Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan
Two Republicans opposed the motion to move ahead on Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy plan, joining all 47 Democrats.
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“Severely Dehydrated” Newborn Baby Found Beside Dead Mother In Phoenix, Rescued
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the mother’s cause and manner of death.
Five Arrested In Bangladesh For Raping Woman, Circulating Video
Bangladesh Police have arrested five people accused of raping a Hindu woman in a remote village of Comilla district and circulating her video on social media. A video that has gone viral on social media shows a naked woman pleading.
Flint’s still-unfinished lead pipe replacement serves as cautionary tale to other cities
Flint, Michigan, is still working on replacing all of its lead pipes.
Major heatwaves sweep Southern and Western Europe
Major heat waves are sweeping across Southern and Western Europe, with high temperatures recorded in France, Italy, Spain and Greece as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. FRANCE 24 speaks to Akshay Deoras, research …
Kayhan newspaper criticizes Western-leaning factions over war, negotiations
Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized Western-leaning factions, accusing them of misleading the public and mismanaging the country’s affairs in the lead-up to the recent conflict.
At least 71 killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison
At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held, Iran’s judiciary said on Sunday. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir posted on the office’…
Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule – Al Jazeera
Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule Al JazeeraUganda’s president seeks a seventh term that would bring him closer to 5 decades in power The Washington PostUgandan leader Yoweri Museveni, 80, to s…
Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.
Bulgarians protest government’s plan to adopt the euro
Days before Bulgaria was expected to become the 21st member of the eurozone, opponents of the move geared up Saturday for a final battle to change the schedule. Thousands of protesters gathered on a central square in downtown Sofia to protest governme…