Sun, June 15, 2025

by: AFP

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until elections are held, has called for parties to build unity and calm intense political power struggles.

by: CNN

Analysis: Supreme Court justices get snippy as key decisions loom | CNN Politics

As the Supreme Court bears down on the most contentious stretch of its annual session, the justices have been taking detours in opinions that reveal policy preferences and simmering grievances.

by: Parade

Trisha Yearwood Makes Clear Political Statement That Has Fans Saying 'Amen'

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by: Motorsport

Mohamed Ben Sulayem scores political points as FIA passes controversial changes

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Sat, June 14, 2025

by: WMUR

Video: Polite deer go viral for using crosswalk

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by: BBC

Killing of Minnesota lawmaker was 'targeted political violence'

by: EURweb

Simon Guobadia Speaks Out After Deportation - Defends Trump and ICE Policies

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by: devdiscourse

"Atankwaadiyon ko ghar mein ghus ke mara," says PM Modi in Uttarakhand | Politics

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by: ThePrint

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by: Townhall

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by: Newsweek

Was Elon Musk's Foray Into Politics a Success? Experts Weigh In

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by: CNN

GOP Sen. John Kennedy reacts to Musk bashing bill | CNN Politics

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by: HuffPost

The Board Of A Prestigious Program Resigns After Accusing Trump Of Political Interference

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by: Politico

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Thu, June 12, 2025

by: NPR

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by: MSNBC

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by: Newsweek

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by: CoinTelegraph

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by: OPB

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by: BBC

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by: Insider

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by: WBRC

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In 1965, the federal government made a rare and decisive move. It sent National Guard troops into Alabama not by invitation, but by federal order.

by: CNN

US citizens and legal immigrants would be swept up in GOP drive to keep 'illegal aliens' from getting government benefits

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by: WSMV

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by: Politico

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by: ThePrint

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by: BBC

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by: Patch

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by: MSNBC

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by: Patch

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by: CNN

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by: Couriermail

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by: AFP

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by: PBS

WGBH News | Politics Of Requiring Vaccines For Public Workers | Season 1 | Episode 101

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by: KCUR

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by: MSNBC

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by: Patch

LA Protests Turn Violent As Governor Accuses Trump Of Manufacturing The Crisis

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by: Townhall

Tom Homan Hammers Whiny Newsom

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Rahul's article has exposed BJP, says Raut; claims believers in democracy concerned

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by: Patch

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by: BBC

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by: CNN

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by: MSNBC

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by: Forbes

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by: CNN

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Curfew, Aggressive LAPD Tactics Thin Crowd Of Downtown Protesters

As GOP leaders spar with Newsom, tensions remain high in Los Angeles, and a military presence grows in the city at a cost of $134 million.

On June 2, 2020, following a relatively calm night of protests in Los Angeles, about 200 Marines arrived to assist local law enforcement in managing the ongoing demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd. The previous night saw fewer arrests and instances of looting compared to earlier days, with the Los Angeles Police Department reporting 16 arrests, primarily for failure to disperse and curfew violations. The city had been under a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and while the protests remained mostly peaceful, there were minor incidents of vandalism and looting. The arrival of the Marines was part of a broader effort to maintain order and support local authorities as the city continued to navigate the unrest.

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