Tag: president
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces preliminary charges in Libya campaign financing scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Faces Preliminary Charges in Libya Financing Case Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is now under preliminary charges, as investigative judges suspect he attempted to manipulate magistrates to clear his name in a case related to alleged illegal financing from Libya for his 2007 presidential campaign. Serious Accusations French investigative judges…
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Congo’s president plans gradual easing of military rule in conflict-stricken east
Congo’s President Announces Easing of Military Rule in Conflict-Stricken East In a recent address to the nation, President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo revealed plans to gradually ease the state of military rule in the strife-torn regions of North Kivu and Ituri provinces. These areas have been under strict military control, including curfews and restrictions, for…
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Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, funded by China
Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s First High-Speed Railway JAKARTA, Indonesia — In a historic moment, Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway on Monday. This ambitious project, a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road initiative, promises to significantly slash travel time between the cities of Jakarta and Bandung. This railway, spanning 142…
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Montenegro president demands probe into underground tunnel breach
Mysterious Tunnel Unearthed at Montenegro’s Courthouse In a startling development, Montenegro’s President, Jakov Milatovic, has called for a thorough investigation into the discovery of an underground tunnel leading to a court storage area in the nation’s capital, Podgorica. This extraordinary incident, described as an attack on the state and its justice system, has left authorities…
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West Virginia University faculty express no confidence in the president as school faces $45M budget shortfall
West Virginia University faculty approved a symbolic motion on Wednesday expressing no confidence in President E. Gordon Gee as the university addresses a $45 million budget shortfall. The university is struggling with the financial toll of dwindling enrollment, revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and an increasing debt load for new building projects. The budget…
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Ex-Colombian Soldier Is Set to Plead Guilty in Killing of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti
A key defendant in the trial of the men charged in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti is set to plead guilty this week, in what could be a major breakthrough for U.S. prosecutors who are handling the case in Miami federal court. A change of plea hearing has been set for Thursday…