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On This Day: Easter Rising hero Padraig Pearse born in 1879

The more you study the life of Irish rebel leader Padraig Pearse, the more elusive he becomes....

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Concerns about Afghanistan addressed: Kabir

Deputy Prime Minister Maulvi Abdul Kabir says the Islamic Emirate has addressed global concerns d regarding Afghan soil....

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Of Chinese investment in developing countries and implications for Nigeria

The rapid economic growth and development that has taken place in China in the last 40 years has been described as a mir...

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Council recommends city seize dilapidated Queen Theater

The Queen Theater, once an iconic landmark in Kaimuki, is a place that many call a jewel waiting to be buffed back into ...

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Trump support grows in blue state Hawaii

Since his first run for president in 2016, support for President-elect Donald Trump has steadily increased among Hawaii ...

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Obaseki’s Whereabouts Unknown, Fled Edo In Disguise – Okpebholo Alleges

Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised concerns over the sudden disappearance of outgoing Govern...

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The Column: Milk, eggs, love and hate were on the ballot

THE ELECTION is over, but the fallout from the result isn’t. The political pundits across the spectrum claim that the ...

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What Trump 2.0 means for polarised, war-ridden world order

There is widespread resentment towards the US, especially under the Biden administration, in the Global South. America u...

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Black voters are the most important voting bloc in South Carolina. They're voting redder.

For years, Black voters were the dominion of South Carolina's Democratic Party, and crucial to holding back major gains ...

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Egbetokun Bars Local Security From Ondo Guber Election

As the Ondo State gubernatorial election set for Saturday, November 16, 2024 draws closer, the Inspector-General of Poli...

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Pakistan, Korea to begin joint excavation of Mankiala Stupa

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Korea have begun a joint excavation of the Mankiala Stupa in collaboration with the Department ...

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Pak Teachers Forum holds annual event ‘Empowering Educators, Shaping the Future’

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Teachers Forum (PTF) held its annual event Friday evening, themed “Empowering Educators, Shap...

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IGP Islamabad holds open court

ISLAMABAD - The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, held a open court at the Central Polic...

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Police arrest 9 outlaws

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police apprehended nine outlaws involved in drug peddling and possessing i...

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UAE Ambassador Al-Zaabi pledges support for smog relief efforts

ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi Saturday expressed his cou...

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Court settles dispute between sons, father

Khyber - The four offspring defendants have been directed to hand over a room and ten thousand rupees each to the plaint...

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KP govt demands equal share of province in NFC Award

Peshawar - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has demanded an equitable share in the 7th National Finance Commission...

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Rubab music, Kalash dances attract visitors to KP Pavilion at Lok Mela

Peshawar - The traditional rubab music and Kalash dances attracted a large number of visitors to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

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Crackdown launched against sale of substandard meat

Peshawar - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has commenced an eight-day crackdown on the sale ...

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The Chinese meltdown in Eastern Ladakh

“Centre will not compromise with an inch of country’s land. Keeping in mind the needs of the twenty first century, w...

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Resurgence of terror attacks in Kashmir points to Pakistan’s persistent shadow

Pakistan’s continuous proxy war, driven by its intelligence agency ISI, demands a more aggressive denial strategy that...

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PM Modi Targets Oppn Over Paper Leak, Recruitment Mafia In Jharkhand Rally: 'Each One Of Them Will Be Jailed'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday targeted Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress over paper leak and recruitment mafi...

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Army Chief meets Chief Adviser

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his office on Sunday.Chief of Army Staff...

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MBBS admission test on Jan 17

The admission tests date of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) for...

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Night temperature may rise slightly

Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.Rain/thunder shower...

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Letter: President-elect a global embarrassment

We can't take this lying down....

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Experts predict Trump will tap his own appellate judges for Supreme Court in the event of a retirement

Experts say President-elect Trump will reliably fall back on previous judicial philosophies and original appellate appoi...

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The Maine Millennial: A rude awakening to a bitter reality

In the wake of Trump's election victory on Tuesday, I'm sad and scared. Mad, too. This guy? Really?...

