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casino games with free coins NASHUA, NH – Despite having lived in Nashua for over a decade, through all of the ’90s, I did not remember the Temple Street Diner when I pulled into their parking lot. I had arranged to meet there with Ed Briand and Chuck Smith, both enthusiastic hunters, to discuss Ed getting his 30th bear at the impressive age of 100 (Ed, not the bear). Chuck lives in Kingston, Ed lives in Nashua, and they figured the diner would be a good spot to meet. Plus, it’s a favorite of Ed’s. This became apparent, when, within minutes of meeting me there, Ed leaned toward me and said, “The girls here, they know me. I razz the shit out of ’em.” A few minutes later a waitress arrived, glanced at Ed, and said, “I wish I’d known it was THIS troublemaker who was coming!” Ed smiled at me as he said, “Told ‘ya!” A bit later, after his order of scrambled eggs & dry rye toast had been delivered, Ed dumped a container of his medications onto the plate of eggs. Maybe eight pills. I’ve seen people 30 years younger with far more complicated sets of medications. After a few bites Ed looked at me and asked, “So what kind of story we lookin’ for here?” I said, “That’s pretty much up to you.” Ed said, “First of all, I gotta ask, are you anything to do with the Fed?” “You mean the government? Law enforcement? Nope, not me.” “Are you sure?” he said, with the beginnings of a grin. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. That would become a theme in our conversation. On a Friday morning at 9:30, less than half of the diner’s tables are filled. The south wall is nearly all glass, facing the Henry Hanger Mill, which is currently undergoing major renovations to become the “ Hanger Mill Residences .” (They look like they will be impressive.) Ed said he remembered when it was a shoe mill with a shoe store on the ground floor. According to Ed, he worked at the shoe store for a while. In fact, he seemed to have worked at many places in and around Nashua. He explained that his father would get irritated with his habit of changing jobs frequently. “My old man used to get pissed off. I said, ‘Dad, I go there, I learn my limit, then: see ya.'” Forty years ago, Ed was at his last job before retiring, running his own full-service gun shop in Nashua, where he sold and serviced many kinds of guns. At that time Chuck was looking to purchase a gun, and that’s how he med Ed. Chuck bought a gun at Ed’s shop and they became friends, later hunting together often. Ed was born in Nashua in 1924. As a kid he skated on the Merrimack River when it froze over, which he says used to happen far more often than today. He and friends jumped trains in Nashua and rode them further north. Remember, Ed would have been 16 years old in 1940. Later he served briefly in the military during WWII. His service was cut short by an injury during training. Later still, Ed did all of the following: Worked on farms Worked in mills Worked as a Nashua city boiler inspector for a while Drove trucks Did some plumbing Worked in construction Supervised construction crews Dealt with workers gambling on the job Dealt with bookkeepers being overly creative Built from 70 to 100 homes on land he owned near Lincoln Park in Nashua, on streets Edmund Drive, Luke Street, Marie Avenue, Denise Street, among others Fished and hunted north of the arctic circle Worked as a caribou hunting guide in Canada Hunted bear, deer, caribou, moose, plus smaller game Has never eaten bear – but Chuck has Befriended Hells Angels members in Lowell, MA Was subject of article in Hawkeye magazine, regarding NH crossbow hunting regulation change Ed said that while running a construction crew, he once took a vacation, and when he returned, the amount of construction finished during his absence was far less than what he expected. As he asked around, some suspicions began to develop. He had three workers who spoke French but very little English. With the help of a translator he determined that one of the foremen had, in Ed’s absence, taken these French workers into the building and coerced them into gambling with him at cards. Unsurprisingly this guy had also won most of the hands, bilking the French workers out of most of their earnings. Ed questioned the guy, he owned up, Ed told him to get gone and not come back. Later Ed discovered a bookkeeper had been way too creative with the books. The outcome there was much the same – bye bye, bookkeeper. Ed spent some time north of the arctic circle. He visited the town of Hay River on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, in Canada’s Northwest Territories. This is the same lake seen on the History Channel TV show “Ice Road Truckers.” He fished in that lake and did some hunting and guiding in the surrounding territory. At some point Ed became a motorcycle rider and owner, and became acquainted with a few Hells Angels in Lowell, MA. He said that being friends with Hells Angels meant he always had a safe place to park his bike. Today Ed uses a cane for help with walking, is not as nimble as he used to be. He likes pizza and the occasional John Wayne movie. And still enjoys hunting. So how the heck did I learn about a 100-year-old hunter in Nashua, anyway? Earlier in the fall Chuck came to my house to perform a standard annual furnace inspection. Chuck works for Crawford-Vogel & Wenzel Oil Company in Manchester. While chatting he mentioned that he was looking forward to his vacation in a few weeks. I asked what he had planned. “Going bear hunting up north with a friend.” “No kidding? I’ve never been bear hunting.” “Guess how old my friend Ed is.” “No idea.” “In a month he’ll be 100.” I was flabbergasted. “One hundred years old? And he’s still hunting? Hunting bear?” “Yup. If he gets one this year it will be his 30th bear.” “Wow, that’s amazing. 