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Paschal Donohoe won't 'second guess' legal process, backs John McGahon despite assault liability

Donohoe is the latest high-profile Fine Gael figure to back McGahon, who was involved in an altercation in 2018....

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Manipur violence: BJP Jiribam Mandal sees mass resignations over 'unwelcome’ situation

The mass resignation was given by — K. Jadu Singh - President, Mutum Hemanta Singh - General Secretary, P. Biramani Si...

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Montgomery County community asked to 'Choose What Matters to You'

The community is invited to an interactive workshop on WednesdayNov. 20 to “Choose What Matters to You,” as part of ...

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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin bats for 50% devolution of central taxes to states

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged the 16th Finance Commission to increase the state's share of central taxes t...

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Cabinet tensions burst open over assisted dying law as one says voice concerns 'privately'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warned her ministerial colleagues that it's 'usually best' if discussions are don...

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'I am a poisonous mushroom to crouching cockroaches': Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin

A heated exchange unfolded between Tamil Nadu's deputy CM, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K ...

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How do Greensboro Police train for taking down an active shooter? Reporter Susie Spear decided to find out

"It’s offensive that we even have to talk about this, but the reality is, it’s a 300,000-plus person city,'' said tr...

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We Have Created New Culture & Definition Of Politics: Nadda In Navi Mumbai Rally

The NDA and BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra have created a new culture and a new definition of politics under PM Modi’...

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Former AAP minister Kailash Gahlot joins BJP, says decision not taken under ED, CBI pressure

Gahlot’s entry into the party is 'only the beginning' and many more AAP leaders are in touch with the leadership, say ...

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Portland’s delegation feels urgency to protect Mainers after Trump election

The 10 lawmakers who represent at least part of the heavily Democratic city are concerned about how federal policy chang...

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Pentagon bracing for sweeping changes after Trump nominates Pete Hegseth for secretary

The Pentagon is bracing for sweeping policy changes under the incoming Trump administration, and some high-level officer...

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What is reconciliation, the tool Republicans want to use to 'push the outer limits' on federal policy?

House Republicans have big plans to overhaul tax and spending policy in the new Congress....

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View from Away: Statehood for Puerto Rico deserves our respect

Once again, the people of Puerto Rico have voted in favor of becoming the nation’s 51st state. Last week’s vote was ...

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Trump would need congressional approval to dissolve Education Department, experts say

President-elect Trump has said he will get rid of the Department of Education if elected, but legal experts tell Fox New...

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Opinion: How to bolster Maine’s labor market? Embrace apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships offer young adults a structured pathway into the workforce and high wage, in-demand careers. They can al...

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Trump isn't yet U.S. president, but his plans for the war in Ukraine loom large over G20

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, which begins Monday, is already impacted by ever-evolving geopolitical events, regardl...

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Stealth sackings: Why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?

Part of the motivation for a tough line by employers is to make an example of rule-breakers....

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Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll

OTTAWA - Two-thirds of Canadians are optimistic about where human rights are headed in this country, but there is growin...

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Feds want to censor transcripts of Abdelrazik trial over national security concerns

OTTAWA - The federal government is seeking to censor transcripts of a trial taking place in open court, citing a need to...

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Will ‘China plus one’ put Vietnam in Donald Trump’s trade cross hairs?

Vietnam has racked up the fourth-largest trade surplus with the US in recent years....

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Equitable marriages could save lives (and love)

For wives, an egalitarian marriage can be a matter of life and death....

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Parliament remains gridlocked amid Trump trade talk and postal strike

OTTAWA - Parliament closes in on its eighth week of gridlock over a privilege motion, as Canada Post employees are on st...

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Foreign student cap plan’s collapse is a sign of the times

Migration is gaining momentum as a policy area voters want the government to deal with. And politicians are tapping into...

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We must build a proper data governance structure

Accurate data vital for sound policymaking...

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'Batenge Toh Katenge' vs 'Daroge toh maroge': How Fierce Slogan War Has Fuelled Tense Election Build-up In Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Maharashtra Elections: Yogi Adityanath used the crisp 'Batenge toh katenge' slogan to target Congress, Uddhav Thackeray'...

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Biden clears Ukraine to use long-range missile strikes inside Russia, as China calls for 'cooling'

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: ‘Strikes are not made with words. Such things are not announced. The missi...

