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Alexander Zverev Thrown Out Of Mexican Open For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

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Alexander Zverev Thrown Out Of Mexican Open For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

World number three Alexander Zverev has been thrown out of the Mexican Open after “unsportsmanlike conduct” that saw him attack the umpire’s chair at the end of a doubles match in Acapulco.

Germany’s Zverev argued with the umpire during the decisive tie-break as he and Marcelo Melo lost 6-2 4-6 10-6 to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.

Zverev struck the umpir’s chair.

several times with his racquet.

The 24-year-old later apologised, calling his behaviour “unacceptable”.

Zverev was the defending champion in the singles event.

“Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match on Tuesday night, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco,” an ATP statement read.

His opponent Peter Gojowczyk has been given a walkover into the third round.

Zverev wrote on Instagram that he had “privately apologised” to umpire Alessandro Germani and said he was “disappointed in myself”.

“As you know, I leave everything on court. Yesterday, I left too much,” he wrote.

“I am going to take the coming days to reflect – on my actions and how I can ensure that it will not happen again.”

Zverev believed a ball was incorrectly called out during the tie-break and began yelling at the umpire, with the crowd taking the official’s side.

Britain’s Glasspool and Finland’s Heliovaara then wrapped up the match with an ace on the next point.

Zverev hit the chair with his racquet three times and came close to hitting the umpire’s foot at one point.

He continued yelling at the umpire and took another swing as the umpire moved to climb down from his chair.

The ATP defines unsportsmanlike conduct as “any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the success of a tournament, ATP and/or the sport”.

Zverev is being investigated by the ATP over allegations that he was violent towards a former girlfriend. He has repeatedly denied the claims.

Once Upon A Time – Feb. 23 -1758 – Jonathan Edwards Receives Smallpox Vaccination From Which He Contracts The Disease

Angel Gimalo
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Once Upon A Time – Feb. 23 -1758 – Jonathan Edwards Receives Smallpox Vaccination From Which He Contracts The Disease

303 Roman Emperor Diocletian begins his policy of persecuting Christians, razing the church at Nicomedia

1455 Johannes Gutenberg prints his first Bible (estimated date)

1540 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the 7 cities of Cibola

1758 Jonathan Edwards receives a smallpox vaccination from which he contracts the disease. He will die in March.

1836 Alamo besieged for 13 days until March 6 by Mexican army under General Santa Anna; entire garrison eventually killed

1904 United States acquires control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million

1945 US Marines raise the American flag on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of which by Joe Rosenthall later became iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture

1954 1st mass inoculation against Polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1998 Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders

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TODAY IN FILM & TV

1996 “Trainspotting” directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller opens in cinemas in the UK and Ireland

TODAY IN MUSIC

1963 Luciano Pavarotti makes his debut at the Vienna State Opera in “La traviata”

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1968 Wilt Chamberlain becomes 1st NBAer to score 25,000 points

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1997 Scientists in Scotland announce they have cloned an adult mammal, producing a lamb named “Dolly”

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1886 “The Times” of London publishes world’s 1st classified ad

FAMOUS WEDDING

1974 Future US Governor Jeb Bush (21) weds Columba Bush (20) in Austin, Texas

Physician warns against using Cotton Buds to clean the Ears

Olasunbo Okoromi
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Physician warns against using Cotton Buds to clean the Ears

A Nigerian medical doctor, Health Blogger, Activist and social media personality. Dr. Chinonso Egemba, has warned against using cotton buds and other objects to clean the ears to avoid damage to the eardrum.

Dr. Egemba on Monday through his social media page said that ear wax is not dirt but it keeps the ears free from insects and dirt.

He further explained that cotton bud pushes the wax inside the ear and does not extract it.

“Earwax is not dirt. It actually keeps your ear free from insects and dirt for instance! Also, because it is acidic, it prevents fungi from growing in your ear. So removing your wax does more harm than good,” he said.

According to an online portal, Healthline, earwax, or cerumen, is a normal, naturally occurring substance that helps your ear stay healthy.

“Earwax helps to prevent debris, dirt, and other things from entering the ear canal and also helps to prevent infection. In fact, the ears are self-cleaning, and old earwax, along with dead skin cells, gets moved from inside the ear to the ear opening, where it eventually falls out.” 

“Earwax can vary in colour, in shades of yellow, white, brown, and even black. It can be soft, hard, or flaky. There’s a lot of variation with earwax, depending on several variables.”

“In general, when earwax builds up, it naturally gets forced out of the ear,” it noted.

