Can Marcos Jr rein in Duterte’s killer cops?

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During the regime of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) played an instrumental role as “chief executioner” in the war on drugs. By securitizing the drug problem and elevating order over the rule of law, Duterte gave the PNP and vigilantes carte blanche to kill suspected users and traders –exacerbating violence and injustice throughout the Philippines. Government data shows […]

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How to make EVs without China’s supply chain

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Two electrifying moves in recent weeks have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States. First, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, expanding federal tax rebates for EV purchases. Then California approved rules to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The Inflation Reduction Act extends the Obama-era EV tax […]

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Pakistan anti-terror court extends bail for ex-PM Khan

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Court extended interim bail on Thursday (Sep 1) for former prime minister Imran Khan in a case surrounding comments he made about a judge involved in the detention of an official in his party. The extension comes a day after a lower court gave him a weekContinue Reading