Poll finds unionists now oppose Good Friday Agreement:

irishtimes.com/politics/2023/01/30/sinn-fein-would-be-strongest-party-in-a-united-ireland-research-shows/

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Sinn Féin would be the strongest party in a united Ireland, research shows: Just 12% of voters in Republic and 11% in North view preparations for unity ...

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Petition to make St George's Day a bank holiday signed by more then 75,000 Britons

standard.co.uk/news/uk/st-georges-day-bank-holiday-petition-uk-england-b1153278.html

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing

ft.com/content/03cd524e-92f3-42e1-9b70-b46098d4946c

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Apr 24

Northern Ireland's Donaldson charged with rape, other sexual offences

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Apr 18

Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.

news.stv.tv/sport/scotland-cerebral-palsy-football-team-wins-world-championships

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Apr 19

British ex-soldiers will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury: Fifteen former British soldiers and a civilian who was an alleged member of the IRA will ...

reuters.com/world/uk/british-ex-soldiers-will-not-be-prosecuted-over-bloody-sunday-perjury-2024-04-19/

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Apr 17

Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.

itv.com/news/2024-04-17/doctors-call-for-smacking-to-be-banned-in-england-and-northern-ireland

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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary

irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41381578.html

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Jeffrey Donaldson, Ex-DUP Leader, Accused of Sex Assault Spanning 20 Years: Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/ex-dup-leader-accused-of-sex-assault-spanning-20-years

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Smacking a child is just an act of violence. Why do England and Northern Ireland still allow it?

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/smacking-child-england-northern-ireland-adults-violence

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Apr 22

Ecuador violence: Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs

apnews.com/article/ecuador-referendum-gangs-noboa-85cf4190ba1bdd6028ff78180340499f

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Apr 15

‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/

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Apr 09

Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/irish-parliament-votes-to-appoint-simon-harris-prime-minister

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Apr 09

Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/

Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 22

UK’s newest astronaut Rosemary Coogan graduates from space training: Rosemary Coogan becomes the country’s third astronaut following Helen Sharman, and Tim Peake ...

itv.com/news/utv/2024-04-22/belfast-woman-gains-her-wings-as-uks-newest-astronaut

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Apr 19

Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year

independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html

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Apr 18

Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...

rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/schlagen-von-kindern-kinderaerzte-fordern-verbot-in-england-und-nordirland_aid-110904845

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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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Apr 15

Liverpool must be perfect in run-in, Robertson says: Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive ...

reuters.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-must-be-perfect-run-in-robertson-says-2024-04-15/

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-delivers-remarks-on-abortion-rights-during-campaign-event-in-tampa-fl

Apr 23

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

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Apr 15

Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.

metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/

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Apr 17

Are taxes going up or down?: The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?

bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o

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Apr 16

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

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Apr 19

Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...

theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers

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Apr 09

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...

cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/simon-harris-ireland-prime-minister-sworn-in-intl/

Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

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Apr 20

Parents, children march in Belfast over childcare costs: More than 1,000 parents and children have demonstrated in Belfast over rising childcare costs.

rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0420/1444704-belfast-protest/

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Apr 12

People aged 43 to 70 urged to do simple check that could turn £800 into £5,500: Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.com team have shared a tip on how people ...

dailystar.co.uk/real-life/people-aged-43-70-urged-32560382

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Apr 08

Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...

reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/

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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 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 ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/moldova-sets-date-for-crucial-presidential-election-eu-vote

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Apr 08

Solar eclipse 2024: Britons fly to America hoping to catch a glimpse: Specialist travel companies have reported a wave of interest from enthusiasts wanting the ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/solar-eclipse-2024-uk-america-today-map-time-rbbq9tr0n

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Apr 22

Water company has no idea how much sewage is being dumped into UK’s largest lake: Northern Ireland Water has admitted that a 'legacy of underfunding' ...

inews.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-water-sewage-lough-neagh-3017984

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Apr 17

Whisky distillery opens in former Belfast prison: A whisky distillery has been officially opened in the wing of a former Belfast prison ...

rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0417/1444093-belfast-whisky-distillery/

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Apr 09

Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.

bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68764265

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Apr 15

Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...

rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/

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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 23

Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters

irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41380756.html

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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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npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november

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

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Apr 08

Revealed — the next Brexit headache on the Irish border: The U.K. and EU are planning separate systems to tax carbon-heavy imports, prompting familiar fears ...

politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/

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Apr 18

Things to do before you die. Here’s the list.: I don’t know the origin of the phrase “bucket list,” but I’m going to guess that it is a veiled reference to death ...

postandcourier.com/travel/things-to-do-before-you-die-here-s-the-list/article_009b18d8-fda8-11ee-babb-6bb221071ef4.html

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451635/

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Pravda.com.ua

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Apr 17

Lviv neurosurgeons perform brain surgery on 4-year-old from Northern Ireland: Lviv paediatric neurosurgeons have performed complicated brain surgery on a ...

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Politico

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

Apr 12

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

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Apr 08

Leaders stress 'business as usual' in Northern Ireland despite DUP turmoil

irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/08/leaders-stress-business-as-usual-in-northern-ireland-despite-dup-turmoil/

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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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£5,000 State Pension back pay due before end of next year for older women: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...

