Syria, then Europe: the worst is yet to come, but…

After the Turkish attack along the Syrian borders against the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), an international mobilization materialized against Erdogan’s move, calling for stopping the war against the Kurds. In my country, Italy, many leftist groups called for saving Rojava’s model of democratic and libertarian municipalism, protest events were posted on Facebook, and the newspaper […]

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Climate action: emergency now

Few countries that signed the landmark Climate Paris Accord are respecting what they promised, the United Nations’ 2018 Environment Program (UNEP) annual report confirmed. What can we expect from this year’s Madrid UN climate summit, when it is plain obvious the world won’t act in time to cut emissions? Four years ago this month, almost […]

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For a truly global peace agenda in a multipolar world

Those working in international affairs would not be surprised to observe that a small number of countries and institutions spearhead a “global peace policy agenda”. In reality, several asymmetries in peacemaking knowledge and decision-making demonstrate that the adjective “global” is merely cosmetic. Within the United Nations, this historic inequity is clearly reflected in the way […]

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On The Money: Judge sides with NY officials in Trump tax return lawsuit | Majority in new poll says US is 'likely' to hit a recession within a year | Falling investment revives attacks against Trump's tax cuts

Happy Monday and Veterans Day and welcome back to On The Money, where we’re thankful for the service of millions of brave men and women who’ve served our country in the armed forces. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. Click Here: Golf special […]

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Vaping illness tops 2,000 patients as spread slows

The number of people who have become sick after vaping has surpassed 2,000, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Tuesday, the CDC had confirmed 2,051 probable lung injury cases associated with e-cigarettes since the outbreak started earlier this year. The illnesses have been reported in […]

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Hillicon Valley: Microsoft pushes for DACA fix ahead of court hearing | Twitter seeks feedback on 'deepfakes' | Trump officials unveil plan to notify public of 2020 interference

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill’s newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. If you don’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Maggie Miller (@magmill95), and the tech team, Emily Birnbaum (@birnbaum_e) […]

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Trump to meet with vaping industry as he considers flavors ban

Click:electrical insulation spray coating President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive landmark moments of testimony to Congress Lindsey Graham basks in the impeachment spotlight Democrats sharpen their message on impeachment MORE on Monday said he will meet with representatives of the e-cigarette industry as he considers a ban on the sale of flavored vaping products. ADVERTISEMENT “Will be […]

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House Democrats, ex-Bolton aide ask judge to block Mulvaney from joining lawsuit

House Democrats and former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman separately asked a federal judge on Monday to block President Trump’s acting chief of staff from intervening in a lawsuit over subpoenas related to the House’s impeachment inquiry.   Trump’s top aide, Mick Mulvaney, had filed a motion in D.C. District Court on Friday seeking to join Kupperman’s […]

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