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US House Republicans Struggle to Find a Leader

NFK Editors — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:30:55 +0000

The US House of Representatives hasn't had an official leader since Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced out three weeks ago. Without a leader, the House cannot run. But Republicans are so divided that so far, it has been impossible for them to agree on a leader.

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Global Protests to End Fossil Fuels

NFK Editors — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:30:29 +0000

Over the weekend, people around the world turned out in huge numbers to protest the burning of fossil fuels. The protests - the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic - were meant to send a strong message to political leaders: "Take climate action now."

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Mexico’s Next President Will (Probably) Be a Woman

NFK Editors — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:30:53 +0000

All through its history, Mexico has been led by men. That's about to change. The two leading candidates for Mexico's 2024 election for president are both women. Unless something unexpected happens, Mexico's next president will be a woman.

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Ex-US President Donald Trump Charged with Crimes

NFK Editors — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:30:49 +0000

On Tuesday, Ex-US President Donald Trump was charged in New York with the crime of creating false business records. Mr. Trump said he was not guilty of any of the charges. Mr. Trump is the first US president to ever be arrested for a crime.

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Strong Protests in France, Israel, and Mexico

NFK Editors — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:30:50 +0000

Strong protests have rocked France, Israel, and Mexico in recent weeks. In each country, the protests have different causes, but all of the protests have been triggered by unpopular government plans.

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Xi Jinping Increases His Control of China

NFK Editors — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:30:56 +0000

Chinese President Xi Jinping became more powerful over the last week. He was elected to an unusual third term as the leader of China's Communist Party. He also took stronger control over important political groups, filling many positions with his supporters.

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Sweden’s First Female Prime Minister Resigns in Just Hours

NFK Editors — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:30:21 +0000

Yesterday, Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female prime minister ever. But only a few hours later, she resigned after an important party in her coalition government pulled out. Sweden is now searching for a new prime minister once more.

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News Roundup: Taiwan Fire, Tunisia’s President, & a Two-Headed Turtle

NFK Editors — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:30:50 +0000

In today's news roundup, a deadly fire breaks out at an apartment building in Taiwan, Tunisia gets a new government named by the president who has taken over the country, and a wildlife center in Massachusetts hatches a turtle with two heads.

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Pandora Papers Reveal Rich People Avoiding Taxes

NFK Editors — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:30:24 +0000

Reporters have revealed a massive collection of leaked documents showing how rich and powerful people around the world have been hiding their money and property "offshore" in order to avoid taxes. Many of the people are well-known world leaders.

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News Roundup: Afghanistan Bombs, New Governor, & Tortoise Hunting

NFK Editors — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:30:16 +0000

In today's news roundup, a terrorist group sets off bombs near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kathy Hochul takes over as New York state's first female governor, and scientists discover that plant-eating giant tortoises sometimes also hunt young birds.

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