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Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. The reports came hours after a stunning rebel advance swept into Damascus to cheers and ended the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire, joyful after a stifling, nearly 14-year civil war. But the swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region. The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country still split among armed factions. One rebel commander said “we will not deal with people the way the Assad family did." The fall of Bashar Assad after 13 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the country. Assad’s departure on Sunday brings to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power in a brutal civil war that became a proxy battlefield for regional and international powers. Assad’s exit stood in stark contrast to his first months as Syria’s unlikely president in 2000, when many hoped he would be a young reformer after three decades of his father’s iron grip. But faced with protests of his rule that erupted in March 2011, Assad turned to his father's brutal tactics to crush dissent. A long stalemate was quickly broken when opposition groups in northwest Syria launched a surprise offensive late last month. Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? BEIRUT (AP) — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters. He renounced longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicts himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. The extent of that transformation from jihadi extremist to would-be state builder is now put to the test. The 42-year-old al-Golani is labeled a terrorist by the United States. He has not appeared publicly since Damascus fell early Sunday. But he and his insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stand to be a major player in whatever comes next. Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers. And he's suggesting once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” The hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's elusive killer yields new evidence, but few answers NEW YORK (AP) — Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day Sunday, investigators reckoned with a tantalizing contradiction: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. One conclusion they are confident of, however: It was a targeted attack, not a random one. On Sunday morning, police declined to comment on the contents of a backpack found in Central Park that they believe was carried by the killer. Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday outside of a hotel in Manhattan. Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump describes it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO. Those are two threats that have alarmed Ukraine, NATO allies and many in the U.S. national security community. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says any deal would have to pave the way to a lasting peace. The Kremlin's spokesman says Moscow is open to talks with Ukraine. South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol. Local media say that ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun voluntarily appeared on Sunday at a Seoul prosecutors’ office, where he had his mobile phone confiscated and was detained. A law enforcement official says Kim was later sent to a Seoul detention facility. Kim's detention came a day after Yoon avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor vote to prevent a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14 including children DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 14 people including children, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza has wounded a half-dozen patients. Israel’s military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza, whose remaining Palestinians have been almost completely cut off from the rest of the territory amid a growing humanitarian crisis. One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon. That's according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken. Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Trump's first term policies skewed heavily in favor of Israel, and he has picked stalwart Israel supporters for key positions in his administration. But much has transpired since Trump left office in early 2021. The turmoil in the Middle East, the lofty ambitions of Netanyahu’s far-right governing coalition and Netanyahu’s own personal relationship with the president-elect could dampen that enthusiasm and complicate what on the surface looks like a seamless alliance. First 12-team College Football Playoff set, Oregon seeded No. 1 and SMU edges Alabama for last spot SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs (11-2), losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama (9-3) of the SEC but one fewer loss. The first-of-its-kind 12-team bracket marks a new era for college football, though the Alabama-SMU debate made clear there is no perfect formula. The tournament starts Dec. 20-21 with four first-round games. It concludes Jan. 20 with the national title game in Atlanta.

Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel and Narasapuram MP Bhupathi Raju Srinivas Varma said that everyone should fight for their country and its development, taking inspiration from the fighting spirit of revolutionary leader Alluri Sitaramaraju. Inaugurating the statue of the freedom fighter at Rajupeta village in Vuyyuru mandal in Penamaluru constituency of Krishna district on December 8, Sunday, the Minister said efforts are being made to install Alluri Sitaramaraju’s statues in Amaravati, Vijayawada and Hyderabad, too. “We are also trying to get a street in New Delhi named after the leader,” the Minister said while expressing happiness that the Bhogapuram airport in Vizianagaram district is named after him. Later, Minister for Housing, Information, and Public Relations Kolusu Parthasarathy said the leader did not just participate in the freedom struggle but also strove hard to free the country from the shackles of slavery. “In a similar way, the State and the Central governments too are making all-out efforts for the welfare of the economically and socially backward communities,” he said. Minister Kollu Ravindra, Penamaluru MLA Bode Prasad and others took part in the programme. Published - December 09, 2024 03:40 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditJanet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-JanuaryThiruvananthapuram, The devastating landslides that wiped away three villages in Wayanad, Congress' thumping victory in the Lok Sabha polls and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's maiden electoral victory were the significant events that shaped the Kerala's socio-political scenario in 2024. The revelations of sexual abuse and harassment in the Malayalam film industry, brought to light by the Justice Hema Committee report, also stirred up the political pot due to the delay in disclosing the panel's findings, which followed allegations of rape against some key actors, including ruling CPI MLA and actor M Mukesh. On 30 July, massive landslides occurred in the Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions of Wayanad, triggered by torrential rains, resulting in over 200 deaths, numerous injuries, and thousands being left homeless. It is considered one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala's history. Hundreds were left buried under the debris and many had to be pulled out by rescue agencies, which included the Army. Some of the most heart-wrenching scenes, such as the phone conversations of many who cried and pleaded for rescue, emerged. They were either trapped in their homes or could not leave the place where they were left stranded. The calamity again brought into sharp focus the urgent need for better disaster management and preparedness in the southern state, which is being increasingly exposed to extreme weather events as climate change unfolds. But rehabilitation efforts lag behind, leaving the lives of survivors in disarray. The state government has claimed the delay was caused by the central government's lapse in providing funds. It has moved the court, questioning the union government's alleged discriminatory approach. In a relief to the state government, another hurdle in implementing rehabilitation efforts was addressed thanks to the Kerala High Court's intervention, which ruled it can acquire land from two private estates to build a model township for survivors of the landslide, dismissing the companies' petitions that challenged the government's decision. Kerala's political front threw up a few surprises as the ruling LDF saw electoral setbacks. In the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress-led United Democratic Front opposition defeated the CPI-headed Left Democratic Front . The UDF bagged 18 Lok Sabha seats, most of them with a thumping margin, while the Left could win only one seat. However, the BJP had a lot to cheer as the Lotus finally bloomed in the southern state. The saffron party won its first ever LS seat in Kerala, with the voters of Thrissur giving the thumbs up for actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi. He scripted history by defeating both the LDF and the UDF in a triangular contest. Analysts say this change in political fortunes reflects the possible shifting of voter preference in the southern state. Kerala also saw Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's maiden electoral foray this year, after she triumphed in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in November with a thumping margin of over four lakh votes. She surpassed her brother Rahul Gandhi's victory margin recorded a few months earlier. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Rahul from the hill constituency as he had also won from Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. In the Malayalam cinema world, a new script of shocking revelations unfolded, as the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual abuse made headlines. The executive committee of the actors' union Association of Malayalam Movie Artists , was dissolved as allegations of sexual assault and misconduct grew amid complaints from women against its members. Many actors, including Mukesh, Siddhique, and Edavela Babu had to face probe by a Special investigation team of Kerala police constituted to look into such allegations. Kerala lost one of its literary legends, MT Vasudevan Nair, on December 25. Popularly addressed as MT by his admirers, he was famous for taking Malayalam storytelling to remarkable heights and weaving narratives that captured human life's complex emotions in addition to the essence of the rural landscape of Kerala. MT was a renowned writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker who significantly influenced the cultural imagination of Kerala and left a lasting impact that extended far beyond to become one of India's most beloved literary figures. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Former N.W.T. health board chair 'shocked' by decision to scrap boardThe National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has announced a severe shortage of blood Group O, with stocks projected to last less than 24 hours. NBSZ CEO Lucy Maruo made an urgent appeal to donors aged 16-65 to donate blood, especially those with blood Group O, which is in high demand due to its universal donor capabilities and limited recipient compatibility. Over 50% of Zimbabwe's blood donors belong to Group O, yet the group is quickly depleted as it is heavily used in hospitals. Maruo emphasized the importance of replenishing supplies, particularly during the festive season, and encouraged new and lapsed donors to step forward. Despite this challenge, the NBSZ has made progress in its annual collection targets, having collected 71,544 units of blood by November 30, surpassing the total for 2023. The festive season campaign aims to collect 7,460 units by mid-January, with clinics remaining open throughout the holiday period, except on major public holidays. Maruo celebrated the growth in donations while stressing the critical need for Group O blood to meet ongoing demand and save lives during the festive period.EAM Jaishankar To Visit Qatar From Dec 30 To Jan 1, Review Aspects Of Bilateral Relations

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Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-JanuaryThe fifth National Sports Festival continued its competitions yesterday morning at designated stadiums and gymnasiums in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. In the Inter-States and Regions basketball tournament final, held at Shwekyabin Gymnasium, Shan State defeated Yangon Region by a narrow score of 67-66 to secure the championship. Yangon Region took second place, while Kachin State and Mandalay Region shared third place honours. Quarterfinal matches of the Inter-States and Regions under-20 volleyball tournament took place at Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium (B). In the men’s division, Kayin State beat over Yangon Region in a 3-2 match, Mandalay Region defeated Bago Region 3-1, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory overcame Kachin State 3-0, and Shan State bested Sagaing Region 3-0. In the semifinals of the Inter-States and Regions badminton tournament, held at Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium (C), Yangon Region defeated Bago Region 3-1, while Shan State edged out Mandalay Region 3-2 in the men’s division. In the women’s category, Yangon Region won against Mandalay Region 3-1, and Shan State defeated Bago Region 3-2. In the men’s badminton final, Yangon Region claimed the championship by defeating Shan State 3-1. Shan State secured second place, while Mandalay Region and Bago Region shared third place. In the women’s final, Yangon Region also emerged victorious, beating Shan State 3-1 to take the championship. Shan State placed second, and Mandalay Region and Bago Region shared third place honours. The ISR men’s and women’s Lethwei events took place at the Wunna Theikdi Indoor Boxing Area. In the men’s 51-kilogramme category, Hein Htut Aung of Mandalay Region defeated Ye Naing of Shan State, Bawm Sowng of Kachin State overcame Khant Phyo Kyaw of Yangon Region, Thura of Sagaing Region triumphed over Ye Yint Htwe of Chin State, and Saw Shwe Win of Kayin State bested Akar Htet Win of Rakhine State. In the men’s 54-kilogramme category, Akar Phyo of Taninthayi Region defeated Kaung Sett Naing of Magway Region, Zaw Zaw Naing of Mandalay Region triumphed over Saw Lin Aung of Ayeyawady Region, Shine Nge of Shan State overcame Ko Ko Tun of Sagaing Region, and Win Htike of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory defeated Tuu Maung of Bago Region. In the men’s 57-kilogramme category, Min Sett Tha Oo of Sagaing Region defeated Hein Lin Tun of Mon State, Shein Htet Ko Ko of Kachin State triumphed over Hein Htut Kyaw of Bago Region, La Min Ko Ko of Yangon Region defeated Kyaw Swa Moe of Ayeyawady Region, and Gin Shan Mowng of Chin State overcame Saw Hla Han Aye of Kayin State. In the men’s 63.5-kilogramme category, Nok Mar of Kachin State defeated Htoo Aung Ye Yint of Rakhine State, Phone Myint Maung of Bago Region triumphed over Lin Htet of Ayeyawady Region, Sai Naung of Mandalay Region overcame Saw Hae Do Sae of Kayin State, and Kyaw Myo Han of Sagaing Region defeated Yazar Nay Win of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory. In the women’s 50-kilogramme category, Aye Aye Mu of Taninthayi Region defeated Kay Thwe Win of Chin State, Pyae Sone Win of Sagaing Region triumphed over Eindray Kyaw of Bago Region, Eaint Myat Kyaw of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory overcame Khine Thazin Tun of Mandalay Region, and Mya Moe Thu of Yangon Region bested Thel Myat Mon of Shan State. The Under-25 Cricket Tournament group matches were held at the Wunna Theikdi shooting range. In the men’s event, the Kayin State team defeated the Shan State team by 16 runs, Mandalay Region overcame Bago Region by 14 runs, Rakhine State triumphed over Mon State by a wide margin of 139 runs, and Ayeyawady Region secured victory against Magway Region by 10 wickets. In the women’s event, Rakhine State defeated Magway Region by 51 runs, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory overcame Mon State by four wickets, Ayeyawady Region beat Shan State by 14 runs, and Kayin State narrowly triumphed over Yangon Region by two runs. In the