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Stop and Start NFS and Related Services

Using restart option (i.e. service nfs restart) may crash / freeze your Linux computer if executed. Stop NFS server:   # service nfslock stop # service nfs stop # service portmap stop # umount /proc/fs/nfsd Start service in following order: # service portmap start # service nfs start # service nfslock start # mount -t nfsd nfsd /proc/fs/nfsd

Trump Tweets, Golfs Amid Hurricane Preparations

US president, after canceling a trip to Poland citing an approaching hurricane at home, finds time to golf and issue flurry of tweets

Thousands March in Moscow Protest Defying Authorities

Saturday protest was the latest in a series of confrontations between liberal activists, and Moscow city authorities and the Kremlin.

Georgian Deputy FM: Russia Exclusively to Blame Over Latest Tensions

Tbilisi has raised its concerns about a 'serious confrontation' with South Ossetia after Russian-backed separatists protested a police presence along the administrative boundary line

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Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Cryptocurrency News from the UK: CryptoNewsZ's Weekly Update

There is a lot going on in the crypto land, but what shines the brightest, is what we offer you, for you to stay abreast with the latest crypto affairs.

Taliban Launch 'Massive Attack' on Afghan City of Kunduz

Offensive comes even as the insurgent group continued negotiations with the US on ending America's longest war

Taliban Launch 'Massive Attack' on Afghan City of Kunduz

Offensive comes even as the insurgent group continued negotiations with the US on ending America's longest war

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Many Hong Kong Christians join rallies, protests demanding reforms, a moderating voice in the pro-democracy movement 

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Many Hong Kong Christians join rallies, protests demanding reforms, a moderating voice in the pro-democracy movement 

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

Blockchain Scalability: Current Challenges and Potential Solutions

Blockchains and the related field of decentralized technologies represent a massive opportunity for humanity — not to mention the fact they appeared ...

Is Russia Using Patriotism as a Political Tool?

In Russia, countrywide celebrations have been held to mark the 350th anniversary of the national flag. Yet, only 50 percent of respondents polled in a recent survey could correctly name the sequence of the colors on the flag. Russia recently saw a surge of patriotic celebrations orchestrated by local and federal authorities. Yulia Savchenko has more from Moscow on the state-promoted events.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

VOA Our Voices 139: The Rhythm of the Day

This week, on #VOAOurVoices: from afro beats and South Africa’s hypnotic gqom music, to the Ivorian sounds of Coupé-Decalé, African artists continue to reinvent the rhythms of Africa – and the world is taking note. This week, our hosts are joined by David Vandy, from VOA’s The African Beat. Together, they explore the global influence and reach of African music, and how that expansion benefits artists from the continent.

Destination Remains Obscure for Iran Oil Tanker Sought by US

Confusion mounts as Iranian tanker sought by US says it's going to Turkey but Turkish minister says it's Lebanon bound

Prominent Hong Kong Activists Arrested in Crackdown on Protests

About 900 protesters have been arrested since the demonstrations began

VOA Our Voices 139: The Rhythm of the Day

This week, on #VOAOurVoices: from afro beats and South Africa’s hypnotic gqom music, to the Ivorian sounds of Coupé-Decalé, African artists continue to reinvent the rhythms of Africa – and the world is taking note. This week, our hosts are joined by David Vandy, from VOA’s The African Beat. Together, they explore the global influence and reach of African music, and how that expansion benefits artists from the continent. In our #WomentoWatch segment, we highlight the women who are pushing the sou

China Denies Visa, Expelling Wall Street Journal Reporter

Chinese authorities have declined to renew the press credentials of a Beijing-based Wall Street Journal reporter, effectively expelling a journalist who extensively covered President Xi Jinping and Communist Party politics

Syrian Troops to Start Unilateral Cease-Fire in Idlib

The Russian military says Syrian government forces will begin a unilateral cease-fire in the northwestern province of Idlib in the coming hours

Why KaratGold Is a Blockchain Project That Has Always Delivered and Kept Its Promises

Throughout the course of 2018, the company has grown and incorporated cryptocurrency blockchain and new technologies such as a cryptophone ...

