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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google Employee Demonstrations Against Cloud Deal with Israeli Government
- Google staff are protesting an agreement with the government of Israel named Project Nimbus.
- The protests include sit-ins at offices in New York and California.
- These actions represent an escalation of protests against the company's association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are calling for the immediate cancellation of work on Project Nimbus and public support for Palestinians.
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
REPUBLISHED: Gbajabiamila Corruption Story That Landed FirstNews Editor in Undeground Cell
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Quick Glance: Corruption Scandal: Gbajabiamila's Alleged Scheme Exposed
- President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the new cabal at Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, allegedly tried to embezzle $30 billion and 66 valuable properties.
- The Presidency cabal is fighting the takeover of four erring banks seized by the Central Bank of Nigeria, allegedly arranging for their cronies to buy the affected banks surreptitiously.
- The cabal allegedly concocted lies to convince President Tinubu to stop the Special Investigator's investigations and shielded suspects from interrogation.
- Gbajabiamila attempted to control the funds himself and gave instructions on how they should be distributed. Civil society groups urge President Tinubu not to undermine the credibility of the investigations and to warn Gbajabiamila to stay out of the Special Investigator's affairs.
Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
All the things we won’t know in 10 years: We're more likely to see Judith Collins waving at us from space than 12 years of data on child poverty.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-04-2024/all-the-things-we-wont-know-in-10-years
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f
Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-attack-hamas-biden-8ffb1a81e6769bb1d27c849e6108da36
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
wsj.com/economy/housing/housing-affordability-taxes-insurance-costs-rise-bca64df1
Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays: Some schools closed as early as last week due to the financial woes.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/why-secondary-schools-closed-early-for-april-holidays-4579140
First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones
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Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
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Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
RFK Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, saying he wants to hear ‘every side’
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Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
foreignaffairs.com/articles/coping-famine
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...
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Consultants end pay dispute with government in England: Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-economy-layoffs
Exclusive | Big Corporate Mergers Get Fresh Tax Scrutiny in Washington: Two senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want to end tax-free corporate mergers like the ...
wsj.com/finance/big-corporate-mergers-get-fresh-tax-scrutiny-in-washington-49492194
Deer deliberately targeted by group in vehicle, one killed, police say: Three men are facing charges and two teens referred to Youth Aid after allegedly hitting ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514317/deer-deliberately-targeted-by-group-in-vehicle-one-killed-police-say
Judge denies Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution: A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-jack-smith-classified-documents-b862ec627ac0070e5353ac324d8d333f
Ukraine receives $118M from Japan for health care and recovery: Ukraine's state budget has received a $118 million grant from the Government of Japan as part ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3847038-ukraine-receives-118m-from-japan-for-health-care-and-recovery.html
Ruto borrows more than Uhuru, Kibaki with lower development despite collecting more in taxes
nation.africa/kenya/business/ruto-borrows-more-than-uhuru-kibaki-with-lower-development-despite-collecting-more-in-taxes-4580252
P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake: The allegations in the cases against chief ministers are that they received “bribes” in order to do ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/constitutional-morality-is-at-stake-9255312/
The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure: With the 2024 season's fresh snow comes a dumping of unwelcome information on the future of ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/the-downward-spiral-of-ruapehus-commercial-infrastructure/
Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights: Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones
walesonline.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/review-launched-headlights-dazzle-drivers-28924085
UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel: Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend the sale of arms to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/uk/sunak-uk-arms-sales-israel-pressure-intl/
Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
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Vows to serve ‘till the end of my days’: After representing the people of Siparia for nearly three decades, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is ...
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma: The Bungoma State Lodge will be the second State Lodge in Western region.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/bungoma/the-allure-of-a-new-state-lodge-in-bungoma-4580358
Facebook shuts news tab after Meta vows to stop paying Australian publishers for content
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/02/facebook-shuts-news-tab-after-meta-vows-to-stop-paying-australian-publishers-for-content
Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office: "I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/artc-israeli-spokesman-eylon-levy-resigns-from-prime-minister-s-office
Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping: As many as 40 Tory MPs are believed to be opposed to the new rules which would give police ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-01/government-facing-revolt-over-plan-to-criminalise-rough-sleeping
Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market: Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10 ...
irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/02/electric-car-sales-in-ireland-drop-14-despite-rise-in-overall-new-car-market/
Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery: GOP Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) on Sunday called for the government to “come together” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4566407-gop-senator-government-must-come-together-on-baltimore-bridge-recovery/
Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken international humanitarian law' - but advice not published
news.sky.com/story/senior-tory-mp-says-government-lawyers-believe-israel-has-broken-international-humanitarian-law-but-advice-not-published-13105193
Nigerian private university announces huge increase in fees: Before this increment, students paid between N800,000 and N1.2 million as hostel fees per session ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/682367-nigerian-private-university-announces-huge-increase-in-fees.html
Former ZdK President and Minister Hans Joachim Meyer dead: Hans Joachim Meyer experienced the fall of the GDR and the rise of the AfD and Pegida in the East ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/hans-joachim-meyer-tot-zdk-cdu-sachsen-100.html
‘Go find something else’: KINGSTON, Jamaica -A senior member of the clergy has encouraged educators not motivated by the right reasons, to leave the profession ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/go-find-something-else/
Labor looks to ease Hecs burden as student debts set to grow more than 4%: The prime minister says ‘we need to do much better for the younger generation’
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/18/labor-hecs-fee-help-debt-indexation
31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/31-athletes-named-world-athletics-relays-team-set-bahamas/
Gender ban at the Hessian Abi causes controversy: The Greens criticize the short-term change in practice by the black-red coalition in the state parliament ...
