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The Standard View: Resistance from London’s Tory ‘doughnut’ shows Sadiq Khan must remake the Ulez case
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The Standard View: Resistance from London’s Tory ‘doughnut’ shows Sadiq Khan must remake the Ulez case
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The confused place where Seymour and Ardern converge: Comment: Treating te Tiriti as between individual Māori and Pākehā seeks to absolve the Crown of its duty ...
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Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...
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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement
- Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.
- Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.
- While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.
Inside the intensive kapa haka training in preparation for Te Matatini 2025: Some familiar names, like Rawiri Waititi, will be competing next February ...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/23-03-2024/inside-the-intensive-kapa-haka-training-in-preparation-for-te-matatini-2025
Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
- President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.
- Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
- Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.
- The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...
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Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'
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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential
- Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.
- Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.
- Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.
- The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.
Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/512948/whakaata-maori-celebrates-20-years-of-telling-maori-stories
Biden's budget proposal: Family tax breaks, cheaper health care, more: President Joe Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
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Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/leo-varadkar-to-step-down-as-taoiseach-and-fine-gael-leader/a2011295372.html
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes: The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes ...
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
"It's about bringing an economy... that has growth potential". @idriselba is currently leading the construction of a smart city in Sierra Leone with an ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Current Events in Kenya and Haiti - BBC News
- A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.
- Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/25/israel-united-states-credibility-confrontation/
State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/micheal-martin-to-brief-cabinet-on-intervention-in-sa-genocide-case-against-israel/
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
- Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
- Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.
- Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
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Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia
- The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.
- For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.
- As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.
- In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.
Deputy PM Winston Peters attacks media over speech reporting: Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has railed against the media again, over the reporting of his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512142/deputy-pm-winston-peters-attacks-media-over-speech-reporting
University’s action of having segregated areas for Māori and Pasifika students ‘comparable to Ku Klux Klan’, says Winston Peters
nzherald.co.nz/nz/universitys-action-of-having-segregated-areas-for-maori-and-pasifika-students-comparable-to-ku-klux-klan-says-winston-peters/KU6GIWYPE5CZDIVA67EWMXETCA/
Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line: Blue Line will run through Yongkang District, East District, Rende District
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5120643
Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Jacindamania: $3.2m raised for NZ documentary on extremism and online hate: The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 towards a documentary about ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511270/jacindamania-3-point-2m-raised-for-nz-documentary-on-extremism-and-online-hate
Serbians petition against planned luxury project backed by Jared Kushner's firm: An opposition group in Serbia has launched a petition against a real estate ...
apnews.com/article/kushner-investment-trump-nato-serbia-kosovo-1f44cd2eee3c3e40c39f0ca5cbfaa970
Argentina’s Far-Right Government Cuts State Funding To National Film Body INCAA: Javier Milei's government said it discovered a $4 million deficit partly ...
deadline.com/2024/03/incaa-argentina-javier-milei-ventana-sur-1235857108/
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512050/kainga-ora-crackdown-government-s-move-cruel-greens-say
Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up: Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/winter-gas-threat-grows-in-victoria-nsw-as-offshore-fields-dry-up-20240320-p5fdvb.html
Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
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Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid: Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians ...
apnews.com/article/australia-unrwa-hamas-israel-gaza-funding-1b4bcb81251cf7eeed0904da9fe4144b
Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup costs: Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-estate-recovery-nursing-homes-65d5e637e19dc27bd1bd3b097d239b53
Quick Glance: State Medicaid Offices Target Deceased Individuals' Assets for Cost Recovery
- While Salvatore LoGrande battled cancer and endured all the associated pains, his daughters made a commitment to maintain him in the white, steep-roofed house he painstakingly acquired many decades ago.
- Every state is mandated to routinely seek reimbursement from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid in their final years, the taxpayer-funded health insurance for the poorest Americans.
- Certain critics posit that the program generates inadequately - around 1% - of the annual over $150 billion expenditure by Medicaid on long-term care.
- A Democratic legislator proposed abolishing the 'cruel' program entirely, citing that many states neglect to caution individuals signing up for Medicaid about the potential high bills and property claims awaiting their families postmortem.
US fighter jets strike storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen: U.S. fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier struck three ...
apnews.com/article/houthi-yemen-airstrikes-military-red-sea-0f9ec3c7f85340f9b7f627b9c863f201
Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian Elections: "The growing crackdown clearly shows the authorities' blatant disregard ...
commondreams.org/news/india-elections-2667583541
Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511555/labour-caucus-retreat-a-lot-different-from-a-year-ago
High Court grants more coastal rights to Māori amid political sensitivities: A new court decision on Māori customary rights on the Wairarapa coast could run into ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/high-court-grants-more-coastal-rights-to-maori-raising-political-sensitivities/
If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/27/if-politicians-like-varadkar-and-ardern-are-burnt-out-its-a-sign-of-the-corrosive-nature-of-politics/
Karl, Campbell tear Olympics to shreds: What an absolute shambles.
