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UKRAINIAN LEGISLATORS SEND STATEMENT TO ASSEMBLY OF THE CUBAN RESISTANCE CONDEMNING PARTICIPATION OF FORCES AND MERCENARIES LOYAL TO THE CUBAN REGIME IN THE INVASION OF THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE

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Friday, September 8, 2023

"We, people's deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, are deeply concerned about the presence and participation of forces and mercenaries loyal to the dictatorship in the Republic of Cuba in the genocidal invasion of the territory of Ukraine," the statement from the members of the Rada reads.

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  • "We, people's deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, are deeply concerned about the presence and participation of forces and mercenaries loyal to the dictatorship in the Republic of Cuba in the genocidal invasion of the territory of Ukraine," the statement from the members of the Rada reads.
  • The deputies' statement comes following news that approximately 1,000 Cubans have traveled to Russia, some knowing what they were going into, others not.
  • This is an addition to the established presence of Cuban Black Berets (special paramilitary forces) receiving special training in Belarus and regular Cuban armed forces fighting for the Russian military in Ukraine.
  • The Assembly of the Cuban Resistance echoes a call from the deputies of the Rada to those Cubans fighting in Ukraine to return home and fight for freedoms in their own country.

Highlights - Meeting with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - 31.08.2023 - Committee on Budgets

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Meeting with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - 31.08.2023

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  • Meeting with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - 31.08.2023
    28-08-2023 - 11:59
    The Committee on Budgets will meet remotely with the Rada's Budget committee, to discuss issues of joint interest and to take cooperation between the two committees a step forward.
  • It is a follow-up to the BUDG hearing from April, in which the Chair of the Rada's Budget committee, Ms Roksolana Pidlasa, had participated.
  • This meeting will focus on budgetary matters.
  • It will touch upon issues such as the committees mandates and tasks, EU financial support for Ukraine, Ukraine's future financing needs, the implementation of Macro-Financial Assistance Plus as well as the Commission's recent proposal establishing a Ukraine Facility.

'Idiots,' 'criminals' and 'scum' -- nasty politics highest in US since the Civil War

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Twenty years ago, his rhetoric would have been unusual coming from any member of Congress, let alone a party leader.

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  • Twenty years ago, his rhetoric would have been unusual coming from any member of Congress, let alone a party leader.
  • Yet language like this from the leading Republican presidential candidate is becoming remarkably common in American politics.
  • In 2019, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker appeared on a talk show bemoaning Trump’s rhetoric and the lack of civility in politics.
  • In my new book, I show that the level of nastiness in U.S. politics has increased dramatically.
  • Particularly following the Jan. 6. insurrection by Trump’s supporters, journalists and scholars have focused on the rise of the politics of menace.

From insults to actual violence

    • “Nasty politics” is an umbrella term for the aggressive rhetoric and occasional actual violence that politicians use against domestic political opponents and other domestic groups.
    • Insults are the least threatening and most common form of nasty politics.
    • Less common – and more ominous – are threats to jail political opponents or encouraging one’s supporters to commit violence against those opponents.
    • The rarest and most extreme examples of nasty politics entail politicians actively engaging in violence themselves.

Deadly words

    • In an op-ed in The New York Times, Netanyahu compared Rabin’s potential peace deal with Palestinians to Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of the Nazis before World War II.
    • Fights among rivals regularly broke out, including the occasional egging and smoke bomb.
    • In 2012, a full-blown legislative riot occurred in the Rada over the status of the Russian language in Ukraine, with rival lawmakers punching and choking one another.

Voters don’t like it

    • The conventional wisdom for the reason politicians go nasty is that while voters find mudslinging or political brawling distasteful, it’s actually effective.
    • Or that although they won’t admit it, voters secretly like nasty politics.
    • Voters don’t like it when politicians go nasty, are worried it could lead to violence, and reduce their support for those who do use it.
    • That’s what I found in countless surveys in the U.S., Ukraine and Israel, where I did research for my book.
    • This toughness is something that voters seek out when they feel threatened.

From nasty words to worse

    • Nasty politics has important implications for democracy.
    • It can be a legitimate tool for opposition and outsider politicians to call attention to bad behavior.
    • But it can also be used as a cynical, dangerous tool by incumbents to cling to power that can lead to violence.
    • Eye for an eye.” The uptick in nasty politics in the U.S. is both a symptom of the country’s deeply divided politics and a harbinger of future threats to democracy.

Roedean School is proud of Alumni Marisa Abela's role portraying Amy Winehouse in Upcoming Biopic

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

BRIGHTON, England, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roedean School is proud of its distinguished alumni, Marisa Abela, who has been cast in Sam Taylor-Johnson's upcoming biopic film, Back to Black, about the life of legendary singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse.

