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One of Britain’s biggest cities declared itself bankrupt

Birmingham’s council said in June that it has already paid £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) in equal pay claims over the last decade.

Fortune

Stop ‘lawlessness’ outside migrant shelters by changing Welcoming City ordinance, City Council member says

The changes sought by Ald. Ray Lopez would allow any city “agent or agency” to work with federal immigration officers if an individual granted protections under the ordinance has been arrested and accused of a variety of alleged offenses, including gang- and drug-related activities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nonprofits Candid and Council on Foundations make a rare deal the way corporations do

It’s a transaction that would be commonplace for a corporation or a sports team, but it’s the kind of deal that is practically unheard of in the nonprofit sector

The Independent UK

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Editorial in the Australian that targeted ABC’s Louise Milligan was inaccurate and unfair, press council finds

The Murdoch broadsheet breached three standards in the article, which caused unnecessary distress and was not in the public interest, body says

The Guardian - AU

U.P. lawyers start three-day strike over lathi-charge incident

Lawyers in UP on 3-day strike to protest police lathi-charge in Hapur. Bar Council demands transfer of DM & SP, FIR against policemen, withdrawal of fake cases & compensation for injured lawyers. SIT formed to probe incident, Council demands retired SC/HC judge in SIT.

The Hindu

Lexington's annual homeless count could move to bi-annual

The director of Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is hoping to see new measures implemented to gauge the size of those needing services.

WEKU

Kashmiri lecturer suspended days after pleading against abrogation of Article 370 in SC

“During the period of suspension, the delinquent shall remain attached in the office of Director School Education Jammu,” reads the order.

The Hindu

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Lexington city leaders lend an ear to noise ordinance modifications

Lexington city leaders are considering changes to the current noise ordinance. A City Council committee this week received a presentation on potential modifications to the ordinance.

WEKU

Edinburgh council leader backtracks from support of short-term let deadline extension

THE leader of City of Edinburgh Council has appeared to back an extension of the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence -…

The National (Scotland)

Labour council leader 'protected' by Unionist coalition against no confidence vote

A LABOUR council leader will not face a vote of no confidence after Unionist parties “joined forces” to reject the SNP's attempt to trigger one…

The National (Scotland)

Johnson OKs deal to raise tax on high-end home sales, use funds to combat homelessness

Compromise cuts transfer tax rate for properties sold under $1 million, progressively raises it for sales above $1 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

More than 200 Palestinians, nearly 30 Israelis killed so far this year: UN

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland says deaths from violence so far this year are the highest recorded since 2005.

Al Jazeera

U.N. calls unauthorized construction by Turkish Cypriots a violation of the status quo on Cyprus

The U.N. Security Council says unauthorized construction by Turkish Cypriots inside the U.N. buffer zone dividing Cyrus is a violation of the status quo and runs contrary to council resolutions

The Independent UK

The opaqueness of TANSCHE

Tamil Nadu government's Higher Education department reversed policy on "uniform syllabus" for autonomous colleges. TANSCHE, the body mandated to formulate programmes, has not followed Act, leading to faculty concerns. Political intervention has led to lack of transparency and accountability, fuelling suspicion.

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Debroy's article doesn't reflect govt. or EAC-PM views, says Eco Advisory Council

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has distanced itself from its chairman Bibek Debroy’s article suggesting embracing a new constitution and said the article, in no way reflects the views of EAC-PM or the Government of India.

The Hindu

Congress will welcome Opposition legislators if they resign first, says Minister G. Parameshwara

The Congress will welcome leaders from other parties, if they resign from their membership of the Legislative Assembly or Council, G. Parameshwara, Home Minister and former KPCC president, said in Belagavi on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Alba say party event 'threatened with cancellation' by Labour-run council

THE Alba Party's claim that its National Council was threatened with cancellation by a Labour-run local authority has been disputed.

WEKU

Taxes near the top of priority list as Lexington City Council returns

There are certain aspects of the fall season that are seen each year. In addition to cooling temperatures and falling leaves, there’s a given when it comes to taxes in the Lexington community. Fall property tax bills will be going out in a few weeks. The first step in that…

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The Hindu

Explained | The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (2023)

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023, will replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and regulate the field nursing and mid wifery in the country, including education and licensing.

WEKU

Lexington council members working on new community development funding rules

Lexington City Council members are moving forward with modifications to internal fund allocations. Each Council member has what’s called neighborhood development funding of $15,000. That is up from $10,000 last year.

The Hindu

Govt. to nominate Seetharam, Umashree, Sudham Das to Council

The State government has formally sent three names — of former Ministers M.R. Seetharam and Umashree and former Enforcement Directorate officer H.P. Sudham Das — to the membership of the Legislative Council, for the Governor’s approval.

WEKU

Lexington City Council gives tentative approval to property tax rates

Lexington City Council is moving ahead with setting property tax rates in a variety of funds. The consideration Tuesday included more discussion than in recent years.

The Hindu

Names of Umashree, Seetharam, Sudham Das likely to be sent to Governor today for Legislative Council seats

The Congress is learnt to have finalised the names of former Ministers Umashree and M.R. Seetharam, besides Sudham Das, for the three vacant seats in the Legislative Council.

The Hindu

Dignitaries stress constitutional values, welfare, poverty alleviation during Independence Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with the hoisting of the national flag at the Legislative Assembly, Council, Secretariat, and High Court on August 15 (Tuesday). Dignitaries, who took part in the celebrations, highlighted the State’s commitment to democratic spirit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Larry Snelling, mayor’s pick for top cop, vows to help both ‘forgotten’ crime victims, disenchanted officers: ‘We have to love them’

Snelling’s appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson must be confirmed by the City Council. Before that crucial vote, he is expected to be introduced to Chicago residents — and face questions — during at least one public hearing.

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