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8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last monthWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court say they will resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court say they will resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaulWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Mexico’s Top Court Dismisses Proposal to Invalidate Judicial Overhaul
The move spares the country’s new president from having to choose between recognizing a court decision to strike down the overhaul or aligning with her party’s leaders and ignoring it.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
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Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan
Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Mexico to pursue judicial elections plan after top court fails to block reform
Reform requires elections to be held in June 2025 to replace wide range of judicial positions, and reduce supreme court. The Mexican government will press ahead with a controversial reform to elect ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office
The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election
All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
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Rafael weakens into a tropical storm as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico after lashing Cuba
Hurricane Rafael has weakened into a tropical storm as it swirls through the Gulf of Mexico where it is expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and ...World - ABC News - 19 hours ago -
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Environmentalists acquitted after contentious murder trial in El Salvador
Former guerillas were accused of 1989 killing, but supporters say government wants to intimidate activists. Six former guerrillas, whose trial for a civil war-era murder was criticised by fellow ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Trump falsely says there was peaceful power transfer after 2020 election in contentious interview
Donald Trump found himself in a combative interview Tuesday with Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait, at one point falsely claiming there was a peaceful transfer of power following the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
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Heinrich fends off GOP challenger in New Mexico Senate race
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D) will win reelection in the deep-blue state of New Mexico, Decision Desk HQ projects. Though the state is a reliable Democratic bastion in the Southwest, Heinrich's ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Mozambique opposition plans protests after killings
Legal adviser to opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane was one of two men assassinated after a contested electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Tom Brady officially a part owner of the Raiders after NFL owners approve it
The former Patriots and Buccaneers QB is now part of NFL ownership.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Boeing machinists end strike after approving labor contract with 38% raises
The vote is the third time since September that Boeing's machinists are considering a new labor deal.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Aguirre praises Jiménez after Mexico's USMNT win
Mexico men's coach Javier Aguirre has praised Raul Jimenez as an important "leader" for Mexico after he collected a goal and an assist against the USMNT.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Pato O'Ward takes Mexico City by storm, proving the IndyCar driver can carry series in home country
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward dazzled in Mexico City during the Formula 1 weekend and proved he's a big enough star to carry IndyCar into his native country for its own raceSports - ABC News - October 28 -
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Georgia’s opposition calls for protests as election outcome is disputed
Pivotal election widely seen as a choice between a future in Europe and alignment with MoscowBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Iran arrests woman who stripped in protest at ‘abusive’ dress code policing
Amnesty International calls on authorities to release student, who reportedly had a violent confrontation with Basij paramilitaries. Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
After Floods in Spain, Protesters Throw Mud at King Felipe VI and Officials
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies
Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders
It was a long road, but it's now officialSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane MiltonSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Angel Reese seemingly approves of new Sky coach Tyler Marsh after frustration over Teresa Weatherspoon firing
Marsh was officially announced as the new Sky coach on SundaySports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases
Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 peopleWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Back in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del MonteWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico
The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico
The Mexican Tennis Federation has canceled a junior tournament in the central state of Guanajuato after 10 players, all underage, and a coach, were victims of a “virtual” kidnappingSports - ABC News - October 30
