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Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Release of Israeli Hostages

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 31, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages.

The Pope led the Mass in flower-decorated St. Peter’s Square and then delivered his “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Francis, 87, has been in poor health and has repeatedly been forced to limit public speaking and cancel engagements, as he did on Good Friday, skipping a procession at Rome’s Colosseum at short notice.

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However, he attended other Holy Week events leading up to Easter and appeared in relatively good spirits on Sunday. Easter is celebrated on the day when believers believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

After the Mass, Francis took to his open-top Pope Mobile to greet the crowds in the square and avenue that connects St. Peter’s to the Tiber River. The Vatican said about 60,000 people attended the ceremony.

‘Why this death?’

Pope Francis has repeatedly condemned the death and destruction in the Gaza war and renewed his call for a ceasefire on Sunday.

“I call once again to ensure the access of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the immediate release of the hostages taken last October 7 and an immediate cease-fire in the Strip,” he said in his Urbi et Orbi speech.

“How much suffering we see in the eyes of children. In those war zones, children have forgotten to smile. With their eyes, children ask us: Why? Why this death? Why this destruction? War is always a nonsense.”, he added.

The Pope’s Easter message traditionally focuses on world affairs. He also mentioned other issues including Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Haiti, Myanmar, Sudan, Sahel, Horn of Africa, Congo and Mozambique.

The pope has called for an all-prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine after last year asking Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi to mediate the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and Russian-occupied territories.

He condemned human trafficking, prayed for a “road of hope” for those suffering from violence, hunger and the effects of climate change, and offered comfort to victims of terrorism everywhere.

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2024-03-31 13:46:53

March 31, 2024 0 comments

Sport

Van Aert is “all in all doing well”: “Wout is our biggest supporter on Sunday”

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 30, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

“Wout is in a lot of pain, but given his serious injuries, he is doing well.” Grischa Niermann, team leader at Visma-Lease a bike, visited Van Aert in Herentals on Friday morning. “He is very sad because he misses the Ronde and Roubaix, but at the same time he was also very proud that the boys fought back after that heavy crash. Hopefully he can go home soon. It is still unclear when exactly that will be. Cyclists are very good at putting things into perspective and looking ahead, but Wout was not there yet.”

The exact cause of Wednesday’s serious crash is still unclear. According to Tiesj Benoot, who initially thought that Van Aert had tapped his rear wheel, it comes down to “driving to a point where no one wants to brake. Then sometimes accidents happen. Wout was hyper-focused. He would think it was strange that he would have tapped me.”

In any case, Van Aert does not agree that the descent to the Kanarieberg is too dangerous. “I talked to him about it,” Niermann said. “Wout says that every descent that goes straight down is dangerous because of the high speed that riders reach. You drive there at 70 to 80 km per hour. But such descents are part of it. This was just an unpleasant match incident.”

Eternally a shame

Visma-Lease a bike presented itself remarkably resilient on Friday afternoon in the Ghelamco Arena, to look ahead to the 108th Tour of Flanders. Yes, the Dutch formation has lost its absolute leader. And yes, all plans made can be thrown in the trash, but that does not mean that Matteo Jorgenson and co. will simply allow themselves to be led to the slaughter on Sunday.

“I still have very mixed feelings,” said sporting director Merijn Zeeman. “It’s an eternal shame. I’m sure Wout would have been the best Wout we’d seen yet. We want to take care of him and show that we are there for him, but at the same time we have to make the most of it on Sunday and next week in Roubaix.”

How does Visma-Lease a bike approach the Tour now? “We do not play the role of favorites, which is very different from many other competitions,” said Zeeman. “We can watch more from the second row and choose our moments. Mathieu is clearly the top favorite, but I think it is still possible to beat him.”

All on Jorgenson?

In addition to Van Aert, the Dutch formation is also missing Jan Tratnik and Christophe Laporte. Yet the line-up still looks solid, with Dwars door Vlaanderen winner Jorgenson, ex-Paris-Roubaix winner Dylan van Baarle and Benoot as the main assets. They must try to make it as difficult as possible for Van der Poel. “Of course this is not the team we had in mind when we drew up the plans for the Ronde and Roubaix in October and November,” Niermann admitted. “But we still have seven very motivated riders. And they will fight for it.”