100 years old. I’ll bet he’s got some stories.” Before I knew what was happening, Chuck pulled out his cellphone, punched a button, then was speaking into the phone saying, “Hey this is Chuck, I’ve got a guy here who wants to talk to you” then he handed me the phone, saying, “Here he is, go ahead, talk to him.” Trying to stop sputtering, I took the phone. “Hi, is this Ed?” “Yeah, who’s this?” “Hi, my name’s Jeff, Chuck is here at my house working on the furnace and telling me about his plans to go bear hunting. He says you’re going to join him.” “Yup, planning to.” “He also tells me that you’re about to turn 100.” “Yup, that’s right too.” I said, “Wow, 100 and still hunting bear. That’s pretty impressive.” “Well, it will be if I get one.” “Well, I hope you do. Maybe we can talk more about it after that.” “Sure, that would be great.” “OK, I’ll stay in touch with Chuck and we’ll see how the hunting goes this year.” After that Chuck and I exchanged numbers and I checked in with him periodically to see how the hunt was going. Meanwhile, I had a chance to educate myself about bear hunting in New Hampshire. At least two organizations are fantastic sources of information online. One is the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH , and they are the official non-profit partner of the second organization, the NH Fish & Game Department . For bear hunting specifically, Fish & Game has a lot of info at this link . And boy did I learn a lot. Within a single normal year, each hunter is only allowed to take a single bear. (2024 is not normal, more below.) Typically, about a thousand bears per year are killed by hunters in NH. Below are specific counts for years 2018 – 2022. 2018 — 1,053 2019 — 866 2020 — 1,184 2021 — 892 2022 — 1,156 The season typically starts September 01 and ends on November 30, with the bulk of the bear harvest occurring in September. However, the state’s area is divided into 19 “Wildlife Management Units,” or WMUs (see map), and not all units are included in that entire time frame. Those curious should consult the Fish & Game Department website for details. Within the overall bear season, there are three distinct smaller seasons: (1) allows stalking of bear, (2) allows stalking with dogs, (3) allows use of bait to lure bear. For each of these, a bear hunting license is required, and the latter two seasons each require an additional specific license. Furthermore, each of those distinct activities will have its own restrictions as to region (WMUs) where it’s allowed, and specific time periods when it’s allowed. Within a single year, hunters may normally take only one bear statewide. But in 2024 New Hampshire has an oversized population of black bears, currently at 0.64 bears per square mile, with a goal is 0.52. That’s a total of 5,955 bears in the state, where the desired population is 4,838, for an overpopulation state-wide of 1,117 bears. The overpopulation is worst in the White Mountains, at 1.24 bears per square mile, with a goal of 0.80 bears per square mile. At least partially as a result of this overpopulation, National Forest staff have fielded daily calls since July concerning human-bear interactions on the National Forest’s trails. (Those trails include Lincoln Woods, Bondcliff, Franconia Brook, Lincoln Brook, and at the Liberty Springs and Thirteen Falls campsites.) Staff generally want to minimize bear-human interactions. Therefore, as a form of population control, this year NH Fish & Game is allowing hunters to purchase a license for a second bear to be taken in the white mountains region (WMUs C1, D2, E, or F – the green areas on the map). There are 13 stations throughout the state where hunters may perform the legally-required registration of their kills. After educating myself, I checked back in with Chuck, and, sure enough, Ed had gotten a bear, which weighed about 145 lbs., and Chuck got one too. For Ed, this was his 30th bear kill in his lifetime. (BTW, all photos supplied by Chuck, except those of the diner taken be me.) Below are several photos taken during Ed and Chuck’s hunting trips over the years. Finally... Ed and Chuck have plenty of game cameras throughout the area. Below are various images they’ve captured over the years – two bears at night, one bear getting a close-up selfie, a bull moose at night, two cubs, and a lynx or bobcat.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State’s 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot.Pacheco shot 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Mountaineers (5-2). Dallas Hobbs shot 5 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 17 points. Terrell Ard Jr. had 16 points and shot 4 of 6 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line. Anwar Gill finished with 18 points for the Bison (3-5). Blake Harper added 15 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Howard. Joshua Strong also had 12 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Video: 'Dazzling' Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire

JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said, without mentioning the source of the bombardment. U.N. spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay later said the injured person was with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service. Israel’s army later told The Associated Press it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief or delegation was at the location in Yemen. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military in a statement said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, asserting they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel's military added it had "capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively.” The strikes, carried out over 1,000 miles from Jerusalem, came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned" as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths and showed broken windows, collapsed ceilings and a bloodstained floor and vehicle. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The U.S. military also has targeted the Houthis in recent days. The U.N. has said the targeted ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014 . Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv , while other missiles and drones have been shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The U.N. Security Council has an emergency meeting Monday in response to an Israeli request that it condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying them weapons. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in Gaza overnight , the territory's Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said all were militants posing as reporters. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists were working for local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel that ignited the war. Israel's military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, had confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups operate political, media and charitable operations in addition to their armed wings. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. Sobbing young men attended the funeral. The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them. The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn't allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel has banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accused six of its Gaza reporters of being militants . The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Separately, Israel's military said a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting around 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Israel's air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities have been women and children, but doesn't say how many of the dead were fighters. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The offensive has caused widespread destruction and hunger and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid. Shurafa reported from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Associated Press writers Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations and Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report. A previous version of this story was corrected to show that the name of the local news outlet is Al-Quds Today, not the Quds News Network. Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

Zelensky demands response from allies as Putin threatens West with new missileParis, Dec 7 (AP) Howling winds couldn't stop Notre Dame Cathedral's heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a specially designed crosier carved from fire-scorched beams, the monument roared back to life Saturday evening. Also Read | 'Matter of Immense Pride for India': PMO on Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad's Elevation As Cardinal by Pope Francis. For the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe beneath its soaring arches. The ceremony, initially planned to begin on the forecourt, was moved entirely inside due to unusually fierce December winds sweeping across the Île de la Cité, flanked by the River Seine. Also Read | South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Survives Impeachment Over Martial Law Declaration As His Party Leaders Boycott Vote. Yet the occasion lost none of its splendour. Inside the luminous nave, choirs sang psalms, and the cathedral's mighty organ, silent for nearly five years, thundered to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies. The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline — and a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. The evening's celebration, attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscored Notre Dame's enduring role as both a spiritual and cultural beacon. Observers see the event as Macron's, and his intention to pivot it into a fully fledged diplomatic gathering, while highlighting France's ability to unite on the global stage despite internal political crises. Macron's political woes Speaking inside the cathedral, Macron expressed “gratitude” Saturday to those who saved, helped, and rebuilt Notre Dame, his voice reverberating through the nave. “I stand before you ... to express the gratitude of the French nation,” he said, before voices raised in song flooded the space, filling it with harmonies not heard in over five years. “Tonight, the bells of Notre Dame are ringing again. And in a moment, the organ will awaken,” sending the “music of hope” cascading through the luminous interior to Parisians, France, and the world beyond, he said. The celebration is expected to give a much-needed boost to the embattled French leader, whose prime minister was ousted this week, plunging the nation's politics into more turmoil. Macron has called Notre Dame's reopening “a jolt of hope.” Observers say he hoped the occasion would briefly silence his critics and showcase France's unity and resilience under his leadership — a rare moment of grace in a presidency now facing a grave crisis. Monumental feats of restoration Inside, 42,000 square metres of stonework — an area equal to six soccer pitches — were meticulously cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings. Overhead, 2,000 oak beams, nicknamed “the forest,” were used to rebuild the spire and roof, restoring the cathedral's iconic silhouette. The thunderous great organ, with 7,952 pipes ranging from pen-sized to torso-wide, is resounding for the first time since the fire. Its newly renovated console, boasting five keyboards, 115 stops, and 30 foot pedals, was a marvel of restoration, reawakening a cornerstone of Notre Dame's identity. Guests gradually filing into the cathedral for the evening reopening ceremonies were awestruck by the renovated interiors, many whipping out cellphones to capture the moment. “It's a sense of perfection,” said François Le Page of the Notre Dame Foundation, which raised nearly half of the 900 million euros (USD 950 million) in donations for the restoration. He last visited in 2021, when the cathedral was cloaked in scaffolding. “It was sombre,” he said. “It's night and day.” Adding to the ceremony's visual splendour, Archbishop Ulrich and the clergy donned