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Biden "stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened" by Abe killing -statement

President Joe Biden expressed outrage at the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, calling him a champion of the U.S.-Japan alliance who cared deeply about the Japanese people and democracy.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Nobody can take away 'bow and arrow' symbol from Shiv Sena, says Uddhav; dares rebels to face mid-term polls

“I am saying this after talking to constitutional experts.”

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022

Boris Johnson, Machiavelli and democracy

The story of Johnson's rapid rise and spectacular downfall raises vital questions about the nature of democracy

Salon · Jul 8, 2022

The fall of Boris Johnson: any democracy should look to his case and ask if it is enabling machiavellian leaders

Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister is not just a portentous political event. His time in office – and the nature of his departure – throw up vital questions about democratic values and institutions.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022

Steve Bannon blasts Joe Rogan and his ‘low information’ listeners after he calls Trump a danger to democracy

Extremist Trump associate is disgusted by remarks from dramatically more popular podcaster

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

‘There’s no ban, but they’re not invited’: Mayor responds to press conference row

Journalists in Bristol are boycotting the mayor's fortnightly press briefings as part of an ongoing row

Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2022

British lawyers defending Hong Kong tycoon say they receive threats

Barristers from a British law firm who are representing jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai said on Thursday they had received anonymous emails warning them against travelling to the city to defend him.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

The US supreme court poses a real threat to Americans’ democracy

It did not start with Donald Trump. And it will not end with his shuffling off stage, in handcuffs or disgrace

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022

Jacinda Ardern warns West to avoid framing Russian invasion as 'democracy vs autocracy'

The New Zealand Prime Minister is cautions against framing Russia's battle in Ukraine as "black and white", saying it was important to bring together a broad international coalition of countries, including China, to push back against Russia.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Don’t waste all your anger on Boris Johnson — save some for his enablers

The prime minister and his wrecking crew already smashed our democracy – now they are just turning the ire on themselves, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022