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AP Explains: Israel’s parliamentary elections

AP Explains: Israel’s parliamentary elections

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the country’s 21st parliamentary elections. Over 6.3…
Experts warn of cyber threats ahead of Israel’s election

Experts warn of cyber threats ahead of Israel’s election

JERUSALEM (AP) — As Israel prepares to hold a national election next week, experts say it is vulnerable to the…
Italy rebuffs ship with 64 migrants rescued in sea off Libya

Italy rebuffs ship with 64 migrants rescued in sea off Libya

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s interior minister said Wednesday that he won’t offer safe harbor to 64 migrants rescued off Libya…
S Sudan president, opposition to meet at Vatican ‘retreat’

S Sudan president, opposition to meet at Vatican ‘retreat’

A deputy spokesman to opposition leader Riek Machar said Machar and two leaders from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance would…
Turkey’s state news agency goes silent during elections

Turkey’s state news agency goes silent during elections

After most outcomes had already been decided in municipal elections around Turkey on March 31, there were no results released for Istanbul…
Saudi King Salman to visit Bahrain: BNA agency

Saudi King Salman to visit Bahrain: BNA agency

DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is expected to visit Bahrain on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional…
Opinion: The beginning of the end for the Erdogan era

Opinion: The beginning of the end for the Erdogan era

During his election campaign appearances, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan repeated one sentiment over and over again: An AKP loss in…
Palestinians largely ignored in run-up to Israeli election

Palestinians largely ignored in run-up to Israeli election

JERUSALEM (AP) — In a charged election campaign that has been heavy on insults and short on substance, Israel’s conflict…
Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change

Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change

Flag-waving Algerians celebrated the resignation of ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika after two decades in power, but vowed to keep protesting…
Algeria’s Bouteflika resigns after weeks of protests

Algeria’s Bouteflika resigns after weeks of protests

Algeria’s ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation with immediate effect, state media said Tuesday, ceding power in the face…
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