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A blanket US arms embargo on Sudan is not the answer

A blanket US arms embargo on Sudan is not the answer newspress_en Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:56 Politics Three centuries ago, in 1729, author Jonathan Swift used the cold language of arithmetic to suggest…

  • Massad Boulos, Trump advisor, opposes blanket US arms embargo on Sudan
  • Proposal extends Darfur embargo to all parties, includes drones
  • SAF and RSF have asymmetrical roles, warrant differentiated sanctions

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AfD's Ulrich Siegmund has plans for Saxony-Anhalt and beyond

The AfD's lead candidate in the upcoming election aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.

  • Ulrich Siegmund, AfD leader, plans for Saxony-Anhalt and beyond
  • Saxony-Anhalt, Germany's smallest state with 2 million population
  • AfD's election campaign includes controversial policies

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Japan survey shows lack of toilet access tops disaster concerns

OSAKA -- Sept. 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., an Osaka-based company known for its "Seirogan" gastrointestinal medic

  • Lack of toilet access tops disaster concerns in Japan
  • Only minority stocked emergency toilet kits at home
  • Taiko Pharmaceutical provides free portable toilets at Osaka stations

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Namibia: Us Health Deal Faces Data Privacy Backlash in Namibia

[Namibian] The government has rejected a United States health data and specimen-sharing proposal, citing sovereignty and privacy concerns while seeking alternative funding for HIV programmes.

  • U.S. health data deal rejected by Namibian government
  • Concerns over sovereignty and privacy cited
  • Potential N$730 million annual cost for HIV programs

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California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would allow Jews to voluntarily identify their Jewish heritage on state forms under a bill the state Assembly passed Monday. The…

  • California lawmakers pass bill allowing voluntary identification of Jewish heritage on state forms.
  • Bill aims to gather data on Jewish Californians for policy-making and addressing community needs.
  • Opponents express concerns about potential misuse of data due to historical context.

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Burnham’s presidential summer is over

Andy Burnham has been enjoying a presidential summer. He’s communicated with the public through podcasts and social media; delivered the occasional speech; toured the country and generally made his…

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