Populism
Dutch court upholds Geert Wilders conviction for insulting Moroccans
World
July 6, 2021
Dutch court upholds Geert Wilders conviction for insulting Moroccans
The Dutch Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld far-right politician Geert Wilders’ conviction for collectively insulting Moroccans at a campaign rally in 2014.…
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
World
July 23, 2020
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not the necessarily the poorest, the richest or even…
UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest
Middle East
October 1, 2019
UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the UN General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders. (all times local): 5:40…
Populist desires rise across the world: study
World
September 6, 2019
Populist desires rise across the world: study
People around the world believe the political system is rigged against them, a survey by Ipsos revealed on Thursday. Levels of political…
Conte to lead ‘more united’ Italy after far-right fall from power
World
August 29, 2019
Conte to lead ‘more united’ Italy after far-right fall from power
Italy’s premier-designate Giuseppe Conte said Thursday his new coalition would lead a “more united, inclusive” country after a deal was…
In Italy’s poorer south, populist party woos angry voters
World
February 19, 2018
In Italy’s poorer south, populist party woos angry voters
In the Naples suburb of Torre del Greco, a port town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, voters are steaming.…
Newly elected MPs haven’t forgotten the street
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Newly elected MPs haven’t forgotten the street
In the past, the average Egyptian defined a member of parliament as a man in a suit giving speeches in…