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S.Korea co-sponsors UN draft resolution on Pyongyang human rights after 5-yr hiatus
According to the source, Seoul participated as a co-sponsor in the draft resolution to be adopted at the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which runs from February 27 to April 4, reports Yonhap News Agency. The draft resolution, led by Sweden and the European Union, urged the North.
US on edge over possible Donald Trump indictment
Law enforcement in major American cities, including New York City and Washington, D.C., have ramped up security this week. "While law enforcement is not tracking any specific, credible threats against the Capitol or state offices, there is potential for demonstration activity," the Senate sergeant at arms recently wrote in a notice to the offices of Senators.
Far-right censure motion against Spanish government defeated
The 52 Vox representatives in the Congress voted in favour, along with Pablo Cambronero, a former member of the centre-right Ciudadanos party, reports Xinhua news agency. Meanwhile, there were 201 votes against and 91 abstentions. Members of Sanchez's coalition government, which is made up of his Socialist Party (PSOE) and the left-wing Unidas Podemos, voted against the motion.
UK Parliament approves new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland
The vote was on the so-called "Stormont Brake", which offers Northern Ireland more power over new European Union (EU) laws. Members of the House of Commons (lower house of Parliament) voted by a margin of 515 to 29 on Wednesday. Those voting 'no' included six Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) members.
N.Korea fired 4 cruise missiles in a day: Seoul's Defence Minister
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff has said it detected "multiple" missile launches from the North's eastern city of Hamhung on Wednesday morning, reports Yonhap News Agency. We believe four (missiles were fired)," the Minister said during a session of the National Assembly's committee on national defence. We have conducted the initial analysis.
Poland's 2022 aid to Ukraine equals 1% of GDP: Minister
Poland has opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians since the Russia-Ukraine war and introduced a number of aid schemes, Xinhua news agency reported. Rzeczkowska told broadcaster Radio Zet on Wednesday that "the cost of aiding Ukraine is about 1 per cent of GDP, which is about 30 billion zloty ($6.9 billion)".
Canada's population marks record-high growth in 2022
Canada's population was estimated at 39,566,248 on January 1, 2023, after a record population growth of 1,050,110 people from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, the national statistical agency said on Wednesday, adding that international migration accounted for nearly all growth recorded, or 95.9 per cent.
Storm kills 5 people in San Francisco Bay Area
Two San Francisco residents died from injuries in separate incidents related to downed trees on Tuesday afternoon, city officials said on Wednesday. Three other people died from the extreme weather. One in San Mateo County, another in Walnut Creek, and a third in Oakland.
Indian-American appointed to Virginia advisory board for Asians
In her new role, Palle will advise and inform the Governor on issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) constituents, and advocate for the interests of the community. She will also advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and Asian nations, with a focus on the areas.
Emmanuel Macron pushes forward pension reform despite tensions
Emmanuel Macron added on Wednesday that he hoped to renew dialogues with trade unions, in order to ease tensions. Macron said in a televised interview that the text for the pension reform, which is now due to be examined by the Constitutional Council, "will continue its democratic process".
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