Judge grants request from families of Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 MAX crash victims to share confidential docs with DOJ – Connect FM
“The families are asking for the opportunity to discuss freely … the criminal behavior, or behavior that the families argue is criminal, with the DOJ,” Brammeier said. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, the Air Boeing 737 MAX, crashed near Addis Ababa airport just six minutes after takeoff, killing all on board in 2019. It was the second crash involving a Boeing 737 Max within five months. Three previous requests from the families to share the documents with DOJ were turned down by the court. Under Weisman’s order, lawyers for the families will be required to inform Boeing of the specific documents they intend to share with the DOJ.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 06:07 UTC
Lions hit form with runaway win
Special mention and clear best off the ground for the day award must go to Cara Wood for organizing such a great day. Another great win for the boys as they gear up for a top of the ladder clash with Cobram. Photo by Les_GarbuttMulwala 64 def Barooga 20The sun finally decided to come out for our A Grade game. Under 15sMulwala 47 def Barooga 5A great win today, all the girls put in 100% effort and adjusted to the changes and new positions. Under 13sMulwala 40 def Barooga 12The under 13’s delivered and impressive performance securing a commanding victory with the final score of 40 to 12 against a resilient opposition.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 05:59 UTC
Clarity enters the next integration phase with brand overhaul
Clarity unveiled a major brand overhaul on June 17, 2024, integrating the cultures and values of its acquisition, Agiito, to reflect a unified travel management identity. As part of Clarity’s long-term business strategy, the TMC has undergone a major brand overhaul which was unveiled on 17 June 2024. “Since October 2023, we’ve been working on bringing the best of both Clarity and Agiito together. We are a business that enables valuable human connections, so made the decision to combine our Agiito brand into Clarity with an overhaul of the look, personality and tone of the Clarity brand at the same time. Neal Poole, Director of Marketing for Clarity, said: “After a detailed process of discovery and ideation, including workshops with our people and customers, we’ve refreshed the Clarity and Brighter brands.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 05:22 UTC
Project supports Ethiopian wheat production
A $94 million project financed through a public-private partnership has been initiated to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter by supporting 500,000 smallholder farmers. The CREW Project also will support expansion of irrigation into the lowlands of Afar and Somali regions. The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group, is providing a grant of $54 million. The CREW Project has two main components. “Following the successful and nationwide deployment of heat-tolerant wheat varieties, irrigated wheat areas rapidly expanded, and wheat yields increased on average from 2 to 4 tonnes per hectare.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 05:22 UTC
Kejelcha Triumphs in Dramatic Finish at Ethiopian 10,000m Olympic Trials
Nerja, Spain – Yomif Kejelcha clinched a thrilling victory in the Ethiopian 10,000m Olympic trials on Friday night, setting a new personal record with a world-leading time of 26:31.01. The 26-year-old’s stunning performance came after an intense final sprint against Berihu Aregawi, who also achieved a career-best time of 26:31.13. Olympic champion Selemon Barega secured the third spot on Ethiopia’s Olympic team for Paris, finishing with a time of 26:34.93. Aregawi, Kejelcha, Barega, and Mehari reached the halfway mark in 13:17. Embed from Getty ImagesEntering the final lap, Barega started to lose momentum, leaving Aregawi and Kejelcha to battle for the win.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 03:50 UTC
Ethiopian Gov’t Bill to Seize Property and Wealth from Unverified or “Illegal Sources” including from black market currency exchange
Receipt of transaction from the bank is possible only if the remittance was made via “legal means” as opposed to remittance via black market. It made claims that “unverified wealth,” is directly impacting the tax system, foreign currency, circulation of money and foreign direct investment. The Bill that is presented as a legal tool to prevent economic crimes does seem to have a feature that rather sounds illegal. The government has three ways of confiscating property/wealth ; “unverified asset confiscations,” “Confiscation not based on guilt” and “Confiscation based on based on guilt”The draft bill has triggered extensive conversation among Ethiopians in social media including activists and politicians. The Amharic copy of draft bill is available HERE__Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBusiness Listing/Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 03:26 UTC
Judge grants request from families of Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 MAX crash victims to share confidential docs with DOJ
A federal magistrate judge in Chicago on Monday granted a request from families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 MAX crash to provide the U.S. Department of Justice confidential documents and testimony obtained in their civil lawsuit against Boeing. “The families are asking for the opportunity to discuss freely … the criminal behavior, or behavior that the families argue is criminal, with the DOJ,” Brammeier said. It was the second crash involving a Boeing 737 Max within five months. Three previous requests from the families to share the documents with DOJ were turned down by the court. Under Weisman’s order, lawyers for the families will be required to inform Boeing of the specific documents they intend to share with the DOJ.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 18, 2024 00:09 UTC
