Fri, January 10, 2025

by: MSN

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.

by: Indiatimes

Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Sanjay Singh accuses 'Gaali-Galoch' party of vote-buying ahead of Delhi elections

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has called on the Election Commission (EC) to take action against BJP le

by: MSN

Elon Musk supports alleged sex trafficker Andrew Tate's controversial bid for UK Prime Minister

Andrew Tate, a self-described "misogynist," is infamous for his extreme views and criminal allegations, including charges of rape and human trafficking.

by: MSN

Liberals set to announce Trudeau's successor as party leader on March 9

The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, the party announced late Thursday, giving potential candidates just two weeks to decide to run and potential voters less than three weeks to join the party in order to vote.

by: MSN

The populist and the scientist: Croatia's presidential candidates

The two candidates who go head to head in an election runoff for Croatia's presidency could hardly be more different. He made a political comeback three years later as the SDP candidate for the presidency.

by: MSN

Body language expert explains how to read interaction between Trump and Obama

Body language expert Susan Constantine decodes the body language exhibited by former President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on 'Hannity.'
Thu, January 9, 2025

by: deseret

Free speech, national security and the future of TikTok

The justices will hear oral arguments on the TikTok ban Friday morning. The case raises questions about free speech and national security.

by: NDTV

"Elon Musk Not Left-Wing": Giorgia Meloni Compares Him To George Soros

I am not aware of Elon Musk financing parties, associations or political exponents around the world, said Giorgia Meloni, adding that George Soros does this.

by: ABC

Appeals court denies effort to block release of Jack Smith's final report on Trump probes

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an effort to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his two investigations into Donald Trump.

by: Politico

Trump's tactics go global

THE NEW AMERICAN EXPORT — The U.S. has long exported its cultural products to South Korea, flexing its soft power within the country through Hollywood products and academic exchanges. It now appears to be exporting something different — Donald Trump's politics of defiance and norm-breaking.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump continues to prepare for his second term in office as his Cabinet picks lobby senators on Capitol Hill. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Reuters

Jimmy Carter funeral: Biden, grandson Jason Carter deliver eulogies

Family, friends and former political colleagues of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, including current President Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday at his state funeral in Washington.

by: MSN

Who's at Jimmy Carter's funeral? A guide to the notable guests.

Amid a snowy week and the start of a new Congress, Washington's elite are gathering to honor a man the city never fully embraced: former president Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100 years old. On Tuesday,

by: MSN

Trump and Obama share a laugh at Carter funeral

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by: MSN

Elon Musk 'investigating how to get Keir Starmer ditched as PM'

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by: MSN

California is burning. Trump's response was wildly inaccurate and unhelpful.

Donald Trump responded on Truth Social to the Los Angeles wildfires in Eaton and Pacific Palisade by blaming Gavin Newsom and an unrelated water deal.

by: MSN

Masterstroke by Modi govt in Afghanistan set to defeat Pakistan, China to get rattled too, here's how

India has so far sent several shipments including 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat, 300 tonnes of medicines, 27 tons of earthquake relief to Afghanistan.

by: ABC

Attorney General Merrick Garland informs Congress special counsel Jack Smith's Trump probes have concluded

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by: MSN

UK freezes assets of extreme-right group Blood and Honour for alleged terrorism

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by: MSN

Explainer-Why does Trump want Greenland and could he get it?

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by: MSN

One month since Assad's fall: Hope and uncertainty as Syrians look to future

After Islamist-led rebels ousted former president Bashar al-Assad in early December, thousands of soldiers, policemen and other security officials deserted their posts, leaving the door open to petty theft,

by: MSN

Union ministers meet over Karnataka's mining tax and its economic repercussions

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by: MSN

Passaic OKs law to limit rent increases. Here's what it means for tenants and owners

The city of Passaic has adopted a rent stabilization ordinance that will limit rent increases to 8% per year, with some exceptions.

by: ABC

Attorney General Merrick Garland informs Congress special counsel's Donald Trump investigation has concluded

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by: Vox

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Guest column: If you support Trump over Canada, get the hell out

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by: MSN

In their final meeting, Zelenskyy and Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue under Trump

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by: Firstpost

Focus on Pierre Poilievre as Canada searches for Trudeau's replacement

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by: MSN

Garland tells Congress he plans to make Jack Smith report on Trump cases available once courts allow

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by: MSN

How Trump 'vastly expanded his power' in 'two short months' since election victory

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by: MSN

Ministers looking at 'pipeline of schemes' to run HS2 north of Birmingham

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by: MSN

Musk Admits His DOGE Pledge to Save $2 Trillion Probably Isn't Going to Happen

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by: MSN

Plan to sanction people smuggling gangs is a bold and novel departure - but can the government make it bite?

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by: Reuters

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by: MSN

Dems bash Meta for scrapping fact-checks: 'Genuflecting to Donald Trump'

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by: MSN

Scoop: Trump previews 100 executive orders, including immigration crackdown

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by: MSN

As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition plan street protests

Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters are set to hold protests around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, one day before he is due to be sworn in for his third six-year term.

by: MSN

Rogan suggests Trump should take over Mexico after Canada and make it 'safe'

Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested that America may as well take over Mexico if so many of its people are immigrating illegally, bringing safety to both countries.

by: Politico

Ciattarelli dark money comes to light

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by: MSN

Elon Musk's Starlink deal with Italy raises security concerns

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by: MSN

Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he's battling a cold

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by: MSN

US tariffs: the untold upside and how Trump could get it right

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by: MSN

Lammy laughs off Trump's threat to seize Greenland and Panama Canal

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by: MSN

Government increasingly treating the law as a suggestion

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Poland to hold presidential vote on May 18, government agenda at stake

Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on Wednesday, setting the scene for a vote that will be crucial for the pro-European government's hopes of implementing its agenda.

All 5 living presidents attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

All five living U.S. presidents are attending Jimmy Carter's funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that marks the first time the leaders have gathered publicly since 2018.

The article from MSN discusses the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, which was attended by all five living former presidents: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. The service took place in Atlanta, Georgia, and was marked by a significant show of unity and respect for Carter, who passed away at the age of 98. Eulogies highlighted Carter's commitment to peace, human rights, and his extensive post-presidency humanitarian work, including his efforts with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center. The gathering of the presidents underscored a moment of bipartisan respect and remembrance for Carter's legacy, emphasizing his role as a global peacemaker and his contributions to society long after his time in the White House.

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