Tag: Foreign Policy

Watch Dr. Allen Guelzo lay out the facts about the #NewDeal—and the impact another would *actually* have on economic recovery… pic.twitter.com/EwLYQzLliQ

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 3, 2020

We've spent $22 trillion on anti-poverty and racial justice programs… and what has been the result?@CalThomas lays out why these programs have failed—and what DOES work: https://t.co/T3KpgnkCq2

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 4, 2020

#COVID19 is taking a toll on Americans’ minds, hearts, and souls.

Houses of worship can play an essential role in treating these problems, @EmilieTHF explains in @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/WLyd9YeP8F

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 4, 2020

Did you know: In 2016, more mail ballots—6.5 million—were misdirected or unaccounted for than the margin of votes separating Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. https://t.co/T9ChQ2DeCA

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 3, 2020

China's presence at U.S. colleges runs MUCH deeper than Confucius Institutes@Gundisalvus says we should take it very seriously when groups of individuals who work for China come to the U.S. to spread disinformation

via @NataliaBMittel @KestecherLacey https://t.co/ol1nxukEU6

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 4, 2020

“Beijing isn't just controlling the airspace, but they are deliberately telling the world that these are armed aircraft prepared to fight…”

Dean Cheng exposes what China is doing in India via @dwnews: https://t.co/TRFhHXebU3

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 4, 2020

“The Chinese are worried, not about Elon Musk per se, but they recognize that companies can do entrepreneurship way better than state-owned enterprises.”

Dean Cheng on China’s response to Saturday's #SpaceX launch via @mirikramer: https://t.co/AprTMRkA4j

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 4, 2020

Light a candle with us tonight as we vow that we will never forget the sacrifice the students of #TiananmenSquare made for freedom and democracy 31 years ago. @LeeWEdwards https://t.co/eHCfLg80qV pic.twitter.com/Ib5ZtVQFsL

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 3, 2020

No, we don’t need a new #NewDeal https://t.co/1UoN1P9JQp

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 3, 2020

The push to ban natural gas from homes and commercial buildings is extremely misguided: https://t.co/7JnRMGwK1n

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

Angry crowds that heckle and threaten are not trying to change hearts and win minds—they're trying to impose their will through intimidation@KayColesJames https://t.co/wLuXdSLwWj

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

It is not a myth but a reality that capitalism has brought greater economic wealth and cultural freedom to more people than any other system in the history of man. https://t.co/0NMB2qYBWQ

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

Policymakers have much more evidence to guide better and more informed decisions about opening the U.S. and keeping vulnerable people safe. @Dougsbriefcase and @norbertjmichel provide a roadmap based upon their detailed review of what worked and failed. https://t.co/wvyH4TWUZG

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

Meat supply disruptions from #COVID19 have exposed federal regulatory barriers to the sale of meat.
@darenbakst tells @holliemckay how greater flexibility in the system would help get meat sold (and reduce waste): https://t.co/a4MZd0nsPN

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

How is #COVID19 affecting older Americans? What information can help older Americans protect both their health and financial security?

Join @EmilieTHF for this important discussion with leaders from HHS and the FTC: https://t.co/fDMbGNbfJQ

— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) June 2, 2020

"If lockdowns remain widespread and persist into the summer, the economic damage will be large and likely will take years to repair." @Heritage https://t.co/nm6Lp1HnJb

— Heritage Action (@Heritage_Action) June 4, 2020

Charging Derek Chauvin with third-degree murder is a bizzare choice. It's a charge for which, as a matter of law, he cannot be convicted. And it's downright puzzling that prosecutors are pursuing it over other available options.https://t.co/FZwEppyvDH via @DailySignal

— Amy Swearer (@AmySwearer) June 3, 2020

.@CondoleezzaRice: "We all have a role to play in moving our country forward, in ensuring that our democracy delivers not just for those who have but also for those who seek and for those in need.