On Sunday we will primarily look towards Jorgenson. “He is currently the best of all our riders,” said Zeeman. According to Benoot, the Tour of Flanders suits the American even better than Dwars door Vlaanderen. “Certainly with his qualities as a climber. Just look at how Tadej Pogacar and Alejandro Valverde have performed here in the recent past. It is actually unbelievable how strong a team we can still field, despite the bad luck we have already had. We also received some messages from Wout, which motivates us even more. What does he send then? That he will be our biggest supporter on Sunday.”

And what does Jorgenson himself think? “Mathieu is on another level, but I am in the best team in the world, so you cannot rule us out.”

March 30, 2024 0 comments

Business

Sunday Trading Ban: Percentage of Opponents Drops Below 50% for the First Time

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com February 12, 2024

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The percentage of opponents of the Sunday trading ban dropped below the 50% threshold for the first time. “And in September, also in the UCE Research study, 54% were against the Sunday trading ban.” – describes rp.pl.

– An interesting situation, because many other studies have shown for a long time that supporters of restoring the previous state are well over 50 percent, and there was a moment when it was even over 60 percent. – says Robert Biegaj, a retail market expert from the Offerista Group. – It’s just that it was at the very beginning, when Poles were a bit unable to find their way in the new situation and wanted to reverse it. However, the longer this situation lasts, the less support for Sunday trading weakens, he adds.

Currently 46% support the return of Sunday shopping. subjects (24% definitely yes, 22% probably yes). 44% are against it. respondents (25% definitely do not want to return, and 19% rather not). 10 percent respondents chose the answer “it’s hard to say”).

The largest number of supporters of the Sunday trading ban are PiS supporters – 62.5%. The ban is also supported by 54.6 percent. supporters of Non-Party Local Government Workers and 46.7 Third Way voters. In turn, KO voters dominate among opponents of the ban – 59%. 58.3 percent Leftist supporters believe that the ban should be lifted, as do 50 percent. Confederation sympathizers.

– Poles have become somewhat accustomed to this state of affairs and it bothers them less and less, although it is still visible that almost half of their compatriots would like to see the return of all Sundays in trade – comments Biegaj.

Trading ban on Sunday. The government does not want to abolish it

Business Insider Polska decided to ask whether the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy is working on lifting the ban. It turned out that the ministry “is not carrying out any work on changes in the above-mentioned area.” Thus, for the first time, the ministry officially admitted that it is not working and does not plan to work on the issue of Sunday trading.

The position of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy confirms the previous statements of its head, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk. In one of the interviews, she stated that lifting the ban on Sunday trading is not a priority for her ministry.

Let us recall that the act gradually introducing the ban on Sunday trading entered into force on March 1, 2018. From 2020, this law does not apply only on seven Sundays a year. There are six more left this year: March 24, April 28, June 30, August 25, December 15 and December 22.

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February 12, 2024 0 comments

Sport

The Impact of Farm Families on Super Bowl Sunday Consumption in the US

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com February 6, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Washington, D.C.–(Newsfile Corp. – February 5, 2024) – Regardless of which team you’re rooting for, your football party will be the real winner this Sunday thanks to a team of 2 million farm families working on your behalf. Pro football championship Sunday ranks among the top days of the year for food consumption in the United States. As you watch your favorite team and eat your favorite snacks, here are some facts about how that food makes it to your home.

Almost 1.5 billion chicken wings are consumed during the big game, according to the National Chicken Council. More than 164,000 farms raise chickens and eggs.
More than 8 million pounds of corn tortilla chips will be eaten during the game. The United States is the world’s largest corn producer, at more than 15 billion bushels a year.
Pizza ranks in the top three of all gameday snacks. Where does the crust come from? Farmers plant almost 50 million acres of wheat every year, which is also used in breads, cookies, pretzels and cakes.
America’s families purchase more than 25 million pounds of cheese for the big game, according to estimates by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Dairy cows produce more than 226 billion pounds of milk every year.
Veggie trays are the lowest calorie snack among the favorites, with tomatoes often featured. The average person in America consumes 31.4 pounds of tomatoes per year. It’s the second-most consumed vegetable, behind potatoes.

