State Department report details failures in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The report faults both the Trump and Biden administrations for “insufficient” planning and a lack of clear communication.
Month: July 2023
Delaware House approves bill allowing business entities to vote in town’s municipal elections
State House lawmakers have approved legislation authorizing a small town in southern Delaware to allow business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies, to vote in municipal elections.
Suspected gunman in Texas shooting that killed 5 neighbors indicted on capital murder charge
A Texas grand jury has handed up a capital murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting five neighbors in May outside Houston.
Shot to Protect Against Polio and Five Other Diseases Is Approved by Gavi
The international vaccine aid group agreed to provide developing countries with a new shot to prevent a global resurgence of the paralyzing virus.
Canada calls on Israel to reverse thousands of West Bank settlement approvals
The Canadian government has joined a chorus of allies condemning Israel’s approval of more than 5,700 settlement units in the occupied West Bank, a move that comes amid surging violence in the region.
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Satellite imagery shows what could be Wagner’s future camp in Belarus
Hundreds of tents were rapidly built to house thousands at an abandoned military base. Whether it’s the mercenary group’s new home is an open question.
New Jersey governor considers 5-year extension of internet gambling
A bill to extend internet gambling in New Jersey for another five years is in the hands of Gov. Phil Murphy following its approval by the state Legislature.