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Mexico missing students: A wanted ex-official’s ties to Israel
Read MoreMexican authorities are calling on Israel to return Thomas Zeron, former head of the Criminal Investigation Agency.Mexican authorities are calling on Israel to return Thomas Zeron, former head of the Criminal Investigation Agency.
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Harvey Weinstein trial begins in Los Angeles
Read MoreThe former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.
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Los Angeles city council president resigns from post over racist comments
Read More In leaked audio clips from October 2021, Nury Martinez can be heard making disparaging comments about a colleague’s Black son The president of the Los Angeles city council has stepped down after a series of bombshell audio clips captured her calling a colleague’s Black son “a little monkey”, among other racist and disparaging…
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Africa, The Looted Continent
Read More MADRID, Oct 10 (IPS) – Africa. The birthplace of “Homo Sapiens.” The land of plenty. The origin of farming. The richest region in terms of natural resources. And human capital. Home to over 1.3 billion humans, continues to be looted. Read the full story, “Africa, The Looted Continent”, on globalissues.org → MADRID, Oct…
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Amazon facing lawsuit for allegedly selling ‘suicide kits’ to teenagers
Read More ‘This is different from them selling rope, knives, or other implements that can be used for death because there is no household use for [sodium nitrite],’ lawyers argue ‘This is different from them selling rope, knives, or other implements that can be used for death because there is no household use for [sodium…
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Ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson reportedly testifies in Georgia election probe
Read More Cassidy Hutchinson is reportedly cooperating with the Fulton County district attorney’s office in Georgia Cassidy Hutchinson is reportedly cooperating with the Fulton County district attorney’s office in Georgia
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Emergence of ‘Ghost Boat’ in Lake Shasta leaves officials puzzled
Read More The drought hit lake coughed up a second world war Higgins vehicle and experts are struggling to explain its presence Waning water levels across the west – symptoms of the region’s record drought – have revealed yet another artifact. Dubbed the “Ghost Boat” by officials, the rusted carcass of a second world war…
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Kanye West news – live: Rapper ‘plays porn’ for documentary execs as Jamie Lee Curtis blasts ‘abhorrent’ posts
Read More The Anti-Defamation League has warned that rapper’s behaviour is ‘deeply troubling’ and ‘dangerous’ The Anti-Defamation League has warned that rapper’s behaviour is ‘deeply troubling’ and ‘dangerous’
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Kevin McCarthy claimed Trump had no idea his supporters carried out Capitol attack – live
Read More Top Republican House made claim in meeting with police officers despite ex-president having urged supporters to ‘fight like hell’ Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Republicans looking to win in the upcoming midterms have campaigned on high inflation and rising crime. But over the weekend, Alabama’s Republican…
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Relatives shout ‘shame’ as Air France crash trial begins
Read More Families describe ‘almost inhuman’ wait of 13 years for justice over flight AF447, which left 228 dead Families describe ‘almost inhuman’ wait of 13 years for justice over flight AF447, which left 228 dead
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LA City Council president steps down following leaked audio of racial attacks
Read More Nury Martinez says she is ‘truly ashamed’ of comments she made in front of colleagues Nury Martinez says she is ‘truly ashamed’ of comments she made in front of colleagues
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‘Prepare for back-breaking strikes’: Iran energy workers take action as protests against regime widen
Read More Videos showed workers chanting ‘death to the dictator’ Videos showed workers chanting ‘death to the dictator’
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Republican running on anti-crime message sees two shot in drive-by on his doorstep
Read More Democrats face increasing pressure to respond to crime in blue stronghold cities Democrats face increasing pressure to respond to crime in blue stronghold cities
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NATO member takes stock of its bomb shelters
Read More Poland has reportedly begun assessing its “places of refuge” amid escalations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict Poland has reportedly begun taking an inventory of the country’s bomb shelters to ensure that they’re ready for public use in the event of an emergency. The initiative comes amid increased targeting of civilian infrastructure in the nearby…
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Police searching for suspect after vandalism attack on Jewish centre ahead of holiday
Read More ‘Sukkot is about unity,’ says rabbi ‘Sukkot is about unity,’ says rabbi
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Man walks into police station to confess to 1980 west London murder, court hears
Read More Death of Anthony Bird was unsolved for 41 years until John Paul, 61, allegedly told police he had ‘battered him’ A 61-year-old accused of killing a part-time barman more than 40 years ago walked into a police station to confess to murder, a court has heard. Anthony Bird, 42, was found dead at…
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How to Get on Track to Eradicate Extreme Poverty
Read More WASHINGTON DC, Oct 10 (IPS) – As we approach 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals look harder than ever to achieve. Shocks to the global economy caused by climate change, COVID-19, and conflict threaten humanity’s survival. For the most vulnerable, trends are moving in the wrong direction with an additional 75 to 95 million…
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America doesn’t owe Zelensky ‘a damn thing’ – congressman
Read More Paul Gosar believes Washington is not acting in its self interest during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis US Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has called on Washington to cut foreign aid to Ukraine, which he argued is being used to fund a conflict that the US should have “no involvement in.” On Capitol Hill, a…
