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Libya’s foreign minister suspended after meeting with Israel’s chief diplomat

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya’s rival prime ministers said Monday he has suspended his foreign minister a day after Israel revealed that its chief diplomat met with her last week — news that prompted scattered street protests in the chaos-stricken North African nation.Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who heads the government of national unity in the capital, Tripoli, also referred Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush for investigation over the meeting, which was the first ever between top diplomats of Libya and Israel.Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Mangoush met in Rome last week. It was a small breakthrough for Israel’s government, whose hard-line policies toward the Palestinians have led to a cooling of its burgeoning ties with the Arab world.Cohen said they discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libya’s former Jewish community, including renovating synagogues and cemeteries. The talks also touched on possible Israeli assistance for humanitarian issues, agriculture and water man...

Daily horoscope for August 28, 2023

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT today (4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.Happy Birthday for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023:You have excellent communication skills and are very persuasive. You’re organized and often skilled with your hands. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time for reflection. Explore philosophies that will give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a great way to begin your week. You’re pumped with energy and eager to talk to friends as well as members of groups and organizations. You also might be keen to set some goals, especially related to earnings and finances. Be patient with delays and glitches at work. Tonight: Be friendly.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★You make a fabulous impression on others, which is why this is a great day to initiate something, apply for a job or ...

Over 80,000 asylum seekers in May 2023

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

In May 2023, 80,375 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries. Compared with May 2022 (63 455), this represents a 27% increase. There were also 5,325 subsequent applicants, 16% compared with May 2022 (6 370). This information comes from the monthly asylum data published by Eurostat. The article presents a handful of findings from the more detailed Statistics Explained article on monthly asylum statistics.Source dataset: migr_asyappctzmMost first-time asylum applicants were Syrians and AfghansAs in previous months, in May 2023, Syrians were the largest group of people seeking asylum (12,110 first-time applicants). They were followed by Afghans (7,210), ahead of Venezuelans (7,015) and Colombians (6,745).Following Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, there was a significant increase in Ukrainian first-time asylum applicants (from 2 100 in February 2022 to 12 185 in March 2022), but the numbers have been decreasing mont...

Miss Manners: Will foreigners just assume I’m a nuisance?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have long dreamed of taking what used to be called The Grand Tour, and at last I am about to do this. But things seem to have changed to the extent that every place I will be going now hates tourists.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I won’t be going on the cruise. How do I explain my absence? Advice | Miss Manners: Can I poke them if they sleep during my son’s performance? Advice | Miss Manners: He insists on the grandchildren using this ridiculous name Advice | Miss Manners: We cleared dinner, and then this guest walked in Advice | Miss Manners: The neighbors ask if this rich woman left me anything. She did, but I don’t want to tell them. Sure, their official sites are warmly welcoming, stressing how friendly the people there are. But it doesn’t take much surfing to find the people themselves carrying on about what they really think of strangers.In a wa...

Lyles, Richardson and lots of unknowns as track gets ready for Paris Olympics

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — In some ways, track and field served up a tantalizing preview of what’s to come next year at the Paris Olympics.In others, the sport left the nine-day world championships with as many questions as answers.For every Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, athletes who won championships and declared themselves the sprinters to beat, there was a Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone or Elaine Thompson-Herah, defending Olympic champions who either didn’t show up or barely showed up at all.There were a handful of champion track and field athletes who were not heard from, or were far from the top of their form, in Budapest but should be competing for title, starting in 340 days when the Olympic track meet starts in the Stade de France.A quick rundown of some takeaways from Hungary and things to watch in next year in France:NOAH LYLES One of Lyles’ takes in the euphoria of his win in the 200 meters — part of his 3-for-3 performance in the sprints — was how track is on...

ANÁLISIS | El drama se desarrolla en dos frentes mientras los casos de Trump entran en una nueva fase

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

(CNN) — Los estadounidenses están a punto de conocer nuevos detalles importantes sobre el momento y el fondo de los juicios de Donald Trump, incluso cuando el expresidente y favorito republicano intensifica sus esfuerzos por alquimizar su peligro legal sin precedentes para impulsar su candidatura a la Casa Blanca.Dos audiencias clave este lunes —una en Georgia y otra en Washington— llevarán el drama sobre las cuádruples acusaciones penales de Trump a una nueva fase, luego de las escenas extraordinarias y las maniobras políticas que culminaron con la publicación de la foto policial de Trump la semana pasada.En Georgia, la fiscal de distrito del condado de Fulton, Fani Willis, esbozará los primeros argumentos probatorios sustanciales en cualquiera de los casos que enfrenta Trump en una audiencia sobre el intento del ex secretario general de la Casa Blanca, Mark Meadows, de trasladar su caso estatal a un tribunal federal. Meadows y Trump han sido acusados junto con otros 17 aseso...

Cardinals take on the Padres in first of 3-game series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

San Diego Padres (61-70, fourth in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (56-75, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Blake Snell (10-9, 2.79 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 184 strikeouts); Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (3-9, 8.61 ERA, 1.99 WHIP, 44 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -188, Cardinals +159; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres on Monday to open a three-game series.St. Louis has a 56-75 record overall and a 28-37 record at home. The Cardinals are 36-14 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.San Diego has a 61-70 record overall and a 26-37 record in road games. The Padres have a 46-10 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 24 doubles, two triples and 26 home runs for the Cardinals. Paul Goldschmidt is 9-for-37 with a double and two hom...

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (69-62, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (80-49, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (14-5, 3.11 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 179 strikeouts); Dodgers: Bobby Miller (7-3, 3.86 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 75 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -142, Diamondbacks +121; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series.Los Angeles has an 80-49 record overall and a 43-21 record in home games. The Dodgers have gone 64-17 in games when they scored at least five runs.Arizona is 69-62 overall and 34-30 on the road. The Diamondbacks have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.57.Monday’s game is the 11th time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 5-5.TOP PERFORMERS: Mookie Betts has 35 home runs, 73 walks and 93 RBI while hitting .315 for the Dodgers. Freddie Freeman is 15-for-38 with six doubles and three R...

Giants play the Reds in first of 3-game series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (68-64, third in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (67-63, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (8-3, 3.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Giants: Kyle Harrison (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, five strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -115, Reds -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series.San Francisco has a 67-63 record overall and a 36-30 record at home. The Giants are 49-19 in games when they record at least eight hits.Cincinnati has a 37-30 record on the road and a 68-64 record overall. The Reds have a 52-13 record in games when they scored five or more runs.The teams play Monday for the fifth time this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 19 doubles and 19 home runs while hitting .296 for the Giants. LaMonte Wade Jr is 6-for-36 with two home runs over the past 10 games.Ma...

Rockies begin 3-game series at home against the Braves

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:34 GMT

Atlanta Braves (84-45, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (49-81, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (10-4, 3.39 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.48 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -241, Rockies +195; over/under is 12 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the Atlanta Braves on Monday to begin a three-game series.Colorado has a 28-33 record in home games and a 49-81 record overall. The Rockies have a 34-17 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Atlanta is 84-45 overall and 40-23 on the road. Braves hitters are batting a collective .274, the top team batting average in MLB play.Monday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Braves are up 4-0 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon leads the Rockies with 50 extra base hits (26 doubles, three triples and 21 home runs). Charlie Blackmon is 14-f...