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, the 39th , died Sunday at the age of 100 after years of ill health. Though served just one term in the between 1977 and 1981, the -born Democrat left a legacy far beyond his political accomplishments; once his presidency ended, Carter devoted his time to the nonprofit and achieving humanitarian objectives over his 40-plus years post-presidency. Carter also traveled widely on diplomatic missions around the globe, establishing acquaintances and connections with leaders worldwide. His death in his native prompted an outpouring of tributes -- including from the head of the . Charles saddened by Carter's passing In a letter penned to , wrote of his "great sadness" over Carter's death, making sure to highlight . "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of ," wrote. "He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and . My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter's family and the American people at this time." Charles' tribute comes amid that has sparked concern around the world over the stability of the British monarchy. The 76-year-old king has battled throughout 2024, and he has tried to balance his royal duties with his treatment -- to from the public. Charles' daughter-in-law, , endured her own cancer battle this year and only recently resumed her royal responsibilities.

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The fact that SYRIZA managed to bring an end to its adventures with Stefanos Kasselakis – albeit it in a not very democratic way, admittedly – and to democratically elect a decent, if not brilliant, new leader in Sokratis Famellos is good news for Greece’s earthquake-prone political system. Famellos is no Alexis Tsipras in terms of talent, but he is a good man to hold down the fort – at least until Angela Merkel’s choice gets back in the game, as he has often insinuated he plans to do. Famellos can reorganize the party and find common ground with the renegades who split from SYRIZA and formed the New Left. Cooperation between the two may give them enough votes to keep the leftists in Parliament, but any ambitions they may have for the top spot should be forgotten. It is more than obvious that the reasons why SYRIZA was able to shoot up from single digits to govern the country – the austerity measures and Greece’s near-bankruptcy – are well behind us. The tsunami of anger from 2012 onward that Tsipras rode right into the prime minister’s seat has died away. Greece has returned to normalcy and economic stability. That said, anti-systemic sentiment and a penchant for conspiracy theories remain strong. That’s what the small parties on SYRIZA’s fringes – Course for Freedom, MeRA25 and Movement for Democracy – are banking on. As are a smorgasbord of small parties and formations on the far-right – like Greek Solution, Voice of Reason, Niki, Spartiates etc – who dream of glory and grandeur now that Donald Trump won the elections in the United States. In essence, though, the Greek political stage seems to be reverting back to a strong bipartisan split. Not to the days when the two biggest parties accounted for 80% of the popular vote, but to the days of a dominant centrist party, Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ New Democracy, and a main opposition trying to win back the votes it lost, Nikos Androulakis’ PASOK. After many years of painful sacrifices and major upheaval, Greece is finally sailing in calm waters again. It is surrounded by storms, but it has accomplished much that cannot be taken for granted. It is, therefore, time for the country’s two most important parties – which are largely responsible for Greece’s remarkable progress in the post-World War II era – to find the path to consensus and by doing so to safeguard the present and ensure the country’s future stability.Pat McAfee torches Colts following bad loss to Giants, elimination from playoff huntJimmy Carter, the former U.S. president known for his humanitarian efforts and peace brokering, has died at the age of 100. Carter, a Democrat, witnessed both triumphs and challenges during his presidency from 1977 to 1981, including the historic 1978 Camp David accords and the Iran hostage crisis. After leaving the White House, Carter devoted his life to humanitarian causes, earning a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his relentless efforts to find peaceful solutions to global conflicts and advocate for democracy and human rights. He was widely acknowledged as a profound figure in international human rights and diplomacy. World leaders and former presidents have paid tribute to Carter, highlighting his compassionate nature and contributions to peace. Public observances and a private interment are being planned in his honor, as the world reflects on the enduring legacy of a man committed to both peace and justice. (With inputs from agencies.)

