Taiwan’s parliament, dominated by the China-friendly opposition, on Tuesday amended a controversial law to expand the lawmakers’ investigative powers, which opponents have slammed as an erosion of democracy. Outside the parliament building, more than 30,000 protesters showed their outrage by giving the move the thumbs-down. Protesters said the amendment’s passage would hinder the normal functioning […]
By Daren Butler and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Monday to correct any mistakes that led to his party’s defeat in Turkey’s local elections where the opposition capitalised on economic woes and alienated Islamist voters, casting uncertainty over his reform plans. Sunday’s vote marked Erdogan and his AK Party’s (AKP) […]
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and former President Donald Trump have made amends, months after Trump and his allies torpedoed the Minnesota congressman’s bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Trump attended a fundraiser hosted by Emmer this week at Mar-a-Lago, according to an Axios report. The two will work together this […]
Feb. 25—GRAND FORKS — Grand Forks’ water service line repair code has been amended to be enforceable. Recent changes passed by the City Council mean the city’s water department can realistically enforce the rules regarding leaks in water service lines. Previously, the city required homeowners to repair leaks within 24 hours, an often impossible endeavor. […]