1. Gov't Sets Minimum Wage Hike at 10% Next Year
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A government committee after an all-night tussle on Saturday decided to set next year's minimum wage hike at a whopping 10.9 percent, disappointing small businesses which had hoped for an easier ride. ...

2. Plateau condemns attack on Lalong’s convoy
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From Gyang Bere, Jos. Plateau State Government has vowed to fish out the hoodlums who attacked the convoy of Governor Simon Lalong after his visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at Anguldi, ...

3. Borno: 23 soldiers, 8 trucks allegedly missing after Boko Haram ambush
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No fewer than 23 Nigerian soldiers are yet to be accounted for, after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed a military convoy at Boboshe village, in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Five officers, 18 ...

4. 16th July 2018 - Nigeria to host regional confab on education
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Fred Ezeh, Abuja. The Federal Government has confirmed that, barring any last minute change, it will host regional conference on education, in Abuja, later this year. The conference would afford all stakeholders ...

5. Botswana may put elephants in cross-hairs as it moves to lift hunting ban
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Conservationists estimate the land-locked southern African country to have around 130,000 elephants, close to a third of the continent’s population, but the government says the number is closer to 230,000, ...

6. Iran's supreme leader calls for government to be backed in face of U.S. sanctions
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday called on state bodies to support the government of President Hassan Rouhani in fighting looming U.S. economic sanctions, saying America’s “conspiracy” ...

7. 'The venue will always be known as the Gabba'
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The Queensland government has said Brisbane's cricket ground will remain known as 'The Gabba' even if naming rights are sold. Flogging naming rights to the iconic stadium for $2 million a year is among ...

8. The missing princess, the escape plot and the gunpoint abduction
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Pressure is mounting on Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed and his government to reveal the whereabouts and safety of his daughter, after she was allegedly abducted at gunpoint while attempting to escape the ...

9. Gabba name to stay in future naming deal
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Brisbane's cricket ground will remain known as The Gabba even if naming rights are sold to help pay for a much needed face lift, the Queensland government says. Selling rights to the iconic but outdated ...

10. Small health funds to be spared Labor cap Labor will make sure smaller health insurers aren't negatively impacted by a two per cent cap on premium increases if the party wins the next election. an hour ago
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... "the party's over" as he promised to cap premium rises at two per cent each year if Labor wins government. Posted: 2018-07-16 04:05:00 Leggi tutto  ...

11. Shorten says he'll look after smaller health funds
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... that a Labor Government would freeze premium increases at two percent. Posted: 2018-07-16 04:05:00 Leggi tutto  ...

12. Turnbull's biggest preferred PM lead in two years
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... Coalition still trails Labor 49-51 after preferences. It's the 36th straight loss for the government under Mr Turnbull's leadership. Posted: 2018-07-16 04:05:00 Leggi tutto  ...

13. Myanmar to showcase investment projects, reforms in Hong Kong’s Belt and Road forum
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... a regional minister from the Yangon government, representatives of the Union of Myanmar.... Posted: 2018-07-16 04:05:00 Leggi tutto  ...

14. Expert reports
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At the absentee voting on July 10, ALROSA Supervisory Board resolves to increase the Company’s stake in PJSC ALROSA-Nyurba up to 97.48% by purchasing 10% of shares. Today. GJEPC thanks the Government ...

15. ICTSI Wins Sudan Port Contract
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Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said it has been chosen by the government of Sudan to handle the operations and management of the South Port Container Terminal ...

16. Haiti’s government falls one week after unpopular fuel price hike led to riots
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... government’s fall is the ultimate price for the widespread unrest and violent demonstrations that.... Posted: 2018-07-16 04:04:00 Leggi tutto  ...

17. Tom Price, Wilbur Ross under fire for ethical lapses, travel costs, business holdings
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross (left) failed to divest himself of certain holdings, said the ethics office. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price squandered about $341,000 in government ...

18. Assault on Jim Jordan is latest attempted assassination by accusation
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Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, listens to FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok testify before the House Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing on “Oversight of ...

19. Interior reiterates campaign warning
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The Ministry of Interior renewed its directive on Saturday, calling on officials from government institutions to follow the law and not misuse state-owned properties for election campaigns. It said some ...

20. Japan provides more than $7 million in aid to NEC
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The Japanese government has provided more than $7 million in aid to the National Election Committee (NEC), including the cost of 11,000 ballot boxes and 40 pickup trucks, it said on Saturday. The aid follows ...

21. Why battle over qualifications means 100 clinical psychologists in Hong Kong could be out of a job
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As many as 100 practising clinical psychologists risk losing their jobs under a Hong Kong government scheme to regulate various professions in the health care sector as arguments rage over the validity ...

22. China's newest world heritage site limits visitor numbers
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... Heritage List. According to the 2018-2030 overall plan approved by the provincial government,.... Posted: 2018-07-16 03:56:00 Leggi tutto  ...

23. House Names 11-Member Committee to Probe Recovery of Abacha Loot
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... the total amount recovered from the infamous Sani Abacha loot by the federal government from 1998 to date, THISDAY has learnt. Posted: 2018-07-16 03:56:00 Leggi tutto  ...

24. Rep. Bass: Our government is inflicting child abuse
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. As the government is struggling to reunite migrant children with their families, Representatives Karen Bass and Marc Veasey say they have little faith that all of the children will be brought back to ...

25. After Storm, Foreclosures in Puerto Rico Stopped. They’re Starting Again.
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... are facing creditors ranging from Wall Street to the federal government. Posted: 2018-07-16 03:50:00 Leggi tutto  ...

