German minister questions 2030 coal phase-out plans
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Democracy under threat around the world -intergovernmental watchdog
Half of the world’s countries are suffering democratic decline, ranging from flawed elections to curtailed rights including freedoms of expression and assembly, an intergovernmental watchdog group said on Thursday (2…
Ady Barkan, Champion for Single Payer Health Care, Dies at 39
Mr. Barkan campaigned for Medicare for all while struggling with A.L.S., the terminal neurodegenerative disease. Share full article Ady Barkan in 2019. He had a knack for blending his personal…
Serbia announces parliamentary and local elections for December
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and President of the Assembly of Serbia Vladimir Orlić announced on Wednesday extraordinary parliamentary elections for 65 cities and municipalities, including Belgrade, to take place on…
Two in three Romanians believe Israel has right to attack Hamas: poll
Two-thirds of Romanians believe that Israel has the right to attack Hamas in Gaza, and more than half support a two-state solution, according to an IRSOP survey published on Wednesday.…
Greek PM visits Beijing amid fragile EU-China balances
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet on Thursday top Chinese officials to make Greece a “bridge” between the European Union and China, Greek media quoted a government source as saying…
In Misinformation Over Israel-Gaza War, Images From Past Conflicts Can Undercut True Toll
Videos and photos of the conflict are competing with misappropriated depictions of unrelated tragedies, a cycle that experts say diminishes the experiences of victims past and present. Share full article…
Biden to Visit Maine After Lewiston Mass Shooting
The deadliest mass shooting of the year will present the president with the familiar ritual of comforting grieving families. He will likely also press his case for gun control. Share…
Nikki Haley and Trump Meet Separately With Miriam Adelson, G.O.P. Megadonor
As Nikki Haley has jumped in presidential polling, her campaign has stepped up its outreach efforts. Share full article Nikki Haley, right, met with the casino mogul and megadonor Miriam…
Virginia Erroneously Purged Nearly 3,400 From State’s Voter Rolls
The disclosure came just a week before an election that will decide control of the state’s closely divided legislature. Share full article Gov. Glenn Youngkin at an early voting rally…