‘Radio Silence’ – Governor says cannot reveal IMF content in advance

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Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about his determination to keep touring, despite being held back by a litany of health complications in recent years.Osbourne recently gave his first live performance in over three years during a surprise appearance at the closing ceremony for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Following his performance – which he delivered with the assistance of a back brace – Osbourne has said in a new interview with People that he’s felt a newfound eagerness to return to the touring lifestyle.“It’s where I belong,” he told the publication, noting that “the relationship I have with my audience is the biggest love affair of my life”.

LONDON - Prince Harry penned a memoir which was set to be released this year, and cover the many unique situations he's faced as the youngest son of King Charles III, who recently ascended the throne after Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday following 70 years of service.The Duke of Sussex announced in 2021 that he signed a deal with Penguin Random House to publish a book which would cover a "firsthand account" of his life "that's accurate and wholly truthful."Initially, his tome was tentatively scheduled for a global release in late 2022 as part of a reported four-part book deal with the publishing giant. But with the Queen's death, it may be postponed into the new year, although an official release date has yet to be announced.The specific details of Harry's memoir remain unclear, but he follows in the footsteps of a few famous royals who have already opened up about life in the monarchy, and the difficulties of living in the public eye, including his late mother, Princess Diana, Sarah Ferguson who divorced Prince Andrew, and even the newly appointed King Charles III. "I'm writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become," Harry said in a statement.

Former NFL player Brett Favre attends day 3 of SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )/ Phil Bryant participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Instit JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Newly revealed text messages show how deeply involved a Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to Brett Favre to help pay for one of the retired NFL quarterback’s pet projects.Instead of the money going to help low-income families in one of the nation’s poorest states, as intended, it was funneled through a nonprofit group and was spent on a new $5 million volleyball facility at a university that the football star and the governor both attended.One of the texts from 2017 showed Republican Gov.

The end of the Coronavirus pandemic is 'within sight' according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), as weekly deaths from the virus around the world hit the lowest level since March 2020.

Covid-19 since March 2020. He said, "If we don't take this opportunity now, we run the risk of more variants, more deaths, more disruption, and more uncertainty." The WHO on Wednesday published six policy briefs in a bid to help countries to do what is needed to rein in the virus.

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suspected gunman who killed two, including a Toronto police officer, and injured three others, had a lengthy criminal history, according to parole records obtained by Global News.A Parole Board of Canada decision from 2010 stated that Sean Petrie had previous convictions for violent crimes like robbery and illegally possessing guns, and also suggested he had alleged gang connections.“It is in the interest of public safety in terms of the specific risk you present that you be prohibited from any contact with your negative peers,” the board wrote.Peel police had identified a Shawn Petry, 30, as the suspect in a shooting rampage that spanned several cities Monday in the Greater Toronto Area. Sources and documents obtained by Global News have confirmed Sean Petrie, 40, is the man suspected of killing Const.

Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson has taken to her social media page to tell her 1.4million Instagram followers that she might have Asherman's Syndrome. Sharing the news on her Instagram stories, Louise could be seen wearing a sporty hoodie while looking to her left. Following up on a medical appointment, the 32 year old said: "Going to go and have a scan of my pelvis.

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PHILADELPHIA - The trash talk started well before kickoff, several Phillies sat on clubhouse sofas dissecting their fantasy football teams and giving grief to the players already off to slow starts. And after the Phillies waited out a 3 1/2-hour rain delay — a break interim manager Rob Thomson sheepishly admitted he spent watching the NFL — Rhys Hoskins crowed to the media he was beating Bryson Stott in their fantasy matchup."Literally the whole world knows now I’m beating you in fantasy football," Hoskins yelled down to Stott after his interview ended.Who’s hot, who’s not, which QB stinks, it’s all on the table for a lively debate.But inside the clubhouse, one topic largely consciously avoided is Philadelphia’s spot in the NL postseason standings.

Britney Spears is continuing to speak out about her mental health, and what happened to her years ago prior to the dissolution of her conservatorship under father Jamie Spears.

