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Rotary clubs around the world are teaming up with social service agencies and other organizations to make a positive impact in their communities These clubs have undertaken projects such as providing beds for families in need building Little Free Libraries to encourage literacy and organizing sightseeing trips for children from youth homes Rotary clubs in District 5370 collaborated with nonprofits to provide beds for families including Ukrainian refugees who had resettled in the Edmonton area Over ten clubs partnered with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace in October to build 35 beds in just eight hours The clubs later raised CA 10 000 for the purchase of adult sized beds In Grenada the Rotaract Club sought to address the issue of low literacy rates by constructing three book boxes in popular parks The club also renovated the library at its adopted Mt Moritz Anglican School supplying new shelves desks and a fresh coat of paint The women s committee of District 3650 in Seoul South Korea paired Rotary members with children from Hyeshim Won youth home for monthly activities and arranged for an outing to the Lotte World amusement park The district and Rotary members donated 2 800 for discounted tickets and food District Governor elect Young Suk Lee covered the cost of transportation The Rotary Club of Beecroft located in northern suburban Sydney collaborated with business leaders and residents to create a signature gin boasting botanicals found in the area with proceeds going towards local and international projects The Rotary Club of Tullamore amp District revived its Be Safe Be Seen campaign last fall after pausing it due to COVID 19 urging young people to wear high visibility clothing especially during dark winter months Rotary clubs continue to make positive contributions to their communities and tackle local issues Credit rotary orgENND
Rotary Clubs Across the Globe Make a Difference in Their Communities
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Rotary Clubs Across the Globe Make a Difference in Their Communities

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China s practice of buzzing Western aircraft continues as a new incident involving a US plane has surfaced The United States Indo Pacific Command has reported that a Chinese J 16 fighter jet conducted an aggressive maneuver flying directly in front of the nose of a US Air Force s RC 135 aircraft on May 26 This forced the US aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence The incident occurred in international airspace over the South China Sea while the aircraft was conducting routine operations said a statement by the US released this Tuesday Such incidents between Chinese and Canadian aircraft have been occurring and increasing for the past year There have been around 60 reported incidents with more than two dozen of those incidents being deemed as dangerous Sources say that China came as close as 20 feet to a Canadian aircraft in some cases and Canadian pilots could see the Chinese pilots faces and fingers sometimes raised in offensive gestures The incidents happened over international waters when Canada was carrying out Operation NEON a UN mission aimed at ensuring the enforcement of sanctions on North Korea In December 2021 a Chinese military plane was 10 feet away from a US aircraft forcing it to take evasive action In May 2022 Chinese fighter planes intercepted an Australian aircraft in the South China Sea region disturbing Australia s diplomatic relationship with China Reacting to the recent incident China s embassy in Washington said the US had frequently sent aircraft and vessels for close in reconnaissance on China which it deemed to pose a serious danger to China s national security China s spokesperson urged the US to stop such dangerous provocations and not deflect blame on China China and the US have been at odds over Beijing s increasingly assertive territorial claims in the South China Sea China has claims to almost all of the sea and it considers the presence of US ships and aircraft in the region to be a threat to peace China has declined to respond to over a dozen requests from the Pentagon since 2021 including a recent request by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet at the Shangri La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore A senior US defense official said such talks were crucial in avoiding misunderstandings and unintended consequences In summary these incidents appear to be part of China s expansionist strategy and the US and other Western powers trying to maintain peace and order in the region The situation remains volatile and tensions are high Diplomatic talks would be crucial in easing the situation and preventing any unintended incidents Credit globalnews caENND
Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzes US Plane in the South China Sea
China s practice of buzzing Western aircraft continues as a new incident involving a US plane has surfaced The United States Indo Pacific Command has reported that a Chinese J 16 fighter jet conducted an aggressive maneuver flying directly in front of the nose of a US Air Force s RC 135 aircraft on May 26 This forced the US aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence The incident occurred in international airspace over the South China Sea while the aircraft was conducting routine operations said a statement by the US released this Tuesday Such incidents between Chinese and Canadian aircraft have been occurring and increasing for the past year There have been around 60 reported incidents with more than two dozen of those incidents being deemed as dangerous Sources say that China came as close as 20 feet to a Canadian aircraft in some cases and Canadian pilots could see the Chinese pilots faces and fingers sometimes raised in offensive gestures The incidents happened over international waters when Canada was carrying out Operation NEON a UN mission aimed at ensuring the enforcement of sanctions on North Korea In December 2021 a Chinese military plane was 10 feet away from a US aircraft forcing it to take evasive action In May 2022 Chinese fighter planes intercepted an Australian aircraft in the South China Sea region disturbing Australia s diplomatic relationship with China Reacting to the recent incident China s embassy in Washington said the US had frequently sent aircraft and vessels for close in reconnaissance on China which it deemed to pose a serious danger to China s national security China s spokesperson urged the US to stop such dangerous provocations and not deflect blame on China China and the US have been at odds over Beijing s increasingly assertive territorial claims in the South China Sea China has claims to almost all of the sea and it considers the presence of US ships and aircraft in the region to be a threat to peace China has declined to respond to over a dozen requests from the Pentagon since 2021 including a recent request by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet at the Shangri La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore A senior US defense official said such talks were crucial in avoiding misunderstandings and unintended consequences In summary these incidents appear to be part of China s expansionist strategy and the US and other Western powers trying to maintain peace and order in the region The situation remains volatile and tensions are high Diplomatic talks would be crucial in easing the situation and preventing any unintended incidents Credit globalnews caENND
Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzes US Plane in the South China Sea
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Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzes US Plane in the South China Sea

