Boeing recovers with many deliveries in November and could reach target for 2023
Boeing managed to recover from two slow months in deliveries by sending its customers 56 aircraft in November. Between January and November, Boeing delivered 343 737 MAX in addition to eight P-8A Poseidon, a maritime patrol version of the 737NG. The US planemaker had targeted delivering 400 single-aisle jets by 2023, the total still within its reach. The target for 2023 is 70 787 planes, meaning there are only eight aircraft left to reach it. 114 firm ordersIn total, Boeing has already delivered 461 commercial aircraft in 2023, compared to 480 in the 12 months of 2022.
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December 13, 2023 13:36 UTC
IOM Resumes Voluntary Return Flights for Stranded Ethiopian Migrants in Yemen
IOM Resumes Voluntary Return Flights for Stranded Ethiopian Migrants in YemenHayat and her twins are finally heading back to Ethiopia following a long wait in Yemen. Photo: IOM/Majed MohammedSana’a/Addis Ababa – On Monday (11/12), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) resumed its voluntary humanitarian return (VHR) flights from Yemen to Ethiopia, the first movement since September. The charter flight carrying 118 migrants, including men, women and children, brings a glimmer of hope to thousands of stranded Ethiopian migrants facing dire circumstances. “Since then, I have been waiting to finally reunite with my family.”VHR flights are considered a lifeline for stranded migrants in Yemen. Without VHR, thousands of stranded migrants are left without a safe route home, exposed to increased risks of violence, coercion and abuse.
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December 13, 2023 13:04 UTC
Former Ethiopian minister arrested for links with Oromo rebels
Ethiopian police announced the arrest on Tuesday of a former minister accused of "collaborating" with Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels. Taye Dendea, former Minister Delegate for Peace, had posted on his Facebook account on Monday a letter from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, informing him of his ouster from the government. An OLA member "who used three different identities was also found hiding in (the minister's) residence and was arrested", the police added. More than 50 civilians were killed in attacks in the Oromia region in November, according to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The Oromo region is plagued by multi-faceted violence, making the situation extremely confusing: internal political struggles, territorial disputes, and animosities between communities, combined with the recent development of armed banditry.
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December 13, 2023 12:19 UTC
Ethiopia arrests former peace minister over alleged links to an outlawed rebel group
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s peace minister has been fired and arrested for having alleged links to an outlawed rebel group after he made a series of social media posts criticizing the government. The statement was published alongside several photos showing firearms, identity documents, mobile phones and OLA flags that police said were seized from Taye’s home. Taye, an ethnic Oromo, is a senior member of the ruling party, but has grown increasingly critical of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Last week Taye blamed the government for the failure of recent peace talks with the OLA and condemned a decision to ban an opposition rally in Addis Ababa, the capital. More than 50 civilians have been killed in the region since the breakup of last month’s peace talks, according to a state-appointed human rights commission.
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December 13, 2023 09:59 UTC
News: US, EU reiterate support for Algiers agreement, call for peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea
In a separate statement issued in connection with the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the agreement, both US and EU reiterated their support for the Agreement and encouraged “Ethiopia and Eritrea to work together, in the spirit of the peace they forged, toward a more stable and prosperous region”. “In 2018, in a historic peace agreement, both countries recommitted to respect the borders as established. In June 2018, however, Ethiopia fully accepted the Algiers Agreement, which paved the way for the restoration of relations between the two countries and enabling them to fight alongside each other during the two years long Tigray war. The relations started to sour following the signing of the Pretoria peace agreement that ended the Tigray war. Despite provisions of the agreement the Eritrean forces remain inside Ethiopia’s territory.
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December 13, 2023 06:31 UTC
Ethiopia's Tigray region ravaged by deadly famine – DW – 12
Ethiopia's Tigray region faces a devastating famine, with thousands in desperate need of aid. It's been just over a year since the devastating Tigray War came to an official end. But now, Ethiopia's Tigray region finds itself in the grip of another humanitarian crisis: famine. According to the Interim Regional Administration (IRA) of Tigray, approximately 2 million people are at risk of starvation across Tigray, with another 5.2 million in need of food aid. Ethiopia: Hunger remains in Tigray region after years of war To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoEdited by: Ineke Mules
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December 13, 2023 06:23 UTC
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas upheld the state’s TikTok ban on official devices and networks, rejecting a challenge brought by an organization that claimed the restrictions violated the First Amendment. In light of those concerns, dozens of states, Congress and many universities across the country have taken steps to restrict the use of TikTok on official devices. Jameel Jaffer, the Knight Institute’s executive director who argued for the preliminary injunction before Judge Pitman last month, said in a statement that the decision was disappointing. In the decision, Pitman noted the state’s TikTok ban on official devices is narrow compared to efforts in Montana to ban the app state-wide. A federal judge blocked Montana’s blanket ban in late November, just a month before it was set to take effect.
