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The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese embassy close to London’s financial district after years of…
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Ukrainian parliament fails to approve defence and energy ministers
The Ukrainian parliament has failed to appoint a new defence minister in the midst of the war with Russia, as there were not enough…
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Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by…
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French lawmakers narrowly approve health care budget, suspending Macron's flagship pension reform
PARIS (AP) — France’s lower house of parliament narrowly approved on Tuesday a key health care budget bill, offering the minority…
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What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: YONATAN…
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California voters approve new Congressional map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state…
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Germany not ready to approve EU sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Germany will not back European Union sanctions on Israel over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip for the time…
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Israel-Brazil relations wither as Lula gov't refuses to approve Israeli ambassador
Israel's decision to withdraw the application for an ambassador came after Brazil refused to approve Gali Dagan as the new ambassador from…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to approve ICE's arrests in Los Angeles
The Trump Justice Department sparked the next major legal battle over his deportation policies Thursday, rushing to the Supreme Court to…
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TalkMed shareholders approve Tamarind Health’s privatisation offer
Shareholders of TalkMed on Tuesday (Jul 15) approved a proposed privatisation offer from Tamarind Health. Ninety-eight shareholders,…
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Spain to approve BBVA bid for Sabadell, Bloomberg reports
Spain’s antitrust agency approved with conditions BBVA‘s (BBVA) bid to acquire Banco Sabadell, Jorge Zuloaga of Bloomberg reports, citing…
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Poll shows voters give Trump low marks on economic plan, approve of his border policies
President Trump is getting dour reviews from voters on his handling of inflation and the economy, but they are satisfied with his approach…
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Japfa shareholders approve privatisation offer
Japfa’s shareholders approved the scheme resolution proposed by family members of the agri-food company’s founder to take the business…
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Poll: Most Americans approve of Trump's openings weeks ahead of Super Bowl appearance
President Trump is getting solid marks from voters as he prepares to become the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. Source…
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Shareholders of Australian apparel retailers Myer, Premier approve merger
SHAREHOLDERS of Australian apparel retail firms Myer and Premier Investments approved on Thursday the merger of the latter’s apparel…
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Netanyahu calls on cabinet to approve ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on his security cabinet to approve a ceasefire deal with Lebanon's Hezbollah group to…
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Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus
Japan already has one of the world's biggest ratios of national debt to output (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's minority government was…
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Finnish lawmakers approve controversial law to turn away migrants at border with Russia
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish lawmakers have narrowly approved a controversial bill that will allow border guards to turn away third-country…
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EU ministers approve €1.4bn Ukraine military aid using Russia assets
EU foreign ministers approved €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) in military aid for Ukraine, with the package to be financed for the first time…
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EU nations approve opening of enlargement talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Friday formally approved the launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova next…