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Washington Post cartoonist quits after sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump rejected

The paper's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was among media executives portrayed bowing before the president-elect.

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BJP Leader Pravesh Verma's Statement After Receiving Ticket For Assembly | ABP Live

In Delhi, BJP leader Pravesh Verma, after receiving a ticket for the New Delhi Assembly seat, made a statement, saying, "In the upcoming elections next month, the people of Delhi are going to make history.

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MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom

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China Condemns U.S. Plans to Restrict Chinese Drones

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Nationwide strike for new elections announced in Georgia

A nationwide warning strike was announced in Georgia on January 15. Citizens are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters, Protest 24 reports. The protest, which will take place on January 15 at 15:00,

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Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign after coalition talks fail

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Trump Hosts Italian Prime Minister Meloni at Mar-a-Lago

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Cut Government Salaries

Bob Woodson is founder and president of the Woodson Center. Eliminate professional politicians from using public office as careers by dramatically reducing the salaries and benefits of all elected ...

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DGFT mandates consultations before policy changes, stakeholders to have say in foreign trade policies

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Elon Musk's political maneuvering sparks transatlantic tension

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India News Live Today January 4, 2025: Delhi polls: Parvesh Verma vs Kejriwal, Ramesh Bidhuri against Atishi | Full BJP candidate list

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Fake Draft Notices Sent to Ukrainians in Poland

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Trump claims 'corrupt' Judge Merchan 'broke the law' in hush-money case

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Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics: PM Modi

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen diagnosed with 'severe pneumonia' in worrying blow for bloc

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Trump says Starmer is making a 'very big mistake' as president-elect blasts UK's energy plans

Donald Trump has blasted Sir Keir Starmer's decision to transition away from North Sea oil and gas production as the incoming US administration clashes with the British government.

by: MSN

Children of sworn in senators show support for Kamala Harris

Children of sworn in senators, Ruben Gallego and Dave McCormick, show support for Kamala Harris. China struggles with new virus outbreak five years after COVID pandemic

by: MSN

Trump claims Dems are 'giddy' flags will be half-staff for his inauguration

Trump claims Dems are 'giddy' flags will be half-staff for his inauguration - 'They think it's so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don't love our Country, they only think about themselves,

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Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel

US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action Friday after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival. "That is why I am taking action to block this deal.

by: MSN

No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'

The Telegram account General SVR is popular with British tabloids but has a less-than-perfect track record for truth.

by: MSN

Houthis Promise More Attacks On Israel; Tel Aviv Residents In Panic After Yemeni Missile Strikes

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Sanaa on Friday as part of a weekly demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Those gathered waved flags, banners and rifles aloft as they chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans.

by: MSN

Officials warn UNRWA may close permanently

It may be too dangerous for UNRWA to operate in Gaza and parts of the West Bank without communications with Israel, officials claimed.

by: MSN

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time

Antony Blinken will travel to South Korea, Japan and France in what will likely be his last overseas mission as the top US diplomat.

by: MSN

Rigathi Gachagua slams ruto and allies, questions how he was the problem in govt: "Mlidanganywa"

Rigathi Gachagua expressed frustration at being blamed for Kenya's problems, adding that MPs who betrayed him should seek forgiveness from the people, not him.
Fri, January 3, 2025

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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 4, 2025

PRAYER FOR PEACE I was born in 1938 and since that time there have been millions killed and maimed due to wars like the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Then we have terrorism that kills thousands for religious reasons or deep-rooted hatreds with mass shootings taking the lives of the innocent.

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DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, mostly Dalit ministers, had dinner at PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi's residence on Thursday. Nothing remarkable, except that the get-together happened at a time when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is on a personal trip to Turkey.

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Elon Musk's political manoeuvring sparks concerns over far-right rise in Europe, influence over young men

Elon Musk is influencing European politics by demanding new elections in Britain, supporting far-right parties, and criticizing the European Commission. His growing power and popularity among young men raise concerns about his impact on democracy and governance in Europe.

by: MSN

WaPo staffer resigns after paper spikes cartoon that jabbed billionaires cozying to Trump

A political cartoonist for The Washington Post is quitting her job — and posted an explanation on Substack accusing the paper of censoring her mockery of billionaires, including the paper's owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

by: MSN

Meet new and familiar faces from throughout Pennsylvania region being sworn in to Congress

Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.

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Sheriff Jerry Sheridan discusses how he'll support Trump's border initiatives

Join Chris Robinson in Palo Alto as he builds the Tsunami Ball, a unique survival capsule for tsunamis. The new republican sheriff says he is ready to get on board with Trump's administration. The art of surviving intense fencing battles with these techniques.

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Democrat Al Green Booed, Heckled on House Floor for Attempting to Give Speech During Speaker Vote

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) faced a wave of booing from his House colleagues on Friday during a House Speaker vote. The post Democrat Al Green Booed, Heckled on House Floor for Attempting to Give Speech During Speaker Vote first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Newsday

Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk's criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal.

by: MSN

Rudy Giuliani testifies at contempt hearing as lawyers for election workers pursue $148M judgment

A federal judge indicated he would not rule immediately on whether Giuliani will face civil sanctions for failing to turn over some assets.

by: MSN

Guatemalan and Salvadorian forces arrive in Haiti to join fight against violent gangs

A group of security forces from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti on Friday to reinforce a multinational police force tasked with tackling the country's rampant gang violence, the Haitian National police announced.

by: MSN

Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel

President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.

by: ITV

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with British politics?

Why has Musk become so obsessed with Britain - and why does he hate? ITV News' Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana explains. | ITV National News

by: Slate

One Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan's Last-Second Decision to Sentence Trump

Merchan's concern for the rule of law and his condemnation of Trump's attack on the judiciary are well stated. But his timing puts higher courts in an impossible bind and his ruling is not likely to be well received by a Supreme Court especially protective of presidential power.

by: MSN

White House responds to Trump rage over flags at his inauguration

No,' Jean-Pierre responded curtly and moved on. It came after Trump raged at President Joe Biden for ordering all the government's flags to fly at half staff for a 30-day period that includes his inauguration. Trump, who said the nation owed Carter a 'debt ...

Giuliani Talks To Reporters After Testifying In Contempt Of Court Hearing

Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media outside of Manhattan federal court in New York on Friday after a contempt hearing to decide whether he has dodged and deceived lawyers trying to recover a $148 million judgment for two Georgia election workers,

Rudy Giuliani, after testifying in a contempt of court hearing, spoke to reporters about the ongoing legal proceedings. He expressed frustration with the judicial process, claiming that the case against him is politically motivated. Giuliani, who was once a close ally of former President Donald Trump, is accused of failing to comply with court orders related to a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. These workers allege that Giuliani falsely accused them of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani maintained his innocence, asserting that his statements were protected under free speech and that he has been unfairly targeted. He also hinted at potential appeals and criticized the legal system for what he perceives as bias against him.

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