vibrant liturgical garments designed by renowned French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Known for his eye-popping pop-art aesthetic, Castelbajac crafted 2,000 colourful pieces for 700 celebrants, blending modern elements with medieval touches. The Rev. Andriy Morkvas, a Ukrainian pastor who leads the Volodymyr Le Grand church in Paris, reflected on his first visit to Notre Dame in over a decade. “I didn't recognise it,” he said. “God is very powerful; He can change things.” He expressed hope that the cathedral's revival could inspire peace in his homeland, drawing strength from the presence of Ukraine's president. “I think that will have a big impact,” he said. “I hope Notre Dame and Mary will help us resolve this conflict.” The reopening of Notre Dame comes at a time of profound global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. For Catholics, Notre Dame's rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence." “It is a magnificent symbol of unity,” Olivier Ribadeau Dumas said. “Notre Dame is not just a French monument — it is a magnificent sign of hope.” The international range of dignitaries coming to Paris underline the cathedral's significance as a symbol of shared heritage and peace. Canadian visitor Noelle Alexandria, who had travelled to Paris for the reopening, was struck by the cathedral's ability to inspire. “She's been nearly ruined before, but she always comes back,” Alexandria said. “Not many of us could say the same after such tragedy, but Notre Dame can.” Historical details enrich the occasion Guests entered through Notre Dame's iconic western façade, whose arched portals adorned with biblical carvings were once a visual guide for medieval believers. Above the central Portal of the Last Judgment, the Archangel Michael is depicted weighing souls, as demons attempt to tip the scales. These stone figures, designed to inspire both awe and fear, set the stage for a ceremony steeped in history. Inside, the hum of hundreds of guests awaiting the service filled the cathedral with human sounds once more — a stark contrast to the construction din that echoed there for years. Tuners restoring the great organ often worked through the night to find the silence needed to perfect its 7,952 pipes, ranging from pen-sized to torso-wide. Notre Dame echoed to the sound of a sustained standing ovation after the showing of a short movie that documented the gargantuan rebuilding effort. Outside, the word “MERCI” — thank you — was projected against the cathedral's iconic western facade. The movie showed the terrible wounds left by the inferno — the gaping holes torn into its vaulted ceilings and the burned roof. But that was followed by images of all types of artisans, many using traditional handicraft techniques, who collectively restored Notre Dame to look better now than ever. "We went from night to light," said one of the workers in the movie. Security is tight for this global event Security will be high through the weekend, echoing measures taken during the Paris Olympics earlier this year. The Île de la Cité — the small island in the River Seine that is home to Notre Dame and the historic heart of Paris— is closed to tourists and non-residents. Police vans and barriers blocked cobblestoned streets in a large perimeter around the island, while soldiers in thick body armour and sniffer dogs patrolled embankments. A special security detail is following Trump. Public viewing areas along the Seine's southern bank will accommodate 40,000 spectators, who can follow the celebrations on large screens. For many, Notre Dame's rebirth is not just a French achievement but a global one — after the reopening, the cathedral is set to welcome 15 million visitors annually, up from 12 million before the fire. (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

World News | Japan Holds First Memorial for 'all Workers' at Sado Gold Mines but Blurs WWII Atrocity. Why?Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron mimicked "superheroes" or "battleground comrades" ahead of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. Body language expert Judi James said President-elect Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron put their "bros" relationship on full display as they tightly shook hands in front of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy . The meeting, which took place at around 6 p.m. local time at the Palais de l'Élysée ahead of the grand opening ceremony for the newly refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral , featured an hour-long meeting between Trump and Macron before Zelenskyy joined them for the last 35 minutes. Notre Dame under ring of steel with surface-to-air missiles for Donald Trump and Prince William's visit Elon Musk blew more than a quarter of a billion dollars helping Donald Trump win US election When Trump and Macron met, they tightly clasped hands in what body language expert Judi James called a show of "valor, courage and bonding." Trump reportedly said it was a "great honor" to reconnect with the French president, with whom he said he enjoys a "great relationship." The encounter was photographed as part of a red carpet event ahead of their meeting inside the historic presidential palace, where they discussed a world he said has gone "a little crazy." "The 'bros' relationship between Trump and Macron seems to hold true with a very macho bonding greeting ritual that you'd normally see between superheroes in movies or battleground comrades, with the tight clutching of the upright hands hinting at valor, courage and bonding," Judi James told TheMirror.com, referencing the greeting on the red carpet. Macron was likely trying to win Trump's favor as he hosted the former and future president as part of the global ceremony that came five years after a fire burned down the historic monument. He and other world leaders have been attempting to win Trump's political favor as they attempt to persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine as it works to defend against Russia following the February 2022 invasion. They also planned to discuss the conflicts playing out in the Middle East . Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories. The topic of the war in Ukraine what prompted the unplanned meeting between Macron and Trump and Zelenskyy, who joined the two to discuss it. Trump has previously pledged to end the war in Ukraine swiftly, but he hasn't specified how, though he raised concerns in Kyiv about what terms may be laid out for any future negotiations. James said the greeting between Trump and Zelenskyy appeared "frosty," detailing the "very difficult, frosty-looking body language" between them as Macron seemed to "place himself in the role of mediator and, at one point, pacifier." " Trump looks subdued but not submissive here, standing upright with his arms hanging at his sides, looking ahead but not into the cameras, with a jutting of his lower lip giving an expression of sulky displeasure," she said of the president-elect's body language. "He looks unwilling to socialize or to showboat here, looking distant rather than present and socially active in the moment." Zelenskyy, on the other hand, appeared "keen to address the cameras with his facial expression." What piqued James' interest, however, was the body language of all three world leaders as they sat together in the palace. "There is a pose where the three leaders sit together and, as Trump leans forward to make his point with an index finger point of authority, Macron leans a hand across to hold Zelenskyy’s arm in what looks like an appeasement gesture, as though stepping in to diffuse a fight or disagreement," she said. At the end of the meeting, Zelenskyy and Trump shook hands and chatted briefly, and then Trump waved at photographers before turning and leaving. Trump was joined in Paris by a small contingent of staff that included incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles. It was the Republican's first trip to Paris since becoming president-elect and one of his first abroad.

By MITCH STACY COLUMBUS — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight, according to the statement. After the Ohio State players confronted their bitter rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines’ flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, police officers rushed into the ugly scene. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. “There are some prideful guys on our team who weren’t going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said. The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, didn’t like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines’ postgame celebration. He called it “classless.” “For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game,” he said in an on-field interview with Fox Sports. “It’s just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, you know some people got to — they got to learn how to lose, man. ... We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. “So much emotions on both sides,” he said. “Rivalry games get heated, especially this one. It’s the biggest one in the country, so we got to handle that better.”

There was a time not all that long ago when the United States would be seeking clearly to drive and define a particular narrative and outcome for the events unfolding in the Middle East. Seeking to mould events to its own benefit has been a central tenet of American foreign policy. But the remarkable and fast-moving developments in Syria, come at an unusual moment for America. Syria latest: Rebels expand control In Washington DC, there is a vacuum of leadership. We are in the midst of the transition between President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump . President Biden is still running things at the White House but his ability to influence events in the Middle East, if he is even inclined to, has been shown to be limited. He is the lamest of lame duck presidents. More on Donald Trump Donald Trump says Prince William 'doing a fantastic job' as they meet for a second time in Paris this evening Prince William to meet Donald Trump in Paris ahead of Notre-Dame reopening Diplomatic opportunities at cathedral reopening as Trump set to meet Macron and Zelenskyy Related Topics: Donald Trump Joe Biden Syria Mr Trump does not become president until 20 January and so is unable officially to do anything. And yet he is already THE leading player on the world stage right now. What he does (and doesn't do) and what he says (and doesn't say) carries enormous weight. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player His presence in Paris this weekend - invited by President Emmanuel Macron - is as important as it is remarkable. I can't think of a precedent; a moment in recent history where a president-elect would hold such influence. Of the events in Syria, the Biden White House has said only that the administration is closely monitoring developments. Donald Trump however, on social media, on brand, has declared his hand. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player " Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!" he wrote. On President Bashar al Assad's fate, his words were only marginally ambiguous. It "may actually be the best thing" for Mr Assad to be toppled, he said. Read more: Rebel forces 'reach Damascus suburbs' Insurgents close in on Homs Follow our channel and never miss an update. Mr Trump will not take over as president for another six weeks. And yet already it feels like he is more of a player and moulder of global events (because of what he does and doesn't choose to do and say) than at any time in his last presidency. There's another difference this time too. During Mr Trump's last presidency, there were powerful European counterbalances. But now, Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel is long gone and Mr Macron is weak, despite his diplomatic masterstroke in inviting Mr Trump to Paris.

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