SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite by early next week, drawing quick, strong rebukes from neighbors South Korea and Japan. North Korea’s planned launch likely would be an attempt to put its second military spy satellite into orbit. South Korea’s military said Friday it detected signs of suspected preparations to launch a spy satellite at North Korea’s main Tongchangri launch facility in the northwest. “If North Korea presses ahead with its launch despite the international warning, I think the international community must sternly deal with it.”Kishida said he strongly urges North Korea to cancel the launch. China is a North Korean ally, and Li didn’t mention the North Korean satellite.

The 100-year-old World War II veteran received a loud standing ovation from the crowd while being honored as part of the Panthers’ Heroes Among Us program, which has been showcasing military heroes from the area since 2013. That Terens’ moment in the spotlight came on the day before Memorial Day in the United States added to the significance for him. “I’m going to invite them all to my wedding. “We’re going to Paris and I’m going to lecture at a high school in Paris,” Terens said. “The second day, I’m going to be one of the honorary veterans at the Arc de Triomphe.

So love and good energy are thee first two ingredients in ANY and EVERY dish served at Taste of West Africa. Born in Ghana in West Africa, she first started making trips to the U.S. in 1997; she had friends in Chicago. More:For the Love of Fayetteville: Laminated books, scraps of paper launch two talented poetsThe museum job was very much in line with her nature. She says the community has never never let her down, and people waited patiently for Taste of West African to reopen. Love of family, love of friends, love of food, love of culture, love of community, love of educating, love of art and love of Africa.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s four main political parties began the final weekend of campaigning Saturday before a possibly pivotal election that could bring the country’s most important change in three decades. “We have a plan to get more South Africans to work,” Ramaphosa said. Party leader John Steenhuisen made a speech while supporters in the DA’s blue colors held up blue umbrellas. Disaffected South Africans have gone to an array of different opposition parties, some of them new. South Africans vote for parties and not directly for their president in national elections.

South Africans go to the polls on May 29 in the most fiercely contested election since the end of apartheid 30 years ago. “The ANC came to see me because they couldn’t win Napier,” he explains. Napier is not Cape TownNapier, like all South African urban areas, still bears the scars of apartheid. The DA may win in towns like Napier, but across the nation, it looks unlikely to increase its vote share much beyond 23%. The people of quiet towns like Napier enter this year’s election with more than a little apprehension about their political futures.

SEOUL, South Korea — The Japanese and South Korean leaders raised sensitive topics like Taiwan, North Korea and the South China Sea as well as ways to boost cooperation when they individually met China’s premier Sunday on the eve of a fuller trilateral meeting. It was unclear how serious discussions the three leaders had on those thorny issues, which are not among the official agenda items for Monday’s three-way gathering in Seoul, the first of its kind in more than four years.

Cairo, Egypt – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is thrilled to announce its participation at GITEX Africa 2024, set to take place from May 29 to 31 in Marrakech, Morocco. Visa's presence at GITEX Africa as a financial innovation partner, underscores its steadfast commitment to driving financial inclusion, fostering innovation, and championing a cashless economy across the continent. Collaborating closely with African fintech startups, Visa aims to leverage its expertise in digital payments to expand access to financial services for underserved communities. At GITEX Africa, Visa will unveil its cutting-edge solutions designed to tackle Africa's unique challenges, showcasing its dedication to propelling innovation within the fintech ecosystem. This move aligns with Visa’s mission to drive financial inclusion and innovation in Africa.

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Jet2.com Launches Largest Winter Sun Flight Program From London StanstedFavoriteJet2.com has unveiled its most extensive winter sun schedule to date, set to operate out of London Stansted for the winter season of 2025/2026. The airline plans to connect travelers to 14 sought-after destinations across Europe and North Africa, ensuring a variety of options for winter escapes. This expansion represents Jet2.com’s commitment to providing extensive travel options during the colder months, making it easier for passengers to enjoy a sunny getaway from the convenient location of London Stansted. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said:“Our Winter 25/26 Sun programme represents our biggest programme to date, and we are very pleased to be putting 14 sunshine destinations on sale from London Stansted Airport. We are confident that our Winter 25/26 season will be a fantastic success, and we cannot wait to unveil more details of the exciting programme from London Stansted Airport very soon.”Ciaran Brannigan, London Stansted’s Commercial Director, said:“We are delighted that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added additional winter capacity for 25/26.

BHUBANESWAR: Even as a few non-resident Odias have enrolled themselves to vote in Odisha, an expat undertook a 20-hour journey from Dubai to Sambalpur, to cast his vote in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Priyadarshee Panigrahi, voted in the third phase polls at Bhutapada in Sambalpur on Saturday. Residing in Dubai since 2008, Panigrahi said it was his duty to vote, like every other citizen of the country. After taking a flight from Dubai to Kolkata, he reached Sambalpur by road on the day to vote. My late father had represented Sambalpur in the Odisha Assembly twice.

Johnstown, PA (15901)TodayPartly to mostly cloudy. A stray afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightShowers and thundershowers this evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

A controversial bill being pushed by lefty legislators in Albany is trying to make the Empire State less “white,” critics say. 5 A bill sponsored by Queens Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas (pictured) and Queens Sen. Michael Gianaris would separate categories for Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers when collecting demographics data. Hans PenninkBoth pols argue “MENA” individuals don’t benefit from so-called “white privilege” – and instead face discrimination daily by falsely being associated with the 9/11 terror attacks. González-Rojas said the state can’t wait for the next Census in 2030 for MENA individuals to be fairly counted. A Hochul rep declined to comment on the MENA legislation beyond saying the governor would “review it” if it passes both houses of the state Legislature.

“Cartier being so much driven for women of activity, and also having more than two thirds of our colleagues being women, it’s kind of natural,” said Cyrille Vigneron, president and CEO of Cartier SA, on why they choose to invest in women. “Carmina from InvestEd is very innovative, very passionate around student loans,” observes Wingee Sin, director of the Cartier Women’s Initiative. The supermodel is also an entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded Kode with Klossy, a nonprofit that gives coding summer camps to young women, helping them pursue their passions in a tech-driven world. “We wanted Saib’s brand and packaging to be female-focused so women can use it without shame or hesitation,” Park says. GeekPack has taught over 8,500 women these skills, and Taylor’s vision is to reach a million women by 2030.

Police investigated after woman dies in custodyThe woman had been held since Thursday and died in Caernarfon the following dayA police force is under investigation after a woman died in custody. North Wales Police referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), as is mandatory. It said the woman was in her 40s and died in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, just before 17:30 BST on Friday. She had been held since Thursday afternoon but became unwell, the force said. Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison added: "Our thoughts remain with her family."

Before Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s GOP candidate for governor, even stepped on stage at the state party’s convention Saturday, several state candidates took time in their own speeches to energize the crowd by vouching for Robinson’s gubernatorial bid. AP’s Role: The Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848. The Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848. “North Carolina is literally on the cusp of exploding economically,” Robinson said. Doug Burgum also was a keynote speaker at Saturday’s dinner, where he started off his speech calling Robinson the state’s next governor.