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Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Tomorrow in Honor of 9/11 Victims, Survivors, First Responders, and Servicemembers
State of Maine Agencies
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September 10, 2024
MAINE, September 10 - Back to current news. September 10, 2024 Governor proclaims September 11, 2024 as First Responders Day in Maine Augusta, MAINE -- In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the...
Governor DeSantis Delivers Address at Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Governor of Florida
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September 11, 2024
PALM HARBOR, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memories of those lost in the attacks on September 11th, 2001. A transcript of Governor Ron DeSantis’ remarks is below: “Thank you so much....
Military Trauma Surgeon Dr. Jay Johannigman Returning to Cincinnati, Bringing Decades of Expertise in Medical Innovation
EIN Presswire
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September 5, 2024
World-Renowned Military Trauma Surgeon Dr. Jay Johannigman is Poised to Return to Cincinnati, Bringing Decades of Expertise in Trauma Care & Medical Innovation CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jay...
International SOS Announces Appointment of Giles Hill as Head of Global Security Services
EIN Presswire
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September 9, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, September 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International SOS is proud to announce the appointment of Giles Hill as Head of Global Security Services. Giles brings unparalleled expertise from his distinguished 33-year career...
OFAC-Sanctioned Afghan Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Narco-Terrorism and Witness Tampering
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 14, 2024
Haji Abdul Satar Abdul Manaf, 59, of Afghanistan, also known as Haji Abdul Sattar Barakzai, was sentenced to 30 in prison for attempting to import heroin into the U.S., engaging in narco-terrorism for the benefit of the Taliban, attempting to...
Promoting Afghan Women’s Livelihoods Through Fashion
UN International Training and Research Center
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December 2, 2024
Fahima knows what it means to overcome hardships. Financially, the low point came when her finance manager absconded in 2021 with all her invested money and she had to sell her jewellery and borrow money to revive her business. Helped by what she...
General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB CBE DSO DL appointed as President of Veterans Outreach Support
EIN Presswire
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December 12, 2024
CINDERFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Veterans Outreach Support VOS is delighted to announce that General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB CBE DSO DL will become our next President on December 12th. Veterans...
World Medical Association calls for ban on medical, nursing and midwifery training for women in Afghanistan to be lifted
EIN Presswire
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December 5, 2024
World Medical Association condemns reported restrictions in Afghanistan that suspend medical training for women and stop them qualifying as midwives and nurses. FERNEY-VOLTAIRE, AIN, FRANCE, December 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The World...
Education Above All Foundation Partners With USAID to Expand Educational Opportunities For Afghan Children and Youth
EIN Presswire
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December 9, 2024
DOHA, QATAR, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Education Above All Foundation, a leading global education foundation signed a landmark agreement with the United States Agency for International Development’s Mission to Afghanistan...
Interstate Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation to Move Severely Wounded Military Hero and Family to Their Forever Home
EIN Presswire
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December 9, 2024
Interstate partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation to move Army Staff Sgt. Dennet Oregon and family into a custom-adapted smart home in California. SPRINGFIELD, VA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Springfield, Va....
State Secretary Štucin in Tashkent expresses interest in strengthening political dialogue with Uzbekistan
Government of Slovenia
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November 28, 2024
SLOVENIA, November 28 - In the light of the upcoming 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Slovenia and Uzbekistan, both sides expressed their interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. The two...
Afghanistan: Taliban suspends 14 media outlets
National Union of Journalists
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August 13, 2024
As the third anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan approaches on August 15, the country’s media continues to face severe challenges. The Afghan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) has suspended the licenses of at least 14 media...
AIDA Country Report on France – Update on 2024
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 12, 2025
|Published on: 12th June 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on France provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...
Institute of Regional Studies: Field Marshal Visits U.S. to Reinforce Role as Regional Stabilizer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, commenced a high-level visit to the United States this week, signalling a renewed chapter in military diplomacy amid escalating tensions...
VAIOT Launches Legal Torch to Democratize Access to Affordable Legal Support
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 22, 2024
Birkirkara, Malta, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAIOT, a company providing AI-driven Legal Tech solutions, announced the launch of its latest product, “Legal Torch," in Malta (EU). Legal Torch is the company's first step into an ambitious...
'Kurt Vonnegut: Reporter on the Afterlife' Releases Fiction Podcast, 'Election Special' celebrating Shirley Chisholm
EIN Presswire
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November 26, 2024
Nov. 30 will honor Shirley Chisholm first Black female U.S legislator & Presidential candidate Starring Lewis Black and Danielle Davenport as Shirley Chisholm. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Kurt Vonnegut:...
Tania Anderson Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)
EIN Presswire
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November 18, 2024
Renowned humanitarian awarded USAF Civilian Desert Shield/Desert Storm medals for *Outstanding Achievement* during the first Gulf War brings expertise to IOFP EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, November 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World traveler...
With the support of the European Union, OSCE concludes “Training of Trainers” course for female officers of Tajikistan’s Border Troops
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 11, 2025
From 19 May to 7 June 2025, under Phase 3 of the European Union (EU)-funded “Stabilization of Tajikistan's Southern Border Region with Afghanistan” project, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) delivered a Training of Trainers (ToT) course...
UNITAR AI and Digital Storytelling Programme Launches with Youth from Hiroshima and Asian Countries
UN International Training and Research Center
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June 17, 2025
16 June 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – On 7 June, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has launched the 5-month hybrid training programme “UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures: Changemaking Through AI/Digital Storytelling”...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU accused of funding forced deportations from Türkiye ― European Commission President calls for development of ‘return hubs’ ― Egypt and Tunisia reportedly reluctant to co-operate with EU on migration deals; Libya showing more ‘c…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 17, 2024
A new investigative report has revealed the EU’s indirect involvement in forced deportations from Türkiye to Syria and Afghanistan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of ‘return hubs’ in advance of an...