Challenge against online sports betting compact struck down
Challenge against online sports betting compact struck down The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a challenge to an agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to handle online sports betting in Florida, dealing a blow to the deal's opponents.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 21:37 UTC
Eyayu Fungus play banned again despite 10th year anniversary celebrations
The popular political satire play “Eyayu Fungus” has been banned yet again, this time as it tried to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of its creation at Ras Hotel on Wednesday June 12, 2024. The one-man show, performed by Girum Zenebe and written by Bereket Belayneh, was previously banned in January 2024 after its staging at the Alem Cinema. The latest cancelation came on the day of the scheduled 10th year anniversary performance. The play, known for its satirical comedy that reveals the realities on the ground, has faced repeated bans despite its popularity. The recurring bans have raised questions about the government’s stance on artistic expression and political satire in the country.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 20:24 UTC
Jiji expands premium services to Ethiopia
Jiji, a leading African classifieds platform, has announced the launch of its premium services in Ethiopia, aiming to empower businesses and spur economic growth in the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector. The introduction of Jiji Premium Services in Ethiopia comes at a pivotal time, as the East African nation’s e-commerce market is projected to reach a staggering $465.70 million in revenue by 2024, growing at an annual rate of 13.30% and hitting $869.50 million by 2029, according to market analysis. Features such as “Pro Sales,” which allows sellers to pay for real clicks and control their ad spending, are designed to deliver tangible results. “We’re excited to bring Jiji Premium Services to Ethiopia, a country with a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit,” said Anton Volianskyi, Jiji’s Co-Founder and CEO. “Our goal is to stimulate the growth of the economic market by empowering individuals and businesses to engage in commerce, reach new customers, and grow their enterprises.”
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 19:22 UTC
A Gallop in Ethiopia
Yves-Marie Stranger, author of the book ‘A Gallop in Ethiopia, Wax, Gold and the Abyssinian Pony,’ provides a window into his experiences and perspectives on Ethiopia. Yves-Marie Stranger: A Gallop in Ethiopia, Wax, Gold and the Abyssinian Pony is published with Amazon. And getting to know Ethiopia, learning Amharic, starting a horse-riding company, and organizing horse treks. I don’t know, more than ten years ago, I don’t know… They’ve cleaned the place up. He is the author of the book Ethiopia through Writers’ Eyes, A Gallop in Ethiopia and the translator of the African Train and Menelik.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 19:21 UTC
New archaeological discovery in Israel dubbed ‘greeting from Christian pilgrims’ 1,500 years ago
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — The discovery of a Byzantine-period church in the northern Negev, with wall art displaying ships, opens a window to the world of Christian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land 1,500 years ago, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. The archaeologists suggest Christian pilgrims visited the church after landing in the port, leaving their personal mark in the form of ship drawings on its walls. “It is reasonable that their first stop after alighting from the ships in Gaza port was this very church revealed in our excavations south of Rahat. Ships or crosses left by visiting Christian pilgrims as witness to their visit are found also in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher church,” she noted. During Byzantine times Gaza served as a main station for pilgrimages between the sacred sites in the Holy Land and the Sinai Peninsula.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 18:49 UTC
A Miami bagel shop was vandalized over the weekend
"Free Palestine" was spray painted on the store front. A Miami bagel shop was vandalized over the weekend "Free Palestine" was spray painted on the store front. Be the first to knowGet browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not NowTurn On
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June 17, 2024 15:58 UTC
Buckeye Firearms Association applauds SCOTUS ruling on bump stocks
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June 17, 2024 14:51 UTC
Ethiopia will strengthen relations with China in all areas
Farah highlighted China’s status as a solid economic partner in the development of Ethiopia during his talk with the director of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Liu Jianchao, on the sidelines of the “World Majority for Multipolar Order” forum meeting in Russia, Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported. The Ethiopian authority said that many Chinese companies are actively involved in various Ethiopian sectors and welcomed the CPC’s support in Ethiopia’s quest to become a member of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arabs Emirates, Iran and recently Ethiopia). He also expressed interest in strengthening ties between parties, exchange of experiences, training programs, and capacity development initiatives. Regarding bilateral relations in terms of trade and investment, the Chinese official cited the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line built in collaboration with the Belt and Road Initiative, as an illustrative example of joint efforts. He also invited the Ethiopian delegation to participate in the China-Africa Forum, scheduled for October 2024.jrr/llp/jf/nmr
Source:Ethiopian News
June 17, 2024 14:05 UTC