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Until a few years ago it was unthinkable but for the first time Saudi Arabia, an ultra-conservative Muslim country, could have a representative in the Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant.
Miss Universe “is carrying out a rigorous selection process for a possible candidate in Saudi Arabia,” María José Unda,
House Of Representatives Blocks Marjorie Taylor Greenes Motion…
In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives swiftly rejected a motion put forth by Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Mike Johnson from the presidency. The vote, which took mere minutes, highlighted deep divisions within the Republican Party and marked the second attempt in seven months to oust a House speaker.
Greene, an extreme right-wing legislator from Georgia and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, had been threatening to present a motion to dismiss Johnson for his support of new aid to Ukraine. Accusing Johnson of “treason,” Greene claimed that he had embraced Washington, DC’s “disgusting business model of funding forever wars.”
In response, Johnson criticized Greene’s actions as detrimental to the Republican Conference, the institution, and the country as a whole. Under House rules, a single legislator can trigger a vote to remove the president, putting Johnson’s position at risk. To survive the threat posed by Greene’s motion and a separate impeachment attempt from a Republican colleague, Johnson now relies on support from Democrats to pass critical legislation.
Since assuming the presidency of the House of Representatives, Johnson has demonstrated a willingness to negotiate with Democrats to prevent potential government shutdowns and approve vital aid packages for Ukraine,
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Hamas Agrees To Cease-Fire Deal In Gaza 2024-05-09…
The Palestinian Liberation Organization Hamas has accepted the ceasefire proposal in Gaza. Ismail Haniya, the head of the organization, informed the mediators of Egypt and Qatar about the acceptance of the proposal. However, no response has been received from Israel so far.
Hamas has made a statement about agreeing to the deal. It is said that Ismail Haniya, the head of the political wing of Hamas, called the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, and said that Hamas has approved the proposal for a ceasefire agreement. Ismail Hania told the same thing on the phone to the Minister of Intelligence of Egypt, Abbas Kamal.
Also read: Israel strikes Rafah in response to Hamas attack, 19 killed
A Hamas official told Al Jazeera, ‘Now the ball is in Israel’s court. That is where the issue of ceasefire is hanging.’
Israeli media Channel-12 said in a report that Israel received Hamas’s response from the mediators. They are looking into it now. Will respond formally later.
Meanwhile, the residents of Gaza expressed joy at the news of Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire.
A Gaza resident from Rafah told Al Jazeera,
Cuban Americans Urge Biden To Resume Relations With…
Washington y NY. A coalition of Cuban-American active and retired government officials, business leaders and politicians delivered a letter to the State Department and held a round of meetings with legislators with the purpose of urging Joe Biden’s government to resume the process of normalizing relations with Cuba initiated by the previous government of Barack Obama.
“We write to you as Cuban Americans and concerned American citizens who offered you our time, donated our resources, and voted for you in 2020,” wrote the signatories, who include the former vice president of the Hispanic Caucus of the Democratic National Committee (the Democratic Party’s top entity). Jorge Quintana, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, former Chief Financial Executive and New Jersey Transportation Treasurer Bill Viqueira, and six-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’ Farrill, among others.
“We are collectively dismayed and disappointed by their indifference to the suffering of Cuban families both in Cuba and here in the United States,” they emphasize.
In the letter delivered today in a meeting with the Coordinator of Cuban Affairs at the State Department as well as with Democratic legislative leaders, the sponsors specifically requested that the Biden administration rescind the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism that even senior officials of the The government recognizes,
Living In Fear Of Your Ex: I Sleep…
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Karie and her daughter Isabelle were sexually assaulted by the same man. Today, they are calling on Ministers Dubé and Jolin-Barrette about the lack of help provided to victims.
Isabelle endures a night of horror. Her stepfather makes advances towards her, gets her drunk, then takes around twenty photos of the unconscious young girl in degrading positions. When she wakes up, she calls her mother Karine. The one who dated the man for more than 9 years immediately believed her. She too endured his abuse.
“I lived with my ex-partner for almost 9 and a half years. It was the cycle of violence. It started with psychological violence, then physical violence, then all kinds of violence, sexual assault, but I never thought he would attack anyone other than me, again less to one of my children,” she lamented.
The fear did not stop at the courthouse doors.
“Currently, I still sleep with a knife under my pillow,” Karine confided. For a long time I slept next to my phone with 911 already programmed.
The Announcement Of The Resignation Of The Palestinian…
Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Ashtia and his government have announced their resignation in view of the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza.
The Palestinian Prime Minister said that I offer the resignation of my government to President Mahmoud Abbas, Mohammad Ashtiyah said that he has decided to resign due to the increasing violence in the occupied West Bank and the war in Gaza.
Announcing his resignation, Mohammad Ashtia said that he felt that new governmental and political initiatives were needed to tackle the next phase and its challenges.
He added that his government was able to strike a balance between meeting the needs of its people and providing services such as infrastructure, and that he would continue to fight for a state on Palestinian land.
However, it is not yet clear whether President Mahmoud Abbas will accept the resignation of the prime minister immediately or wait until a new prime minister is appointed.
It should be noted that the resignation of the government in the West Bank comes at a time when many countries, including the United States, have called for a reformed Palestinian Authority that will take over the management of all Palestinian territories after the end of the war in Gaza.
The St-Tite Western Festival Defends Itself In The…
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The Animal Law Quebec organization returned to the charge against the Festival Western de St-Tite on Wednesday before the Quebec Court of Appeal.
The issues of animal welfare and abuse are still at the heart of the prosecution.
Remember that a report written by a working group mandated by MAPAQ recommended, in April 2023, to remove the calf lassoing test.
Since then, other studies have been underway at the request of Minister André Lamontagne.
The lawyer representing the festival believes that targeting the St-Tite Western Festival is not the right solution. In his opinion, the organization should instead turn to the government to legislate
“Our action seeks a total ban or permanent injunction regarding activities that affect baby cows or adolescent cows. MAPAQ does not have this power,” explained the lawyer, president and founder of Droit animalier Québec, Me Nicolas Morello.
The management of the event did not want to comment on the situation, but nevertheless affirms that: “The organization of the Festival Western de St-Tite is confident that the Court of Appeal of Quebec will confirm the decision of the honorable judge Marc Paradis of the Superior Court of Quebec who rejected on April 21,
Man Accused Of Contaminating Restaurant Food With Disturbing…
Food Contamination Scandal: Unveiling Dark Secrets
LEAWOOD, Kan. —
Warning: Gross and disturbing details lie within the following story.
A shocking incident at a restaurant in Leawood has sent shockwaves through the community, as new court documents shed light on a man accused of tampering with food. The Johnson County District Attorney’s office has charged 21-year-old Jace Christian Hanson with intentionally contaminating dishes at Hereford House restaurant, located at 5001 Town Center Drive.
An affidavit released this week revealed unsettling allegations against Hanson, stating that he urinated on the food and engaged in inappropriate behavior involving certain items placed near his private parts. These grave accusations have left both investigators and patrons appalled.
The FBI was alerted to this potential case of food contamination after receiving a tip regarding online videos showcasing these disturbing acts. Through meticulous tracing techniques, law enforcement managed to link an IP address to a phone number registered under Hanson’s name. The evidence became irrefutable when comparing one of the thumbnails from Thisvid.com to their own Au Jus sauce—a horrific realization for the head chef who recognized it immediately.
In light of these events,