Today: September 25, 2024
Today: September 25, 2024

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A Kenyan court suspends a police ban on protests in Nairobi

A Kenyan court has suspended a police ban on protests in the capital

A Kenyan court suspends a police ban on protests in Nairobi
Political

French lawmakers re-elect Macron's ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left

France's outgoing parliament president Yael Braun-Pivet won a second mandate on Thursday, in a vote that President Emmanuel Macron's camp hopes

French lawmakers re-elect Macron's ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left
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South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened a new parliamentary term

South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty
News|Political

Von der Leyen's plans for second European Commission term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the following pledges on Thursday as she sought approval from members of the European Parliament for a second term at the

Von der Leyen's plans for second European Commission term
Economy|News|Political

Green EU lawmakers to support von der Leyen for second term

Green lawmakers in the European Parliament have agreed to support Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as head of the European Commission in a vote on Thursday, the

Green EU lawmakers to support von der Leyen for second term
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Rwanda's President Kagame re-elected in a landslide

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has been re-elected with 99.18% of the vote, the National Electoral Commission said on Thursday, extending his near quarter-century in office.

Rwanda's President Kagame re-elected in a landslide
News|Political

Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show

Results of Syria’s parliamentary elections show that President Bashar Assad’s Baath Party has won a majority of seats, as expected

Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show
News|Political

Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president
Economy|News|Political

Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?

Ursula von der Leyen was reelected by the European Parliament on Thursday for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful

Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?
Opinion|Political

Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’ is just the latest action plan from a group with an over 50-year history of steering GOP lawmaking

The Heritage Foundation, a sponsor of the Republican National Convention, would likely be influential in shaping a possible Trump administration’s policies.

Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’ is just the latest action plan from a group with an over 50-year history of steering GOP lawmaking
News|Political

Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections

At the time of independence, Pennsylvania was also at the geographical center of the 13 original Colonies. It remains a focal point of American politics, and a swing state.

Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections
Education|Opinion

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives

Critics say undocumented students put a strain on limited school resources, but research suggests otherwise.

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives
Crime|News|Political

NYC Council member allegedly bites NYPD official at Brooklyn protest

NYC Council member allegedly bites NYPD official at Brooklyn protest

NYC Council member allegedly bites NYPD official at Brooklyn protest
News|Political

Canada's Trudeau talked with Carney about joining government, newspaper says

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney last week about eventually joining his government, days after the Liberal leader reassured

Canada's Trudeau talked with Carney about joining government, newspaper says
Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil's Lula gives go-ahead on review of social benefits, says minister

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has authorized a review to reduce social welfare benefits to meet the 2025 fiscal target, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on

Brazil's Lula gives go-ahead on review of social benefits, says minister
Europe|Political

World leaders react to von der Leyen's re-election as EU Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen secured the backing of EU lawmakers on Thursday for another five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body.

World leaders react to von der Leyen's re-election as EU Commission chief
Economy|Political

UK says budget scrutiny rule will only apply to measures worth at least 1% of GDP

Britain's new government said on Thursday that its planned requirement for the country's official budget watchdog to assess big changes to tax and spending policy would only apply

UK says budget scrutiny rule will only apply to measures worth at least 1% of GDP
News

Mayor's office reverses plan to remove City Hall George Washington statue

Mayor's office reverses plan to remove City Hall George Washington statue

Mayor's office reverses plan to remove City Hall George Washington statue
News|Opinion|Political

Nebraska Attorney General says two laws that would give felons right to vote are unconstitutional

Nebraska Attorney General says two laws that would give felons right to vote are unconstitutional

Nebraska Attorney General says two laws that would give felons right to vote are unconstitutional
Europe|Political

France's divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists

France’s divided National Assembly has kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker

France's divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
Africa|Economy

South Africa leader pledges to revive economy, include the poor

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Thursday to revive South Africa's flagging economy and extend prosperity to the many left out of it, by

South Africa leader pledges to revive economy, include the poor
Opinion|Political

Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs

There is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders

Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting

Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts’ football stadium in what they’re calling the National Eucharistic Congress

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Europe|Political

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left

Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Thursday handed centrist politician Yeael Braun-Pivet, a loyal ally of President Emmanuel Macron, a second term as speaker in a tight win

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left
Americas|News|Political

Panama president says repatriation of migrants crossing the Darien Gap will be voluntary

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino says that migrants entering Panama through the treacherous Darien Gap will only be sent back to their countries if they agree to do so, potentially diminishing the impact of stricter immigration enforcement Mulino had pushed

Panama president says repatriation of migrants crossing the Darien Gap will be voluntary

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