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Kenyan protesters vow to continue demonstrations after violent clashes leave 23 dead

Kenyan protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations against new tax hikes, following violent clashes that left at least 23 people dead.Protests were documented in at least 35 of Kenya’s 47 counties, including President William Ruto’s hometown of Eldoret.The Kenya Medical Association reported 23 deaths and 30 people being treated…

Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax

A global tax on the super-rich is proposed in a new report that Brazil commissioned for its current presidency of the leading 20 rich and developing nations.Individuals with more than $1 billion in total assets would be required to pay the equivalent of 2% of their wealth in income tax,…

WikiLeaks’ Assange is free after pleading guilty in deal with Justice Department

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with a deal with federal prosecutors to close a drawn-out legal saga related to the leaking of military secrets that raised divisive questions about press freedom and national security.The plea to a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose information…