A Treasonous President and a Nation in Peril — Global Issues

[ad_1] Opinion by Alon Ben-Meir (new york) Monday, June 13, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jun 13 (IPS) – The writer, a retired professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU), taught courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies for over 20 years.I am at a loss for words to express my horror as I watched the first segment of the public hearing of the Congressional committee…

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Belgian King Philippe’s visit to DR Congo stirs hope for a ‘win-win partnership,’ historian says

[ad_1] It’s been a historic week of reckoning in Democratic Republic of Congo as Belgium’s King Philippe paid a visit to the former Belgian colony in Central Africa.  “This regime was that of an unequal relationship,” King Philippe said on Wednesday. He called it unjustifiable and said it was marked by paternalism and racism. Related: Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war The Belgian rule over Congo was brutal. By some…

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Israeli PM Bennett in snap UAE visit amid standoff with Iran

[ad_1] TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was on a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, a snap trip that came as efforts to salvage a deal over Iran’s nuclear program were stalled amid a deepening standoff with Tehran. The visit was Bennett’s second public trip to Abu Dhabi since Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize ties in 2020 after years of quiet cooperation, mainly over their…

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Great Places To Store Valuables At Home

[ad_1] The LA Times reports that the average American household has 300,000 items. Some of these items are undoubtedly more valuable than others, so they are a high priority to homeowners. Jewelry, cash, electronics, and important documents are some of the most common valuables found in many American homes. Your valuables can be stolen or destroyed if you don’t keep them well, so it is prudent to invest significant effort into finding ideal places to…

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‘Jiggle Jiggle’ By Louis Theroux: Everything to Know About the Rap Dominating TikTok

[ad_1] If you’re on TikTok there’s a possibility you can’t get Louis Theroux’s voice out of your head. His catchy “jiggle jiggle” rap — yep, you know the one I’m talking about — has been accompanying viral videos all over the platform. Even ferrets and bumblebees are grooving to it. Whether you’d consider yourself a hardened jiggle-jiggle rap listener or you’ve missed out on the smooth tune until now, here’s what you need to know.  Theroux, a British-American documentarian and son…

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VP Harris looks to show her clout at Summit of the Americas

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will have an opportunity to connect with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean as she welcomes them to her home state this week for the Summit of the Americas. But whether she can demonstrate her clout at the hemisphere’s premier gathering — being held on U.S. soil for the first time since 1994 — remains an open question. Since Joe Biden’s days crisscrossing Latin America…

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Can the WTO bring the world together?

[ad_1] Nigerian former Foreign and Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala look on July 15, 2020, in Geneva, following her hearing before World Trade Organization 164 member states’ representatives, as part of the application process to head the WTO as Director General. BUSINESS PANDEMIC RESPONSE Okonjo-Iweala has called Covid-19 vaccine inequity “unconscionable” and has given top priority to a deal to facilitate the flow of the vaccines more widely. Even though demand for Covid-19 shots has tapered…

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How to Declutter Your Digital Life

[ad_1] Photo courtesy of Ian Bartlett/The Licensing Project How to Declutter Your Digital Life As a certified KonMari consultant, Katherine Picott is well-versed in the art of getting rid of what no longer serves you. But what’s often overlooked, she says, are our digital worlds: We spend so much time in our email inboxes, on our phones, and on our laptops, but we don’t dedicate the same emotional and practical consideration to decluttering them. “Digital…

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As EU tries to isolate Russia, Serbia hugs its old ally close

[ad_1] Issued on: 03/06/2022 – 12:19 While the European Union scrambles to isolate Russia and reduce energy imports from the country, EU candidate Serbia is tightening its bond with Moscow through a new gas supply deal. Belgrade has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations, but it has refused to take part in sanctions against its old ally, even though Serbia aims to join the EU. A day before the Europeans agreed…

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Diablo Immortal Starter Guide: Classes, Gameplay and More

[ad_1] Diablo Immortal is out now on Android and iOS devices and in open beta on PC. The new game lets players fight against the legions of Hell, whether that’s on your own or in raids of up to eight players.  If you’ve played Diablo 3, Diablo Immortal will feel familiar. If you’re new to the series, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started as you take on demons and…

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