• Thu, December 26, 2024

by: ABC

26 charts that helped explain 2024 in politics

Take a tour through the best charts 538 made this year.

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Manmohan Singh: India's 'Reforms' Man And Politician With A Difference

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even all its gold reserve was pledged.

by: Oneindia

Manmohan Singh: The Scholar Who Transformed India's Economy and Politics

Explore the legacy of Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, who transformed the economy and introduced key reforms during his tenure.

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"Immense Loss For The Nation": India Mourns Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi, the family said. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions, AIIMS said.

by: MSN

CoreCivic, Geo Group Rally By Double Digits Since Election Day: Why Trump Boosts Private Prison Stocks

President-elect Donald Trump's second term could provide for-profit prisons an economic and regulatory boon amid Trump's plans to deport people living in the country illegally. Private Prisons: Corecivic Inc (NYSE:CXW) and Geo Group Inc (NYSE:GEO) are the two largest private prison operators in the United States.

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'It's in a lot of labor contracts': Trump's plans for gov't workers headed for brick wall

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to fire thousands of federal workers unless they return to their office spaces will be met with fierce resistance from employees - and their union contracts, according to a Washington Post report.

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The great liberaliser: Manmohan Singh dies at 92

Manmohan Singh instituted a string of social protection schemes that boosted rural wages and bolstered marginalised communities

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Mergers that were blocked or challenged by the Biden admin in 2024

Several prominent mergers and acquisitions have been blocked or challenged by the Biden-Harris administration in 2024, including the proposed deal between Albertsons and Kroger.

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'Want to go to prison?' MAGA lawyer threatens Arizona AG

Pro-Donald Trump lawyer Mike Davis of the Article III Project is going after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, claiming, "You disenfranchised AZ voters and stole your election from Abraham Hamadeh.

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Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies

Oil and gas companies could be on the hook for billions of dollars to compensate for environmental pollution after Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, a long-cherished priority for advocates who blame global warming on fossil fuels.

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Column-Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees: Mark Miller

Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception. Since the 1980s,

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Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest

The men were among hundreds arrested after they attacked military and government buildings following former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest. The military tribunals have been widely criticized by the West.

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'Aiding and abetting': Congressman threatens to defund California over plan to defy Trump

A North Carolina Republican lawmaker suggested on Fox News this week that the federal government should strip California of funding. This came in response to reporting that Gov. Gavin Newsom plans a network of support programs to resist mass deportation efforts by the Trump administration,

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'Great son of India': Left, Right, Centre together in tribute

Manmohan Singh, 92, the architect of India's economic reforms, breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Trump's top border adviser says he will bring back family detention

Tom Homan oversaw implementation of the "zero tolerance" policy that separated more than 4,000 children from their parents during Trump's first term.

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Myanmar's government-in-exile says Suu Kyi's detention a stark reminder of brutal junta rule: 'Inhumane'

Myanmar's government-in-exile says Suu Kyi's detention a stark reminder of brutal junta rule: 'Inhumane' - Exclusive: National Unity Government hopes Independent TV documentary on ousted leader 'will

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AP Poll: Majority of 'Exhausted' Americans Have Tuned Out Politics Since Election - Including 7 in 10 Democrats

A strong majority of all Americans and roughly 70 percent of Democrats have largely tuned out of political news coverage since the November election. The post AP Poll: Majority of 'Exhausted' Americans Have Tuned Out Politics Since Election - Including 7 in 10 Democrats first appeared on Mediaite.

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Here's What Lies Ahead For Trump's Georgia Election Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the election interference case. The court found that the trial court erred in not disqualifying Willis due to concerns about the integrity of the proceedings.

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US: Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

Klamath Falls, United States - November 13, 2018 The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.

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Putin says Slovakia and Fico willing to broker Ukraine talks

"We are not opposed, if it comes to that," he said. "Why not? Since Slovakia takes such a neutral position." Ukraine's government did not immediately respond. Fico tried without success during last week's European Union summit, which Ukrainian President ...

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Trudeau appears to break silence on Trump ribbing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to have broken his silence and addressed comments made by Donald Trump encouraging Canada to become "our 51st state." "Some information about Canada for Americans,

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'Exhausted' Americans are tuning out politics, according to cable news ratings and recent poll

Exhausted' Americans are tuning out politics, according to cable news ratings and recent poll - According to a new AP poll, about two-thirds of Americans have grown exhausted following Donald Trump's election and are now limiting their consumption of political media.

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Ambush in Tartus: 14 officers killed amid Syrian unrest

Assad, 14 officers of the new Syrian authorities were killed, and another 10 were injured. The country's interim administration provided the information on Thursday early morning (GMT). The clashes took place on Tuesday in the region of the port city of Tartus in western Syria.

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Trump Is First 'Republican President' With A Pathway To Cannabis Reform, Says Former Adviser

Bryan Lanza, a former adviser to President-elect Donald Trump and now a lobbyist for the cannabis industry, says the incoming administration may pave the way for significant marijuana policy reforms.

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"Please take care of us": Low-income Trump voters worry he'll cut benefits they rely on

Please don't cut the things that help the most vulnerable," a Pennsylvania Trump voter pleaded in an interview

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'Please take care of us': Pennsylvania Trump voter begs GOP not to cut Social Security

Residents of unincorporated New Castle, Pennsylvania, drove a surge in support for Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they're counting on him not to cut their Social Security benefits, The Washington Post reported.

