Politics

The challenge of finding the right leaders is nothing new

For any democracy to succeed, there needs to be broad agreement that their form of government has the consent of the governed and that it is good for people individually as well as for their nation.

By ROGER O. CRANVILLE
12/05/2024
Fake news

People are more likely to avoid the news as concerns on misinformation grow, study finds

The study found that politically conservative people were less likely to engage with news at all when concerns over misinformation arose

Likud loses, opposition parties gain mandates in new poll

The national party gained a mandate, and for the first time in a long time, the Labor Party has crossed the electoral threshold with 3.6%, which yields four mandates. 

By MOSHE COHEN
10/05/2024

MK Strock attacks US: "Not worthy to be called a friend of Israel"

National Missions Minister Orit Strock discussed the choice between two options facing the Israeli government - a hostage deal or the IDF entering Rafah.

By 104.5FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
08/05/2024

Accountability based on democracy is needed in times of political violence, researcher says

The standards can and should be debated, Koliba said, but they are especially timely given growing distrust in the government and deep and persistent polarization.

Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term

At 71, Putin is locked in a confrontation with Western countries he accuses of using Ukraine as a vehicle to try to defeat and dismember Russia.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

India's Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark

Modi is seeking a rare, third straight term in a vote which pits his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of more than two dozen opposition parties.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024

Netanyahu has become the executor of his 'master' Ben-Gvir's will

Netanyahu now follows Ben-Gvir's lead. How far has he fallen?

By EFRAIM GANOR
06/05/2024

Sadiq Khan wins re-election as London mayor

Khan's victory, his third in a row, was widely expected despite some public anger over knife crime and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

By REUTERS
04/05/2024
 A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

Over half of right-wing voters support hostage deal, even at risk of elections - poll

About 43% of Israelis support the establishment of a moderate Palestinian government to replace Hamas.

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