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Israel lawmakers take step towards approving controversial reforms

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel's parliament took a step towards approving a controversial judicial reform Tuesday despite weeks of mass protests against legislation critics see as a threat to democracy.

AFP

Appeals Court upholds acquittal of UDD members of lethal grenade attack

The Appeals Court has upheld the acquittal of three members of the former United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) of a grenade attack that killed five soldiers during the street protests in 2010.

Bangkok Post

Everything we know about President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine

‘It’s not just about freedom in Ukraine … It’s about freedom of democracy at large,’ Mr Biden said about Ukraine’s defence against Russia, during his historic visit to Kyiv

The Independent UK

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Israel parliament gives initial approval to judicial reform bill

Jerusalem (AFP) - The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a bill critics see as a threat to democracy.

AFP

Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it

As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expectations were low for Ukraine's president. But Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confounded both his allies and his enemies with his performance.

WEKU

Sadiq Khan defends free school meal plan, as critics say it should be ‘focused’

The scheme is expected to benefit around 270,000 extra children - but has been criticised for not being targeted at those most in need

Evening Standard

GOPers attack Biden over Ukraine visit

“The President of the United States chose Ukraine over America,” tweeted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Watch live as Israelis protest outside parliament against new judiciary law

Watch live as protests are held outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem over the government's proposed judicial reforms.

The Independent UK

Everything we know about President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine

‘It’s not just about freedom in Ukraine … It’s about freedom of democracy at large,’ Mr Biden said about Ukraine’s defence against Russia, during his historic visit to Kyiv

The Independent UK

Israelis rally against judicial reform bill ahead of vote

Jerusalem (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Israelis protested Monday against the government's judicial reform bill which they say threatens democracy, as lawmakers prepared to vote on key parts of the controversial overhaul.

AFP

US President Biden Pledges Military Aid during Kyiv Visit

US President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion. Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia

As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India's prime minister calls his country's friendship with Moscow "unbreakable."

WEKU

George Soros sets India’s right-wing on fire – for all the wrong reasons

Indian social media was in uproar over the weekend. The latest enemy was not a Bollywood movie that offended prudish sensibilities, nor that trusted staple for outrage, Pakistan. Instead, right-wing supporters of the Modi government went after George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist and pro-democracy activist.

Newslaundry

One year on from the Clean Air Zone being paused, where are we now?

As we wait for a decision on the future of the Clean Air Zone one year after the plans were paused, Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Timan looks back at what happened and where we are now.

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France 24

Politics makes an appearance at this year's Rio de Janeiro carnival

In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival is back in full swing and a little different this year. Following the failed January 8 coup attempt in Brasilia, Rio City Council has decided to inject a political element into the festivities by distributing banners celebrating democracy. The famous street brass bands…

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer was right to exile Corbyn. Labour has a duty to voters, not rebellious members

The party leader correctly sent a signal that democracy is about winning votes, not indulging nostalgia among a minority

AFP

Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest

Berlin (AFP) - Sean Penn premiered "Superpower", his admiring portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at war, telling the Berlin film festival Saturday the movie was also a wake-up call about Americans' own fragile democracy.

Reuters

India FM Jaishankar says Soros dangerous, debate needed on democracy

India’s foreign minister said the democratic world needed a debate on democracy, labelling billionaire investor George Soros “old, rich, opinionated and dangerous” for his comments on India that didn’t recognise its difficult path from colonisation.

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AFP

India lashes out at critics after BBC raids

Sydney (AFP) - India's foreign minister on Saturday hit out at "scaremongering" critics who claim the country's democracy is being corroded, singling out billionaire George Soros -- a popular target for right-wing ire.

AFP

Rio carnival returns, celebrating 'life, democracy'

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Rio de Janeiro's mayor declared the world's biggest carnival officially open Friday for the first full-scale edition in three years, calling it a celebration of life and democracy after the turmoil of Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe’s change of allegiance is not a justification for constitutional reform

Senators and MPs who leave parties may be criticised for betraying their voters but forcing them out would endanger our very democracy

AFP

Rio carnival returns, 'celebrating life and democracy'

Reuters

India's BJP slams Soros for saying Adani's troubles will weaken Modi

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party accused billionaire financier-philanthropist George Soros of trying to undermine India's democracy on Friday by predicting that the Adani group's woes would loosen the Hindu nationalist leader's grip on power.

Reuters

Insecurity threatens Nigeria's democracy as voters elect a new president

Bandits spraying villages with bullets, killing residents and setting buildings ablaze. Rampant cattle rustling and clashes between farmers and herders. Mass kidnappings for ransom.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israelis Speak Out against Controversial Judicial Reform

Mass protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government focusing on deeply controversial reforms of the judicial system have united diverse groups fearing it would give the legislative branch nearly unchecked authority. Netanyahu and his allies in government, the most right-wing in Israel's history, say the reforms are necessary to…

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