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HasSak ethno-folk ensemble shines in Baku


HasSak ethno-folk ensemble has performed at International Mugham Center within the Days of Kazakhstan Culture.

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COLUMN | The First Three Days of Christmas 2023: ferry fiasco … – Baird Maritime


COLUMN | The First Three Days of Christmas 2023: ferry fiasco …  Baird Maritime

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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrives in Iran – La Prensa Latina


Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrives in Iran  La Prensa Latina

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Iran FM urges Tehran-Baghdad coop. to enhance regional peace – Mehr News Agency – English Version


Iran FM urges Tehran-Baghdad coop. to enhance regional peace  Mehr News Agency – English Version

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Central Bank of Azerbaijan Reports Robust Foreign Exchange Reserves Growth


As of the close of November 2023, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan revealed foreign exchange reserves totaling USD 10,615.9 million, marking a 1% increase from the previous month, as detailed on the institution’s official website.

The data further illuminates a noteworthy 18% surge in the Central Bank’s foreign exchange reserves…


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Tanzania flood, landslide death toll jumps to 47


The number of people killed by floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has jumped to 47, with another 85 people injured, following torrential rain, a senior government official said.

Severe flooding caused by a combination of the El Nino and Indian Ocean dipole weather phenomena has killed hundreds of people in Kenya and Somalia and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes since seasonal rains began in October.

Search and rescue operations were underway in the Manyara region as authorities fear some bodies might be trapped in the mud, Manyara region commissioner Queen Sendiga told reporters late on Sunday.

“As of the evening, we have rescued 85 injured persons who are continuing with the treatments and others have been discharged. The death toll has increased to 47 people,” she said.

Around 100 houses in the village of Katesh, Hanang district, were swallowed by a landslide, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said in a video message posted online by the ministry of health.

“We are very shocked by this event,” Suluhu said.

Climate change is causing more intense and more frequent extreme weather events, according to climate scientists.


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Tanzania flood, landslide death toll jumps to 47


The number of people killed by floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has jumped to 47, with another 85 people injured, following torrential rain, a senior government official said.

Severe flooding caused by a combination of the El Nino and Indian Ocean dipole weather phenomena has killed hundreds of people in Kenya and Somalia and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes since seasonal rains began in October.

Search and rescue operations were underway in the Manyara region as authorities fear some bodies might be trapped in the mud, Manyara region commissioner Queen Sendiga told reporters late on Sunday.

“As of the evening, we have rescued 85 injured persons who are continuing with the treatments and others have been discharged. The death toll has increased to 47 people,” she said.

Around 100 houses in the village of Katesh, Hanang district, were swallowed by a landslide, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said in a video message posted online by the ministry of health.

“We are very shocked by this event,” Suluhu said.

Climate change is causing more intense and more frequent extreme weather events, according to climate scientists.


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Georgia’s Annual Inflation at 0.1% in November


Georgia’s annual inflation rate amounted to 0.1% in November 2023, the National Statistics Office (Geostat) reported on December 4. On a monthly basis, meanwhile, consumer prices increased by 0.2%.

The annual inflation rate was primarily driven by price changes in miscellaneous goods and services (9.8% increase); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.1% increase); housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (3.4% increase); transport (2.5% increase); and food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.1% decrease).

The monthly inflation rate was mainly driven by price changes in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (0.9% increase); food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.5% decrease); health (0.8% decrease); and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.7% decrease).

As for food and non-alcoholic beverages, prices decreased this year for the following subgroups: oils and fats (-19.4%); vegetables (-11.7%), bread and cereals (-9.2%); milk, cheese and eggs (-3.5%); and sugar, jam, honey, chocolate and confectionery (-2.5%). At the same time, the prices increased for the following subgroups: fruit and grapes (12.2%); meat (6.3%); fish (5.0%); and mineral waters, soft drinks,
fruit and vegetable juices (2.7%).

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Georgia’s Annual Inflation at 0.1% in November


Georgia’s annual inflation rate amounted to 0.1% in November 2023, the National Statistics Office (Geostat) reported on December 4. On a monthly basis, meanwhile, consumer prices increased by 0.2%.

The annual inflation rate was primarily driven by price changes in miscellaneous goods and services (9.8% increase); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.1% increase); housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (3.4% increase); transport (2.5% increase); and food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.1% decrease).

The monthly inflation rate was mainly driven by price changes in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (0.9% increase); food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.5% decrease); health (0.8% decrease); and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.7% decrease).

As for food and non-alcoholic beverages, prices decreased this year for the following subgroups: oils and fats (-19.4%); vegetables (-11.7%), bread and cereals (-9.2%); milk, cheese and eggs (-3.5%); and sugar, jam, honey, chocolate and confectionery (-2.5%). At the same time, the prices increased for the following subgroups: fruit and grapes (12.2%); meat (6.3%); fish (5.0%); and mineral waters, soft drinks,
fruit and vegetable juices (2.7%).

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Hudson mayors endorse Rob Menendez for re-election to Congress – New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics


Hudson mayors endorse Rob Menendez for re-election to Congress  New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics