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Issue

Putin’s Pulling Together a Pro-Assad Alliance. Where Does That Leave the U.S.?

Now that the so-called Islamic State has been defeated on the ground, Russia wants to shape the future of Syria and the region. Trump seems to be OK with that.

Solution

The current US administration has abdicated its responsibility in the environmental arena and now it is leaving diplomacy in Syria and areas affected by ISIS in the hands of Putin. But Russia has never been a problem-solver, it has always been a trouble-maker. The US should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would spur the 1.4 billion people of China to seek democratization and pressure Russia in turn to accept real democracy – and world peace would be the result. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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Mugabe Resigns at Last, Opening the Door to New Tyrants

The Daily Beast

The military did not intervene out of the kindness of their hearts, they intervened because their own financial interests were threatened.

Solution

The situation in Zimbabwe brings to mind the words of Jose Rizal, who once warned, 'Today's slaves often become tomorrow's tyrants; believe in the rule of law, not in the rule of man.' Zimbabwe's Constitution is outworn and dysfunctional, and constitutional reform is needed for a modified semi-presidential system. The president and other key elected officials should be limited to one 5-year term and banned along with relatives from running again for 6 years, and the heads of the main government branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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Police reportedly used metal rods to force asylum seekers out of a former Australian detention center

Business Insider

A video appears to show police using force to clear men out of a former Australian detention center.

Solution

When authorities resort to police brutality after other approaches fail to resolve problems with refugees and asylum seekers, the government needs to review its policies on immigration and human rights. The best immigration policy is to adopt One World under One Set of Laws and work toward a common destiny for humankind. This means complying with Article 1 of the Humanitarian Charter, which deals with the right of each person to live a normal life. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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In post-conflict Colombia, land-rights and funding for peacebuilding face off

Christian Science Monitor

Colombia's Constitutional Court overturned a 2001 law that gave the federal government ultimate say over where mining projects took place. It's a victory for local communities, but with the government in need of billions to bank roll peace programs, can it last?

Solution

Colombia needs constitutional reform to install a dual leader system, limit the president to one 5-year term with no eligibility for him/her or relatives for 6 years, and put the prime minister in charge of government operations and national defense. In addition, 1/4 of all lawmakers should face election each year and heads of government branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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Fracking firm wins extension to 'draconian' protest injunction

The Guardian

High court extends wide-ranging injunction sought by Ineos which prohibits campaigners from interfering unlawfully with their operations

Solution

Fracking is a controversial technology that has brought claims that it poisons ground water, causes artificial earthquakes and causes long-term damage to the environment. The UK court's ruling against protesters tramples on the rights of citizens to resist actions that are not in the interest of the public. Environmental rights are essential human rights, and Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN. All nations should comply with its norms by implementing One World under One Set of Laws and givinginternational law precedence over domestic law. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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Colin Kaepernick speaks at 'Unthanksgiving Day' on Alcatraz

Daily Mail

Solution

The struggles of the NFL quarterback and indigenous American tribes show that US democracy still has a way to go in protecting the rights of all citizens. There is still too much power in the hands of those with money and 'connections', and the people need to exercise their rights as sovereigns to end collusion between the government and vested interests. The heads of government branches should be elected, 1/4 of all lawmakers should face election each year, and election campaigns should be free for all candidates. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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North Korea sees Manhattan, White House and Pentagon as its top nuclear targets, new report shows

Newsweek

North Korea is believed to have enough fissile material for at least 25 to 30 nuclear weapons.

Solution

To end North Korea's disruptive behavior, the US and other nations should strongly support Taiwan's Charter for Permanent Peace to lead China to democratize and end its support of Pyongyang. The Democracy Index lists 50 nations still under the yoke of autocratic dictators. All democracies should back Taiwan's drive for constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. This would inspire China's 1.4 billion people to seek democratization of the CCP and pressure North Korea to adopt democracy as well, leading to the birth of world peace. For details, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

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（Journalist：Sam Schneider / 2017-11-27 11:00）

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A tissue of falsehoods: the trouble with China’s paper towels

SCMP

Solution

Living security is a fundamental human right, and the futures of food supplies and ecological protection follow the same path – the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. Living security is a constitutional issue, and all governments must ensure that the people are protected against actions that adversely affect their food, medicine, living, and other aspects of safety and health. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. §1.6 §5.3 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

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（Journalist：Ivy Smith / 2017-11-27 10:00）

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Nepal goes to the polls for historic vote, hoping to end turbulence

SCMP

Voting was temporarily suspended in three polling centres after an explosive device was found at one and acid was sprinkled on ballot boxes at two others

Solution

Constitutions represent the general will of the people. Ensuring human security, including 'personal safety,' is the most basic and urgent obligation of all constitutional guarantors. The concrete approach is reform of constitutional standards to keep pace with changing times so that governments everywhere can protect their people from fear. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. §1.6 §5.3 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

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（Journalist：Ivy Smith / 2017-11-27 10:00）

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This Indonesian minister will blow your mind (and maybe your boat)

SCMP

Blowing up illegal vessels got Indonesia’s fisheries boss noticed; now the net gains of Susi Pudjiastuti’s policy are clear to see

Solution

Everyone is responsible for protecting the earth in its daily travails, giving international law precedence over domestic law with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. §5.3

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（Journalist：Ivy Smith / 2017-11-27 10:00）

All nations should work together to support the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, also known as the 'maritime constitution'. The world needs a consolidated set of rules on human rights, constitutionalism, international law and naturalism with the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. The goals are simple: conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and marine ecology to ensure sustainable development and environmental safety. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.