Samantha Power: Killing U.S.A.I.D. Is a Win for Autocrats Everywhere
The attacks on the agency are cruel and counterproductive.
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Marco Rubio Asks U.S.A.I.D. Worker for ‘Trust’ and ‘Patience’
Speaking at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, the secretary of state called foreign aid “the least popular thing” that government pays for.The New York Times - 20h -
‘Riviera’ in Gaza and U.S.A.I.D. Assault Capture Trump’s Vision of U.S. Power
Mr. Trump’s America First vision is a one-way street that erects walls to keep illegal immigrants out but demands other territories give way to American security concerns, or development whims.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Witchcraft’ medicine and God’s ‘healing power’: inside the Australian ‘cult’ that killed an eight-year-old
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5 Powerful Ways to Win in Today’s Fast-Changing Workplace
The rate of change in business is expected to accelerate from even today’s shocking rate. Here’s how you can win.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan Freedland
In just 100 hours, the returned president has already revealed his goal and exposed the weakness of those who might challenge him. It’s hard to see in a blizzard. When so much is coming at you, one ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker power the Suns to a 125-121 win over the Pistons
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College basketball power rankings: Duke soars on strength of 11-game winning streak; Houston makes big jump
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Venezuela’s Autocrat Detains U.S. Citizens As He Tightens Grip on Power
President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another six years on Friday, despite evidence that he lost a July election decisively.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers reclaim No. 1 spot with huge win vs. Thunder, Warriors tumble again
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Tibet earthquake: rescuers search for survivors after powerful quake kills 126
At least 188 people injured and more than 3,600 homes destroyed after the earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas on Tuesday. Rescuers in China’s Tibet region were continuing to search for ...The Guardian - Jan. 8
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