“The death knell is ringing for the UN. We can’t let this beacon of hope die without a fight”, Euronews
Lyon, 23 October 2019
24 October is celebrated every year as UN Day, because… Continue reading
“Brexit and the Failure of Journalism”, The Atlantic
Helen Lewis, Oct 24, 2109
Poor coverage of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union risks creating a democratic deficit and… Continue reading
“An Envoy’s Damning Account of Trump’s Ukraine Pressure and Its Consequences”, The New York Times
By Peter Baker, New Analysis, Oct. 23, 2019
William B. Taylor Jr. laid out in visceral terms the potentially life-or-death… Continue reading
“The Guardian view on the Brexit votes: parliament must not waste the precious time it has won”, The Guardian
Editorial, London, 22 October 2019
The House of Commons last night successfully put the brakes on the prime minister’s… Continue reading
“PM pushes for Brexit deal vote after being forced to seek delay”, Reuters
By Alistair Smout, Guy Faulconbridge, October 21, 2019
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson will again try to… Continue reading
“At least 3 dead in Chile protests; Piñera suspends rise in metro fares”, Santiago Times
October 20, 2019
SANTIAGO – Three people have been confirmed dead during a second night of violent clashes between protesters… Continue reading
“Condemnation by Republicans Drove Reversal on Meeting Site”, The New York Times
By Maggie Haberman, Eric Lipton and
He knew he was inviting criticism by choosing… Continue reading
“Growing number of Republicans struggle to defend Trump on G-7 choice, Ukraine and Syria”, The Washington Post
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“Romney slams ceasefire deal, calls Trump’s Syria move ‘a bloodstain’ in US history”, The Hill
By Jordain Carney, 10/17/19
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) ripped the administration over the recently announced cease-fire in Syria, calling… Continue reading
“Rep. Elijah Cummings rose from segregated childhood to powerful political voice in Baltimore, Washington”, The Baltimore Sun
By Jeff Barker, Oct 17, 2019
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings — the son of sharecroppers who rose to become a… Continue reading