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Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. The findings of the research, which is said to be the largest study of its kind ever undertaken globally, were released on Monday (Nov 20).&nbsp;

<h2>‘Deeply concerning’</h2>

The study titled ‘Identifying and understanding child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men’ was conducted by UNSW Sydney and Jesuit Social Services and aimed to research the “prevalence of child sexual offending behaviours and attitudes”.&nbsp;

“The first nationally representative research…has shed unprecedented light on sexually abusive behaviours and feelings among Australian men,” said a statement released by the UNSW.&nbsp;

The study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,945 Australian men aged 18 to over 65 and found that one in 10 or 9.4 per cent said they had sexual contact with someone under the age of 18.

This would be around one million men in Australia out of which nearly half of them (4.9 per cent) reported having sexual feelings towards children. The figures also include online offences as 4.3 per cent of Australian men reported having had online sexual conversations with children and 2.5 per cent deliberately watched pornographic material containing people below the age of 18.&nbsp;

According to the study, 4.9 per cent of men with sexual feelings that have committed a sexual offence against children were more likely to be married, working with children, earning higher incomes; report anxiety, depression, and binge drinking behaviours; and have been sexually abused or had adverse experiences in childhood.&nbsp;

These men are also found to be active online, including on social media, encrypted apps and cryptocurrency and consume pornography that involves violence or bestiality, the report added.&nbsp;

At least 3.2 per cent of Australian men said they had had sexual contact with a person below the age of 18 when they were over 18. However, the study also noted that this aspect proved to be a limitation since the age of consent in Australia varies and can be 16 or 17 depending on the state.&nbsp;

According to the study, one in six (15.1 per cent) Australian men reported having sexual feelings towards children.

The UNSW-led study found two distinct groups of child sex offenders - “One which is motivated by sexual interest in children, and a second group who may be offending for situational or opportunistic reasons,” the research found.&nbsp;

<h2>Invest in prevention</h2>

“The prevalence of abuse revealed in this report is deeply concerning,” Georgia Naldrett, Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Stop it Now! Australia service said&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;

The study recommends measures like improving community understanding of the harm of child sexual abuse and challenging attitudes that support it.&nbsp;

It also calls for better online safety measures and safeguarding children where they may be “deemed particularly risky, including schools, day-care, social groups, clubs and any other activity in which children are present.”

They also recommend early intervention for men with sexual feelings towards children who have not committed an offence yet. The study found that out of the men who have sexual feelings, 29.6 per cent want help for their sexual feelings towards children.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney.

Nearly one in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children under the age of 18, finds a study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. The findings of the research, which is said to be the largest study of its kind ever undertaken globally, were released on Monday (Nov 20). ‘Deeply concerning’ The study titled ‘Identifying and understanding child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men’ was conducted by UNSW Sydney and Jesuit Social Services and aimed to research the “prevalence of child sexual offending behaviours and attitudes”. “The first nationally representative research…has shed unprecedented light on sexually abusive behaviours and feelings among Australian men,” said a statement released by the UNSW. The study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,945 Australian men aged 18 to over 65 and found that one in 10 or 9.4 per cent said they had sexual contact with someone under the age of 18. This would be around one million men in Australia out of which nearly half of them (4.9 per cent) reported having sexual feelings towards children. The figures also include online offences as 4.3 per cent of Australian men reported having had online sexual conversations with children and 2.5 per cent deliberately watched pornographic material containing people below the age of 18. According to the study, 4.9 per cent of men with sexual feelings that have committed a sexual offence against children were more likely to be married, working with children, earning higher incomes; report anxiety, depression, and binge drinking behaviours; and have been sexually abused or had adverse experiences in childhood. These men are also found to be active online, including on social media, encrypted apps and cryptocurrency and consume pornography that involves violence or bestiality, the report added. At least 3.2 per cent of Australian men said they had had sexual contact with a person below the age of 18 when they were over 18. However, the study also noted that this aspect proved to be a limitation since the age of consent in Australia varies and can be 16 or 17 depending on the state. According to the study, one in six (15.1 per cent) Australian men reported having sexual feelings towards children. The UNSW-led study found two distinct groups of child sex offenders - “One which is motivated by sexual interest in children, and a second group who may be offending for situational or opportunistic reasons,” the research found. Invest in prevention “The prevalence of abuse revealed in this report is deeply concerning,” Georgia Naldrett, Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Stop it Now! Australia service said in a statement. The study recommends measures like improving community understanding of the harm of child sexual abuse and challenging attitudes that support it. It also calls for better online safety measures and safeguarding children where they may be “deemed particularly risky, including schools, day-care, social groups, clubs and any other activity in which children are present.” They also recommend early intervention for men with sexual feelings towards children who have not committed an offence yet. The study found that out of the men who have sexual feelings, 29.6 per cent want help for their sexual feelings towards children. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: One in 10 men have committed a sexual offence against children, finds study

