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The Guardian - World
Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured
French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew. Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have imposed a 9pm to 5am ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Recognizing Maduro
Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.4 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.13 hours ago - Hong Kong -
The Guardian - World
Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America’s public square
A new book from Columbia University professor Frank Andre Guridy examines the successful repurposing of the US sports stadium into a hub of American public life. . Fifty-two years ago last month, ...14 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
Venezuela’s former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.21 hours ago - India -
Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Venezuela opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter accepting Maduro victory
Edmundo González says he signed election letter under duress as condition for allowing him to flee to Spain. Is it game over for Venezuela’s opposition as Maduro clings on? Venezuela ’s ...Yesterday -
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The New York Times - World
England and Wales Will Introduce Buffer Zones to Ban Protest at Abortion Clinics
“Safe access” zones outside clinics in England and Wales will make it illegal to harass anyone seeking medical services or working there, the British government said.Yesterday - Abortion -
ABC News - World
Thailand will indict ex-security personnel over the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in 2004
Prosecutors in Thailand say eight former security personnel accused of responsibility for the deaths of 78 Muslim men arrested 20 years ago will be indicted on murder chargesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.Yesterday - Abortion -
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The Guardian - World
Pro-Palestinian protester acquitted over ‘coconut’ placard has ‘no regrets’
Marieha Hussain, who depicted Sunak and Braverman as coconuts, says only people who do not understand the term find it offensive. A teacher who was acquitted of a racially aggravated public order ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Recriminations over violent attack split Russia’s exiled opposition
Staff of late Alexei Navalny accuse another dissident of ordering assault on one of their ownYesterday - Russia -
ABC News - World
Ghana's main opposition party stages nationwide protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
Ghana’s biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, has held nationwide protestsYesterday -
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ABC News - World
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of living2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests
Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Promotion brings back show for primetime special in December
Saturday Night's Main Event returns to the site of its debut show for the first of four planned events2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maná removes song with Nicky Jam in protest of his support for Trump
The Mexican pop-rock band Maná has removed its 2016 song with Nicky Jam after the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer expressed his support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
The New York Times - Science
Mapping the Decline of Eelgrass in Maine
Researchers are studying the role of eelgrass beds for carbon capture and the health of the habitat for a variety of species.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man'
As Kylian Mbappe faces a new challenge at Real Madrid, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines the hurdles he is facing for club and country.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chased out by protesters, a political dynasty plots its comeback
The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return?3 days ago -