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Today: September 24, 2024

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French alliance seeks to counter voter apathy, turn a Paris suburb leftward

In a racially mixed suburb of Paris, left-wing parliamentary candidate Adel Amara campaigned door-to-door one evening this

French alliance seeks to counter voter apathy, turn a Paris suburb leftward
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India court suspends bail granted to opposition leader Kejriwal in graft case

An Indian court on Friday suspended a lower court's order granting bail to opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft

India court suspends bail granted to opposition leader Kejriwal in graft case
Economy|News|Political

Debt ceiling standoff could trigger US rating downgrade, TD's Goldberg says

A potential debt ceiling standoff in the United States next year could be one of the worst since the 2011 crisis, which may trigger another sovereign credit rating

Debt ceiling standoff could trigger US rating downgrade, TD's Goldberg says
Business|Economy|Political

European IPOs fizzle out as political turmoil roils stocks

The European IPO market is unlikely to see any new candidates until after the summer, as political uncertainty has roiled

European IPOs fizzle out as political turmoil roils stocks
Business|Economy|Political|World

German trade focus could pivot from China to US

Economy Minister Robert Habeck will underline Germany's resolve to pursue commercial links with China during a visit starting Friday but trade experts say

German trade focus could pivot from China to US
News|Opinion|Political

Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold

A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure

Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold
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Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

On New York's Long Island, former CNN anchor John Avlon and scientist Nancy Goroff are facing off in a primary election for a congressional seat that Democrats hope will help them take control of the House

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island
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Thai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks aired in a television

Thai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel
News|Political

Teamsters president to speak at Republican Convention in Milwaukee

The president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, will speak at the Republican National Convention (RNC) next month in Milwaukee, former President

Teamsters president to speak at Republican Convention in Milwaukee
Business|Economy|News|Political

Vietnam govt says PM to pay working visit to China June 24-27

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay a working visit to China from June 24 to 27, and will attend a meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) during his trip, the

Vietnam govt says PM to pay working visit to China June 24-27
Economy|Health|Political

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget

Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the budget

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget
News|Political

Another official from UK PM Sunak's party probed over election bets, Sunday Times reports

An official from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party is being investigated by Britain's gambling regulator over allegations he placed bets on the date of the general

Another official from UK PM Sunak's party probed over election bets, Sunday Times reports
Political

Alberta's left-leaning opposition picks former Calgary mayor as party leader

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has chosen former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi as its new leader, party officials announced on Saturday.

Alberta's left-leaning opposition picks former Calgary mayor as party leader
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Germany's Scholz says he will keep social agenda in budget deal

Germany's coalition government will stick to its social agenda and reconcile that with military aid to Ukraine in budget talks due to wrap up next month, Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Germany's Scholz says he will keep social agenda in budget deal
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Argentina's Milei meets German officials in controversial lap around Europe

Argentina’s self-described anarcho-capitalist President Javier Milei met with German officials on Sunday in Berlin

Argentina's Milei meets German officials in controversial lap around Europe
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North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election

North Macedonia’s center-right leader Hristijan Mickoski has secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government

North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election
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Macron's ministers say a polarising French election risks stoking unrest

France could face civil disorder and violence connected to a snap parliamentary election in which the far-right looks poised to win the largest share

Macron's ministers say a polarising French election risks stoking unrest
Economy|News|Political

South African rand falls as traders await cabinet lineup

The South African rand slipped on Monday, as markets waited for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the cabinet lineup of his government of national unity.

South African rand falls as traders await cabinet lineup
Economy|Political

French far-right's finance point man promises fiscal restraint, pro-business stance

A new French government led by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) would end the decades-long practice of running high budget deficits and stick to the

French far-right's finance point man promises fiscal restraint, pro-business stance
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North Macedonia parliament approves a new nationalist-dominated government

North Macedonia's lawmakers on Sunday approved a new nationalist-dominated government of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, whose party won general elections in May

North Macedonia parliament approves a new nationalist-dominated government
Political

Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics

The secret recordings of two Supreme Court justices reveal dramatic differences in how they see American political life.

Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics
News|Political

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup

One of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
Political

Italy's left beats former Uffizi museum chief in Florence election run-off

The centre-left easily retained its stronghold of Florence in the run-off round of mayoral elections in Italian cities, final results showed on Monday, sweeping aside

Italy's left beats former Uffizi museum chief in Florence election run-off
News|Political

Colombian government, Segunda Marquetalia armed group begin peace talks

The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia armed group began peace talks on Monday, part of President Gustavo Petro's efforts to end

Colombian government, Segunda Marquetalia armed group begin peace talks
Economy|Political|World

French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has sought to reassure French voters, European partners and international observers that his potential government would lead “realistic” economic policies and “not weaken” France’s voice abroad

French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies

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