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COMMENT | 'Yeye' culture and ghosts of British colonial era Naafi

Malaysia Kini 16 Jan 2026
Organisation is proof that social spaces can operate under strict discipline, enforcement. .
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“Wedding hostage situation”: Southwest passengers forced to attend surprise mid-flight wedding at 30,000 feet

The Daily Dot 16 Jan 2026
Two lovebirds tied the knot at 30,000 feet on a Southwest flight last weekend, forcing other flyers to attend the surprise wedding ... It was admittedly kind of cute, but some would have rather jumped from the plane than sit through that ... .
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General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in region

Wtop 15 Jan 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S ... If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan will take over U.S. Southern Command, replacing Navy Adm ... U.S ... Democrats and Sen ... Donovan, however, said he didn’t know ... Gen ... Sen.
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Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

The Day 15 Jan 2026
Trump put intense pressure on five Republican senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week and ultimately prevailed in heading off passage of the legislation. Two of the RepublicansSens ... It’s pretty amazing ... Democratic Sen.
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Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura Fortifies Diplomatic Ties with Sultanate of Kesepuhan; Unveils Scholarship ...

GetNews 14 Jan 2026
During the visit, Queen Mariam delivered a personal message of solidarity from the Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, His Majesty Sultan Zulkarnain Mastura Kudarat VI, reinforcing the bond between the royal houses of the Philippines and Indonesia.
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Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors

The Day 14 Jan 2026
Five GOP senators joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week, but Trump has lashed out at the defectors as he tries to head off passage of the bill. Democrats are forcing the vote after U.S ... It’s pretty amazing ... Sen ... Sen ... ___ ... ....
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Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Wtop 12 Jan 2026
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola said Monday that she would challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm elections, vowing to shake up the establishment to make life more affordable for Alaskans ... ___.
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Sunday brings strong, gusty winds and chills to the DC region

Wtop 11 Jan 2026
Expect high winds and cooler temperatures across the D.C. region Sunday. Sunday will bring a wind alert to the area, with gusts reaching 40 miles per hour ... “There won’t be much of a warmup on Sunday,” said Pe�a ... FORECAST. TODAY ... Winds.
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Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good’s killing

Wtop 10 Jan 2026
“The situation that took place in Minnesota is a complete and total disgrace,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said as details emerged ... The killing immediately drew dueling narratives ... Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, in a statement.
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Dispatch Argus 10 Jan 2026
The U.S. Capitol is seen Jan. 5 in Washington ... .
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COMMENT | Zahid's NFA gives new meaning to reform

Malaysia Kini 09 Jan 2026
Patience stops being a virtue and becomes complicity. .
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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

Wtop 09 Jan 2026
5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP/Mariam Zuhaib) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP/Mariam Zuhaib) ... GOP Sen.
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Supreme Court will take up Cisco’s bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong

Wtop 09 Jan 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up an appeal from tech giant Cisco seeking to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China ... courts.
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House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

Wtop 08 Jan 2026
The tally of 221-205 was a key test before passage of the bill, which is expected Thursday. And it came about because four GOP centrist lawmakers joined with Democrats in signing a so-called discharge petition to force the vote ... Rep ... Republican Reps.
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