"So I ask my fellow Americans: What will each of you do?" https://t.co/0XznB37wAi

— Rob Bluey (@RobertBluey) June 4, 2020

Thoughtful analysis from my friend and colleague @cullystimson https://t.co/DBCrx8mZPf

— John Malcolm (@malcolm_john) June 4, 2020

Important new paper by @Heritage experts @paulwinfree, @norbertjmichel, and Doug Badger on why policymakers should be extremely cautious about additional COVID-19 relief measures, and start to unwind risky fiscal and monetary positions.https://t.co/dpsPnrpPkS

— David Ditch (@DavidADitch) June 4, 2020

June 4th, 1989 – the #TiananmenSquareMassacre – will forever mark the Chinese people’s valiant fight for freedom.

It is also a reminder of the depraved brutality the Chinese Communist Party will resort to in order to quash the liberties of the people. https://t.co/OLaIf2oIoy

— Kay C. James (@KayColesJames) June 4, 2020

Today, we remember the #TiananmenSquareMassacre and its countless victims. We must never forget.

But let us also remember those who continue to suffer under the Chinese government’s oppressive policies. #China https://t.co/W1GPnpyD0j

— Family Research Council (@FRCdc) June 4, 2020

POWERFUL:

A police officer and a protestor teach two young men that there is a better way than rioting.

Black America needs fathers and good role models.

Broken homes lead to broken communities.

RETWEET this video! pic.twitter.com/d5jGr5qSW7

— PragerU (@prageru) June 4, 2020

.@Project_Veritas did the near-impossible: They successfully infiltrated America's most notorious antifa group, @RoseCityAntifa in PORTLAND. Project shows the recruitment process & how members are taught to maim. This is organized terrorism. #ExposeAntifa pic.twitter.com/u2Jrr6YWLj

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 4, 2020

Phil Murphy and Bill de Blasio are saying that if you are protesting police violence you are exempt from COVID-19 lockdowns, but if you need to go to church, make a living, or mourn a lost loved one, too bad. https://t.co/4nWtxCSCx7

— Robby Soave (@robbysoave) June 2, 2020

Through the Insurrection Act, Congress gave the president the authority to use the military in the event of civil disorder or an insurrection in which federal laws are unable to be enforced. https://t.co/qfYJhnTExz @DailySignal. Important arguments.

— Steven Bucci (@SBucci) June 3, 2020

Years ago, @heritage’s VP ⁦@kimsmithholmes⁩ wrote a book explaining the growth of intolerant progressive liberals and the impact on our political culture.

Highly recommend “The Closing of the Liberal Mind”. https://t.co/r8HGCDZmWd

— Ana Rosa Quintana (@ana_r_quintana) June 4, 2020

Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terror Organization Is a Step in the Right Direction to Restoring Law and Order ⁦@lora_ries⁩ & ⁦@cullystimson⁩ of ⁦@Heritage⁩ https://t.co/1DF8F8TlSa

— Ana Rosa Quintana (@ana_r_quintana) June 2, 2020

Delighted to speak last week to the @heritage VIRTUAL Leadership Conference.

The Heritage Foundation advances strong, principled conservative leadership for America at this critical time both at home and on the world stage. https://t.co/nJ1ch3dt7P via @YouTube

— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) June 4, 2020

British youth cleaning up a sacred war memorial defaced by criminals.

There must be zero tolerance for attacks on memorials honouring the sacrifice and courage of British and American heroes. https://t.co/ECtEdL0aaC

— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) June 4, 2020

Poll: Younger And Wealthier Americans Most Likely to Defend Looting https://t.co/7CDrb2599e

— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) June 4, 2020

Excellent point. The rioting, looting and destruction on the streets of US cities is being encouraged and celebrated by many of America's enemies on the world stage. https://t.co/hlYIpmPJEt

— Nile Gardiner (@NileGardiner) June 3, 2020

The TRACE model offers policymakers with a simulation tool to figure out how to best reopen the country. #COVIDReopening https://t.co/mcA3LHreni

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 2, 2020

Today, we’re launching a new publication analyzing the #COVID19 situation in America and offering ideas for reopening the economy in ways that better society as a whole. Read it here: https://t.co/VZJSl2hMCf #COVIDReopening

