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Sinn Féin's difficulty over Michael McMonagle

Senior party figures faced pressure to explain their handling of McMonagle's departure.




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Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor

Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.




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An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.




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Only 1% of disability hate crimes result in a charge

Research by two charities finds that only 1% of disability hate crimes results in a charge




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Cultural Olympiad plans unveiled

Plans for a four-year programme of cultural events ahead of the 2012 Olympics are announced in London.




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Schedule/results 2012

All the results from around the world as well as the latest schedule.




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Rugby player, 24, won't return over mental health

Harri Morgan took a break from the game he once loved and does not now want to return.




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‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.




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US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks

America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.




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UK 'bikes results

British bikes - all the details.




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World 'bikes results

The latest bike results from around the world.





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World results

Motor racing updates from around the world, including the United States.




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Athletics halted after Greek cuts

Greece's athletics federation suspends domestic events because of spending cuts - although they will still compete in London 2012.




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I want 9.4secs at Olympics - Bolt

Usain Bolt wants to "amaze" the world at London 2012 by running 9.4 seconds for the 100m and 19 seconds for the 200m.




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India Nature Watch - <h1> <font color = blue> Blister Beetle <h1/p>

Thanks to Sivakumar ji for the ID

Hycleus zigzagus

Gear: Sony A7 III

Blister beetles are beetles of the family Meloidae, so called for their defensive secretion of a blistering agent,

cantharidin. About 7,500 species are known worldwide. Many are conspicuous and some are

aposematically colored, announcing their toxicity to would-be predators.




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India Nature Watch - <h1> <font color = blue> Hummingbird moth <h1/p>

The flowers of the snakeweed plant are popular with many butterflies, including the

South Asian crimson rose, Malabar banded swallowtail, grass yellow, and hummingbirds.

Smaller species of butterflies, like the Common Palmfly and the Bush Browns,

are often seen feeding on the flowers. Larger butterflies, like the Polyura and Lexias,

have not been seen feeding on the plant.




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India Nature Watch - <h1> <font color = blue> Blue mud dauber wasp <h1/p>

Thanks to Sivakumar ji for correcting the ID.

Family: Scoliidae




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Philippines Further Extends Multiple Tax Deadlines

The Philippines has announced that it will again extend tax filing and payment deadlines, following the prolongation of restrictive measures during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Tax-News.com: Malta, Luxembourg Agree To Russian DTA Changes

The Russian Government has disclosed that both Luxembourg and Malta have agreed to change their double tax agreement with Russia to increase withholding tax rates on cross-border dividends and interest income.




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Tax-News.com: Russia, Malta Sign Double Tax Agreement Protocol

The Russian Government has announced the signing of a double tax Protocol with Malta, to increase the amount of tax that Russia may collect at source on cross-border payments of dividends and interest to 15 percent.




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Tax-News.com: Belt And Road Forum Agrees Digital Tax Admin Agenda

China has set out the priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism (BRITACOM) Council over the next five years, at the 36-country grouping's second forum.




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Tax-News.com: Singapore Launches Consultation On Income Tax Reforms

Singapore's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed corporate tax and income tax breaks.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Malta Extends Corporate Tax Return E-Filing Deadline

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has announced extensions to deadlines for the electronic filing of income tax returns by companies.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Explains COVID-19 Tax Impact For The Self-Employed

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released tax-related guidance for self-employed taxpayers receiving the COVID wage supplement.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Adds To Online Tax Services For VAT, PAYE

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue announced on June 1, 2020, that it has launched five new online forms for businesses regarding payroll taxes and value-added tax.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Malta Extends DAC6 Reporting Due Dates

Malta has announced its decision to defer reporting under the EU's sixth Directive on Administrative Cooperation, on tax schemes, for six months.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Extends Individual Tax Deadlines

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns.




