In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.
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In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.The New York Times - 55m -
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.The New York Times - 55m -
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Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
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Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
HPU women set sights on William & Mary in NCAA Tournament
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Take your seats, please: Germany's parliament chamber is rearranged to reflect voters' verdict
German voters have had their sayABC News - 6d -
Zaccagni available for Italy visit to Germany
While Riccardo Calafiori and Andrea Cambiaso pulled out of the trip to Germany, the good news for Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is that Mattia Zaccagni is back in training.The Azzurri are preparing ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Following the senior team call-ups yesterday, it was time to learn which players would be representing Germany at the highest youth level on Friday. The day began with news that Germany U21 head ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The Guardian view on Germany’s new coalition: unleashing the radical centre | Editorial
A groundbreaking vote by outgoing MPs has given the chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, the chance to renew mainstream politics. The first “grand coalition” government in Germany’s postwar history ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ball boy hailed as hero as Germany oust Italy
Germany's 5-4 aggregate win over Italy on Sunday earned them a spot in the Nations League last four and also created an unlikely new hero: a rookie ball boy.ESPN - 1d -
Wisconsin hires new women’s basketball head coach
Wisconsin is hiring Robin Pingeton as its new women's basketball head coach, according to a news release on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Germany and Real Madrid star Melanie Leupolz suffers ligament tear
Germany and Real Madrid Femenino star Melanie Leupolz has suffered a serious injury after a confirmed ligament tear against Arsenal.This news comes in the wake of Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Arsenal ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause
Ethiopia’s parliament is introducing a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pauseABC News - 5d -
‘In plain sight’: how The Hague museum was secret hideout from Nazi forced labour
Mauritshuis exhibition reveals how Dutch men hid in attic to avoid being taken to Germany in second world war. The 13-year-old boy answered the doorbell. “Tell your dad I’m here,” said a man, who ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Inter Milan Ace Struggles In New Italy Role, Star Midfielder Runs Out Of Steam In Germany Loss
Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella were in the starting line-up last night as Italy lost 2-1 to Germany at the San Siro.Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Inter Milan stars experienced ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nations League Preview: Germany vs Italy – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction
Signal Iduna Parks forms the backdrop for the return leg of a heavyweight UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie between Germany and Italy. The visitors have a mountain to climb in Dortmund after a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’
Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Germany establishes new military division for homeland security
Yahoo News - Mar. 14 -
Germany's Füllkrug 'on a good path' towards West Ham comeback
Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug has said that he is close to returning to action again in an injury-plagued season at his new club West Ham United. "I am on a good path. I am back in team training. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law
Indonesia’s parliament on Thursday passed contentious revisions to the country’s military law, which will allocate more civilian posts for military officers.NBC News - 5d -
Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye teen defender Huijsen
Real Madrid have their sights on Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, who's just been called up by Spain. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - 6d -
New women's 7 vs. 7 league touting $5M purses
A new global 7-on-7 women's soccer event is set to launch ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League final in May with the promise of a $5 million prize pool per event.ESPN - 5d -
Man United Women boss Marc Skinner closing in on new deal at club
Manchester United Women’s manager Marc Skinner is edging closer to signing a new deal at the club.The former Birmingham head coach is now the longest-serving manager in the Women’s Super League as...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Something new is at stake in the women's NCAA Tournament: Money
For the first time since the NCAA began hosting a women’s basketball tournament in 1982, teams will be paid for winning postseason games.NBC News - 3d -
France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons
Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagreesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Durham announce exciting plans for new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport
Durham Women have announced the news that they are working with Durham Cricket to pursue a new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ukraine thanks Germany for new €3 billion in military aid
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Real Madrid set sights on €80 million-rated Premier League star – report
Real Madrid are mulling over the possible acquisition of a new central defener in the summer transfer window.With David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger not getting any younger and dealing with physical ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
‘The odd drunken detective has been sighted at gigs’: how Sea Power won legions of gamer fans
As they get ready to tour its mournful music, the band reflect on Disco Elysium, the video game whose soundtrack won them a Bafta – and plenty of new followers. When Jan Scott Wilkinson, frontman ...The Guardian - Mar. 14
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