Tag: approves
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French Senate Approves A Bill To Make Abortion A Constitutional Right
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PARIS (AP) — France’s Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill meant to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution, clearing a major hurdle for the legislation. The measure was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion rights in court rulings in the United States. Wednesday’s vote came after…
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Albania’s Parliament approves deal to hold thousands of migrants for Italy
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Albania’s Parliament has approved a deal allowing the country to host up to 3,000 asylum seekers for Italy. Parliament, controlled by Rama’s Socialist Party, approved the deal 77-0 despite opposition protests. Italy’s lower house and Senate had previously approved the deal, with plans for processing centers in Albania funded by Italy. Albania’s Parliament approved a…
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FDA approves first cell therapy to treat advanced melanoma : NPR
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Amtagvi is the first cell therapy for solid tumors approved by the FDA. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. hide caption toggle caption Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. Amtagvi is the first cell therapy for solid tumors approved by the FDA. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel type of cancer therapy to treat aggressive…
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UN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council adopted a watered-down resolution Friday calling for immediate speeded-up aid deliveries to hungry and desperate civilians in Gaza – but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas. The long-delayed vote in the 15-member council was 13-0 with the United States and…
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U.N. General Assembly approves a cease-fire the U.S. opposes : NPR
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A general view shows voting results during a United Nations General Assembly meeting to vote on a non-binding resolution demanding “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images A general view shows voting results during a United Nations General Assembly meeting to vote…
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Trump won’t testify; FDA approves landmark gene-editing treatment : NPR
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Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Former President Donald Trump announced yesterday he won’t testify for a second time as planned in the New…
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SAG-AFTRA approves deal with studios to end historic strike
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SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee has approved a tentative deal with the major studios that would end a nearly four month-long strike that has sidelined thousands of workers. “In a unanimous vote this afternoon, The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement with the AMPTP bringing an end to the 118 day strike,” the union said in…
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Minneapolis City Council approves site for new police station; old one burned during 2020 protest
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The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey have agreed on a new location for a police station to replace the one set on fire in 2020 response to the murder of George Floyd by a city police officer ByThe Associated Press November 3, 2023, 10:47 AM FILE – Minneapolis police stand guard against protesters…
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US FDA approves Amicus Therapeutics’ muscle disorder treatment
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(Reuters) -Amicus Therapeutics said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved its therapy to treat a muscle disorder called Pompe disease. The approval comes after a long delay in bringing the therapy to market. The health regulator last October extended its review for a second time following delays in inspections caused…
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As challenges loom, L.A. City Council approves $150 million in ‘mansion tax’ spending
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The Los Angeles City Council passed a $150-million spending plan for funds raised by Measure ULA on Tuesday, marking the first time funds will be specifically allocated since Angelenos passed the tax in November. The expenditure plan will be directed to six programs: short-term emergency rental assistance, eviction defense, tenant outreach and education, direct cash…
