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Italia
Economia abruzzese a rischio tracollo: Cna chiede sospensione tasse per 6 mesi
(Teleborsa) - Abruzzo nella bufera. Purtroppo, non solo quella meteorologica che da giorni ormai sta mettendo in ginocchio la regione del Centro Italia sfociata nel dramma di Rigopiano, costata...
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USA Iran
Trump’s ‘insulting’ ban: We will respond in kind, says Iran
Iran will ban Americans from entering the country in response to President Donald Trump’s “insulting” order restricting arrivals from Iran and six other Muslim states, the foreign ministry said Saturday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran… has decided to respond in kind after the insulting decision of the United States concerning ...
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Nigeria
NLC, TUC endorse Bayelsa’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy
Simon Utebor, Yenagoa The Nigeria Labour Congress, Bayelsa State, the state’s Trade Union Congress and their affiliate bodies have endorsed the ‘No work, no pay’ policy of the state government, it has been learnt. The endorsement was said to be a part of measures geared towards making the public service ...
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USA Nigeria
Power: Electrical engineers seek partnership with FG
In a bid to boost power generation in the country, the Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) on Saturday in Lagos urged the Federal Government to collaborate with professionals in the sector. “For the power sector to move forward, we must learn to involve those who have specific ...
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Russia
Russia moves to legalize domestic violence
A draft law pending in Russia’s parliament would seriously weaken protections against domestic violence, Human Rights Watch said today. Parliament should reject the law as dangerous and incompatible with Russia’s international human rights obligations. “Passage of this law would be a huge step backward for Russia, where victims of domestic ...
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USA
‘France, Germany concerned about Trump’s decisions’
France and Germany are “concerned” over a number of decisions by US President Donald Trump, particularly his move to restrict refugee arrivals, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Saturday. “This decision can only cause us concern,” he said following a meeting with his German counterpart Sigmar Gabriel. “Welcoming refugees who ...
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Nigeria
We’ll explore arts, entertainment sector to overcome recession- Ambode
…Hosts First Rasheed Gbadamosi Art Exhibition Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday evening said that his administration will continue to harness the massive potentials and creativity that abound in the arts and entertainment sector not only to boost the State’s economy but also to lead the drive to ...
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Nigeria
Recession : Don tasks FG on steps to restructure economy
A university lecturer, Dr Tolani Hassan, has advised the Federal Government to reflate the economy, stabilise the oil sector and create employment opportunities to reverse the current economic recession. Hassan, a senior lecturer of Economics at the College of Management and Social Sciences, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, stressed ...
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USA Kenya
Ruto’s hostile crowds: He should focus on people, not numbers
Over the last few days, the Deputy President William Ruto has encountered hostile crowds in his quest to get people registering as voters. Hostile crowds is democracy by voice and it is probably the politician’s worst nightmare. It is embarrassing and quite demeaning particularly for holders of high office. It ...
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Malta
Maltese Citizenship of Merit to be given for 'exceptional' service to country
A public consultation process was launched this morning to start giving a Maltese Citizenship of Merit to foreign nationals who have given an "exceptional" service to the country. The citizenship could also be given to those whose "naturalisation" is of exceptional interest to Malta. The proposal covers five sectors of particular interest ...