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Sale Sharks righted their Champions Cup campaign as they took advantage of Racing 92’s errors and inconsistencies to earn a comfortable 29 – 7 win at Salford Community Stadium. Jean-Luc du Preez and Tom Roebuck’s tries established a five-point half-time advantage for the hosts, before Joe Carpenter scampered in and Ben Curry shoved over to ensure the Sharks could see out the contest in comfort. With the home fans serenading their team, Rob du Preez powered over, only to see his try chalked off for a knock-on. But it couldn’t take the shine off a deeply satisfying night for coach Alex Sanderson. Bottom of pool four after coming away from Glasgow without a losing bonus point in the opening round, Sale climb to second with a weekend of action to come elsewhere. The top four qualify for the last 16, with the top two in each of the four pools having home advantage for the knockouts. The Sharks delivered on Sanderson’s pre-match request to test Racing’s commitment to the competition with their physicality. The swirling Salford drizzle didn’t add to the attraction for Racing, who beat Harlequins at home in the opening round, as they underwhelmed throughout. Neither side could gain supremacy for much of an opening quarter which featured a touchline skirmish that pitted England second rows past and future – Jonny Hill and Junior Kpoku – against each other and a hooked drop-goal shot from Racing fly-half Dan Lancaster. But after repelling Racing from a similarly promising attacking platform, Sale made territory count as Jean-Luc du Preez battered his way over around the remnants of a driven line-out. Racing, who have had a patchy start to their Top 14 season but are three-time runners-up in this competition, rarely threatened to get their expensively assembled side into gear. Henry Arundell, ineligible for England since he extended his contract with the Parisians after the 2023 World Cup, spilled a routine pass. Sale started to win scrum penalties against the heavier French pack. The home front row provided immaculate set-piece ball for Sale’s second try, with George Ford looping out the back after Rob du Preez’s line had fixed the defence and, via Carpenter, putting Roebuck into the corner to nudge Sale 12 unanswered points clear. Racing’s route back was less intricate. The visitors leaned into their considerable bulk and a succession of heavy cavalry charges culminated in prop Guram Gogichashvili picking through the wreckage to score on the stroke of half-time. Sale’s lead was cut to five, but they kept the upper hand. Luke Cowan-Dickie was held up over the line shortly after the restart before an aimless kick from Racing’s Antoine Gibert was brilliantly snaffled by Roebuck. The wing cantered through before carefully putting Carpenter under the posts for a 19-7 advantage. Ben Curry marked a busy performance by bustling over for a try and, with Racing flanker Maxime Baudonne having been sin-binned for illegally stopping a Sale surge on the previous play, the game was done. The main remaining interest was in the subplots involving England Test wannabes. Sale came out on top in those as well, with Roebuck dumping Arundell to his shorts with a thumping hit two minutes from time.WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from a Washington hospital on Tuesday and will be home for Christmas after he was admitted the day before with a fever . Clinton is being treated for the flu, Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, said in a statement about his release. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received,” Urena said. “He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all,” Urena said. The 78-year-old Democrat was hospitalized on Monday afternoon for testing and observation. Clinton served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001. He addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, and campaigned in the fall for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , who lost the election to Republican Donald Trump in November. Clinton recently published his newest book, “Citizen,” a memoir about his life after the White House and the role of philanthropy in it. The Associated PressCaught in the debate

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The Transport Ministry aims to invest almost 300 billion baht to expand a raft of dual railway tracks next year. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced the plan to accelerate the implementation of the second phase, which will cover six dual-track railway projects. These routes span a total of 1,312 kilometres with a combined budget of 298.06 billion baht. Currently, the projects have received approval from the Budget Bureau and are awaiting review by the Finance Ministry and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). Feedback from both agencies is expected by the end of this month, with the cabinet's approval anticipated by January, Mr Suriya said. The six dual-track railway routes are Pak Nam Pho-Den Chai (281 kilometres, 81.14 billion baht), Chira Junction-Ubon Ratchathani (308km, 44.1 billion baht), Hat Yai-Padang Besar (45km, 7.9 billion baht), Chumphon-Surat Thani (168km, 30.42 billion baht), Surat Thani-Hat Yai-Songkhla (321km, 66.27 billion baht) and Den Chai-Chiang Mai (189km, 68.22 billion baht). Additionally, the second phase of the high-speed railway project connecting Bangkok and Nong Khai, which stretches 357.12km and is worth 341 billion baht, is under review by the Finance Ministry and the NESDC. The review is expected to be completed within two months, with bidding anticipated within the next year. Meanwhile, the ministry also reported the latest developments in the construction of a dual-track railway connecting Khon Kaen and Nong Khai in the northeastern region. The 28.67-billion-baht contract was recently signed by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Veeris Ammarapala and CHO Thavee-AS Construction, a joint venture. The project aligns with the government's logistics development strategy aimed at enhancing rail transport efficiency and connectivity with neighbouring countries, including Laos and China. The project includes building a new track parallel to the existing one, spanning 167km, with 14 stations, four stopping points, three freight terminals and advanced signal and telecommunication systems. Completion is expected by 2028.Bill Clinton’s Health: About the Former President’s Heart Surgery & HospitalizationsTORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 100 points Friday, led by losses in base metal and telecom stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed ahead of next week's interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. This week, the Bank of Canada announced another outsized interest rate cut of half a percentage point while also signalling it plans to slow the pace of cuts going forward. Allan Small, senior investment adviser at iA Private Wealth, said the central bank is juggling a lot of balls heading into the new year, including a faltering economy, a housing market that’s poised to heat up, and a U.S. Fed likely to cut much slower next year. “If (the Bank of Canada) continues to cut when the U.S. doesn’t, where does that leave our dollar?” asked Small. “They’re flying by the seat of their pants.” The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 136.41 points at 25,274.30. