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Tunisia to vote on constitution seen as threat to democracy
Tunisia to vote on constitution seen as threat to democracy
by  AFP

Tunisians will vote Monday on a constitution that would give President Kais Saied almost unchecked powers, a key moment in his plan to overhaul the political system in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. The text aims to replace the mixed presidential-parliamentary system enshrined in a 2014 constitution, which saw Tunisia praised as the sole democracy to emerge from the 2011 Arab uprisings.

Japan defence report sounds alarm on Russia, threats to Taiwan
Japan defence report sounds alarm on Russia, threats to Taiwan
by  AFP

Japan's defence ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing military spending. This year's paper was released amid growing expectations that Japan will significantly boost defence spending.

Trump should be held accountable for trying to overturn 2020 election: committee
Trump should be held accountable for trying to overturn 2020 election: committee
by  AFP

The House committee probing the assault on the US Capitol laid out a searing, prime-time indictment on Thursday of Donald Trump's refusal to halt or condemn the violence and insisted he should be held legally accountable for a gross dereliction of presidential duty. The committee's opening hearing was also held in prime time, when television audiences are largest.

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