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☆ Former champion Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Two-times champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Australian Open, organisers of the year's first Grand Slam which begins on Jan. 16 said on Sunday without elaborating on the reason, as a cloud hung over one of the sport's brightest stars. The Japanese former world number one's name was on the entry list for the Australian Open, but Osaka was not scheduled to play in warm-up tournaments in Adelaide and Hobart, raising doubts about her participation in the hardcourt major. "Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open. We will miss her at #AO2023," the Australian Open tweeted. Her withdrawal marks a double blow for Australian Open organisers a day after American seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was ruled out due to injury.

☆ Russia denounces Moldova's ban of TV channels as 'political censorship'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Summary This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in UkraineMOSCOW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Russia on Saturday denounced a decision by neighbouring Moldova to temporarily ban six television channels as "political censorship". The small ex-Soviet state of Moldova accused the channels of airing "incorrect information" about the country and Russia's military operation in Ukraine. Shor, in exile in Israel, has backed protests in Chisinau demanding that Sandu's government resign. The ban will start on Monday and last for the duration of a state of emergency that Moldova declared after Russia sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 on what Moscow calls a "special military operation" to "denazify" the country. Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Nick MacfieOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Moldova's PM nominates new economy minister as problems mount
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

CHISINAU, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Moldova's prime minister proposed senior parliamentarian Dumitru Alaiba as economy minister on Wednesday as the country tries to deal with the impact of the war in Ukraine and rising food and energy prices. Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita told a government meeting that Alaiba, who chairs parliament's economy, budget and finance committee, would replace Sergiu Gaibu and would help promote government policy better. "The personnel changes are aimed at better managing the economy and better trade, which will allow the government programme to be carried out," she said. Moldova's pro-Western government has resisted calls to resign by protesters who have staged demonstrations over steep price increases, particularly for gas bought from Russia. Problems have been compounded by the war in Ukraine, and thousands of Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the country since Russia invaded its neighbour on Feb. 24.

☆ ‘Heartstopper’ star Kit Connor says he has been forced to come out as bisexual
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Chantal Da Silva | Chantal Da Silva Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

"Heartstopper" star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on Monday, saying he felt forced to share his sexual orientation after the actor was accused of queerbaiting by viewers of the popular Netflix show. In a rare Twitter post, the British actor wrote: “Back for a minute. bit bored of it now, deleting twitter :),” Connor had said in the September post. “I love u kit im sorry this has been so disgustingly rough on you,” actor Kizzy Edgell, who plays Darcy Olsson on "Heartstopper" said in a separate tweet. We love you Kit, sorry you had to do this."

☆ Swiatek confused, disappointed by Halep's failed drugs test
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Aug 14, 2022; Toronto, ON, Canada; Simona Halep (ROU) reacts to winning a point against Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) (not pictured) in the women's final of the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. Two-times major winner Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency this month after she tested positive for the banned blood-booster roxadustat. Halep had described the ban as the "biggest shock of her life" and denied knowingly taking any banned substance. Hopefully it's going to be more clear for fans and for us," Swiatek added. Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Kenneth MaxwellOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Thousands in new Moldova anti-government protest
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Alexander Tanas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

About 7,000 demonstrators decried steep price increases, particularly for gas bought from Russia. Demonstrators converged on Chisinau's central square in four columns but police kept them well away from the parliament and the president's residence. Three smaller parties, including Moldova's Communists, joined in the protest for the first time. Gazprom has already cut October supplies by 30% and insists Moldova settle outstanding debts totalling $709 million. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterEditing by Ron Popeski and Daniel WallisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Moldovan president calls for tougher policing to tackle pro-Russia protests
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Alexander Tanas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Thousands of people have taken to the streets and set up tents outside parliament and Sandu's residence in recent weeks, demanding the resignation of Sandu's pro-Western government and voicing their anger over rising prices. Sandu asked government to amend legislation to give more powers to law enforcement agencies but did not specify what those powers would be. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Betrayal of the motherland will be severely punished. Those who sow panic and want war will be punished according to the law," Sandu said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Matthias Williams, Editing by Timothy HeritageOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Moldova considers sanctions for citizens who fight for Russia in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Moldova's President Maia Sandu attends a joint news conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continue, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 27, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERSCHISINAU, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Moldova may revoke the citizenship of its nationals who go to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being called up because they also hold Russian passports, pro-Western President Maia Sandu said on Monday. Sandu said there was a risk that some of those people could be called up by Russia to fight. "We are also looking at the possibility of making punishment harsher for Moldovan citizens (without Russian passports)... who are in the ranks of the aggressor's armed forces," she said. She said Moldova was holding consultations with Moscow to prevent cases of its citizens being called up.

