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Iraq Assumes Control of UN Mission Building in Mosul

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Iraq Assumes Control of UN Mission Building in Mosul

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(MENAFN) The Iraqi government on Tuesday officially assumed control of a facility previously operated by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in Mosul’s northern region. This move aligns with plans to close the mission entirely by the end of 2025.

Basim al-Awadi, spokesperson for the Iraqi government, confirmed the transfer in a formal statement, noting it complies with the existing agreement between Iraq and the United Nations.

The statement further outlined that additional UN mission properties will be progressively transferred to Iraqi authorities as part of the drawdown process.

In May 2024, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a final extension of the mission’s mandate, lasting 19 months until December 31, 2025, when all UNAMI activities will conclude.

Established in 2003 upon Iraq’s request and endorsed by the Security Council, the UN political mission was created in response to the U.S.-led coalition invasion. Its primary role has…

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Wallkill Valley wins county battle with Lenape Valley in N1, G1 opener

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Jack Tucker drove in all three runs as Wallkill Valley defeated Lenape Valley, 3-1, in the first round of the North 1, Group 1 tournament in Hamburg.

Tucker finished with a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and three RBI to lead the Rangers’ offense. Chris Collins and Dylan Miller each scored a run for Wallkill Valley, which collected eight hits in the victory.

The Rangers and Patriots had split two games in the regular season.

The fourth-seeded Rangers (15-6) broke through in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead before adding two crucial insurance runs in the fifth. Lenape Valley (11-12) managed to score its lone run in the sixth inning but couldn’t complete the comeback against the Rangers’ strong pitching.

Ryan Miller was dominant on the mound for Wallkill Valley, striking out seven batters while allowing just three hits and one unearned run over 5⅓ innings. Miller also contributed offensively, going 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base.

Tyler Haberstroh closed out the game with 1⅔ innings of scoreless relief, striking out two batters while allowing just one hit to secure the win.

The Rangers’ defense committed two errors but managed to limit the damage, while Lenape Valley had one error in the field.

With the victory, Wallkill Valley advances to host fifth-seeded New Milford in the sectional quarterfinals.

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BPL to participate in virtual Smithsonian project

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Post date May 27, 2025
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Burlington Public Library’s teen advisory group, TICOS (Teens Inspiring Changes, Optimism, and Service) has been selected to participate in the Democracy in Dialogue project sponsored by the Smithsonian.

As the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, the Smithsonian Institute is helping to engage young people by asking, ‘how has your community played a role in 250 years of the American experiment?’ through the Democracy in Dialogue virtual exchange project.

In 2026 the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, and this project encourages students from all walks to life to engage in discovery, dialogue, and reflection by exploring the complexities in our nation’s history.

From the significant role that Burlington played with the Sauk and Meskwaki people to being the territorial capital and hosting the first Free Public Library West of the Mississippi, this area has a rich history for teens to explore.

The unique cultural storytelling component of this project will be carried out with our teen mural installation in the teen area of the library.

This will be the library’s first permanent mural and will feature greater Burlington’s story along with notable people from the area.

“I am so excited for this opportunity for our area teens,” said Becky Ruberg, the BPL Teen Specialist.

“What an awesome experience for them!”

As part of this grant the teens will meet weekly at the library and will meet virtually with their exchange cohort in Springfield, Illinois, several times throughout the summer.

“We are incredibly proud of our TICOS kids and Becky Ruberg, for being selected for this prestigious program,” said Library Director Brittany Jacobs. “Partnerships like this open doors for area students to world-class thinkers and doers and inspire curiosity on a magnificent scale. What a wonderfully creative and impactful way for us to participate in reflections on 250 years of US history.”

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Trump’s push for Lumbee recognition causes concern among other Native tribes

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Post date May 26, 2025
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President Donald Trump’s move toward federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina fulfills a repeated promise he made on the campaign trail, but it has sparked concern from other Native American tribes about the precedent set by the different process used in this instance.

During the first days of his second term in office, Trump signed an executive order urging the Department of the Interior to create a plan that would identify a pathway for the federal recognition of the Lumbees.

