Russia could do deal with Georgia over occupied regions, hints foreign minister – POLITICO

Russia could do deal with Georgia over occupied regions, hints foreign minister – POLITICO

“They have said that they want historical reconciliation,” Lavrov said of the ruling Georgian Dream party. “What form this reconciliation takes is up to the states of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to decide … If there is interest from all sides in normalizing these relations … we are ready to help.” Responding to the comments … Read more

Dozens dead, millions without power after Helene’s march across southeastern US

Dozens dead, millions without power after Helene’s march across southeastern US

PERRY, Florida —  Hurricane Helene caused dozens of deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern United States, and more than 3 million customers went into the weekend without power and, for some, a continued threat of floods. Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category … Read more

Kyiv slams Georgian electoral ads depicting bombed-out Ukraine – POLITICO

Kyiv slams Georgian electoral ads depicting bombed-out Ukraine – POLITICO

Georgian people “need not to be afraid of a new war as long Ukraine resists Russian aggression,” the ministry said, calling on the relevant parties to refrain from using war in Ukraine for internal political purposes. Ukraine said it “condemns and considers unacceptable the use of images in political advertising of the horrific consequences of … Read more

Dozens of gun-related arrests in August leads to finger pointing from Suffolk DA

Dozens of gun-related arrests in August leads to finger pointing from Suffolk DA

DA Kevin Hayden: more than half of guns seized in Boston come from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 22, 2024 at 8:19 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more

US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy – POLITICO

US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy – POLITICO

Also facing sanctions are two prominent figures associated with far-right Georgian media outlet Alt-Info, which has called for attacks on pro-democracy crowds, journalists and the LGBTQ+ community. At the same time, the U.S. State Department confirmed it will impose visa restrictions on more than 60 Georgians and their families due to their complicity in “undermining … Read more

The men with their mouths sewn shut magnify Georgia’s ‘existential’ election – POLITICO

The men with their mouths sewn shut magnify Georgia’s ‘existential’ election – POLITICO

“We are ignored by everyone. Since 2019, we’ve been trying to make the government listen to our concerns, but to no avail. Not a single person has come to our aid. The opposition, too, has its own agenda,” Giorgi Neparidze, a protester from Shukruti, told POLITICO. Georgian Manganese, their mining employer, has caused huge environmental … Read more

Gunman, 14, Kills Four In US School Shooting

Gunman, 14, Kills Four In US School Shooting

A 14-year-old gunman killed at least four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement said. The shooter — also a student at the school — was taken into custody. He will be charged with murder and … Read more

New Republican-backed Georgia rules risk undermining election certification, critics say

New Republican-backed Georgia rules risk undermining election certification, critics say

At a rally in Atlanta earlier this month, former President Donald Trump gave a shoutout to three Republicans on the Georgia State Election Board, praising their efforts to prevent “cheating” in the 2024 election.  “They’re doing a great job,” Trump said. “Three members: Janice Johnston, Rick Jafferes and Janelle King. Three people are all pitbulls … Read more

Democrats sue over Georgia rules they say could block election certifications

Democrats sue over Georgia rules they say could block election certifications

Atlanta — The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results. The lawsuit, filed before a state judge in Atlanta, argues the … Read more

Georgia goes ‘North Korea’ with bombshell plan to ban main opposition parties – POLITICO

Georgia goes ‘North Korea’ with bombshell plan to ban main opposition parties – POLITICO

That comes days after the ruling Georgian Dream party threatened to dissolve the largest opposition grouping in parliament, the United National Movement (UNM) which was founded by former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. In addition to the UNM, the other pro-Western factions with seats in parliament face being shuttered, Kobakhidze said, because “in reality, all of … Read more