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Hundreds of alleged mobsters will be sentenced Monday by an Italian court, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.

Prosecutors are asking for guilty verdicts against 322 accused mafia members and their white-collar collaborators in what could mark the most significant blow to date against one of the world's most powerful organised crime syndicates, which enjoys a near-monopoly on the European cocaine trade.&nbsp;

The sentencing will cap Italy's largest mafia trial in decades, a "maxi-trial" in which vast numbers of defendants accused of being part of the same mafia criminal conspiracy face justice.

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The court of Vibo Valentia -- a province in the poor southern region of Calabria that is the birthplace of the 'Ndrangheta -- has heard thousands of hours of testimony since the trial began in January 2021, including from more than 50 former mafia operatives turned state's witnesses.

They and others have detailed countless examples of the 'Ndrangheta's brutality and its stranglehold over the local population, whether carrying out violent ambushes, shaking down business owners, rigging public tenders, stockpiling weapons, collecting votes or passing kickbacks to the powerful.&nbsp;

The accused are members or affiliates of the top 'Ndrangheta "clan" in Vibo Valentia -- one of the region's many economically depressed rural areas where the mafia has suffocated the local economy, infiltrated public institutions and terrorised its people for decades.&nbsp;

The undisputed boss of the territory, Luigi "The Supreme" Mancuso, 69, was cut from the defendants list last year to be tried separately. &nbsp;

The heavily secured courtroom bunker in the city of Lamezia Terme where the trial has taken place is able to accommodate hundreds of lawyers and is outfitted with more than 20 television screens to connect it with incarcerated defendants by video link.&nbsp;

With nicknames straight out of Hollywood like "The Wolf", "Fatty", "Sweetie" and "Lamb Thigh", the 'Ndrangheta of Vibo Valentia was entrenched in the local economy, feared by business owners and farmers, and protected by white-collar professionals and politicians.

Informants -- a relatively rare phenomenon within the 'Ndrangheta due to blood ties between members -- recounted how weapons were hidden in cemetery chapels and ambulances used to transport drugs, and municipal water supplies diverted to marijuana crops.

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Those who opposed the mafia found dead puppies, dolphins or goat heads dumped on their doorsteps, sledgehammers taken to storefronts or cars torched.&nbsp;

Less lucky were those beaten or fired at -- or those whose bodies were never found.&nbsp;

<h2>- Cementing power -</h2>

Long dismissed as mere livestock thieves, the 'Ndrangheta flourished under the radar for decades as authorities concentrated efforts against Sicily's Cosa Nostra, defendants in the first, now-legendary maxi-trial of 1986-1987 in Palermo.&nbsp;

Today, mafia experts estimate that the 'Ndrangheta, made up of approximately 150 Calabrian families and their associates, bring in more than 50 billion euros ($53 billion) annually around the world from drug trafficking, usury, syphoning public funds and extortion.

