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- 1Ethiopians celebrate Meskel with calls for peace amid conflict▼Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fighting https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/ethiop
Ethiopians are marking Meskel, the annual festival commemorating the finding of the True Cross, with bonfires and religious ceremonies in cities including Addis Ababa. This year's celebrations carry added weight, with revellers and church leaders using the holiday to call for peace as fighting continues in parts of the country. Many say they hope the festival can bring unity amid the ongoing conflict.
- 2Ocean City mayor upbeat about Country Calling festival after storm▼Ocean City mayor shares optimism for Country Calling amid storm cleanup
The mayor of Ocean City, Maryland, has expressed optimism that the Country Calling music festival will go ahead successfully while crews continue cleaning up after a recent storm. Local news outlets in the region are covering his remarks, which suggest confidence in the resort town's readiness to welcome visitors despite the weather damage.