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Russia ‘failing’ in Ukraine war, Blinken says; explosions rock breakaway Moldova region

DNIPRO, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken declared Monday that “Russia is failing” in its war aims, as new fighting flared in Ukraine’s eastern battle zone and Russian forces reportedly aimed a round of airstrikes at railway facilities in the country’s west and center.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Protests and a nation divided — so, what now for the future of France?

Macron’s won the election — but has woken up to riots and a splintered country. As more elections loom in June, will this next era bring Gilets Jaunes or relative tranquilité? Agnes Poirier reports from Paris

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2022

Democracy loses its glow for South Africans amid persistent inequality

South Africans believed that the introduction of democracy in 1994 would transform their lives for the better through equality of opportunities. This hasn’t happened.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2022

‘Liberal democracy in action’: world leaders congratulate Macron on French election win

Presidents and prime ministers from Europe, the Americas and across the world have expressed relief at Emmanuel Macron’s victory over Marine Le Pen

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022

Commentary: Jane Addams’ example shows the way toward creating social change and restoring unity

I feel for today’s graduates. They are coming of age at a time of massive instability, a set of tectonic changes that are no doubt contributing to the mental health crisis facing many young adults.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 25, 2022

‘Not enough to reverse discontent’: Here’s what English dailies said on PM’s infra push in J&K

PM Narendra Modi’s investment push on his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir – since the scrapping of its special status and bifurcation in August 2019 – was the biggest report on front pages across prominent English dailies on Monday. However, the editorials had a word of caution.

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2022

The Guardian view on Ukraine and Taiwan: looking for lessons

Editorial: The Russian invasion – and resistance to it – are prompting reassessment in Beijing and Washington as well as in Taipei

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

The Met’s pre-election pause in Partygate updates is a political act

Letters: There is no requirement in electoral law that prohibits the publication of such information, writes Gerald Crawley; plus letters from Kevin Naghten, Geoffrey Lang and Tim Higginson

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

India’s Modi promises investments on Kashmir visit

The Indian PM announces investments as he attends the first public event since 2019 stripping of Kashmir’s autonomy.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2022

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu bats for reform of anti-defection law

Loopholes in the anti-defection law need to be plugged in order to curb defection of legislators from one party to another, he said

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022