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Новости за 13.12.2024

The Punch 

68 journalists killed in 2024 – UNESCO report

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade,

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The Punch 

World Bank may approve $500m loan to Nigeria today

The Board of the World Bank Group is expected to meet and decide on approving a $500m loan to Nigeria today (Friday) to boost rural access and agricultural marketing in the country, The PUNCH reports. According to information obtained from the Washington-based institution on Thursday, the loan is for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Don't want to touch it just yet: Gukesh after seeing world championship trophy

18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren. He achieved his childhood dream after a remarkable year, including winning the Candidates Tournament and contributing to India's Chess Olympiad gold. Gukesh will officially lift the trophy at the closing ceremony.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

NHL roundup: Flyers' Scott Laughton scores 4 in win vs. Wings

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images) Scott Laughton tied a franchise record with a career-high four goals as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday. Aleksei Kolosov (25 saves) came within 3:53 of his first career shutout as Philadelphia won its second straight following a three-game skid. BenChiarot was the only player to beat Kolosov, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Red Wings

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

49ers say LB De'Vondre Campbell refused to enter game

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) The San Francisco 49ers have endured the absence of numerous players due to injury all season. On Thursday, they were down a player who merely didn't want to participate. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De'Vondre Campbell wouldn't go in the game in the second half as the 49ers fell 12-6 to the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. Campbell, 31, had made 12

The Punch 

Senate orders Wike to halt Abuja house demolitions

The Senate on Thursday directed the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to immediately halt all ongoing property demolitions in Abuja. This resolution followed concerns over alleged irregularities and hardships caused by the demolitions. In addition, the Senate summoned the minister to appear before an ad hoc committee formed to investigate the demolition activities. The

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

NRI father flies from Kuwait to Andhra to murder alleged molester of his daughter after police inaction, shares video

An NRI father confessed to murdering his 12-year-old daughter's molester. The man traveled from Kuwait to India. He stabbed the accused in his village. The father alleged police inaction despite his wife's complaints. Police deny receiving any complaint. They claim a family dispute and conspiracy. The father returned to Kuwait after the murder.