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Venezuelan Opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest

Venezuela Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday when her motorcycle convoy was fired upon by security forces as it departed an anti-government protest in Caracas, according to aides. Ms. Machado’s press team said in a social media post that security forces “violently intercepted” the convoy as it was leaving eastern Caracas. The deployment of security forces as well …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

A Taiwanese Flag at an Australian Football Pitch

The Diplomat

In early December, in the southern Australian city of Geelong, the Australian women’s football team played what should have been a regulation international match. However, the team Australia was playing against was Taiwan, and under FIFA rules Taiwan’s flag – or the Republic of China flag – is banned from all officially sanctioned matches. Given that this was the second …

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Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind

India Today

A catastrophic Los Angeles wildfire has blazed through hillsides, taken the lives of 10 people, and ravaged homes and streets for the past three days. Nearly 10,000 structures have been damaged, with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna describing the scene as someone who "dropped an atomic bomb in those areas". Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley said that …

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1 day, 12 hours ago

Panama marks Martyrs’ Day amid Trump threats to retake control of Panama Canal

Associated Press

PANAMA CITY — A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take back control of the Panama Canal. Historians say what has come to be known as Martyrs’ Day was a key point of inflection that led …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Residents flag restricted entry, poor maintenance of Mint Park

The Hindu

Residents have complained that a few city parks have started restricting residents, opening for fewer hours than the time approved by the Greater Chennai Corporation Council. Poor maintenance M. Ramesh, resident of Padavattamman Koil Street, said the park was not maintained properly. Ward 53 councillor P. Velanganni said the NGO — that had been permitted by the GCC to adopt …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

UGC affidavit in Supreme Court refers to a letter to VCs to act against caste discrimination by faculty, officials

The Hindu

A University Grants Commission affidavit in the Supreme Court in a case filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi stated that a letter was sent by it to Vice Chancellors of all the universities in the country telling them to take prompt action against officials and faculty members who discriminate against Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. On January …

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1 day, 16 hours ago

Kappd, Chal beaches get global Blue Flag certification

The Hindu

Kerala’s famed Kappad beach in Kozhikode and Chal beach in Kannur have been bestowed with the coveted Blue Flag certification by Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education for meeting stringent environmental and safety standards, said a statement from the Tourism department here on Thursday. Mohamed Riyas said the Blue Flag status not only enhances the global appeal of these beaches but …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

L-G, CM to flag off helmet awareness rally on Friday

The Hindu

As part of the efforts to ensure strict enforcement of helmet rule from January 12 in the Union Territory, the police will be organising a motorbike rally to promote the concept of ‘Mission Zero Fatality’ in Puducherry on Friday. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will flag-off the rally at Gandhi Statue after administering a pledge to …

2 days, 9 hours ago

Even after a two-day nightmare, L.A. girds for more days of fire weather

LA Times

Much of Los Angeles County remains under a red flag warning, with forecasters warning of critical fire weather to last through Friday night. Firefighters Thursday were continuing to fight the Palisades fire, which has burned more than 17,000 acres, and the Eaton fire that burned through Pasadena and Altadena areas, charring more than 10,000 acres. But Los Angeles caught a …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Column: Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden and revisionist presidential history

LA Times

The Joint Chiefs of Staff pay their respects around the flag-draped casket of former President Carter as he lies in state at the Capitol on Tuesday. From my novice reporter days in Texas beginning midway through his single term, through my years in Washington covering presidencies and presidential campaigns into a new century, Republicans made Carter’s name synonymous with failure …

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PM Modi to launch Pravasi Bharatiya Express: A special train for Indian diaspora

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a state-of-the-art tourist train designed for the Indian diaspora, on January 9. A JOURNEY TO RECONNECT THE DIASPORA The Pravasi Bharatiya Express is a special three-week tour that will take passengers, particularly from the 45-65 age group, to some of India's most iconic tourist and religious destinations. PRAVASI BHARATIYA …

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Letters to The Editor — January 9, 2025

The Hindu

Role of the Governor The episode of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. All that was said was that the State anthem would come first and that the National Anthem would be sung after his address thereby giving primacy to the State and federal structures. Tharcius S. Fernando, Chennai Ban plastic flags It is usually observed that after Independence Day …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Notre Dame adapts on the fly to its longest season and changing schedule as CFP semifinal arrives

Associated Press

Notre Dame receiver Beaux Collins will remember this College Football Playoff run for several reasons and one of them is how he sprinted through the team’s New Orleans hotel hallways like a fun-loving child. The playoff semifinal Thursday night against the Nittany Lions will mark the deepest into January that Notre Dame has ever played; one more win would extend …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

‘Obamacare’ hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress. “When I took office, I made a promise to the American people that I would bring down the cost of health …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

