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Former Texas member claims he was fat-shamed and threatened with losing gig : The 43-year-old said his confidence hit an all-time low during his 17 years with ...
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3 generations of trans Americans reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed: Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states ...
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DeSantis’ chief of staff, public safety czar now named in suit over migrant planes
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'Grabesruhe': What are Switzerland's strict rules around burials?: Switzerland, as you might expect, has strict rules regarding laying people to rest ...
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LATEST: When Pres. Joe Biden returned from vacation and arrived at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday afternoon, he told reporters Dr ... Show more Dr. Jill Biden https://abcn.ws/3ptcUsk
Quick Glance: Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "mild" symptoms.
- Just over a week after President Joe Biden recovered from his own ailment, the White House said the 71-year-old was suffering from "mild" symptoms.
- The couple was on vacation in South Carolina when she started having symptoms on Monday evening.
- Joe Biden tested negative for the virus on Tuesday morning, according to the White House, but will wear a mask indoors for 10 days, as recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 and has "very mild symptoms" Before acquiring symptoms, the first lady tested negative for the virus during one of her regular testing appointments on Monday.
U.N. rights envoy warns that Myanmar's election will be a 'fraud': GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar said on Thursday that ...
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Florida’s relocation program can create hurdles for immigration cases, Miami lawyers say
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Democrats are outraged over a migrant "political stunt" in Martha's Vineyard.
- Greg Abbott (R), who has flown and bused Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
- "Now they come to the United States and have the governor of Texas heap this indignity on them."
- DeSantis and Abbott were also backed by John Cornyn (R).
- Arizona Biden Administration Tags Menendez, Bob Mr. Charlie Baker Mr. Charlie Baker Chicago Durbin, Dick Ducey, Doug Senator Elizabeth Warren Mr. Greg Abbott Mr. Greg Abbott Senator Kamala Harris The island of Martha's Vineyard Migrants from Massachusetts The city of New York President Nicolás Maduro DeSantis, Ron The Salvation Army of Ron DeSantis Texas Tim Kaine's Venezuela United States United States Senate The capital is Washington, D.C.
No apology, compensation for Victorians trapped in NSW during COVID border closure
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Paid articlePaid Women to the fore as Labor picks new faces to replace ex-ministers: Party officials were caught off guard and Labor lost decades of experience when ministers ...
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Folsom Marine injured in Kabul bombing shares his journey home: In a news conference in Folsom, July 3, 2022, Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews shares his harrowing ...
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A Hereford man has spoken about his laryngeal cancer battle, and his epic triathlon challenges to raise money for others suffering from the disease ... Show more
Morrison, Andrews can both be ‘bulldozers’ but one has something to show for it: Voters can easily identify the state government’s achievements ...
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Guy uses budget reply speech to attack the ‘one-man Dan show’: Victorian Liberal leader highlights soaring debt, cost blowouts and the government’s response to ...
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‘Roaring back’: Pallas aims to steer budget to $650m surplus within four years: The Andrews government is banking on a booming economy as it gears up to fight ...
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Popular Sheffield city centre tea rooms Andrews Café closes on Chapel Walk: A popular Sheffield city centre tea rooms has closed down after business levels ...
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store
- Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its online store in China under pressure from the Chinese government.
- The removal was due to 'national security concerns' as directed by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
- The delisting closes a loophole that allowed Chinese users to access some major western social media platforms officially blocked in the country.
- Apple is facing declining smartphone sales in China and is trying to boost demand through rare discounts.
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 civil cases: Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack ...
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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters: A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ...
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"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Israel Strikes Targets in Iran, US Officials Say, as Middle East Tensions Rise
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Quick Glance: Israel Initiates Counterattack on Iran Following Weekend Assault
- According to US media sources, Israel has taken action against Iran in response to the recent attack.
- Additional detonations were reported in Iraq and Syria, with no confirmation of strikes in those locations.
- Reports indicated explosions over the city of Isfahan, approximately 346 kilometers south of Tehran.
- Following the alleged attack, Iran activated its air defense systems, redirecting flights in specific regions.
