Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Liberia
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2023 - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals who he said were 'undermining democracy' in Liberia ahead of the country's elections in October.
Statement by Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken
Statement by Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken
September 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals who he said were 'undermining democracy' in Liberia ahead of the country's elections in October.
'The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Liberia and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for those undermining democracy in Liberia. This policy will take effect in advance of the upcoming election.'
The visa restriction policy announced today will apply to specific individuals and is not directed at the Liberian people or the Government of Liberia.
Video Captures TSA Agents Allegedly Stealing From Passengers' Luggage
Two Transportation Security Administration agents are facing charges for allegedly stealing from passengers' luggage.
The two agents in question — Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams — were allegedly caught in the act on camera, with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office releasing surveillance footage of the crimes.
Two Transportation Security Administration agents are facing charges for allegedly stealing from passengers' luggage
They're supposed to be checking your bags for any forbidden objects, but two TSA agents have been accused of taking some passengers' most prized objects, too.
The two agents in question — Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams — were allegedly caught in the act on camera, with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office releasing surveillance footage of the crimes.
The video clips show the agents monitoring passengers' luggage at the Miami International Airport security checkpoint on June 29. Then they seemingly decide on some to unzip and pocket their findings straight from the conveyor belt.
Gonzalez, Williams, and a third agent, Elizabeth Fuster, were arrested on July 6 for the alleged thefts, though charges against Fuster have since been dropped.
Arrest records obtained by Scripps News alleged the trio were observed on several instances conspiring together to distract passengers as they were being screened to steal monies from their belongings.’
The arrest affidavit also said a detective researched theft reports from the checkpoint and found a recent one had been filed, pushing authorities to review surveillance video. This footage captured Williams and Gonzalez removing at least $600 from a passenger's wallet while they were in the screening process, the report said.
The suspects were charged with organized scheme to defraud.
Gonzales's attorney told CBS News his client agreed to a deferred prosecution program. If he completes the program, his case will be dismissed.
Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts records show a trial date is set for Williams next month.
Credit Source: SCRIPPS News: By Alex Arger: Posted: 7:29 p.m. EDT Sep 15, 2023
New Symptom-Detecting Technology At Abu Dhabi International Airport
In video: The Future of Travel.
ETIHAD Airways, the national airline of the UAE, become the first airline to implement a new technology that would screen airline passengers to help identify at-risk passengers. The technology is in the trial phase, as published by The National on July 11, 2020.
Travel: Post-COVID-19
ETIHAD Airways, the national airline of the UAE, become the first airline to implement a new technology that would screen airline passengers to help identify at-risk passengers. The technology is in the trial phase, as published by ‘The National’ on July 11, 2020.
Video Courtesy: The National: Etihad Airways is trialing touchless technology to help screen passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport for Covid-19.
The technology developed by Australian Elenium Automation is a self-service contactless technology that can monitor the vital sign and assess the temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of every passenger for the COVID-19 symptoms or alert staff to take on the assessment and management of the travel process. "The technology is not designed or intended to diagnose medical conditions... it is an early warning indicator."
SPOTLIGHT: Africa From Inside Ghana
Ghana's wealth of resources, democratic political system, and a dynamic economy, makes it one of Africa's leading lights.
Gaining the world's confidence with a peaceful political transition and a grounded and firm commitment to democracy has helped in expediting Ghana's growth in foreign direct investment (FDI).
Ghana has attracted the attention of well-known international businesses, investing in all sectors of the economy. All these investors have come to Ghana because of the country conducive social, political and economic environment in which they can invest, grow and be successful.
Facial Recognition Technology
The future of air travel! Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport.
The future of air travel!
There will be no more juggling with IDs, Passports, and bags at check-in and digging through pockets or smartphones to show your boarding pass. Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport – your face will be your boarding pass at every step of the process. Though privacy concern about the implications of widespread adoption of biometric security –this is the future of air travel!
The future of air travel! VIDEO IMAGE CREDIT: NBC News