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Umno calls for law to better protect teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has proposed the introduction of a Teachers Protection Act to safeguard the welfare and rights of teachers, particularly in terms of workload, safety and professional rights, says […]
Rights group says 139 political prisoners released in Venezuela since January
Jan 17 (Reuters) – Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal said on Saturday that it has confirmed the release of 139 political prisoners in Venezuela since January 8. Read full […]
Sarajevo imposes traffic curbs as air pollution worsens
SARAJEVO, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The government of Sarajevo Canton imposed traffic restrictions and a series of emergency measures on Saturday after heavy smog engulfed the Bosnian capital. Read full […]
16 detained in Georgia over alleged neo-Nazi violence
TBILISI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Georgian law enforcement authorities have detained 16 members of a radical neo-Nazi group on charges of organized violence, robbery, and the torture of a minor, […]
EU calls emergency envoys meeting for Sunday after Trump vows tariffs linked to Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Ambassadors from the European Union’s 27 countries will convene on Sunday for an emergency meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a wave of increasing […]
Justice Department asks federal judge to deny special master for Epstein files
NEW YORK, Jan 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has asked a New York federal judge to deny a request by two lawmakers seeking an appointment of a special […]
1st LD Writethru: Vast protests against U.S. push on Greenland held in Denmark, Greenland
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Vast protests against U.S. actions and remarks suggesting control over Greenland were held on Saturday in multiple cities across Denmark and Greenland. Read full story […]
Chinese scholar honored for promoting China-Hungary cultural exchange
BUDAPEST, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese linguist and literary translator Guo Xiaojing was awarded the “Knight of Universal Culture” title here on Saturday for her outstanding contributions to cultural exchange […]
1st LD Writethru: Trump says U.S. to impose tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The United States will impose 10-percent tariffs on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland over Greenland starting […]
Whistles and walkie-talkies: Minneapolis keeps guard over schools amid ICE arrests
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Peter Brown’s gray mustache and beard were matted with ice as he stood watch on a frigid Friday afternoon outside Green Central Elementary, not far […]