WATCH: Biden accepts endorsements from Kennedy family members at campaign event in Philadelphia
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Trump trial live updates: Two seated jurors removed from Trump's hush money trial after issues raised
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Bag of Rice Still Selling for Up to N84,000 in Lagos: To verify if a bag of rice indeed sells for N60,000, FIJ took to two food markets in Lagos to ask the ...
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Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber: Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a ...
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U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state: U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution.
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U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The U.S. used its veto power in the 15-member UN Security Council.
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A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Journalist Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen for Enabling Gaza Genocide
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More: Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/modi-india-election.html
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
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Most student loan borrowers say they’ve delayed major life events due to debt: Gallup
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears: A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ...
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Detained U.N. Workers Accuse Israel of Obtaining False Confessions Through Torture
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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Why Elections Take So Long in India: The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/india-elections-long-explainer.html
Republicans can't follow Trump's lead on abortion. He flip-flops too much.: Trump and other Republicans are actively giving in to the opposition on abortion bans ...
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US vetoes UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood after 12 countries vote in favor
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
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Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting: Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law ...
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Rishi Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform: It comes amid government concerns some are being unnecessarily written off as sick ...
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"Right to freedom of opinion": Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem: In a three-minute video, cabaret artist Dieter Hallervorden recites a poem about ...
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Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says: It could also cut 19% off per capita national incomes through 2049, the study finds.
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Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’
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Gun legislation approved in Maine after Lewiston mass shooting: The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the ...
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A Guide to India’s Six-Week Election That Will Test Modi’s Power: Almost a billion people will head to the polls in the world’s largest democracy ...
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NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
India Elections Day 1: Voting in World’s Largest Democracy Begins: Almost 1 billion Indians begin voting Friday in elections lasting more than six weeks ...
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Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
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Meteorologist Katie Melvin and Bree Smith NC5 will give us an update on this evening's second round of storms.
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
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Tens of millions line up to vote as the world's biggest election kicks off in IndiaFollow live www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-india-68823907
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up: Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and ...
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America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world: The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around ...
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
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Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight: Now Senate leaders have to navigate a slew of amendment requests, particularly on warrant ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/congress/senate-advances-fisa-bill-00153107
Palestinian UN membership: US vetoes: The US has blocked a Palestinian bid for full UN membership in the UN Security Council. Twelve member countries voted for ...
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Iran attack highlights shadow war, triggers fears of wider conflict: The massive Iranian attack on Israel over the weekend thrust the decades-long shadow war ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4595591-iran-attack-highlights-shadow-war-triggers-fears-of-wider-conflict/
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Bullet-riddled buildings, papers scattered in a gutted classroom, posters ripped off of walls, damaged books — the battered school represents the shattered ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-children-yearn-their-school-days-before-conflict-2024-04-18/
US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-reimposes-oil-sanctions-against-venezuela-over-election-concerns
NSW woman jailed for more than five years after car crash that killed nine-year-old
9news.com.au/national/i-need-a-drink-alcoholic-driver-after-fatal-crash/340488f7-1dca-4c17-9cae-999be82f5d41
NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
apnews.com/article/sweden-vote-legal-gender-law-minimum-age-9cfb3c6879ae03c3187f520eed308377
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
"Joe Biden's every decision is informed by his love, his wisdom and his compassion towards those who suffer."
Kerry Kennedy and several of her ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-counter-rfk-jr-endorsement-kennedy-family-members/story
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/
LIVE: Indians cast their votes in phase one of a seven-stage election: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
time.com/6968928/israel-missile-attack-iran-reports-details/
Iranian commander says Tehran could review 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-commander-warns-tehran-could-review-its-nuclear-doctrine-amid-israeli-2024-04-18/
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again: The U.S. and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented ...
reut.rs/3JGLee1
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
apnews.com/article/arizona-abortion-1864-ban-repeal-lawmakers-fa237b1115703a0143a369c6c3683135
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-campaign-fundraising-five-percent-00152830
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
- The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.
- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
- Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.
- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin.
Despite leaving the youths to enter her car ... Show more #9News
There is a campaign to “stab” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election in Selangor ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702859
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68816029
What If the Media Covered War Like the Profound Social Problem It Is?: The corporate media covers conflicts like Israel and Iran’s with win-lose abstraction ...
commondreams.org/opinion/media-cover-war-like-problem
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