Month: February 2020

Human rights groups warn EU and Turkey over migrant deal

Turkish protesters shout slogans outside the headquarters of Bugun newspaper and Kanalturk television station in Istanbul, in a demonstration for press freedom in Turkey | Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images Human rights groups warn EU and Turkey over migrant deal The UN and Amnesty International raise concerns over the legality of the agreement. By Jacopo…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eric Holder Confront 'National Scandal' of Gerrymandering

Former California governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is teaming up with former attorney general Eric Holder to fight gerrymandering. According to The Hill, Schwarzenegger and Holder appeared at the National Press Club to talk about gerrymandering, with Holder saying, “I think President Obama is exactly correct.” “We have a system now in too many places where…

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Michel Barnier on Brexit: We’ll strike a deal

European Commission's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier | Jean-Pierre Clatot/AFP via Getty Images Michel Barnier on Brexit: We’ll strike a deal Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator says he is ready to begin talks ‘tomorrow.’ By Tara Palmeri 9/7/16, 4:35 PM CET Updated 9/8/16, 9:53 AM CET The European Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said Wednesday…

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MEPs to debate Martin Selmayr’s appointment

Martin Selmayr works at his desk in the Berlaymont | European Commission audiovisual MEPs to debate Martin Selmayr’s appointment His ‘flash promotion’ to the Commission’s top civil service role has come under increasing scrutiny. By Maïa de La Baume 3/7/18, 5:58 PM CET Updated 3/8/18, 8:23 AM CET The European Parliament will debate Martin Selmayr’s…

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Alyssa Milano: It’s F**king Upsetting I Can’t Allow My Son to Listen to Our Misogynistic President

Actress and leftist activist Alyssa Milano melted down late Monday night, lamenting how “fucking upsetting” it is that her 8-year-old son can’t listen to President Donald Trump speak “because our President is inappropriate, misogynistic and unpresidential.” “I just had to chase my 8 year old son out of the room while the news was playing…

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Warsaw’s heavy metal woes

Remy Gabalda/AFP via Getty Images Warsaw’s heavy metal woes An attempt to clean up the fertilizer industry hits a geopolitical landmine. By Giulia Paravicini 10/4/16, 6:41 PM CET Updated 10/7/16, 4:19 PM CET Polish diplomats are up in arms. North and West African countries are worried. Russian businessmen are rubbing their hands. The issue: a…

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EU’s Donald Tusk: Tone it down on Brexit

European Union Council President Donald Tusk | Thierry Charlier/AFP via Getty Images | Thierry Charlier/AFP via Getty Images EU’s Donald Tusk: Tone it down on Brexit Talks between the UK and Europe are difficult enough without all the bad-mouthing, says the Council president. By David M. Herszenhorn 5/4/17, 5:26 PM CET Updated 5/4/17, 9:37 PM…

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