A long, freezing wait for a few hushed moments: a people’s farewell to Jimmy Carter

LA Times

First came the public pomp, in dying hours of winter daylight: a horse-drawn caisson bearing the flag-draped casket, dignitaries with bowed heads, the snow-muffled echo of a military honor guard’s precision footsteps. But then, as night fell Tuesday on the nation’s capital, came the quieter tributes: ordinary people — first in the hundreds, swelling into the thousands — gathering in …

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Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

LA Times

Steve Salinas shields his face from intense heat as he hoses down a neighbor’s rooftop on Sinaloa Avenue in Altadena. Shelters have been set up at the following places: Animal evacuations: Large animals can be taken to the following places: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank Pierce College Equestrian Center, 7100 El Rancho Dr. in Woodland …

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'Obamacare' hits record sign-ups, but an uncertain future looms under Trump

India Today

A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama's landmark health legislation, as the programme awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski told the Alaska Beacon last week that Congress would “need to continue these premium tax credits," in an interview …

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PM Modi to flag off 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' today: Know all about the special train

India TV News

Pravasi Bharatiya Express: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to remotely flag off the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' on Wednesday from New Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station. All about 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' The Pravasi Bharatiya Express will embark on its maiden journey on January 9, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India in …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

Live Mint

-- Wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County as the region — already gripped by drought — began facing hurricane-force gusts forecast to rake it for days. Dangerous winds The US National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings that extend from central California’s coast to the US-Mexico border. Forecasters are warning of a “particularly dangerous situation,” which is the …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Meta to scrap fact-checking, introduces ‘Community Notes’ for users to flag misleading posts

Live Mint

Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the US and replacing it with a new "Community Notes" system, the company announced on Tuesday. The new system will empower users on Meta's platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—to flag posts that may be misleading or lack proper context, shifting the responsibility for content moderation away from independent fact-checking organizations and experts. The company …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Crowds of people wrapped up against the bitter January cold clutch signs emblazoned with the slogan “Stop the Steal,” wave US flags, and don red MAGA-like hats. A sitting South Korean president has never faced criminal charges before, but the man at the center of the martial law maelstrom — who is himself a former …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

Museum of corruption: Delhi BJP unveils model of Chief Minister's bungalow

India Today

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Delhi Chief Minister's bungalow as the national capital heads to the polls, BJP leader Virendra Sachdeva unveiled a model of the 'sheeshmahal' at the party headquarters today and slammed Arvind Kejriwal for spending Rs 80 crore on its construction. The Delhi BJP chief called the bungalow at 6 Flag Staff Road a "museum of …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

What Bangladesh diplomats resuming India duties signals

India Today

Two diplomatic officers of Bangladesh who had been recalled from their serving stations in India—Kolkata and Agartala—are set to make a return, signalling an improvement in bilateral ties that have been tested since the exit of Sheikh Hasina from power last August. Sources in the Bangladesh interim government indicated that Sikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, minister and head of chancery at …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

Delhi Assembly polls: CM Atishi alleges Centre evicted her from official residence twice, PWD refutes claim

India TV News

After the Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced the poll dates for the Delhi Assembly, the Aam Aadmi Party held a press conference and lashed out at the BJP. Delhi CM Atishi claimed that the BJP-led Central government evicted her from the official residence last night for the second time in her three months in office. During the press …

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Venezuelan Opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest

A Taiwanese Flag at an Australian Football Pitch

Los Angeles burns for third night as firefighters battle fire and wind

Panama marks Martyrs’ Day amid Trump threats to retake control of Panama Canal

Residents flag restricted entry, poor maintenance of Mint Park

UGC affidavit in Supreme Court refers to a letter to VCs to act against caste discrimination by faculty, officials

Kappd, Chal beaches get global Blue Flag certification

L-G, CM to flag off helmet awareness rally on Friday

Even after a two-day nightmare, L.A. girds for more days of fire weather

Column: Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden and revisionist presidential history

PM Modi to launch Pravasi Bharatiya Express: A special train for Indian diaspora

Letters to The Editor — January 9, 2025

Notre Dame adapts on the fly to its longest season and changing schedule as CFP semifinal arrives

‘Obamacare’ hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump

A long, freezing wait for a few hushed moments: a people’s farewell to Jimmy Carter

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

'Obamacare' hits record sign-ups, but an uncertain future looms under Trump

PM Modi to flag off 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' today: Know all about the special train

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

Meta to scrap fact-checking, introduces ‘Community Notes’ for users to flag misleading posts

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

Museum of corruption: Delhi BJP unveils model of Chief Minister's bungalow

What Bangladesh diplomats resuming India duties signals

Delhi Assembly polls: CM Atishi alleges Centre evicted her from official residence twice, PWD refutes claim