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US Republican leader tries to block Biden’s bill with eight-hour speech

The Republican leader in the US House of Representatives delivered a record-breaking eight-hour speech in order to hold up President Joe Biden’s new domestic policy bill. © Associated Press Kevin McCarthy speech went on until after 5am With debate speeches in the US typically constrained to one minute, Kevin McCarthy used a party leaders’ prerogative to […]

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Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Kamala Harris, 57, took on the duties of president of the United States for a short period on Friday US Vice-President Kamala Harris became the first woman to – briefly – be given presidential powers while Joe Biden underwent a

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Committee requests more time to process Succession Bill

Members of Parliament interacting after the adjournment of the House on Thursday, 18 November 2021 The House has granted a request for three more weeks by the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to conclude with processing the Succession Amendment Bill, 2021. The bill which seeks to ensure equality and equity in the distribution of

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Putin says West taking Russia’s ‘red lines’ too lightly

MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West was taking Russia’s warnings not to cross its “red lines” too lightly and that Moscow needed serious security guarantees from the West. In a wide-ranging foreign policy speech, the Kremlin leader also described relations with the United States as “unsatisfactory” but said Russia remained

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‘I am ashamed’: Cricketer Azeem Rafiq apologises for antisemitic messages in 2011

Defying expectations: how New South Wales kept Covid cases low after reopening Britney Spears was invited to Paris Hilton’s wedding – star was too ’emotional’ to… Azeem Rafiq has apologised for sending antisemitic messages in 2011 in a post on social media. © Rex Features Azeem Rafiq. Pic: Barry Mitchell/ShutterstockThe former cricketer, who has been at the centre

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Parliament upbeat about defending Inter-Parliamentary Games title

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among; the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga; the Government Chief Whip, Thomas Tayebwa and the Parliament team captain, Asuman Basalirwa, in a meeting with captains and coaches of the parliament sports teams. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has given a pep talk to Members

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Amelia & Link’sRelationship Takes A Drastic Turn

ABC View Gallery8 PHOTOS. Avery Thompson ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR This year’s Thanksgiving was full of ups and downs on ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Farouk’s health worsened, Meredith and Nick spent Thanksgiving together, and feelings bubbled over for Amelia and Link. It’s officially Thanksgiving on Grey’s Anatomy! Even on a holiday, Amelia and Kai are texting, and it puts a

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PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA – SIGNING OF MOU AT BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE MOZAMBIQUE PICS

On the sidelines of the ongoing 2nd “Growing Blue” International Blue Economy Conference in Vilankulo, Mozambique, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and his host His Excellency President Fillipe Nyusi of Mozambique witnessed the signing of an MOU on General Cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and Mozambique.

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Convicted terrorists who escaped from Kamiti captured

Musharaf Abdalla, Mohamed Abdi Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo who escaped from Kamiti Prison on Monday, November 15. [Courtesy] Three convicted terrorists who escaped from Kamiti on Monday have been arrested at Endau Location in Kitui East, police say. A senior officer in Mutito, who spoke to The Standard in confidence, said the escapees were captured at 11am on the

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