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US Would Consult NATO Allies on Any Decision to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan: Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday at the start of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers’ meeting that the United States will consult NATO Allies about the way forward on Afghanistan. Asked about any possible withdrawal from Afghanistan, where the United States has been at war since 2001, Blinken said […]

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Boulder Judge Ends Assault Weapons Ban Amid National Debate Over Gun Control

The Boulder, Colorado supermarket shooting that left 10 people dead on Monday has put a spotlight on a recent court decision that blocked the city from enforcing a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. Boulder County District Judge Andrew Hartman on March 12 agreed with plaintiffs that Boulder’s ban on possessing and transferring commonly-possessed

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Northern Territory to Give Police More Powers to Curb Youth Crime

Young offenders will be taken into automatic custody if alleged to have breached bail conditions under the Northern Territory’s (NT) crackdown on crime. Police will be granted powers to immediately place electronic monitoring on alleged offenders and breath test children without an adult guardian present under the proposed crackdown. “Crime anywhere at any time is

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Vivek Murthy Confirmed by Senate as Surgeon General

WASHINGTON—The Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as President Joe Biden’s surgeon general Tuesday. While Murthy says ending the coronavirus pandemic is his top priority, he’s also raised concerns over a relapsing opioid overdose crisis. The vote on Murthy was 57-43, giving him bipartisan support. As an author, Murthy addressed issues of loneliness and isolation that have

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WA Premier McGowan’s Centralisation of Power Raises Concerns for the State’s Future

The West Australian (WA) government is facing increasing scrutiny after Premier Mark McGowan appointed himself to the portfolio of treasurer, raising concerns over democratic processes in the state. This comes after McGowan led the state Labor party to a landslide victory at the recent election, winning 53 out of 59 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

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