To be federally recognized, tribes must meet a specific set of criteria, including: proving their nation existed before the founding of the United States, that the tribe has been recognized as Native since 1900 or before, that the tribe has operated as an “autonomous entity” and that members have genealogies that demonstrate both Native heritage and distinct ancestry from previously recognized tribes.

The Lumbee Tribe claims to be “the amalgamation of various Siouan, Algonquian, and Iroquoian speaking tribes” and to have a recorded existence since 1725. Currently, the Lumbees boast over 55,000 members who are spread across multiple counties in their home state of North Carolina. Although they were recognized by the state over a century ago, the Lumbee Tribe has not been recognized by the United States as a sovereign tribe.

“The fact that we are still here centuries after colonial expansion, centuries after war and disease … should be celebrated,” Lumbee Chairman John L. Lowery told The Robesonian, a local newspaper. Lowery declined an interview request from NBC News but said in a statement that he looks “forward to the White House formalizing the document and sending it over to congressional leadership.”

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Vernon I. Torrey – Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice

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Vernon I. Torrey OBITUARY

Vernon I. Torrey, 89, of Nanticoke, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, following several years of declining health.

Born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, he was a son of the late George and Verna Creps Torrey. He was a graduate of St. Bernard University, Cullman. In 1951, Vernon enlisted and proudly served four years in U.S. Navy. He was a submariner aboard the U.S.S. Sea Poacher during the Korean War.

Following his military service, he was a police officer for 10 years in Miami, Fla., before beginning a long career with Bell South. He retired in 2000 as a digital electronic technician following 40 years of service. He also co-owned Gold-N-Stuff, a jewelry business in Pembroke Pines, Fla., for several years.

He and his wife, the former Doreese Lewis, of Nanticoke, resided in Pemroke Pines for 20 years before returning to the area, building their home in Nanticoke. Vernon also enjoyed assisting at Broadway Jewelers in his retirement. He was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years, and belonged to the National Rifle Association.

In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded by his first wife, Arlene, in 1989.

Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Doreese; stepsons, Lee E. Aument (Michelle Kowbel), of Regina, Canada; and Kevin L. Aument (wife, Paula), of Larksville; a grandson, Kevin Lee Aument; sisters and brothers-in-law, Megan and Richard Tennesen; Cheryl Trevethan; and William LaSalle, surviving in-laws: Megan and Richard Tennesen, of Nanticoke; Cheryl Trevethan and William LaSalle, of Ohio; as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Private services are in the care of Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. There will be no public calling hours.

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Opening Remarks by Mr. Ghulam Isaczai DSRSG/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, 5th Baghdad International Water Conference [EN/AR]

24 May 2025 | Baghdad, Iraq

“Your Excellency, Prime Minster Mohammed Shia Al Sudani

Your Excellency, Dr. Aun Dhyaib Abdullah,

Distinguished Guests, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great honor to join you today at the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference, a vital platform that brings together national leaders, regional experts, and international partners to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: water security.

Today, we gather under the theme “Water and Technology: Partnership for Development” – a timely and urgent call to action. Iraq continues to face severe water scarcity, driven not only by climate change but also by water management issues, legacy infrastructure, and resource-intensive practices.

The consequences are far-reaching: from reduced agricultural productivity and internal displacement to increased fragility in already vulnerable communities. Water scarcity, quality, and security have become among the most critical challenges facing the country – threatening not only human consumption and economic development but also the ecosystems and the environment.

Yet, amidst these challenges, there is also opportunity.

The Government of Iraq has taken commendable steps – from launching the National Water Dialogue to hosting this yearly conference in addition to the cooperation efforts between the UN and Government of Iraq Water task forces.

Iraq’s accession to the UN Water Convention in 2023 marked a historic milestone, making it the first Arab country to do so. This progressive step signals Iraq’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable water governance.

The United Nations stands firmly with Iraq on this vital journey. Through the dedicated efforts of UN agencies together with national partners, we are supporting Iraq in modernizing irrigation and introducing water-saving technologies; rehabilitating marshlands and promoting eco-tourism; developing early warning systems; advancing climate-smart agriculture; and strengthening Iraq’s capacity for transboundary water negotiations.

As we work with the Government to…