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Intervention is feature not bug in Jokowi economic policies

Academia 4 years ago

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Intervention is feature not bug in Jokowi economic policies

As a politician Jokowi was a dyed-in-the wool nationalist nominated in the election by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

Democracy slipping away at record rate, intergovernmental body warns

Europe 4 years ago

Democracy slipping away at record rate, intergovernmental body warns

Populist politics, the use of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions to silence critics, a tendency of countries to mimic the anti-democratic behaviour of others, and disinformation used to divide societies are mainly to blame, the Stockholm-based intergovernmental organisation said in a report.

Global democracy under attack despite Biden push

Americas 4 years ago

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Global democracy under attack despite Biden push

Among three nations whose democratic transitions had inspired the most hope, Myanmar and Sudan have seen generals roar back, sacking civilian leaders and suppressing street protests, while in Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring a decade ago, the president seized wide-ranging powers.

As Covid continues to rage, Bolsonaro leads motorcycle rally of supporters

World 5 years ago

As Covid continues to rage, Bolsonaro leads motorcycle rally of supporters

Brazil is one of the worst hit countries in the world by the pandemic having suffered 420,000 deaths.

Setback for Modi after loss in key India state poll

World 5 years ago

Setback for Modi after loss in key India state poll

Over the past month India held its biggest democratic exercise in two years, with 175 million people eligible to vote in five regional elections.

Mexican president says he has Covid-19

World 5 years ago

Mexican president says he has Covid-19

"I regret to inform you that I am infected with Covid-19. The symptoms are mild but I am already undergoing medical treatment," the 67-year-old said in a message on social media.

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in UK pandemic TV drama

Entertainment 5 years ago

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in UK pandemic TV drama

The series called "This Sceptred Isle" will show the "Prime Minister, the government and the country in the face of the first wave of the global pandemic," Sky said Saturday.

'Baby Trump' blimp acquired by Museum of London

World 5 years ago

'Baby Trump' blimp acquired by Museum of London

The institution said in 2019 that it wanted to acquire the blimp, "recognising its importance in the protests" that met the president during his 2018 visit to Britain.

Brexit becomes reality as UK quits EU single market

World 5 years ago

Brexit becomes reality as UK quits EU single market

Brexit, which has dominated politics on both sides of the Channel since 2016, became a reality as Big Ben struck 11:00 pm (2300 GMT) in London, just as most of mainland Europe ushered in 2021.

Trump's daughter-in-law considering Senate run, says US media

World 5 years ago

Trump's daughter-in-law considering Senate run, says US media

The reports, in the New York Times and Politico, come as Donald Trump continues seeking to reverse his November 3 presidential election loss to Joe Biden through baseless fraud claims and personal outreach to state election authorities.

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