DUBAI/GENEVA – The Kurdish-led group which governs northeast Syria on Friday rejected a constitutional declaration issued by the new Islamist leadership in Damascus and called for it to be rewritten.
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Most American cities are encompassed by one or more counties and overlap with them in jurisdiction, but there are 41 unique cases known as independent cities, and 38 of them are in Virginia. Read more to learn why!
Read MoreThe government and opposition parties resolved the parliamentary deadlock on Monday, with a consensus to ensure smooth functioning in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju announced discussions on the Constitution are scheduled for December 13-14 in Lok Sabha and December 16-17 in Rajya Sabha, with an agreement to pass bills promptly.
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The government issued an order revoking the previous constitution of the state Waqf Board due to prolonged non-functioning following a court stay. The action was prompted by litigation over the election of a board member and aimed at preventing an administrative vacuum.
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Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway, and now claim it was a fraud.
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Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump after John Kelly revealed that Trump, while in office, desired generals who were loyal to him, akin to those under Adolf Hitler. Harris condemned Trump for seeking unchecked power and undermining the constitution. Kelly and other former officials, including Gen Mark Milley, labeled Trump a threat and fascist.
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Victims of the French Revolution, these blesseds witnessed to their faith by refusing to take a civil oath which amounted to a denial of their faith. On a single day in Paris, 185 priests and religious were martyred.
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After the war, Washington’s dedication to the nascent nation did not wane. He presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where his support was crucial in the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In 1789, he was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States, serving two terms and setting many precedents for the office. Washington’s presidency established the foundations of American governance, including the creation of a stable financial system, the establishment of the executive cabinet, and the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power. Retiring to his beloved Mount Vernon in 1797, he remained a symbol of national unity until his death on December 14, 1799. Washington’s legacy as a leader of integrity, courage, and vision continues to inspire generations.
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We celebrate two great saints today, Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter is often considered the Apostle to the Jews and Saint Paul to the Gentiles (based, most probably, on his extensive travels among the Gentiles). Together they witnessed to the budding of Christianity, and both laid down their lives for the faith.
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