try conclusions with Canadian law and customs.

The fact is that whenever the occasion offers Canada does what it may to discourage the thought of any such migration. Not infrequently we entertain a visiting crook. One was taken in Hamilton the other day, for an attempted robbery, with violence, and he will be the guest of the Dominion, at Kingston Penitentiary, for the next seven years, with ten lashes added that he may not forget the sort of welcome we have for him and his kind. We cannot imagine that even the most incorrigible sentimentalist will object to such a sentence. He will feel easier in his mind, sleep better of nights, because of his knowledge that the foreign desperado, when he breaks Canadian law, becomes just another crook to be caught expeditiously, tried speedily, sentenced with stern justice, and confined securely for the duration of his term find."

Kingston Penitentiary, about which we have heard a great deal in recent months, contains a considerable number of men of this class. They go to on with universal approval, because probably there is no law-abiding Canadian who willingly would exchange this country's system of law and punishment for that of its great neighbor.

But presently the man's crime is forgotten, and in the minds of the sentimentalists remains only the impression of a human being is kept under restraint, denied the freedom and the privileges he forfeited by misbehavior, at the mercy of an iron-bound routine which operates behind high stone walls and in the protection of armed guards. Why must we crush these men? they ask. Can we not do something to turn their thoughts to the higher things of life? Turn them out finer and decent citizens?

The prison-reformers have made a great fuss over an American criminal who could not be kept in the prisons of his own country, who got into trouble in Canada, and at Kingston in a penitentiary is considered so dangerous a person that he has had to be kept under exceptional restraint. Would they propose seriously that a man such as this can be reformed by the efforts of any human being or agency? That he should be given privileges which ably would make it possible for him to stir up un may rest and disaffection? Privileges that would enable him to escape as he has escaped before. once more to endanger the lives of Canadian men, women and children? Privileges that would place at his mercy the guards we employ to prevent such a mishap?

It would seem to be a first principle in government that nothing we do is of any consequence or profit unless the law is enforced and order preserved, that citizens may enjoy safety ca for themselves and their possessions. Particularly is this the case in Canada when our closest neighbor is distinguished for a public opinion which permits criminals to flourish and multiply in comparative immunity from of reprisal.

Perhaps in an ideal civilization the criminal will be a case for the psychologist and the psychopathist. In this age we must deal with him according to the light which is given us. Long experience shows that nothing is so effective a deterrent of crime as the swift and stern punishment of criminals within the bounds of common decency and humanity, and that must continue to be the working theory of Canadian law.

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Canada's Resilience: Honoring National War Memorial

The Significance of the National War Memorial

On the somber ninth anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a poignant statement, remembering the fallen and emphasizing the unity of the nation. This attack, which occurred on October 22, 2014, left one dead and several injured, leaving an indelible mark on Canada and its people.

Honoring the Brave

Trudeau paid tribute to Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He also honored Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who lost his life two days prior in a separate attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. These two brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces had unwavering dedication to their country. On this day, Canadians remember them with the deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and colleagues. Saluting First Responders and Heroes The Prime Minister also extended gratitude to the first responders who risked their lives to mitigate the attacks and keep Canadians safe. Furthermore, he praised the bystanders who acted selflessly in the face of danger to aid the victims. Their courage and swift action exemplified the resilience and unity that define Canada in the face of adversity.

Timeline: Events Leading up to the Attack

October 22, 2014 - The Day That Shook Canada Nine years ago, on October 22, 2014, Canada was confronted with a tragedy that sent shockwaves across the nation. A meticulously planned act of terrorism unfolded, catching the country by surprise. The perpetrator, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, already known to Canadian authorities due to his history of criminal activity, orchestrated the attack that would change Canada forever. The Attack: Details of the Incident An Act of Terror on Sacred Ground On that fateful morning, Zehaf-Bibeau approached the National War Memorial, armed with a lever-action rifle. The assailant shot Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who was guarding the monument, tragically losing his life in service to his country. Zehaf-Bibeau then carjacked a vehicle and rapidly advanced towards Parliament Hill, breaching security and gaining entry to the Centre Block, the heart of Canada's government. Inside Parliament, a brief firefight unfolded between the assailant and security personnel, ultimately culminating in Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers stopping Zehaf-Bibeau. Although the attack had a limited scope, it exposed vulnerabilities in Canada's security infrastructure, leading to a comprehensive review of the nation's readiness to confront such threats.

