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Belgrade Higher Court on Wednesday found seven former members of the 177th Yugoslav Army Unit guilty of war crimes for their involvement in deadly attacks on ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2021/05/14/serbia-shields-commanders-from-kosovo-wartime-atrocity-cases/
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-b72aed9b195818735d24363f2bc34ea4
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine: Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Serbia angry after Kosovo gets closer to joining Council of Europe: Kosovo took another step towards becoming a member of the CoE as its members passed a report ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/serbia-angry-after-kosovo-gets-closer-to-joining-council-of-europe
Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement, sparking faculty concerns: Morehouse College is set to announce that President Joe Biden will deliver its ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-speak-morehouse-college-commencement-rcna148870
Balkan Insight's Transitional Justice : Exactly 25 years after Yugoslav Army troops killed six Kosovo Albanians, including two children, in a border village ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/18/montenegrin-president-asks-for-justice-for-1999-killings-of-kosovo-albanians/
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo: Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/top-eu-diplomats-put-serbia-against-the-wall-with-kosovo
FDP calls for deep cuts to pensions, citizens' income, subsidies for renewables: A new draft resolution from the FDP caused a stir on Sunday. Among other things ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/rente-buergergeld-ein-euro-jobs-erneuerbarefdp-fordert-tiefe-sozial-einschnitte-li.2208033
Mike Johnson Opposed Ukraine Aid. Then He Risked His Job for It.: The House speaker sticks with a foreign-assistance plan despite blowback from Republican ...
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North Kosovo Serbs boycott referendum on removing ethnic Albanian mayors: Most Serbs in volatile north Kosovo boycotted a local referendum on Sunday on whether ...
reuters.com/world/europe/north-kosovo-serbs-boycott-referendum-removing-ethnic-albanian-mayors-2024-04-21/
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure that includes provision to sell or ban TikTok
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/ukraine-taiwan-israel-war-aid-tiktok-ban/article_08a05abd-5498-5f38-98be-f1260d52179d.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
timesofisrael.com/biden-urges-congress-to-act-on-israel-aid-says-iran-aims-to-destroy-israel-forever/
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
pbs.org/newshour/show/senate-dismisses-impeachment-articles-against-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-before-trial-begins
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate
pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-passes-new-61-billion-aid-package-for-ukraine-after-long-congressional-stalemate
How much cash can you keep at home?: Cash is still a popular means of payment in Germany. But can you store it at home indefinitely?
bo.de/nachrichten/wie-viel-bargeld-darf-man-zuhause-haben
State-level leader of Germany's AfD to stand trial for Nazi slogan: A leading member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is due to stand ...
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Quick Glance: Björn Höcke on Trial for Nazi Slogans
- Björn Höcke, a prominent far-right leader in Germany, is on trial for using banned Nazi slogans.
- Germany has strict laws against National Socialist slogans and symbols due to historical reasons.
- Höcke leads the far-right Alternative for Germany in Thuringia and is under surveillance.
- The trial is taking place in Halle and is expected to last until May 14, with protests against the AfD outside the courthouse.
McConnell fights the isolationists: After months of haggling, 79 senators voted to send the $95 billion foreign aid package to the White House for President ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mitch-mcconnell-foreign-aid-ukraine-israel/
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Kosovo: Clear majority in favor of joining the Council of Europe: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is in favor of admitting Kosovo ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/kosovo-deutliche-mehrheit-fuer-beitritt-zu-europarat-19659495.html
A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/maga-antics-fail-mayorkas/
36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.
axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansas
College protests live updates: 93 arrested at USC: Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-palestinian-israel-gaza/93-arrested-following-protest-at-usc-109606369
Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
- Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.
- Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.
- Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.
WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes
pbs.org/newshour/politics/ukraine-and-israel-aid-clears-procedural-hurdle-house-pushes-toward-weekend-votes
Arizona state House passes a bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-abortion-ban-lawmakers-repeal-rcna149181
Witness to Violence: Photojournalist Recalls Decades of Documenting Kosovo’s Turbulent Times
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/19/witness-to-violence-photojournalist-recalls-decades-of-documenting-kosovos-turbulent-times/
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he’ll demand President Joe Biden send the National Guard to Columbia University after protesters heckled him during his speech ... Show more
Columbia visit by House Speaker Mike Johnson raises tension with students mobilizing for Gaza
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-25/columbia-visit-by-house-speaker-mike-johnson-raises-tension-with-students-mobilizing-for-gaza.html
House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel after months of struggle: The House pushed swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/politics-congress-war-russia-gaza/article_28354e1b-133a-58eb-9f51-32f2d90693a5.html
Serbia and Kosovo are arming themselves - Serbian military exercise on the border
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/serbien-und-kosovo-rusten-auf-serbische-militarubung-an-der-grenze
Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson: "I would not want to play blackjack against him," said one senior House ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/hakeem-jeffries-speaker-mike-johnson-israel-ukraine
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker: For weeks, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene promised that if the House approved a ...
ajc.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greenes-crusade-fails-to-dislodge-johnson-as-house-speaker/2HYXOVI5WFH3BEIGN6XHZWHYUY/
The parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights body, voted on Tuesday to recommend membership for Kosovo ... Show more
House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker: The two dozen Republican signatories called on the next House leader to commit to their list of ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/09/texas-house-speaker-contract/
Polish parliament to debate divisive issue of abortion: Polish lawmakers will start a debate on liberalising access to abortion on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/polish-parliament-debate-divisive-issue-abortion-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Main Street icon gets an otherworldly makeover as 3 Howls moves into former Mint Tea house
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/12/main-street-icon-gets-an-otherworldly-makeover-as-3-howls-moves-into-former-mint-tea-house/
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance: The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance ...
wired.com/live/section-702-reauthorization-congress-2024/
Johnson signals he won’t put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/johnson-signals-wont-put-senate-supplemental-floor-increased-pressure-rcna147747
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition - 4 May 2024: Join the Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition on 4 May 2024 at Kennedy Center, Washington, D ...
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The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker/
A second femicide in Kosovo in less than a week has prompted President Vjosa Osmani to declare a day of mourning on Wednesday for all those killed as a result ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/16/after-another-femicide-kosovo-president-declares-day-of-mourning/
Speaker Johnson will delay sending Mayorkas impeachment to Senate as Republicans push to hold trial
pbs.org/newshour/politics/speaker-johnson-will-delay-sending-mayorkas-impeachment-to-senate-as-republicans-push-to-hold-trial
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
This is the first time Kosovo has organized a ballot in which voters can exercise their right to dismiss the mayors of Leposavic, North Mitrovica, Zvecan ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/19/north-kosovo-vote-to-dismiss-mayors-risks-failure-amid-boycott/
The former House speaker said the Israeli prime minister's approach to the war in Gaza was "terrible."
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
Will diesel and petrol soon be unaffordable? ⛽
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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/what-caused-johnson-to-allow-vote-on-ukraine-aid-after-months-of-delays/
Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill amid pressure from hardliners: Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid/
Democrats begin to outpace Republicans in fundraising for key House races: Democratic candidates outraised Republicans in almost every one of the most ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-begin-outpace-republicans-fundraising-key-house-races-rcna148454
House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/house-republicans-infighting-foreign-aid/
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/fundraising-takeaways-trump-democrats-squad/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls On Mike Johnson To Resign Or Be Ousted: Her remarks come shortly after the House passed a $95 billion aid package on Saturday.
huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-resign-ousted_n_66256ca6e4b08151caca7f30
Germany hardly supplies war weapons to Israel anymore: Compared to the previous year, Germany hardly exports any military weapons to Israel ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland-israel-kriegswaffen-exporte-100.html
Political debutante Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took her oath on Monday as a Member of the National Assembly from NA-207 (Shaheed Benazirabad) ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827617 #DawnToday #AseefaBhuttoZardari
Arizona state House passes a bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-abortion-ban-lawmakers-repeal-rcna149181
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Additional Rescue Teams Sent To West Kazakhstan To Tackle Flood Situation: The Kazakh government has sent additional rescue teams to the Central Asian nation's ...
rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-floods-rescue-teams-russia-ishim-river-crests/32915653.html
Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing letter
pbs.org/newshour/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-delivers-fresh-threats-of-ousting-speaker-johnson-in-scathing-letter
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
abcnews.go.com/US/matt-gaetz-attended-2017-party-minor-drugs-present/story
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/mayorkas-impeachment-articles-house-senate/
Arizona Republicans again quash effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers kicked off a legislative session amid mounting pressure on Republicans to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/arizona-lawmakers-repeal-abortion-ban-rcna148224
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
House opens debate on foreign aid as Dems save Johnson: The speaker's reliance on the minority party to advance his plan is likely to fuel calls from his ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/19/congress/rule-passes-with-dems-00153303
Second Republican says they will back effort to oust Johnson from speakership: It means the speaker would almost certainly need Democratic votes to retain his ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/16/congress/massie-joins-greene-00152463
Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues to House races
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/2024-pennsylvania-primary-election-guide/73383956007/
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference: The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs at record highs on Thursday but sent a clear signal that it may be ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/lagarde-comments-ecb-press-conference-2024-04-11/
Wider Europe Briefing: Kosovo Could Finally Get In The Council Of Europe : This week I'm drilling down on two big issues: Kosovo's chances of joining the Council ...
rferl.org/a/wider-europe-briefing-jozwiak-kosovo-council-europe-russia-sanctions-ukraine/32905823.html
Fox News Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on 'Creating Drama': "I don't apologize for standing firm in my belief, in my faith and my absolute allegiance to ...
newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-marjorie-taylor-greene-creating-drama-1892591
Speaker blocks debate on Parliament expenditure again: "I left my house early in the morning to come and debate serious issues on the floor and not rumours ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/speaker-blocks-debate-on-parliament-expenditure-again-4587370
Biden voices support for Johnson's foreign aid bills: U.S. President Joe Biden said on April 17 that he "strongly supports" House Speaker Mike ...
kyivindependent.com/biden-voices-support-for-johnsons-aid-bills/
McCaul says ‘important’ for Johnson to talk Ukraine with Trump: ‘He has tremendous influence over my conference’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4593844-mccaul-says-important-for-johnson-to-talk-ukraine-with-trump-he-has-tremendous-influence-over-my-conference/
“When we took the photographs of the 58 bodies from the Jashari massacre, there were police forces in every corner. We no longer knew what fear was ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/19/witness-to-violence-photojournalist-recalls-decades-of-documenting-kosovos-turbulent-times/
Iran attack live updates: House speaker plans vote on Israel aid, IDF vows retaliation for strikes
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/iran-attack-live-updates-rcna147960
'NYET': New York Post Trolls 'Moscow' Marjorie Taylor Greene In Russian: The far-right Republican received a Russian makeover from the conservative tabloid.
huffpost.com/entry/new-york-post-cover-marjorie-taylor-greene_n_66260b28e4b0bf7f0138fe27
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245557540/house-aid-bills-ukraine-israel-funding-democrats-johnson
What does Liz Truss’s book tell us about her American ambitions?: The former prime minister spent just 49 days in office but wants to stay on the world stage ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/16/liz-truss-book-republicans-us
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he briefed House Speaker Mike Johnson two times last year on the country’s urgent need for wartime aid to defend ... Show more
Opinion | By Aiding Ukraine, Mike Johnson Makes America Great Again: No country on Earth has anywhere near the ability to project power around the world at so ...
wsj.com/articles/by-aiding-ukraine-mike-johnson-makes-america-great-again-taiwan-israel-dc649327
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