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) May 28, 2020

While support for President Trump among non-college men stands at 71%, as high as it was four years ago, his support among non-college women has fallen by 11 percentage points. https://t.co/pG3DVEtshb

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 5, 2020

The men and women who work closely with the president on his advisory team are among the most influential, unelected individuals in the U.S. government. Our new #19A essay takes a look at female representation among these critical government officials. https://t.co/jiJsEzsVKd

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

“The devaluation of Black lives fuels the flames in our cities. To convince protestors not to burn down buildings, we must restore the value that racism has extracted from them,” write @andreperryedu and @jtrothwell. https://t.co/ZnQsP6aIiO

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

Brookings will not be silent about recent injustices, crimes, and depredations. We will call out systemic racism and unrepentant racists, and through our research and policy suggestions, we will continue to help move the country toward racial equity. https://t.co/5RW6KV7ky4

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

“Democrats’ policy toward China should not just be about the United States and what happens inside Washington. It must be driven by a realistic and objective assessment of the Chinese government’s behavior internationally.” https://t.co/0TcGxKpZt2

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

From 2013-2018, 90% of successful Silicon Valley AI start-ups were purchased by leading tech companies. Dakota Foster says this is a worrisome trend for AI innovation. https://t.co/pLa7mDdLLf

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

.@CamilleBusette explains how governors and mayors across America can work toward sustained racial equity in their communities. https://t.co/uG3j2dnrhA

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

Zoning reforms that reduce minimum parking requirements can lower the cost of building apartments. @hchoyt and @jenny_schuetz outline a series of strategies. https://t.co/wDWT0rBvSA

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 4, 2020

“White supremacists are gleeful as police violence and the resulting rioting tear apart cities. Even if the unrest ends in the weeks to come, they may look back at the violence as a win for their side,” writes @dbyman. https://t.co/ym235CrS6q

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

What has female representation on the president’s A Team been like for the last few decades? Our new #19A essay explores: https://t.co/jiJsEzsVKd pic.twitter.com/qqYyqQ2P5N

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

Doctors and nurses are obvious recipients of gratitude for their work during the pandemic. But there are many other staff who may be less visible that play critical roles in the operation of hospitals and other medical facilities. https://t.co/6vHBgmo0tN

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

President Trump has made two accusations about mail-in ballots; that they favor Democrats and that they make it easier to cheat. Neither one is supported by the facts. https://t.co/U5anVeTHvZ

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

How well has the U.S. performed, in both economic and health outcomes, relative to other countries during the COVID-19 crisis? Harry Holzer examines in a new report: https://t.co/Nptg7r0Opo

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

With a president bent on escalating tensions, the U.S. needs a resolved legislative response. While there are members piling on divisive rhetoric, there are nonetheless glimmers of hope for a bipartisan response, write @Susan_Hennessey and @MargLTaylor. https://t.co/Kp9CQ9SYnv

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

“It will be a tragedy if annexation undoes one of only two peace treaties between Israel and its neighbors. That will indeed be a deal for the century—a remarkably bad one.” https://t.co/gMIK0ceYwd

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 3, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, 10-15% of U.S. households reported being housing insecure. Now, with unemployment at historic highs, America’s housing crisis is only getting worse. https://t.co/KRIrCbcz2R

— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) June 2, 2020

What protest tactics can activists use consistent with “social distancing”?
New fr me on ⁦@BrookingsFP⁩ https://t.co/APHM38fR6o

— Tamara Cofman Wittes (@tcwittes) June 4, 2020

Passing along an important piece by @tcwittes, particularly given protests taking place in US and anniversary of Tiananmen tragedy taking place in China today. https://t.co/OaDPGfxcj2 via @BrookingsInst

— Ryan Hass (@ryanl_hass) June 4, 2020

Robert Kagan of the @BrookingsInst looks at the Battle of Lafayette Square and the undermining of American democracy https://t.co/WftDyvTRCU

— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) June 3, 2020

New Analysis: @RyanDNunn, @jimmyodonnell17, and @JayCShambaugh released a new blog on policy options to boost wages for the roughly 48 million #EssentialWorkers during #COVID19, who face substantial risks even with precautions: https://t.co/8crSplu5aq

