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Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era
Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt ...ABC News - 1d -
Government seeks to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil's challenge of detention
The U.S. government has filed a motion to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil's challenge in his deportation case based on jurisdiction issues argued in court. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the Columbia ...CBS News - 3d -
Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a procedural motion to end debate on a House-passed bill to fund the ...The Hill - 2d -
In a big step for Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces will merge with government army
The Kurdish-led coalition that with U.S. troops fought Islamic State, will integrate with the Syrian government forces previously affiliated with Al Qaeda.NBC News - 5d -
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 4d -
Canadians no longer exempt from registering with US government when in America
Canadians in the U.S. for 30 days or longer will soon have to register their information with the U.S. government, according to a notice obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 4d -
Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a UABC News - 2d -
Serbia's capital braces for a major anti-government rally as tensions mount
Huge crowds are converging on downtown Belgrade for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his governmentABC News - 1d -
Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government
The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.BBC News - 1d -
Want to Show Real Employee Appreciation? Avoid These 3 Recognition Pitfalls
It’s Employee Appreciation Day today. Smart business owners and managers will learn from these failures to bolster workplace morale.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - 5d -
Chelsea’s League Cup final curse – can they avoid losing their fourth in a row?
There are a few factors you might lean on when predicting the outcome of Saturday’s League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. You might think Chelsea being unbeaten under manager Sonia ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Browns avoid rebuild with Myles Garrett contract extension. Is it right decision? | Ulrich
Myles Garrett has no regrets about requesting a trade. Whether the Browns will regret extending him instead of rebuilding remains a question.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How antisemitism avoided the fate of antiracism | Jeff Melnick and Jessie Lee Rubin
The promotion of Israel’s national narrative remains exempt from Trump’s wholesale attack on DEI. On 7 March, the Trump administration announced that it had cancelled $400m in federal grants and ...The Guardian - 20h -
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Much ...The Guardian - 8h -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - 5d -
Manchester United Pitches New Stadium as Key to Government Growth Plan
Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the northern English city.The New York Times - 5d -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - 4d -
6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey
Elon Musk, a key political ally of President Trump, is viewed negatively by most Americans and they question his qualifications to overhaul the federal government, according to a new poll.The Hill - 4d -
Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments
Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.The New York Times - 1d -
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.BBC News - 5d -
Understanding Trump's magnanimous approach to governance
Donald Trump's transactional and magnanimous personality traits are driven by his narcissistic personality disorder, which leads him to manipulate others for personal gain and attention, and to ...The Hill - 3d -
Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.BBC News - 19h -
German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.NBC News - 5d -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - 4d -
DOGE lease cancellations: Which government offices could be closed this year and when
The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices ...ABC News - 3d -
Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that ...CBS News - 16h -
Senate Democrats insist on voting on 30-day government funding bill
Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the House-passed six-month government funding package, which would boost defense spending and cut nondefense programs, unless they first get a vote on a ...The Hill - 4d -
US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship
Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an Indian businessman. A US journalist has taken the Indian government to court after his Indian overseas citizenship ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airportABC News - 6d -
Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.Politico - Mar. 7 -
Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown
Plus, two astronauts’ long wait for a ride home.The New York Times - 2d -
Rep. Golden: Democrats had no 'leverage' in shutdown fight
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his choice to diverge from House Democrats and vote in favor of the Trump-backed stopgap funding bill as it makes its way through the ...NBC News - 2d -
The Senate votes to avert a shutdown after Schumer relents.
After days of Democratic agonizing, the Senate voted to keep federal funds flowing through Sept. 30 just hours before a midnight deadline.The New York Times - 2d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
UK government vows to clean up Lake Windermere after beauty spot clogged with sewage
The U.K. government is pledging to clean up Lake Windermere, a sewage-clogged beauty spot that has come to symbolize the filthy state of Britain’s waterwaysABC News - 6d -
Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7
