Thu, December 12, 2024

by: WESA

DA Zappala sues Allegheny County, retirement board over 'Ponzi scheme' pension system

Zappala called the situation "one of the most serious unfunded pension crises in the history of the Commonwealth."

by: Cleveland.com

Ohio House passed bill would limit wealthy people's ability to file defamation, libel suits: Capitol Letter

The bill would dilute the ability of well-heeled plaintiffs to file abusive defamation or libel lawsuits aimed to stifle legitimate criticism.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Pay up by January 1 or face huge penalties, government tells Zuckerberg

Meta, Google and TikTok will within the scope of the charge, referred to as a News Media Bargaining Incentive, as they earn Australian revenue of more than $250 million.

by: BBC

First Minister's Questions: John Swinney challenged over falling teacher numbers

by: The Globe and Mail

Morning Update: A page in Poilievre's playbook

Quebec, N.L. reach agreement on massive Churchill Falls hydroelectric project and pro-Assad Syrians flee to Lebanon

by: The Financial Times

Keir Starmer and the Cummings consensus

The Tories fell short of their rhetoric — if the PM is following their path, he needs to learn why reform has failed in the past

by: Reuters

Insight: Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

by: Mother Jones

"It's the Economy, Stupid" Is Never Just About the Economy

The creation of "it's the economy, stupid" emerged from the work of pollster Stanley Greenberg. As my former colleague Tommy Craggs wrote, Greenberg is a "funny figure"—a former academic who studied apartheid South Africa and then, with the Clintons, sought to bring back the so-called "Reagan Democrats" from the GOP.

by: RTE Online

Government approves Irish intervention in ICJ cases

The Cabinet will meet today for the first time since the General Election. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin will seek approval for Ireland to intervene in two cases currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

by: The Morning Sun

Column: Lowering the curtain on cultural insanity

It seems that sometime during the past four years, our nation, state, and local communities reached a tipping point.

by: i

How the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action

Here is how the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action: While there are currently no nationwide strikes planned in the NHS, unions have warned that more could come unless the Government improves its pay offer.

by: Politico

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk

Democrats had soured on the richest man on the planet. But a few are starting to wonder if that was a mistake.

by: USA Today

Justin Trudeau renews a complicated relationship with Donald Trump

The prime minister, in a fraught political moment, must deal with Trump's tariff threats, posing a risk and an opportunity.

by: B92

The Government of Serbia announced: They made important decisions

Today, the Government of Serbia decided that the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure should make publicly available all the documents at their disposal regarding the canopy in Novi Sad.

by: Daily Express

Court waiting lists hit new record high and show scale of out-of-control criminal system

More victims of crime are facing agonising waits for justice as the number of cases waiting to be heard hit a new record high, figures show. The Crown Court backlog hit a staggering 73,015 in September,

by: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's carbon price has had 'minimal' effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes

Carbon pricing had a small impact on the rate of inflation over the past five years, when the climate policy was responsible for a "small fraction" of the surge in

by: Swarajya

National Sports Governance Bill: Modi Government's Step Towards Ending Federation Politics And Ensuring Athlete Welfare

The government's introduction of the National Sports Governance Bill 2024 aims to address the long-standing issues of factionalism and mismanagement within National Sports Federations (NSFs), providing a solution to restore transparency and accountability in the functioning of sports bodies.

by: MSN

What is 'one nation, one election' bill? How it will change the way the polls are conducted in India

The Union Cabinet approved the "One Nation, One Election" bill, aiming to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. Supporters cite cost savings, improved efficiency, and higher voter turnout.

by: MSN

Syrian rebels burn tomb of Hafez al-Assad as Assad dynasty ends

Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of former president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, in a symbolic move marking the end of the Assad family's 54-year rule. Videos online show armed rebels,

by: MSN

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute," in a defiant address defending his shock decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament last week.

by: HuffPost

Kari Lake's New Trump-Announced Gig Has Critics Fuming

Lake lost the Arizona governor election to Democrat Katie Hobbs in 2022 and a U.S. Senate election to Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in November. She repeatedly claimed election fraud in her 2022 loss and pushed Trump's own 2020 election lies.

by: Business Standard

Senior YSRCP leader quits citing personal reasons, flags 'lack of respect'

Senior YSRCP leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister M Srinivasa Rao (Avanti) on Thursday resigned from the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party, citing 'personal reasons', even as he alleged there was no respect for functionaries and cadres in the organisation.

by: MSN

World War III predictions coming true? NATO plans big spending hike on missiles, radars, and jets to counter Russian threat

NATO is deliberating a substantial increase in its defence spending benchmark, potentially raising the target from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030. The move reflects growing concerns over Russian aggression and a push for Europe to reduce reliance on US military support.

by: MSN

Civil servants join Tbilisi protests despite government threats

Demonstrators marched from Republic Square to the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in the city centre, blocking traffic and uniting with the main rally. The protest has entered its 14th day, with participants emphasizing peaceful demonstration despite tensions.

by: english.mathrubhumi

Behind the BJP's allegations: What Soros' connections to Congress mean for Indian politics

