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UN: Taliban has plunged Afghanistan into 'dire' conditions

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls

The Independent UK

Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

Newly reelected Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker says his victory indicates that Illinois voters want the state to be a “beacon of hope and opportunity.”

The Independent UK

Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform

The Illinois state legislature now has its first Korean American and Vietnamese American members, as well as the first Arab American in years. Illinois also elected its first Latina to Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Editorial: North Carolina dodged a GOP tsunami in the midterms, but it’s still bleeding red

It wasn’t a tsunami — and maybe it wasn’t quite a wave, either — but North Carolina is still seeing red.

Tribune News Service

UN to vote on resolution saying Russia must pay reparations

The U.N. General Assembly has scheduled a vote for Monday on a resolution that would call for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine, including by paying reparations

The Independent UK

Democrats in SC trying to win 1st statewide race in 16 years

Another election in South Carolina will give Democrats another chance to loosen the firm grasp Republicans have on statewide politics

The Independent UK

North Carolina high court backs move forcing school spending

North Carolina's Supreme Court has ruled that a local judge had the power to transfer taxpayer dollars from government coffers to state agencies to carry out a plan to address longstanding education inequities

The Independent UK

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Abortion doctor sues Indiana AG over bids to access records

An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio is suing Indiana’s attorney general, seeking to block him from using allegedly “frivolous” consumer complaints to issue subpoenas seeking patients’ confidential medical records

The Independent UK

UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US embargo of Cuba

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba for the 30th year, with the Biden administration continuing former President Donald Trump's opposition and refusing to return to the Obama administration’s 2016 abstention

The Independent UK

Six candidates from three parties fighting for two offices voters know little about — but probably should

Democratic state Comptroller Susana Mendoza and state Treasurer Michael Frerichs are facing challenges from Republicans Shannon Teresi and Tom Demmer and Libertarians Deirdre McCloskey and Preston Nelson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Charity boss named next moderator of the Church of Scotland

THE head of a Christian charity that fights global poverty has been named as the next moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Anti-abortion lawmakers in Kentucky tried to dispel ‘misinformation’ on abortion vote. But they spread more

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Thursday morning news conference called by the General Assembly’s Pro-life caucus to “dispel misinformation” about an abortion amendment on the ballot in November contributed to the spread of more misinformation.

Tribune News Service

Biden's Pardon Benefits Arizona, Legalization In Kentucky & South Dakota, New Measures In Oregon

Arizona Would Be Most Benefit From President Biden's Pardons

Benzinga

Indigenous groups pressure UN on climate

As the General Assembly meets, activists protest for Indigenous rights

Salon

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UN assembly picks rights guardians

The UN General Assembly on Oct 11 concluded its election for 14 new members in the Human Rights Council.

WEKU

Minton identifies judicial partisanship, climate change among challenges facing Kentucky’s courts

Minton identifies judicial partisanship, climate change among challenges facing Kentucky’s courts in final address to lawmakers

WEKU

Kentucky State University says it needs help to fix ‘atrocious’ facilities conditions

The Independent UK

S Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban; bill not dead

South Carolina senators have again rejected a proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state

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Pakistan's FIA Chief Silent On Extradition Of Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Sayeed To India

Pakistan top investigative agency chief on Tuesday refused to answer tough questions over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Sayeed, both of whom are among terrorists most wanted by Indian security agencies. Read more:

WEKU

Governor Beshear urges lawmakers to listen to Kentuckians on medical cannabis legalization

A new study finds most Kentuckians support the legalization of medical cannabis. Recently released polling show more than 90 percent support the change in the law.

Tribune News Service

Future abortion access in Kentucky could change drastically with this amendment vote

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the first time in recent memory, Kentucky voters have a chance to weigh in on the future of abortion access in the state this November.

Chicago Tribune

AT&T Illinois fined for effort to illegally influence ex-Speaker Michael Madigan as new charges against him revealed

CHICAGO — Telephone giant AT&T Illinois has agreed to pay a $23 million fine as part of a federal criminal investigation into the company’s illegal efforts to influence former House Speaker Michael Madigan, according to court records made public Friday.

Al Jazeera

UN condemns Russia’s annexation move: How did countries vote?

A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote rejecting Russia’s annexations in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

UN General Assembly votes to ‘condemn’ Russia’s ‘illegal’ Ukraine annexations

‘Today it is Russia invading Ukraine. But tomorrow it could be another nation whose territory is violated. It could be you’

Radio France Internationale

Russian strikes in Ukraine after UN vote condemning annexation of four regions

Russia has reportedly targeted the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv and the region around the capital, Kyiv, after the United Nations General Assembly condemned Moscow's attempted annexation of four Ukrainian areas and Ukraine’s allies committed more military aid.

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