TASHKENT — Uzbekistan votes on constitutional amendments on Sunday that promise its citizens greater social protection in exchange for resetting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's term count to zero, which could allow him to stay in power until 2040. Mirziyoyev, 65, has been praised at home and abroad as a liberal reformer for abandoning the previous leadership's isolationist policies and police state approach. And while Tashkent's Western partners are unlikely to approve of the attempt to extend presidential powers, Uzbekistan risks little given the West is seeking support from all ex-Soviet nations in its efforts to isolate Russia.

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Note: A complete summary of today's Security Council meeting on the Middle East will be made available after its conclusion. Briefing KHALED KHIARI, Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, said the deterioration of the security situation in the West Bank has continued, punctuated by a two-day Israeli operation in Jenin - the most intensive of its kind in nearly 20 years. "This deterioration is taking place alongside ongoing unilateral steps that undermine a two-State solution, the absence of a peace process and the continuing economic challenges facing Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority," he stressed.

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Mexico's Laura Galvan competes in the women's 10,000-meter final of the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday, July 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

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Samsara Inc. ( NYSE:IOT – Get Rating ) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $21.57 and last traded at $21.13, with a volume of 2910793 shares. The stock had previously closed at $19.92. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts recently issued reports on IOT shares. Morgan Stanley cut shares of Samsara from an 'overweight' rating to an 'equal weight' rating and lifted their price target for the company from $18.00 to $19.

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James River Group Holdings, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:JRVR – Get Rating ) saw a large decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 712,800 shares, a decrease of 7.1% from the February 28th total of 767,200 shares. Currently, 2.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 176,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.0 days. James River Group Trading Down 0.1 % Shares of James River Group stock traded down $0.

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Hannibal Gadhafi, son of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, watches an elite military unit exercise in Zlitan, Libya, Sept. 25, 2011. AP FILE PHOTO BEIRUT — Libya's judicial authorities have formally asked Lebanon to release one of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi's sons, held without charges in Lebanon since 2015, because of his deteriorating health, officials said Monday. The health of Hannibal Gadhafi has been deteriorating since he went on hunger strike on June 3, to protest his detention without trial.

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The State Flying Squad has charged 29 people on 100 charges following a week-long operation targeting serious repeat juvenile offenders in Cairns. Taskforce Guardian deployed to the Far North to join local specialist and general duties officers to engage with juvenile property offenders and support community safety initiatives. The borderless nature of Taskforce Guardian allows the dedicated team of police and youth justice workers to deploy any time, where support is needed most. Over the seven days, Taskforce Guardian officers in conjunction with Cairns Police conducted engagements including street checks, bail checks, breaches of bail and warrants.

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Truepoint Inc. raised its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:BSV – Get Rating ) by 139.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,841,169 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,822,760 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF comprises approximately 13.2% of Truepoint Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest position. Truepoint Inc. owned 0.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,RIGHT, talks to his cabinet colleagues as he arrives for five-day special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Indian lawmakers have gathered for a special parliament session called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to celebrate India's parliamentary history and the recently concluded Group of 20 nations' summit. The lawmaker's sitting is the last one to be held in the old parliament building and the future proceedings will be moved to a new building from Tuesday.

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'Women Who Fight, Win' Series: Boram and Seonghyeon, Founders of the High School Graduate Employee Association 'Like the First Time' Left to right: Bok Seonghyeon and Kang Boram, founders of the high school graduate employee association 'Like the First Time'. Photo taken at a 2017 baseball game.     We are documenting stories of women who fight. We met with female-identifying people who are striving to defend their current positions, leaving pre-determined places, working to create space for themselves and others, and, in a world where life itself is a struggle, fighting their own battles.

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Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. ( OTCMKTS:BLMIF – Get Free Report ) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,100 shares, a drop of 84.7% from the July 31st total of 105,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. Price Performance Shares of Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. stock remained flat at $7.36 during trading on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $7.

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Brookstone Capital Management boosted its stake in shares of Lowe's Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:LOW – Free Report ) by 13.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 26,606 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after acquiring an additional 3,241 shares during the quarter. Brookstone Capital Management's holdings in Lowe's Companies were worth $5,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:YUM – Get Rating ) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,110,000 shares, a drop of 15.7% from the April 30th total of 3,690,000 shares. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,470,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades YUM has been the topic of several research analyst reports.

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Alpha DNA Investment Management LLC lessened its holdings in Comcast Co. ( NASDAQ:CMCSA – Free Report ) by 20.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 24,626 shares of the cable giant's stock after selling 6,365 shares during the period. Alpha DNA Investment Management LLC's holdings in Comcast were worth $934,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company.

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The death toll from the major earthquake that pummelled western Afghanistan soared to more than 2,000 overnight as rescue operations continued to fan out over affected villages, UN agencies said on Sunday. "The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance," UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities continued to mount emergency operations.

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Chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner press conferenceChairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Democratic Senator from Virginia Mark Warner, with co-sponsors of the Restrict Act, delivers remarks during a press conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC., USA 07 March 2023. Senator Warner led a group of 12 bipartisan senators to introduce the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act, legislation that will comprehensively address the ongoing threat posed by technology from foreign adversaries.

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FILE -New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) drives against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of Game 1 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in New York. The New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) FILE PHOTO;

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A runner jogs along Tempe Town Lake at sunrise, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Tempe, Ariz. Even desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking the Southwest this week. Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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