Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for second term as the state’s 49th governor on Sunday, pushing a message of unity and working together during remarks on the state Capitol steps as Democrats took full control of the state government for the…
Flyers From China Now Face Covid Restrictions From Over A Dozen Countries
Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.
One of Most Crowded Cities, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Gets First Mass-Transit Rail – Bloomberg
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president of Brazil under tightened security, following threats of violence by supporters of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro https://t.co/BkL2wq0izO pic.twitter.com/2ufet0x5a8
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 1, 2023
#BREAKING: Syrian air defenses engaged Israeli targets over Damascus, Syrian State controlled media reported. Reports of explosions in the south of the city.
This would presumably mark the first Israeli strikes in Syrian since Netanyahu began his 6th term as PM. pic.twitter.com/BugVzHnolA
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) January 2, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and massive production of tactical nuclear weapons https://t.co/Tc7tg9pk2B pic.twitter.com/ACzOMZAWZo
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 1, 2023
The chief of the European Union has visited Croatia to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the newest EU member nation, which switched to using the euro and joined the world’s largest passport-free travel area on New Year’s Day. https://t.co/rsQ1yHZazn
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 2, 2023
A ban on foreigners buying residential property in Canada took effect on Sunday, aiming to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch.
Full story: https://t.co/WkkVz52LeA pic.twitter.com/0ObdspJ8Bo
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 1, 2023
La marine chinoise en 2022 pic.twitter.com/LRC8vWfwmI
— East Pendulum (@HenriKenhmann) December 31, 2022
Notable deaths in 2022#AFPgraphics pic.twitter.com/u4n4M6XJkG
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 1, 2023
Qantas flight forced to turn around midway to Philippines
A Qantas flight from Sydney to Manila on New Year’s Day was forced to turn around after three hours in the air when a power outage at the destination caused chaos for tens of thousands of international passengers.
Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president, amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters
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Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters
Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s new president on Sunday, marking the beginning of his third term in office.
Lula vows accountability and rebuilding as new president of polarised Brazil
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election bid.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president
The veteran left-wing politician, known widely as Lula, also led the country between 2003 and 2010 and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in last October’s elections.
Police officers detain activist’s grandmother on New Year’s night in Russia’s Nakhabino; woman held in a car the entire night
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