Report: Telegram token sale could enable more cryptocurrency-funded terrorism

One of the most concerning findings of the report is that the upcoming distribution of Telegram's Gram token and launch of its blockchain network will ...

IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Department

Thailand is integrating IBM and Maersk's blockchain project to streamline its shipment tracking procedures, according to a local news source.

Uganda: Traveling Girl from Congo Dies of Ebola

The 9-year-old Congolese girl, who was traveling with her mother, was identified at a border screening Wednesday as a possible Ebola patient and isolated

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Hurricane Dorian 'Extremely Dangerous' As It Nears Bahamas, Florida

The Bahamian government issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, while Florida declared a state of emergency

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Hurricane Dorian 'Extremely Dangerous' As It Nears Bahamas, Florida

The Bahamian government issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, while Florida declared a state of emergency

Accounting's brave new blockchain frontier

In a perfect world, blockchain and the world of accounting would be close bedfellows, working side by side to create the perfect system of asset ...

Affiliate Marketing Tracking Software Market to witness astonishing growth with Key Players ...

A new professional intellgence report published by Stats and Reports with title “Global Affiliate Marketing Tracking Software Market Report 2025” has ...

Wave of Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Could Swamp Boy Scouts

Attorneys for victims from around the country of alleged childhood sex abuse by Boy Scouts officials say they’re preparing to sue the organization in New Jersey when the state’s new civil statute of limitations law goes into effect later this year

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Among protesters on the streets of Kong Kong are many who are prompted by their religious faith. Christians, like others in Hong Kong, are divided in their politics, but as Mike O'Sullivan reports, Christians in the pro-democracy movement say they hope to be a voice for peaceful change.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

Reston's Annual Swimming of the Boats

An unusual regatta took place in Northern Virginia as thousands gathered in Reston to watch a cardboard boat race! More than 150 participants used duct tape, cardboard, their imagination and engineering skills to stay afloat as long as possible. Maxim Moskalkov went to Reston to watch the extraordinary regatta.

NASA Launches Probes under Greenland to Track Melting Ice

Scientists warn that Greenland's melting ice sheet is a real doomsday scenario. Rising temperatures and record heat this summer accelerated what has already been a much faster thaw than seen in previous years. VOA's Arash Arabasadi has more.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

US Space Command Launched at White House Ceremony

The United States Space Command officially launched Thursday at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. The military hopes the new command will improve the defense of U.S. interests in outer space, and the administration hopes it also will lead to the creation of a new Space Force. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the details.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

Ten Democrats Set to Debate Next Month in Houston

The lineup is now set for the next Democratic presidential debate in September. A total of 10 Democratic contenders qualified for the debate in Houston, Sept. 12, half the number of the previous two debates that were held over two nights. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on who is in the next debate and what it means for the race to pick a Democratic presidential nominee.

Ten Democrats Set to Debate Next Month in Houston

The lineup is now set for the next Democratic presidential debate in September. A total of 10 Democratic contenders qualified for the debate in Houston, Sept. 12, half the number of the previous two debates that were held over two nights. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on who is in the next debate and what it means for the race to pick a Democratic presidential nominee.

US National Security Adviser Visits Belarus

John Bolton met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the nation of 10 million with an iron hand for a quarter century, showing little tolerance for dissent and independent medi

Lambda is a fully managed compute service

Lambda is a fully managed compute service that runs your code in response to events generated by custom code or from various AWS services such as Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Amazon SNS, and Amazon Cognito.

The AWS SAM CLI is a separate command line tool that you can use to manage and test AWS SAM applications.

In addition to commands for uploading artifacts and launching AWS CloudFormation stacks that are also available in the AWS CLI, the SAM CLI provides additional commands for validating templates and running applications locally in a Docker container.

