The UN chief affirmed that democracy, rule of law, and respect for human rights underpin freedom, promote sustainable development and safeguard the dignity of every person. "On the International Day of Democracy, we celebrate its promise to societies - and recognize the many threats it faces at this time of tension and turmoil," he said. Shrinking civic engagement Mr. Guterres drew attention to the alarming trend of shrinking civic space. Misinformation and disinformation are major concerns, he warned, noting they "poison public discourse, polarize communities, and erode trust in institutions.

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Dr. Tracy Kemble is the author of The Narc.tion.ar.y. She is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and women's empowerment expert with a global footprint. She is the auhor of five books and has coined the phrase, 'Self-Love is Non-negotiable' as her life motto. Dr. Tracy's Narc.tion.ar.y is a groundbreaking book that helps many women begin the journey back to themselves. For those unsure if their experiences are abuse, Narc.tion.ar.y includes an invaluable SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST. Narcissistic Trauma is an emotional pandemic which enters our existence because of a condition called Self-Love Deficiency Disorder.

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GERMANY-FRANKFURT-CHINA-DEHUA WHITE PORCELAIN-EXHIBITION(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view exhibits during an itinerant exhibition of Chinese Dehua white porcelain in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 29, 2023. An exhibition of the famous Chinese Dehua white porcelain is in full swing at the Stadthaus in Frankfurt, Germany. Over 90 items of Dehua white porcelain, known to European customers as "Blanc de Chine", are on display at the exhibition. TO GO WITH "Frankfurt hosts Dehu

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited ( NASDAQ:MLCO – Get Rating ) shares traded down 4.3% on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $10.92 and last traded at $10.92. 1,434,214 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 59% from the average session volume of 3,511,087 shares. The stock had previously closed at $11.41. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Separately, StockNews.com lowered shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating in a report on Friday.

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Royal Bank of Canada restated their sector perform rating on shares of Brookdale Senior Living ( NYSE:BKD – Free Report ) in a research report report published on Tuesday morning, Benzinga reports. Royal Bank of Canada currently has a $7.00 price objective on the stock. Separately, StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Brookdale Senior Living in a research note on Thursday, August 17th. They issued a hold rating for the company. Brookdale Senior Living Stock Up 2.2 % BKD stock opened at $4.

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S Korea-Poland-business ties S. Korea, Poland sign 33 MOUs on nuclear power, advanced industries SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Polish companies signed a total of 33 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on Friday aimed at enhancing cooperation on nuclear power generation, construction, batteries and other advanced industry sectors, Seoul's industry ministry said. The MOUs were signed during a business forum in Warsaw, where some 350 corporate and governments officials from the two nations explored business opportunities, and discussed ways to strengthen economic and industry ties, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

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At THE PLAYERS Championship, a lot of stars found themselves at the center of attention, such as Doug Ghim and Scottie Scheffler. The aforementioned stars garnered positive attention one Scheffler became the first golfer in the history of the event to defend his title and Ghim found his “better than most” moment. But it has not […]The post ‘He’s a Cheater’: Fans Rip Apart Wyndham Clark as Controversial Visuals Arise From THE PLAYERS Championship appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Werribee's Galvin Park Sexton Pavilion is scoring a massive expansion. Construction on the $5.7 million upgrade will commence this month and includes a second storey extension with a social room, committee room, kitchenette, timekeeper area and office. Other improvements include four new change rooms that will be accessible for all abilities, new umpire rooms, first-aid room and storage. In a nod to sustainability, all gas appliances will be replaced with electric and more than 60 solar panels will be added to the pavilion.

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23-L8963 Suspicious Person/Circumstance Incident Address: 1000 21ST AVE Lewiston ID 83501 Disposition: INA Time Reported: 07:52:47 23-L8964 Reckless Driving Incident Address: STATE HIGHWAY 128 Lewiston ID 83501 Disposition: INA Time Reported: 08:06:28 23-L8966 Animal Noise Incident Address: 700 AIRWAY AVE Lewiston ID 83501 Disposition: INA Time Reported: 08:51:24 23-L8968 Suicidal Person Incident Address: 1400 BURRELL AVE Lewiston ID 83501 Disposition: INA Time Reported: 09:22:18 23-

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Bangor Savings Bank cut its stake in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb ( NYSE:BMY – Get Rating ) by 2.0% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 50,923 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock after selling 1,037 shares during the quarter. Bristol-Myers Squibb comprises 0.4% of Bangor Savings Bank's holdings, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Bangor Savings Bank's holdings in Bristol-Myers Squibb were worth $3,529,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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FILE - Manchester United's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, March 19, 2023. Borussia Dortmund signed Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer from league rival Bayern Munich on Monday July 24, 2023, boosting its options following Jude Bellingham's departure for Real Madrid. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File) FILE PHOTO

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A 1968 Ford Falcon XT GT owned by a local Gold Coast family for the past 30 years has come forward to auction, expected to reach six figures after being discovered to be highly valuable. Once retailing for $4,050 this 1968 Ford Falcon GT has quite a back story. Purchased back in 1993 by the current custodian's late father, this classic was found in a shed not running, and sat untouched in its original condition for many years. This was until 2010 when the current custodian purchased the vehicle from his father and decided to restore it in honour of him after his passing.

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Seiya Suzuki, David Ross, Dansby SwansonChicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki (27) is congratulated by manager David Ross, right, and Cubs' Dansby Swanson after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) shoots over Boise State guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) and center Lukas Milner (25) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

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Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. lifted its holdings in iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:TFLO – Free Report ) by 2.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 84,620 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,045 shares during the quarter. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. owned approximately 0.07% of iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF worth $4,281,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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Europe News: MOSCOW: A human rights group and two media outlets linked to self-exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky said Thursday they were closing under ...

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Germany's Lufthansa said it will have to cancel 800 flights tomorrow, likely affecting 130,000 passengers, after the pilots' union announced a one-day strike.

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TFI International ( NYSE:TFII – Get Free Report ) was downgraded by investment analysts at Scotiabank from a 'sector outperform' rating to a 'sector perform' rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. They currently have a $165.00 target price on the stock. Scotiabank's target price would indicate a potential upside of 50.91% from the stock's previous close. Several other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on TFII. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of TFI International from $160.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Central Luzon on Thursday warned the public against scammers who identify as its officials to offer services and subprojects. The DA-PRDRP made the warning after receiving reports of specific individuals acting as the agency's officials and personnel to offer subprojects or services to offices and organizations. 'Let it be known that these individuals in the aforementioned incidents are neither affiliated nor authorized to represent DA-PRDP.

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