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PoliticsSep 1611 decrees for reconstruction and none demand 'build back better'Los 11 decretos para la reconstrucción tras el sismo omiten exigencias técnicas y crean rutas de contratación opacas que aumentan el riesgo de corrupción. The post 11 decretos para reconstruir y ninguno exige reconstruir mejor appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 16Trump should follow Jefferson’s lead and step back from media lawsuitsDeep down, Donald Trump seems convinced the news industry is his enemy — and he wants to punish them.The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Shock and anger in Kosovo as former president convictedThe conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and on the streets. DW reports from Pristina.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President ThaciThe conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and on the streets. DW reports from Pristina.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November electionsHouse lawmakers will leave early for the November midterm elections after Republican leaders canceled votes for Thursday.NBC News
PoliticsSep 16Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concernsStockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 162 Iowa GOP reps support Iran war powers resolution for first timeTwo Iowa Republicans backed a war powers resolution in the House over the conflict in Iran for the first time, a notable move for two members from the deep-red Hawkeye State as the midterms near. On Tuesday, the House passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution with an aim to restrict President Trump’s military actions in…The Hill
PoliticsSep 162027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral ActBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved its judgment in an appeal the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) filed to challenge the nullification of portions of the Electoral Act 2026 by the Court of Appeal. The Abuja Division of the appellate court had, on July 16, struck down sections 77(5), (6) […] The post 2027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral Act appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16Ukraine, US teams working on Zelensky-Trump meeting in New York — MFAThe Ukrainian and US teams are working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in New York and to make it as substantive as possible.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16Local bodies in Kozhikode told to audit buildings for accessibility violationsDirections have been issued to secretaries of all local self-government institutions to conduct post-occupancy audits of buildings in the wake of rising complaints from rights activistsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 16Brussels won’t offer ‘associate EU membership’ to Brexit BritainThe status von der Leyen is exploring for Canada won't be available for commitment-phobes closer to the Continent.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16BJP leaders are like vultures, who exploit communal trouble for political gain: YathindraA political figure named Yathindra has criticized leaders of the BJP, accusing them of exploiting communal issues for political advantage.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 16Will Canada be a future “associate member” of the EU? European governments caught off guard by Ursula von der LeyenApprofondir les relations entre Ottawa et Bruxelles au-delà de ce qui est prévu, comme le propose la présidente de la Commission européenne, soulèverait de nouvelles interrogations sur des sujets comme l’acier, l’automobile ou les OGM, selon des diplomates.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16EU: An unprecedented offer to CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of a "unique alliance with the EU".France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16Kosovo’s former president jailed for 25 years over war crimesHashim Thaci and three other former senior commanders were convicted of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detentionIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 16As EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelinedAndy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new prime minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations – but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbour and cosying up to Canada. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed Canada could become the first associate member of the EU, creating a tailor-made title in a bid for the trading bloc to expand its...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 16House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey GrahamThe Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.CNBC
PoliticsSep 16Criminal proceedings ‘being contemplated’ over death of Dublin man after interaction with gardaíPaul Butler (51) died in hospital from injuries he had sustained three days earlier in an incident on O’Connell Streetsundayworld_com · ireland
PoliticsSep 16Specialist Prosecutor welcomes convictions of Thaçi and other KLA leaders: "Long-overdue justice for victimsSpecialist Prosecutor Kimberly West welcomed today’s verdict against former KLA leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, saying that it is important for the rule of law in Kosovo and represents long-overdue justice for the victims.b92 · serbia
PoliticsSep 16Senate is still a tossup, but Democrats now have slight edge, prediction market traders thinkTraders on both Kalshi and Polymarket see Democrats with one of their best chances to flip the U.S. Senate since the contracts on the election opened.CNBC
PoliticsSep 16Why the left has to reclaim merit as a social elevator: 'You don't have to sacrifice your child's well-being for your political ideals'Jahel Queralt, especialista en justicia distributiva, plantea un alegato contra la renuncia de los progresistas a una de sus mejores ideas: la meritocracia. En su nuevo ensayo invita a rescatarla lejos de la moral del éxito y la identificación con el capitalismo y aceptando el inevitable peso del azar LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 16‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power MinisterBy Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously. Tegbe made the statement in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at […] The post ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16House cuts week short, will leave DC on WednesdayHouse GOP leaders have cut short the final legislative week before the midterm elections, announcing that lawmakers will leave Washington after Wednesday’s votes.  The announcement, from the office of Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.), the GOP whip, shortens the week by a day. A vote scheduled for Thursday, related to California environmental rules, has been moved…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassinationBBC World