Day: January 3, 2024
Australia’s Prime Minister (PM) has launched an inquiry into missing documents relating to the former government’s decision to join the Iraq War.
Anthony Albanese said, in his first press conference of 2024 on Wednesday, that Australians have a right to know why the country joined the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and ordered an investigation into why some records relating to the decision were kept secret.
Each year on Jan. 1 the National Archives of Australia (NAA) unseals classified documents from the innermost sanctum of the government – the cabinet – from 20 years earlier.
However, the latest release on Monday omitted 78 documents relating to deliberations by the cabinet’s National Security Committee (NSC) on whether to join the conflict in Iraq.
Albanese said on Wednesday that the documents were not handed to the NAA when the then-government was required to do so in 2020 but were found in the final days of 2023 and will be released after being vetted for ongoing national security concerns.
He attributed the missing documents to administrative oversight but announced that former senior public servant Dennis Richardson would conduct an inquiry into whether they were intentionally covered up.
The Labor Party, which Albanese now leads, in 2003 strongly opposed the government’s decision to commit Australia to the war, with then-party leader Simon Crean describing the invasion as illegal and unjust
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Truth is not determined by the Public Opinion Polls which shift and change direction like a summer wind, and are influenced by the various manipulations. Truth is determined by facts, analysis, and Laws, and it is above the “FBI frenzy” or no “frenzy”, which itself is a matter of… pic.twitter.com/5v4K8NnhC5
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Construction is currently underway in a new residential quarter located in the Sugovushan settlement, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting AzerTac. The ongoing project involves the construction of five multi-apartment buildings in the quarter, covering a total area exceeding 2 hectares.
During a visit to the residential quarter, the progress was observed of the construction works. Project leader Vidadi Hasanov said that the residential quarter will feature five-storey buildings comprising a total of 190 apartments. These apartments include 25 one-room, 80 two-room, 75 three-room and 10 four-room ones.
In addition to the residential buildings, the quarter is planned to incorporate amenities such as sports fields, children’s playgrounds, and parking lots.
The Sugovushan settlement was liberated by the Azerbaijan Armed Forces on October 3, 2020, during the Patriotic War.
The post Construction underway for 190-apartment residential quarter in Sugovushan appeared first on Azerbaijan In Focus.
My Opinion: Truth is not determined by the Public Opinion Polls which shift and change direction like a summer wind, and are influenced by the various manipulations. Truth is determined by facts, analysis, and Laws, and it is above the “FBI frenzy” or no “frenzy”, which itself is a matter of opinion.
Published Jan 03, 2024 07:54 Updated Jan 03, 2024 09:10
© Reuters. Trump’s Edge? New Poll Shows Public Opinion Shifting Over Ex-President’s Role In Jan. 6 Capitol Riots: ‘They Were Whipped Into A Frenzy By FBI’Benzinga – by Shanthi Rexaline, Benzinga Editor.
The inaugural phase of the 2024 presidential election begins with the Iowa Republican Caucus on Jan. 15. Despite the looming threat of debarment, the momentum is notably shifting in favor of Donald Trump, as indicated by a recent poll released on Monday.
What Happened: A Washington Post-University of Maryland poll identified a decline in the percentage of individuals attributing responsibility to Trump for the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots, relative to December 2021.
Approximately 53% of respondents indicated that the former president was either a great deal or a good amount responsible for the riot, in contrast to 60% in 2021. Conducted online and via phone from Dec. 14-18, 2023, the poll engaged 1,024 adults.
A noteworthy trend emerged, indicating a reduced perception of violence among the Jan. 6 protestors compared to 2021. The Post’s report highlighted evolving views in follow-up interviews, where some now believed the riot was instigated by law enforcement to quell political dissent.
A voter from Ohio, Colleen Michaels, captured the sentiment: “There were so many people that felt the election was rigged. It was not right for them to break in like that, but they were fed up and frustrated, and they were whipped into a frenzy by the FBI and others.”
However, only 33% believed Trump was innocent of criminal conspiracy charges related to defrauding the U.S., contrasting with 56% who considered him guilty. While 57% believed the Department of Justice was holding Trump accountable under the law like any other individual, 41% perceived unfair targeting.
The proportion of respondents endorsing President Joe Biden‘s legitimate election decreased from 69% in 2021 to 62% presently, leading to a rise in those deeming Biden’s election as illegitimate, from 29% to 36%. Addressing a separate question, 33% asserted widespread evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 elections, up from 30% in 2021, with the proportion claiming solid evidence dropping from 68% to 63%.
The significance lies in the efforts by liberals and activists in various states to debar Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, invoking Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Simultaneously, Trump seeks relief under presidential immunity.
Despite facing civil and criminal cases, Trump holds a commanding position in the GOP primary race with 61.3% support, as per a composite score compiled from multiple polls by polling analytic firm FiveThirtyEight. In contrast, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lags significantly with only 11.3% voter support.
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