Tag: independent
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Independent Greek inquiry launched into Pylos shipwreck
[ad_1] A Greek administrative watchdog has launched an investigation in the Pylos shipwreck that likely killed hundreds of people off the Greek coast in mid-June. The probe, announced Thursday (9 November), comes after the Hellenic coast guard refused to launch an internal investigation five months after a tragedy, which saw the vast majority on the…
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Vietnam releases 4 independent Protestants after 5 days’ detention — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Police in Vietnam have released four independent Protestants who were detained for five days after inviting President Vo Van Thuong to observe one of their religious services. Y Nuer Buon Dap, Y Thinh Nie, Y Cung Nie and his son Y Salemon Eban returned home on Saturday. The first three were arrested on Oct.…
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Concorde timeline: The highs and lows of the iconic plane | The Independent
[ad_1] Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email As 25 July marks the 20-year anniversary of Concorde’s fatal crash, we look back on the highlights – and lowlights – of the famed supersonic jet. 1959 The Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee recommends that the…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Run for President as Independent, Leaving Democratic Primary
[ad_1] In a move that could alter the dynamics of the 2024 election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Monday that he would continue his presidential run as an independent candidate, ending his long-shot pursuit of the Democratic nomination against an incumbent president. Speaking to a crowd of supporters outside the National Constitution Center in…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he’s ending Democratic primary campaign to run as independent
[ad_1] Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, likely pitting him against President Joe Biden, who is running for reelection, and the winner of the Republican nomination. Former President Donald Trump is currently leading national and early-contest…
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Independent Quebec MP Alain Rayes will not seek re-election
[ad_1] Article content OTTAWA — Independent MP Alain Rayes will not be a candidate in the next federal election. The former Conservative Party member said Monday he will continue to represent the riding of Richmond—Arthabaska until the end of his mandate. Article content “After thinking at length and discussing with members of my family as…
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How Terry Gou’s Independent Run Impacts the 2024 Taiwanese Election – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement Terry Gou, one of Taiwan’s most recognizable businessmen, announced his intention to stand as an independent presidential candidate on Monday. The billionaire founder of Foxconn recently lost out on the nomination for the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, but with KMT nominee Hou Yu-ih proving unpopular in the polls, Gou has decided to go…
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What is rheumatoid arthritis? | The Independent
[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas has announced he has rheumatoid arthritis ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut next month. In an…
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Recruitment to start for 13-member independent ACT law and sentencing advisory council | The Canberra Times
[ad_1] Ex-officio members of the council will be the ACT Chief Police Officer, the ACT Corrective Services commissioner, the Human Rights Commission president, a representative of the legal sector, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the president of the ACT Law Society and the president of the ACT Bar Association. Delegates can be appointed by those…
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Independent investigator clears Burnaby RCMP in man’s fall after standoff
[ad_1] Article content B.C.’s independent office that investigates police actions where someone was hurt or killed has cleared Burnaby RCMP of any wrongdoing after a man fell from a building during a domestic disturbance call. Article content The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) wrapped up its investigation into the incident on Wednesday. Article content…