King Charles III has been proclaimed the Canadian head of state at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

What was billed as a “battle for the soul of the Conservative Party” is looking increasingly like a rout.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chief of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva urged for large creditor nations such as China to show leadership and move rapidly to enable debt relief to countries such as Sri Lanka.Speaking to CNBC during her visit India, the IMF Chief said that about 25% of emerging market economies in distress, and Sri Lanka has been such a case for a long time. Pointing out that over 60% of low-income countries are at distress due to this, and even middle-income countries with strong fundamentals have fallen into a dire situation. What happened to these countries was that the frequency of shocks they faced increased, the IMF Chief said; "shock, upon shock, upon shock. Even countries with strong fundamentals, are becoming vulnerable," she said.Therefore, the lesson which should be learned is prudent fiscal policies, sound buffers and building resilience to shocks, Georgieva said.Referring to countries such as Malawi, IMF Chief Georgieva said that the country is experiencing a food shortage, a fuel shortage, and a debt crisis, which makes the entry of IMF even harder. "My message to the creditors, especially large creditors such sa China; 57% of loans to low-income countries is from China, or the private sector, which is even a bigger creditor, is that you have done a needy job to provide financial resources for growth, that is not necessarily bad.

Toronto woman with disabilities says she’s unable to attend an accessibility conference after her flight landed in Israel because she claims Air Canada badly damaged her electric wheelchair.“I feel like people with disabilities aren’t seen, like we’re treated like luggage, like cattle,” said Maayan Ziv in a tearful Instagram post, saying she took several precautionary measures, including bubble-wrapping the wheelchair and arriving to the airport early.People with disabilities aren’t permitted to board any aircraft with a personal electronic mobility device, so Ziv says she checked in her wheelchair, only to find it ‘broken’ when she landed in Tel Aviv.“It was a surprise and a complete shock and unfortunately extremely triggering,” she told Global News. “I arrived and my wheelchair was totally damaged, it looked like it had been folded in half, and it’s very sturdy metal so it had either been dropped or something had fallen on it.” Air Canada expects flight, baggage delays to ease this year Ziv said the wheelchair is valued at roughly $30,000 and weighs about 300 to 400 pounds.

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. - Schools in Parkland will undergo remote learning on Friday due to a security threat that prompted school closures on Thursday. District officials say an investigation is underway after a threat was made against Orefield Middle School. "This is a frustrating time for everyone. We will continue to work with law enforcement to make the best decision for the safety of our school community," a district spokesperson said.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Parliament observes two-minutes silence in memory of Her Majesty the-late Queen Elizabeth II on Friday (9) morning.The motion was moved by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.She died peacefully on Thursday (8) afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer.The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world.He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother."I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."During the coming period of mourning, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held".The King and his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, will return to London on Friday, Buckingham Palace said.

PHILADELPHIA - Deputy Commissioner Christine Coulter tells FOX 29 news she has not yet made a decision about her future with the Philadelphia Police Department. Sources say she was involved in a verbal dispute with Commissioner Danielle Outlaw over the handling of a recent shooting incident. Following the argument those sources say Outlaw gave Coulter the option to be demoted after the disagreement. Law enforcement sources had previously told FOX 29 that Coulter had resigned. "I did not resign.  No decision has been made yet," Coulter told FOX 29’s Steve Keeley.Coulter served as the Acting Police Commissioner after the sudden resignation of Richard Ross in 2019, before later being replaced by Outlaw. Coulter brief appointment was historic at the time as she became the first woman to lead Philadelphia's police force. "No matter the law enforcement assignment, Deputy Commissioner Coulter’s compassion for people and commitment to fairness and public safety shape her leadership style and fuel her law enforcement decisions," Coulter's biography on the department's website reads. The Philadelphia Police Department has not released a statement about Coulter's reported resignation.

The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for two men accused of a gunpoint robbery at a Rite Aid.

