In passing a defence bill Donald Trump vetoed, Congress delivers its first rebuke of his presidency

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been passed by Congress for 59 straight years and is considered sacrosanct by many in Congress, as it defines Pentagon policy, funds Defense spending and gives pay raises to the troops.

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How Brexit will change travel

After four years of confusion, it has finally happened. The United Kingdom officially severed ties with the European Union last night, as the Brexit transition period ended at 11 p.m. UK time. Brexit hasn't been an easy road politically, and the UK — which voted ...

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UNICEF on the future of children in this world

“The children born today enter a world far different than even a year ago, and a New Year brings a new opportunity to reimagine it”, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said. Sorting logistics. As always, the Pacific island nation of Fiji welcomed the first ...

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Yemeni officials: Blast at Aden airport kills 25, wounds 110

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A large explosion struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed there, security officials said. At least 25 people were killed and 110 wounded in the ...

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Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki's Message On New Year

Dear compatriots at home and abroad,. My warmest congratulations to the entire people of Eritrea and its Defense Forces on the occasion of this New Year; 2021. 2020 was a year marked by formidable crisis in the annals of the history of human kind.

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Sigh of relief as President Uhuru assents to Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2020

•The new anti-doping law also ensures the continued participation of Kenyan athletes in local, regional and international competitions in line with the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention against doping in ...

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Police investigate death of Dunbar assistant principal as homicide

Baltimore County police are trying to find out who fatally shot a city high school assistant principal inside his Pikesville home on Sunday. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our ...

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