(2nd LD) N Korea-Russia-US(2nd LD) U.S. concerned about burgeoning defense cooperation between N. Korea, Russia: White House(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from Secretary of State Blinken, minor edits in paras 11-16)By Byun Duk-kun, Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States is concerned about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia, a National Security Council (NSC) official said Wednesday, adding the U.S. will take appropriate steps if necessary to counter any potential arms deal between the two countries.

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A Sydney woman was abducted, tortured and injected with a “date rape” drug in a terrifying escalation in the multimillion-dollar tobacco wars.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines–Two young female students died after they drowned in a pond near a creek in sitio Suba-Masulog Tumoy, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday afternoon, April 20, 2023. Police identified the fatalities as Nijel Rhaine Moriles and Jamaica Jane Sarmiento, both 12 years old. Another classmate of theirs, Desirhey Lapuja Esperesa, was with the two but she managed to come out of the pond safely and was the one who reported the incident to authorities. The three were allegedly taking a dip in the pond after taking their periodical test in school.

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There were more drug-related deaths under President Marcos' first year in office compared to former President Rodrigo Duterte's last year as chief executive, an independent watchdog said, challenging the President's promise for a more 'holistic, rights-based' approach to the drug war. Over the weekend, the University of the Philippines-Third World Studies Center (UP TWSC) released its first report of the Marcos administration for the 'Dahas' project, which keeps a tally of media-recorded killings related to the war on drugs in time for Mr.

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Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men's basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–A tweak on Gilas Pilipinas' defense, according to its indefatigable star, proved to be the key in the Philippines' 70-60 triumph over Jordan that delivered an Asian Games gold medal on Friday night. 'It was our defensive adjustments,' Justin Brownlee told reporters on the heels of his 20-point, 10-rebound outing in the men's basketball final at Hangzhou Olympic Centre Gymnasium in China.

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10:21 UTC+8, 2023-04-05        There were injuries during the clashes that broke out in the mosque and some other neighborhoods in the old city, according to media reports.   10:21 UTC+8, 2023-04-05        Israeli police raided Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City and clashed with dozens of Palestinian worshippers on Tuesday night after the latter barricaded themselves in the mosque ahead of the eve of Passover, Israel Radio reported. There were injuries during the clashes that broke out in the mosque and some other neighborhoods in the old city, according to media reports.

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Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) -- Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after he was convicted of felony assault for shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Lanez, 31, who was convicted on Dec. 23, 2022 for shooting and injuring the hip-hop star, whose legal name is Megan Pete, was initially set to be sentenced in January but the sentencing had been delayed several times after Lanez obtained new attorneys and filed a motion for a new trial.

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KonPay ( KON ) traded 0% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 20:00 PM Eastern on April 8th. One KonPay coin can now be bought for approximately $0.0853 or 0.00000305 BTC on exchanges. During the last week, KonPay has traded down 0.2% against the U.S. dollar. KonPay has a total market capitalization of $122.87 million and approximately $26.00 million worth of KonPay was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 5.

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(Asiad) golf-opening round(Asiad) S. Korean amateur Jang Yu-bin takes 1st round lead in men's golfBy Yoo Jee-ho HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean amateur Jang Yu-bin jumped out to a first-round lead in the men's golf tournament of the Asian Games in China on Thursday as amateurs carried the day for the country. Jang, one of the team's two amateurs along with Cho Woo-young, poured in 12 birdies and made just one bogey for a blistering round of 11-under 61 at West Lake International Golf Course in Hangzhou.

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The head of United Nation's nuclear power watchdog warned Saturday, May 6, that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear station had become 'increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous' and called for measures to ensure its safe operation. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, issued the warning in view of what he said were evacuations under way in the nearby town of Enerhodar, ordered by the local Russian-installed governor. 'The general situation in the area near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is becoming increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous,' Grossi said on the agency's website.

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Chain ( XCN ) traded down 4.5% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on May 29th. Chain has a total market cap of $43.25 million and approximately $4.64 million worth of Chain was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last week, Chain has traded 3.4% lower against the dollar. One Chain token can currently be purchased for about $0.0018 or 0.00000007 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

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A model wears a creation for the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/winter 2023-2024 fashion collection presented in Paris, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

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Lori La Bey is excited to introduce you all to Janice Shokrian. She is the Inventor, Founder, and CEO of Tausi Brands. Tausi's mission is to "Elevate Comfort, One Pillowcase at a Time.' We will learn how her love for her father led to the invention of Tausi which Holds Heads Up, So Heart Can Feel Full. Contact Janice Shokrian of Tausi Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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Thousands of migrants cross border in Eagle Pass, Texasepaselect epa10876858 Migrants cross the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass Texas, USA, 22 September 2023. The Mayor of Eagle Pass Rolando Salinas Jr. estimated that 2,000 migrants crossed the border on 21 September, after about 3,000 migrants crossed into Eagle Pass on 20 September, according to the U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales. Mayor Salinas Jr. on 19 September declared a 'local state of disaster' in an emergency declaration issued after over 1,000 migrants crossed the border.

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Deutsche Post ( OTCMKTS:DPSGY – Get Free Report ) and bpost NV/SA ( OTCMKTS:BPOSY – Get Free Report ) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation. Dividends Deutsche Post pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. bpost NV/SA pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.

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This Emergency Ready Week, from 18-24 September, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging residents to take charge of their emergency preparedness by embracing the Australian Red Cross' Get Prepared app, an innovative tool enabling individuals to navigate times of crisis efficiently and allowing them to recover swiftly and effectively. The free, easy-to-use app is designed to help residents make important decisions ahead of time, by creating a personal emergency plan. Individuals can establish a network of key support contacts, add vital information into one place, set up simple survival checklists and emergency actions, as well as share their emergency plan with others.

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Cottage Street Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:MOH – Free Report) in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 2,850 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $762,000. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in MOH. Vanguard Group […] The post Cottage Street Advisors LLC Invests $762,000 in Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:MOH) first appeared on Daily Political .

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PRICEY GADGET Questions over the quality and pricing of the laptops issued by the Department of Education during the pandemic lockdown led to a five-month Senate investigation. Photo taken in August 2022 in a Quezon City classroom. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE A group of public school teachers on Thursday called out the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) for its failure to blacklist the suppliers of the overpriced and outdated laptops it bought for the Department of Education (DepEd) in 2021.

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First Financial Corp IN boosted its holdings in Vanguard Utilities ETF ( NYSEARCA:VPU – Get Rating ) by 5.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,906 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 330 shares during the period. First Financial Corp IN's holdings in Vanguard Utilities ETF were worth $871,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.

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