The Congress party is facing mounting pressure as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) escalates its attack, linking the Nehru-Gandhi family to controversial Hungarian-American businessman George Soros. T

by: MSN

Citizens left frustrated after Yoon's fourth public address

President Yoon Suk Yeol's fourth emergency public address on Thursday ignited widespread disappointment and anger, as citizens accused him of sidestepping accountability and justifying his controversial actions.

by: MSN

Zelensky furious over Orban-Putin phone call

Ukrainian President Zelensky is outraged by the telephone conversation between Hungarian Prime Minister Orban and Russian President Putin. 'No one should boost [their] personal image at the expense of unity,

by: MSN

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.

by: The Financial Express

Elon Musk shatters records: First person to cross $400 billion net worth as business and politics align

Tesla's stock has also soared by 65% since the election of Donald Trump, who has pledged to accelerate the rollout of self-driving vehicles and curtail tax credits benefiting Tesla's competitors.

by: MSN

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative's office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will

by: MSN

New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

It's not an accident that "The Sopranos," the quintessential show about New Jersey, opens with its main character driving past gasoline and oil storage tanks along the New Jersey Turnpike. From the outskirts of New York to the Delaware River shoreline across from Philadelphia,

by: MSN

Italy's Meloni meets with the King and Queen of Spain

Italian premier Giorgia Meloni met on Wednesday with Spain's royals, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, during their visit to Rome.

by: Couriermail

Peter Dutton to 'work with the state government' to remove Indigenous flag from Sydney Harbour Bridge

Peter Dutton has doubled down on his controversial election pledge to remove Indigenous flags from official events, saying he will "work with the state government" in NSW to take down the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

by: MSN

Novina Pillay joins DA: Reshaping opposition politics ahead of 2026

Novina Pillay's defection from ActionSA intensifies opposition-bloc tension ahead of the local government elections in two years' time.

by: Associated Press

European Central Bank likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos

The European Central Bank is releasing its its decision on interest rates and a rate cut is a foregone conclusion.

by: MSN

Mayor and council seats expected to see pay raise in hopes to motivate youth into running for office

Mayor and City Council's seats will be receiving a $5,000 pay increase after the motion to approve was made during the last council meeting of the year.

by: MSN

South Korean parliament impeaches police chief and justice minister over martial law

South Korea's National Assembly voted Thursday to impeach the national police chief and the justice minister over their enforcement of martial law last week. The opposition-controlled assembly plans to submit a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol later in the day after the first motion last Saturday

by: THE WEEK

How Assad's dictatorial regime rose and fell in Syria

Syrian opposition forces have captured the capital city of Damascus and forced the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, to flee. This marks the first time in over half a century that a member of the Assad family will not rule Syria — and represents a seismic shift in the Middle East.

by: MSN

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

The Palestinians urged U.N. member nations to support resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The 193 nations in the U.

by: MSN

Steve Bannon warns GOP Congress will give wealthy and corporations 'massive' tax breaks

Steve Bannon warns GOP Congress will give wealthy and corporations 'massive' tax breaks - Bannon has advocated for raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations

by: MSN

Farage makes shock prediction about fate of Tory party and it's not good news for Kemi

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by: MSN

PNG asylum seekers stripped of government-provided housing and healthcare under new deal

The asylum seekers were sent to PNG more than a decade ago under an offshore processing deal with Australia, which has since ended.

by: MSN

Area Senators discuss infrastructure and economic growth in region

In attendance was Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Max Wise, Sen. David Givens, and Senate President Rob Stivers.

by: Arutz Sheva

A perverse alliance between Western Leftists and murderous Jihadis

by: MSN

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn't amount to rebellion. View on euronews

by: MSN

New era in Syria: Opposition fighters destroy Hafez al-Assad's tomb, vows security and stability

Syria's new administration vows security and stability post-Assad, as citizens seek justice and rebuild. Posted: 11 December 2024 | Last updated: 11 December 2024

by: MSN

'Pray For Long, Healthy Life': PM Modi Wishes NCP Chief Sharad Pawar On His 84th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended wishes to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthday and prayed for his long and healthy life. "Birthday wishes to Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader Sharad Pawar Ji.

by: MSN

Syria: What Comes After the Despot?

This week, millions of Syrians are celebrating the end of Bashar al-Assad's bloody dictatorship. The rapid advance of Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) and collapse of the Assad regime caught many observers by surprise,

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to end their bitter dispute over Addis Ababa's plans to build a port in the breakaway republic of Somaliland following talks in Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the "historic agreement",

The article from MSN discusses the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia to resolve their ongoing dispute over the port of Berbera in Somaliland. This feud escalated when Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, to use the port for commercial maritime services, which Somalia contested as it considers Somaliland part of its territory. The agreement aims to de-escalate tensions, with both nations committing to dialogue and cooperation. This diplomatic move is seen as a step towards regional stability, potentially fostering economic development through enhanced trade routes and port access. The resolution comes after international mediation efforts, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/ethiopia-and-somalia-agree-to-end-bitter-somaliland-port-feud/ar-AA1vJjlA


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