26. Rebels cede Syrian war's 'cradle' to Assad forces
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Syrian rebels and their relatives began evacuating the southern city of Daraa yesterday under a deal to bring the "cradle" of the country's uprising back under government control. The highly symbolic ...

27. Governments spent €1bn on buying private-sector homes
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The Government has been accused of exacerbating the country's housing crisis by buying private sector homes rather than building social housing to address the supply shortage. Fianna Fáil's spokesperson ...

28. Ibec calls for boost to local firms and higher education
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Business and employer lobby group Ibec has issued a stark warning about Ireland's eroding competitiveness and urged the Government to arrest the decline by providing greater support to local industries, ...

29. State to hire 500 staff at ports and airports if the UK crashes out
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The Government is to announce some of its contingency planning for a 'no-deal' Brexit at a special Cabinet meeting in Kerry on Wednesday. There are several possible outcomes to the current negotiations ...

30. Mexican president-elect slashes his own salary
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Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday he plans to earn less than half of what his predecessor makes when he takes office in December as part of an austerity push in government. ...

31. Israeli Rockets Hit Syrian Military Position In Aleppo – Reports
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... an attempt by Israel to support rebels in southern Syria, where Syrian government forces have been waging an offensive. Posted: 2018-07-16 02:38:00 Leggi tutto  ...

32. Iran: Khamenei Asks Government To Improve Economy Regardless Of Europe’s Guarantees
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“Of course, the European sides are required to grant the necessary guarantees on the nuclear deal but the country’s economy should not be tied to this issue and we shouldn’t wait for that,” Ayatollah Khamenei ...

33. Govt and private sector should ensure strong skilled ecosystem: Dharmendra Pradhan
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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said that it is the responsibility of the government and private sector to ensure strong skilled ecosystem. While interacting with participants ...

34. Reset policy a ploy to cripple rights bodies, critics say
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The government has used the reset policy in the organic laws on constitutional organisations to undermine the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Election Commission (EC), say critics. NHRC ...

35. An accident waiting to happen
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... the government can't run away from its responsibility by pointing its finger at the tour.... Posted: 2018-07-16 02:37:00 Leggi tutto  ...

36. The battle for greener cities
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... to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood. Posted: 2018-07-16 02:37:00 Leggi tutto  ...

37. Turkey marks 2nd anniversary of thwarting violent coup
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ISTANBUL Turkey on Sunday observed the second anniversary of thwarting a coup against the Turkish president and the government that left at least 250 dead and thousands wounded. President Recep Tayyip ...

38. Mexican president-elect slashes his own salary
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Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday he plans to earn less than half of what his predecessor makes when he takes office in December as part of an austerity push in government. ...

39. MIL-OSI China: Body of Phuket boat accident victim trapped under water retrieved
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Source: China State Council Information Office. A body that had been trapped under a sunken tourist boat in southern Thailand was retrieved on Sunday, according to Phuket government and the Chinese Embassy ...

40. MIL-OSI Australia: LABOR RAMPS UP SUPPORT FOR TASSIE FISHING – MONDAY, 16 JULY 2018
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Source: Australian Labor Party (ALP) A Shorten Labor Government will make recreational fishing more enjoyable, safer and more accessible by investing $10 million over five years in a Supporting Recreational ...

41. MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: New Petroleum Prices for July – August 2018
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Source: Tonga Government. 16 th July 2018 The Ministry of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation & Labour wishes to advise that the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) has approved the new petroleum prices ...

42. MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Hon Prime Minister Hosts Special Dinner in Honor of Next Director General of Forum Fisheries Agency
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Source: Tonga Government. 16 th July 2018 The Prime Minister, Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva hosted a special dinner on Tuesday, 10 July evening in honor of the next Director General of the Pacific Islands ...

43. 'CCC investigation in Ipswich is a witch hunt': Councillor
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... Division 10 Councillor David Pahlke's wrath as he lodged his response to the State Government's second show-cause notice. Posted: 2018-07-16 02:33:00 Leggi tutto  ...

44. Operation by Nicaragua forces leaves at least 10 dead – rights group
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... Nicaragua – Nicaraguan pro-government forces launched an operation in the country's south that.... Posted: 2018-07-16 02:33:00 Leggi tutto  ...

45. Challenger banks rage over delays to £775 million RBS competition fund
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... cash will come from Royal Bank of Scotland as part of conditions attached to its 45 billion Government bailout during the financial crisis. Posted: 2018-07-16 02:33:00 Leggi tutto  ...

46. 5 killed in South Africa mine fire
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[JOHANNESBURG] At least five miners in South Africa were killed Sunday following an underground fire, the government said, while a rescue operation was ongoing for the sole survivor. A conveyor belt at ...

47. Mexican president-elect slashes his own salary
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Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday he plans to earn less than half of what his predecessor makes when he takes office in December as part of an austerity push in government. ...

48. Botswana may put elephants in cross-hairs as it moves to lift hunting ban
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Conservationists estimate the land-locked southern African country to have around 130,000 elephants, close to a third of the continent’s population, but the government says the number is closer to 230,000, ...

49. Dealing with every day problems
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This morning my attention is not on the local government by-elections in the constituencies of Belmont East and Barataria. Neither on the fact that the Rowley Government, now in its 34th month, has gone ...

50. Economic choices and consequences
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Last week, speaking on a political platform in Belmont, the political leader of the Government party, Dr Keith Rowley, made a frank and somewhat starting admission. He stated that the economic strategy ...