Response and Aftermath: Canada's Reaction and Consequences

Unity in the Face of Adversity Canada's response to the attack was characterized by unity and resilience. This tragic incident served as a stark reminder that no nation is entirely immune to acts of terrorism, regardless of its reputation for peace and security. The nation united in mourning the loss of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and celebrated the bravery of those who confronted the assailant. Countering Radicalization The attack prompted a nationwide conversation about the factors contributing to the radicalization of individuals like Zehaf-Bibeau. Consequently, the government pledged to address these root causes and work diligently towards preventing radicalization, with the aim of building a more inclusive and tolerant society. Enhanced Security Measures Afterward, authorities implemented a series of security measures to safeguard Canadian institutions and its citizens. They increased funding for counter-terrorism efforts, which improved intelligence-sharing among security agencies and bolstered border security. New legislation enhanced the powers of law enforcement agencies in monitoring and countering potential threats. Security agencies also collaborated with communities to identify individuals at risk of radicalization and provide support to divert them from extremism. Public awareness campaigns were launched to educate Canadians about the signs of radicalization and how to report suspicious activities. The attack on the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill was a tragic event that prompted Canada to reflect on its security posture and adapt to an evolving threat landscape. It demonstrated the nation's resilience and unity in the face of adversity. Canada's response, with its focus on both security and the prevention of radicalization, serves as an example of a nation determined to maintain its commitment to peace and security while safeguarding its citizens from the threat of terrorism. Sources: THX News, Wikipedia & The Canadian Government. Read the full article

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Navigating Maritime Law and Security in Canada

Canada has one of the world’s longest coastlines and a vast maritime domain, making maritime security and law an important part of the nation’s overall security. To understand how Canada is navigating its maritime law and security in the 21st century, it is important to consider the various regulations, challenges, and solutions that are implemented in the country. This article will explore the regulations, challenges, and modern solutions that are used to ensure the safety and security of Canadian waters.

Canada's Maritime Security

Canada has a long history of protecting its maritime borders with the help of various government departments and agencies. The Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are all responsible for ensuring the security of the nation’s maritime borders. In addition, there are many other governmental and non-governmental agencies that help to protect and enforce maritime law in Canada. The Canadian Maritime Security Strategy is a government strategy that helps to ensure the security of the nation’s maritime borders. This strategy focuses on the prevention of illegal activities such as smuggling, piracy, and terrorism, and focuses on enforcement, awareness, and preparedness. The Canadian Armed Forces also play an important role in maritime security in Canada. The Canadian Navy is responsible for patrolling Canada’s waters and enforcing maritime laws. The Royal Canadian Navy also works closely with other countries and organizations to ensure the safety and security of the nation’s waters.

Maritime Law in Canada

Maritime law in Canada is based on international and domestic legislation. The federal government is responsible for regulating and enforcing maritime law in Canada. This includes laws relating to safety, navigation, environmental protection, and other matters that are related to the use of the nation’s waters. Maritime law in Canada is also closely linked to international law, which means that it is important for Canadian vessels to adhere to international conventions and regulations while operating in foreign waters. Canadian maritime law is based on both the civil and common law systems, which means that it is both procedural and substantive. This means that it is based on the idea that certain rules must be followed and that certain rights are granted to all who are affected by a given law. Maritime law also includes criminal law, which applies to those who violate maritime laws and regulations.

