Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media sayDear Eric: I have an ongoing disagreement with my very polite and well-mannered husband. When we enter a venue together, he opens the door/elevator door to let me through and then holds the door so that at least two or three people and sometimes large groups can walk in ahead of him. He then follows them, and I am significantly ahead of him. Therefore, I often stand off to the side/wait or move forward/wait. For example, I often wait for a while at the hostess stand of a restaurant while he makes his way there. I would appreciate standing next to him as we enter. Should courtesy require getting the door/holding the elevator door open for strangers or moving forward with his wife so we can enter together? — Manners Dear Manners: His politeness is so extreme that it’s come around to being impolite back to you. One wonders how far he’s willing to take this. At a certain point, one stops being a random nice man and becomes a restaurant’s volunteer doorman. If he won’t stop holding the door to groups following you, you can decline to enter without him, stand next to him as he holds the door, and you could both become restaurant doormen together. Perhaps this act of polite “solidarity” will show him the mannerliness of moderation. Dear Eric: I play Mahjong with senior citizens several times a week at a local Barnes & Noble. One day our group needed two tables, and one table had stuff sitting on it, along with a backpack on the floor with no one around. I moved it to the table right next to it because we needed that specific size table and there were many other open tables around us. When the young man finally came back, he then told me it was rude to touch his stuff. Many of the ladies agreed with him, so I wonder if I was wrong. But the way I look at it is, you can’t expect someone to save a table and then walk around for an hour and expect no one to want the table. Also, I have come many times early and sat at a table to “reserve” it and never left my stuff on it expecting no one to move it if they needed the table. What do you think? — Game Play Rules Dear Rules: I think you shouldn’t have touched another person’s belongings. Coffee shops, bookstores and spaces where we gather can be catch-as-catch-can when it comes to seating. But the general rule is that if your stuff is on the table, it means you intend to come back to it in the place you left it. Your need for the table didn’t supersede his need. It would’ve been better to make-do with another table until he returned, then ask him to move. Dear Eric: One of my neighbors and I have been taking a long walk (about five miles) on most Saturday mornings since the pandemic. Recently, another woman, who also lives in the neighborhood, has expressed a desire to join us. We have both decided that we don’t enjoy this woman’s company enough to spend a couple of hours with her on a weekly basis. Any ideas what we might say to her that would not be cruel but would get the message across? — Walk Off Dear Walk Off: As this is a tradition that goes back a few years, it’s fair to tell the third neighbor that you and your friend have come to appreciate this special time together and would prefer to preserve it. Sure, it could come off as cliquish, but you’re not obligated to respond to every person who invites themselves into your plans. Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Despite the emotional turmoil swirling around her, Yang Niu Hua remained steadfast in her belief that justice must be served. She had been through the darkest days of her life, grappling with the devastating loss of her son, the pain of his absence a constant ache in her heart. Yet, through it all, she had found the strength to stand up and fight for what she believed in – for the truth, for justice, and for the memory of her beloved son.'Maharishi Bharadwaj developed airplane science': UP governor
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Tweet Facebook Mail More than 100 people have been charged during a police operation targeting alleged "dial-a-dealer" networks in Sydney . The targeted operation was carried out across the city during the past three weekends. A total of 108 people were charged, including 64 with drug supply and 44 with drug possession, while one person was also charged with domestic violence-related offences. READ MORE: 'Yeah, absolutely': Trump's threat to end almost eight-decade alliance More than 100 people have been arrested in a crackdown on alleged drug dealers in Sydney. (NSW Police) Police also seized drugs with an estimated street value of $210,000, including almost 560 grams of cocaine in more than 650 individual bags, 78 caps of MDMA, cannabis, THC edibles, ketamine, and ice. Officers also seized more than $99,000 and five vehicles. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna, said anti-dealer operations in Sydney would continue. "We opened 2024 with a significant operation targeting major dealers and have continued to put pressure on illegal drug distribution, with these three weekends of action focused on street-level distributors," he said. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .Do WA residents need an enhanced driver's license to fly this Thanksgiving? What to knowUpon the scheduled delivery day, Kevin anxiously waited for the doorbell to ring. When it finally did, he rushed to open the door, only to be faced with a rather peculiar sight. Instead of a sleek, white Swan washing machine, there stood a large, fluffy teddy bear - a human-sized one at that, with a big red bow tied around its neck.