Haiti’s interim prime minister has said the Caribbean country is far from defeating armed groups that have seized control of large swaths of territory, urging greater international support to help restore safety and stability. “We are nowhere near winning this, and the simple reality is that we won’t without your help,” Garry Conille said on Wednesday at an event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “There is a sense of urgency because the Haitian people are watching with cautious optimism, they’re really hoping to see clear results,” he said. Haiti has reeled from years…
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A man accused of spitting on a young girl in Queens and then groping her as he went to clean it off was arrested and faces a sex crime charge, according to police. The alleged incident occurred Friday just after 8 a.m. near 71st Street and 54th Avenue in Maspeth. Police said a man approached a 12-year-old girl walking to school and spat his drink onto her. While appearing to clean up the mess he made, the suspect grabbed the girl’s backside. The man then attempted to sexually assault another 12-year-old girl moments later using the same ruse, according to…
Johnny Coomansingh By Johnny Coomansingh As part of the English-speaking Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago the sister isle, lies 22 miles northeast of Trinidad. Trinidad and Tobago is the most southerly independent, democratic state in the Caribbean Sea just seven miles east of Venezuela. Between the British, French and Dutch, history records that 33 wars were fought for Tobago. Tobago eventually fell under British rule. Because of several colonial influences, the island inherited a unique blend of cultural ‘flavours’ on its cultural landscape. Apart from its rich history, Tobago could also boast of its natural beauty. Established in 1776,…
Manchester City Football Club have released a statement concerning Rodri, who recently picked up an injury in the game against Arsenal.The Premier League Champions confirmed the extent of the injury on its official website on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. According to the club, Rodri willtravel to Spain to seek specialist consultation this week, following initial tests in Manchester.The statement is as follows,”The midfielder travelled to Spain to seek specialist consultation this week, following initial tests in Manchester. Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis.”What happened to Rodri against Arsenal?Arsenal’s midfielder Thomas Partey had…
Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games.From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 4.Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin HerbertHerbert went into Week 3 listed as questionable on the injury report with a high-ankle sprain and would leave the second half of a 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after aggravating the injury. Next up for the 2-1 Chargers is the 3-0 AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Herbert’s injury is “progressing well,” but whether that means…
No-confidence motion fails to pass in House of Commons, but Justin Trudeau faces more challenges ahead.Justin Trudeau has survived a no-confidence vote in Canada’s Parliament, the latest test for the embattled Canadian prime minister, who has seen his popularity plummet in recent years. Legislators voted 211-120 on Wednesday to defeat a motion by the opposition Conservative Party that declared a lack of confidence in Trudeau’s minority Liberal government. “Today was a good day for the country because I don’t think Canadians want an election,” said Karina Gould, the senior Liberal lawmaker in charge of government business in the House of…
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign in a post on social media Wednesday amid multiple federal investigations that have touched members of his administration and a handful of high-profile resignations. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a post on X. “The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign.” I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue…
NEW YORK / CANADA – Progressive leadership is driven by a shared belief that we cannot falter – on rights, on equality, and on an economy that works for everyone. We must keep moving forward. That’s the message the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, delivered as he concluded his participation in the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future, in New York City, United States of America. During UNGA, the prime minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to advancing progress, prosperity, and fairness for every generation. Prime Minister Trudeau joined global leaders at the…
Renowned Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has entered the fray surrounding crossdresser Bobrisky’s allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).During a recent Instagram Live session, Kuti disclosed that social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) initially shared an audio recording with him, which implicated Bobrisky in a money laundering case. The recording allegedly revealed that the EFCC accepted a N15 million bribe to drop the charges.In the audio, Bobrisky claimed he did not serve his jail term and mentioned rapper Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana.Meanwhile, Kuti stated that he encouraged VDM to expose Bobrisky and the EFCC…
The New York Yankees are locked into the postseason. However, a problem is brewing.The Yankees have placed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue, per a team announcement. Cortes was slated to start Wednesday night’s game against the Orioles. Marcus Stroman gets the nod instead. The Yankees also recalled right-hander Cody Poteet from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Cortes had a roller coaster of a season and had temporarily lost his spot in the rotation. He had posted a 3.77 ERA and a 1.153 WHIP over his 174.1 innings, striking out 162 batters with 39 walks. Cortes had been much…