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Ukrainian troops have made a tactical retreat from three more villages as Russian forces press forward across the eastern front line and take advantage of Kyiv’s exhausted military, which is desperately awaiting the arrival of new U.S. assistance. Ukraine’s commander in chief, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, said in a Telegram post Sunday that the “situation at the front has worsened” and described some of the toughest fighting west of Avdiivka, the city that fell to Russian forces in February. In that direction, Ukrainian troops withdrew from the villages of Berdychi, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka. “Trying to seize the strategic initiative and...

A vast trove of Jeffrey Epstein's private calendars and emails are being revealed today by DailyMail.com. The hundreds of pages in the files give an unprecedented insight into the late pedophile's extraordinary network of power and influence. Among the revelations is that Epstein appeared to know personal details about the marriage of Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda – while magician David Blaine had numerous dinners with the financier.

A simple Uber grocery store run while on community control has turned into serious trouble for a Villages, Florida man who was already in trouble for attacking his mother after chowing down at a Beef O’Brady’s restaurant. (snip) According to the Villages News, Scott ‘Fudge’ was under a no-contact order with his mom from the Beef O’Brady’s charge. Possibly down and out due to the terrible jail food, officials say Fudge, originally from Brooklyn, New York, called his mother March 20 from a jail phone looking for bail money. Jail officials were listening in as Fudge, who has somewhere around...

Nader, Khawaja, Clintons, Pope Francis, and Elite Converge in UAE & Africa Welcome to the jungle of elites, criminals, and Pope Francis who all seem to have their eyes set on South Africa, while Russia and China run naval drills off the coast. It’s an interesting intersection of events and individuals. What’s more interesting is the timetable of recently indicted George Nader and Andy Khawaja, along with the Clintons and Pope Francis, that leads to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who also have a big interest in South Africa. With the recent African proverb spoken by Pope Francis, mixed in...

Just a quick note: POTUS, Trump will host two (2) massive political rallies in "The Villages & Pensacola, Florida" today, Friday, 10/23/2020. Be there with the tens of thousands of loyal Trump supporters to cheer "Trumpie" on to victory!!! For more campaign information, contact: www.donaldjtrump.com!!! Watch on TV: RSBN, C-Span, or, OANN..plus many decent fair, feed lines!!! Avoid, "Fake News", FNC, CNN, MSNBC, etc.....they all suck!!!

TALLAHASSEE - At least five residents from The Villages have contracted the coronavirus through community spread or close contact with someone else who had the virus, according to the Florida Department of Health in Sumter County. The Villages is a rapidly growing retirement community of more than 50,000 residents that spans three north central Florida counties. Most of the community is in Sumter County, where 29 people have tested positive for the virus as of Friday. At least 16 of the 29 residents who tested positive had contracted the virus while traveling, and another eight residents remained under investigation. Five...

US coalition jets hit attacking forces believed to include Iranian-backed militias operating in Deir Ezzor area: Diplomat US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they expelled Syrian troops who briefly took control of a string of villages in oil rich areas east of the Euphrates River near the Iraqi border on Sunday.SDF forces led by the Kurdish YPG militia said they launched a counter-attack against Syrian troops backed by Russian forces, adding they were driven "far away" from four villages they had seized earlier in the day."Our forces regained the initiative," they said in a statement.It did not say if the...

BREAKING 25.05.2017 17:31 News AFRIN- Meanwhile, the Turkish occupation army are launching an attack on Azry, Topal, and Gurda villages in Bulbul district in Afrin canton using heavy weapons and shelling. The attack is still ongoing till this minute. Moreover, the Turkish warplane and scouting plane hovered over Rajo, Shieh and Jendairs districts two days ago.

What Were Villages Like in Jesus’ Day? Msgr. Charles Pope • March 27, 2017 • N.B.: I am in the Holy Land at this time. As my travel schedule is heavy, I am republishing some articles about life in Jesus’ day. I hope you will enjoy reading (or re-reading) them as much as I did.The Jews of Galilee, where Jesus grew up, were essentially a rural people. The great majority lived in the many small towns and villages scattered throughout the countryside. They worked the land, tended their flocks, and plied their trades, seldom venturing more than a day’s...

