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India grants citizenship to first batch of 14 refugees under controversial law

India granted citizenship on Wednesday to a first batch of 14 people under a controversial law that has been criticised for discriminating against Muslims, midway

India grants citizenship to first batch of 14 refugees under controversial law
Sports|Education

Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas

Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
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Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
Political

'Rebuild Britain', Labour's Starmer sets out party's first steps for government

Britain's opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to "rebuild Britain", setting out what he called the first steps in

'Rebuild Britain', Labour's Starmer sets out party's first steps for government
Economy|News|World

Peru's president to visit China in June, possible beef exports on agenda, minister says

Peru's President Dina Boluarte will travel to China in June to meet with her counterpart Xi Jinping, her agriculture minister announced on Wednesday, adding that beef exports to the

Peru's president to visit China in June, possible beef exports on agenda, minister says
News|Political|World

Venezuela's barred opposition candidate is now the fiery surrogate of her lesser-known replacement

At an intersection packed in four directions, rally-goers scream and light up cellphones in the evening as Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado climbs onto a flatbed truck like a presidential candidate

Venezuela's barred opposition candidate is now the fiery surrogate of her lesser-known replacement
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The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders have agreed on a coalition deal that veers the Netherlands toward the hard right

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court by video link from prison on Thursday to plead his petition against changes in

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape
Uncategorized

New Dutch government will aim to 'opt out' of EU asylum rules

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New Dutch government will aim to 'opt out' of EU asylum rules
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Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is unacceptable and she'll veto it

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says a controversial media bill passed by parliament that critics call a threat to free speech is “unacceptable."

Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is unacceptable and she'll veto it
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Greek PM maintains tough stance on North Macedonia's EU bid amid name row

Greece's prime minister reiterated on Thursday his intention to thwart North Macedonia's bid to join the EU after its newly elected president referred to her country as "Macedonia",

Greek PM maintains tough stance on North Macedonia's EU bid amid name row
News|Political

Venezuela won't allow exit of opposition aides in Argentine embassy, official says

Venezuela will not grant safe passage to leave the country to six opposition aides who have taken refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, a ruling party

Venezuela won't allow exit of opposition aides in Argentine embassy, official says
News|Political

What new right-wing Dutch government plans to do

After months of tense negotiations, Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders and his coalition partners have struck a deal to form a right-wing government.

What new right-wing Dutch government plans to do
Health

Romanian hard-right takes healthcare on the road ahead of EU polls

Before a medical caravan organised by Romania's hard-right opposition AUR party drove up to her village in April, Florina Purcareanu had not had a blood test

Romanian hard-right takes healthcare on the road ahead of EU polls
Political

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’

Members of the House of Representatives relish their connection to their districts and their constituents. So why are they called “Congressman” or “Congresswoman” instead of “Representative”?

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’
Political

Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?

As vegan meat companies lose revenue, one company is trying a new packaging approach to bring in new consumers. But this step is unlikely to help end the ‘Meat Culture War.’

Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?
News|Political

Garland swings back at House Republicans over attacks on US Justice Dept

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Garland swings back at House Republicans over attacks on US Justice Dept
News|Political

Chad's Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed election

Chad's constitutional council confirmed Mahamat Idriss Deby as winner of the May 6 presidential election on Thursday after dismissing challenges by two losing

Chad's Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed election
News|Political

Jordan's king wants neighbours to confront groups smuggling drugs, arms

Jordan's King Abdullah on Thursday called on Arab states to confront what the U.S. ally has called an alarming rise in incursions of drugs and weapons smugglers linked to Iranian

Jordan's king wants neighbours to confront groups smuggling drugs, arms
Economy|Political

Psychedelic therapy and workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget year

California lawmakers on Thursday voted to keep hundreds of bills from advancing for a floor vote during a tough budget year

Psychedelic therapy and workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget year
News|Political|World

Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic

As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighboring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries

Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic
News|Political

After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now

At rallies and in social media posts, former President Donald Trump has been trying to assure Republican voters that casting ballots by mail and other forms of early voting are “all good options.”

After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now
Economy|Political

Argentina posts fourth month of fiscal surplus under Milei, but margin narrows

Argentina posted primary fiscal and financial surpluses in April, the economy ministry said on Thursday, driven by an austerity package under new libertarian President Javier

Argentina posts fourth month of fiscal surplus under Milei, but margin narrows
Business|Economy|Political

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday pulled business leaders and an economist into his ranks, the first cabinet selections in what Mulino has

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet
News|Political

US defense chief plans to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore, US official says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with China's defense minister during a conference in Singapore later this month, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

US defense chief plans to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore, US official says

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