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US says Russian presidential election 'can only be described as undemocratic': 'Russia's recent presidential election occurred in an environment of intense ...
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Paid articlePaid Blinken: China seeks to ‘influence and arguably interfere’ with US elections: The Biden administration has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence the ...
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‘Putin's election’ cannot be recognized as legitimate - European Parliament: At a meeting in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted a resolution ...
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Björn Höcke versus Mario Voigt: what they said about the war in Ukraine in the TV duel
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Liz Cheney Rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Putin Rant: Support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia is dwindling among U.S. Republican lawmakers.
newsweek.com/liz-cheney-rebukes-marjorie-taylor-greene-defending-vladimir-putin-1890068
Ukraine Commander Issues Dire Warning About Frontline: Oleksandr Syrsky wrote on Telegram that Russia had stepped up its attacks since the re-election of ...
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Sergei Gerasimov: A difficult March for Ukraine: March was an eventful month for Ukraine: Putin's victory in the presidential election ...
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Boris Johnson says standing as MP 'unlikely in short-term' but doesn't rule it out
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Antony Blinken to visit China next week and discuss ‘bilateral, regional and global issues’: official
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Simply self-damaging: The day of the decision is approaching. A month ago, Florian Tursky resigned from his position as State Secretary in the Ministry of ...
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US: If China won't act, we will - Blinken: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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'I'm happy to debate him': US President Joe Biden said that he would participate in a debate with Donald Trump, his Republican opponent in November's election
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Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says: U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back ...
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What new aid really means for Ukraine — and for Putin: Kyiv will have to husband its new resources carefully before trying to liberate Russian-occupied land
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China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...
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Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Paid articlePaid Blinken to Return to Israel to Discuss Hostages and Planned Rafah Incursion: The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and ...
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Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a
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There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD
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Mass-full-Rimoldi provokes with right-wing radical Putin fans: A demo announced for Saturday shows how much Mass-voll has maneuvered itself into the right wing ...
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Paid articlePaid Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks ...
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his American counterpart that problems are mounting between ...
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Why Putin needs Trump to win : Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.
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Secrets, lies and payoffs laid bare in week 1 of Trump trial testimony: The Trump trial in New York: Witness David Pecker faces cross-examination
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-trial-david-pecker-testimony-hush-money/
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s ...
wsj.com/world/blinken-meets-with-xi-as-u-s-pressures-china-to-end-support-for-russia-96e831e0
Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
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Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
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Chechnya: Is "Putin's bloodhound" Kadyrov dying?: According to media reports, Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov is seriously ill. The Kremlin is concerned with his ...
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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid: Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement ...
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Exclusive | Putin Didn’t Directly Order Alexei Navalny’s February Death, U.S. Spy Agencies Find
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abortion - the Soviet and Russian means of family planning: Russia is losing people - also because of the war in Ukraine. Putin wants women to have eight ...
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Putin confirms he will visit China in May: The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
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Blinken meets Xi, and Supreme Court Considers Presidential Immunity: Plus, Haiti gets a new government.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/podcasts/us-china-weinstein.html
Growing Number of Trump Allies Face Election Interference Charges: Prosecutors are sending a warning as Donald Trump and his supporters continue to spread ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/number-of-trump-allies-facing-election-interference-charges-keeps-growing.html
Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
politico.eu/article/russia-would-lose-in-a-war-with-nato-polish-fm-warns/
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...
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Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Who owns Immanuel Kant?: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who wages a ...
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Quick Glance: Putinism and Kant's Legacy: Russia's Interpretive Battle
- Chancellor Scholz counters Putin's appropriation of Kant as his favorite philosopher.
- Governor Alichanow of Kaliningrad declares Kant as a 'Russian trophy' in the cognitive war.
- The revision of Kant's legacy by Putin supporters demonstrates ideological clarity.
- Scholz emphasizes Kant's thoughts on Eternal Peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.
State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/state-department-reviewing-plans-sanction-idf-unit
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Why SNP’s Struggles in Scotland Could Shape Politics Across the UK: The disarray engulfing the Scottish National Party — for years one of Britain’s most ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/why-snp-s-struggles-in-scotland-could-shape-politics-across-the-uk
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year
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Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia : NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks ...
