Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery, jeopardizing his season with the Dallas StarsSyria's former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases. or signup to continue reading Russia's Foreign Ministry said earlier that Assad had left Syria and given orders for a peaceful transfer of power, after rebel fighters raced into Damascus unopposed on Sunday, ending nearly six decades of his family's iron-fisted rule. "Syrian President Assad of Syria and members of his family have arrived in Moscow. Russia has granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds," the privately-owned Interfax news agency and state media quoted the unnamed Kremlin source as saying. Interfax cited the same Kremlin source as saying Russia favoured a political solution to the crisis in Syria, where Moscow supported Assad during the long civil war. The source said negotiations should be resumed under the auspices of the United Nations. Syrian opposition leaders had agreed to guarantee the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria, the source told news agencies. But some Russian war bloggers said the situation around the bases was extremely tense and the source did not say how long the security guarantee lasted. Moscow, a staunch backer of Assad whom it intervened to help in 2015 in its biggest Middle East foray since the Soviet collapse, is scrambling to salvage its position. Its geopolitical clout in the wider region and two strategically-important military bases in Syria are on the line. A deal to secure Russia's Hmeimim air base in Syria's Latakia province and its naval facility at Tartous on the coast would come as a relief to Moscow. The Tartous facility is Russia's only Mediterranean repair and replenishment hub, and Moscow has used Syria as a staging post to fly its military contractors in and out of Africa. Losing Tartous would be a serious blow to Russia's ability to project power in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa, say Western military analysts. Influential Russian war blogger "Rybar", who is close to the Russian Defence Ministry and has over 1.3 million followers on his Telegram channel, said the situation around the bases was a serious cause for concern whatever Moscow's official line. "Russia's military presence in the Middle East region hangs by a thread," Rybar said. "What anyone decided in high offices is absolutely irrelevant on the ground," he added, suggesting Russian forces at the bases had not taken the initiative to defend their positions in the absence of orders from Moscow. Russian warships had left Tartous and taken up position off the coast for security reasons, the Hmeimim airbase had effectively been cut off after rebels took control of a nearby town, Kurdish forces had started to block Russian facilities beyond the Euphrates, and Russian positions at an oil facility in Homs had been blocked, Rybar said. Earlier on Sunday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement the two military facilities had been put on a state of high alert, but played down any immediate risk. "There is currently no serious threat to their security," the ministry said as it announced Assad's departure from office and from Syria. The Foreign Ministry said Moscow was alarmed by events in Syria. "We urge all parties involved to refrain from the use of violence and to resolve all issues of governance through political means," it said. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement
Lowell Hawthorne’s commitment to education was recalled during a fundraising event bearing his name on November 14 in New Rochelle, New York. Beneficiaries are students in the Caribbean and United States. The third Lowell F Hawthorne Foundation Gala took place at Glen Island Harbour Club. It attracted members of the Jamaican Diaspora and community leaders who celebrated the legacy of Hawthorne, a businessman who co-founded the popular Golden Krust Restaurant chain. He died in 2017 at age 57. Lorna Hawthorne, his widow, established the Foundation seven years ago to uphold her husband’s determination to assist students struggling to pay college tuition. She told the Jamaica Observer that the galas have raised over US$200,000. “While we can’t put an exact number on how many students will benefit, our goal is to support as many students as possible in a meaningful and impactful way. We have to continue partnering with schools and institutions that have different requirements and thresholds, but we remain committed to maximising our impact and providing opportunities for students in both America and the Caribbean,” said Mrs Hawthorne. Throughout the evening, attendees participated in raffles and a silent auction, bidding on exclusive items. Proceeds go to the Foundation’s scholarship programmes. Four persons were also honoured. They are: •Dr Melvin I Douglass, recipient of the Educator Leadership Award, for “unwavering dedication to education and the Cave Whiteman Scholarship Programme”, which mentors and empowers at-risk students. •Velma Hawthorne, who received the Philanthropic Impact Award, for commitment to community service and her role in advancing the LFHF’s mission. •Dr Reginald E Manning, recipient of the Community Leadership Award, for innovative contributions to healthcare and education, including co-founding the Borough of Brooklyn Center for Arts & Technology to address chronic unemployment. •Christopher Williams, honoured with the Business Leadership Award, for his “transformative influence on the Caribbean financial sector”, including leadership roles at NCB Capital Markets and co-founding the PROVEN Group. Lowell Hawthorne, who was from rural St Andrew, started Golden Krust with members of his family in 1989. It is the largest Jamaican-owned business in the United States with over 100 outlets in nine states. His wife of 32 years spoke of his unyielding commitment to an educated society. “Education was something Lowell believed in deeply, and he often said that ‘if we fail to educate our people, we run the risk of depriving our communities of social, political, and economic empowerment’. Keeping his legacy alive through the Foundation’s work is my way of honouring his passion for uplifting our communities,” she said.
Two retailers were among three stocks that broke out of bases Friday. ( ), ( ) and ( ) rose to new highs. Each one is in a different phase of its earnings cycle. One reported in late October, another on Thursday and the third has numbers coming out Tuesday. Copart Stock Soars After Earnings Copart surged more than 9% in heavy and broke out of a long irregular base with a 58.58 . Shares are extended from the buy point, but a more appropriate entry would be 60.85, the high of the first-five minute price bar on its intraday chart. That puts the up to 63.89. The stock reached a record high Friday, after the online vehicle auction company reported in-line and higher-than-expected revenue late Thursday. Copart's quarterly earnings grew 9% on 12% sales growth. The stock holds an 8 out of 99 factor — with a lower number being better — indicating steady profits over the last three to five years. FactSet's consensus earnings estimate for the fiscal year ending in July shows 12% growth followed by a 13% increase the next fiscal year. Retailer Burlington Stores jumped nearly 5% in heavy trading and reached highs not seen since January 2022. Shares broke out of a with a 279.51 buy point and are in a buy range up to 293.49. The retailer reports its fiscal third quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens. Forecasts call for profit to rise 58% on 12% revenue growth. Estimates for the fiscal year ending in January see a robust 31% increase in EPS, followed by 22% growth the next fiscal year. Deckers Stock Hits Record High Deckers advanced more than 5% and broke out of a cup-with-handle base with a 182.26 buy point. The move came after Needham initiated coverage on the stock with a buy rating and a 218 price target. Deckers stock has outperformed with its 72% gain so far this year. It is .NoneProtestors target Sydney’s Great Synagogue
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