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楊虔豪專欄：「關鍵少數」鬧分裂 南韓國民的黨泡影幻滅背後
http://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?SerialNo=35180
朴槿惠前總統在任時期，在大選中落敗的進步派民主黨，與「第三勢力」安哲秀，共組「新政治民主聯盟」，但因安哲秀與當時黨魁文在寅，因政黨路線要更壯大進步派理念，還是走中間路線吸引票源，出現路線爭執，安憤而脫黨。
「新政治民主聯盟」在安哲秀離開後，改名為現在的「共同民主黨」；安哲秀則帶領部分黨員出走，成立「國民的黨」。
兩黨雖分道揚鑣，兩年前國會選舉，都開出亮眼成績：共同民主黨打敗執政的新世界黨，成為國會最大黨；而進步派票倉─全羅道與光州，民眾則擔心出身慶尚道的文在寅，在民主黨派閥過大，會排擠全羅道民意，因而紛紛轉向，安哲秀領軍創黨不到兩個月的國民的黨，席捲全羅道地區大多數席次。
而崔順實干政案也讓保守派一分為二：當時執政的新世界黨，在朴槿惠總統遭到國會彈劾後，「親朴」派議員仍持掌黨中央領導權，引發33位「非朴」派議員出走，成立了「正確的黨」（正黨），主張推動改革，重振保守派聲勢；新世界黨在改革派成員脫黨後，則改名為「自由韓國黨」。
原本與共同民主黨維持既競爭又合作的國民的黨安哲秀，雖然因偽造證物事件而被蒙上陰影，卻仍透過黨大會投票，獲選為新任黨魁，之後，他與共同民主黨漸行漸遠，並與改革保守派試圖在國會合作，他開始啟動另一項工程─促進國民的黨與正確的黨合併。 只是，這樣的發想，卻引發國民的黨部分議員，還有全羅地區民意的反對；一來是包括劉承旼在內，許多正確的黨成員，過去都在朴槿惠底下做事，受到許多進步還有中間偏進步的支持者的懷疑。
合黨派和反對派持續陷入爭執，最後反對派有14位議員脫黨，另外成立「民主和平黨」，成立不到兩年的國民的黨，正式宣告分裂。分黨後，國民的黨於2月8日到10間，針對合併問題舉行黨員投票，最後依然在20.1%的低投票率情況下，以73.5%的贊成率通過併黨，新黨名定為「正確未來黨」。
http://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?SerialNo=35180
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朴槿惠前總統在任時期，在大選中落敗的進步派民主黨，與「第三勢力」安哲秀，共組「新政治民主聯盟」，但因安哲秀與當時黨魁文在寅，因政黨路線要更壯大進步派理念，還是走中間路線吸引票源，出現路線爭執，安憤而脫黨。
「新政治民主聯盟」在安哲秀離開後，改名為現在的「共同民主黨」；安哲秀則帶領部分黨員出走，成立「國民的黨」。
兩黨雖分道揚鑣，兩年前國會選舉，都開出亮眼成績：共同民主黨打敗執政的新世界黨，成為國會最大黨；而進步派票倉─全羅道與光州，民眾則擔心出身慶尚道的文在寅，在民主黨派閥過大，會排擠全羅道民意，因而紛紛轉向，安哲秀領軍創黨不到兩個月的國民的黨，席捲全羅道地區大多數席次。
而崔順實干政案也讓保守派一分為二：當時執政的新世界黨，在朴槿惠總統遭到國會彈劾後，「親朴」派議員仍持掌黨中央領導權，引發33位「非朴」派議員出走，成立了「正確的黨」（正黨），主張推動改革，重振保守派聲勢；新世界黨在改革派成員脫黨後，則改名為「自由韓國黨」。
原本與共同民主黨維持既競爭又合作的國民的黨安哲秀，雖然因偽造證物事件而被蒙上陰影，卻仍透過黨大會投票，獲選為新任黨魁，之後，他與共同民主黨漸行漸遠，並與改革保守派試圖在國會合作，他開始啟動另一項工程─促進國民的黨與正確的黨合併。 只是，這樣的發想，卻引發國民的黨部分議員，還有全羅地區民意的反對；一來是包括劉承旼在內，許多正確的黨成員，過去都在朴槿惠底下做事，受到許多進步還有中間偏進步的支持者的懷疑。
合黨派和反對派持續陷入爭執，最後反對派有14位議員脫黨，另外成立「民主和平黨」，成立不到兩年的國民的黨，正式宣告分裂。分黨後，國民的黨於2月8日到10間，針對合併問題舉行黨員投票，最後依然在20.1%的低投票率情況下，以73.5%的贊成率通過併黨，新黨名定為「正確未來黨」。
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Colombia - Venezuela
Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-venezuela/colombia-says-needs-international-aid-to-cope-with-venezuela-crisis-idUSKCN1FY07C?
