Thu, December 26, 2024

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Former Taiwan Presidential Candidate Ko Indicted for Corruption

Ko Wen-je, a former Taiwanese presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges tied to multiple scandals, including a property redevelopment project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.

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South Korea faces 'secondary shock' as political crisis threatens economic stability

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, which holds a majority of seats in the country's 300-member parliament, has officially adopted the impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo as its party policy.

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Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages

President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to reflect, unite, and treat each other with dignity, while President Donald Trump issued a holiday greeting and criticized political opponents, underscoring deep political divisions.

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'What's The Holdup?': Byron Donalds Grills U.S. Department Of Energy Official Over Nuclear Power

During a House Oversight committee hearing in 2023, Representative Byron Donalds grilled a U.S. Department of Energy official over the United States' slow implementation of nuclear power.

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Trump Takes Shots At 'Radical Left Lunatics' In Surly Christmas Day Message

The president-elect railed against political foes and world leaders in a scathing holiday tirade on Truth Social.

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China greenlights world's largest dam, posing risks to India and Bangladesh

China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River, aiming to generate 300 billion kWh annually. This project could impact millions downstream in India and Bangladesh,

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Russia announces Morocco as a BRICS candidate

Morocco is interested in joining the BRICS, an intergovernmental economic and political organization that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. At least thats what Yuri Ushakov, advisor to the Russian president for international affairs,

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Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal delayed due to new Israeli conditions

Hamas said it showed flexibility and responsibility during the ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediation.

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Syria says 14 security personnel killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists

Syria's new rebel-led authorities say 14 interior ministry personnel have been killed and 10 injured in an "ambush" by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in the west of the country. They say the fighting took place near the Mediterranean port of Tartous on Tuesday.

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Syria: Over a dozen killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists

Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the nation protested the decimation of a holy shrine.

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Longtime MN State rep Mary Muphy reportedly dies at 85

"Former State Representative Mary Murphy passed away earlier today. I will share service information as soon as it's available. She was a wonderful state representative and human being. So many people will miss her,

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Rachel Maddow on Dr. Mehmet Oz: Five things about Trump's pick to lead Medicare & Medicaid Services

How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap.
Wed, December 25, 2024

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Equality & Opportunity: India's Gen Z Seeks Growth That Includes All, Not Just A Few

A 24-year-old Deepak Sharma believes India is at a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory but is optimistic and cautious about its growth and the road ahead. India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.

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PM Oli briefs party as UML meet discusses service delivery

Ruling partners Congress and UML are teaming up to work on statute amendment and to expedite passage of pending bills.

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PM Modi pays rich tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, calls him architect of India's transition into 21st centurt

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"Stands Tall As A Statesman": PM Modi Remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee stands tall as a statesman and continues to inspire countless people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote today, paying tribute to the former Prime Minister on his birth centenary.

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Seymour takes aim at politics, the media, and economic recovery

Soon-to-be deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the Act party is to thank for the coalition Government's ambitious reform agenda

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List: Top 6 Nigerian Politicians Born on Christmas Day, December

This article highlighted notable Nigerians and other top politicians including ex-President Muhammadu Buhari who were born on December and on Christmas day.

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AAP's recent setbacks & the bitter Delhi election

AAP, struggling to stay relevant amid leadership crises, was assigned a parliamentary office but faces a crucial battle in upcoming Delhi assembly elections. With anti-incumbency concerns, unfinished promises,

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Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials.

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Senior Israeli coalition member gives ultimatum to Ben-Gvir on attorney-general's dismissal

A senior coalition member said that Ben Gvir is "damaging the advancement of critical legislation." Sources close to the minister called these claims "baseless excuses."

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Minister blames Oct. 7 onslaught on attorney general, High Court justices

Gali Baharav-Miara and judges divided society by opposing judicial overhaul, thus creating 'atmosphere' terror group wanted for attack, charges Likud party firebrand Amsalem The post Minister blames Oct.

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BJP accuses Kejriwal, Atishi of committing 'political fraud' with women and elderly

BJP accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi of deceiving women and elderly with non-existent schemes. BJP claimed that people were misled by promises of financial aid and free medical treatment.

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Gov Mbah signs N971bn 2025 budget, vows diligent implementation

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Biden signs law mandating colleges report hazing incidents

President Joe Biden on Tuesday enacted the first federal anti-hazing law, marking the end of a yearslong push by victims' families for more transparency and accountability on college campuses. The Stop Campus Hazing Act,

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Bosnia's Serb lawmakers move to block state institutions, EU integration

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Lawmakers in Bosnia's Serb Republic regional parliament on Wednesday ordered Serb representatives in state institutions to block decision-making and law changes needed for the Balkan country's integration into the European Union.

