Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
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Indonesia president-elect's legal team rebuffs losing candidates' bid to disqualify him
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Hunter Biden’s effort to dismiss the federal tax charges against him got a chilly reception in court on Wednesday, as a federal judge sounded skeptical that ... Show more
Brazil police investigate Bolsonaro's stay in February at Hungary embassy -source
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Sought Refuge in Hungarian Embassy Amid Investigations
- Brazil’s federal police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro’s passport and arrested a pair of his former aides on accusations of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election on Feb. 8.
- Security-camera footage from the embassy shows Bolsonaro waiting to be let into the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil four days later. He appeared to stay at the embassy for the next two days, accompanied by security guards, the Hungarian ambassador, and staff members.
- Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy suggests an attempt to evade the Brazilian justice system by leveraging his friendship with far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he faces criminal investigations at home.
- The New York Times analyzed footage from four cameras in the Hungarian Embassy, confirming Bolsonaro's arrival on Feb. 12 and departure on Feb. 14, where he mostly remained out of sight during his stay.
Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency
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Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo urges unity after resounding victory: Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto pledged on Wednesday to be a president for all Indonesians ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-poll-body-says-prabowo-receives-most-votes-presidential-election-2024-03-20/
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Milei calls Petro 'terrorist': Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean ...
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Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
'Most valuable treasure': $17 billion Spanish shipwreck from 1708 to be recovered
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U.S. to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: Israel has been accused of violating the laws of war in Gaza. Now it has to prove ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/israel-gaza-weapons-international-law/
Police: Anti-vax Bolsonaro forged vaccine card before U.S. visit: The former Brazilian president had spent years inveighing against the coronavirus vaccine and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/19/police-anti-vax-bolsonaro-forged-vaccine-card-before-us-visit/
Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
'Most valuable treasure': $17 billion Spanish shipwreck from 1708 to be recovered
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Boeing needs to be led by engineers, time is not on its side, Emirates Airline president says
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/boeing-needs-to-be-led-by-engineers-emirates-airline-president-says.html
‘Holy grail of shipwrecks’: recovery of 18th-century Spanish ship could begin in April
theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/18/san-jose-shipwreck-recovery
S.Korea's Yoon vows more cooperation with Britain as trade talks resume: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for deeper defence ties with the United ...
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Quick Glance: S.Korea's Yoon pledges enhanced cooperation with Britain as trade talks resume
- South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol advocates for deeper defense ties with the United Kingdom while meeting the British deputy prime minister.
- The two countries have initiated a new round of trade negotiations and agreed on measures to combat digital threats to elections and democracy.
- The importance of regular '2+2' meetings between the foreign and defense ministers of both countries was emphasized to formalize cooperation in defense and security.
- The trade talks aim to strengthen trade relations and introduce new trade rules through negotiations on services, digitalization, SMEs, and Good Regulatory Practices.
Two reports on State agencies which were submitted to Parliament by the Auditor General’s Department but were returned to that office last week are now back ... Show more
El Salvador says 6,000 security forces deployed against gangs: El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced Sunday that 6,000 military and police forces had ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/el-salvador-says-6000-security-forces-deployed-gangs/
Ramaphosa welcomes fresh measures by ICJ amidst Gaza famine: President Cyril Ramaphosa said they welcomed fresh measures ordered by the International Court of ...
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Surveillance footage shows police officers searching the property of BPL union president Kyle Wilson.
FAA to increase oversight of United Airlines after recent issues: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its oversight of United Airlines in the ...
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Puerto Rico reports dengue fever epidemic. How likely is the disease in Ohio?: Dengue fever is on the rise in Puerto Rico, and island officials have declared it ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/03/27/dengue-fever-epidemic-san-juan-puerto-rico-ohio/73115796007/
Union remembers Chicago postal worker fatally shot in Orland Park as a hard worker
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/union-remembers-chicago-postal-worker-fatally-shot-in-orland-park-as-a-hard-worker/
Former US president calls for greater collaboration among countries in the Americas
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/former-us-president-calls-greater-collaboration-among-countries-americas/
Liberia: No Threat Will Stop Retrieval of State Assets - Govt Warns: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's Assets Recovery and Properties Retrieval Team has ...
