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Sat, November 30, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Besigye's arrest and the tragedy of our politics

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Maharashtra Government Formation Delayed For Next Week Due To Political Turmoil

Maharashtra politics is in a state of Nux which may delay the formation of the new government until next week. The meeting in New Delhi between caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar â€” steered by Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- was intended to iron out the nitty-gritty of the power-sharing

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'We've have had enough of Starmer's lies' warns farming leader ahead of London showdown

EXCLUSIVE: Liz Webster says many farmers will likely end up selling their land if the situation does not improve.

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Ottawa to announce border-security measures in coming weeks, says senior official

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that Ottawa is prepared to pump more money into the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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Maharashtra CM news live: Shiv Sena hints at major decision today

Speculation continues over the the decision over Maharashtra chief minister and the formation of the Maharashtra government nearly a week after the Maharashtra election results, with Mahayuti alliance leaders holding multiple meetings in Mumbai and Delhi.

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Why Victoria's privacy chief is so worried about facial-recognition technology

Gaming venues and retail are increasingly using off-the-shelf facial-recognition software, sparking high-level concern about potential risks of privacy and data security breaches.

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New European Commission takes hold in a polarised EU

$European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her new commission won a clear majority in Strasbourg on Wednesday but rarely has the political mood in the chamber felt so fractious, writes Ton$

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'An existential issue': Property speculation threatening Victoria's food bowl

Farmers and government MPs want stronger protection for prime land on the outskirts of Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat, but are voluntary legal contracts enough?

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Election 2024 live updates: Exit poll shows tight race between main three parties as counting to begin at 9am

If the exit poll findings are borne out when the votes are counted, it suggests a return of a coalition based around Fianna FÃ¡il and Fine Gael is likely

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Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde is being sidelined, claims Shiv Sena leader

Oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra would likely be held on December 5 at Azad Maidan. Follow The Hindu for more updates.

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Politics latest: First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal; MPs to debate assisted dying

Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

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The general election campaign: the highs, the lows, and the outright clangers

Fri, November 29, 2024

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Sheinbaum responds to Trump claim that she pledged to "stop migration" and close the border

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techUK responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

In its response, techUK emphasised the need to embed technology, and digital and essential skills, across the curriculum.

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Mischa Fubler welcomes new role in government

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House yesterday. The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was sworn in

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Every Scottish pensioner to get winter fuel payment. Will Labour follow and finally U-turn on cuts?

The Scottish government will reintroduce universal winter fuel payments for pensioners - but will the UK government do the same?

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Maharashtra CM LIVE updates: Eknath Shinde cancels Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai today as suspense over CM continues

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader AJit Pawar reached the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to hold a key meeting over the CM's post.

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Rise of School Fires in Kenya: Is It Time to Abolish Boarding Education?

Are you looking for details about the rise of school fires in Kenya? Check out this article for more information about the cause of arson in Kenyan schools.

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A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web

The PayPal co-founder has woven himself throughout Washington, amassing influence with elected and un-elected political players alike.

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Politics latest: MPs to debate assisted dying; First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal

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PM and Social Democrat candidate Marcel Ciolacu pulls out of Romania's presidential elections

Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) who ranked third in the first round of the presidential elections, announced that he is withdrawing from the race regardless of the result of the vote recount that might bring him the second place and

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Irish rap group Kneecap defeats British Government after 'illegal' attempt to 'silence them'

Irish language rap group Kneecap has won its legal battle against the UK government. The dispute was over former business secretary Kemi Badenoch refusing them a Â£14,250 funding award. The UK Government has just conceded withholding the fund was 'unlawful.'

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Presidential Office "Promotion of the impeachment of the Board of Audit and Inspection undermines constitutional order"

Anchor] The presidential office strongly criticized the Democratic Party of Korea's push to impeach the chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection,

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The Economist sees 'maverick' Gadkari as Modi's successor, and India's top-down approach to education

International media also examines how India can achieve its industrialisation dreams, only if it would just get out of its own way.

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World stocks head for biggest monthly gains since May as Trump trades lift Wall Street

Global shares headed on Friday for their biggest monthly gains since May on hopes for strong U.S. growth, while Japanese rate hike bets and shifting euro zone monetary policy expectations put the dollar on track for its first weekly loss in four.

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French political crisis: Everything you need to know

The New Popular Front believed that because it won the election, it had the right to form a government. Macron disagreed, arguing that without an absolute majority, a leftist government could easily be toppled by their political adversaries.

