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Ondo REC must be removed to avoid 1983 crisis – Ajayi

Former deputy governor of Ondo State and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming governorship e...

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Donald Trump withdrawing from Paris Agreement won’t slow green energy investment: Labor minister

Incoming President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris climate pact won’t halt the investment dollars fuell...

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Long Bitter Foes, US and Russia Face Prospect of Talks After Trump Election Win

Relations with Moscow—and the fate of Ukraine—take center stage as Trump gears up to return to the White House....

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 9, 2024

Editorial cartoonist John Cole draws to the end of the political TV advertising season....

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House of Representatives: Race to majority tightens with Republicans inching closer

Republicans inched toward a House of Representatives majority as more races were decided in their favor, and Democrats l...

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'We are going to pay': Young Democrat supporters furious as 2024 campaign collapses

EXCLUSIVE: Since 2008, winning Democratic candidates have received at least 60% support from young voters, but Harris fa...

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Stunned by Election Results, Democrats Continue to Point Fingers

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said it’s wrong for Democrats to call American voters 'sexist and racist.'...

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Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave

Meanwhile, strikes continued in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon, killing dozens....

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Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncyt...

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Cartoon: The Hard Part

Cartoon by Phil Hands for Nov. 10, 2024....

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Column: Grow the network of organizations focused on veteran success

Numerous state, national, corporate, private, non-profit and educational organizations recognize the value of recruiting...

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Column: Level the health care playing field for military families

Tricare coverage should follow the same eligibility rules for dependents as the Affordable Care Act, Del. David Reid, co...

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Column: This year, honor our nation’s veterans by hiring them

Servicemembers transitioning out offer businesses in the region skilled, experienced and highly disciplined workers, Ham...

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Letters for Nov. 10: Let’s take better care of our dogs and reduce dog attacks

Letter writers urge people to give their dogs more space; say the American people are the losers, not Vice President Kam...

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Of fair weather friends and scapegoats

‘The rules in politics are different from those in other aspects of life, especially concerning friendships and suppor...

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With the election over, what’s next for the Strib?

We aspire to be a news organization for all Minnesotans....

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City seeks input on proposed bridge repair work across Lincoln

Residents have until Dec. 10 to offer input on maintenance and repair work proposed on several bridges in Lincoln....

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Missing the heartbeat of a nation

While most national media listen to so-called experts and politicians on how elections shape up, they often miss the peo...

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How America voted

Donald Trump made surprising gains among women, minorities, and youth. Read full story...

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Why politics and business should not mix in Malaysia

A reminder: The fusion of political power with business interests poses serious risks to our democracy, economy, and soc...

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Fooling themselves

Once more, political bias in US mainstream media misrepresents voting realities on the ground. Read full story...

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Is Trump bad news for Malaysia?

Apart from convincing the next US president to attend the Asean summit next year, the bigger challenge for a trading nat...

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Democracy was a motivating factor both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons

While inflation and immigration emerged as the dominant themes in this year’s presidential race, another issue was pro...

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Readers Write: Minnesota Legislature, 2024 election results

How to manage a potential Minnesota House tie....

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Fluoride: It’s in the water — and in the news

And in the fine print on your toothpaste tube. So what? Here’s my journey with the chemical....

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Australia news live: northern states to swelter as heatwave continues; PM readies for Apec summit

Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTransitioning to cleaner ...

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Lessons to be taken from US election results: minister

The outcome of the US election shows governments must first and foremost focus on cost-of-living issues that affect vote...

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Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian d...

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Letter: The American people have rejected wokeness and the biased mainstream media

Let me be clear, Kamala Harris did not lose the election because conservatives are stupid, misogynistic, or racist....

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Here Are the Uncalled House Races That Will Determine Control of the Chamber

There are 23 races in the U.S. House of Representatives that still being counted; 10 of which are in California....

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The left loves #visibility — except when Jews were visible in Amsterdam

Nothing better reveals the violent absurdity of the post-Oct. 7 era than the phrase “visibly Jewish.” “Visible” ...

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Letter: America is done with DEI and gender ideology. Grow up.

We are America, and Americans all. We can do this together. We really still can....

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A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire's governor means 13 women will serve as a state's chief executi...

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China fires first shot to shore up economy against any surprises

The 6 trillion yuan debt-swap plan announced by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee is a timely, measure...

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4 policies that could make our elections more fair and democratic

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections—as other countries hav...

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Labour issued blunt warning over big reason so many Brits are lonely and miserable

Loneliness is a 'public health emergency' and ugly surroundings are making it worse....

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Ending the Thai citizenship limbo

The recent cabinet decision to accelerate the permanent residency and citizenship process for 483,626 hill tribe members...

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The hippo, the pumpkin and the haggis

From the moment Thailand's celebrity pygmy hippo, Moo Deng predicted Donald Trump would triumph in the US election it wa...

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Tax Reform Bills: Arewa Group Supports Tinubu, Passes Vote Of Confidence On FIRS Boss

ABUJA -A coalition of Arewa Groups, made up of 300 organizations across 19 northern states, has thrown its weight behind...

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NFL: Believe Berlin Rumors

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has an answer for German fans wondering about rumors the league could be heading to their...

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FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump

The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hu...

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California Gov. Newsom fined over delays in reporting charitable donations

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies ...

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Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committee

Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven W...

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Dracut man arrested in connection with Pelham, NH self storage break-in

PELHAM, N.H. — A Dracut man is in custody awaiting arraignment after an investigation into a series of break-ins at Pe...

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'We will remember them' - Labour's military veterans mark their first Remembrance Sunday as MPs

Labour's landslide victory in July saw the election of nine new military veterans - some of whom were serving the countr...

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Katung empowers ginger farmers in Southern Kaduna

Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has empowered no fewer than 150 ginger farmers in his constituency with knowledge ...

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on ...

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Be more aware of spinal conditions

Some 619 million people globally suffer from back pain. Yet spinal conditions are not given the prominence they deserve ...

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Qatar organises seminar on cultural diversity at Int’l Book Fair of Algiers

QNA AlgiersThe Ministry of Culture organised a seminar on Saturday titled ‘Sustainability in the cultural sector, an o...

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IDAM by Alain Ducasse at MIA launches Weekend Sunset Tea

Tribune News NetworkDohaIDAM by Alain Ducasse, a fine-dining destination at the Museum of Islamic Art, has announce the ...

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Ajyal Spotlight set to host standout storytelling by Hiam Abbass, Harriman

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe 2024 Ajyal Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), will host renowned Palesti...

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Katara wraps up Cultural Festival of International Public Diplomacy

QNADohaThe Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has wrapped up the two-day Cultural Festival of the International Public...

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Man arrested over robbery, murder of 72-year-old resident during home break-in

Police in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and murder after he broke i...

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Making sense of Trump’s triumph

Donald Trump did not win by a landslide. It only appears as if he did because of the large number of electoral votes tha...

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Generosity 101

Question: What is the difference between a handkerchief and a necktie? Answer: A handkerchief is always in the pocket, h...

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Too much screen time

How much is too much? At least two countries, Australia and Sweden, are considering a screen use ban for minors over fea...

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Looming Trump Presidency Set To Embolden Netanyahu And Hurt Palestinians

The new U.S. administration is “going to be terrible for any sort of humanitarian effort in Palestine,” a State Depa...