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Hong Kong activist jailed for 40 months in sedition trial | Political news
Activist Tam Tak-chi was one of the defendants in the city's first sedition trial since its handover to China in 1997.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and radio DJ Tam Tak-chi has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being found…
Everything you missed at the Ted Cruz event
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(April 11 Korea Herald EDITORIAL)
Role of prosecutionsRuling party defies critics to speed sweeping prosecution transformation The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating its move to strip prosecutions of all investigative powers – a hotly debated issue that has…
Pakistani PM faces tough no-confidence vote | world news
By KATHY GANNON, Associated PressISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's embattled prime minister faces a tough no-confidence vote Saturday brought in by his political opponents, who say they have the votes to defeat him.A combined opposition that…
Media critic Eric Boehlert dies in bicycle collision at 57
Media critic Eric Boehlert was killed Monday night following a bicycle collision in New Jersey at the age of 57.
Boehlert, founder of media blog Press Run, was hit by a train in New Jersey, according to his wife, who confirmed his…
63 Republicans vote against a resolution expressing their support for NATO
The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution expressing support for NATO.
The resolution passed 362 votes to 63, with the support of 143 Republicans…
Reaching out to allies, rebels, Sonia turns a new page for the revival of Congress
Although Gandhi has been relatively more active in parliament in recent weeks than in the previous decade, she has also been more involved in the internal affairs of her organization.
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Sudanese general El Burhan threatens to expel UNITAMS leader for “interference”
The head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, General Abdelfattah El Burhan, has threatened to expel the head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Volker Perthes, accusing him of having…
2022 World Cup in Qatar: “ill-founded” criticism, according to tournament chief Hassan…
Qatar 2022 World Cup: We are ready to welcome the worldThe general secretary of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has said criticism from players and coaches is "misinformed" and the nation "should not apologize" for hosting the tournament.Qatar has…
Five destinies that tell the story of Hungary under Orban
Budapest (AFP) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban describes his 12 years in power as a "conservative revolution", transforming his country into an "illiberal democracy".
His detractors,…
Missouri station offering Russian state radio to listeners
LIBERTY, Mo. — A man who runs a little-known, low-budget radio station in suburban Kansas City says he champions free speech and alternative viewpoints when airing government-sponsored programming. Russian State in the Midst of the…
The politics of soft power that exploded in war
Mykola Riabchuk is a Ukrainian author and political analyst who has written extensively on Ukrainian national identity issues. Riabchuk, who is based in Paris, spoke to me earlier this week about the Russian invasion of his country and his…
The Lost Spirit of Pakistan Day
Tens of thousands of Muslims across the subcontinent were filled with hope and determination on March 23, 1940, when the "Lahore Resolution" declared the formation of a nation state. From March 23 to 25, 1940, the Muslim League, led…
Column: The South Korean presidential election is a triumph for democracy | Opinion
South Korean voters elected Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People…
BJP Sailed, Congress Failed – Jammu and Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
Dr. Satwant Singh RissamThe results of the assembly polls are out and in some ways these results are also a reflection of the democratic system in India and its deeper!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Dissidence: more necessary than ever – LA Progressive
Jesse Ventura on RT: An informative, provocative and often funny show
Dissent and critical thinking are especially needed in times of war. Yet this is precisely when people are most driven to silence their doubts, mindlessly conform,…
South Korean Presidential Election: News and Live Updates
PictureA polling station in Seoul on Wednesday. South Koreans vote for a new president every five years.Credit...Woohae Cho for The New York TimesSEOUL — South Koreans head to the polls on Wednesday to vote in one of the most contested…
This Kansas teacher speaks out despite the risk: We must protect the integrity of public schools
The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of expanding the conversation about how public policy affects the daily lives of people across our state. Hayley Spellman is…
Pacifists are being squeezed out of British politics just when we need them most | Andy Beckett
IIt's a funny time to be a pacifist in Britain. Everywhere there are calls for an end to the war in Ukraine: from politicians to Premier League footballers to pleas for peace hand-painted on people's shop windows. The illegitimacy and…
Ukraine offers opportunity to test China’s strategic prospects
Decisions made by Washington and Beijing in the coming months could have an outsized influence on the trajectory of US-China relations, and even the international system, for decades to come. Basically, the question facing the two…
Civic elections in West Bengal take place amid allegations of widespread violence and malpractice,…
Elections for 108 civic bodies across West Bengal were held on February 27 amid allegations of widespread violence and electoral malfeasance. Not only were opposition candidates reportedly attacked by members of Congress from the ruling…
The strange Republican world where the big lie lives on and where Trump fights to save democracy |…
On the stage in a glowing, white and blue hotel ballroom, Ron DeSantis reminisced about his days in Congress and a book he had written about America's problems. It was "read by a dozen people," the Florida governor said with rare…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have to be stopped ‘militarily’, suggests Boris…
ILike any guest with £18billion to spend, Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov had no problem building himself a comfortable second home in Britain, wrote Colin Freeman.
