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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Protesters demand arrests over train station roof collapse that killed 14 people in Serbia

Angry protesters have left red handprints in front of government buildings in the Serbian capital to demand the arrest of officials, two days after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station, killing 14 people and injuring three. Police formed a cordon outside the seat of the government’s Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure in central Belgrade as several thousand people called for ministers to step down immediately. The concrete canopy that ran along the front of the railway station... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

US presidential election: Voter turnout crucial in battleground states, expert says

Voter turnout is crucial in battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Georgia in the US presidential election as the country relies on an electoral college to determine the winner of the presidential race, said Brian Smith, professor of Political Science at St. Edward’s University in Austin. “You just need to win that state by a single vote” to get all the electoral votes, Smith explained, adding that there is no proportional representation nor a second round.

Paper Blog 

Moldova’s Presidential Run-Off: A Pivotal Choice Between European Integration and Russian Influence

Moldovans are casting their votes in a crucial second-round presidential run-off that could determine the country’s future trajectory—either advancing towards European integration or pivoting back towards Russian influence. Incumbent President Maia Sandu, a staunch advocate for closer ties with the European Union, is up against Alexandr Stoianoglo, the former chief prosecutor she dismissed, who now...

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The Punch 

Ex-speaker Dogara seeks better funding for golf

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emerged as the champion of the 2nd Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry golf tournament held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that over 160 golfers from the electricity industry participated in the tournament, which aimed to strengthen

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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

'Pant 50 crore me jana chahye IPL auction me': Basit Ali

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali praised Rishabh Pant for his exceptional performances during India's 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand. Pant scored 60 and 64 in challenging conditions, displaying smart shot-selection. Despite his efforts, India struggled against New Zealand's bowling, ultimately collapsing to a 25-run loss in the final Test in Mumbai.

Cyprus Mail 

Authorities begin to count cost of storm damage

Authorities in the Paphos and Limassol districts on Sunday began to count the cost of the damage caused by Saturday night’s storms. Teams from both districts’ governments began recording the damage as early as Saturday night, with cabinet set to determine a final figure to be paid out to those impacted in the form of […]

Scoop 

6km detour to Johnsonville when southbound off-ramp closes

News from NZTA Waka Kotahi Wellington drivers can soon expect less flooding on State Highway 1 at the southbound offramp to Johnsonville. The southbound offramp will be closed at night for four weeks from Sunday, 10 November, to Thursday, 5 December, for drainage improvement works. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says drainage at the offramp […]