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Jim Fossel: Continued minority status a blessing in disguise for Maine Republicans

With the state facing an almost billion-dollar budget shortfall in the forthcoming biennium, GOP legislators should just...

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Our View: It’s back to basics, back to Maine

Wherever you find yourself this election season, try to focus on common local goals....

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Opinion: When I think about the election, I think about my father

It's hard for me to believe that after more than 400,000 Americans died in World War II, we have elected a president wit...

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Opinion: Mainers agree: Dark money has no place in politics

Maine is worth protecting, and America is still an idea worth fighting for....

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Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Ca...

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Opinion: Today’s potent marijuana is spawning public health dangers

The marijuana of 2024 is not your grandfather’s marijuana....

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Top pro-life groups reveal agenda for second Trump administration amid 'abortion fearmongering'

Though just a few days since the election, the country's leading pro-life activist groups are already shifting from cele...

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Elliott Epstein: How technological innovation has fueled populism

The disruption has created economic winners and losers, with the losers feeling deep resentment over their diminished st...

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5 reasons why so many people voted for Donald Trump

Here’s what they said about immigration, the economy and his ‘bull in a china shop’ style....

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5 reasons why Maharashtra assembly election 2024 is a high-stakes showdown between Mahayuti and MVA

Maharashtra Election 2024: With the Maharashtra elections approaching, the stakes have never been higher. As key players...

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Airlines bristle at $20k fines for cancelling flights

A Senate inquiry is considering an overhaul of how landing slots are managed at Australia’s busiest airport....

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Aaditya Thackeray claims ‘no lynching in Maharashtra during MVA rule’, netizens remind him of the Palghar lynching of Hindu saints

Aaditya Thackeray’s claim of no mob lynching in Maharashtra faced backlash, with netizens citing the Palghar lynching....

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Maharashtra Elections: Social Engineering? RPI Fields Rajput candidate On Single Seat In Mumbai

Amarjit Singh, the official candidate of Mahayuti from RPI seat, said that Kalina seat is the best example of social eng...

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Britain remains on board next-generation fighter jet plan with Japan, Italy

The British government has decided to remain on board a joint fighter jet development program with Japan and Italy follo...

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Maharashtra Elections: Mahayuti Allies To Decide CM's Name After Polls, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the Mahayuti alliance will decide on the name of the Chief Minister in...

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Town could face extended road closures for water works

Loddon High Street closure starting November 18 for Anglian Water works could be extended....

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Farming, industry, employment among 5 key points on Congress manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched the party's manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, outlining f...

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Unions ramp up attacks on mining sector amid calls to re-unionise Pilbara

One of Australia’s biggest unions has launched a broadside on mining giant Rio Tinto, accusing the company of “cowar...

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We all love an upgrade, but MPs need their wings clipped: AFR readers

Readers raised concerns about conflicts of interest, as the scandal engulfing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Qa...

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Ireland may be about to find itself stuck between an EU rock and a US hard place

As Donald Trump targets the European Union, Ireland is likely to find itself in some uncomfortable positions...

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Expensive 'stumbling block' stands between village and safer new junction

A £1m "stumbling block" is standing between the village of Spixworth and a safer new junction onto North Walsham Road....

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A tribute to Jowshan Ara Rahman

I got to know Jowshan Ara better when I visited her home to interview her husband, Mahbub ul Alam Chowdhury, the poet wh...

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Beauty brands are finally catering to Black women – are we supposed to be grateful?

Women of colour have been woefully underserved by the beauty industry for decades...

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Fear of a Trump planet: Poll reveals Australia on edge after US result

The exclusive findings also reveal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gaining a big boost on his personal performance, drawi...

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How West is playing Khalistan card to mar India's rise

A narrative that paints India as unstable and conflict-ridden aligns with the West’s interest in dampening investor co...

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Russia-Africa partnership under scrutiny: Draft joint statement for on-going forum sparks concerns over neocolonialism, deceit

Malawi and other African countries have inaugurated the first-ever Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnersh...