We’re in trouble. There is no doubt that data show that we have the worst-performing government when confronted with Covid. However, we all know that…
The Century of Populism – 01/30/2021 – World
Populism is a global socio-political phenomenon and its emotional and debilitating nature of liberal democracy is one of its hallmarks. Personalist leaders around the world…
Mujica’s prison companion, the writer remembers his prison during the Uruguayan dictatorship – 30/01/2021 – World
Mauricio Rosencof, 87, answers the phone and says he is “mateando” – that is, he drinks mate, like a typical Uruguayan – for the conversation…
Half of Israelis have already taken at least 1 dose of the Covid vaccine
By applying the doses from pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna, Israel has immunized its population faster than any other country – there are 52.2 doses…
The United States now requires the use of a mask on public transport
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a general order on Friday (29) requiring the use of a mask in public…
Biden’s early days indicate Trump’s anti-China policy continues – 1/30/2021 – World
Joe Biden has used much of his administration’s early days to show that he will reverse a series of measures implemented by Donald Trump and…
Farmers start hunger strike against Modi reform, India cuts internet – 30/01/2021 – Worldwide
India blocked mobile internet services in various areas around New Delhi on Saturday (30) to “maintain public safety” as hundreds of farmers went on hunger…
Japanese woman arrested for hiding her mother’s corpse for 10 years in a freezer – 30/01/2021 – World
A Japanese woman hid the body of her deceased mother for ten years in a freezer because she feared she would be evicted from the…
Italy extends suspension of flights from Brazil by two more weeks
Italy has extended the suspension of flights from Brazil for two weeks, Health Minister Roberto Speranza (30) announced on Saturday. Find out more (01/30/2021 –…
Documentary depicts prince as protagonist in Khashoggi murder – 29/01/2021 – World
Everyone should watch the documentary “The Dissident,” which details the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018, and…