Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

There are only a few hours left to cast your vote for this year’s hotly-contested elections. More than a million people across the tri-state had already gone to the polls early to vote ahead of Election Day. That tally is expected to climb even further by the time voting sites close their doors on Tuesday evening. The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill — or faces a divided Congress like this past session, which has been among the most tumultuous and unproductive in modern…

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At least 25 people, including women and children, died after traffickers intentionally capsized their boat near the Comoros Islands, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel, carrying around 30 people, sank late Friday between Anjouan, a Comoros island, and Mayotte, a French territory. Fishermen rescued five survivors, who reported that the boat was deliberately capsized, the following morning. This dangerous migration route is frequently used by Comorans seeking a better life in Mayotte, despite the perilous conditions. The IOM’s statement cited estimates by the French Senate that between 7,000 and 10,000 people have died on this crossing…

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Here are key details such as where to watch, prediction, team news, possible lineups, and much more to know ahead of the highly anticipated Galatasaray vs. Tottenham fixture.As things get heated up in the UEFA Europa League, a game that has caught the attention of fans ahead of kick-off scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, is the highly anticipated Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur fixture, here are essential details such as where to watch, head-to-head, team news, lineups, and so much more to know ahead of the fixture.Ange Postecoglou will be looking to continue his formidable run with his side following…

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Oilers star Connor McDavid will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Golden Knights just nine days after he suffered an ankle injury, the team informed reporters, including Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.McDavid suffered the injury just 37 seconds into his first shift against the Blue Jackets on Oct. 28. He fell awkwardly into the boards on his left leg while attempting to cut around Columbus defenseman Ivan Provorov.The Oilers initially said McDavid would miss two to three weeks with the injury. The earliest that timeline would have allowed him to return was next Tuesday against the Islanders. Instead, he’s back in…

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The Middle East, China, Ukraine, NATO and economic policy are key areas of concern.Donald Trump’s election victory was driven by domestic issues, but its consequences will reach far beyond the United States’ borders. With wars in the Middle East and Europe, and tension high with China, how is his victory being received around the world? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Steven Erlanger – Chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe for The New York Times Dimitar Bechev – Senior fellow at Carnegie Europe Rami Khouri – Distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut Source link

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Former President Donald Trump is once again President-elect Donald Trump after becoming the projected winner in the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris did not speak to the supporters or the nation on Tuesday night as election results we coming in and the race had not been decided. Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said the vice president would not address supporters on Tuesday but that the nation could expect to here from her sometime Wednesday. We just got the timing of the speech, which will come at 4 p.m. ET. What time will Kamala Harris speak? Vice…

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Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has written to US President-elect, Donald J. Trump, congratulating him on his victory in the US presidential elections. Below is the text of the letter. Dear Mr. President-elect On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I congratulate you on your resounding victory in the presidential election. The electorate of the United States, through democratic means, has decisively reposed their confidence in you and your policies. In this regard, I look forward to a strengthened and cooperative relationship between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda – a small nation…

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The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed multiple landmark deals at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies deal-signing ceremony in Cape Town on Tuesday.  Among these was a $100-million revolving back-to-back letter of credit facility for oilfield equipment provider JE Energy Ltd. The facility is designed to finance the purchase and sale of Guyana’s crude oil production to international buyers.   Another major deal included a $16.8-million asset finance facility for marine services provider Global Links Ocean Streams Ltd., enabling the acquisition of a product tanker for crude oil evacuation in Nigeria. The facility aims to support indigenous ownership of…

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed and announced a star-studded squad for the 2024 November international break.Ahead of the highly anticipated November 2024 international break, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed arguably one of the strongest squads yet since AFCON 2024 for fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.Nigeria’s senior national team coach, Austine Eguavoen, has brought back Sadig Umar from Real Sociedad and Gabriel Osho from Auxerre for the upcoming matches.The Super Eagles require only a single point to secure qualification for next year’s AFCON after CAF awarded them three points from the abandoned fixture against Libya.Additionally, Nasarawa…

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