Sat, January 11, 2025

by: MSN

U.S. Increases Reward for Nicolas Maduro's Arrest to $25 Million

The charges against him stem from allegations of drug trafficking.

by: MSN

Fury as Labour plot to delay defence budget until 2030 putting UK at risk

A Labour peer said it would be "nonsense" to delay the spending increase given the armed forces are already "hollowed out."

by: MSN

Police Convoy And Marching Band: Row Over VIP Treatment to Telangana CM's Brother At School Event

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's brother, Tiruapti Reddy was seen getting a grand welcome at a school event in Telangana. Now, the opposition has hit out at the Congress for the treatement given to him, despited the fact that he does not hold any public office.

by: MSN

Liberals aren't popular in the West. But 3 likely leadership contenders can play up regional roots

Whoever emerges from the upcoming Liberal leadership race will face a formidable Conservative challenger with a populist message and deep connections to Alberta. And this battle for the nation's top political post has a distinctly Western Canadian flavour,

by: HuffPost

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray Urges Commitment To 'Rule Of Law' In Farewell Address

Wray's remarks steered clear of any direct political reference, with no overt mention of Donald Trump's scathing criticism of him.

by: MSN

Why the government's devolution overhaul matters

From Essex County Council chamber to Nigel Farage's speech at Reform UK's Surrey conference, two very different events today tell you everything you need to know about why the government's devolution overhaul matters.

by: MSN

Why Canada accepts most refugee claims from Turkey and Iran

CBC News has learned that as Canada's acceptance rate of refugee claims ballooned in the last five years, people from Iran and Turkey had the highest acceptance rate at more than 95 per cent. Immigration lawyers say the high acceptance is partly because people are fleeing their government and also because of a two-tiered refugee claims system that means people from these countries don't get scrutinized as much.

by: MSN

CM Mohan Yadav distributes appointment letters to newly appointed government servants

Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav distributed appointment letters to newly appointed government servants in the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department.

by: MSN

Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as opponents decry 'coup' and US raises reward for his capture

The US and UK issued a bevy of sanctions on Maduro's regime, with US Secretary of State Blinken slamming the inauguration as 'illegitimate' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on Friday in a ceremony decried as illegitimate by the opposition and internationally,

by: Tuko

Martha Karua Declares She'll Vie for Presidency in 2027 Polls: "I'll Not Be Deputy Again"

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has declared her candidacy for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, vowing never to be a running mate again.

by: MSN

Coldplay 2025 concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking guidelines against black marketing, ticket scalping

The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea for guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events, including the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, citing the issue as legislative. The petition alleged irregularities in the ticket sale process on platforms like BookMyShow.

by: Richmond

For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused Richmond water outage

More snow headed to Richmond area as region recovers from water outage. Page A5. Columnist Michael Paul Williams says Richmond failed to prepare for this
Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Reuters

Justice Department says there are 'credible reports' law enforcement took part in 1921 Tulsa massacre

Some law enforcement members participated in arson and murders that occurred during the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report released Friday.

by: CNN

Trump gets no jail time or penalties in sentence for hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his hush money case conviction. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Slate

Why the Supreme Court Is Poised to Let the TikTok Ban Stand

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by: CNN

New intelligence suggests 'Havana Syndrome' possibly caused by foreign weapon; overall assessment remains 'very unlikely'

New intelligence has led two US intelligence agencies to conclude that it's possible a small number of mysterious health ailments colloquially termed as Havana Syndrome impacting spies, soldiers and diplomats around the world may have been caused by a "novel weapon" wielded by a foreign actor,

by: Richmond

For 8 years, city put off replacement of part that caused water outage

The city for at least 8 years put off replacing the water treatment plant's switchgear — the component that failed Monday morning, leading to flooding that took the plant offline and left Richmond residents without drinkable water for 5 days and counting — according to records obtained by The Times-Dispatch.

by: Slate

This New Immigration Bill That's About to Pass Is a Horrifying Trojan Horse

If Democrats cannot recover their nerve and stand up to this extremism, they will be complicit in the devastating consequences of its passage.

by: PBS

What does the interior secretary do?

Many of Interior's offices have changed dramatically over time in response to evolving environmental and cultural values.

by: Forbes

Book Review: Ron Manners' Excellent 'The Impatient Libertarian'

It speaks to an animating principle of libertarianism in a U.S. policy sense: abide a Constitution that leaves the vast majority of policymaking to the states so that free people can choose their individual policy bliss. If policymaking is local, people per Crane can go to bed early on presidential election nights.

by: Sky

Sikh group 'disappointed' at Labour's silence on 1984 Golden Temple massacre inquiry despite Starmer promise

In 1984, hundreds of people were killed after the Indian military entered a Sikh temple where separatists had sought refuge. Campaigners want an inquiry into potential links between the UK and Indian government ahead of the event.

by: MSN

Vance resigns from Senate as he and Trump prepare to take office

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the U.S. Senate as he and President-elect Donald Trump prepare to take office on Jan. 20, 2025.

by: MSN

How Trump's idea to annex Canada could upend the Electoral College and American political landscape

Trump refused to rule out acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal by military force and has said the U.S doesn't need anything from Canada, including automobiles, lumber and dairy products

by: MSN

Crypto CEOs Clamor for Access to Trump as Inauguration Day Nears

Circle Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Allaire said Thursday on X that the stablecoin company contributed tokens worth $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee — joining a parade of other CEOs vying for favor as the incoming administration works to form a key crypto industry group.

by: Wired

Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree 'Hitler Was a Communist'

In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.

by: Firstpost

What does Justin Trudeau's exit means for Indian students, workers in Canada?

