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Ukraine: Protests Over Anti-Corruption Agencies Continue for Second Night in Kyiv 3

Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, July 23, to protest a new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The legislation reduces the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption bodies — the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

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Ukraine: Protests Over Anti-Corruption Agencies Continue for Second Night in Kyiv 2

Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, July 23, to protest a new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The legislation reduces the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption bodies — the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

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Ukraine: Protests Over Anti-Corruption Agencies Continue for Second Night in Kyiv

Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, July 23, to protest a new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The legislation reduces the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption bodies — the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

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Agreement on Japan's tuition-free program

(From L) Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito pose for a photo after formally agreeing on measures to ensure free high school education and advance social security reforms in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025.

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Agreement on Japan's tuition-free program

Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks during a meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Komeito party chief Tetsuo Saito in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. The three party leaders formalized a tripartite agreement on measures to ensure free high school education and advance social security reforms.

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Agreement on Japan's tuition-free program

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C), leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a meeting with Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura (far L) and Komeito party chief Tetsuo Saito (far R) in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. The three party leaders formalized a tripartite agreement on measures to ensure free high school education and advance social security reforms.

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Agreement on Japan's tuition-free program

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a meeting with Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura and Komeito party chief Tetsuo Saito in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. The three party leaders formalized a tripartite agreement on measures to ensure free high school education and advance social security reforms.

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Agreement on Japan's tuition-free program

Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito speaks during a meeting with Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. The three party leaders formalized the tripartite agreement on measures to ensure free high school education and advance social security reforms.

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Kamala Harris Thrust Into Spotlight As Biden Bows Out

File photo - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) report in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The PAVE task force today released an action plan that represents wide-ranging sets of reforms to advance equity in the home appraisal process the White House announced. President Biden announced he was suspending his re-election campaign and putting his faith in Harris. Within hours, the vice-president confirmed her own bid for the White House. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic party, and unite our nation, to defeat Donald Trump,” Harris said. “We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win." Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule

STORY: Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule SHOOTING DATE: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the African country's democratic journey had become "steadied" since breaking the yoke of dreadful military rule in 1999, paving the way for successive civilian administrations. Delivering a national broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria Wednesday morning, Tinubu described the West African nation as "the most populous democracy on African soil," noting that it has also become "the beacon of democratic self-determination for the black race and one of the largest democracies in the world." Nigeria

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U.S. Senate votes to begin working on Ukraine, Israel aid without bipartisan border deal

STORY: U.S. Senate votes to begin working on Ukraine, Israel aid without bipartisan border deal SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Senate voting on the bill STORYLINE: The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced the aid for Ukraine, Israel and other foreign allies through a key procedure vote, but the legislation is expected to face strong GOP opposition because it's untied to major reforms Republicans have said are vital to border security. The vote, referred to as a legislative vehicle, was passed 67-32. It was called by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, in an effort to salvage the 60 billion U.S. dollars in aid for Ukraine, as well as some 35 billion dollars for Israel, other foreign allies and national security priorities. Calling the vote a "good first step," Schumer said the Senate will stay in session until "the job is done." Schumer took the step

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Receives Prime Minister of Ethiopia - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 23, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 23 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Global Financial Pact Summit Dinner - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron greet Democratic Republic of the Congo Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde and his wife upon arrival for an official dinner at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 22, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 22 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Global Financial Pact Summit Dinner - Paris

Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka upon arrival for an official dinner at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 22, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 22 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Global Financial Pact Summit Dinner - Paris

Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka upon arrival for an official dinner at the Elysee Palace, on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, in Paris, on June 22, 2023. Dozens of global leaders are gathering in Paris on June 22 for a summit to tease out a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-burdened developing countries face a growing onslaught of challenges, particularly climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candidate backed by ruling bloc defeated in Saga election

SAGA, Japan - Yoshinori Yamaguchi, a former Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry official, extends his hand to a supporter in the southwestern Japan city of Saga after defeating a rival backed by the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling bloc in the Saga gubernatorial race on Jan. 11, 2015. Yamaguchi was supported by agricultural cooperative members and some LDP local assembly members opposed to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's planned farming reforms.

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Abe aims to boost Japan economy with tax reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Shinzo Abe (standing), head of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a meeting of the party's tax panel at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2012. Abe, who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, said he will speed up tax reforms to boost the economy, highlighting his aim of fully using fiscal measures to beat chronic deflation in the country.

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Ozawa to vote against tax hike bills

TOKYO, Japan - Former Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa answers reporters' questions at a Diet building in Tokyo on June 21, 2012. Ozawa, who opposes a sales tax hike, said he will vote against legislation for social security and tax reforms in parliament, a decision that could trigger a split in the ruling party.

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Ozawa to vote against tax hike bills

TOKYO, Japan - Former Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa answers reporters' questions at a Diet building in Tokyo on June 21, 2012. Ozawa, who opposes a sales tax hike, said he will vote against legislation for social security and tax reforms in parliament, a decision that could trigger a split in the ruling party.

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Noda seeks for intraparty agreement on tax reform bills

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks at a meeting of Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers from both chambers of the Diet on June 20, 2012, where Noda sought an intraparty agreement on tax reforms bills.

