• Fri, December 13, 2024

by: The Daily Telegraph

The great trolling of Justin Trudeau: Why Donald Trump won't leave Canadian PM alone

President-elect has threatened a tariff war on multiple countries, but the 'governor of the 51st state' will always be a special target

by: The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Pressure on Ernst, a veteran and senator, shows what's next for those who oppose Trump

Ernst faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026, when she appeared cool to Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth

by: 10 News

Vanderbilt Poll highlights Tennesseans' concerns and views post-election

Overall, the poll shows the election had little impact on Tennesseans' stances on key issues. A notable difference was the increased approval for state lawmakers since May, despite the poll showing leaders often holding positions on some issues that are out of step with Tennesseans.

by: floridaphoenix

DeSantis dilemma on Senate pick and the MAGA-Florida connection

When Ron DeSantis sidles up next to Donald Trump Saturday in Landover, Maryland, to watch the Army-Navy football game, the topic of whom the Florida governor appoints to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio might be a topic of conversation.

by: Time

How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America

According to our research, today, 1 in 2 adults is estranged from a close relative,' write Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson.

by: The Financial Times

South African politician Helen Zille: 'The ANC has to come apart'

The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with 'everything must fall'

by: KCUR 89.3 FM

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush criticizes fellow Democrats for not speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza

St. Louis County, gave a farewell address to Congress on Thursday. Bush lost the Democratic primary earlier this year to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who was backed by pro-Israel groups.

by: National Post

Immigration minister plans reforms to asylum system to stop it being 'gamed'

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by: Yahoo

Starmer promised change - we didn't know he meant the bad kind

Change takes time. There is no significant part of the electorate that is unaware of this, of the truth that a country cannot be transformed overnight, however adept and radical the new government happens to be.

by: RealClearPolitics

Free Speech: Why a Tech Titan Backed Trump

Why did Marc Andreessen -- inventor of the first internet web browser, and perhaps the prime venture capitalist in Silicon Valley today -- switch from

by: Yahoo

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron's centrist alliance,

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton's vision

The opposition leader has declared, if elected, he will shift the energy grid to net zero emissions by 2050 for $331 billion - $260 billion less than the Albanese government's plan.

by: USA Today

Who is Ron Johnson? What to know about Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump selected Ron D. Johnson, former U.S Army Green Beret and diplomat, as his choice for U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

by: The Globe and Mail

Trudeau accused of throwing Freeland under the bus as he courts Carney for government

Conservatives accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of throwing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland under the bus just days before she is set to table the fall economic update, as he tries to recruit former central banker Mark Carney into his government.

by: NBC News

Trump has invited China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, though it's unclear whether he plans to attend. In an interview Thursday on Fox News' "Fox and Friends," incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the invitation had been extended to Xi.

by: MSN

Ottawa, provinces prepared to hit U.S. 'where it hurts' over tariffs, Holt says

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says the federal and provincial governments are prepared to hit the U.S. "where it hurts," if president-elect Donald Trump moves forward with a pledge to slap tariffs of 25 per cent on goods from Canada.

by: MSN

Syria's rebels face a new battle: Winning over the West

The emerging transitional government in Syria faces a daunting road ahead as it looks to unite a vast coalition of rebel groups and appeal to Western nations concerned about whether the country will suppress minority communities or become a haven for violent extremists.

by: MSN

Winton calls premier's rhetoric 'embarrassing' as protests target Woodside and federal minister's office

Dozens of protesters descended across multiple locations on Friday as writer Tim Winton accused the state government of "doublespeak", over a major gas project approval.

by: MSN

Politicians split on increase in housing targets

Politicians in Essex have been reacting to the government increasing the target of the number of homes the county must build. Essex needs to build 14,088 homes a year, rising from its previous target of 10,

by: MSN

France's Macron Names New Prime Minister in Bid to End Political Gridlock

PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, picking a seasoned centrist to referee between France's rowdy political factions and find a way out of the political crisis that has paralyzed the country for months.

by: MSN

Biden's full list of clemency and commutation recipients revealed

by: MSN

US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for Monarch butterfly

Texas' state insect, the black and orange-winged Monarch butterfly, could be granted federal protections after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed this week to list the animal as a threatened species.

by: MSN

What Thabazimbi's by-elections reveal about South African politics

Explore the implications of the recent by-elections in Thabazimbi, where political instability has led to significant changes in local governance and voter sentiment.

by: MSN

Cost and lack of public awareness discourages PH from solar power use, study says

Lack of public awareness as well as the "upfront cost" of solar technology contribute to the low adoption of the renewable source of energy in the Philippines. In a recent study by Ateneo de Manila University,

by: MSN

Big dilemma for China: Should Xi Jinping accept Donald Trump's invitation and attend his inauguration on January 20?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, but experts believe he is unlikely to accept the invitation.

by: MSN

The path back to power for Badenoch - and how it could all go wrong

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by: MSN

Melania and Donald Trump: who are their children?

