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France is burning, yet Macron tries to set the Caucasus on fire for Russia’s sake?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

France is rocked by a wave of protests and its President Emmanuel Macron blames “video games” for the violent outbreaks. Without even trying to deal with the riots, he is playing his own game, deliberately striving to set on fire not just his own capital but the region which is a source of energy resources for the entire European Union. The South Caucasus is a very tight arena, where the interests of several superpowers collide. A separatist enclave on occupied Azerbaijani territory of Karabakh, controlled by the Russian military and populated by Armenians, is in the centre of the regional confrontation, which is fizzling out. The EU and the US are very interested in that because Azerbaijan is a strategic alternative source of energy resources. Both the US and the EU are brokering a peace deal, because, as the Israeli Begin-Sadat Center underlines, the enclave is a “kill switch” for the gas and oil supplies to the West.However, Emmanuel Macron is obviously against a peaceful resolut...

Baltimore, Md. police respond to ‘mass shooting’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

Baltimore, Maryland, police say they are responding to a mass shooting. (Courtesy, Baltimore Police) Baltimore, Maryland, police say they are responding to a mass shooting. (Courtesy, Baltimore Police) Baltimore, Maryland, police are responding to what it’s calling a “mass shooting incident.” The number of victims and degree of injuries have not been shared.The shooting happened after midnight Sunday in the 800 block of Gretna Court near the Brooklyn Homes area, according to a police statement. WTOP contacted a department spokesperson who confirmed the original reports of a shooting in that area.Police preliminarily believe the shooting occurred during a party in that area. Drivers in the area sh...

Baltimore police confirm officers are on the scene of a mass shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Emergency personnel and the acting police commissioner were at the scene of a mass shooting in Baltimore early Sunday morning, police said.The Baltimore Police Department confirmed there has been a mass shooting in the 800 block of Gretna Avenue. The number of victims was not immediately provided.Acting Commissioner Richard Worley was at the scene of the shooting, police said.There were multiple fatalities and dozens of people injured in the Brooklyn Homes area of South Baltimore and a large police and emergency medical response in the area, WBFF-TV reported.A press conference with additional details was planned for later in the morning at the intersection of 6th Street and Audrey Avenue, police said.Source

France endures another night of rioting, but violence appears to subside

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

Police arrested more than 700 young rioters overnight as France endured a fifth day of turmoil that saw a suburban mayor’s home targeted with a burning car.The violent demonstrations appeared to be subsiding after the police killing of a 17-year-old of Algerian and Moroccan descent on Tuesday sparked riots in the Paris suburb of Nanterre that then spread across France.French police arrested 719 people nationwide by early Sunday, fewer than the 1,300 rioters detained on Friday night, with Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin signalling a “calmer” atmosphere than at the start of the weekend. The mayor of L’Hay-les-Roses — a suburb of Paris — tweeted that his family were the victims of an “assassination attempt” as a car was rammed into his home overnight. He called it a “milestone” of “horror and ignominy.” Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun was not at home at the time of the attack — he had been in his office, as on the previous nights, th...

MLB Notes: Brayan Bello emerging as one of baseball’s best young pitchers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

When someone like Brayan Bello comes along, it’s natural to get ahead of yourself.The most promising young pitcher to come out of the Red Sox system in more than a decade, Bello has drawn comparisons to Pedro Martinez and been pegged by some as a future Cy Young contender. The 24-year-old is undeniably talented, but even the most promising young arms don’t always pan out, so coming into the year it was fair to worry if the bar was being set too high too soon.Now, it’s looking like the expectations may not have been high enough.Bello is becoming an ace right before our eyes, and with each passing start he’s further established himself as a guy who doesn’t just have greatness in his future, but who is a legit stud right now.With his latest dominating performance, in which he carried a no-hitter into the eighth before ultimately being saddled with a tough-luck loss, Bello now has a 3.08 ERA over 73 innings through his first 13 starts. His 2.6 wins above re...

