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PoliticsOct 17JAMB moves to rescue graduates stuck for years over NIN data mismatchThe initiative is part of measures by the examination body to remove administrative bottlenecks that have left graduates stranded despite completing their university education. The post JAMB moves to rescue graduates stuck for years over NIN data mismatch appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Gov Ododo Casts Vote In Kogi LG Elections, Hails Peaceful ExerciseGovernor Usman Ododo said the atmosphere marked a departure from the violence and tension that characterised previous local government elections. The post Gov Ododo Casts Vote In Kogi LG Elections, Hails Peaceful Exercise appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 17UN Secretary-General: Macky Sall throws in the towelAu lendemain du sixième vote indicatif au sein du Conseil de sécurité, l’ex-président sénégalais a décidé de retirer sa candidature.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsBreakingOct 17France: "We've seen extremely high tensions between protesters and law enforcement"Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris. "The march from here to Place de Clichy isn't set to start for another hour. However, we've seen it kicking off extremely early doors. It seems that what's happened is that police attempted to block the protesters from reaching Place de la République, and we saw the use of tear gas. We've seen people running with their masks on. We also saw the use of stun grenades."France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 17France: Students, unions and Yellow Vests unite against austerity190 000 people could demonstrate this Saturday in France. They called for street demonstrations Saturday against rising living costs, joining high school students' grievances over education conditions after more than three weeks of school blockades.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 17Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on holdZelenskyy calls Trump's decision to put them on hold "unfortunate."ABC News
PoliticsOct 17Final Trump arch plans submitted to city omit proposed military complexFinal site plans for President Trump’s proposed, 250-foot-tall triumphal arch do not mention the military features he previously said he would add to the project, according to documentation the Interior Department submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission.   The president announced in late September the structure, slated to be built between Arlington National Cemetery…The Hill
PoliticsOct 17Sullivan walks the line with Trump in Alaska Senate raceThe senator in an interview with POLITICO declined to put distance between himself and President Donald Trump.Politico
PoliticsOct 17Susie Wiles had a hand in setting up Katie Zacharia’s car crash Fox interview: reportZacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insiderThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 17Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats WomenMs. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.NYT US
PoliticsOct 17Nigeria’s health partnership with the US: National sovereignty and domestic financing, By Muhammad Ali PateThe MoU is legally non-binding, recognises the application of Nigerian law and permits either participant to discontinue cooperation under its terms. Implementation must remain within the country’s legal and institutional authority. Any citizen, journalist, researcher or civil-society organisation wishing to examine the instrument is encouraged to request a copy formally under the Freedom of Information […] The post Nigeria’s health partnership with the US: National sovereignty and domestic financing, By Muhammad Ali Pate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 17Katie Zacharia out of White House press secretary job after 5 daysNew White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is out of a job after just five days in her new role. This comes as President Trump's midterm campaigning is ramping up. Taurean Small has more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 17Hubballi: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai seeks early decision on sugarcane pricesBJP leader Basavaraj Bommai in Hubballi is advocating for a prompt decision regarding sugarcane prices. This indicates political engagement on an economic issue affecting the agricultural sector.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 17Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on holdNPR News
PoliticsOct 17Malvinas: It's time for diplomacy to return to the place that war once displacedIt is regrettable that more than four decades after the end of the war, the United Kingdom remains obstinate in disregarding past diplomatic efforts.Clarín
PoliticsOct 17Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 17Trump's son-in-law Kushner negotiates peace, but profits from warJared Kushner, de schoonzoon van de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump, is betrokken bij onderhandelingen over vrede in Oekraïne, Gaza en Iran. En dat terwijl hij óók zakelijke belangen heeft in die gebieden. Recent speelde hij een sleutelrol bij de omstreden deal die Trump sloot met de Russische president Poetin over de aankoop van Russische diesel. Onderhandelt Kushner voor vrede of voor zijn eigen financiële belangen? Wie is Jared Kushner? Trump en Kushner gaan al even terug. In 2009 trouwt Kushner met Ivanka Trump en wint hij als schoonzoon het vertrouwen van Trump. Als Trump een aantal jaNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 17On Loyalty Day, Cristina Kirchner had the PJ issue a statement comparing her to Perón and questioning the visitation regime: "It doesn't even apply to drug traffickers"En el texto se convoca a su militancia a movilizarse para exigir la liberación y el fin de la inhabilitación de la expresidenta.Cuestionan que la sentencia fue dictada "sin pruebas" por un tribunal cuyo titular jugaba al fútbol con Mauricio Macri.Clarín
PoliticsOct 17CAN at 50: Church must challenge govt, defend Nigerians — Archbishop OkohHe warned, however, that speaking prophetically did not mean opposing every government policy or turning the Church into a partisan platform. The post CAN at 50: Church must challenge govt, defend Nigerians — Archbishop Okoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Zelensky on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘This Act could have helped enormously’Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard…The Hill
PoliticsOct 17Hallikar bull owners resort to road blockade in MysuruOwners of Hallikar bulls have initiated a road blockade in Mysuru. This action indicates local dissent or protest regarding issues affecting this specific community.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 17Kasparov Says Talks With Putin Pointless, War Is 'Ideological Basis' Of His RuleRussian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov tells RFE/RL Putin is set on “liquidating Ukraine” and will not make concessions. Slamming a proposed US deal to buy Russian diesel, Kasparov said that if Ukraine wins the war Putin will fall -- giving a chance for democracy in Russia.RFE/RL
PoliticsOct 17Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi ArabiaEgyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 17If the Supreme Court wants to protect freedom of the press, here is its chanceHerridge did the right thing in protecting her sources. The justices now have a chance to protect her.The Hill