With the Fate of Democracy at Stake, Supreme Court Set to Decide Presidential Immunity
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel: President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4610240-biden-marks-passover-with-statement-of-ironclad-support-for-israel/
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States: Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
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Donald Trump became the first former US president to stand criminal trial as he faces charges stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star in a case he ... Show more
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Son of Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel brings focus on Uyghur persecution in China: Elisha Wiesel tells Axios he spent last week in New York listening to Uyghur ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/uyghur-persecution-holocaust-elie-wiesel-son
Amnesty International sees massive threat to human rights worldwide: Oppression, persecution, war crimes - Amnesty International denounces a massive increase in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/amnesty-menschenrechte-jahresbericht-100.html
Quick Glance: Israel's Assault on Gaza: Near Collapse of International Law
- Amnesty International warns of the breakdown of international law and global human rights due to government aggression and the rise of big tech.
- Israel is criticized for the war on Gaza, targeting civilian populations. The international community is accused of being inactive in holding Benjamin Netanyahu's government accountable.
- Amnesty also condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and China for human rights abuses. The organization highlights the growing power of big tech companies and the misuse of AI.
- Calls for reforms in the UN Security Council and better regulation of technologies are made. Despite challenges, people globally continue to advocate for human rights and social justice.
Trump Rants That Porn Star Hush Money Trial Is an ‘Assault on America’: Donald Trump called his hush money criminal trial an “assault on America” ahead of his ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-calls-trail-assault-america-court-appearance-1235004573/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Vidya Balan on nepotism in Hindi film industry: ‘Kissi ki baap ki industry nahi hai’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vidya-balan-on-nepotism-in-hindi-film-industry-kissi-ki-baap-ki-industry-nahi-hai-9266658/
Trump is just days from his first criminal trial after latest legal gambit fails: Donald Trump is close to running out of time in his last-ditch bid to stave off ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/trump-criminal-trial-nears-analysis/
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
The “feminist” case against birth control: The British feminist Mary Harrington argues that birth control — and the sexual revolution it triggered — has been bad ...
vox.com/politics/24134852/feminist-case-against-birth-control-casual-sex
This is Faraz Tahir. He died trying to stop a man with a knife who killed six people at a shopping centre in Sydney. Faraz had only been in Australia for a ... Show more
Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases: The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/trump-cases-defense-fact-check.html
How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists: Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/uk-london-iranian-journalists-repression.html
Höcke seeks support on X, Elon Musk reacts: After accusation for SA slogan: Höcke complains about alleged political persecution - Musk reacts
War on Gaza: Harvard suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee after months of 'harassment'
middleeasteye.net/news/harvard-suspends-palestine-solidarity-committee
A son arrivée au tribunal de l'arrondissement de Manhattan, l'homme de 77 ans a une nouvelle fois dénoncé le procès comme une "persécution politique" ... Show more
Procès sur le paiement du silence : le procès débute par une première défaite pour Trump
Procès sur le paiement du silence : le procès débute par une première défaite pour Trump
Hungary to block EU's €1.5 billion aid for Ukraine, claiming "witch-hunt" against Hungarian companies - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/23/hungary-to-block-eus-e1-5-billion-aid-for-ukraine-claiming-witch-hunt-against-hungarian-companies/
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to stand criminal trial, when he appeared in a Manhattan court to face charges stemming from a hush-money ... Show more
Trump trial off to a rocky start as dozens of potential jurors say they can't be impartial
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/trump-calls-hush-money-case-political-persecution-as-he-enters-courtroom
How China Bungled Techno-Development | by Ya-Wen Lei - Project Syndicate: Ya-Wen Lei shows why a historic economic opportunity is in the process of being missed.
project-syndicate.org/magazine/china-techno-development-increasingly-obstructed-by-politics-by-ya-wen-lei-2024-03
Revolutionary new regimens in development for HIV treatments, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach ... Show more
Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment - The New York Times
Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment - The New York Times
WMD: Intensifying the fight against malaria: However, sustained political will, commitment, and resources are essential to achieve the goal of a malaria-free ...
punchng.com/wmd-intensifying-the-fight-against-malaria/
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
Portugal: 50 years after the revolution, are the carnations wilting?: 25 April, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/portugal-50-years-after-the-revolution-are-the-carnations-wilting
Cum-ex chief investigator surprisingly resigns: harsh criticism of the judiciary: Germany's leading cum-ex investigator Anne Brorhilker leaves the civil service ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/cum-ex-chefermittlerin-wirft-ueberraschend-hin-scharfe-kritik-an-der-justiz-19671025.html
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Ohio company to sell a ‘flamethrower-wielding robot dog’ called the Thermonator: ‘Ultimate firepower companion’ is purportedly for wildlife control ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/26/robot-flamethrower-dog-thermonator
Grenzach-Wyhlen - Driver has a motorcycle helmet on and speeds away from the police
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We won’t stop violence against women with ‘conversations about respect’. This is not working. We need to get real
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/26/we-wont-stop-violence-against-women-with-conversations-about-respect-this-is-not-working-we-need-to-get-real-ntwnfb
Why this faithful Latter-day Saint drives six hours to buy liquor he will never drink
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/23/why-this-lds-lawyer-recognizes/
Spectacular pursuit: Upper Palatinate police pursue car thief all the way to the Czech Republic
onetz.de/deutschland-welt/furth-wald-landkreis-cham/spektakulaere-verfolgungsjagd-deutsche-polizei-verfolgt-autodieb-tschechien-id4747227.html
Balkan Insight's Transitional Justice : The Bosnian state court found Mile Ujic not guilty on Thursday of involvement in the persecution of the Bosniak population as part of a widespread and ... Show more
Bosnia Acquits Serb Ex-Officer of Wartime Persecution of Villagers | Balkan Insight
Bosnia Acquits Serb Ex-Officer of Wartime Persecution of Villagers | Balkan Insight
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road: Michael Caster discusses the link between China's digital investments abroad and digital repression.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-danger-of-chinas-digital-silk-road/
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Women as enemies - Witch hunt in Franconia: In Franconia, thousands of women ended up at the stake. A historian explains what role sadism and sexual fantasies ...
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Palestine Solidarity in the Dock: The relentless, punitive legal attacks against Palestine Action activists for disrupting Israel's war machine is a simple ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/palestine-solidarity-in-the-dock-pal-action/
When self-censorship colours and then becomes the prevailing narrative in journalism
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-24-when-self-censorship-colours-and-then-becomes-the-prevailing-narrative-in-journalism/
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Voices Concern About Repression, Abuse in Zimbabwe
allafrica.com/stories/202404250023.html
Asean MPs group urges govt to protect lawmakers, review repressive laws: Cease all judicial harassment of MPs, Anwar told.
malaysiakini.com/news/703513
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‘The big elephant in Haiti’: As country sinks into anarchy, how much is U.S.’s fault?
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287281280.html
Cum-Ex persecution: Financial turnaround boss Gerhard Schick complains about serious omissions
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MPs in Georgia agree draft of ‘repressive’ foreign agents bill amid protests: Legislation is seen as similar to an anti-democratic Russian law and Brussels has ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/mps-in-georgia-agree-draft-of-repressive-foreign-agents-bill-amid-protests
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Cum-Ex Pursuit - Association sees deficits among prosecutors in Stuttgart: Cum-Ex was a tax fraud of unprecedented proportions: financial actors defrauded the ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.cum-ex-verfolgung-verein-sieht-defizite-bei-strafverfolgern-in-stuttgart.6f5e3cc3-a86f-44ae-bf8d-95864b6c0380.html
Shoplifting causes billions in losses in the food trade: The German trade association urgently calls for more consistent criminal prosecution of theft ...
topagrar.com/panorama/news/ladendiebstahl-verursacht-milliardenverluste-im-lebensmittelhandel-20002444.html
Iran ramps up nationwide crackdown | kuwaittimes: Iran ramps up nationwide crackdown - Top Stories - PARIS: Executions of convicts, arrests of dissidents and a ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13386/top-stories/iran-ramps-up-nationwide-crackdown/
Teves camp 'hopeful' Timor-Leste will grant him political asylum: A lawyer for expelled congressman and fugitive Arnolfo Teves Jr. said Tuesday he was "hopeful" ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/23/teves-camp-hopeful-timor-leste-will-grant-him-political-asylum-918
DJB consultant was ‘active’ despite removal: Vigilance refers matter to Anti-Corruption Branch, govt says witch-hunt
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/djb-consultant-was-active-despite-removal-vigilance-refers-matter-to-anti-corruption-branch-govt-says-witch-hunt-9285328/
Ask the Doctor: Why do I get diarrhoea every morning?: The best prevention of diarrhoea caused by peanuts, therefore, is to avoid eating them or their products
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/healthy-living/ask-the-doctor-why-do-i-get-diarrhoea-every-morning--4599114
Man chases police in Vienna and damages several cars: The man wanted to evade a traffic stop and hit the gas. Several patrol cars gave chase.
