Tag: Issues

Slavery, migration and jihadists – the issues as Mauritania votes

As Mauritanians head to the polls in the presidential election, the country faces a multitude of issues including a legacy of military coups, migration, jihadist attacks in neighbouring countries and a harrowing legacy of slavery. President Mohamed ould Cheikh Ghazouani, who has been in power since the country’s first democratic transition in 2019, is seeking […]

Lawsuit challenges Ohio’s ban on foreign spending on ballot issues

A new lawsuit is challenging Ohio’s ban on foreign nationals and green card holders contributing to ballot campaigns, saying the recently approved law violates the First Amendment. The new law prohibits foreign nationals and green card holders from directly or indirectly contributing to statewide issue campaigns. It’s already illegal for foreign citizens to give money […]

Presidential rivals spar over top Arizona issues

A much-anticipated debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump underscored the stakes of the presidential race for Arizona, one of the few states that is up for grabs by both parties in the Nov. 5 election. The testy, 90-minute-long debate spanned issues that are top of mind for Arizona voters. Here’s what […]

4 Michigan issues we’re watching for in first Trump, Biden debate

November is still months away, but many voters across the U.S. are going to get their first taste of the presidential election Thursday evening as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the first debate of the general election cycle. The debate, which will be moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana […]

Dumping issues persist at Goshen recycling center

Jun. 25—GOSHEN — Illegal dumping helped cost the city of Goshen two Elkhart County recycling centers. Is Goshen’s current site at the same risk? Goshen Director of Public Works and Utilities Dustin K. Sailor verified by email Tuesday that dumping has been occurring at the Indiana Avenue recycling site. The security cameras set up there […]

ICC issues arrest warrant for ex-Russian defence minister Shoigu

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov, the current military chief of staff, on accusations of war crimes in Ukraine. Both are allegedly responsible for “directing attacks” at civilian targets in Ukraine. The ICC judges said there were sufficient grounds to believe […]