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The closing of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq presents Baghdad with an opportunity to assert full sovereignty after years of conflict, officials and experts told The National.
At the government’s request, Unami will stop operations by the end of this month after 22 years of assisting the country in its transition to democracy after the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled longtime ruler Saddam Hussein.
The mission was established to support Iraq’s rebuilding of state institutions and democratic governance. It also helped to co-ordinate post-conflict humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.
“The end of Unami marks Iraq’s renewed assertion of sovereignty after two decades of political support from the UN,” a government official told The National.
However, the UN will remain a vital asset in addressing Iraq’s economic, social, and institutional challenges through technical and co-operative efforts, he said.
“Handled wisely, this transition could mature Iraq-UN relations into a balanced partnership based on support rather than oversight,” said the official, who asked not to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media.
‘No longer needed’
Renad Mansour, director of the Iraq Initiative at London’s Chatham House, said Baghdad sought to end Unami’s mission to present a “normal Iraq” to the international community.
“The idea was to present a different type of Iraq that did not have a specific UN special representative that reports to the Security Council,” Mr Mansour told The National, and added that it “seemed unnecessary” to Iraq’s leaders.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani’s government was formed after “Iraqi leaders came together on their own to build their state” without the UN’s assistance, Mr Mansour said. This was the move that pushed Baghdad to say it “no longer needed Unami”, he said.
Iraq will still have ties with UN agencies, but they will no longer…
John ‘Stanky’ Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.
Stankovic and his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Wegrzynowicz Stankovic, were well known to Northeast Pennsylvania television audiences from their appearances on WVIA’s popular ‘Pennsylvania Polka’ broadcasts.
His band, Stanky and the Coal Miners, performed for generations of fans at venues ranging from weddings to World’s Fairs, from cruise ships to China, even at a U.S. Air Force base in South Korea.
His passing was announced Christmas night with a poignant post on the band’s Facebook page.
“Every night, Stanky ended the performance with the song ‘I don’t want to go home, I don’t want to go home,’ but today Stanky was called safely home,” the post read. “He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and fans!!!”
Daughter Deborah Horoschock spoke about what made her father and his music so beloved.
“Polka music is a happy music,” she said. “It kind of peps everybody up, puts them into a really good mood.”
“He was a very much a perfectionist, but he actually put a product out there that was different than other bands, and he just did it the Stanky way,” she added.
Reached on Saturday, Horoschock said calls have been coming in “absolutely non-stop, all day long” since news of her father’s passing began to spread.
“My dad’s going to be remembered uniquely by each individual,” she said. “He was just a very unique guy.”
Musical career began early
Stankovic was born at his parents’ home on Phillip Street, in the Hanover Section of Nanticoke on May 4, 1936, according to his obituary.
A talented athlete, Stankovic played baseball for the Nanticoke League and Wilkes-Barre Barons.
“He really liked playing sports,” Horoschock said.
Stankovic tried out for the Cleveland Indians,…
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PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans to welcome 2026 with adventure, inspiration, and a breath of fresh air during its annual First Day Hikes program.
This New Year’s Day tradition provides a healthy, energizing way to begin the year, with guided hikes offered across the state.
“First Day hikes are a simple but meaningful way to begin the year with clarity, connection, and purpose,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “Whether you’re stepping onto a trail for the first time or returning to a favorite path, Ohio’s state parks and nature preserves offer a place to reset and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.”
Mohican trails
Several hiking trails traverse Mohican State Park.
- Clear Fork Gorge NP Trail – .04 mile – easy
- Clear Fork Gorge Trail – .06 mile – moderate
- Gorge Overlook Trail – 2 miles – extreme
- Grist Mill Overlook Trail – 0.7 mile – extreme
- Hemlock Gorge Trail – 2.4 miles – moderate – leads to the Swinging Bridge and Covered Bridge
- Hog Hollow Trail – 2.1 miles – moderate
- Lyons Falls Trail – 2 miles – moderate – follows Clear Fork Gorge and features two waterfalls
- North Rim Trail – 1 mile – moderate
- Pleasant Hill Trail – 0.8 mile – easy – follows the river to the Pleasant Hill Dam
- State Coach Trail (cut off on Lyons Falls) – .02 mile – moderate
- Shelter House Trail – 1.2 miles – moderate
Big Lyons Falls stairway constructed in 2012 by the Mohican Trails Club. This is a view from the top of the falls. Credit: Mohican Trails Club.