Farmers are meeting the food needs of America’s families while continually improving the land and water for future generations. They have voluntarily enrolled 140 million acres in conservation programs. That’s more than the size of California and New York combined.

“Farmers are proud to grow the food America’s families rely on for Championship Sunday, and every other day of the year,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We all benefit from one of the most affordable and abundant food supplies in the world. It’s made possible by hardworking farm families and supported by strong agricultural policies in the farm bill. As we all enjoy this year’s big game, we encourage lawmakers to get a new farm bill past the goal line and bring a win home to every family in America.”

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SOURCE: American Farm Bureau Federation

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February 6, 2024 0 comments

News

the deceased was in the dock

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 25, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

In the North Kazakhstan region, the consideration of an unprecedented court case begins: for violation of labor safety rules, which resulted in the death of four people through negligence, the deceased worker himself was in the dock, Tengrinews.kz reports with reference to the newspaper “SK Week”.

The tragedy occurred on August 1 last year in the Taiynshinsky district. At the EMC Agro LLP pig farm, four workers born in 1966, 1991, 1995 and 2000 died during repair work in an 8-meter sewer well. And if three of them were recognized as victims in the case, then the head of the sewage pumping station, 32-year-old Roman Akhmetzhanov, three months after the start of the investigation of the case, was transferred from victims to suspects. On January 24, the first hearing in the criminal case took place. Along with the deceased, charges were brought against the head of the enterprise’s labor safety and health service.

The indictment states that on August 1, 2023, Akhmetzhanov, without informing the management of the limited liability partnership, neglecting the requirements of the instructions, together with his subordinate employees, who had not undergone unscheduled training, were not provided with equipment for identifying harmful substances and gas masks, began repairing the submersible pump hose located inside the sewer well.

“In the period from 12:28 to 12:35, workers, without completely pumping out the contents of the well, and without using personal protective equipment, except for one worker who was wearing a protective suit and a respirator, took turns going down into the well. As a result, they were poisoned vapors of methane and hydrogen sulfide concentrated in the well, after which, having lost consciousness, they were flooded with manure liquid,” the indictment says.

According to his parents, Roman Akhmetzhanov went to work, as usual, at 7 a.m., talked to his wife at about half past twelve, and then stopped communicating.

“Christina started sounding the alarm at half past one. They say that it was not like he didn’t write, didn’t call for so long. Roma was supposed to leave work at four o’clock in the afternoon. But no one even realized that people didn’t get off their shift, no one did not look until late in the evening. After nine o’clock in the evening we could no longer wait, we began to panic and went to the enterprise. We were not allowed in. After us, the director arrived, and for several hours all the management was on the territory. And only after 12 at night, when we started shouting that we were calling the police, the police arrived and let several relatives into the territory. This was already at one o’clock in the morning. Then the firefighters arrived, they were already getting our children out of the well,” said the mother of the deceased, Klavdiya Akhmetzhanova.

The relatives of the deceased assure that Roman, a week before the tragedy, spoke about the damaged hose and about the order from his superiors to repair it. They do not agree with the conclusions of the investigation that Roman’s team went down into the well without the knowledge of management.

By the way, during a special investigation, the commission revealed a lot of violations in production. In particular, the death well was not completed at all, however, the management of the enterprise decided to start operating the well.

“Two civilian gas masks found at the workers’ workplace at the time of the accident were expired (the period expired in June 2021). There is no information about the issuance of personal and collective protective equipment,” the special investigation report says.

January 25, 2024 0 comments

Sport

Sagittarius, Capricorn, Libra, Pisces, Virgo, Leo, Taurus: Your luck today, Sunday, January 7

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 7, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Sagittarians are characterized by many positive characteristics, including an independent and social personality that is loved by everyone, and is also characterized by fun.

Sagittarians are characterized by other characteristics, including their eagerness to go on exciting adventures, buy expensive things, and overcome the challenges they face all the time.

Celebrities who belong to Sagittarius Artist Mervat Amin, and “The Seventh Day” presents horoscope predictions and your luck today for those born under the sign of Sagittarius on the professional, emotional, and health levels.

Find a profession through which you can fulfill your passion and prove yourself as you have always dreamed of, so that your self-confidence increases over time.

Cooperate with your life partner all the time, and do not ignore him until you improve your relationship with him, with the passage of time until you feel the happiness and love that you are always looking for.

