The Nigeria Labour Congress has denied reports that it has withdrawn from the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship scheduled for August 1. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the…
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In pictures: Farmers spray manure and throw beets to protest EU agricultural policy
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyFarmers protests in Brussels turned violent this week as EU agricultural ministers met to try and quell the ongoing crisis. Months of rallies have taken place across Europe from Finland…
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US says its Israel policy unchanged after report on leveraging weapon sales
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyThe White House said on Sunday there was no change in its Israel policy after NBC News reported the United States was discussing using weapon sales to Israel as leverage…
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US Muslim group condemns Pelosi for saying Gaza ceasefire protests have Russia link
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyA U.S. Muslim group criticized former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday after she suggested, without offering evidence, that some protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza could be…
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Peterborough Councillor Quits Conservatives Over Gaza Policy
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyA Peterborough councillor has resigned from the Conservatives over his party’s stance on the conflict in Gaza. Mohammed Rangzeb, who represents Ravensthorpe on the city council, said he would now…
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Democrats Splinter Over Israel as the Young, Diverse Left Rages at Biden
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyAs a raw divide over the war ripples through liberal America, a coalition of young voters and people of color is breaking with the president, raising new questions about his…
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London Conservative Candidate Says ‘I’ll Be First Female Labour Mayor’ in Gaffe
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoySusan Hall promised to be the first “female Labour mayor” of London in a slip of the tongue at the Conservative Party Conference. The Tory candidate gave an upbeat speech…
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Rishi Sunak Needs to Rally His Flagging Conservatives. He Hopes a Dash of Populism Will Do the Trick
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyLONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heads to the governing Conservative Party’s annual conference on Sunday facing a triple challenge: Cheer up a party that’s trailing in opinion polls, sideline…
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What Exactly Are Conservatives Conserving?
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph Roy“Safe, Legal, and Rare.” It is glorious to remember that this statement was able to fuel enough outrage over abortion that it united all branches of pro-lifers under the conservative banner…
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Conservative UK Lawmaker Formally Quits With Scathing Attack on PM Sunak
by Rudolph Royby Rudolph RoyLONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – UK member of parliament Nadine Dorries has delivered a scathing attack on her Conservative Party’s leader Rishi Sunak in her formal resignation letter, accusing the…