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Month: November 2023

Trump’s day in court paints a dark preview of the national ordeal ahead

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial despairingly pressed the ex-president’s lawyer: “I beseech you to control him if you can.” Judge Arthur Engoron’s plea reflected his frustration at an incorrigible witness who boasted Monday about his piles of cash, aimed scathing political attacks and spouted uniquely illogical logic. But Engoron,

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Indian states vote in key test for opposition and PM Modi ahead of 2024 national election

By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Two Indian states are casting ballots in local elections in a test of strength for India’s opposition, which is pitted against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party ahead of a crucial national vote scheduled for next year. The elections in central Chhattisgarh and northeastern Mizoram state on

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Prince William awards the Earthshot Prize to 5 winners and credits the finalists for giving hope

By EILEEN NG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — An Indian maker of solar-powered dryers, a soil carbon marketplace and groups that work to make electric car batteries cleaner, restore Andean forests and deter illegal fishing were awarded the Earthshot Prize at a ceremony in Singapore. Britain’s Prince William, whose Royal Foundation charity launched the 10-year

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Japan and UK ministers discuss deeper security ties on the sidelines of G7 meeting

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers met and agreed to further deepen military cooperation under a new security pact that allows their militaries to enter each other’s territory for joint exercises. Japan and Britain have expanded their cooperation as concern has grown over China’s increasing influence.

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Trabajadores palestinos expulsados desde Israel acusan a las autoridades israelíes de maltratos y torturas

Alexandra Ferguson Jerusalén y Gaza (CNN) — Los trabajadores palestinos expulsados la semana pasada a Gaza desde Israel acusaron a las autoridades israelíes de “tortura”. Señalaron que los obligaron a desnudarse, los encerraron en jaulas, los golpearon con saña y, de acuerdo al relato de uno de ellos, les aplicaron descargas eléctricas. “Nos quebraron y

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Democrats concerned over Tlaib’s anti-Israel rhetoric, but are not backing new GOP censure efforts

By Melanie Zanona and Annie Grayer, CNN House Democrats are growing increasingly alarmed by Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s comments that are critical of Israel, but so far, have stopped short of saying the Michigan Democrat deserves to be censured over her rhetoric. Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress and an outspoken critic of Israel,

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Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police

By STEFANIE DAZIO and JULIE WATSON Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department says Paul Kessler died Monday at a hospital from a head injury, a day after

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Hoiberg leads 5 in double-figure scoring to help Nebraska rout Lindenwood 84-52 in a season opener

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Sam Hoiberg scored 15 points off the bench and led five Nebraska players in double-figure scoring as the Cornhuskers opened the season with an 84-52 rout over Lindenwood. Starters Rienk Mast, Brice Williams and C.J. Wilcher scored 13 points apiece and Josiah Allick added 11 for Nebraska. Hoiberg, Williams and Wilcher

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