Devastating Plane Crashes And Crucial Lessons Learned For Aviation SafetyIsrael's military carried out a series of devastating strikes on targets connected to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen . Three ports along the western coast and Sanaa International Airport came under attack on Thursday. Jets bombed the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations as well as military infrastructure in the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Kanatib. A total of three people were killed and 11 others were injured during the bombardments. Two died in the strikes on the airport and one person was killed at one of the ports. Unverified video footage circulating on social media shows what appears to be one of the ports engulfed by a raging inferno. The head of the World Health Organisation narrowly escaped death, as he waited for his flight to depart Sanaa airport moments before the attack. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was about to board a flight from Sanaa with UN and WHO staff when "the airport came under aerial bombardment". "One of our plane's crew members was injured," he wrote in a post to his X account. He added: "At least two people were reported killed at the airport. "The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge - just a few meters from where we were - and the runway were damaged." Dr Ghebreyesus said he and his colleagues were safe and sent "our heartfelt condolences" to the relatives of those who died. Israel's prime minister confirmed the attacks, vowing to carry out more until the "task is complete". Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We are determined to sever this terror arm of Iran's axis. "We will persist in this until we complete the task." The Israeli attack appears to be in response to a Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv over the weekend, which injured 16 people.Krispy Kreme Declares Quarterly Dividendwinph4 。

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SC ultimate arbiter in military trials: experts Barrister Ali Tahir stresses at outset that, according to him, “these trials are unconstitutional” The Supreme Court (SC) building in Islamabad can be seen in this image. — AFP/File KARACHI: Military trials of civilians are not unprecedented in Pakistan, say legal experts. They also emphasise that, while there are limitations in the appeals process, the role of the Supreme Court is most important in reviewing military court sentences for civilians. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); On Thursday, over 60 individuals were sentenced by a military court for their involvement in the May 9 riots. This follows the military court’s December 21 decision, where 25 civilians received sentences ranging from two to ten years of rigorous imprisonment for attacks on military facilities in 2023. Given the international reaction to the military trials and sentences, the most natural question would be: how unprecedented is all this for us here in Pakistan? Not that much, says Supreme Court advocate Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar, who explains that military trials of civilians are not unique and have been going on since 1972. And these, he says, are not without judicial oversights which “have been provided through an independent judicial mechanism by invoking the constitutional jurisdiction of high courts under Article 199 and in the Supreme Court of Pakistan under Article 185 and Article 188 of the constitution”. The legality of civilian trials by military courts was considered properly for the first time by the Supreme Court in Brig (Rr) F B Ali’s case in which it was decided that a military court can try a civilian who is normally subject to the nation’s ordinary law if he commits a crime under the Official Secrets Act 1923 and the Pakistan Army Act. Since then, says Khokhar “the Supreme Court never declared that it was a violation of due process of law, or violation of fair trial...till the judgment issued by Supreme Court on October 23, 2023”. Every political party has supported such trials at different times. Khokhar adds that: “it is important to note that no foreign government had ever made such remarks on these kinds of military trials under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952”. According to Khokhar, the PTI is not any different in all this. In fact, he says, out of the 1875 civilians tried by military courts in Pakistan since 1972 on commission of offences under the Pakistan Army Act and the Official Secrets Act by the military courts, 180 were tried by the military courts from 2018 to 2022 in the PTI government tenure. “The convictions were regularly challenged in the superior courts of Pakistan, and most of the time these sentences had been confirmed by high courts and the Supreme Court”. How exactly do these military court sentences proceed from here though? Advocate Khokhar explains that “the right of appeal is available to the accused under the Pakistan Army Act. and the sentencing can be challenged before the high court under Article 199 of the constitution and then before the Supreme Court under Article 185 as a matter of right and finally under Article 188 of the constitution in the form of a review”. He also clarifies that the Supreme Court is the ultimate arbitrator in the constitutional and judicial system of Pakistan, and the matter regarding trial of civilians in military courts is still pending in the Supreme Court and even the sentences announced recently by the military courts “will be subject to the final decision of the Supreme Court”. Barrister Rida Hosain further elaborates. According to her “one of the main criticisms of the military courts is the absence of an independent right to appeal. Civilians convicted and sentenced by military courts cannot appeal to the civilian courts. A right to appeal lies to a court of appeal consisting of military officials. This is not an independent or meaningful appeal.” But what about the high courts and the Supreme Court? Hosain says that, yes, “the high courts and the Supreme Court can review decisions handed down by military courts on limited grounds but the scope of the ‘review’ is far more limited than an ordinary appeal. The civilian courts can intervene on limited grounds such as mala fide, lack of jurisdiction, and coram non judice”. Barrister Ali Tahir stresses at the outset that, according to him, “these trials are unconstitutional”. Moving to the process that is followed -- or can be followed -- once civilians are sentenced by military courts, Tahir points out: “First, during the Supreme Court’s hearings on military trials, the attorney general was repeatedly asked if any right of appeal was being granted to the convicted individuals. To date, no response has been provided. There is no independent right of appeal currently available. Under Section 133 of the Army Act, appeals are to be made to a Court of Appeals, which may consist of either the chief of army staff or an officer designated by them. The rules and regulations governing these appeals are outlined, but their public accessibility is limited”. When an appeal is made to the army chief or their designee, the remaining legal avenues are twofold, says Tahir: “one is to approach the high court under Article 199 of the constitution, and the other is to wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutional status of military courts”. Essentially, for now, “the immediate course of action for those affected is to file an appeal with the army chief and subsequently approach the high court under Article 199”, says Tahir. However, he says that high courts are likely to refrain from taking any substantive action “until the Supreme Court issues a ruling on the appeal challenging the constitutional bench’s decision that declared military courts unconstitutional”.