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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?: Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice could lead to Russia ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100393548/nicaraguas-voelkermord-klage-steckt-putin-dahinter-.html
Blinken says Gaza protests a hallmark of democracy, decries 'silence' on Hamas
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798798
Biden gains on Trump in series of polls: President Biden is gaining on former President Trump in a series of polls, tying Trump in the race in a new Quinnipiac ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
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Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
GOP jumps on chance to bash Biden on Medicare: While Biden plays up his Medicare wins, Republicans see a new opening on Medicare Advantage.
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Trump mocks Barr after endorsement, says he will remove ‘lethargic’ label: Former President Trump swiped at his one-time attorney general, Bill Barr ...
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Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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Deputy’s arrest could threaten job of Vladimir Putin’s defence chief: Timur Ivanov, the deputy defence minister, is accused of taking bribes ...
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Paid articlePaid Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China in May as Moscow seeks to bolster ties with Beijing
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Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul, Perhaps Sell to Putin: Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/kim-jong-un-tests-new-rockets-to-strike-seoul-and-perhaps-sell-to-putin
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
Advance by Putin allies: Alexander Lukashenko sees time ripe for peace talks: The Belarusian president calls for peace talks in the Ukraine war. Most recently ...
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Xi tells Blinken US, China must be ‘partners, not rivals’: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s two ...
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GOP’s inclusion of TikTok ban is secret weapon against Biden: Democrats are bracing for a backlash from young voters over the potential ban of TikTok on U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4622455-gops-inclusion-of-tiktok-ban-is-secret-weapon-against-biden/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Rights group: China imprisons more than 449,000 Uyghurs in Xinjiang - UPI.com: As Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to China ...
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The US relationship with China is entering a dangerous era: China and the US are seeking to improve relations amid fears the powers are on a collision course.
businessinsider.com/us-relationship-china-dangerous-era-xi-jinping-blinken-meeting-2024-4
Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him: Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Ukraine War: Putin keeps underestimating the West: For months, the Kremlin ruler appeared triumphant, as if he had already won in Ukraine. In fact ...
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GOP lawyer for 'election integrity' charged in fake electors scheme. That's just so Trump.
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US warns China to stop supporting Russia's war on Ukraine during Beijing meeting: The US and China have ramped up diplomatic talks despite major differences on ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/antony-blinken-warns-china-over-its-support-for-russia-war/103775260
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the ...
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Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Russia Holds Rates After Putin Urges Caution: Russia's Central Bank on Friday held interest rates unchanged after President Vladimir Putin cautioned against ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/26/russia-holds-rates-after-putin-urges-caution-a84970
Grand Jury Indicts Top Trump Aides, 11 Arizona Republicans Over 'Fake Electors' Scheme
commondreams.org/news/arizona-fake-electors-scheme
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme: The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/trump-allies-meadows-giuliani-among-18-indicted-in-arizona-election-scheme
Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
thehill.com/business/4621855-biden-gop-tax-fight-heats-up-ahead-of-elections/
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
apnews.com/article/south-africa-freedom-day-anniversary-2c38c670bc9a90b65b53670439220c56
Trump is among 'unindicted co-conspirators' in effort to overturn 2020 election in Michigan, investigator says
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-unindicted-co-conspirators-effort-overturn-2020-election-michiga-rcna149248
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Bundestag decides to reform the climate protection law: As a result of the change, ministries will no longer have to meet individual climate protection targets ...
tagesschau.de/eilmeldung/eilmeldung-7804.html
Oligarch sanction setbacks are no big deal, Brussels says: A string of EU court judgements overruling asset freezes on Russian businessmen doesn't upend the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/eu-ukraine-russia-oligarch-sanction-setbacks-no-big-deal-brussels-says
Tucker Carlson's Tough Year Since Fox News Firing: The TV personality was pushed into unchartered waters last year following his shock ousting from Fox News.
newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-fox-news-donald-trump-candace-owens-conservatives-tv-1894184
Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
- McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.
- Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.
- Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.
- Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
China warns Blinken over deteriorating ties in talks:
Blinken, paying his second visit to the rival country in less than a year ...
buff.ly/3Qj3Hkm
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