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Vatican City: Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against “populists” during a short visit to Trieste in Italy’s northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia — the longest of his papacy. “Democracy is not in good health in the world today,” Francis said during a speech at the city’s…
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says only Taiwan’s people can decide their future (file). . TAIPEI: Democracy is not a crime and autocracy is the real “evil”, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Monday after China threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists. China, which views Taiwan as its…
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier with his wife Elke Budenbender and French President Emmanuel Macron with his wife Brigitte Macron speak with people as they visit the Democracy Festival to mark 75 years of the German Basic Law and 35 years of the peaceful revolution, in Berlin, Germany, May 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Emmanuel…
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White House national security communications advisor John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on May 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on May 17 said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the…
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The White House official said that US’ relationship with India is extremely close and getting closer. Washington: Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on Friday said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the…
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Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama on Saturday congratulated jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and said the award was also in recognition of the vital role women play in people’s lives. Mohammadi, 51, was awarded the prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for…
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