Canada has been a favoured destination for Indian students for nearly a decade. However, with Justin Trudeau stepping down and the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre likely to come to power after the next federal election,

by: MSN

Imran Khan warns of plan to impose 10-year dictatorship in Pakistan

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, held in Adiala Jail, accuses the current system of blocking economic progress, alleging plans for a ten-year dictatorship. He criticizes the judiciary and police for rewarding complicity in oppression and stresses the need for constitutional adherence and addressing terrorism.

by: MSN

Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results

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by: MSN

Liberal MP vying to be next prime minister dismisses importance of French language

Ottawa MP Chandra Arya — who announced on Thursday that he would be running to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Liberal leader and prime minister — says he doesn't speak French and doesn't believe it will matter to French-speaking Canadians.

by: MSN

Trump rails against 'dying remnants of the Witch Hunts' as he finally faces the music today

The U.S. Supreme Court late Thursday denied President-elect Donald Trump's eleventh-hour attempt to stop his sentencing in his New York hush money trial from going forward Friday morning. Trump appealed to the court's emergency docket late Tuesday to intervene in his forthcoming sentencing for 34 felony convictions,

by: MSN

Column: Trump shoots his mouth off as L.A. burns. His claims about fire hydrants don't hold water

As fire hydrants went dry while crews battled flames in Pacific Palisades, Donald Trump pointed the finger at California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

by: 9NEWS

Polis addresses budget woes, immigration and housing reform in state address

NEWS livestreamed the governor's seventh State of the State speech, addressing Colorado's 2025 policy priorities.

by: ABC

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

by: MSN

'Lies and disinformation': Critics say Trump got 'nothing right' about LA wildfires

Progressive critics were left shaking their heads this week as Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his MAGA allies absurdly blamed the Los Angeles County wildfires on everything from an ichthyophile governor to diversity policies—while ignoring what experts say is the true cause of the deadly infernos.

by: MSN

China's Xi to send top-level envoy to Trump's inauguration, FT reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a high-level envoy in his place to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Beijing has told Trump's transition team that the official would attend instead of Xi,

by: Newsroom

Labour's message for 2026: Are you better off?

A year in Opposition with no leaks has left Chris Hipkins feeling optimistic about caucus unity and his changes in the next election.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy meets Italian PM to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and preparations for Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The key topics of their discussions were strengthening Ukraine's air defence system and preparing for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025).

by: MSN

Polish government adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz event

Poland's President Andrzej Duda is asking the country's government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month without the risk of being arrested,

by: MSN

Chaos and an abduction in Caracas as Canada recognizes Venezuelan opposition

Canada today recognized Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the July 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, one day before Nicolas Maduro is due to be sworn in. Mass protests in the country saw the opposition leader emerge from hiding,

by: MSN

Farewell to Jimmy Carter: "He was an honest man, and that's not easy in politics"

Hundreds of American citizens gathered to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, bidding him farewell as he deserved.

by: MSN

Voters embrace Trump's hot-button agenda on taxes, migrants, and DOGE

by: AOL

What Jimmy Carter's genuine belief in humankind can teach us

Jimmy Carter's life should remind us of what is possible when we lead with principle, tolerance and a steadfast belief in the power of honest dialogue.

by: MSN

Don Jr's Greenland MAGA 'supporters' included unhoused people who were offered free lunch, Danish press reports

Don Jr's Greenland MAGA 'supporters' included unhoused people who were offered free lunch, Danish press reports - Trump Jr. visited Greenland after the president-elect called for the US to purchase th

by: MSN

Liberal Senator 'appalled' over latest antisemitic incident in Sydney

Liberal Senator Dave Sharma has slammed the latest antisemitic incident where the Southern Sydney Synagogue was graffitied with swastikas and antisemitic phrases.

by: MSN

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed on Thursday, the Cypriot presidency said, discussing with each how to reinforce regional security.

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.

"Shameful": Arizona activists slam Kelly and Gallego for supporting GOP immigration crackdown

Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly are catching heat from advocates who call their support for the GOP's "Laken Riley Act" a major disappointment from two candidates propelled by pro-immigration groups. The bill,

The article from MSN discusses the backlash against Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema, along with Representative Ruben Gallego, for their support of a Republican-led immigration bill in Arizona. Critics, including local activists and community leaders, argue that the bill, which aims to enhance border security and impose stricter immigration controls, contradicts the senators' previous stances on immigration reform. They are accused of caving to political pressure and abandoning the Latino community, with some calling their support "shameful" and a betrayal of their constituents' trust. The contention centers around the bill's potential to increase racial profiling and its harsh measures against undocumented immigrants, which activists fear will lead to family separations and further marginalization of immigrant communities.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/shameful-arizona-activists-slam-kelly-and-gallego-for-supporting-gop-immigration-crackdown/ar-BB1reWQN