Windrush compensation scheme gets funding boost
LONDON: Victims of the 2017 Windrush scandal received some welcome news last week after Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans for a fundamental reset in the government’s response to those affected. In a special roundtable meeting at the...
Changes to customary marine title 'deeply reckless' - law expert
Changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act - which would make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines - are before the justice select committee.
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Acknowledges Majority Bloc’s ‘Appropriate’ Proceedings, Requests Additional Time to Consult Lawyers Before Responding to Invitation    - FrontPageAfrica
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. Fallah, has requested the House Majority Bloc to give him more time to consult with his lawyers before deciding whether he will honor their invitation or not. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr. (231886458910)-edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The Majority Bloc comprises 43 members of the House
Complaint filed with SIPO over Limerick TD's expense claims
A complaint has been filed with the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) regarding expense claims made by Limerick TD Richard O'Donoghue.
FBI investigating after ballot drop boxes set on fire with incendiary devices ahead of US election in 'attack on democracy'
The FBI is investigation after a number of ballot drop boxes caused damage to votes in the US states of Washington and Orgegon - ahead of the election.
In 10 tragic minutes, 24 lives gone: Here’s what Kigoogwa remembers
Kigoogwa
How Frank Rusa is planning to revamp KCCA reputation
KCCA
Yesha Council Pushes for Gov’t Action Against ‘Settler Sanctions’
The list of countries imposing sanctions—the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Norway, Canada, Japan, France and others—has grown in recent months.
Israeli Envoy in NY: If US is Naive about Pro-Terror Groups, ‘It Will Harm Your Society, Not Just Ours’
Ofir Akunis spoke with JNS after he was one of those who addressed more than 600 attendees at an Oct. 7 memorial in Manhattan.
Has the Trump camp's divisive rhetoric shaved off a key demographic? Will it sway the outcome?
Analysis - In the wake of racist comments made by speakers at his final campaign event, Donald Trump's latest speech shows he's doing little to distance himself from them, Barbara Miller says.
Kildare families paying €280 per week per child in childcare costs - lobby group
Campaign for better childcare solution
Museveni summons NRM MPs for showdown on controversial coffee bill
coffee
New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel
Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem is open to a truce with Israel but warned that it would not "beg for a ceasefire".
Canada Oppn Leader Pierre Poilievre Slammed For Cancelling Diwali Event: 'Unjustly Singled Out, Betrayed'
The Diwali event was hosted by Conservative Member of Parliament Todd Doherty and was supposed to be held on October 30 at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
10 witnesses, many doubts: Defense shakes prosecution in Katanga trial
Henry Katanga
Ugandan police defy orders to avoid sanctions
human rights
At least 20 dead as Israel strikes northern Gaza
Israel has pounded Gaza with new bombardments that killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics said, a day after one of the deadliest single strikes of the year-old war killed scores in the north of the enclave.
Biden Advisers Heading to Israel to Discuss Lebanon Deal
Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein are expected to present a ceasefire proposal to end the fighting with Hezbollah and return displaced residents to the north.
Residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town to get land titles
The Government is taking steps to regularise landownership in Ackee Walk and Jackson Town in St Andrew North Western, enabling residents to obtain titles for properties they have lived on for several years. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, said the...
Judge rules against Devon firefighter's 'shaving and drinking' claim
Tribunal says having to shave and not drink alcohol is a constraint but not a significant one
‘Crawl into a hole and die’: Nevada county election official recounts hatred
Cari-Ann Burgess said Washoe County forced her out after she refused to go along with personnel changes. The county says she requested medical leave.
Budget 2024 timeline and key dates as major cost of living measures announced
A wide array of financial and economic changes will take place over the coming months
Schools around country to avail of solar panels fund
All schools in the country can apply for funding to cover the cost of installing solar panels on their rooftops from next month.
Animal sacrifice at fair: Seer appeals to administration, police
The head of Basava Dharma Jnana Peetha and president of ‘Vishwa Prani Kalyana Mandali’ Dayanand Swami has appealed to the Dharwad district administration and the Police Department to take effective steps to prevent any kind of animal sacrifice and offering of body parts of animals in the ‘Holeyamma Devi Jatra’ (fair) to be held at Tabakada Honalli in Kalaghatagi taluk of Dharwad district.
