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‘Sulexit’—a pyrrhic victory? (1)

Cotabato City—A bombshell literally shook the entire Bangsamoro autonomous regional leadership on Monday, Sept. 9. On ...

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Marcos Jr: A Plan B against Dutertes?

Two weeks ago, I argued, in multiple platforms, that the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration was likely about to unleash...

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Boundary disputes are preventable disasters

The issue of unsettled and disputed boundaries between local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines is a prevalent p...

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Soft skills in an AI future

How ready and equipped are today’s young Filipinos for the jobs of the future? We’re already in a new era where arti...

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Double whammy for PH eco warriors

Once again, the Philippines has earned the title and disgrace of being Asia’s most dangerous hotspot for environmental...

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NCR political families must resolve disagreements in two weeks

Gloves are off with two weeks left for the filing of certificates of candidacies for mayors and congressmen in several c...

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2nd Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Was Subject of 2019 FBI Tip: Special Agent

'Following up on the tip, the alleged complainant was interviewed,' an FBI official says....

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9-year-old boy hit by semi while running across road

The boy was running across Highway 50 before sunrise on Monday morning, according to Colorado State Patrol....

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Letters for Sept. 17: Rep. Rob Wittman cares for everyday people; look at his work to increase vocational training access

Letter writers argue Rep. Rob Wittman supports veterans and everyday people, question when Congress will act on gun viol...

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Two key byelections today will test Canada’s party leaders

Results for two byelections in Quebec and Manitoba are expected late Monday night — and possibly early Tuesday morning...

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Cut loose your problem aides, Mayor Adams — or risk your entire mayoralty

With the City Hall scandals now seriously threatening Eric Adams’ mayoralty, his best hope is to clean house — fire ...

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Elon Musk deletes post about Kamala Harris and Joe Biden assassination after widespread criticism

Elon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” ...

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Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding in "anomaly" request

Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates fede...

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PM MEETS BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS SPEAKER

PM MEETS BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS SPEAKERPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahm...

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Kamala Harris wants to try something new: ‘middle-class capitalism’

The vice president is creating a vision that moves beyond neoliberalism....

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Wisconsin's voter-approved cash bail measures will stand under judge's ruling

A Wisconsin judge says stricter cash bail measures that voters approved last year will stand despite procedural flaws...

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Gov. Abbott: Texas Is the ‘Wrong State’ for Venezuelan Gang to Set Up Criminal Operations

Abbott declares Tren de Aragua gang a foreign terrorist organization after members occupied a crime-ridden El Paso hotel...

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Takaichi tops Kyodo poll of LDP supporters as most fit to be Japan PM

Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is viewed by 27.7 percent of Liberal Democratic Party supporters as mos...

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Donald Trump should be protected as if he were a sitting president

Political violence is contagious. Those protecting the former president need to be extra vigilant....

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"Home ownership should be accessible': Rent-to-own housing program coming to North Central

This program is a "critical stepping-stone" to housing security, said Natoshia Bastien, president and CEO of Silver Sage...

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The world is headed towards uncharted waters

No sirens are blaring, nobody even looks frightened, but they should be. Last week, the world moved into uncharted terri...

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Lessons from 'Moo Deng'

The popularity of two-month-old pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" is not happenstance. It is the fruit of a laborious and systemati...

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Solving the Myanmar migrant surge

With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular m...

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Harris Meets With Teamsters Union, Seeking Endorsement

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has not yet endorsed a presidential candidate in this election....

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Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding

Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates fede...

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Russia To Expand Army For Third Time Since War With Ukraine Began: Defense Stocks RTX, Northrop Grumman Gain

Russia’s army will soon become the world’s second-largest army behind China, leapfrogging the size of the U.S. and I...

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This Is What Happens When We Flood the Subway System With Police

A police shooting that injured three people and one officer is the result of New York Mayor Eric Adams’s enforcement-f...

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The Philippines must think fast to handle South China Sea disputes

As tensions with China escalate, Philippine strategists are divided on how to protect the Southeast Asian nation’s mar...

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Education Above All Foundation unveils new brand identity

Tribune News NetworkDohaEducation Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, has rev...