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Macquarie could pass on bank levy to home borrowers

Banking disrupter Macquarie would jack up interest rates on mortgages or even leave the retail market altogether under a...

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Kundi for more opportunities to KP’s youth

Dera ismail khan - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday emphasized the need to create more opportuni...

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‘KP govt making efforts to promote higher education’

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi has said that the provincial government is...

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Campaign trail at a glance: Coalition infighting boils down as SF told to publish manifesto

A number a policy announcements are taking place today around the country ahead of a big leaders debate on RTÉ....

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Lara Trump Gushes Over 'So Cool' Barron Trump, Reveals His 'Sleeper' Role In 2024 Win

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law recalled her brother-in-law's calls on the campaign trail....

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Sri Lanka president keeps finance role, reappoints PM

Sri Lanka's president has retained the finance role and reappointed the PM as he forms a new cabinet to ensure the natio...

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Police arrest 15 suspects

Peshawar - Chota Lahore police on Sunday arrested fifteen (15) suspects allegedly involved in aerial firing during weddi...

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Food Authority ends drive against hazardous meat

PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has successfully concluded an eight-day special c...

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“BJP never stands with us in our fight over public issues”: JMM leader Kalpana Soren

Giridih (Jharkhand) [India], November 18 (ANI): Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate from Gandey constituency Kalpana ...

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‘Lagos Trying To Use Tinubu’s Support To Colonise Kano’ – Kwankwaso

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Par...

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‘Put Differences Aside, Let’s Work Together’ – Aiyedatiwa To Opposition After Winning Ondo Guber

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has extended an olive branch to opposition parties, urging them to join forces w...

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Pak, China academicians participate in BRI bio-health symposium

ISLAMABAD - The 6th International Symposium on the Belt and Road Bio-health Agriculture and China-SCO National Bio-Healt...

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Nature Positive: Labor urged to reject new Greens deal amid warnings it would inflict ‘great damage’ to WA

Labor’s Nature Positive laws will inflict ‘great damage’ on WA’s economy even without a climate trigger, industr...

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Several plans afoot for Paharpur’s development: KP Governor

Dera ismail khan - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that several development initiatives we...

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Low COVID-19 vaccine coverage causes rise in Diphtheria cases in KP

Peshawar - Low vaccine coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in cases of diphtheria, as hospitals in K...

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Govt working to align education with needs of modern era: KP minister

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi has said that the provincial government is...

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Commissioner reviews steps for grafting olive trees in Orakzai

Peshawar - Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah, under the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s “Awam...

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Experts for plantation of canopy trees to check pollution, smog

Peshawar - In an ongoing battle against air pollution, especially smog, environmentalists and forestry experts have stre...

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DPO for intensifying crackdown on anti-social elements

TORGHAR - District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Mukhtar Shah chaired an anti-organized crime meeting here on Sunday....

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Ten politicians to take part in RTÉ’s largest leaders’ debate tonight

It’s the only time all ten party leaders will take part in a debate....

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Haripur hosts grand kabaddi tournament

Haripur - The District Sports Department of Haripur hosted a grand long kabaddi tournament in Jati Pind on Sunday, with ...

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Winter contingency plan finalised in Abbottabad

Peshawar - A meeting to finalize the Winter Contingency Plan was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief and H...

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Internal rifts, apparent proximity to Delhi LG: How Kailash Gahlot drifted away from AAP

Tensions have been brewing within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) due to rifts between senior leader Kailash Gahlot and the pa...

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Over 5,000 asthma patients reported in Lahore hospitals

LAHORE - Persistent toxic smog and air pollution in Lahore caused a significant increase in cough and breathing disorder...

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'I’ve seen hard-pressed mums get benefits from one vital space,' Gordon Brown writes

Former PM Gordon Brown says: 'As temperatures plummet and gas and electricity charges soar, Warm Welcome spaces – plac...

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Azma rejects reports of Punjab govt’s investment in UAE Funds

LAHORE - Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has rejected a media report falsely referring to the Punjab government...

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Ex-FBI Agent Says This Trump Loyalist Would Be 'Extremely Dangerous' Pick To Lead Agency

Daniel Brunner said Kash Patel lacks experience to lead "an organization, no less a Cub Scout pack."...

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Jeremy Clarkson set to rally with thousands of other farmers against Labour 'tractor tax'

Clarkson has previously accused the government of ‘ethnically cleansing’ the British countryside...