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PoliticsOct 8Governor of the Mexican state of Querétaro denies agreement with the US for police academyThe governor of Querétaro denied a pact with the US for a police academy, emphasizing that the ceremony was only symbolic. He asserts that the project follows federal guidelines and does not involve foreign agents, despite criticism from the president.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injectionsLawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike's botched lethal injections.BBC World
PoliticsOct 8Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf clubTrump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.BBC World
PoliticsOct 8French high school protests: 'Young people are not fooled by the discrimination and contempt that society directs at them'Sociologist and child psychiatrist Laelia Benoit analyzes the discourse surrounding high school student protests through the lens of 'childism,' a term that refers to the set of prejudices against minors based on their age, which she introduced to France.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 8Sheriff, ex-sheriff charged with obstructing justice tied to Kouri Richins case: DocsA former sheriff of Summit County and the sheriff of neighboring Wasatch County face charges related to Kouri Richins' prosecution, according to defense motions.ABC News
PoliticsOct 8Shapiro, Garrity clash on data centers, measles response in Pennsylvania governor debate: 4 takeawaysPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R), their parties’ nominees to lead the commonwealth, sparred over an ongoing measles outbreak, voter ID reform and data centers during their first and only scheduled debate on Wednesday evening.  The debate was hosted by ABC27, a local affiliate of The Hill’s parent company, Nexstar…The Hill
PoliticsOct 8US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to ChinaThe State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8Press Council of India reconstituted; 13 members nominatedThe PCI is headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (retd) and it has 14 members, including five MPs, six representatives from newspaper owners and three experts from the Bar Council of India (BCI), University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Sahitya AkademiThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 8Cornell defendant is fighting AG Letitia James’ appointment as special prosecutorA petition filed Wednesday for Gillio Lopes says James has “unequivocally demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt against the defendants.”NBC News
PoliticsOct 8Turek, Hinson spar in first Iowa Senate debate: 3 takeawaysU.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D-Iowa), the two candidates for Senate, faced off in a debate Wednesday night, where health care cuts and agriculture were significant topics, as well as each candidate’s voting record and attendance in their current roles.  Hinson and Turek are running to replace retiring Sen. Joni…The Hill
PoliticsOct 8The ‘G2’ illusion? After Xi-Trump summit, China wants equality while the US seeks dealsWashington and Beijing may have signed an agreement built around “reciprocity”. But a more consequential question remains unresolved: does it mean equal status for Beijing? Countries without a seat at the table are watching that ambiguity closely. The spectacle of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington – the tarmac greeting, the flyovers, the state dinner – has been interpreted less as courtesy than as a statement of rank. Some argue that China is no longer being treated as...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 8'Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya believed that a society that accepts lies ends up accepting violence as well'Twenty years ago, the journalist was murdered at the instigation of Russian security services. Documentary filmmaker Eric Bergkraut, who knew her well, recalls her fight for truth and against Kremlin propaganda – a struggle that is more necessary than ever as Vladimir Putin continues to kill.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 8Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afarRepublican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek sparred about how to handle the president and other issues in a battleground debate Wednesday night.NBC News
PoliticsOct 8Trump is giving ex-MLB star Roger Clemens the Medal of Freedom, saying the Hall of Fame has cheated himClemens is an accomplished baseball player, but he’s also been plagued with scandals, including allegations of steroid useThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 8Iowa’s Ashley Hinson slams the savings habits of millennialsIn a debate, the Iowa Republican candidate for Senate said millennials are “the worst group of savers” during a discussion about Social Security.Politico
PoliticsOct 8Trump appears to reframe 'let them hit’ comment during San Antonio rallyDuring a San Antonio rally, President Trump appeared to reframe his earlier remarks that Iran could "hit" San Diego or Los Angeles, suggesting Iran would only do so if it had nuclear weapons. His comments followed criticism after he told a Nebraska crowd that Iran could "take out" the cities.NBC News
PoliticsOct 8Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midtermsFormer President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8Trump asks Texans to vote as if he were on the ballot and promises $5,000El líder estadounidense insta a los votantes texanos a considerar las elecciones como un referéndum sobre su gestión. Ofrece incentivo monetario si su partido retiene el control.Durante un mitin en San Antonio, destacó la importancia de cada voto para mantener la mayoría en el Congreso y avanzar en su agenda política.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Far-right Vox sees election as its big chance to reshape SpainThe party is a strong position to push for ministerial jobs in a right-wing coalition.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 8Polanski’s final pitch in Holborn by-election: I’ll keep Burnham honestAnalysis of the online air war shows the Green leader pitching himself as a safe protest vote for Labour switchers in the London seat.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 8Why is Guantanamo prison still open?Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains openAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8Trump says he won't let Iran strike L.A. or San Diego: 'Not going to let that happen'Trump told a Texas rally that the U.S. would not allow Iran to strike Los Angeles or San Diego, two days after his remarks on the subject stirred outrage among California leaders.LA Times
PoliticsOct 8Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in TexasSeveral hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8Bar Misconduct: Supreme Court judgment puts LPDC in the dockBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Supreme Court, on June 26, delivered a landmark judgment that appears to have placed in the dock decisions of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) on allegations of misconduct by lawyers.In a five-to-two decision, a seven-member panel of the court declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) (LPA) […] The post Bar Misconduct: Supreme Court judgment puts LPDC in the dock appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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