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It all began in the dark days of apartheid. Recognizing its obligations to the large Jewish community living in South Africa, Israel condemned the apartheid regime and maintained diplomatic, military and trade relations with the South African government, even as it imposed trade and cultural sanctions from 1987 until the end of apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC), which fought so hard to end apartheid, did not consider Israel a heartfelt friend and supported the Palestinian cause. When Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, one of the first leaders he met was his close friend and confidant,…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Alert meteorologist Corey Sima is keeping track of the weather.Rain will be scattered across the Capital Region today, with the heaviest rain concentrated inland. As of 5:30 p.m., rain is limited to areas in the region west of Interstate 301 near Interstate 75.It’s very nice outside, but a bit windy, especially near the coast.The winds from the sea will continue through tonight and tomorrow, bringing the possibility of localised rain showers along the coast overnight.Rain and storms will move inland again on Monday, but a few light showers are possible near Highway 301 after dark.The threat…

“It is said that the PTI founder is ready for talks. [Imran] If Khan is open to talks, that would be a good thing. President Asif Ali Zardari has always tried to resolve issues through negotiations. [and] PPP will play its role if necessary [in this regard]Shah was speaking to media in Quetta. Notably, the party founded by Khan has taken a hardline stance against the current government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which is backed by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) among others. The party founded by Khan has been attacking…

New England Patriots star defensive lineman Christian Barmore is out indefinitely after suffering from a blood clot.The Patriots said in a statement that Barmore was diagnosed “over the weekend.” Barmore recently signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $84 million and celebrated his 25th birthday on Sunday.”Over the weekend, Christian Barmore was diagnosed with a blood clot,” the team said. “He was treated appropriately by physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham Hospital, where he was tested, evaluated and treated.””Our primary concern at this time is Christian’s health and well-being. We are fortunate to have some of the best medical…

Grant Douglas pauses his evacuation Friday as the Park Fire crosses Highway 36 near Paynes Creek in Tehama County, California. Noah Berger/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Noah Berger/AP FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada, including the largest in California this year, led to air quality warnings for millions of people and thousands of firefighters battling the blazes on Sunday. The so-called Park Fire had burned more than 550 square miles (1,430 square kilometers) of inland Northern California as of Sunday morning, darkening skies with smoke and haze and contributing to air pollution across large…

If you have a Hispanic-owned business in Babylon, whether it’s a major manufacturer or a mom-and-pop deli, town officials want to know about it.The town is using $90,000 in federal coronavirus relief funding to launch a new initiative aimed at improving relations between the town’s growing Latino population and its institutions.The Hispanic Outreach Plan calls for a “complete inventory” of existing Hispanic-owned businesses. Officials would then build a database and establish a business network to help the companies access state and local grant programs and other economic development initiatives.Babylon city officials said the town’s Hispanic population has boomed over the…

Venezuelans lined up at polling stations to cast their votes on Sunday. The most important election in a quarter century for the Socialist governmentPresident Nicolas Maduro remains confident of victory despite passionate opposition support and warnings of possible fraud. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been a star of the coalition’s campaign despite being barred from holding public office, forcing her to hand over the baton to candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, a 74-year-old former diplomat known for his calm demeanor. Gonzalez has the backing of some former supporters of the ruling party, but opposition parties and observers have questioned whether the…

Venezuelans lined up at polling stations to cast their votes on Sunday. The most important election in a quarter century for the Socialist governmentPresident Nicolas Maduro remains confident of victory despite passionate opposition support and warnings of possible fraud. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been a star of the coalition’s campaign despite being barred from holding public office, forcing her to hand over the baton to candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, a 74-year-old former diplomat known for his calm demeanor. Gonzalez has the backing of some former supporters of the ruling party, but opposition parties and observers have questioned whether the…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Justin Sullivan (via Getty Images) The OpenResearch survey included 3,000 low-income Americans who received the monthly stipend.The study, funded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, looked at the impact of providing a basic income.Participants used the funds to purchase necessities and consider starting their own businesses. What happens when you give people $1,000 a month? They start thinking about starting a business.Earlier this month, the nonprofit Open Research released the results of a study that gave $1,000 per month in cash payments to low-income residents in…

Manchester, England – July 27: England’s Paddy Pimblett prepares for the match against King Green … [+] A lightweight bout at the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live in Manchester, England on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty Images It was an eventful UFC 304 weekend for Paddy Pimblett. The 29-year-old Pimbrett signed a new six-fight contract with UFC the day before his UFC 304 fight against Bobby King Green. Then, on fight day in Manchester, Pimbrett submitted Green via triangle choke in the first round, rendering him unconscious. After the fight,…