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ResMed Inc. stock rises Tuesday, outperforms market1 2 3 Ludhiana: In a landmark action against environmental violations, two residents of Basant Avenue have been charged with chopping down park trees and stealing the wood. The case, prompted by complaints from local environental activists that have also fought for clean water in the Buddha Dariya, marks one of the first instances of legal action for tree felling in the city, highlighting growing concerns over diminishing green cover. Basant Avenue residents B D Goyal and Tarsem Singh, are charged with stealing and damaging public property by cutting down four park trees in violation of Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984. Environmental activist dentist Dr Amandeep Bains had filed this complaint on behalf of his team from the Public Action Committee that had planted these trees two decades ago. On Dec 5, hired workers hacked down these fully grown trees and carried away their wood allegedly on the orders of the two accused. Dr Bains claimed to have witnessed this chopping incident and confronted the contractor, who gave him the names of the individuals responsible. Dr Bains said in his police statement that: “This is not just tree cutting but a theft and a blatant disregard for public property.” Environmental activists welcomed the police action, describing it as a breakthrough in their efforts to curb illegal tree felling. “This is likely the first FIR (first-information report) of its kind in Ludhiana,” said Kapil Arora, another activist involved in the case. “Despite multiple complaints in the past, no action was taken. This step will set a precedent and discourage people from cutting down trees.” Arora emphasised the urgent need to protect Ludhiana’s shrinking green cover. “Tree felling has become alarmingly common because there’s little fear of consequences. This FIR shows that such acts will no longer go unpunished,” he added. Background, implications The trees in question were part of a park in Basant Avenue, a space meant to enhance the neighbourhood’s environment. Activists had raised the issue on social media before filing the complaint. They allege that the accused not only damaged public property but also hired contractors to dispose of the felled trees. The FIR highlights the growing awareness and activism around environmental conservation in urban areas like Ludhiana, where rapid development has taken a toll on green spaces. We also published the following articles recently Activist climbs tree to protest corruption in Girnanagar gram panchayat A gram panchayat member and RTI activist, Sunil Tukaram Sonawane, climbed a tree outside the Nashik Zilla Parishad office to protest alleged corruption. He claimed inaction on his complaints against the Girnanagar gram panchayat sarpanch. Police and fire brigade personnel rescued him after a 20-minute standoff. Sonawane alleges illegal appointments within the panchayat. No charges were filed against him. HC sends petition against tree felling to larger bench, stay on govt order remains The Madhya Pradesh High Court has referred a case challenging the state government's order permitting the felling of 53 tree species to a larger bench. This follows a previous dismissal of a similar petition by the Indore High Court bench. The petitioners argue this exemption contradicts a Supreme Court ruling and leads to deforestation. Navi Mumbai: Trees near Belapur fort cut for buildings, Centre orders action Residents of Navi Mumbai's Kille Gaonthan are celebrating a victory in their fight to protect trees slated for removal due to a residential project near the historic Belapur fort. Following citizen complaints, including one by Anuradha Shenoy, the Union forest ministry has intervened, directing state officials to investigate the tree felling and proposed highway widening. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

NoneWINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia elected its first female leader as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared the winner Tuesday of a presidential election last week that was tarnished by technical glitches that caused a three-day extension to allow votes to be cast, and rejected as illegal by opposition parties. The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won with 57% of the vote, defying predictions that she might be forced into a runoff. Her ruling SWAPO party also retained its parliamentary majority, although by a very thin margin, and extended its 34-year hold on power since the southern African country gained independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Namibia, a sparsely populated country of around 3 million on the southwestern coast of Africa, has a reputation for being one of the continent's more stable democracies and the problems around the election have caused consternation. Last Wednesday's vote was marred by shortages of ballot papers and other problems that led election officials to extend voting until Saturday. Opposition parties have said the extension is unconstitutional, and some have pledged to join together in a legal appeal to have the election invalidated. The Electoral Commission of Namibia, which ran the election, rejected opposition calls for a redo of the vote. It has undermined Nandi-Ndaitwah's place in history. She is set to become her country's fifth president since independence and a rare female leader in Africa. She was a member of Namibia's underground independence movement in the 1970s and received