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Tax-News.com: Malta, Luxembourg Agree To Russian DTA Changes

The Russian Government has disclosed that both Luxembourg and Malta have agreed to change their double tax agreement with Russia to increase withholding tax rates on cross-border dividends and interest income.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Extends Deadline To Establish Fiscal Unity

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has announced an extension to the deadline for applying for fiscal unity for the 2020 year of assessment.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases Guidance On EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue on August 31, 2020, published guidelines on domestic regulations to implement the EU's Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives.




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Tax-News.com: Russia's Cabinet Approves Maltese DTA Amendments

Russia's Government has approved wording for a draft Protocol that it will seek to conclude with Malta, to revise their double tax agreement to increase withholding tax rates at source for cross-border dividends and interest income.




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Tax-News.com: Russia, Malta Sign Double Tax Agreement Protocol

The Russian Government has announced the signing of a double tax Protocol with Malta, to increase the amount of tax that Russia may collect at source on cross-border payments of dividends and interest to 15 percent.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Expands Fiscal Unity Guidelines

Malta's tax agency has announced that it has expanded its guidance on the territory's Fiscal Unity regime, to clarify technical matters in relation to the Consolidated Group (Income Tax) Rules.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases 2021 Budget

Malta's 2021 Budget, announced on October 19, 2020, included tax breaks for individuals and an increase to the VAT registration threshold.




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Tax-News.com: Malta To Continue To Apply EUR20,000 VAT Registration Threshold

Malta has received approval from EU authorities to extend its heightened value-added tax registration threshold for certain suppliers of services.




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Tax-News.com: Maltese Corporate Tax Return Filing Deadline Extended

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has announced an extension to the corporate tax filing deadline for businesses whose tax year is the calendar year.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Amends VAT Registration Thresholds

Malta has published The Value Added Tax Act (Amendment of Sixth Schedule) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2020, which makes changes to the thresholds for VAT registration as a small undertaking.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases Corporate Income Tax Returns

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released year of assessment 2021 electronic income tax returns for companies.




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Tax-News.com: Philippines DOF Says Wealth Tax Plan Would Be Self-Defeating

The Philippines Department of Finance has issued a statement warning against the introduction of a new tax on the super wealthy.




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Tax-News.com: Russia's Cabinet Approves Maltese DTA Amendments

Russia's Government has approved wording for a draft Protocol that it will seek to conclude with Malta, to revise their double tax agreement to increase withholding tax rates at source for cross-border dividends and interest income.




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Consult a Doctor Before Taking Medicines to Treat Dengue, Malaria or Chikungunya

Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya are on the rise. The months of September, October and November often see an increase in




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TN Health Department Launches Dengue Prevention Drive Amid Case Surge

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has launched urgent measures to curb the surge in medlinkdengue/medlink cases in the state (!--ref1--). The




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Tax-News.com: Bill Would Exclude US Territories, Possessions From GILTI Regime

On May 4, 2020, a bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives to limit the impact of the Global Intangible Low Tax Income regime on businesses based in US territories and possessions.




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Tax-News.com: Bermuda Consults Industry On New Conduct Of Business Regime

The Bermuda Monetary Authority on December 15, 2020, released a new consultation paper on its proposal for a conduct of business regulatory regime to better protect retail investors.




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Nasal Vaccines: A Promising Alternative to Injections?

The nose, a portal to our bodies, filters air, scents, and medlinkpathogens/medlink. Within the nasal passage, the turbinates, bone structures resembling seashells, play a crucial role.




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Do Diabetic Drugs Affect Mental Health

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are increasingly used in the treatment of medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink and medlinkobesity/medlink.




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Heart Attack Patients Benefit from SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin

In patients hospitalized for medlinkacute myocardial infarction/medlink (MI), the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin offers significant kidney protection.




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Weight Loss Drug Market Goes Wild: 25% of Adults Consider Off-Label Use

Despite their popularity, injectable medlinkweight loss medications/medlink are often difficult to obtain due to limited supply and high costs without insurance.




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High-Potency Cannabis Alters DNA and Mental Health

Cannabis containing 10% or more of the psychoactive compound THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), can alter the DNA (!--ref1--). A recent study published