Get enough sleep so you can focus on your work, exercise daily, and get a fit, athletic body.

During the coming period, a Sagittarius person must get rid of the constant feeling of laziness and cooperate with his life partner until he feels the happiness that he is missing.

Capricorns are characterized by many qualities, including the ability to take responsibility and seriousness in dealing, and they are also keen to set a timetable for themselves at all times.

Capricorn, your horoscope today, January 7

Capricorns are characterized by other characteristics, including the creation of many ideas for distinctive business projects, and the tendency to be calm and selfish at times.

Capricorn celebrities

And from famous people Capricorn Artist Hana Al-Zahid, and “The Seventh Day” presents to those born under the sign of Capricorn horoscope predictions and your luck today on the professional, emotional and health levels.

Capricorn, your luck today on the professional level

Create a new plan that will help you succeed and excel over time, and do not step back and give in to despair again until you succeed and prove yourself.

Capricorn, your luck today on the emotional level

Prove your love for your life partner at all times, and do not oppose him until you live a happy, stable life with him as you have always dreamed of, which will have a positive impact on the psychology of your children.

Capricorn, your luck today on the health front

Follow a diet that is suitable for you and do not overeat so that you can maintain your fitness during the coming period and be able to wear your favorite pieces of clothing.

Capricorn and the expectations of astronomers during the coming period

During the coming period, a Capricorn person must develop a distinctive plan that will help him succeed and excel in his work, and not be lazy or retreat again.

Libra.. Your luck today, Sunday, January 7: Maintain the gains

A Libra person is characterized by many positive qualities. He is a kind-hearted person who is keen on achieving justice among people. He also deals diplomatically with those around him.

Libra, your horoscope today, January 7

A Libra is characterized by other qualities, including elegance that appears in his choice of clothes. He is always smiling and approaching life. Despite his constant help to those around him, he is characterized by selfishness for some time.

Libra celebrities

And from famous people Libra Artist Mohamed Mounir, “The Seventh Day” presents the predictions of astronomers for Libra people on the health, professional and emotional levels.

Libra, your luck today on the professional level

Maintain the gains you have achieved in your professional field, and do not back down or listen to anyone who tries to frustrate you again until you excel and prove yourself.

Libra, your luck today on the emotional level

Mend your relationship with your life partner until you feel stable and happy. Avoid causing conflict with him again. You should also take care of your children.

Libra, your luck today on the health front

Follow a healthy diet rich in nutrients that will help you lose the excess weight that you gained due to your succumbing to laziness in the past period.

Libra and the expectations of astronomers during the coming period

During the coming period, those born under the sign of Libra must preserve the gains they have obtained and develop a plan that will help them succeed at work.

Pisces.. Your luck today, Sunday, January 7: Get ready

A Pisces person is characterized by many characteristics. He is a strong, romantic person who is good at exchanging love. He is affectionate and emotional. He has a white, friendly, generous heart who loves life very much.

Pisces, your luck today, January 7

It is known about a newborn Pisces He is a generous and giving personality, attractive, educated, intelligent, ambitious, generous, able to form relationships and friendships, loves cooking, and possesses a language of dialogue that makes him a special person.

Pisces celebrities

Among the famous Pisces is the artist Dina El-Sherbiny, and “The Seventh Day” presents the predictions of astronomers for Pisces on the health, professional and emotional levels.

Pisces, your luck today on the professional level

There is a great opportunity to travel abroad. Your company may send you to another country or you may receive your visa approval for work purposes today. However, if you are already stationed in a foreign country for your career, there is not much scope for returning to your hometown in the near future.

Pisces, your luck today on the emotional level

Discuss with your life partner during the coming periods matters related to the future. If he insists on some decisions that do not suit your life, it is preferable to leave him to his choices.

Pisces, your luck today on the health front

You need to exercise during the current periods, drink appropriate amounts of fluids, avoid laziness and excessive sleep, and practice activities that make you happy.

Pisces and the expectations of astronomers during the coming period

Astrologists expect Pisces that the current periods are among the best periods in which they will gain money and fame, so prepare in the first half of this year.

Virgo.. Your luck today, Sunday, January 7: Review your decision

Births Virgo Modest, hardworking and practical, they are often natural, organized personalities and highly emotional, lovers of romance.