Navigating Canadian Waters

Navigating Canadian waters is regulated by the federal government. It is the responsibility of the federal government to ensure the safety of all who are travelling through Canadian waters. This includes the enforcement of laws and regulations related to navigational safety, environmental protection, and other matters. Under the Canada Shipping Act, all ships must be registered in the Canadian government’s registry. Ships must also adhere to navigational safety regulations, such as the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. In addition, ships must adhere to environmental regulations that are designed to protect the environment from pollution or harm.

Regulatory Requirements

The federal government has established a number of regulations and requirements that must be followed in order to navigate Canadian waters safely and legally. These include regulations related to the registration of ships, navigational safety, environmental protection, and other matters. In addition, the federal government has established regulations regarding the operation of ships in Canadian waters. These regulations are aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vessels in Canadian waters. These regulations include requirements for safety inspections, navigational safety, environmental protection, and other matters.

Security Challenges

Although the federal government has established regulations and requirements that must be followed in order to navigate Canadian waters safely and legally, there are a number of challenges that can make the task more difficult. For example, there are a number of illegal activities that take place in Canadian waters, such as smuggling, piracy, and terrorism. In addition, there are a number of environmental issues that can make navigating Canadian waters more difficult, such as pollution and climate change. In addition, the security of Canada’s waters is further complicated by the presence of foreign vessels. Foreign vessels can enter Canadian waters without permission, which can create security risks. Finally, the presence of foreign vessels also increases the risk of accidents on Canadian waters, which can lead to injury or death.

Modern Solutions

In order to address the security challenges that are present in Canadian waters, the federal government has implemented a number of modern solutions. These solutions include the implementation of technological solutions, such as surveillance systems, that can help to track and monitor vessels in Canadian waters. In addition, the federal government has implemented regulations that require vessels to adhere to navigational safety standards and environmental regulations. Finally, the federal government has also implemented a number of initiatives that are designed to increase awareness and preparedness in Canadian waters. These initiatives include public education campaigns, increased monitoring and surveillance of Canadian waters, and increased enforcement of maritime laws and regulations. Navigating maritime law and security in Canada is an important task that requires the participation of the federal government, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and other agencies and organizations. By understanding the regulations, challenges, and modern solutions that are in place to protect Canadian waters, it is possible to ensure the safety and security of Canada’s maritime domain. Read the full article

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Global hunger enters a grim ‘new normal’ (Washington Post) While the fact that there wasn’t a major increase in global hunger between 2021 and 2022 could be viewed as a positive sign, there are a lot more negative trends to be gleaned from the United Nations’ annual flagship report on global food security, which was released last week. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated that between 691 million and 783 million people faced hunger last year. The midrange of that calculation, about 735 million, is 122 million more people going hungry than in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic shook the world. This year’s report—“The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023”—also found that nearly 30 percent of humanity, or roughly 2.4 billion people, lacked access to adequate food in 2022, while an even greater number—3.1 billion people—were unable to afford a healthy diet. It projected that by the end of the decade, despite significant poverty alleviation initiatives, some 600 million people will still be chronically undernourished, a blow to U.N.-outlined goals of eliminating hunger by 2030. Qu Dongyu, director general of the FAO, said in a statement. “This is the ‘new normal’ where climate change, conflict, and economic instability are pushing those on the margins even further from safety.”

Air quality warnings return in U.S. as Canada deploys troops for wildfires (Washington Post) Canada deployed its military to help overwhelmed local authorities and emergency workers fight intensifying wildfires, which have burned nearly 25 million acres of the country’s land so far this year and prompted authorities in parts of the United States to issue air quality warnings. The Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard will deploy to British Columbia, in the west of the country, after the province submitted a request for federal assistance that the Canadian government approved, it said Sunday. Smoke from the fires turned the sky orange in parts of the U.S. East Coast last month, prompting local health authorities to issue air quality warnings and ask people, especially the most vulnerable, to stay indoors. Parts of the U.S. Northeast, Midwest and South, as well as the Great Plains, were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including Pittsburgh, Chicago and Nashville, according to AirNow, a tracker maintained by a group of U.S. government agencies. Parts of Iowa and cities on the northeast border with Canada—including Cleveland and Buffalo—were expected to experience “unhealthy” air quality levels, according to AirNow. Louisville, the most populous city in Kentucky, was under an Air Quality Alert on Monday.

