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POLITICSSep 16E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality CheckThe bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.NYT World
POLITICSSep 16The 28th state? Carney's Canada draws closer to European UnionWith a US president who talks of making Canada the 51st state, its leader in Europe where it’s not quite the EU's 28th state on offer, but something the president of the European Commission is calling ‘associate membership’. We’ll ask what that means, how it differs from the close status afforded to the likes of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK which Carney’s also visiting ahead of his own Strasbourg speech Thursday before the European Parliament.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU's von der Leyen proposes Canada become bloc's 'first associate member'Officially, the status of 'associate member' does not currently exist under EU law, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal raises many questions, both in Canada and across Europe.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warnsGuterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member - ReutersEU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 16More artists under political pressure, 'this is a big deal'Artiesten die politieke statements maken zijn van alle tijden. Protestliederen, uitspraken op awardshows of het opspelden van een pinnetje op de borst. Dit keer belandde de Amerikaanse rapper Macklemore in een geopolitieke wervelwind. Hij werd geschrapt als voorprogramma van de Britse zanger Ed Sheeran. Het is niet voor het eerst dat een artiest dat overkomt, maar de manier waarop en wie hierachter zit vallen op. Macklemore mag niet meer optreden vanwege zijn pro-Palestijnse uitspraken op het podium. Volgens Sheeran, met wie hij door de Verenigde Staten zou touren, komt dit mede door de Joods-NOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16NGO Viasná denounces the expulsion to Lithuania of 25 political prisoners released by MinskUn grupo de 25 detenidos fue liberado y enviado a Lituania tras negociaciones entre EE.UU. y Bielorrusia, informó un organismo de derechos humanos.El enviado especial de EE.UU. anunció el levantamiento de sanciones a empresas bielorrusas, mientras se desbloquearán activos bancarios del país europeo.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16US pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body - ReutersUS pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 16At the G20 on energy, Donald Trump wants to make people forget about oil at over 100 dollarsDÉCRYPTAGE - À Houston, Washington promeut sa stratégie énergétique, qui fait la part belle aux hydrocarbures. L’invitation du Venezuela en est l’un des symboles, alors que les deux capitales viennent de conclure des contrats mirobolants.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 16Kazakhstan Again Sentences Activists for Supposed Attempt to Seize PowerHuman rights organizations are speaking out after five Kazakh activists were convicted for an alleged plan to seize the presidential residence in Astana.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 16EU proposes Canada as its first 'associate member', a status that does not yet existEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the European Union's first "associate member," a status not provided for in the bloc's treaties and whose details have not been defined.mercopress · venezuela
POLITICSSep 16The National Court paralyzes the transfer of immigrants to the port of CeutaLa Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo pide a Transportes que le remita de urgencia la resolución que lo autoriza para resolver así la medida cautelar inmediata solicitada por el Sindicato Unificado de Policía (SUP) LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Belarus releases 25 prisoners, US lifts sanctions on two companiesIn Belarus zijn vandaag 25 gevangenen vrijgelaten. Dat meldt de Amerikaanse gezant John Coale op het socialemediaplatform X. Hij sprak met de Belarussische president Loekasjenko in hoofdstad Mink. De vrijlatingen komen in ruil voor het opheffen van Amerikaanse sancties op twee Belarussische bedrijven. Zo werden een verfproductiebedrijf en een staatsbedrijf dat toezicht houdt op de bosbouw- en papierpulpsector van de sanctielijst gehaald. Volgens de mensenrechtenorganisatie Viasna, zijn onder anderen journalist Andrej Aljaksandrau en zijn vrouw Irina Zlobina vrijgelaten. Zij zaten gevangenisstrNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16Can Canada and the EU build a deeper partnership?Canadian Prime Minister Carney is known for standing up to US President Donald Trump. Now he wants to forge a "unique alliance" with Europe. But what could such a partnership look like?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16Gov Lawal to attend UN General Assembly in New YorkGovernor Lawal’s activities begin on 18 September with a High-Level Executive Global Roundtable Side Event and the SDG Moment in New York The post Gov Lawal to attend UN General Assembly in New York appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16How Jared Kushner is mixing U.S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar businessThe New Yorker's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U.S. special envoy negotiating peace, he's also working on private business deals, raising billions in some of the same countries.NPR News
POLITICSSep 16Historic first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look likeCanada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so farThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Will Canada be a future “associate member” of the EU? European governments caught off guard by Ursula von der LeyenApprofondir les relations entre Ottawa et Bruxelles au-delà de ce qui est prévu, comme le propose la présidente de la Commission européenne, soulèverait de nouvelles interrogations sur des sujets comme l’acier, l’automobile ou les OGM, selon des diplomates.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU: An unprecedented offer to CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of a "unique alliance with the EU".France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey GrahamThe Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.CNBC
POLITICSSep 16Why the left has to reclaim merit as a social elevator: 'You don't have to sacrifice your child's well-being for your political ideals'Jahel Queralt, especialista en justicia distributiva, plantea un alegato contra la renuncia de los progresistas a una de sus mejores ideas: la meritocracia. En su nuevo ensayo invita a rescatarla lejos de la moral del éxito y la identificación con el capitalismo y aceptando el inevitable peso del azar LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Diesel duty cut extended to October 5, but loweredDrops from 17 cents to 12,2 till Sep 25, then 6.1 cents till October 5ANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16"To bring our relationship to the highest possible level": the European Union proposes "associate member" status to CanadaDÉCRYPTAGE - Le pays pourrait également faire partie d’un futur «conseil de sécurité européen», avec le Royaume-Uni, la Norvège et l’Ukraine, selon des annonces d’Ursula von der Leyen.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first 'associate member'European Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said ​on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.France 24 [en]