news.com.au/sport/olympics/karl-stefanovic-cate-campbell-tear-brisbane-olympics-plan-to-shreds/news-story/6fc8a4e3e88738e389b1283f887d2a28
Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election
apnews.com/article/nicolas-maduro-venezuela-election-ban-e2da443396311023ca27671ab3d7938b
Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush: A former fish market boss says the new billion-dollar taxpayer funded building is ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/big-stink-at-the-fish-market-as-greedy-tenants-drag-out-design-stoush-20240312-p5fbui.html
Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No votes: Counting of votes began at 9am with speculation that voter turnout may only reach ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/09/family-care-referendum-counts-live-updates/
GST removal Bill shot down after first reading: Removing GST from all foods and non-alcoholic beverages, as proposed by Te Pāti Māori in their amendment bill to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/gst-removal-bill-shot-down-after-first-reading/
Week in Politics: Fiscal bomb, Nazi comments ensure high-octane coverage for Winston Peters
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512406/week-in-politics-fiscal-bomb-nazi-comments-ensure-high-octane-coverage-for-winston-peters
The backlash against Israel’s war in Gaza is stoking a climate of fear among lawmakers in Britain, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on.wsj.com/3wOjktj on.wsj.com/3wOjktj
Government commits £117 million to protect UK Muslims from hate attacks: The money will be used to boost security at mosques, faith schools and Islamic community ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-11/government-commits-117-million-to-protect-uk-muslims-from-hate-attacks
Bastion Point matriarch to be laid to rest today with husband Joe Hawke: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will this morning farewell matriarch Rene Hawke, who died on Monday ...
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The March issue—Why the EBCs are the key to the 2024 elections; How the socialists enabled the Hindu Rashtra; A CIA agent’s role in helping RSS come out of ... Show more
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Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality: Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
London property tied to Putin ally remains untouched by sanctions - ICIJ: Despite reforms to root out oligarchs who own U.K. real estate, the country has ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/london-property-tied-to-putin-ally-remains-untouched-by-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Luxury London Property Linked to Russian Official Avoids Sanctions
- A prestigious property in London associated with a high-ranking Russian official remained untouched after the United Kingdom imposed sanctions against him, as discovered by ICIJ, amidst challenges in enforcing sanctions.
- Through leaked documents from the 2021 Pandora Papers obtained by ICIJ, as well as records from the British Land Registry, it was revealed that the offshore company based in the British Virgin Islands, now under the control of a trust, still retains ownership of the five-story, red townhouse on Herbert Crescent, an exclusive location in central London.
- Transparency International UK, an anti-corruption advocacy group, issued a warning in late 2023 that the government had failed to track the assets of sanctioned individuals and companies in the UK, identifying 33 properties that should have been frozen but remain unrestricted.
- ICIJ has previously exposed UK properties owned by controversial international tycoons hidden under layers of corporate secrecy, including a prominent Ukrainian industrialist and the former Finance Minister of Malaysia, who is currently the subject of a high-profile anti-corruption investigation.
Regulator would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of Biden's campaign against junk fees
apnews.com/article/credit-card-junk-late-fees-consumer-financial-16e3dc606a5e62cf3da01868ec627bc2
Quick Glance: Biden Sets Cap on Credit Card Fees
- The Biden administration has decided to cap all credit card fees, estimated to save Americans up to $10 billion a year.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new regulations aim to reduce the average credit card fee from $32 to $8.
- Biden's efforts could eliminate a total of $20 billion in annual junk fees, including capping overdraft fees at $3.
- The Biden administration's economic leadership approval stands at 34% among U.S. adults, reflecting potential impacts of these measures.
Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-senate-congress-budget-spending-7dfcb8d8682d5dc28c91af3702489d89
French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right: France’s Senate has adopted a bill meant to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the ...
apnews.com/article/france-constitution-abortion-right-senate-macron-assembly-6e8cfc46d3fa4553c4d78e8a227f23b2
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorses Trump: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president ...
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Quick Glance: McConnell Backs Trump
- Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for the presidency in a surprising turn, despite prior criticism and accusations following the Capitol attack.
- McConnell declared his support after Trump's Super Tuesday wins brought him closer to the GOP nomination.
- McConnell's endorsement lends institutional legitimacy to Trump's presidential candidacy and may sway other skeptical Republicans to fall in line.
- Despite past differences and criticism of Trump's behavior, McConnell announces his support for Trump, emphasizing the successes of their collaboration.
Modi gov't illegally barred West Bengal from coal auction, benefiting a corporate.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Boosts Singapore Economy Forecast: Economists upgraded their first-quarter growth forecasts for Singapore, with some attributing the gains ...
