Washington, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Georgia judge blocks rule requiring hand counting of ballots

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2024-10-16

A judge in the closely watched US swing state of Georgia blocked a new rule Tuesday that would have required election workers to hand-count ballots, as the state posted record turnout on the first day of early voting. In his ruling, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said the new rule would upend the electoral process just weeks ahead of the November 5 presidential vote and thus was "too much, too late." "Anything that adds uncer......

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Beirut, Lebanon, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Lebanon PM condemns 'deliberate' Israeli strike on Nabatiyeh

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Hong Kong, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Hong Kong to eliminate 'shoebox' flats, cut spirits tax: leader

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Beirut, Lebanon, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Lebanon state media says Israeli jets' sonic boom rattles Beirut

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Moscow, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Kremlin dismisses Zelensky plan, says Kyiv should 'sober up'

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