Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Pakistan government submits details, photos of ex-PM Khan's life in jail

Pakistan's government submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday details of the living conditions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, seeking to rebuff his

Pakistan government submits details, photos of ex-PM Khan's life in jail
Political

South Africa's ANC to invite other parties to form government of national unity - Ramaphosa

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, after a

South Africa's ANC to invite other parties to form government of national unity - Ramaphosa
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India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been formally elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, which won the most seats in the national election

India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government
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South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain

South African opposition parties are meeting and will continue crunch talks into next week to consider the ruling African National Congress’ offer to become part of a government of national unity

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain
Economy|News|Political

Mexico investors worry lopsided vote could threaten rule of law

The Mexican governing party's unexpectedly lopsided victory last week has investors concerned that it may use its mandate to sweep

Mexico investors worry lopsided vote could threaten rule of law
Political

India's president invites Modi to head new coalition government, swearing-in on Sunday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu had invited him to form a government, as he

India's president invites Modi to head new coalition government, swearing-in on Sunday
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How do European Union institutions function?

Citizens across the European Union are currently voting in the European Parliament elections to choose direct representatives for the supranational legislative body.

How do European Union institutions function?
Economy|Political

Japan growth strategy panel calls for vigilance to weak yen impact

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's advisory panel tasked with growth strategies called on Friday for the government and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to be vigilant

Japan growth strategy panel calls for vigilance to weak yen impact
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Mexico's president-elect says no decision yet on constitutional reforms

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said late on Thursday no decision had been made on a package of constitutional reforms put forward by outgoing President Andres

Mexico's president-elect says no decision yet on constitutional reforms
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Prosecutor won't file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor's office

A prosecutor says he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Prosecutor won't file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor's office
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New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
Health|News|Political

Newly chosen Haitian prime minister discharged from a hospital after spending a night in treatment

Haiti’s newly selected Prime Minister Garry Conille was discharged from a hospital after spending a night in treatment for an undisclosed condition

Newly chosen Haitian prime minister discharged from a hospital after spending a night in treatment
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Haiti's new prime minister hospitalized days after being selected to lead country

Haiti's government says the country's newly selected prime minister has been hospitalized in the capital of Port-au-Prince

Haiti's new prime minister hospitalized days after being selected to lead country
News|Political

Portugal's govt to back Costa if he runs for EU Council top job

Portugal's prime minister, whose rightist coalition won a general election in March, said on Sunday he would back former centre-left Socialist premier Antonio Costa if he decides to

Portugal's govt to back Costa if he runs for EU Council top job
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Armenian archbishop calls four days of protests to seek ouster of PM

A large crowd protested in Armenia's capital Yerevan on Sunday against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, led by a Christian cleric who announced the start of four days of

Armenian archbishop calls four days of protests to seek ouster of PM
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Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short

Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate
Economy|News|Political

Japan govt to call for flexible policy amid price uncertainty, draft blueprint shows

Japan's government will highlight the need to work closely with the central bank and guide policy "flexibly" in the wake of soft consumption and uncertainty over

Japan govt to call for flexible policy amid price uncertainty, draft blueprint shows
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Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans

Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television have staged a three-hour walkout to protest a contentious overhaul of their services

Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans
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Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, newly sworn in for a third straight term, has named a Cabinet that retains his top ministers in crucial portfolios despite his Hindu nationalist party losing majority in a shock election result

Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority
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Soldiers in Malawi search for missing military plane carrying vice president and former first lady

Malawi's president says soldiers are searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country’s vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area

Soldiers in Malawi search for missing military plane carrying vice president and former first lady
Business|Economy|News

New York transit agency looks for capital cuts after halt to congestion pricing

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority said on Monday it is looking for cuts to capital projects and is concerned about federal grants after Governor Kathy

New York transit agency looks for capital cuts after halt to congestion pricing
News|Political

Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she would encourage broad discussions over proposed constitutional

Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps
Business|Economy

Mexican banks exposed to public sector debt have room to maneuver, Fitch says

Mexican banks face risks from exposure to sovereign debt and debt from state entities, but have "sufficient ratings headroom" and can expect solid financial performance this

Mexican banks exposed to public sector debt have room to maneuver, Fitch says
Economy|Political

Canada defends capital gains tax hike, says it will keep borrowing low

A planned hike in the capital gains tax for the wealthiest will help keep Canada's borrowing low and fund social programmes, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday.

Canada defends capital gains tax hike, says it will keep borrowing low
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US monitors EU shift as far-right gains in France, Germany raise NATO concerns

U.S. government officials are keeping a close watch on the aftermath of the European Parliament election that saw far-right parties gain seats in France and Germany, wary of the

US monitors EU shift as far-right gains in France, Germany raise NATO concerns

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