Tens of thousands protest as Milei’s austerity measures hit Argentina’s public universities
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Argentina’s Central Bank Lowers Key Rate to 60%: Argentina’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the fourth time since President Javier Milei took office ...
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Venezuela Is Setting the Stage for a $154 Billion Debt Restructuring: After years of fits and starts, Venezuela is setting the stage for one of the largest and ...
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Hollywood star Jeff Daniels said his character in the new Netflix show 'A Man in Full' and former US President Donald Trump are in 'a similar situation' as he ... Show more
Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
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Milei’s Team Sees Argentina Inflation Slowing Faster Than Economist Survey: Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much ...
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Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
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Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters
- Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.
- Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.
- The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.
- An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.
US Sentences Colombian Designer for Smuggling Bags made of Skin of Protected Species
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Venezuela's Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the ...
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Javier Milei Sparks Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in World: Four months into office, Argentine President Javier Milei has pulled off a critical feat in a ...
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Paid articlePaid Brazil's government submits rules to streamline consumption taxes: Brazil's government submitted proposed rules to Congress on Wednesday to carry out a historic ...
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Quick Glance: Simplification of Consumption Taxes in Brazil
- Brazil's government presented proposed rules to Congress to execute a groundbreaking tax reform.
- The reform's objective is to enhance productivity by simplifying Brazil's intricate tax system and converting five existing levies into a value-added tax (VAT).
- Incorporating a selective tax that targets products deemed harmful to the environment and health is also a component of the reform.
- The complete implementation of the new taxes is anticipated for 2033, potentially leading to reduced prices for popular consumer goods.
Jumbo Jet donates two fire tenders to GFS: The Guyana Fire Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of two foreign used fire tenders ...
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Venezuelan candidate Gonzalez touts return of exiles, freeing political prisoners
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Maduro Is at Crossroads as Venezuela’s Opposition Joins Together: Newfound unity within Venezuela’s opposition is testing President Nicolás Maduro’s willingness ...
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Brazil Justice says no evidence Bolsonaro sought asylum in Hungarian embassy: Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday closed an ...
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Court investigates business corruption accusation against wife of Spanish PM: A Spanish court has launched a preliminary investigation into whether the wife of ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Brazil Analysts Raise Central Bank Selic Key Rate Forecasts for 2024, 2025: Brazil analysts lifted their benchmark interest rate estimates for this year and next ...
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Paid articlePaid Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence: Iran's judiciary confirmed the death sentence of well-known Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi but added ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Hess sets April 12 record date for shareholder vote on Chevron merger: Hess Corp on Wednesday said its board has set April 12 as the record date for the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/hess-sets-april-12-record-date-shareholder-vote-chevron-merger-2024-04-24/
Peruvian woman becomes first person in country to die by euthanasia: After a long legal battle, Ana Estrada, 47, who suffered from polymyositis ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/americas/ana-estrada-peru-euthanasia-intl-latam/
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Arthur Aidala speaks after his client’s conviction was overturned by the New York Supreme Court ... Show more #MeToo #Live #reuters #news #newsfeed #HarveyWeinstein #Weinstein #NewYorkSupremeCourt #legal #metoomovement #MeToo www.reuters.com/
Quick Glance: New York Overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, citing prejudicial rulings by the judge in the landmark #MeToo trial.
- The State Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures, ordering a new trial where his accusers might have to relive their traumas.
- Weinstein, 72, has been serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following his conviction, but will remain imprisoned due to another rape conviction in Los Angeles in 2022.
- This decision marks another setback for #MeToo, following the US Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal in the Bill Cosby case, where his sexual assault conviction was overturned by a Pennsylvania court.
Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary to Premiere at Cannes: Oliver Stone documentary 'Lula' about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will ...
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Quick Glance: Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary Premieres at Cannes
- Oliver Stone is unveiling his long-awaited documentary “Lula” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, capturing the incarceration and return to power of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- “Lula” joins the star-studded Cannes lineup alongside films from renowned directors like Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and more.
- Stone had previously teased the film, emphasizing Lula Da Silva's dramatic journey from jail to a third term in power.
- Additional films added to the Cannes Special Screenings and Un Certain Regard program further enrich the festival's diverse selection of cinematic works.
Venezuela opposition candidate to appear on presidential ballot for three parties
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-candidate-appear-presidential-ballot-three-parties-2024-04-23/
Ecuador violence: Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs
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President Milei's austerity measures: Argentine students defend free universities
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
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Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
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Paid articlePaid Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa
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New patrol vessel arrives for GDF: The 115 Defiant monohull patrol vessel, designed and built by US company Metal Shark, has arrived in Guyana to join the Guyana ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/new-patrol-vessel-arrives-for-gdf/
Massive demonstrations took place across Argentina as people protested President Javier Milei’s decision to implement heavy cuts in public spending ... Show more
The federal law driving the latest abortion battle at the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has another big decision to make about abortion. This time it involves ...
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Involvement in attack in Buenos Aires: Argentina has Iran's interior minister put out for an international manhunt
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Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack: Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is revving up his attack on the country's ...
reuters.com/markets/argentinas-milei-revs-up-chainsaw-blender-fiscal-deficit-attack-2024-04-23/
Chile's president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate: Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference on Wednesday he ...
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Quick Glance: Chile's President Foresees Codelco Growth; Emphasizes Investment Environment
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric anticipates slower growth in Codelco production this year and projects 1.7 million tons by 2030.
- Boric highlighted the importance of expedited mining project approvals and equitable distribution of profits.
- He praised Chile's long-term investor security and discussed efforts to enhance lithium production through public-private partnerships.
