LGBT rights threatened in Brazil under new far-right president
Summary Jair Bolsonaro’s rise to power was immediately marked by a serious step backward for diversity, gender equality and human rights in Brazil. The …
The foundations of Venezuela’s regime are cracking, not yet collapsing
Summary On January 23, Juan Guaidò proclaimed himself acting president of Venezuela. This attempt to overthrow the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro has been supported by …
Trump Declared a Border Emergency. Here’s How It Could Be Undone in Court.
Summary On Feb 15, President Trump declared a national emergency in the White House so he could continue to build a wall along the border …
Poland seeks apologies from Israel on alleged Holocaust role remark
Summary Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Szymon Szynkowski has demanded an apology from Israel after negative comments by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz over the …
Catalan separatists in court for Spain’s ‘most important’ trial since returning to democracy
Summary A three-month trial began on Tuesday in Madrid for twelve Catalan separatists who staged a failed 2017 independence referendum. The accused include Catalonia’s …
Thailand’s king blocks his sister’s attempt to become prime minister
Summary On February 8th, the Thai Raksa Chart Party submitted one name to the Election Commission as its Prime Minister candidate, Thai Princess Ubolratana. …
Pope admits clerical abuse of nuns including sexual slavery
Summary The Catholic Church is facing additional accusations of sexual assault following its early 2000s allegations of the abuse of young men. On Wednesday, …
China Rebuffs Germany’s Call For U.S. Missile Deal With Russia
Summary After the collapse of the INF treaty between the United States and Russia, Chancellor Angela Merkel requested a global nuclear arms treaty. This …
CEO Of U.S. Gun-Maker Faces Jail In Germany
Summary About a decade ago, Sig Sauer sold $306 million worth of weapons to Columbia’s National Police. The German government contends that the sale …
Anti-Semitism, racism and anti-elitism are spreading in France
Summary In a context of contestation and political instability, France is facing a period where the expression of intolerance and manifestation of anti-semitism, anti-elitism, …