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UN apparatus, especially Security Council, is crumbling under weight of 21st century geopolitical realities: India

India: UN apparatus crumbling under 21st-century geopolitical realities; General Assembly should take lead in restoring centrality of UN to resolve transnational issues. India has advocated view that Assembly can be revitalised only when its position as chief deliberative, policy-making and representative organ is respected.

The Hindu

‘Looks like a prison yard’: parents savage Melbourne council over new playground with single swing

Yarra council says residents asked for ‘traditional play equipment’ and it was included – but park users say Collingwood reserve now a ‘monstrosity’

The Guardian - AU

Decorum call: City Council moves to rein in unruly crowds, threatening behavior at its meetings

New rules ban profane, vulgar, threatening, abusive or disruptive language at Chicago City Council meetings. Also out: banners, signs, large bags and sharp objects.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Gore ‘bullying’ target applies for council top job

After quitting an unhappy work environment at Gore District Council more than a decade ago, the former finance head is applying for the job being vacated by his nemesis.

Newsroom.co.nz

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will reveal the 25 most exciting upcoming PC games on November 30

PC Gamer will reveal the voting results of a panel of games industry luminaries including Sid Meier, Tim Schafer, and Brenda Romero.

PC Gamer

FA suspends council member over ‘Hitler proud of Netanyahu’ post

The Football Association has suspended the council member Wasim Haq, who said: ‘Adolf Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu’

The Guardian - UK

Final round of admissions for ICET-qualified students to start on Nov. 15

APSCHE releases 2nd phase of A.P. ICET-2023 admission schedule for MBA/MCA post-grad. Registration for web counselling from Nov 15-17; verification of certificates from Nov 16-18; web options from Nov 17-19; change of web options Nov 20; seat allotment Nov 22; report to colleges Nov 23.

The Hindu

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Surprise at Canterbury council’s ‘misleading’ court withdrawal

A court case on river protection has been halted but might yet be revived

Newsroom.co.nz

Singleton tops regional NSW with 'best' council

'To take out number one is simply incredible.'

Newcastle Herald

Eric Adams is blame shifting

As winter sets in, NYC is likely to see homelessness get even worse. Mayor Eric Adams is blaming migrants

Salon

Analysis: Can the next UN vote stop Israel’s war on Gaza?

Malta has circulated a new draft resolution focusing on Gaza’s children, Al Jazeera has learned. Will the US veto it?

Al Jazeera

Ten-day paid leave plan passes City Council: Chicago employers must give workers more time off than other Illinois firms

The Council voted 36-12 in favor of the ordinance that requires Chicago businesses to give their workers 10 days off per year beginning Jan. 1, including five sick days and five vacation days.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Cheap way out': council accused of blocking critical marine habitat

'This is the easy, cheap way out.'

Newcastle Herald

Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t pay a price for floor leader’s ouster, top aide says

One day after the mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that saved Ald. Carlo Ramirez-Rosa from a Council censure, senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said it was not a mistake for Johnson to empower the chair of the Council’s Socialist Caucus as both floor leader and Zoning Committee chair.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Ramirez-Rosa narrowly escapes City Council censure — with help from mayor and Ald. Mitts

Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote against censure of his former floor leader, accused of “manhandling” Ald. Emma Mitts while trying to prevent her entrance to Council chambers.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council

Tuesday’s 32-17 vote is a major political victory for Mayor Brandon Johnson. Next comes a battle between Johnson’s progressive coalition and the business community and real estate industry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shouts, tears, boos from crowd force recess of City Council committee meeting during heated migrant debate

Several people in the gallery were escorted out by security after an observer singled them out as supporters of welcoming migrants. Later, the full Council voted to accept donated land at 115th and Halsted streets that will become the temporary site of a winterized tent camp for migrant.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sweeping the floor: Why Johnson had no choice in removing key Council ally from top leadership posts

Not even six months into the Brandon Johnson administration, his Council floor leader, Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, had become a liability the mayor simply could not afford.

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Carlos Ramirez-Rosa resigns as Zoning chair and mayor’s City Council floor leader

On Friday, Ramirez-Rosa was frantically trying to persuade alderpersons not to enter the Council chambers to prevent Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) and Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) from reaching a quorum they needed to continue a specal Council meeting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury selection begins as Ed Burke, ‘figurehead of the old regime,’ faces historic corruption trial

The stage has been set for another legal clash at the Dirksen courthouse. But it’s unclear whether another central political figure, former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, will make an appearance in the courtroom.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black City Council members call for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘bullying’ floor leader to give up post

The Black Caucus, which includes 20 of the Council’s 50 members, issued a statement condemning what they termed “bullying” by Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) against Caucus member Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), the longest serving woman in the chamber.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s- - - show’ City Council meeting

Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting.

Reason

This City Wants To Ban Gun Ads at the Airport

Commercial speech enjoys First Amendment protections, whether politicians like it or not.

WEKU

Lexington Council moves along incentives for soccer and horse racing interests

The Lexington City Council has given the first reading for one-million-dollar incentives for two high-profile projects in Fayette County. Both relate to sporting activities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paid leave ordinance passes key committee vote, despite opposition from some business leaders

Proposal would require Chicago employers to give five sick days and five vacation days.

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