Democracy is more than just elections

Election is but one element (the representative element) of Democracy, albeit primary/foundational. Like the foundation of a decrepit building, it...

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators hold placards during a rally against the military coup in front of Indonesian embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, February 24, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

(Reuters) - Myanmar security forces fired gunshots as they carried out overnight raids in the main city Yangon after breaking...

In this Jan. 27, 2021, photo, President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package presents a first political test. More than a sweeping rescue plan, it's a test of the strength of his new administration, of Democratic control of Congress and of the role of Republicans in a post-Trump political landscape. (AP)

Democrats push Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote...

President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on health care, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. The Democratic push to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flash point in the push for a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, providing an early test of President Joe Biden's ability to bridge Washington's partisan divide in pursuing his first major legislative victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden to sign women’s economic equity executive orders on Monday

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

Washington (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will sign two executive orders on Monday related to women’s economic equity, White House...

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani with Pope Francis on Saturday

Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

(BBC) Pope Francis has condemned extremism in the name of religion on a historic visit to Iraq where he discussed...

Virat Kohli and R Ashwin celebrate after the fall of the last England wicket BCCI

India set up WTC final clash with New Zealand

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March 7, 2021

(CRICINFO) A comprehensive 3-1 Test series victory over England has confirmed India's spot in the final of the inaugural World...

Windies fast bowler Kemar Roach to play seven games for Surrey in English County Championships

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

(SPORTS MAX) West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has signed with County Championship side Surrey for the first seven games...

‘We still have to look to score’

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

---Windies coach Simmons cautions batsmen not to be overly tentative against spinners (SPORTS MAX) West Indies coach, Phil Simmons, believes...

‘You don’t expect them to come and lie down’ – WI skipper Pollard not surprised by fierce Sri Lanka fightback

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March 7, 2021

(SPORTSMAX) West Indies captain, Kieron Pollard, insists he is not surprised by a fierce response from Sri Lanka as the...

Uptick in crimes against Mexican politicians points toward violent midterm election

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2021

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - More than a hundred murders of Mexican officials and candidates in recent months point to the...

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