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U.S. deeply concerned by Cambodian government's shutdown of independent local news outlet

The U.S. State Department is deeply concerned by the Cambodian government's decision to revoke the media license for the Voice of Democracy and urged it to reverse the decision, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Monday.

Reuters

Anger and disappointment as rejected plans for 'rabbit hutch' flats get green light at appeal

“What’s the point in having a democracy and democratic vote?"

Manchester Evening News

Commentary: Draconian sanctions and warmongering undermine democracy in Iran

Recent drone attacks on Iran by Israel have proponents for military force calling on the United States to take similar action. They believe that the best way to “free” Iranians is by blowing up Iran. As an Iranian and former refugee, I assure you that war is not the path…

Chicago Tribune

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Dictator Hun Sen shuts down Cambodia’s VOD broadcaster

Voice of Democracy, one of few remaining independent media outlets, offended prime minister with mention of his son

The Guardian - AU

Tens of thousands take to streets of Israel opposing proposed judicial overhaul

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday for a fifth week of protests against judicial overhaul plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government which critics say threaten democratic checks on ministers by the courts.

Reuters

MP proposes change to SNP's 'de facto referendum' motion ahead of key conference

AN SNP MP has penned an amendment which would ask the party’s Special Democracy Conference to call for Holyrood to be dissolved and the…

The National (Scotland)

Biden, Brazil’s Lula vow relationship reboot at White House meet

Leaders promise to work together on climate change, democracy, despite disagreements over Ukraine.

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Biden, Lula vow to defend democracy in Americas

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday at the White House that the two biggest countries in the Americas have successfully seen off attacks on their democracies and will now work together on fighting the climate crisis.

AFP

Biden greets Brazil's Lula at the White House

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the new leader of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the White House Friday, with each man hoping for a boost from the other as they try to put their countries’ previous administrations behind them.

Los Angeles Times

Exiled Iran opposition figures urge unity to 'overthrow' regime

Paris (AFP) - A group of prominent exiled Iranian opposition figures pleaded Friday for unity and an end to infighting to help the nationwide protests of recent months to replace Iran's Islamic theocracy with a secular democracy.

AFP

Biden to greet Brazil's Lula at the White House

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday hosts the new leader of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and each man is hoping for a boost from the other as they try to put their countries' previous administrations behind them.

Los Angeles Times

‘Our drug laws are killing people’, says Greens London mayoral candidate as she outlines priorities

Green Party candidate Zoë Garbett is the first challenger to Sadiq Khan to have been revealed so far

Evening Standard

Pablo Serrano wants you to get closer to this West Loop mural

If you do, you’ll see the tiny parts that make up his ‘Creative Cultural Chemistry of Democracy,’ the fine lines and brushstrokes that form shapes meant to represent atoms.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden and Brazil's Lula find common ground against violent extremism

It was just over a month ago that hundreds of extremist supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the capital and ransacked the Congress, Supreme Court and the presidential offices.

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Axios

Democracy challenges on agenda for Biden and Lula's White House meeting

The presidents will also tackle climate change and food insecurity during their meeting.

Salon

Will Biden let the heckler's veto stand?

Liberal schadenfreude does nothing to change the fact that Republicans control the House of Representatives

The Independent UK

Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit

President Joe Biden is welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House for wide-ranging talks

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Feinstein deserves a graceful exit, and she'd be wise to take it

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's quick endorsement of Rep. Adam B. Schiff's Senate candidacy was huge — far more significant than an ordinary endorsement.

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Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: Massaging the anti-Biden message

Here at the intersection of the news media, policy and politics, the unsubtle destabilizing — and sometimes deliberate sabotaging — of our democracy is proceeding on pace.

Reason

The New York Times Warns That Freedom of Speech 'Threatens Public Health' and 'Democracy Itself'

The paper is unfazed by First Amendment objections to the Biden administration's crusade against "misinformation" on social media.

Axios

All roads lead to Taipei

Democratic stakeholders increasingly see Taiwan as playing a key role in the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to meet Biden on Friday at White House

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traveled to Washington on Thursday, invited to the White House by President Joe Biden in a visit that will focus on support for Brazilian democracy and shared environmental commitments.

France 24

Losing its marbles? Pressure mounts on British Museum to return Parthenon frieze

It's one of the oldest symbols of democracy. The 2,500-year-old Parthenon in the Greek capital Athens attracts around 7.2 million vistors annually. But for more than two centuries, the site has been missing some of its marble sculptures. They were taken by the British ambassador in the 1800s, then sold…

The National (Scotland)

Chancellors' Holyrood snubs are 'astonishing affront to Scottish democracy'

IT is "astonishing" no UK chancellor in 24 years of devolution has ever given evidence to the Scottish Parliament regarding the country's…

The Conversation

Brazil's president visits the White House as he tries to counter rising threats to democracy at home

When Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with President Joe Biden on Feb. 10, 2023, climate change, economic development and security will be on the agenda. But if Lula cannot stabilize his country’s democracy, he won’t be able to tackle any of these other goals.

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