Donald Trump, recently re-elected President of the United States, is once again surrounding himself with his family at the heart of the political scene. With 5 children from three marriages (Ivana Trump,

by: MSN

How Biden Could Clear Death Row and Stop Trump's Execution Plans

F ive days before Joe Biden was sworn in as President and effectively stopped federal executions, the Trump Administration executed its 13th federal inmate, Dustin Higgs. Higgs wa

by: MSN

What is grey belt land and what is the green belt? Sir Keir Starmer announces plan to transform house building

What is grey belt land and what is the green belt? Sir Keir Starmer announces plan to transform house building - 'Builders and not blockers' approach for government in house-building push

by: MSN

Why some House Democrats are showing interest in Trump and Musk's DOGE plan

President-elect Trump and Elon Musk are finding a wellspring of unexpected cooperation from Democrats in their plans to crack down on government waste and inefficiency. Why it matters: Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency,

by: MSN

Syria updates: EU launches 'air bridge' for humanitarian aid

The European Union announced a major humanitarian effort for Syrians after the overthrow of Assad. G7 leaders are also set to discuss support for an "inclusive and nonsectarian" government in Syria. DW has more.

by: MSN

Amazon, Meta Are Both Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund

Amazon and Meta, seeking to get in Donald Trump's good graces, are each giving $1 million to the president-elect's inauguration fund. Trump has previously lashed out at both Meta and Amazon, among other Big Tech companies,

by: MSN

Himanta Biswa Sarma cautions Mamata Banerjee against leading 'dead' INDIA bloc

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday declared the INDIA bloc "dead" and urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to avoid leading a coalition that, he claimed, "will never be revived.

by: MSN

Switching to Traditional Medicare Costs Government More: KFF Study

Study also suggests some older Americans may struggle to access care through Medicare Advantage private for-profit insurers.

by: MSN

'Kurdish leaders warnings went unheeded for years and years'

Since the fall of Assad, western capitals have been voicing concern about the risk of ISIS militants exploiting the political vacuum in Syria. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports. Thousands of former militants are currently being detained in prisons and camps controlled by the Kurds.

by: MSN

Kurds and HTS: Tensions rise in Syria's fragile new government

Led by the former Harakat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) member Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the rebels' efforts are currently focused on transitioning into the provisional Syrian Salvation Government (SSG). Following the collapse of Assad's regime, Syria has embarked ...

by: MSN

Durham MP pens letter to Government amid financial crisis at St Cuthbert's Hospice

Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy has written a letter to the Government asking them to "urgently step in" and help St Cuthbert's Hospice.

by: MSN

Gauteng government's R52 million land acquisition sparks controversy over heritage site

Gauteng's decision to allocate R52 million for land acquisition in Cullinan faces backlash from the DA, citing concerns over unmarked graves and the preservation of cultural heritage.

by: MSN

Tariffs, crypto, and interest rates set to dominate 2025 economic agenda

by: MSN

US News Live Today December 13, 2024: Don Jr and new GF Bettina Anderson visit Mar-a-Lago, greeted by Trump as the pair 'paraded their love for all to see'

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

What Americans think about Trump nominees Gabbard, Hegseth, Kennedy and Rubio: AP-NORC poll

Americans may have elected Donald Trump in November, but that doesn't mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his cabinet according to a new AP-NORC poll. (AP

by: MSN

Fracking approved in Ohio State Park amid protests and community outcry

Despite community backlash and protests from the anti-fracking groups, the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved a nomination for hundreds of acres in Salt Fork State Park, northeast of Cambridge.

by: MSN

Neighbours have their domestic politics, we should be mature: Jaishankar

Jaishankar was responding to a query from Congress lawmaker Manish Tewari regarding the state of India's relations with its neighbours during question hour in the Lok Sabha

by: MSN

While the MK parties and manoeuvres to take control of KZN government, KZN ANC caught between elections failure and elective congress

The current ANC KZN leadership has been described as 'the weakest ever' but the party's national leaders have postponed a decision on whether to disband it.

by: MSN

Blinken: US and Turkey have 'broadment agreement' on what's next for Syria

The US secretary of state was in the Turkish capital, Ankara, to discuss the latest developments in neighbouring Syria.

by: MSN

Gov. Youngkin calls for ban on 'sanctuary cities'

Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for a ban on "sanctuary cities" and says localities implementing such practices would lose state funding.

by: MSN

India News Live Today December 13, 2024: 'Who failed really': KT Rama speaks up against Allu Arjun's arrest

by: MSN

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders pay tribute to martyrs of Parliament Attack 2001

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda,

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders pay tribute to martyrs of Parliament Attack 2001

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda,
The article from MSN India reports that on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and other political leaders gathered to pay tribute to the martyrs. The attack, which occurred on December 13, 2001, saw five armed gunmen storm the Indian Parliament, resulting in the death of nine people, including security personnel and a gardener. The leaders honored the memory of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, reflecting on the bravery and sacrifice of the security forces. The event underscores the ongoing commitment to remember and honor the sacrifices made for the nation's security.

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/pm-modi-lop-rahul-gandhi-and-other-leaders-pay-tribute-to-martyrs-of-parliament-attack-2001/vi-AA1vMpzm

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