A 36-year-old pastor has been sentenced to two life terms plus 25 years in prison for raping three minor congregants of his Etwatwa church in Barcelona, Ekuhule...

https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/pastor-gets-two-life-terms-in-jail-for-raping-sexually-grooming-minor-congregants-20220813

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13:48 UTC+8, 2023-04-25        China's State Council has proposed expediting legislation on the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese.   13:48 UTC+8, 2023-04-25        China's State Council has proposed expediting legislation on the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese in its report submitted to the country's top legislature for review. A national law dedicated to the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese has yet to be put into place, according to the report on the work related to Chinese nationals overseas, which is under deliberation at the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the al 's Congress.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2304255033/

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SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Amgen Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMGN – Get Rating ) by 2.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 17,584 shares of the medical research company's stock after purchasing an additional 357 shares during the period. Amgen makes up approximately 0.6% of SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Amgen were worth $3,963,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/seacrest-wealth-management-llc-has-3-96-million-stake-in-amgen-inc-nasdaqamgn.html

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New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Congress on Sunday again trained its gun at the government saying it has mismanaged the economy across all sectors and since it is "too inept" in fixing issues such as unemployment and price rise, it is distorting the data instead. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said now that the special session of Parliament is over, it is clear that the Modi government was trying to "distract and divert" the nation from some critical issues – "the Adani scam, the caste census and especially the rising unemployment, growing inequality and the economic distress In a statement, he said that no matter how much the Modi government hides the data, the reality is that the vast majority of people are suffering.

https://www.cityairnews.com/content/congress-accuses-govt-of-mismanaging-economy-across-all-sectors

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TCG Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in ConocoPhillips ( NYSE:COP – Get Rating ) by 6.1% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 6,453 shares of the energy producer's stock after purchasing an additional 371 shares during the period. TCG Advisory Services LLC's holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $761,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in ConocoPhillips by 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/24/tcg-advisory-services-llc-buys-371-shares-of-conocophillips-nysecop.html

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Jonathan Stenvall sits backstage with Director Antonie Fuqua to discuss the making of 'The Equalizer 3' and working with Denzel Washington.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/backstage-w-the-equalizer-3/video/2d5cc2aef2e590bb01fb138873e0062a

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(LEAD) underpass flooding-probe (LEAD) 5 regional gov't, police offices raided over deadly underpass flooding(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last para) CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided five regional police and government offices Monday as part of an investigation into what went wrong in the response to a deadly underpass flooding in the central city of Cheongju. The Cheongju District Prosecutors Office sent investigators to the provincial police agency, the fire service headquarters and the regional government of North Chungcheong Province, as well as the city government of Cheongju and a state city construction agency, to seize evidence.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014086764?sid=104

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Laurie Urbancik ,founder of No Sugar Momma is a life-long seeker & lover of all things health and wellness. She enjoyed a successful 25-year Management career at a Fortune 100 company based in Chicago. After experiencing a number of life altering physical illnesses, Laurie elected to leave Corporate stress to re-calibrate and rejuvenate herself recognizing that health and well-being is a personal commitment that requires choice and action. She is dedicated to revolutionizing the snack and dessert industry by offering the most nutritious and delicious snacks and desserts that feed your hunger and nurture your body, mind and spirit.

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Using GenAI can expose the business to many risks, ranging from privacy violations to an array of data-related prejudices

https://gulfbusiness.com/the-great-genai-trade-off-servicenow-insights/

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Credit pic Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries JAKARTA, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries detained two Malaysian-flagged fishing boats suspected of illegal fishing in its territorial waters in the Malacca Strait. The boats, were detected during a patrol at coordinates 03º07'814'N-100º41'911'E and 03º07'501'N-100º41'426'E, respectively at 3.15 am on Thursday. Eight Indonesian crew members were detained, 1.4 tonnes of fish confiscated, and trawling gear seized, according to its marine and fisheries resources director-general Rear Admiral Dr Adin Nurawaluddin.

