Tag: Politics

Categories Middle East

‘Prevent this kind of collective suicide’: France warns Lebanese politicians must end political deadlock

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French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned Lebanese officials that more sanctions will be imposed on the country if ruling politicians attempt to commit “collective suicide” by continuing the political deadlock. … Read More >‘Prevent this kind of collective suicide’: France warns Lebanese politicians must end political deadlock

Categories Russia

EU’s response to Moscow’s pushback on sanctions shows ‘mania for impunity’ that will ‘lead to nowhere’, says Russian FM Lavrov

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed recent EU complaints concerning Moscow’s retaliation against sanctions imposed on Russia, calling out officials in Brussels as being possessed by feelings of impunity. … Read More >EU’s response to Moscow’s pushback on sanctions shows ‘mania for impunity’ that will ‘lead to nowhere’, says Russian FM Lavrov

Categories Shows

Nonviolent offenders, the People’s Party, Joe Biden’s climate ‘solutions’

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Lee Camp dives back into the issue of mass incarceration in the US. He breaks down who is actually being held in the prison system by the numbers. There are a lot more nonviolent offenders and people who haven’t been convicted of any crime yet are stuck in for-profit facilities than you might assume. Camp also covers the candidate selection process of the People’s Party compared to that of America’s two corporate parties. … Read More >Nonviolent offenders, the People’s Party, Joe Biden’s climate ‘solutions’

Categories UK

Dublin dismayed at London’s alleged plan to introduce prosecution ban for N. Ireland army veterans amid Brexit turmoil

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Dublin has blasted a reported proposal that London will take unilateral action and introduce a ban on prosecuting Northern Ireland veterans from allegations of unresolved crimes during the ‘Troubles’ as Brexit tumult continues. … Read More >Dublin dismayed at London’s alleged plan to introduce prosecution ban for N. Ireland army veterans amid Brexit turmoil

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing condemns G7’s meddling on Taiwan, after group’s statement in support of its independence

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke of the G7 communiqué which reaffirmed the group’s support for Taiwanese independence; Beijing labelled it a “a serious interference in China’s internal affairs.” … Read More >Beijing condemns G7’s meddling on Taiwan, after group’s statement in support of its independence

Categories Shows

Biden as FDR?

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Every president is obsessed with the issue of legacy. The historical benchmarks are FDR and LBJ. Joe Biden is no different. He is being encouraged to go big and fast, and he is doing just that. But there is one problem – FDR and LBJ had massive majorities in Congress and public opinion. Joe can think big, but does he have the votes? … Read More >Biden as FDR?

Categories Asia & Pacific

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia ‘indefinitely’ amid spat over Belt & Road Initiative

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Beijing has axed a high-level channel for economic talks with Canberra, blasting Australian leaders for having a “Cold War mentality” after the country canceled two contracts linked to its Belt and Road project. … Read More >China suspends economic dialogue with Australia ‘indefinitely’ amid spat over Belt & Road Initiative

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Republicans wage war on trans youth & can America get back to work

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33 states have introduced more than 100 bills that have a clear-cut goal in totality: “to stop people from being trans.” The US economy is poised to take off in coming months as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic, but the recovery faces a new challenge in an apparent labor market shortage. After watching 15 seconds of police body camera footage last week, viewers of various races and political affiliations had made a decision: 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant was ‘the aggressor’. … Read More >Republicans wage war on trans youth & can America get back to work