wiesbadener-kurier.de/politik/politik-hessen/gender-verbot-beim-hessischen-abi-sorgt-fuer-streit-3481168
PSA astonished Education Minister expects hiring of contractors to review curriculum
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514645/psa-astonished-education-minister-expects-hiring-of-contractors-to-review-curriculum
Nothing new in the NSFAS debacle: Higher education minister Blade Nzimande has dissolved the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board and is due to ...
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MOE: WE ACT ON ADVICE FROM TTPS: With a student population of over 200, less than 20 children turned up for classes at the Barrackpore East Secondary School on ...
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Shura lodges request for discussion to education minister on weather impact on North Al Sharqiyah schools
omanobserver.om/article/1152465/oman/community/shura-lodges-request-for-discussion-to-education-minister-on-weather-impact-on-north-al-sharqiyah-schools
Watch live: David Seymour announces early childhood education centre changes: The government has announced changes to the ECE sector, which it says will make it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514372/watch-live-david-seymour-announces-early-childhood-education-centre-changes
The Queen’s takes ISSA Corporate Area Girls’ Basketball Championship: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Queen’s School won the ISSA Corporate Area High School Girls’ ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/queens-takes-issa-corporate-area-girls-basketball-championship/
WTO chief urges ‘cool head’ if Trump wins, imposes new tariffs: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The head of the World Trade Organization on Tuesday called on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/wto-chief-urges-cool-head-trump-wins-imposes-new-tariffs/
27 states fail to access N54.9bn UBEC fund: The N54.9bn figure is obtained from a document prepared by UBEC in March 2024, showing state-by-state matching grants ...
punchng.com/27-states-fail-to-access-n54-9bn-ubec-fund/
Saltus approved to deliver British Columbia curriculum : Saltus has been approved to become a British Columbia Offshore School and is set to begin offering the ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20240416/saltus-approved-to-deliver-british-columbia-curriculum/
Conspiracy being hatched to topple Delhi govt, President’s rule likely to be imposed, says Atishi
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/conspiracy-topple-delhi-govt-president-rule-atishi-9265637/
Haryana bus accident: 8 children dead, survivor says drunk driver was speeding; 10 points
hindustantimes.com/india-news/haryana-bus-accident-8-children-dead-survivor-says-drunk-driver-was-speeding-10-points-101712819136400.html
Italy wants to ban schools from closing at the end of Ramadan: The Italian Minister of Education announces a corresponding regulation after a school in Milan ...
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Arrest warrant issued against former DUCSU VP Nur: Former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur faces arrest warrant over alleged Digital Security Act violation for making ...
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20 young people to receive PM Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 20 young people will be presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/20-young-people-receive-pm-award-excellence/
37-year-old Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest-ever premier: ‘Today I accept this new role in spirit of humility, ready for challenge, and full of energy ...
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SSANU, NASU berate minister over half pay promise: The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have said they no ...
punchng.com/ssanu-nasu-berate-minister-over-half-pay-promise/
Hong Kong education minister ‘very concerned’ after new roll-call app crashes twice during university entrance exams
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No shortage of teachers, hardly any class cancellations, successful inclusion: sounds like a school in paradise - and there it is
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“A critical reconciler”: The last GDR education minister, Hans Joachim Meyer, buried in Babelsberg
tagesspiegel.de/potsdam/landeshauptstadt/ein-kritischer-versohner-letzter-ddr-bildungsminister-hans-joachim-meyer-in-babelsberg-beigesetzt-11507687.html
Premier-designate Cho reveals future appointees to major cabinet jobs - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404120010
Hanseatic city of Rostock presents itself as a science city: The Long Night of Sciences will take place at numerous locations in Rostock on April 18th.
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Soutien aux élèves défavorisés : le programme Startchancen arrive, la misère restera.
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RM Veerappan | A timeline of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician
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Withheld Salaries: Non-academic staff of universities to be paid soon –Minister: The minister said the failure to pay the non-academic staff of universities the ...
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Lithuanian president says he ‘will not rush’ to appoint new education minister: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says he will take his time to approve a new ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246385/lithuanian-president-says-he-will-not-rush-to-appoint-new-education-minister
The scandal unravelling Polish higher education: In February 2024, Poland’s Anti-Corruption Bureau opened an investigation into the ‘Collegium Humanum Warsaw ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-scandal-unravelling-polish-higher-education/
Liberia: USAID Education Systems Strengthening Activity: Bridging Gaps in Accountability for Education Service Delivery
frontpageafricaonline.com/opinion/press-release/liberia-usaid-education-systems-strengthening-activity-bridging-gaps-in-accountability-for-education-service-delivery/
Ireland has a new prime minister: Simon Harris: Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding party colleague Leo Varakar ...
ctvnews.ca/world/ireland-has-a-new-prime-minister-simon-harris-1.6839381
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