Ryan Malett-Outtrim (VA) : Venezuela’s highest court approved Thursday an extension to President Nicolas Maduro’s decree powers, despite opposition from the country’s legislators. Supreme Court of Venezuela (VTV) The Supreme Court of Venezuela (TSJ) said in a statement Maduro’s request for 60 more days of special powers was constitutional, effectively paving the way for the […]
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Europe’s Controversial New Plan to Deal With the Refugee Crisis
Michaela Whitton (AM) : Leaders at the emergency E.U. summit, focused on stemming migration to the European Union, have agreed in principle to a bold exchange plan. The proposals state that all new irregular migrants (those without correct documentation) crossing from Turkey to Greece will be returned to Turkey with the E.U. meeting the costs. […]
Hollande vows support for political transition in Syria
French President Francois Hollande has promised to step up efforts for a political transition in Syria following a ceasefire deal between warring sides in the war-hit Arab country. Hollande, who was speaking to reporters during a visit to Peru on Tuesday, said France, Britain, Germany, and the United States would join forces to push for “discussions […]
Coup Threatened in Venezuela amidst Deepening Economic Crisis
In the midst of skyrocketing inflation, food scarcity and economic stagnation in Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) party is maneuvering for the removal of President Nicholas Maduro. In December’s legislative elections, the MUD won a landslide victory over Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) as voters reacted to the failure of the […]
‘Never again!’ Japanese hold massive rally to protest Abe’s foreign wars bill (PHOTO, VIDEO)
READ MORE: Thousands rally in Japan against controversial overseas military deployment bill (PHOTOS) Masses of people in Tokyo flooded the street in front of the parliament’s main entrance and surrounded the building. A nearby park was also swarming with demonstrators. Despite being present in heavy numbers, the police were unable to restrict the demonstrators to the […]