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PoliticsOct 4NY governor vows to close loophole after alleged Cornell gang rapeNEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed last Friday to close a legal loophole that makes it harder to prosecute rape cases if the victims were willingly intoxicated amid an uproar over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The accuser in that case has filed a civil lawsuit over the alleged 2024 attack at the Ivy League school, casting a harsh spotlight on a decision by prosecutors not to file any criminal charges at the time. The investigation into the incident was reopened last Monday, and Hochul has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor, as anger mounts over allegations that Cornell failed to properly hold the men accountable. In her civil suit, the woman says she was drugged with ketamine, assaulted and raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity, a social club for male students. “It should not matter whether they chose to use drugs or alcohol. Voluntary intoxication is not a licence for sexual assault or gang rape. Period,” Hochul said last Friday. “I support closing this loophole and will work with the New York state legislature to accomplish this.” Several US states, including New York, have...jamaicaobserver · gabon
PoliticsOct 4Deported and defamedA Jamaican man deported after 12 years in the United States is rejecting allegations by immigration authorities there that he is a violent criminal, insisting that serious criminal charges brought against him were fabricated and ultimately dismissed by a judge. Four days after Altiman Peterkin’s son was born, agents from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained him on June 25 in the parking lot of a bank he was visiting to withdraw funds.jamaicagleaner · jamaica
PoliticsOct 4EU neighbors shun Kyiv’s plea to free trapped grainPoland and Romania said there’s nothing more they can do to help Ukraine export its grain through Europe, as the blockade in the Black Sea continues.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 4The untold story from our special correspondents in Turkmenistan, the 'Qatar of the steppes', one of the most closed countries in the worldREPORTAGE - Riche en gaz, mais en quête de développement, en tenaille entre Iran, Russie et Afghanistan, cette ex-République soviétique d’Asie centrale met en avant un paysage architectural insolite, façonné par un dirigeant qui ne souffre pas la contestation.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 4Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and chartsBosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio BolsonaroPolls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.BBC World
PoliticsOct 4Tens of thousands march in Spain over housing crisisMADRID: Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday to demand affordable housing, a day after lawmakers rejected the government's relief meas...kuwaittimes · kuwait
PoliticsOct 4Assam Government Declares October 17, 2026, as Public Holiday for Maha SaptamiThe Assam government has declared October 17, 2026 (Saturday) as an additional public holiday on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja.sentinel · india
PoliticsOct 4Kerala Govt Orders Fresh Vigilance Probe Into 2006 Case Linked To CEC Gyanesh KumarThiruvananthapuram: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday ordered a fresh Vigilance inquiry into allegations involving Chief Electionommcomnews · india
PoliticsOct 4'We had no choice': India on hosting ex-Bangladesh PM HasinaIndia has defended its decision to host former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after her government was overthrown in August 2024, a PTI report stated.newsbytesapp · india
PoliticsOct 4Javier Milei asks for patience, but there are demands for changes and Patricia Bullrich meets with Carlos MelconianEl diálogo con los gobernadores en París, el reclamo de los empresarios en Mar del Plata y los encuentros de la senadora con el economista. La pelea de los Macri por la Ciudad y la pulseada por las PASO.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in OhioUS president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4Abacha freed Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa, Diri saysBayelsa Governor Douye Diri says late military ruler Sani Abacha freed the Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa State in 1996, as the state honoured him, Goodluck Jonathan and 61 others at its 30th anniversary. The post Abacha freed Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa, Diri says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 4Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmerBosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problemsbaynews9 · united states of america
PoliticsOct 4Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmerBosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problemsmynews13_com · united states of america
PoliticsOct 4Jason Kenney clashes with separatist leader over First Nations, economy at referendum panel - Edmonton JournalJason Kenney clashes with separatist leader over First Nations, economy at referendum panel Edmonton Journal Panelists make cases for and against Alberta separation CBC LETTER: Voting to stay in Canada Rocky Mountain Outlook Alberta separation debate puts community divisions on display ahead of referendum CP24 Why Alberta’s independence question isn’t the only referendum fight worrying federalists Toronto Stargoogle · canada
PoliticsOct 4Supreme Court steps in over relocation of 135-year-old govt library housing 8.5 lakh booksThe suo motu case, titled "In Re: 135-Yr-Old Library 8.5 Lakh Books– And No Room In The New Central Vista Plan", was registered on October 3. The concerns centre on where the library and its vast collection would be housed if Shastri Bhawan is demolished. Reports said the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Central Public Works Department were still looking for suitable space for the library.toi · india
PoliticsOct 4Bosnia elections pit EU hopes against Russian influenceFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 4Tokyo protests to Washington after the arrest of a Marine for murder and robbery in JapanJapón expresó su descontento a EE.UU. tras la detención de un militar acusado de asesinato y robo en Okinawa. Exigen cooperación total.El embajador estadounidense ofreció condolencias y apoyo en la investigación. El soldado está recluido en la base de Futenma.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4Flávio Bolsonaro, the one anointed by the patriarch to reconquer powerEl senador de 45 años, que se presenta como el moderado del clan, amenaza la reelección de Lula en Brasil pese a estar bajo investigación por corrupciónEl País
PoliticsOct 4Lula, the final battleEl presidente de Brasil, antiguo obrero y sindicalista, pragmático y hábil negociador, busca un cuarto mandato para impedir el regreso al poder de la ultraderecha con los BolsonaroEl País
PoliticsOct 4Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Over 500 protesters detained; AISA, Yogendra Yadav call for citizen's march again todayA post from the AISA President's X account claimed that she did not have her bag and phone with her, and lawyers were being sent to the stationThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4Sports chief George Tsoi reassigned to join Wang Fuk Court fire probeCommissioner for Sports George Tsoi Kin-pan steps down on Sunday to assume a new role assisting the Public Service Commission in investigating administrative accountability surrounding the Wang Fuk Court fire, sources said.thestandard_hk · hong kong
PoliticsOct 4China slams US 'lie' over Starbucks stores in XinjiangChina's foreign ministry accused a US congressional committee on Saturday of "fabricating claims" after its chairman called on Starbucks to shutter two newly opened cafes in Xinjiang over alleged rights abuses.thestandard_hk · hong kong
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