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On Tuesday, Europe’s top human rights court ruled that Switzerland's failure to act on climate change was a human rights violation. The case was brought to the European Court of Human Rights by KlimaSeniorinnen (Swiss Elders for Climate Protection), a group of 2,000 Swiss women all over the age of 64. They argued that they were particularly affected, as older women are most vulnerable to extreme heat which is becoming increasingly common. The court ruled 16-1 in favour of KlimaSeniorinnen but two other cases were thrown out - one from a French mayor and the other from six Portuguese young peop...
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Croatians are preparing to go to the polls next weekend for an early election vote that will decide whether they want the country to remain a pro-Ukraine and pro-West nation or put in office the centre-left party of President Zoran Milanović, known for his ties with Russia. The two main rivals in the 17 April election will be the governing Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). These elections could reflect on the results of the European Parliament elections in June and the presidential election, scheduled for December. Croatia's parliament was dissolved in Marc...
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For Věra Jourová, all the tools are needed to strengthen public confidence in Europe's political institutions, which have been hit in recent months by foreign corruption scandals such as Qatargate and Russiagate. "These scandals, which you mentioned, have really created a high level of mistrust. There is something rotten in Brussels. I've heard it said in many places that people don't know the difference between the European Parliament and individuals. I think we need to act proactively against this feeling of people who think that it makes no sense to go and vote because the system is dirty. ...
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Washington (AFP) - Eight months ahead of the US presidential election, the campaign moves from the parties' nominating contests to the trench warfare of what promises to be one of the longest, most brutal head-to-head showdowns in memory. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump -- the oldest pair of nominees in history -- emerged this week from a primary season that has inflicted battle scars on both, raising questions over their judgment and mental acuity. The 81-year-old incumbent Democrat and his Republican foe, 77, see their rematch on November 5 as an existential moment for A...
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Washington (AFP) - Joe Biden and Donald Trump face one of the longest presidential campaigns in US history, raising questions about the endurance of the oldest ever pair of nominees -- and of weary voters. Concerns about whether two men born in the 1940s are ready for a lengthy duel in 2024 were thrust back in the spotlight when a bombshell special counsel report called Biden an "elderly man with a poor memory." Biden, 81, tried to fight back during an extraordinary televised speech from the White House, but ended up causing more alarm, as he called the Egyptian president the leader of Mexico....
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Former President Donald Trump is selling tickets at his upcoming “MAGA-AGAIN!” candidate forum at his private Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. The ticket price is $250,000 for a private dinner and the opportunity to be photographed with him for $100,000. A copy of the invite and pricing guide for the February 23 event reported that not only will the guest get a private dinner and a photo, but they will also be treated to priority seating for the rest of the evening. It is “an opportunity for “a full day of candid conversation with President Trump endorsed candidates.” The lowest price is $5,000 ...
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Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden are to hit three states each, the Midwest takes center stage in the battle for the White House and Texas sees record early voting.Here is a look at what was happening on Friday, four days before November 3 Election Day: Biden's busy Midwest dayThe Democratic candidate, who rarely ventured out of his home base of Wilmington, Delaware, in the early days of the campaign because of the pandemic, was on schedule to visit three states Friday, the most he has done in one day so far.He was to host a socially distanced "drive-in" rally ...
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Washington (AFP) - With five days to go before the US presidential election, here are some of the highlights from the campaign trail on Thursday:The candidates hit FloridaDonald Trump and Joe Biden concentrated their efforts on the key state of Florida, where the president sought to raise enthusiasm for an economic recovery to counter polls that show him slightly behind there.He again played down the dangers of Covid-19 in favor of reopening businesses and stuck with his strategy of fear-mongering."They will allow you nothing," the Republican said in Tampa, referring to Democrats."We're never ...
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Washington (AFP) - The two candidates double down on their different approaches to campaigning during a pandemic; riots in Philadelphia become an election battleground; and Trump supporters are left out in the cold.Here is a look at what's happening on Wednesday, six days before November 3 Election Day:Stay home, or rally?Trump planned another day of back-to-back rallies, speaking to his fervent supporters at events where crowds are packed in tight and masks are rare despite the Covid-19 risk.Biden -- wearing a mask -- cast his ballot early near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and attended a...
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Washington (AFP) - The two candidates face off at the final debate on Thursday evening; Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination edges closer; and Trump turns on Fox over polls that predict his defeat.Here's what's going on in the US presidential campaign with 12 days to go.Debate showdownDonald Trump and Joe Biden head to Nashville for only their second on-stage clash of the campaign.After the constant interruptions of the last debate, each candidate will have their microphone cut for two minutes to allow their rival to respond to the moderator's questions before open debate.Trump, a conf...
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