Morocco And Israel Sign Agreement To Boost Trade

Zoe Maven
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Morocco And Israel Sign Agreement To Boost Trade

Morocco And Israel have signed an Agreement to boost trade and investment cooperation between the countries, even as Countries Seek To Quadruple Trade Exchange.

On Monday, Moroccan Ryad Mezzour signed a deal with Israeli Orna Barbivai.

Ryad Mezzour said that the two countries demonstrate their desire to promote a dynamic and innovative bilateral economic cooperation in the fields of trade, finance and investment as well as innovation and technology.”

The current level of commercial exchange between the North African Kingdom and Israel amounts at 13 million dollars. The two nations are seeking to quadruple this annual trade.

The agreements will deepen the partnership between the countries’ private sectors and allow for the exchange of expertise in the field of innovation. Moroccan minister also pointed to sectors with “strong investment potential”, including agribusiness, automotives or renewable energy.

On the other hand, Barbivai said the agreement signed was only the beginning, stating that Israel recognizes Morocco’s strategic geopolitical ability with Africa and Europe, adding that cooperation in this matter will open more markets to industry, export and import in any aspect.

Her stay in Morocco marks Israel’s third official visit to the country since the nations re-established diplomatic ties in late December 2020. Since then, trade between Israel and North African and Middle Eastern countries has increased.

More agreements over taxation and customs cooperation are still “under negotiation” between Morocco and Israel.

Libya’s Embattled PM Says Replacing Him Could Trigger War

Zoe Maven
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Libya’s Embattled PM Says Replacing Him Could Trigger War

Libya’s embattled prime minister is warning that the appointment of a new interim government could trigger further war and chaos in a Mediterranean country.

He was referring to ongoing efforts by the House of Representatives to confirm a new government chaired by Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashaga.

Addressing Libyans late Monday, Prime Minister Abdul Hamdi Dbeibah reiterated his plans to hand over power only to an elected government while outlining a likely plan to hold elections in June.

The east-based parliament earlier this month named Bashaga, a powerful former interior minister from the western city of Misrata, to form a new interim government. Bashagha’s appointment was part of a roadmap set elections within the next 14 months.

In his eight-page speech, Dbeibah said he engaged in negotiations with his rivals to avert the current stalemate, but his efforts failed. He accused one rival, commander Khalifa Hifter, of inflaming “political chaos” in the country.

Dbeibah proposed a four-point roadmap to a simultaneous parliamentary vote and a referendum on constitutional amendments late in June, to be followed by a presidential election after the new parliament crafts a permanent constitution.

The presidential vote was originally planned for Dec. 24, but it was postponed over disputes between rival factions on laws governing the elections and controversial presidential hopefuls. Lawmakers have argued that the mandate of Dbeibah’s government ended on Dec. 24.

In an attempt to court Libyans tired of war and chaos, Dbeibah appealed for what he called “a true national movement” to push for elections.

Hadrian’s Wall Under Threat On 1900th Birthday

Angel Gimalo
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For almost two millennia, it has withstood man and beast. But, as it celebrates its 1,900th anniversary this year, archaeologists fear it may be facing its most dangerous foe: climate change.

Hadrian’s Wall, Located In Northern England, Is A Roman Fortification Stretching From Coast To Coast.

It served as a marker of the north-westerly frontier of the Roman Empire.

Archaeologist Bill Griffiths says it is a striking example of the longevity of structures built by the Romans.

Hadrian’s Wall and its surroundings have long been a rich area of discovery for archaeologists.

Many Artefacts And Treasures Have Been Pristinely Preserved In The Compost Swamps That Dominate The Landscape.

But climate change has caused these peat bogs to shrink back and dry up.

A well, for example, was hidden underground 30 years ago, but the shrinking bog has left the well exposed in the open air, and vulnerable to complete destruction.

Archaeologists Are All Too Aware That Uncovering Valuable Roman Treasures From This Site Has Become A Race Against Time.

So, while the world considers how climate change will affect our future, Hadrian’s Wall shows the impact it is already having on our past.

Russia Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine

Zoe Maven
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Russia Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states.

Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border with Russia claimimg the troops would be “peacekeeping” in the breakaway regions, which it has backed since 2014. But the US said calling them peacekeepers was a ploy and accused Russia of creating a pretext for war.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president said his country was not afraid of anything or anyone. In a late-night televised address to the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky called for “clear and effective actions of support” from Ukraine’s international allies.

