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Afghan Interim Officials Urge UN to Remove Sanctions on IEA Members

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Taliban authorities have once again asked the United Nations to remove the names of the group’s members from the UN blacklist, adding the international community should engage with the group instead of putting pressure. The UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement to extend the travel exemptions, allowing 13 Taliban officials to travel abroad, […]

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Devoid of practicalities

Dawn 

Currently in the works, the petroleum price relief scheme aims to ease the inflation bite for low-income households without burdening the exchequer. It makes political sense for the embattling ruling coalition in an election year, but it has so far failed to generate goodwill even among the targeted beneficiaries: bikers, rickshaw drivers and small car users.

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Chile Steps Up Controls to Curb Immigration

Inter Press Service 

The Chilean government tightened controls on the northern border to curtail the influx of migrants, especially Venezuelans, along a 1,030-km stretch of border with Bolivia and Peru. Some 600 military personnel joined the police force to reinforce control, initially for a period of three months. Left-wing President Gabriel Boric, in office for a year, visited […]

NBA: Cavaliers book return to playoffs, down Rockets

Sports.inquirer.net 

Jarrett Allen recorded his 32nd double-double of the season and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers stave off the visiting Houston Rockets 108-91 on Sunday, a victory that clinched the Cavaliers’ first postseason berth since falling in the 2018 NBA Finals. Allen finished with 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks. Evan Mobley also recorded three blocks […]

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Beaten, Bombed, and Buried: the Decade-Long Persecution of Forest Defenders

CounterPunch 

Funded by taxpayer dollars and the Atlanta Police Foundation, some of Atlanta’s last forest canopy would be cut down and replaced by Cop City. During the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War, this area was a dairy farm and later the Old Atlanta Prison Farm. From 1920 to 1989, prisoners endured brutal conditions and lynchings there while they raised food for Atlanta’s other prisons. Cop City was initially given a green light by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms. This was despite a 70% disapproval... Читать дальше...

German Transportation Unions Strike for Higher Wages

Voice of America 

Germany’s public transportation workers are striking Monday as unions demand higher wages for their members.   The schedules of trains, buses and planes are being disrupted by the 24-hour work stoppage.   The strike is intended to pressure employers as a new round of negotiations begins this week.   German news outlet Deutsche-Welle reports that Frank Werneke, head of Verdi, one of the unions involved in the strike, said, “What employees right up into the middle-income groups find to be a burden... Читать дальше...

Alibaba founder Jack Ma returns to China as govt tries to allay private sector fears

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China after more than a year abroad. The visit signals a softening of the government's tone towards the private sector as it seeks to boost the country's battered economy. China's new premier, Li Qiang, is said to have made efforts to persuade Ma to return, recognising the move could help boost business confidence among entrepreneurs. Alibaba shares rose by more than 4% following Ma's return. Asia analyst Fraser Howie said his return signals a relaxation, but added... Читать дальше...

VK cuts commission for apps on RuStore

Telecompaper.com 

(Telecompaper) Russian internet company VK announced that it plans to reduce the commission fee for distributing applications on its online shop RuStore...

2023 Final Four: Evaluating UConn, Miami, San Diego State, FAU as March Madness heads to Houston - CBS Sports

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  1. 2023 Final Four: Evaluating UConn, Miami, San Diego State, FAU as March Madness heads to Houston  CBS Sports
  2. Final Four field is totally nutty, but UConn's fifth men's title won't be a strange outcome at all  Chicago Sun-Times
  3. Miami, San Diego State Join a Men's Final Four That Is Missing the Top Seeds  The Wall Street Journal
  4. 2023 Final Four odds, lines: UConn, San Diego State open as favorites, Huskies favored to win NCAA Tournament  CBS Sports
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