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Eskom wage deadlock ends, setting SA back on course to fewer blackouts: This is according to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, who placed the blame for ...
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Eskom wage deadlock ends, setting SA back on course to fewer blackouts
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Eskom wage deadlock ends, setting SA back on course to fewer blackouts: This is according to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, who placed the blame for ...
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Eskom wage deadlock ends, setting SA back on course to fewer blackouts
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RECORDED | Gordhan briefs SA on Eskom load-shedding: Minister of public enterprises Pravin Gordhan is briefing the media on Tuesday night on the implementation ...
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RECORDED | Gordhan briefs SA on Eskom load-shedding
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SAA’s failed sale may signal the beginning of its end: On its own, the airline will gradually wind its way down to liquidation – if its board takes no swift ...
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SAA’s failed sale may signal the beginning of its end
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative
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Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner: People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing ...
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Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
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Energy aggregators are lighting the way forward: South Africa’s energy sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation. The traditional reliance on Eskom ...
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Energy aggregators are lighting the way forward
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ActionSA slams government for opposing load-shedding ruling: ActionSA was in court on Wednesday opposing the government and Eskom's application for leave to ...
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ActionSA slams government for opposing load-shedding ruling
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Can SAA soar without its wingman?: The government’s effort to nail down a strategic equity partner with fat pockets hasn’t worked out ...
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Can SAA soar without its wingman?
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help ...
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

  • Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.

  • Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.

  • The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
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Ramokgopa proclaims ‘no need’ for electricity ministry by the end of year: Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa impled the rotational power cuts will be ...
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Ramokgopa proclaims ‘no need’ for electricity ministry by the end of year
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen: WASHOUGAL — 54-40 Brewing Co. will open a new location — with a full-service restaurant ...
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
  • The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.

  • Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.

  • Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.

  • The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
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Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis: Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation ...
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Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
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Dark days in Newcastle suburb blamed on political squabble: Protest planned after more than a week of no electricity due to disconnection of transformer
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Dark days in Newcastle suburb blamed on political squabble
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could ...
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Eskom announces load-shedding update for the week: Load-shedding will remain suspended on Sunday until 4pm when stage 1 load-shedding will resume until 5am on ...
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Eskom announces load-shedding update for the week
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war
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Partnership with business shows we are better together: As we work to rebuild our economy, we will strive to deepen these partnerships and to reach out to all ...
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Partnership with business shows we are better together
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president
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Stage 3 load-shedding returns: The loss of three generating units and the delay in returning a further three units to service has led to load-shedding moving to ...
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Stage 3 load-shedding returns
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
  • With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.

  • Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.

  • Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.

  • The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
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Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in ...
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding: Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
  • Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.

  • Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.

  • China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.

  • Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach: Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has "all the attributes" to ...
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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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 ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine ...
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing ...
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng ...
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Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
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Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too ...
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UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST: MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her ...
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UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST
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‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Labor blasts Coalition plan for nuclear power in a decade
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‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Labor blasts Coalition plan for nuclear power in ...
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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold closed door meetings with Australian business ...
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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders
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Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: AGC: SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore and ...
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Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: ...
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Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to surplus: The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister ...
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Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to ...
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines: Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal ...
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines
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O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill: Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly ...
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O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill
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Parliament to finalise investigation into Gordhan and SAA sale: Chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises, Khaya Magaxa said they will ...
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Parliament to finalise investigation into Gordhan and SAA sale
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German Defense Minister announces €500 million military aid package for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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German Defense Minister announces €500 million military aid package for ...
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Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
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Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more'
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AFU secures forfeiture orders worth R33m over unlawful Kusile tender: The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured two forfeiture ...
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AFU secures forfeiture orders worth R33m over unlawful Kusile tender
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After the Bell: Like Johnny Cash, Pravin Gordhan walked the line: If there is any politician who reminds me of Johnny Cash – his career, his contradictions ...
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After the Bell: Like Johnny Cash, Pravin Gordhan walked the line
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How the SAA deal collapsed: Takatso chair Tshepo Mahloele raises concerns over procedural delays, while minister Pravin Gordhan says 'misinformation' ...
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How the SAA deal collapsed
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Greece Receives US-Made Romeo MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters - GreekReporter.com: On Wednesday, Greece received three new US-made Romeo MH-60R Seahawk helicopters ...
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Greece Receives US-Made Romeo MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters - GreekReporter ...
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Former Transport Minister Iswaran handed 8 fresh charges: SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran returned to court on Monday (Mar 25) to receive eight ...
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Former Transport Minister Iswaran handed 8 fresh charges
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
  • Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.

  • The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.

  • Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.

  • The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
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New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
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New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan
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Pakistan: Arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan's party leaders in May 9 case - News | Khaleej Times
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Pakistan: Arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan's party leaders in May 9 ...
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Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
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Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be ...
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Reconstruction of the health system: Lauterbach against everyone, everyone against Lauterbach
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Reconstruction of the health system: Lauterbach against everyone ...