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NoneMAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct. 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces,” said Rafael. “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates. Violence has engulfed Mozambique since the country’s highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections on Monday. Mozambique's Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that the violence was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned at the violence and urges all political leaders and relevant parties “to defuse tensions including through meaningful dialogue (and) legal redress,” U.N. associate spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay said Thursday. The U.N. chief also calls for a halt to the violence and redoubled efforts “to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis,” she said.
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Maharashtra: Dhananjay Munde Meets CM Devendra Fadnavis At Sahyadri Guest House, Demands Death Penalty For Beed Sarpanch's KillersLess than 24 hours after he faced his former team in Ottawa, the Senators have announced a roster decision involving ex-Vancouver Canuck Zack MacEwen. It's been a tough season so far for the Ottawa Senators and after last night's loss to the Vancouver Canucks, they sit seventh in the NHL's Atlantic Division with a record of 8-11-1 through 20 games. As the Ottawa Senators look for ways to improve their roster, it appears that their first order of business will be calling up a former second round pick from the AHL for a boost in their bottom-six. Ottawa Senators place Zack MacEwen on waivers In a post on their official team website on Sunday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced that they've placed forward Zack MacEwen on waivers, while calling up Zack Ostapchuk from Belleville of the AHL. The club recalled forward Zack Ostapchuk from Belleville, while placing forward Zack MacEwen on waivers.' the team announced. All 31 other teams around the National Hockey League will have an opportunity to place a waiver claim on Zack MacEwen before tomorrow at 2 pm ET (11 am PT), with the Chicago Blackhawks getting first dibs by being last place in the standings . If Zack MacEwen clears waivers on Monday afternoon, which is the most likely scenario, he'll be assigned to the American Hockey League's Belleville Senators where he spent ten games last season. In 19 games with Ottawa this season, the Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island native has three points (two goals, one assist), 16 penalty minutes and is a plus-one. Zack MacEwen's stint with the Vancouver Canucks MacEwen's time with the Vancouver Canucks organization began back in 2017 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent during his third season in the QMJHL. The 28-year-old appeared in 55 games across parts of three seasons in Vancouver, putting up nine points (six goals, three assists), 69 penalty minutes and had an even-rating. His tenure with the Vancouver Canucks came to an end in October 2021 as he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers. We'll have to wait and see tomorrow if any team(s) place a waiver claim on Zack MacEwen, but the most likely scenario is that he'll clear and be assigned to the American Hockey League. This article first appeared on Canucks Daily and was syndicated with permission.
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A state senator who switched from the Democratic Party to the GOP earlier this year caused a legislative stir Monday by comparing state Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez to a Ku Klux Klan member in a social media post. We are on day 1 of the new session and Grand Wizard Gonzalez of the Latino Caucus is already in my face. She tried to kick me out of the Senate break room so she could have “privacy”. Uhhh nope. I am a CA State Senator just....like....you...ni que fuera tu pendeja #PowerTakeBackCA In Monday’s post, Marie Alvarado-Gil compared Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez — who is chair of the California Legislative Latino Caucus and also serves as Senate Majority Leader, to the head of the racist organization Ku Klux Klan, ending with an obscenity in Spanish. “We are on day 1 of the new session and Grand Wizard Gonzalez of the Latino Caucus is already in my face,” the post read. “She tried to kick me out of the Senate break room so she could have ‘privacy’. Uhhh nope. I am a CA State Senator just....like....you...ni que fuera tu pendeja #PowerTakeBackCA “ Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez — who is chair of the California Legislative Latino Caucus and who also serves as Senate Majority Leader — kicked Marie Alvarado-Gil out of the Latino Caucus earlier this year after Alvarado-Gil switched parties , leaving the Democratic Party for the Republican Party in the middle of her term. Legislators swiftly issued statements condemning Monday’s post. “The online racist attack by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil yesterday targeting Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez is abhorrent and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms by both sides of the aisle,” said Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire. “There is absolutely no excuse for a member of the California Legislature to invoke one of the worst terror organizations in our nation’s history. Words have meaning, and her hate speech is downright dangerous. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. “Senator Alvarado-Gil has enough troubles as it is and she has crossed yet another line, which will not be tolerated. She owes Senator Gonzalez and the people of California a public apology for her hate-filled tirade.” The “has enough troubles as it is” may refer to a lawsuit filed against Alvarado-Gil for alleged sexual harassment in September by former staffer Chad Condit . She filed a countersuit last month. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, a Republican whose district stretches from Poway to Borrego Springs and who leads the Senate Republican Caucus, also released a statement . “Racism and personal attacks have no place in our political discourse or within any governing body on either side of the aisle,” the statement said. “Yesterday’s conflict stems from a history of ongoing tensions between some members that have escalated since Senator Alvarado-Gil switched parties.” Jones’ statement said that he urged all legislative members to “resolve workplace conflicts privately and professionally.” Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.
