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The UN police in Cyprus have been part of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus since 1964, when it was established after the outbreak of intercommunal violence in 1963. The mission was extended in 1974 after further conflict and the UN force was redeployed to patrol the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus and assist in maintaining stability. … [Read more...] about Patrolling for peace in UN buffer zone

MUNICH: BMW aims to return to its pre-pandemic operating margin target as the global economy recovers, but big investments in electric cars mean the automaker will have to simplify its vehicle portfolio, its finance chief told Reuters.Nicolas Peter said orders had fallen because of the latest pandemic-related lockdowns, but added: "if activity starts again after the middle of February, we should be able to deliver a reasonable first quarter."Improving market conditions, a Brexit deal and the German company's plans to increase its share in its Chinese joint venture to 75% from 50% in 2022 should all help push BMW back to its pre-pandemic operating margin target of 8% to 10%."We're not talking about far away in the future, but it is a goal that we're looking at systematically in the short term," Peter said during an interview at BMW's Munich headquarters. The company will publish its 2021 margin target in March.A surge in premium car sales in China, the world's largest autos market, … [Read more...] about BMW targets higher margins while investing in electric cars

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Meanwhile, a committee headed by Maharashtra chief secretary Sanjay Kumar, which was set up to recommend the site for the construction of the Metro car shed, visited the Kanjurmarg and Aarey Colony sites on Monday. In December 2020, the Bombay High Court had stayed an order passed by Mumbai suburban district collector allotting 102 acres of salt pan land in Kanjurmarg area for the construction of the Metro car shed. The court had also restrained the authorities from carrying out any construction work at the said land. Untitled Carousel Eknath Shinde: Maharashtra government working to find alternative site for Metro car shedUrban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that if the Centre and the state government sit together and resolve the dispute over the Metro car shed, it will be easier to complete the project. … [Read more...] about Devendra Fadnavis asks CM Uddhav Thackeray to relocate Metro car shed to Aarey Colony

Though there will be no restriction for people from north Delhi going towards the New Delhi Railway Station or the Old Delhi Railway Station yet it is advised that they plan their journey in advance and take sufficient extra time to reach their destination to avoid possible delay, according to the advisory. … [Read more...] about Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Republic Day Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23