diepresse.com/18394093/mann-liefert-sich-in-wien-verfolgungsjagd-mit-polizei-und-beschaedigt-mehrere-autos
“Biolabs” and “persecution of Christians”: GOP Congresswoman spreads Russian propaganda to oppose Ukraine aid bill - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/18/biolabs-and-persecution-of-christians-gop-congresswoman-spreads-russian-propaganda-to-oppose-ukraine-aid-bill/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
New Dunedin Green MP’s journey to Parliament: From political refugee to future member of Parliament, Francisco Hernandez has been on a quite a journey ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-dunedin-green-mp%E28099s-journey-parliament
Our sense of balance is crucial to prevent falls: There are a number of conditions that can affect our sense of balance, resulting in an increased risk of ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/womens-world/2024/04/22/our-sense-of-balance-is-crucial-to-prevent-falls
Donald Trump’s declaration comparing himself to Nelson Mandela as a victim of political persecution has been dismissed as “laughable and delusional” by the ... Show more
Donald Trump ‘delusional’ for comparing himself to Mandela, family say
Donald Trump ‘delusional’ for comparing himself to Mandela, family say
Karin Rykart defends the closure of the south curve: The collective punishment against FCZ fans is sharply criticized. Now the city's head of security is ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/karin-rykart-verteidigt-die-sperrung-der-suedkurve-803869600362
Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
newlinesmag.com/review/against-tyranny-two-stories-told-in-pictures-warn-us-to-fight-on/
Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: On this day in 1943, a band of Jewish resistance fighters launched an armed insurrection against the Nazis ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2019/04/remembering-the-warsaw-ghetto-uprising
Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
newlinesmag.com/review/against-tyranny-two-stories-told-in-pictures-warn-us-to-fight-on/
Freedom of speech? Belgian antifascists respond to attacks after far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011516/freedom-of-speech-belgian-antifascists-respond-to-attacks-after-far-right-natcons-fundraiser
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter: The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-18-bobi-wine-ugandas-democracy-hunter/
Colombia President Petro Proposes Safeguards for Loser of Venezuela Election: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, acting as a mediator in Venezuela’s political ...
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Polish MPs pardoned by president charged for disobeying public office ban: Mariusz Kamiński, a former interior minister and Law and Justice (PiS) MP ...
tvn24.pl/tvn24-news-in-english/polish-mps-pardoned-by-president-charged-for-disobeying-public-office-ban-st7876676
'The risk with Narendra Modi is a form of impunity for power, a growing authoritarianism'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/19/the-risk-with-narendra-modi-is-a-form-of-impunity-for-power-a-growing-authoritarianism_6668944_4.html
Crimean Solidarity journalist convicted of ‘abusing freedom of media’ in posts about Crimean Tatar political prisoners
khpg.org/en/1608813608
As the world watches escalating Iran-Israel conflict, let’s not forget the Palestinians
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-19-as-the-world-watches-escalating-iran-israel-conflict-lets-not-forget-the-palestinians/
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Fear and loathing on America’s college campuses as free speech is disappearing: Student activists say fear and paranoia has descended on college campus around ...
inquirer.com/opinion/college-free-speech-palestine-israel-20240418.html
A ‘tropicalized Taliban regime’ and a family succession plan underway: Ortega and Murillo radicalize repression in Nicaragua
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-18/a-tropicalized-taliban-regime-and-a-family-succession-plan-underway-ortega-and-murillo-radicalize-repression-in-nicaragua.html
Reading in the Fellbach City Museum - Author on the trail of the Fellbach “witch”
cannstatter-zeitung.de/inhalt.lesung-im-fellbacher-stadtmuseum-autorin-auf-den-spuren-der-fellbacher-hexe.52d86a98-ae3c-4132-975c-50d0f49561b8.html
Ganduje: APC petitions IG, chieftain seeks peace talk with NNPP: The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement titled ...
punchng.com/ganduje-apc-petitions-ig-chieftain-seeks-peace-talk-with-nnpp/
Specter of war with Israel threatens to worsen poverty and repression in Iran: Critics of the Islamic regime fear that a conflict will deepen the serious ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-18/specter-of-war-with-israel-threatens-to-worsen-poverty-and-repression-in-iran.html
Sydney King at 99: Freudian notes - Guyana Chronicle: The man the post-war generation knew as Sydney King who preached racially inspiring doctrines in Guyana ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/18/sydney-king-at-99-freudian-notes/
Africa: New Nets Prevent 13 Million Malaria Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Compared to standard nets, the introduction of 56 million state-of-the-art mosquito nets ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180016.html
The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-dangers-of-political-prosecution/
Majority of Eastern Cape state morgues in a shocking condition, health inspectors find
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-majority-of-eastern-cape-state-morgues-in-a-shocking-condition-health-inspectors-find/
The US may forgo further prosecution of Julian Assange. In February, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supported a motion calling for the Wikileaks ... Show more
WikiLeaks: Biden may refrain from further prosecution of Assange
WikiLeaks: Biden may refrain from further prosecution of Assange
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Judge Will Allow Evidence Of Donald Trump’s Arrangement With National Enquirer For Positive 2016 Coverage — Update
deadline.com/2024/04/trump-hush-money-trial-starts-1235885760/
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