Monthly Archives: June 2022

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines’ new President

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines on Thursday, restoring one of the country’s most notorious political dynasties to the Malacañang Palace 36 years after his father was ousted in a popular uprising.Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines on Thursday, restoring one […]

This is why the Jan. 6 committee wants Cipollone to testify

Nixon’s White House Counsel John Dean was a crucial witness during the Watergate hearings. Now the the House select committee investigating January 6 expects the same kind of cooperation from Trump’s White House counsel Pat Cipollone. CNN’s Brian Todd explains why.Nixon’s White House Counsel John Dean was a crucial witness during the Watergate hearings. Now […]

She questioned Thatcher on Hong Kong’s handover in 1984. Hear what she thinks now

After three tumultuous years, many in Hong Kong say it’s a city they no longer recognize. The National Security law has virtually wiped out political opposition along with a once vibrant local press and civil society. Halfway through the 50 year agreement between Britain and Beijing that was designed to ensure “One Country, Two Systems”, […]

As Sri Lanka runs out of fuel, doctors and bankers protest ‘impossible situation’

Doctors and bankers were among hundreds of Sri Lankans who marched on Wednesday to demand the government resolve a severe fuel shortage at the heart of the Indian Ocean island’s worst economic crisis in decades or step down.Doctors and bankers were among hundreds of Sri Lankans who marched on Wednesday to demand the government resolve […]

Rare portrait by Francis Bacon fetches $52.8 million at auction

A rare portrait by celebrated painter Francis Bacon sold for £43.4 million ($52.8 million) at Sotheby’s London on Wednesday, the first time the artwork has been auctioned in its almost six-decade history.A rare portrait by celebrated painter Francis Bacon sold for £43.4 million ($52.8 million) at Sotheby’s London on Wednesday, the first time the artwork […]

Liz Cheney says US is ‘confronting a domestic threat’ in Donald Trump

GOP Rep. Liz Cheney delivered a searing rebuke of former President Donald Trump and GOP leaders at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Wednesday night, recounting some of the damning details that the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has uncovered thus far and praising the bravery of witnesses — particularly the young female aides […]

4 people charged over deaths of 53 people in Texas human smuggling operation

Four people have been arrested and charged after 53 migrants died in what one Homeland Security Investigations agent called the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history.Four people have been arrested and charged after 53 migrants died in what one Homeland Security Investigations agent called the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history.