Election in Italy: political quake! Ultra-right around Meloni win
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Election in Italy: political quake! Ultra-right around Meloni win: The radical right-wing party Fratelli d'Italia with Giorgia Meloni at the head has won the ...
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Italy swerves right: Meloni Wins Big in Italian Election to Turn Page on Draghi Era
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Italy’s left clings to optimism as elections threaten painful reckoning: The postmortems have already begun, with Giorgia Meloni and the radical right set to win ...
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Election in Italy: political quake! Ultra-right around Meloni win: The radical right-wing party Fratelli d'Italia with Giorgia Meloni at the head has won the ...
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Italy swerves right: Meloni Wins Big in Italian Election to Turn Page on Draghi Era
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Here's what a Meloni government in Italy could mean for the EU: Here's what a Meloni government in Italy could mean for the EU.
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Italy’s left clings to optimism as elections threaten painful reckoning: The postmortems have already begun, with Giorgia Meloni and the radical right set to win ...
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Italy election: Rino Gaetano family objects to Giorgia Meloni's use of his songs
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Europe’s populists rally behind Giorgia Melonia after election victory in Italy: Nationalist, Eurosceptic politicians around Europe have hailed Giorgia Meloni’s ...
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Big victory for Giorgia Meloni and absolute majority for right-wing coalition in Italy - The Rio Times
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Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
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- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
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- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
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Italian anti-fascist author accuses Giorgia Meloni of censorship after TV appearance is cancelled
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Quick Glance: Italian Author Accuses Giorgia Meloni of Censorship
- Author of Mussolini book accuses PM of rewriting history and inadequate condemnation of fascism.
- Italian state broadcaster Rai faced censorship accusations after cancelling a writer's appearance criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Scurati's monologue accusing the PM of rewriting history and failing to condemn fascism adequately sparked controversy and public attention.
- The cancellation of Scurati's appearance by Rai led to tensions and disputes, highlighting broader issues within the state broadcaster.
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- The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.
- The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.
- The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.
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- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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- The murder of Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 and the Nazi-fascist massacres of 1944 are highlighted as examples of systematic political violence and massacre by fascism.
- It is noted that the post-fascist group in Italy, after the 2022 elections, chose to rewrite history instead of denying their neo-fascist past.
- The council president, during commemorations, avoids addressing the regime's atrocities, fails to deny the fascist experience entirely, and omits mentioning 'anti-fascism'.
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- The proportion of sales from directly operated retail rose to 66 percent in 2023 compared to 62 percent in the previous year.
- The company reported a 42 percent growth in the beauty and fragrance sector, licensed to L'Oréal since January 1, 2019.
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- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
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- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
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- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
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- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
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- The Trump campaign uses the rallies to collect and analyze attendee data, hoping to translate it into votes.
- The Green Bay event was weeks in the making, with the stagecraft meticulously planned to provide guests with a unique experience.
- In his speech in Green Bay, Trump repeated the claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and used dystopian language to paint a picture of America locked in a battle between good and evil.
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- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
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- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Voters who have interest in election hits nearly 20-year low: Poll: A new NBC News poll revealed that interest in the upcoming election has dipped to its lowest ...
thehill.com/homenews/4609460-voters-who-have-interest-in-election-hits-nearly-20-year-low-poll/
Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
- The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.
- The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
- Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.
- The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
Trump VP contenders rush to his defense on opening day of trial: A handful of vice presidential hopefuls rushed to former President Trump’s defense Monday as ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595573-trump-vp-contenders-rush-to-his-defense-on-opening-day-of-trial/
Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html
Campari doubles its Aperol production: The Italian company is planning the expansion of its top liqueur with a general staff. Now the stock market just has to ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/campari-verdoppelt-die-aperol-produktion-19668444.html
Quick Glance: Campari Expands Aperol Production
- Campari doubles Aperol and other liqueur production in Novi Ligure.
- Aperol Spritz drives growth for Campari, with production significantly increased.
- The expansion of Aperol is strategically planned to reach different markets.
- Campari is introducing a new liqueur called Sarti Rosa to appeal to a broader audience.
The ECB is seen forgiving Italy its fiscal sins, if needed: Investors who have snapped up high-yielding Italian bonds over the last year on the assumption they ...
reut.rs/3xIJHBq
Biden builds early advertising edge as Trump spends millions on legal fees: Joe Biden holds a big edge on the airwaves over Donald Trump in the opening weeks of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/advertising-election-biden-trump/
Why it’s impossible for Trump to get a fair jury: It is preposterous to suggest that any American citizen called as a prospective juror could be “unbiased” when ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4605110-why-its-impossible-for-trump-to-get-a-fair-jury/
Maldives: Muizzu's pro-China party claims landslide victory: The vote was seen as a referendum on President Mohamad Muizzu's pledge to abandon the ...
dw.com/en/maldives-muizzus-pro-china-party-claims-landslide-victory/a-68884219
Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Five missing after blast at Italian hydroelectric plant: Three people suffered serious injuries and another five workers were missing after a blast at a ...
reuters.com/world/europe/five-missing-after-blast-italian-hydroelectric-plant-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Explosion in Italian Hydroelectric Power Plant Claims at Least Four Lives
- After a detonation at a power plant next to a dam in Italy, four bodies were recovered.
