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Two Turkish opposition mayors were removed from office, Ankara said Friday, after they were convicted of “terrorism” for belonging to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The pair are the fifth and sixth pro-Kurdish mayors to be dismissed on similar charges over the past two months, including the mayor of Istanbul’s most populous district. What do we know about the firings? Tunceli’s elected mayor Cevdet Konak, and Mustafa Sarigul, mayor of Ovacik in Tunceli province, in Turkey’s southeast, were found guilty of membership in the PKK, which is classified as a terrorist organization by Ankara and its Western allies. The PKK has waged a guerilla insurgency against the Turkish state since…

Sharif Elanain, the 44-year-old Italian-Egyptian porn actor arrested in Cairo on November 9, risks up to 3 years in prison. The porn actor arrested in Cairo For her, the charge is the production and dissemination of pornographic material, which in Egypt constitutes a crime with a sentence ranging from 6 months to 3 years. On November 26, your case will be reviewed by the Prosecutor. Nationality Elanain is an Egyptian citizen naturalized Italian. According to the country’s law, nationality of birth prevails and any Egyptian citizen who commits a crime, even outside Egypt, can be prosecuted, similarly to what happens…

Temperatures set to spike over next 12 hours as Storm Bert ushers in warm air Storm will bring wind and rain but blast away the cold air https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/temperatures-set-spike-over-next-30434012

At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of limiting global average temperature rise to as close as possible to 1.5C. Climate change continues to be an issue which knows no borders, and increasingly harms lives and livelihoods across Europe and around the world. At COP29, the Parties to the Paris Agreement must ensure that global financial flows are increasingly aligned with the Paris Agreement, unlocking investments, through the adoption of a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance. The…

North Wales Police issue 'dangerous' warning ahead of Storm Bert The police have warned motorists https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-police-issue-dangerous-30434743

Padel has exploded in popularity up and down the United Kingdom – but the remarkable rise of this racket sport has raised lots of questions and concerns. There has been talk from some, including the legendary Novak Djokovic, that the sport of tennis is under serious threat. Others have claimed that padel is just a fad. That seems unlikely, given the level of investment that has been pumped into what is still a relatively new sport which was invented by Enrique Corcuera in Acapulco and combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton. The Lawn Tennis Association said in September: ‘Since…

Commenting on President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use US-provided long-range missiles to strike inside Russian territory, retired United States Army officer Ben Hodges said “it should have been done two years ago”. “You can see how much the Russians dread Ukraine having this capability now that can destroy [their] headquarters, logistics, artillery,” he added. For the former officer, “the Russians know they cannot win this war unless the West quits”. ‘The Russians know they cannot win this war unless the West quits’, former US Army officer says

The United States and Fiji had talks to strengthen military ties, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during his visit to the Pacific nation on Saturday. The two nations are negotiating a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that will enable the US “to deploy and re-deploy forces in support of Fiji,” according to Austin. The US defense secretary added that it will help “US train with the Fijians on a more routine basis.” The US also pledged $4.9 million (€4.7 million) for Fiji’s military modernization and signed a logistics cooperation deal, the US Department of Defense said. The trip marked the first-ever…

“Hurry up. To save those who are still alive, to help those who no longer have anything.” The famous headline in Il Mattino, three days later, will reveal the immense dimension of the tragedy. And delays in rescue. On the evening of November 23, 1980, the earth trembled in Irpinia for 90 seconds, obliterating entire towns and devastating three provinces in particular (Avellino, Salerno and Potenza). The earthquake – magnitude 6.9 – hit a vast area and also caused damage in Naples, where a building collapsed. In all, almost three thousand people died. It was also a political earthquake. “The…

Today, the Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating a decade of recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens. This year’s top prizes, funded under the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, were awarded to the cities of Torino and Braga.   Torino showcases a comprehensive approach to experimentation and innovation, leveraging its rich history and industrial heritage to tackle both present and future urban challenges. Braga has developed a range of innovative solutions, from tech-based clusters to cultural and creative industries, and established a strong innovation ecosystem with a focus…