part of her higher education in the then-Soviet Union. She was promoted to vice president in February after President Hage Geingob died while in office . Nangolo Mbumba, who became president after Geingob's death, didn't run in the election. The ruling SWAPO party won 51 seats in the parliamentary vote, only just passing the 49 it needed to keep its majority and narrowly avoiding becoming another long-ruling party to be rejected in southern Africa this year. It was SWAPO's worst parliamentary election result. A mood of change has swept across the region, with parties that led their countries out of white minority or colonial rule in neighboring South Africa and Botswana both losing their long-held political dominance. South Africa's African National Congress, which freed the country from the racist system of apartheid, lost its 30-year majority in an election in May and had to form a coalition. Botswana's ruling party was stunningly removed in a landslide in October after governing for 58 years since independence from Britain. Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo has been accused of rigging an October election and has faced weeks of violent protests against its rule. SWAPO faced similar challenges as those countries, with frustration at high unemployment and economic hardship, especially among young people, driving a desire for era-ending change. In a brief speech after the results were announced late Tuesday night, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibians had voted for peace, stability and youth empowerment. “We are going to do what we promised you during the campaigns. Thank you for your confidence and trust in us," she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah was also due to address the nation on Wednesday morning. “SWAPO Wins. Netumbo Wins. Namibia Wins. Now Hard Work,” the ruling party posted on its official account on social media site X. Some opposition parties boycotted the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Namibia at its results center in the capital, Windhoek. The commission has been roundly criticized for its running of the vote, with many angry Namibians complaining they had to wait hours and sometimes over multiple days for the chance to vote. Just over 1 million votes were cast out of 1.4 million registered voters, according to the electoral commission. Panduleni Itula, the leading opposition candidate from the Independent Patriots for Change party, was second in the presidential election with 25% of the vote. His party won the second-largest number of seats in Parliament behind SWAPO. Itula and his party have led the criticism of the vote and said they will lodge their appeal against the election this week. Other opposition parties said they will join that legal challenge. Itula has said that thousands of voters may have been prevented from voting as only some polling stations allowed an extension. "This election has violated the very tenets of our Electoral Act. Namibians deserve the right to choose their leaders freely and fairly, not through a rigged process,” he said. Namibia is a former German colony that came under South African control after World War I and its Black majority was later subjected to some of South Africa’s apartheid policies. SWAPO was at the forefront of the battle for independence from South Africa. While the country has swaths of desert running through it, it has diamond and uranium resources and untapped oil and gas off its coast that is being explored by international companies and could make it a major producer of both. AP Africa news: https://apnews.com/hub/africa

Ultimate guide to Bitcoin: How and what to buy, how to protect yourself... and if you can make a fortune By GEOFF HO Updated: 22:44 GMT, 3 December 2024 e-mail View comments Bitcoin’s booming price has prompted a surging interest in cryptocurrencies, with growing numbers tempted to join what is being called the ‘digital goldrush’. The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has had a storming year so far and is up 128 per cent. Its main rival Ethereum is up 56 per cent and challenger Solana is flying 121 per cent higher this year. However, getting started is easier said than done. Cryptocurrency trading is rife with danger. While some traders are making extraordinary gains, there is also a serious risk that you could lose most or even all your money. Scammers abound, ready to take advantage of those lacking experience in crypto trading. Furthermore, you cannot buy and sell cryptocurrencies on the traditional investment platforms such as Hargreaves Lansdown or AJ Bell. Here, Money Mail looks at everything you need to know to get started and talks you through the process step by step. Remember that buying and selling cryptocurrencies is not investing – it is risky and you should only use money that you can afford to lose. Crypto rally: The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has had a storming year so far and is up 124%. Its main rival Ethereum is up 56% and challenger Solana is flying 121% higher this year Just what are cryptocurrencies? They are essentially digital money, an alternative to traditional currencies such as the pound or dollar. As with real-world currencies, their value is determined by what people in the market are willing to buy and sell them for. Transactions are logged on a secure decentralised digital ledger called blockchain, so they are not controlled by states, banks or other financial institutions, unlike traditional currencies. However, unlike traditional currencies, they are very rarely used to purchase goods and services – at the moment. Bitcoin is occasionally accepted – for example, at some hipster cafes – but in general cryptocurrencies are simply bought, sold and traded. Also unlike traditional currencies, anyone can create a cryptocurrency – but whether or not it catches on as something that other people will want to buy is another matter. