Marijuana Allegations Brings Call for Probe Into Serb President

(Bloomberg) — A top aide of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic requested an investigation into his boss and his brother in a bid to clear them from opposition-led allegations that they’re linked to an illegal marijuana farm.Opposition parties are struggling to make a dent in the dominant position of Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party as the … Read more

Qatar’s Emir Unlikely to Attend Gulf Summit in Riyadh

(Bloomberg) — Qatar’s emir isn’t likely to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state summit starting Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the matter who confirmed progress toward mending a drawn-out regional rift while tempering expectations of a breakthrough this week.Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was invited to the meeting … Read more

Sexism Isn’t Why Warren Is Falling

In early October, Elizabeth Warren hit her stride. Her stock in the Democratic primary had been climbing steadily since midsummer, and as Joe Biden continued to lag, the Massachusetts senator became the first presidential hopeful to overtake him as front-runner in the RealClearPolitics polling average.She’s been in free fall ever since.Warren now sits at just … Read more

It’s Not Because She’s a Woman

In early October, Elizabeth Warren hit her stride. Her stock in the Democratic primary had been climbing steadily since midsummer, and as Joe Biden continued to lag, the Massachusetts senator became the first presidential hopeful to overtake him as front-runner in the RealClearPolitics polling average.She’s been in free fall ever since.Warren now sits at just … Read more

Two Members of Juice Wrld’s Entourage Arrested For Carrying Guns

Two bodyguards protecting the rapper Juice Wrld at the time of his dramatic death Sunday have been arrested on gun charges, police said.The 21-year-old rising star, whose real name was Jarad Anthony Higgens, died after suffering a “medical emergency” while making his way through Chicago’s Midway International Airport, having just disembarked from a private jet … Read more

Pete Buttigieg asked if taking big money out of politics includes not taking money from billionaires, he responds: 'No'

Pete Buttigieg implied that he would take money off billionaires and closed-door fundraisers during a terse exchange with a student activist, amid growing criticism of the Democratic candidate’s fundraising strategy.The 2020 presidential candidate has come under scrutiny for his decision to take money from wealthy donors after a number of Democrats have pledged to take … Read more

China Uighurs: Detainees ‘free’ after ‘graduating’, official says – BBC News

China Uighurs: Detainees ‘free’ after ‘graduating’, official says  BBC News Facing Criticism Over Muslim Camps, China Says: What’s the Problem?  The New York Times US bill on China’s Xinjiang violates international law: Official  Al Jazeera English The World Bank’s loans to China must not further enable repression  The Washington Post Official claims people in China’s Muslim detainment camps have … Read more