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Ukraine dispatch: European Commission recommends EU begin Ukraine accession talks

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Additionally, European Commission von der Leyen emphasized the crucial role of enlargement, citing historical, economic and geopolitical benefits and therefore recommended granting Georgia the status of a candidate country on the understanding that a number of steps are taken. Is it expected to be partial accession?

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US federal appeals court holds Louisiana State Bar Association is restricted to sharing ‘germane’ social media posts

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Since membership in the state bar is required for US lawyers to practice within the state, the court held that the bar’s communications must be related to the legal profession. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith authored the unanimous three-judge panel opinion.

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China Communist Party ex-official arrested on bribery charges

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In February, the NSC concluded that Sun engaged in nepotism, sought special treatment, and accepted benefits and travel arrangements that may have affected the fair execution of his official duties.

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US Supreme Court approves reduction of Social Security benefits to dual status National Guard members

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The US government had reduced his retirement benefits by about $100 per month under a statutory rule known as the “windfall elimination provision” which dictates that benefits of retirees who receive payments from separate employment-based pensions not subject to Social Security taxes will be reduced.

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Georgia controversial ‘foreign agent’ bill passes first reading in Parliament

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The EU condemned the “transparency of foreign influence” bill, expressing concerns that it could potentially hinder Georgia’s EU membership aspirations. The bill has also been criticized as being similar to the “foreign agents” law in Russia used to crack down on dissent.

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Biden signs executive order establishing labor task force

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The order comes at a time of union membership in steep decline. Over the past 50 years, union membership among workers has fallen from 33 percent to 10 percent. Other cabinet members, such as the Secretary of Labor, are also members of the task force.

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India investigation agency implicates Kerala ruling party leaders in scam

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The affidavit filed by the ED asserts that CPI(M) party committees were involved in maintaining accounts without memberships and diverting funds for land purchases, party office construction, election expenses, and souvenirs. 150 Crore.