YEREVAN, APRIL 22, ARMENPRESS. The US Embassy in Armenia released a statement on the ongoing unrest in Yerevan as the demonstrations entered a 10th day. “The U.S. Embassy in Armenia strongly encourages police and protesters to adhere to peaceful, legal means for freedom of assembly as provided for by the Armenian constitution. We urge the government to show restraint to allow for peaceful protest and we urge those exercising their freedom of assembly to do so responsibly, to avoid violence, and to prevent an escalation of tensions. We are concerned over reports of violence against journalists and demonstrators; we emphasize the need for those responsible for violence against police or demonstrators to be held accountable under the law. A peaceful resolution requires meaningful political dialogue in good faith”, English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan … [Read more...] about ‘Peaceful resolution requires meaningful political dialogue in good faith’ – USA on Armenia unrest
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Political crisis deepens in Armenia, protest leader Pashinyan detained
Armenia's political turmoil deepened on Sunday with the detention of anti-government protest leader Nikol Pashinyan, shortly after Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan stormed out of talks with him on the tenth day of mass rallies against his rule. Pashinyan and two other opposition politicians "were detained as they were committing socially dangerous acts", the prosecutor general's office said in a statement. Armenian police earlier denied opposition MP Sasun Mikaelyan's report that Pashinyan had been arrested. As a lawmaker, Pashinyan is protected by parliamentary immunity and cannot be arrested without the approval of fellow MPs. On Sunday morning, Sargsyan stormed out of talks with Pashinyan, accusing him of "blackmail". The televised meeting between the premier and Pashinyan lasted only a couple of minutes before the premier walked out. "I came here to discuss your resignation," Pashinyan, the leader of the opposition Civil Contract party, had told the prime minister in front of the … [Read more...] about Political crisis deepens in Armenia, protest leader Pashinyan detained
America’s great political families, like the Bushes, have had to give way to democracy
Molly Kiniry 21 April 2018 • 7:54pm Barbara Bush’s death this week edges us closer to the end of an era in American politics. The dynasties that defined the 20th‑century goings-on in Washington (the Roosevelts, Kennedys, Bushes, Clintons and Grahams) have either died off or been shoved aside by those who could successfully make that evergreen argument, newer faces are better faces. That tension between a fear of dynastic control and a small pool of people actually possessing the qualifications to govern has existed in the republic since its earliest days. John Adams, our second president, had to be convinced by George Washington that appointing his diplomatically well-seasoned son to a post abroad did not represent an unacceptable... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium … [Read more...] about America’s great political families, like the Bushes, have had to give way to democracy
Letter: Bill to repeal sales tax is political theater
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Letter: Bill to repeal sales tax is political theater There will always be those with political ambitions who want to capitalize on something as unpopular as a tax increase. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Gov. Eddie Calvo Published 1:30 p.m. ChT April 22, 2018 CLOSE Bureau of Budget Management & Research Director Lester Carlson said Gov. Eddie Calvo considered 4 factors before canceling GovGuam furlough process. PDN CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Early on in my senatorial career, I was assigned to chair the committee that oversees health and human services. After having spent … [Read more...] about Letter: Bill to repeal sales tax is political theater
From politics to snobbery and her surprising taste in men — why Georgia Toffolo is the new Queen of Hearts
THERE are many reasons, on paper at least, that Georgia Toffolo (more commonly known as Toff) should never have won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in a million years. Posh and pampered, educated at a £30,000-a-year boarding school and a paid-up, proud, pro-fox-hunting member of the Conservative Party, the Made In Chelsea star wasn’t exactly the archetypal People’s Champion viewers traditionally vote for (see: Scarlett Moffatt, Vicky Pattison and Kerry Katona). “And with a name like Toff,” she says, “before I even open my mouth people already think I’m a bit of a silly so-and-so. And then when I do open my mouth and speak like this, people go: ‘Urgh.’” Does she think she’s suffered from inverted snobbery? “Oh my gosh, yes!” she says, eyes wide for emphasis. “Completely! I don’t care where people come from, but others are fascinated about where I come from. So, yes, top of my … [Read more...] about From politics to snobbery and her surprising taste in men — why Georgia Toffolo is the new Queen of Hearts