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CTV News
16 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Saskatchewan RM faces tough growing season
Regina Watch WATCH: The RM of Big Stick in southwest Sask. has asked for government assistance to help farmers during a tough time. Mick Favel reports.
United News of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Panamanian university slams US meddling in Panama Canal
Panama City, Apr 23 (UNI) Recent visits to Panama by high-ranking U.S. officials aimed to "undermine Panamanian dignity and sovereignty," the state-run University of Panama said Tuesday. In a statement, the Central American country's leading institution of higher learning said the goal of U.S. government interference was to "supervise" the Panama Canal. Earlier this month, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino received various visits by high-ranking U.S. officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. Southern Command. The University of Panama noted that the visits of U.S. officials coincided with protests from unions and social organizations rejecting the U.S. attempt to influence Panama's national affairs. "The truth is that they are eagerly trying to subdue Panamanians in order to supervise the Canal and reestablish military bases on our soil. With the latest of the envoys, the situation is extremely delicate, as activities of a military nature took place," it said. The institution declared itself in favor of the neutrality of the Panama Canal and the rights of Panamanians as "architects of our destiny, free from foreign interference." "It is imperative to free ourselves from all subordination to the interventionist policies of the United States. The Republic of Panama has no reason to align itself with the warmongering policies of the current U.S. president," the University of Panama said. It warned that the U.S. president wants to return to the days of the "Big Stick," referring to Washington's aggressive foreign policy in the past, and the world should be wary of the tariff war he has launched.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fort Sumter surrender flag to be auctioned in Upstate
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The makeshift flag soldiers at Fort Sumter used to signal their surrender to the Confederate army, kick-starting the American Civil War will be sold this month at an auction house in Greenville. Richmond Auctions, a Greenville-based auction house specializing in firearms and rare antiques, announced on Tuesday an upcoming auction which will include multiple American artifacts, including the surrender flag from Fort Sumter and the 'big stick' President Theodore Roosevelt carried. 'We are thrilled to present some very historically significant items at our Premier Firearms Auction on April 25th,' said Jordan Richmond, owner and founder of Richmond Auctions. 'The inclusion of these items provides an unparalleled opportunity for collectors and history enthusiasts alike to own pieces that shaped our nation's past. These artifacts represent pivotal moments in American history, and we are honored to make them available to the public.' On April 12, 1861, confederate forces began firing on Fort Sumter, and continued to fire for more than 30 hours. A 28-and-a-half inch 'flag' made from a sheet was raised above the fort to signal the surrender of the troops inside. Bids for the flag are already open, and as of Tuesday morning the top bid was $150. Also up for auction is President Theodore Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' cane. The walking stick served as a symbol of the president's oft-quoted approach to foreign policy: 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.' According to Richmond Auctions the cane was crafted specifically for Roosevelt while he was governor of New York. It measures 37 inches long with a Briarwood staff capped with an elk or antelope horn handle. A knob on the end of the stick bears Roosevelt's name. Bids for the stick are already open and the top bid as of Tuesday morning was $475. The auction will also feature a walking stick used by acclaimed American explorer Daniel Boone. The cane comes directly from the Boone Family collection, and was once on display in the Boone Museum in Iowa. It features a bone handle atop a Briarwood cane. The top bid for the cane was $600 on Tuesday morning. In addition to the walking canes and surrender flag, Richmond Auctions said the spring auction will include more than 400 firearms and 400 lots of antique outdoor advertising and collectibles. Richmond Auctions spring auction is scheduled for April 25 – 26. You can find more information here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
