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Новости за 17.12.2024

The New York Times 

Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow

The general, Igor Kirillov, died after a bomb in a scooter exploded, officials said. He was the head of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.

France24.com (en) 

Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Australia-India series

Hazlewood, who missed the second Test in Adelaide with a side strain, reported a calf issue before play Tuesday on the fourth day of the third Test, then bowled just one over before leaving the field. "Josh Hazlewood has sustained a right-sided calf strain which will prevent him from playing any further part in the Test match against India in Brisbane," a Cricket Australia statement said. "He sustained the injury during the warm-up this morning and after bowling one over was unable to continue. Читать дальше...

Scoop 

ACT Welcomes Bill To Restore Flexibility To Local Housing Development

“Progress on this legislation means local communities, who deserve a say in their planning laws, can breathe easy. Elected councils up and down the country have opposed MDRS, and now we’re making it entirely their choice,” says ACT Leader and MP ...

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Leeds Rhinos • Re: Alternative kit 2025

Seth wrote:


Handleys testimonial shirt is bloody awful



That, sir , is a gross understatement.

Statistics: Posted by YosemiteSam — Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:56 am

CounterPunch 

Need for Anticipatory Strategies for Oncoming Trumpism

Now is the time to prepare anticipatory strategies against what the vengeful, avaricious, lawless Trump and his Trumpsters have boasted out loud about daily. Don’t wait until Trump’s inauguration. A short list of suggestions follows: The civil servants and their unions better organize a personal presentation to their new bosses, most of whom are ignorant More

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CounterPunch 

Trump, Christian Fundamentalism and Lemmings

Lemmings are small rodents who live in underground tunnels in far northern climes. They are pretty successful from an evolutionary standpoint. They spend the snowy winters breeding and this sometimes leads to food shortages in the Spring. Food shortages, in turn, can lead to migration to new territories. It is the migration behavior that has led More

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CounterPunch 

The Democratic Party Faces Its Day of Reckoning

Following its crushing defeat in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party might finally face its day of reckoning. The party markets itself as the champion of the working class and a bulwark against the party of the plutocrats. But this has been a lie for at least three decades. The Democratic Party has partnered with More

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Concept of simultaneous elections not new to India, says govt in explainer

India's government is revisiting the practice of simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, citing its prevalence from 1951 to 1967. Premature dissolutions and extensions disrupted this cycle, leading to staggered elections. Simultaneous polls are believed to promote better governance by reducing election-related distractions and allowing a greater focus on development and public welfare.

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Delhi schools receive fresh bomb threats

New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Delhi Police have confirmed that some schools in Delhi received bomb threats this morning. Indian Public School in South Delhi and a school located in Saraswati Vihar, North West Delhi, were targeted. Upon receiving the threat, police, fire brigade, and bomb squad teams swiftly arrived at the locations. The school premises were immediately evacuated as a safety precaution. Authorities

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A rapidly changing international landscape has stabilised India-China ties

India and China are stabilising ties amidst a global power shift towards multipolarity. Historical precedents suggest that periods of uncertainty lead to cooperation between the two nations. The current shift, however, is unique as it involves not just material power but also a move towards a multi-civilizational ideological system.