- Five individuals were injured in the explosion, with three still missing.
- Fire brigade officials reported a fire on a transformer at the hydroelectric power plant.
- Two of Italy's largest unions are set to hold a four-hour nationwide strike to protest workplace safety.
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
A glimmer of hope for Gaza: Netanyahu’s claims that elections will prevent Israel from defeating Hamas, set back negotiations to release hostages and further ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4591653-a-glimmer-of-hope-for-gaza/
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html
China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election: With Beijing already becoming a top target in the US election campaign, President Xi Jinping’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/china-braces-for-worst-as-it-becomes-punching-bag-in-us-election
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: China Gears Up for Worst Amid US Election Focus
- Beijing becomes a top target in the US election campaign, prompting a measured response from China.
- China responds moderately to US actions such as symbolic tariffs and investigations.
- Emphasis on the importance of US relationship and reliance on American consumer.
- Efforts to stabilize US-China ties amidst election rhetoric and tensions.
Biden pushes his economic populism in battleground Pennsylvania as Trump is stuck in a New York courtroom
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/joe-biden-scranton-pennsylvania-donald-trump/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
apnews.com/article/uaw-union-election-vw-chattanooga-tennessee-alabama-74ac19f72cd334050df96ffdccf7425f
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Biden inches closer to Trump in latest national poll: President Biden has narrowed former President Trump’s lead in what is likely to be a tight rematch of the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4592129-biden-inches-closer-to-trump-in-latest-national-poll/
Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4604091-stephen-a-smith-slams-trump-hush-money-trial-i-want-him-to-lose-the-right-way/
The taming of the Election Commission of India: Over the past decade, the ECI has been criticised for allowing the BJP to escape scrutiny ...
caravanmagazine.in/government/taming-election-commission
Paid articlePaid Trump's Stormy Daniels hush money trial hinges on intent of payoff : At Donald Trump's criminal trial, there is no dispute about a central underlying fact: the ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-stormy-daniels-payoff-trial-hinges-his-intent-2024-04-19/
Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment : Rudy Giuliani lost his bid on Monday to dismiss the $148 million verdict handed to him last year ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4595911-giuliani-loses-bid-to-dismiss-148-million-defamation-judgment/
Explosion Reported at Enel Power Plant in Italy, Six Missing: A hydro-power plant owned by Enel SpA in Northern Italy was hit by an explosion leaving at least ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/explosion-reported-at-enel-power-plant-in-italy-six-missing
Trump says RFK Jr. will hurt Biden. In private, he’s not so sure.: After mostly ignoring Kennedy earlier, Trump has stepped up his efforts to brand the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-rfk-jr-will-hurt-biden-private-s-not-sure-rcna148815
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
- While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.
- An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.
- Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.
- Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
Maserati Will Only Sell EVs by 2028: Maserati's "Folgore Day" kicks off the beginning of its journey to full electrification by 2028 and launches ...
thedrive.com/news/maserati-will-only-sell-evs-by-2028
Fact checking Trump and Johnson’s election integrity announcement: Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson raised concerns Friday about the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/fact-check-trump-johnson-elections/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
US election 2024: Where Biden and Trump stand on key issues: How the two candidates' policies compare on the economy, immigration, abortion and other big issues.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68790777
Sunak Eyes Rwanda Vote and Europe Trip to Boost Election Hopes: Rishi Sunak will have lawmakers sit late Monday to consider legislation on his flagship migration ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/sunak-eyes-rwanda-vote-and-europe-trip-to-boost-election-hopes
Italy celebrates 60 years of Nutella: Nutella, a Made in Italy icon, turns 60.
Nutella, the Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread, on Saturday celebrates 60 years ...
wantedinrome.com/news/italy-celebrates-60-years-of-nutella.html
Quick Glance: Nutella: History of a Controversial Success
- Nutella, an unhealthy spread, celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- Despite health concerns, Nutella is a global success as a 'love brand'.
- The origin story of Nutella and the controversial use of palm oil.
- The challenges for Ferrero in times of health awareness and marketing.
Italy: How an attempt at censorship is stirring up the country: A critical speech against Prime Minister Meloni was not allowed to be given - and really has an ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/italien-giorgia-meloni-mussolini-faschismus-zensur-1.6565049
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