Feb 24, 2022 20:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
Vladimir Putins recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent has escalated Russias slow annexation of Ukrainian territories. This is a violation of international law, according to Marija Pejčinović Burić, secretary...
Feb 24, 2022 09:44 am UTC| Politics
Legal experts have weighed in on the possible list of crimes on both a state and federal level that former President Donald Trump could be charged with. According to former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade, Trump should...
Mike Pence defends RNC resolution of 'legitimate political discourse' describing Jan. 6 riots
Feb 24, 2022 09:35 am UTC| Politics
For ultimately refusing to go along with former President Donald Trumps bidding, now-former vice president Mike Pence was among the targets of the pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6. Pence recently defended the Republican National...
Nancy Pelosi mocks Donald Trump following Supreme Court ruling against ex-POTUS to block records
Feb 24, 2022 09:10 am UTC| Politics
The Supreme Court ruled against former President Donald Trump for the second time in an appeal regarding the January 6 riots at the Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mocked the former presidents latest attempt to hide...
Afghanistan: Taliban deploy around 1,500 new troops to Bamiyan amidst increasing resistance
Feb 24, 2022 08:52 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban is in the midst of trying to reform Afghanistan and its government since returning to power in August, which has also brought increasing resistance from their rivaling extremist groups. The insurgent group...
Feb 24, 2022 07:24 am UTC| Politics
In the midst of the military conflict happening in Ukraine due to Russian military and pro-Russia separatists, countries are still pursuing diplomatic efforts in the hopes of preventing a full-blown war. However, with the...
Joe Biden imposes new set of sanctions against Russia following invasion
Feb 24, 2022 06:54 am UTC| Politics
Countries have imposed economic sanctions against Russia following President Vladimir Putins move to recognize the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. US President Joe Biden has imposed a new...
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