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 86.06 points at 43,828.06. The S&P 500 index was down 0.16 points at 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq composite was up 23.88 points at 19,926.72. The Fed has done a better job of tamping down inflation while not harming the economy too much, said Small. The Fed is expected to cut by a quarter-percentage point next week, and its path is clearer than the Bank of Canada’s, said Small. “I don’t think they have much room to cut more,” he said, noting this week saw U.S. inflation data tick up from the month before. “Most people think they’ll go 25 (basis points) and pause for a little while,” said Small. “Would I be surprised to see them not cut at all? No, but I think the market would take that negatively.” Heading into the last few weeks of the year, Small said if there’s a so-called Santa Claus rally, it may be more muted than usual. “It's quite possible we've taken some gains that we normally would have had in December, brought them forward into November, and now December might not be as strong as we normally see,” he said. On Wall St., the Nasdaq did a little better than its U.S. peers as semiconductor company Broadcom saw its stock gain more than 24 per cent after reporting earnings. “I think the commentary on the conference call really caused the stock to shoot up," said Small. The company gave a bright forecast for investors on the back of expected growth in artificial intelligence. This week, Broadcom and Apple also announced a deal to develop a chip for AI. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.27 cents US compared with 70.48 cents US on Thursday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.27 at US$71.29 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was down 18 cents at US$3.28 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$33.60 at US$2,675.80 an ounce and the March copper contract was down five cents at US$4.15 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. 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Palestinian factions say they hope the new Syrian authorities will support Palestine’s struggle for freedom and justice. Palestinian factions have largely expressed support for the Syrian people after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad while saying that they hope the new authorities will support the Palestinian cause. As daylight broke in Damascus in the early hours of Sunday morning, Syrians woke up to a dramatically changed country after opposition forces swept into Syria’s capital less than two weeks into a lightning offensive. Palestinian factions have supported opposing sides of the Syrian war over the past 13 years. Syria – home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees – has played a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Here’s how leading Palestinian groups reacted to the fall of al-Assad over the past days: Palestinian Authority (PA) The State of Palestine, run by the PA , said on Sunday that it stands by the Syrian people, “respecting their will and political choices, in a way that guarantees their security and stability and preserves their achievements”. The Palestinian presidency added in a statement that it affirms “the need to respect the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, and to preserve its security and stability, wishing continued progress and prosperity for the brotherly Syrian people”. The presidency stressed that political parties should prioritise the interests of the Syrian people and back Palestinians’ “just cause towards freedom and independence”. Hamas Hamas congratulated the Syrian people on Monday for achieving their “aspirations for freedom and justice”. “We stand strongly with the great people of Syria ... and respect the will, the independence, and the political choices of the people of Syria,” the Palestinian group said in a statement. It also urged Syrians to unite and “rise above the wounds of the past”, condemning what it called the “brutal aggression” by Israel against Syria. Hamas added that it hopes that Syria will continue “its historical and pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian people”. Hamas sided with the uprising against al-Assad early in the crisis despite its alliance with Iran, which backed the government in Damascus. The Palestinian group’s position cooled down ties with Tehran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but the alliance was eventually revived despite disagreements over Syria. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) The Palestinian faction, which is allied with Hamas and Iran, said the recent developments are a Syrian matter that relates to the “choices of the brotherly Syrian people”. “The Islamic Jihad hopes Syria will remain a true supporter and backer for the Palestinian people and their just cause, as it has always been,” Ziad al-Nakhala, the head of the PIJ, said in a statement. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) The left-wing group that has previously voiced support for the Syrian government, did not address al-Assad’s fall in its first official statement after opposition fighters captured Damascus. Instead, the PFLP focused on condemning ongoing Israeli attacks on Syria. “This Zionist aggression against Syrian territory carries dangerous dimensions that require solidarity to confront them,” the group said. “The Front stresses that the Zionist enemy’s air strikes against Syria and its incursion into Syrian territory amount to a dangerous escalation in the aggression against the people and states of the region,” it added. “The enemy is trying to take advantage of the phase of internal changes in Syria to achieve renewed goals of aggression against Syria and its people.” The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces in Damascus The coalition, which includes several Palestinian factions, described the ouster of al-Assad as an internal Syrian affair. “The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces in Damascus looks forward sincerely to the Syrian people’s right to determine their future and build a unified, fully sovereign Syria in a framework of freedom, justice, democracy and equal citizenship without discrimination,” the coalition said. It added that it hopes for a “Syria that continues to fulfil its brotherly and national duties towards the Palestinian people”.Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

