Month: January 2021
‘Democracy under siege’: International press condemn Trump
The chaos unleashed on the US Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters dominated front pages across the world Thursday, with headlines such as “Trump sets fire to Washington”, “Democracy under siege”, and “The Coup of Madness”. For the most part the
Read MoreStrong whiff of wartime scandal clings to Coco Chanel
When Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel died in her suite at the Ritz in Paris 50 years ago this week, the world mourned the greatest fashion designer of the century. What no one mentioned was that Chanel had spent World War II
Read MoreRussians see US democracy ‘limping’ after Capitol stormed
Russian officials on Thursday pointed to the storming of the US Capitol as evidence of America’s decline, with one saying it showed US democracy was “limping on both feet”. After the stunning events in Washington, many in Moscow said the
Read MoreCapitol rioters planned for weeks in plain sight. The police weren’t ready – Minnesota Public Radio News
Capitol rioters planned for weeks in plain sight. The police weren’t ready Minnesota Public Radio News What Happened at the Capitol Yesterday The New York Times How Security Failures Enabled Trump Mob to Storm U.S. Capitol U.S. News & World Report Protesters swarm
Read MoreHong Kong Activists Say Arrests Show Space for Democracy Is Shrinking
Activists said the arrests, which branded dozens of opposition lawmakers who participated in political primaries as suspects in a plot to paralyze the city, will make it harder for any opposition figures to operate within the city’s system of governance.
Read MorePresident Trump supporters violently storm Capitol Hill: Here’s everything we know – USA TODAY
President Trump supporters violently storm Capitol Hill: Here’s everything we know USA TODAY What Are Your Reactions to the Storming of the Capitol by a Pro-Trump Mob? The New York Times Trump’s presidency ends with American carnage – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports
Read MoreAP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false claims, fuel on a day of chaos – Associated Press
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false claims, fuel on a day of chaos Associated Press (2) GOP lawmakers object to Arizona’s electoral results CNN McConnell’s defense of democracy far too little, far too late amid Capitol coup attempt Lexington Herald Leader The Constitution is
Read MorePro-Trump Rioter Shows Envelope He Says He Took From ‘B****’ Nancy Pelosi’s Office – Newsweek
Pro-Trump Rioter Shows Envelope He Says He Took From ‘B****’ Nancy Pelosi’s Office Newsweek US Capitol breach prompts host of GOP lawmakers to decide against challenging Biden’s win CNN Trump caused the assault on the Capitol. He must be removed. The Washington Post
Read MorePro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election – Associated Press
Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election Associated Press
Read MoreThe terrible scenes on Capitol Hill illustrate how Donald Trump has changed his party
And how hard it will be to rid it of him
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