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Ukraine invasion: should Russia lose its seat on the UN Security Council?

It’s ironic that Russia holds the presidency of the Security Council, the UN’s body delegated to make peace, just as Russia is perceived by many to be the greatest threat to that peace. Ukraine’s ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has even suggested that Russia should be removed from the Security Council. But…

The Conversation

Parents win parking fight after using garden chairs to barricade school run cars

Residents of a cul-de-sac in Wales took matters into their own hands and formed a barricade on their street four weeks ago to prevent parents from parking on their driveways after the council closed the local school’s drop-off zone

Daily Mirror

U.N. Security Council likely to vote Friday on condemning Russia

The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would condemn Russia for invading Ukraine and require Moscow to immediately and unconditionally withdraw, a senior U.S. administration official said.

Reuters

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Council plans to sell off more assets as hundreds under review

The council has land, buildings, investment properties and 'surplus assets' worth over £300m

Liverpool Echo

Bridgend backs down on parking at Brynmenyn primary school after parents form barricade

Bridgend council is reopening a drop off zone at Brynmenyn primary school after pressure from parents

Wales Online

Palestinians Call on Israel to ‘End Apartheid’

Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour on Wednesday urged the Security Council to stop Israel from discriminating against Palestinians, wearing a black mask emblazoned with the phrase “End Apartheid.” Speaking at a monthly meeting on the Middle East, Riyad Mansour evoked the term “apartheid” 15 times and called…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As U.N. Security Council met, Russia attacked Ukraine

The United States and other United Nations Security Council members slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for attacking Ukraine as the 15-member body met in New York to try and defuse weeks of mounting tensions.

Reuters

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Latino Caucus chairman ‘1,000% certain’ voters will decide new ward boundaries

"Unfortunately, we’ve come to an impasse," on a new map of Chicago’s 50 wards, said Ald. Gilbert Villegas. "So, we’ve decided to let the voters decide. ... From here forward, we’re in campaign mode. We’re going to raise the necessary funds to get our message out."

Chicago Sun-Times

Residents claim dog fouling so bad 'bags of poo were blowing around' during storm

Disgusted residents say they are fed up of seeing dog mess on their streets as the council vows to crackdown on the problem

Liverpool Echo

Council blocks Ocado’s attempt to force depot next to north London primary school

An attempt by Ocado to force the building of a depot three metres from a north London primary school has been blocked by Islington council.

Evening Standard

Last-minute plea to stop Falkirk Community Trust being scrapped

The decision will see the council lose out on over £1 million per year in rates relief, and supporters of the Trust, which manages a number of facilities in the area, say it the loss would be "completely unacceptable".

Daily Record

City Council should vote no on asset forfeiture ordinance

City Hall should focus instead on anti-crime measures with a proven track record.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council member wants pay hike for Uber, Lyft drivers

Ald. Roderick Sawyer’s proposed ordinance would stop ride-hailing firms from making "record profits" while drivers barely make ends meet. "They need a decent increase. They feel like they’re getting shafted," Sawyer said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Belfast Council gender identity guidance on public toilets and showers questioned by DUP

Councillor asks for "clarification" on "staff concerns"

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Huge council tax hikes confirmed across UK - see how much yours is going up by

Council tax is rising across the UK by up to 5% as the cost of living crisis continues to hit hard-working families. We explain how to check how much your council tax is increasing by

The Times of India

Maintain constant vigil on financial sector, work to achieve inclusive growth: Finance minister to regulators

MUMBAI: The high-level FSDC headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday deliberated on the challenges emanating from global and domestic developments and asked the regulators to maintain constant vigil on the financial sector.

Edinburgh Live

New faces for West Lothian Council's first meeting in council chamber in two years

West Lothian Council has agreed to wait until a new administration is elected in May before it holds it first hybrid meetings in the chamber- the first face to face meetings since 2020

Bristol Post

First HMO in Filton refused under new rules as councillors 'delighted'

It comes after South Gloucestershire Council introduced a policy in September limiting how many family homes could be turned into HMOs in the same area

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Homeless woman turns life around to save £25,000 to buy a house in just one year

Abby Dunsmure and her husband Stuart have gone from being homeless, to moving into a council flat, to now having £25,000 saved up after 13 months of serious saving

Bangkok Post

China, Russia arming Myanmar junta – UN expert

UN Security Council members China and Russia, as well as Serbia, have continued supplying Myanmar's junta with weapons used to attack civilians since last year's coup, a UN rights expert said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Mayor Adams hires ex-NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera as faith adviser after he apologizes for anti-gay views

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams tapped ex-City Councilman Fernando Cabrera late Monday to serve as a faith adviser in his administration after the controversial Bronx politician apologized for his history of anti-gay views and remarks.

Reuters

U.S., UK, France ask U.N. Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine

The United States, Britain and France have asked the U.N. Security Council to meet later on Monday on Ukraine after Russia recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, diplomats said.

Irish Mirror

Council worker who died 'making sure others were safe' during Storm Eunice to be laid to rest

Billy Kinsella was killed when a tree fell on him while he was trying to clear debris from a road in Co. Wexford in treacherous conditions

Daily Record

Falkirk school pupils sent controversial 'sex survey' leaving parents fuming

The survey has been rejected by some local councils, and Falkirk stopped plans to send it out last year, but have now issued it saying parents are free to opt their children out of taking part.

The Hindu

Venues likely to change for T20Is against SA

BCCI’s Apex Council meeting on March 2 will also decide the fate of C.K. Nayudu Trophy, senior women’s T20 league

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