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International appeal for calm in Mali after protest deaths
Mali's European allies and regional partners are anxious, given the country's poverty, ethnic mix, and strategic location at the heart of the Sahel
3 months on, families still waiting for SC to act on prisoners' release
'Three months of waiting is beyond enough. Yet we are still waiting for the Court to deliver what the Chief Justice vowed,' says Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim
Kanye West says he's running for U.S. president
'We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,' the rapper and fashion designer tweets
UK historian quits Cambridge over slavery claim
Professor David Starkey is also dropped by his publisher HarperCollins
French ex-PM Fillon given 5-year sentence in fraud trial
Francois Fillon is found guilty of orchestrating a fake job for his wife – a scheme that saw her paid over a million euros in public funds over a 15-year period
Rappler Talk: Steven Rood on populism in Philippine politics
On Tuesday, June 23, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to political scientist Steven Rood about populism as a recurrent thread in the Philippines
Facebook lets users block political ads, aiming to quell outcry
Users will have the option to turn off all paid political ads in the US and in 'countries where we have enforcement on ads about social issues, elections and politics,' says Facebook
'Vote for life': Kapatid urges SC to act on petition for prisoners' release
'We pray that the Supreme Court will choose to vote for life in favor of the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic now invading prison facilities,' says Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim
Trump to accept Republican presidential nomination in Florida
The most visible portions of the Republican National Convention will be moved to the city of Jacksonville following a row over coronavirus restrictions with the governor of North Carolina
[OPINION] Who are the people in your neighborhood? On voluntarism and politics
'No wonder we end up with bad leaders! You just offer a bit of help and smile nicely, and everyone thinks you can be a government official.'
Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form unity government
The three-year agreement allows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stay in office for 18 months. Parliament speaker Benny Gantz will then take over as premier for the remaining 18 months.
Israel MPs tasked with ending deadlock over unity gov't
(UPDATED) Israel's deeply divided 120-member parliament has no clear path towards a stable governing coalition, so the move risks prolonging the country's worst-ever political crisis
Israel rivals resume unity gov't talks with 2-day deadline
A deal would give Israel its first fully functioning government since December 2018, stability that could prove crucial as it confronts the coronavirus pandemic
Spy chief named Iraq's 3rd PM-designate this year
Mustafa Kadhemi has ascended to the role as Iraq faces a budget crisis brought on by the collapse in world oil prices and the spread of the novel coronavirus
In Venezuela shift, U.S. asks Guaido to renounce power – for now
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido should set up a transitional government to arrange elections in 6 to 12 months.
Venezuela prosecutor's office summoned Guaido for 'attempted coup'
The opposition leader is recognized as interim president by more than 50 countries, including the United States, that refuse to recognize socialist President Nicolas Maduro after his disputed 2018 reelection
Israel's Gantz calls for 'emergency unity government'
Israel's ex-military chief Benny Gantz wins the speakership vote with 74 lawmakers voting in favor and 18 against in the 120-seat chamber
Netanyahu ally resigns as speaker of Israel parliament
Yuli Edelstein's resignation paves the way for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rival Benny Gantz, who is trying to form a government, to place an ally in the powerful post
[OPINION] If you don't like being criticized so much, then do your damn job properly
'There would be a lot less flak being hurled at public officials if there was a stronger perception of focused leadership from the top. Hell, ANY kind of leadership from the top.'
Pompeo in Kabul to try to break political deadlock
The visit comes just a day after the Afghan government and Taliban held their first discussion on prisoner exchanges – a key step in a broader push for peace
Hong Kong political rivals woo voters with free face masks
Politicians from both the pro-democracy camp and its pro-Beijing rivals have seized on the face mask shortage, beginning a charm offensive with voters even before official campaigning kicks off
KAPATID appeals for release of low-level offenders, elderly, sick prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak
'This is not only an urgent matter of life and death but also of justice,' KAPATID spokesperson Fides Lim writes in an open letter to the Duterte administration
Ex-NPA chair Salas Supreme Court case tests political offense doctrine
Once colleagues in the Free Legal Assistance Group, human rights lawyer Arno Sanidad and Justice Marvic Leonen face off on the case of ex-NPA chairman Rodolfo Salas
Putin lays out path to staying in power
Vladimir Putin says Russia needs evolutionary change, 'because we have had enough of revolutions' while suggesting that Russia may not yet be ready for a new leader
Attendee at conservatives' political summit has coronavirus
This attendee 'had no interaction' with President Trump or Vice President Pence and 'never attended the events in the main hall' at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington DC, says the organizer
[OPINION] The problem with 'pointing out bias' and 'demanding objectivity'
Have you ever been told to 'be objective,' or that you're 'too biased in your political views'?