Or, to be precise, two second homes – the metals mogul divides his time…
Phil Mickelson apologizes for Saudi tournament comments
Phil Mickelson apologized on Tuesday for comments about Saudi Arabia which he thought were off the record, and said he needed "some time" away from professional golf.Catch up fast: Mickelson landed in hot water last week when an excerpt…
IAN BIRRELL: A day to honor those who died in pro-democracy protests in Ukraine
The sun shone as families walked down the street in Kiev, past trees adorned with paper angels and flowers dotting the ground. Children clutched red carnations and candles, placing them next to a series of austere portraits running along…
Should impeachment votes be cast in secret?
This week marks the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's second acquittal. The anniversary has been overlooked as war looms in Europe and the former president remains in legal jeopardy. But remember Trump's 2021 trial and…
Canada Protest Live Updates: Ottawa Police Chief Resigns
VideoDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would step up oversight of crowdfunding platforms that have been used to support protests against Covid restrictions.CreditCredit...Blair Gable/ReutersNew details about the…
Ukrainian president tries to avoid panic as pressure mounts
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attack helicopters were spotted a few miles from his country's borders on Sunday. The last threads of diplomacy were fraying. The allies evacuated their embassies, airlines canceled flights and a large number of…
South Africa marks 32 years since Mandela’s release
South Africans on Friday celebrated the 32nd anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison, credited with paving the way for a democratic transition ending white minority rule.Activist and lawyer Mandela had spent 27 years in prison…
The hopeful spark of a Trump GOP revolt?
Republicans are in the fight of their lives for the soul of their party, a fight that will have profound implications for our democracy. Three sides emerged: the good, the bad and the ugly.
First, there are the villains, also known as…
Democrats should abandon the fight to abolish the filibuster
As Senate Democrats scramble to push through their legislative agenda as the midterm elections fast approach, they have considered the nuclear option — abolishing the Senate filibuster. The death of the filibuster would leave them free to…
Australia has the potential to become a world leader in green energy | Canberra time
commentary, canberra times letters to the editor, letters to the editorHydrogen can be made from fossil fuels, which contribute to global warming, or it can be made from renewable energy and water using an electrolyzer, producing zero…
Diplomatic retreat of top ASEAN diplomat to exclude Myanmar junta envoy, Cambodia – Radio Free…
The foreign minister of Myanmar's military regime will not be invited to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial retreat in mid-February, Cambodia's host said Thursday, citing the…
There is room for a diplomatic solution in Sudan, says US Phee
Feb. 1, 2022 (KHARTOUM) - The situation in Sudan provides an opportunity to find a diplomatic solution to the Sudanese crisis and bring the military to restore the democratic transition, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs…
Elected officials could no longer spread false electoral information
Elected officials who make false claims and declarations about election results could soon face criminal charges in Washington state, under a new bill. Gov. Jay Inslee testified before the Senate Committee on Government and State…
Lessons learned from an EUobserver editor
Before joining Euobserver, I worked in policy and advocacy, in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Being editor-in-chief of EUobserver was, for me, a first opportunity to look at the world from the other side of the media. Now that I…
Analysis-W. African coups show the limits of diplomacy, opening the door to new players | world…
By Aaron Ross and David LewisDAKAR (Reuters) - Earlier this month, West African countries imposed tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish putschists seeking to extend their grip on power and to halt a series of military takeovers that…
Vietnam’s path on COVID-19 and corruption
Author: David Brown, CaliforniaCOVID-19 was unleashed in Vietnam in June 2021, a year after most of East Asia. Until June, countermeasures and aggressive contact tracing had kept the pandemic at bay and allowed the economy to continue to…
In a press conference, Biden defends his first year in office
WASHINGTON — President Biden vowed on Wednesday to continue with a scaled-down version of his flagship domestic policy plan as he staged a two-hour defense of his first-year accomplishments and repeatedly berated Republicans for abandoning…
