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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after declaring martial law

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote in parliament following his attempt to impose martial law earlier this week. President Yoon has been facing intense pressure to stand down as leader, after his shock bid to declare martial law in South Korea. The failed attempt sparked a fierce backlash. The martial law declaration was overturned by a …

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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote after boycott by ruling party MPs

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led National Assembly after members of his ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote. Only 195 votes were cast, falling short of the 200 needed for the motion to pass and suspend Yoon from office. The opposition, holding a majority in the parliament, vowed to pursue another …

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Police neutralise notorious kidnap kingpin who k!lled four officers, two Shell staff, youth president and others in Rivers

Police neutralise notorious kidnap kingpin who k!lled four officers, two Shell staff, youth president and others in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious kidnap kingpin and cult leader, Nkem ThankGod, a.k.a. “2man,” who allegedly k!lled four police officers, a couple, and a youth president.      The 42-year-old murder suspect from Ogbologbolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state, was also fingered in the m8rder of two Shell staff, a spare …

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Tax bills have not been withdrawn ? Senate President Godswill Akpabio says as he insists Senate will not be intimidated by anyone

Tax bills have not been withdrawn ? Senate President Godswill Akpabio says as he insists Senate will not be intimidated by anyone

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn.     Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday, November 5, that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures. …

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Chile president announces he will soon be a father, making him first president of the country to have a child without being married

Chile president announces he will soon be a father, making him first president of the country to have a child without being married

Chile President Gabriel Boric, Latin America’s youngest leader, announced in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 4, that he is expecting a child with his partner.    In a joint post around midnight on Instagram with his girlfriend, Paula Carrasco, the 38-year-old leftist president shared a photo of an ultrasound image of the baby.   “While we are waiting for …

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Church urges El Salvador’s president to keep ban on gold mining

Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country’s water resources from contamination. ADVERTISEMENT The Roman Catholic Church has added its voice to calls on El Salvador’s present to retain the country’s ban on gold mining. Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas on Sunday made the request to President Nayib Bukele, …

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US President, Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden over gun and tax offences weeks before leaving office

US President, Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden over gun and tax offences weeks before leaving office

U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions as he prepares to leave office.   In a statement issued by the White House on Sunday, December 1, Biden said that his son had been “singled out” and “selectively, and unfairly” prosecuted due to his family name.   This …

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