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Apr 10

O'Neill calls on Harris to engage in united Ireland talks: Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said Fine ...

rte.ie/news/2024/0410/1442794-oneill-taoiseach/

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Apr 15

Rose Dugdale went from debutante to IRA bombmaker : The heiress and IRA militant died on March 18th, aged 82

economist.com/obituary/2024/04/10/rose-dugdale-went-from-debutante-to-ira-bombmaker

businessinsider.com/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-northern-ireland-still-worth-it-2024-4

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Touring 'Game of Thrones' studio years after finale for $30, worth it: Five years after the series finale, I'm still thinking about "Game of Thrones ...

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‘Have you signed yet?’: Arizona activists battle to overturn near-total abortion ban

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/arizona-abortion-1864-ban

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.

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Apr 23

Biden blames Trump for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/biden-blames-trump-for-floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-says-women-nationwide-face-health-crisis/

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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All the parts of UK set for mini-heatwave next week: Weather maps show temperatures could peak on May 3 at highs of 14C in northern Scotland - up 4C from this ...

birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/parts-uk-set-mini-heatwave-29056423

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Apr 23

Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ : Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern ...

businesspost.ie/news/former-us-speaker-nancy-pelosi-says-irish-unity-an-exciting-idea/

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Apr 23

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

euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-us-diverge-over-outcome-of-north-kosovo-electoral-referendum/

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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 ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thailand-plans-for-first-post-coup-senate-election-referendum

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Zurich: Young Greens want to prevent UBS office tower: The young party wants to use a referendum to prevent the high-rise building planned by UBS near Altstetten ...

nzz.ch/zuerich/zuerich-junge-gruene-wollen-bueroturm-der-ubs-verhindern-ld.1827718

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-votes-to-defund-planned-parenthood-sends-measure-to-governor/article_d2da1a0e-0246-11ef-82d2-239c593e2307.html

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Missouri House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, sends measure to governor: The action potentially paves the way to fund state government next fiscal year.

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Apr 20

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

omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/this-fight-is-not-over-critics-rally-against-nebraska-law-funding-private-school-scholarships/article_ae0c2764-fe6b-11ee-a3b6-cfbc1889b040.html

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Apr 21

'Icelandic storm' set to hit northern England next week: The northwest of England could see snowfall next week

lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/icelandic-storm-set-hit-northern-29034352

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Apr 23

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 ...

houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-city-council-members-clash-prop-rules-19415812.php

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Selangor govt may fall if its candidate loses in KKB - PAS leader: Such a defeat can be a referendum to trigger change, Kamal says.

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The Salt Lake Tribune

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Utah’s largest school district could split in two. Here’s how.: A proposal to split Utah’s largest school district into two smaller districts could head to ...

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Apr 23

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

reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-security-changes-will-need-legislative-support-government-says-2024-04-22/

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Apr 21

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 ...

thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/21/kkb-by-election-will-be-a-referendum-of-madani-govt-says-muhyiddin

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Homeless encampments are on Arizona ballot in November election: Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure in November that could mean tax refunds for ...

latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-24/homeless-encampments-arizona-california-ballot-november-election

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Backers of proposed California anti-transgender ballot measure lose lawsuit over wording

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287937885.html

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Apr 21

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

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

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Quebecers support control of immigration, but not a referendum on it: poll: The Léger survey also addressed questions of identity that have been front and centre ...

montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebecers-support-control-of-immigration-but-not-a-referendum-on-it-poll

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The Post and Courier

postandcourier.com/news/markclark-526-tax-referendum-johns-island-road-projects-charleston-area-green-space-transit/article_9527787e-00dd-11ef-9526-2308fac8dc6c.html

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Mark Clark Extension doesn't perform well in Charleston resident survey of road needs

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Apr 24

Left resistance to EU migration pact: Switzerland is threatened with another Schengen vote - Zofinger Tagblatt

zofingertagblatt.ch/asyl-linker-widerstand-gegen-eu-migrationspakt-der-schweiz-droht-schon-wieder-eine-schengen-abstimmung/

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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 ...

nzz.ch/schweiz/planungsdebakel-im-fuerstentum-schon-die-dritte-volksabstimmung-ueber-einen-spitalneubau-ld.1827206

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Apr 23

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

mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tenant-advocates-in-this-bay-area-city-are-close-to-putting-rent-control-on-the-ballot/

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lrt.lt

lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2256330/thousand-lithuanians-lose-passports-each-year-due-to-restrictive-citizenship-law

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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 23

UK government considers apology to families of alleged informers killed by IRA: British security forces allowed murders to be carried out with impunity to ...

irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/23/uk-government-considers-apology-to-families-of-alleged-informers-killed-by-ira/

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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 ...

latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-17/abortion-law-supercharged-arizona-politics-what-will-gop-legislators-do

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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Apr 23

When is Ireland not in Ireland? Airbnb gives reader runaround over voucher: A gift to a friend North of the border exposes serious problems with using Airbnb

irishtimes.com/your-money/2024/04/22/when-is-ireland-not-in-ireland-airbnb-gives-reader-runaround-over-voucher/

heraldscotland.com/news/24271505.delight-calling-corncrakes-return-seasonal-home-scotland/

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Delight as calling corncrakes return to seasonal home in Scotland: The distinctive 'crex crex' call of the Corncrake has been heard once again last week in the ...