1/9 pic.twitter.com/RQfsxZL8f2

— The Hamilton Project (@hamiltonproj) June 4, 2020

#UPDATE Beijing warned Washington Monday of retaliation after President Donald Trump announced restrictions on Chinese students in the US in protest against a new national security law in Hong Kong https://t.co/f4B7e4tHR2

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 1, 2020

Hong Kong police ban the annual Tiananmen vigil for the first time in its 30 year history @AFP pic.twitter.com/llVXuLMpiY

— AFPgraphics (@AFPgraphics) June 1, 2020

Even while it was praising Beijing in public, the WHO was pressing China behind the scenes over a weeklong delay in publishing the genetic sequence of the virus, which had been decoded by three government labs https://t.co/LGGaxGrbcd

— POLITICO (@politico) June 2, 2020

Beijing-backed broadcast, print and social media outlets are accusing the U.S. of a double standard on Hong Kong https://t.co/p0CmfJTzru

— POLITICO (@politico) June 2, 2020

The U.K. wants to rally as many countries as possible to condemn China's threat to Hong Kong's autonomy https://t.co/dGYUeNGozY

— POLITICO (@politico) June 2, 2020

Hong Kong police on Monday banned an upcoming vigil marking the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary citing the coronavirus pandemic, the first time the gathering has been halted in three decades — @AFP https://t.co/Wo2glP2msi

— Jerome Taylor (@JeromeTaylor) June 1, 2020

Former Italian Prime Minister @EnricoLetta says Europe faces an "existential threat" to its survival as the coronavirus crisis continues. He says this is the third crisis in a row in which Italians felt left on their own, and is urging Europe to respond quickly and effectively. pic.twitter.com/ODtYkaOpHl

— Quest Means Business (@questCNN) May 22, 2020

Crisi #COVID__19 non si porti via il #GreenNewDeal! La nostra proposta per far sposare il #recouveryfund che la Commissione annuncia domani col GreenNewDeal. ⁦@DelorsInstitute⁩ ⁦@DelorsBerlin⁩ ⁦@DelorsEurope⁩ ⁦⁦@scuolapolitiche⁩ https://t.co/Jmu79z5ZXo

— Enrico Letta (@EnricoLetta) May 26, 2020

Read here my latest : "Decoding Xi Jinping’s Speech at the World Health Assembly" @Diplomat_APAC https://t.co/qPUNCCEcYJ @FRS_org @JIIA_en

— Valerie Niquet (@VNiquet) May 19, 2020

"Although China keeps presenting itself as a responsible and reliable stakeholder providing health supplies to many countries in need amid the #COVID19 pandemic, it missed opportunities to actually prove its commitment to multilateralism."

➡️ https://t.co/7pfQPVzQMA pic.twitter.com/ueL3Fs1qYL

— IFRI (@IFRI_) May 28, 2020

▶️ The Research Paper No. 98 "CHINESE STANDARDS AND THE NEW INDUSTRIAL MARKETS" by Laure G. DERON : https://t.co/pqj4j8UUTl

▶️ La note de recherche n°99 « Les leviers d'influence russe dans le Caucase du Sud » par Régis Genté : https://t.co/URH0QmzSxA

— IRSEM (@IRSEM1) May 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/sciencespo/status/1266394119028514819

🇪🇺💶 Europe’s scattergun approach to the #coronavirus epidemic has called into question the EU’s ability to rise to the challenge, but Brussels hopes its 750-billion-euro economic recovery plan will mark a turning point https://t.co/49sWFbh82g By @clementzampa @DaveClark_AFP @AFP pic.twitter.com/PM7SeZUbqn

— EU Data News Hub🇪🇺 (@EUDataNewsHub) June 1, 2020

#Beijing took not only a decisive stance against #democratic processes and civil liberties in #HongKong it also told the world it believes international legal obligations to be optional. Read @oertel_janka commentary on #EU – #China relations @ecfrhttps://t.co/Duuy3XnQdk

— ECFR Asia (@ECFRAsia) May 28, 2020

Fear and loathing in the Eastern Mediterranean: analysis on the scramble in the region for access to recently discovered #gas fields, the emerging #geopolitical fault lines & #Europe’s role in it. #DeepSeaRivals
Full policy brief ⬇️ https://t.co/UkSAI9DYFo

— ECFR (@ecfr) May 28, 2020

Global trade policy experts, including Pascal Lamy (@ParisPeaceForum @DelorsInstitute), called for support and reform of global trade systems and governing institutions to ensure economic and social prosperity.

