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Serbian State Media Shift Tune in Coverage of Huge Protests, Testing Leader
State TV had previously largely ignored the demonstrations against President Aleksandar Vucic, but now it is putting a spotlight on the rallies.The New York Times - 1d -
Horst Köhler, 81, Former German President and I.M.F. Leader, Dies
He held the ceremonial post of German president after a finance-focused career. Shortly into his second term, he became the first German president in four decades to resign.The New York Times - 1d -
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Germans protest against party leader who pushed migration bill backed by far right
Angry rallies in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich accuse Friedrich Merz of cooperating with AfD. Tens of thousands of people marched in Germany on Sunday to protest against the decision ...The Guardian - 2d -
Two Georgia opposition leaders arrested at anti-government protest
Nika Melia and Gigi Ugulava detained as thousands try to block highway into Tbilisi amid unrest against ruling party. Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against ...The Guardian - 2d -
Protesters rally against German party leader who pushed migration proposal backed by far-right
Tens of thousands have protested across Germany against the center-right leader and front-runner in a Feb. 25 election for sending to parliament proposals for tough new migration rules with support ...ABC News - 2d -
Pressure grows on Met over ‘heavy-handed’ policing of pro-Gaza protest
Trade unions write to home secretary to complain about officers’ behaviour and tactics in London on 18 January. The Met police is facing growing questions over its handling of a pro-Palestine ...The Guardian - 4d -
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The ‘conservative international’ battle with Britain
This time around, the Trump victory comes as the UK is vulnerable to potent arguments from the rightFinancial Times - 5d -
Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by angry Villa with Durán set for exit
Aston Villa have no desire to sell England striker Emery suggests Jhon Durán could join Al-Nassr Arsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, with fellow ...The Guardian - 6d -
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German leftist leader vows to block higher defence spending
Sahra Wagenknecht says taking on more debt to help Ukraine ‘out of the question’ if BSW enters Bundestag next monthFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
German opposition leader vows to push asylum law change after killings
Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, will bring proposals before parliament despite possible need for support from AfD. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s opposition ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
A Hardened Detective and an Angry Rock Star: How a Vast Art Fraud Was Cracked
Two art fraud rings in a remote Canadian city produced thousands of paintings sold in galleries as works by Norval Morrisseau, Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous artist.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
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Left-wing, angry, and fictitious: Fake harassment claim shakes German Greens
Stefan Gelbhaar forced to step down from election race following allegations from non-existent womanFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
German opposition leader ramps up immigration rhetoric after knife attack
Friedrich Merz says he will boost border controls if he wins power in next month’s elections. Germany’s election: who are the key players and what is at stake? Germany’s opposition leader ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
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Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won't be sold
Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
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AfD launches manifesto as campaign season for German election begins
Polling for far-right insurgent and its extreme policies is rising but other parties have closed ranks against it despite their weak popularity. Germany’s far-right AfD party has signed off on its ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
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Protesters stage blockade as AfD holds conference before German elections
Heavy police presence in place as far-right party meets in Saxony to finalise details of campaign platform. Thousands of people have demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims
Aides to Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado say she was detained but they've been contradicted by authorities who accuse government opponents of trying to spark an international crisisABC News - Jan. 10 -
Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree ‘Hitler Was a Communist’
In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Detained at Protest
Ms. Machado has garnered enormous support for her opposition to the country’s autocrat, Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany partyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Flagg evokes Zion with 'angry' dunk in Duke win
Cooper Flagg rebounded from a lackluster first half with an electrifying dunk, spurring Duke to a blowout of Pitt on Tuesday night.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Canada's Conservative leader slams Trump's '51st state' idea
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, shot back at President-elect Trump’s idea of making his country America’s 51st state. “Canada will never be the 51st state. Period. We are a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6