A review of Joel Rocamora’s 'Impossible is Not So Easy: A Life in Politics'
'The book raises important questions like: Can a reformist be considered a leftist or a revolutionary? Can good people thrive in bad governments?'
Malaysian king hits back at Mahathir amid crisis
He rejects Mahathir Mohamad's plan to convene parliament to vote on the country's next prime minister, after it was widely criticized as against the constitution
Malaysia in turmoil as Mahathir, Anwar vie for power
(UPDATED) 'Party politics must be put aside for now. If allowed, I will try to form an inclusive government, not siding with any political parties,' says Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia's political machinations: What happens next?
Here are some details about the political crisis and what could happen next
Thai court dissolves key pro-democracy party
The nine-member constitutional court dissolves the Future Forward Party, ruling a $6-million loan by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit breached the law governing political parties
Trillanes turns down political asylum offers: Fight is here
'Parang abandonment 'yun e, andirito 'yung laban e so we have to be here,' says former senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Romania's liberal government falls after 3 months in office
A total of 261 of 465 MPs vote in favor of a motion against the minority government led by Ludovic Orban, which took over in November
‘Anti-democratic’ to ban dynasties, say lawmakers from political clans
'This is very anti-democratic because there are families elected democratically,' argues Isabela 1st District Representative Tonypet Albano
Putin sends political plan to MPs in quick-fire Russia reform push
Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of wanting to remain 'leader for life'
Pompeo urges end to 'tyranny' of Venezuela's Maduro
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to meet with Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido in Colombia
Venezuela's Guaido gains access to parliament speaker's seat
Earlier, dozens of National Guard troops wearing helmets and carrying riot shields blocked Juan Guaido from entering Congress
Is the salary increase for teachers, gov't workers enough?
(UPDATED) With nearly a million teachers nationwide, a salary increase for them would already entail big sums of money, according to some government officials
Austria's Kurz returns as world's youngest chancellor
Sebastian Kurz, 33, vows to 'protect the climate and the borders' as he becomes chancellor of Austria
Spain PM awaits backing from Catalan separatists for new term
Such support from the ERC, Catalonia's oldest and biggest pro-independence party, would be a clear sign that months of political deadlock in the major European Union country will be coming to an end
Dozens of South Korean MPs charged over parliamentary standoff
Seoul prosecutors indict Liberty Korea party leader Hwang Kyo-ahn and 23 of his MPs on charges including causing a commotion at the national assembly and illegal detention
In 2020, we will tell more people stories
Rappler reporters share the most-read stories they’re proudest of
Goodbye, 2019: Five reasons this year stands out
Journalists who speak truth to power, citizens who turn rage into action – these are among the 5 things that make 2019 stand out
[EDITORIAL] 2019's lesson for 2020: There will be pushback
From Greta Thunberg, the LGBTQ+, the #metoo movement, the fact-checkers to the Magnitsky activists, history slams us with one truth: 'power is not given, it is taken'
Guinea-Bissau votes in presidential runoff to end turmoil
The results are not expected until next week
Cayetano’s charm offensive in House shields him from SEA Games backlash
Once the least trusted among the bets for Speaker, Alan Peter Cayetano works double time to woo House members. His tactics seem to be paying off.
Rage, rage, rage: The world in 2019
Here are 2019's most unforgettable moments from the trenches
Rappler Jealousy List 2019
Our reporters and researchers pay tribute to colleagues from other news organizations who delivered stories they wish they pursued in 2019
#PHVote 2019 wRap: New faces bring changes to governance
Here's a quick lookback at the results of the 2019 midterm elections
A new bayanihan: Filipinos use social media to help people in 2019
At a time when polarizing issues and disinformation muddle conversations on digital platforms, people have shown that social media remains to be a means to engage communities for social good