Watch the 4th #GlobalSolutions Summit here: https://t.co/B0SgARgFT6 pic.twitter.com/SudBibP6Vb

— Global Solutions Initiative (@glob_solutions) May 29, 2020

"@EU_Commission decision is at the level of #Draghi's ‘Whatever it takes'! But now it's important to be very good in the #implementation. I am not completing satisfied if I don't see the implementation part of the process, that is half of the problem". @EnricoLetta on @euronews👇 pic.twitter.com/0w2LluJQmT

— Jacques Delors Institute (@DelorsInstitute) May 29, 2020

New policy paper | #coronavirus & #integration
"When massive spending for recovery is required, any waste of defence budgets because of unnecessary duplications between PESCO states would be criminal."
👉 https://t.co/kWU8kcqhc7@IAIonline @eunewsit @CER_EU @epc_eu @IEP_Berlin pic.twitter.com/DBfYfdV0DP

— EUIDEA (@IdeaEu) May 5, 2020

President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization https://t.co/9QGxCmo45g

— TIME (@TIME) May 29, 2020

Irish government formation still weeks away https://t.co/ubkNf9LScr

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 31, 2020

JUST IN: Multiple police vehicles have had their windows broken in front of the CNN Center in Atlanta. Protests are taking place in multiple cities over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. https://t.co/JRfcaA3YuC pic.twitter.com/H4wIZ1xiAI

— CNN International (@cnni) May 30, 2020

BREAKING: The FBI has identified this Antifa agitator and is tracking him down in the Pittsburgh area pic.twitter.com/I3H4QnMdQG

— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) June 1, 2020

Scary scene in Santa Monica as people are trying to protect businesses from looters. pic.twitter.com/83gFVY8zkT

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 31, 2020

Violent left. https://t.co/h5bHCcfCCy

— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) June 1, 2020

After more than a week, why hasn't Morrison condemned this? Rio Tinto's corporate arrogance has robbed all Australians. Juukan Gorge's shelters nine-times older than Stonehenge, 23-times older than the Colosseum and 75-times older than Machu Picchu. https://t.co/kfqvhsKMhz

— Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd) June 1, 2020

❄ Coast of Antarctica "painted green" by climate change #CambioClimático

"Green snow created by blooming algae in the Antarctic Peninsula is likely to spread as temperatures increase as a result of climate change, researchers have said" https://t.co/4jiVUeXFYl #1o5C Emergency

— #CleanEnergy (@1o5CleanEnergy) June 1, 2020

Black Lives Matter
Auckland
NZ pic.twitter.com/pLTBnChbdg

— He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata. (@VishOnAMish) June 1, 2020

Ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Ireland's sovereign debt rating.

It has also maintained the outlook at stable following a scheduled review https://t.co/hwF5txTJDQ

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) May 29, 2020

Frontline staff at the Coombe hospital in Dublin have been providing a uniquely personal insight into their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Over several weeks they have been submitting photographs on the theme of "living in lockdown". 📸📱#InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/KhxOrwgmrA

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) May 29, 2020

The pool moose has dried off and returned safely back to nature, but not before a little dip.

