Australia's Indigenous recognition bill passes first hurdle:

smh.com.au/politics/federal/can-a-member-of-parliament-job-share-these-childhood-friends-want-to-find-out-20240421-p5fles.html

Apr 21

Can a member of parliament job-share? These childhood friends want to find out: Lucy Bradlow and Bronwen Bock plan to run as job-sharing MPs in federal ...

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Apr 12

Colorado activists say abortion ballot measure has secured needed signatures: A Colorado reproductive rights campaign announced Friday it has surpassed the ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4590183-colorado-abortion-ballot-measure-november/

Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on abortion rights during campaign event in Tampa, FL

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable

President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.

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Apr 15

Sydney mall stabbing: Police say attacker may have targeted women: Five of the six people killed and the majority of the 12 injured were women.

straitstimes.com/asia/australian-police-say-sydney-knife-attacker-may-have-targeted-women

Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims

Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.

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Apr 10

Biden says US is considering Australia’s request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange

cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/biden-assange-australia/

Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.

There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Australian police say Sydney knife attacker may have targeted women: SYDNEY : Australian police on Monday (Apr 15) said the attacker who fatally stabbed six ...

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Apr 20

‘Now it’s time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case: Brittany Higgins has made her first public comments about the defamation case over her rape in ...

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Apr 20

Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow want to become Australia's first job-sharing MPs: Two lifelong friends join forces to campaign for a single seat in federal ...

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Apr 16

Trump trial not a referendum on his presidency, prosecutor tells prospective jurors

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Apr 11

Albanese has a new slogan. Just don’t play a drinking game with it: The phrase is a vital part of the PM’s bid to win the election, and is so blatantly retail ...

Quick Glance: PM unveils ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing and supercharge Australia's economic growth.

He announced the upcoming introduction of a 'Future Made in Australia Act' to enhance investment, job creation, and economic opportunities.

Albanese emphasized the importance of government support for the domestic industry and competing with other countries offering similar subsidies.

Albanese's plan has been welcomed by various bodies, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton deemed it unachievable.

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‘Selfish and corrupt’: Young Aussies unleash: Ninety-seven per cent of young Australians believe the country’s political leaders are self-interested ...

news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/just-three-per-cent-of-gen-z-and-millennials-think-politicians-have-their-interests-at-heart-seeing-them-as-selfish-and-corrupt/news-story/50b2a2a71ec5a4a5fa026b7e317c8fe1

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/bruce-lehrmann-lisa-wilkinson-defamation-federal-court-judgment/103702806

Apr 15

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story

Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'

Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.

Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.

He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.

Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.

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Apr 09

Trump said it’s up to the states to decide abortion. Here’s everything else he didn’t say.

politico.com/news/2024/04/09/trump-abortion-states-00151322

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Apr 22

Anthony Albanese criticises X’s ‘extraordinary’ fight against removal of church stabbing posts

theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/22/elon-musk-x-twitter-stephen-jones-content-removal-order-sydney-stabbings

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Apr 16

Moldova Sets Date for Crucial Presidential Election, EU Vote: Moldova is set to hold a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union on ...

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Apr 15

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt traffic at the docks, Hoddle Street and CBD: Police have arrested a dozen protesters in Port Melbourne and two others allegedly ...

theage.com.au/national/victoria/traffic-disrupted-as-pro-palestine-protest-descends-on-melbourne-s-cbd-20240415-p5fjsc.html

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Apr 17

A rape took place in Parliament, judge rules in case that consumed Australia: After Brittany Higgins accused her colleague Bruce Lehrmann of rape ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/australia-parliament-rape-brittany-higgins/

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Apr 15

Australian police say Sydney knife attacker may have targeted women: The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and ...

theglobeandmail.com/world/article-australian-police-say-sydney-knife-attacker-may-have-targeted-women/

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Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV: Inside bombshell Lehrmann judgment

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Apr 21

Ecuadorians head to polls for referendum as Noboa seeks backing for war on crime: More than 13 million Ecuadorians head to the polls Sunday for a referendum ...

cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-noboa-crime-intl-latam/

Quick Glance: Ecuadorean President Noboa seeks support for security measures in upcoming vote

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is aiming for voter support for a range of security measures in a national referendum on Sunday to address the increasing violence that has garnered international attention.