☆ Moldova can't rely only on neutral status, security aide says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterMoldova's national flags are seen in central Chisinau, Moldova June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoCHISINAU, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Moldova can no longer rely only on its neutral status and must ramp up its defensive military power, a security aide to pro-Western President Maia Sandu said on Monday. The ex-Soviet nation, one of Europe's poorest countries, allocated just over 1 billion leu - or 0.45% of GDP - for defence spending this year. "Moldova can no longer rely exclusively on foreign policy instruments, one of which is its neutral status, to ensure state stability," said Dorin Recean, the security aide. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Alexander Tanas, Writing by Tom Balmforth, Editing by Timothy HeritageOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ In Moldova's capital, thousands call for government's resignation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterCHISINAU, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Several thousand people protested in Moldova's capital on Sunday to demand the resignation of the country's pro-Western government amid mounting anger over spiralling natural gas prices and inflation. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterSandu has repeatedly condemned Moscow's actions in Ukraine and is pushing for membership of the European Union. On Friday, Moldova's gas regulator raised prices by 27% for households. Around 10 tents had been set up by protesters outside the residence by the afternoon, following an attempt to create a protest camp outside Moldova's parliament last week. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Alexander Tanas Writing by Max Hunder Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Osaka pulls out in Tokyo with abdominal pain
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

"I am really sorry that I am not able to compete today," said the four-time Grand Slam champion, who won the tournament when it was last held in 2019 in her hometown of Osaka. "It's an honour to be able to play at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in front of the amazing fans here in Japan. This has and always will be a special tournament for me and I wish I could have stepped on court today, but my body won't let me." Brazil's Haddad Maia will face either fourth seed Veronika Kudermetova or Mexican qualifier Fernanda Contreras Gomez in the quarter-finals. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ More than 1,600 books banned during 2021-22 school year, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

More than 1,600 books were banned in over 5,000 schools during the last school year, with most of the bans targeting titles related to the LGBTQ community or race and racism, according to a new report. PEN America, a nonprofit that advocates for free expression in literature, released a report Monday, the start of Banned Books Week, that shows the sweeping scope of efforts to ban certain books during the 2021-22 school year. Books were banned in 5,049 schools with a combined enrollment of nearly 4 million students in 32 states, the report found. Friedman pointed to a case in Walton County, Florida, where a popular children’s book called “Everywhere Babies” landed on a banned books list last spring. The most frequently banned books were “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” by Maia Kobabe, followed by “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson and “Out of Darkness” by Ashley Hope Pérez, the report found.

☆ Organized groups fuel rapid rise in U.S. book-banning, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Daniel Trotta | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

There were 2,532 instances of individual book bans affecting 1,648 titles at 5,000 schools with 4 million students, according to the report. The research found 1,000 more book bans than were documented in the group's initial report released in April. PEN America said the rapid rise came as a growing number of groups have targeted books dealing with race or LGBTQ issues. The report identified at least 50 groups active in pushing for book bans, the vast majority of which have formed since 2021. More than 40% of the banned titles address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer themes or have prominent queer characters.

☆ Meet Matt Krause, the man who critics say helped make Texas a national leader in book bans
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Texas now has the highest number of book bans in the US. Texas is now a leader in book bans, and one influential politician — along with pressure from the GOP — may have been the driving force, a Houston Chronicle investigation found. By April 2022, a PEN America analysis found that Texas had 713 bans, nearly half of all book bans in the US. Some politicians and parent groups disagreed with the inquiryKrause denies any political motivations behind the book list, but critics disagree. For Foote, the book bans represent GOP political motivations, citing school board officials and lawmakers who have begun their own book challenges.

Keep in mind that spending money based on your values can look different for everyone. "Spending money on things you don't care about might mean you will miss out on opportunities and experiences to invest in the things that truly matter to you," Monell explains. Below, Select shares some of Monell's best tips for making sure you're spending money with your personal values in mind. For instance, if being with family brings you the most joy, the amount you're spending on family activities might be higher than what you're spending in other areas such as shopping or self-care. Personally, when I lived at home with my parents, I got the most joy out of spending money to travel and dine with friends.

☆ Meet 11 people leading the aviation industry's push to slash emissions and ditch fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-31 | by ( Maia Anderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Experts have estimated that aviation is responsible for nearly 2% of global greenhouse-gas emissions and 2.5% of carbon-dioxide emissions. Some aviation giants, like United, are signing purchase agreements to buy electric aircraft. Today he serves as CEO and chairman of the company, which aims to be a pioneer in electric aircraft. In 2000 he founded Aviation Technology Group, which developed the ATG Javelin very light jet before ceasing operations in 2007. He is also a founding member of the Nordic Network for Electric Aviation.

