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Afghan peace talks historic opportunity to end 4 decades of war
COMMENT | Today, the long-awaited intra-Afghan peace negotiation commences in Doha, Qatar. This vitally important direct negotiation between the Afghan government and the Taliban represent a step forward in ending the war and bringing a just and durable peace to Afghanistan. It has been for over four decades since ‘peace’ […]
Texas Democrats launch ads aimed at Latino voters as Biden camp makes historic investment
Texas Democrats, feeling momentum in a state long dominated by Republicans, are unleashing digital, radio and print ads to encourage Latino voters to plan their votes, vote early or show up on Election Day. The party said it is spending in the high six figures for the ads as part […]
“Historic” water management district budget tops $1 billion
Kimberly Miller | Palm Beach Post For the first time in nearly a decade, South Florida’s water managers are working with a budget of more than a billion dollars – a windfall officials said boosts efforts to monitor for toxic algae, fight invasive species and build critical water storage projects. […]
If bid is approved by State Finance Council, buyers of historic Woman’s Club building plan to turn the downtown space into an event venue – News – The Topeka Capital-Journal
The $535,000 bid placed earlier this month on the historic Woman’s Club of Topeka building was approved Tuesday by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on State Building Construction. The $535,000 bid placed earlier this month on the historic Woman’s Club of Topeka building was approved Tuesday by the Legislature’s Joint Committee […]
Democrats refuse to admit Trump’s Middle East negotiation is an historic achievement
At long last, there is a legitimate chance that peace might finally win out in a region racked by conflict and war. If only Democrats were willing to admit it. © Provided by Washington Examiner Israel signed a pact with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, vowing to […]