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New Scots are focus of film by young creatives

CREATIVE young people from across North Ayrshire have teamed up with friends in the New Scots community to make a film.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf unveils plan for new ministry in major independence speech

THE First Minister has detailed plans for a Ministry for Industrial Policy in an independent Scotland during a major speech.

The National (Scotland)

EU Council President Michel Says To Step Down In July

Belgian politician Charles Michel has announced he will step down as European Council president after running in the European Parliament elections set for June.

International Business Times

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Illegal beach car park camping raises head again, but nothing changes

While Newcastle changes, the issue of travellers setting up camp in city landmarks continues.

Newcastle Herald

European Council president Charles Michel announces early departure

In a surprise move, Belgian politician Charles Michel announced on Sunday that he will step down early as European Council president after he runs in the European Parliament elections set for June.

Radio France Internationale

EU Council President Michel Says To Step Down Early

Belgian politician Charles Michel has announced he will step down early as European Council president after he runs in the European Parliament elections set for June.

International Business Times

Real estate interests seek to block ‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum

A coalition of real estate and development groups filed suit Friday seeking to knock the binding referendum off the ballot, calling it an example of “log-rolling,” a legislative tactic of combining a politically unpopular proposal with popular one so voters will swallow the bitter pill.

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Senegal Court Rejects Opposition Leader's Presidential Bid

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Friday rejected the candidacy of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to run in next month's presidential vote, his lawyer said.

International Business Times

Arbitrator reaffirms police disciplinary ruling, urges City Council to rethink rejection

Arbitrator Edwin Benn said state law guarantees Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing the right to bypass the Police Board in favor of arbitration. Benn also criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 33 City Council members who rejected his earlier ruling.

Chicago Sun-Times

How much councils spent on New Year's Eve fireworks

Thousands flocked to their local event to marvel at the pyrotechnical displays.

Newcastle Herald

Belgium faces election juggling act as it takes over rotating EU presidency

This Monday 1 January 2024, Belgium takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from Spain. The small nation will face the challenge of organising its own national elections which coincide with the European elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

6 months after poll defeat, BJP appoints Kota Srinivas Poojary the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Council

With some long-pending appointments, the BJP has now set up a full-fledged new team in Karnataka.

The Hindu

UN to vote on watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote after many delays on a watered-down resolution to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

The Independent UK

UN Security Council To Vote On Gaza Measure After US Backing

The United Nations Security Council was poised on Friday to vote on a much-delayed resolution concerning the Israel-Hamas war after Washington signalled support following resistance to earlier draft proposals.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Ed Burke’s unwelcome birthday present

The disgraced — and now guilty — former member of the Chicago City Council enters his eighth decade as a convicted felon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Current, former City Council colleagues call Burke conviction ‘sad’ and ‘a tragedy’

There’s affection and respect for the man who mentored far more colleagues than he bullied during his record 54-year reign. Ald. Ray Lopez said Burke’s ‘fingerprints are on so much of what is Chicago. To have this as the final act of a remarkable career is a tragedy.’

Newcastle Herald

'Shambles': Minister to scrap controversial council code of conduct system

Ratepayers slugged $6.7m for code of conduct investigations.

WEKU

New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement

Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

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The Independent UK

NYC Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails

New York City lawmakers have passed a bill meant to ban solitary confinement in the city’s jails

Evening Standard

Parents eye legal action against 'horrific' Hackney Council decision to close school

Parents' opposition to the closure of Colvestone Primary School could be taken to the High Court

Newcastle Herald

Labor branch calls for council to release Jeremy Bath investigation report

Mr Bath denies writing the letters or influencing their author.

The Guardian - UK

Amnesty warns new EU deal on migration and asylum ‘will lead to surge in suffering’ – as it happened

Council of EU says, however, that new rules will ‘lighten load on those member states where most migrants arrive’

Evening Standard

Camden Council 'will no longer attend evictions' after tent used by rough sleepers tossed in rubbish truck

The council has apologised after a tent was thrown into the back of a bin lorry

International Business Times

UN Prepares To Start Pulling Peacekeepers From DR Congo

The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh government committed for welfare of minorities: Amzath Basha

State government committed to minority welfare & development; Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy striving for overall upliftment.

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