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Apr 07 2024
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Iran's foreign minister continues regional tour with Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks next to his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry following a bilateral meeting during his visit in Colombo, Sri Lanka February 20,2024. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Iran has vowed to avenge the death of seven of its Revolutionary Guards commanders who were killed in the attack, with a senior
ReutersApr 08 2024
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As Bitcoin Surges, Nigerians Are Facing Harsh FX-Related Interventions
As the first quarter of 2024 began, Nigerians were cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the year following the reversal of the Bitcoin ban in December 2023 and the changing stance of regulators towards Bitcoin and other digital assets. However, against the backdrop of the bitcoin price rally and ETF hype, events since late February have taken a drastic turn. The now-reversed Bitcoin ban
ForbesApr 11 2024
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Macron Urged To Reverse Foreign Aid Cuts Amid Outrage
Recent cuts to France’s development budget starkly contradict French President, Emmanuel Macron’s, proclaimed commitment to leading on global issues of humanity and the environment. To preserve his credibility and legacy, it is imperative that Macron urgently reverses these decisions. Last year, Macron led a summit of global leaders in Paris, driving efforts to forge a new financing pact. The
ForbesApr 24 2024
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BLM Protests In Cities With Police Departments Led By Black Women Tended To Be Relatively Peaceful, Study Finds
Black Lives Matter protests in cities with Black women police chiefs experienced significantly lower levels of violence – from both police and protesters – than cities with police chiefs of other racial backgrounds and gender, according to our newly published paper. After George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement surged. Advocating
News OneApr 19 2024
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Waco, OKC bombing and Columbine shooting: How the April tragedies are (and aren't) related
Waco, OKC bombing and Columbine shooting: How the April tragedies are (and aren't) related The anniversaries of three American tragedies occur this weekend. Friday marks the 31st year since the end of the Waco siege and the 29th since the Oklahoma City bombing. Saturday will be the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. The events of those days, which collectively took 257
AZ CentralApr 06 2024
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Mexico suspends diplomatic relations with Ecuador after ‘barbaric’ arrest of ex-vice president
Ecuadorian police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito on Friday night to arrest a former vice president seeking asylum there, in an escalation of tensions that Mexico decried as “an outrage against international law.” Mexico’s foreign minister said the country would break off diplomatic relations with Ecuador after the arrest of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas. The rift between
CNN (Online News)Apr 21 2024
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Despite Intense GOP Infighting, House Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
After months of escalating tensions, the House overwhelmingly passed a $95 billion foreign aid package Saturday, despite a majority of Republicans voting against additional funding for Ukraine. The three-bill package, which includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel (including $9 billion earmarked for humanitarian aid in Gaza), and $8 billion for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific,
Vanity FairApr 23 2024
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Biden says he’ll sign foreign aid bill Wednesday after Senate passage
President Biden praised the Senate after the chamber passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package, saying he would sign the legislation on Wednesday at the White House. “Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership: we stand resolutely for democracy and freedom, and against tyranny and
The HillApr 15 2024
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Foreign aid, spy powers take center stage on the Hill this week
All eyes this week will be on the House as they seek to pass aid for Israel — and maybe Ukraine — following strikes launched by Iran against Israel over the weekend. Speaker Mike Johnson was not specific during a Sunday interview on what his chamber would move forward with this week. "The details of that package are being put together right now,” he said on Fox News. “We’re looking at the
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