Making sure all Americans have enough food to eat has long enjoyed bipartisan support; let us hope that continues.
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Jordan seeks to restore diplomatic relations with Syria: Minister
Jordan plans to restore full diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria in a further sign of Arab states embracing President Bashar al-Assad after a UAE diplomat praised him for „wise leadership“ this week.
Argentina’s Fernandez signals policy shifts with new cabinet, economy chief
Argentine President-elect Alberto Fernandez unveiled his cabinet and new central bank chief on Friday evening, laying out his core team days before the center-left leader takes office facing a stalled economy, rising debt fears and painful inflation.
Trump says he will hold off designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups
“However, at the request of a man who I like and respect, and has worked so well with us, President Andres Manuel @lopezobrador we will temporarily hold off this designation and step up our joint efforts to deal decisively with these vicious and ever-growing organizations!” he said.
Brasilien: Die Wahrheit siegt leise
Nach Freispruch für führende Linkspolitiker in Brasilien: Expräsidentin Dilma Rousseff kritisiert Rolle großer Medien
US-Bundesstaat Iowa: Biden nennt Wähler „verdammten Lügner“
Ein 83-Jähriger hat den demokratischen US-Präsidentschaftsbewerber Biden zur Weißglut getrieben. Der Mann stellte bei einem Bürgertreffen konkrete Fragen zur Ukraine-Affäre. Es folgte ein scharfer Schlagabtausch.
This 83 year old Iowa farmer just ended Joe’s chances at presidency!
The Iowa caucus is two months from today. And it is close. Very close. Take a look at this recent CBS poll: Iowa Caucus (CBS / YouGov) Sanders: 22% Biden: 22% Buttigieg: 21% Warren: 18%
(03.12.2019)
Why Iowa is so important in the presidential election
(31.01.2016)
Some say that giving two otherwise unimportant states so much influence over the process to fill the most powerful job in the world is undemocratic. They propose, for instance, substituting the current system with a primary vote in which registered party members in all states vote for their preferred candidate in a single day. Candidates would then receive delegate support in each state proportionally to the result of the primary vote. But Iowans are fiercely attached to their first-in-the-nation status.
Why Iowa is at Center of 2020 Presidential Race
(13.06.2019)
The path to the White House for Democrats runs through Iowa; Feb. 3, 2020, is the current date for voters to choose their nominee at caucus locations statewide.
Whoever ultimately wins could face an uphill battle at ballot boxes in the November 2020 general election in Iowa — traditionally a swing state — but one that Trump and Republicans decidedly won in the 2016 presidential election.
My family relied on food stamps (EBT) when my dad died at 48. I was a student. If this happened then, we might’ve just starved. Now, many people will. It’s shameful how the GOP works overtime to create freebies for the rich while dissolving lifelines of those who need it most.
USA: #Trump|s Regierung streicht 700.000 Menschen Geld für Lebensmittel
Nearly 700,000 will lose food stamps with USDA work requirement change
The USDA rule change affects people between the ages of 18 and 49 who are childless and not disabled. Under current rules, this group is required to work at least 20 hours a week for more than three months over a 36-month period to qualify for food stamps, but states have been able to create waivers for areas that face high unemployment.
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Lula, Rousseff und weitere PT-Politiker in Korruptionsfall freigesprochen
Prozess und Urteil wurden in Brasilien und Lateinamerika aufmerksam verfolgt, weil die Klagen gegen Lula und weitere Politiker der Arbeiterpartei als Teil eines „Lawfare“ gesehen werden, einer missbräuchlich politischen Nutzung der Justiz gegen politische Gegner.
Versuchte OAS auch in Dominica, heutige Wahl zu beeinflussen?
Der amtierende Ministerpräsident des Karibikstaats Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, sowie weitere Regierungschefs karibischer Länder haben der Organisation Amerikanischer Staaten (OAS) Einmischung in den laufenden Wahlprozess vor den Parlamentswahlen am heutigen Freitag vorgeworfen.
Warum der Bericht der OAS zu den Wahlen in Bolivien nicht glaubwürdig ist
Regionalorganisation veröffentlicht Ergebnisse mit dreiwöchiger Verzögerung. Papier lässt Fragen offen. Beobachter kritisieren Schlussfolgerungen
UN officially asks Israel to leave Golan Heights
The request was made after the resolution was adopted after 91 UN member states voted in favour, nine rejected and 65 abstained.
