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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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Sister cities: Lauenburg celebrates new beginnings with a big party: Rico Reichelt, mayor of Boizenburg (l.), and Thorben Brackmann, mayor of Lauenburg ...
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Sister cities: Lauenburg celebrates new beginnings with a big party
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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Sir Rod Stewart enjoys a tipple in Glasgow bar ahead of crunch Celtic game: The singer stopped by Glasgow's Kelvingrove Cafe before the Celtic vs St Mirren ...
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Sir Rod Stewart enjoys a tipple in Glasgow bar ahead of crunch Celtic game
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20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court: The survivors recount horrific experiences of sexual assault, beatings ...
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20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released
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When Peter Urban attacked Diana Ross: Peter Urban is a legend as a music chronicler for NDR and ESC presenter. His experiences with superstars such as Keith ...
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When Peter Urban attacked Diana Ross
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Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever
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Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer ...
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
  • German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

  • Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

  • Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

  • Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
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Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt
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Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently: "We are not like the Nazis": During Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Israel ...
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Dispute at meeting in Israel: Baerbock and Netanyahu clash violently
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of ...
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Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
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Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to ...
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WATCH: Biden accepts endorsements from Kennedy family members at campaign event in Philadelphia
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
  • President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.

  • The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.

  • Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
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Rishi Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform: It comes amid government concerns some are being unnecessarily written off as sick ...
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Rishi Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare ...
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming
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KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence Forces: Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General ...
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KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence ...
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
  • FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'

  • Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.

  • The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.

  • China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault: Although the US has said that it would not take part in any retaliatory strike from Israel in ...
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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault
Quick Glance: Iran Fires Air Defenses at Isfahan Base and Nuclear Site
  • Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near Isfahan after spotting suspicious drones.

  • Tensions rose due to a possible Israeli attack in retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented drone and missile assault.

  • The US and Israel did not directly comment on the incident, but reports from US media and anonymous Israeli sources suggest Israel might have carried out the attack.

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency and state media confirmed that the atomic sites in the region were undamaged and called for restraint in military conflicts.
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Dismissed juror says Trump ‘looked less orange’ in person: One of the potential jurors who was dismissed from former President Trump’s hush money trial in New ...
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Dismissed juror says Trump ‘looked less orange’ in person
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UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...
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UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s ...
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Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving ...
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FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears: A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ...
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FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears
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Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket’ in November
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Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda: Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential ...
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Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
  • Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.

  • European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  • Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.

  • The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up: Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he could beat both President Biden and ...
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Jesse Ventura claims he could beat Biden, Trump in hypothetical match-up
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Iranian commander says Tehran could review 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
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Iranian commander says Tehran could review 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli ...
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
  • Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.

  • The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.

  • According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable
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Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in Ukraine: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help ...
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Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in ...
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Kremlin says any new 'colonial' U.S. aid to Ukraine won't change frontline situation
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Kremlin says any new 'colonial' U.S. aid to Ukraine won't change frontline ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement
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Refugee crisis 2015: Back then, politicians promised that migrants were worth their weight in gold - and today?
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Refugee crisis 2015: Back then, politicians promised that migrants were ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule: Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule
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Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight: Now Senate leaders have to navigate a slew of amendment requests, particularly on warrant ...
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Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight
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Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward: Former President Trump questioned why European nations weren’t providing more ...
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Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses ...
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NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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NC governor says Biden can win state
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RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of my lifetime’ 
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RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of ...
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply: Thuringia will elect a new state parliament in September. The AfD could become the strongest force ...
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply
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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...
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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal
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.