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It's easy to forget that discontent with the Biden administration has expanded to North Africa, given the focus on deteriorating relations between the US and its Gulf allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Joe Biden's failure to revoke his predecessor Donald Trump's acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara has continued to worry Algeria. Morocco has also been irritated by Biden's refusal to move beyond Trump's "recognition." Last August, diplomatic ties were severed between the neighbors over Western Sahara, as well as an escalation of border tensions, following a suspected drone assault in Algeria that killed three civilians and was blamed on Morocco. In the midst of rising tensions and frustration, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken included Morocco and Algeria in his Middle East and North Africa tour. He arrived in Morocco on Monday and is expected to arrive in Algeria on Wednesday. Tensions between

Will Smith has apologized for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, calling his actions "inappropriate and reprehensible." In a statement, he stated, "I would like to openly apologize to you, Chris." "I stepped out of line and made a mistake." It comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chastised Smith for the event and ordered a thorough investigation. After the comedian made a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the celebrity slapped Rock in the face on stage. Pinkett Smith's shaved head, which is a result of the hair-loss condition alopecia, was the target of Rock's ire. Shortly after, Smith won his first Academy Award for his performance in King Richard as the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. "Violence in all forms is corrosive and destructive," Smith stated in an Instagram statement. "My behavior at the Academy Awards last night was both terrible and inexcusable. Jokes about my

Anoosheh Ashoori still pinches himself to make sure he's safe at home in south London with his wife and not in the "horror" of Evin prison in Tehran. "Sometimes I still can't believe I'm back," he told me from his Lewisham living room. "When I was in my cell and dreamed that I was with Sherry, I used to pinch myself." Then I'd wake up to the fact that I was still in my cell. It's the opposite way around here." It's a significant - but happy - adjustment to a new life of freedom, which started with a full English breakfast and his favorite beer. "I still hold Sherry's hand at night to see if this is real, if this is occurring." The 68-year-old was visiting his elderly mother, who had recently undergone knee surgery, in August 2017 when he was bundled into a van, blindfolded, and charged of spying for Israel. He and his family initially mistook it for an error. The retired engineer has no political experience. His i

According to a significant report, we have the technology to usher in a new era in medicine by accurately matching medications to people's genetic code. Because of small changes in how our bodies function, some medications are rendered useless or even lethal. A genetic test, according to the British Pharmacological Society and the Royal College of Physicians, can predict how effectively medications will work in your body. Next year, the tests may be available on the NHS. Your genetic code, also known as DNA, is a set of instructions for how your body works. Pharmacogenomi is the science of matching medications to your DNA. Jane Burns of Liverpool, who lost two-thirds of her skin after a poor reaction to a new epilepsy treatment, could have benefited from it. When she was 19, she was started on carbamazepine. She got a rash two weeks later, and her parents took her to A&E when she acquired a high temperature and began hallucinating. The next morning, the skin damage began. "

As part of a police investigation against government parties, the first fines for violations of Covid-19 lockdown guidelines will be handed soon. According to Westminster insiders, the Metropolitan Police will issue at least 15 fixed-penalty penalties to begin with. In January, an inquiry into 12 government-wide incidents began. It came after the force received information from an internal investigation. Fines were "imminent," according to the Guardian. Downing Street and the Met have declined to comment, but government sources claim that the sanctions are soon to be issued. Reports of staff parties in Downing Street when Covid restrictions were in place plagued Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government for months. Several Conservative MPs had called on Mr Johnson to resign as leader of the party, but some have changed their minds since the start of the Ukraine conflict. The war in Ukraine has properly consumed much of the government's and Parliament's attention

Canada defeated Jamaica 4-0 to go to the men's World Cup for the first time in 36 years. With a win in Toronto, Canada will be assured of placing in one of the top three spots in Concacaf qualification for Qatar 2022. Their most recent World Cup appearance was in Mexico in 1986, where they finished last in their group and failed to score. Canada led 2-0 at halftime after to goals from Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan, before Junior Hoilett and an Adrian Mariappa own goal clinched the triumph. The sell-out crowd at BMO Field erupted in ecstasy as Canada clinched World Cup qualification for only the second time. As they celebrate, Canada's head coach, John Herdman, leads his team in the Viking Clap. Les Rouges were brought to Qatar in their maiden qualifying campaign under English coach John Herdman, who led the Canadian women's team to consecutive Olympic bronze medals in 2012 and 2016. "We recently qualified for the World Cup; this is a legitimate football country,"

A war crimes lawyer has been hired by the UK attorney general to advise Ukraine on the Russian invasion. Sir Howard Morrison will become an independent consultant to Ukraine's chief prosecutor, Iryna Venediktova, according to Suella Braverman. For more than 12 years, Sir Howard was a judge at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. It comes as Russian forces are accused of targeting civilians in violation of international law. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, accused Russia of war crimes earlier this month after Russia launched air strikes in Kharkiv that targeted an opera theatre, a concert venue, and government facilities. The ICC's head prosecutor later stated that evidence was being gathered to determine if Russian military personnel had committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. However, because Russia is not a member of the International Criminal Court, any Russian nationals charged by the court would have to be extradited by the Kremli

Ministers want to have all ferry companies operating from UK ports pay at least the National Minimum Wage in order to urge P&O Ferries to rehire 800 workers who were laid off. Later this week, legislation will be introduced in the House of Commons. According to a source, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is hopeful that the corporation would "see reason and take a step back." Workers should be returned on their current conditions, not the National Minimum Wage, according to unions. P&O Ferries sparked controversy when it stated on March 17 that it would be replacing staff with agency workers who were paid less than the minimum wage. The government now intends to address a legal loophole that allows ferry companies operating out of UK ports to pay less than the minimum wage. The minimum hourly rate in the United Kingdom is £8.91, while the average rate paid to agency workers brought in by P&O Ferries is £5.50. According to a source, Mr Hebblethwaite will receive a l

Canada claims it can assist address the global energy dilemma by providing more oil, gas, and uranium. As a result of Russian supplies being strained as a result of its invasion of Ukraine, prices have risen. Many countries are committed, according to Canada's natural resources minister, "to help as much as we can in terms of displacing Russian oil and gas." The world's fourth largest oil producer has pledged to increase oil exports by 200,000 barrels. Jonathan Wilkinson, the country's Natural Resources Minister, said that the country would also export 100,000 barrels of natural gas. It comes after pleas from its friends at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, where world energy ministers promised to speed up the transition to clean energy. "We expect to be completely up to 300,000 barrels by the end of the year," Mr Wilkinson said. However, this is only a small portion of the three million barrels per day that the IEA estimates would be taken

After a mother-of-two was stabbed to death in east London while her children were at school, a man was detained on suspicion of murder. Yasmin Begum, 40, from Globe Road in Bethnal Green, has been identified. Multiple sharp force injuries were discovered to be the cause of death during a post-mortem examination. Met Police said a 40-year-old male was arrested in Stratford, east London, on Sunday and is still in police custody. When Ms Begum did not arrive to collect her children after class on Friday, school personnel raised the alarm, according to the force. Officers arrived at her residence and discovered her with stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Det Ch Insp Laurence Smith expressed his condolences to Yasmin's family and friends during this "very terrible period." "I want to tell them that we are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to bring them the answers they need," he continued. Officers have asked anyone with information to contact