Susanna Reid has penned an emotional tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on Instagram amid growing concerns for the monarch's health.It follows news on Thursday (September 8) that the Queen has been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.A statement from Buckingham Palace said doctors have grown "concerned" for Her Majesty's health and that she remains "comfortable" at Balmoral.READ MORE:Susanna Reid, 51, hailed 'super sexy' by fans as she shares glam snap ahead of GMBThe full statement read: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision."It added: "The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."GMB host Susanna took to Instagram with a poignant tribute to the monarch, where she admitted she wished the Queen were "immortal".The ITV star shared two beautiful snaps of Her Majesty smiling as she wore her iconic pearl necklaces.One was from many moons ago and saw her sporting her iconic jewel-encrusted crown, with the second showing her clutching her walking stick in a gorgeous blue jumper.Susanna wrote: "No one more likely to be so loved, admired and respected than Her Majesty The Queen and although she cannot be immortal, I think we have always hoped she might be."Fans of the GMB star flooded to the comments to pen thoughtful messages of their own.One fan wrote: "Very true [heart emoji] cannot imagine the monarchy without our Queen."Another said: "Think we all agree on that sentiment, the greatest woman of our time."A third commented: "You’ve expressed my thoughts exactly.

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 30: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks before President Joe Biden takes the stage to speak on his Safer America Plan at the Marts Center on August 30, 2022 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Leader of the House Minister Susil Premajayantha on Thursday (8) said that no agreement has been signed with the Staff Delegation of the International Monetary Fund.Minister Susil Premajayantha noted that the Sri Lankan Authorities have 'reached' a Staff-Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund.He said there is a clear difference between reaching an agreement and signing an agreement noting that parties are bound to the contents of the agreement only after it is signed.Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Leader of the National People's Power said the people have a reasonable right to be made aware of the IMF Agreement, as it is not a mere land transfer agreement between two parties, but one that is linked to Sri Lank's economy.He expressed alarm over the fact that the Cabinet of Ministers was not made aware of the contents of the agreement, and noted that the if the contents are concealed from Parliament, and the Public it could be detrimental to the people and the economy of the country.Independent MP Professor G. L.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that the Staff-Level Agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund will be disclosed after obtaining approval from the IMF Executive Board.Speaking to News 1st the Prime Minister said that the IMF Executive Board is expected to grant its approval to disburse funds to Sri Lanka based on the Staff-Level Agreement, within the next few weeks.He said once the Staff-Level Agreement is approved by the IMF Executive Board, the agreement will be made available.

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ERIE, PA - AUGUST 12: Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov.

Federal authorities allege photos show Richard Michetti inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 (Department of Justice)  PHILADELPHIA - A suburban Philadelphia man charged in the Jan.

iNCOVACC vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday. Maria Van Kerkhove the WHO's technical lead on Covid-19, while welcoming the news said, "We look forward to seeing the data to see how this could be incorporated into the response for Covid-19." Van Kerkhove says it could not yet be predicted that the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind Covid-19 disease would settle down into a seasonal pattern.

Covid-19 may increase the chance of developing persistent “long-haul" symptoms. Notably, preinfection psychological distress was associated with a higher risk of post-Covid conditions, researchers at the Harvard T.H.

The Bank of Canada is expected to announce it will be raising its key interest rate Wednesday, making it the fifth consecutive increase this year.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that  Sri Lanka is among the countries where the debt situation is no longer sustainable.She was speaking at the Africa Adaptation Summit at the Global Center on Adaptation's in the Netherlands."We must heed the call to embrace the whole of humanity and come together in the most testing moments. I endorse this from the bottom of my heart. We must also recognize that these shocks have exhausted people.

Liz Truss set to become Britain’s next prime minister amid soaring energy prices But decades before she took a seat at the head of the cabinet table, Truss spent a year in Burnaby, B.C., while her father, a mathematician, worked at Simon Fraser University.A post shared by Liz Truss (@elizabeth.truss.mp)In 2018, Truss posted on Instagram of her Grade 7 class at Parkcrest Elementary School, saying the experience “changed her outlook on life.”She has identified herself in the photo as the girl wearing the “pink jumper” with a “big fringe.”Brenda Montagano, now a Grade 4 to 7 teacher herself at Parkcrest, was one of the other children in the photo.“We remember her kind of coy, witty sense of humour — she would tell a joke and have kind of this half-smile, and fit in with us because we were very similar at that age, that kind of sarcastic humour,” she told Global News. New U.K.

interest rates today, efforts to get inflation back to manageable levels could leave some debt and mortgage holders feeling the pain for years to come.The Bank of Canada is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate again on Wednesday, marking the fifth time it would have raised the cost of borrowing so far this year in an attempt to cool the economy and tamp down rampant levels of inflation. Bank of Canada expected to raise key interest rate again as inflation persists CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal argues that thanks to the structure of Canadian household debt, the direct impact of rising interest rates is currently limited to roughly one in four debt holders, largely focused around homeowners with certain kinds of mortgages.“When people hear about higher interest rates, they assume that everybody will be paying more.

