Democrats in Florida are concerned about a sustained and rapidly evolving campaign in the Spanish-speaking media aimed at tarnishing the political image of Vice President Kamala Harris, POLITICO comments. Democrat veterans in the same state have been upset by the severity and speed of the attacks, which have been carried out by both presenters and […]
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US: Biden says he and Senator Manchin will ‘do something’ to push for social bill
President Joe Biden said yesterday that he and conservative Democratic senator Joe Manchin would “do something” about the US president-proposed legislative package on social spending, as well as climate spending, contained in the same bill. “Senator Manchin and I will do something,” Biden told reporters when asked about Manchin, who on Sunday publicly rejected the […]
US: Only ‘a few weeks’ left to bail out Iran nuclear deal
There are only “a few weeks” left to save the international agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, if Tehran continues to develop its nuclear capabilities at the current pace, US negotiator Rob Maley warned on Tuesday, referring to a “crisis “in case of failure of diplomacy. Indirect talks between the United States and Iran, which resumed […]
Biden: Unvaccinated should worry about micron mutation
US President Joe Biden today warned unvaccinated Americans that they are putting themselves and their loved ones in danger amid the rapid spread of the coronavirus mutation in the United States. “If you have not been fully vaccinated, you have every reason to be concerned,” Biden told the White House on the latest wave of […]
Solts: ‘Omicron is not a wave but a wall’
The chancellor and the prime ministers of the states decide on stricter measures. The focus is on ensuring the operation of vital infrastructure. In an emergency teleconference on Wednesday afternoon, Chancellor Olaf Solz and the prime ministers of the 16 German states agreed on new measures to stem the spread of the Omicron mutation. discussion […]
Putin and Macron discussed Ukraine, Mali, but also security guarantees
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the situation in Ukraine and Mali, as well as the “security of the European continent” during a telephone conversation on Tuesday, the Kremlin said. The two leaders discussed plans for Russian security guarantees, which were communicated to NATO member states and then made public. […]
NATO is seeking a ‘substantive’ dialogue with Russia early next year
NATO will seek substantive talks with Moscow early next year to tackle tensions amid reinforcements of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine, Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said today. “We are ready for a meaningful dialogue with Russia and I intend to call a new meeting of the NATO-Russia Council as soon as possible in […]
Orban nominates female minister known for anti-LGBT positions as Hungarian president
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated a female government minister known for his stance against expanding the rights of the LGTB community, a year before the ambiguous – as expected – parliamentary elections in the Central European country. The head of the Hungarian government said that he will propose to the parliament of the […]
EU: € 560 million in Turkey for refugees and migrants
The European Commission has issued two funding decisions, amounting to € 560 million, to support inclusive quality education for refugees in Turkey and access to higher education, as well as immigration and border protection. The amount of 560 million euros is part of the additional 3 billion euros announced by President Ursula von der Leyen […]
Mr Orban: ‘We will defy EU court ruling on immigration policy’
Hungary will not change its controversial immigration laws despite a European Court ruling, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said today, intensifying his nationalist campaign ahead of next year’s imminent parliamentary elections. Orban said immigration and LGBTQI rights, two issues that have sparked conflict with the European Union, will dominate the agenda as the right-wing Fidesz party […]
