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Sudan's Rebels Want a Role in Transitional Government CAIRO (AP) - A Sudanese rebel alliance said Wednesday it should be represented in the transitional government formed by the military and the pro-democracy movement. Yesir Arman , a senior official in the Sudan Revolutionary Front, told The Associated Press that the transitional government should end the long-running war in Darfur and integrate the rebels into the armed forces as part of an “agenda of peace.” Sudan has been convulsed by rebellions in its far-flung provinces for decades. A cease-fire has held since the military overthrow of President  Omar al-Bashir  in April, and the rebels have joined the pro-democracy coalition, which includes the organizers of months of mass protests that eventually forced  al-Bashir  from power. The SRF is an alliance of the largest rebel groups in Darfur, where the International Criminal Court has accused  al-Bashir  of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in the ea

The Latest Savage X Fenty Collection Benefits Rihanna's Charity Looking for an excuse to buy yourself new lingerie? Ahead of Rihanna's annual Diamond Ball, which benefits her Clara Lionel Foundation, Savage x Fenty released a special CLF collection, with all proceeds donated to support the organisation's mission work. For the CLF collection, Savage x Fenty takes a step back from its usual colourful, printed designs and puts together an all-black collection made up of a slip dress and a cami and panty set, all with a scalloped lace trim and the CLF logo on the hem. 'You can do good and look good when you buy this Xclusive sleepwear set,' Rihanna said in a press release. 'It’s comfortable enough to wear to bed and you will sleep well knowing you have given back and made a difference.' Rihanna launched the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, in honour of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. Since its inception, the foundation has raised fu

FDA Approves TB Pill That Cures More Hard-To Treat Patients TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. regulators Wednesday approved a new tuberculosis medicine that shortens and improves treatment for the hardest-to-treat cases, a worsening problem in many poor countries. It's the first TB drug from a nonprofit group. The TB Alliance, formed to come up with better treatments, developed pretomanid with help from charities and government agencies.    The drug pretomanid. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved pretomanid, the first tuberculosis drug developed by a nonprofit group. The TB Alliance was formed to come up with better treatments for the pulmonary disease. (TB Alliance via AP) August 14, 2019 The pill was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use with two other antibiotics. Decades of incomplete or ineffective treatment has resulted in TB strains that have become drug resistant and aren't killed by long-standard medicines.

Jewish Man Attacked in Berlin as Germany Sees Rise in Anti-Semitic Crimes Police in  Germany  are investigating an attack on a 55-year old  Jewish man  by two men in Berlin Tuesday night, local media reported. The DW  reported that the victim was wearing clothes that identified him as Jewish, but did not identify what those clothes were. The report added that the man was struck in the back as walked through the upscale Charlottenburg district, just west of the center of Berlin. MARC THIESSEN: ANTI-SEMITISM RISING ON THE LEFT The two attackers left him on the ground before they ran off, investigators said. According to the DW, the victim was able to make it home after the attack but called emergency services after suffering pain in his head and one of his legs. According to official figures, the number of anti-Semitic crimes in Germany increased from 1,504 in 2017 to 1,646 in 2018 while the number of cases considered violent increased from 37 to 62. "If Ge

More Lung Damage From Vaping Reported MADISON, Wi (MetroSource-WSAU) The number of Wisconsin young people hospitalized because of vaping continues to increase.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services today says it's received reports of eleven new cases of teens and young adults with severe lung damage.  The department is already investigating seven other cases.  Chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, a cough and even weight loss are some of the symptoms. 

First Trailer for Emilia Clarke's Last Christmas Is Here elle.com Will it be something special? Universal has unveiled the first trailer for  Last Christmas , inspired by the Wham festive classic hit. The trailer, which stars  Game of Thrones ' Emilia Clarke and  Crazy Rich Asians ' Henry Golding, debuted on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (August 13). We also have the first poster for the Christmas rom-com below. Directed by Paul Feig and written by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings, the rom-com will feature music from George Michael, including the title track and previously-unreleased material. Last Christmas follows Kate (Clarke) who works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop and 'harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes', according to the official synopsis. Enter Tom (Golding) who starts to break through her barriers around the most wonderful time of the year. D

Lockheed Martin Executive Defends F-35 After Criticism From Acting Secretary of Defense    An Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets takes off for from RAF Lakenheath, England on April 19, 2017. WILLIAM HOWARD/STARS AND STRIPES WASHINGTON — Executives from Bethesda, Maryland-based defense giant Lockheed Martin sought to reassure investors after a top Defense Department official criticized the cost of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a $90 million jet that is the crown jewel of Lockheed's business, in a news conference Tuesday morning. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, said the F-35 "has room for a lot more performance" in response to questions about whether he is biased toward his former employer, which competes with Lockheed for Pentagon weapons deals. His comments come amid news reports that the Pentagon is considering buying F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. "I am biased toward performance," Shanahan said. &q

Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron Are Already Couple-Dressing on Their Fourth Date Gigi Hadid and The Bachelorette runner-up Tyler Cameron went out again last night on their fourth known date so far. This time, they were photographed alongside each other rather than separately, and they were wearing similar looks. Cameron was in a white short-sleeved t-shirt with ripped jeans, while Hadid was in a grey short sleeve t-shirt with her own (lighter-wash) ripped jeans. The two went to Justin Theroux's bar, Le Turtle in Manhattan, and they were joined by two friends. The outing comes one day after Hadid and Cameron spent time at her apartment together. On Monday night, they were photographed leaving her place separately. E!  talked to a source  a little about Hadid and Cameron's third get-together. "Gigi looked good," the source said. "She was casual and seemed very chill. It seems like they are definitely spending more time together and growing close." P