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U.S. Sen. McCain in Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar - U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks at a press conference in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, on June 3, 2011. McCain urged Myanmar's government to implement democratic reforms soon and to ensure the safety and human rights of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Your Party's Watanabe reelected

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshimi Watanabe, leader of the small opposition Your Party, celebrates by putting a flower atop his name on a board after securing reelection as a House of Representatives lawmaker in the Aug. 30 general election at a Tokyo hotel. Watanabe, a former Cabinet minister on administrative reforms, defected from Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in January.

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LDP decides to drum up party leadership race in 2006 policy

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi swings a torch light with his colleagues as his Liberal Democratic Party winds up an annual convention at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 18. The ruling party decided to try to drum up public interest in its leadership election to be held in September to pick Koizumi's successor as party president. The slogan behind reads: ''Accelerate Reforms.''

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Business leader urges LDP to 'humbly' promote reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Business Federation Chairman Hiroshi Okuda speaks about the landside victory by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Liberal Democratic Party in the general election at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 12.

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DPJ's Okada highlights pension reforms over postal policies

MITO, Japan - Opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Katsuya Okada stumps in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Aug. 22. He said the pension system is the main issue in the Sept. 11 general election to counter Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's attempt to make the election a referendum on his defeated postal privatization bills.

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Takenaka vows to advance reforms as LDP lawmaker

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Heizo Takenaka speaks at a press conference at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on June 22. He pledged to further advance reform efforts as he formally announced he will run in the July 11 House of Councillors election on LDP ticket.

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Thousands protest China's ruling on H.K. democracy reform

HONG KONG, Japan - Some 20,000 people marched through the streets of Hong Kong on April 11 to protest against Beijing's tightening control on democratic reforms in the former British colony.

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(1)DPJ boycotts deliberations on pension reform

TOKYO, Japan - Welfare minister Chikara Sakaguchi (back, standing) explains a government-sponsored bill for pension reforms at a House of Representatives committee. The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan boycotted deliberations in protest against a statement by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The premier said it is desirable that several pension programs be simplified into one system in the future, although he treated the schemes separately in the bill recently compiled by his administration.

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Koizumi dismisses criticism of slow reforms before poll

TOKYO, Japan - An animated Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi responds to questions from Naoto Kan, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Sept. 29.

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Koizumi renews commitment to structural reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a meeting of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai), a leading business, in Tokyo on Sept. 2. Koizumi said that he will keep implementing structural reforms if reelected as head of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Sept. 20.

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Koizumi vows to implement structural reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi tells a New Year's party of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo on Jan. 7 that he will continue to push for structural reforms and help LDP candidates win local elections in April.

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Hatoyama addresses DPJ convention

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan DPJ leader Yukio Hatoyama addresses a party convention held at a Tokyo hotel Jan. 19. He renewed his resolve to challenge Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's structural reforms.

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DPJ set to challenge Koizumi

TOKYO, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Yukio Hatoyama, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), addresses a meeting of DPJ lawmakers prior to a party convention in Tokyo on Jan. 19. Hatoyama is expected to renew his resolve to challenge Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's structural reforms.

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Japan's political parties start work after New Year holidays

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi smiles at a Liberal Democratic Party meeting Jan. 7 in the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo. Japan's political parties marked the start of work for the New Year the same day, with Koizumi repeating his pledge to pursue structural reforms.

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Koizumi committed to promoting structural reform

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi holds a party mascot at the headquarters of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo on July 29 after the LDP was assured of victory in the day's House of Councillors election. Koizumi said he is committed to moving forward with structural reforms following the upper house poll.

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Japanese-Peruvians rally in Tokyo, demand Fujimori go home

TOKYO, Japan - A group of Japanese-Peruvians staged a demonstration Dec. 10 in Tokyo's busy Shibuya district, demanding deposed Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori go home and answer to allegations about human rights abuses under his administration. The Japanese-Peruvians, along with Japanese members of a citizens group calling for democratic reforms in Peru, chanted ''Fujimori, go home.'' Fujimori, who is staying at the Tokyo home of novelist Ayako Sono, refuses to return to Peru, where authorities want him to face trial over allegations that he amassed illegal funds while in office.

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Japan's political parties start work after New Year holidays

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi smiles at a Liberal Democratic Party meeting Jan. 7 in the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo. Japan's political parties marked the start of work for the New Year the same day, with Koizumi repeating his pledge to pursue structural reforms.

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DPJ set to challenge Koizumi

TOKYO, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Yukio Hatoyama, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), addresses a meeting of DPJ lawmakers prior to a party convention in Tokyo on Jan. 19. Hatoyama is expected to renew his resolve to challenge Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's structural reforms.

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Hatoyama addresses DPJ convention

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan DPJ leader Yukio Hatoyama addresses a party convention held at a Tokyo hotel Jan. 19. He renewed his resolve to challenge Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's structural reforms.

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LDP decides to drum up party leadership race in 2006 policy

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi swings a torch light with his colleagues as his Liberal Democratic Party winds up an annual convention at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 18. The ruling party decided to try to drum up public interest in its leadership election to be held in September to pick Koizumi's successor as party president. The slogan behind reads: ''Accelerate Reforms.'' (Kyodo)

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Koizumi dismisses criticism of slow reforms before poll

TOKYO, Japan - An animated Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi responds to questions from Naoto Kan, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Sept. 29. (Kyodo)