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI) BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday said the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial and informed his family about it, as he accused the Congress of indulging in "cheap politics" over the former prime minister's cremation. The BJP chief's reaction came after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the BJP-led Centre had "totally insulted" Singh, a great son of Mother India and the first prime minister from the Sikh community, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat. Reacting sharply, Nadda said, "It's very unfortunate that former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and incumbent Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are not refraining from playing politics even over the former prime minister's sad demise." "No amount of condemnation is enough for such cheap thinking of the Congress. The Congress, which never gave real respect to Manmohan Singh when he was alive, is now playing politics in the name of his respect," he added. The Union minister said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had allocated space for Singh's memorial and also informed his family about it. "Yet, the Congress is spreading lies," he said. "Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other Congress leaders should refrain from indulging in such cheap politics," Nadda said. The BJP chief alleged that the Congress "tarnished and degraded" the position of the prime minister by placing Sonia Gandhi as "super prime minister" over Singh. "Not just this. The way Rahul Gandhi insulted Manmohan Singh by tearing an ordinance, there is no other example of this," he added. "The same Congress is today playing politics over the death of Manmohan Singh," the BJP chief said, alleging that the Gandhi family had not given respect to anyone except itself. Nadda charged that the Gandhi family did not do justice to Singh or any other leader -- be them from the Congress or other parties -- citing the examples of BR Ambedkar, India's first president Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, former prime ministers Lal Bahadur Shastri, PV Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, ex-president Pranab Mukherjee and Sitaram Kesri. "The Gandhi family has always insulted all other big leaders (than those part of the family)," the BJP chief said. He alleged that Sonia Gandhi had rejected the request for setting up a monument to Rao. "His (Rao's) body was not even given a place in the Congress office. The Congress did not want his last rites to be held in Delhi. His funeral was held in Hyderabad. It was Modi who established the memorial to Rao in 2015 and honoured him with the Bharat Ratna," Nadda said. "Even after the passing of Vajpayeeji, Congress leaders and their supporters continued to insult him," he charged. In 2020, when Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee died, the Congress Working Committee "did not even bother" to call a condolence meeting. "In 2013, the Congress-led UPA government decided to build a national memorial and had said that there would be no separate memorial for any leader. It was Prime Minister Modi who built the Prime Ministers Museum and Library to remember them and to make people of the country familiar with them," he said. "...the Congress has only built memorials for its family members," the BJP chief said and asked the party to learn from Modi the true meaning of giving respect. Nadda said that according to an estimate, about 600 government schemes, educational institutions, awards, roads, national parks, museums, airports, ports and buildings in the country were named after members of the Nehru-Gandhi family by Congress governments. "The number of schemes in the name of other personalities can be counted on the fingers," he said and added, "Our country will neither forget nor forgive the sins of the unprincipled Congress." Slamming the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said it was "very unfortunate" that they felt it necessary to promote their "political agenda" at a time when the entire country is mourning the sad demise of the former prime minister. "Is this not an insult to the former prime minister? Why are the sentiments of his grieving family being mocked," he asked in a post on X. Pradhan said that soon after Singh's demise, the Union Cabinet decided to allocate a place for his last rites and a memorial to honour him, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the former prime minister's family and Congress president Kharge about it. "The Congress should refrain from this shameful politics in this hour of grief and respect the memories of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh," Pradhan said. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)The character "贪" carries a heavy connotation, encompassing meanings of greed, avarice, and covetousness. It symbolizes the negative aspects of human nature that can lead to moral degradation and societal harm. In Taiwan, as in many other parts of the world, the impact of greed and corruption is deeply felt, affecting not only the economy but also the trust and cohesion of society.