Noboa is urging voters to support joint police-military patrols, the extradition of wanted criminals, longer sentences for terrorism and murder, and other crimes to combat the rising violence attributed to drug gangs.

Opinion polls suggest that voters are likely to support Noboa, 36, in the 11-question referendum, despite potential dampening of support due to recent power outages. Passing five of the measures would lead to constitutional modifications.

Over the past decade, cocaine-smuggling gangs have spread across every corner of Latin America, transforming once peaceful nations like Ecuador into new battlefields, as indicated by security officials and diplomats.

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Apr 10

Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-stance-florida-republicans-00151392

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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/act-bruce-lehrmann-defamation-case-legal-costs-ten-wilkinson/103731808

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Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high

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Apr 07

Sex, drugs and checkbook journalism: Media under scrutiny as reopened defamation case grips Australia

cnn.com/2024/04/06/australia/australia-lehrmann-defamation-trial-auerbach-intl-hnk/

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Apr 12

Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure: The fight over abortion likely won't end in November.

politico.com/news/2024/04/11/florida-abortion-ballot-lawsuit-00151880

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/nt-stateline-voice-yes-campaign-thomas-mayo-reflections/103658254

Apr 04

Thomas Mayo reflects on failed 'Yes' Voice to Parliament campaign six months after referendum

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Apr 15

Australia news LIVE: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms

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Apr 05

UN chief appoints former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as UN special envoy for Myanmar

Quick Glance: Julie Bishop Assumes Key Role in Myanmar Conflict

Julie Bishop was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the special envoy for Myanmar, filling a position vacant for 10 months.

Former UN Undersecretary-General for Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer, concluded her tenure after 20 months in June 2023.

Bishop brings extensive political experience and garnered support from Australia's current Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar since the 2021 military takeover has resulted in a nationwide armed confrontation with ongoing devastating impacts.

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Apr 19

Inside Gavin Newsom's brush with failure: The governor’s anti-homelessness measure struggled to activate the voters who delivered him a series of landslide ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/19/gavin-newsom-prop-1-00152833

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Apr 12

Colorado groups say they've collected enough signatures to place an abortion rights measure on the ballot

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/colorado-signatures-abortion-ballot-measure-rcna147558

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Apr 04

When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?: Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and ...

apnews.com/article/royals-chiefs-stadiums-taxes-public-funding-f1381c8916144371b3037ebc5b2dcc47

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Apr 09

Regional Australia needs health workers and teachers – but it has to have childcare first

theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/09/regional-australia-health-workers-teachers-childcare

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Apr 18

AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'fragrant, methane-wrapped bull***' - Bob Carr: The former Australian Foreign Minister has continued to warn New Zealand against joining the ...

rnz.co.nz/news/political/514608/aukus-pillar-2-a-fragrant-methane-wrapped-bull-bob-carr

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Apr 21

Morning Mail: credit rating fears for NSW after GST hit; Bendigo doctor’s supervision order suspended; Ukraine welcomes US aid

theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/22/morning-mail-monday-ntwnfb

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/sam-mostyn-governor-general-albanese-could-have-been-bolder/103671384

Apr 04

Albanese has made a statement in choosing Sam Mostyn as governor-general, but he could have been bolder

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Apr 07

Morning Mail: $10m fines mooted for supermarkets; Israel withdraws from southern Gaza; fears over rooming house boom

theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/08/morning-mail-monday-ntwnfb

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Apr 06

California criminal justice battle intensifies with reformers’ counteroffensive: Groups that have fought to downgrade drug and property sentences are defending ...

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DWP to get further powers on top of monitoring bank accounts : Investigators from the DWP will be given extra powers to investigate fraud, similar to HMRC

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EU, US diverge over outcome of north Kosovo electoral referendum: The European Commission and United States have offered diverging views on the outcome of ...

