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Breaking Down the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.
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Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
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Ivory Coast bans rallies as opposition leaders barred from October election
New ReviewThe government says the bans are necessary to maintain public order, citing false information and unrest tied to these rallies. But critics argue that the exclusions and the ban on protests mark a troubling erosion of democratic norms
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Protesters led by youth clash with police in Morocco
New ReviewProtesters led by young people clashed with police and blocked highways over the weekend during some of the biggest anti-government demonstrations Morocco has seen in years, denouncing what they called the government’s misplaced priorities.
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Jimmy Kimmel's suspension sparks concern over Trump administration's pressure
New ReviewU.S. President Donald Trump cheered ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, igniting a debate over free speech and whether the White House is using its power to silence critics.
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Police arrest 365 people over Palestine Action support at protest
Some 365 people have been arrested for supporting banned group Palestine Action, with a further five detained for assaulting police officers, after protesters gathered in central London. Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in...
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Protest spokesman says Government is 'complicit in genocide' as hundreds defy Palestine Action terror ban
A spokesman for Defend Our Juries said the Government is "complicit in genocide", as the group staged a protest in Parliament Square in support of banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 200 arrests were made as...
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Police make more than 200 arrests over Palestine Action support and assaults
Police have made 200 arrests of people supporting banned group Palestine Action and four for assaulting officers as protesters gathered in central London. Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by...
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Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban
Hundreds of people risk arrest by displaying placards supporting Palestine Action in London on Saturday, in defiance of anti-terror legislation prohibiting expressions of support for the banned group.
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Mali's former PM Moussa Mara questioned by cybercrime court over social media post
Mali’s former prime minister Moussa Mara faced another day of questioning on Thursday over a message he posted on social media last month.
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Ban on Palestinian websites challenged in West Bank
About 50 Palestinian websites banned, as critics fear clampdown on press freedom.
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Yellow Vest movement gaining momentum in Canada
The yellow vest protest movement is gaining momentum in Canada, but some are concerned that its message is being hijacked by conspiracy theorists and the alt-right. David Common went to a rally in Red Deer, Alta. to find out more.
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NBA Legend Earl 'the Pearl' Monroe: Why Basketball Still Resonates with Young People
NBA Hall of Famer Earl "The Pearl" Monroe is a producer of the new 20-hour documentary "Basketball: A Love Story." He told Cheddar what separates the sport from other leagues.
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Belgian courts to rule on Spanish rapper's extradition
An extradition ruling on the controversial Spanish rapper Valtonyc has again been delayed. Belgian courts will decide on September 17 whether he should be sent back to Spain to face charges of glorifying terrorism. Appearing before a...
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The underground theatre breaking down barriers
Performing in the shadows It's a special night out for the few dozen people queuing outside this door, in a quiet street of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. They've come to see a performance by the "Belarus Free Theatre". It's a renowned...
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Brief: EU makes progress against online hate
The European Union is making progress against illegal online hate speech. That’s according to a new evaluation of the European Commission’s code of conduct. The code applies to IT companies and guides them on monitoring and removing...
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EU’s ‘dirty deal’ with Turkey is a ‘betrayal’ of European values, says Turkish journalist
Can Dundar is the former editor-in-chief of Cumhumriyet, a newspaper that is staunchly critical of the Turkish government. Dundar was one of the finalists for the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize, an annual rights prize handed out by...
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MEPs scrutinise EU-Turkey migration deal
The EU’s deal to send migrants back from Greece to Turkey For every Syrian migrant sent back, one already in Turkey will be resettled inside the EU. Human rights groups say the deal is illegal under international law. They also caution...
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EU wades into Erdogan satirical song spat
Turkey faced new accusations from Brussels of trying to muzzle the media on Wednesday after the government called for a satirical song about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to be deleted. The tune, which lambasts Erdogan’s crackdown on...
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Online harms bill sparks personal attacks from opposition
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is taking aim at the prime minister and the government's plan to fight online hate. Poilievre launched a very personal attack against his political rival, pointing to his past use of blackface. Justin...
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State of the Union: AI summit and Balkan EU push
This week, Bletchley Park made history again as host of the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit.
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Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi is released from Evin Prison following hunger strike
His release from the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran was confirmed by the Independent Center for Human Rights in Iran and Panahi’s lawyer
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Jordan Peterson being disciplined for tweets raises free speech issues, critics say
WARNING: This video contains details some readers may find distressing. The College of Psychologists of Ontario has ordered former University of Toronto professor and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson to undergo a media training...
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London Arabic bookshop set to close after nearly 45 years in business
The Middle Eastern specialist bookshop stands for freedom of thought and expression as well as cultural diversity.