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Tim Walz’s rise as Kamala Harris’ running mate
As they walked out for the first time as presidential running mates on Tuesday night, Tim Walz turned to Kamala Harris and mouthed one word: “Wow.” The enthusiastic response from the Philadelphia crowd reflected the unlikely journey that the Minnesota governor had been on over the past week. Few had Mr. Walz on their early lists of possible vice-presidential choices,…
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Tim Walz: From rural Teacher to potential Vice Presidential contender
With a single viral remark on cable TV—”these guys are just weird”—Tim Walz has emerged as a strong contender for Kamala Harris’s running mate. At 60, Walz combines a folksy, plain-spoken, and sharp-tongued approach to tackling Republican opposition. His diverse background includes roles as a public school teacher, football coach, and National Guardsman before venturing into politics. Teacher, football coach,…
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Pelosi’s influence: Securing Kamala Harris’ VP pick
Nancy Pelosi has once again demonstrated her significant influence within the Democratic Party with Kamala Harris’ VP selection. Pelosi, known for her political prowess, had favored Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the vice-presidential spot, and this week, Harris officially named Walz as her running mate. Pelosi expressed her support for Walz on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” praising his vision for the…
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Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov as running mate
… Emphasizes shared progressive vision America’s Democratic ticket for the upcoming presidential election is now set, with Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate. Walz, a former high school teacher, has been a strong advocate for education during his tenure, promoting policies such as free college tuition for low-income families and free breakfast and lunch…
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Israel, Hezbollah trade strikes as tensions boil
Israel on Monday said it has carried out an air strike against what it said was a “military structure” used by the armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry said four people were killed in the strike on a house in the town of Maifadoun, around 30km from the Israeli border. Security sources told the AFP news…
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Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate, according to three sources with knowledge of the pick. This decision adds a popular Midwestern state executive to the Democratic ticket as the party aims to retain key northern battleground states this fall. By choosing Walz, who is in his second term and previously…
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Harris set to name running mate as global turmoil rocks an already surreal campaign
The stunning transformation of the 2024 presidential race will reach new heights Tuesday when Vice President Kamala Harris unveils her running mate after a sequence of events that left Republican nominee Donald Trump flailing. Harris is set to join her vice-presidential pick at a rally in Philadelphia, which will kick off a joint sprint across an electoral map expanded by…
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Sheikh Hasina’s resignation: A turning point in Bangladesh-India relations
The dramatic resignation of Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her flight to India highlight the close ties between the two countries. Ms. Hasina, who ruled Bangladesh, a nation of 170 million, for nearly 15 years, faced a significant protest from students demanding the abolition of civil service quotas. This protest escalated into a broader, violent anti-government movement, resulting…
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UNRWA staff linked to October 7 Hamas attack, UN reports
The United Nations announced that nine employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, might have been involved in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. The UN’s deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, confirmed that all nine staff members would face termination following an investigation triggered by Israeli allegations. The investigation was conducted in response to claims by Israel…
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Jubilation in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, putting an end to more than two decades at the top of the country’s politics. Ms Hasina, 76, fled the country, reportedly landing in India on Monday. Jubilant crowds took to the streets to celebrate the news, with some storming the prime ministerial palace, reportedly looting and…
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