Israel: Iran, Hezbollah Intensifying Missile Efforts

The Israeli military is accusing Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah of stepping up attempts to build missile-production facilities in Lebanon in recent weeks

How to suspend and resume Linux processes

You can use kill to stop the process. For a 'polite' stop to the process (prefer this for normal use), send SIGTSTP: kill -TSTP [pid] For a 'hard' stop, send SIGSTOP: kill -STOP [pid] Note that if the process you are trying to stop by PID is in your shell's job table, it may remain visible there, but terminated, until the process is fg'd again. To resume execution of the process, sent SIGCONT: kill -CONT [pid]

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Apple Offers New Repair Options for Out-of-Warranty iPhones

Apple said it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the US and later in other countries, limited to iPhones already out of warranty

Watchdog: Comey 'Violated' Policies by Leaking Private Memo

James Comey kept copies of four of his seven memos after he was fired and later provided Flynn memo to friend, Columbia law professor Daniel Richman, with instructions to share contents with New York Times reporter

Satellite Photos Show Burning Iran Space Center Launch Pad

Satellite images appear to show the smoldering remains of a rocket at a Iran space center that was to conduct a US-criticized satellite launch

Questions After US Turns Away Palestinian Harvard Freshman

University says it is working to resolve the case of Ismail Ajjawi, 17, who was denied entry to the US at Boston's airport

School Days: UK's Princess Charlotte to Start Next Week

Britain's Princess Charlotte will soon be starting school, and she'll have her older brother to help her get used to a new place

AP Interview: Haiti's President Pledges to Outlast Troubles

President also pledges to respect findings of commission investigating PetroCaribe corruption allegations

Australia Moves to Protect Universities From Foreign Interference

Task-force of university representatives and security agencies will be set up following a spate of cyberattacks and fears that China could influence research and students

Australia Moves to Protect Universities From Foreign Interference

Task-force of university representatives and security agencies will be set up following a spate of cyberattacks and fears that China could influence research and students

You can use AWS CLI to add multiple FQDN in a single command while creating a new ACM certificate.

Following is the command you can use to achieve this, aws acm request-certificate --domain-name example.com  --validation-method DNS --subject-alternative-names b.example.com   c.example.com   d.example.com

Visiting El Salvador, US Homeland Security Chief Applauds Drop in Migration

McAleenan signed a pact on Wednesday to collaborate more closely with El Salvador on migration and security, applauding a drop in migration since new Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele took office

Visiting El Salvador, US Homeland Security Chief Applauds Drop in Migration

McAleenan signed a pact on Wednesday to collaborate more closely with El Salvador on migration and security, applauding a drop in migration since new Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele took office

Man Carrying Honey, Not Methamphetamine, Jailed for Months

A Maryland man visiting Jamaica decided to bring back some honey from his favorite roadside stand and was jailed for months on the false assumption he was smuggling methamphetamine

Raqqa Slowly Recovers from IS Rule But Residents Fear Militants' Return

There is a lingering fear among city residents that sleeper cells will rise up and take their revenge

Furry Hero: UK Honors Dog Who Stopped White House Intruder

A furry hero who saved then-President Barack Obama from a White House intruder is now an award-winner in Britain

Farmers' Loyalty to Trump Tested Over New Corn-Ethanol Rules

Midwest farmers mostly supported Donald Trump in the 2016 election, but their patience is wearing thin over new rules that could cut the amount of their corn going into ethanol

Russian Election Chief Defends Ban on Moscow Candidates

The head of Russia's election commission is standing by a decision to keep a dozen opposition candidates from running for the city legislature in Moscow

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Russian Election Chief Defends Ban on Moscow Candidates

The head of Russia's election commission is standing by a decision to keep a dozen opposition candidates from running for the city legislature in Moscow

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Conte Asked to Seek New Italy Government Aimed at Foiling Salvini

Ex-premier on Thursday accepted a fresh mandate to try and cobble together a new government backed by the populist 5-Star Movement and the center-left Democrats

Hurricane Dorian Set to Gather Strength, Threaten Florida

Forecasters expect Dorian to hit the southern US state Sunday or Monday as a powerful storm

Sygnum, Switzerland's first licensed cryptocurrency bank, plans Singapore entry

Cryptocurrency -related financial services are hard to find in .... smart cities powered by blockchain technology – starting with an ambitious 100-hectare ...