Former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies at 76
Mali's former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has died nearly 18 months after being ousted in a military coupThrough BABA AHMED Associated PressJanuary 16, 2022, 2:38 PM• 3 minute readShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this…
Aung San Suu Kyi faces 5 new corruption charges in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi briefs the media in Oslo June 15, 2012. Myanmar's military-installed government has filed five new corruption charges against the ousted leader.Markus Schreiber/APMyanmar's military-installed government has filed five new…
Editorial summary: North Carolina | Raleigh News & Observer
Charlotte Observer. January 12, 2022. Editorial: After Cards Decision, State Supreme Court To Defend Democracy In North Carolina It was fitting that a trial over the new North Carolina electoral maps would take place around the…
Nepalese democracy, political parties and domestic politics
Politics are said to direct the overall administration of the country. Respecting the mandatory provisions of the Election Commission that political parties must organize a convention every five years, the main political parties including…
Our opinion: Democracy in danger | Editorial
But it is the result of a drumbeat of decades of Tory gossip on AM radio and cable TV with few opportunities to push back or fact-check as well as Republican political efforts to delegitimize the government. democratic government in any…
Trump tears Democrats, media apart on January 6 anniversary
Old President TrumpDonald Trump Jan. The 6 brings together the Democrats and Cheneys - the GOP being absent most of the time. ProPublica reporter says movement to target government political opponents increased before Jan 6 attack Briahna…
Chinese FM Wang Yi kicks off African tour
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi returned to Africa on Tuesday (January 4th). He arrived in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, to embark on a four-day three-country tour that will also take him to Kenya and the Comoros, an island state in the…
Reflections on 2021 and 2022
Well, the New Year's gone with a bang. After a week of over 70 degrees, we were hit by fierce storms that left me typing in the dark and the promise of snow. Don't worry, however, the market will take care of it.
I don't make a…
the Czech Republic is at the head of the anti-China group of the EU; Will Germany join?
On his first day in office, the new Prime Minister Fiala sent a message to capitals around the world: “Our country is looking to the West”. The message came in the form of Fiala's choice for Foreign Minister Jan…
Trump, Biden, vaccine terms, infrastructure bill – one year in politics
2021 has been a fascinating political year. We take a look at some of the things learned over the past 12 months.
For Democrats at the national level, controlling Washington, 2021 has started with high hopes for major legislative…
India: Activists denounce “witch hunt” by foreign-funded NGOs | Asia | An in-depth…
The Indian government's recent decision to cut foreign funding for a charity founded by Mother Teresa has drawn strong criticism from NGOs and rights activists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government denied Missionaries of Charity…
Wisconsin GOP election investigator calls on Republican who criticized him to step down
Michael Gableman, the former Wisconsin state Supreme Court justice leading the Wisconsin legislature's Trumpified inquiry into the 2020 election, is calling on the only elected Republican who criticized him to step…
Hong Kong media faces year of red lines
2021 has been a year of dramatic changes for Hong Kong's media scene, as the city adapts to life under Beijing's National Security Act.
Journalists have been arrested, according to pro-democracy media Apple Daily was forced to close and…
(Korea Herald EDITORIAL December 24)
People Power Party internal feud exposes incompetence ahead of presidential election The main opposition party, the People Power Party, faces the specter of a rudderless ship plagued by internal rivalries, a precarious situation…
Pathetic fights within the preparatory committee for the elections of Yoon Suk-yeol: the DONG-A ILBO
Two months away from the 20th presidential election, the struggles within the election preparation committee of People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol degenerated. After Lee Jun-seok ordered the press team to react swiftly…
Politics and rule of law
Recently, the Fiji Law Society was ordered to “get out of politics”. The message was released by prominent Suva lawyer and former FLS chairman Devanesh Sharma at the 23rd Attorney General's Conference in Natadola last week.
