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Argentina Names New Director for Casa Argentina in Paris

Key Facts — What happened. Argentina’s government formally named Alfredo Mario Soto as the new director of the Casa Argentina in Paris. — How it was done.

  • Alfredo Mario Soto named new director of Casa Argentina in Paris.
  • Appointment confirmed by Resolution 341/2026 on 15 September.
  • Soto begins three-year term on 8 September.

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The EPA Would Rather Monitor Water for Abortion Pills than Pollution

With his characteristic deregulatory zeal, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced before an audience of G20 energy ministers in oil-rich Houston, Texas, that his agency…

  • EPA prioritizes monitoring abortion pills in water over pollution standards.
  • Study on chemicals in water supplies launched amid anti-abortion push.
  • Decision aligns with Trump administration's energy dominance and public health goals.

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Colombia: Fired DANE Chief Ricardo Valencia Defends His Numbers

Key Facts — What happened. Ricardo Valencia, fired as director of DANE (Colombia’s national statistics agency) on 14 September, is now publicly defending the data that got him removed. — What he said.

  • Former statistics chief Ricardo Valencia defended DANE's technical independence.
  • Valencia claimed no evidence of data manipulation under outgoing Petro administration.
  • Government removed Valencia for not ordering necessary audits and breaking approval directive.

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Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview

Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 19:16 The scholar called Benjamin Netanyahu the 'perfect reflection'…

  • Finkelstein criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli society.
  • Comments sparked mixed reactions, with some praising and others criticizing Finkelstein's stance.

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B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows

The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.

  • B Yachad party vows to support LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next Israeli government.
  • Current civil marriage law in Israel only recognizes traditional Jewish marriages.
  • Lapid pledges to introduce equal rights legislation within 100 days of forming government.

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Western North NPP targets more parliamentary seats in 2028

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western North Region says it is determined to increase its number of parliamentary seats in the 2028 general elections. The party currently holds only one of the region’s nine parliamentary seats, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) controlling the remaining eight.

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Netherlands To Allocate Additional €327 Million For Ukraine’s Recovery

The Dutch government will allocate an additional €327 million to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction between 2027 and 2029, UATV English reports. According to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the funds will be directed toward non-military assistance, including restoring Ukraine’s energy system and critical infrastructure…

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Animal welfare is a real crisis, but Cape Town’s draft bylaw regulates the wrong things

The City of Cape Town’s draft Animal Keeping Bylaw misdirects its regulatory efforts, targeting compliant pet owners and small groomers rather than the informal breeders driving the animal welfare…

  • Cape Town's draft bylaw targets compliant pet owners and small groomers, not informal breeders.
  • South Africa euthanizes over a million cats and dogs annually, with many SPCA branches closing.
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