KADUNA, Nigeria—Some of the kidnappers were barely teenagers, shooting rifles into the air as they marched hundreds of hostages through a thorn forest to find cellphone service. They would soon relay a message to the man known as “the negotiator”—a corn farmer and part-time newspaper reporter who has become an unlikely go-between for families of the abducted and the kidnappers demanding payment.
This call was different. The kidnappers had the negotiator’s wife.
Introduction Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is defined by the American Stroke Association (ASA) as Rapidly developing clinical signs of neurological dysfunction attributable to a focal collection of blood within the brain parenchyma or ventricular system that is not caused by trauma1 It is the second most common cause of stroke, accounting...
AbstractIn our rapidly urbanizing world, many hazard-prone regions face significant challenges regarding risk-informed urban development. This study addresses this issue by investigating evolving spatial interactions between natural hazards, ever-increasing urban areas, and social vulnerability in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The methodology considers: (1) the characterization of flood hazard and liquefaction susceptibility...
Derry Girls Tuesday, 9.15pm, Channel 4Lisa McGee’s joyous coming-of-age comedy returns for its third and final season, with the “wee lesbian” (Nicola Coughlan), the “wee English fella” (Dylan Llewellyn) and the rest of the gang of teenage misfits navigating the Troubles in 90s Derry. The summer holidays are coming to...
BCC to hold info session on Cannabis Industry Certificate PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a virtual information session about its new Cannabis Industry Certificate program, on Wednesday, April 20 at 4:20 p.m. The session will be held via Zoom; to register, visit the BCC website. The Cannabis...
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