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PoliticsOct 17What to Know About the Violent Protests in AlbaniaNYT World
PoliticsBreakingOct 17Buildings and cars set on fire as cost of living protests rock FranceAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 17Trump: California officials will ‘go to jail’ if state ignores DOJ voter roll suitPresident Trump reupped the Justice Department’s (DOJ) warning that California officials could face criminal charges if they include the mail-in ballots of the over 200,000 people the federal government identified as potential non-U.S. citizens in their midterm election count. “They will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!” Trump wrote in a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 17Divided we fall: Violent partisanship and the threat to national securityAs hate is amplified, as distractions grow and as protests turn violent, the truly patriotic young men and women in our military and our government must accomplish something almost superhuman: they must overcome their biases for the greater good of our nation and our people.The Hill
PoliticsOct 17Rahm Emanuel tries out a new primary lane: Democratic ‘consultant in chief’Rahm Emanuel isn’t waiting for the 2028 presidential race to officially begin.  The former congressman turned White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan has been making the rounds in South Carolina, the first state on the Democratic presidential primary calendar. For the second time in recent months, he spent a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 17Unrest in Albania continues: protesters clash with police for five days in a rowNiet alleen in Frankrijk en België is het vandaag onrustig door protesten, ook in Albanië zijn duizenden mensen de straat op gegaan vanwege ontevredenheid over hun regering. Voor de vijfde dag op rij demonstreren Albaniërs, onder leiding van studenten, in de hoofdstad Tirana om premier Rama tot aftreden te dwingen. Het protest van vandaag begon rustig, maar liep volgens persbureau Reuters uit de hand toen een groep gemaskerde jongeren stenen naar de politie had gegooid. De politie reageerde met flitsgranaten, traangas en zette een waterkanon in. Op beelden is ook te zien hoe een gewapende agenNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 17Osinbajo’s spokesperson rejects ex-SGF Babachir Lawal’s claims about ex-VPMr Lawal had alleged, among other things, that Mr Buhari considered Mr Osinbajo’s decision to seek the presidency in 2022 “immoral,” and that the former vice president had submitted a memo containing more than 20 names of proposed staff which was allegedly delayed by the president’s chief of staff. The post Osinbajo’s spokesperson rejects ex-SGF Babachir Lawal’s claims about ex-VP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 17Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining studentsPolice arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.NPR News
PoliticsOct 17Protests in France: "Two fires broke out in Place de la République"Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas filling the air at demonstrations nationwide against high prices, ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. "Two fires broke out in Place de la République," reports France 24's Antonia Kerrigan from the ground.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 17Oborevwori to leaders: Politics must not come before GodDelta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned political leaders against allowing political engagements to undermine their commitment to God, insisting that playing politics and serving God are two distinct responsibilities. The post Oborevwori to leaders: Politics must not come before God appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Lebanon revokes Iranian bank’s license amid US pressure over Hezbollah financingLebanon has revoked Bank Saderat Iran’s operating license amid US pressure to disrupt Hezbollah’s financial networks. The bank has a documented history of channeling Iranian funds to Hezbollah, but whether Lebanese authorities have closed its branches or initiated liquidation proceedings remains unclear. The post Lebanon revokes Iranian bank’s license amid US pressure over Hezbollah financing appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
PoliticsOct 17'We are here to help them,' says yellow vests representative on joining students for nationwide protestsTwo separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demanding government remedies to the ongoing crises.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 17Violence mars day of action over poor state of French schools and rising pricesPolice and demonstrators clashed in towns and cities across France on Saturday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against rising costs and the poor state of the country's schools.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 17Missing $12.4bn: ADC asks Tinubu to explain Nigeria’s unaccounted fundsThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain a $12.4 billion discrepancy in Nigeria’s external accounts identified by the World Bank, saying the amount is equivalent to nearly a quarter of the country’s N68.32 trillion 2026 federal budget. The post Missing $12.4bn: ADC asks Tinubu to explain Nigeria’s unaccounted funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17YSRCP and TDP blame each other for Pulivendula violenceWhile Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy accuses the police of trying to create scare among YSRCP activists, TDP leader ‘B.Tech’ Ravi says the YSR family and its supporters are finding it hard to stomach the large number of aspirants filing nominations in its citadelThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 17Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in LyonA branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 17UN Secretary-General: why Macky Sall threw in the towelL’ancien président sénégalais Macky Sall, candidat au poste de secrétaire général des Nations unies, a annoncé son retrait de la course. Dans un message publié sur sa page Facebook le 17 octobre, il explique avoir pris cette décision afin de contribuer à l’émergence d’une candidature consensuelle au sein du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 17Calls Grow In Europe For Governments To Develop Alternatives To , Or Outright Abandon , Musk - Controlled TechThere are increasing calls in Europe for governments to create alternatives to or cease using technology controlled by Elon Musk. This indicates a growing debate over technological independence and regulation in Europe.ibtimes.com · United States
PoliticsOct 17State Minister Ishraque Hossain chases suspected drug users with pistol in Dhakabdnews24.com · Bangladesh
PoliticsOct 17Oregon elections chief urges early voting as test of USPS service shows slow mail serviceOregon's elections chief is advocating for early voting due to concerns about slow mail service, which was revealed by tests of USPS. This situation highlights potential challenges for voters and impacts election administration.democratherald.com · United States
PoliticsBreakingOct 17Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across Francekoat.com · United States
PoliticsOct 17BN to announce Melaka candidate lineup on Oct 28Barisan Nasional (BN) is set to reveal its list of candidates for Melaka on October 28. This is a development in a regional political election.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
PoliticsOct 17Larry Wilson : Why is the U . S . attacking the International Criminal Court ? An opinion piece questions why the United States is taking action against the International Criminal Court. This addresses a point of contention in international relations and legal frameworks.sbsun.com · United States
PoliticsOct 17 Emergency taught us difference between Rule of Law vs Law of Ruler : UP CM Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that an "Emergency" taught the difference between the Rule of Law and the Law of the Ruler. This reflects on historical governance and legal principles.ianslive.in · India
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