Soccer-Haaland nets four as Man City rout Wolves 5-1
MANCHESTER, England, May 4 (Reuters) – Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struck four times as they remained on course to win a fourth successive Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Hours after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand.
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May 05, 2024 03:32 UTC
King Mohammed VI calls for immediate halt of Israeli war in Gaza, delivery of humanitarian aid – The North Africa Post
King Mohammed VI reiterated his call for Israel to put an immediate halt to its offensive on Gaza and called for allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid in the strip. The King recalled that Morocco had sent humanitarian aid to Palestinian brothers in Gaza and Jerusalem and lauded similar efforts by friendly and brotherly states. The King stressed the need for putting an end to Israeli provocative acts that hamper progress towards the two-state solution and recalled that the Gaza strip is part and parcel of Palestinian territories. “I reiterate my categorical rejection of all forms of forced displacement or collective punishments and acts of reprisal targeting our Palestinian brothers,” he said. The King also called on influential states to uphold their historic responsibility in putting an end to the war and working for a relaunch of the peace process that would lead to a two-state solution.
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May 04, 2024 22:31 UTC
Atlantic Ocean’s record warmth finally breaks as Saharan dust settles in over basin
Just in time for the Atlantic hurricane season, water temperatures in large parts of the basin are cooling, but forecasters warn that it won't take much to reverse the trend. According to satellite estimates, the Atlantic basin entered record territory on March 5, 2023, and ended the streak around the last days of April – a preliminary record of 421 days. Water temperatures in the tropics usually peak in early September and coincide with the heart of hurricane season activity. Forecasters took into consideration computer model outputs that show a continued warm basin, coupled with less wind shear and other favorable ingredients. In 2023, the agency estimated that less than 22% of approximately 1,500 staghorn corals around the state of Florida survived due to record warm water.
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May 04, 2024 22:11 UTC
Exmoor Zoo welcomes pair of world's smallest foxes
A pair of the world's smallest foxes have recently arrived at a zoo in Devon. The fennec foxes have their own purpose-built enclosure at Exmoor Zoo - a new arrival two years in the planning. As nocturnal animals, fennec foxes live in underground burrows in the desert, which allows them to keep cool. Danny Reynolds, co-partner of Exmoor Zoo, said: "We're all pretty excited about the fennec foxes' arrival and are falling madly in love." But people are asked to get in touch with the zoo to share their own ideas for names.
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May 04, 2024 20:40 UTC
At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps
Congolese government, US blame Rwandan army and M23 rebel group for targeting camps where thousands are seeking refuge. At least 12 people, including children, have been killed in twin bomb blasts that hit two camps for displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to government officials, the United Nations and an aid group. The Congolese military and the United States accused the military in neighbouring Rwanda and the M23 rebel group of being behind the attacks. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is a “professional army” that would never attack displaced people. The group denied any role in the attacks and instead blamed DRC forces, in a statement posted on X.
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May 04, 2024 20:17 UTC
Air France KLM adds flights to North Africa amid Middle East tensions
Air France KLM said on Tuesday that weak demand for leisure travel to Egypt and Jordan since the October 2023 crisis in Israel and Gaza had forced the group to redeploy a big portion of that capacity to North Africa. Global air demand suffersGlobal travel demand has weakened since the conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas in October. Despite a challenging start to the year with persistent geopolitical tensions, #AirFranceKLM recorded further revenue growth this quarter, capitalizing on a structurally robust travel demand. “We are cautiously optimistic that Tel Aviv and Beirut will come back to the levels that they were at prior to October. Read: By the numbers: Global air passenger demand soars in March
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May 04, 2024 16:32 UTC
Moroccan stock exchange expects up to 5 IPOs annually – The North Africa Post
Morocco’s stock exchange is on a charm offensive in London to promote initial public offerings and expose merits of listing for companies that seek to boost liquidity. Speaking to Reuters, head of Morocco’s stock exchange Tarik Senhaji said he expects the bourse to attract 3 to 5 IPOs annually. The bourse also looks with optimism to the upcoming launch of new financial instruments such as ETFs and derivatives that would channel more funds into the stock market, he said. The stock market has a market capitalization of about 62 billion dollars with a daily average trading volume of 21 billion dollars, one of the highest on the African continent. Morocco’s new development model aims at increasing the stock exchange market capitalization from 50 to 70% of GDP by 2035.
