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Highlights from the first 2024 GOP primary debate

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Summary: The debate covered topics including reversing American decline , abortion rights , climate change , and the role of former President Trump within the GOP. Candidates highlighted the loss of spending power under the Biden administration and asserted their readiness to lead. Differing stances emerged on abortion rights , from allowing it up to birth to opposing federal bans. Climate change was labeled a hoax by one candidate, diverging from mainstream scientific consensus. The debate addressed the ongoing influence of former President Trump with...

Maniacs and Animals: Donald Trump Criticizes Presidential Candidates Following Debate Exclusion

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Summary: Donald Trump criticizes presidential candidates Ada Hutchinson and Chris Christie , questioning their qualifications. Trump expresses doubts about Joe Biden 's performance and speculates about potential alternative Democratic candidates. Observations on Biden's speaking style lead Trump to question his stability during public appearances. ...

Republican debate 2023: Candidates face off without Trump in Milwaukee

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Summary: Candidates engage in the Republican debate in Milwaukee , notable for the absence of former President Trump. Key topics include addressing American decline , abortion, support for Trump, and border security. Candidates criticize each other's experience and foreign policy credentials. ...

Jurors Threatened Over Indicting Former President Trump in Georgia

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Summary: Law enforcement in Georgia investigates threats against jurors who voted to indict former President Donald Trump . Former President Trump indicted on 13 charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Georgia 's transparency practice of sharing grand jury member names raises concerns about safety, particularly in high-profile cases. Continued support for Trump despite legal challenges, impacting media attention for other Republican candidates. ...

Trump’s ‘media manipulation’ overshadows the Republican’s first Presidential Election debate

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Summary: Trump 's absence from the debate overshadowed Republican candidates' discussions. Trump conducted an interview with Tucker Carlson, reiterating claims of election fraud . The interview was strategically timed to coincide with the debate and influence media coverage. Trump aimed to portray himself as a dominant figure in the news cycle. ...

Republicans Rally Against Donald Trump in Fox News Election Debate

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Summary: Republican candidates are divided over whether to support Donald Trump if he is legally convicted. The debate underscores the challenge of balancing allegiance to Trump with perceived presidential conduct . Signs of discomfort within the party suggest difficulties in winning a general election. ...

Nigeria Election: Crowds chant 'let us vote'

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Nigeria Election: Crowds chant 'let us vote' It's finally here. Nigeria's much-awaited election. People are gathering to cast their vote, but the polling stations are late. This one in Lagos opened just in time for former state governor and presidential candidate Bola Ahmadtinobu to cast his vote. He's up against two other front-runners, former vice president and people-democratic party candidate Attiku Abu Bakr and a wild card, 61-year-old former banker Peter Obi, who has been galvanizing the country's youth. Whoever does win has a mammoth task ahead. Mr. How do you expect to solve the country's economic crisis? Will we definitely be a transformative government? Will we walk hard to change the economic crisis? It's not the only thing that we have as a challenge. Nigeria is also dealing with a widespread security crisis as well as endemic corruption a...

SNP leadership candidates' energy policies laid out at hustings

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SNP leadership candidates' energy policies laid out at hustings I think, certainly if I'm the leader for a future Scotland round, I don't think we should just lease, I think we should take an equity stake so that actually if companies are benefiting then that benefit, that profit is coming to us. So I will instruct for the next round at an equity stake in our renewables and I think there's also an advantage of having why do we not have a national renewable energy company? I think we should and that's something that I think again would help to make sure that the benefit of that amazing potential that we've got of renewables is not kept in the hands of profitable companies but shared with the people. Well the disgrace that Scotland is, one of the few countries that found oil and got poorer and that is why our kids are in poverty today and the lessons there are cl...

Far-right populist Javier Milei takes shock lead in Argentina primary election

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Summary: Far-right populist Javier Milei shocks with over 30% vote in Argentina primary election . Voters express frustration with economic struggles, inflation , and poverty in the country. Milei's outsider status and different approach attract voters seeking change. Questions arise about Milei's ability to govern without strong party support. Three main candidates, including Milei, advance to the general election in October. ...

Ecuador Election: MURDER of Third Politician after Candidates Assassination

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Summary: A recent surge of political violence in Ecuador has resulted in the deaths of several political leaders, including the recent assassination of a local party leader outside his home. Presidential candidate Fernando Villalves Encillo was shot and killed after a rally in Quito, highlighting the ongoing violence and insecurity in the country. Ecuador is grappling with increased homicides and drug-related crimes, with drug cartels taking advantage of coastal areas for cocaine production. Despite the risks, front-running candidate Luisa González refuse...

Ecuador Declares State of Emergency After Presidential Candidate Shot Dead

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Summary: Presidential candidate Fernando Villegasencio shot dead after campaign event. Authorities declare state of emergency following the shooting. Villegasencio's campaign focused on ending corruption and organized crime . Candidate's defiance against criminal threats underscored his commitment. Criminal gang Los Lobos claims responsibility, but authorities arrest suspects. Ecuador grapples with increasing violence and in security amidst political transition. President Lasso unveils measures to combat rising violence . Nation mourns Villegasencio's death and questions its security situation. Ecuador 's...