North Korea confirms missile launch, Kim Jong Un vows bolstered nuclear force
North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a "new autonomous navigation system", state media said Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to boost the country's nuclear force. In this photo provided by the North Korean government, the country's leader Kim Jong Un, second left, visits a defence industrial complex at an undisclosed place in North Korea on May 17, 2024. "The accuracy and reliability of the autonomous navigation system were verified through the test fire," Pyongyang's KCNA said Saturday, adding leader Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over the launch. North Korea's latest weapons tests were likely intended to attract the attention of Putin while he was in China, said Ahn Chan-il, a defector-turned-researcher who runs the World Institute for North Korea Studies. Inter-Korean relations are at one of their lowest points in years, with Pyongyang declaring Seoul its "principal enemy".
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May 18, 2024 12:10 UTC
Last student who helped integrate the University of North Carolina’s undergraduate body has died
LeRoy Frasier died in late 2017, with Brandon following weeks later. They were tired,” Ralph Frasier Jr. said this week in an interview. The brothers later graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham, an historically Black college. LeRoy Frasier worked as an English teacher for many years in New York. “It’s almost a smack in the face and a step backwards in time,” Ralph Frasier Jr. said.
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May 18, 2024 11:54 UTC
On road to commemoration: House approves lawmaker’s plan to honor Karna
Markkanen, who sponsored House Bill 5462, said, when he introduced the bill in February, that Karna had served his country bravely in its time of greatest need. Brad Uren, Karna’s great-nephew, testified with Markkanen during the committee meeting where they outlined how an Italian historian with a metal detector recently unearthed Private Karna’s canteen. Private Karna had scratched his name into it. Instead of living the American Dream of buying a house, getting married, and having children, Private Karna deployed overseas with the US Army. Because men like Private Karna were willing to sacrifice everything, the mainland United States hasn’t seen war since the 1800’s.
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May 18, 2024 11:50 UTC
Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown
Tunisian authorities should respect and protect space for independent civil society to operate fully and freely. A person close to the case told Human Rights Watch that security forces questioned Mosbah about Mnemty’s funding and activities. These constitute unlawful collective expulsions, which are prohibited by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch has previously expressed concerns about another draft law on associations. “Targeting nongovernmental groups supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees is part of a broader effort to dismantle Tunisia’s civic space,” Fakih said.
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May 18, 2024 11:19 UTC
UNESCO presents Morocco’s AI Readiness Assessment Report – The North Africa Post
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented its latest artificial intelligence readiness assessment report for Morocco at a national conference on AI development in the Kingdom held in Rabat on Friday. According to the report, the Kingdom is ranked 35th in the Open Data Watch 2022 (among 195 countries) and 50th in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2022 (among 194 countries). Morocco is the first African and Arab country to implement UNESCO’s Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics, she said. She praised Morocco’s “very dynamic role” in the digital sector, notably through a very important engineering, entrepreneurship, connectivity, and talent base. She said AI offers Morocco significant opportunities to improve productivity in all sectors, but also presents several challenges.
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May 18, 2024 10:37 UTC
NASCAR All-Star Race to remain in North Wilkesboro
Open Extended ReactionsNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -- The NASCAR All-Star Race is staying in North Wilkesboro. North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Friday that the short track will host the annual $1 million exhibition race for the third straight year on May 18, 2025. The announcement comes as the track prepares to host this year's All-Star Race on Sunday night under the lights. Kyle Larson won his third All-Star Race last year in dominating fashion and is considered a favorite if he's able to make the race despite his conflicts with qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The NASCAR truck series will also return to North Wilkesboro in 2025 as part of the All-Star race weekend.
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May 18, 2024 08:35 UTC
NASCAR All-Star Race to remain in North Wilkesboro in 2025 for 3rd straight year
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR All-Star Race is staying in North Wilkesboro. North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Friday that the short track will host the annual $1 million exhibition race for the third straight year on May 18, 2025. The announcement comes as the track prepares to host this year’s All-Star Race on Sunday night under the lights. The fan turnout was great last year and I hope that continues.”Kyle Larson won his third All-Star race last year in dominating fashion and is considered a favorite if he’s able to make the race due to his conflicts with qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The NASCAR truck series will also return to North Wilkesboro in 2025 as part of the All-Star race weekend.