On 15 November 2018, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution asking Israel to stop exploiting the natural resources in the Palestinian territories, including the occupied East Jerusalem and Syrian Golan Heights.
I’m proud we don’t have any billionaires supporting our campaign. The time for the 0.1% calling the shots in our economic and political life is over. We will tax their wealth to raise $4.35 trillion over 10 years, break up their power and give it back to the working class.
Warren and Biden lose ground, Sanders moves ahead in California’s shifting 2020 Democratic race
Sanders is in the nominal lead, as the first-choice pick of 24%; Warren is the first pick of 22%. That is a big change from September, when she led the field with 29%.
Biden is the first choice of 14%, down six points from September. Buttigieg is preferred by 12%, up six points from September.
Bolivien: Putschisten hetzen gegen Venezuela
Bereits am Sonntag hatte US-Außenminister Michael Pompeo in dieselbe Kerbe geschlagen. Bei einem Auftritt an der Universität von Louisville erklärte er, bezogen auf die Proteste in Bolivien, Chile, Kolumbien und Ecuador, dass diese zwar »Ausdruck von Demokratie« seien. Das Weiße Haus sehe sich aber veranlasst, die »legitimen Regierungen« dahingehend zu unterstützen, dass die sozialen Mobilisierungen nicht von Kuba und Venezuela »gekapert« würden.
Colombia: TIAR Ministers to Plan New Actions Against Venezuela
In the Bogota meeting, it is expected the participation of governments aligned with the U.S. foreign policy, among which are Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru.
The U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Carlos Trujillo and the U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Michael Kozak are also expected to attend the TIAR meeting.
Australia restricts medical transfer of refugees from Pacific camps
Under Australia’s controversial immigration policy, asylum seekers intercepted at sea are sent to camps in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. They can never set foot in Australia, even if they are found to be refugees.
Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 race
Fox News confirms Kamala Harris will be dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.
China signs on for ‚gigantic‘ investment in El Salvador infrastructure
China will help build several major infrastructure projects in El Salvador including a stadium and water treatment plant, the two countries said on Tuesday, signaling China’s growing role in the region after El Salvador cut ties with Taiwan.
I’m honored to receive the endorsement of @CCIAction. Together, we’re going to win the Iowa caucus and defeat Trump by mobilizing millions of working people to fight for justice.
114,000 Students in N.Y.C. Are Homeless. These Two Let Us Into Their Lives.
Sherine’s heartbreak reflects that of parents who cared for the 34,000 students sleeping in New York’s homeless shelters last year — enough children to fill a small city.
Sandy stands on her tiptoes and squints across the East River as the N train pulls onto the Manhattan Bridge. She watches the skyline until the train dips underground.
US-Regierung gibt Militärhilfe für Libanon frei
Das Haushaltsbüro des Weißen Hauses habe die 100 Millionen Dollar (90,8 Mio. Euro) an Militärhilfe nun freigegeben, sagten zwei Mitarbeiter des US-Außenministeriums und des US-Kongresses gestern in Washington. Das Geld werde bald überwiesen.
US President Trump, First Lady Arrive in London for NATO Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in London, Monday, December 2, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NATO alliance.
Polizeichef von Chicago wegen Trunkenheit gefeuert
Lightfoot hatte im Mai ihr Amt mit dem Versprechen angetreten, der Gewalt in Chicago den Kampf anzusagen. Im vergangenen Jahr gab es 578 Morde in der drittgrößten Stadt der USA nach New York und Los Angeles.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Fires Police Supt. Eddie Johnson
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has fired Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson, after reviewing an inspector general’s investigation into Johnson being found passed out behind the wheel of his car in October. CBS 2’s Megan Hickey reports.
Israel’s AG files official indictment against PM Netanyahu
The indictment says he will stand trial in a Jerusalem district court and also names 333 witnesses the attorney general may call upon to testify at the trial.
Über 2.500 Verfahren wegen Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Chile eingeleitet
Aus Angst vor weiteren Repressionen oder Vergeltungen melden die Opfer ihre Verletzungen häufig nicht bei den Behörden.