Virgo, your luck today, January 7

Virgos are known to have so much mental energy that they often feel stressed even though their intense desire for excellence and effort are number one in their lives.

Virgo celebrities

Among the famous Virgos is the late artist Rajaa Al-Jeddawi, “The Seventh Day”. Astrologists’ expectations for Virgos on the health, professional and emotional levels.

Virgo, your luck today on the professional level

You have new ideas that qualify you to enter the labor market, so you must participate and present ideas to the manager to discuss the best appropriate choice. Also, avoid nervousness and accept criticism.

Virgo, your luck today on the emotional level

Make sure to exchange love, and it is preferable to review your previous decisions regarding the relationship and try to make there an opportunity to discuss it with your life partner again.

Virgo, your luck today on the health front

Treat your health in a more important way during the coming periods and avoid eating fast food, ignore laziness and staying up late, and commit to a sufficient number of hours of sleep.

Virgo and the expectations of astronomers during the coming period

Astrologists expect a Virgo baby to advance projects, earn a lot of money, and achieve the highest professional results in your work.

Leo.. Your luck today, Sunday, January 7: Do not exhaust yourself

Leo is a sign It is different and you know it from the first glance, as its owners are characterized by extreme self-confidence and the desire to always talk about themselves and their achievements all the time.

Leo, your horoscope today, January 7

Those born under the sign of Leo have a great deal of enthusiasm and self-confidence that many people have, but it looks better with them.

Leo celebrities

Famous Leos include Carole Samaha, and “The Seventh Day” presents the predictions of astronomers for Leos on the health, professional, and emotional levels.

Leo, your luck today on the professional level

Financial matters do not concern you greatly. You are a person who wants to see appreciation in the eyes of others more than he likes to see rewards. In the coming period, many things will come together at work and you will get what you deserve from your superiors and colleagues.

Leo, your luck today on the emotional level

You are a jealous person and you fear a lot for your partner, especially since you faced many problems in order to be with him, but between jealousy and suspicion, there is less hair, so you must show your jealousy with trust and love in order for it to be understood correctly.

Leo, your luck today on the health front

You must stay away from the psychological exhaustion that comes as a result of continuous thinking without stopping and the nervous pressure resulting from the problems of daily life, because this will greatly affect your health in the near future.

Leo and the expectations of astronomers during the coming period

Your family life is very good, and although you do not like the family atmosphere and family visits, you know well your duty and do not leave any of them in need of help, so you have a great deal of love.

Taurus.. Your luck today, Sunday, January 7: Do sports

Births Taurus He is a fun person who loves life and is open to adventures and travel. He always loves to be with a lot of company. Those born under this sign also have an attractive spirit that helps them get close to others and attract the attention of those around them. They love helping others and are interested in working hard.

Taurus, your horoscope today, January 7

Taurus people are very social and like to have a large number of friends around them, and this makes them feel that they are of great importance and give them confidence.

Taurus celebrities

Among the famous Taurus people is Adel Imam, and within this context, “The Seventh Day” presents the expectations of astronomers for Taurus people on the health, professional, and emotional levels.

Your luck today, Taurus, on the professional level

Work now is much better than previous times. You have now gained great confidence from your colleagues and superiors at work, and they depend on you in organizational and creative matters. This enhances your self-confidence and gives you a great impetus to give more than ever before. Just try to maintain that by working and diligently and staying away from problems. with the others.

Your luck today, Taurus, on the emotional level

Your emotional state is going steadily this period, and there are no differences that existed at the beginning of the relationship. This is because you and your life partner have become well acquainted with what is going on in the minds of each of you. Therefore, try to avoid problems in the coming period and think about preparing a surprise for your life partner that will break the barrier of boredom that existed during the period. past.

Your luck today, Taurus, on the health front

Exercising regularly and getting rid of excess weight, if any, are very important things and increase your self-confidence. Your psychological state is also important for your health, so you must clear your mind of life pressures.

Astronomers’ expectations for Taurus in the coming period

Perhaps in the coming period you will feel some anxiety due to excessive work pressure, from staying up late for a long time, constantly thinking, developing projects, presenting ideas, but in the end it will be much better.

2024-01-06 22:00:00

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