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I’ll stand for Russian president when Putin's gone, Navalny’s widow tells BBC
Yulia Navalnaya says she will do everything she can to make Putin's "regime fall as soon as possible".4 days ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...4 days ago - European Union -
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Yulia Navalnaya on why Alexei Navalny returned to Russia before his death
Alexei Navalny's death in a penal colony hasn't stopped his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, from speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.4 days ago - Russia -
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Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, undeterred in anti-Putin mission
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she's not afraid.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bacon urges 'respect' for election
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...4 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The president, in a trip to Berlin that lasted barely a day, also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East.5 days ago - Ukraine -
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Why fight for justice isn't over in India's 'horrific' widow-burning case, 37 years on
Roop Kanwar was burned alive in 1987 on her husband’s funeral pyre. Her story is making headlines again.5 days ago -
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Harris says it is part of the American tradition for VPs not to criticize the president
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday steered clear of criticizing President Joe Biden, arguing that vice presidents not denigrating the commander in chief is an American tradition.6 days ago -
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Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
GOP rep unveils bill cracking down on countries that take American hostages
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) announced a bill cracking down on foreign governments that take American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detain them. Lawler unveiled the State Sponsor of ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors6 days ago -
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Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.October 17 -
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Texas judge grants temporary restraining order pausing Robert Roberson's execution
Texas lawmakers filed a subpoena Wednesday in a last-minute effort to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.October 17 -
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Hugh Grant on the ‘Freak-Show Era’ of His Career and Being a Family Man
The seemingly droll, breezy star is actually sentimental about his family and utterly serious about his work, including his villainous turn in “Heretic.”October 17 -
Sports - ESPN
Pochettino urges patience after USMNT loss
Coach Mauricio Pochettino cautioned against making any harsh judgments of the United States men's national team after the 2-0 fall to Mexico.October 17 -
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World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 - Brazil -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cleveland wins $60 million federal grant to help connect Downtown to the lakefront
Cleveland took a significant leap Wednesday on the road to remaking its lakefront. The city won almost $60 million in federal grants to help convert the Shoreway into a slimmed-down boulevard.October 16 -
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Menendez brothers 'deserve a chance,' relatives say as they push for release
Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine
Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...October 16 - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
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Jets grant holdout DE Reddick OK to seek trade
The Jets have granted defensive end Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade, owner Woody Johnson confirmed Tuesday.October 15 - NFL -
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Prince William shows 'unbelievable' throwing arm as he takes on American football
The Prince of Wales joins the growing numbers of people in the UK trying out American football.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said on Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
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Do not throw vapes in the bin, urge waste workers
Batteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
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Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump calls for Harris to take cognitive test after criticism of his medical records
Former President Trump said Monday that Vice President Harris should take a cognitive test, as the Harris campaign hammers him for his refusal to release his own detailed medical records and ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
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Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14