French Senate approves 62 retirement age amid refinery clashes
In Paris the Senate backed the reform 177 to 153 after 140 hours of debate triggering strikes and police actions to reopen the Grandpuits refinery. Critics say Article 44-3 undermines democracy as fuel shortages threaten the French economy.
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Cholera Epidemic Expands in Central Haiti
A cholera outbreak worsens with nearly 200 dead and over 2,000 ill as aid groups rush doctors and supplies. First cases outside Artibonite detected in Arcahaie near Port-au-Prince, raising fears for crowded refugee camps. Health officials note river contamination and insufficient isolation amid the crisis.
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Man with mind controlled robotic arm dies in crash
Christian Kandlbauer, 22, known as the first outside the United States to wear a mind controlled prosthetic arm, died after his car veered off a road and hit a tree. He had regained independence, held a job, and earned a driver’s license using the high tech limb. The crash cause is not yet known.
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Braden says violent overthrow of government “on the table”
Republican candidate Stephen Braden told WFAA-TV that violent revolution is not the first option but remains on the table if elections fail to change leadership. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson in Dallas' 30th District, drawing swift condemnation from the Dallas County GOP.
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NPR faces listener backlash over Williams firing
NPR and its member stations faced thousands of complaints and threats to withhold donations after commentator Juan Williams was fired for remarks about Muslims on Fox News. Stations reported pledge drives largely on track, though some noted minor membership cancellations and disapproving feedback.
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