☆ Vlad Batrîncea: Decizia privind reducerea numărul secţiilor de votare în stânga Nistrului a fost luată de o judecătoare delegată de Maia Sandu
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Decizia privind reducerea numărului secţiilor de votare din regiunea transnistreană a fost luată printr-o înţelegere obscură dintre judecători şi unii politicieni. De asemenea, Bătrîncea atrage atenţia că Panov a devenit președinte interimar al Curții de Apel Chişinău după ce Maia Sandu a anulat decretul fostului preşedinte privind numirea la şefia Curţii de Apel, Vladislav Clima. De către doamna Panov delegată recent de către Maia Sandu. Acel judecător care a întors zilele acestea sute de hectare de pământ companiei "Caravita" a lui Vlad Filat", a declarat Batrîncea. I-am solicitat Anei Panov un comentariu pe marginea acestor acuzaţii, dar judecătoarea a spus că este ocupată şi a închis telefonul.

Persons: Ana, Vlad Filat, Panov, Maia Sandu, Vladislav, Maia, judecătoarea, Marina Anton, Olga Cojocaru Organizations: Apel Locations: transnistreană

☆ Maia Sandu a mulțumit autorităților de la București pentru donația de vaccin
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) ziuadeazi.md time to read: +1 min

Mulțumesc autorităților române pentru faptul că, de fiecare dată, au răspuns rapid și prin acțiuni concrete la solicitările de a ajuta Republica Moldova. Declarația a fost făcută de șeful statului, Maia Sandu, după decizia Executivului de la București de a dona țării noastre 100 620 de doze de vaccin marca Pfizer-BioNTech. Donația anunțată astăzi constituie 100 620 de doze marca Pfizer-BioNTech”, a spus Sandu. Astfel, cantitatea totală de vaccin, pe care a oferit-o România țării noastre în ultimele luni, depășește cifră de 500 de mii de doze. Începând cu data de 2 martie și până astăzi în Republica Moldova au fost administrate 763 927 doze de ser anti-COVID.

Persons: Maia Sandu, Florin, Sandu Organizations: Declarația Locations: Republica Moldova, București, Republicii Moldova, România

☆ (video) „De ce PAS și Platforma DA nu au mers împreună la alegeri?” Grigoriu: Noi mereu am fost pentru unitate. Olesea Stamate: Până la urmă, sunt și calcule matematice
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: +1 min

„Acest lucru a demonstrat-o și experiența anterioară. Atunci când vom ajunge în Parlament, PAS este deschis să colaboreze cu partidele care vor ajunge în Parlament, care au o agendă onestă de luptă împotriva corupției”, a adăugat Stamate. „Platforma DA, din momentul când a ieșit în stradă, mereu a construit, a construit unitate, doar așa am reușit să fim alături de cetățeni. Inga Grigoriu s-a referit la legea promovată de Platforma DA în Parlament, care asigura producătorii autohtoni cu jumătate din spațiu pe vitrinele magazinelor alimentare mari. Legea nu a fost însă promulgată de președinta Maia Sandu și întoarsă Parlamentului la revizuire.

Persons: Stamate, Plahotniuc ., Eu, Grigoriu, Inga Grigoriu, Maia Sandu Locations: croite

E datoria noastră să mergem până la capăt și să scoatem țara din strânsoarea hoților. Fiecare vot e important în această luptă a noastră pentru ordine, bunăstare și dreptate. Stimați concetățeni, avem șansa să scăpăm de hoți și să alegem o guvernare integră și bună. Ieșiți la vot pe 11 iulie!”, îndeamnă Președinta Maia Sandu. Pe 11 iulie 2021 vor avea loc alegeri parlamentare anticipate, la care s-au înscris 23 de concurenți electorali - 22 blocuri și partide și un candidat independent.

Persons: Maia Sandu

☆ Absolvenții FPȘESAS – o dovadă convingătoare că USM oferă studii la cele mai înalte standarde
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +3 min

La eveniment au participat rectorul USM, dr., conf. Igor Șarov, decanul FPȘESAS, dr. Rectorul USM, dr. conf. USM este o platformă care contribuie la fortificarea capacităților specialiștilor în devenire, dar și a celor deja formați. Stela Milicenco, șefă Departament Sociologie și Asistență Socială a menționat: „Vă felicităm și vă dorim succese frumoase în continuare!