In Calabria, the 'Ndrangheta has crept into practically all areas of public life, from city hall and hospitals to the courts.&nbsp;

But its scope is much wider and the 'Ndrangheta now operates in more than 40 countries, experts say. &nbsp;

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Relying on frontmen, shell companies and favours from the elite, the 'Ndrangheta reinvests illegal gains in the legitimate economy, cementing its power.

For the first time in such trials, the defendants list includes many non-mafia members, including a high-ranking police official, mayors and other public servants and businessmen.

Highest-profile is 70-year-old ex-parliamentarian and defence lawyer Giancarlo Pittelli, accused of being a fixer for the mafia and a go-between with the world of politics, finance and illegal Masonic lodges.

Hundreds of alleged mobsters will be sentenced Monday by an Italian court, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.

Hundreds of alleged mobsters will be sentenced Monday by an Italian court, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia. Prosecutors are asking for guilty verdicts against 322 accused mafia members and their white-collar collaborators in what could mark the most significant blow to date against one of the world's most powerful organised crime syndicates, which enjoys a near-monopoly on the European cocaine trade. The sentencing will cap Italy's largest mafia trial in decades, a "maxi-trial" in which vast numbers of defendants accused of being part of the same mafia criminal conspiracy face justice. ALSO READ | NASA’s lost tool bag orbiting Earth can be spotted with naked eyes on Tuesday The court of Vibo Valentia -- a province in the poor southern region of Calabria that is the birthplace of the 'Ndrangheta -- has heard thousands of hours of testimony since the trial began in January 2021, including from more than 50 former mafia operatives turned state's witnesses. They and others have detailed countless examples of the 'Ndrangheta's brutality and its stranglehold over the local population, whether carrying out violent ambushes, shaking down business owners, rigging public tenders, stockpiling weapons, collecting votes or passing kickbacks to the powerful. The accused are members or affiliates of the top 'Ndrangheta "clan" in Vibo Valentia -- one of the region's many economically depressed rural areas where the mafia has suffocated the local economy, infiltrated public institutions and terrorised its people for decades. The undisputed boss of the territory, Luigi "The Supreme" Mancuso, 69, was cut from the defendants list last year to be tried separately. The heavily secured courtroom bunker in the city of Lamezia Terme where the trial has taken place is able to accommodate hundreds of lawyers and is outfitted with more than 20 television screens to connect it with incarcerated defendants by video link. With nicknames straight out of Hollywood like "The Wolf", "Fatty", "Sweetie" and "Lamb Thigh", the 'Ndrangheta of Vibo Valentia was entrenched in the local economy, feared by business owners and farmers, and protected by white-collar professionals and politicians. Informants -- a relatively rare phenomenon within the 'Ndrangheta due to blood ties between members -- recounted how weapons were hidden in cemetery chapels and ambulances used to transport drugs, and municipal water supplies diverted to marijuana crops. ALSO READ | Sicilian mafia boss and ‘last godfather’ Matteo Messina Denaro ‘in coma’: Reports Those who opposed the mafia found dead puppies, dolphins or goat heads dumped on their doorsteps, sledgehammers taken to storefronts or cars torched. Less lucky were those beaten or fired at -- or those whose bodies were never found. - Cementing power - Long dismissed as mere livestock thieves, the 'Ndrangheta flourished under the radar for decades as authorities concentrated efforts against Sicily's Cosa Nostra, defendants in the first, now-legendary maxi-trial of 1986-1987 in Palermo. Today, mafia experts estimate that the 'Ndrangheta, made up of approximately 150 Calabrian families and their associates, bring in more than 50 billion euros ($53 billion) annually around the world from drug trafficking, usury, syphoning public funds and extortion. In Calabria, the 'Ndrangheta has crept into practically all areas of public life, from city hall and hospitals to the courts. But its scope is much wider and the 'Ndrangheta now operates in more than 40 countries, experts say. ALSO READ | More than 300 people arrested in huge Italian mob swoop Relying on frontmen, shell companies and favours from the elite, the 'Ndrangheta reinvests illegal gains in the legitimate economy, cementing its power. For the first time in such trials, the defendants list includes many non-mafia members, including a high-ranking police official, mayors and other public servants and businessmen. Highest-profile is 70-year-old ex-parliamentarian and defence lawyer Giancarlo Pittelli, accused of being a fixer for the mafia and a go-between with the world of politics, finance and illegal Masonic lodges.