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Russian attempts to establish foothold in Kherson Oblast remain unsuccessful, says regional governor

Ukrainian forces have observed increased activity from the aggressor, who has been maneuvering live forces and equipment in the region. Despite these efforts, all attempts by the Russians to advance have been unsuccessful.

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'Was offered CM post, they came...': Sonu Sood makes SHOCKING claim, reveals why he didn't join politics

Recently in an interview actor Sonu Sood revealed that he got offers to become Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister. Read on to find more details.

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School vouchers remain a GOP priority even as voters reject them

School voucher programs championed by President-elect Trump have faced stiff headwinds from voters but remain a priority for the incoming Republican-led Congress and the White House. Why it matters: Republican supporters often cite "universal school choice" when backing these measures.

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Reviving family detention centers is part of Trump deportation push: Report

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'Just for me': Providence mayor explains why he converted to Judaism

Mayor Brett Smiley explained why he decided to start working with Rabbi Sarah Mack, who serves as Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in Providence, to explore if that could be his "new home."

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Morocco dismisses allegations of destabilizing Egypt as forged Algerian propaganda

Moroccan officials and experts have condemned allegations promoted by Algerian media accusing Morocco of plotting to destabilize Egypt as baseless and fabricated. The claims center on an alleged falsified correspondence between the Moroccan Embassy in Cairo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat.

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Former Border Patrol chief slams Newsom blocking deportations and 'rule of law'

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Trump names Panama ambassador amid threats to take back canal

President-elect Donald Trump has named a Florida lawmaker to be his ambassador to Panama, days after he threatened to take back the Panama Canal. Kevin Marino Cabrera, a Republican commissioner in Miami-Dade County,

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Mary Murphy, longest-serving woman in Minnesota House, dies at 85

Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

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Donald Trump Suggests Wayne Gretzky for Canada PM: What Are His Politics?

President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of ice hockey pro Wayne Gretzky running to be the leader of Canada in the future. The incoming Republican president said that Gretzky would make an excellent prime minister,

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Presidential Office Stages Civil Defense War Games Simulating Chinese Invasion - TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan's presidential office has staged tabletop exercises simulating how civil society would respond to a Chinese invasion, with a focus on how to protect and repair infrastructure in case of a conflict and how to mobilize civilians.

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PAM praises Family Code review and urges swift action

The Political Bureau of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) held an extraordinary meeting Wednesday at the party's central headquarters in Rabat. Chaired by Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, the national coordinator for the collective leadership of the general secretariat,

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Migrant crisis: More than 700 migrants cross Channel illegally over Christmas and Boxing Day

Hundreds of migrants have crossed the English Channel illegally today, GB News can confirm, bringing total crossings over Christmas and Boxing Day to more than 700. According to the official Home Office figures,

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Former law review editors lay out roadmap for not certifying Trump's win

President-elect Donald Trump should be disqualified under the Fourteenth Amendment's Insurrection Clause when Congress gathers to certify the results of the 2024 election, wrote Evan Davis and David Schulte for The Hill.

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Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

The Arakan Army's growing territorial gains, and seemingly undeterred momentum, have raised questions about the rebel group's ultimate goal.

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Gov Abiodun appoints Oluwatoyin Taiwo as Chief of Staff

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'The Math Doesn't Work': When JD Vance Blasted Senate Leadership Over Illegal Immigration

During a Senate banking committee hearing in 2023, Senator Jd Vance Blasted Senate leadership over illegal immigration and it's on the American housing market.

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Republicans still feel pessimistic about U.S. future despite winning White House: report

Although Republicans have won both houses of Congress and the White House, the latest Gallup data shows that they still feel pessimistic about the future of the United States. Axios wrote about the end-of-year data showing that just 19% of Americans are optimistic about the future of the U.

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Taliban lesson for Islamabad

Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan highlight tensions with the Taliban, killing 46, prompting protests over sovereignty and reflecting shifting allegiances.

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DWP announces big change to PIP under Labour government in 2025

Under the new Labour Party government, the DWP will be uprating PIP for those who claim benefits and are disabled.

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'Red meat for MAGA': Trump said to be prepping 'early shock-and-awe campaign' in new term

Donald Trump's team is planning a range of extreme actions immediately upon taking office. An Axios analysis of hundreds of the president-elect's speeches, news conferences and interviews determined that his Day One promises centered around three themes - immigration,

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Why Atiku can't be president in 2027 - Okupe

Former spokesperson and Director-General of Peter Obi's Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that the South, not the North, should produce Nigeria's president in 2027. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos,

Why Atiku can't be president in 2027 - Okupe

Former spokesperson and Director-General of Peter Obi's Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that the South, not the North, should produce Nigeria's president in 2027. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos,

The article from MSN discusses why Atiku Abubakar, the former Nigerian Vice President and perennial presidential candidate, is unlikely to become the President of Nigeria in 2027. According to Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku's chances are slim due to several factors. Firstly, the political dynamics in Nigeria have shifted, with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu showing signs of consolidating power. Secondly, Atiku's age is a significant barrier; he would be 81 by the next election, which might not appeal to voters looking for younger, more dynamic leadership. Additionally, Okupe points out that the PDP, Atiku's party, is facing internal challenges and lacks the robust structure needed to challenge the ruling APC effectively. Lastly, the article suggests that Atiku's repeated unsuccessful attempts at the presidency might have diminished his appeal and the perception of his electability among the electorate.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/why-atiku-can-t-be-president-in-2027-okupe/ar-AA1wwzXy