Republican response to Biden State of the Union speech speeds decline of civility in politics

Republican response to Biden State of the Union speech speeds decline of civility in politics

The response from many Republican lawmakers to President Biden. State of the Union address on Tuesday marked a new low for civility in politics in the United States. Interrupted multiple times by jeering, boos and accusations of lying by GOP members. Biden gamely endured the taunts, at times seeming to revel in. The prospect of …

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Development won’t sustain sans political consensus: Debapriya

Development won't sustain sans political consensus: Debapriya

The country will not be able to sustain the development it made in the past decade and a half unless. All political forces come to an agreement for holding a participatory election. Said Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). Achieving targets like the implementation of sustainable development goals …

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GOP national sales tax talk backfires, as Dems see political gold

GOP national sales tax talk backfires, as Dems see political gold

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has backe his fellow Republicans into. A corner with one of the promises he made to his far-right flank to land his job. Opening the door to considering fringe legislation that would replace the income tax with a federal sales tax and abolish the IRS. Most GOP members appear determined to …

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What the recent bout of political profanity says about the system

What the recent bout of political profanity says about the system

As a public radio outlet, WESA generally avoids profanity. We believe our audience deserves respectful, rational discourse. (By which I mean we’re afraid of the FCC.) But it takes work … especially when discussing Allegheny County Councilor Bethany Hallam and an even more provocative topic: the rules of procedure in the state House. Hallam, you …

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Tanzania opposition leader Lissu returns from exile

Tanzania opposition leader Lissu returns from exile

Tanzanian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu returne home. After more than two years in exile in Europe to a cheering crowd on Wednesday, after the government lifted a ban on political rallies. A former lawmaker and a fierce critic of the government, Lissu initially left the country to seek treatment abroad after …

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Timeline from a year of political turmoil in Burkina Faso in 2022

Timeline from a year of political turmoil in Burkina Faso in 2022

The confirmation came a day after French President Emmanuel. Macron requeste “clarifications” in this latest episode of tensions between the two countries. Here is a recap of the major political events that occurre in the Sahelian country. Since the first military coup in 2022. On January 22, 2022, incidents broke out in Ouagadougou during demonstrations …

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German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion. Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gaine a reputation for hesitating. Take each new step  generating impatience among allies. Berlin’s perceived foot-dragging, most recently on the Leopard 2 battle tanks that Kyiv has long sought. Is rooted at least partly …

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Stop insulting elder statesmen in name of politics

Stop insulting elder statesmen in name of politics

The immediate past regent of Warri Kingdom and Chairman of Warri Consultative Forum, WCF, Prince Emma Okotie-Eboh has admonished young politicians to desist from impugning the hard-earned image of our respected political gurus in the name of party politics for adopting their preferred candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Emma Okotie-Eboh, a scion of Nigeria’s …

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Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Japan and the United Kingdom have signed a “hugely significant” new defence deal as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who recently unveiled his country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, seeks to bolster security ties with G7 partners amid worries about China’s growing power. Kishida and the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed the …

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