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December 13, 2023 05:50 UTC
George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos ‘ lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman’s trial. “I’m not saying today, I’m not saying tomorrow. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing Monday that they were negotiating with Santos to potentially resolve his criminal case without a trial. Since leaving Congress, Santos launched an account on the website Cameo, where the public can pay him for a personalized video message. In the televised interview, Santos said he made more money in a week on the platform than his annual salary as a congressman.
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December 13, 2023 05:48 UTC
Palestinian economy severely impacted by Israel-Hamas war: World Bank
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is having a severe impact on the Palestinian economy, the World Bank said Tuesday, adding that a sharp economic contraction is likely this year and next. Beyond the immediate human cost, the Israel-Hamas conflict has also "severely impacted the Palestinian economy," the World Bank said. Gaza's contribution to the overall Palestinian economy, which includes the West Bank, had already shrunk from around 36 percent in 2005 to just 17 percent last year, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. By contrast, consumer inflation in the West Bank rose by just 0.1 percent over the same period. In response to the conflict, the World Bank unveiled financial support on Tuesday to provide "emergency relief for the affected people of Gaza."
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December 13, 2023 05:47 UTC
Ethiopia: Taye Dendea Detained for Alleged Coup Plot
Ethiopian police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a former state minister, accusing him of “collaborating” with rebel fighters. Ethiopia’s state minister of peace has been fired and arrested on accusations he conspired with rebel groups to overthrow the government, state media reported on Tuesday. A statement sent by the security apparatus to state media said surveillance revealed Taye was in touch with rebel groups, including the OLA, with the aim of toppling the current administration. After he was sacked, Taye lashed out at Abiy calling the prime minister “a barbarian” who plays with “human blood“. 🕊️ Turns out advocating for peace can be a risky business under the administration of a Nobel Peace Price Winner.
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December 13, 2023 05:38 UTC
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As it happened: 'Historic' climate deal agreed at Cop28 in Dubai
ReutersU.N.'s COP28 climate summit in Dubai World leaders on day two of Cop28 in Dubai. ReutersPresident Sheikh Mohamed and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hold a meeting at the Cop28 summit in Dubai. Photo: UAE Presidential CourtDelegates on the 11th day of the Cop28 summit at Expo City Dubai. Pawan Singh / The NationalCOP 28 UAE Delegates on the 11th day of the Cop28 summit at Expo City Dubai. The Cop will explore ways to provide relief to those affected by climate change and aim to build consensus on priority actions for the health system’s response to climate change, paired with financing.
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December 13, 2023 03:51 UTC
Ethiopia keen on attracting Pakistani investors: envoy
ISLAMABAD: The Ethiopian embassy on Tuesday sought collaboration with the Pakistani government in the financial sector to attract Pakistani investors towards its flourishing economy. Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula expressed the desire for the collaboration in a meeting with caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues of opportunities including different initiatives to deepen the already flourishing bilateral ties between the two countries. In response, Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar congratulated the ambassador on opening the embassy in Pakistan and starting Ethiopian Airlines’ operations in Pakistan. She lauded the impressive reforms carried out by Ethiopia in the recent past and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations.
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December 13, 2023 02:32 UTC
Ethiopian security forces arrest former peace minister over participation in terrorist activities
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December 13, 2023 00:19 UTC
Thai capital issues warning over air pollution
According to the Thai authorities, levels of PM2.5 above 50 mcg/m3 is considered unsafe, whereas the World Health Organisation says exposure to concentrations above 25 mcg/m3 for over 24 hours poses the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and even cancer.
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December 12, 2023 22:54 UTC
Ethiopia seeks Pakistani investment for financial sector
Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) on Tuesday sought collaboration with Pakistan in the financial sector in order to attract investment from Pakistani businessmen for its flourishing economy. Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula (L) while meeting with the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar on December 12, 2023. — Facebook/Ethiopia Embassy IslamabadJemal Beker briefed the minister about the home-grown economic reforms carried out by Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed in five major sectors including agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, technology and tourism. He also highlighted the initiatives taken by the Embassy of the FDR Ethiopia in Islamabad during its first year for strengthening the bilateral relations through strong regional and multilateral cooperation. “Opening of Ethiopian Embassy in Pakistan is a game-changer for Ethiopia-Pakistan bilateral relations,” the ambassador said, adding the arrival of Ethiopian Airlines flight in Karachi was another breakthrough in this regard.
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December 12, 2023 22:24 UTC