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GOPers attack Biden over Ukraine visit

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

Salon · Feb 20, 2023

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 · Feb 20, 2023

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 · Feb 20, 2023

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…

France 24 · Feb 19, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023

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.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

It is victory of ideologies of Balasaheb, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on EC order over Shiv Sena's name and symbol; Uddhav Thackeray condemns decision, says he will move SC

MUMBAI: After the Election Commission of India issued an order to allot party name 'Shiv Sena' and party symbol "bow and arrow" to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's faction on Friday, he said that it is a "victory of democracy" and "ideologies", while former CM Uddhav Thackeray called the decision dangerous…

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023

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 · Feb 17, 2023

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.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023