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just now (258+ words) During a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not rule out the possibility that Budapest could become the venue for possible future negotiations between Russia and the United States.Putin thanked... During a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not rule out the possibility that Budapest could become the venue for possible future negotiations between Russia and the United States.Putin thanked Orb'n for his willingness to assist in organizing the meeting in Budapest and noted that US President Trump had proposed holding the Russia-US summit in the Hungarian capital. The Russian leader explained that Trump's choice was based on the fact that both the US and Russia currently enjoy good relations with Hungary. Before the start of talks with Orb'n, Putin emphasized that the current atmosphere between…...

just now (157+ words) Another interesting turn of Armenian politics The country's deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan stated that there is no withdrawal of Armenia from the CSTO. At the same time, he stressed that Yerevan does not participate in the adoption of decisions and documents in the CSTO, but also does not interfere. Earlier, Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO summit in Bishkek. And what is this supposed to mean? It seems that such a zigzagging policy is connected with the latest developments around the Ukrainian peace plan. In Yerevan, they don't understand if Trump will put the squeeze on Zelensky? Is there a big deal coming? Or the European-Ukrainian coalition will disrupt the peace plan, and a new escalation will ensue. Hence all the throwing: we are not going to Bishkek, but we are not leaving the organization either. In short,…...

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just now (631+ words) New Delhi : In a first, India is set to host a UNESCO meeting on safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage from December 8-13 at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, and preparations are underway for the key event. A senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday said the 17th century fort complex will be closed from December 5-14 in view of the event. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a centrally protected monument. The twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place from December 8-13 in New Delhi, UNESCO has said. Security is expected to be tightened at and around the fort area, as the meeting will take place nearly a month after…...

just now (575+ words) A woman who caused her MP to travel with a bodyguard after telling her to "be warned" has been jailed for harassment. Tracey Smith, who is a trans woman, sent Solicitor General and Lewisham West and East Dulwich MP Ellie Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemails calling her "transphobic". She accused her older sister " Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves " of physically assaulting her at a buffet bar. Smith used phrases including "a person is dangerous when they have nothing to lose", "be warned", and "bullets will be flying around". The 58-year-old was sentenced to 26 weeks" imprisonment and ordered to pay costs of "650 at Westminster Magistrates" Court today (November 28). District Judge Michael Snow also ordered a restraining order without time limit to be imposed. Smith had persuaded a county court to issue a witness summons to Ms Reeves, which the MP was…...

just now (155+ words) Rostislav Karpusha, commander of the 19th St. Barbara Missile Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was convicted in absentia for the terrorist attack in Sevastopol. As a result of the live firing of one of the missiles in the airspace above the territory of the city beach in the village of Uchkuyevka, Sevastopol, the scattering and detonation of missile submunitions, as well as the subsequent scattering of striking elements, four civilians, including two minor children, died from their wounds, 113 civilians were injured. In respect of Karpusha, a preventive measure in the form of detention was chosen in absentia. He is on the international wanted list. By the verdict of the court, Karpusha was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment with serving the first 12 years in prison, and the rest of the sentence in a special'regime penal colony. Karpusha had previously…...

just now (384+ words) The day after Thanksgiving often means a refrigerator full of containers, but local home cooks, chefs and local kitchens say leftovers can be more than eating cold turkey out of Tupperware. Dozens of locals shared their favorite ways to turn Turkey Day scraps into brand new meals, ranging from enchiladas to chow mein to homemade bone broth. The Times-Call put together a list of some of the most inventive dishes Longmont residents say they'll be cooking up this weekend from their Thanksgiving leftovers. High said her team "loves reinventing leftovers," and the long list of options shows how flexible the holiday's ingredients can be. At Urban Field Pizza & Market on Main Street in Longmont, leftovers take the form of a seasonal pizza that combines classic Thanksgiving flavors with the restaurant's signature crust. The pizza is made with gravy, roasted turkey,…...

1+ min ago (342+ words) Oregon State Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Full Highlights (1:18) Oregon State has named Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as the school's next head coach, the school announced Friday. The deal is for five years, per ESPN sources. Shephard was also Alabama's assistant head coach and wide receivers coach. "I'm honored to lead the Oregon State University football program and to join a community that cares so deeply about its student-athletes," Shephard said in a statement. "We will build a culture rooted in toughness, integrity, and relentless effort, and I'm excited to get to work with our players, staff, and supporters to write the next great chapter of Beaver football." Shephard brings significant experience in both the Pacific Northwest and in the Pac-12, as he has worked at both Washington State (2016) and was on Kalen DeBoer's Washington staff (2022-23) that went to…...

1+ min ago (251+ words) On a family break to the Spanish coast, Robin McKelvie discovers Andalusia's rich history, fine dining and luxury lodgings away from the summertime crowds Coming in autumn or winter neatly sidesteps the overtourism concerns and helps bring money into the city and region at a time when the less stretched businesses appreciate it more. I've been to Malaga over a dozen times and you couldn't pay me to come at the height of the (increasingly) sweaty tourist-clogged summers, with cruise ships in full flow and Airbnbs rammed. Pushing down the coast, I ease along quiet roads to the most famous Costa del Sol resort of Marbella. Here, the jet set have already decamped to the likes of the Caribbean, so it's not the usual elbows-out scrum walking around the marina. Millionaire yachts still glisten, it's just there aren't as many....

1+ min ago (151+ words) A winter storm warning was in effect for most of northern Illinois starting Saturday. The worst of a brewing winter storm is expected to hit northern Illinois on Saturday. A winter storm warning has been issued from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday by the National Weather Service. There's a 70% chance the metro area could be hit with 6 to 10 inches of snow, according to the latest forecast. Snowfall was expected to begin Friday night and intensify Saturday morning, forecasters said. The rate of snowfall may peak at one inch per hour Saturday afternoon, according to the weather service. The Weather Service urged people to reschedule travel plans to a day other than Saturday. "Travel could be very difficult," the Weather Service said in its storm warning. Forecasters urged people to expect longer travel times, drive at safe speeds and keep extra distance between…...