• The Great Game Returns To Central Asia

    The Great Game Returns To Central Asia Via EurasiaNet.org, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reanimated US and EU interest in Central Asia. China has eclipsed Russia as the region's largest trade partner. Central Asian trade is diversifying away from Russia and towards the West. The Great Game is playing out once again in Central Asia, but it is getting a new name and adopting a different set of rules. Economics, not politics, is defining the terms of the current...

  • Republic Police Officer involved in crash

    REPUBLIC, Mo. - A two-vehicle crash involving a Republic Police Officer occurred Thursday night. According to the Republic Police Department, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Main Street in Republic at the intersection of Hadley Street. One other car was involved in addition to the police vehicle, but the police department says no one []

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    Fawning season begins on the Central Coast

    Every April-June, newborn deer can be seen in Pacific Grove, Monterey and Pebble Beach.

  • Two arrested after Central Point burglary

    JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Two people are behind bars after an early morning burglary in Central Point. It happened Tuesday morning around 8 a.m. in the 5700 block of Upton Road. Deputies identified several suspects and tracked them to another address in the 1oo block of Laurelhurst Street also in Central Point. After a search of […]

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    Seasonably cool Thursday on the Central Coast

    Seasonably cool Thursday on the Central Coast

  • UP train derails in central Texas (updated)

    TRENT, Texas — About two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed east of Trent on Tuesday, April 23, KTXS-TV reports. The derailment occurred about 8 p.m.; a UP spokesman said there were no injuries and no releases of hazardous materials. Images on the station website show derailed double-stack containers. KTAB/KRBC-TV reports that high []Read More

  • Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel?

    Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came […]

  • Cottey splits their doubleheader against Central Baptist

    NEVADA, Mo. — The Cottey College softball team is 26-16 on the year and is 10-4 in conference play. The Comets were riding a five-game winning streak. They welcomed in the Lady Mustangs of Central Baptist for a big doubleheader Friday afternoon. The Comets dropped game one 10-8 after giving up a late home run []

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    Sinead Farrelly ends Republic of Ireland career

    Republic of Ireland player Sinead Farrelly announces her retirement from

  • MRO: Assessing African Airlines’ Maintenance Paradox

    Potential Africa has the greatest potential for growth in the aviation industry of all regions. While the country’s commitment to supporting safe, secure and sustainable air transport across Africa remains unchanged, accelerating the advancement of aviation across the continent is imperative. MRO Africa convened in Addis Ababa by the Chief Executive Officer of African Aviation

  • West African Christians targeted in Islamist attacks

    Christians in west Africa were the victims of a new wave of suspected Islamist attacks in the weeks after Easter. 

  • Dangerous West African mosquito found in Kenya

    It is highly competent, can tolerate more arid conditions, and thrive in