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'Embarrassed' Barron looks on as Trump and 'First Buddy' Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving

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Politics latest: MPs to debate assisted dying; First Starmer cabinet member quits after Sky News report

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Decode Politics: Why DMK govt has labelled a Central scheme 'casteist', refused to implement it

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Politics latest: Emotional speeches in parliament as MPs debate assisted dying , with result of vote uncertain

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Albanese government slammed over 'dodgy deals' with Greens to pass guillotine motion and ram 31 bills through parliament

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has slammed the government's lack of transparency after passing a guillotine motion to ram more than 30 bills through parliament while arguing the move could be "clearing the decks for an early election".

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Voters in Monroe County, Mich., elected a convict who will start his term behind bars

Mark Brant, a newly elected county commissioner in Michigan, is eager to serve constituents from federal prison. "My phone will be available."

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UK immigration figures breakdown: Where migrants are from and why they are arriving

Where migrants are from and why they are arriving - There has been a big drop in the number of visas for health and care workers arriving in the UK, despite a shortage in NHS staff

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Will booming Ireland boot out TikTok PM Simon Harris?

His more experienced coalition partner, MicheÃ¡l Martin, appears best positioned to lead the next government â€” and insists he won't turn left to Sinn FÃ©in or right to anti-immigrant

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Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment

Trump's return to the White House is giving newfound momentum to the controversial movement that challenges prevailing thinking on public health and chronic disease.

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Scottish Government releases plan to make Scotland key producer of hydrogen

Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said hydrogen is one of Scotland's 'greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas'.

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Lower interest rates, richer households: Just add a dash of competition

The nation's treasurers have signed up to a decade-long program that promises lower inflation, a cut in interest rates and richer households.

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Kennedy's Inheritance: How Addiction and Trauma Shaped a Turbulent Life

Donald Trump's pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories.

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Politics latest: Landmark assisted dying debate under way, with result of vote uncertain

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Japan PM Ishiba aims to form broad consensus as leader of minority government

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Actress Silvia Pinal, legend of Mexican film and television, dies at 93

Silvia Pinal, a legendary Mexican actress who starred in Luis BuÃ±uel's iconic "Viridiana," has died, according to officials. She was 93.

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Transport secretary Louise Haigh quits over phone offence

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has admitted pleading guilty to a criminal offence relating to a police investigation over a mobile phone she claimed was stolen. She has admitted that, a decade ago, she told police she had lost her work mobile phone in a mugging, but later found it had not been taken.

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European Stocks Pause as Tariff Risks, French Politics Weigh

European stocks were steady on Friday as investors looked for fresh catalysts amid worries over trade tariffs and recent political turmoil in France, with the government struggling to approve the budget.

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Major winter fuel payment update in Scotland as Keir Starmer comes under pressure

The Prime Minister is under pressure after the Scottish government announced every OAP north of the border would receive a winter heating payment worth at least Â£100 in 2025

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Who is Louise Haigh, as the transport secretary quits over phone offence?

Louise Haigh had been the youngest member of the Cabinet before it came to light that she had an old conviction for fraud by misrepresentation

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'Wildly disruptive': What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC

As part of his campaign to reclaim the White House, Donald Trump made clear that in a second term in office, he'd move tens of thousands of federal jobs outside the "Washington swamp" and into "places filled with patriots who love America.

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Politics latest: Landmark assisted dying debate under way; Tories attack PM's 'poor judgement'

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Inside the AI back-channel between China and the West

The race for technological advantage makes it hard for China and America to reach agreement on shared AI safety protocols. When representatives from both governments met in Geneva in May to discuss the risks of AI, they struggled to move beyond China's fury at the semiconductor export ban.

These loyal aides stuck by Trump. Now they're back for 'unfinished business'

Donald Trump has rapidly assembled his next White House team, with several veterans from his first term planning to move aggressively on Day One.

The article from USA Today discusses the preparations and expectations of former President Donald Trump's aides for a potential second term, often referred to as "Trump 2.0." It highlights the unfinished business from Trump's first term, focusing on policy initiatives, personnel changes, and the desire to implement a more disciplined and effective administration. Key points include the intention to overhaul the federal bureaucracy with loyalists, push through more aggressive policy reforms, and address what they perceive as unfinished legislative and executive actions. The aides are reportedly more experienced, battle-tested, and eager to enact Trump's agenda without the initial learning curve of his first term. The article also touches on the potential challenges, such as legal battles, opposition from Democrats, and the need to navigate a deeply polarized political landscape.

Read the Full USA Today Article at https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/29/unfinished-business-white-house-aides-trump-2-0/76430035007/