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In a televised speech, the prime minister called the charges against him "ridiculous libels." Polling suggests most Israelis oppose immunity, but the move could delay his trial.
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He was a giant of the last half-century in the South American country. But even if he tries to run again in the future, he'll never be the titan he once was, writes Bolivian journalist Raúl Peñaranda.
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It's a massive blow for the longtime leader — Israel's first sitting prime minister to be indicted. He stands accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, and has denied any wrongdoing.
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COMMENTARYUsually the only thing more narrow-minded than a right-wing American wading into Latin American politics is a left-wing American wading into…
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With our growing dependence on digital technology threatening to undermine American democracy, the Miami-based Knight Foundation announced Monday it is…
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A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
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From Turkey and Hungary, to India and the Philippines, the voices of nationalism have become dominant forces that begin with the election of a charismatic, influential and powerful man.
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01/15/15 - Is there a growing cynicism among our population in regard to regular people and government? Is Congress truly the dysfunctional body described…
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07/07/14 - Monday’s Topical Currents delves into our fractious politics and the need for convergent action if we are to reassert the will of the people.…
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With little more than a year remaining before voters head to the polls in November 2014, candidates face something of a new world: Beginning Friday, they…
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10/14/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is with “social entrepreneur” Sam Daley-Harris. A Miami native, he founded the public interest group RESULTS, in…
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09/09/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is with Heidi Boghosian, the Executive Director of the National Lawyers Guild, a progressive Bar Association…