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Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site.

This includes Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast.

<h2>A pause in revenue?</h2>

Musk's endorsement of the post may leave some impact on X's (formerly Twitter) revenue. On Wednesday (Nov 8), the X owner said that the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth."

This was labelled "hideous," and an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" by the White House.

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Due to Musk's enthusiastic agreement with the antisemitic post, several major X advertisers have announced that they will pause their advertisements on the social media site.

As per an Axios report, Apple said it will pause "all advertising on X".&nbsp;

Media Matters reports that the iPhone maker's ad ran beside tweets praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Not just Apple, ads for brands like Bravo, Oracle, Xfinity, and IBM were also seen beside such posts.

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IBM has also suspended advertising on X. In a statement to the Financial Times, the tech company said that it has "suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation."

Furthermore, as per The Guardian citing media reports, Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Disney and Comcast/NBCUniversal have also taken similar steps.&nbsp;

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<h2>Troubles mount for Musk</h2>

As Musk faces a serious dip in X's advertising revenues, on Thursday, a US Federal Judge ruled that he cannot intervene in the dispute between him and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).

US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixon rejected X's attempt to invalidate a longstanding privacy settlement with the FTC. CNN reports that he said that the District Court for the Northern District of California lacks the authority to grant X's request.

This means the Tesla CEO may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators looking into X's business decisions, which the regulator allege may have jeopardised user security and privacy.

(With inputs from agencies)

Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site.

Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site. This includes Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast. A pause in revenue? Musk's endorsement of the post may leave some impact on X's (formerly Twitter) revenue. On Wednesday (Nov 8), the X owner said that the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth." This was labelled "hideous," and an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" by the White House. Also read | No use of 'decolonisation', 'from the river to the sea’ on X. Musk warns of suspension for calls of genocide Due to Musk's enthusiastic agreement with the antisemitic post, several major X advertisers have announced that they will pause their advertisements on the social media site. As per an Axios report, Apple said it will pause "all advertising on X". Media Matters reports that the iPhone maker's ad ran beside tweets praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Not just Apple, ads for brands like Bravo, Oracle, Xfinity, and IBM were also seen beside such posts. IBM has also suspended advertising on X. In a statement to the Financial Times, the tech company said that it has "suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation." Furthermore, as per The Guardian citing media reports, Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Disney and Comcast/NBCUniversal have also taken similar steps. Also read | OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her Troubles mount for Musk As Musk faces a serious dip in X's advertising revenues, on Thursday, a US Federal Judge ruled that he cannot intervene in the dispute between him and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixon rejected X's attempt to invalidate a longstanding privacy settlement with the FTC. CNN reports that he said that the District Court for the Northern District of California lacks the authority to grant X's request. This means the Tesla CEO may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators looking into X's business decisions, which the regulator allege may have jeopardised user security and privacy. (With inputs from agencies)

Commercials run beside X post praising Hitler: Apple, Disney, other majors pause ads

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Google Doodle on Saturday (Nov 18) commemorated Latvia's Independence Day, also known as Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena (Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia). Aircraft flew in the Latvian sky on Nov 18, releasing two trails of red smoke to create the design of Google's Doodle that resembles the waving crimson and white flag.

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Latvia Independence Day | Google Doodle

Latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) in Europe and is located in northeastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, Latvia provides the Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war with accommodation, food, and "other necessary help", according to an official readout.