President Bola Tinubu has said that he does not regret putting a stop to the payment of fuel subsidy. Tinubu stated this on Monday night during the first presidential chat with the media since he assumed office. “I don’t regret removing the fuel subsidy at all. That was the only option we had to stop the smugglers from continuing their illegal trade,” he said. “Nigeria had become Father Christmas to some other West African countries due to the payment of fuel subsidy. “We had to put a stop to it so that we can safeguard the future of our children and the unborn generations. I don’t regret removing the fuel subsidy at all.” The president, during his inauguration on May 29, 2023, had said that the era of fuel subsidy was gone. The price of a litre of fuel thereafter increased from N200 to N600 before it rose to N1,200 earlier this year. The increase in the price of a litre of fuel has caused the prices of food items to soar to an unbearable level for common Nigerians, who have been barely managing to feed.However, despite his contributions to the team, it seems that Real Madrid have decided to cash in on the player and offload him to interested clubs. The 80 million euro price tag reflects the club's valuation of the player and their belief in his market value.
The win against the Raptors not only highlighted the Knicks' resilience and determination but also showcased Towns' ability to take over a game and lead his team to victory. With Towns at the helm, the Knicks are poised to make a strong push in the playoffs and compete against the best teams in the league.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve prior to their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday because of an ankle injury. Walker hurt his ankle in last week's loss to Minnesota and left that game after sitting out the previous two because of a calf problem. He also missed two weeks in September with an oblique issue. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Throughout the 2021 WTA season, tennis fans witnessed a series of unexpected results and surprising upsets that kept the competition thrilling and unpredictable. As the year draws to a close, external media outlets have compiled a list of the top five shockers in women's tennis, with Chinese player Zheng Qianwen's stunning victory over former World No. 3 Elina Svitolina at the Tokyo Olympics claiming the top spot as the biggest upset of the year.
Australians have been warned blackouts could threaten Christmas lunch as temperatures are set to soar. Temperatures are set to reach nearly 40C on Christmas Day, with Adelaide tipped to be the hottest city across the country with a high of 37C. As Aussie’s whip up a storm in the kitchen for the special day, PSS Distributors general manager Terrence Daniel has warned the festive period is “vulnerable” to power outages. “The days over Christmas, with homes full of friends and family, fridges stocked to the brim and air conditioners running at full blast, is one of the most vulnerable times for power outages — so it pays to be ready,” Mr Daniel said. Milk, yoghurt and soft cheeses, raw, cooked or thawed meat and seafood, and cooked meals and cut fruit and vegetables aren’t safe to eat after being left out for more than four hours. However sauces and condiments like tomato sauce, as well as whole fruits and vegetables, are typically safe for longer. In addition, a freezer can keep food frozen for up to two days — or 24 hours if the freezer is only half full — so long as the door is kept closed. If food has been kept above 5C for more than four hours it’s a good idea to throw it out. To avoid the scramble of attempting to preserve food during a blackout, PSS Distributors general manager Terrence Daniel suggested a battery-backup system. In the instance of a power outage, Mr Daniel urged Aussies to “resist the urge to check (the) fridge constantly” and keep fridge and freezer doors shut if a blackout does occur. “Every time you open the door, you let cold air out,” Mr Daniel said. “Keep the doors closed and you buy yourself more time to save your food.” Moving food to an esky could be a good way to try and save food, however Mr Daniel warned if the food’s temperature has risen to 5C for more than two hours then “the safety of your food may be compromised”. “If you move food to an esky with ice packs, monitor the temperature periodically,” he said. If the worst does happen, Mr Daniel also suggested sharing the Christmas cheer with neighbours or shelters. “If the power is out too long, consider donating usable food to neighbours or shelters before it spoils,” he said. Finally, he urged Aussies to check whether their insurance policy covered the cost of spoiled food during unplanned outages. Adelaide is tipped to hit a top of 37C on Christmas, while Melbourne and Brisbane are both expected to hit 30C. Sydney is expected to reach a high of 26C, with Perth to hit 24C, Hobart 23C, Canberra 32C, and Darwin 34C with a chance of thunderstorms.
Myanmar delegation attends 20th ASEAN-PAC meetingThe Ambassador also expressed concerns about the impact that a collapse of the Assad regime could have on the Syrian people, many of whom have already suffered greatly as a result of the ongoing conflict. He warned that further instability and violence could result in a humanitarian crisis of even greater proportions.