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Activists pitch for wildlife sanctuary status for Pakkamalai- Gangavaram hills region

It is an ecologically important area in the eastern ghats, says a naturalist

The Hindu · May 11, 2022

Fencing to be erected around South Belfast bonfire site

The Department for Infrastructure has agreed to put fencing in place around the Milltown bonfire

Belfast Live · May 10, 2022

Australian officials raise 'serious concerns' with China about Solomon Islands deal

Rare talks take place between Australian and Chinese diplomats over Solomon Islands and their security pact with China.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

US Prepares for a World Both With and Without Iran Nuclear Deal

The United States is now preparing equally for both a scenario where there is a mutual return to compliance with Iran on a nuclear deal, as well as one in which there is not an agreement, the State Department said on Wednesday. "Because a mutual return to compliance with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

U.S. says it is now preparing for a world both with and without an Iran nuclear deal

The United States is now preparing equally for both a scenario where there is a mutual return to compliance with Iran on a nuclear deal, as well as one in which there is not an agreement, the State Department said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 4, 2022

D.C. Police Department Allegedly Has Policy of Delaying/Denying FOIA Requests That May Lead to Criticism

A district court just allowed a First Amendment challenge to this policy to go forward.

Reason · May 4, 2022

Robert Watt denies approving funds for Dr Tony Holohan Trinity College role without Health Minister's go-ahead

'There's no basis upon which I can approve spending for new areas of spending without the approval of the minister - I don't have that authority'

Irish Mirror · May 4, 2022

‘Riot’ at London school sparks call for department for education to step in

A bitter dispute has broken out over plans for Holland Park School to join a multi-academy trust

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Cops Who Arrested Man Over Fake Facebook Page Get Qualified Immunity

Anthony Novak's arrest and subsequent lawsuit set up a debate around overcriminalization and free speech.

Reason · May 3, 2022

Florida Department of Education rejects 41% of K-12 mathematics textbooks

The Florida Department of Education rejected 54 K-12 mathematics textbooks for reasons such as the inclusion of what it deemed prohibited instructional topics and the failure to align with state education standards. The rejected textbooks made up 41% of the 132 textbooks submitted to the education department for review. 

Ballotpedia · May 2, 2022