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Debate: Will sexist remarks bring Trump down?

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
After the publication of a video in which Donald Trump makes disparaging comments about women, even leading Republicans have distanced themselves from their candidate. In the TV debate with his Democratic rival he apologised for the statements and then went back on the offensive. Commentators assess Trump's chances of getting the keys to the White House after this latest scandal.
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Danger averted | Slate - France

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
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Debate: Nobel Peace Prize for Juan Manuel Santos

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
Just a week ago the people of Colombia rejected his peace deal with the Farc rebels; now he has been named as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has been distinguished for his efforts to end the civil war in his country. Is the prize going to the right person this year?
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Debate: No UN resolution on Syria

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
The UN Security Council concluded its meeting on Saturday without passing a resolution on Syria. Last week tensions between Washington and Moscow had already escalated over the situation in the country. The press finds the situation very worrying.
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Debate: Hungary's biggest opposition paper shut down

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
Hungary's biggest opposition newspaper Népszabadság was closed in a surprise move on Saturday. The owner announced that the paper was losing too much money, but the employees claim the closure was a putsch. The liberal daily was unflagging in its critical reporting on the Orbán government. Should Hungary fear the loss of its press freedom?
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Debate: Is Britain sealing itself off?

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
Speaking at the Tory Party Conference last week Theresa May promised more social justice. Interior Minister Amber Rudd announced plans to limit the number of work migrants taking jobs in the country. The UK is losing its status as a model for multicultural living, some commentators lament. Others hope Brexit will trigger economic reorientation.
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Debate: Guterres set to become next UN Secretary General

Eurotopics.net - Mon, 10/10/2016 - 12:03
The Portuguese politician António Guterres is poised to become the new UN secretary-general. After the Security Council voted in favour of the former head of the UNHCR his confirmation by the General Assembly is seen as a mere formality. Some observers are delighted to see that he won out against the candidate backed by Berlin and Brussels.
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