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May 04, 2024 16:08 UTC
A catchy propaganda song praising North Korea's authoritarian leader is enchanting TikTok and being compared to ABBA, reports say
With its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, "Friendly Father" is reminiscent of an ABBA track — but with a Soviet-sounding twist. While experts say the song is a calculated attempt to feed state propaganda to the masses, TikTokers are just enjoying the tune. North Korean Central Television has released a music video for the song "Friendly Father" praising Kim Jong UnThe song has already become a new hit in North Korea and a meme in the West. "All artistic output in North Korea must serve the class education of citizens and more specifically educate them as to why they should feel a sense of gratitude, a sense of loyalty to the party," she added. It seems that the state's latest song has a particular aim of boosting the profile of Kim Jong Un, presenting him as more of a "father figure" like his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and his father, Kim Jong Il.
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May 04, 2024 16:03 UTC
Start Small, Win Big: Crypto Investing from $100 to $50,000
Starting with just a small investment can lead to significant returns in the energetic realm of cryptocurrency. The BlastUP token is considered by crypto experts as a hidden crypto gem that can skyrocket 1000% by the end of this year. The BlastUP token, a cornerstone of the platform, unlocks access to tiered IDO launches, staking rewards, and exclusive loyalty benefits. The market sentiment leans slightly positive, keeping a watchful eye on resistance and support levels that outline potential shifts in momentum. BlastUP stands out, as its innovative concept and integration within the Blast ecosystem position it for considerable potential growth.
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May 04, 2024 14:15 UTC
UN food programme warns of famine in Darfur if warring parties don't allow aid in
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that time is running out to prevent famine in Sudan’s Darfur region. It says intensifying clashes in North Darfur’s capital, El Fasher, is hindering efforts to deliver vital food assistance to the region. Civilians in the town and the wider Darfur region are already facing devastating levels of hunger, yet deliveries of food assistance have been intermittent due to bureaucratic hurdles and the ongoing fighting. “Our calls for humanitarian access to conflict hotspots in Sudan have never been more critical. The UN food agency says close to two million people in Darfur are experiencing emergency levels of hunger.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 04, 2024 14:08 UTC
As climate change pushes deer north, other animals may lose out
As winters warm, white-tailed deer push ever northward in North America. A recent study in Global Change Biology suggests that climate change is driving these habitat shifts — changes that may further threaten woodland caribou in northern Canada. The study used 300 remote cameras across the northern Alberta-Saskatchewan border, collecting nearly 80,000 images of white-tailed deer from 2017 to 2021 and using the images to estimate white-tailed deer density in the region over time.
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May 04, 2024 13:33 UTC
Morocco’s trade deficit shrinks by 14.6% in first quarter 2024 – The North Africa Post
Morocco’s trade deficit dropped to 61.9 billlion dirhams, down 14.6%, thanks to higher exports and lower imports, the foreign exchange office said. Morocco’s automotive sector topped exports with 38.8 billion dirhams, up 13%, offsetting a 2.3% drop in phosphates exports at 17.6 billion dirhams. Morocco’s energy imports dropped in value by 13.6% to 28 billion dirhams, although they upticked slightly in volume. Despite an increase in arrivals, tourism revenue fell 5.1% to 23.7 billion dirhams, while remittances from Moroccans abroad remained almost stable at 27.4 billion dirhams.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 04, 2024 11:56 UTC
The cleanest airport in North America will surprise you
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May 04, 2024 08:44 UTC
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