Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’US President Joe Biden on Sunday said deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country. In the first full US reaction to Assad's overthrow by an Islamist-led coalition of rebel factions, Biden also warned that Washington will "remain vigilant" against the emergence of terrorist groups, announcing that US forces had just conducted fresh strikes against militants from the Islamic State organization. "The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice," Biden said, speaking from the White House. "It's a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria." Asked by reporters what should happen to the deposed president, who reportedly has fled to Moscow, Biden said that "Assad should be held accountable." Biden -- set to step down in January and make way for Republican Donald Trump's return to power -- said Washington will assist Syrians in rebuilding. "We will engage with all Syrian groups, including within the process led by the United Nations, to establish a transition away from the Assad regime toward independent, sovereign" Syria "with a new constitution," he said. However, Biden cautioned that hardline Islamist groups within the victorious rebel alliance will be under scrutiny. "Some of the rebel groups that took down Assad have their own grim record of terrorism and human right abuses," Biden said. The United States had "taken note" of recent statements by rebels suggesting they had since moderated, he said, but cautioned: "We will assess not just their words, but their actions." Biden said Washington is "clear eyed" that the Islamic State extremist group, often known as ISIS, "will try to take advantage of any vacuum to reestablish" itself in Syria. "We will not let that happen," he said, adding that on Sunday alone, US forces had conducted strikes against ISIS inside Syria. The US military said the strikes were conducted by warplanes against Islamic State operatives and camps. Strikes were carried out against "over 75 targets using multiple US Air Force assets, including B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s," the US Central Command said on social media. Earlier, Biden met with his national security team at the White House to discuss the crisis. Assad's reported departure comes less than two weeks after the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group challenged more than five decades of Assad family rule with a lightning rebel offensive that broke long-frozen frontlines in Syria's civil war. They announced Sunday they had taken the capital Damascus and that Assad had fled, prompting celebrations nationwide and a ransacking of Assad's luxurious home. A Kremlin source told Russian news agencies that the deposed leader was now in Moscow, along with his family. The US military has around 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq as part of the international coalition established in 2014 to help combat the Islamic State jihadist group. It has regularly struck targets in the country including those linked to Iranian-backed militias. Tehran was a major backer of Assad's government. Biden also confirmed US authorities believe the American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012, still lives. "We believe he's alive," Biden said, but the US has yet "to identify where he is." bur-sms/mlmST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Javohn Garcia scored 16 points as McNeese beat Illinois State 76-68 on Friday. Garcia also contributed seven rebounds for the Cowboys (3-2). Brandon Murray shot 4 of 10 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line to add 13 points. Sincere Parker shot 4 for 8 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. Ty Pence led the way for the Redbirds (3-2) with 14 points and six rebounds. Malachi Poindexter added 13 points for Illinois State. Logan Wolf had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Libra - (23rd September to 22nd October) Daily Horoscope Prediction says, You are an icon of discipline Value the relationship with sincerity and honesty. Do not compromise on duties at the workplace. Financially you are good and your health is also fine today. Confirm a happy love life where you meet the demands of the lover and spend time together. Accomplish all assigned tasks at the workplace. Financial prosperity exists in the life. No major illness will trouble you. 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This Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's on sale right nowFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will be activated from injured reserve and will play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will be activated from injured reserve and will play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will be activated from injured reserve and will play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Friday that Zuerlein is returning after missing seven games with a knee injury to his left, non-kicking leg. He had been shaky before the injury, but the Jets have since been unsettled at the position, with Riley Patterson, Spencer Shrader and Anders Carlson all filling in. “He came back, looked healthy, kicked the ball well this week,” Ulbrich said of Zuerlein. “So, he’ll be our guy going forward here.” Zuerlein is officially listed as questionable to play, but was a full participant the final two practices. Wide receiver Davante Adams is also questionable, but likely to play after participating on a limited basis Friday because of a hip ailment that held him out Thursday. Cornerback Sauce Gardner is also questionable with a hamstring injury that sidelined him in the second half of New York’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Zuerlein, who re-signed with the Jets last offseason on a two-year deal, made just nine of 15 field goal attempts and missed one extra point in the first eight games this year. He had been one of the NFL’s most consistently reliable kickers the previous two seasons with the Jets. Patterson kicked in one game after the Jets placed Zuerlein on IR. Shrader also kicked in one game before he was signed off the practice squad by Kansas City. Carlson had been the kicker the past five games, but missed a field goal and an extra point against the Rams and the Jets signed Greg Joseph to the practice squad to provide competition. Ulbrich said earlier in the week Zuerlein would also be in the mix after a long layoff. “I think sometimes that can be powerful, an opportunity just to take a deep breath, get his body healthy again and get a restart,” Ulbrich said. “So I’m excited for him to do his thing these last two games and really demonstrate to everybody who he is as a kicker.” Adams said he was injured early in the game against the Rams, but was still able to catch seven passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. He said he was optimistic about his chances of playing at Buffalo. “We’re still working on it,” Adams said after practice Friday. “We’re treating it, trying to get it right so we can hopefully be there and ready by game time.