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How much mandate should governments have after elections? | Inside Story
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has to decide how to handle a threat to democracy after thousands of his predecessor’s supporters stormed the seat of power. Attacks on democratic institutions have taken place in other countries too. One of the most prominent was the insurrection at the US Capitol on January the 6th 2021. And last month in Germany, authorities said they foiled…
How will Republicans manage the house over the next two years? | Inside Story
For the first time in more than a hundred years – the US was unable to elect a speaker of the house in the first round. Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to win over hardline Republicans who voted against him in fifteen rounds. The House was unable to move on to any other business, including swearing-in members. The House is the lower chamber of…
Will Turkiye ratify Sweden's NATO membership? | Inside Story
One of the many fallouts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been that previously neutral Nordic countries are seeking to join NATO . Sweden and Finland applied in May last year. Turkiye has objected to their membership – accusing them of harbouring members of Kurdish group, the PKK, which Ankara considers a terrorist organisation. Both Sweden and NATO say that all parties have had their…
Inside Brazil's stormed presidential palace
Bolsonaro supporters wearing Brazilian colours wave flags and cheer after invading the building. The post Inside Brazil's stormed presidential palace appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
What are prospects for peace in Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story
M23 fighters have pledged to leave Rumangabo in Democratic Republic of Congo. But the Congolese army says an earlier promise to quit another town, Kibumba has not happened. Conflict has forced many people to flee and a UN investigation found widespread human rights abuses. Millions of people have died from violence in the region since the 1990s according to some estimates. So what are the…
How will Pele be remembered? | Inside Story
The king of football… that’s what Brazilians called him. They’re observing three days of mourning after Pele died on Thursday following a long battle with cancer. The 82 year old played a crucial role as football rose to become the most popular sport on the planet. Pele played in four World Cups and was the only player in history to win three. But his legacy…