Rumbles in Alaska (1440) Alaskans spent the weekend experiencing an uptick in seismic activity, with a series of volcanic eruptions from the remote Shishaldin Volcano Friday followed by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake late Saturday morning off the southwestern coast. The volcano is nestled in the middle of the sparsely populated Aleutian Islands, part of the archipelago making up the Alaskan peninsula. Shishaldin started exhibiting low-intensity eruptions Tuesday but began Friday with a burst that sent an ash cloud nearly 40,000 feet in the air. Meanwhile, the Saturday earthquake was the strongest to hit the area since an 8.2 magnitude quake in 2021. The region sits along the northeastern ridge of the “Ring of Fire”—a set of tectonic boundaries that encircle the Pacific basin, giving rise to numerous volcanoes and frequent earthquakes along its perimeter.

Weeks of extreme heat are straining aging infrastructure. (WSJ) A streak of 110-degree days is frying Phoenix, and an unrelenting heat wave is punishing Texas and other parts of the South. Some of the hardest-hit areas will face hotter temperatures in the coming days, forecasters say. The heat wave is testing the U.S. electric grid, which is being asked to deliver more power for running air conditioners without much of a break for routine maintenance. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation, a nonprofit that monitors the health of the bulk power system, says large portions of the U.S. could face blackouts this summer.

American Paychecks Grow, Europeans Become Poorer (WSJ) Americans’ growing paychecks surpassed inflation for the first time in two years, providing some financial relief to workers, while complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame price increases. Inflation-adjusted average hourly wages rose 1.2% in June from a year earlier, according to the Labor Department. That marked the second straight month of seasonally adjusted gains after two years when workers’ historically elevated raises were erased by price increases. Europeans, meanwhile, are facing a new economic reality: They are becoming poorer. The French are eating less foie gras and drinking less red wine. Spaniards are stinting on olive oil. Finns are being urged to use saunas on windy days when energy is less expensive. German meat and milk consumption has fallen to the lowest level in three decades. With consumption spending in free fall, Europe tipped into recession at the start of the year, reinforcing a sense of relative economic, political and military decline.

A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service? (NYT) Fifteen hours after she was taken out of an ambulance at Queen’s Hospital with chest pains and pneumonia, Marian Patten was still in the emergency room, waiting for a bed in a ward. Mrs. Patten, 78, was luckier than others who arrived at this teeming hospital, east of London: She had not yet been wheeled into a hallway. For months, doctors at Queen’s have been forced to treat people in a corridor because of a lack of space. As the ambulances kept pulling up outside, the doctor supervising the E.R., Darryl Wood, said it was only a matter of time before nurses would begin diverting patients into the overflow space again. “We’re in that mode every day now because the N.H.S. doesn’t have the capacity to deal with all the patients,” Dr. Wood said. As it turns 75 this month, the N.H.S., a proud symbol of Britain’s welfare state, is in the deepest crisis of its history: flooded by aging, enfeebled patients; starved of investment in equipment and facilities; and understaffed by doctors and nurses, many of whom are so burned out that they are either joining strikes or leaving for jobs abroad. Interviews over three months with doctors, nurses, patients, hospital administrators and medical analysts depict a system so profoundly troubled that some experts warn that the health service is at risk of collapse.

Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities (NY) Years before France was inflamed with anger at the police killing of a teenager during a traffic stop, there was the notorious Théo Luhaka case. Mr. Luhaka, 22, a Black soccer player, was cutting through a known drug-dealing zone in his housing project in a Paris suburb in 2017 when the police swept in to conduct identity checks. Mr. Luhaka was wrestled to the ground by three police officers, who hit him repeatedly and sprayed tear gas in his face. When it was over, he was bleeding from a four inch tear in his rectum, caused by one of the officers’ expandable batons. Mr. Luhaka’s housing project, and others around Paris, erupted in fury. He was held up as a symbol of what activists had been denouncing for years: discriminatory policing that violently targets minority youth, particularly in France’s poor areas. And there was a sense that, this time, something would change. Instead, the relationship between the country’s minority populations and its heavy-handed police force worsened, many experts say, as evident in the tumultuous aftermath of the killing in late June of Nahel Merzouk, 17, a French citizen of Algerian and Moroccan descent. After multiple violent, publicized encounters involving the police, a pattern emerged: Each episode led to an outburst of rage and demands for change, followed by a pushback from increasingly powerful police unions and dismissals from the government. “It’s a repeating cycle, unfortunately,” said Lanna Hollo, a human rights lawyer in Paris who has worked on policing issues for 15 years. “What characterizes France is denial. There is a total denial that there is a structural, systemic problem in the police.”

Wind-fanned wildfires force thousands to flee seaside resorts outside Greek capital (AP) Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday, as high winds pushed flames through hillside scrub and pine forests parched by days of extreme heat. Authorities issued evacuation orders for at least six seaside communities as two major wildfires edged closer to summer resort towns and gusts of wind hit 70 kph (45 mph). The army, police special forces and volunteer rescuers freed retirees from their homes, rescued horses from a stable, and helped monks flee a monastery threatened by the flames.

Russia blames Ukraine for attack on key Crimea military supply bridge that kills 2 (AP) Traffic on a key military supply bridge connecting Crimea to Russia’s mainland came to a standstill Monday after one of its sections was blown up, killing two people and wounding their daughter. Russian officials blamed the attack on Ukraine, but Kyiv officials didn’t openly admit it. The strike on the 19-kilometer (12-mile) Kerch Bridge was carried out by two Ukrainian sea drones, Russia’s National Anti-Terrorist Committee said. Ukrainian officials didn’t claim responsibility for the attack, which is the second major strike on the bridge since October, when a truck bomb blew up two of its sections. The $3.6 billion bridge is the longest in Europe and is crucial for enabling Russia’s military operations in southern Ukraine during the almost 17-month-long war.

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain (AP) Russia said Monday it has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced halting the deal in a conference call with reporters, adding that Russia will return to the deal after its demands are met. “When the part of the Black Sea deal related to Russia is implemented, Russia will immediately return to the implementation of the deal,” Peskov said. Russia has complained that restrictions on shipping and insurance have hampered its exports of food and fertilizer—also critical to the global food chain.

China’s youth unemployment hits record high (BBC) As China’s post-pandemic recovery falters, last month 21.3% of 16 to 24 year olds in the nation’s urban areas were unemployed. The second largest economy only grew 0.8% in the three months, with demand for Chinese goods falling while local government debt and the housing market skyrocketed.

13 found dead in flooded tunnel as South Korean storm toll rises to 40 (Washington Post) Thirteen bodies were recovered from a tunnel in South Korea as the flooding death toll across the country rose to at least 40. Cars were trapped in a tunnel underpass in Osong near the city of Cheongju, about 70 miles south of Seoul, when the Miho River burst its banks on Saturday. More than 10 vehicles including a bus were flooded and 13 people were killed, with nine rescued at the scene, the Ministry of Public Administration and Safety said in a statement on Monday. Up to 23 inches of rain has fallen on South Korea since Thursday, triggering landslides and road collapses, wiping out crops, and damaging homes and other buildings.

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N.S. premier asks for ugent help from federal government as wildfires continue to burn out of control

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is asking for urgent help as wildfires continue to burn out of control in his province.

In a news conference Wednesday, Houston said he has reached out to Ottawa and other provinces for all available assistance.

“The list of asks is significant, we know that. But we’ve made the ask,” Houston said.

“It’s time to pitch in with whatever you have… Nova Scotia needs the help right now.”

In a letter to the prime minister, Houston said nearly 20,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and tens of thousands of hectares of land is on fire.