The Villages, Florida March 13, 2016

SUMTER COUNTY, FL — Paul Ryan wanted to reassure the 50 thousand retirees here in The Villages that his big plans to reform Medicare will not have a negative impact on them. It was a ruckus crowd in friendly territory and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan took to the stage with his mother in hand. His mission: to convince retirees both here and across the state that his plan to reform Medicare is good for them.

Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan is speaking at The Villages, northwest of Orlando.

Washington, DC Saturday, August 18, 2012 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan will speak at a retirement community in Florida, Saturday. Ryan will be accompanied by his mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Ryan Douglas, when he speaks at The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community. His mother lives in Florida for part of the year and spend the rest of her time in Wisconsin.

I heretofore supported Santorum - but- made my decision and voted for Newt this morn. Why? I have voted for every Republican since turning 18 in 1988 - BUT this time around, if Mitt Romney is the nominee, I will NOT debase my country or myself by voting for this sleeze. For the past two months of being deluged by the underhanded commercials onto which Romney has attached his name, and after watching his sophomoric behavior at his rally in The Villages (Florida) yesterday - I can say emphatically that this is no gentleman and this is no statesman. 3rd...

THE VILLAGES — Renee Braun laughed as she read the introduction to the cover story in the September issue of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association magazine. “Yes, it should be The Villages,” exclaimed the Village of Summerhill resident who volunteers as the service officer for the association’s Orange Blossom Chapter 2234, serving The Villages and surrounding communities. “It definitely should be.” The Villages emerged as the “runaway favorite” among the 600 or so association members who responded to a magazine survey for a story on the best retirement communities.

MUQDADIYAH – U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers are collaborating on a bridge and road project to span the Diyala River, connecting villages here to the thriving city markets. While the nearest market is tantalizingly within view just across the river, farmers here currently have no way to cross the flow. They must travel 24 miles around the river to reach the market, the place to sell crops, livestock and purchase food and supplies for their families. For farmers on foot herding livestock, roads leading up to the new bridge will be expansive for this purpose. "The bridge and road will allow...

KOTALAK, Afghanistan (AFP) – An elderly Afghan woman, her hair dyed red and a black shawl draped over her shoulders, shouts as she aims a gun at US Marines who are arresting her husband as a suspected Taliban insurgent. A Marine points his assault rifle at her and is ready to pull the trigger until the woman drops her rusty pistol. Members of the 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines, accompanied by Afghan soldiers, were sweeping villages for militants early this week as part of Operation Germinate. The aim of the operation was to reduce the threat of home-made bombs -- ...(IEDs)...

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2009 – Two medics of the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, are using their medical skills not only to help their fellow soldiers, but also to aid local Afghans. Army Spc. Chad E. Brown, a combat medic with the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, cleans an Afghan girl's burned leg July 24, 2009, at Forward Operating Base Baylough in Afghanistan’s Zabul province. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Army Spcs. Chad E. Brown of Red Oak, Texas, and Rodrigus I. Purdiman of Cairo, Ill., both assigned to Forward...

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, Iraq, April 3, 2009 – U.S. and Iraqi soldiers here joined forces recently to conduct a census, distribute humanitarian supplies and build relations in two villages, military officials reported. Before the sun rose March 26, soldiers of 24th Infantry Regiment already were on the move, heading for the villages of Abu Bakr and Abu Awad, northwest of the Diyala provincial capital of Baqouba. The soldiers, commanded by Army Capt. Matthew D. Mackey, were beginning Operation Legion Pursuit II in partnership with an Iraqi army brigade. The top three tasks of Legion Pursuit II were to project...

Lance Cpl. Stephanie H. Rivera hands out blankets to villagers in Kem Esbani, Feb. 16. Photo by Lance Cpl. B.A. Curtis, 2nd Marine Logistic Group. CAMP AL TAQADDUM — U.S. Marines recently visited the a village of Kem Esbani to strengthen the rapport Coalition forces established with the town since the U.S. entered Iraq in 2003.The commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Lt. Col. Todd M. Jenkins, chose to visit the town to enhance relations with its people by providing them with supplies, medical care and other basic needs. He hopes these acts will promote the exchange of...