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic crisis at home.
Colombia’s migration authority has said that the number of Venezuelans living in Colombia increased 62 percent to more than 550,000 in the second half of 2017. Colombia has estimated that it costs $5 per day to give each Venezuelan migrant food and lodging.
As the number of Venezuelans crossing the border increases, including unattended children who get free vaccinations and education, Colombia estimates it would need $30 million to build an assistance center to give the migrants a temporary place to stay before deciding their next move.
Colombian military calls Venezuela's invasion fears 'ridiculous'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-venezuela/colombian-military-calls-venezuelas-invasion-fears-ridiculous-idUSKCN1FX316?
CUCUTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Venezuelan accusations that Colombia has been eyeing military action against its crisis-hit neighbor were “ridiculous,” the head of Colombia’s military forces said on Tuesday, during a visit to the border area.
Venezuela’s powerful state prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Monday that Bogota was plotting to attack the oil-rich nation.
“They are planning nothing less than a repetition of bygone times, like bombings, invasions and occupations by blood and fire, of a peaceful country like Venezuela,” Saab said during a speech broadcast on state television.
Colombia’s General Alberto Jose Mejia, visiting the border town of Cucuta that has seen heavy inflows of migrants from Venezuela in recent months, dismissed the comments. “Just thinking about that possibility is ridiculous,” Mejia told reporters.
Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-venezuela/colombia-says-needs-international-aid-to-cope-with-venezuela-crisis-idUSKCN1FY07C?
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic crisis at home.
Colombia’s migration authority has said that the number of Venezuelans living in Colombia increased 62 percent to more than 550,000 in the second half of 2017. Colombia has estimated that it costs $5 per day to give each Venezuelan migrant food and lodging.
As the number of Venezuelans crossing the border increases, including unattended children who get free vaccinations and education, Colombia estimates it would need $30 million to build an assistance center to give the migrants a temporary place to stay before deciding their next move.
Colombian military calls Venezuela's invasion fears 'ridiculous'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-venezuela/colombian-military-calls-venezuelas-invasion-fears-ridiculous-idUSKCN1FX316?
CUCUTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Venezuelan accusations that Colombia has been eyeing military action against its crisis-hit neighbor were “ridiculous,” the head of Colombia’s military forces said on Tuesday, during a visit to the border area.
Venezuela’s powerful state prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Monday that Bogota was plotting to attack the oil-rich nation.
“They are planning nothing less than a repetition of bygone times, like bombings, invasions and occupations by blood and fire, of a peaceful country like Venezuela,” Saab said during a speech broadcast on state television.
Colombia’s General Alberto Jose Mejia, visiting the border town of Cucuta that has seen heavy inflows of migrants from Venezuela in recent months, dismissed the comments. “Just thinking about that possibility is ridiculous,” Mejia told reporters.
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South Africa: police raid home of controversial Zuma allies
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/14/gupta-family-south-african-police-raid-zuma-anc?
An elite South African police team has raided the luxurious family home of a family of controversial businessmen accused of improper relations with Jacob Zuma, as the ruling ANC party continues its chaotic efforts to oust the country’s president.
The raid on the compound of the wealthy Gupta family in Johannesburg will be taken as an encouraging sign that Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the African National Congress (ANC), will move swiftly against those associated with the corruption allegations and mismanagement that have characterised Zuma’s nine years in power.
The Guptas are accused of “state capture” by the public prosecutor, a constitutionally appointed independent anti-corruption watchdog that coined the phrase to describe how the family has allegedly used its friendship with Zuma to influence ministerial appointments, secure multimillion dollar government contracts and gain access to inside information. The Guptas and Zuma deny any wrongdoing. Another raid in Johannesburg targeted the home of the managing director of one of the principal companies owned and run by the Guptas.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/14/gupta-family-south-african-police-raid-zuma-anc?
An elite South African police team has raided the luxurious family home of a family of controversial businessmen accused of improper relations with Jacob Zuma, as the ruling ANC party continues its chaotic efforts to oust the country’s president.
The raid on the compound of the wealthy Gupta family in Johannesburg will be taken as an encouraging sign that Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the African National Congress (ANC), will move swiftly against those associated with the corruption allegations and mismanagement that have characterised Zuma’s nine years in power.