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American manufacturing is staging a comeback. More companies are building new facilities stateside or expanding existing ones. The biggest headwind? Companies are struggling to fill positions on -- and off -- the factory floor. There are three simple ways manufacturers can bring the talent they need on board. First, sell potential workers on their enterprises while they're still in school. Second, make opportunity for advancement a priority. Third, design a workplace that appeals to blue-collar and white-collar workers alike. America is home to nearly 400,000 manufacturing facilities, an increase of 11% since 2019. E-commerce, which makes up one-fifth of retail sales, requires three times more industrial space than brick-and-mortar retail. American manufacturers will have 3.8 million new jobs to fill in the next decade. They're already struggling to fill 1.9 million roles today. The two biggest reasons? A skills gap and a shortage of applicants. Companies need to evangelize, early and often, by dispatching employee-alums to colleges, vocational schools, and business schools to tout their compensation packages, opportunities for advancement, and advantages of their facilities. Next-level engagement can include partnering with schools that have proven good sources of talent to ensure students are getting the skills companies need -- from supply chain to warehouse management. Nearly 95% of manufacturers surveyed by Deloitte had at least one such partnership. Some things that manufacturers perceive as disadvantages in recruiting can actually end up being strengths. Many young people are enticed by big-city life -- until they encounter the cost of living. Manufacturers in small towns and exurbs can cite their locations as a quality-of-life asset. In the age of next-day delivery and streaming services, many young people can access the goods and entertainment they want without enduring the high price of urban housing. Manufacturers can also tell potential hires they offer faster advancement than other employers. Six in 10 workers who left their job in 2021 did so because they couldn't advance. The manufacturing workforce offers tremendous opportunity for young people. Manufacturing and warehousing rank among the top industries with workers over 55. Nearly 3 million jobs will be opening up because their current occupants will be retiring. Young people who want to climb the corporate ladder quickly will have the chance. Once new hires report to work, companies can offer thoughtful workplace design that fosters interaction and keeps them engaged with colleagues. The days of a cubicle farm overlooking a factory floor are over. Research indicates that training rooms, café areas, and collaborative spaces keep employees productive and excited about coming to work. One large manufacturer in Illinois created a "Main Street" social corridor in the middle of its technology team's office. 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The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA's five-game Christmas lineup was the league's most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, the league said Thursday based on Nielsen's preliminary numbers. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come. A shaky second half to Moody's second season with San Francisco has put that into question headed to the offseason. Moody missed his sixth field goal in the past seven games last week, leading to questions about whether the 49ers will need to replace him or at least bring in competition for next season. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in Moody on Thursday, attributing some of the struggles to a high ankle sprain he suffered in his kicking leg earlier in the season. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he is going to be our guy," Shanahan said. “Everyone has got to perform and do things like that and I think he has had a tough year. ... I thought he was doing really well and then had a high ankle sprain to his kicking foot. Since he’s come back, he hasn’t been as consistent, obviously. But I think a lot of that probably has to do with that, just common-sense wise.” Moody got off to a strong start this season, making all six field goals he attempted in the season opener and going 13 for 14 before injuring his ankle while attempting to make a tackle on a kickoff return in Week 5. He missed three games and has struggled since he returned. He missed three field goals in first first game back at Tampa Bay, two more in the snow at Buffalo in Week 13 and then a 41-yarder last week against the Dolphins. “That’s the great thing about kicking is, you can be as talented as whoever and you can struggle,” Moody said. “I feel like this year, I’ve struggled. It doesn’t really waver my confidence or anything. I feel like, throughout my entire life, I’ve gone through struggles, I’ve gone through high points. The biggest thing is to just stay consistent, not change anything.” Moody had an up-and-down rookie season, making 21 of 25 field goals in the regular season and missing only one extra point. But he missed a potential game-winning kick in a loss at Cleveland and missed field goals in playoff wins against Green Bay and Detroit. Moody then made three field goals in the Super Bowl with two coming from more than 50 yards, including a go-ahead 53-yard kick late in the fourth quarter against Kansas City. But Moody also had an extra point blocked in that game. “I believe we’ve got the right guy and I think that eventually, I think he has shown that at times,” Shanahan said. "I thought he showed that at times his rookie year. I thought he showed that big time being 12 out of 13 to start this year. And I think he’ll show us all that in the future.” NOTES: The Niners placed LT Trent Williams on IR after his ankle injury hasn't healed as quickly as hoped. Shanahan didn't think there were any long-term issues. ... LB Dre Greenlaw (calf) will be shut down for the rest of the season after playing parts of two games in his return from a torn left Achilles tendon. ... OL Spencer Burford (calf) didn't practice but might be able to play this week. ... San Francisco has signed two OL this week, adding Matt Hennessy and Charlie Heck. ... RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring, foot) was limited but appears on track to play this week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLMeta To Launch Ray-Ban Smart Glasses In 2025: Rival To Apple’s Visio Pro?

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