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Trump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretary

[ad_1] President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to steer the Department of Transportation. Duffy, who was one in all Trump’s most vocal defenders on cable information, is the second Fox commentator to be picked for the incoming cupboard. If confirmed, he’ll take cost of aviation, automotive, rail, transit…

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Mahamudu Bawumia: From political outsider to Ghana’s ‘Mr Digital’

[ad_1] AFP Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to change into Ghana’s second-in-command – and in December he may make historical past because the nation’s first Muslim president. Bawumia, at the moment Ghana’s vice-president, was chosen by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as their candidate for the forthcoming basic election. The 61-year-old…

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Ex-Canadian minister Irwin Cotler says he was alleged target of Iran assassination plot

[ad_1] Canada’s former justice minister has confirmed to the BBC he was the goal of a current Iranian assassination try that was foiled. Irwin Cotler’s workplace stated he had been knowledgeable by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of an Iranian-backed try on his life in late October. Mr Cotler, 84, is a long-time critic…

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Russia vows ‘tangible’ response if US missiles used against its territory

[ad_1] Getty Images The US has accredited using ATACMS missiles in opposition to targets inside Russia (file photograph) Russia says using US long-range missiles by Ukraine will result in “an appropriate and tangible” response. Such an assault inside Russian territory “would represent the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities against…

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Biden’s move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

[ad_1] Reuters President Joe Biden’s obvious inexperienced mild for Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles has induced consternation amongst a few of Donald Trump’s allies. Trump himself has not commented, however he gained the election after promising to finish the struggle – and several other individuals near him have condemned the transfer as…

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Undersea cable between Germany and Finland severed

[ad_1] Germany and Finland say they’re “deeply concerned” after an undersea cable linking the international locations was severed. The rupture of the 1,170km (730-mile) telecommunications cable – which is being investigated – comes at a time of heightened rigidity with Russia. The two international locations’ overseas ministers mentioned in a joint assertion: “Our European security…

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Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal to tax farmers for livestock emissions

[ad_1] Denmark has agreed on the right way to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions, together with flatulence by livestock. This comes after months of negotiations between the nation’s main events, farmers, the trade, commerce unions and environmental teams. The Green Tripartite settlement was first introduced in June. From 2030, farmers should pay…

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