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Senate leader addresses concerns over tax reform bills

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has emphasised the importance of tax reforms as part of a broader legislative agenda aimed at economic restoration and national development. In his Christmas message on Wednesday,

by: MSN

Govt spending improved in Nov

DESPITE the series of storms that battered the country, most government agencies still ramped up their budget spending, with the utilization rate up from a year earlier. According to the 2024 report on the utilization of Notices Cash Allocation (NCA),

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DeepState: Russians occupy Novoolenivka and Storozheve in Donetsk Oblast

The Russians have occupied two more settlements in Donetsk Oblast-Storozheve and Novoolenivka-and advanced near Pishchane and Novovasylivka. Source: DeepState analytical project Details: DeepState analysts emphasised that the Russians had captured new territory in Donetsk Oblast.

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Lawrence O'Donnell Pushes for President To Be Honored With NY 'Biden Tunnel': 'You Know Donald Trump Will Take Credit'

Lawrence O'Donnell pushed for an infrastructure project providing another link between New York and New Jersey be called the "Biden tunnel." The post Lawrence O'Donnell Pushes for President To Be Honored With NY 'Biden Tunnel': 'You Know Donald Trump Will Take Credit' first appeared on Mediaite.

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Trump's Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics

When Barack Obama won re-election in 2012, it seemed to mark the beginning of a new era of Democratic dominance, one propelled by the rise of a new generation of young, secular and nonwhite voters. With hindsight,

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Houthis claim they busted spy ring working for Mossad, CIA

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that they have uncovered a spy ring working for the Mossad secret service and the CIA. In an official statement, the group alleges that the spies were tasked with identifying and monitoring its military sites,

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Trudeau tells Canadians to 'put our politics aside' in Christmas message

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a conciliatory and hopeful tone in his annual Christmas message as he faces growing calls to resign and questions about his leadership future.

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Has A New Middle East Order Already Sealed Tehran's Fate?

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Israel are reshaping the Middle East in a possible, bigger deal involving a peace deal in Ukraine. With the regional militias and Syria out of the strategic equation,

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Where is the GOP's 'war on Christmas'?

Republicans and conservative Christians have dispensed with whining about a war on Christmas in anticipation of the second coming of their political savior.

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Assist or Resist: Local Officials Debate Trump's Mass Deportation Threat

The San Diego region, like many communities that hug the southern border, saw a sharp drop in migrants entering the United States after the Biden administration made it harder to apply for asylum. But thousands of newcomers who had crossed the border haven't been forgotten,

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A very MAGA Christmas: How Trump's inner-circle are marking the holidays

How Trump's inner-circle are marking the holidays - Trump toned down his annual festive message this year but MAGA is out in full force

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Simmering political battle in CT town boils over with complaint of 'chaos and dysfunction'

The simmering political feud on Bloomfield's town council heated up sharply this month, with the town manager complaining of "chaos and dysfunction" and two councilors engaging in an angry back and forth prompted by a mysterious investigation into a violation of secrecy of executive session talks.

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Laadki Bahin Yojana: Maha CM announces depositing cash into bank accounts

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'Acting out of fear': How 'capitulating' CEOs and media execs are 'acquiescing to Trump in advance'

After President-elect Donald Trump won the United States' 2024 presidential race and enjoyed a narrow victory over Vice-President Kamala Harris, some CEOs who had been critical of Trump in the past reached out to him — including Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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Canada ends flagpoling for work and study permits

Canada ended the practice of flagpoling for work and study permits at ports of entry, requiring renewals through IRCC instead. This aims to streamline port operations and border enforcement. Limited exemptions apply,

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Iran says Syria's future unclear after foreign minister hits back

Iran's top diplomat has said it is too soon to judge Syria's future as many developments could affect it after his counterpart in the fledgling Syrian government heavily criticised Tehran. "I think it is currently too soon to judge,

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Iran: What's in store for the Islamic Republic in 2025?

Following a dramatic few months, 2025 is not looking up for Iran, with Trump's return to the White House and women's resistance at home.

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Banbury and Bicester MPs share Christmas messages and reflect on 2024

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From halibut and hot dogs to unlikely friendships: This is what happens inside the Senate lunch room

This is what happens inside the Senate lunch room - Senators might lose their 'French working week' under Trump. That could be a very good thing, writes Eric Garcia

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Biden signs 50 bills into law, makes bald eagle the country's official bird

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.

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Naivasha MP Jane Kihara dismisses summons by UDA for calling Ruto's party useless

Naivasha MP Jane Kihara is among the close allies of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua who are opposed to President William Ruto's administration.

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President Joe Biden signs off on 2% pay raise for most civilian federal employees

President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will give most federal employees a 2% increase starting January 2025.

A Long-Awaited Victory: Public Workers Set To Receive Higher Social Security Benefits After Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act

On Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to eliminate reductions in social security benefits for millions of Americans. With a vote of 76-20, the bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for final approval.

The article discusses the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act by the U.S. Senate, which aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions have historically reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for many public sector workers, such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters, who also receive pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security. The Act's passage marks a significant victory for these workers, as it will allow them to receive their full Social Security benefits without the previous offsets. This legislative change has been long-awaited and is seen as a step towards fairness in retirement benefits for public servants. The bill now awaits consideration in the House of Representatives.

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