In the new documentary Katie Price: Trauma and Me, mum of five Katie opens up about her mental health struggles. And ahead of the show airing this Thursday, in a new interview with OK! the star told us that because her family is so close, they don't understand why she suffers. Katie, who talks about her battle with depression and PTSD on the documentary, said: "My mum, my sister, my dad, my brother, I know you don’t get to see all of them in the documentary but you can not get a tighter knitted family together.

FILE-People on line to vote in a primary election in Boston, Massachusetts in 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) BOSTON - Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Geoff Diehl and Chris Doughty are vying for the chance to replace incumbent Republican Gov.

Traffic is shown on Interstate 95 near Thurbers Avenue on Sept. 5, 2022, in Providence, Rhode Island.

(Reuters); Sri Lanka's International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout plan could be a turning point in its worst economic crisis, but far-from-stable politics and a need to get debt relief from competing powers China, India, and Japan mean some of the hardest work is still to come.President Ranil Wickremesinghe knows a lot of circles will need to be squared for IMF's $2.9 billion lifeline to become a reality.Spending cuts, tax hikes, and debt write-downs are a common formula for bankrupt countries, but crisis veterans say there are some uniquely difficult elements here.An impoverished population that forced former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee in July still needs to accept Wickremesinghe, seen by many as of the same political ilk and a man who faces a bristling opposition.The country's borrowings are so complex that estimates of the total range anywhere from $85 billion to well over $100 billion.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested the government to table the Staff-Level Agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund, to parliament.He told the house on Tuesday (6), Given that parliament has authority over public finance it is important for members, and the general public to understand the contents of the IMF Staff Level Agreement.The Opposition Leader said upon perusing the said agreement, the opposition too would be able to submit its views and suggestions.SJB MP and Chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Public Finance Dr.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has determined that the Bill entitled 22nd Amendment to the Constitution complies with a provisions of the constitution, however, certain Clauses need to be enacted only by the Special Majority pon being approved by the people at a referendum.The determination announced by the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena is as follows:1. Supreme Court states that the bill complies with the provision of Article 82 (1) of the constitution and requires it to be passed by a Special Majority specified in Article 82 (5) of the constitution.2.

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NOIDA, INDIA - OCTOBER 7: A huge Ferris wheel during the Dussehra fair at Ramlila Ground, on October 7, 2019 in Noida, India. (Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Multiple people, including at least five children, were injured after a high-rise swing at a fair in northern India malfunctioned and plummeted to the ground below. The horrific moment, caught on camera, occurred Sunday around 9:15 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); MP Kumara Welgama, the Leader of the Nawa Lanka Freedom Party has cautioned Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not to re-enter Sri Lankan Politics."Some claim he will return as the Prime Minister or an MP," said Welgama adding that the wise thing for Rajapaksa to do is to stay at home, and engage in meritorious deeds with his wife.Kumara Welgama said that he warned Gotabaya Rajapaksa that many from his own camp were not pleased with him becoming the President with a mandate of 6.9 million people.

AllAfrica, "If you've had Covid-19 and your symptoms have not gotten better after about three months, then that is the trigger to seek care. Symptoms to watch for are shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction or 'brain fog', which is how it's commonly described, and symptoms around fatigue." While those are the three major clusters of infections to watch for, Diaz noted that others like chest pain, and loss of taste and smell have also been reported.

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Philadelphia police investigate a fatal shooting at a West Philadelphia gas station. MILL CREEK - Police say a teenager was shot to death in broad daylight at a West Philadelphia fried chicken restaurant on Sunday.The 19-year-old victim was sitting in his car with a passenger in the chicken restaurant drive-thru line when a person in another vehicle, also in the drive-thru line, reportedly got into some sort of argument with the 19-year-old, on the 4600 block of Lancaster Avenue Sunday afternoon, just before 1:45.Philadelphia Inspector D.F.