France has a 5th night of rioting over teen’s killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Young rioters clashed with police into early Sunday and targeted a mayor’s home with a burning car as France saw a fifth night of unrest sparked by the police killing of a teenager, but overall violence appeared to lessen compared with previous nights.Police made 719 arrests nationwide by early Sunday after a mass security deployment aimed at quelling France’s worst social upheaval in years. The crisis posed a new challenge to President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership and exposed deep-seated discontent in low-income neighborhoods over discrimination and lack of opportunity.The 17-year-old whose death Tuesday spawned the anger was laid to rest Saturday in a Muslim ceremony in Nanterre, a Paris suburb where emotions over his loss remain raw. He has been identified publicly only by his first name, Nahel.As night fell Saturday over the French capital, a small crowd gathered on the Champs-Elysees to protest his death and police violence but met hundreds of officers with batons ...

Daily horoscope for July 2, 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT today (6:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.Happy Birthday for Sunday, July 2, 2023:You are imaginative and intuitive, and you have excellent organizational skills. You have the confidence and ability to make things happen. Nevertheless, privately, you are a sensitive person. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★Parents should be vigilant about their kids today. Meanwhile, social plans might be canceled or delayed, or you might receive a surprise invitation. Be cautious about sports accidents. Tonight: Show respect. This Week: Issues with authorities are resolved.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Surprise changes to your home routine are likely today. Unexpected guests or family members might drop by. Be smart and stock the fridge so you have food and dri...

Dear Abby: I’m mortified that my husband hung a Green Book by our phone

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I am a Hispanic-American woman who has been married to my husband for three years.He was born and raised in North Carolina. He’s a wonderful person. We both share a passion for antiques, and we love researching and learning about the past.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I just found out what happens at home when I’m on the night shift Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t even play with cats correctly Advice | Dear Abby: I prevailed in the dispute but it split our friend group Advice | Dear Abby: I’m sure his wife saw his inappropriate behavior with me Advice | Dear Abby: We can’t go out with her anymore, and we can’t tell her why My husband is white, and he grew up in times of segregation. He feels comfortable sharing and showing stuff from that time.A year ago, we watched the movie “Green Book” about the travel guide published from 1936 to 1966 for A...

Detienen a 719 manifestantes en quinta noche de protestas en Francia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

(CNN) — El alcalde de un suburbio de París declaró que su casa fue atacada en la madrugada de este domingo, calificándolo de “atentado” contra su familia en medio de los continuos disturbios en el país.“A la 1:30 de la madrugada [hora local], mientras estaba en el ayuntamiento como las tres últimas noches, unos individuos embistieron con su automóvil contra mi residencia antes de prenderle fuego para quemar mi casa, en cuyo interior dormían mi mujer y mis dos hijos pequeños”, declaró en un comunicado el alcalde de L’Haÿ-les-Roses, municipio de la periferia sur de París, Vincent Jeanbrun.“Mientras intentaba proteger a los niños y escapar de los atacantes, mi mujer y uno de mis hijos resultaron heridos”.Jeanbrun dijo que no tenía “palabras suficientemente fuertes para describir su emoción ante el horror de esta noche” y agradeció a la policía y a los servicios de rescate su ayuda.Francia se ha visto sacudida por una oleada de...

Braves play the Marlins on home winning streak

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:57:11 GMT

Miami Marlins (48-36, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (55-27, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-6, 4.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (9-2, 3.83 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 146 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -202, Marlins +169; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves, on a nine-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins.Atlanta has a 29-15 record in home games and a 55-27 record overall. The Braves are first in MLB play with 155 total home runs, averaging 1.9 per game.Miami is 23-20 on the road and 48-36 overall. Marlins pitchers have a collective 4.07 ERA, which ranks fifth in the NL.The teams meet Sunday for the 10th time this season. The Braves are up 8-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ozzie Albies has 15 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 57 RBI for the Braves. Matt Olson is 15-for-42 with three doubles, a triple and eight home runs over the pa...