Named “Trail of the Month” by Runners World Magazine, Mohican State Park is the home to one of the oldest ultra marathons in the U.S., The…
PENNSBURG — The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center recently announced receipt of a Creative Project Grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to continue its partnership with the Delaware Tribe Cultural Education Department in Oklahoma.
The multi-year grant provides support for an exciting next step in the Heritage Center’s journey toward a more inclusive interpretation of the Upper Perkiomen region. A co-curated exhibit and programming will create new opportunities for public engagement with the original residents of our region and for the Delawares’ engagement with their homeland.
While the Heritage Center has exhibited some of its sizeable collection of Lenape items in the past, a new exhibit to open in 2027 will include an authentically developed indigenous perspective. The project includes several visits by members of the Delaware Tribe to Pennsburg to participate in programs and experience the landscape their ancestors occupied for 13,000 years.
The Cultural Education Department of the Delaware Tribe promotes, preserves, and educates about the Lenape (Delaware) culture. The Tribe is engaged in building relationships with organizations and cultural institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region to connect to material culture and renew traditions.
The Heritage Center and the Cultural Education Department signed a Statement of Mutual Intentions in summer 2025 to lay the groundwork for future collection, exhibition, and education work.
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center at 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg, is the regional history museum for the Upper Perkiomen Valley and a nonprofit affiliate of America250pa. It is open Tuesday through Sunday with free admission to visit exhibits or research in the library. For more information on upcoming programs and exhibits, visit schwenkfelder.org.
The Heritage Center’s project is supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, a multidisciplinary grantmaker and hub for knowledge-sharing, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts, and dedicated…
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When voters returned Donald Trump to the White House, they did so believing he would strengthen the economy. Supposedly, workers who form the backbone of this country were to be front and center.
Ironic, then, that arguably this administration’s most visible Cabinet official is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a man whose career has been defined not by building up working-class Americans but by using them as props on his way to enriching himself and the trial lawyer lobby he represents.
At the “Make America Healthy Again” summit, the administration doubled down on the alliance. Vice President JD Vance praised Kennedy’s “outside-the-box” thinking and even invoked his Appalachian roots to suggest that Kennedy was finally putting “his people first.”
A nice sentiment, except that Kennedy’s record directly contradicts it.
For decades, Kennedy has employed a disturbing playbook: arrive in a struggling community promising justice, extract maximum publicity and legal fees and then disappear once the cameras stop rolling.
In 2007, Kennedy traveled to Boone County, W.Va., declaring he would fight until mountaintop removal mining ended. He participated in a documentary, rallied national environmental groups, and then, after settling a class-action lawsuit for pennies on the dollar, never returned. The mountain he vowed to save was blown apart.
That naked exploitation prompted lifelong Boone County resident Maria Gunnoe to comment: “(Kennedy) took advantage of some of the poorest people in our country. He left a very bad taste in the mouths of many Appalachians.”
The same story played out in New Jersey. Kennedy’s law firm joined a lawsuit on behalf of the Ramapough Lenape Nation against Ford Motor Co. Tribal leaders hoped the Kennedy name would finally deliver justice and real compensation. Instead, they received photo ops and a modest…
With three Connecticut Sun players — Saniya Rivers, Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — competing in the second annual Unrivaled basketball season this year, there will be plenty of action for Sun fans to follow during the WNBA offseason.
Aaliyah Edwards and Marina Mabrey will be playing together for the Lunar Owls BC, while Saniya Rivers will be competing with one of the new expansion teams, Hive BC. The first matchup of the Unrivaled season will be between the Hive and the Mist on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. EST in Miami, Fla. The Lunar Owls, however, will not play until Jan. 6, when they face Rose BC at 8 p.m. EST.
Although Unrivaled is an opportunity for WNBA players from across the nation to connect and continue building skills on the court, some athletes have more at stake than others. Out of the three Connecticut players, Edwards could have the most to gain if she performs well.
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Throughout the Sun’s 2025 campaign, a trio of rookies claimed the spotlight, including Rivers, Aneesah Morrow and Leïla Lacan. While 23-year-old Canadian forward Aaliyah Edwards was productive on the court, she was not the most influential player this year. By the end of the season, she had averaged 5.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 44.8%.
Once Unrivaled kicks off, Edwards could capitalize on opportunities to show her value and what she can offer Connecticut in 2026. She is a quiet talent on the team, but she certainly does not lack in skill.
After being drafted out of UConn 6th overall in the first round of the…