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A newly released map of Syria illustrated how Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed in a matter of days, as opposition forces launched a decisive push to seize control. The now-exiled president, who ruthlessly suppressed opposition groups for the past 13 years, seemed firmly in power in Damascus just last week. How It Started? On November 27, Syrian opposition forces initiated a swift offensive from the northwest, sweeping out of Idlib province and overwhelming unprepared government troops, who reportedly retreated in large numbers. Over the weekend, the rebels, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured Aleppo city—the most populous governorate in Syria. Read More: From Aleppo, the rebels advanced south toward Hama, while significant demonstrations erupted in Homs as pro-regime forces withdrew. Security personnel burned their documents and fled, and rebels freed thousands of prisoners from the municipal jail. Meanwhile, the regime’s forces were unable—or unwilling—to quell the anti-Assad demonstrations that erupted in various parts of Damascus on Saturday night. Motive Behind the Overthrow Years of authoritarian rule under Assad prompted public outcry and the eventual coalition of political and militant groups to overthrow the regime. While allies such as Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah have shown no intention of intervening, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed hope for Syria’s future. Speaking to CNN, Erdoğan stated, “We hope that Syria, our neighbor, can quickly achieve the peace and tranquillity it has long yearned for after 13 years of civil war.” Read More: “I want to say this openly: We do not have our eyes on land—not even a pebble—that belongs to another country,” he added. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Middle East, World and around the world.The Assad regime's fall has freed displaced Syrians stuck in a remote desert camp

Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the fluCollege Football Playoff's first 12-team bracket is set with Oregon No. 1 and SMU in, Alabama out SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs, losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama of the SEC but one fewer loss. The inaugural 12-team bracket marks a new era for college football, though the Alabama-SMU debate made clear there is no perfect formula. The tournament starts Dec. 20-21 with four first-round games. It concludes Jan. 20 with the national title game in Atlanta. Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong schedule The College Football Playoff committee took wins over strength of schedule, taking SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot in the field. The field was expanded from four to 12 teams this season, but that didn’t save the committee from controversy. SMU showed it could compete against a traditional power, losing to Clemson 34-31 on a 56-yard field goal in the ACC title game on Saturday. Alabama had some ups and downs in its first season under coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide had quality wins against Georgia and South Carolina, but lost at Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Oklahoma. Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission College football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field. They weren’t totally unfounded, or 100% born out. 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US President-elect Donald Trump wants a "just, sustainable, and secure peace in Ukraine." Ending the killings on the territory of our country will be one of the priorities of the new administration in the White House. At the same time, Trump understands that previous attempts to reach peace agreements between Russia and Ukraine, including the Minsk agreements, have "failed miserably," so he is not going to follow this path. This was stated by Keith Kellogg, Trump's nominee for the post of US Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, on Fox Business . "The president is very consistent in what he wants, which is to stop the killing and bring peace to the region. It's not his only international priority, but he wants a peace that is just, that is sustainable, that is secure," the Trump team representative assured. Kellogg also emphasized that there have been previous attempts at peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. All of them, including the Minsk process, "failed miserably." Therefore, the candidate for the post of special representative emphasized, that Trump is not going to follow the same path. "He understands the importance of the relationship he has with his allies, including Vladimir Putin. And he's the person who can bring that to fruition – I really believe he will in the relatively near future," Kellogg emphasized. Earlier, Trump's special representative Kellogg said that Ukraine and Russia are ready for peace talks. In his opinion, all that is missing is a "referee" who could "break up" the two warring parties. Kellogg will visit Ukraine in early January 2025 to "gather facts," at least that's what Reuters sources said . Only verified information is available on the OBOZ.UA Telegram channel and Viber . Do not fall for fakes!Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu

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Leader of California white supremacist group gets two years in prisonNEW YORK — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said.