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Meet us before it's too late, nuclear test veterans urge PM
The last of 22,000 personnel who witnessed the UK’s nuclear bomb tests want answers from the PM.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Be brave and impose minimum tax on world’s billionaires, urges Spanish minister
Carlos Cuerpo calls on G20 leaders to act and says election results show citizens want redistribution of wealth. Spain’s economy minister has urged the world’s richest countries to “be brave” and ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urged the country’s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war, state media KCNA said after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are urging the Vatican to adopt the same zero-tolerance policy that it approved for the U.S. Catholic Church in 2002World - ABC News - November 19 -
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after virus detected in sewage in Warsaw
Poland’s health authorities are urging polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw’s sewage during regular tests this monthWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw
Poland’s health authorities are urging polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw’s sewage during regular tests this monthHealth - ABC News - November 18 -
Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’
Roy Gori says increased oversight would be a way to reinforce confidence in the insurance industryBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
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Small businesses urge on tax deductions after GOP wins
Small-business owners could face major tax increases at the end of 2025 and are asking the newly elected Congress and administration for tax deductions. As part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
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Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican senators to stop Democrats from confirming any more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
A federal ban on menthol cigarettes would be one of the most effective ways to save lives, Black Americans, the Surgeon General said. But the Biden administration isn't likely to do anything about ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Trump is on a calling spree urging senators to support Matt Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has been making calls to bolster his pick to lead the Justice Department — Matt Gaetz — who already faces skepticism from some Republican senators, according to sources ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Graham urges GOP senators not to join Gaetz 'lynch mob'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) urged his fellow Republican senators Wednesday not to join what he called the “lynch mob” calling for former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to withdraw his nomination to serve ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
The scourge of corporate secrecy
A concerted push towards open-access data is needed to fight dirty moneyWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Republicans urge college athletic conference to ban transgender athletes
Over a dozen Republican lawmakers are urging a collegiate athletic conference to ban transgender women from competition following reports of a trans student competing on the s women’s volleyball ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle ‘crisis’ of US mass incarceration
Members of Congress call on president to pardon or commute sentences before he leaves White House. More than 60 members of Congress have written to Joe Biden calling on him to use his presidential ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Man City urged to ditch footballer embroiled in cash row
Ex-Man City and Wales player Natasha Harding faces allegations she took money she did not return.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Poland urges EU to spend more on eastern defences ahead of Trump’s return
Warsaw has largest military budget among Nato alliesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Microsoft urges Trump to ‘push harder’ against Russia and China hacks
Big Tech group’s president calls on new US administration to take tougher approach on state-sponsored cyber attacksWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter
Talk grows of a walkout from poor countries in response to ‘unacceptable’ and ‘insulting’ finance proposal. Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject “a bad deal” at ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Hospitals urged to check staff use of WhatsApp to ensure patient safety
Information Commissioner warns improper use of popular messaging app could be ‘hugely problematic’ for NHSWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Lammy urged to keep promise of envoy to help free Britons held abroad
Exclusive: Families of people detained overseas fear diplomats are pushing back against foreign secretary’s plans. Families of prominent British prisoners detained abroad have urged the foreign ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