“With only dry weather conditions in the forecast for the remainder of the week, Nova Scotia is a province in crisis,” reads the letter.

Houston said the road to recovery will be a long one.

Houston has formally requested the following assistance from the federal government:

military firefighters when the fire reaches the sustained attack stage

ignition specialist personnel and ignition equipment

firefighting foam

assistance in securing a base camp that can house 250 firefighters, as well as an incident command post infrastructure to support all on the ground.

5,000 lengths of 1 ½ inch 100 ft. length quick connect coupling hose

Nomex or equivalent wildland firefighting clothing

12 4X4 trucks

four helicopters (intermediate or above) certified to drop water

50 per cent cost share on modular housing for those who have lost homes due to the fires

commitment of advanced payment through the Disaster Financial Assistance Agreement administered by Public Safety Canada.

commitment to match any Red Cross donations

access to any under utilized military housing for displaced individuals while rebuilding takes place

mobile resources to supplement and complement those already deployed

support for critical infrastructure for telecommunications.

support to restart agriculture businesses that were in evacuation areas

Earlier Wednesday, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party Zach Churchill issued a statement saying “Nova Scotia has yet to make a formal request to Ottawa for additional resources.”

During Wednesday’s news conference, Houston said it was “absolutely not true” that Nova Scotia was refusing offers of help.

Houston added the rumours are “not helpful when we’re in a crisis like this.”

from CTV News - Atlantic https://ift.tt/S2gdU3W

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Know Everything about IATA Courses in Dubai

By enrolling in one of the various courses offered by IATA, students can prepare for employment in the travel and tourism industry. All airlines and travel agents worldwide respect and value IATA-certified courses. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a global trade organization for air transport. There are nearly 250 members of a prestigious organization that leads, represents and supports the airline industry, including passenger and cargo carriers. The company also offers a wide range of travel and tourism courses. These widely recognized courses are respected and help students develop their careers. IATA Certified Professionals can work in beginner or leading positions for airlines and travel agents around the world.

WingsWay is the best school in Dubai for Iata courses in Dubai. For Iata courses, like the crew course, this is the best institute in Dubai. According to their wishes, students can choose from many courses offered there. 83% of international air traffic and over 265 airlines are served by the IATA exchange connection. This is an international business group that influences a number of aviation-related matters.

It also promotes the creation of new industrial policies. To provide responsible, safe and efficient aviation services, it affirms and practices cooperation between all the registered airlines in the world. IATA offers a wide range of travel and aviation training programs. A 12th-grade diploma or diploma is the minimum educational requirement for regular courses.

They should be familiar with the basic geography of different countries. One of the biggest crew training centres in Dubai is called WingsWay.

Individuals must successfully complete a degree program to become an IATA Consultant. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience to be admitted to this course. Candidates must have three and a half years of experience in the freight industry to be eligible to apply for the advanced freight marketing course. For graduates who are currently employed, IATA also offers courses as part of its distance learning program. Below is a discussion of some of IATA's best practice listing criteria. 10+2 Travel and Tourism Overview is the minimum requirement for this program. The course was completed in 177 hours. Anyone interested in travel and tourism, such as tour guides, airline booking agents, and sales and marketing staff, should use this system.

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management:

10+2 is the minimum score required to take this 154-hour course. Graduates working in the travel and tourism sector, as well as salespeople, booking agents and travel agents, should enrol in this course. Applicant must be able to understand IATA law applicable to Authorized Travel Agents and provide advice on travel and tourism goods as well as advice on international travel and attraction by following BSP processes to create complex airlines in terms of fare management and redemption. You must enrol in this course after completing an advanced degree in Advanced Transportation Marketing and Rating. Those who work in sales and marketing for airline companies and cargo agencies should sign up for this course. They can also work as receptionists, reservations staff or airline salespeople.