Mr. Sharma…
Nicaragua: self-criticism When? – Havana weather
Scene of an opposition demonstration in Managua rejecting the Supreme Court's decision and demanding free and competitive elections. Photo: Carlos Herrera / Confidential
So far, none of those involved in the fiasco has publicly taken…
Policy Brief: Cooper veto Ford-backed bill to stop private money from funding election –…
Governor Roy Cooper last week vetoed a bill backed by local lawmakers that would have prohibited state and county election councils from receiving private money from nonprofits to organize elections. elections.
Last year, the…
To face global threats, US urgently needs to repair democracy at home
President Joe bidenJoe BidenJosé Andrés to travel to Kentucky following devastating Sunday tornadoes preview: officials and experts respond to omicron; Biden administration sounds the alarm on Russia, China Biden says he will travel to…
Amazon warehouse protester says ‘democracy is being demolished’ with new government…
According to a Newcastle-based protester, people "are falling asleep in an authoritarian state", responding to government plans to push forward controversial new laws that could jail protesters for months. Last minute amendments to the!-->…
Strong opposition is needed in a democracy: Vijay Rupani
Strong opposition is needed in a democracy and opposition parties must forge ahead while keeping the country in the center of attention, former chief minister Vijay Rupani said at the farewell ceremony on Sunday of a two-day Indian Youth…
American Democracy Below Our System: China | The Northwest Star
news, politicsThe Chinese Communist Party sharply criticized a world summit on democracy hosted by US President Joe Biden next week and touted the virtues of its own system of government. Chinese party officials asked how a polarized…
What African Americans thought of Barack Obama
THE BLACK PRESIDENTHope and fury in the era of ObamaBy Claude A. Clegg IIIThe election of the 44th President of the United States was not only a national historic event but, for black Americans, a moment of transformation. It marked the…
Parliament a factory to pass bills under the Modi government. The suspension of opposition MPs…
Procedures underway at the Rajya Sabha on the first day of the winter session | ANI
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From misogyny to war and politics: read the best of Rosemary Bechler
Our colleague and friend Rosemary Bechler passed away earlier this month from a long illness. openDemocracy wouldn't be here without Rosemary, who got involved from the start. And today we recommend that you read some of his many…
Walking a tightrope as a defender of democracy in Thailand
In Thailand, the demonstrators are not ready to give up their fight for democracy. Journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk, the latest in our Global Voices of Freedom series, explains what's at stake.
This content was published on November 27,…
Death of art critic Dave Hickey, known for his book “Air Guitar”
Dave Hickey, a prominent American art critic whose essays spanned subjects ranging from Siegfried & Roy to Norman Rockwell, has died.
His books, including “The Invisible Dragon: Essays on Beauty” (1993) and “Air Guitar: Essays on Art…
Explained: why China banned a viral pop song?
With over 33 million views on YouTube, Malaysian rapper Namewee and Australian singer Kimberly Chen's song “Fragile” has made waves among fans of mandopop or mandarin pop. However, China was not impressed. The song was taken off Chinese…
Defense chief criticized for his words supporting the “fourth transformation”
National Defense Minister Luis Cresencio Sandoval has come under fire after publicly expressing his support for the “transformation” that President López Obrador and his government are leading in Mexico.
Speaking at a ceremony Saturday to…
Center for Law and Democracy assesses worrying changes to Myanmar broadcasting law
The Center for Law and Democracy has carefully studied recent changes to Myanmar's broadcasting law.
In the following interview with Mizzima, CLD Executive Director Toby Mendel assesses the importance and scope of these changes.…
Austin at Large: The Front Lines of Democracy: As voting became a battleground, Dana DeBeauvoir…
I have never covered an election in Travis County that Dana DeBeauvoir did not present; the county clerk, herself among Texas'…
Biden will have the opportunity during his meeting with the Mexican president
While they have hosted several virtual gatherings and high-level U.S. officials visited Mexico recently, this first face-to-face meeting will give Biden an opportunity to revisit his disastrous immigration policy. From day one of his…
Chronicle of Mahfuz Anam: Why is public utility a foreign concept for our decision-makers?
