Elections

Gaza’s Hamas rulers hold secret leadership election
Middle East

Gaza’s Hamas rulers hold secret leadership election

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Islamic militant group Hamas on Tuesday was holding a leadership election in its…
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
Middle East

With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as it removed many of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions,…
Israel’s high court says non-Orthodox converts are Jews
Middle East

Israel’s high court says non-Orthodox converts are Jews

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Monday dealt a major blow to the country’s powerful Orthodox establishment,…
Netanyahu, long a supporter of LGBTQ rights, courts homophobes and racists in bid to cling to power
Middle East

Netanyahu, long a supporter of LGBTQ rights, courts homophobes and racists in bid to cling to power

Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) – On the smorgasbord of Israeli politics there’s a democratic advantage in offering something for everyone. But…
Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu as Somali government forces seal off streets
World

Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu as Somali government forces seal off streets

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – A gunbattle erupted on Friday in central Mogadishu as Somali government forces sealed off streets to prevent…
Pandemic politicking: Israel’s election sprint echoes US’s
Middle East

Pandemic politicking: Israel’s election sprint echoes US’s

JERUSALEM (AP) — In Israel, the sprint to the March 23 election is striking a notable resemblance to the American…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
World

Myanmar’s military: A state within a state

Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…
Chad: Tensions rise over Deby’s presidential run
World

Chad: Tensions rise over Deby’s presidential run

President Idriss Deby has ruled Chad with an iron fist for the past 30 years. The former army chief came…
Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation
Middle East

Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian poll workers fanned out across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, where they found…
Palestinian elections on track after factions meet in Cairo
Middle East

Palestinian elections on track after factions meet in Cairo

CAIRO (AP) — The main Palestinian factions on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to holding their first elections in 15 years…
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