Pompeo says U.S. will help prevent Latin American protests becoming riots
“We in the Trump administration will continue to support countries trying to prevent Cuba and Venezuela from hijacking those protests and we’ll work with legitimate (governments) to prevent protests from morphing into riots and violence that don’t reflect the democratic will of the people,” Pompeo told an audience at the University of Louisville, in Kentucky.
Will the Democratic presidential nominee be chosen at the DNC?
Democrats are telling Axios that there’s a realistic scenario where Mayor Buttigieg wins Iowa, Sen. Warren wins New Hampshire, fmr. VP Biden wins South Carolina, and Sen. Sanders wins Nevada in the Democratic presidential primary. If such a situation were to happen, some think that the Democratic candidate will be decided in July at the Democratic National Convention. Alex Witt and her panel discuss.
Nach wie vor keine Beweise: Hält die OAS Bericht über Wahlen in Bolivien zurück?
Kritik kam auch von Abgeordneten des US-Kongresses. Sie wandten sich in einem offenen Brief an den Leiter der OAS-Beobachtermission in Bolivien, Manuel González. In zehn Fragen an Gonzáles stellen sie indirekt dessen Kurzbericht in Frage.
Brasilien: Gewaltsame Räumung von Camps der Landlosen in Bahia
Die drei Camps befanden sich auf vom MST bereits vor mehr als sieben Jahren besetzten staatlichen Ländereien, die zuvor brach lagen. Mit den Behörden des Bundesstaates gab es Übereinkünfte.
Death toll rises to 21 after attack on Mexican town
The US attorney general, William Barr, is due to visit Mexico next week to discuss cooperation over security.
Mexico will not accept intervention from abroad, president says
Referring to recent outbreaks of gang violence that have fed concern that the United States could try to intervene in Mexico, Lopez Obrador thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his support and said his government would handle the country’s security challenges.
Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election
He will have separate talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and attend a working lunch with representatives from Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom. U.S. officials see the NATO summit as a celebratory moment for Trump as his pressure on member nations has led many to increase their military spending.
Politposse in Manila
Philippinen: Vizepräsidentin Robredo muss als »Antidrogen-Zarin« nach weniger als drei Wochen abtreten
Erdoğan: Agreement with Libya’s GNA to go through Parliament for endorsement
The Turkish president further said that the agreement with Libya’s internationally recognised government will have to go through the Turkish parliament and then it will be put into effect.
Billionaires should not be able to buy elections.
“Primary voters have always had special appreciation for veteran candidates, & that’s why voters are giving Tulsi a look. They admire her service…& anyone watching the race knows this candidate doesn’t back down from a fight.“ Great interview on New Hampshire evening news WMUR
„Tax me!“ Let’s listen to these Patriotic Millionaires who want their taxes raised, not cut.
Walmart made $9.86 billion last year. Surely, they can afford to pay employees working over the long Thanksgiving weekend extra. America doesn’t suffer from scarcity — we suffer from greed.
Michael Moore on the state of the 2020 race
New national polling shows a shifting of the 2020 Democratic race as Warren’s surge slips and Biden retakes the lead. Michael Moore joins Steve Kornacki to discuss the good and bad news for the top Democratic candidates.
Suriname President Bouterse convicted of murder for 1982 executions
A court in Suriname on Friday convicted President Desi Bouterse of murder for the execution of 15 opponents in 1982 following a coup to seize power, sentencing the man who has dominated the former Dutch colony’s recent history to 20 years in prison.
Chile: People With Eye Injuries To File Lawsuit Against Piñera
Chile’s Coordinator of the Victims of Eye Traumas (CVTO) announced Thursday that it will file a lawsuit against President Sebastian Piñera as directly responsible for human rights violations.
Bolivia: Human Rights Defenders Mission Harrassed Upon Arrival
On Friday, the Mercosur Parliament’s Human Rights Commission also arrived in Bolivia to make contact with the victims of repression and prepare a report, which will be presented at the session of that regional integration mechanism on Dec. 9.
„The Mercosur Parliament decided that its Human Rights Commission will carry out a public hearing to have a broader vision and elaborate a report,“ Argentine parliamentarian Cecilia Merchan said.