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French President Macron decries firing of Haiti’s prime minister, calls decision ‘dumb’
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is visiting several South American nations during his attendance at this week’s G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is castigating members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council for ousting the country’s second prime minister, Garry Conille, this year — the country’s third since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.…
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Dominica Honors Prime Minister Modi With Top Award
Dominica has conferred its top award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica. The prime minister, who is in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, was conferred the “Dominica Award of…
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What Elon Musk gains from a friend in the White House
Gideon talks to Sebastian Mallaby, author of a best-selling book on Silicon Valley called The Power Law. They discuss the reason why Elon Musk decided to back Donald Trump for president, what the entrepreneur will bring to the Trump administration, and what Musk’s businesses stand to gain. Clip: WFAA TV Free links to read more…
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A Look at The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka — The Gladwellian Perspective
Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” (Harvard Business School definition of leadership) ~ Sheryl Sandberg “Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities”. ~ Wilma Mankiller One of the best quotes I came across on…
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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. His family said he had “spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment”. The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died “peacefully” and surrounded by…
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John Prescott dead aged 86: Former Deputy Prime Minister passes away after battle with Alzheimer's, his family say
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives and jazz music at his care home on Wednesday. His family said he had ‘spent his life trying to improve the lives…
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John Prescott dead: Former Deputy Prime Minister dies aged 86 after living with Alzheimer’s as his wife pays tribute
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He had been living in a care home following a stroke in 2019 and passed away “peacefully” surrounded by family. 9 John Prescott served as Deputy PM from 1997 to 2007 as a member of the Labour PartyCredit: North News…
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Former British deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
BREAKING | The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said File photo dated 26/09/04 of deputy prime minister John Prescott speaking at the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton. Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family…
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John Prescott death: Former British deputy prime minister dies aged 86
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Japan’s prime minister preparing pro-war, economic stimulus package
Following last month’s snap general election in Japan and his reappointment as prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba is pushing forward with attacks on the social conditions of the working class and preparations for war with China. However, the Ishiba government rests on an unstable basis following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) loss of its majority…