Month: December 2024

Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Joe Biden this week vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, claiming that the…

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Japan’s budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance

Japan’s government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger…

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Trump’s win and his place in history 

By Ioannis Tirkides History is not just the outcome of personalities, competing platforms, or a matter of chance. It can…

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Britain consults on easing electric car rules to save jobs

Britain began a consultation this week to review rules that force automakers to produce more electric vehicles, following industry warnings…

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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police announced arrest warrants on December 24 for six overseas-based activists, each accused of national security…

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Neurologist: the quality of sleep can be affected by experiencing strong positive emotions

Insomnia negatively affects all aspects of a person’s life, Ekaterina Demyanovskaya, a doctor and expert at the Hemotest laboratory, warned…

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Centuries-old angels uncovered at Boston church under restoration

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Conservationists are working to restore the defining features of a 294-year-old church in Boston, which includes painted angels…

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Dollar strengthens on US economy growth outlook

The US dollar was headed for an almost 7 per cent annual gain while Japan’s yen was set for a…

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Russia warns US against possible nuclear testing under Trump

Russia’s point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump’s incoming administration on Friday against resuming nuclear testing, saying Moscow would…

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Turkey aims to provide power to Syria, collaborate on oil, gas

Turkey aims to provide electricity to Syria and strengthen its power infrastructure, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted on Friday…

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