The Guptas are accused of “state capture” by the public prosecutor, a constitutionally appointed independent anti-corruption watchdog that coined the phrase to describe how the family has allegedly used its friendship with Zuma to influence ministerial appointments, secure multimillion dollar government contracts and gain access to inside information. The Guptas and Zuma deny any wrongdoing. Another raid in Johannesburg targeted the home of the managing director of one of the principal companies owned and run by the Guptas.
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Dutch foreign minister resigns after lying about Putin meeting
http://www.dw.com/en/dutch-foreign-minister-resigns-after-lying-about-putin-meeting/a-42572952
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Halbe Zijlstra announced his resignation Tuesday following revelations he lied about attending a meeting hosted by the Russian president, saying the hit to his credibility made staying in the role untenable.
"I see no other option today than to hand in my resignation to his majesty the King," a tearful Zijkstra told MPs in parliament. "The Netherlands deserves a minister who is above any doubt."
"This is by far the biggest mistake I have made in my career."
http://www.dw.com/en/dutch-foreign-minister-resigns-after-lying-about-putin-meeting/a-42572952
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Halbe Zijlstra announced his resignation Tuesday following revelations he lied about attending a meeting hosted by the Russian president, saying the hit to his credibility made staying in the role untenable.
"I see no other option today than to hand in my resignation to his majesty the King," a tearful Zijkstra told MPs in parliament. "The Netherlands deserves a minister who is above any doubt."
"This is by far the biggest mistake I have made in my career."
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South Africa: ANC prepares Zuma no-confidence vote
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/south-africa-anc-prepares-zuma-confidence-vote-180214110837410.html
South Africa's ruling ANC party will table a motion of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, following the president's refusal to resign after the party asked him to step down.
Wednesday’s decision of the African National Congress to push ahead with the vote comes amid a day of high drama in which police in Johannesburg raided a luxury home of the Gupta family, an Indian immigrant businessmen family that lies at the heart of corruption allegations levelled at Zuma.
Mashatile said the deadline given to Zuma was Wednesday night. If Zuma resigns, the cabinet would stay, but should he be removed via a no-confidence vote, the entire cabinet would have to be removed, the ANC treasurer general said.
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/south-africa-anc-prepares-zuma-confidence-vote-180214110837410.html
South Africa's ruling ANC party will table a motion of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, following the president's refusal to resign after the party asked him to step down.
Wednesday’s decision of the African National Congress to push ahead with the vote comes amid a day of high drama in which police in Johannesburg raided a luxury home of the Gupta family, an Indian immigrant businessmen family that lies at the heart of corruption allegations levelled at Zuma.
Mashatile said the deadline given to Zuma was Wednesday night. If Zuma resigns, the cabinet would stay, but should he be removed via a no-confidence vote, the entire cabinet would have to be removed, the ANC treasurer general said.
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Macron: France will 'strike' if proven Syria using chemical arms
http://www.dw.com/en/macron-france-will-strike-if-proven-syria-using-chemical-arms/a-42576614
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that "France will strike" if chemical weapons are used against civilians in Syria, but that he was yet to see proof of their use.
Macron said last May that the use of chemical weapons would represent a "red line."
"If we have proven evidence that chemical weapons proscribed in treaties are used, we will strike the place where they are made."
http://www.dw.com/en/macron-france-will-strike-if-proven-syria-using-chemical-arms/a-42576614
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that "France will strike" if chemical weapons are used against civilians in Syria, but that he was yet to see proof of their use.
Macron said last May that the use of chemical weapons would represent a "red line."
"If we have proven evidence that chemical weapons proscribed in treaties are used, we will strike the place where they are made."
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South Africa's Jacob Zuma resigns after pressure from party
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43066443
South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned after intense pressure from his own party.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with his ANC party's decision.
The ANC had told him to step down or face a vote of no confidence in parliament.
The 75-year-old has been facing calls to give way to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC's new leader.
After paying tribute to those whom he had worked with over the years, Mr Zuma said that violence and division within the ANC had influenced his decision to step down.
"No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said.
"Even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation, I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC.
"As I leave I will continue to serve the people of South Africa as well as the ANC, the organisation I have served... all of my life."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43066443
South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned after intense pressure from his own party.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with his ANC party's decision.
The ANC had told him to step down or face a vote of no confidence in parliament.
The 75-year-old has been facing calls to give way to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC's new leader.
After paying tribute to those whom he had worked with over the years, Mr Zuma said that violence and division within the ANC had influenced his decision to step down.
"No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect," he said.
"Even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation, I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC.
"As I leave I will continue to serve the people of South Africa as well as the ANC, the organisation I have served... all of my life."