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams could return after missing last week with a hamstring injury. He was listed as questionable and was limited at practice all week. Also questionable but expected to play are right tackle Morgan Moses (knee), safety Tony Adams (ankle), cornerback Michael Carter II (back), defensive end Haason Reddick (neck) and defensive lineman Braiden McGregor (ankle). Defensive tackle Leki Fotu was ruled out with a knee injury. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement
Former Fiji First General Secretary and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has challenged all those MP’s who voted against or abstained on the pay rise and increase in benefits, should not benefit from it. He stated in a social media post that if they were genuine in their opposition or abstention, then they should have by now donated the money to a worthy charitable organisation or set up a trust to pool their funds together and give it to a charitable organisation to help ordinary Fijians. MP’s who voted against or abstained were Faiyaz Koya, Hem Chand, Premila Kumar, Joseph Nand, Viam Pillay, Rinesh Sharma, Ketan Lal. Prof Biman Prasad, Pio Tikoduadua, Agni Deo Singh, Lenora Qereqeretabua and Sashi Kiran. MP Praveen Bala wasn’t present in Parliament at the time of the vote. “These MPs, should they go ahead with this idea, should also make public the details of any trust and/or monies paid to charitable trusts or organisations,” said Mr Sayed-Khaiyum. “This way, the ordinary Fijian would know that these MPs genuinely opposed the pay rise and increase in benefits.” “It will demonstrate their sincerity, show the greed and morally bankrupt position of those who voted for it and frankly it will be a politically smart move.” “If they don’t, then they are just as bad if not worse than those who openly and ashamedly voted for the pay rise and increase in benefits for themselves while ordinary Fijians were and are facing increasingly daily uphill challenges.” All five NFP members in Parliament voted against the motion to increase MPs’ salaries and allowances.
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NFL icon Terry Bradshaw conceded he believed Nick Sirianni's days were numbered with the Philadelphia Eagles , especially after a heated moment with fans back in Week 5. After securing a pivotal 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns in October, Philadelphia's triumph was somewhat overshadowed by Sirianni's altercation with the hometown crowd. Sirianni's sideline passion is nothing new, but tensions escalated when he exchanged words with Philly supporters. The interaction sparked speculation of friction between Sirianni and the fan base, prompting an apology from the Eagles coach. "What I was really doing, I was trying to bring energy yesterday, energy and enthusiasm, and I'm sorry and disappointed at how my energy was directed at the end of the game," Sirianni said. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski's staggering net worth after huge investment discovery Georgia HC Kirby Smart chokes up, walks away from Gunner Stockton interview "My energy should be all in on coaching, and motivating, right? And celebrating with our guys. And I got to have to have better wisdom and discernment of when to use that energy and that wasn't the time." Since then, the NFC East team has been unstoppable, with the Eagles notching nine straight wins since their coach's clash with the crowd. Reflecting on the team’s impressive streak on 'FOX NFL Sunday', Bradshaw confessed that at the time, he assumed Sirianni wouldn’t make it. "I thought that head coach was gone after that confrontation," Bradshaw reflected. Yet the Eagles have soared to become a powerhouse in the NFC, neck and neck with the Detroit Lions due to their impressive 11-2 record. The Eagles are reaching new heights, largely thanks to Saquon Barkley's standout performances, catapulting him into the thick of the MVP conversation. Barkley has shattered records with nine games this season breaking the hundred-yard rushing mark, setting a new franchise high. In Sunday's matchup, Barkley dashed for 124 yards, while Jalen Hurts, albeit passing for a modest 108 yards, connected with DeVonta Smith and Grant Calcaterra for touchdowns in a tight 22-16 triumph over Carolina Panthers. Hurts also contributed a rushing TD aided by the 'Brotherly Shove'. Despite a gritty performance from the Panthers, with Bryce Young showcasing his evolving skills, their comeback drive was stifled as Xavier Legette fumbled what could've been a winning touchdown followed by Darius Slay's critical pass disruption on fourth down, ensuring an Eagles' win. The Eagles will confront the stellar Pittsburgh Steelers, who boast a 10-3 record, come Sunday, December 15. Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. 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The plant will span an impressive 22,000 acres in Texas and will pave the way for . The Financial Investment Decision for the first project is expected in 2026, with construction scheduled to start by or before 2027. The project is expected to create approximately 500 construction jobs, with more than 50 permanent operating roles upon completion. Total investment is expected to be over a billion dollars. ETFuels’ ultra-low carbon intensity e-methanol unlocks multiple pathways for industrial decarbonization, including the production of e-SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) through methanol-to-jet technology, as well as numerous chemical applications. With FuelEU regulation incentivizing early adoption of e-fuels, particularly for shipping, ETFuels’ e-methanol, with emissions as low as 8.7 gCO2e/MJ, offers a compelling solution, offering a 91 % reduction in CO2e relative to conventional fuel. 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