A simple twist of scientific discovery sparked one company’s breakthrough in battery technology for electric vehicles. Coreshell, a battery technology company, is developing what it says is the first commercial-scale battery that uses metallurgical silicon (MG-SI) in the anode. Their design replaces the traditional Chinese-produced graphite anode electrode with an anode made of domestically sourced, low-cost silicon. Using metallurgical silicon for the anode, Coreshell can use 10 times less anode material to achieve the same battery capacity. Silicon has a much higher theoretical capacity than graphite, said Ross Polk, Coreshell’s director of business development. “You can load more energy into it, and because of that your battery goes farther.” Coreshell’s battery is also engineered for fast-charge capabilities, Polk said, so an EV’s recharge rate will be quicker. Cost is the primary differentiator for Coreshell’s battery technology. A close second is its sustainability and environmental benefits. The battery is the largest cost component of EVs, accounting for up to 40 percent of the materials cost,” said Coreshell CEO Jonathan Tan. “Most automotive manufacturers are losing money for every EV sold, and most consumers are still priced out,” he said. “This high cost, combined with reliance on foreign supply chains and ongoing production challenges, is a major barrier to affordable, clean transportation.” Tan said their EV batteries “have the potential to make EVs affordable enough to enable mass adoption.” By replacing graphite anodes, battery anode material costs were cut by up to 50 percent while increasing EV range by up to 40 percent, Tan said. And using metallurgical silicon will cut carbon emissions by 29 percent. “This has the potential to replace graphite at a time when China controls nearly 93 percent of the global graphite supply chain,” Tan said. Ongoing production challenges are another barrier to affordable, clean transportation, Tan said. Coreshell has a strategic partnership with London-based Ferroglobe, a top global producer of silicon metal. Tan said the partnership connects Coreshell with a domestic supply chain rather than relying on China and other countries. Coreshell will keep production in the U.S. in its new 23,000-square-foot facility in San Leandro, Calif., south of Oakland in the East Bay area. Coreshell specializes in cost-effective, high-performance silicon anodes, unlocking new possibilities for EV batteries. The company collaborates with leading silicon producers, battery manufacturers, and automotive OEMs, driving the global shift toward clean energy solutions. Learn more online at coreshell.com . Mark Maynard has been writing about cars, their people, and products for 30 years. Find him at MaynardsGarage.com . The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
A United Nations (UN) watchdog is set to launch an investigation into sexual misconduct claims made against the International Criminal Court (ICC) top prosecutor, according to a Tuesday report from The Associated Press. The decision is expected to raise conflict-of-interest concerns due to the prosecutor's wife's previous role with the oversight body. Who Is the ICC Prosecutor? Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan delivered updates this week in The Hague on the International Criminal Court's politically charged investigations into war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela, along with other conflict zones, during the court's annual meeting. Judges last month granted a request from Karim Khan to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas ' military chief over accusations of crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza. Allegations An Associated Press investigation in October revealed that as the ICC was preparing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Khan was facing internal allegations of misconduct, including claims that he attempted to pressure a female aide into a sexual relationship and groped her on multiple occasions over several months. The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry. During this week's meeting, Päivi Kaukoranta, a Finnish diplomat leading the ICC's oversight body, informed delegates that the investigation would be handled by the U.N.'s Office of Internal Oversight Services, according to two diplomats who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions. Last month, two prominent human rights organizations raised concerns over the potential involvement of the U.N. in the investigation, citing a possible conflict of interest. Khan's wife, a well-known human rights attorney, previously worked for the agency in Kenya in 2019 and 2020, where she focused on sexual harassment investigations. The allegations against Khan emerged in May when two court employees who were confided in by the alleged victim came forward. This occurred just weeks before Khan first pursued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister and three Hamas leaders on war crimes charges. The Associated Press reported that Khan frequently traveled with a woman after transferring her to his office from another department at ICC headquarters. According to whistleblower documents reviewed by the AP and submitted to the court's watchdog, Khan allegedly asked the woman to join him on a hotel bed during one trip and "sexually touched her." On another occasion, he reportedly knocked on her hotel room door at 3:00 a.m. for 10 minutes. Responses In a joint statement, the International Federation for Human Rights and Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice called for Karim Khan to be suspended during the investigation. The groups also urged a rigorous vetting process for the investigative body to ensure it is free from conflicts of interest and has proven expertise in handling such matters. "We strongly recommend ensuring that these concerns are openly and transparently addressed before assigning the mandate to the OIOS," the joint statement said. Kaukoranta declined to comment on the investigation when approached by The Associated Press on Tuesday during the ICC's annual meeting. Neither the U.N. nor Khan's attorney immediately responded to The Associated Press' requests for comment. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America's most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. He was 76. Parsons, who died at his Manhattan home, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later. The financial services company Lazard, where Parsons was a longtime board member, confirmed his death. The NBA, where Parsons was interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014, was among organizations offering condolences. “Dick Parsons was a brilliant and transformational leader and a giant of the media industry who led with integrity and never shied away from a challenge,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. Parsons’ friend Ronald Lauder told The New York Times that the cause of death was cancer. Parsons stepped down Dec. 3 from the boards of Lazard and Lauder's company, Estée Lauder, citing health reasons. He had been on Estée Lauder’s board for 25 years. Parsons, a Brooklyn native who started college at 16, was named chairman of Citigroup in 2009, one month after leaving Time Warner Inc., where he helped restore the company’s stature following its much-maligned acquisition by internet provider America Online Inc. He steered Citigroup back to profit after financial turmoil from the subprime mortgage crisis, which upended the economy in 2007 and 2008. Parsons was named to the board of CBS in September 2018 but resigned a month later because of illness. Parsons said in a statement at the time that he was already dealing with multiple myeloma when he joined the board, but “unanticipated complications have created additional new challenges.” He said his doctors advised him to cut back on his commitments to ensure recovery. “Dick’s storied career embodied the finest traditions of American business leadership,” Lazard said in a statement. The company, where Parsons was a board member from 2012 until this month, praised his “unmistakable intelligence and his irresistible warmth.” “Dick was more than an iconic leader in Lazard’s history — he was a testament to how wisdom, warmth, and unwavering judgment could shape not just companies, but people’s lives,” the company said. “His legacy lives on in the countless leaders he counseled, the institutions he renewed, and the doors he opened for others.” Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager. Although he was with Time Warner through its difficulties with AOL, he earned respect for the company and rebuilt its relations with Wall Street. He streamlined Time Warner’s structure, pared debt and sold Warner Music Group and a book publishing division. He also fended off a challenge from activist investor Carl Icahn in 2006 to break up the company and helped Time Warner reach settlements with investors and regulators over questionable accounting practices at AOL. Parsons joined Time Warner as president in 1995 after serving as chairman and chief executive of Dime Bancorp Inc., one of the largest U.S. thrift institutions. In 2001, after AOL used its fortunes as the leading provider of Internet access in the U.S. to buy Time Warner for $106 billion in stock, Parsons became co-chief operating officer with AOL executive Robert Pittman. In that role, he was in charge of the company’s content businesses, including movie studios and recorded music. He became CEO in 2002 with the retirement of Gerald Levin, one of the key architects of that merger. Parsons was named Time Warner chairman the following year, replacing AOL founder Steve Case, who had also championed the combination. The newly formed company’s Internet division quickly became a drag on Time Warner. The promised synergies between traditional and new media never materialized. AOL began seeing a reduction in subscribers in 2002 as Americans replaced dial-up connections with broadband from cable TV and phone companies. Parsons stepped down as CEO in 2007 and as chairman in 2008. A year later AOL split from Time Warner and began trading as a separate company, following years of struggles to reinvent itself as a business focused on advertising and content. Time Warner is now owned by AT&T Inc. A board member of Citigroup and its predecessor, Citibank, since 1996, Parsons was named chairman in 2009 at a time of turmoil for the financial institution. Citigroup had suffered five straight quarters of losses and received $45 billion in government aid. Its board had been criticized for allowing the bank to invest so heavily in the risky housing market. Citigroup returned to profit under Parsons, starting in 2010, and would not have a quarterly loss again until the fourth quarter of 2017. Parsons retired from that job in 2012. In 2014 he stepped in as interim CEO of the Clippers until Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took over later that year. Parsons, a Republican, previously worked as a lawyer for Nelson Rockefeller, a former Republican governor of New York, and in Gerald Ford’s White House. Those early stints gave him grounding in politics and negotiations. He also was an economic adviser on President Barack Obama’s transition team. Parsons, who loved jazz and co-owned a Harlem jazz club, also served as Chairman of the Apollo Theater and the Jazz Foundation of America. And he held positions on the boards of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Parsons played basketball at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and received his law degree from Albany Law School in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and their family. This obituary was primarily written by the late Associated Press reporter Anick Jesdanun, who died in 2020 .
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