Unexpected roadblocks forcing commuters at hours of traffic congestion, prohibition of access to major arteries for foreign visitors, gas and electricity cuts for maintenance work without prior notice, unreasonable diversion of traffic for…
Is this the end of the pile on Twitter? If so, I am delighted
I watched in dismay as the hundreds of tweets appeared in my notification panel. Tweet after tweet, all criticizing me from "crazy b *** h" and "lying c ** t" to "fake doctor" and "missed journal". For a moment, I thought Twitter was…
Mahfuz Anam Chronicle: Our Team at the T20 World Cup – A Metaphor for Current Bangladesh…
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Climate Democracy Dies in Darkness, by Tim Graham
A British left-wing group calling itself the Center for Countering Digital Hate published a report on what it calls the “Toxic Ten”, which are fringe websites spreading “climate change denial”. The ten include our group, the…
ASEAN President Cambodia set to renew current Myanmar Special Envoy – Radio Free Asia
Malaysia urges the new ASEAN president to retain the bloc's current envoy to Myanmar, after Phnom Penh has indicated it wants to appoint someone else as envoy to deal with Myanmar's post-humanitarian…
Republican Adam Kinzinger blames Tucker Carlson for ‘abusing’ viewer trust
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, condemned Fox News host Tucker Carlson and lambasted the Murdoch family behind the right-wing cable network for "taking it" at the expense of American democracy.Carlson, who is no stranger to…
(LEAD) South Korea bids farewell to former President Roh
(ATTN: CHANGE title, title; UPDATES on funeral ceremony; ADD photos)By Lee Haye-ah and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) - South Korea bid farewell to the late former President Roh Tae-woo on Saturday, marking the end of a five-day…
Vietnamese court sentences “Clean Newspaper” journalists to long prison terms –…
A court in southern Vietnam on Thursday sentenced five independent journalists to lengthy prison terms after a two-day trial, putting them behind bars for a total of 14 years and six months for writing…
Here’s how the Victorian government’s proposed pandemic laws will work and what the…
When it comes to the new pandemic laws proposed by Victoria, there are very different views.Victoria's Health Minister Martin Foley insists the legislation "consolidates this Victorian Parliament and public health response as the most…
Members should never criticize party in public forms, Congress calls for statement
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New Delhi , October 25 (ANI): Following several open criticisms leveled at…
Barrie ranks poorly in ‘Democratic health report’, but mayor questions findings
“It's not an attack on an insult or anything; it's actually an opportunity to let people know where there is room for improvement, ”said Unlock Democracy Canada official
Barrie received low marks in a new report measuring the…
Switzerland votes by lot on the appointment of judges
Entrepreneur Adrian Gasser is one of the main activists behind the popular initiative for judges to be nominated by lot in the future. © Keystone / Anthony Anex
A popular initiative calls for federal judges to be drawn to…
Gableman Review “disruptive” and “problematic for our democracy”
October 18, 2021 Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman's partisan review of the 2020 presidential election - which is based on unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud - is straining local election administrators and…
Media organizations call on Greece to withdraw amendment on ‘fake news’ 
International press and media organizations are calling on the Greek government and the justice ministry to withdraw a loosely defined “fake news” amendment, as it puts press freedom under immense pressure.
