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President of Taiwan receives Paraguayan official delegation
By Peter Tase On June 20, 2019 the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen received a delegation chaired by the Paraguayan Minister…
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Germany’s even larger than expected fiscal surpluses: Is there a link with the constitutional debt brake?
By Catarina Midoes and Guntram B. Wolff Germany has a new debate on its government budget. After registering a spectacular…
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European elections: a beginner’s guide to the vote
By Tatiana Coutto, University of Warwick The European Parliament elections are not unlike cricket. Both can last for quite a…
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Venezuela reacts with outrage after Guaidó asked for US military support to oust Maduro
Venezuela reacted with outrage on Monday after the opposition openly courted US military support, with the regime denouncing what it…
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The State of Affairs in Latin America: A Conversation with Secretary General of the Organization of American States Luis Almagro
By Geovanny Vicente Romero A few days ago, I had the honor of joining an event that the Brademas Center…
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Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky elected president
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, largely known for the leading role in Netflix film “Servant of the People” was declared the winner of…
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Senator Warren calls for impeachment of Trump
Senator Elizabeth Warren became the first 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to urge the Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Donald…
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The U.S. announces new policy towards Cuba
The Trump administration announced a new measure against Cuba on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference at the State Department,…
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Former Massachusetts governor running for president as an alternative to Donald Trump
Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld announced his bid for presidency on Monday, presenting himself as a viable moderate alternative to Donald…
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Massive fire engulfs the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
An unimaginable tragedy took the Parisians by surprise on Monday evening when the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of Paris’ most…
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