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Davey to say Lib Dems will offer people hope - and will accuse Tories of being 'unfit for opposition'

Sir Ed Davey is to say his party will offer people hope and will accuse the Conservatives of being "unfit for opposition...

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KING OF SPAIN RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF QATAR’S AMBASSADOR

HM King Felipe VI of Spain received credentials of HE Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi as ambassador extraordinary and plenipo...

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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey vows to 'finish the job' of defeating Tory MPs in major speech

In a keynote speech at the Liberal Democrats' annual conference in Brighton, leader Sir Ed Davey will celebrate bringing...

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Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre spar as Parliament returns and one party leader says an election is not far off

The Show is back — this time with the added drama of two significant byelections and a newly vulnerable Liberal minori...

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Qatar attends 59th meeting of GCC panel for retirement & social insurance agencies

QNAManamaThe State of Qatar, represented by the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA), is participat...

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‘Scandal’ that 5.3 million children missed dental check-ups – Daisy Cooper

The deputy Lib Dem leader called for an emergency dental registration scheme for children....

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Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet

The federal government is asking defence contractors in allied nations about the sorts of submarines and maintenance cap...

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Duluth judicial election provides 'job interview' with voters

Two attorneys vying for a seat on the local bench highlighted their differing backgrounds and qualifications....

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Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris shows how big a role music is playing in 2024 election

Music generates passion and emotion, so it’s little surprise that popular tunes have been featured in presidential con...

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It Sure Looks Like This GOP Senate Hopeful Doctored One Of His Campaign Ads

In a recent TV spot, the logo of a controversial think tank is mysteriously missing from Tim Sheehy’s shirt....

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Once again, the presidential race is looming large in Georgia

Georgia is again seen as a must-win for both Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump. Voters are inundat...

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Elon Musk deletes post about Biden, Harris assassination after widespread criticism

Elon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said "no one is even trying to assassinate" Pres...

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Irish Americans welcome inquiry into 1989 murder of Pat Finucane in Belfast

The news of the public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Pat Finucane has been cautiously welcomed by prominent Irish Amer...

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‘I Hate Taylor Swift’: Everything Donald Trump Has Ever Said About the Pop Star

The politician has praised the singer's looks & disparaged her political views....

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Oregon Republicans ask governor to protect voter rolls after DMV registered noncitizens

Republican lawmakers in Oregon are asking Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek to ensure the integrity of the state's voter rolls...

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'This is why children die:' Lawsuit outlines ignored efforts to save Harmony

Over the course of months, family members of Harmony Montgomery warned authorities the 5-year-old was in imminent danger...

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Doğuş Technology and Doğuş Construction exhibit innovative solutions at exhibition

Tribune News NetworkDohaDoğuş Technology, one of Turkey’s leading tech companies, in collaboration with Doğuş ...

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‘ConteQ Expo a platform to attract investments, boost digitalisation’

QNADohaDirector of Public Relations and Communications at Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and Vice-Chairman of the Orga...

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CRA displays efforts to develop telecom infrastructure at ConteQ Expo 24

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is participating in the Advanced Technology for Co...

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‘ConteQ to create positive shiftin digital, tech transformation’

Ashghal President HE Dr Engineer Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi said, “We are certain that the exhibition will create a p...

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Suspect did not have line of sight to Trump: Secret Service

Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction after an “apparent assassina...

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Hillary Clinton on helping a potential President Harris: "It's all hands on deck"

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is willing to contribute in any way to a Harris administration...

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Meet the Press NOW — September 16

Authorities provide an update on the investigation into the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Tr...

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Hillary Clinton on contributing to a Harris-Walz White House

CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Hillary Rodham Clinton about a possible role for the former secretary of state in a p...

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‘Rumblings’ behind the scenes that Congress could increase funding for the Secret Service

NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley and retired U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent Robert ...

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Do you know the 3 branches of U.S. government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education

BLUFFTON, S.C. — On the first day of his American National Government class, Prof. Kevin Dopf asks how many of his stu...

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MSDF, MoPH host food safety workshop for local businesses

QNADohaThe Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH),...