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“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns
arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/critical-us-water-systems-face-disabling-cyberattacks-white-house-warns/
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
Farmers under attack - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: The daily dangers facing food-producing farmers are matters requiring serious government and national ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/24/farmers-under-attack/
Zelensky’s Office chief tells U.S. ambassador of latest Russian strikes: Andriy Yermak, Head of the President’s Office, met with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine ...
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Sarm Heslop: Mother asks for President Biden’s help: The mother of missing woman Sarm Heslop from Southampton is urging the President of the United States to ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24200050.sarm-heslop-mother-asks-president-bidens-help/
Suzette Martin new deputy CoP after House vote: The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has a new Deputy Commissioner of Police in Suzette Martin ...
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White House Unveils Executive Order to Boost Women’s Health: The Biden administration is rolling out an executive order to strengthen women’s health research ...
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Quick Glance: Biden to Sign Decree Advancing Women's Health Research
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign a decree aimed at advancing women's health research by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research.
- The decree aims to address inequalities in medical research between women and men, particularly for illnesses more common in women.
- The decree not only seeks to improve health research but also has political implications, as women are crucial to Biden's reelection efforts.
- The National Institutes of Health are also launching a new initiative around menopause and the treatment of symptoms to identify and close research gaps.
When might Germany's dual citizenship law get final signature?: Many foreigners in Germany eagerly anticipating the country's upcoming citizenship reform law ...
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NYC realtor and firm hit with $845K settlement over illegal listing accusations: Mega Home real estate firm and its broker-president will pay the fine after they ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/20/nyc-realtor-and-firm-hit-with-845k-settlement-over-illegal-listing-accusations/
Pa. wineries and agritourism tied together, and there’s room for growth: PWA president
pennlive.com/food/2024/03/pa-wineries-and-agritourism-tied-together-and-theres-room-for-growth-pwa-president.html
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett keen to escalate defamation case against Dees to Federal Court
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Zardari seeks strong Pak-US investment, trade ties: ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Monday said Pakistan desired enhanced trade and investment relations ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1169834-zardari-seeks-strong-pak-us-investment-trade-ties
Internet personality Tate brought to Romanian court on UK arrest warrant: A Romanian court has approved a request from Britain to extradite internet personality ...
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after UK arrest warrant
- Controversial figures Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were taken into custody in Romania following accusations of sexual misconduct.
- They were issued a European arrest warrant by UK officials and are currently facing charges related to rape and human trafficking in Romania.
- Tate successfully appealed in August 2023 to be released from house arrest while awaiting an undetermined trial date.
- A ruling in January reversed the decision to seize Tate's assets, granting him access to his luxury vehicles, properties, and designer watches.
Biden to announce more than $3B in infrastructure investments while in Milwaukee: President Biden will announce billions worth of new infrastructure investments ...
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🧑⚖️ The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Russian commanders for suspected war crimes in #Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Quick Glance: Arrest Warrants Issued for 2 Russian Officers over War Crimes
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers who are wanted for targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, causing excessive harm to civilians according to the judges' findings.
- The warrants are for Russian Lieutenant General Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash, who served as commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Aerospace Force during the alleged crimes, and Russian Navy Admiral Viktor Kinolayevich Sokolov, who led the Black Sea Fleet.
- The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity related to their involvement in attacks on civilian objects and inhumane actions towards the population.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin praised the warrants as a significant step towards justice for the victims of the war.
Navy demoted Ronny Jackson after damning report on White House conduct: Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), a former White House physician, retired as a Navy rear ...
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Quick Glance: Navy Demoted Ronny Jackson for White House Behavior
- Ronny Jackson, former White House physician turned GOP congressman, frequently highlights his military credentials.
- The Navy demoted Jackson in July 2022 following a damning Pentagon inspector general's report that substantiated allegations of his inappropriate behavior as a White House physician.
