Politics News

• A red dress creates a political storm in South Korea
  
  A photo of a young female lawmaker sporting a short red dotted wrap dress to work went viral in South Korea sparking a heated discussion.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 8 Aug 2020.
• Beirut explosion: Angry protesters take to streets
  
  Lebanese, furious with their political leaders after Tuesday's massive explosion, vent their fury.
  BBC News.  Saturday, 8 Aug 2020.
• New book highlights the four "Recurring Crises" of U.S. democracy
  
  A new book from two seasoned political writers is taking a look at what they say are the "four threats" to American democracy, and examines how these issues spiked alarmingly at different points in U.S. history. ...
  CBS News.  Saturday, 8 Aug 2020.
• Donald Trump cites 'political activity' carve-out for lack of social distancing at club
  
  President Trump on Friday said supporters at his New Jersey club didn't have to observe social distancing rules because his press conference qualified for a political-activity exemption. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Sherlock star Amanda Abbington was banned from Twitter three times
  
  EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Sherlock star Amanda Abbington is so outspoken on political issues that she has been banned from Twitter three times.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Mayor facing bribery charge linked to red-light camera firm
  
  CHICAGO (AP) - The mayor of a suburban Chicago village is facing federal bribery charges in connection with a politically connected red-light camera firm, according to an indictment unveiled Friday. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Nokia's new CEO adopts wait and see strategy in 'dream job'
  
  Nokia's new chief executive Pekka Lundmark said he will take time to re-acquaint himself with the Finnish telecom equipment maker before setting a strategy, as the company jostles for position in the highly political 5G race. U.S. ...
  Yahoo.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Questions of mental fitness: Fair game or dirty politics?
  
  With the leading candidates in their 70s, the issue of cognitive ability has repeatedly been raised during the presidential campaign. Is it fair to raise concerns or are attacks on mental fitness out of bounds?
  Yahoo.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Why This Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Newsroom Is Focused on Gender, Politics and Policy
  
  The co-founder and CEO of the 19th*, a nonprofit newsroom focused on women and politics, talks about diversity in journalism, activism and entrepreneurship.
  Entrepreneur.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to two presidents, dies at 95
  
  Scowcroft counseled seven administrations and was a key political figure during the Cold War and the Gulf War.
  CBS News.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Ex-UN chief calls on America to show global leadership, says WHO withdrawal 'morally wrong'
  
  Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told CNBC he is "deeply, deeply concerned" about the state of global politics.
  CNBC.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• No Coronavirus Postponement And No Front-Runners So Far In Kyrgyz Elections
  
  Kyrgyzstan is readying for parliamentary elections in October that the pandemic and a sweeping reorganization of its political parties ensure will be very different from any of its previous votes.
  Radio Liberty.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Gold Price Sprinting Toward New All-Time High: 5 Winners
  
  The yellow metal also got a boost from escalating geopolitical tensions over the past three months that have been denting the confidence of risk-on investors.
  Zacks.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Thai Protesters Demand Drastic Changes in Political System
  
  Protests held on school, university campuses in Bangkok and other cities.
  Voice of America.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.
• Christopher Steele criticises the UK's 'inadequate' response to Russian political interference
  
  Mr Steele said Britain had been too slow and 'wholly inadequate' in deterring and responding to Russian activity, while calling for a unified effort in preventing further attempts at disruption.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 7 Aug 2020.

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