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LNP’s youth crime legislation condemned by UN as ‘incompatible with basic child rights’

United Nations special rapporteur on torture urges Queensland parliament to vote down the laws

The United Nations special rapporteur on torture has urged Queensland’s parliament to vote down the government’s headline youth crime legislation, calling it “incompatible with basic child rights”.

The Liberal National government ran on a slogan of “adult crime, adult time” at last October’s election. It passed legislation to sentence children convicted of 13 offences the same as adults in December.

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New US ambassador to Mexico formally arrives at time of busy binational agenda

New US ambassador to Mexico formally arrives at time of busy binational agenda [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, as ambassador to France

Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, as ambassador to France
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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Sends Anthony Santander Message as Concerns Grow

The Toronto Blue Jays have a losing record as their $92 million slugger struggles at the plate.
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Clayton Kershaw Changes Tune About Retiring With the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers legend saw a disappointing return to the mound against the Los Angeles Angels.
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U.S. congresswoman charged following Newark ICE facility visit

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver charged after Newark ICE facility visit altercation
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Manic Monday: NJ Transit strike is over — but commuters still feeling the pain: ‘Pandemonium!’

“If it’s a one out of 10 —10. Pissed off. Ten, yeah, a 10. I’m pissed off,” Youth worker Terry Jones, 47, seethed. “This is ridiculous.”
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Nassau Dems threaten funding freeze over $150K needed for Hempstead park rehab: ‘Completely ridiculous’

Nassau Democrats gathered at Mirschel Park Monday, a crumbling Hempstead hub in desperate need of a costly overhaul, and blasted the county executive for playing favorites with projects in Republican-led districts.
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Trump suggests without evidence that Biden delayed sharing his cancer diagnosis

President Trump was gracious on Sunday when former President Joe Biden announced his cancer diagnosis. But on Monday, Trump quickly pivoted to allege, without evidence, that there had been a cover-up.
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Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says [deltaMinutes] mins ago Now