Welcome to Kyiv-Tbilisi Affiliate Journey: A double ticket will unveil two markets

On October 18, Smile-Expo will organize Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference – a practical event dedicated to affiliate marketing in the offline and ...

Measles Epidemic Is Surging Globally at Alarming Rate

 So far this year, 364,808 cases of measles have been reported globally, the highest number since 2006

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Brazil's Ambassador Defends Brazilian Response to Amazon Fires

As fires continue burning through the Amazon jungle, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has begun accepting aid from the world governments. Voice of America spoke with Nestor Forster, Brazil's interim Ambassador in Washington about the Brazilian government's response to the crisis. VOA's Cristina Smit reports.

US Military Officials: No Plans for Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Top US military officer said Wednesday it was too early to talk about the future of US counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan, where insurgent violence continues

A Gradle plugin that provides Maven-like dependency management functionality

A Gradle plugin that provides Maven-like dependency management functionality https://github.com/spring-gradle-plugins/dependency-management-plugin

Build Your Java Project with Apache Maven

Once you set up your project, you can build it using Maven's package command. mvn package This creates your .jar file in the target directory.

Create a basic Maven package

mvn -B archetype:generate \   -DarchetypeGroupId=org.apache.maven.archetypes \   -DgroupId=org.example.basicapp \   -DartifactId=myapp

AWS SDK Eclipse Toolkit provides an Eclipse plugin for you to both create a deployment package and also upload it to create a Lambda function.

AWS SDK Eclipse Toolkit plugin enables you to author Java code, create and upload a deployment package, and create your Lambda function. 

SDKMAN! is a tool for managing parallel versions of multiple Software Development Kits on most Unix-based systems.

Example: $ sdk install gradle 5.6.1

Build Anything by Gradle Build Tool

Write in Java, C++, Python or your language of choice. Package for deployment on any platform. Go monorepo or multi-repo. And rely on Gradle's unparalleled versatility to build it all. https://gradle.org/

shade is bound to the package phase and is used to create a shaded jar.

Apache Maven Shade Plugin provides the capability to package the artifact in an uber-jar, including its dependencies and to shade - i.e. rename - the packages of some of the dependencies. https://maven.apache.org/plugins/maven-shade-plugin/

The federal telecom regulator significantly lowered the wholesale rates

The federal telecom regulator significantly lowered the wholesale rates that smaller internet resellers pay to access broadband network infrastructure built by major providers like Bell Canada, Rogers. The CRTC said it did so to increase choice, affordability and ensure a competitive marketplace across Canada.

In Uganda, US Senators Call for Ebola Action, Praise Refugee Resettlement Efforts

Coons, Van Hollen visit refugee centers, meet officials

CNN Apologizes for Misleading Hong Kong Headline  

Headline accused police of firing water cannons and petrol bombs at protesters

Swedish Teen Climate Activist Sails Into New York for UN Summit 

Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-emissions sailboat to attend a conference on global warming

Democrat Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race

New York senator's campaign, which once looked poised to ride strong #MeToo credentials to formidability, was plagued by low poll numbers and fundraising struggles

Trump Talks Up Credit Line for Iran, But No Sign of Imminent Policy Change

Trump administration makes no public comment on details of Iran credit line discussed by Trump at G-7 news conference, while Pompeo says Tehran first must accept US conditions

US Won't Reveal Mideast Peace Plan Until After Israeli Election

After an inconclusive poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election in September

US Won't Reveal Mideast Peace Plan Until After Israeli Election

After an inconclusive poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election in September

Report: 56% of the world's 50 top universities offer blockchain courses in 2019, a 25% increase ...

A Coinbase report finds that 56 percent of the top 50 universities in the world now offer at least one course on cryptocurrency or blockchain , a 25 ...

Socialist Kicks Off Long Shot US Presidential Bid 

Jerome Segal calls for comprehensive societal transformation, including an 'enormous redistribution of wealth'