"We believe that the vague…
South Africa’s reunion sinks into chaos
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African police said on Friday they had arrested 56 people who will likely face kidnapping charges after two government ministers and a deputy minister were held hostage for three hours during a meeting with…
Lawsuits pose “considerable” risk, Biden group warns
By Jimmy Hoover (Oct 14, 2021, 10:13 p.m. EDT) - The commission President Joe Biden set up to study possible US Supreme Court "reforms" has issued a warning against one of the most extreme measures pushed by some progressives and…
Summons for Wisconsin Election Consideration Canceled
The head of a Republican-led inquiry into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin overturned his decision to subpoena Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl.…
Narendra Modi victim of India’s eternal image problem
Raoof Mir is Assistant Professor of Media and Journalism at Alliance University, Bangalore, India. Ravi Chakraborty teaches philosophy of communication and technology at Alliance University.The Washington summit between Indian Prime…
Facebook is approaching a reputation tipping point
October 9, 2021DISASTER STRIKES the world's largest social network on October 4 when Facebook and its sister apps were taken offline for six hours. It was one of the less embarrassing moments of the company's week. The next day, a…
How to consolidate our precious democracy? There are…
Why does the Empire still determine our path? While the nation is constantly being reminded that it must avoid a scenario in Zimbabwe, it seems rather that it is telling us, if you don't watch it, we will make sure you end up like…
Criticizing party leaders in public ” unacceptable ”, against standards, says CPI D Raja
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As a member of the Australian (first and foremost Australian) Jewish community, I agree with most of John Lyons' complaints.…
No opposition allowed in Putin’s “democratic” Russia
(MENAFN- Asia Times) On the last day of the three-day Russian parliamentary elections, September 19, companies linked to a friend of President Vladimir Putin took a bus and transported thousands of…
When Israel’s critics lose, it’s “the fault of the Jews”
The dome of the US Capitol is seen in Washington, United States, on December 17, 2020. Photo: REUTERS / Erin Scott
JNS.org --One of the oldest in the national Arab lobby is James Zogby, who has been making propaganda against Israel and the…
Sat 11:30 am: US official in Haiti apologizes for treatment of migrants | News, Sports, Jobs
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols departs at the end of a press conference at the United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti…
Republican response to absurd Arizona recount highlights threat to democracy
October 2, 2021WASHINGTON DCIT WAS ASSUMED to be the beginning of the glorious restoration. At the behest of Donald Trump, who failed to come to terms with his electoral defeat, Arizona Republicans announced an unprecedented "audit" of…
Justice Samuel Alito does no service to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States has traditionally been one of the most respected institutions in the country. Maintaining this stature is proving difficult.Gallup released new results last week showing that public attitudes towards…
Politics This Week | The Economist
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Hong Kong ‘loyal critic’ faces tough test as Beijing targets media
In an article published in 2013 just after Xi Jinping came to power, Hong Kong media mogul Yu Pun-hoi optimistically wrote about how the new Chinese president should take an "unambiguous stand against dictatorship. "And guarantee"…
Hong Kong government broadcaster urged to support national security mission
Logos of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) are seen outside their building in Hong Kong, China on June 5, 2020. REUTERS / Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, Sept.29 (Reuters) - Staff at the beleaguered Hong Kong public broadcaster were ordered on…
Yellen warns Congress debt limit must be increased by October 18
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen on Tuesday warned lawmakers of the "catastrophic" consequences if Congress does not raise or suspend the legal debt limit in less than three weeks, saying inaction could lead to a…
Conservative group calls decision to cancel in-person panels at political science conference…
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WIAT) - The Claremont Institute, a conservative think tank, is calling the decision to cancel its in-person panels at a national political science conference "shameless", but some academics have said their main…
Indiana partisan redistribution criticized Bloomington, Monroe County
The Hoosier Republicans redesigned federal and state constituencies to help maintain their grip on power, but in doing so, they undermined the will of voters, according to a political science professor and the League of Women Voters of…
Editorial: Biden must start answering tough questions | Editorials
No wonder, then, that Biden was heard to say "good luck" when Johnson announced his intention to answer questions from the media.Conservatives often say reporters treated Biden with gloves on from the previous administration, and any…
Beijing alleges US interference in Hong Kong, supporting anti-China stance
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Beijing , Sept. 26 (ANI): Beijing on Friday accused the United States of…
NANS and NAOSS reprimand PDP leader for insulting Abiodun and ridiculing officials – The Sun…
The Nigerian National Student Association (NANS), Ogun Joint Campus Committee (JCC) berated Ogun State People's Democratic Party leader Segun Showunmi for his unsavory comments on Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The students, in a statement…
Arizona election review inspires copy efforts in other states
And this week, The Arizona Republic reported that Doug Logan, the head of Cyber Ninjas, the firm hired by the state Senate to oversee the investigation, had worked with allies and lawyers for Mr. Trump l last winter as they sought to…
Progressive Democrats Introduce Bill to Keep Two-State Solution Alive
A group of progressive and pro-Israel Democrats on Thursday introduced a comprehensive bill aimed at keeping alive the grim prospects of a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
The two-state solution…
Biden must be held accountable for his mistakes
(September 23, 2021 / Jewish newspaper) Is it possible to criticize Joe Biden without being pro-Trumper? If not yet, will it ever be?
Donald Trump is perhaps the most polarizing political figure in American history. The unprecedented…