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Ahead of Biden's SOTU, more than 6 in 10 US adults doubt his mental capability: A poll finds that a growing share of U.S. adults doubt that 81-year-old President ...
apnews.com/article/biden-state-of-union-mental-capacity-trump-reelection-66d8784586d21f30885d8153f949510c
The Gaza hospital where treatment is by torchlight and '13 babies died of malnutrition on one day'
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
New Zealand: Conservative government lifts tobacco ban for younger age groups: According to Jacinda Ardern's plans, tobacco would no longer have been sold for ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/neuseeland-konservative-regierung-kippt-anti-tabak-gesetz-a-4bf5fbf2-307c-4aee-a868-a1b87a7da27c
Two sessions: Can a rubberstamp parliament help China's economy?: The National People's Congress is a political performance. But watch carefully for signs of ...
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Quick Glance: China Aims for Stable Growth of Around 5%
- China targets economic growth of approximately 5% to transform its development model and reduce wasteful spending.
- Premier Li Qiang delivered his maiden work report at the National People's Congress, emphasizing the need for structural adjustments.
- The government plans to boost growth through increased state investments, a proactive fiscal stance, and a prudent monetary policy.
- China intends to advance technology innovation, lift foreign investment restrictions in manufacturing, and promote self-sufficiency in technology.
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills : The House has passed a $460 billion package of spending bills that would keep money flowing to key federal ...
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-funding-deadline-congress-2533c1a6b6eb25cc63e78f089e27d3a0
Quick Glance: Congress Passes Budget Package Just Before Shutdown Deadline
- The Senate approved a $460 billion spending package in time to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies.
- This move would enable the hiring of additional air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, provide a salary increase for federal firefighters, enhance support for homeless veterans, and more.
- Republicans successfully maintained non-defense spending at a stable level compared to the previous fiscal year.
- Moreover, the package encompasses over 6,600 projects specifically requested by individual legislators, amounting to approximately $12.7 billion.
Congress passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown: The House and Senate both passed a stopgap bill on Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown at ...
cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/house-stopgap-bill-vote-shutdown/
Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown
- The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.
- The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.
- Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.
- The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.
Emotions run high in parliament over dismantling of Māori Health Authority: Opposition MPs hit out at health minister Shane Reti yesterday as the bill to scrap ...
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Election 2024: Supreme Court could decide if Trump can appear on the ballot: Former President Donald Trump could learn Monday whether the Supreme Court will let ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-insurrection-election-colorado-51e79c0f03013034c8a042cb278b6446
Quick Glance: Did the Supreme Court Save Trump While Endangering Itself?
- Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. ahead of crucial hearings.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding former President Trump sparks attention.
- Diverging opinions among the justices suggest internal tensions within the court.
- The upcoming court decisions could have a lasting impact on the political landscape.
How the Pentagon Learned to Use Targeted Ads to Find Its Targets—and Vladimir Putin
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LIFE AFTER APOCALYPSE: Empty Villages, Abandoned Farmlands… Plateau Residents on Edge After Christmas Eve Attack
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The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
apnews.com/article/fbi-election-interference-wray-2024-campaign-ai-a0c4a95c818839b18f919c6d648c4dcf
Taipei offering free YouBike rides for first 30 minutes: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/02/27/2003814162
Ireland Election Should Not Be Until 2025, Finance Minister Michael McGrath Says: An Irish election should be pushed back until as late as possible ...
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Be prepared for the post-kindness era: Opinion: We haven’t heard much talk of kindness from the Government – for PM Christopher Luxon 'The free ride is ...
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Rwanda bill: Government suffers five defeats in House of Lords: Peers back five changes to the draft law aiming to revive the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68473525
Quick Glance: Government Faces Defeats in House of Lords over Rwanda Bill
- The government has faced five defeats in the House of Lords regarding its bill to revive the proposed Rwanda deportation scheme.
- Peers supported changes to allow judges to challenge deportation decisions more easily.
- The bill is a key part of the government's plan to prevent small boats from crossing the English Channel.
- The legislation will proceed through the Lords, with potential further defeats by opposition peers.
Judge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source
apnews.com/article/catherine-herridge-journalist-contempt-fox-news-cbs-63f6b2cde67fceae192daebe5d11b1a1
A new IRS program is helping its first users file their income taxes electronically. And it's free
apnews.com/article/irs-income-taxes-direct-file-program-free-4b0917e281b63e06527343598dde650c
Post Office victims set to be cleared under new law: Government announces plans for legislation to exonerate sub-postmasters wrongly convicted over faulty ...
bbc.co.uk/news/business-68369015
Dennis Idahosa, Edo APC Governorship Candidate, Was Once Accused of International Fraud
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Quick Glance: Dennis Idahosa: Accusations of International Fraud
- Idahosa wins Edo APC primary, previously accused of international fraud.
- Party leadership recognizes Idahosa as winner amidst election dispute.
- Idahosa scores 40,453 votes, defeating 11 contenders in primaries.
- Petition filed with EFCC over financial scam allegations against Idahosa.
Almost 300,000 baby boxes delivered to expecting parents in Scotland since 2017: The scheme sees families expecting babies in Scotland receive a box full of ...
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