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May 18, 2024 07:57 UTC
Paul Mann Obituary
WILLIAMSBURG – Mr. Paul V. Mann Sr., 80, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2003. Mr. Mann joined the newly formed, 82nd Airborne Division shortly after the start of WWII and continued to serve the entire war from North Africa to Berlin. A native of Tazewell, Va., he later settled in Williamsburg after the war and retired from Cheatham Annex. He is survived by his son, Paul V. Mann Jr. and his wife, Vaneta; one brother, Morris Mann; grandchildren, Carrie Rodgers, Cody Mann and Casey Mann; and two great-grandchildren, Helena and Rebecca. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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May 18, 2024 06:34 UTC
Sudan War - Vital Lifeline Returns to North Kordofan Capital
El Obeid — Community leaders of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, earlier this week reached an agreement with commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area to reopen the road linking El Obeid with Tandalti in White Nile state. The North Kordofan capital, besieged by the RSF since the war began in April last year, is witnessing relative calm these days. "We now pay SDG3,000 and sometimes even SDG4,000 a barrel of drinking water. The levies imposed by the RSF on traffic to El Obeid and in most parts of North Kordofan, increase the suffering of the people. "The only safe zone in the south of North Kordofan, about six square kilometres, is Sheikan, which is under control of the SAF.
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May 18, 2024 06:12 UTC
Is Couscous Good For Weight Loss? 5 Health Benefits Of Eating Couscous
Boost Immune System: Rich In NutrientsCouscous such as niacin and folate: nutrients that repair damaged cells, energy metabolism, and well-being. Selenium is found in couscous and helps to regenerate vitamins E and C. These two vitamins have the power to reduce oxidative stress. Also Read - Male Infertility: What Impacts Male Fertility And Measures They Can Take To Prevent Long-Term Decline
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May 18, 2024 03:50 UTC
Northern Gaza sees fiercest fighting yet
• Residents say bulldozers demolishing homes, markets• Israeli tanks, warplanes bombard parts of RafahCAIRO: Israeli forces launched a fresh assault on northern Gaza on Friday in some of the fiercest engagements since they returned to the area a week ago, while in the south Hamas fighters attacked tanks massing around Rafah. It is all happening before the one-eyed world,” Ayman Rajab, a resident of western Jabalia, said via a chat app. At the southern end of Gaza, thick smoke rose over Rafah, bordering Egypt, where an escalating Israeli assault has sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing from what was one of the only places of refuge left. Israel said on Friday that its forces had rescued the bodies of three prisoners from Gaza, without saying where they were found. Many have crowded into Deir al-Balah, a city up the coast that is the only other one in Gaza yet to be assaulted by Israeli forces.
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May 18, 2024 03:25 UTC
Drivers prepare for All-Star Race after rain halts qualifying
Late afternoon rain at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina postponed qualifying for Sunday’s All-Star Race and set the field by points for the All-Star Open, the preliminary race before the 200-lap headline event. Instead, the Pit Crew Challenge used to qualify the All-Star participants for Saturday’s heat races will take place in the morning.
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May 18, 2024 03:20 UTC
Ten underrated music festivals worth travelling to this summer, from Morocco to Malta
Here are 10 underrated European and North African festivals worth checking out this summer. Returning after a five-year hiatus, North Africa's biggest music festival returns with a bumper line-up of regional and international stars. exitfest.orgThe North Sea Jazz Festival: July 12 to 14Where: Rotterdam, NetherlandsHeadliners: Andre 3000, Jessie Ware, Vincent Amigo and Cecile McLorin SalvantWhy go? Spread across 15 stages featuring over 1,000 musicians, the North Sea Jazz Festival is a bucket list item for serious jazz aficionados. In addition to being an epic music festival with 19 stages, this event is also home to film screenings, theatre performances and art workshops.
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May 18, 2024 00:16 UTC
Pyramid Cafe And La Cantina: Bet You Didn’t Know!
La Cantina and Pyramid staff from left, Rashid Zomnati, Moraya Gutierrez and Kasey Bradford on the job Thursday in Central Park Square. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.comBy Andy McBrideStudent ReportLos Alamos Daily PostLa Cantina and Pyramid restaurants in Central Park Square are both owned by Mohamed “Zig” Rzig, but based on two totally different cultures. La Cantina is more of an American-style restaurant and has a bar with its own specialty drinks. Rasheid Zomnati, a bartender at La Cantina, is very happy to work with the team that is there, it is very familiar coming from India. They sing happy birthday to the customers, bring out the food, and generally make the customers very happy.
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May 18, 2024 00:09 UTC