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India’s parliament passes landmark bill to reserve a third of reserve a third of seats for women

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India’s parliament passes landmark bill to reserve a third of reserve a third of seats for women

India’s parliament passed a landmark bill Thursday that will reserve a third of its seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women, in a major win for rights groups that have for decades campaigned for better gender representation in politics. ​ India’s parliament passed a landmark bill Thursday that will reserve a third of its seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women, in a major win […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 7

Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials

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Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials

The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands more people eligible for work permits and likely appeasing calls by New York City officials to provide work authorization to certain migrants. ​ The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 9

Texas school district that suspended student over locs asks court to clarify if dress policy violates the law

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Texas school district that suspended student over locs asks court to clarify if dress policy violates the law

A Texas school district that has suspended a student for nearly two weeks over his loc hairstyle has asked a court to clarify if the district’s dress code violates the CROWN Act, a state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair. ​ A Texas school district that has suspended a student for nearly two weeks over his loc hairstyle has asked a court to clarify if the district’s dress […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 4

Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment

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Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment

President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals. ​ President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals. Read More Breaking News, Latest News […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 10

63-year-old hiker rescued from Grand Canyon with a traumatic shoulder injury after falling, rescue group says

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63-year-old hiker rescued from Grand Canyon with a traumatic shoulder injury after falling, rescue group says

A 63-year-old hiker was rescued from the Grand Canyon in Arizona last week after he suffered a traumatic shoulder injury due to a fall, a volunteer search and rescue organization affiliated with a sheriff’s office said. ​ A 63-year-old hiker was rescued from the Grand Canyon in Arizona last week after he suffered a traumatic shoulder injury due to a fall, a volunteer search and rescue organization affiliated with a sheriff’s […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 7

Exclusive: Qatar PM touts ‘better environment’ after US-Iran prisoner deal

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Exclusive: Qatar PM touts ‘better environment’ after US-Iran prisoner deal

Qatar is “so proud” to have facilitated the return home this week of five US citizens that had been jailed in Iran, said Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Tuesday – his first time speaking in depth about Qatar’s role in the episode. ​ Qatar is “so proud” to have facilitated the return home this week of five US citizens that had been jailed in Iran, said Qatari Prime […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 3