- Despite the demotion, Jackson continues to refer to himself as a retired rear admiral, facing significant financial consequences.
- The Pentagon inspection recommended Navy Secretary take action against Jackson for not behaving in the exemplary manner required of Navy officers.
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been convicted in a U.S. court for drug trafficking, but historian Dana Frank says his "illegal ... Show more
Haiti's prime minister is stranded abroad as gangs threaten 'civil war': Haiti's embattled prime minister is in neighboring Puerto Rico, still unable to return ...
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Quick Glance: Haiti in Midst of Rebellion and Violence: Analysis
- Haiti is experiencing a surge of violence in the last week.
- It is more than just gang violence, but a rebellion against the government.
- Groups have united to overthrow the government.
- The population suffers from poverty, hunger, and violence, with an uncertain future ahead.
Panama upholds ex-President Martinelli's ban from 2024 election: Panama's electoral court announced on Sunday it had upheld its decision to ban ex-President ...
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Nigeria pauses controversial expatriate employment levy: The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.
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Biden Admin Quietly Approves 100+ Arms Sales to Israel While Claiming Concern for Civilians in Gaza
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Ghana's finance ministry urges president not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill: The ministry urges the president not to sign the draconian bill over fears the World Bank ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana could jeopardize IMF support with anti-LGBTQ bill
- An anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana could result in a loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing.
- The bill could also derail a $3 billion IMF loan package, according to the finance ministry.
- The legislation will now be presented to Ghana's President for a decision.
- The United States has expressed deep concern over the bill and called for a review of its constitutionality.
Haitian PM Ariel Henry released a video confirming he will step down after the creation of a transitional council, under a plan agreed with regional leaders ... Show more
Today we’re at the State Department for a screening of 20 Days in Mariupol, marking the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ... Show more
Panama presidential hopeful holed up in embassy banned from election: The candidacy of ex-President Ricardo Martinelli is annulled after his conviction for money ...
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Quick Glance: Panama Bars Martinelli from 2024 Elections
- Panama's Electoral Tribunal disqualifies former President Ricardo Martinelli from the 2024 elections.
- The decision comes after a money laundering conviction.
- Martinelli, who led from 2009 to 2014, is ineligible for the May 5 elections.
- He received a 128-month jail term and a $19 million fine in the 'New Business' case.
Trump to remain on Illinois ballot until appeals court rules: Former President Trump will stay on Illinois’s state primary ballot for now, after a state judge ...
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Quick Glance: Judge Orders Trump Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot
- A Cook County judge ruled to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
- Judge Tracie Porter found that Trump 'falsely swore' when signing his candidacy statement, disqualifying him from office.
- Porter considered the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from that state's ballot and stayed the ruling until March 1.
- The ruling came in an appeal against the Illinois State Board of Elections' rejection of efforts to disqualify Trump from the primary ballot.
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was laid to rest in a Moscow cemetery Friday, where thousands of mourners gathered in defiance of riot police deployed ... Show more
Trump says local police will be key to mass deportations if he’s reelected: Former President Trump on Thursday said local police officers would be they key piece ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4499299-trump-says-local-police-will-be-key-to-mass-deportations-if-hes-reelected/
Next front in the attack on affirmative action: State diversity programs : As their legal justification undergoes a reexamination, state programs benefitting a ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/09/affirmative-action-challenges-state-government/
"Department of Life": Trump allies plot abortion crackdown for second term
axios.com/2024/03/02/heritage-foundation-trump-allies-abortion
Pro-Palestinian protests block roads near State of Union; man accused of revving engine at crowd
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/07/protesters-reckless-driving-police-arrest-state-of-the-union/
'I take full responsibility': Defense Secretary Austin says he should have disclosed medical issues
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Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Admits Secret Hospitalizations Before House Panel
- House Republicans demand answers on Defense Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays.
- Austin admits 'breakdown in notifications' and takes full responsibility before the committee.
- Austin acknowledges the need to inform the president and public about his cancer diagnosis.
- Internal Pentagon review finds no ill intent in keeping Austin's hospitalization private.
