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What does Maga mean for Hollywood’s fictional presidents?

COMMENT: Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’ sticks to a long tradition of noble, reassuring figures in charge, from ‘The West Wing’ to ‘Independence Day’. Phil Harrison asks why America is not facing up to its real self-image

The Independent UK

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka's economic woes by the end of his five-year term

The Independent UK

Myanmar’s military regime to free nearly 6,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports.

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Scotland becomes independent after a military coup in this novel by a former No voter

WHEN will Scotland become independent? May 31st, according to David Lee Knight’s recently published novel Scotland – Independence Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Moscow and Kyiv swap prisoners of war as Ukraine marks Independence Day

Volodymyr Zelensky says ‘we are doing our best to get everyone back’

The Independent UK

US warns Ukraine of major Russian missile and drone threat ahead of Independence Day

Saturday’s anniversary of split from Soviet Union comes as Ukraine bids to broaden the war with an offensive inside the Russian region of Kursk

Evening Standard

Sachin Tendulkar leads Indian sports icons wishing the nation on Independence Day

On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, the country's sports legends have united to convey their sincere greetings to the nation.

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"I request all countrymen and political parties to come forward for one nation one election" says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day emphasised bringing one nation and one election in the country adding that these days every welfare scheme is linked to elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why men bear the brunt of past and present violent protests in Bangladesh

Fifty-two years, seven months and 21 days after gaining their independence from Pakistan through a bloody liberation war, Bangladeshi citizens celebrated what they’ve dubbed their second Independence Day.

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California Teens Injured By Fireworks On Independence Day

Two teenagers injured by fireworks in Berkeley on Independence Day, one losing fingers. Prompt emergency response followed.

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Somaliland Celebrates 33Rd Independence Day With Colorful Parade

Somaliland's vibrant Independence Day celebration showcases its culture and resilience in the face of challenges.

Al Jazeera

Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war

Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.

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Evening Standard

Barbados Independence Day: When did the Caribbean island become independent from Britain?

Barbados gained independence from the UK back in 1966, meaning it's been a sovereign state for 57 years

The Hindu

T.N. government announces list of public holidays for 2024

Tamil Nadu govt. announces 24 public holidays in 2024, incl. New Year's Day, Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Thai Poosam, Republic Day, Good Friday, Telugu New Year's Day, Ramzan, Tamil New Year's Day, Mahaveer Jayanthi, May Day, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinayakar Chathurthi, Milad-un-Nabi, Gandhi Jayanthi, Ayutha Pooja,…

WEKU

The father of a mass shooting suspect stands trial for helping him get a gun license

Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with seven counts of reckless conduct — one for each person his son, Robert Crimo III, is accused of killing in Highland Park, Ill., on Independence Day last year.

Al Jazeera

In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day

Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.

The Times of India

Independence day weekend saw 8 % surge in passenger traffic at Mumbai airport

MUMBAI: The Mumbai airport recorded a passenger traffic growth of 32 % in August with over 4.3 million passengers handled as against 3.2 million passengers the previous August.

The Hindu

September 17 | Liberation, Integration, Betrayal, Merger or Independence Day in Hyderabad?

What’s in a name when scope is high for political parties in Telangana to extract maximum mileage? While the argument over the name of the Day has found no convincing answer with all the political narratives sounding incontestable, the political parties want to gain advantage from it this year due…

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula seeks to project unity and bring the army in line during Independence Day events

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has tried to project national unity during Independence Day events that have included a military parade in the capital

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