Referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine on Russian annexation

Referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine on Russian annexation

APE ONS News•today, 2:40 p.m.•Amended today, 16:41 The leaders of the self-declared people’s republics of Lugansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine have called referendums before the end of this week in which the population can opt for annexation by Russia. The plebiscite will take place from Friday to Monday, Russian news agencies report. Russian-appointed leaders of the (partially) occupied regions …

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Three commandos from the Roosendaal barracks injured in an American shooting

Een commando tijdens een oefening (foto: ANP).

Three soldiers from the Commando Troops Corps (KCT) were injured in a shootout outside a hotel in the city of Indianapolis in the United States. One of them is in critical condition, writes the Ministry of Defense. The other two soldiers were also hit, but are approachable. The KCT barracks are located in Roosendaal. The shooting occurred during the soldiers’ …

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“Coastal Plain Areas Must Be Granted Inland” – Suriname Herald

"Coastal Plain Areas Must Be Granted Inland" - Suriname Herald

The line one wants to follow when changing the electoral system for the interior and coastal plains should continue when it comes to Suriname’s interior development. Vice-Chancellor Ronnie Brunswij made the announcement last night during the Samaka Taka celebration at Sunny Point. The APOB leader thinks it is good to think that places like Paramaribo and Wanika should be proportional. …

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Hurricane Fiona kills three, Puerto Rico still without power for days

Hurricane Fiona kills three, Puerto Rico still without power for days

APE ONS News•today, 02:04•Amended today, 07:39 In Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, three people were killed when Hurricane Fiona swept through the islands. The hurricane destroyed almost all of Puerto Rico on Sunday. According to the governor, Pedro Pierluisi, the restoration of the electricity network could take days. The victims died from falling trees or drowning. Fiona also caused …

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Dutch tennis players settle in Davis Cup final with USA and its group winner

Dutch tennis players settle in Davis Cup final with USA and its group winner

Tallon’s Greek track beat his American opponent Tommy Paul in straight sets.Image Action Images via Reuters The Netherlands has taken out insurance with the surprising 2-1 victory against Great Britain Friday night of a place in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup. Team USA was also certain of a place in the last eight with the victory. The Netherlands will …

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Two Turkish banks suspend Russian payment system Mir

Two Turkish banks suspend Russian payment system Mir

Photo: ANP Turkey’s two biggest banks have stopped using the Russian mir payment system, which is popular with tourists. This happened under pressure from the United States, which warned the banks not to enter into new contracts or enter into new contracts with Mir. Turkiye Is Bankasi, one of Turkey’s largest private lenders, and Denizbank separately announced that they would …

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these are the series of week 38 2022

these are the series of week 38 2022

(Image: Disney / Edit: WANT) There are so many streaming services these days that you don’t know what to watch. BECAUSE gives you a hand and selects the five biggest releases. So you don’t have to miss a thing, whether it’s Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ or any of the other streaming services. We’re really spoiled with all the streaming …

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Number of ants on Earth estimated at 20 quadrillion in new research

Number of ants on Earth estimated at 20 quadrillion in new research

APE ONS News•yesterday, 9:08 p.m. There are many more ants in the world than previously thought. In a new study, a group of international scientists estimate the number of ants at around twenty quadrillion. Converted, that means there are about 2.5 million ants for every person in the world. The figure is significantly higher than previous estimates from the 1990s, …

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Paramount will pay $1.5 billion for the Champions League in the United States

Paramount will pay $1.5 billion for the Champions League in the United States

PA ONS News•Friday, August 19, 9:55 p.m.•Amended Friday, August 19, 10:01 p.m. US media company Paramount will pay $1.5 billion for the right to broadcast the Champions League in the US. The company has edged out Amazon with this offer, US media reports. The rights are valid for the next six years. The costs of broadcasting the football successes of …

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Mercedes-Benz wins Truck Innovation Award with eActros Long Haul • TTM.nl

Mercedes-Benz wins Truck Innovation Award with eActros Long Haul • TTM.nl

Mercedes-Benz has won the Truck Innovation Award 2023 with the eActros Long Haul. The eActros Long Haul is a concept truck for electric long-haul transport. The Truck Innovation Award was presented to Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, on the eve of the IAA Transportation in Hannover. With 112 votes, the Battery Electric Truck (BEV) from Mercedes-Benz Trucks beat out …

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Mayor Aboutaleb for the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

Mayor Aboutaleb for the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

Mayor Aboutaleb will be there for three days next week New York For a work visit. Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) has been invited by the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, to speak on climate resilient cities at the September 2022 meeting. He also visits various projects of the city. CGIA CGI is an international platform where mayors, …

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Housing estates get extra space in Oostvlietpolder

Housing estates get extra space in Oostvlietpolder

Alderman Ashley North and President Henk Boting about LVO. (Photos: Chris de Waard, video: Robbert Beurse). The umbrella organization of the Leiden Allotment Garden Associations has a new name and will continue as Leiden Allotment Garden Organization (OVL). “The old name didn’t really cover it anymore,” says chairman Henk Boting. This old name, the Association of Amateur Gardeners Leiden, is …

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Dissatisfied, Botic van de Zandschulp stays in the United States | Tennis

Dissatisfied, Botic van de Zandschulp stays in the United States |  sport

Botic van de Zandschulp is set to take part in the Winston-Salem ATP tournament next week. The world number 24 placed third in the last preparation tournament for the US Open. After his loss to Daniil Medvedev, Van de Zandschulp, 26, said Tuesday he had doubts about his participation in Winston-Salem. The best tennis player in the Netherlands, not completely …

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Sweden’s third party leader could start forming a new government | NOW

Sweden's third party leader could start forming a new government |  NOW

Ulf Kristersson, leader of Sweden’s Moderate Union Party, could start forming a new government. Although this right-wing party came third in the elections, Kristersson is likely to become the Scandinavian country’s new prime minister. Prior to the elections, the Swedish parties united into a right-wing bloc and a left-wing bloc. Although outgoing Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s left-wing Social Democrats received …

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