group matches of Under-21 Men’s Football Tournament were held at Wunna Theikdi Training Grounds 3 and 4. Chin State and Magway Region teams ended in a 3-3 draw, while Mandalay Region defeated Sagaing Region with a score of 4-1. In the Under-25 Women’s Football Tournament, held at the Bawgawadi Sports Ground and Lewe Township Sports Ground, Bago Region and Kayah State teams ended at a goalless draw, while Ayeyawady Region secured a 2-0 victory against Rakhine State. In the women’s futsal semifinals held at Wunna Theikdi Futsal Ground, the Yangon Region women’s futsal team defeated Sagaing Region 11-0, and Kachin State edged out Ayeyawady Region 7-5. In the men’s Sepak Takraw regu matches at Wunna Theikdi Stadium A, Shan State beat Bago Region in two straight games, Sagaing Region overcame Rakhine State 2-0, Nay Pyi Taw triumphed over Kayin State, and Kachin State secured a win against Kayah State. Other results included Mon State defeating Chin State, Yangon Region prevailing over Ayeyawady Region, and Mandalay Region winning against Magway Region. In the women’s Sepak Takraw regu matches, Mon State defeated Magway Region 2-1, Sagaing Region beat Taninthayi Region in straight games, Rakhine State triumphed over Yangon Region in two games, Mandalay Region overcame Shan State, and Kayin State defeated Kachin State in straight matches. In the men’s Sepak Takraw regu quarterfinals, at Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium A, Yangon Region won against Sagaing Region 2-1. Magway Region defeated Kachin State 2-1, Mandalay Region overcame Nay Pyi Taw in straight games, and Shan State triumphed over Mon State. In the women’s Sepak Takraw regu matches, Bago Region defeated Sagaing Region in straight matches, Ayeyawady Region beat Yangon Region, Rakhine State overcame Kayin State 2-1, and Mon State defeated Mandalay Region in straight matches. The Inter-Ministry Open Men’s Football Tournament group matches were held at Paunglaung, Shwekyabin, and Lewe TC-2 grounds. The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Construction teams played to a goalless draw, while the Ministry of Science and Technology defeated the Ministry of Health 2-1. The Ministry of Transport and Communications secured a 3-1 victory over the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development. In the group matches of ISR Futsal Tournament held at Wunna Theikdi Futsal Arena, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement teams drew 3-3. The Ministry of Commerce thrashed the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs 2-0, the Ministry of Education defeated the Ministry of Information 5-4, and the Ministry of Health triumphed over the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture with a score of 3-1. — MNA/KZL

BOSTON , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the November 2024 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG). Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. Ticker: ASG Monthly Update, November 2024 Investment Approach: Fund Style: All-Cap Growth Fund Strategy: Combines three growth style investment managers, each with a distinct capitalization focus (small-, mid- and large-cap) selected and continuously monitored by the Fund's Investment Advisor. Investment Managers: Top 20 Holdings at Month-End: (39.1% of equity portfolio) 1 NVIDIA Corp. 3.9 % 2 Apple, Inc. 3.0 % 3 Amazon.com , Inc. 2.9 % 4 Microsoft Corp. 2.8 % 5 Upstart Holdings, Inc. 2.1 % 6 SPS Commerce, Inc. 2.1 % 7 Alphabet, Inc. 2.0 % 8 Natera, Inc. 2.0 % 9 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. 2.0 % 10 Meta Platforms, Inc. 1.9 % 11 FirstService Corp. 1.9 % 12 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 1.9 % 13 Hamilton Lane, Inc. 1.6 % 14 StepStone Group, Inc. 1.6 % 15 Visa, Inc. 1.4 % 16 Semtech Corp. 1.4 % 17 Glaukos Corp. 1.3 % 18 ServiceNow, Inc. 1.1 % 19 Raymond James Financial, Inc. 1.1 % 20 Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. 1.1 % Holdings are subject to change. Monthly Performance: Performance NAV Market Price Discount Beginning of month value $5.96 $5.56 -6.7 % Distributions (Ex-Date November 15 th ) $0.12 $0.12 End of month value $6.35 $5.87 -7.6 % Performance for month 8.72 % 7.73 % Performance year-to-date 20.25 % 21.05 % Net Assets at Month-End ($millions): Total $384.8 Equities $383.6 Percent Invested 99.7 % Sector Breakdown* (% of equity portfolio): Information Technology 28.4 % Industrials 17.6 % Health Care 16.5 % Financials 14.2 % Consumer Discretionary 9.9 % Communication Services 5.7 % Consumer Staples 4.2 % Real Estate 1.9 % Materials 0.9 % Energy 0.7 % Total Market Value 100.0 % *Based on Standard & Poor's and MSCI Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). New Holdings: Block, Inc. GE Vernova, Inc. GoDaddy, Inc. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. VSE Corp. Holdings Liquidated: AbbVie, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ASML Holding N.V. The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount. Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results. Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2024 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year. All data is as of November 30, 2024 unless otherwise noted. Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. 1-800-241-1850 www.all-starfunds.com libinfo@alpsinc.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liberty-all-star-growth-fund-inc-november-2024-monthly-update-302331693.html SOURCE Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.None