Prime Minister Evika Silina took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: "On the anniversary of the proclamation of Latvia, we celebrate the courage of the Latvian people to found their own country and fight for it. Let's move forward boldly and together, creating a country where the children and youth of Latvia see their future. For eternal Latvia!"

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<h2>Latvia Independence Day: How is it celebrated?</h2>

Individuals throughout Latvia dress warmly to endure the cold while attending public gatherings, such as parades and concerts.

The most significant parade in Riga draws a large crowd, with thousands of spectators cheering for military personnel and marching bands as they proceed.

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Throughout the day, Latvians gather&nbsp;at the Freedom Monument to pay tributes to those who fought for Latvia's freedom. The crowds also gather to listen to speeches by national representatives discussing Latvia's establishment, achievements, and prospects.

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In the night, torchlight processions brighten up the streets, in a poignant memorial to Latvia's struggle for freedom.

Google Doodle also marked Oman's National Day and the liberation of the oldest independent state in the Arab world. In 1650, Oman successfully ousted Portuguese forces from the nation and its ports, putting an end to almost 150 years of colonisation.

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Google Doodle on Saturday (Nov 18) commemorated Latvia's Independence Day, also known as Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena (Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia).

Google Doodle on Saturday (Nov 18) commemorated Latvia's Independence Day, also known as Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena (Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia). Aircraft flew in the Latvian sky on Nov 18, releasing two trails of red smoke to create the design of Google's Doodle that resembles the waving crimson and white flag. This day, in 1918, marked Latvia's declaration of independence from German and Russian capitals. Latvia Independence Day | Google Doodle Latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) in Europe and is located in northeastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, Latvia provides the Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war with accommodation, food, and "other necessary help", according to an official readout. Prime Minister Evika Silina took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: "On the anniversary of the proclamation of Latvia, we celebrate the courage of the Latvian people to found their own country and fight for it. Let's move forward boldly and together, creating a country where the children and youth of Latvia see their future. For eternal Latvia!" Latvijas proklamēšanas gadadienā mēs svinam Latvijas tautas uzdrīkstēšanos – dibināt savu valsti un cīnīties par to. Iesim drosmīgi un kopā uz priekšu, veidojot valsti, kurā savu nākotni redz Latvijas bērni un jaunieši. Par mūžīgu Latviju! 🇱🇻 pic.twitter.com/goR9TtDFXL — Evika Siliņa 🇱🇻🇺🇦 (@EvikaSilina) November 18, 2023 × Latvia Independence Day: How is it celebrated? Individuals throughout Latvia dress warmly to endure the cold while attending public gatherings, such as parades and concerts. The most significant parade in Riga draws a large crowd, with thousands of spectators cheering for military personnel and marching bands as they proceed. Also read | Latvia sends army to guard border with Belarus after nearly 100 illegal crossing attempts in 24 hours Throughout the day, Latvians gather at the Freedom Monument to pay tributes to those who fought for Latvia's freedom. The crowds also gather to listen to speeches by national representatives discussing Latvia's establishment, achievements, and prospects. Also watch | Latvia deputy foreign minister Reire speaks to WION on India-Latvia relations × In the night, torchlight processions brighten up the streets, in a poignant memorial to Latvia's struggle for freedom. Google Doodle also marked Oman's National Day and the liberation of the oldest independent state in the Arab world. In 1650, Oman successfully ousted Portuguese forces from the nation and its ports, putting an end to almost 150 years of colonisation. (With inputs from agencies)

Latvia Independence Day 2023 celebrated in Google doodle

Scotland could rejoin the European Union "smoothly and quickly" after gaining independence, the government said in a report on Friday (Nov 17) as it chalks out its plans for getting back into the bloc.&nbsp;

The administration led by the Scottish National Party (SNP) said the government report mentioned that "Scotland has much to offer the EU" and the bloc's membership as an independent country is the best way for Scotland to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities.&nbsp;

