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Committee to Protect Journalists 

Zambian journalist Thomas Zgambo arrested for 3rd time in a year 

Lusaka, October 18, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zambian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release investigative journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo who has been held at a police station in the capital Lusaka since October 16, without charge. “Zambian authorities should drop all criminal cases against investigative journalist Thomas Zgambo and allow him to...

Phys.org 

Drones prove effective way to monitor maize re-growth, researchers report

Maize, or corn, grows tall, with thin stalks that boast ears of the cereal grain used in food production, trade and security globally. However, due to rain, wind and other increasingly extreme weather events, the maize falls down, risking the entire crop. Called lodging, the physical fall results in shorter plants and overlapping leaves—both of which negatively impact the plant's ability to grow.

Adweek.com 

Top 5 TV-Themed Brand Activations at New York Comic Con 2024

It's that time of the year where the Javits Center will be full of superheroes, supervillains, and more. New York Comic Con kicked off Oct. 17 and will run through Oct. 20. While the East Coast leg is not nearly as large as San Diego's version that took place earlier this summer, organizers and fans...

Tass.com 

BRICS bank’s capital should be increased — Putin

"We need to talk about creating a relevant insurance platform, a pool of reserve currencies. All these things should be gradually strengthened. These should be really working instruments and not declarations," the head of state said

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Government receives 44 bids in 10th round of commercial coal mine auction

India's government received 44 bids for 67 coal blocks in its 10th round of commercial mines auction. The coal ministry highlighted strong participation from small and medium-sized players, showing interest across the industry. This auction aligns with the country's goal of energy self-reliance by increasing coal production and reducing import dependence.

World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

Argentine league expands to 30 teams and suspends relegation

The landscape of soccer in Argentina is undergoing significant changes that include the elimination of relegation. Diario Olé also revealed the Argentine Football Association’s (AFA) plan to expand the Primera Division to 30 teams. Relegation will come back though, only in the future. This decision, finalized on October 17, reflects both structural and economic motives […]

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