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  • BRIGHTON, England, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roedean School is proud of its distinguished alumni, Marisa Abela, who has been cast in Sam Taylor-Johnson's upcoming biopic film, Back to Black, about the life of legendary singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse.
  • Abela, who graduated from Roedean School in 2014, will portray the Grammy-winning icon during her vibrant years of living in London and her journey to fame.
  • Sophia Bartlette, Assistant Director of Music at Roedean, vividly remembers Abela's performance in Tristan and Yseul during her final year.
  • "We're proud that Roedean School and our talented team could help Marisa foster her passion for acting," said Dr Ross Barrand, Deputy Head: Co-curriculum and Partnerships at Roedean School.

Best Regional PR Experts Announced by World Communications Forum Association

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

DAVOS, Switzerland, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most outstanding communications experts in the world were revealed in the Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022, hosted by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA). The top-ranked professionals were recognized in 6 categories – the world's key market regions Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North and South America. Entries were received from Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most outstanding communications experts in the world were revealed in the Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022 , hosted by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) .
  • Mimi Kalinda from South Africa won the first award for Africa Best PR Leader of 2022.
  • In the category Asia-Pacific Best PR Leader of 2022 were recognized Illka Gobius from Singapore, Assel Kozhakova from Kazakhstan, and Mohd Said Bani C.M.
  • The Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022 are the first location-specific awards hosted by the WCFA and aim to reward the visionaries who improve the communications industry from each corner of the world.

Best Regional PR Experts Announced by World Communications Forum Association

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

DAVOS, Switzerland, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most outstanding communications experts in the world were revealed in the Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022, hosted by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA). The top-ranked professionals were recognized in 6 categories – the world's key market regions Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North and South America. Entries were received from Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Key Points: 
  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most outstanding communications experts in the world were revealed in the Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022 , hosted by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) .
  • Mimi Kalinda from South Africa won the first award for Africa Best PR Leader of 2022.
  • In the category Asia-Pacific Best PR Leader of 2022 were recognized Illka Gobius from Singapore, Assel Kozhakova from Kazakhstan, and Mohd Said Bani C.M.
  • The Best PR Leader Regional Awards 2022 are the first location-specific awards hosted by the WCFA and aim to reward the visionaries who improve the communications industry from each corner of the world.

2022 Best PR Leader Regional Awards: Entries Open

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Best PR Leader Regional Awards for 2022 have been launched successfully by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA). PR professionals from all over the world are welcome to submit their applications and win global recognition.

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  • PR professionals can enter by November 30, 2022, on www.davosawards.com
    DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Best PR Leader Regional Awards for 2022 have been launched successfully by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) .
  • The 6 award categories fall under the world's top market regions:
    - Asia-Pacific Best PR Leader (incl.
  • About Best PR Leader Regional Awards:
    The Best PR Leader Regional Awards, launched by the World Communications Forum Association in 2022, are location-specific awards to celebrate exceptional professional work by Public Relations experts from all over the world.
  • Winning a Best PR Leader Regional Award is an opportunity for professionals to pitch themselves as the best, to stand out from the competition, increase their credibility, and strengthen business relationships.

2022 Best PR Leader Regional Awards: Entries Open

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Best PR Leader Regional Awards for 2022 have been launched successfully by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA). PR professionals from all over the world are welcome to submit their applications and win global recognition.

Key Points: 
  • PR professionals can enter by November 30, 2022, on www.davosawards.com
    DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Best PR Leader Regional Awards for 2022 have been launched successfully by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) .
  • The 6 award categories fall under the world's top market regions:
    - Asia-Pacific Best PR Leader (incl.
  • About Best PR Leader Regional Awards:
    The Best PR Leader Regional Awards, launched by the World Communications Forum Association in 2022, are location-specific awards to celebrate exceptional professional work by Public Relations experts from all over the world.
  • Winning a Best PR Leader Regional Award is an opportunity for professionals to pitch themselves as the best, to stand out from the competition, increase their credibility, and strengthen business relationships.

RADA Announces a Total of $24 Million in New Orders in the First Quarter of 2021 after Receiving $9 Million of New Orders in March 2021

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

NETANYA, Israel, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA, TASE: RADA) announced the receipt of $24 million of new orders in the first quarter of 2021, including $9 million in new orders during March 2021.

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  • NETANYA, Israel, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA, TASE: RADA) announced the receipt of $24 million of new orders in the first quarter of 2021, including $9 million in new orders during March 2021.
  • This figure represents a growth of 50% in new orders during the first quarter when compared to the first quarter of 2020.
  • The majority of these new orders will be delivered during 2021.
  • Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995.

RADA Announces Closing of Public Offering of 5,175,000 Ordinary Shares

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Monday, March 8, 2021

NETANYA, Israel, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.(RADA) (NASDAQ and TASE: RADA),a global defense technology company, today announced the closing of its public offering of 5,175,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $11.50 per share.

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  • NETANYA, Israel, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.(RADA) (NASDAQ and TASE: RADA),a global defense technology company, today announced the closing of its public offering of 5,175,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $11.50 per share.
  • The gross proceeds to RADA from this offering, which includes the proceeds from the full exercise of the underwriters option to purchase an additional 675,000 ordinary shares, are expected to be approximately $59.5 million before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by RADA.
  • RADA intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.
  • Jefferies LLC, Baird and Canaccord Genuity acted as joint bookrunners for this offering.