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PoliticsOct 13A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf courseLocals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13New Secretary of Disability Appointed: Will Replace Pablo Di Liscia After a Traffic AccidentDiego Masaragian will take over the position left by Di Liscia, who suffered a motorcycle accident on September 29, one week after his appointment. Masaragian was serving as the National Administrator of Health Establishments.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13France's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope'Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out, according to the interior ministry -- more than double the 71,500 it gave for the last nationwide demonstrations on Thursday last week. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary's London, says that France's youth is undergoing "a crisis of hope" which is pushing "the anger and the sense that somFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13Pension: Why we ‘re targeting informal sector- Pencom D-GThe National Pension Commission is targeting Nigeria’s informal sector to secure the participation of the nation’s largest group of workers in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The post Pension: Why we ‘re targeting informal sector- Pencom D-G appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 13Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US electionsUS president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13Zelensky on U.S. talks: Ukraine is ready to meet in coming daysThe Ukrainian side is ready to meet with its American partners in the coming days.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 13Interior provides escort for Beatriz Biedma from this Wednesday for security due to the 'sewers'Marlaska toma la decisión el mismo día que se imputa al ex juez Sáenz de Tejada, clave en la trama LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Most say Trump more interested in his wealth than helping people like them: SurveyMost Americans say President Trump is more interested in his own wealth than helping people similar to them, according to a new poll. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 56 percent of respondents described Trump’s overall prioritization of “his personal business interests” as “a lot” during his second term. Nineteen…The Hill
PoliticsOct 132027: Olawepo-Hashim slams opposition figures in APC campaign council as ‘indiscipline, rascality’The Accord Party candidate maintained that Adeleke’s current political alignment would not prevent his party from seeking votes in Osun State during the presidential election. The post 2027: Olawepo-Hashim slams opposition figures in APC campaign council as ‘indiscipline, rascality’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 13Muslims disproportionately flagged in Delhi SIRMuslims, who form 13.6% of electors on Delhi’s draft roll, made up 20.3% of those flagged for ‘logical discrepancies’ and 30% of those flagged under five reasons indicative of family size by the Election Commission’s ERONET software; in Bihar, which didn’t have ‘logical discrepancy’ checks, Muslims accounted for 18.4% of deleted electors, in line with their 17.7% share in populationThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Germany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break downThe SPD and Greens in Berlin have halted exploratory coalition talks with the Left Party amid a dispute over Israel policy and antisemitism. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 1312 of the 15 PP councilors of Algeciras abandon Landaluce's government and consider presenting a vote of no confidence with VoxEl PSOE acusa a dirigentes del PP de "encubrir" los delitos e imponer una "omertá" LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Is Trump’s new press secretary a lawyer? Questions swirl after Katie Zacharia claims to be an ‘attorney’Katie Zacharia previously worked for a Chinese law firm and as ‘general counsel’ for a right-wing advocacy groupThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Fewer than half of Americans believe midterm votes will be counted accurately, poll findsDoubts about election fairness appear to be growing since JulyThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP’s appeal against SSS’ N100m defamation judgementThe presiding justice of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal is to determine a fresh hearing date for both appeals and communicate it to the parties. The post Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP’s appeal against SSS’ N100m defamation judgement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13LG candidates split on working with Trump as ICE, affordability dominateBOSTON — Attention stayed on President Donald Trump during the first and only lieutenant governor debate Tuesday, closely following the contours of the showdown between Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue last week.gloucestertimes · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13GOP cuts bait on vulnerable Iowa representative one week after Johnson’s visitThe CLF pulled funding for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) four days after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) campaigned with her.washingtonexaminer · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visitKing Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable," Felipe said. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13NH works not gaining pace in Keralam: MinisterA minister stated that national highway construction is not progressing quickly in Keralam. This indicates potential issues with infrastructure development in the region.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Democrats lead Republicans on favorability, economy: GallupA new poll found that Democrats lead Republicans on favorability and on the economy as candidates make their final pitches in the weeks leading up to the November midterm elections. The new Gallup poll released Tuesday showed 43 percent of respondents favoring the Democratic Party more than the GOP, which saw support from 35 percent.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Violence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across FranceFrench Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 11 police officers had been hospitalised following clashes with protesters in Paris on Tuesday.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 13Zelensky announces “good decisions in support of Ukraine” expected this weekUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking about negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, announced the opening of two clusters this week.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 13US withdraws its chargé d'affaires in Managua after rejection of its nominated ambassadorWashington withdraws its representative in Managua after the Nicaraguan regime's refusal to accept the proposed ambassador, Natasha Franceschi. The measure reflects diplomatic tensions and highlights the absolute control of the Ortega and Murillo government, criticized for its internal repression.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13US calls its chargé d'affaires in Nicaragua for consultations due to the veto of its ambassadorWashington summons its representative in Managua after Ortega's rejection of the new US ambassador, Natasha Franceschi. The State Department criticizes Ortega and Murillo's refusal, noting a lack of willingness for effective dialogue.Clarín