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German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
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As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
Georgia Lawmakers Approve Tougher Rules on Immigration After Student’s Killing
A bill prompted by the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, would force law enforcement agencies to report undocumented immigrants to federal officials.The New York Times - Top stories -
Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business -
The best gut powders and capsules to help reduce bloating and boost digestive health
There's life after bloating thanks to the latest gut powders from Ritual, Teami, Designs for Health and more.CBS Sports - Sports -
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countriesABC News - World - Japan -
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Japan’s Cabinet approved a plan to sell fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from Tokyo’s pacifist ethos.NBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
Extortionate Easter eggs and shrinking sweets: fears grow of a ‘chocolate meltdown’
Poor harvests in extreme weather conditions have led to a tripling of cocoa prices – but farmers have seen no benefit. Around the world this holiday weekend, people will consume hundreds of millions of Easter eggs and bunnies, as part of an annual ...The Guardian - World -
Police defend using pepper spray at #WomenWillSpeak rally on Victoria parliament steps
Footage shared on social media showed protesters tackled to the ground by officers, with a newspaper photographer also knocked over. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily ...The Guardian - World -
Prosecutors allege South Africa's parliamentary speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes
South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruptionABC News - World -
Speaker of South African parliament accused of taking $135,000 and a wig in bribes
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denies allegations she took bribes over three years while defence minister. South African prosecutors said on Monday they intended to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruption, alleging she took $135,000 (£107,000) ...The Guardian - World -
UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods
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Thailand poised to legalise same-sex marriage after parliament passes bill
Lawmakers overwhelmingly vote to make country the first in south-east Asia to recognise same-sex unions. Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first ...The Guardian - World -
What to Know About South Korea’s 2024 Parliament Election
Results for the Assembly-controlling opposition party are likely to be a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s two years in office.The New York Times - World -
French parliament backs bill to stop hair discrimination against black women
Draft law, which also affects redheads, blond people, and those with dreadlocks now goes to senate. France’s lower house of parliament has backed a bill banning discrimination based on hairstyle, colour or texture, in a “historic” move supporters ...The Guardian - World -
Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway
Four people are killed when a coach veers to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling over.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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Novo Nordisk to Expand Cardio Push with German Buy
Novo Nordisk said it will acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals for more than $1 billion as the Wegovy maker moves to strengthen its pipeline of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German interior minister believes IS responsible for Moscow attack
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Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
German historians accuse Scholz’s SPD of appeasing Russia
Social Democrats’ equivocal stance towards Moscow over Ukraine war causes problems for chancellorFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex marriage as parliament passes landmark bill
Thailand’s parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia’s most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalize same-sex unions.NBC News - Top stories -
New Portuguese Parliament elects house speaker after deal between 2 main parties
Portugal’s newly-elected Parliament has elected a new house speaker, following a deal between the country’s two main centrist partiesABC News - World - House -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
Utah lawmaker blames 'diversity' for Baltimore bridge collapse
Diversity, equity and inclusion has become such a flashpoint across the country that a politician in Utah, state Rep.NBC News - Top stories -
Lawmakers race to stave off a shutdown — if they have the votes
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A bill aimed at expanding the draft in Ukraine is stuck in the country's parliament after months of debate, stalling Kyiv's push to get more soldiers to the battlefront.
A bill aimed at expanding the draft in Ukraine is stuck in the country’s parliament after months of debate, stalling Kyiv’s push to get more soldiers to the battlefront.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
German far-right AfD leader defends party's stance toward Russia
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Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
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Report: German interior minister warns of Russian election meddling
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Freight shipping on German inland waterways in long-term decline
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German terrorist assessment high but unchanged after Russian attack
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German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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Report: One in five German children affected by poverty in 2022
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EY drops appeal against German sanctions over Wirecard audits
Big Four firm seeks to conclude years-long crisis triggered by work for defunct payments firmFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
Several killed in coach crash near Leipzig, say German police
Five reported killed and numerous others injured after FlixBus carrying 55 people overturned on A9 motorway. Multiple people were killed and more injured in a coach crash on a motorway near the eastern German city of Leipzig on Wednesday, police ...The Guardian - World - Germany