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In ‘ABC News’ Interview, Netanyahu Dismisses Fears Over Israeli Democracy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that the new law was not as significant as critics claimed

Zenger · Jul 28, 2023

Israelis’ defiance of Netanyahu holds a lesson for anyone who cares about democracy

Mass protests against the man who was Trumpian before Trump are part of a worldwide struggle, says the Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence is powering politics – but it could also reboot democracy

Generative AI can involve citizens directly in decision-making, but not while developers’ incentives are only financial, says Polly Curtis, chief executive of Demos

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

PM Modi tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, making political speeches outside, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, dubs government a "blot on humanity" for "indifference" towards Manipur. He said the burning of Manipur is a "black chapter" for the country and the government is a "blot on humanity" for not taking care…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Kapil Sibal retorts to VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, questions PM Modi over Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has retorted to vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent observation that disturbance has been weaponised in the temples of democracy and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not making a statement on Manipur.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor visits Uthiramerur

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi visited Sri Vaikunta Perumal temple in Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram district. He was amazed by the temple inscriptions that showed evidence of a vibrant democracy over one thousand years ago, feeling proud and humbled.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Israel’s Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Against ‘Reasonableness Law’

Court sets September date for hearing; opposition vows to defend democracy

Zenger · Jul 26, 2023