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President of theRepublic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree amendingthe "Rules for the Storage, Placement, and Management of CurrencyFunds of the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan" (SOFAZ),originally approved by the President's decree on June 19, 2001, reports. The new decree outlines significant changes regarding SOFAZ'sinvestment portfolio. The portfolio, divided according to thefund's investment policy, may now include various assets, suchas: - money market instruments with an investment-grade creditrating (from Standard & Poor's, Fitch, or Moody's) and deposits incentral (national) banks; - debt obligations with an investment-grade credit rating; - stocks; - real estate, including infrastructure; - equity interests in alternative investment funds; - gold bars (gold) meeting the standards set by the LondonBullion Market Association; - debt instruments with non-investment-grade ratings or moneymarket instruments, provided that the total value of the investmentportfolio does not exceed five percent, including up to one percentrated at least "B-" (Standard & Poor's, Fitch) or "B3" (Moody's),with the remaining portion rated at least "BB-" (Standard & Poor's,Fitch) or "Ba3" (Moody's).
DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer after winning the lottery in a drawing of ping-pong balls at the winter meetings Tuesday. Unlike last year, when the Nationals were ineligible after initially coming out with the top spot, they will get to make the first pick in July in Atlanta, the site of the All-Star Game. Washington was ineligible for a top-six pick last year because the collective bargaining agreement states a team that pays into the revenue-sharing plan cannot have a lottery selection in back-to-back years. The Nationals chose outfielder Dylan Crews with the No. 2 pick in 2023. The Los Angeles Angels have the second pick for next summer. Seattle, Colorado, St. Louis and Pittsburgh round out the top six. A weighted lottery among the 18 teams that failed to make the playoffs this season determined the order of picks for the third year in a row. The Nationals went in with a 10.2% chance, the fourth-best odds, for getting the No. 1 pick. Colorado and Miami, both 100-loss teams, had the best odds at 22.45%, ahead of the Angels at 17.96%. Miami instead ended up with the seventh pick. Seattle got the No. 3 overall pick after having a 0.53% chance to get the No. 1 pick, the second-worst odds among 16 eligible teams. The 121-loss Chicago White Sox, who had the most losses of any major league club since 1900, were not eligible for the draft lottery since they had one of the top six picks last year (No. 5) and is a team that pays into the revenue-sharing plan. The CBA also doesn’t allow teams that receive money in revenue sharing to have lottery picks three years in a row. That made the Athletics (69-93) ineligible for the lottery — they picked fourth last year after having the No. 6 selection in 2023. Chicago instead got the 10th pick, one spot ahead of Oakland — the highest possible positions for those two teams because of their recent lottery picks. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated PressFind the daily horoscope of the 11th day of December 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): Having health problems can be painful. You can make a lot of money if you spend the right way. It will be hard for you to make your parents happy. If you try to understand them and see things from their point of view, good things will happen. They need your time, love, and care. It will be hard for you to spend time without your loved one. Today, you will have a chance to show what you can do. Your kids should make the most of today, you can tell them. You might feel stuck in your marriage because things aren't stable. You need to have a private talk with your partner. Taurus (Apr 21–May 20): Your anger can make it hard for you to get along with your mate. Before you do something, think about what will happen if you can, get away from where you are to improve your mood. The financial situation will get better because of speculation or windfall gains. It's much better than you might think to see family. This idea that love has no limits may be something you've heard before. But today is the day you can really feel it if you want to. It will make you feel special at work. Don't worry about money, love, or family today. Instead, go see a spiritual leader to find happiness. Today, being with your partner will feel very important to you. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21): Even if your health is great, you might find that travelling is exhausting and unpleasant for you. Unanticipated costs can add to the strain of financial obligations. On the home front, there is the potential for problems to occur, so talk in moderation. Having extramarital affairs might be detrimental to your trustworthiness. If you are doing an excellent job professionally, you might receive acknowledgement for it. Taking a stroll for pleasure will be gratifying. Your spouse's health may deteriorate. Cancer (Jun 22–Jul 22): Friends will put you in touch with someone special who will change the way you think in a big way. Tax cheats could be in a lot of trouble today. So, you should not try to avoid paying taxes. The whole family will be happy to get a letter or email with good news. Any good news or message from your partner or loved one will make you feel even better. Things will look like they are going your way at work. Use your high level of confidence to your advantage and go out and meet new people. Today is a great day for you and your partner to talk about important, personal things. Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23): Maintain a healthy lifestyle. There is a way for people who have been struggling financially for a considerable amount of time to obtain money from a source today, which will address a great deal of troubles in their lives. Your life partner will continue to support you despite the bitter behaviour that you have displayed. Keeping your insanity under control is essential if you want to avoid making your romantic relationship more challenging. Put off starting new initiatives and spending money. There is a possibility that your in-laws will provide you with some unfavourable information today, which may cause your mind to be unhappy and cause you to waste a lot of time thinking about it. Your partner may be ignoring your requirements, which could aggravate your mood. Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23): There will be a lot of energy in you. You should use it to finish the things you need to do. There's no doubt that things will get better financially, but costs will also go up. Respect what your partner has done and be happy for his success and good luck. Give praise that you really mean. Today, someone might like you right away. Creative people will have a great day today. They will get the fame and attention they've been looking for a long time. Today, people born under this sign need to take time for themselves. If you don't, you might have mental issues. Today can be one of the best days of your married life if you put in a little work. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23): You should not allow insignificant things to bother you. Today is a good day for transactions involving real estate and finances. Offer your family a sufficient amount of time. Make it clear to them that you are concerned about them. Spend some quality time with them, and don't allow them the opportunity to complain about anything. You will be able to receive love as a result of your determination. Sending in your CV or going in for an interview is an excellent step to do at this time. You need to broaden your social circle and make connections with people who are in influential positions. Your life partner will feel like they have never been better than they are right now. Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22): Life needs some pain so that people can understand how valuable happiness really is, just like chilli makes food taste better. Big plans and thoughts can get your attention. Before investing in that person, make sure you know a lot about them. There could be problems at home, so be careful what you say. Today, someone could get in the way of you and your love. At work, the person you thought was your enemy might be someone who wants to help you. You need to think about things like taxes and insurance. After a long time of not understanding each other, your partner will give you the gift of love this evening. Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): Be careful about what you eat right now because it's not good for your health. People born under this sign who are married are likely to get money from their in-laws today. Put the wants of family members first. So they know you care about them, be a part of their happiness and sadness. Today is a happy day because someone you care about might give you a gift. You will learn a lot if you spend some time with people who have experienced things. Travelling and doing work that is connected to school will make you more aware. You will be very happy as a married person during this time. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 21): You will have the opportunity to take pleasure in your spare time. You can take whatever advice that the senior members of your household have to offer about the topic of saving money, and you can also put that advice into practice in your life. The members of your family will hold a unique and significant place in your life. Your romantic connection may be suffering right now. Perform well in your job if you want to continue to be in the spotlight; your supervisor will not show interest under any circumstances. If you believe that it is appropriate for you to spend more time with your buddies than you require, then you are mistaken. You will not only encounter difficulties in the future but any other consequences as well. Your partner may be spending too much time with his pals, which is the reason why you are likely to be feeling depressed. Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19): Creative work will help you relax. Leverage your creative abilities to generate additional revenue. Today is a terrific day to give and receive gifts with the people you wish to give them to. You are going to be in a loving mood today, so make it a point to schedule some quality time with the person you care about. Some individuals can receive some unique news or a business opportunity from another country. If you want to make the most of your spare time today, you can make plans to get together with some of your old pals. Today, you and your partner will have the opportunity to share some wonderful moments. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20): Maintaining a healthy body requires you to eat well and exercise frequently. It is best to disregard the people who come to you for financial assistance. Engaging in social activities will likely provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your acquaintance with powerful and significant individuals. Because a person you care about will be calling, it is an exciting day. Utilize your skills to easily resolve issues that arise in your professional life. Taking a trip will be advantageous, but it will be expensive. This day has the potential to be one of the most memorable days of your married life if you put in a little bit of work.AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:50 p.m. EST
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World number one Luke Humphries continued his bid for back-to-back World Championship titles after easing through to the last 16. While there was high drama in Alexandra Palace on the first day back after the Christmas break, where Damon Heta threw a nine-dart finish, Humphries enjoyed a serene evening. He beat Nick Kenny 4-0 to set up a mouth-watering fourth-round meeting with two-time champion Peter Wright. THE WORLD NUMBER ONE KICKS ON! Luke Humphries comfortably books his spot in the Last 16 with a 4-0 whitewash victory over Nick Kenny, averaging 98.59! 📺 https://t.co/pIQvhqYxEj #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/XAADalXD4Q — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 Kenny was unable to produce the form that saw him beat Raymond van Barneveld in the previous round and Humphries did not need to be anywhere near his best. “It was one of those games I didn’t want to take for granted,” he said. “I expected a tough game and I wasn’t firing, I felt there is so much more to give, I felt there was more to come out of me. “I didn’t want to give anyone an inch because they can take a mile. “I’m not going to give up this world title without a fight, I wasn’t at my best but when someone pushes me I know I can come up with the goods.” Earlier in the day Heta set the tournament alight on its resumption with a stunning nine-dart finish before bowing out. The Australian, seeded ninth, achieved darting perfection in the second set of his match with Luke Woodhouse to earn a cool £60,000 payday. However, his joy was short-lived as Woodhouse won a thrilling battle 4-3, having trailed 3-1. HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! 🔥 UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! 🤯 Damon Heta lands the second nine-darter of the tournament to raise the roof at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 Heta was millimetres away from throwing a nine-darter in the previous round when he missed the double 12, but he made no mistake this time in the first match after the Christmas break. Heta’s feat was the second time a nine-darter has been thrown in the 2025 tournament and the 16th of all time at the World Championship, following Christian Kist’s effort before Christmas. As well as landing the Australian a hefty payday, it also saw a lucky fan in Ally Pally win a £60,000, with £60,000 also being donated to Prostate Cancer UK. There were several other titanic battles, none better than Gerwyn Price’s sudden-death leg victory over Joe Cullen. Price looked like he was going to have an easy night when he coasted into a 3-0 lead, but Cullen hit back to send it to a decider, which went all the way. Cullen landed a ‘Big Fish’ 170 checkout to send the tie to a sudden-death leg on his throw but Price hit some big numbers to steal victory. “That was tough, I just wanted to get over the winning line,” he said during his on-stage interview. PRICE WINS A THRILLER! That might just be the game of the tournament so far! 💥 Gerwyn Price manages to break the Rockstars throw in the final leg of the game, and beats Joe Cullen 4-3 and books his place in the Last 16! 📺 https://t.co/pIQvhqYxEj #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/VnjnJxP0T0 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 “He kept coming back, the crowd were way behind him. “I thought I was going to lose, but I kept in there right to the end and got the win. “He played some good darts at the right times. I put myself in that position, I got myself out of it and I’m still in.” Seventh seed Jonny Clayton also battled to victory after squandering a 3-0 lead against Daryl Gurney. Gurney then had six darts to send the decider to a tiebreaker but lost his nerve and Clayton stole a 4-3 win. Stephen Bunting and Peter Wright, who was suffering from a chest infection, enjoyed much more safe passages with routine wins over Madars Razma and Jermaine Wattimena respectively.Letters for Dec. 11: US economy may be thriving, but it didn’t resonate with voters