Devon firefighter's 'shaving and drinking' claim dismissed
A judge has issued a ruling
U.S. sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
US imposes sanctions on firms aiding Russia's war effort, aiming to degrade Russia's military capabilities and support for Ukraine.
City props to decide tax changes, alcohol sales and capital improvements around DFW
On Nov. 5, voters in 12 North Texas cities will be asked to weigh in on more than a dozen bond propositions ranging from city charter amendments to hundreds of millions in improvement projects.
Kamala Harris, at Trump’s pre-insurrection rally site, casts him as dangerous chaos agent
Kamala Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot where former President Donald Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021, casting him as a dangerous chaos...
Budget 2024: Devon reacts to ‘glass half-full’ Budget
It will address a ‘black hole’ in the country’s finances
'I was abused by Jehovah's Witnesses elder and I blame religion's rule'
Edward Pusey's victim has bravely spoken out
JK Rowling hits out at union boss over female-only changing room
JK Rowling has hit out at the boss of a union who accused Wes Streeting of 'pandering to anti-trans bigotry' after nurses (pictured) demanded a female-only changing room.
Man accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon denies his defence is ‘a nonsense’
Antony Snook, 45, admits driving four people to and from the scene of the alleged murders in Bristol but denies any knowledge of weapons or violence
Bylaw cuts bear spray crime
A bylaw brought in by Vancouver city council in March 2023 to decrease the number of crimes committed by young people and adults armed with bear spray is having the desired effect on violent incidents.
J&K govt. restores pre-2022 academic calendar for winter zones of Kashmir, Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir government reverses academic calendar change, restoring traditional November session for winter zones, up to Class 9.
President Higgins formally pardons two men wrongfully convicted of murder 142 years ago
This is just the fourth and fifth time that a posthumous presidential pardon has been awarded
Education Ministry to audit schools for adherence to sport equipment standards
Teams from the Ministry of Education and Youth will be visiting schools to conduct audits of their adherence to safety standards for equipment used in sports. The announcement was made by former Minister of Education, Fayval Williams, at this...
Govt plans to probe plans by taxi to operators to ban Avanzas
Limpopo department of transport and community safety says it does not know the legalities of taxi operators' plan to stop privately-owned Toyota Avanza from transporting passengers.
All we know about teenager stabbed to death in Marston Green 24 hours on
A teenager is in custody on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death in Marston Green
Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath
Participating in the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya - the first since the consecration of Ram temple on January 22, Adityanath said, 'This is a historic first as after 500 years, Lord Ram is now in his abode in Ayodhya for Diwali.'
Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation
Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.
Benefit forecasts highlight need for tougher sanctions, government says
The government says the latest figures forecasting how long beneficiaries stay on welfare underscore the need for tougher sanctions.
Children key to changing farm safety attitudes
The way to normalise farm safety is to start educating up the family tree rather than down, advocates say.
Israel discusses new U.S.-led deal to end Hezbollah conflict
Israel is considering a U.S.-led deal to end the conflict in Lebanon and move Hezbollah fighters away from the Israeli border.
Locals must have first right on land, employment, resources: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pledges to fight for dignity, land, employment, and resources of locals.
Hamilton councillor still hasn't apologised for expletive-laden rant
Andrew Bydder was meant to apologise to mayor Susan O'Regan as well the Cerebral Palsy Society.
Yokuts Valley road sign vandalized for the second time in a month. ‘It’s disgraceful’
A Yokuts Valley highway sign that has been the subject of controversy was vandalized for the second time in one month.
New Hezbollah Chief Vows to Continue ‘War Program’ Against Israel
The newly-minted Lebanese terrorist leader thanked Hezbollah “for placing its trust in me for this heavy responsibility.”
Leaked Lebanon Draft Agreement Calls for IDF Withdrawal Within Week
The agreement calls for the withdrawal of Hezbollah and other terror groups from Southern Lebanon within 60 days after signing.
Deadly Israeli strike targeted 'spotter' on Beit Lahia building's roof, official says
Tuesday's Israeli strike left 93 Palestinians dead or missing, local health officials said. The US described it as "horrifying".
Police, politicians responsible for 70% of journalist harassment cases – WSCIJ
“For perpetrators of infringement, we see that politicians are responsible for 70 per cent of cases from what we researched."
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