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is the oldest, most established and most mainstream. However, it is just one of an estimated 9,000 active cryptocurrencies that are being traded. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Call to get crypto regulated as FCA reveals 7M Britons now... Tricks to turbocharge your loyalty card points - and... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to save money on energy: What you need to know and energy-saving tips that work Where do I get started? You buy and sell on a cryptocurrency trading platform, in the same way that you might buy shares or funds on a conventional DIY investing platform. There are a number of cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in the UK. Glen Goodman, author of bestselling book The Crypto Trader, recommends picking a platform that is based in the US or UK, as they are more likely to be trustworthy. He suggests Coinbase and Kraken as both are based in the US. They are also partially regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. However, this does not mean that users benefit from full protection on their cryptocurrency trading in the same way that they would with traditional investments such as shares and funds. ‘Both are based in the US, which has some regulations and protections,’ says Goodman. ‘Coinbase itself is also floated on the New York stock exchange, which gives some degree of comfort.’ Trading platform eToro and digital bank Revolut also allow their users to trade in cryptocurrencies. While this service is not regulated, both carry out other activities that are regulated by the FCA. How do I open an account? Once you’ve picked a platform, you will need to sign up as a user. This is not as simple as picking a username and password and away you go. We’ve used the example of signing up through Coinbase. However, Kraken, eToro and Revolut will bear many similarities. First, you set up a username and password, which creates your account. Next, you are asked to fill in personal details, such as your date of birth, National Insurance number, nationality, employment status and how you intend to fund your account (eg. from your salary, savings or an inheritance). Then the questions get even more detailed. For example, you are asked how much you expect to transfer to your account each year, what industry you work in and your annual income. The next set of questions are designed to ascertain whether or not you understand the risks of trading in cryptocurrencies. For example, you are asked whether you intend to invest less than 10 per cent of your assets in cryptocurrencies or whether you are a high-net-worth investor – in other words, you have money you may be able to afford to lose. If you fit neither category, you may not be well suited to cryptocurrency trading. If you get through these stages, you will be asked to upload proof of ID – photographs of your passport or driving licence, for example. And you will be asked to use the camera on your smartphone to take a selfie and upload it. You will also be asked to link a payment method to your account so that you can transfer funds with which to buy cryptocurrencies. You can do this by inputting your debit or credit card details. After that, Coinbase presents its users with a ‘knowledge quiz’ to check whether you fully understand how trading works and the risks. The questions are in-depth and if you are completely new to cryptocurrency trading you may have to do some research to answer correctly. Finally, you’re ready to go. However, in the case of Coinbase you are put into a 24-hour ‘cooling off period’ to ‘consider whether you wish to continue with this investment’. At this point, you can continue to use the platform to browse prices and learn about cryptocurrency, but you cannot trade until the 24 hours is up. What money can I use to trade? Once signed up, you’ll have to fund your account, for example using debit cards or credit cards. If you use your debit card, then when you buy cryptocurrencies on the platform the money will be taken directly from the current account that your debit card is linked to. However, because of the risks of cryptocurrencies, many banks restrict how their customers can buy it. Some will not allow you to use a credit card to buy it and some trading platforms do not permit this method of payment either. For example, HSBC sets a £2,500 limit for a single transaction to a cryptocurrency platform and £10,000 over 30 days for transfers to crypto-exchanges with a debit card. It blocks any attempt to use a credit card to fund crypto purchases. But it will allow customers to transfer money from their crypto-exchange wallets to their bank accounts. Santander takes a stricter approach, limiting customers to £1,000 per transaction and £3,000 for any rolling 30-day period. Nationwide will allow people to spend up to £5,000 a day on cryptocurrencies, depending on the type of current account they have. Newer digital banks such as Monzo and Revolut have fewer restrictions. While the latter will allow 100 transactions a day, they are subject to limits depending on what digital currency you buy or sell. While Monzo allows