Category: World News
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Early Results Put Trump Ahead, But Contest Still Too Close To Call
As of 9 p.m. ET (0200 GMT on Wednesday), polls had closed in 41 states and Washington, D.C. Trump had 154 electoral votes to Harris’ 30 electoral votes, but both still had multiple paths to victory.
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Republicans Hopeful For U.S. Senate, Both Struggle For House Control
Republicans took a step toward winning control of the U.S. Senate with a victory in West Virginia on Tuesday, while neither party appeared to have an edge in the battle for the House of Representatives. With both chambers of Congress at stake, the results will determine how successfully the next president – Republican Donald Trump…
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Ten Counties That Can Shape Trump, Harris And America’s Future
Seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — are expected to play a decisive role in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harrisand Republican Donald Trump. Here are ten counties to watch in those states. Early results based on partial returns may not be predictive of the final…
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Hoax Bomb Threats At Poll Booths Linked to Russia, Says FBI
At least two polling sites targeted by the hoax bomb threats in the election battleground state of Georgia were briefly evacuated on Tuesday.
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Netanyahu Sacks Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Again
Foreign Minister Israel Katz would replace Gallant as defence minister, while Gideon Saar becomes the new foreign minister, Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
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Pope Makes Rare House Visit To Italian Abortion Rights Advocate
Pope Francis on Tuesday stepped out of the Vatican and paid a rare home visit to Emma Bonino, a veteran politician. What Is Emma Known For? Emma is best known in Italy for her successful campaign in the 1970s to legalise abortion. Pope Francis Is Against Abortion Francis, leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church, frequently…
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German Police Arrests Suspected Members Of Right-Wing Group Plotting Revolt
German police have arrested eight suspected members of a right-wing militant group who were training in warfare for the downfall of the modern German state. Group Driven By Racist Ideology Prosecutors said on Tuesday that the group was driven by racist ideology and conspiracy theories. Operation By German Police News of the arrests came as…
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Philippines Coast Guard To Receive 40 French Patrol Boats For Enhanced Security
The Philippines is set to bolster its maritime security with the acquisition of 40 fast patrol boats for its coast guard. The purchase, announced by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Tuesday, aims to enhance the nation’s maritime security capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. French Development Assistance For Maritime Security The funding for…
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Courts Deny Texas, Missouri Requests To Bar Federal Lawyers From Monitoring Voting
U.S. judges have denied requests from the Republican-led states of Missouri and Texas to block the federal government from sending lawyers to their states on Election Day to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws. Both states are among the 27 that the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) said it would send staff out to monitor…
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China: Marriage Expo Sparks Debate About ‘Outdated’ Gender Roles
A neon pink sign at a marriage expo in Changsha reads, “Having three children is the best.” It stands alongside other messages urging visitors to embrace marriage and family. This marriage-themed festival, intended to encourage weddings and births, highlights China’s efforts to address its shrinking population. However, it has drawn light crowds and significant criticism,…