Several countries, including the UK, are considering introducing new sanctions against Russia in response to the move.

Fears over an invasion have been rising in recent months, as Russia has massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine’s borders, according to US estimates.

At an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield dismissed Russia’s claims that troops would be taking on a “peacekeeping” role, saying: “We know what they really are.”

Russia has been backing a bloody armed rebellion in eastern Ukraine for the past eight years. In an hour-long address on Monday, Mr Putin said Ukraine was an integral part of his country’s history, and described eastern Ukraine as “ancient Russian lands”.

Western powers have rallied behind Ukraine, promising harsh sanctions against Russia if it invades – though it is not yet clear how effective this move could be.

UN Expert In Sudan To Verify Rights Violations After Coup

Zoe Maven
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UN Expert In Sudan To Verify Rights Violations After Coup

A U.N. human rights expert was in Sudan on Monday to verify allegations of human rights violations after an October military coup plunged the country into turmoil and triggered nearly-daily street protests.

Adama Dieng, the U.N.’s expert on human rights in Sudan, arrived in the capital of Khartoum, a month after Sudan’s authorities asked for the postponement of his visit, according to the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Dieng was a U.N. special adviser on the prevention of genocide and served as an investigator for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. He was appointed in November to monitor the human rights situation in Sudan after the Oct. 25 military coup.

Dieng met Monday with acting Justice Minister Mohamed Saeed al-Hilu. He will also meet with other government officials, activists and civil society groups.

His mission is to verify allegations of human rights abuses during protests that have been taking place since the takeover, said Gomaa al-Wakil, head of the human rights department at the Justice Ministry.

The takeover has upended Sudan’s transition to democratic rule after three decades of repression and international isolation under autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.

The African nation has been on a fragile path to democracy since a popular uprising forced the military to remove al-Bashir and his Islamist government in April 2019.

Sudan has been politically paralyzed since the coup, with near-daily street protests.

Mali Approves New Charter Allowing A Five-Year Transition

Zoe Maven
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Mali Approves New Charter Allowing A Five-Year Transition

Mali’s lawmakers have voted on a plan allowing the transitional government to rule for up to five years in line with a proposal by the authorities.

On Thursday, the ECOWAS mediator for Mali will lead a mission on a timetable for elections.

In line with a proposal by the transitional government, 120 members of Mali’s 121-seat interim parliament voted to adopt the bill during a session exclusively dedicated to”the examination of the draft law on the revision of the transition charter.”

The new charter comes after regional sanctions hit the country in January over delayed elections. This delay contributed to worsen an already souring relation with France which eventually decided to withdraw troops from Mali.

If the new charter does not mention on what date a future presidential election might be held, it says serving president Kornel Goïta will not be allowed to participate in the next elections.

After staging a coup in August 2020, Mali’s rulers initially promised to organise a vote in February 2022.

But citing security concerns last December, the government proposed staying in power for much longer.

The chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States, president Nana Akufo-Addo said during the AU-EU Summit that a one-year transition could be deemed acceptable.

On Monday, the ECOWAS commission announced its mediator for Mali would lead a mission on Thursday on a timetable for elections.

Egypt Prepares To Host The UN Climate Change Summit

Zoe Maven
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Egypt Prepares To Host The UN Climate Change Summit

The United States and Egypt have launched a joint work group to prepare for the next U.N. climate change summit which the Middle Eastern country will host in November.

U.S. envoy John Kerry said the group’s main task is working on the COP27 conference in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, adding that Egypt has already taken many steps in the preparation for the summit.

He spoke at a news conference in Cairo along with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry. Neither official took questions from reporters.

Kerry said other world tensions, including the ongoing Ukraine crisis, “… does not change the reality of what is happening every day with respect to our climate. That is a national, international threat for all of us.”

Kerry, who landed in the Egyptian capital on Sunday, is also scheduled to speak at the American University in Cairo on the future of international climate action in the lead up to COP27, the State Department said.

The American envoy said that the U.S. was also working with the Egyptian government on its own transition to have a clean energy future.

Kerry, who was a secretary of state in the Obama administration, was referring to conflicts in the Middle East and probably Egypt’s human rights record, which draws criticism from the U.S. and other western governments.

In June, Kerry announced an increase in the U.S. funding to help Egypt convert to solar energy and move away from fossil fuels, a major source of energy in the country of over 100 million people.

In recent years, the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has taken steps to convert to renewables, seizing advantage of the country’s optimal solar and wind conditions for energy harvesting.

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