Court docs: Moeller president arrested in Nashville over the weekend: Davidson County Sheriff records say he was charged with criminal trespass ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/11/archbishop-moeller-high-school-president-james-marshall-hyzdu-arrested-in-nashville-saturday/72933106007/
Biden's immigration silver lining: There are an additional 3 million foreign-born workers in workforce under Biden.
axios.com/2024/02/27/biden-immigration-workers-inflation-wages
GOP impeachment investigators subpoena DOJ for Biden classified docs records: House Republicans want any records related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/27/congress/gop-subpoenas-doj-00143624
Grassley touts role in FBI acting on ex-FBI informant Smirnov : Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) touted his role in pushing the FBI to investigate the allegations ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4499193-grassley-touts-role-in-fbi-acting-on-ex-fbi-informant-smirnov/
Twelve-year-old Moroccan wunderkind Rayan Ait Taher on Tuesday won the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition, an event organized every five years by the US ... Show more
Protesting French farmers blame Macron for not doing enough to support agriculture
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Quick Glance: French Farmers Protest Macron
- French farmers protest President Macron for inadequate agricultural support.
- They demand improved living conditions, simplified regulations, and protection from foreign competition.
- Macron pledges financial aid measures for farmers and plans future conference in March.
- Protests against EU agricultural policies and environmental regulations accompany Paris Agricultural Fair.
CityLab Daily: Why the White House’s Office-to-Housing Program Isn’t Working: Also today: Munich is having a fight about skyscrapers, and Lagos opens new rail ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-29/citylab-daily-why-the-white-house-s-office-to-housing-program-isn-t-working
Widow of slain Haitian president, ex-prime minister and a former police chief are indicted in case
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Quick Glance: Widow, Ex-PM, Ex-Police Chief Indicted in President's Assassination
- Haitian judge indicts Martine Moïse, Claude Joseph, and Léon Charles for president's murder.
- Léon Charles faces serious charges including murder and conspiracy.
- Claude Joseph and Martine Moïse accused of involvement in conspiracy and criminal association.
- Investigation reveals pressure from Martine Moïse to prepare president's office for Joseph and remove items.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has been appointed as the next head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/13/dr-kevin-blake-appointed-police-commissioner/
Hunter Biden’s lawyer says informant charged with lying ‘infected’ the case : The filing marks the latest twist in a case full of them — a defense lawyer ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/02/20/hunter-biden-smirnov-lying-indictment-lowell/
Quick Glance: Ex-Informant Linked Bidens to Russian Intel
- Smirnov had contacts with Russian intelligence officials, prosecutors say
- Prosecutors urge detention of Smirnov pending trial
- False claims about million-dollar payments to Bidens crucial for investigation
- Smirnov admitted recent dealings and planned meeting with Russian officials
Senator demands telecom cybersecurity standards overhaul to curb abuses: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to President Biden and his Cabinet demanding that ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4499261-senator-demands-telecom-cybersecurity-standards-overhaul-to-curb-abuses/
Guinea's military junta dissolves government and seals borders: Ministers in the dissolved government have been ordered to surrender their passports.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68314158
Judge suggests indicted FBI informant was planning to flee: A district judge in California suggested that an attorney for the former FBI informant accused of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4486337-judge-suggests-indicted-fbi-informant-was-planning-to-flee/
Brazil's court annuls Nuzman, Cabral sentence over Rio 2016 corruption: A Brazilian federal court annulled on Wednesday corruption convictions linked to Rio ...
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Ex-FBI Informant Who Lied About Bidens’ Ties to Ukrainian Co. Says Russia Gave Him False Info
democracynow.org/2024/2/21/headlines/ex_fbi_informant_who_lied_about_bidens_ties_to_ukrainian_co_says_russia_gave_him_false_info
PAS has dubbed the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) placing three local Islamic NGO leaders on the Terrorist Screening Center list as ... Show more
Informant Charged With Lying About Bidens Flaunted FBI Ties for Financial Gain: Alexander Smirnov pitched himself as an expert in taking companies public ...
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