Poll: Most Americans now view democracy as utterly flawed, Trump’s crudity made it worse
A self-described moderate Republican, Brown has seen the United States falling short of its democratic promise ever since learning in high school that the Electoral College allows someone to become president while not winning the majority of national votes. But he’s especially disappointed with Congress now, seeing its obsessions as not reflective of the people’s will.
Sudan crisis: Refugees tell of border crossing difficulties, uncertain future and hostile Egypt
Several Sudanese who have crossed the border said they are struggling with homelessness, limited job prospects, and rising prices amid an economic downturn in Egypt that has been accelerated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Iran President Raisi embarks on tour of Africa to promote economic diplomacy as relations with US sore
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, centre, inspects the honour guard before meeting Kenya’s President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi, Kenya on July 12, 2023. Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as the country, which is under heavy US economic sanctions, seeks to deepen partnerships around the world. Credit: AP
Grand jury seats in Atlanta to decide if Trump should be charged over Georgia’s 2020 election
About a year into her investigation, Willis took the unusual step of asking for a special grand jury. She said at the time that she needed the panel’s subpoena power to compel testimony from witnesses who otherwise might not be willing to talk to her team. That special grand jury was seated in May 2022 and was released in January after completing its work.
Kremlin says Russian President Putin met with Wagner boss Prigozhin days after abortive mutiny
The confirmation of a face-to-face meeting with Putin, who has branded Prigozhin as a backstabbing traitor, adds a new twist to the uncertainty surrounding the mercenary chief. His fate and whereabouts have been unknown since the abortive mutiny, which severely weakened Putin’s authority.
Sociology of Uganda’s elites: Why pursue intellectual excellence when you can do barter trade with politics?
Any Ugandan elites who are not connected to the president and State House politically, economically, socially and financially are inconsequential. Such elites include the political elites in the Opposition to the ruling political party, the National Resistance Movement Organisation (NRNO).
US Congressional Democrats question Biden’s decision to give Ukraine cluster bombs to fight Russia
Cluster munitions are prohibited by more than 100 countries. Russia, Ukraine and the United States have not signed on to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans production, stockpiling, use and transfer of the weapons.
Judge in Oklahoma dismisses lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The lawsuit was brought under Oklahoma’s public nuisance law, saying the actions of the white mob that killed hundreds of Black residents and destroyed what had been the nation’s most prosperous Black business district continue to affect the city today.
President Zelensky celebrates return home of Ukrainian commanders captured by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky brought home from Turkey on Saturday five former commanders of Ukraine’s garrison in Mariupol, a highly symbolic achievement that Russia said violated a prisoner exchange deal engineered last year. Russia immediately denounced the release. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ankara had promised under the exchange agreement to...
Counteroffensive: Ukraine says it has advanced near eastern Bakhmut city, plans to circle it
Ukrainian military analysts have said that securing Klishchiivka would help Ukraine take back Bakhmut, which was captured by Russian forces in May after months of fighting.
