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    A Harvard professor argues the Trump mob’s siege fits the Framers’ ‘paradigmatic case of treason’
    Feb02

    A Harvard professor argues the Trump mob’s siege fits the Framers’ ‘paradigmatic case of treason’

    Tuesday, February 2 , 2021 - 2:01 (EEST) Section: AlterNet (USA)

    Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is set to begin next week, and senators will be asked to decide whether or not he committed “incitement to insurrection.” While Trump has previously been accused by various commenters of “treason” on multiple fronts, in uses of the term usually dismissed by...

    A Harvard professor argues the Trump mob’s siege fits the Framers’ ‘paradigmatic case of treason’
    Feb02

    A Harvard professor argues the Trump mob’s siege fits the Framers’ ‘paradigmatic case of treason’

    Tuesday, February 2 , 2021 - 1:01 (EEST) Section: AlterNet (USA)

    Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is set to begin next week, and senators will be asked to decide whether or not he committed “incitement to insurrection.” While Trump has previously been accused by various commenters of “treason” on multiple fronts, in uses of the term usually dismissed by...

    Trump is forcing the GOP into a humiliating bind as a parting gift
    Feb01

    Trump is forcing the GOP into a humiliating bind as a parting gift

    Monday, February 1 , 2021 - 23:01 (EEST) Section: AlterNet (USA)

    For weeks now, Republicans in Congress have been playing a rhetorical game regarding the impeachment of Donald Trump on charges — for which he is quite obviously guilty — of inciting an insurrection. On one hand, Senate Republicans want very badly to acquit Trump, even though this would allow him to run for office again, believing that the...

    Ukraine’s president says the Capitol attack makes it hard for the world to see the US as a ‘symbol of democracy’
    Feb01

    Ukraine’s president says the Capitol attack makes it hard for the world to see the US as a ‘symbol of democracy’

    Monday, February 1 , 2021 - 21:02 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Saul Loeb/Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the January 6 Capitol attack was a “strong blow” to American democracy. “After...

    Belarus police detain more than 160 protesters
    Feb01

    Belarus police detain more than 160 protesters

    Monday, February 1 , 2021 - 0:02 (EEST) Section: KXAN (USA)

    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Police in Belarus on Sunday arrested more than 160 participants in demonstrations calling for the ex-Soviet nation’s authoritarian president to resign. Protests have rocked the ex-Soviet nation for the sixth straight month following the Aug. 9 presidential vote, which was widely seen as rigged to give President...

    Ukrainian Security Service Raids Aeronautics Firm’s Board Meeting After Kyiv Sanctions Potential Investors
    Jan31

    Ukrainian Security Service Raids Aeronautics Firm’s Board Meeting After Kyiv Sanctions Potential Investors

    Sunday, January 31 , 2021 - 23:02 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    Ukraine’s state security service (SBU) is investigating a shareholder meeting of Motor Sich, the maker of jet engines for the defense industry, after the government imposed sanctions against Chinese investors seeking to purchase a stake in the company. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    In Russia, Economic Slump Erodes Consensus That Shielded Putin
    Jan31

    In Russia, Economic Slump Erodes Consensus That Shielded Putin

    Sunday, January 31 , 2021 - 20:02 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    The rally-around-the-flag effect of President Vladimir V. Putin’s assertive foreign policy known as the Crimea consensus is unraveling with the economy. …read more Source:: The New York...

    Biden reportedly warned brother about business dealings: ‘For Christ’s sake, watch yourself’
    Jan31

    Biden reportedly warned brother about business dealings: ‘For Christ’s sake, watch yourself’

    Sunday, January 31 , 2021 - 17:02 (EEST) Section: The Blaze (USA)

    President Joe Biden delivered a warning to his younger brother about business dealings. However, it appears that the younger brother didn’t heed the warning because he recently appeared in an advertisement that touted his relationship with the commander in chief that has some raising ethics questions. During the campaign trail, Joe Biden...

    Despite Ukraine Ban, Russia Gives Sputnik V Doses to Rebel-Held Area: Media
    Jan31

    Despite Ukraine Ban, Russia Gives Sputnik V Doses to Rebel-Held Area: Media

    Sunday, January 31 , 2021 - 15:02 (EEST) Section: U.S. News (USA)

    MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has begun supplying its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to the rebel-controlled region of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine despite a… …read more Source:: U.S....

    COVID-19: Ukraine, Georgia, And Iran Make Progress In Acquiring Vaccines
    Jan31

    COVID-19: Ukraine, Georgia, And Iran Make Progress In Acquiring Vaccines

    Sunday, January 31 , 2021 - 13:02 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    COVID-19 vaccination programs in Ukraine, Georgia, and Iran were given a boost over the weekend as health officials announced progress in getting their populations inoculated. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...