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Barnaby Joyce: Australia deputy PM takes leave over scandal
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-43067310
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will take a leave of absence following politically damaging debate over his affair with a former staffer.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told parliament that Mr Joyce would not fill his post as acting leader next week. Mr Turnbull is due to travel to the US.
Mr Joyce has faced questions over whether he followed ministerial rules.
The scandal has gripped Australian politics since last week. Mr Joyce's relationship with his former media adviser, Vikki Campion, was revealed publicly last Wednesday.
He has denied that he breached a ministerial code of conduct over two unadvertised jobs within his party that were offered to Ms Campion last year.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-43067310
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will take a leave of absence following politically damaging debate over his affair with a former staffer.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told parliament that Mr Joyce would not fill his post as acting leader next week. Mr Turnbull is due to travel to the US.
Mr Joyce has faced questions over whether he followed ministerial rules.
The scandal has gripped Australian politics since last week. Mr Joyce's relationship with his former media adviser, Vikki Campion, was revealed publicly last Wednesday.
He has denied that he breached a ministerial code of conduct over two unadvertised jobs within his party that were offered to Ms Campion last year.
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疫苗的爭議係意大利大選中都佔一席位
上年意大利麻疹疫情係歐洲第二，有約五千人患病，其中四人死亡。當時Health Minister引入法律強制兒童由接種四種疫苗至十支。
然而，Northern League同5Star Movement都表示會取消安排，只要求兒童接種四種疫苗。現時兩者選程不俗，尤其是5Star 領先各個黨派 (不過如果以聯盟計中右派領先)。如果最終中右聯盟勝出Northern League有條件要求返回四種疫苗，但聯盟內其他都唔多認同。
現時5Star的反疫苗立場已經比之前軟化，希望可以令大眾覺得佢地有能力去執政。
https://www.politico.eu/article/vaccine-debate-gives-italian-election-campaign-a-shot-in-the-arm/
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上年意大利麻疹疫情係歐洲第二，有約五千人患病，其中四人死亡。當時Health Minister引入法律強制兒童由接種四種疫苗至十支。
然而，Northern League同5Star Movement都表示會取消安排，只要求兒童接種四種疫苗。現時兩者選程不俗，尤其是5Star 領先各個黨派 (不過如果以聯盟計中右派領先)。如果最終中右聯盟勝出Northern League有條件要求返回四種疫苗，但聯盟內其他都唔多認同。
現時5Star的反疫苗立場已經比之前軟化，希望可以令大眾覺得佢地有能力去執政。
https://www.politico.eu/article/vaccine-debate-gives-italian-election-campaign-a-shot-in-the-arm/
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Turkish-Russian missile deal puts NATO on edge
http://www.dw.com/en/turkish-russian-missile-deal-puts-nato-on-edge/a-42572965
As relations continue to fray over the clashes between Turkey and American-backed Kurdish forces in the northwestern Syrian region of Afrin, Ankara's ties with Moscow are strengthening, exacerbating the tension with Washington.
Despite months of warnings from NATO allies both publicly and privately, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has finalized his decision to upgrade his country's air defense with a $2.5 billion (€2.03 billion) investment in a Russian surface-to-air missile system, the S-400 "Triumf."
Stoltenberg said that Ankara is also discussing missile-defense cooperation with the Franco-Italian EUROSAM consortium that came in second to Russia's bid. The US defense giant Raytheon also vied for the contract.
"Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400s is not a bluff," Tulin Daloglu (publisher and chief editor of the online Turkish current affairs magazine Halimiz.com) told DW. "It is a shout out to Washington that it is crossing a red line" with its longstanding support to Kurdish groups that Ankara views as terrorist organizations, such as the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia.
http://www.dw.com/en/turkish-russian-missile-deal-puts-nato-on-edge/a-42572965
As relations continue to fray over the clashes between Turkey and American-backed Kurdish forces in the northwestern Syrian region of Afrin, Ankara's ties with Moscow are strengthening, exacerbating the tension with Washington.
Despite months of warnings from NATO allies both publicly and privately, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has finalized his decision to upgrade his country's air defense with a $2.5 billion (€2.03 billion) investment in a Russian surface-to-air missile system, the S-400 "Triumf."
Stoltenberg said that Ankara is also discussing missile-defense cooperation with the Franco-Italian EUROSAM consortium that came in second to Russia's bid. The US defense giant Raytheon also vied for the contract.
"Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400s is not a bluff," Tulin Daloglu (publisher and chief editor of the online Turkish current affairs magazine Halimiz.com) told DW. "It is a shout out to Washington that it is crossing a red line" with its longstanding support to Kurdish groups that Ankara views as terrorist organizations, such as the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia.
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