US prosecutors have unsealed an affidavit against Julian Assange that outlines their case against the WikiLeaks co-founder on a single count of “conspiracy to commit computer intrusion” that may or may not have succeeded. As FBI special agent Megan Brown admits in the affidavit, “it remains unknown whether Manning and[…]
New Delhi, India – On April 6, speaking at the University of Delhi, India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley waxed eloquent about how the world’s most-populous democracy would become the third largest economy on the planet by 2030 after the United States and China. By then, the size of India‘s economy would have more than trebled[…]
Sudan’s principal protest group has demanded the immediate formation of a civilian-led government to replace the country’s new ruling military council, warning that the demonstrators’ “revolution” faces threat from “the remnants of the regime” of deposed leader Omar al-Bashir. Fearing that the core of the old establishment is far from gone, the Sudanese[…]
Just days after the Israeli Prime Minister vowed to annex new areas of the West Bank with American help, US President Donald Trump assured reporters that the PM’s electoral victory is a step towards peace. You heard that right. Benjamin “I Want To Annex Your Land” Netanyahu, after four terms in office,[…]
Voters in 91 constituencies across 20 states will choose their representatives in the first phase of mammoth elections. Indians are voting in the first phase of a mammoth general elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term. The first phase of voting covers an electorate of 142 million across 20[…]
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa allays the concerns of farmers by citing the Freedom Charter: South Africa belongs to all who live in it, Black & White. President Cyril Ramaphosa has again tried to allay fears about land expropriation. He was addressing farm-owners, businessmen, and academics in Stellenbosch on Tuesday. The dialogue included[…]
OPINION Israel’s elections on Tuesday remain too close to call. With Likud and the Blue and White list polling neck and neck, incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu likely has the easiest path to forming a new coalition government – but challenger Benny Gantz could yet emerge as prime minister. The election has[…]
By Anees Teladia “The Minister of Rural Development who was responsible for delivering the plan to the court is [should be] rendered in contempt of court.” These were the words of District Six Working Committee (D6WC) chairperson, Shahied Ajam, as he announced a decision to take legal action against Rural[…]
If you are worried that you might confuse colours and logos when putting your mark on the ballot paper on May 8, don’t worry – the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has explained how it has separated parties that look too similar. On Tuesday, the commission revealed what the ballot paper for[…]
Judge President of the Independent Electoral Court, Boissie Mbha, says he is concerned that after 25-years, South Africa’s democracy is still maturing. He was addressing representatives of political parties who signed a pledge in Durban, committing them to the IEC’s code of conduct. Mbha lamented that issues such as political killings[…]
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