Certificate of airport security inspection:

Newbie security guards looking to become junior managers, like other transportation companies, may consider applying for this degree program. The tutorial teaches students how to fulfil industry-standard security and access control obligations, as well as how to detect typical weapons and access security risks.

Graduates will be highly skilled in their understanding of the management and operations of the various ground operations of airlines and other ground service providers. Candidates will be trained in ground operations to meet the international standards of the IATA ticketing course.

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An investigator with the unit was involved in an organized crime bust in Manitoba. The figure resulted in more than 20 people being arrested and multiple kilograms of drugs being seized. Sired, 50, is charged with bribery, breach of trust, and conspiracy. He's accused of leaking information to drug dealers about police enforcement plans.

He was a member of the special investigations unit for Manitoba Finance, which typically investigates cigarette smuggling. Dawgpound, as the investigation was named by police, started in May 2022 and grew in leaps and bounds, with its scope reaching across the country, said Insp. Grant Stephen, the officer in charge of organized crime for the Manitoba RCMP.

He was a member of the special investigations unit for Manitoba Finance, which typically investigates cigarette smuggling. Dawgpound started in May 2022 and has developed by leaps and bounds. With its scope reaching across the country, said Inspector Grant Stephen, who serves as the officer in charge of organized crime for the Manitoba RCMP.

"Once we saw the totality of what we were looking at, we initiated a full-scale project with a primary target whom we aimed to disrupt."

That target was 36-year-old Hue Ha of Winnipeg, accused by RCMP of orchestrating the import of large amounts of cocaine from Ontario. Allege Ha fled to Ontario to pick up drugs and unstamped cigarettes and to Manitoba. They were distributed to communities throughout the province, including Winnipeg, Brandon, Poplar River, St. Laurent, Ashern, Fairford, and Gypsumville, police said.

The operation also reached well beyond the province, reaching Vancouver, Calgary, Pickering, Ont., Toronto, Moncton, N.B., and Prince Edward Island, police said. At some point, though, it became apparent that Ha had information about enforcement plans, the RCMP said. That leak was tracked to an inside source at Manitoba Finance and further narrowed down to Sired, police allege.

"I'm sure that law enforcement would say that when they begin investigations, they don't always know where it'll lead, and sometimes it brings them to unexpected places," Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen said. "It is a must that law enforcement follow the evidence and take action … even if it leads to places."

"Individuals can be lured into this type of activity for different reasons … but they're not above or immune to the law," Goertzen said of who you are or where you work. If you are helping individuals in any way in the distribution or manufacture of drugs, there are consequences."

Ha faces numerous charges, from conspiracy to trafficking, and 20 others from Manitoba and Ontario have been arrested. The accused include a Corps of Commissionaires guard at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health, the Winnipeg lab complex that houses the National Microbiology Laboratory. RCMP says the guard met with Ha or others in the criminal organization while on lab property, then stored and trafficked drugs at work.

"The charges laid are concerning, and we are calling for an immediate internal investigation into the events that occurred on the grounds of the National Microbiology Laboratory," a spokesperson for the federal minister of health wrote in an emailed statement to CBC News. "We have also directed our officials to review internal security procedures."

The Public Health Agency of Canada said the guard was let go in January and had limited access to the lab. At no time did they have access to sensitive materials," a PHAC spokesperson said.

"We are reviewing our security operations and working with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires to strengthen our partnership to ensure security at our facilities." The Public Health Agency said it is cooperating with investigators.

The project removed more than $2.5 million in drugs from circulation. Police say the drugs, guns, and proceeds of crime that RCMP officers get off the streets through this project are significant and will the drug networks in this province," said Rob Hill, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP.

Investigators also seized prescription pills, cannabis, hash, shatter (cannabis concentrate), four vehicles, electronic devices, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and gang-related patches for the Crazy Indians. Handguns, seven semi-automatic rifles, seven shotguns, two rifles, and one 3D-printed firearm were seized.

The contraband cigarettes portion of the operation was worth $1.47 million in tax revenue. Warrants remain outstanding for two more people, Stephen said.

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