Persons: Igor Șarov, . hab, ., Vladimir Guțu, . conf, Vladimir Guțu ., dr . conf, Maia, Dr . conf, Stela Organizations: ale Educației, USM, Educației, Universității de Stat Locations: USM, Republica Moldova, Moldova

☆ Aureliu Ciocoi: „Aproape toate secțiile de votare din diasporă au fost suplinite cu câte 5 000 de buletine de vot”
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

Aureliu Ciocoi: „Aproape toate secțiile de votare din diasporă au fost suplinite cu câte 5 000 de buletine de vot”Aproape toate secțiile de votare din străinătate au fost suplinite cu câte 5 000 de buletine de vot pentru alegerile parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie. Actualmente au loc procedurile de verificare și testare a laptopurilor și organizarea activității ulterioare a birourilor”, a declarat Ciocoi. Partidul Politic Partidul Acasă Construim Europa „PACE”2. Partidul Politic „Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate”6. Partidul Politic Partidul Oamenilor Muncii23.

Persons: Aureliu, Aureliu Ciocoi, . MAEIE, RENATO, Veaceslav Valico, Maia Sandu, Надежда Organizations: CEC, Partidul, Partidul Acasă, Partidului Politic, Partidul Politic, Socialiștilor, Partidul Mișcarea, Partidul Democrat, Partidul Unității Naționale, Partidului, Dezvoltării, Partidul Alianța, Unirea, Partidul Verde Ecologist, Dreptății, Partidul Regiunilor, Oamenilor, Curtea Constituțională Locations: străinătate, Republica Moldova, Republicii Moldova, Japonia, Republica Populară Chineză, Emiratele Arabe Unite, Qatar, Europa, Comuniștilor, Moldova

☆ Igor Dodon anunță proteste, după ce Curtea de Apel a redus secțiile de vot pentru stânga Nistrului: „De stat captiv sub Plahotniuc am ajuns la stat dezintegrat, sub Maia Sandu”
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: 1 min

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☆ CEC depune recurs la CSJ privind numărul secțiilor de votare pentru alegătorii din Stânga Nistrului
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

CEC depune recurs la CSJ privind numărul secțiilor de votare pentru alegătorii din Stânga NistruluiComisia Electorală Centrală (CEC) va depune recurs la Curtea Supremă de Justiție (CSJ), după ce Curtea de Apel a emis o hotărâre prin care obligă organul electoral deschiderea a nu mai mult de 12 secții de votare pentru alegătorii din Stânga Nistrului, în loc de 41. Informația a fost confirmată pentru Replica Media de către șefa serviciului de presă al CEC, Rodica Rîrbu. Completul de judecători care au examinat cauza a fost format din Ana Panov, Dorin Dulghieru și Virgiliu Buhnaci. Inițial, CEC a deschis 44 de secții de votare pentru alegătorii din localitățile din Stânga Nistrului. Cât vizează celelalte secții de votare, comisia a fost informată despre disponibilitatea asigurării măsurilor stabilite privind menținerea ordinii publice în localitățile unde își au sediul aceste secții.

Persons: de Justiție, Rodica Rîrbu, Ana, Dulghieru, Buhnaci, Maia Sandu Organizations: Centrală, CEC, de, Apel, Poliției, Curtea Constituțională Locations: Stânga, Chișinău, CA, Stânga Nistrului, Tighina, Corjova, Dubăsari

☆ (video) Igor Dodon, aluzii la Ion Chicu: „I-am făcut „nacealinici” și după asta ei cred că-s mari tehnocrați, așa de bunișor și așa de deșteptățel”
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: +1 min

Întrebat dacă echipa are un program de guvernare pregătit, Dodon a răspuns afirmativ, dar a subliniat că nu vor merge pe abordarea fostei guvernări. Și i-am făcut „nacealinici” și după asta ei cred că-s mari tehnocrați - Eu am devenit ministru sau prim-ministru pentru că eu sunt așa de bunișor și așa de deșteptățel, nu de aceea că partidul m-a susținut. De aceea, vom delega oameni de echipă”, a spus Dodon. Socialiștii au calificat inițiativa drept anticonstituțională și au depus moțiune de cenzură împotriva Guvernului Sandu, care a fost votată de 63 de deputați socialiști și democrați. Ulterior, Igor Dodon l-a înaintat în funcția de premier pe Ion Chicu, care a prezentat în Parlamentul noul cabinet de miniștri și programul de guvernare.

Persons: Dodon, Guvernul Sandu, Maia Sandu, Socialiștii, Sandu, democrați . Ulterior, Igor Dodon

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