Here's the story of a Friday morning find by an #Ottawa couple. | @CBCOttawa

(📹 submitted by Paul Koch)pic.twitter.com/Umh60Q73PD

— CBC (@CBC) May 29, 2020

Johnson’s darkest hour, his decision to essentially prioritise Cummings over the pandemic response, had at least three immediate effects… https://t.co/2nPk94xdqy

— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) June 1, 2020

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. https://t.co/JUzOoJJyDt

— Michael Miller—5229 Cornell Ave, El Paso, TX 79924 (@CarnageMovie) May 26, 2020

Chile-based Latam Airlines says it will continue operating while seeking bankruptcy protection as it confronts a steep drop in passenger numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/TWmnmBO6A7

— Michael Miller—5229 Cornell Ave, El Paso, TX 79924 (@CarnageMovie) May 26, 2020

RT @AP_Sports: Time to dust off those boots and tune those skis. At least one resort high in the Colorado Rockies is planning to reopen after a more than two-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus. https://t.co/dhXj0EON3n

— Michael Miller—5229 Cornell Ave, El Paso, TX 79924 (@CarnageMovie) May 25, 2020

RT @AP_Europe: Fashion rethink: High-profile houses Gucci and Saint Laurent announce they will leave the normal fashion calendar behind, with its relentless four-times-a-year rhythm, amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/5QrfgAsqkk

— Michael Miller—5229 Cornell Ave, El Paso, TX 79924 (@CarnageMovie) May 26, 2020

China is facing global pressure to crack down on its so-called wet markets. Is the country serious about curbing its wildlife trade? pic.twitter.com/CYT6dAjv5l

— DW News (@dwnews) May 30, 2020

Attention everyone. This isn’t real, but we wish it was. So we're tweeting it now. https://t.co/7fM7ofA23C

— Telstra (@Telstra) May 21, 2020

Virus delays largest Arctic expedition in history.

The multi-national team on the biggest Arctic research mission ever undertaken were prepared for problems from polar bear attacks to major snowstorms, but never did they imagine a global pandemic would threaten their expedition pic.twitter.com/til1SPbDfy

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 2, 2020

VIDEO: Tropical storm Amanda, the first named storm of the season in the Pacific, has flooded entire neighbourhoods in El Salvador, destroying houses and forcing dozens of residents to be evacuated pic.twitter.com/kJRSwF3Amj

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 1, 2020

VIDEO: Mourners hold the funeral of Iyad Khairi Hallak, a Palestinian disabled man who was shot dead by Israeli police in annexed east Jerusalem, after they mistakenly thought he was armed with a pistol pic.twitter.com/2IzS99kp0l

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 2, 2020

#UPDATE A senior Iranian lawmaker said Monday that 230 people were killed and thousands injured in November protests sparked by a petrol price hike, state news agency IRNA reported https://t.co/OaicoXRRRh

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 1, 2020

VIDEO: Police in Sao Paulo disperse a demonstration against President Jair Bolsonaro, just hundreds of meters away from a rival rally by his supporters against the State Governor and the Federal Court of Justice pic.twitter.com/wWBYtnKlV0

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 2, 2020

#BREAKING 'New Ebola epidemic' in northwest DR Congo: health ministry pic.twitter.com/4pLJ1XrUya

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 1, 2020

Thais seek sun and surf as officials re-open some beaches and ease some #coronavirus restrictions https://t.co/1QefRREXnp pic.twitter.com/5mTxeZhCbd

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 2, 2020

Coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says “I worry terribly about the peaceful protests,” adding that the federal government is working with mayors to expand testing availability so protesters can get tested. https://t.co/5RexmYYj45 pic.twitter.com/3eQCCOBsuf

— ABC News (@ABC) June 3, 2020

27% of adults in a new @ABC News/WaPo poll say they definitely (15%) or probably (12%) would not get vaccinated against the coronavirus. https://t.co/JTdLPlrebf pic.twitter.com/1XCsjczIxs

— ABC News (@ABC) June 3, 2020

Rome's ancient Colosseum reopened its doors to the public for the first time in three months—with several changes, including the number of people allowed inside, a thermo-scanner machine at the entrance and social distancing regulations. https://t.co/HiWI1O7SXe pic.twitter.com/9m5tsj1LcS

— ABC News (@ABC) June 2, 2020

Red balloons fly over Brazil in honour of 30,000 coronavirus victims. https://t.co/7CInkdeKJ0 pic.twitter.com/ucVFHwMkdK

— ABC News (@ABC) June 2, 2020