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Israeli strikes on Lebanon must be ‘investigated as war crimes’, says Amnesty
Human rights group criticises attacks on civilians where no evidence was found of any potential military targetsFinancial Times - 2h -
Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral
Mazen al-Hamada spread the word about the plight of Syrians and his own abuse in the Assad regime’s prisons. He was found dead in Syria this week.The New York Times - 4h -
Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets
South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.The New York Times - 10h -
NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.CNBC - 1d -
Hong Kong judge convicts former pro-democracy lawmaker and six others over 2019 riots
Landmark ruling could shape historical narrative of key event in anti-government protests. A Hong Kong judge has convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during ...The Guardian - 7h -
Hong Kong court convicts 7 men, including ex-lawmaker, of rioting during 2019 protests
A Hong Kong judge on Thursday convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during mob violence at a subway station at the height of the city’s anti-government ...ABC News - 7h -
Pete Hegseth pressed by key GOP senator on allegations, view on women in the military
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.ABC News - 22h -
Ayatollah Khamenei defiant even as Iran evacuates thousands from Syria
Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-AssadFinancial Times - 1d -
NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.NBC News - 1d -
Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover
President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...The Hill - 2d -
The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies | Editorial
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat. Famously, 2024 has been the biggest election year in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Credit Agricole Moves to Raise Banco BPM Stake as UniCredit Circles
Credit Agricole said it bought financial contracts that could raise its stake in Banco BPM to 15.1% at a time when the Italian bank is being targeted by larger rival UniCredit in a $10 billion-plus ...The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the worldABC News - 3d -
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More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial
With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...The Guardian - 4d -
No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake
The stakes were higher for Iowa State, and the outcome was the same as the first for the Cyclones in their second trip to the Big 12 championship gameABC News - 4d -
Activist Starboard has a stake in Healthcare Realty Trust. Two paths to create value emerge
Starboard Value disclosed a stake in Healthcare Realty Trust. The real estate investment trust is at an inflection point.CNBC - 5d -
Inside a High-Stakes U.S.-China Prisoner Swap
A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington for family members jailed in China.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Crédit Agricole lifts stake in Italy’s Banco BPM in blow to UniCredit bid
French lender’s stake-building comes in wake of €10.1bn takeover offer from Andrea Orcel’s bankFinancial Times - 6d -
The resilience of South Korea’s democracy remains in doubt
How this ends is uncertain, but the nightmare scenario would be a return of the military to the streetsFinancial Times - 6d -
K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides
While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience. In the global battle for soft-power supremacy, a clear winner has emerged in recent ...The Guardian - 6d -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - 6d -
Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
There’s more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football’s first 12-team playoffABC News - 6d -
CFP berth at stake when No. 10 Boise State hosts No. 19 UNLV in Mountain West title game
The playoffs start Friday night for No. 10 Boise State and No. 19 UNLV with a winner-take-all showdown for the Mountain West championshipABC News - Dec. 5 -
Brazil judge who battled Musk says social media poses risk to democracy
Alexandre de Moraes tells FT summit that platforms must be regulated after winning rare victory over XFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Valerie Jarrett on "Democracy Forum" in Chicago
Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama who is now CEO of the Obama Foundation, discusses the Obama Foundation's Chicago event, "Democracy Forum."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults
Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
‘Democracy isn’t supposed to work like this’: disbelief in Seoul in wake of martial law upheaval
Defiant citizens come out in the South Korean capital to voice anger and dismay over actions of President Yoon and demand his resignation. Full story: South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake
"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps
Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
GM to sell stake in battery cell plant to joint venture partner for roughly $1 billion
General Motors plans to sell its stake in a $2.6 billion electric vehicle battery cell plant in Michigan to its joint venture partner LG Energy Solution.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG
LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
