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[ad_1] Written by Steve Sutcliffebbc sportsJanuary 12, 2024, 17:34 Japan timeUpdated 1 hour agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Ali Carter avenges his loss to Judd Trump in this season's Wuhan Open finalvenue: Alexandra Palace, London date: January 7th to 14thcoverage: You can watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online. Live text coverage of the finals on Sunday, January 14th.Ali Carter defeated reigning champion Judd Trump 6-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.It was a seesaw matchup, but Carter established a 4-2 advantage with three half-centuries and a 103 break.Trump then battled…

[ad_1] For the Arab Gulf states, the Horn of Africa is a strategic border. They want to minimize political threats. Some are hostile to Islamists, but all want to suppress pro-democracy movements. Anticipating a world of decarbonization and food insecurity, Gulf states want to own rich agricultural land. Each has their own vision of their African client states and caters to their demands. This is a recipe for proxy wars, state divisions and dictatorships in northeast Africa.For the Horn of Africa, today's crisis is existential. Wars, dictatorships, and famine are causing the collapse of nations. The African Union is at…

[ad_1] Written by Helen Cattpolitical correspondent1 hour agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Sir Tony Blair was Labor Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007According to documents, Sir Tony Blair was warned that the Horizon IT system at the center of the Post Office scandal could be flawed before it was rolled out.But he said he gave the go-ahead after being reassured by others. Among them was Peter Mandelson, then Minister for Trade and Industry. He warned that termination would cause “political fallout” from the post office closure and damage relations with Fujitsu, which he said was a major UK investor. Both…

[ad_1] Dr. Hamed Dalari, Assiniboine Valley Medical Clinic's new general practitioner, provided insight into various aspects of his life and career. KAMSACK — Assiniboine Valley Medical Clinic's new general practitioner, Dr. Hamed Dalali, provided insight into various aspects of his life and career. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, from Dr. Dallari's background and education to his non-medical interests, such as music. Dr. Dallari expressed an interest in further exploring Kamsak and the surrounding area, emphasizing his determination to get to know the community and provide the best care possible. The conversation ended with an exciting proposal to…

[ad_1] Unlock Editor's Digest for freeFT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Citigroup Inc. said it expects to cut at least 20,000 jobs, or about 10% of its workforce, after the troubled U.S. bank suffered its worst quarter in 14 years.Citi said Friday that the cuts could cost up to $1.8 billion but would save up to $2.5 billion a year by the time they are scheduled to be completed in 2026.The bank reported a loss of $1.8 billion in the last three months of 2023, including $800 million from restructuring and other heavy losses…

[ad_1] Our return from vacation was cut short a bit due to cancellations due to the first winter storm of the year. (Note: Valid for events from January 1st to 7th)Men's Basketball (9-2)The Tigers officially have their longest winning streak in over 15 years, accumulating two wins to start the new year and leading ADM to nine straight wins. Although the two teams weren't particularly close, they helped propel the team to third place in the state rankings.ADM started off with a 74-50 victory over Carlisle Gym, with Hudson Lorensen and Adam Bright each scoring 17 points. Lorenzen moved up…

[ad_1] In this week's edition, we celebrate another impressive comeback on the PGA Tour, question the timing of some high-profile executive moves, and acknowledge that math is hard for everyone.maid cutcomeback. Less than a week after Chris Kirk celebrated his second win since returning to the PGA Tour after a high-profile bout with alcoholism, a new redemption story has arrived in the golf world. .Gary Woodland will make his first start this week since undergoing surgery to remove a brain lesion. Ms Woodland, 39, was diagnosed with a brain lesion last year and underwent surgery on September 18 to remove…

[ad_1] January 12, 2024, 16:22 Japan timeUpdated 2 hours agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Mako Vunipola last appeared for England in March 2023.England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby.He made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2012 and went on to earn 79 caps for England.The three-time British Irish Lions player was left out of England's squad for the 2023 World Cup due to a back problem and said: “The time has come to step back.””It's an honor to represent my country, but all good things must come to an end,” Vunipola posted…

[ad_1] Stocks tumbled Friday afternoon, erasing earlier gains after results from major banks failed to boost hopes for strong quarterly results.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.5%, or nearly 200 points. The benchmark S&P 500 Index (^GSPC) fell 0.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) fell nearly 0.2%.Wall Street financial institutions report fourth-quarter results, seen as a key chance for stocks to shake off losses accumulated so far this year. JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), and Wells Fargo (WFC) all reported decent financial results on Friday. However, the latter two companies were unable to resolve concerns…

[ad_1] Photo: Boston Globe/Boston Globe (via Getty Images) Federal borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness under a repayment plan implemented last year will receive financial relief months earlier than expected. The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans enrolled in the SAVE plan and eligible for termination will have their loans forgiven starting in February, six months earlier than expected. Under SAVE, also known as the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, a borrower who initially takes out a student loan of $12,000 or less and continues to make payments for 10 years will have his or her remaining balance erased.…