The comments were made by the pro-independence government of the devolved parliament in Edinburgh in a report attempting to lay out the benefits of EU membership. Scotland left the EU with the rest of the UK after the Brexit referendum of 2016. Although the UK as a whole narrowly voted to leave, Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain part of the bloc.&nbsp;

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"Scotland has abundant renewable energy resources, ambitious climate commitments, renowned research and innovation expertise and a vibrant and diverse culture," it read.&nbsp;

The government report stated that with these and other assets, Scotland could help the EU to achieve its ambitions, including its climate change goals, if it is independent.&nbsp;

"This Scottish Government would apply to join the EU as soon as possible after independence. There is a clear, merit-based process for doing so and Scotland would follow that process," it said.&nbsp;

The official document, which is the 7th paper in the Building A New Scotland series, stated that the government would use the Article 49 process to become an EU member "smoothly and quickly".&nbsp;

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Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson also acknowledged even before the publication that rejoining the EU would have "challenges", and could involve a lengthy process.&nbsp;

In an official statement, the SNP said, "We've set out key nation-building policies, starting with sterling, and transitioning to the Scottish pound. And how we plan to use our voice on the international stage by being a member of the EU..."&nbsp;

None of Britain's other main parties -- the Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats -- currently argues that the United Kingdom should rejoin the EU.&nbsp;

Alyn Smith, the SNP's Europe spokesperson at Westminster, told AFP, "We're clear that Scotland's best future is as an independent state in the EU and this document is a solid piece of work that shows who we are and where we want to be."&nbsp;

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Scotland could rejoin the European Union "smoothly and quickly" after gaining independence, the government said in a report on Friday (Nov 17) as it chalks out its plans for getting back into the bloc.

Scotland could rejoin the European Union "smoothly and quickly" after gaining independence, the government said in a report on Friday (Nov 17) as it chalks out its plans for getting back into the bloc. The administration led by the Scottish National Party (SNP) said the government report mentioned that "Scotland has much to offer the EU" and the bloc's membership as an independent country is the best way for Scotland to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities. The comments were made by the pro-independence government of the devolved parliament in Edinburgh in a report attempting to lay out the benefits of EU membership. Scotland left the EU with the rest of the UK after the Brexit referendum of 2016. Although the UK as a whole narrowly voted to leave, Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain part of the bloc. Also read: Fukushima wastewater release: PM Fumio Kishida says China agreed to discuss Japanese seafood ban "Scotland has abundant renewable energy resources, ambitious climate commitments, renowned research and innovation expertise and a vibrant and diverse culture," it read. The government report stated that with these and other assets, Scotland could help the EU to achieve its ambitions, including its climate change goals, if it is independent. "This Scottish Government would apply to join the EU as soon as possible after independence. There is a clear, merit-based process for doing so and Scotland would follow that process," it said. The official document, which is the 7th paper in the Building A New Scotland series, stated that the government would use the Article 49 process to become an EU member "smoothly and quickly". Also read: Starship reaches space for 1st time, but loses contact with SpaceX minutes later Watch: Can Rishi Sunak keep Tory voters happy? × Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson also acknowledged even before the publication that rejoining the EU would have "challenges", and could involve a lengthy process. In an official statement, the SNP said, "We've set out key nation-building policies, starting with sterling, and transitioning to the Scottish pound. And how we plan to use our voice on the international stage by being a member of the EU..." None of Britain's other main parties -- the Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats -- currently argues that the United Kingdom should rejoin the EU. Alyn Smith, the SNP's Europe spokesperson at Westminster, told AFP, "We're clear that Scotland's best future is as an independent state in the EU and this document is a solid piece of work that shows who we are and where we want to be." (With inputs from agencies)

Scottish government chalks out 'post-independence plans' to rejoin European Union

Three boats carrying over 500 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province, according to a UN agency. This marked the most recent group of Rohingya refugees in Indonesia who have undertaken a sea journey to escape Myanmar this year.

At least 500 Rohingyas arrive in Indonesia: UN refugee agency

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