customers to use exchanges to buy and sell crypto, it will block transactions it regards as risky. How do I buy and sell? Once you have funds in your account, you can use them to buy the cryptocurrencies of your choice. On the homepage of the platform, hit the button that says ‘buy and sell’. You should be given the option either to buy cryptocurrency using cash, or to buy it using other cryptocurrency holdings you already own. You can scroll through the list of cryptocurrencies available to find the one you want. Click on that one and then input how much you wish to buy in pounds and pence. The platform should tell you what price you are paying at that moment. Prices are very volatile, so they will be constantly changing. Selling is just as simple. You state which of your cryptocurrencies you would like to sell and how much of it – with the value measured in sterling. When you hit ‘sell’, the money should be returned to your sterling account on the platform, which you can withdraw back into your current account when you choose. If you’re using platforms such as eToro, Revolut or Coinbase, your money should be returned instantly. In some instances there may be a delay while security checks are carried out. Platforms don’t tend to charge a membership fee. Instead they charge you a percentage or set fee when you buy or sell – and when you return money from the platform to your linked current account. Trades: You buy and sell on a cryptocurrency trading platform, in the same way that you might buy shares or funds on a conventional DIY investing platform What should I buy? This is the $100,000 question – though you can buy fractions of a cryptocurrency coin. While some traders have precise trading strategies and theories about which cryptocurrencies are set to rocket – and which are about to plunge – much is reliant on luck and the changing sentiment of other traders. When the price of a coin is going up, it indicates that other traders like you are willing to pay more for it. But the tide can turn and traders become willing to accept lower prices to offload their holdings – and then the price falls. These movements can happen very quickly. Danny Scott, chief executive of the CoinCorner dealer and payments group, suggests that for people new to the world of digital currencies, Bitcoin may be the best bet. This is because it has the longest track record, is the biggest market at $1.9trillion and is becoming an increasingly accepted part of the mainstream financial system. ‘I’d stick to Bitcoin,’ he says. ‘Any other cryptocurrencies are more akin to gambling as to which will perform well and which won’t.’ Bitcoin threatened to hit $100,000 (£78,946) a coin following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory in the US last month, but since then its performance has cooled. However, with the pro-crypto Trump in the White House, IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore says the market expects it to make a fresh move on the $100,000 level ‘in the coming weeks’. The second biggest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, is up 62 per cent over 12 months to $3,572 (£2,814). Scott says that sentiment towards Bitcoin will ultimately determine its future performance. XRP is the third biggest of the digital currencies. It currently trades at $2.56 (£2.02), but traders are optimistic about its prospects as the barriers it faces to adoption in the US could be cleared next year by the Trump administration. Am I protected? As cryptocurrencies are unregulated, you have no protection should anything go wrong and have no recourse to safety nets such as the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Matthew Long, FCA director of payments and digital assets, says: ‘If you buy crypto, you should be prepared to lose all your money.’ Since the FCA cracked down on crypto adverts, it has issued 1,702 alerts, taken down over 900 scam crypto websites and over 50 apps. Be wary of adverts you find on social media, or anyone contacting you out of the blue with offers to help you trade cryptocurrencies. Danny Scott, chief executive of the Coincorner dealer and payments group, says: ‘If somebody approaches you via phone, email or any other digital form talking you through buying cryptocurrencies of any kind, just stop! ‘Do not follow guidance from random companies you may have come across via Facebook ads or cold outreaches. ‘Some due diligence, such as a Google search about the company you are potentially dealing with, will also give you an overview of whether they are legitimate or not.’ If you are not confident trading your own money, you could consider a dummy trading account offered by platforms such as eToro. These allow you to play around with trading without using real money. A spokesperson for Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, says that while the market is maturing fast and is more stable than it was a few years ago, it is imperative that people still take the time to learn about it first and understand their limits, before making any investments. The spokesperson added: ‘Investors should take time to understand market dynamics to make informed decisions and align their investment and trading strategies with their own risk appetite.’ Do i have to pay tax? If you make a profit from cryptocurrencies and cash it in, you could face a tax bill. Crypto profits are treated as capital gains. All taxpayers have an annual capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 each tax year. Any profits on top of that are taxable. Go to gov.uk/capital-gains-tax/rates to see how much you could pay. No taxes are due until you sell the cryptocurrency. Plus, if you sell your Bitcoin or other crypto assets at a loss, HMRC says that can be used against future capital gains. Glen Goodman recommends that anyone buying or selling cryptoassets keep detailed records and regularly update the taxman. ‘People think crypto is outside of the system,’ he says. ‘It is not and never was. ‘The taxman always treated it like stocks, so if you go above the tax-free limit, you have to pay capital gains tax.’ SAVE MONEY, MAKE MONEY 1% cashback 1% cashback On debit card spending. 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Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner PrizeCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Next stop: the National Football League. Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III declared for the NFL draft on Monday, two days after playing in what was likely his final collegiate game. He's heading to the professional ranks early, where he's projected to be one of the first players taken in the upcoming draft. "As a kid from St. Louis, it has always been my dream to play in (the) NFL," Burden wrote in an announcement posted to social media. "I am blessed to have a family and community that have helped support this dream and fuel me to put in the work in pursuit of this goal." Burden has been Mizzou's most transformational player in recent years, a five-star prospect who picked his home state school, starred on a national stage and signed high-visibility name, image and likeness deals. “The legacy of Luther Burden,” Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said Saturday, “is going to be the monumental decision he made to come to the University of Missouri, when nobody else thought he should have. His trajectory changed the program’s." In high school, Burden starred for Cardinal Ritter and, for his senior year, East St. Louis, where he was the St. Louis Post-Dispatch co-offensive player of the year after a senior season that included 34 total touchdowns. Recruiting services made Burden one of the premier prospects in his class. When he committed to Mizzou in October 2021, Burden became just the third consensus five-star recruit to do so, following fellow wide receiver Dorial Green Beckham and defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson, who later slipped to four-star status after starting at the junior college level. "I just want to start a trend in St. Louis for the younger people," Burden said at his commitment ceremony. "Start a trend to stay home and take our talents to Missouri.” Burden contributed immediately, scoring nine total touchdowns — including one punt return — during his freshman season. Last year's overall breakout for Missouri saw Burden catch 86 passes for 1,212 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. That campaign placed Burden third in MU program history for receiving yards in a single season, trailing Danario Alexander's 2009 season and Jeremy Maclin's 2008 run. Despite entering the 2024 season as a front-runner for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top receiver, and in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy, Burden had a more subdued campaign with 61 catches, the most on the team, and 676 receiving yards. With 192 career receptions, Burden is fourth in program history. His one catch in the Tigers' Saturday win over Arkansas broke a tie in the record books with Alexander. Off the field, he made waves for Missouri in the NIL space. A line of Burden-branded potato chips steadily expanded in flavors and popularity over the course of his college career. He recently appeared in an ad for Nautica's fall clothing line alongside Louisiana State gymnast-turned-model Olivia "Livvy" Dunne. Burden, a junior, walked in Mizzou's Senior Day ceremony held before that snowy game Saturday against the Razorbacks. It seemed to be a clear sign that Burden would be answering the NFL's call sooner rather than later. "While this decision is a step toward my professional future, it is by no means the end of my relationship with Mizzou," Burden wrote. "I will always carry a piece of this university with me, and I will continue to represent Mizzou with pride as I pursue my dreams. MIZ. Just call 3." The league requires players to spend at least three seasons in college ranks, so this is the earliest Burden can enter the draft. The scouting and draft cycle will pick up steam as college and professional seasons end, but early projections show Burden going solidly in the first round — with a significant chance of being a top-10 pick. Burden's draft declaration will almost certainly lead to him opting out of Missouri's bowl game, of which the date, location and opponent will be announced on Dec. 8. The risk of injury in a game with little incentive will likely keep Burden off the field to protect his chances in the draft. Mizzou could see a couple of other players declare early for the draft during the next month. For some, it's a way to test the waters and the viability of their opportunities at the next level before ultimately withdrawing from the draft and returning to college, if nothing else ©2024 STLtoday.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.QF’s QSTP engages int’l tech startups in 2nd GIL programme

BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and that government forces had withdrawn from the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report.How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/2/2024