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Germany’s cyberczar faces dismissal over alleged Russia ties – reports
Read More The Cyber Security Council of Germany called the allegations against Arne Schonbohm “absurd” Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser intends to fire the head of the national cybersecurity agency over alleged contacts with Russian intelligence agents, German media reported on Monday, citing government sources. Arne Schonbohm supposedly had contact with Moscow’s spies through the…
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GOP makes push to weaken Democrats’ grip on Texas border
Read MoreTexas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red stateTexas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red state
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Russian President Putin’s actions in Ukraine ‘completely unacceptable’ -Blinken
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Central Bank Myths Drag down World Economy
Read More SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (IPS) – The dogmatic obsession with and focus on fighting inflation in rich countries are pushing the world economy into recession, with many dire consequences, especially for poorer countries. This phobia is due to myths shared by most central bankers. Read the full story, “Central Bank Myths…
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Kanye West news – live: Instagram and Twitter lock rapper out of accounts after anti-Semitic posts
Read More The Anti-Defamation League has warned that Ye’s behaviour is ‘deeply troubling’ and ‘dangerous’ The Anti-Defamation League has warned that Ye’s behaviour is ‘deeply troubling’ and ‘dangerous’
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House Judiciary GOP sparks outrage with tweet championing Kanye West
Read More ‘It’s wild this tweet is still up days after Kanye went full-blown antisemite. The Republican Party is an active threat to Jewish Americans’ ‘It’s wild this tweet is still up days after Kanye went full-blown antisemite. The Republican Party is an active threat to Jewish Americans’
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UK sanctions Iranian ‘morality police’
Read More London cited the “repression of women and girls” in pronouncing its restrictions on Iran’s guidance patrols The UK has sanctioned Iran’s Gasht-e-Ershad, the so-called ‘morality police’ responsible for enforcing Islamic dress code, accusing the force of “repression of women and girls.” London has also explained the restrictions by citing what it called Tehran’s “shocking…
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McCarthy claimed Trump didn’t know about January 6 violence, book reveals
Read More A new book by former DC police officer Michael Fanone reveals Mr McCarthy downplaying Mr Trump’s knowledge of the violence at the Capitol that day A new book by former DC police officer Michael Fanone reveals Mr McCarthy downplaying Mr Trump’s knowledge of the violence at the Capitol that day
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Conor Burns suggests Liz Truss should not have sacked him before groping claim investigated – UK politics live
Read More Former trade minister criticises decision to ask him to stand down as PM hopes for reset following weeks of turmoil Summary of Downing Street lobby briefing Here is some comment from journalists on the FT scoop about Liz Truss not appointing Antonia Romeo as the new permanent secretary at the Treasury. (See 10.41am.)…
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Upstart party wins in Lesotho polls, must form coalition
Read MoreLesotho business mogul Sam Matekane’s upstart party, Revolution for Prosperity, has won 56 of the 120 constituencies in the general electionsLesotho business mogul Sam Matekane’s upstart party, Revolution for Prosperity, has won 56 of the 120 constituencies in the general elections
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UK considering cracking down on cannabis – The Times
Read More Home Secretary Suella Braverman is reportedly in favor of upgrading marijuana to a class A drug, similar to heroin and cocaine UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is reportedly considering upgrading cannabis from a Class B to a Class A drug. The move would put marijuana on par with the likes of cocaine, ecstasy,…
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Women lead anti-government protests in Iran now in its fourth week
Read MoreIranians continue to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police, now into their fourth week. Roxana Saberi speaks with Human Rights Watch about the ongoing demonstrations and the police brutality and government crackdown in attempts to quell the unrest.Iranians continue to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa…
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Moldova says Russian missiles that hit Kyiv crossed its airspace
Read MoreMoldova expresses outrage and summons Moscow’s envoy to demand an explanation after Russian attacks in Ukraine.Moldova expresses outrage and summons Moscow’s envoy to demand an explanation after Russian attacks in Ukraine.
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Abandoned German consulate hit during strikes on Ukraine – Berlin
Read More Germany says no diplomatic staff was hurt in the attack as the building has not been used since late February The building housing Germany’s consulate in Kiev was damaged during a massive missile strike on the Ukrainian capital carried out by the Russian military on Monday, Germany’s Foreign Ministry has stated. However, according…
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Canadian Thanksgiving: What is the national holiday and how is it different to American version?
Read More The Canadian version of the seasonal harvest holiday is celebrated the second Monday of October each year The Canadian version of the seasonal harvest holiday is celebrated the second Monday of October each year
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Canadian Thanksgiving: What is the national holiday and how is it different to American version?
Read More The Canadian version of the seasonal harvest holiday is celebrated the second Monday of October each year The Canadian version of the seasonal harvest holiday is celebrated the second Monday of October each year
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Russian missile strike hits German consulate in Kyiv
Read More The office was struck as Russia fired several missiles on the Ukrainian capital The office was struck as Russia fired several missiles on the Ukrainian capital