- Boric mentioned Teck Resources' CEO critiquing Chile's lengthy project approval times but expressing pride in the Quebrada Blanca project.
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’
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Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against leftist president's reform agenda
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In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change | kuwaittimes: In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change - Health - ...
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Author and Kremlin critic: Why does Russia's politics always need a war, Mr. Shishkin?
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Conservative Brazilians praise Elon Musk at rally in support of Bolsonaro: Conservative Brazilians heaped praise on Elon Musk at a rally in the capital of Rio de ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-bolsonaro-musk-rally-e9de9f76f5510a46e7d507f99a6c7a16
Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon are on the hunt for butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Fight against crime: Latin America's longing for the strong man: With his tough policy against gang crime, El Salvador's President Bukele has become an idol ...
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This year, it will export three-quarters of the planet’s orange juice.
The World Economic Forum’s 100 Million Farmers initiative puts food at the heart of ... Show more initiatives.weforum.org/100-million-farmers/home #brazil #farming #oranges #fruit #latinamerica
Supreme Court Seems Divided Over Emergency Abortion Access: Live Updates: The case, which could reverberate beyond Idaho to over a dozen other states with ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions return: Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA plans to increase digital currency usage ...
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Ghana's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to enhance diplomatic relations between Ghana and the Holy See. The meeting ... Show more
🇧🇷 🏖️ 🪧 More than 40,000 supporters of #Brazil ’s Jair #Bolsonaro gathered at #RiodeJaneiro ’s #Copacabana beach on Sunday to rally in support for him and X CEO Elon #Musk ... Show more #freedom
Bolivia's Dollar Crisis Pits Evo Morales Against Luis Arce as Election Nears
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Paid articlePaid Exclusive: Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps: Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the ...
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Ecuador prison director killed as voters head to polls -govt: Ecuadorean prison director Cosme Damian Parrales Merchan was killed on Sunday ...
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Argentine university students, unions and social groups march to the Casa Rosada government house against President Javier Milei’s "chainsaw" budget ... Show more #live #Reuters #news #newsfeed #Argentina #JavierMilei #education #budgetcuts www.reuters.com/
US indicts 10 over aircraft parts supplied to Venezuela: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging ten people of conspiracy to evade ...
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Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says
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Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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Brazil Tax Collection Loses Steam in Hurdle to Key Budget Target: Brazil’s tax collection lost steam according to official data published Tuesday ...
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Thika Superhighway flooded at Kahawa Sukari exit towards Kenyatta University after last night's heavy downpour
Venezuelan bank staff arrested in state-owned oil company graft case: Venezuela's office of the superintendent of banks said on Monday that arrest warrants have ...
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Tens of thousands of Argentine university students take to the streets to protest cuts to higher public education, research and science under budget-slashing ... Show more #AFP #argentina #university #demonstration
Maj. Gen. John Omenda to lead Kenya Air Force in a requiem mass for six soldiers who died in a KDF chopper crash alongside CDF Francis Ogolla, tomorrow ... Show more
Upon the discovery of the mass graves found in the Nasser Medical Complex, experts say this indicates that war crimes have been committed by Israeli forces ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mother-child-among-killed-in-new-rafah-strike
LALIGA president Javier Tebas is excited for Kylian Mbappé's potential move to Real Madrid this summer 👀
Argentina: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Milei’s Plans to Cut Education Spending: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Tuesday to ...
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Should you travel to problematic countries for pleasure?: Tourists weigh up a number of factors when choosing a vacation destination. Should they overlook the ...
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Ecuador president’s war on crime gets a boost with early referendum results and gang member’s arrest
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Ecuador votes in referendum to toughen fight against gangs behind surging violence
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Elon Against Lula: After Elon Musk boosted conspiracies about the persecution of Bolsonaro supporters, Brazil’s far-right was given a shot in the arm ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/elon-against-lula
EPF members can withdraw minimum of RM50 from Account 3 at any time: PETALING JAYA: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can make withdrawals of a minimum ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/epf-members-can-withdraw-minimum-of-rm50-from-account-3-at-any-time
Residents of Supa Care Apartment, Ruaka, retrieve their belongings after heavy downpour caused floods last night. An excavator is currently unclogging drainage ... Show more
Pope Francis renews call for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine | Africanews: "I also continue to follow the situation in the Middle East with concern and ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/pope-francis-renews-call-for-peace-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine/
Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya: Raila Odinga was ‘indisposed’ while former president Uhuru Kenyatta was out of the country.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493667/uhuru-and-raila-skip-ogolla-burial-in-siaya
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Giorgia Meloni of censorship after TV appearance is cancelled
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Quick Glance: Italian Author Accuses Giorgia Meloni of Censorship
- Author of Mussolini book accuses PM of rewriting history and inadequate condemnation of fascism.
- Italian state broadcaster Rai faced censorship accusations after cancelling a writer's appearance criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Scurati's monologue accusing the PM of rewriting history and failing to condemn fascism adequately sparked controversy and public attention.
- The cancellation of Scurati's appearance by Rai led to tensions and disputes, highlighting broader issues within the state broadcaster.
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has slashed the tuition fees of the Ebonyi State University by 10 per cent. Mr Nwifuru has also approved the increment ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687908-nigerian-governor-slashes-universitys-tuition-fees-increases-workers-salaries.html
Top Apple analyst warns Vision Pro demand fell much faster than Tim Cook was anticipating
fortune.com/2024/04/25/apple-meta-metaverse-mixed-reality-vision-pro-quest-demand/
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