UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are ‘dangerous’. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
UN Chief Says World In 'Age Of Chaos' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the world is entering "an age of chaos" with a deeply divided Security Council unable to address critical issues such as the Israel-Hamas war. International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024
ABA Adopts New Academic Freedom / Freedom of Expression Requirement for Law School Accreditation This apparently just happened; here's the full American Bar Association standard (and see this ABA Journal article): Standard 208: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression [a] A law school shall adopt, publish, and adhere to written policies that protect academic freedom. A law school's academic freedom policies shall: [1] Apply… Reason · Feb 7, 2024
Cook memorial replacement up to council, says premier The decision of whether to replace a second vandalised Captain Cook memorial lies with the local council, according to Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan. AAP · Jan 30, 2024
Notice issued as part of YSRCP’s political vendetta, alleges MLC Ramachandraiah Notice issued as part of YSRCP’s political vendetta, alleges MLC Ramachandraiah. He says that the proceedings initiated against him by Legislative Council Chairman are in violation of the constitutional tenets. The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios The World Court’s interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024
French Court To Rule On Controversial Immigration Bill France's highest constitutional authority will on Thursday issue a keenly-awaited verdict on whether an immigration bill adopted under pressure from the far-right is in line with its basic law. International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024
Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza? Pro-Palestine advocates are pleading with recalcitrant local officials to take a stand for Gazans. Texas Observer · Jan 24, 2024
BJP leaders holding talks with JD(S) for Legislative Council polls: Pralhad Joshi Belagavi BJP leaders in talks with Janata Dal(S) for seat sharing in Legislative Council elections, says Union Minister. The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024
ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019 The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Five volumes of H.K. Patil’s book released Senior parliamentarians express concern over deteriorating parliamentary standards and call for corrective measures in the interest of democracy at a book release event. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Teaching students basics of teamwork and entrepreneurship All India Council for Technical Education urges colleges to register for internships, while some institutions focus on entrepreneurship. The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024
Loo-dicrous! London council accused of ‘flushing money down toilet' with heated loo seats costing £636 each Waltham Forest Council installed 12 of the 'fancy' bidet seats for a total price of £7,632 at its Town Hall and Assembly Hall Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2024
AICTE chairman urges colleges to get affiliated with it to benefit from its expertise Colleges urged to join All India Council for Technical Education for technical expertise, scholarships, and standardized curriculum. The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew.
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj tells UNGA India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 BRS MLCs lodge complaint over CM’s remarks on council, its members Three BRS members of the Legislative Council — S. Vani Devi, M.S. Prabhakar Rao and Deshapathi Srinivas — submitted separate representations to Chairman of the Upper House Gutha Sukender Reddy on January 9 to refer the matter of “objectionable remarks” made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy against the council…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2024 Southwest Side needs a new police district, alderpersons say Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel balanced his first budget in part by closing three district police stations. Now, Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) and six City Council colleagues want to build a new one at a cost of $30 million or more.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024 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) · Jan 8, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 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.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 7, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Jan 7, 2024 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024 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.