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What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased roll out"
The roll out of the much delayed European Union Entry and Exit system at airports and ports which will closely monitor that non-resident Britons and other nationalities do not over-stay the permitted 90 days will be introduced in phases rather than an EU wide introduction. The introduction has been delayed on numerous occasions because member…
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Grayson tree headed to White House
The George Washington & Jefferson National Forests have delivered a 30-foot red spruce tree from Grayson County to the nation’s capital for the holiday season. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area felled and transported the National Christmas Tree to the White House on Nov. 15, according to the National Park Service. The tree came from…
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Romanian far-right presidential candidate says he does not want to leave NATO
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – The surprise far-right winner of the first round of Romania’s presidential election has denied he wants to leave NATO and the European Union, appearing to roll back some of his positions amid protests over his victory. Having polled in single digits before Sunday’s election first round, independent rightist politician Calin Georgescu, 62,…
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After Delay, Trump Signs Agreement With Biden White House On Formal Transition Handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public information and gives a…
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Massachusetts did well with a Democrat in the White House. The party may be over under Trump.
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. “The times have significantly changed and we need to be alert to it and aware of it,” said Jim Aloisi, a former state transportation secretary. “The Trump administration is not going to be particularly interested in doing…
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DPM Chansamone Transferred to Prime Minister's Office
KPL (KPL) The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the proposed transfer of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence to the Prime Minister’s Office where he will continue to serve as Deputy Prime Minister. (KPL) The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the proposed transfer of Deputy Prime Minister…
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India and Bangladesh spar over Hindu monk's arrest
The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation, was arrested on sedition charges this week, spurring clashes that led to one death. India issued a statement expressing…
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Trump names new trade envoy after threatening tariffs on partners
Reuters Jamieson Greer (R) helped strike a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico in Trump’s first term US President-elect Donald Trump says Jamieson Greer will be his trade representative after he takes office on 20 January 2025. The announcement came after Trump threatened new tariffs – which are taxes on imported items – on…
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Liverpool's best chance of beating Real Madrid in 15 years?
One of the reasons Mbappe is not playing in his preferred position is so Ancelotti can deploy Vinicius Jr on the left and Jude Bellingham on the right. Bellingham, like Mbappe, is struggling to produce the sort of form he is capable of and in 13 games across all competitions this season he has managed…
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Drake takes legal action over song's 'sex offender' claim
Getty Images Drake has filed two legal actions in as many days Drake has filed a second legal action against record label Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar’s hit Not Like Us, which was released at the height of the pair’s feud earlier this year. The star has accused Universal of defamation, and his legal papers…