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Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
Aslan Bzhania is quitting days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
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Protesters in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region refuse to cede control of government buildings
Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure
Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist republic’s parliament building and presidential office and clashed with ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two yearsWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end
Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Protests erupt in breakaway Georgian region over deal with Russia
A truck rammed the gates of parliament in the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday as hundreds protested against an investment agreement with Moscow that some Abkhaz fear ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Opposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Thousands call for Valencia’s leader to resign over deadly floods response
About 130,000 Spaniards protest against perceived failings by Carlos Mazón’s regional government. Spaniards have taken to the streets of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floodsWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Valencian leaders rule out imminent resignations amid flood response fury
Regional vice-president says ‘we cannot abandon the victims’ after huge protest over handling of disaster. The Valencian regional government, which has been heavily criticised over its response to ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
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Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
The Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied calls to step down but conceded that mistakes were madeWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Justin Welby, spiritual leader of global Anglican Communion, resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
Justin Welby, spiritual leader of global Anglican Communion, resigns over handling of sex abuse scandalWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Protesters storm Abkhazia parliament over Russian investment deal
Black Sea separatist region is backed by Moscow but recognised as part of Georgia by most of the world. Protesters have stormed the regional parliament in Abkhazia, forcing the government to halt ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
England warn rebels that joining rugby breakaway would end Test careers
Plans afoot for global league with eight franchise teams But RFU insists anyone who signs up won’t be in Test side Steve Borthwick’s ailing national side could be decimated by England players ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Maro Itoje says England is ‘the mecca’ amid talk of global breakaway league
Proposal of touring eight-team franchise competition RFU would not select any breakaway players for England Maro Itoje has insisted that playing for England is “the mecca” amid fears Steve ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago -
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns
Justin Welby has stepped down over a church abuse scandal.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Samuel Girard steals the puck in overtime and scores on a breakaway as Avalanche beat Predators 3-2
Samuel Girard stole the puck and scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway 2:47 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2Sports - ABC News - November 12 -
The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation
Justin Welby said he had to take responsibility for failures since he was notified about abuse committed by John Smyth.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Blinken Pursues Regional Tour as Mideast Conflict Deepens
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken sought to ease tensions on a visit to Israel, followed by a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. Israel is pressing on with its military campaigns in ...World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95
About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region
Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
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Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season
The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role
The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Druckenmiller poured into regional banks in the third quarter
Stanley Druckenmiller made a big bet on regional banks in the third quarter, that’s likely paid off after a Republican sweep in the elections.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Diversity Leaders
850 companies ranked; Cisco shines despite Big Tech reserve; Rolls-Royce outperforms counterparts on inclusion scale; Erste Bank rises above politics; Diageo takes measure of its market; Ireland ...World - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter resigns from fashion house
Cora Corré calls for chief executive of Vivienne Westwood Company to be removed in letter to staffBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns from post
Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar is set to leave the club, a source has told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 5