https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2217678

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Getting ready for the 51st anniversary of Marcos's declaration of martial law, Tindig Pilipinas, a pro-democracy coalition of civil society organizations and progressive political parties, hold a news conference in Quezon City on Sept. 19, 2023, to call for the establishment of a truth commission on the thousands of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration. (Photo from a video screengrab at the Facebook page of Tindig Pilipinas) MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of pro-democracy groups on Tuesday called for the creation of a 'truth commission' similar to that of Mexico, which would look into the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the drug war of the Duterte administration.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1833938/truth-commission-eyed-to-probe-ejks

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BC premier David Eby says Canadians must be safe from foreign government interference, including the threat of violence and murder.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/eby-deeply-disturbed-by-csis-briefing-on-nijjar-killing-in-surrey

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CEBU CITY, Philippines—- The two commercial basketball powerhouses in Cebu, ARQ Builders and Truck N Trail, faced off in the much-awaited championship showdown for the inaugural title of the Mandaue's Pride Basketball Association (MPBA) Summer Cup after beating their respective foes in the conference finals last Sunday evening, May 28, 2023, at the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) gymnasium. Truck N Trail eked out a grinding victory against J.A.M, 89-86, to rule the north conference of the league, while ARQ Builders overwhelmed Artera Builders, 98-83, to lord the south conference.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/507078/arq-builders-truck-n-trail-to-face-off-in-mpba-summer-cup-finals-slated-on-june-3

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FILE PHOTO: A burned vehicle is seen in Khartoum, Sudan April 26, 2023. REUTERS/El-Tayeb Siddig/File Photo CAIRO — Clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified on Sunday, as the war in the country's capital and western regions entered its 12th week with no attempts in sight to bring a peaceful end to the conflict. Air and artillery strikes as well as small arms fire could be heard, particularly in the city of Omdurman, as well as in the capital Khartoum, as the conflict deepens a humanitarian crisis and threatens to draw in other regional interests.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1796443/sudan-clashes-intensify-with-no-mediation-in-sight

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Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. purchased a new position in shares of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 9,071 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $457,000. A number of […] The post Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc. Invests $457,000 in American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/20/mitchell-mcleod-pugh-williams-inc-invests-457000-in-american-international-group-inc-nyseaig.html

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023. With STIs on the rise, WHO is calling for better access to testing and diagnostic services. At the congress, WHO will also discuss its latest STI research agenda and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in gonorrhoea. STIs on the rise globally During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries had reported low coverage for prevention, testing and treatment services for STIs, which has led to a resurgence of STIs globally.

https://www.miragenews.com/who-unveils-new-guidance-for-std-testing-1052730/

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The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with 32 Australian football clubs from across the country submitting their expressions of interest to take part in the new competition, by the 5pm AEDT deadline on Friday, 3 March. The EOI process was launched by Football Australia in February 2023 to assess the level of interest and refine the strategy, vision, competition format, operation, and administration for a new national tier of football between the A-League Men competition and the National Premier Leagues.

https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-closes-expressions-interest-national-second-tier-mens-competition

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Iconic children's book character  Hairy Maclary  is celebrating a big anniversary and Kiwis are being invited to bring their own canine pals to the party.   It has been 40 years since the plucky terrier first went out of the gate and off for a walk, leading generations of children to follow his antics, lovingly told and illustrated by Dame Lynley Dodd.   A special anniversary hardback edition of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy will be published next month to mark the milestone and publishers Penguin Random House are calling on owners of dogs who bear a resemblance to Hairy and his ragtag bunch of mates to  share photos of their pets for a chance to win a copy .

https://www.thehits.co.nz/the-latest/the-search-is-on-for-real-life-hairy-maclary-is-your-pet-a-match-for-these-classic-characters/

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RPg Family Wealth Advisory LLC bought a new position in Visa Inc. ( NYSE:V – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 27,287 shares of the credit-card processor's stock, valued at approximately $5,669,000. Visa comprises approximately 3.9% of RPg Family Wealth Advisory LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest holding. A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in V.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/02/rpg-family-wealth-advisory-llc-takes-5-67-million-position-in-visa-inc-nysev.html

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