A 14 year old girl has been arrested in Toronto for allegedly setting off a firework on a crowded TTC bus during rush hour The incident occurred on the 116 Morningside bus route in Scarborough and the girl has been charged with mischief endangering life under the Youth Criminal Justice Act The incident was captured on video and spread on social media The TTC posted a reminder on their social media platforms that discharging fireworks on TTC property is illegal The video prompted the TTC and Toronto Police Service to investigate two similar incidents involving firecrackers on TTC property that occurred in Scarborough on 24 and 25 May No injuries have been reported in connection with any of the incidents The act has been called extremely irresponsible and it has shaken the confidence of the public transit system Marvin Alfred president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 said the act was hazardous because the firework was set off in a confined space and randomly put innocent people at risk Brandon Walters operations manager at AirMagic Special Effects in Toronto said it s important to follow safety protocols on the packaging because the blast of fireworks can cause severe burns and other dismemberment if it is not used appropriately Credit cbc caENND
Girl Arrested for Setting off Firework on Packed Toronto Bus
A 14 year old girl has been arrested in Toronto for allegedly setting off a firework on a crowded TTC bus during rush hour The incident occurred on the 116 Morningside bus route in Scarborough and the girl has been charged with mischief endangering life under the Youth Criminal Justice Act The incident was captured on video and spread on social media The TTC posted a reminder on their social media platforms that discharging fireworks on TTC property is illegal The video prompted the TTC and Toronto Police Service to investigate two similar incidents involving firecrackers on TTC property that occurred in Scarborough on 24 and 25 May No injuries have been reported in connection with any of the incidents The act has been called extremely irresponsible and it has shaken the confidence of the public transit system Marvin Alfred president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 said the act was hazardous because the firework was set off in a confined space and randomly put innocent people at risk Brandon Walters operations manager at AirMagic Special Effects in Toronto said it s important to follow safety protocols on the packaging because the blast of fireworks can cause severe burns and other dismemberment if it is not used appropriately Credit cbc caENND
Girl Arrested for Setting off Firework on Packed Toronto Bus
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Girl Arrested for Setting off Firework on Packed Toronto Bus

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