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Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...

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Apr 05

DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.

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Houston City Council members clash over Prop A rules: Houston City Council delayed new rules around a historic voter-approved measure aimed at empowering council ...

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KKB by-election will be a referendum of Madani govt, says Muhyiddin: BUKIT FRASER: The coming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11 will serve as a referendum ...

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Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says

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pbs.org/newshour/world/ecuador-votes-in-referendum-to-toughen-fight-against-gangs-behind-surging-violence

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Ecuador votes in referendum to toughen fight against gangs behind surging violence

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Apr 22

Wall Street Cheers Ecuador Noboa’s Referendum Win: Ecuadorian bonds led gains among emerging-market sovereign peers Monday as traders cheered President Daniel ...

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Apr 22

Liechtenstein State Hospital: third referendum on new building: The dispute over the Liechtenstein State Hospital never ends. Due to planning errors and ...

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Apr 22

Thousand Lithuanians lose passports each year due to restrictive citizenship law: In the last five years, more than 5,000 Lithuanians have lost their citizenship ...

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Apr 20

Abortion-rights groups see increased engagement after Arizona, Florida rulings: Democrats have seized on abortion as a winning issue in the post-Roe era.

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Apr 17

Abortion ban supercharges Arizona politics, challenging GOP: As abortion politics and policy clash in Arizona and threaten to sway the swing state ...

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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.

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Tenant advocates in this Bay Area city are close to putting rent control on the ballot

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'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says: Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their ...

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Apr 21

North Kosovo Serbs boycott referendum on removing ethnic Albanian mayors

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Apr 23

Ecuador president’s war on crime gets a boost with early referendum results and gang member’s arrest

cnn.com/2024/04/22/americas/ecuador-referendum-results-intl-latam/

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Apr 22

Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says

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Apr 04

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

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Graubünden parliament approves civil defense construction for 19 million francs: On Monday, the Graubünden Grand Council approved the construction of a new civil ...

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Buenos Aires Herald Apr 20

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum: The questions include asking voters to approve allowing the military to patrol ...

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California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

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Apr 17

Ecuador's Noboa Shuts Down Nation on Electricity Crisis, Blaming Drought: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa ordered businesses and government offices to shut ...

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Apr 16

Broward schools OK settlement in charter-schools dispute; teacher pay discussion withdrawn

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Ecuadorans begin voting in anti-crime referendum amid spike in deadly violence

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Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks ...

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Apr 19

150th anniversary of the Federal Constitution: "Switzerland is becoming a special case"

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Apr 19

Ecuador Referendum: Top Emerging Market Bond Rally Tested in Deja Vu Vote: The best rally in emerging markets this year hinges on the popularity of one person: ...

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Apr 19

If Quebec can separate, can Montreal be partitioned? No so fast, experts say: Some anglophones want to split Montreal (or part of it) from Quebec ...

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California judge sides with AG Rob Bonta over proposed trans youth ballot measure’s title

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Signatures turned in for ballot measure to reverse Prop. 47, crack down on theft: “We cannot be afraid to challenge the status quo" when it isn't ...

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'This fight is not over'; Critics rally against Nebraska law funding private school scholarships

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Apr 20

Robert Libman: With anti-Canada rant, PSPP embarks on path of division: Forget cool and collected — if his tirade is anything to go by, Quebecers might just have ...

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France 24

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Apr 20

Ecuadorans to vote in anti-crime referendum as death toll from violence mounts: Millions of Ecuadorans will cast ballots in a referendum on Sunday to decide ...

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Government u-turns on patent court referendum described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘shameful’

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Apr 20

Second Ecuadoran mayor killed ahead of anti-crime vote: The mayor of a mining town in Ecuador was shot dead, the second such killing in days ahead of a weekend ...

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'I am happy NatCon was able to go ahead,' says Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: De Croo addressed parliament over the controversial events surrounding the ...

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