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Judge reinstates Ecuador’s vice president after deeming her suspension unconstitutional

QUITO, Ecuador — An Ecuadorian judge on Monday reinstated Vice President Verónica Abad to her role and lifted the five-month suspension the Ministry of Labor had imposed on her for allegedly abandoning her duties. It’s the latest twist in a feud between Abad and President Daniel Noboa that began before they took office in November 2023. She has described her …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ecuador’s VP suspended for 150 days deepening rift with president as February election looms

Associated Press

QUITO — Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad was suspended Saturday for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties. It comes during a public rift between Abad and President Daniel Noboa that could have implications for Ecuador ‘s February elections. Abad had argued that she was not “properly prepared” for the trip to Turkey and that Ecuador’s government suggested …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Peru stakes claim to world's oldest person born in 1900

The Hindu

Peru's Andean mountains may hold the secret to longevity and the world's oldest ever person, if a new claim by state officials of a 124-year-old man born in 1900 are proven to be true. The country's government has claimed that local resident Marcelino Abad from the central Peruvian region of Huanuco is 124, which would make him by a distance …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Review: Understanding Islam; Its Spirit and Values by Abad Ahmad

Hindustan Times

In this volume that delves deep into the essence of Islam, author Abad Ahmad empowers common people with a knowledge of the religion’s teachings while also clearing misconceptions about it. In the chapter entitled Diversity of Religions and Pluralism in Islam, he delves into its stance on religious diversity, challenging perceptions of intolerance by highlighting Quranic verses advocating for pluralism …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Could we find alien life via its pollution?

BBC

Could we find alien life via its pollution? But one day about 10 years ago, a colleague knocked on Gonzalo González Abad's door and asked him an unexpected question: "If you were looking for traces of a technologically advanced alien civilisation, light years away from us, how would you try to do it?" "Most of the NO2 on our planet …

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2 years ago

Jama Masjid ward LIVE results: AAP Candidate Sultana Abad Wins Ward No.75

News 18

AAP Candidate Sultana Abad has won Ward No.75 Jama Masjid, which is a reserved for Women ward in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Extent of Jama Masjid ward The following areas are covered under the Jama Masjid ward of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi: Bazaar Matia Mahal Gali Kababian, Katra Ghayasuddin, Gali Maulana Ishak, Gali Gokul Shah And Masjid Anar …

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2 years, 5 months ago

How '90s Teen Movies Reflected The Real-Life Homophobia Throughout The Decade

Huff Post

There are few more unsettling examples of movies as mirrors to society than some of the great teen films of the ’90s. Movies like “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Cruel Intentions” and “Clueless” captured that period, to a startling degree. “Even though I was questioning, I would still say homophobic things because homophobic things were a way to demonstrate that you’re subscribing …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Afghanistan's Shia population continue life undeterred after Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque blast

Firstpost

The Islamic State-Khorasan group claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide bomb attack at the Shia mosque on 8 October that left nearly 100 people dead Kunduz, Afghanistan: The imam had just led his congregation in a chorus of “Allahu Akhbar” when Abbas recalls hearing a “terrible sound” before being knocked to the ground. Lying in the orthopaedics ward, wrapped in …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Top US commander in Afghanistan lands in DC two days after handing over his post

Daily Mail

Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan Gen. Austin 'Scott' Miller returned to the U.S. Wednesday after resigning his command, and was greeted by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley. Austin returned to the country as the Taliban continue to rack up territorial gains Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, greets Gen. Scott Miller, …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Taliban fighters execute 22 Afghan commandos as they try to surrender

CNN

Dawlat Abad, Afghanistan CNN — Over clear but unsteady video, the words ring out: “Surrender, commandos, surrender.” Several men emerge from a building; they are clearly unarmed. In a statement to CNN Wednesday, Afghan Ministry of Defence spokesperson Fawad Aman said the executions constitute a “war crime.” “This is not the first time the Taliban have shot dead our soldiers. …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Australian promoters call for Government insurance scheme to get music festivals going during coronavirus

ABC

After a swathe of cancelled music festivals, major promoters are pledging to get Australian punters back partying in 2021. Key points: Music festival promoters are grappling with major losses after COVID-19 cancelled events Promoters are struggling to get pandemic coverage that would protect them against future cancellations Major names in the industry are calling on the Federal Government to set …

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