affair

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"If he wants to provide free bus service and free child care, these kinds of things cost money," said Robert Shapiro, a professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University.

From BBC

On several occasions, the BBC contacted the home affairs department, which handles immigration issues in South Africa, to find out how it is tackling the issue of statelessness but got no reply.

From BBC

Rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies called it "a landmark moment for Wales" and said an early test would be how many farmers sign up.

From BBC

That could, however, land Gabon in trouble with football's world governing body FIFA, which bans government interference in the affairs of its member associations.

From Barron's

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday that Europe "remains vigilant" as its critical infrastructure was "at high risk of sabotage".

From Barron's