Bolivia’s president lambasts accusations of a self-coup as ‘lies’ as his supporters rally
28 Jun
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Bolivia’s president lambasts accusations of a self-coup as ‘lies’ as his supporters rally

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Politics tamfitronics LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday angrily called accusations that he was behind an attempted coup against his government “lies,” saying the general who apparently led it acted on his own and vowing that he would face justice.Arce’s comments, his first to the press since Wednesday’s failed apparent coupcame after the general involved, Juan José Zúñigaalleged without providing evidence that the president had ordered him to carry out the mutiny in a ruse to boost his flagging popularity.That fueled speculation about what really happened, even after the government...
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Letters: Sask. high school course on oil and gas industry is propaganda
28 Jun
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Letters: Sask. high school course on oil and gas industry is propaganda

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Politics tamfitronics Readers sound off on the new high school oil and gas class, international politics and the 2024 Pride Parade and Rock Your Roots.Published Jun 27, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute readThe Saskatoon StarPhoenix welcomes letters to the editor. Photo by Everyday better to do everything /Getty Images/iStockphotoI was deeply concerned to read recently that the Saskatchewan government is allowing an oil and gas company to spread fossil fuel propaganda to high school students in the midst of a crisis that is harming our health and endangering the future of our children and grandchildren.As a retired educator, I am particularly shocked that a government ministry, responsible for educating young people, would even consider allowing the fossil fuel industry to develop this curriculum ”oil and gas theory” courses for high school students.THIS...
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Moreno Campaign Releases Debate Ad Spotlighting Democrat Sherrod Brown’s Pro-Biden Record
28 Jun
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Moreno Campaign Releases Debate Ad Spotlighting Democrat Sherrod Brown’s Pro-Biden Record

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Politics tamfitronics Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno will run a statewide advertisement during Thursday night’s debate, underscoring the closeness of President Joe Biden and Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) politics.The Moreno campaign announced in an emailed press release that the advertisement, “In Tandem,” will run on broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming services during the debate thanks to a six-figure ad buy:Sherrod Brown is always Ridin' with Biden. pic.twitter.com/NyrD3LlyZY— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) June 27, 2024The ad depicts two men, seemingly meant to be Biden and Brown, riding erratically through a Washington, DC, park on a tandem bike. One of the men, who resembles Brown, sits on the back of the bike with a helmet reading, “‘Ridin’ with Biden.'”“Sherrod Brown voted with Joe Biden 99 percent of the time,” the text at the beginning of the video...
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JUST IN: EFCC chairman orders arrest of officers involved in assault on Lagos hotel staff
28 Jun
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JUST IN: EFCC chairman orders arrest of officers involved in assault on Lagos hotel staff

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Politics tamfitronics The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the arrest of two officers implicated in the assault of a female staff member at Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos.The incident, which occurred during an early morning sting operation, was captured in a viral video showing the officers manhandling the hotel employee.The sting operation resulted in the apprehension of several suspects who are currently undergoing profiling.In response to the viral video and public outcry, Mr Olukoyede has mandated a thorough investigation into the conduct of the operation and the actions of the officers involved.Olukoyede emphasized that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken against any officers found culpable.He reassured the public that the EFCC is committed to carrying out its duties professionally and with strict adherence to the rule...
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