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South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil.Kiir and President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow on Thursday and also discussed political and security matters in South Sudan, which is preparing for its first presidential election in December 2024. The country won independence from Sudan in 2011, and Kiir has led the country since then.According to a video of the leaders’ public statements posted online by the Kremlin, Putin said the development of oil refineries in South Sudan with the participation of Russian companies would strengthen ties.“This is only the beginning. We have many good opportunities in a variety of fields, including energy,” Putin said.Currently, Russia’s Safinat Group is working on an oil refinery in South Sudan’s Unity state.Russia’s invitation to Kiir to visit came as global powers reach out to African nations for suppor...

Millions take to China’s railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday. This year’s holiday began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and also includes the Oct. 1 National Day. The public holidays end on Oct. 6. Typically hundreds of millions of Chinese travel at home and overseas during such holidays. The eight-day-long holiday is the longest week of public holidays since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted in December. Outbound tourism has lagged domestic travel, with flight capacities lagging behind pre-pandemic levels.Big cities like the capital, Beijing, Shanghai, and southern cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou are favored destinations. Smaller cities, such as Chengdu and Chongqing in southwest China also are popular.All that travel is a boon for the world’s No. 2 economy: During the week-long May holiday t...

Hawaii authorities search for man with handgun after he gets into scuffle on Army base and flees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities were looking for a man who fled with a handgun after getting into a scuffle while trying to talk to soldiers at an Army base on Thursday, officials said. No shots were fired but the Army treated it as an “active shooter situation” and two military bases on Oahu went into lockdown for several hours, said Michael Donnelly, a spokesperson for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. The Army issued a shelter-in-place order for Schofield Barracks, which was later lifted. The Army was working with the Honolulu Police Department to find the suspect, who was still at large, Donnelly said. The Army said the man was 5 feet, 10 inches (177 centimeters) tall, wearing an aloha shirt and jeans and had a mohawk-type haircut. The man was last seen near the Schofield commissary on a bike. He was “trying to allegedly talk with soldiers,” Donnelly said. “I don’t know if he was bartering or selling stuff, but someone confronted him, and they got into a scuffle. There was a handgun...

Ahead of Granada Summit, Commission takes stock of achievements and identifies areas for action to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable Europe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

In a Communication adopted on 27 September, the Commission provides a contribution to the forthcoming leaders' debate in Granada on the future-oriented approach to the EU's open strategic autonomy and on priority policy objectives for the EU in the years ahead. It takes stock of achievements and remaining challenges to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable economy, to protect EU citizens, and to guarantee their well-being. This follows the Versailles Declaration adopted by EU leaders on 11 March 2022.The Communication points to specific areas where more efforts are needed, such as building a more innovative and interconnected Single Market, preserving internal cohesion, fostering alliances with international partners and building the EU's capacity as a security provider for its citizens and region. The EU must continue work to de-risk and reinforce its economic and industrial base while protecting its economic security and its unique social model.European Commission Pr...

Man walking dog shoots, kills man in Garden Grove neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

A man is dead after he was fatally shot during an alleged altercation in a Garden Grove neighborhood on Thursday, leaving residents frightened and shocked.Around 2:50 p.m., Garden Grove officers responded to reports of a person down on the sidewalk on the 10000 Block of Katella Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. An investigation revealed that an altercation occurred and led to the shooting. Sebastian Bona, who lives nearby, heard the moment when shots rang out in front of his home, just before 3 p.m. Moments before the shooting, Bona and his brother noticed a man sitting on the sidewalk who looked out of place and called the police. As they waited for officers to arrive, they saw a neighbor who was walking his dog and pushing a jogging stroller walk up to the disheveled man and exchange words with him. "And then we just hear bang bang bang and we looked at each other like, 'No way,'” Bona said. “I go out, I see the man on the flo...

Albany: Authorities release name of man killed in police shooting at Toyota service center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

ALBANY — East Bay authorities on Thursday night released new details about a deadly police shooting last week in Albany, including the name of the man who was killed, as well as his connection to a woman who was discovered dead at the scene.In a statement, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Lamar Walker, 24, of Vacaville.Just before 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 21, Albany and Berkeley police officers were dispatched to the Toyota of Berkeley Service Center at 1025 Eastshore Highway, near the Berkeley border, for a report of an active shooter, the sheriff’s office said.Berkeley officers arrived at the scene first and evacuated the area. They then entered an open door on the west side of the service center and started searching for the suspect and victims in need of medical assistance, according to the sheriff’s office.When officers reached the second floor, they found Walker crouched near a desk in a large open office area. The sheriff’s office said Walker was pointing ...

One dead in crash on Bay Bridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed in a crash on the Bay Bridge Thursday night, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash happened on the westbound lanes just west of the bridge's meter lights at about 8:01 p.m. It left a Kia Soul overturned. A 70-year-old man who was driving the Kia was killed. He was extracted from the car and pronounced dead at 8:17 p.m. CHP said the driver crashed into a wall. The left and center lanes of the bridge were blocked after the crash, backing up traffic. All lanes have since opened. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Martinez PD releases bodycam video of police shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

WARNING: The video above contains graphic content. (KRON) -- The Martinez Police Department released bodycam footage on Thursday of a fatal police shooting that happened in August. On Aug. 18, four officers fired their weapons, killing one person. The shooting happened outside a cannabis dispensary called Velvet, located at 4808 Sunrise Drive, that police said was the target of an attempted burglary. Police released three bodycam videos. The camera belonging to the fourth officer was not turned on until five minutes after the shooting, police said. Suspect in Albany Toyota service center shooting identified On each bodycam video, approximately 30 seconds are muted. The sound appears to come on after the shots are fired. One of the bodycam videos can be seen using the video player above. Links to the other videos, which also include surveillance video from the dispensary, can be found HERE. "The first 30 seconds of each body worn camera video is a pre-event buffer and does not hav...

Marlins rally in 9th inning to take 2-1 lead over Mets before rain causes suspension

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Yuri Gurriel had consecutive run-scoring hits in the ninth inning as Miami rallied to take a 2-1 lead over the New York Mets, but the game was suspended by rain at 12:58 p.m. after a 3-hour, 17-minute delay Thursday night.Miami moved into the third and final NL wild card spot when the Chicago Cubs lost at Atlanta.Miami (82-76) is a half-game ahead of the Cubs (82-77), who finish with three games at NL Central champion Milwaukee. The Marlins close with three games at Pittsburgh and would have to return to New York on Monday to complete the game against the Mets if it’s needed to determine a postseason spot.Miami holds the tiebreaker against the Cubs after winning the season series 4-2.The game would be resumed at the point of suspension if needed to determine a playoff berth. If the game isn’t needed to decide a postseason spot, the score would revert to a 1-0 Mets victory under 7.02 (b) (4) (A).San Diego (79-80) avoided elimination for ano...

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:09 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets were mixed on Friday, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region. U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index was down 0.3% at 31,764.01. In Bangkok, the SET declined 0.5%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4% to 7,054.40. India’s Sensex gained 0.4%. Markets were closed in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul. China Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer, said in a notice to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that its shares would remain suspended until further notice after they plunged nearly 20% on Wednesday and were suspended from trading as of Thursday. Evergrande is at the center of a property market crisis that is dragging on China’s economic growth.On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 4,299.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3% to 33,666.34, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.8%, to 13,201.28.A drop in oil prices took some heat off the stock market, a day af...